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Plan for local swimming pool at Ballyogan Centre REBECCA RYAN LOCALS have been expressing delight at the launch of the design plans for the construction of Phase 2 of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus in Ballyogan. Work will start in the summer of 2019 and the plans include a new sports building with a swimming pool.
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said they are delighted with the announcement and that “it is anticipated that completed campus will be open in the summer of 2021”. Sinn Fein councillor for Glencullen/Sandyford Chris Curran said Ballyogan Swimming Pool is a victory for the community. He said: “The community have been waiting for this day for so long.
“The project is vital for the development of community resources considering the forecasted 100% population growth in the immediate area within the next six to ten years.” Minister Shane Ross also told Dublin Gazette he is “delighted that the people of Leopardstown, Ballyogan and Sandyford can look forward to having a local pool on their doorstep.” FULL STORY ON PAGE 9
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OFFICER IN HOSPITAL AFTER BALLYOGAN ASSAULT
Residents disgusted by assault on Garda REBECCA RYAN
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A LOCAL councillor has offered her sympathies after an assault on a Garda in Ballyogan. At around 7.30pm on Saturday April 28, two gardai tried to search a man on Ballyogan Avenue. A large crowd quickly gathered outside a house and a metal baseball bat was produced. One garda was hit with the bat a number of times causing injuries to his body, head and face. The garda was taken to Tallaght Hospital. Another garda was also bitten by a dog during the
search and required hospital treatment. In a follow up operation shortly after midnight, a residence was searched on Ballyogan Avenue by gardai from Dun Laoghaire supported by Armed Support Units. A man in his 50s was arrested, along with a number of items seized, but the man has since been released. A Garda spokesperson said: “The Guard has been released from hospital. No further arrests [have been made, and] investigations are ongoing.” Councillor for Glencullen-Sandyford Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said the residents in Ballogan are disgusted by the incident. The Labour Cllr said: “I was saddened to hear about this incident and feel for the residents in
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Ballyogan having their estate highlighted in this manner. “ Re s i d e n t s i n B a l lyogan have worked hard over the years creating a strong community spirit and I have always enjoyed working with them. “The wonderful work of Estate Management and residents is evident with their planting throughout and at the entrance of the estate for us all to enjoy.
Fired up for a fantastic time at Nutgrove Fire Station event MAYSA and Mikhail Chaiblr look like they were clearly enjoying the recent Nutgrove Fire Station open day which featured lots of fun for the family. Guests enjoyed face painters, balloon modellers and live music from a DJ. There was also an opportunity to see some of the amazing vehicles and equipment used and meet and talk to the brave guys and gals from Dublin Fire Brigade, the RSA, the Irish Coast Guard, the Irish Army and the Civil. Picture: Rose Comiskey
“I wish the gardai involved a full recovery and thank them for their service to all of us.” Meanwhile, a Dublin TD is calling for tougher legislation to crack down on criminals who attack gardai. Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on Justice, Jim O’Callaghan said: “Those who are intent on attacking gardai and others on duty emergency workers, who put their own personal safety on the line to serve the public, must feel the full rigour of our law. “The attack on gardai which took place over the weekend was sadly just one of many which have occurred across the country as of late. “We need a very strong response to anyone committing such an attack.” He added that Fianna Fail previously introduced legislation to make sure all those working on the front line are protected, and that those convicted of a serious attack on an emergency worker would receive a minimum fiveyear prison term. But he said: “Regrettably the Fine Gael led Government failed to support this key piece of legislation. “Our party have now updated this Bill and will be pushing the Government once again on the issue.” A file about the incident at the weekend has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A LOCAL musician is joining an award-winning Scottish fiddler for a gig in Dublin. Mark Nagle (37) from Dun Laoghaire said he owes a lot to his parents, who are also musicians, for getting him started in music early. He said: “They got me into touring the world also which I still do today. Traditional Irish music is my passion but also jazz, soft rock, swing I love too. Anything that’s well produced and sounds good. “I take inspiration from the world-renowned musician and producer David Foster, then Tim Eddy, Jim Murray and Steve Cooney who are all amazing guitar players in the Trad world.” The Dublin guitarist will be playing with the acclaimed traditional Scottish fiddler Ryan Young for a few dates around Ireland in May. Ryan, who has previously played in Ireland with both Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, will be playing with Mark Nagle at The Cobblestone in Smithfield, Dublin on Thursday, May 10. Doors open at 8.30pm.
Farming festival at Airfield
Exhibition by Mark Granier
WOOLAPALOOZA Farm Festival returns to the Airfield Estate, Dundrum this May bank holiday weekend. The 38-acre food and farm destination will host an array of events for all the family. From the serious business of what influences our food choices in the Airfield Food Series, to a ‘Spring’ dining experience with Chefs Robin Gill and Luke Matthews. There will also be sheepdog trials with Denis Birchall, live music and dancing at the Woolapalooza Ceili, drop-in craft sessions for kids and adults, butchery and bakery demonstrations, Fire & Grill BBQ, heritage house tours and storytelling, and much more. Woolapalooza Farm Festival takes place May 6 and 7, 9.30am to 5pm daily (last admission 4pm). Tickets are €10 adult/€5 children/Under 3’s free, with family group rates available. Airfield Members go free. For a full event schedule see www.airfield.ie
AWARD-WINNING photographer and poet, Mark Granier opened his ‘Ghostlight’ exhibition at the dlrLexicon Librar, Dun Laoghaire. It is on display on Level 3 from 24 April-31 May. Mark will also give a talk and reading about the creative process, based on this photography exhibition. It takes place on May 15th from 7pm to 8pm at the dlr Lexicon. It’s a free event and no booking is necessary.
Mark with poet Triona McMorrow. Photo by Peter Cavanagh
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LOVE OF GARDENING: GROUP TO HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF PLANTING WITH WILDFLOWERS
Gardeners are ready to go wild at Bloom REBECCA RYAN
A LOCAL gardening group of women have been offered a spot for one of the postcard gardens at this year’s Bloom festival. Sarah Kilpatrick, Sandra Sharpe, Debbie McHugh and Andrea Day are four friends from the Blackrock, Foxrock and Cabinteely areas, who met at their children’s school and bonded over a shared love of gardening. Sandra told Dublin Gazette more about the group. “Sarah Kilpatrick is a busy florist specialising in wedding floristry, Debbie McHugh creates macrame plant hangers and is a keen gardener, Andrea Day studies horticulture with DLRCOCO and is especially interested in pollinator friendly planting and
[I’m] an RHS accredited gardener. “Debbie formed our small group to improve and plant up the school garden in conjunction with the PTA and principal Hilary McBain. “We try to meet at least
den, and to see the various nurseries across Ireland in the one place. “Our garden was designed by Sandra and is in the postcard garden section, which is specifically for community gardening groups to put forward their
once a week to dig over the school beds or plant seeds with the kids during school time.” Sandra added that they are very excited to be part of Bloom this year and told us a bit about their garden. “It’s a great event to go to get ideas for your gar-
message and showcase their designs. “Our garden is called ‘On the Verge of Greatness’ and represents a typical roadside verge, planted up with wildflowers instead of the typical monoculture of grass. “We believe that a
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We believe that a changeover from grass to wildflowers would encourage plant diversity and benefit our native bee populations
Sandra Sharpe, Andrea Day, Debbie McHugh and Sarah Kilpatrick
changeover from grass to wildflowers would not only be a visual improvement but also would encourage plant diversity and benefit our native bee populations among other flora and fauna. Other group member, Sarah Kilpatrick, also told us they are very excited and said: “[We] are delighted as we are just mums who are plant nerds too.” Bord Bia’s Bloom 2018 takes place on the June bank holiday weekend in the Phoenix Park from Thursday May 31 to Monday June 4 from 9am-6pm. Visitors at the annual festival can get inspiration
from the 21 spectacular show gardens on display, as well as exploring the floral and nursery displays, plant village, botanical art exhibition, and gardening workshops. Other highlights include, a wide range of Irish craft, the “Budding Bloomers” area for children and cookery demonstrations with some of Ireland’s finest celebrity chefs and fun activities for all the family. Tickets are now on sale, and kids under 16 go for free. For more information visit www.bloominthepark.com
Debbie McHugh’s macrame plant hangers
Cyclists invited to sign up for SOS Shankill charity event
Cyclists taking part in the popular cycle
THRONGS of cyclists will take part in a popular cycle from Skankill to Arklow to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. Now in its 4th year, the SOS Shankill 120 cycle is open to both seasoned cyclists or for those who just fancy a more leisurely spin. The event on May 26 has two routes to choose from. The 120 kilometres cycle from Brady’s Pub in Shankill to the Arklow Sports & Leisure Centre in Arklow and return, or a shorter option of 60km from Brady’s Pub Shankill to the Grove Bar Kilpeddar and return. The day starts at 9am and funds raised will go to Shankill based national mental health charity, Suicide or Survive, to help them con-
tinue to deliver its life changing programmes throughout the country and challenge the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health. Cyclists will be welcomed by Brady’s pub in Shankill in the morning with a complimentary breakfast at registration and again on their return for a free evening BBQ, live DJ and fun late into the evening, thanks to the sponsorship of Brady’s pub. All cyclists will receive an SOS Branded Cycling Jersey, and complimentary refreshments and snacks at the halfway stop-off to refuel for the return cycle on both routes, thanks to sponsors. Suicide or Survive founder Caroline McGui-
gan is calling on people to be part of the event: “We are really excited about this year’s event and really grateful to all who are taking part and supporting us. Last year was a great success and there was a huge community spirit and a great day out was had by people from all walks of life. “The cycle also helps effect real change in our communities. We are asking people to sign-up and get involved and to contact us if they want more information.” If you are interested in taking part in this event, you can register online for €40 at www. suicideorsurvive.ie or www.tinyurl.com/SOScycle
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MARLAY PARK: CARS BEING BROKEN INTO AND THE PROBLEM GETTING WORSE SAYS LOCAL
Rise in crime sees call for park CCTV REBECCA RYAN
THERE’S a call for CCTV in Marlay Park’s car park after reports of increased crime. A local, who wishes to remain anonymous, told Dublin Gazette that cars are being broken into and the problem is getting worse. She said: “There seems to have been a decent amount of robberies around the car parks, and damage caused. “Car windows have been smashed in and locks tampered with as
they try to gain entry to the car. “In the last few months it seems to have gotten slightly worse, with attacks taking place during the day while people are walking through the parks or at the playground or allweather pitches.” She told us of one particular incident where an older local lady was left shaken after having her car windows smashed. “[T he woman] had her car lock tampered with, and then her rear passenger window was
smashed as well. “While nothing was actually taken, she was incredibly shaken, and said she was afraid to go out to the park or driving by herself now as she was an older lady. “She also told me how her husband came with her to the park after the incident and sat in the car while she went for a walk, and he told her how he could notice people were watching the car as she left.” She added that action needs to be taken to stop this behaviour. “The lady told Dub-
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lin Gazette that the park rangers told her there’s only CCTV around Marlay House, while there’s no CCTV on either car park. “If this is becoming an increasing problem, there definitely needs to be CCTV put on the car parks. “The car parks are big enough that even if
there isn’t CCTV, there should be someone monitoring them. “From the best of my knowledge, there aren’t noticeable signs saying that cars are left at the owner’s risk or something similar. Coming into summer as the park gets used more, they need to look into this
seriously.” When asked if they have heard of the reports or will CCTV in the car parks will be looked at, a spokesperson for the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council told Dublin Gazette they have not received any reports in relation to this.
Fee councillors pay for planning application submissions is no more THE Seanad have voted to end the fee that councillors pay for planning application submissions. If the Dail rubber stamps the Seanad decision, city and county councillors will no longer have to pay the €20 fee in their electoral area or ward. Local independent Senator Victor Boyhan told Dublin Gazette he proposed the change because he is outraged that councillors must pay out of their own pockets to make a submission or observation on planning applications in their areas, and they cannot even claim it back on expenses. He said: “I think there is something fundamentally wrong in a democracy where the elected members, who are elected to represent their communities, are having to pay to engage with the planning authority. “Even if it’s a positive thing. Even if they said: ‘This a great proposal, I think it could benefit jobs and the economy and I would like to support it,’ the councillor has to pay €20 euro to say that.” Senator Boyhan said that councillors could be putting in 10 objections a month which adds up, and added that
the expenses does not stop there for councillors. He said: “If you want to appeal a decision to An Bord Pleanala (ABP) as well, you have to have a receipt to demonstrate to an ABP that you have paid your fees to the local authority. If you don’t have a receipt and evidence of paying, then they will refuse to accept your appeal. The appeal is in excess of €200 which you would also have to pay.” At the recent Seanad debate, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Damien English asked the opposition not to call a vote on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill. He said that there was agreement that councillors should not have to pay the fee, but he added: “We still disagree on whether it should be in regulation or in legislation. We would be strongly of the view that it is better done in regulation. “Senator Boyhan is of the view that it should be in legislation and we have been debating that.” Senator Boyhan told Dublin Gazette he wants Minister English not to oppose the amendment.
A COFFEE morning in aid of the Caroline Foundation, will take place on Friday May 4 from 11am to 1pm at St Joseph of Cluny school, Killiney. It promises to be a great morning. Everyone in school is being asked to wear something pink and orange on the day so it will be a very bright affair! There will be a raffle during the morning and will also announce the highest bid for the Grand Slam 2018 signed jersey, which is currently at €1800. There will also be other great raffle prizes, with tickets at €5 each or €20 for five. Further information and updates can be found on Twitter @StJosephOfCluny and their Facebook pages.
Peer to Pier walk builds on success DLR’s second ever ‘Peer to Pier’ networking walk took place on April 20 on the Dun Laoghaire East Pier. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, the event once again proved very popular with the hundreds of people attending with lots of business being done. Head of Enterprise at dlr, Owen Laverty, said: “It was a thoroughly enjoyable day in the sun and the feedback was once again very positive. “It is a unique format which proved extremely popular in March, so we decided to run it again this month. Comments from participants suggests that there is something about the act of walking that creates a stronger and more lasting connection which is very conducive to doing business.” The networking format comprises a series of points along the walk where people are encouraged to “swap” their walking partners before they reach the end of the Pier, where they are supplied with ice cream and coffees before returning to one of the local sailing clubs where the networking continues. More details can be found at www.peertopier.ie
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EDUCATION: EXCLUSIVE NEW SCHOOL WILL CHARGE DAY PUPILS UP TO €24,000 A YEAR
Ireland’s most expensive school coming to Leopardstown REBECCA RYAN
IRELAND’S most expensive school is coming to Leopardstown and hosted its open day on Sunday. Development of the Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Dublin began in January and will be ready for the school opening in Sep-
tember 2018. The exclusive school charges day pupils up to €24,000 a year and will have a pupil-teacher ratio of about nine to one. The school will eventually educate students from the age of 3-18 years old, but this September they are accepting up to Grade 9 (up to
14 years old). According to the school’s website, NAIS is in the former Microsoft building, and will have modern and purposebuilt Design Technology classrooms with CAD Lab Studios, 3D printers, print media and laser printing studios. It will also have technology suites and hubs
A multi-purpose astro turf pitch will also be built on the school campus
for interactive digital learning. NAIS boasts a performing arts area, designed in collaboration with The Juilliard School, which includes a 120-seat theatre, choral room, dance studio, as well as various keyboard and string laboratories. The school’s dining areas will be available to all students and staff and will offer a variety of healthy food and drinks choices. T h e i r ‘ Pa re n t Hu b Café’ will be open throughout the school day to students, staff and parents. It will also be open for early morning drop-off and after school for the extra-curricular programme. A multi-purpose astro turf pitch will also be built on the school campus. NAIS will also have
Round-table talks planned to improve public transport A ROUND-TABLE discussion on public transport policy is taking place in a few weeks. This stakeholder event on May 21 will bring together a wide range of representatives of consumer and passenger interests, public transport operators, policy makers, business, environmental, unions, research institutes, regulators and the academic community. Speaking on his plans, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross said it will give everyone an opportunity to put forward their ideas.
“I very much look forward to a robust and genuine exchange of views at our round table forum. “All delegates will have an opportunity to participate and put forward their suggestions and informed opinions on Ireland’s public transport policy. “We want to hear views on what works, what we need to improve and how we can sustainably organise and provide public transport into the future. “I hope the discussion will capture the breadth of the challenges ahead.
“We want this event to generate sound ideas that can help us address these challenges: from meeting diverse passenger needs to alleviating congestion, from achieving sustainable public funding support to tackling climate challenges.” In 2017, Minister Ross expressed his willingness to meet all relevant stakeholders to discuss public transport policy once industrial relations disputes were resolved. The announcement on having a stakeholder round-table dialogue follows on from that.
The school boasts a range of amazing facilities including purpose-built playgrounds and exploration gardens
p u r p o s e - b u i l t p l aygrounds and exploration gardens. There is also a dance studio, fully equipped fitness centre, and students will be able to use next door’s Westwood Sports Fac ility and Leopardstown Golf Course. On the school’s Facebook page, Principal Paul
Crute of NAIS Dublin said: “Our Leopardstown campus integrates leading edge technology so our children will be well equipped for the careers of the future.” He added that the school would not be teaching the Irish curriculum: “We’re the only school in Ireland that offers the full Interna-
tional Baccalaureate. “ O u r h o l i s t i c p ro gramme has been developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Julliard School in New York.” They are accepting applications from Dublin and around the world for the new Leopardstown’s school.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Bruce Sleeman, Shane Madeley and Stephen West
Catherine and Cedric Christie
Wendy Lee and John Brophy
Grace Lanigan and Aoife McNulty
Erica Bowen and Karen Davis. Pictures: Joanna O’Malley
Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club mark a major milestone
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HREE Rock Rovers Hockey Club celebrated their 125th anniversary last week at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire with over 150 club members past and present coming together for a gala evening. The club is the second oldest in the country, formed in 1893 by graduates of Trinity Col-
lege. They initially were based in Foxrock and named after the nearby Three Rock mountain before settling at their current home in Grange Road in Rathfarnham where they now have over 600 members, aged from six up to over 70 in the club’s veterans section. It is also the Meabh Holden, Stephanie Haughton and Lauren first club in Ireland to have introduced ParaHockey for people with intellectual disabilities. Haughton
Brian Clarke, Jack McCann, David Costello, Frank Heisterkamp and Chris Steele
Peter and Sue McConnell
Sinead Holden, Ali Keogh and Jamie Carr
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The Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin
Leopardstown student follows in footsteps of stars A TALENTED young dance student from Leopardstown is following in footsteps of international stars. Nineteen-year-old Niamh O’Flannagain is currently on a nine-date tour of the UK with a young dance company from one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in Britain. Niamh is a dance student at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and is a member of the school’s Encore Dance Company, which is showcasing a programme of dance featuring a variety of genres of dance including classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial dance and more during their tour. Tring Park is one of the UK’s top performNiamh in action ing arts schools. Most pupils forge successful careers in the performing arts. The glittering alumni boasts of Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Lily James (Disney’s Cinderella, Downton Abbey and War and Peace), Jessica Brown-Findlay (Downton Abbey) and director and choreographer Drew McOnie who is currently directing and choreographing Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom in the West End, and King Kong on Broadway.
Sile with her parents
Local student wins Best Translation LOCAL student Sile Ni Mhurchu from Colaiste Iosagain has been awarded Best Translation (from English) in Leinster in the inaugural Aistritheoiri Oga competition for Irish-medium schools. Speaking on Sile’s achievements, Minister Josepha Madigan said: “Sile was presented with the award in recognition of the exemplary standard of her translation into the Irish language. “This is the first year that the Aistritheoiri Oga competition has been run by the European Commission. “It is especially positive to see such a high standard of translation to Irish from a local student. It is extremely positive to see the Irish language thriving locally, particularly through our Gaelscoileanna.”
Man (26) jailed over threats to slit throats of partner and baby A MAN who threatened to kill his partner, their six-month-old baby and himself if she left him has been jailed for five years. Patrick Stokes (26) told Louise Kavanagh he was going to slit her and the baby’s throat after threatening to rape her. “You are going to die tonight,” he told her while he held her throat with both his hands. Stokes, previously of Booterstown Halting Site, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to arson of their home at the site on February 2, 2017. The fire caused €21,000 worth of damage. He further pleaded guilty to assaulting Ms Kavanagh causing her harm, threatening to kill or cause her serious harm and falsely imprisoning her at the Clayton Hotel, Sandyford on March 11, 2017. He has convictions for assault, hi-jacking, violent behaviour in a garda station, possession of knives and robbery. Detective Garda Colm Gregan told Pieter Le Vert BL, prosecuting, that Stokes and Ms Kavanagh were staying in the Clayton Hotel after he had rendered them homeless having set fire to their house the previous month. She had just told him she had left him. The couple re-united some weeks after the fire and had been getting on well
when Stokes became aggressive again and attacked and threatened Ms Kavanagh in their hotel room. He got on top of her and held her throat with both his hands until she struggled to breathe. The detective said Ms Kavanagh managed to get away and made her way to the door but saw Stokes had grabbed their baby by the chest of his baby-grow while holding a knife in his other hand. She feared that he would hurt the child, so she returned to calm him down before he dropped the baby onto the bed. He continued his attack on Ms Kavanagh punching her in the ribs and knocking her back on the bed before he again threatened to slit her and the baby’s throat. Stokes threatened the woman with a broken wine bottle telling her he would kill her. Det Gda Gregan said he then threatened to rape his partner and told her “you are going to die tonight”. He agreed with Mr LeVert that at this stage Ms Kavanagh stopped struggling and Stokes got up off her. She jumped up and grabbed their baby before Stokes broke down in tears. She promised not to leave him. She was saying it to survive,” Mr Le Vert told the court. Ms Kavanagh was left with a black eye and her throat and ribs hurt. The couple
later attended a meeting together with their social worker, where it was discovered that the woman had overheard some of the attack through her voicemail after Stokes rang her during the course of the incident . She was very concerned for Ms Kavanagh’s safety and ultimately assisted her in leaving him. Stokes was questioned three months later after Ms Kavanagh made a complaint to garda. In a victim impact report before the court she described the attack as terrifying and horrendous. She is so afraid of Stokes tracking her down that she has a special phone which has a safety feature on it. She said she still suffers today with anxiety because of the assault but said without Stokes in her life, herself and her son’s lives are good. Judge Martin Nolan said the Stokes has a “difficult violent background” and accepted that he became addicted to alcohol and drugs “to deal with matters”. Lisa Daly BL, defending said Stokes accepts the “serious nature of the offence” and doesn’t want to minimise his behaviour. She said he is sincerely apologetic for what he put his partner and their child through. “He says he has ruined his life and lost his family,” she continued.
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LAUNCH OF DESIGN PLANS: ‘BALLYOGAN SWIMMING POOL IS A VICTORY FOR COMMUNITY’
‘Delight’ as Phase 2 of Civic Campus is set to proceed REBECCA RYAN rryan@dublingazette.com
LO C A L S h ave b e e n expressing delight at the launch of the design plans for the construction of Phase 2 of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus in Ballyogan. Work will start in the summer of 2019 and will consist of a new sports building with swimming pool, an events area within the re-landscaped civic space, a park conn e c t i n g t h e p l ay i n g pitches with viewing benches and spectator areas, a change of use of the current sports and community building to a libraries and communities building and a twostorey car park. Dun Laoghaire Rath-
down County Council said they are delighted with the announcement and that “it is anticipated that completed campus will be open in the summer of 2021”. Pha se 1 wa s com pleted in February 2016 and the building houses a Community Centre,
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The community have been waiting for this day for so long
Creche and leisure facilities. Sinn Fein councillor for Glencullen/Sandyford Chris Curran said Ballyogan Swimming
Leinster players lend their support to Blitz MEMBERS of the under 12s Seapoint Rugby Club are pictured with Leinster Players, Tom Daly, Adam Byrne and Noel Reid during the Club’s Annual Blitz at Kilbogget Park, Cabinteely. Over 30 clubs, 95 teams and 1,500 young rugby players took part in the annual Seapoint RC Blitz, the largest event of its kind in Ireland and running for over 20 years. Boys and girls from U10s, U11s, and U12s played in a series of matches against teams from the four proud provinces of Ireland. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
Sinn Fein’s Chris Curran
Pool is a victory for the community. He said: “The community have been waiting for this day for so long. “The project is vital for the development of community resources considering the forecasted 100% population growth in the immediate area within the next six to ten years.
“Sinn Fein fought hard for the completion of this project.” Cllr Curran has slammed Minister Shane Ross for “be ing less vocal” on the Ballyogan project and more vocal on Glenalbyn Swimming Pool. Cllr Curran this week commented: “This is a victory for the community and resident groups. “It’s a victory for those who supported us and a victory for the children who pranked Minister Shane Ross last August, d e s p i te h i m c l e a r l y pledging his support for the reconstruction of Glenalbyn Swimming Pool, while being less vocal on this project.” Minister Shane Ross did not respond to Cllr
Marcella Murphy, Senior Engineer dlr, An Cathaoirleach Councillor Tom Murphy and Philomena Poole, Chief Executive dlr at the launch
Cu r r a n’s c o m m e n t s, however he told Dublin Gazette he is delighted that Phase 2 of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus is proceeding. Minister Ross said: “In coming weeks, my Sports Department will publish Ireland’s first ever cohesive Sports Policy document. “ P ro j e c t s l i ke t h e Samuel Beckett Civic Campus, which will have a new sports building with a gymnasium and swimming pool among other amenities, are
very much at the heart of what we are doing to get people all over the country involved in sports and associated activities. “Swimming in particular, is being prioritised as a sport which has great potential for generating higher levels of active participation all through a person’s life, and I am delighted that the people of Leopardstown, Ballyogan and Sandyford can look forward to having a local pool on their doorstep.”
Deputy Head of Mission and political counselor Hua Yang and Cathaoirleach Tom Murphy
Embracing Chinese culture
THE China Ireland Media Association recently hosted ‘One Belt, One Road,’ an annual Chinese English bilingual book donation at the LexIcon library in Dun Laoghaire. The event was aimed at promoting Chinese traditional culture in Irish society. Chairman of the China Ireland Media Association, Wang Yuyang, explained: “The enthusiasm and tolerance of the Irish people towards new Chinese immigrants like us is very much appreciated. “We are keen to strengthen our relationship with the local communities here through cultural exchange and take an active part in the community’s construction and development. “We hope that this event can kick start a series of cultural activities and be carried forward to libraries in different counties across Ireland.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Irish Team Captain David Nason from Blackrock
Claudia Sanchez, Ajowa Boateng and Guliz Ozkaya. Picture: Rose Comiskey
International Women’s Breakfast at the Lexicon T
Irish Team member Stuart Haxell. Pictures: Paul Sherwood
Shankill club hosts blind tennis contest
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HE Blind Tennis World Championships took place at Shankill Tennis Club recently. Players from 13 countries competed in the competition which is being held in Ireland for the first time. Blind tennis is an extremely skilled form of the sport. It is played on a normal court and the players locate the ball by the sound made by a bell in the middle of the ball. They are allowed either two or three bounces depending on their level of vision.
HE latest International Women’s Breakfast was held last week at the Lexicon Library, Dun Laoghaire. These regular breakfasts are an opportunity for women to meet and discuss common areas of interest. The breakfast in the Lexicon included a tour of the exhibition running in the Library – And the Women Voted – which shows work by women artists from the AIB Art Collection. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of the Vote and the 40 works in the exhibition were selected by artist/curator Claire Halpin and an international group of women from women4women Network, the organisation who host the regular breakfasts for women.
Liane Leung, Joanna Pohl and Katarzyao SolarzSadony
Mary Carroll and Michele Talbot
Irish Team Member Holly Bryan Teresa Consoli, Cathy Delmas and Marta Montecelle
Mallika Shetty with Fowzia Bajwa
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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST HANG OUTS AND HISTORICAL GEMS
WHEN YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN DUBLIN, YOU’RE ALWAYS CLOSE TO SOME TRULY GREAT TRAD MUSIC
FOLLOW THE TRAD PATH TO MIGHTY MUSIC AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE CITY CENTRE’S BEST SPECIALIST VENUES
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HILE every tourist in Christendom piles into Temple Bar in search of authentic traditional Irish music, Dubs know that the city’s alive with some of the best trad music in the country, far from the madding crowds. As you’d expect, outside (and in) Temple Bar the city centre is home to some of the best trad bars, with a variety of styles on offer to cater for culture vultures and trad lovers alike. The scene doesn’t get shaken up very much, but then, considering the excellence of trad music around the city, that’s maybe no bad thing, as we all love knowing that some of our favourite bars can always be relied upon to give us some of our favourite trad music, too. Here, we pick out just a few of the trad bests in Dublin, but whether you’re joining the Temple Bar hordes or just going to your local, take the time to appreciate the timeless beauty of our timeless Irish trad music scene.
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COME along to Tom Mulligan’s traditional Irish music bar and venue – the Mulligan family have been playing Irish music for five generations, so no-one can remember back any further to a time without mighty Mulligan music. Some of Ireland’s finest musicians – including Tom’s brother, the renowned uilleann piper, Neillidh – leads traditional Irish music sessions in the Cobblestone, seven days a week. As well as hosting Na Piobairi Uilleann (Pipers Seisiun) on the first Tuesday night of every month, The Cobblestone Backroom Venue also presents gigs, sessions, classes and talks, alongside Bluegrass, Country, Folk, singer-songwriter nights, sean-nos singing and dancing, set dancing, ceilidh, history talks and more. Trad music sessions take place Mondays from 7pm, Tuesday to Friday from 5pm, and at weekends from 2pm.
DUBLIN’S newest traditional music bar lies in the heart of the city, less than two minutes’ walk from O’Connell Bridge. Opened last July by well-known uilleann piper Sean Potts and long-time Dublin publican Eamonn Briody, Piper’s Corner hosts nightly sessions featuring many of Ireland’s most talented Irish traditional musicians. Adding to the arresting allure of the new establishment, the bar also has one of the most eye-catching exteriors in the city centre, making it hard to miss. Sean and Eamonn have a strong background in Gaelic games and Piper’s Corner is an ideal gathering point for supporters travelling to and from Croke Park stadium on match days. There’s also a wide range of Irish craft beers available. The trad session starts seven nights a week from 8pm, and 6.30pm on Sundays.
AT THE heart of O’Shea’s Merchant is the warmth of a genuine Irish welcome. O’Shea’s has a long history of traditional music. Many of the great names in Irish music, such as Sharon Shannon, Altan, Mary and Frances Black and Damien Demspey, have played there over the years. Offering live music seven nights a week. Check out their Facebook page for the lineup, which is updated weekly. If you fancy a bite to eat, there’s plenty of wholesome Irish food on offer. O’Sheas ingredients are sourced locally, or come from Kerry producers. Many of their recipes came from John’s mother, Mary, who ran the kitchen for years and all are favourites of the O’Shea children and customers. And, if you’ve ever wanted to give Irish dancing a lash, go on in on a Monday night to watch or take part.
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Too much sugar brings out a few sour words from the auld fellas IT WAS the nephew’s young fella’s communion at the weekend. None of us go to mass any more but sure, you have to do all of these things because the young wans and young fellas can’t get into school if they haven’t been baptised, and sure once they’re baptised then you have to go through with all the other bits. But these things have all gone a bit over the top now. It used to be that you’d just get hauled around to all the relations’ houses in
all your finery. Everywhere we went that day, me ma stuck the biggest napkin she could find over me so I didn’t ruin me gear with a cream cake or whatever the relatives would have out for you, because I had the pictures to take in the school next day. It was a bit stressful really, but at least I got the few quid out of it – can’t say I ever had any sort of religious epiphany. It’s all changed now though. The nephew had a massive function room booked out and there
were hundreds of people there – mostly adults as well. I wonder who these things are intended for now. I’ve been at weddings that were less raucous. The adults were happily skulling pints and the kids were going mad running around the place. I’ve never seen anything like it. They were near crawling up the walls. “It’s because of all the sugar,” the brother says to me. “What?” I says. “The sugar. They’re not
used to it,” he says. “It’s all ‘healthy’ stuff these days. The kids aren’t allowed bring chocolate bars into school or anything, so when they do get a drop of lemonade they go mad.” “So what you’re saying is we built up a tolerance for it?” I says to him. “Yeah, that’s it,” he says. “I mean, we only maybe got fizzy drinks with the Sunday dinner and things like that if we were lucky, but the kids don’t even get that now.” “Yeah, but we were running it off outside,” I says to him. “Now parents are
afraid to let their kids go outside.” “True,” he says. “It’s Catch-22, really. They’re afraid to give the kids unhealthy food because they’re afraid to let them get some exercise. They’re bringing in a sugar tax soon as well.” “Yeah, I heard that,” I says. “Be nice if they spent that extra tax money on safe places for the kids to play outdoors then, wouldn’t it?” “Sure that would never happen,” he says. “It would make too much sense.”
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The kids aren’t allowed bring chocolate bars into school or anything, so when they do get a drop of lemonade they go mad
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FEATURES SHAWN MENDES RELEASES HIS THIRD ALBUM
Pop star tackles anxiety on latest track In My Blood RACHEL D’ARCY
YOU’D be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard ‘Stitches’ or ‘Treat You Better’ by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes. Catchy hooks with a melancholy feel are what Mendes does best, and you’d be damned if they weren’t stuck in your head on a loop. The 19-year-old has achieved massive chart success with his first two albums, 2014’s Handwritten and 2016’s Illuminate, and is set to dominate the airwaves once again with the release of his third album, a self-titled offering, on May 25. That’s right – at the age of 19, he’s already on his third full-length release, but age is irrelevant when it comes to Mendes. He sings with the passion of an old soul, with
Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes
lyrics marking major life experiences and emotions in a way some twice his age might struggle to portray. Recently, he was also recognised as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2018, performing on the night. In My Blood, the debut single from Mendes’ new album, has garnered over 145 million streams and debuted at number one on iTunes in over 50
countries, receiving critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety. Mendes credits the track with being a breakthrough in him coping with anxiety, explaining to Zane Lowe on Beats 1 that the song is ‘complete truth’ about his mental health battle. “I knew people who had suffered from anxiety and found it kind of hard to understand, but then when it hits you, you’re
like, ‘Oh my God, what is this? This is crazy.’ That song is complete truth and the best thing about it is, it’s not all down. “The whole reason I wrote this song was to be like, at the end, ‘It’s not in my blood to do that.” Tracks on Mendes’ new album include collaborations with Julia Michaels of ‘Issues’ fame (Like To Be You), which also includes a guitar solo from John Mayor. Mendes also collaborates with up-coming vocalist Khalid (Youth), who smashed onto Irish airwaves late last year with Young Dumb and Broke. He has also co-written with Ed Sheeran (Fallin’ All In You) and One Republic’s Ryan Tedder (Particular Taste) for the album. S h aw n Me n d e s i s released through Island Records on May 25.
JET set for Dublin gig by influential Aussie band at The Academy ONE of Australia’s most successful rock bands, JET, are set to return to Dublin for one night only at The Academy on July 19. After reforming in early 2017 to hit the road with Bruce Springsteen, the Aussies have since reissued their first two albums ‘Get Born’ and ‘Shine On’ across a series of platforms, to the massive enjoyment of fans new and old. JET conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than 6.5 million albums globally.
Best known for their smash hit Are You Gonna Be My Girl, the band have topped festival bills and charts across the globe. They’ve also scored a number of ARIA awards for their debut album, and were named Songwriters of the Year by APRA in 2006, and for three years straight, Are You Gonna Be My Girl was the most performed Australian song overseas. Tickets for JET’s Dublin gig at The Academy are priced at €36.50, and are on sale now.
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PERHAPS best described as “New York’s busking superstars”, Too Many Zooz are set to wow Dubs at The Sugar Club on May 18 and 19. The brilliant buskers have even worked with the likes of Beyonce! Tickets: www.sugarclub.com; Pic: Brandon Nagy
Have a heart and volunteer to help appeal THE Irish Heart Foundation is appealing for 3,000 volunteers to hit the streets to sell its famous Happy Heart pins and collect lifesaving funds for CPR training, with the 28th annual Happy Hearts Appeal taking place nationwide on Friday, May 11. Central to the mission of the IHF is to help save
more lives from cardiac arrest through CPR training programmes, with the Happy hearts Appeal the foundation’s biggest annual fundraising campaign. The charity needs to raise over €350,000 to ensure that they can continue to provide CPR training programmes in communities across the
Dublin hotel is in the running for EU award SANDYMOUNT Hotel is in the running to scoop the top travel accolade for ‘Europe’s Leading Green Hotel’ at this year’s World Travel Awards 2018, with the hotel also the only Irish hotel nominated in the prestigious international competition. To vote for Sandymount Hotel before the closing date of Sunday, May 20, see www.worldtravelawards.com.
country. With more than 5,000 lives lost due to sudden cardiac arrest each year, early CPR intervention can double, if not triple, someone’s chance of survival, making CPR training particularly vital. To get involved, see www.irishheart.ie/happyhearts.
Where is the ‘best’ place? PLANNING officials want you to help celebrate some of our most attractive and inspiring places. The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Ireland – the professional body for the UK and Ireland’s 25,0000 planning
professionals – wants the public to help identify high-quality places around Ireland which particularly inspire and engage citizens and communities. Nominations are open until Friday, June 8, which
will then see a top ten shortlisted. Nominations can be made at www.rpi.org.uk, by emailing contact@rtpiireland.org, or with Tweet or Instagram ideas, using #RTPIIrelandsBestPlaces or @RTPIIreland tags.
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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN
Country star set for special charity gig
Hit packed show at The Academy THE world’s premier Prince cover act is back with a brand new name, playing a date at The Academy on May 19. New Purple Celebration, formally known as Purple Rain: A Celebration of Prince, will take in a Dublin date as part of their upcoming UK and Ireland tour. The band have been
together for 13 years, fronted by founder Jimi Love, and featuring a full nine piece band. They’ve been described as “nothing short of a huge party’’, performing all of the Minnesota legend’s greatest hits. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster now, priced from €27.50 excluding booking fee.
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Too Many Zooz set to play the Sugar Club
NEW York’s visceral busking superstars Too Many Zooz are coming to Dublin for two electrifying shows in the Sugar Club on May 18 and 19. Too Many Zooz are dancing sax wizard ‘Leo P’, ferocious percussionist ‘King of Sludge’ and nimble-fingered trumpeter Matt Doe, who met by chance, busking at Union Square Subway station in NYC. Commuter-shot footage of their high-octane performances went viral and very quickly made them YouTube sensations. This prompted Beyonce to personally invite the band to her studio and subsequently perform on her Grammynominated album Lemonade. Tickets are available from www.sugarclub.com.
THE Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has announced that country star Michael English is coming home to his native Kildare for a special concert in aid of the charity. The Killashee Hotel, Naas is the venue on Thursday, May 31 at 8pm, where Michael and his band will be joined by special guest, the legendary Brendan Shine. Tickets are €25 and available now online at www.eventbrite.ie. There are a limited number of tickets for sale at the Jack & Jill Charity Boutiques in Naas, Newbridge and Crookstown, County Kildare. All proceeds from the sale of the tickets will go Jack & Jill.
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MAY 8 (TUESDAY)
Ray LaMontagne @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €60 GRAMMY Award winning singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne comes to Bord Gais Energy Theatre as part of his first UK and Ireland tour in seven years. The performance will highlight songs from his vast and varying body of work. Ray will be joined by John Stirratt from Wilco on bass and the duo will be playing songs spanning across Trouble, Till The Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain, God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise, Supernova and Ouroboros. On this tour Ray will be joined by special guest Freya Ridings.
MAY 3 (THURSDAY) The Go! Team @ The Button Factory, €20 One of the most startlingly original and entertaining live acts to come out of the indie scene in a long time, The Go! Team’s manic mix of pop and shouty dance is mad and energetic. Justin Nozuka @ The Sugar Club
MAY 4 (FRIDAY) Sir Was @ The Workman’s Club, €13 Pursued By Dogs @ The Button Factory, €10 Girls Rock Fundraiser: Pillow Queens, Maria Kelly, Sub Motion + Roe @ Whelan’s, €11.50 Otherkin @ The Bowery, €15
MAY 5 (SATURDAY) MK, Jax Jones, Lee Foss @ 3Arena, €49.50 Relish @ Vicar Street, €30 The Frank and Walters @ The Bowery, €22 Mary Black sings Jimmy MacCarthy @ Vicar Street, €35 Peter Oren @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12
MAY 6 (SUNDAY) Wye Oak @ Whelan’s, €16 Sublime, delicate touring folk act Wye Oak are the perfect mellow end to the weekend. Spies @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Maxi Jazz of Faithless @ The Bowery, €22 Judge Jules @ The Button Factory, €28
MAY 8 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Otzeki @ The Workman’s Club, €15 Black Pope @ The Big Lovin’ @ Whelan’s (Upstairs)
APRIL 24 (TUESDAY) Eden @ Olympia Theatre, €20 Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7
MAY 9 (WEDNESDAY) Ray LaMontagne @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €60 Paul Kalkbrenner @ District 8, €22 Bedouine @ Whelan’s, €15
Full Circle: How the legal life suits trance legend Judge Jules “
It’s a bit more traditional and corporate than it used to be
ONE of the king’s of Ibiza’s early trance scene, Judge Jules still f lits between home and ‘the island’ dropping records and exploring newcomers JAMES HENDICOTT to a scene he helped create. These days, though, DJings diacy to react to. for the weekend: he’s a special- That always influist lawyer, too. ences you. Judge Jules was always a Live, Jules does tongue in cheek name; a nod different types of to the trance-scene mainstay’s sets these days: those in the d e c i s i o n to set aside his l aw d e g re e and head for the hedonism o f t h e 9 0’s most notorious dance scene. These days, though, his life’s gone full circle. Listening to Jules describe style of his 90s heyday, a lovhis manic schedule is enough ing throwback to the highs of to make your average person 25 years ago, which he calls an wilt: long weeks as “probably “exhibitions,” and those with the only person in my field more of a modern tinge. With with real life experience at the the latter, he’s come to view the top end of the music industry;” world in a distinctly modern light. weekends on the decks. “The focus now is very much Jules spent fifteen years as one of the main DJs at Radio on the record, not the people,” One, and his passion for what he says of today’s scene. “My playlist this week is he does still shines, not least through his syndicated radio almost entirely full of peoshow Global Warm Up, now ple that I’d never heard of six months ago. more than 700 episodes old. “It’s very difficult to build a “It’s a background thing, but it’s syndicated to lots of radio career, and very difficult to find stations, so I think of it a bit like people making a lot of good the radio,” he says, recalling his records in a row.” The internet, in a sense, has time on BBC Radio One. “I’ve nothing negative to say about handed over a kind of equality Radio One, it was an amazing alongside the potential for viral experience and everything runs promotion. Oddly, in Jules new world its course. This is a great way to organisation amid the chaos showcase stuff I like. “DJing for radio and DJing has also become critical. “I might do an 18 hour live are similar in name only really. Of course you’re playing day sometimes with the records, but there’s no imme- law and, usually over the diacy from radio. weekend with the music. “You might be aware that “Before I retrained in law you’re playing to lots of people, again, the only time I ever used but there’s not that live imme- it was in in knowing what to
say to the police when they turned up at illegal parties. “I have a unique expertise now because I really understand the industry, and I can give people the advice I wish I’d received. It’s very easy to get messed around in music, especially when you have a contract in front of you that you’ve worked a long time for.” As for that world back in Ibiza? “The main diffe re n c e to d ay i s
it’s very much about the day clubs,” Jules tells us. “It’s a bit more traditional and corporate than it used to be, and a lot of the best stuff happens at pool parties. It’s still huge.” Judge Jules plays The Button Factory on May 6 as part of Affinity’s 4th birthday party, alongside Marco V, Scot Project and Paul Denton. Tickets start at €28.
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ENTERTAINMENT CONNECTING DUBLINERS TO THEIR CITY BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH ARTISTS
Voices ring out in celebration of the people of the Tolka Valley MARK O’BRIEN
OVER 100 voices rang out across Clarke Square at The National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks last Wednesday in celebration of the people of the Tolka Valley. This performance was the culmination of months of work with many school and community groups working with artists and the National Museum of Ireland as part of Dublin’s Culture Connects’ The National Neighbourhood. The performance of songs and display of artwork created by communities on either side of the Tolka River was inspired by the museum’s
‘People of the Tolka River Valley’ collection. Most of the songs are new works, composed based on people’s experiences connecting with their local community and one another. Led by musician Susan McKeown, the Forever Young Chorus from Finglas performed new works created by Susan and the choir. They were accompanied by the Holy Family School for the Deaf who signed the song in recognition of the official status of the Irish Sign language, declared in December 2017. The Forever Young Chorus also made a special trip to National Museum of Ireland
- Archaeology for a talk and tour about a Viking woman’s remains discovered in Finglas in 2004. Artworks created by St Malachy’s School, Finglas and the Deaf Village, Cabra, with the guidance of artist Claire Halpin were also on display. St Malachy’s have been investigating Tolka Valley Park and the Tolka River and collaborating remotely with a group from Deaf Village Ireland who have been making artworks of butterflies (one of the only animals thought to be deaf). As part of their exploration of the Tolka Valleys history, St Malachy’s School Finglas visited the National
Museum of Ireland’s Collection Resource Centre, where the students got close up to a range of 19th and 20th Century horse drawn transport vehicles used in North Dublin, including a fire engine, a hearse, a grocer’s van and a laundry van. This is just one of the many National Ne ighbourhood projects that are happening around the city with community groups, artists and some of best known cultural institutions. Communities involved range from craft groups to walking groups, choirs to colleges, nursing homes to hospitals, and scout dens to schools.
Claire Peelo who is joined by Holy Family School for the Deaf, the Forever Young Choir from Finglas and children of St Malachy’s School and Broombridge Educate Together. Picture: Mark Stedman
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TOP TWEETS Influencers don’t like being called influencers? It’s better than what most people call them. @JimJimNugent We’re guessing JimJim isn’t a FanFan of all the ‘right’ people
5 years later and I literally still can’t believe that Kim and Kanye went to the cinema in Portlaoise on their honeymoon.’ @Scarlet4UrMa Lovely as Portlaoise is, we’re guessing the cinema staff there can’t believe it either
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NICKNAMED THE GUERNSEY FILM FOR SHORT, IT’S A LONGISH PIECE OF WHIMSY
Not quite the write stuff SHANE DILLON
BETWEEN a rock and a hard place. That’s my plight as a film reviewer this week, as everyone is crazy about Avengers: Infinity War, but I’d be doing the film an injustice to cram a review in here. But, as it’ll have been out for a little while by the time of next week’s review, there’s probably no point reviewing then what the world and his dog are barking mad about at the moment, and in shutting the barn door on that particular horse which’ll have bolted well and truly down the road. So, instead, for those of you who aren’t interested in seeing what feels like Avengers: Infinity Cast, or who simply couldn’t get a ticket for the intergalactic smash, here’s The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Cert 12A, 123 mins) instead.
There’s something mysterious about a Guernsey book club in World War 2 – if visiting Juliet can see past a hunky farmer’s charms
Oh, sure, it’s also been out a little while, but if ever there was a film which didn’t need much space for a review, this is it. It’s also a film that’s dilemmadriven with characters between their own rock and a hard place. That’s a little hard on Guernsey, perhaps, but that’s maybe a clever enough segue back to my intro.
Based on the best-selling book, what I’ll just call The Guernsey Film from here on has a pretty awful title, but the film at least is a bit better. It’s yet another period drama (set in 1946) largely following plucky British people back during Zee War – French accent optional – and how they dealt
with Nazis occupying Guernsey during World War Two. In The Guernsey Film, a young, somewhat bored, engaged writer is contacted by a member from the eponymous book club, which intrigues her enough to pull her over to the island to meet its members. As well as digging into the club’s activities under the recent Nazi rule during Guernsey’s occupation, Juliet (nicely played by Downton Abbey’s Lily James) also finds there’s a big secret at the heart of the book club. No, not its awful title, which is explained early and easily enough, but a key missing club member who nobody seems to want to discuss. Perhaps channelling a little of classic Miss Maple sleuthing, Rachel turns out to be Miss Able as she sets to work on the Miss Terry, all the while trying
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to ignore the allure of Dawsey (Game of Thrones’ Michiel Huisman), a pig farmer. Speaking of seasoned ham, there’s a reliably solid turn by the likes of Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton, who can churn this stuff out in their sleep. The rest of the cast are also on … okay form, but while director Mike Newell has put together a handsomely shot film, this potato peel pie thing is a little too stodgy for my tastes. I suppose that if you’re the kind of person who loves watching The Crown, thrills at fairly standard tweed-and-twee Plucky Brit period dramas, or were a member of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society yourself, you’ll love this. Otherwise, however, it’s easy to skip The Guernsey Film, and to stick with the Avengers: Infinite Cinema Queue instead... 6/10
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brown study
miles away
daydream
oblivious
dazed
preoccupied
ditzy
reverie
dreamer
vacant
faraway
vague
heedless
woolgathering
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GALLERIES
Lisa Jordan
Lottie Ryan, Keith Walsh and Jennifer Zamparelli
Brian Dowling, Niamh Doherty and Pippa O’Connor
Lottie Ryan, Morah Ryan, Babette Ryan and Bonnie Ryan
Alanna Beirne
Celia Holman-Lee
Jenny McCarthy and Martin King
Lynn Kelly
Fiona Wall and Julian Benson
Rosanna Davidson
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Blathnaid Treacy and Stephen Byrne
Doireann Garrihy, Aoibhin Garrihy and Ailbhe Garrihy
Evelyn Williams
Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Cassie Stokes
Best frocks forward at VIP Style Awards
T
HE lads and ladies were out and the fashions in force at this year’s VIP Style Awards, hosted at the Marker Hotel on April 27. The event has built up a reputation since its inception in 2001 as one of the most anticipated red carpet events of the year for fashionistas and style lovers alike. Influencer and presenter James Patrice took home the crown for Most Stylish Male, while Pippa O’Connor grabbed the gong for Most Stylish Woman at the 17th Annual Awards. A number of awards were up for grabs on the night, including most stylish online influencer, won by Lisa Jordan, and Favourite Irish Designer, nabbed by Dublin based designer Emma Manley. The Most Stylish Ever honorary award went to former model Celia Holman-Lee, who received a standing ovation after being bestowed the title. Celia started her career in the fashion industry at age 15, and now runs her own modelling agency. Other guests on the night included the Garrihy Sisters – Ailbhe, Aoibhin and Doireann, Dancing With The Stars’ Erin McGregor, singer Jake Carter, television presenter Stephen Byrne, Brian Dowling and ‘Look of the Night’ winner Glenda Gilson.
Yvonne Connolly
Erin McGregor
Glenda Gilson and Rob McNaughton
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LUXURY AT INCHYDONEY ISLAND
Lodge and spa break is a real corker Feed the body and soul with ease thanks to a stay at Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa
SYLVIA POWNALL
Travel Editor T H E R E ’S s o m e t h i n g about wild west Cork coast that makes you feel like you’re in a parallel universe. The people are laid back and friendly, the weather is softer (in spite of the rain) and the scenery is quite literally out of this world. That’s why a mid-week stay at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is just the tonic for stressed-out Dubliners looking to get away from it all. I visited in mid-April and a botanical boost at the seawater spa combined with the sound of the Atlantic waves outside my window left me feeling 100% rejuvenated. The hotel is perched on a peninsula jutting into the sea with a glorious stretch of beach to both its left and right and it takes full advantage of its unique setting.
On arrival we were greeted with a welcome cocktail which hit the spot after a four-anda-half hour drive – I’d recommend Fermoy as a good stop-off point. After a casual dinner in the bar and an early night I was more than ready to try the gorgeous new signature spa treatment the next morning. Fi r s t t h o u g h w a s breakfast in the Gulfstream restaurant which boasts a panoramic view of the sea and rugged coastline. Inchydoney is a foodie’s paradise and their home-made walnut bread and fruit jams are to die for, but everything on the breakfast menu, hot and cold, gets a thumbs-up. The spa has introduced a Signature Botanicals Ritual inspired by the rich marine ingredients available on the west Cork coast. First there’s a marine salt body exfoliation,
followed by a seaweed body wrap. While I was cocooned in the fragrant warmth of marine algae my therapist Elaine treated me to a scalp massage and a mini flash botanics facial. A precious mask of natural clay, comfrey and plant ceramides is applied to promote more radiant skin Once the seaweed is sluiced off the blissful treatment finishes with a mini body massage
using a combination of focus seaweed extracts, meadowsweet and horsetail salts which help detoxify the body. To be honest my preferred option after this bespoke 70-minute treatment would have been to go back to bed – and there were countless guests of the same mind wandering around in their bath robes and slippers in a semi-catatonic state. Some were happy to
spend hours relaxing in the seawater therapy pool, sauna, steam room and relaxation area – which all overlook the ocean. But it was time to experience the Botanic a l A f t e r n o o n Te a . This was served in The Lounge – an expansive room stuffed with deep couches, oversized armchairs, book shelves and an open fire. Afternoon tea itself was a sumptuous affair
You may not see much of the beautifully appointed rooms, given how much you’ll be availing of the excellent relaxation options at Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa
with three tiers of sweet and savoury delights. These included rosemary and sea salt brioche, delicious smoked salmon sandwiches with peppercorn infused pickled cucumber and, my favourite, lemon and thyme scones. There was barely any
all washed down with a velvety Malbec. Heaven. The Signature Botanic a l Tr e a t m e n t a n d Botanical Afternoon Tea package is available from €235 per person sharing including an overnight stay, Botanical Afternoon Tea with a Botanical Cocktail and a
room left for dinner but we couldn’t resist another visit to the Gulf Stream restaurant to watch the sunset under the expert care of food and beverage manager Cillian. A wonderfully relaxing day was topped off with seared scallops w i t h s m o ke d c a r ro t puree and a pink peppercorn dressing, and a sumptuous fillet of Macroom beef with a lobster and prawn crust,
full 70-minute Botanical Treatment in the Island Spa. The shorter 30-minute Signature Botanical Treatment and Botanical Afternoon tea package, including an overnight stay and Welcome Botanical cocktail is available from €145 per person sharing. Information and booking at 023 883 3143/ www.inchydoneyisland. com.
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The people are laid back and friendly and the scenery is quite literally out of this world
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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS CHIC ASIAN STREET FOOD CAFE OPENS ON AUNGIER ST
Bringing a true taste of Asia to Dubliners A NEW chic Asian street food cafe has opened on Aungier Street. Dublin is certainly known for its eclectic mix of cuisine, but one particular Asian f lavor that is not so easily found is the Gua Bao, and Dublin’s newest Asian eatery is all about Bao. Bao, is a tasty sandwich that originated in China and was eventually adapted to Taiwanese culture. Across East and Southeast Asia, Gua Bao was originally sold along the streets to workers headed home exhausted and spent after a hard day’s work, or what students dreamed about while studying in class. It was the sustenance that served to refuel them and bring them much-needed warmth and comfort. Bao is comfort food in every sense of the term, and now Bao House, on Aungier Street, is recreating those authentic flavours for the people of Dublin.
If you haven’t tried one yet – drool alert imagine a soft and pill ow y s te a m e d b u n s
filled with a nuanced combination of braised pork belly, or perhaps duck confit, garnished
with pickled mustard greens, vegetables, peanuts, and coriander. Bringing Bao House
to Dublin was the brainchild of Wynne Liu. Having worked in the financial industry in Ireland for the past 15 years, she has always been a fan of the city’s Chinese food scene; the problem, however, was that she felt Bao was almost nonexistent, so she decided to change that. The new street cafe in the city will specialise in a variety of Bao. The beauty of this sandwich is that you don’t have to wreck your brain over what flavour to choose. Because they are small in size, you can indulge in more than one – guilt free! Gua Bao—which literally means “tiger bites into pig” given the way the bun seems to mimic a tiger’s mouth—has always been marked by the freshness of the ingredients, and Dublin’s new Bao House is no exception. From the flour to the meat, all the ingredients are of the highest quality, sourced locally and are made fresh every day.
Good food is meeting great wine in the heart of the city next Wednesday FOLLOWING the success of their recent cider dinner, modern Irish restaurant, The Riddler, near Christchurch Cathedral, are hosting an exclusive wine tasting dinner on Wednesday May 9. Offering a relaxed vibrant atmosphere, you’ll learn a thing or two about wine as you dine. The restaurant offers a fivecourse tasting menu creatively and carefully paired with hand-picked wines chosen from the finest vineyards of Spain, Italy and Australia. The five course tasting menu, designed by head chef Artur Garwin, will include
delights such as Irish crab meat salad accompanied by Palazzi Pinot Grigio and
the Scarlet Heifer’s award winning rump of beef will be paired with Angus The Bull, the cabernet sauvignon from Central Victoria which is exclusive to The Riddle. Dessert lovers won’t be disappointed with a white chocolate mousse paired with dessert wine from the vineyards of De Bortoli Deen in Australia. James Roger from Premium Wines will be introducing the wines on the evening and the tasting dinner kicks off at 7pm, with tickets available for €55 per person. For more information or to book call 01 9073266 or visit www.theriddler.ie
FOOD & TRAVEL
Smoking ban could extend to outdoor areas A PRIVATE members motion tabled by Fine Gael Senators has proposed to ban smoking in al fresco dining areas in Ireland. Fine Gael Senator, and former health minister, James Reilly has said that it should no longer be acceptable for people to smoke where others are eating. “While our smoking ban was a really progressive move and lauded internationally, unfortunately one of the unintended consequences has been the prevalence of smokers in the outdoor areas of bars, cafes and restaurants. “This means that nobody can enjoy a meal outdoors on a sunny day in this country, without having to inhale other people’s smoke.” Forest Ireland, the voice of smokers in Ireland, have condemned the motion to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas. Spokesman John Mallon, said: “The war on smoking has gone far enough. There is no justification for banning smoking outside, even where food is served. “Smoking in the open air poses no risk to third parties and although it may occasionally be annoying for non-smokers this is a matter for the individual establishment not the government.
Thirty new jobs as Freshly Chopped opens THIRTY new jobs for Dublin are coming on stream, as healthy food company, Freshly Chopped, has announced the opening of Freshly Chopped Smithfield 2.0. The highlights of new flagship store include, a new healthy breakfast menu, a dinner menu with a Co-Founders of Freshly range of grilled protein Chopped, Andy Chen and boards, and a Fairtrade Brian Lee outside Chopped coffee dock with a 2.0 Smithfield. Picture: Karl team of award winning Hussey Photography baristas. The new outlet has a completely new look and feel, with a graffiti wall, Wi-Fi, leather couches and charging points throughout the store. Brian Lee, co-founder and CEO of Freshly Chopped said: “We’re excited to unleash Freshly Chopped Smithfield 2.0 on the world. “Smithfield is the perfect location to unveil our unique, new vision as it is an area that is quickly becoming a new centre for creativity and innovation in Dublin, a hub for creative people from artists to writers and chefs.” Full calories are counted for each salad, wrap and sandwich and Freshly Chopped offers a delivery, collection, take-away and dine-in service, with fast meal service times. The new Dublin store is now open at Unit 18, Block C, Smithfield Square.
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Daisies in the lawn… to weed or not to weed?
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Anne Byrne
Garden Design
HOW CAN you tell when spring has arrived? Easy – you will know when the weeds start growing! As spring has been unusually late this year, growth has been very slow to start, but everyone is quickly making up for lost time. If you can get on top of weeds in the garden around now, you will save yourself a lot of time and energy later on. What is a weed? Really it’s just a plant in the wrong place – every plant has its uses and its reason for existence but if you want a well - kept garden, there are some individuals who need to be shown the door to prevent them competing with your precious ornamental plants for light, air and nutrients. In the race for survival the weeds will always win unless you tackle them –compared to most “garden” plants, they grow faster, quicker, and stronger and have developed survival mechanisms that make them hard to get rid of. I never use weedkiller as I don’t see the point in introducing chemicals into a healthy ecosystem when there is no need. Most annual weeds can be pulled out by hand or hoed off successfully and if you catch them early in the season, they won’t have had time to set seed and multiply yet. Perennials like dandelions and bindweed are harder,
but still worth tackling early – you need to take care to gently ease out as much of the root as possible, as breaking them can encourage new plants. The very best time is after a showery few days when the soil is damp and roots can be pulled out easily. For paths and driveways, where roots can really get stuck in, a kettle of boiling water poured straight on to the offenders shows them who’s boss – I do this a few times a year and it stops them being a problem. For lawns you can use a “grubber” – a metal tool with a forked point at the end – to lift up invaders, although I’ll admit to having a soft spot for daisies, and unless they’re really running riot, I’d be inclined to live and let live!
Jennifer Lopez x Inglot Try and tackle weeds before they have a chance to set seed
Christina Torsney , Jane Swarbrigg and Katie Allen helped celebrate the launch of the Jennifer Lopez x Inglot collection in Suesey Street, Dublin. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal and got a first glimpse of the new 70 piece collection designed by J Lo which launched in Inglot stores on April 26. Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
HOME & STYLE
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Beauty Review
I KNOW I said it was going to be summer soon, but with temperatures still trying to hit the freezing mark at night, I may have been a teensy bit optimistic. But that shouldn’t stop anyone from searching for their perfect summer bag and there
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MACHINE OF THE WEEK
TECH TIME
Dazzling graphics flesh out an emotional tour-de-force SHANE DILLON
I DON’T review many games here any more (despite still being a hardcore, oldskool – or just old – gamer myself), but it’s impossible for me to skip past one of the biggest games of the year; the just released God of War (Cert 18; c. €70). After all, the PS4 exclusive is not just a spectacular tour de force for the console and contemporary gaming tech, but also shows the medium’s maturity to fine effect, expertly weaving in some unusually emotive narratives that’ll effortlessly resonate with anyone with experience of young children. Most gamers, particularly those past their twenties and thirties, will come away thinking about their own kids, or their nephews (or nieces) and their own relationships and roles in raising them. That’s not a bad strand to focus on when considering a game that’s essentially about a very, very angry guy who goes around smashing things and fighting monsters, but one that also subtly and overtly hammers home the importance of familial ties throughout, too. Although a long-running, critically acclaimed PlayStation series, the simply titled God of War acts largely as a cold reboot for the franchise, finding disgraced god Kratos – a Spartan by birth – now living in exile deep in the heart of Norse mythology after his many pantheistic runins with Greek gods. Now with a troubled young son, Atreus (brilliantly realised by Sunny Suljic), Kratos (Christopher Judge, sounding like half man, half mountain himself) sets off to honour his late wife’s wish and scatter her ashes together from the highest peak in the realm – but the Norse Gods don’t take too kindly to an interloper in their midst, and especially when it’s the notorious slayer of their Greek brethren ... A standard enough literary focus on
‘the journey, not the destination’ comes into play here – pun intended – throughout the pair’s long, long journey across a surprisingly deep game that offers a hell of a lot of content. While there’s a literal journey driving the game along as the hopelessly mismatched pair (the gruff, sullen, insensitive god and his obedient but unhappy young son) turn into journeymen together as they criss-cross the Norse realms, it’s the emotional journey of the two chief protagonists that lingers in the mind over the course of their lengthy adventure together, and beyond it.
incredible environmental design in many areas, alongside some blisteringly fast, spectacular particle and lighting effects in a very stable game. “Wow,” as a seasoned fellow gamer simply put it when I showed him just a little of the game, and that’s without accounting for some of its many overwhelming setpieces. Wow indeed. Still, very flashy design and stellar graphics aside – accompanied with a great score by busy composer Bear McCreary (of Battlestar Galactica, and The Walking Dead fame) that channels an interesting Lord of the Rings-meets-
Father and son travel to some spectacular places together – but it’s their emotional journey that makes the greater impression
From the best, most naturalistic presentation of a believable child character in gaming yet – Atreus’s quick wit, even quicker insults, innocent questions and flashes of emotion will constantly strike a chord with anyone with a son or young nephew – to Kratos’s slow, slow realisation that parenting isn’t just about being a cold, gruff authority figure, it’s the pair’s constant interaction and uneasy reliance on each other which engages even more than the visuals. Still, what visuals. The gods themselves would approve, as God of War boasts some pretty jaw-dropping graphics in certain parts, with some absolutely
Gladiator vibe – God of War’s beating heart is the brilliantly realised father and son relationship driving it along. While the game looks like it’s just about driving the pointy end of a big magic axe into a variety of beasts and monsters – and it’s very much this, too – it’s the game’s subtle reinforcement of the bonds of family that tie most of us together, even unwillingly at times, that makes a much deeper impact than all of the game’s violent delights. To be as blunt as Kratos himself, you’ll Norse find a better game than this out there at the moment. Highly recommended. 10/10
Ford Fiesta delivers on driver satisfaction Ford has delivered a new sense of driver satisfaction in the latest Fiesta model, which offers a wider specification range with more options than ever before. MICHAEL MORONEY drove the new Fiesta with its much acclaimed new EcoBoost engine and is impressed with all other than the price. FORD’S latest generation Fiesta is the result of a forty year old success story for the company, both in Ireland and across Europe. The Fiesta is Ford’s second most popular car in Ireland, behind the Focus and it is the market leader in its segment. With every generation of the Fiesta the car seems to have gotten bigger and more spacious, almost out growing it segment identity as a supermini. The new generation Fiesta builds on that customer demand for a better driving feel, and like all success stories, change has to be careful rather than radical to keep Fiesta customers coming back. I’ve had a few versions of the new Ford Fiesta out on test in recent weeks, after the snow storms of early March rendered my earlier attempts impossible. The Fiesta first impressions are good, it’s design different, while still most obviously a Fiesta. The overall dimensions of the car are very similar to the previous versions as is the external design style. There are subtle differences to the lighting and they are more pronounced at the rear end, where the lighting design has gone
from a vertical to a horizontal concept. Ford claims to have made multiple changes to the car in terms of engineering for better safety and driver comfort. There are subtle changes to the structure of the car to give it more strength, but it was the improved driving comfort and smoothness that were most noticeable to me. My test version was the Fiesta ST version, while
with ample power, even if the torque rating shows a minor drop from the current models. Compared with previous models, this car is faster with improved acceleration and marginally better economy. Ford offers an entry level Fiesta with an improved new 1.1 litre petrol engine at a price that’s more competitive than the EcoBoost versions. This version is a shade slower with the benefit
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price the entry level Fiesta comes in Zetec specification with a lot less in terms of features. The test car was powered by Ford’s impressive 100bhp EcoBoost petrol engine. The three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine was very smooth to drive and comes
1.0 litre 100hp 10.5 seconds 23km/litre
(4.3/100km or 66mpg)
40 litres 97g/km A2 €180 20,000km/12 months 5 star (2017) 7 years €19,600 of marginally better fuel economy. Ford claims that fuel effic iency is further enhanced with Auto Start Stop technology offered for all engines and Active Grille Shutter for 1.0-litre EcoBoost versions. The Fiesta comes with a new
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WHAT’S NEW IN TECHNOLOGY AND ON WHEELS
TECH & MOTORS
A little-known history - 50 Years of Car Assembly in Ireland A vital, and often underappreciated, stage in the transition of the Republic of Ireland from an agriculture-based to an industrial economy is documented in a new book which tells the interesting story about the history of car assembly in Ireland over 50 years, up to the 1980’s. Bob Montgomery’s book entitled, Motor Assembly in Ireland, offers an insight a time when car assembly was an important feature of the Irish motor industry.
Ford’s new Fiesta has grown in size with enhanced comfort and impressive driving performance from the new EcoBoost petrol engine. The car is attractive to look at and great to drive with entry prices for the five-door EcoBoost versions starting at €19,600.
Bob Montgomery said, “It should be remembered that at the time assembly was introduced, the Irish Free State had virtually no light industry manufacturing, yet within six months, there were no fewer than 13 assembly plants in operation together with the necessary component suppliers. In the years that
Eco button for manual transmissions which adjusts engine and throttle settings to help drivers save even more fuel. Out on the road the new Fiesta comes with an economy rating of 23km/litre (4.3/100km or 66mpg), which is marginally better than in the past. In practice I found that difficult to achieve and my 650km test run revealed a figure more than 30% higher, so I’m not sure how achievable the official figure actually is. The driving comfort
is one of the outstanding features of this new Fiesta. The new six-speed manual gearbox was especially comfortable to use. Ford claims that the new gearbox design also brings some fuel economy benefits. You will be impressed with the internal layout of the Fiesta especially as you move up the specification ladder. The entry level Zetec models come with Ford’s basic radio with 4.2 in TFT screen and 6 speakers. Moving up a grade to the Titanium versions adds a much more
impressive 6.5in touchscreen system, with Ford Sync 3 emergency system and Apple Carplay plus Android Auto and that gives a completely different feeling to driving the car. SOPHISTICATED This new Fiesta delivers the more sophisticated range of driver assistance technologies and connectivity features than in the past, including the entry level models. These come with a lane-keeping alert and aid system, speed lim-
iter, seatbelt minder, rear centre headrest autoheadlamps and ESP with hill start assist. The new Fiesta comes with two ISO-Fix couplings in the rear seats and has a Euro NCAP 5 star safety rating. This new Fiesta is an impressive car to drive, and is marginally shorter than the competing new Volkswagen Polo. The Polo beats it a little in terms of boot space, and the spare wheel is not included. While the entry level Fiesta prices look attractive at €16,650, you will
need to add almost €4,000 to that price to get a fivedoor EcoBoost version, which seems like a big price jump. Titanium spec versions, which is the minimum desirable level start at €20,150 for the entry models, which means that this much improved Fiesta is also going to cost you a little more. The good news is that Ford dealers are now offering a seven-year warranty on Fiesta models with €1,500 discounts, so there’s a new sense of value in the Fiesta, but don’t wait too long.
Volvo Car Ireland staff take action on marine plastic VOLVO Car Ireland staff recently undertook the first of a series of beach clean ups that are planned across Ireland by the Volvo Cars network. The beach cleanup, in partnership with Clean Coasts, challenged Volvo Cars staff to collect as much rubbish, including plastic, from the Shelly Banks beach over the course of the morning, to help raise awareness and tackle the growing issue of marine plastic pollution. Following a challenge laid out by Volvo Cars CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, for employees to take action over the growing marine plastic issue, Volvo Cars is undertaking beach clean ups across the world. “A crucial part of our sustainability effort at Volvo Cars is to help reduce plastic pollution and protect ocean health,” said David Thomas, MD of Volvo Car Ireland. Companies like Volvo Car Ireland make a tangible and immediate
followed in the region of 52 different makes of cars were assembled here.” These makes included Jaguar, Dodge, Chrysler, Citroen, Adler, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Peugeot, Chevrolet, to name but a few. To get the process started, in 1933, Sean Lemass provided a tax concession to companies who engaged in assembling cars. The result was that within a year there were 13 assembly plants importing cars in completely knocked down (CKD), where the key components were taken from the manufacturing line and shipped to Ireland for assembly. A significant light industrial sector developed around these plants providing tyres, batteries, glass, springs, spark plugs, upholstery, paint and other components. Bob Montgomery added,” This was the true start of the light manufacturing industry in Ireland that continued until the last cars were produced in 1984 after our accession to the EC. I feel that this is a vital, and often underappreciated, stage in the transition of the Republic of Ireland from an agriculture-based to an industrial economy.”
Meet Citroen at Blanchardstown CITROEN will be showcasing a selection of their vehicles in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre from the 4 -14 May 2018. This offers a great opportunity for customers to discover more about the new Citroën C4 Cactus and the funky Citroen C3 Aircross. Visitors will get the chance to check out the new C4 Cactus being launched in Ireland this week. The Citroen Advanced Comfort programme is at the very heart of new C4 Cactus, with features and technologies designed to emphasise a feeling of reassurance, comfort and calm. This fresh new model claims to set the standard for comfort through the world premiere of the brand’s Advanced Comfort seats and the European debut of the eagerly-anticipated new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions.
impact on the coastal environment. On the day, the group removed over 30 bags of rubbish which include objects like plastic bottles, fishing rope, aluminium cans, food packag-
ing, items of clothing and a parking sign. The beach clean-ups are just one of a series of sustainability initiatives that Volvo Cars are executing.
The cars will be displayed just outside Odeon Cinema at the shopping centre’s blue entrance and members of the Citroen team will be on hand every day to answer all your questions and book you in for a test drive of your preferred model.
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BROADFORD SET THE CLUB BENCHMARK P37 HOCKEY : CORDUFF were undone 8-3 in a goal-fest in the
FAI New Balance Under-17 Challenge Cup after they defeated Corduff 8-3 at Turner’s Cross on Saturday afternoon.
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made it two wins from two in the Dublin Senior Football Championship Group 1 with a hard-fought 2-15 to 0-17 win over St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Rua at Parnell Park. Last year’s beaten semi-finalists maintained their 100% record against a Plunkett’s side who rallied in the closing stages but left themselves too high a target to chase down.
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Night Run brings out a sea of blue JAMES HENDICOTT
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OVER 7,000 PEOPLE completed the 10km KBC Dublin Night Run around the quays and dockland area of the city last week as the popular event saw athletes stretch across the east of the city. Night Runs have become increasingly popular across Europe in recent years, and get underway shortly after sunset. A party atmosphere has grown up around the events which, filmed with drone cameras, get underway with thumping dance music and lively warm ups, and typically feature a glow-in-the-dark running top for competitors. The Dublin race got underway with fireworks, heading from the Convention Centre towards O’Connell Bridge, before turning back in the direction of
Ringsend. It weaved its way around the streets of Ringsend and Irishtown, past Poolbeg Yacht Club, over the toll bridge and past the 3Arena. The finish line was located slightly further down the quays than the start line, close to the Convention Centre. The race is traditionally a casual affair in terms of times despite the strict one hour 20 minute cut off time, however some serious 10km efforts were clocked around the streets at the front end of the event, mostly from local runners. Dunboyne Athletics Club’s Kenyan native Peter Somba won the men’s and the outright event by almost two minutes, finishing the course in 31 minutes and 14 seconds, ahead of Joseph O’Donoghue from Crusaders Athletics Club, who crossed the line in 32.56. In the ladies’ race, Sinead Tangney
NIGHTCALL: The motivational team at the start line while first female home, Sinead Tangney receives here prize from Titan Experience’s Declan Byrne, KBC’s Caroline Donellan and Athletics Ireland’s John Foley
of engineering firm ARUP clocked an impressive 37.36, coming home ahead of Slovak triathlete Petra Fasungova (38.36) and Claire Sullivan. KBC’s Aidan Power said of the event: “The Night Run is truly a unique event and is one of those iconic races in the Irish running calendar.
“To experience the atmosphere at the race and see over 7,000 participants paint the streets of Dublin in a ‘sea of blue’ was incredible. “Health and wellbeing is becoming more and more important for everyone and the participation and excitement we saw around the Night Run is testament to this.”
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LOTTO results: numbers 7, 9, 10 and 19. No winner. Next Thursday’s jackpot is €4,800; lotto joker €875. Winner of €100, Kay O’Connell €50, Pat Coleman and Teresa O’Connor. Joker consolation prize Aidan Power. Bingo continues every Monday at 8:00pm. This year’s May Festival has been moved to midSummer and will now take place on Saturday, June 23. Well done to the senior ladies football team on a fine team performance away to St Peregrine’s in the league, winning 2-20 to 3-7. Senior footballers lost in the championship to St Sylvester’s by a point having led at one time by seven. The Junior As were beaten by Na Fianna in the championship. The Junior Bs were beaten in a top class championship encounter with Lucan Sarsfields on a scoreline of 2-15 to 1-14. Well done to our Junior C team who started their championship campaign with a great win away to Naomh Maur. Well done to our Minor B team who had a big win last week against Lucan in the League. Next Sunday, Minor As play St Judes in Marlay and Minor B’s play Cuala away at 11am. Congrats to to Barry McCarthy and Shane Adderley and the U-14 camogie team on their exciting Feile Division 3 final win against Clontarf. Hard luck to Tom Kiely and 14B who just missed out in Feile semi final on Saturday. U-13 hurlers beat Round Towers and U-14 beat Na Fianna. On Thursday our third team take on Naomh Mearnog away also in championship. All support welcome. Good show from our Minor hurlers who drew in the league with Oliver Plunketts on Sunday . There are a few remaining copies of the BARA 400 page publication “Ballinteer History from Rural to suburban Community From the elite 19th century estates to present day” on sale. Details from Peadar Curran at 087 2841673.
AMPUTEE FOOTBALL: INTERNATIONAL SHOWDOWN
McElligott all set for Dalymount delight
Former Shelbourne footballer anticipating the biggest weekend for amputee football in Ireland with England and Poland coming to Dublin this weekend for a series of round-robin fixtures sport@dublingazette.com
CHRISTY McElligott is looking forward to the biggest weekend yet for the Irish Amputee Football Association (IAFA) as they – in conjunction with the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) – launched their forthcoming Citywest Hotel International Weekend. Supported by the Football Association of Ireland, the tournament will be played this weekend in Dalymount Park, the Republic of Ireland will face England and
Poland in a round-robin tournament. Ireland international McElligott was joined at the launch by IAFA Ambassador Damien Duff, IAFA Chairperson Janice Dunwoody and Citywest Hotel Commercial Director Sean Reid. The tournament begins on Friday when Ireland play England, kick off at 7.45pm. The following day will see the conclusion of the tournament as Poland play England, kick off 12pm, followed by Ireland’s match against Poland, kick off at 4pm.
Part of the EAFF’s Amputee Football Weeks programme, the tournament will help promote amputee football in Ireland. McElligott says the event is the biggest the sport has had in Ireland in recent years. “We have a great opportunity to host a tournament in Dublin. It’s a great opportunity to show the fans what amputee football is about. “Fans have got to see the game in the flesh to see what it’s all about and how good the sport is. This event is all about creating awareness about amputee football
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There’s nothing better than putting on the Irish shirt. It will be a proud weekend for the players and their family -Damien Duff
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CUALA THREE out of four championship wins for our men’s Footballers over the last week. Our seniors defeated Whitehall Colmcilles in O’Toole Park; on Saturday our intermediates beat Erins Isle in Hyde Road and on Sunday our thirds beat Peregrines in the Junior 2 championship while our fourths lost to St Olafs. Comhghairdeas le Cailíní 2004 Cuala a chuir Foireann A agus B chun páirce sa bhFéile Camógaíochta ag an deireadh seachtaine, le cabhair ó Chailíní 2005. Seo an chéad uair riamh a raibh dhá fhoireann cailíní ag Cuala sa bhFéile. Shroich an Fhoireann A Leathchraobh Roinne 2 ar an Satharn agus bhuaigh An Fhoireann B Craobh Roinn 5. Ba mhaith le Grúpa 2004 buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a chabhraigh
and its development in this country. It’s an excellent chance for supporters to see it in all its glory.” Duff added that playing international football is the pinnacle for any player. “It will be a great weekend in Dalymount Park. I would urge as many to go and watch. It’s free admission. Poland and England are two of the best teams in Europe.
in aon bhealach. Féile fever continues this weekend with the 2004 boys heading into their Féile Peil na nÓg on Saturday. The A team travels to Fingal Ravens in Rolestown, while the B team are at home in Thomastown. Matches are at 10.30, 11.45 and 1pm. All Cuala support appreciated. Congrats to Cuala’s Grainne O’Driscoll, Eimear Loughlin, Rachel Hartnett, Sinead Wylde and the Dublin Ladies Minor Football team on winning the Leinster Final. Thursday our Senior 3 Camogie team play Ballyboden at 7.30pm. Best of luck to Cuala’s Martha Byrne and Jennifer Dunne and the Dublin Ladies Footballers in the Lidl NFL final next Sunday in Parnell Park. Sean Reid, Commercial Director, Citywest Hotel, IAFA ambassador Damien Duff, Republic of Ireland’s Christy McElligott and Janet Dunwoody IFAI Chairperson. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
“There will be some top-quality football on show from all three sides. Fans will be pleasantly surprised. “There’s nothing better than putting on the Irish shirt. It will be a proud weekend for the players and their family.” IAFA Chairperson Janice Dunwoody says the Association are proud to have the support of the EAFF, Citywest Hotel and the FAI in making this tournament come to life. “Football brings all abilities together, it is an equal game for all to play and to support. This friendly tournament is a great opportunity to see three of Europe’s top teams come together and compete. “Fans are encouraged to join us at Dalymount Park to support the EAFF Amputee Football Weeks which takes place throughout the month of May around Europe.”
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: WATERFORD RAID DUBLIN FOR 1-0 WIN
LOI SHORTS Peas knocked off top PEAMOUNT United were toppled from the summit of the Women’s National League following a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Galway on Sunday. Peamount had a 100% record from their opening two home games and looked set to continue that trend at Greenogue when they took the lead through Eleanor Ryan-Doyle with just two minutes gone. Winger Megan Smyth-Lynch found space on the left before hanging up a cross for the Ireland international to head home her second goal of the season. It took the visitors just seven minutes to find an equaliser, however. A mistake from Naoisha McAloon, who botched an attempted throw out, presented Lynsey McKee with a golden opportunity to level the tie. She dribbled around McAloon before slotting the ball into an empty net. Peamount manager James O’Callaghan sprung Ireland strikers Amber Barrett and Heather Payne from the bench but Galway hung on as Shelbourne went top following their comfortable 5-1 win away to Limerick.
Bohs’ Rob Cornwall and former team mate Ismail Akinade dice for possession. Picture: Martin Doherty
Bohs frustrations keep coming at Dalymount LOI PREMIER DIVISION Bohemians Waterford DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
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BOHEMIANS were left to rue a succession of missed chances as they were victims side of a smash-andgrab from Waterford at Dalymount Park on Monday night. The Gypsies dominated the game but lacked a threat up front to cancel out Courtney Duffus’ wonderful solo goal early in the first half. Manager Keith Long was sent to the stands in the second half as he protested a string of questionable refereeing decisions, including the failure to award a penalty for a foul on Dylan Watts. The home side continued to knock on the Blues’ door for the remaining half an hour but found a makeshift Waterford defence in no mood to give up their clean sheet.
Bohs had a chance to open the scoring as early as the second minute when Garry Comerford’s failed clearance fell to Dinny Corcoran, but the striker couldn’t generate enough power in his volley. Waterford had success with the long ball game, and Duffus cut in from the left and send a shot whistling past the near post before Akinade forced a routine low save from Shane Supple. The goal arrived after 17 minutes when Akinade forced an error from Keith Buckley in the air. Duffus skipped past two challenges before burying his shot from close range. The home crowd were incensed as the move began at the other end of the pitch, when Waterford were awarded a throw that should have gone Bohs’ way. As they had in their defeat to the champions Cork City 11 days earlier, Bohs responded by getting
on the ball and dictating play. A Keith Ward free kick was deflected goalwards and it took a tremendous stop from on-loan goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux to keep it out, before a wall of bodies kept out Ward’s volley. The Blues retained a goal threat, however, and they should have doubled their lead in first-half injury time only for Comerford to miss the ball with the goal at his mercy. The major talking point occurred ten minutes into the second half as the outstanding Watts dribbled into the box and past two challenges before appearing to be bundled over by Comerford. Referee Ray Matthews was unconvinced by the midfielder’s appeals, and Long’s protests to the fourth official Neil Doyle saw him dismissed from the sideline. Eoghan Stokes and Ward went close in quick
succession before a pass around the corner from Corcoran sent Kevin Devaney through, but the winger put the best chance of the game wide. Corcoran was centimetres from latching onto a Devaney flick-on, before a fantastic reverse pass from Watts picked out Ward, but it was just slightly too high for the midfielder to steer on goal. “We were magnificent tonight, and it is gut-wrenching to not get anything from the game,”
Long told the Dublin Gazette. “I don’t think Waterford can believe their luck, to be honest with you. There’s quite a number of incidents that happen through the game that left us frustrated. “The goal we conceded, there were a thousand people in the stand that were claiming it was our ball. Then they go and directly score from that throw-in. “That’s the way it’s been going for us, but we won’t feel sorry for ourselves.”
Keith Long just prior to being sent to the stands. Picture: Martin Doherty
LIGHTS GO OUT ON CABO CABINTEELY will have to do it all over again after their league fixture against Athlone Town was abandoned on Saturday evening due to a floodlight issue. Referee Andrew Mullally called a halt to proceedings at Stradbrook Park in the final 20 minutes when the lights failed to light up adequately. The referee deemed there to be too little natural light to complete the game and it was abandoned.
Marty Waters had given Cabo a lead midway through the first half as he scrambled home a loose ball, and the home side had a succession of chances to extend their lead but couldn’t find a finish. The full match will be replayed with a date to be announced by the league in due course. Pat Devlin’s side remain seventh in the First Division with nine points from their opening nine games.
Rovers finally get back in the winning frame SHAMROCK Rovers picked up a first win in all competitions since March on Monday night as they knocked Cork City off the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Goals from Graham Burke and Ethan Boyle had Rovers in command in the first-half at Tallaght Stadium, and Roberto Lopes put the result beyond doubt on the hour mark. Manager Stephen Bradley said afterwards to the league’s official website that a result like this one has been coming. “The result or the performance doesn’t surprise me, because we were excellent against Limerick and Derry (both draws). That little bit of luck in front of goals was with us tonight.”
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GERALDINE P MORANS WELL done to the senior As on their draw in the junior 1 championship over the weekend; commiserations to the senior Bs in their game. The U-14 boys won a tight game vs Scoil Ui Chonaill last Thursday, giving them a boost before their Féile Peil na nÓg this weekend hosted by Lucan Sarsfields. We wish the players, coaches and mentors the best of luck in it. Timetable for the games is on our website and if you can’t make it out to support them, you can follow their progress on twitter @ gersgaa. A mixed week for the U-12 boys as they beat Cuala on Thursday but lost their final grading blitz game vs St Jude’s. Hurling fixtures this week for U-11s away to Beann Eadair, U-10s are away to Round Towers (C). The U-9s away to Kilmacud Crokes and U-8s away to Cuala. U-10 girls are away to Shankill in football. Academy for boys and girls aged 5-7 is on Saturday at 10am in Cornelscourt; new members are always welcome. Our golf outing in Old Conna is looming fast and tee times are still available as well as sponsorship opportunities visit www.geraldinesgaa.ie for further details. Our brand new club lotto is available to preregister on our website. We will be looking for our members past and present to take the opportunity of raising some badly needed funds to run the club. Also we are delighted to announce that our online store, run by O’Neills, will be launched on May 13 and there will be samples to view and try on that morning at Cornelscourt.
KILMACUD CROKES OUR senior adult footballers beat Plunkett’s in their second round championship game in Parnell park. Well done also the other five adult football teams playing over the weekend that won again in their championship games (Junior 4 had a bye). Congratulations to the intermediate footballers who won their second group game comprehensively against Thomas Davis on a score of 4-25 to 4-3. The Junior 3 team beat Round Towers 2-12 to 1-3 and the Junior 5 team beat St Brigids 1-11 to 1-6. Well done to the Junior 1 footballers who beat Round Tower with three goals from Donal Hogan and one from Brian Hanamy.
In hurling, well done to all three minor teams that won their league matches. Well done to Sinead O’Donoghue and the Dublin Ladies Minors who won the Leinster Championship! The Crokes U-14As won their Feile group but were knocked out at the semi-final stage of the competition. Well done to these young players and all who supported them. Thanks to all who supported the M2M fundraising pub quiz on Friday raising 1,700 euro in the process. Lastly, congrats to all involved with the Kilmacud Crokes Choir who featured in the “All in an April evening” recital in Lawrence’s Parish Church on Sunday.
HOCKEY: SHOOT-OUT REQUIRED FOR WESLEY-BASED CLUB
YM finally win place in top tier after heart stopping final battle EY PROMOTION PLAYOFFS STEPHEN FINDLATER
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YMCA produced a suitably mad-cap finish to their men’s EY Hockey League promotion journey, contriving to blow a 4-1 lead in the last nine minutes only to beat Bangor in a shootout at the Mardyke to win the provincial promotion playoff series. Indeed, they led 3-0 via a Ben Campbell double and one from Jamie Tobin. Tobin got the first 10 minutes in when he slammed home on his reverse following Andrew Jones’ spin into his path. Will Powderly won a stroke soon after which Ben Campbell nailed. And it was three when Ben O’Grady was sent clean through and while
Andrew Seay saved, the ball fell to Glutz who squared to Campbell to score. They had chances to further strengthen their lead in the third quarter but remained in reasonable control at 3-0 at the three quarter time break. Ryan Burgess got Bangor on the board with 12 minutes to go from a corner but Sam Hyland swept home an improvised corner for what should have been the killer goal at 4-1 inside the final 10 minutes. But suddenly the Y got white-line fever and the coastal Ulster side – who worked off a panel of just 12 players for this tie – pounced to score a scarcely believable three times in the last eight minutes with Burgess running up a hat trick from a stroke
HAMMER-TIME Mount Anville win golf’s Junior Cup title
MOUNT Anville’s Sarah O’Brien, Caroline McGrath and Laura Fleming - all members of Elm Park GC - won the girls golf Irish Junior Cup for their school, seeing off Sullivan Upper, Limerick’s Scoile na Trionoide Naofa Doon, Loreto Kilkenny and Portumna Community School. Fleming tied for the best score in her category while O’Brien finished just one point further back, enough to finish three points ahead of Lauren Kelly and Kaelin O’Keeffe from Scoile na Trínóide Naofa Doon. The winners are pictured with ILGU’s Mary Culliton. Picture: jenny matthews/cashman photography
YMCA’s Ben Campbell receives his club’s ticket to the EY Hockey League top tier from Hockey Ireland vice president Martin Canniffe
and a corner while Rhys Cunningham scoring the other. Level at 4-4, it sent the game to a shoot-out with Bangor holding the momentum but YM regathered with goalkeeper Jakim Bernsden keeping out two efforts before Andrew Jones popped in the winning effort which
boosted the Ballinteerbased club to the national league for the first time. It was a suitably dramatic endgame to match their season. The Dubliners looked down and out in January, falling nine points behind Corinthian in Leinster Division One but got a big reprieve when a registration error
from Dublin University saw the Y pick up three points from an initial 2-1 loss. It was the key margin between a third place finish in the provincial league and top spot, edging out Corinthian only via goal difference, meaning they skipped the minefield of the wildcard playoffs.
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SOCCER: ROVERS THE FIRST LEINSTER CLUB TO BE QUALITY ASSURED
Broadford’s mark of future success
Ballinteer club gets the FAI seal of approval as they prepare for an ambitious new clubhouse development at their Stonemason’s Way home, getting a further piece of the puzzle in place for years to come
JAMES HENDICOTT
sport@dublingazette.com
BROADFORD Rovers unveiled the FAI’s new quality symbol for amateur clubs, the Club Mark, as well as exciting new plans for improvements in the club’s facilities last week. Rovers accepted the award in front of members of the FAI and Martin O’Neill, with the former taking the time to outline to club members the meaning and objectives behind the Club Mark scheme. The new award is part of the FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter’s plan to overhaul the coaching of soccer in Ireland. Rovers are the first Leinster side to be handed the award and the quickest of the four awarded
to date to progress from startpoint to fulfilling the award’s criteria. The process took them just five months, an impressive improvement on the previous best of 11 months. The Club Mark entitles Broadford to carry the associated branding which indicates completion of essential work under three core categories. The entry level award – which will be followed by a yet-tobe-launched one star award – requires clubs to demonstrate high standards of governance, management and administration, and also plays into the coaching style of the club. The Club Mark coaching plan has a number of tenets designed to ensure young players play for fun rather than results and so stay in the game for longer.
These include the removing of league tables at age groups below Under-12, instructions on coaching and sideline behaviour, strategies designed to ensure game plans are based around development (rather than winning), and a kid-centric approach to coaching.
Standards There are also minimum playing time requirements, ensuring every child gets on the pitch, requirements that positions are rotated, and a new “retreat line” that encourages teams to play out from the back. FAI representatives Ger McDermott and Vincent Foley outlined the ways in which Broadford had engaged with the scheme, and encouraged people around the club to get behind
Broadford Rovers secretary Paul Oates, club chairman Darren Clifford, Martin O’Neill, Broadford treasurer Lorraine Kane and Vincent Foley, FAI Club Education & Support Officer. Picture: Paul Lundy
the philosophy, which they believe will help transform Irish soccer. Paul Oates and club chairman Mick Shelley also outlined ambitious new plans for a circa €600,000 clubhouse development at Broadford’s Stonemason’s Way ground in Ballinteer. The plans are very much at a planning stage (and planning permission is yet to be sought), but the club believe their community focus will help in the building of additional parking, a long-standing problem at the ground, alongside a replacement core building. The new clubhouse has already been designed at 1,900 square feet, but the planning committee hope to expand to a 3,200 square foot version before finalising their ideas. They encouraged contributions in terms of skills and ideas from all in attendance. While the expansion is subject to planning, the club are confident they may have found a major donor who will put forward a chunk of the money required to undertake the new build. The broader goals of the club, meanwhile, continue to be around team development. To this end, they currently have every team coached by holders of a UEFA A, B, C or D licenses (a real rarity in an amateur club), and hope to introduce another 15 coaches to the UEFA D tier in the coming months. They’re also working on developing their women’s team – which recently returned to senior competition – and their academy, and hope to have 30 schoolboy teams by the year 2023. That 30, ideally, will include a top-tier team in every age group. Given the commitment and turnout on the evening these ambitions look more than realistic: it’s clear there’s plenty of backing behind Rovers’ growth.
SOCCER Picture: Paul Lundy
O’Neill praises club efforts for the youth JAMES HENDICOTT
sport@dublingazette.com
MARTIN O’Neill was in attendance at the Taylor’s Three Rock as Broadford Rovers became the first Leinster side to be awarded the FAI Club Mark and took the time to praise the efforts that go into grass roots football. The Ireland manager stayed throughout the evening, taking photos with players from Broadford’s underage side and briefly took to the stage following a series of presentations to thank the club for his invitation, and for their efforts in developing the sport. “There’s so much done at grassroots level,” O’Neill said after joking about missing the Champions League for the occasion. “Grass roots football is really coming on, and it might be too late for my time with seeing the results, but I’m really so delighted to see so many young lads coming through who we’ll see in the future. “The encouragement we see from clubs is fantastic. I never had these things growing up, and it’s fantastic to see the enthusiasm, reflected in the turnout [of a couple of hundred] tonight. “I often attend the club summer camps,” he added, “and they’re amazing. “The footballing ability and enthusiasm throughout from coaches and players is just phenomenal. The children are delighted, and always excited to be there and that’s thanks to the quality of the coaching.” O’Neill also commented on the club’s plans to build new facilities, and how it was likely to help keep players involved at Broadford, who have previously played a role in producing the likes of Glen Fitzpatrick and Richie Sadlier, and was also once a footballing outlet for a young Padraig Harrington. “That you look able to raise the kind of money we’ve just heard about [€600,000] just shows the strength of the community spirit here. That’s a lot of redevelopment money,” he concluded. “Congratulations to you. I can’t wait to see the results.” Picture: Paul Lundy
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SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy, is taking a break this weekend for the Bank Holiday and will be back in action on Saturday, May 12 at 10am in our new home 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. The brilliant weather allowed our fixture list to go ahead this weekend and there were some great games with many of our young players experiencing playing on our new pitch at Stonebridge for the first time. Well done to our coaches and parents for getting all the teams out to their various venues. Our Golf Classic is in Delgany Golf Club on Friday, June 29. The cost is €300 per team of four people which includes a meal in Brady’s Pub and plenty of craic during the evening entertainment. The time sheet is open now; contact Jimmy Nolan on 087 2633203. NEWS FLASH our summer camp this year will be held from Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6 in a new venue, St Laurence’s College. Its going to be an even better Summer Camp than last year when we were completely booked out so register your interest with club ASAP. There was a brilliant turnout for the Gaelic 4 Girls, a free six week programme for new comers to our club aged between 11 and 14 years. It’s held from 7 to 8pm on Thursday evenings and will finish on May 31. Dublin Ladies Senior All Ireland medal winner Molly Lamb will direct the sessions. Interested? Contact Steve Davis 087 6414123. 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 on 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team are looking for new players which are always welcome contact Kevin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club where everybody knows your name. Shankill’s Under-10 girls get ready for their game with Ballyboden Wanderers at their new Stonebridge Road pitch.
CAMOGIE: DIVISION 3 FEILE
Dillon’s incredible last second goal inspires Ballinteer FEILE DIVISION 3 FINAL sport@dublingazette.com
THE spirit of Feile Na Gael was on show in an epic encounter between Clontarf and Ballinteer which many onlookers declared as the highlight of the entire weekend in the marquee Under-14 camogie competition. With Ballinteer trailing 2-2 to 1-3, Katie Dillon stood up to a 45 to be told by the match referee it was the last puck of the game. Having already struck 1-2 from placed balls, including a goal just a minute earlier, hee held her nerve to drill the ball through a forest of Clontarf defenders to the back of the Clontarf net. The referee blew the whistle on the re-start to cue joyous celebrations on the pitch and in the stand for the large crowd of BSJ supporters who travelled to Naomh Peregrine to cheer on the girls. Clontarf had led from the opening minutes right to the last ball. A goal in the closing stages
Ballinteer St John’s celebrate their Division 3 Feile success
put them 2-2 to 0-3 ahead with the finishing line in sight. But a battling Ballinteer never dropped their heads and never gave up. Their fighting spirit paid off when great team work won a free that Dillon struck to the back of the net and then late 45 with time almost up. It was the same spirit that carried them to the final through four tough
SINGLE SCORE NAOMH OLAF A GOOD weekend for the men’s senior and junior football teams in championships. Senior team beat Naomh Mearnog to progress to the quarter-finals. The J1s drew with St Brigid’s in a cracking match. J2s beat Cuala to also advance to the quarter finals. The senior camogie team had a good win away to St Vincent’s last Thursday. The ladies footballers first team had a high scoring draw with Whitehall Colmcille. Senior hurlers are away to St OP/ER on Saturday morning at 11am (note time) in the league. Senior camogie are at home at 7.30pm on Thursday. The golf society outing is
on May 11 in Malahide. Timesheet is in the clubhouse. This year’s Naomh Olaf Golf Classic will take place on June 8 in Edmondstown. There are opportunities to enter a team or sponsor a hole. Please support. Contact Tom Culligan on 086 8523529. To take part in the mini All-Ireands at the end of the month or to take part in Summer Camps, registration is available via the Naomh Olaf website, www.naomholaf.ie. Ballywire media will be filming an item on the club for AIG Dublin Club Chronicles on Saturday. Please help where requested. Lotto numbers were 2, 5, 9. No winner. Jackpot of €2,100 next week.
Cuala finally break down Boden defence A SINGLE score was the dif-
ference for Cuala as they won the Division 5 camogie Feile 1-0 to 0-1 against Ballyboden St Enda’s. Exceptional defending from both sides especially around the ruck kept the score low. Cuala laid siege to their opponents with a positive style of play which produced the vital goal that would finally separate the sides. Sarah O’Hagan took home the player of the match.
games in a sun-splashed Naomh Mearnog on Saturday. T h ey b e a t Na o m h Maurs in a tough opening encounter coming out 2-4 to 1-3 winners. They backed that up with a 1-2 to 1-0 victory over Na Fianna in a war of attrition. It was one of a string of superb defensive displays from a brilliant back line helped with an assured
goalkeeping performance from Cora McCarthy that laid the platform for their successful Feile run. In their final group game, they held local rivals Naomh Olaf scoreless while BSJ forwards bagged 2-3. It was a feat they managed to repeat in the semi-final against hosts Naomh Mearnog while scoring 1-4 to secure a spot in Sunday’s final.
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HURLING
FOOTBALL: DUBLIN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Ballinteer minors tie due to late goal
Kilmacud Crokes backed up their win over Ballyboden St Enda’s with a success against St Oliver Plunkett’s/ER. Picture: Cliona Mellett
Crokes power past Plunkett’s in SFC DUBLIN SFC ROUND-UP sport@dublingazette.com
KILMACUD Crokes made it two wins from two in the Dublin Senior Football Championship Group 1 with a hardfought 2-15 to 0-17 win over St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Rua at Parnell Park. Last year’s beaten semi-finalists maintained their 100% record against a Plunkett’s side who rallied in the closing stages but left themselves too high a target to chase down. Shane Horan scored 2-1 for Crokes – replicating his tally from the openinground win over Ballyboden St Enda’s – as the southside club pulled away in the third quarter.
The sides went in level at the break, 1-9 to 0-12, with forward Horan netting his first goal after 19 minutes following good link-up play with Pat Burke. An entertaining first half saw both teams display impressive scoring, with Paul Mannion’s resounding early point setting the tone for an end-to-end opening. Plunkett’s lost former Dublin forward Alan Brogan to injury with just five minutes played but he was ably replaced by Tomás Corrigan. Mannion added a pair of frees, while Dan O’Brien and Cian O’Connor were also on target during a fiercely-contest first quarter. Horan’s first goal came as Burke did
well to break a tackle and surge into the box before passing up a shooting opportunity to unselfishly tee up his betterplaced teammate for an emphatic finish. The second half was a different affair as Plunkett’s went 25 minutes without a score, however, during which time Crokes built up a commanding eightpoint lead. Horan scored his second goal of the game with 15 minutes remaining, capitalising on Mannion’s failed attempt at a point. The forward cut in from the endline and feigned to pass to O’Brien before firing into the roof of the net from a narrow angle at close range.
Plunkett’s did finish the game the stronger as Leigh Herron, Seán Bugler and Gareth Smith all managed points before Horan put gloss on the scoreline for Crokes late on. In Group 3, Ballinteer St John’s lost out to St Slyvester’s by a single point at O’Toole Park on Saturday, hitting the net twice but ultimately going down 0-16 to 2-9. Substitute Ed Walsh scored five points from play, include the two crucial scores in injury time, to condemn Ballinteer to their second defeat in two games. In SFC2 Group 4, Cuala were impressive 5-15 to 0-9 winners of Whitehall Colmcille and sit joint-top of the group with two wins from two.
BALLINTEER’S minor hurlers had another tight and nervewracking league game in Division 1 on a sunny Sunday morning in Marlay Park. This time the opponents were Plunkett’s and at the end the two teams could not be separated, finishing with 1-16 apiece. Playing with the benefit of a breeze, Plunkett’s started the strongest racing into a four-point lead within four minutes. John’s, however, dug in and ensured the gap never widened, with Jack Kelly, Tom Ahern, Seamus Fenton and Daire Casserly all scoring from play, the first half finished 0-10 to 0-7 for the visitors. Again, BSJ commenced the new half poorly, only scoring one point and hitting three wides in the first 10 minutes of action but a goal from Daire Casserly provided the catalyst for a revival with the team scoring six points in the next ten minutes, the highlight being a great score from the wing from Harry Ball. Ballinteer had a fourpoint lead and looked good for the win but conceded a late goal and point to finish the game level.
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Three the magic number for basketball in Dundrum JAMES HENDICOTT
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DUNDRUM TOWN Centre is set to host the inaugural Hula Hoops 3 by 3 basketball tournament, with the men’s and women’s contests taking place outdoors in the very heart of the shopping centre throughout the day on May 12. 3 on 3 basketball – a reduction in the normal five-a-side format – is a fast rising concept that’s just been added to the Olympics. Games are played out at a frantic pace, with a maximum time of 10 minutes, but contests are often won earlier with a team reaching the points-based win ‘finish line’ of 21 points. To u r n a m e n t s a r e equally frantic, with the half-court contests rotating with a time between games of only three or four minutes. “It’s a lot like the basketball equivalent of beach volleyball,” Basketball Ireland and UCD Marian man Conor Meany explains. “There’s music, a party atmosphere, bleachers to watch the game from, inflatables, mascots, stuff like that. They’ll be plenty for kids to do. “I guess it’s to basketball what 20/20 cricket is to cricket. We’re hoping it will bring in lots of kids and allow us to take the game to them, and perhaps get a few more playing, too.” On the court, the party will feature many of Ireland’s top basketball teams, including men’s national finalists UCD
UCD Marian man and 3 on 3 organiser Conor Meany. Picture: Martin Doherty
“It’s a basketball equivalent of beach volleyball.
There’s music, a party atmosphere and plenty for kids to do.” - Conor Meany Marian, who won their first title in 40 years a few weeks ago and their final opponents Pyrobel Killester. Women’s national finalists UCC Glanmire and Courtyard Liffey Celtics will also compete.
Standards Meany – who won’t be taking part due to his organisation role, but is a regular starter with UCD Marian in the game’s standard format – explained that the competition might go very dif-
ferently to the regular season, because of the set up. “It’s still at a very early stage,” Meany said of the concept. “A lot of teams are still finding out who their best players are in 3 on 3. It doesn’t need quite the same skill set as the full game, and the best players tend to be all rounders. “We’ll have a lot of the best players in the country playing, including a lot of the Americans who play in our league, but this version of the sport
has only been around for 7 or 8 years at a good level. It’s great for countries like Ireland, as you only need to have 4 really strong players [as opposed to 12 in the full-sized, squadbased game] to compete. “A good range of skills is important. It helps to be big and athletic, but also to be able to shoot. The scoring system is different – you get a point for a normal basket and two points for a ‘three pointer’, so shooting three points is key.
“It’s long been said in basketball ‘you live and die on the three pointers’, but it’s also important to be able to draw fouls, the free throws become very important, so attacking the basket works too. It makes for a really good overall game, with none of the specialist roles of normal basketball. Playing outdoors can have an interesting affect, too.” The Ireland women’s side has already gone to the European Championships in the 3 by 3 format,
and Meany and Basketball Ireland hope that the fast, fun structure and easier access to tournaments in terms of numbers will help with players dropping off as they become teenagers, and help grow the 30,000 plus participants they already have. Admission on the day is free, with men’s and women’s tournaments integrated throughout. Things get underway at 9.30am, with the finals scheduled for just before 5pm.