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We’re confused too!

RACHEL D’ARCY

A LOCAL election candidate has come under fire by locals for her election fliers, which feature an unsanctioned mock-up of a Dublin Gazette front page.

Labour candidate Juliet O’Connell issued two styles of flyers in the general Dun Laoghaire region with an edited version of a Dublin Gazette front page,

which have not been approved by this newspaper, and feature the unauthorised use of our masthead.

One leaflet featured a near direct copy of the cover of our February 7- 13 issue, whilst the other flier utilised our masthead and other design elements exclusive to this paper, alongside a “Vote No. 1” banner.

This banner, located directly below the locally well-recognised Dublin Gazette

masthead, has caused huge confusion in several South Dublin areas as a result, with locals mistakenly believing this paper endorsed the candidate due to the use of our masthead.

The candidate also shared pictures of the fliers on her social media accounts, both on leaflet drops and in coffee shops, with our masthead clearly displayed in these images.

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CONCERN THAT GREEN SPACES WILL BE LOST

Local road scheme a step closer to reality  GARY IBBOTSON

gibbotson@dublingazette.com

THE Glenamuck District Roads Scheme has taken a step closer to being a reality.

The Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Counc il has recently submitted an application along with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report to An Bord P l e a n a l a (A B P ) f o r approval of the scheme.

“The Glenamuck District Roads Scheme has been included in successive Local Area Plans

and County Development Plans since 2007,” a spokesperson for the county council says.

The scheme proposes the construction of the Glenamuck District Distributor Road, connecting the existing R117 Enniskerry Road with the Glenamuck Road East.

It is estimated the road will be 890 metres of four-lane dual carriageway and 660 metres of two-lane single carriageway.

The construction of the Glenamuck Link Distributor Road is also proposed.

The road will connect the new District Distributor Road to the

Sinn Fein councillor Chris Curran

R117 south of Kilternan, including junctions with Glenamuck Road, Ballycorus Road and Barnaslingan Lane.

The road will be

1800m of two-lane single carriageway.

The application to ABP also includes the proposal to Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) some green space surrounding the proposed road.

“Small severed land parcels with very limited land use potential will typically be included in the CPO extents subject to agreement with the affected landowners,” the report reads.

Concerns have been raised by local residents and councillors, however, fearing that these green spaces will be lost in order to prioritise road development.

“We all know this road is needed but green spaces and public spaces are equally important,” says local councillor Lettie McCarthy.

“This is an ideal o p p o r t u n i t y fo r t h e parks department to get involved and work with the other council departments ensuring we have the best possible outcome for new and existing residents.”

Vital Local Sinn Fein councillor Chris Curran told Dublin Gazette: “The Glenamuck District Road Scheme is a vital part of the council’s plans as more and more housing estates are developed.”

The decision to CPO green areas along the routes is concerning and I believe that local election hopefuls must make a commitment to residents to ensure that as much zoned green open space is protected where possible.”

Any objections to the compulsory acquisition of lands or any other aspect of the development should be made in writing to the Board before 5:30pm on 16 May.

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Potters wheel appeal LOCAL Enable Ireland member Padhraic Dormer is raising funds for a potters wheel for the ceramics and pottery class in Enable Ireland Sandyford Day Centre.

“Every Monday, a group of my friends and myself attend a pottery class. I really enjoy this class, as I enjoy getting my hands dirty with the clay,” says Dormer.

Dormer says that the potter’s wheel costs €1,500 and it would also need adaptations so it can be accessible for all. Dormer says the pottery classes “enhances our learning and creativity” and an accessible-for-all potters wheel would be a great help to the people at Enable Ireland.

Diving in Dun Laoghaire THE Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series comes to Dun Laoghaire Harbour – the first time a Dublin venue has hosted the event.

The second stop of the World Series event will see 24 of the world’s divers take the plunge at Carlisle Pier on Saturday, 11 May and Sunday, 12 May. Now a free event, the organisers say that any tickets purchased for the original venue, Grand Canal Dock, will be fully refunded. Both Saturday and Sunday events will kick off at 5pm however, the organisers advise everyone to arrive early.

The Sunday event will feature the Irish finals and will be broadcasted live on their website, Youtube and Facebook from 7pm.

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DALKEY: WORK EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED ON EASTER SUNDAY

Residents working to restore World War 2 ‘Eire’ sign GARY IBBOTSON

DALKEY Tidy Towns (DTT) have announced that their renovation project on the World War II ‘Eire’ sign is due to be completed on April 21, Easter Sunday.

The sign, which was installed during the second world war, can be seen from the sky.

It was used as a warning to German pilots, letting them know that they were flying over a neutral county and not then-enemy United Kingdom.

Overall, 82 of these signs were constructed around the island, largely along the coast or near seaside towns. After decades of fading and being hidden by overgrowing shrubbery, work on renovating the sign began late last year

by DTT. The renovation works were the feature of an expose by RTE’s Nationwide and project received national attention while efforts to recondition the historical symbol continued.

“With over 100 tons of stones excavated, cleaned and replaced, this is quite a sight,” says Des Kennedy-

Burke of DTT. “We just excavated and cleaned all the stones. It is the actual original sign,” he says.

A picnic bench was right in the middle of the letter “R” – we’re now restoring it and placing nearby.”

This past week the DTT revealed that the majority of the work on the four letters have been completed and all that has to be done is to apply the final coat of white paint.

“Following five months of heavy excavations and

yesterday’s wheelbarrowing of no less than four tonnes of Roadstone’s Flo Mix to the site, all EIRE’s four letters are finished,” says Kennedy-Burke.

“Now we must wait for the Flo Mix to set so that the WW2 white paint can

Dalkey Tidy Towns members at the World War II ‘Eire’ sign

Blackrock post office hoped to be delivered on May 1 AS reported by the Dublin Gazette back in February, the development of a new post office in Blackrock is currently underway.

Now, Dublin Gazette understands that the muchly anticipated amenity will open on May 1, 2019.

Local Sinn Fein politician, Grainne Ferris said: “I have been advised by Angus Laverty, public affairs manager, An Post, that work is underway

at the new Blackrock post office; he hopes that the new post office will now open on May 1.

“Mr Laverty asked me to convey An Post’s apologies to their customers for the long wait.

“So, whilst it has been a longer wait than originally anticipated, it is very welcome news that finally the end looks to be in sight for the local community in Blackrock who desper-

ately want their local post office to be re-opened asap.

“I was sorry to see the post office move from the village to a shopping centre and it has now been too long finding a permanent home,” says local Fianna Fail councillor Mary Hanafin. The disruption has been difficult for older people particularly and I sincerely hope that this welcome new opening is the final move.”

be applied in time for Easter.

“Now we are praying for rain to help the mixture to set and cure. Thank you so much to all our volunteers who have created something very special.”

Local residents have been supporting the project from the outset with many praising the work of the volunteers on social media.

“So fantastic and heartwarming to see so many volunteers. Wonderful.

Thank you all so much. We really appreciate all your hard work,” says Marge O’Farrell Bolten.

FASTNews

SDCC’s Easter parking charge move blasted SDCC has announced that there will be no parking charges over the Easter weekend. A recent statement said: “The parking section are delighted to inform you that there will be no charges for parking for the Easter weekend (Friday 19th April to Monday 22nd April inclusive).”

Locals have criticised the announcement. “Easily know elections are coming up!” says Sandra Hurley on Facebook. Meanwhile, Ger Keating said: “DLRCC have destroyed what was once a great town. Prohibitive parking charges, overzealous traffic wardens. Now whoop whoop, we’ll make it all good by giving you some free parking over the bank holiday weekend.”

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TREE-FELLING: CALL ON COUNCIL TO CLARIFY WHY TREES HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Cabinteely residents stumped as trees cut down and removed GARY IBBOTSON

CABINTEELY residents are wondering why several trees have been cut down and removed from Glen Drive.

Paul Gordon, Labour representative for Stillorgan, called on Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to clarify as to why these trees have been removed from the area. His call came during National Tree Week.

“I’m pleased that the council has undertaken tree planting across the local authority area, including in Cabinteely, during National Tree Planting Week, but this public support for trees rings hollow when the same council removes a number of trees on Glen Drive and doesn’t replace them,” he says.

“I’ve had residents in the area contact me to say they’re concerned about the removal of trees on Glen Drive with no clear explanation as to why, and no answer on when they’ll be replaced.

Tree-felling policy

seems to be entirely arbitrary and residents’ voices need to be heard.”

This began last October and while there has b e e n s o m e p ro g re s s replacing trees on Park Drive, six months is too long a wait for residents on Glen Drive.

“I’ve raised this issue with the council and fully intend to get to the root of the matter.”

Tree cutting works also took place in the Stillorgan area between April 1 and April 5 on the N11 at Foster’s Avenue.

Further tree removal occurred in the Johnstown estate near Cabinteely.

“Seven stumps across our estate are logged and confirmed for removal

by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,” says the Johnstown Residents Association clg on Facebook.

“They will be replaced with new trees as appropriate in the next planting season.

“What residents have said to me is that the trees weren’t damaging

footpaths and were not diseased, so it seemed that they were perplexed by their removal,” Gordon says.

“They do remain hopeful however, given some tree replacement has occurred elsewhere in the Park, Cabinteely, but

remain frustrated as in some cases trees that were removed up to six months ago have yet to be replaced.”

Helena McGorman, a Senior Executive Parks Superintendent told the Dublin Gazette: “We have removed a few

Stumps left after trees are removed left in Johnstown

trees in this area and the few that we have were removed because they were in poor health and presented a health and safety risk.

“We have planted a significant number of trees which far outweigh the number removed.”

DLR are focused on maintaining our tree population and increasing it.

However, tree management requires some removals where pruning, which is always the preferred option, will not suffice.”

FASTNews Proposed Local Area Plan on show DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have released a draft of the proposed Local Area Plan (LAP) for Ballyogan and environs, 2019-2025.

The area covered in the plan includes Ballyogan, Kilgobbin, The Gallops/ Glencairn (Leopardstown) and parts of Carrickmines and Stepaside.

According to the draft, “parts of the area are already ‘built up’ while others are in use for agriculture or other low-intensity uses.

“It is intended that the LAP will respect these differences, while also seeking to connect these places together.”

Although LAPs are only meant to guide an area’s development for a period of six years, “may be extended to a maximum of 10 years if appropriate”.

The LAP draft is a 55-page document that includes detailed proposals for the future of infrastructure in the Ballyogan area such as roads, walkways, cycle lanes, residential and retail development, community facilities and environmental protection.

According to statuary requirements, a draft LAP is required to go on public display for six weeks where residents can submit their amendments or objections to the plans.

You can find the Ballyogan LAP draft on the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown website.

Spring clean-up ON April 7 a group of local volunteers met in Clonmore Park for a Spring clean-up.

The event was well attended with local residents of all ages taking part in the community initiative.

About 30 bags of rubbish and two shopping trollies were collected from the park with a local supermarket supplying the ice-cream free of charge.

The event coincided with the clean-up that took place in Deerpark, Mount Merrion which also occurred over the weekend.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Councillor Mary Fayne, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Liz Kelly, director, Mountains to Sea Book Festival and Minister Josepha Madigan

Sara Keating, associate writer, Mountains to Sea Book Festival; Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Dlr LexIcon Library hosts Book Festival launch D

Ciara Jones, Librarian at dlr LexIcon and Producer, Mountains to Sea Book Festival; Dearbhla Lawson, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Minister Josepha Madigan and Lisa Murphy, producer Mountains to Sea Book Festival.

The event was well attended

lr LexIcon Library in Dun Laoghaire hosted the recent launch of the Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2019 which ran from the 28th to the 31st March and featured a host of poets and authors. The theme of the 2019 Festival was ‘Speaking with Strangers’ and in the sharing of stories the individual selves we all are, meet and transform in the telling, into something open and communal. This year the event welcomed some truly gifted storytellers who shared their worlds of poetry, fiction and non- fiction.

Councillor Mary Fayne

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SALLYNOGGIN DISCUSSIONS: FUTURE PLANS FOR THE DUNDRUM ELECTORAL AREA TO BE DEBATED

Playground to reopen THE children’s playground at Pearse Park is expected to be open in time for Easter. The playground has been closed for several months due to the poor state of the play apparatuses.

The delay in opening back up the amenity was due to the tender process that all public projects must undertake by law.

People Before Profit councillor Dave O’Keeffe said: “This is much welcomed news, I have had a huge number of residents contact me in relation to this playground.

“I’m sure they will be delighted to hear that the works are beginning imminently.”

The playground which has been closed since October 2018, was popular with local children and the news that it is to reopen soon has been welcomed by the community of Sallynoggin.

Public meeting to address vision for future of suburb GARY IBBOTSON

ON Wednesday, April 17, at 8pm, a public meeting will be hosted in The Goat Bar titled, ‘What is our suburbs’ future?’

According to local electoral candidate Olivia Buckley (FF), the greater Dublin area will experience huge growth in the next decade and south Dublin will be no exception.

The meeting will discuss the need to make sure that future plans for the Dundrum Electoral Area are sustainable and benefit all generations – children, young people, families and older people.

Buckley says that safe, affordable housing for all generations is key along with good transport systems, cycle paths, green spaces, vibrant villages, civic spaces and good local shops and retail.

“We need a vision for the future. It is a hugely important question.”

The meeting will also debate the proposed large retail park development at Carrickmines

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which many retailers, employers and residents have raised concerns about,” Buckley says.

Buckley says she is the only local politician formally objecting to this proposal.

“Residential is only one-seventh of the development which seems out of step to the critical housing needs of the times we are in,” she says.

“There are also concerns about the impact the proposed retail development will have for existing retailers, shop workers and those dependent on Dundrum, Stillorgan and Dun Laoghaire.”

The meeting will feature discussion on retail development and the impact on suburban villages, housing needs and traffic flow in south Dublin.

“Having a vision for the future is important and I’m looking forward to working hard,” says Buckley.

“My team and I intend to call to everyone in the Dundrum Electoral Area before polling day on 24 May.”

We need a vision for the future. It is a hugely important question

Olivia Buckley with Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin

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POLITICS: LABOUR CANDIDATE’S UNSANCTIONED USE OF OUR IDENTITY WAS NEWS TO US, TOO

Outrage as Dublin Gazette dragged into election row Flyer front

Flyer back

FROM PAGE 1

Both versions of the flier featured a story previously written for the South edition of Dublin Gazette.

The story was based on the depleting main street of Dun Laoghaire, which featured comment from candidate O’Connell, who owns a business in this locale. On the rear of the flier is promotional information and contact details for the candidate, who is running in the local elections on May 24 for the Labour Party.

It is believed that these fliers have been distribut-

ed to several homes, shops and other businesses in the local electoral area and further afield, with readers from Shankill, Glenageary, Killiney and more lodging complaints with Dublin Gazette.

Our group has received several complaints from local readers of our South edition who believed that the paper had given consent for our masthead and design to be used by the Labour candidate. Many callers, including other local election candidates, aired their frustration that we would allow our South edition, or any edition, to be aligned to an

electoral candidate, when we pride ourselves on being an unbiased source of local news, and are not affiliated with any political party.

Dublin Gazette would like to assure our readers that we do not – and will never – align our explicit support with any specific political candidate or party ahead of this May’s elections, and that Dublin Gazette are in no way associated with this literature.

When contacted Juliet O’Connell said: “I am sorry I misunderstood the permission to use the article. I want to apologise to [Dub-

Labour candidate Juliet O’Connell’s main flyer, misappropriating Dublin Gazette’s masthead and branding (right)

lin Gazette], your staff and your readers for using it as I did. I have halted distribution of the article. It was not my intent to cause any

damage to the paper. I am sorry.”

In response to a query for comment, a Labour Party spokesperson said

“[the party] does not centrally oversee the content of leaflets distributed in the run up to local elections,” and that they have requested O’Connell halt distribution of the fliers.

Following our complaint, O’Connell has agreed to withdraw the leaflets from circulation, and to destroy any flyers that have not yet been distributed.

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METROLINK: PUBLIC CONSULTATION

HEARING

Accused murderer of John Curran in court THE accused murderer of John Curran, former principal of Good Shepherd National School at Churchtown, has admitted stabbing the charity worker, but claimed he was acting in selfdefence.

Congolese national Mitspa Onyoka, 25, was not granted bail at the hearing five months after Mr Curran, 60, was found brutally stabbed to death 26 times at his flat in South Africa.

Cape Town Magistrates heard how Curran had been stabbed in the head, neck, chest and back and had suffered blunt trauma injuries to his body.

O nyo k a , w h o w a s a cleaner at popular nightspot The Fantasy Lounge in Cape Town, was arrested several weeks after Curran’s b o d y w a s fo u n d o n November 7 last year.

‘This is a blatant misrepresentation and simply not true’ GARY IBBOTSON

Honorary Ambassador set to blaze a trail for Irish Girl Guides IRISH Girl Guides members from Rathfarnham and Ballyroan were lucky enough to take part in a photo shoot with the organisation’s new Honorary Ambassador Dr Niamh Shaw.

Dr Shaw, who is Dublin-based but regularly travels to Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork where she is artistin-residence, is particularly interested in encouraging girls and women to pursue Science, Technology, Engineer-

ing and Maths (STEM) subjects.

This ties in nicely with IGG’s aim to encourage girls and young women to consider STEM careers by inviting them to earn STEM, Engineering, Science Investigator and Online Surfer badges.

Pictured with Niamh are Kate Walsh (8) of Rathfarnham Ladybirds, Orla O’Brien (9) of Ballyroan Brownies, Rhea Malone (11) of Rathfarnham Guides and Emily Rowe (15) of Rathfarnham Senior Branch.

AS recently revealed, MetroLink has published its revised preferred route in Dublin.

In i t, Tra n s p o r t Infrastructure Ireland dropped the proposal to upgrade the Luas green line to a full metro.

Just prior to the report being published, it was discovered that in order to extend the MetroLink to Sandyford, the green line would have to shut for four years.

During a recent public meeting on the issue, it was announced that the reason for the four year timeline is to facilitate the non-closure of Dun-

ville Avenue, a road in Ranelagh.

The original plan proposed by MetroLink, for a metro to Sandyford, would have only involved partial and intermittent closures to the Green Line over a 17 month time frame.

Local councillor Shay Brennan explained that “it has been spun to green line commuters, that in order to have a metro run to Sandyford they must endure four years without a Luas”.

“This is a blatant misrepresentation and is simply not true.

“The initial proposal, to surface the Metro after

the Charlemont stop and run it straight through to Sandyford on the Green Line tracks, would have incurred a fraction of this disruption and would have been hundreds of millions less expensive,” he said.

Scrapped The initial plan was scrapped after locals objected to the proposed closure of Dunville Avenue in Ranelagh.

A public consultation period on the revised MetroLink plan is open until 21 May. Submissions can be made on the MetroLink website.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Stepaside Business Association Sponsorship

Emma Doyle and Edel Wade. Pictures: SIMON PEARE

Sharon and Calvin McDonald

Alfie

Official opening of Capital Credit Union in Leopardstown O

Irish Hockey players meet local children

Hamper winner pictured with James Liston, business development officer and Karen Cashman, chairperson of Capital Credit Union Leopardstown Branch

N March 29, at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, Capital Credit Union opened its 9th branch. This new state-of-the-art office was the result of months of planning and building, with the result being spectacular.

The day started at 10am with the official ribbon cutting with Capital credit Union’s Chairperson Karen Cashman.

Followed by face painting for kids, a special visit from the Irish Ladies Hockey and two presentations from our charity partners 22q11 Ireland and the Alzheimer’s Society Ireland.

Thanks again to everyone who attended Capital Credit Union’s official launch and to all the members who visited throughout the day!

Capital Credit Union are looking forward to being there for you in the years to come.

Gillian and Freddie Cooney

William O’Donovan and Bernadette Treyvaud

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ronan Denney, 83 years old, wiped three minutes off the over 80s Abbey and Ryan Clarke

Andrew Blunsun, Peter Harper, Maeadhbh, Darragh and Clare Halpenny. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Marlay Park enjoys its 300th Parkrun

Arnaud, Aian, Matthew and Brendan O’Hanlon Catherine Banks, Caroline Keyes and Carla Reynolds

Seamus Fitzgerald, Liam McCambridge and Michael O’Regan

Michael and Una

Sarah O’Reilly and Shane McCarthy

Seamus Fitzgerald, Kevin Kilkenny and Ger Keogh

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FAMILIES: UPCOMING IMAGINATIVE EVENT FOR CHILDREN PLACE AT DRAIOCHT IN BLANCHARDSTOWN, CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIP AND PLAY

TA! for the fun kids’ event PADRAIG CONLON

and the public space.

“I use the body, visual imagery and props to create thought-provoking and visually stimulating dance experiences.

AN EXCITING event celebrating the creative arts for very young children is coming to Blanchardstown.

A-do-le-TA! is a dance theatre piece exploring This is Draiocht’s friendship and play for fifth Toddler Takeover children aged between event celebrating the three to six. limitless imagination of young Created by Selma children and the magic that Daniel, a Brazilian happens when it is combined choreographer based in with the world of artists Ireland with more than and the arts 20 years’ experience in dance, this is her first full dance production for chil“A-do-le-TA! is based dren as part of Draiocht’s on the importance of play, Toddler Takeover Festival especially free play durnext month. ing early childhood.”

She told Dublin A highly imaginative Gazette: “I am interested and slightly abstract in investigating dance piece, A-do-le-TA! shows for young audiences, to a day in the life of two create socially engaging friends called Joy and Sky. dance for screen, stage Join them in a world

where anything is possible – a tent can be a crab, an umbrella can be a cloud, and the moon can sing.

Through play, the two friends overcome differences and together imagine, create and expand their reality and the audience’s.

So what does A-dole-TA! mean? Adoleta, from the French word Andouilette, and also called adoleta or adoteca (in Portugese, UmDo-Li-Ta) is a Brazilian children’s hand-clapping game where participants in a circle clap hands with each other and sing the song Adoleta.

Originally a French children’s song, it was brought to Brazil by French immigrats and adapted over time as children had dif-

Celebrate the magic of play and imagination at the upcoming event at Draiocht

ficulty pronouncing the French lyrics.

Adoleta is still a popular children’s game in Brazil to this day.

This is Draiocht’s fifth Toddler Takeover event celebrating the limitless imagination of young

children and the magic that happens when it is combined with the world of artists and the arts.

With a combination of book-in and free drop-in events, children are invited to bring their insatiable curiosity and their adults

to explore, discover new art forms, create, play, do a dance, draw, explore, and nurture creative potential, while having fun too.

Funded by the Arts Council’s Dance Project Award and supported by Dance Ireland, Draiocht

and Riverbank Arts Centre, The Toddler Takeover takes place on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30 at Draiocht.

Booking opens this coming Tuesday, April 16, at 10am, telephone 01 885 2622.

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CELEBRATING 20 MILLION VISITORS WITH AN AMAZING AFTER-DARK EVENT

PICTURED are DJ Kormac and members of the Irish Chamber Orchestra (violinist Louis Roden and cellist Gabriele Dikciute) at the launch of the ‘Guinness Storehouse After Dark’.

This April, the Guinness Storehouse is bringing together some of Ireland’s most exciting live music acts to deliver a one-off performance to mark a momentous milestone of welcoming 20 Million visitors.

Taking place on Saturday, 27 April 2019, ‘Guinness Storehouse After Dark’ will see the seven-storey treasure trove come alive with an eclectic programme of live music, great beer, delicious food and bold entertainment.

Picture: JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY.

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No helmet, no chance if you come a cropper on your bike NIALL SWEENEY

WITH an increasing amount of cyclists using the busy streets of Dublin, safety has become a major issue, with frequent reports of cyclists suffering catastrophic, life-changing injuries, or even death..

It is a legal requirement to use the lights on your bike at night-time and to be seen, but the use of lifesaving helmets has still not been legislated for.

Following last week’s powerful opinion piece

by Neil Fox, whose sister Donna was tragically killed by a motorist while cycling in the city, Dublin Gazette asked Dubliners, politic ians, frontline health and road safety personnel to gauge the depth of opinion regarding whether or not the use of cycle helmets should be made compulsory.

The issue of helmet use for cycling is a divisive one in society.

The public, authorities and governmental figures don’t seem to agree on a single solution.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have

advocated for mandatory helmet laws in a bid to curb deaths on the roads.

Joanne Sweeney, of the AGSI stated that, from their perspective, “public safety is paramount and the wearing of helmets is encouraged”.

However, this was opposed by cyclists, who felt this law would distract from the issue of driver behaviour and poor enforcement of road traffic laws.

Cyclist.ie’s Michael McKillen insists helmets should be a “personal choice” and that helmets do not offer adequate protection against the type of road traffic collisions encountered by cyclists.

Though not in favour of making them compulsory, Minister for Employment Affairs and Soc ial Protection Regina Doherty said she would demand her children wear them on public roads.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson from the Department of Transport outlined t h a t t h e re we re n o immediate plans for the implementation of helmet laws, and an alternative

Whether you’re one cyclist – or one of many – always wear your cycling helmet, which could just save your life one day, or prevent dire injury

approach was needed, but nonetheless promoted use of the helmet.

They said: “It is longstanding government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets by cyclists.

“The Rules of the Road booklet encourages the use of cycle helmets and draws attention to their safety benefits, and the Road Safety Authority,

the agency responsible for public education and awareness, strongly encourages their use.

“Opinion is divided internationally on whether the wearing of safety helmets is best achieved through the introduction of statutory requirements or through other strategies.

“The matter was considered in the context

of the preparation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020.

“Although the strategy strongly favours encouraging the use of helmets, it stopped short of recommending making their wearing compulsory.

“The Department is of the view that the wearing of cycle helmets is better achieved by way of

educational and publicity campaigns rather than by pursuing a punitive approach to the issue, particularly having regard to the large numbers of children and young people who cycle.

“Consequently, there are no plans to make the wearing of bicycle safety helmets a legal requirement at this time,” they said.

NEXT WEEK

IN THE concluding part of our three-part special focus on cycling safely, we look at how laws differ in other countries – and attitudes towards cycling and cyclists, too.

We also touch upon the injuries and harm that can befall cyclists who aren’t wearing a helmet.

Vox Pops: Should the law force cyclists to wear helmets?

DUBLIN GAZETTE asked people at venues across the city if cyclists should have to wear helmets by law?

Here are some of their answers...

“Yes, the roads are getting a lot more violent; the deaths caused on them are pretty serious.”

“I think so, especially if they are going outside cyclist routes.”

“Yes, it should be done. I cycle myself and I often don’t wear a helmet, and it’s not until afterwards that I really think about the risks.”

“Yes, definitely. It’s so easy to get a

brain injury if you hit the ground.

I feel strongly about it for young people especially.”

“No, not really. It’s a risk they’re willing to take. I walk up and down along by the road and I’m taking my own life in my hands. Maybe I should wear a helmet!”

“Yes. Just from a safety point of view, as the roads are so busy.”

“Yes. It’s most necessary and pretty obvious. Dublin city is a very dangerous place to cycle in.

Everyone has the responsibility for their own safety and a helmet is

part of that.”

“Yes. It’s safer for cyclists, and for drivers if there was ever an accident.

“There are some studies I’m aware of that show they’re not the safest thing, but [wearing a helmet does] bring some safety. There’s no reason not to, other than style reasons.”

“I would highly suggest someone on a bike wears a helmet. You come off a bike and bang your head – you have no protection at all without one.

“But no, I don’t support helmet laws, as people should be given a choice.

“I think they should be mandatory

for children, anyone under 16, but adults should have the freedom to choose.”

get me to wear one, finally!

“I struggle to find one that fits, but they’re definitely a good thing.”

“Yes, I think so, especially in Dublin.

Traffic is very chaotic. It’s safer for cyclists. I see a lot of bicycle accidents happening. It’s always a problem.”

“Yes, for their own protection helmets should be compulsory. And it’s peace of mind for the drivers that they [cyclists] won’t get injured.

“I strongly believe they should have to wear a helmet. It’s dangerous on the roads – people are opening car doors [in front of cyclists] and everything; it’s crazy.

“There’s a big ad on tv now about drivers giving room to cyclists etc – but it’s not that cyclists do the right thing all the time. They take chances and it goes both ways.”

“I would support such a law for cyclists. I cycle and don’t wear one, but absolutely can understand why they’d be a necessity.

“Judging by what I know about head impact injuries and how helmets can prevent them, it’s a no-brainer. I think [such a law] would

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TRAVEL

How the Westeros was won

GAME OF THRONES: STUDIO TOUR COMING TO BANBRIDGE

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor HBO has teamed up with Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge to open the full Game of Thrones studio tour in Northern Ireland after the series ends.

With the final featurelength episodes of the epic drama due to start airing next week, Northern Ireland is preparing to reap the tourism rewards from the hit show.

The experience promises to “open up Westeros to everyone” and is expected to attract millions of tourists from Spring 2020 when it opens its doors.

The GoT interactive exhibition will showcase authentic sets, costumes, weapons and props as well as other behind-thescenes items from the hit Sky Atlantic series.

Linen Mills Studios was the original filming location used for countless iconic scenes throughout the run of the fantasy drama.

The tour will bring visitors face-to-face with original fully dressed sets and interactive elements used to create the worlds of Westeros and Essos.

Promotors promise that the 110,000sq ft tour “will drop fans in the very heart of the Seven Kingdoms” allowing visitors to relive key scenes and “stand right where they took place”.

Sets will include King’s

Drop over to cheerful Stannis Baratheon’s keep

Check out fine furnishings fit for a mother of dragons

Examine Castle Black’s fine dining arrangements* and seating (*murderous rebellions not included)

Landing, Winterfell, Dragonstone and The Wall (and beyond), as well as kingdoms across the Narrow Sea such as Mereen and Braavos.

Jeff Peters, vice president of licensing and retail at HBO, said: “Some of the most iconic scenes from Game of

Thrones were filmed at Linen Mill Studios and our fans will soon have an opportunity to visit and see the work of the show’s incredible crew in the museum setting it deserves.”

Northern Ireland has been a key filming location for Game of Thrones

for a decade, using more than 20 locations including the Dark Hedges at Ballymoney (The Kingsroad) and Castle Ward estate on Strangford Lough (Winterfell).

Andrew Webb, managing director of Linen Mill Studios, said: “We are committed to giving fans the opportunity to experience first-hand the most comprehensive selection of iconic elements from the show available anywhere in the world.”

To u r i s t c h i e fs a re already cashing in with themed GoT bus tours, m e d i ev a l b a n q u e t s, archery experiences and even afternoon tea with a large dollop of Dothraki trifle served up at Ballygally Castle.

R i c h a rd Wi l l i a m s, chief executive of Northern Ireland Screen, said: “Almost from the start, fans of the show from near and far have sought out and enjoyed visiting the locations featured in the show.

“It is brilliant that this visitor experience is being built and developed on top of the film studio where many of the most iconic Game of Thrones scenes were filmed.”

L a s t y e a r, H B O Licensing & Retail also announced plans to convert key Northern Ireland filming locations into “legacy” tourist experiences “on a scale and scope bigger than anything the public has ever seen”.

You too can plot the downfall of your enemies with a trip to the Lannisters’ map room – at least, from Spring 2020, once the sets and the attraction have been opened

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AFTER 30 years of searching and wondering, the people of Normandy, France, have finally found out why plastic pieces of a very famous yellow cat kept washing up on their shores.

While Earth’s polluted oceans have brought forth rubbish and debris for ages, these French beaches have been hit by one bizarre, recurring item: Garfield telephones.

Over 200 plastic fragments of the infamous cat washed ashore in 2018 alone and since the 1980s, local residents have pondered what was causing the phenomenon.

Recently, the 57-year-old farmer Rene Morvan disclosed to a local environmental group where the phones

were coming from.

Apparently, when Morvan was 20 years of age when a storm ravaged the area and the merchandise began to wash ashore soon after.

Getting curious, he and his brother went exploring. They found the wreckage of a shipping container wedged into the cliffs of a nearby sea cave.

The local environmental group went looking for the container and sure enough, when the tide was low, it revealed itself.

In it was hundreds of yellow, plastic phones all branded with that smug cat’s face – the face that was taunting the people and beaches of Normandy for 30 years.

Picture Editor: Aisling Conway aconway@dublingazette.com

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

Jack and Jessie are two incredibly adorable dogs who can’t imagine life without each other!

They came into Dogs Trust together as best friends and are completely inseparable.

Jack is a super-friendly nine-year-old old Collie cross that loves everything and everyone.

His favourite things in life are walks, yummy treats, belly rubs and attention.

Jessie is a stunning nine-year-old Labrador cross who, like Jack, is a happy and positive dog that loves to be spoiled.

She can be a little unsure of other dogs, so she will need some training to improve her doggie social skills.

They are hoping for a family who can adopt them both and give them plenty of love. They would love a family with children over the age of 10, in a nice quiet area.

If you have room in your heart and home for Jack and Jessie then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook. com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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

BITS & BOBS TOP TWEETS

for a baby boom?

NINE nurses working on the same maternity ward at Maine Medical Centre are all heavily pregnant and due to give birth at around the same time.

The odds-defying baby boom provoked plenty of excitement upon its official reveal by the hospital, which said each of the women were expecting to welcome a new child over the next few months.

Posting on social media, the Portland hospital said: “How’s this for a baby boom?

Nine of our nurses (eight of whom are in this photo) are expecting babies between April and July! Congratulations!”

Thousands of well-wishers have liked, shared or commented on the picture, which shows the nurses holding up signs displaying their respective due dates.

“Don’t worry! We have a plan!” added the hospital, reassuring those who feared that the hospital may face a staffing shortage over the coming months.

Out-of-this-world burger discovered A GROUNDSMAN at Colchester United’s training ground had an out-of-this world experience when he discovered a galactic burger had landed on the playing pitch of the League Two side.

The now-frozen meaty snack was attached to a polystyrene box with a GoPro and sent up to space by Tom Stanniland, better known by his YouTube name Kill’em, who called the club to explain.

Stanniland claimed he would eat the burger once it had safely returned to solid ground - wherever that may be. He was able to determine its location thanks to a tracker he had installed in the box.

After contacting the club to confirm its whereabouts, Mr Stanniland travelled down from his home in Sheffield to retrieve it. However, the effects of the journey into space had taken its toll on the meal and he said, “that’s not nice.”

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I will never understand why the smell of girls’ perfume lasts 8 secs meanwhile boys can go through an apocalypse and still smell like cologne @notpanashe

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

APRIL 13 & 14 (SATURDAY + SUNDAY) Shawn Mendes @ 3Arena, €80+ SHAWN Mendes first gained recognition on YouTube and Vine through his affiliation with the popular Vine group Magcon Boys alongside Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas and others.

He released his first single “Life of the Party” in June 2014. His self-titled debut EP reached number one on the iTunes charts in under 40 minutes upon being released in July 2014.

APRIL 11 (THURSDAY)

Peco @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11 Inni-K @ Whelan’s, €15

APRIL 12 (FRIDAY)

DJ Kormac @ Lost Lane, €20 A launch party for Dublin’s newest venue features the lively DJ and his boisterous live show.

A real scenester must-attend.

Interference @ Whelan’s, €22 Comethazine @ The Academy, €25

APRIL 13 (SATURDAY)

Flash Harry (Queen tribute) @ Vicar Street, €31 Yak @ Whelan’s, €15 Badhands @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Georgia Anne Muldrow @ The Sugar Club, €18 Bexey @ The Academy 2, €16

New venue to focus on Irish live scene THESE DAYS, the development of a new live music venue in Dublin seems to be an increasingly rare thing.

With the likes of Tivoli Theatre, Hangar, Twisted Pepper, the Wright Venue and Sweeney’s all departing the city’s musical map in recent years, those spots still standing at the heart of the Irish music scene feel too little, and are often full to bursting.

The announcement of the opening of Lost Lane, on the sight of the old Lillie’s Bordello on Adam’s Court, just off Grafton Street is a great boost, then, and one going very much against the grain.

Lost Lane will be part of the Porterhouse pub chain, but a step away from their traditional lively but very much beerfocused offering of their

Screaming Orphans @ Whelan’s, €11 Sassperella @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5

APRIL 15 (MONDAY)

Billy Lockett @ Whelan’s, €16

APRIL 16 (TUESDAY)

APRIL 17 (WEDNESDAY)

Dropkick Murphys @ Vicar Street, €40 Milo @ The Sugar Club, €15 Ramriddlz @ The Academy 2, €19

small-chain pubs.

“A lot of venues have been closing recently but I think they would tend to fit more in the term of night club,” Elliot Hughes, Porterhouse partner told Dublin Gazette.

“What we are doing with Lost Lane is embracing a growing culture of live music. This scene in Ireland has been booming over recent years with more and more talented artists looking for places to play around the capital, while I don’t think the infrastructure has followed suit.

Of course though, everything is at risk. Opening a new venue will always

regardless if the act is local or international, the common denominator will be the the quality of performers people can expect to experience at Lost Lane.

“For us it’s all about giving people the best experience that a live music venue and late night bar can offer. That applies to both the experiential - sound, lighting, atmosphere and setting - and the drinks offering to make sure they enjoy the artist they’ve come to see to the max.

“We’ll have the best of Irish and international craft beer on tap and can as well as a focus on our premium spirits offering, led by Dingle Gin & Dingle Vodka.

“We don’t want to offer the same bland beer that everyone else offers. Lost Lane aims to start with a

THIS week in Carrigstown, Orla and Wayne’s travails continue, Tommy and Dearbhla get a shock when a surprise visitor arrives, Hughie has a surprise for Jackie and Damien and Mairead return from Munich in great form and much more...

APRIL 14 (SUNDAY)

Dropkick Murphys @ Vicar Street, €40 Boston Celtic-punk act start a three-night run at Vicar Street, where their pogoing is sure to evoke a passionate reaction amongst their dedicated fanbase.

 JAMES HENDICOTT

give a sense of nervousness. It is impossible to guarantee success however we have a wonderful location, a top class sound system and a fantastic look to the venue.

“We’ve moved the main bar as well as a couple of other major changes, while the main difference will be the aesthetic,” Hughes explains.

“The stage area in particular is quite minimalist as we want the focus to be on what is important, the artist and the sound.”

With that in mind, Lost Lane will be welcoming a lot of emerging Irish artists, though the booking policy remains a relatively straightforward one.

“The act must be quality,” Hughes says.

“We’re passionate about supporting and showcasing local talent, but

The Dillons get a shock with a surprise visitor in Carrigstown

Jackie bonds with Ellie much to the annoyance of Renee. Jackie is spooked when Deegan tells them the burglar has been caught at the scene of another crime.

Hughie has a surprise in store for her.

Sash sees Orla’s fear when Wayne tells her the hospital isn’t happy with Junior’s latest blood tests, and is keen to keep her distance.

Sharon encourages Erica to have faith in Darragh. Meanwhile Damien and Mairead

Dearbhla’s delighted to welcome a surprise visitor to town

return from Munich on a high. Doug is irked when Sean arrives at the garage to help out.

Wayne suggests they try Sash one more time, but Orla insists they focus on the sur-

bang and give consumers something different.”

Things seems to be going well in terms of the initial offering, which features lots of themed nights, and a number of solid Irish bookings.

“I see Lost Lane fast becoming a part of the vibrant music scene in Dublin; a go to for new and more established artists wanting to play intimate gigs in Ireland,” he concludes.

Lost Lane will hold its opening night on April 12, featuring DJ Kormac.

David Kitt, Delorentos, Interskalactic, Saint Sister, Wyvern Lingo and Le Galaxie have already confirmed dates at the new venue. Learn more at www.lostlane.ie See the full-length article on our website at www.dublingazette.com

rogacy in the U.S. Sharon is planning on a big family do at Easter, while Tommy and Dearbhla get a shock when a surprise visitor arrives.

Doug is annoyed that Sean is still at the garage and accuses Ray of being a hypocrite and Ray is surprised when Doug makes an effort with Sean.

Orla and Wayne continue treading softly with Sash, hoping the softly-softly approach will work. Zak has no problem getting the ladies but his philandering past comes back to haunt him. Doug is irked when Sean gives him orders and takes his potential sale.

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

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Complaints to watchdog fell by 33% last year THE Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) received 33% fewer complaints in 2018 relating to programming and advertisements broadcast on Irish radio and television, compared with the previous year.

Figures released Sunday, March 31 by the BAI, show that it received 73 valid complaints in 2018.

In 2017, it received 109 such complaints.

Valid complaints Of the valid complaints, 45 were made under the Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality and 20 under the Code of Programme Standards.

Four were in relation to the General Commercial Communications Code while four were under the Children’s Advertising Code.

“As is BAI policy, in general complainants must complain to the broadcaster in the first instance.

If they are not satisfied with the response from the broadcaster, they can then make a complaint to the BAI,” says BAI chief executive, Michael O’Keeffe.

“The reduction in the number of complaints received is very encouraging and is testament to the high level of compliance by broadcasters with the BAI’s broadcasting codes and rules.”

Warner Bros are hoping that fans go batty for Joaquin Phoenix’s compelling turn at the heart of the Joker’s dark origins tale

New Joker trailer is no laughing matter GARY IBBOTSON

WARNER Bros has released the first trailer for Joker, its upcoming origin story for the classic Batman villain.

It’s directed by Todd Phillips, and stars Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous character.

The preview gives us our first look at Phoenix’s depiction of the character, a clown and struggling comedian from Gotham City named Arthur Fleck.

Fleck seems to have fallen on hard times. He is beaten up and humiliated on the streets and in the subway and sinisterly muses, “Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?”

Over the course of the trailer, we see his descent into madness, appearing at the very end in costume as the classic villain, with green hair, white face and red lips all prominently displayed.

The film is reportedly inspired by Mar-

tin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy – movies with leading characters struggling to deal with hardships and mental illness. Scorsese is credited as a producer on the film.

A scene in the trailer also shows an excited crowd queuing up to see Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times – the classic film depicting the life of a factory worker completely overwhelmed by modern life and who consequently suffers a nervous breakdown.

Joker looks as though it’s pulling some of its inspiration from Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s classic graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke, which introduced one origin story for the character.

While there are some small references to the larger Warner Bros touchstones, such as Arkham Asylum, there’s no sight of Batman apart from a cameo appearance from a young Bruce Wayne.

Joker opens in cinemas on October 4.

ENTERTAINMENT

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FOOD CRAFTBEERCORNER Hilden Brewing Company Belfast Blonde  PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado This offering is from one of Ireland’s oldest independent breweries and she is the Belle of Belfast City.

This a very light beer with as expected from a Blonde but it is crisp too with just a hint of hops.

A very refreshing beer and with a 4.3% ABV it is certainly sessionable.

Picture: Sasko Lazarov/ Photocall Ireland

Chocaholics rejoice – ruby chocolate is here

This group of cheerful volunteers were delighted to help launch Street Feast 2019, which is expected to bring thousands of people together on May 5

THOUGHT chocolate couldn’t get any better?

Think again. After 13 years in development, ruby chocolate has arrived and it’s making quite an impact in the foodie world.

Ruby chocolate is the first new type of chocolate to be discovered since white chocolate, more than 80 years ago.

Recently crafted by chocolate experts, ruby chocolate is known to be significantly more expensive than milk, dark and white varieties and is made from the rare ruby cocoa bean.

Known to be incredibly smooth, intensely fresh and fruity with sweet yet sour notes, the flavour is completely unique.

With Easter on the horizon, Aldi have released their own ruby chocolate egg (above), available for €11.99 (350g), bringing the distinctive flavour to Ireland.

GARY IBBOTSON

Union Cafe outlets to host wellness events

UNION Cafe is launching a series of refreshingly balanced events this spring.

Taking place in The White Room in both of their Mount Merrion and Beacon South Quarter locations, the restaurant chain have partnered with Ketel One Botanical to curate this selection of wellness events.

Each of the four events will feature a movement class led by four of Dublin’s leading instructors, followed by a nourishing brunch or dinner created by Union Cafe head chef Siobhan MacDonagh.

The shared, long table feast will be paired with a selection of drinks created in partnership with the newly launched Ketel One Botanical.

Ketel One Botanical Vodka is distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences. The new range is available in three flavours, Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, and Grapefruit & Rose.

Tickets include movement class, goodie bag, brunch/ dinner, plus a selection of drinks.

The classes run from this Saturday, April 13 to Thursday, May 16. Tickets are available for €35 plus booking fee from Eventbrite.

COMMUNITY | TENS OF THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO SHARE IN FUN DAY

Tuck into Street Feast fun with neighbours REGISTRATIONS for Street Feast 2019 opened this week with the announcement that Sunday, May 5 will be national Street Feast Day. This year sees the tenth birthday of one of the most suc- cessful

community initiatives in Ireland.

An impressive 514 Street Feasts were held across Dublin in 2018, with more than 41,000 neighbours taking part.

The organisers are hoping for more success in 2019.

Registration for Street Feast is free and hosts can sign up for a free Street Feast pack which includes bunting, invitations, posters and a

handy guide.

Street Feast co-founder Sam Bishop says: “Street Feast is about building community and tackling isolation. It is a great opportunity for people to get together with their neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie.

“It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is an outdoor space to bring people together.

“We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in carparks, laneways, local parks and community centres.”

Organising a Street Feast could not be easier, Bishop says. “All people have to do is spread the word amongst a few neighbours and get everyone to bring along some food and drink for sharing.

“It has been hugely successful and we have

Appreciated by those

who love their Irish history

NAMED after a British barracks that used to sit adjacent to it, Beggars Bush and the surrounding area has a fascinating history.

The name of the pub is famed and appreciated by those who love their Irish history, being the first British barracks handed over to Michael Collins and the Irish Government in 1922. It was just down the road at Mount Street Bridge where one of the more successful stands of 1916 took place, and it was back to Beggars Bush where advancing troops retreated.

Serving pints since 1803, the walls of the pub are plastered with all the historical events that have gone on in or around the bar. To get a proper sense of how steeped in history the place is, it is worth first going to the website and then the bar itself. In the modern day, given its location.

As for present day offereings, the pint was cream personified. Tasted great and the temperature was about right, but it was just shy of the 8 mark. A very strong effort all the same ...

Ryan’s Beggars Bush Dublin 4 @guinnessadvisor

great stories of neighbours meeting each other for the first time at Street Feasts – making great connections and starting initiatives.”

Street Feast was set up

by Bishop and a group of volunteers in 2009 as a non-profit, communitybuilding initiative.

Since then it has grown steadily with 1,344 feasts organised in the country in 2018 which the team are aiming to build to 1500 in 2019.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Find premium French flair with this DS7 Crossback DECLAN GLYNN

F RO M i t s c r e a t i o n in 2014, the French automotive brand DS drew on an outstanding heritage – that of the DS 19 launched in 1955.

That legendary car embodies the values of innovation, excellence and avantgardism.

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As a brand, DS challenges established codes, to go beyond expectations of automobile customers.

A DS car is sensual and spectacular in its styling, refinement, and attention to detail.

From 2025, all new DS models will be available exclusively in electrified versions, either hybrid or fully electric, while DS promises six new cars by 2023.

The DS7 CROSSBACK is the first of the secondgeneration models from DS Automobiles.

This sophisticated SUV asserts itself with a stunning front end that is instantly recognisable.

From the side, its sculpted shape, and the intricate aesthetics of its alloy wheels, emphasise its dynamism.

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At t h e b a c k , D S signature 3D-style LED taillights are found, connected by a chrome strip spanning the width of the tailgate. Some chunky black cladding

endows the car with a rugged, off-road look.

The new DS7 CROSSBACK is available in four highly-specified trim levels – Elegance, Pe r fo r m a n ce L i n e, P re s t i g e, a n d U l t r a Prestige.

Engine options consist of 130bhp or 180bhp petrol units, and 130bhp or 180bhp engines in diesel guise too.

A technologicallyadvanced 8-speed automatic gearbox joins a slick six-speed manual as transmission options, while annual road tax ranges between €190 and €280 depending on the engine and transmission chosen.

My review car was a D S 7 Pe r fo r m a n c e Line BlueHDi 180 EAT8 (2.0-litre turbodiesel, 180bhp, with an eight-speed automatic gearbox) and was finished in stunning grey metallic paint.

Standard Performance Line equipment includes 19” Black Onyx BEJING diamond-cut alloy wheels, black front grille, dark tinted rear windows, roof rails, black Alcantara and leatherette seats.

Other features included a perforated leather steering wheel,

aluminium sports pedals and footrest, Alcantara d a s h b o a rd a n d d o o r panels, 12.3” digital

Audi readies for the cars of tomorrow AUDI has released the first design sketches of the AI:me, a new design study that the brand with the four rings will be presenting at the Shanghai Motor Show on April 15.

The showcar illustrates the vision of an automated driving compact car for the megacities of tomorrow.

Audi is currently engaged in the most ambitious new model launch initiative in its history, and in 2019 its full effect will begin to be felt.

One of the most prominent results will be the market introduction of the e-tron SUV, the first ever fully electric Audi and the standardbearer for a major expansion of the BEV and PHEV portfolio that will see in excess of 20 electrified models join the range by 2025.

General drop in new vehicle registrations OFFICIAL statistics released by the Society of

instrument cluster, 12” HD touchscreen display, DS Connect 3D Nav, voice recognition, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth with media streaming, USB socket and DAB digital radio.

Even more f e a t u r e s included a rear armrest, front central armrest w i t h s t o r a g e, AG R- ce r t i f i e d ergonomic driver seat with electric l u m b a r su p p o r t, D S 3 D L E D re a r l i g h t s, perimetric & volumetric alarm, automatic dualzone air conditioning, and much, much more.

With 180bhp and 400Nm of torque available, the punchy engine in my review car can sprint from 0-100km/ h in just 9.9-seconds, while returning up to 43.3mpg (6.5l/100km) in the process.

The automatic gearbox shifts through the gears effortlessly, while the car is well insulated from road, engine and wind noise, for a supreme driving experience.

The cabin of the new DS7 CROSSBACK is a luxurious place to be, with obvious attention being lavished upon all occupants in the form of ultimate comfort and convenience.

In the tradition of quality craftsmanship, each detail and material used is carefully chosen and brought to life.

Stunningly designed, metal-look, switchgear for the electric windows a n d d r iv i n g m o d e s button add a real sense of occasion to every journey.

B o o t s p a ce i n t h e

DS7 is impressive, with 555-litres available with the rear seats in place, or a massive 1,752-litres w i t h t h e re a r se a t s folded.

Pricing for the new DS7 CROSSBACK starts at a competitive €36,000, with a fiveyear, unlimited mileage warranty included across the entire range.

FACT BOX

1) Luxury new SUV 2) Four trim levels 3) Petrol or diesel 4) Manual or automatic 5) Priced from €36,000

the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of March are down 5.6% (16,738) when compared with March 2018 (17,726).

New car registrations in the year, to date, are down 10.7% (64,098) on March 2018 (71,760).

Meanwhile, new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations were down 2.2% (3,067) from March 2018 (3,137), and year to date down by 10.7% (11,182).

New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) saw a slight decline of 1.5% (267) on March 2018 (271), and year to date down 3.3% (886).

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for April 4th Nos. 13,14,16 and 18.

Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Jim Butler, €50 Frank Ward, and Stephen c/o Pat Egan. Joker Consolation prize Eamonn Hession. Next week Jackpot €4,200 and Joker €875. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8pm.

Under 9 Hurlers busy weekend with games v Naas and St Kevins followed by team outing to Jump zone. Great day was had by all.

Hard luck to our Senior Hurlers who kept pace with St Judes for 40 minutes before eventually gave way to a better team. Good performance from Brian Smith, Glen Whelan, Seamus Fenton and Fionnan Clabby.

Seniors now play St Brigids in O Toole Pk on Friday 19th at 17:00. Our Intermediate Hurlers had a great win in their championship bout away to Clanna Gael where Keith Nolan, Joe Sweeney, Daire Ronayne, and Mick Bradley impressed. Hard luck to the Junior Hurlers A hurlers who lost away to Setanta. Minor Hurlers are at home to Naomh Olaf next Sunday in Marlay at 11:00 am. All Support welcome. .

Big win for our minor footballers over Na Fianna with Liam Fenton scoring 5 goals. Football Championship this week for all 4 Adult teams. Seniors play Castleknock in the Senior 1 Chapionshp on Weds at 7:30 in Monastery Road Clondalkin.

On Sunday Junor A’s play in the Junior 1 Championship v Ballymun Kickhams on our All Weather Pitch in BCS, while the Junior 2 team play St Margarets away . Both games at 11:00. Also on Sunday the Junior C’s are away to Fingal Ravens in the Junior 5 Championship at 15:00. Best of luck o all our teams.

CUALA FEILE season continues next weekend with the U-14 boys in hurling action in Thomastown and Lucan (12th Lock).

Match times below.

The 2005 Boys received their new gear recently and the boys, mentors and club would like to thank their main sponsor, Cosgrave Developments and further sponsors McCann Fitzgerald, Xwerx and Brian S Nolan for their generosity.

A’s : Away Féile Division 1 Hurling in Lucan GAA club at 12th Lock; 10.45am Cuala V Lucan Sarsfields; 11.45am Cuala V St, Judes; 1pm Cuala V Whitehall Colmcille B’s : Home Féile Division 6 in Thomastown ; 10.15am Cuala V Skerries Harps B 11.30am Cuala V St. Sylversers B; 12.45pm Cuala V Faughs B; 4.00pm Cuala V Kilmacud Crokes C All support welcome at both locations this Saturday. #BackingCuala Two wins out of three for the Cuala Adult hurlers in the Championship at the weekend. Scores below. The

Junior E match between Cuala and Fingallians didn’t go ahead.

SHC ‘A’ - Cuala 3-25 St. Brigids 1-13 SHC ‘B’ - Naomh Barrog 4-18 Cuala 1-17 Junior A - Balyboden 0-15 Cuala2-16 Our Senior 2 Camogie team recorded a good win over St Vincent’s on Sunday.

Cuala 2-13 St. Vincent’s 2-5.

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There was no winner of this week’s Cuala lotto draw for a massive €12500 Jackpot. Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Shauna Curtis. All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development. Support your club and sign up now at www. cualagaa.ie/lotto.

SOCCER: KILTERNAN CLUB CLOSING IN ON TRIO OF PROMOTIONS

Wayside on treble trail in the Leinster leagues LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE  DAVE DONNELLY

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WAYSIDE Celtic remain on course to achieve a remarkable treble as all three of their Leinster Senior League teams are within a shout of promotion from their respective divisions.

The Kilternan club’s Major 1 Saturday and Division 3 Sunday sides are pushing for promotion, while Peter Lennon’s Sunday Senior 1 side are two wins from a return to the top level.

Wayside inflicted a first league defeat on the season on leaders Maynooth University Town last week and followed it up with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Tullamore Town on Friday night.

A goal in each half from striker Philip Halligan saw Wayside to victory against a dogged Tullamore side at Leah Victoria Park.

One win from their final four games may be enough to secure promotion for Wayside, though they retain an outside chance of making up the six points

with Maynooth to take the title.

Lennon’s eyes are firmly trained on four wins from four as a young team – which saw 18-year-old Cian O’Rourke debut in defence on Sunday – look to finish the season in style.

“Two wins will win us promotion for definite, one could be enough, but we’ll be looking to win the four if we can,” Lennon tells the Dublin Gazette.

“Everything depends on what happens in other places.

“As long as we keep winning. I know it’s an old cliché, but that’s the way.”

Halligan bagged his first midway through the first half with a solo effort, spinning the full back out wide before driving a low shot in off the near post.

And the striker showed his poacher’s instincts after the break when he beat the Tullamore goalkeeper to a loose ball to poke home a second.

Wayside were relegated in controversial circumstances two years ago when a tie with Tolka Rov-

ers was abandoned eight minutes from time when they were 2-0 up.

Surprisingly, the result didn’t stand and Wayside lost the re-arranged fixture, condemning them to relegation by a point.

A lot of players left then but, allied to experienced heads like Ross Zambra and Petter Durrad, the southside club has reaped the benefits of an exciting new generation of talent.

“It’s right throughout the senior set-up at the

moment,” says Lennon.

“Our second team are flying and are in the quarter-finals of the Leinster Junior Cup tonight. They’re just outside the promotion spots.

“Our third team had a great win on Sunday, they beat Knockmitten, and they’re in the semi-finals of the Moore Cup and are also in a great position to win promotion.

“All-round, they’re a great bunch of young players. Hopefully players

will progress along as the teams are at the minute.”

Lennon admits they will need to bring in a couple of older players should they secure promotion, but the current squad are more than capable of stepping up to the top tier.

“It’s a tough league, the Leinster Senior League.

It’s really underestimated.

“When you get playing in it, it’s dog eat dog.

“Anyone can beat, bottom can beat the top and that’s the way it is.”

DSDAC show relay spirit

The Dundrum South Dublin Under-18 boys who won national relays gold

DUNDRUM South Dublin AC’s real team spirit prevailed on Saturday in AIT at the Irish Life National Juvenile Relays when they won gold, silver and bronze medals, and showed how much these team races meant to them by giving 100% effort.

Their Under-18 boys team of Tobi Edward, Gavin Doran, Cian Dunne and Adam Whitten won their heat in great style before putting in a great performance in the final to snatch gold.

Next up, the Under-18 girls Charlotte Bourke; Beth Sweeney; Laura Gallagher and Erica Doyle

also gave everything in the heat and final and were just pipped for first, taking the silver medals to great applause.

On to the Under-17 girls team which included Gallagher and Doyle again along with Cara Murphy and Hannah Murray. They also won silver after a great heat and final of their 4 x 200m.

Bronze medals were won by DSD’s Under-19 girls Molly Hourihan; Amelia Rodgers; Charlotte Bourke and Beth Sweeney. In addition, there were national finals for the club’s Under-16 girls, 12 boys and 15 boys.

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IN SUPERB SEASON The Wayside Celtic LSL Sunday Senior side following an intense fitness session as they throw everything into their promotion bid

MOTORSPORT/HOCKEY: NICCI DALY ASSEMBLES TOP LINE-UP

Formula Female’s all star cast for challenge FORMULA FEMALE ONE LAP CHALLENGE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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Fennelly named in Irish side for Montenegro RATHMINES woman Jane Fennelly will compete for Ireland’s Federation Cup side that will contest the Europe/Africa Group III event in Montenegro, starting on Monday, April 15.

Ireland have been drawn in a competition with Norway, Egypt, Armenia, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Kenya and Uganda. She is in the squad alongside fellow Dubliners Rachael Dillon and Juliana Carton.

Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

HOCKEY World Cup silver medalist Nicci Daly has assembled an all-star cast of Irish sportswomen to take on the Formula Female One Lap Challenge in Mondello Park.

Working with Ireland’s top female racing driver Nicole Drought, Daly has challenged 14 celebrities from across the sporting spectrum to get behind the wheel of a BMW M2 in a Top Gear-style and record their fastest lap.

Confirmed taking part are Annalise Murphy, Katie Walsh, Valerie Mulcahy, Ashling Thompson, Lindsay Peat, Aine O’Gorman, Ellen Keane, Gemma Begley and Orla Walsh alongside fellow hockey stars Lena Tice and Gillian Pinder as well as RTE’s Jacqui Hurley, Marie Crowe and Elaine Buckley.

For Daly, it is part of her 20x20 pledge to promote one of her twin passions. Growing up, she spent most of her weekends around the paddock at Mondello Park with her father Vivion and uncle Derek key figures on the Irish motorsport scene.

At the time, there was little to no avenue for young girls like her to pursue the sport, something that Daly is keen to change.

Through her Formula Female project, she is already working to provide support for Drought at the top end but is also devoted to offering youngsters a leg up. Formula Female has already taken Holly Dunnion (10) from Meath and Jemma Barrett (11) from Tyrone under its wing to try and aid their progression.

The one-lap challenge, meanwhile, is centrally about trying to get more visibility out there for more girls with young fans invited to come along and watch on April 16 when the majority with record their lap times. It will also include a meet and greet event from 12-1pm.

“The 20x20 tagline ‘if you can’t see it, you can’t be it’ could not be more true for motorsport,” she told the Examiner. “Not just females but the sport in general – there is not a huge amount of visibility in Ireland.

Rathfarnham woman Nicci Daly. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

“We have some major role models in the country and I thought this was a great way to get visibility for the sport. When 20x20 on international women’s day called for a pledge to “show your stripes”, I thought this would be the perfect pledge.

“The idea is to bring down the top women’s sports stars and show they are brave, fierce and competitive.”

Once the challenge was set, Daly says there was little trouble getting people on board, “That was the easiest part! They all said it was something they would absolutely love to do! They will drive a pretty nice car, a BMW M2 with 410 brake horse power.

“Every time you approach anyone, it is easier when you stick World Cup silver medallist at the end! The 20x20 is helping a lot as well;

Lynch’s fine fourth PRINCESS SOPHIA TROPHY  sport@dublingazette.com

IN STORM-tossed conditions on the Bay of Palma, National Yacht Club’s Finn Lynch rounded off a major regatta in the lead-up to Tokyo 2020 in fourth place overall in the Princess Sophia Trophy for Olympic classes, narrowly missing a place on the podium but delighted with the result.

The Rio 2016 Olympian had been in second overall earlier in the series but still qualified for the top

ten medal race final on Saturday morning.

However, high winds and big seas delayed the final race but still raced in challenging waves.

“I think if I was offered fourth at the start of this regatta I’d have taken it without thinking,” he said after the medal race ended.

“I sailed really well and I’m super happy with fourth overall.”

There were 187 competitors in his event that included multiple Olympic and world champions and Lynch’s consistent form continues

we are noticing a lot of sport stars supporting other sports stars.”

As for who is likely to be favourite, there are Gillian Pinder does not like to go beyond fourth gear but Daly already has a few ones to watch.

“The trash-talk has already been competitive! I reckon Annalise and Ashling are the ones to watch. Annalise says one of her favourite things to do is go-karting.

“Ashling has gone up against [motoring journalist] Luke O’Faolain in Mondello and beat him so she is probably the one to look out for!”

The majority of the sport stars will record their lap times on April 16 with a meet and greet event from 12-1pm.

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance via 045 860 200.

NYC’s Finn Lynch.

Picture: David Branigan

to mark his progress after also making the medal race final in Miami two months ago.

“When I came out of the harbour, I had a big smile on my face that I saw the big waves; I was

really excited. I know a lot of people think I can’t perform in those conditions so I hope I’ve proved some people wrong and others right that no matter what the conditions I can still do well.”

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GERALDINE P MORANS OUR annual Bray2Greystones walk takes place on Sunday, Meeting up at Bray dart station 1.30pm, walking to Greystones via the coastal walk and returning to Bray on the dart. Wear your gers colours, walking shoes, suitable clothing for the weather and bring water.

Hard luck to the u15s who lost in their championship game. This weekend the Adult teams start their championship games with the AFL6 team away to St Kevins Killeen and the AFL11 team away to Na Fianna. The Girls teams have no fixtures while the boys have football matches. U8s are home to Lucan Sarsfield ,u9s away to Clanna Gael Fontenoy,u10s are away to St Marks ,u11s are home to Naomh Olaf and u12s are home to St Marks. Good luck to all teams playing.

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.

Our Easter Gaa camp is full and will not be taking any more bookings. There was no winner in our lotto draw, the jackpot now stands at €2850. The lucky dip winners were John Hudson and Bryan O’Connor.

KILMACUD CROKES Mixed Hurling Championship results this weekend with 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

The Senior A team drew with Na Fianna 1.16 apiece, the Senior Bs beat Naomh Olaf 2.15 to 1.15 and the Intermediates beat Naomh Mearnog 4.19 to 1.16.

The Junior Bs narrowly lost to Kevin’s 2.8 to 3.6 and the Junior Fs lost to Wild Geese 0.8 to 2.13. In Football, the MFL1 team drew with Ballyboden 1.11 apiece, the MFL4 team beat St. Mary’s 4.11 to 1.7 and the MFL5 team lost to Lucan Sarsfields, 2.9 to 4.13.

A 3rd adult Camogie team lined out on Sunday morning for the first time in the sections 46 year history. They were

unfortunately well beaten by Faughs/Celtic.

A big crowd turned up for the talk on mental Health and Sport presented by David Gillick.

Thanks to the Club health and Wellbeing committee for organizing this series of talks as part of the Kickstart program 2019.

Up to 50 KC Wheelers Cyclists took to the road on Sunday to complete the rescheduled annual Paddy’s Day cycle. This year the decision was taken to raise the money for Brain Tumor Ireland in memory of our friend and fellow Crokes member/cyclist Dick O’ Rafferty who recently passed away. Together the cyclists raised over 2000 euro which will be given to the charity.

NAOMH OLAF THE Naomh Olaf Ladies Footballers were back in action last week, playing Cuala Ladies B Team in the Adult Cup Division 5 at Páirc Uí Bhríain, with the home team coming away with the win - final score on the night was Naomh Olaf 2-6 : Cuala 1-3.

The Ladies will be out again on the 10th April to play a Division 5 League fixture against Crumlin in Pearse Park at 6.45pm.

Minor Men’s Footballers welcomed Raheny GAA to Sandyford last Sunday for a Division 2 match, and the Sandyford boys were in flying form much to the delight of their supporters. Final score on the day was Naomh Olaf 4-15 : Raheny 2-8. The first round of the Adult Hurling Senior B Championship began on Saturday evening last with Kilmacud Crokes making the short hop to Holly Avenue for the 6pm start. It was nip and tuck all the way through but the Crokes lads pulled away in the final minutes, leaving a final scoreline of 1-15 : 2-15. Sunday saw the Junior C Adult Hurlers take the road to Malahide for their first round Championship fixture, taking on St. Sylvester’s in Broomfield.

SHANKILL GAELIC4BOYS Free “get to know us” training sessions for boys born 2006 to 2008 in Stonebridge Road starting on Thursday 11th April 7.00pm to 8.00pm for 4 weeks.

So, come along and give Gaelic games ago, its great fun. Congratulations to Tess Blunden, Mya Davy and Mary Fitzachery who completed Level 1 of the referee course.

Well done girls. There was lots of activity this weekend with all of our teams in action. The adult men’s football team play Rosmini Gaels in the championship this Sunday at 3.00pm in Shanganagh Cliffs. All support would be

welcome. The juvenile Academy sponsored

by O Donnell’s Pharmacy is in action every Saturday at 10.00am in Stonebridge Road.

Why not give the Academy a try the coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription. Our Easter Camp will take place on 23/24/25th April. This fantastic camp is open to both club members and non-members, boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years and will be held in Stonebridge Road from 10.00am to 2.00pm each day. The cost is €40 for members

RUGBY: THRILLING DERBY AT ANGLESEA ROAD

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OLD Belvedere put a big dent into Old Wesley’s automatic promotion hopes as they nicked a 30-24 victory, knocking Wes off top spot while boosting their own playoff chances.

Before most of the pre match lunch guests had their coats on, Belvo were seven points up after an intercept by Jack Keating earned them a try under the posts.

After the early dust settled, Old Wesley eventually got a footing and Rory Stynes got Wesley on the scoreboard with a well struck penalty goal after 15 minutes.

Belvo, though, were more assured in possession as Wesley spilled some chances via handling errors and turnovers and the Anglesea Road club moved further ahead via a Steve Crosby penalty.

Then five minutes before half time, their mobile back line out stretched the Wesley defence allowing Joe White to score in the corner for a 15-3 half-time lead.

The second half started

Old Wesley scrum half Charlie O’Regan makes a break. Picture: Ken Richardson

much brighter for Old Wesley with an attack down the left wing. After some good handling JJ O’Dea crossed for Wesley’s first try, well converted by Stynes. But soon after, Belvo regained the initiative and they looked to be over on the right wing only to be called back for a foot in touch.

No matter, Belvo nicked the line out, allowing Eoin O’Neill to cross virtually untouched for a try.

Just after the hour mark, a scrum and a rehearsed move saw Peter O’Beirne crossed under the posts for the home side, and it looked like game over.

TRANSPLANT GOLF Dwyer aids big win in Scotland CABINTEELY’S Michael Dwyer was part of a jubilant Ireland team of five transplant recipient golfers who won Five Nations Transplant Golf Tournament which was held in Livingston, Scotland over the weekend.

Dwyer, who last month celebrated the 19th anniversary of his deceased donor kidney transplant, won the longest drive and finished third in the individual competition on Saturday.

Wesley, however, were not giving up and launched an immediate response.

A quickly taken penalty by Charlie O’Regan and some good hands had Belvo on the back foot as substitute Lachy Anderson received the final pass who snuck in in the corner for a try.

With six minutes to go, Belvo extended their lead to 13 points with a penalty but, shortly after, winger Jack Keating was yellow carded for not releasing.

From the ensuing penalty, Wesley piled forward and, from a second penalty, Paul Harte took a quick tap, eventually leading to a try

by Conor Maguire.

With the gap eight points Miller again did the needful kicking the conversion for a losers bonus point.

Now in injury time and with renewed enthusiasm, Wesley threw everything forward but the final pass did not go to hand.

The result leaves Old Wesley in second place on the league table three points behind Ballynahinch.

Next week it’s the final match of the campaign against eighth-placed Armagh but they need a favour from St Mary’s against Hinch.

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Changed Dublin unable to see off Cork again

Kilmacud Crokes’ Ronan Hayes fires his crucial late goal. Picture: Steven Dagg

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A RONAN Hayes goal deep in injurytime snatched a 1-16 each draw for Kilmacud Crokes in the Dublin SHC ‘A’ Group 1 clash with Na Fianna in Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon.

Na Fianna looked to be heading for victory when points from Feargal Breathnach, Seán Currie, Colin Currie (free), Donal Burke and AJ Murphy had them 1-16 to 0-15 clear as the game moved into added time.

Hayes then converted a 45-metre free, following a foul on Fergal Whitely, before dramatically earning a share of the points for the Stillorgan men with his goal in the third minute of injurytime.

Anthony Daly’s Crokes, beaten finalists in the last three years, trailed 0-7 to 1-8 at half-time with Na Fianna’s goal arriving in the sixth minute when Seán Currie was on target.

Donal Burke, who finished with 0-5 from play, struck some fine scores for the St Mobhi Road outfit who led 1-8 to 0-5 after 20 minutes before Crokes con-

cluded the opening half on the up with points from Ronan Hayes (free) and Alex Considine, who tallied 0-3 overall.

With ten minutes left Crokes had edged in front after Mark Grogan, Caolan Conway and Whitely, with his third point from play, were on target to nose 0-15 to 1-11 ahead.

But Na Fianna looked to have given themselves a winning position when an unbroken chain of five points in-a-row.

The outcome though was not decided yet as Crokes struck at the finish to earn a draw as the Mobhi men were left to rue shooting 17 wides over the hour.

In Group 2 Cuala did not have too much difficulty overcoming St Brigid’s 3-26 to 1-12 in O’Toole Park on Saturday.

David Treacy’s first half goal had Willie Maher’s men well on the way to victory by the interval as they held a commanding 1-13 to 1-4 advantage.

Brigid’s had three men dismissed in the second half as Cuala added to their woes with goals from David Treacy, who finished with 2-9, and Cillian Sheanon.

Dublin footballer Con O’Callaghan

lined out for the Dalkey men and contributed three points from play while Colm Cronin helped himself to 0-5.

In the same Group St Jude’s were too strong for Ballinteer St John’s as they cruised to a 3-22 to 0-15 win.

The final scoreline proved slightly deceptive with Ballinteer right in the

hunt five minutes into the second half with just a point between the sides at 0-11 to 0-10 after a run of five St john’s points in succession.

But a run of 1-3 without reply from Jude’s soon tool the game out of range and the Tymon North side never really looked back from there.

MICK Bohan continued to shuffle his pack as the Dublin ladies footballers lost out to Cork in Mallow on Saturday, in a game that ensures the two will meet again in the league semi-finals.

Kilmacud Crokes’ Rachel Fleming came in between the posts with club mates Eabha Rutledge and Aoife Kane all starting along with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Sinead Goldrick, Emma McDonagh and Hannah O’Neill as well as Cuala’s Jennifer Dunne.

Dublin did start off brilliantly with Noelle Healy picking out Carla Rowe almost from the off.

Any hint that the Dubs were in for any comfort as they pushed for a rare third successive victory against Cork was quickly washed away, however.

Cork were an attacking threat throughout, and were level after 11 minutes, when Marie O’Callaghan ran in behind the Dubs and fired home.

The sky blues led 1-4 to 1-3 at the break but Cork showed plenty of attacking verve and they soon made the chances stick.

Niamh Cotter fired home a second goal as they edged away only to prompt a Dublin revival, with the gap narrowed to just 2-8 to 2-7 when Siobhan Killeen hit a goal for the visitors and brought the game back to life. Cork, however, finished stronger to outscore Dublin 0-5 to 0-1 in the closing throes.

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