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LDA’s housing plans for Shanganagh slammed GARY IBBOTSON

THE Shanganagh Castle Site in Shankill is currently in the process of being transferred from the possession of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to the Land Development Agency.

In September 2017, all 40 councillors supported proposals to construct 100% council developed social and affordable homes on the site. However, the council executive is now in the process of transferring the site to the LDA. The agency says it plans on construct-

ing 200 social and 340 cost-rental homes on the site. Under current policy any plans to construct housing on public lands must include at least 30% social and 10% affordable homes.

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Calls for tougher knife laws TRIBUTES have poured in for Azzam Raguragui, the teenager who was tragically killed last Friday night in Finsbury Park, Dundrum.

The Garda Siochana say they are following a “definite line of inquiry” in the investigation.

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‘SHOCKING THAT THESE LANDS CONTINUE TO REMAIN IDLE’

Transfer of Shankill site by council slammed FROM PAGE 1

The Shanganagh Castle site is one of the largest public housing sites in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown with the potential to deliver up to 540 social and affordable homes.

Despite the original commitment the council has delayed development on the site, which has opened the door to the LDA, leaving the future delivery of homes on the site very uncertain, says People Before Profit councillor, Hugh Lewis.

“The Council need to immediately begin allocating the necessary resources to develop

the 100% soc ial and affordable scheme for the Shanganagh Castle lands that all 40 councillors previously agreed,” says Lewis.

“It is shocking that these lands continue to remain idle while thousands of families and individuals are waiting for secure housing. Meanwhile, behind closed doors the transfer of the site to the LDA is in process. “ Lewis says that the government may legislate to allow the land take-over without a vote being taken in the council chamber.

“The idea that these crucial lands could be disposed of without the consent of elected coun-

Entry to Shanganagh Castle site

cillors is an affront to local democracy.

“We cannot accept any change to the ownership that might put the future delivery of public housing in jeopardy.

“If these lands are transferred there will be no democratic control over their future use

and crucially the council have will have thrown the potential of this site away.”

The Land Development Agency was launched by the government in September 2018.

Acco rd i n g to t h e Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the agency plans to build 150,000 new homes over the next 20 years, “the next step of Project Ireland 2040.”

The Shanganagh Castle site was originally acquired by the county council in 2013 when they agreed a deal for a land swap with Castlethorn Construction.

The 18th century castle was a juvenile prison between 1969 and 2002.

The counc il traded 11 acres of land on the coastal side of Dart line for the 6.3 acre site including two other plots.

SOUTH DUBLIN

Buckley warns on new planning A LOCAL electoral candidate has warned that housing estates in South Dublin are left wide open to four-storey infill apartments blocks due to the government’s new planning on building heights.

Olivia Buckley (FF) says: “Under the new mandatory planning guidelines, four storeys is the default option for developments in the suburbs.

“Thus, it would be feasible for a developer to acquire six or eight semi-detached houses and replace them with an apartment block. This is made worse in our constituency as in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown there is uncertainty caused by the County Development Plan, which puts almost the entire suburban area in the A zone where the objective is ‘to protect and/or improve residential amenity’.

“There is no variation to make allowance for local circumstances.”

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DUNDRUM: TEEN WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN FINSBURY PARK, DUNDRUM

Calls for tougher knife laws after stabbing GARY IBBOTSON

TRIBUTES have poured in for Azzam Raguragui (pictured), the teenager who was tragically killed last Friday night in Finsbury Park, Dundrum.

The Garda Siochana say they are following a “definite line of inquiry” in the investigation.

One teenager has been voluntarily aiding the Garda inquiry though no arrests have yet been made.

Among the tributes paid to Raguragui was from former UFC fighter and local electoral candidate in Tallaght South, Paddy Holohan.

“What a terrible and tragic situation for any community,” says Holohan.

“Azzam and his brother

Moad spent a short time training at my club, SBG Dublin 24 and were both very respectful and quiet lads. We have a mosque on the same street as our gym and the past few years I have admired the closeness of the Muslim community and at a time like this it’s special to see a community come together like they have.

“We could learn a thing of two for our own communities,” he says.

Councillors and politicians in the Dundrum area have also paid tribute to Azzam and expressed their concern at the violent nature of the killing. “ I wa n t to o n ce a ga i n express my condolences to the family and friends of Azzam,” says Fianna Fail councillor for Dundrum, Shay Brennan.

“As the initial shock of this tragic event passes, residents are starting to question how could this have happened and what is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in our community in the future. “ No b o d y wa n t s to s e e another young life taken like this.

“My heart goes out to the Raguragui family on their loss. It’s a difficult situation in terms of the impact this has had on the family but also on the community,” says councillor Sorcha Nic Cormaic.

“I was absolutely shocked and appalled at the violent death of Azzam Raguragui in Churchtown last Friday,” says councillor Daniel Dunne.

“Like many other locals, my thoughts are with Azzam’s family and friends.”

Independent counc illor Seamas O’Neill says that antisocial behaviour in the park has risen over the past nine months and he even requested extra garda patrols.

“I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Azzam and request

that anybody who has any information to contact the Gardai at Dundrum,” he adds.

In addition to the tributes to Raguragui, calls have been made to clamp down on knife crime in the area with Nic Cormaic saying, “in order for people to feel safe I believe a much stronger line needs to be taken with people (including teenagers) who are caught possessing knives”.

“We all need to be vigilant and show not just zero tolerance, but our revulsion at knife crime by cooperating fully with the gardai,” says Green Party TD Catherine Martin.

Holohan says that he would like to see mandatory sentencing for anybody caught with knives.

WORLD FIRST

New ‘smart bench’ installed THE council have announced the installation of the world’s first Monna bench, a smart bench that can pump your bike tyres and charge your phone.

“People who are walking or cycling by, can stop off to pump up their tyres, fix their bike, charge their mobile device or just take a rest on the bench” said An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Ossian Smyth after he gave the final approval to the Monna demonstration model.

“DLR positively encourages all members of the community to cycle at all life stages and abilities as a mode of sustainable transport that delivers environmental, health and economic benefits.”

The benches will be located in Sandyford and Dún Laoghaire before the end of June.

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OPINION

Deirdre Ni Fhloinn: Gov’t must address apartment defects

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WHETHER you have been affected yourself, or whether you know someone dealing with housing defects, you’ll know that this issue causes enormous stress and suffering to homeowners, particularly apartment owners, and tenants.

I have spent the last five years working on a PhD on the subject of legal remedies for housing defects, and my research has turned into activism because of the distress and despair I have witnessed from homeowners.

TD Catherine Martin and I have met with apartment owners in this area who are facing bills of thousands of euros to remedy defects, through no fault of their own.

In 2017, I worked with Catherine to draft a Dail motion that was passed.

With cross-party support, we called on the government to introduce legal remedies for defects, and to improve construction regulation so that new homes are high-quality and safe for people to live in.

We have repeatedly called on government to provide help for owners of defective homes, but the government is refusing to engage or to help.

In 2018, my recommendations to the Oireachtas housing committee were included in the “Safe as Houses” Report, that called for improved regulation of housebuilding and remedies for homeowners.

In our local area, hundreds of our neighbours are living with defects.

We are also seeing new developments bringing new homes across the county.

It’s vital that local councils, industry and Government step up to make sure that new homes are good quality, and that homeowners with defects are helped and not abandoned.

BRINGING BROADBAND TO ALL HOMES, FARMS AND BUSINESSES

National Broadband Plan ‘to benefit the community’ GARY IBBOTSON

RESIDENTS, business owners and farmers across Barnacullia, Glencullen and Ticknock will benefit greatly from the recently announced National Broadband Plan, according to Minister Josepha Madigan.

“We do not want any part of Dublin Rathdown to be left behind so we are investing to end the digital divide and ensure people in less populated communities of South Dublin get the same opportunities as those living in more populated areas,” says Madigan. “€31 million is being invested in Dublin as a whole over the next 25 years to bring broadband to all homes, farms and businesses.

“Every home and business in South Dublin no matter their location, will have access to high speed broadband making Ireland the first country worldwide where rural areas have the same opportunity as urban areas.”

However, the plan has been criticised by Labour councillor, Peter O’Brien who says that the failure

of Fine Gael to deliver the National Broadband Plan for three years “is holding back rural Ireland.”

“The FG plan has become a farce, with only one bidder left and the price rising from €500m to €3billion now, and no clarity when people will get a service.

“Meanwhile those in areas outside the National Broadband Plan have no guarantee of a decent service,” O’Brien says.

Fianna Fail councillor Tom Murphy says that the move should benefit those who live in more rural parts of the county but worries about the cost.

“This will benefit people and business in the rural part of our county especially in Glencullen, Barnacullia and Ticknock but my real fear is that the money that is used for this may reduce or stop vital funding to infrastructure.

“With all the new developments in our area there is now huge pressure on our rural roads and also the Luas line which is now creaking with capacity,” he says.

Conor Battigan, the chief executive of the San-

dyford Business District says that, due to the development of Sandyford and environs in recent years the broadband plan won’t have a massive direct impact.

However, he says that

it will benefit employees who commute from more rural parts of the country.

“It does indirectly affect us at SBD because we would have employees who would commute from Meath or Gorey and

more even more rural locations who can’t work from home.

“So, it will have a really positive impact on the district as that it will allow employees more flexibility to work from home.”

Lots to see and do at Punchestown Festival ELAINE Platt with children Wesley (6) and Amelia (4) from Dundrum pictured at the AES Family Day during the Punchestown Racing Festival. The event is always a great day out, full of racing fun and entertainment for all the family. On arrival at Punchestown, families were greeted by live street theatre with jugglers, stilt walkers and balloon artists mingling through the crowd. Picture: Andres Poveda

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CONCERN THAT PIECE OF LAND MAY BE REDEVELOPED BY A THIRD PARTY

FACILITY

for a Kilmacud residents confused Call community centre in over green space ownership Ballinteer GARY IBBOTSON

CONFUSION over the ownership of a green space in Kilmacud has residents worried that the park may be redeveloped by a third party.

The piece of land in question lies between Marsham Court housing estate and Dale Road near Kilmacud Road Upper.

At a recent public meeting chaired by Fine Gael councillor, Barry Saul, it was revealed that the green space has been maintained by the local authority since the 1980s but it is unclear as to what entity actually owns the land.

“The open space was previously owned by Redesdale Garden Estates limited,” says Saul.

“It was owned by the householders in the area and at an AGM in 1979 it was proposed to transfer the land to Dublin

County Council.

“Dublin County Council did not complete this transfer.

The land is zoned for open space so there is protection for the site but there is also a moral obligation given the previous transfer from the residents,” he says.

I n 2 0 1 6 , a n a s - o f-ye t unknown third party filed a first registration with the Land Registry claiming ownership of the land.

The space is currently zoned as Objective F, meaning the land is preserved as an “open space with ancillary active recreational activities.”

The property was zoned in the County Development Plan 2016-2022.

Residents say that fencing was erected around a section of the park near Dale Road which previously featured trees.

Kilmacud Park

At the recent meeting it was announced that an application was made to rezone the land for private housing.

Councillor Saul says he is still waiting for a reply from the

Land Registry for clarification on the matter.

However, residents were also reassured that the now defunct Redesdale Residents Association have the relevant

documents pertaining to the transfer of the open space to Dublin County Council and will be handing over the documents at the nearest convenience.

A LOCAL county councillor is calling for the development of a community centre in Ballinteer.

Independent councillor Kevin Daly says that “this area has a vibrant older population who would benefit hugely from the services such a centre could provide.

“And of course, as with the Glencullen centre, children and families would also reap the benefits, with activities like sports classes, chess lessons and much more.

“As a local councillor, one of my most important achievements was securing grant aid of half a million euro for the construction of a multifunctional community centre in the Glencullen area.

“The Dublin Mountain Community Centre is now a thriving social asset and a home for our wonderful Stars of Erin GAA club. We need more centres like this,” he says.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown currently has a greater-than-average population of people over 65-years of age and Daly says “that’s a wealth of experience and knowledge all other ages can benefit from”.

Vital “But it’s vital to develop the infrastructure and supports that ensure these benefits can be shared.

“We need places to meet up, enjoy activities together, get to develop interests, share strengths and learn from each other.”

“A s we l l a s ke e p ing our children fit and healthy, a centre in Ballinteer would help combat social isolation and loneliness, by bringing people of all ages and interests together for the benefit of the whole community.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Donnachadh and Saoirse Ronan Wells

Darren Gleeson with his daughter Maia

Ingrida and Aiste Sabaliauskiene

Sandra, Andrew and Evannah Mahon. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

Declan Fetherston and his grandson Calvin

Darkness IntoLight at the Phoenix Park

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UNDREDS of men, women and children got up in the middle of the night to set off on a journey of hope for the annual Darkness Into Light event at the Phoenix Park last week. They were joined by thousands across Ireland and throughout

Denise Loftus and Elaine Bias

the world who walked together in hope against suicide. The money raised goes towards keeping Pieta House’s counselling services free of charge for people in suicidal crisis, those affected by suicide or those who self-harm.

Margaret Keogh and Ann Marie Lyons

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GLENALBYN

Positive news expected soon on Glenalbyn Swimming Pool EXPECT positive news soon on the development of Glenalbyn Swimming Pool, says Independent councillor, Deirdre Donnelly (pictured).

This follows months of negotiations between Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the owners of the area around the landlocked site, Kilmacud Crokes.

Last week Donnelly says she asked the deputy chief executive, Tom McHugh for an update on the progress between the two parties.

“Both sides have come a long way at this stage”, she said.

“It is now down to discussion of minor details such as parking spaces at peak times. DLRCC have a very limited amount of spaces around the pool site so users will have to avail of the parking facilities available to Kilmacud Crokes members.

“It is anticipated that there may be a shortage at peak times at certain times and days of the week. Both sides are working to find a solution in relation to ros-

tering that will be amenable to all.”

Donnelly says that once an agreement is reached on both sides, Kilmacud Crokes will hold an EGM for its members who will

decide on if the plans are suitable.

“It will be out of the hands of the Council and councillors at that stage”, said Donnelly.

“I am confident that a majority of Kilmacud Crokes members will be in favour of the refurbishment of the pool on its current site. I have met so many members of the club who were also members of the pool and really want to see it re-opened.”

The final meeting between the two parties is scheduled for early June.

Leaping ladies help to usher in smash-hit WellFest 2019 SAOIRSE Kavanagh and Lauren Finnegan jumped for joy as they joined thousands of other people attending WellFest 2019, in association with KBC, at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The two-day event saw Europe’s largest outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival featuring 17 stages, more than 150 health and fitness experts alongside a vast array of talks, workshops, cookery demos and workouts. Guests included British broadcaster Fearne Cotton, fitness expert Joe Wicks, Mixed Martial Arts coach John Kavanagh, cookery author Roz Purcell and Dublin footballer Philly McMahon. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Apartment owners seeking Government help to fix defects GARY IBBOTSON

HOMEOWNERS at Beacon South Quarter (BSQ) are calling on the government to introduce the Redress Scheme to help tackle the €10m fire safety defects costs at the south Dublin apartment complex.

The scheme was proposed in the Oireachtas Committee report, Safe as Houses, which suggests the government should assist homeowners with latent defects and improve the safety of their homes.

The Safe as Houses report was released 18 months ago and proposes that the scheme should be funded by allowing homeowners write off costs of remedial works against their tax liabilities and with an interest free loan scheme to assist homeowners fund the cost of the works.

A n i n d u s t r y- f u n d e d l ev y matched by government funding was also suggested.

Residents at BSQ attended a public meeting on Wednesday evening to highlight their concerns and build support for the implementation of the scheme.

Failure Kath Cottier, chair of the BSQ owners’ management company (OMC), says that the government’s failure to act on the report’s proposals has left homeowners

Independent councillor Lynsey McGovern

with the tab for serious safety defects which have occurred through no fault of their own.

“The homeowners at BSQ are acting responsibly with over 90% paying their levies to fund fire remediation works — which are on average €13,000 per apartment,” says Cottier.

“This is despite the fact that these levies are imposing significant financial burdens on the BSQ homeowners.

“What we want to see is our government and legislators taking up their responsibility by establishing the redress scheme which they proposed themselves a year ago.”

Cottier says that residents at BSQ had been looking at taking

legal action against the parties involved in the original construction process.

However, lawyers advised the homeowners that there is no “obvious and dependable mark for recovery” that could make a substantial contribution towards the €10m fire remediation costs.

“The government is continuing to insist that the issue of redress for the owners at BSQ — and similar locations — is a private contractual matter between the owners and those involved in the original construction process,” Cottier says.

Now that residents are not pursuing legal action due to the advice given, Cottier says, “there is no longer any reason for the government not to engage with us about the issue of financial redress”.

Independent councillor Lynsey McGovern says that she has brought the issue up with the Oireachtas housing committee and is hoping for a quick and fair outcome.

“I have also been contacted by residents living in Park View apartments in Stepaside who have similar issues.

“I’ve asked Oireachtas committee member Senator Victor Boyhan and Chairperson Deputy Maria Bailey to bring forth their concerns within the same discussions,” she says.

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OVER €215,000 HAS BEEN SPENT ON ICT UPGRADES

STILLORGAN

pledges ICT upgrades benefit eight Dun O’Keeffe funding to school Laoghaire-Rathdown libraries projects if elected GARY IBBOTSON

THE funding for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown libraries over the past year has recently been revealed.

In July 2018, over €8m in funding was approved to invest in technology for libraries around the country by Minister for Community and Rural Development, Michael Ring.

Since then, over €215,000 has been spent on ICT upgrades for e ight public libraries in the Dun LaoghaireRathdown area.

A total of 30 iPads and tab- Dundrum library lets, 21 laptops, 10 tablet stands for podcasting, six all-in-one PCs, five mer is bearing fruit for local library users in Apple Macs and four self-service kiosks Dundrum and Stillorgan in particular,” said were purchased for the community librar- Fine Gael TD and Minister for Heritage, Culies. ture and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan.

“It’s wonderful to see that the investment “The new technology and facilities will in our libraries that was approved last sum- enhance public libraries in the local area

and the new innovative services they provide.”

The release of the funding figures comes just as Dundrum library had to close for a day following a flood in the building.

“Due to health and safety reasons Dundrum Library will be closed until further notice, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause,” DLRCC’s offic ial Twitter page wrote on Monday, 13 May. In a statement, the county council said that Dundrum library was closed due to “minor flooding” and was reopened roughly 24 hours after the initial closure.

All eight libraries were contacted for comment on the technological investment but no response was received by the time of publication.

Changing Places Accessible Facility Opens in Marlay Park A Changing Places bathroom has been opened in Marlay Park

by An Cathaoirleach, Ossian Smyth. The bathroom provides additional features and equipment that makes it more accessible and comfortable than standard bathrooms.

“The new Changing Places facility in Marlay Park is a welcome addition for all those who work in, live in or visit the county,” says Smyth.

“It opens up opportunities previously unavailable to people with more significant or complex disabilities to benefit from the wide variety of events and amenities Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county has to offer. We are grateful for the advice and feedback of the dlr Disability Consultation Group and Dolores Murphy, Irish Wheelchair Association in opening this facility,” says dlr County Architect, Andree Dargan.

A LOCAL Independent election candidate, Gearoid O’Keeffe has pledged to give €2,000 per year of his council salary to local school environment projects if elected.

“My interest in Eco school projects originally arose when as a councillor I was approached

by Caroline Jolley of St Brigids School, Stillorgan,” says O’Keeffe.

“I helped her receive funding from DLRCC to set up an Eco garden in the school.”

O’Keeffe says that since then the community garden has become a space where old and young people alike talk and interact. “ T h e re a re n a t ive hedgerows, a pond, wildlife meadow, beehive, mini farm and raised vegetable beds.

“Here, school children

learn about crop rotation, pest control, seed saving and dispersal, composting etc.

“The garden fosters an interest amongst young people in their environment.

“I think it’s a fantastic scheme and if elected, I will donate €2,000 a year for 5 years to local primary schools in the Stillorgan Ward.

“As chairperson of Scoil San Treasa Parents Association I promoted hedge growing to replace rusty fencing in the lane way connecting South Avenue to Trees Avenue.

“Now it looks great as is a natural habitat. I would like to think that my small gesture will promote further work in local schools.

“It’s in all our interests, think and act positively about the environment and from an early age,” he says.

O’Keeffe also says that he will propose a policy to DLRCC which will establish Eco home improvement guidelines linked to Local Property Tax and support the development of Glenalbyn swimming pool and gym.

COPD support group launched in Balally

A NEW COPD support group has been launched Balally Family Resource Centre at the Scout Den. Starting on May 20, the group will meet each Monday at 11:45am for exercise and a cup of tea.

People with COPD or any lung condition, and their carers, are welcome to attend the walk-in service.

“This group offers people with breathlessness a safe space to support and encourage each other, and the opportunity to learn more about living with a lung condition,” says HSE coordinator, Mary Gowing.

“The specially designed exercise programme will help people feel less breathless doing day to day activities such as dressing, shopping or walking upstairs.

“We know that the more people do and the more knowledge they have, the more control they have over their condition.”

At the recent launch event, participants learned about the benefits of exercise from Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Anne Lanigan.

Participants heard from people from similar groups in Tallaght and Bray, who spoke about the support that they have received from others in their groups, as well as the impact that attending the exercise class has had on their daily lives.

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DÚN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Call for a Climate Emergency passes GARY IBBOTSON

A MOT I O N c a l l i n g o n D u n Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to declare a climate emergency has been passed unanimously at this month’s county council meeting.

“We in People Before Profit are very pleased that other councillors supported our motion to declare a climate emergency,” says councillor Melisa Halpin.

“The earth is facing the most deadly crisis it has seen, that of climate change and species loss.

“But what is most important is that we as a council back up this motion with the radical action that is needed to tackle the climate and ecological crisis at a local level.

“We now need radical action to follow the passing of this motion,” says Halpin.

Halpin adds that PBP are calling for greater local investment in public transport and a reduction in fares to reduce car usage. Safer cycle lanes were called for, too.

“We need a massive investment in safe cycling infrastructure so that people can be confident in taking their bike to work or allowing their children to cycle to school.

Funding “We need more government funding to go to our parks and wildlife services and a massive programme of afforestation in the county.

“Government need to now realise that the privatisation of the bin services was a total disaster which has led to a lot more illegal dumping.”

Independent councillor Michael Merrigan says that the declaration of the emergency has to coin-

HISTORICAL VILLAGES

New and improved cycle lanes needed

cide with a concentration on local environmental projects.

“The Council’s declaration of a climate emergency, a motion that I seconded, will hopefully, provide the local focus to the national declaration and provide a much needed framework for a proactive and community-led set of actions,” says Independent counc illor Michael Merrigan.

Consultation “Climate action must involve all sections of our community and to be effective participation in council programmes must be based on meaningful public consultation and local partnerships with groups like Monkstown Tidy Towns, Dalkey Tidy Towns, Sandycove and Glasthule Residents’ Association, the newly formed Dún Laoghaire Central Residents’ Association and others.”

LABOUR election candidate for Stillorgan, Paul Gordon (pictured) has proposed a new family-friendly cycle route linking Stillorgan and Blackrock villages, called the Brewery to Blackrock quiet-way, or B2B. The new quiet-way will make use of a number of existing cycle tracks, along with infrastructural improvements to bring together the historical suburban villages.

Gordon says the first step in achieving this is proper signposting of exist-

ing routes.

“We have some good existing cycle routes in Stillorgan, which are being underused. Currently, there is no signposting for a cycle track beginning at Brewery Road, running through Clonmore Park almost all the way to Stillorgan village.

“While such routes remain hidden from view, we cannot improve cycle usage among families in Stillorgan, Kilmacud and Leopardstown.”

The call for new and improved cycle lanes comes after Gordon witnessed first-hand the conditions of some cycle ways in the local district.

“Thanks to Oisin & Stephen from @ dlrcycling for the bike tour of Stillorgan/Kilmacud.

“Great way of showing local candidates the challenges poor design cause cyclists locally &what we can do to get it right! Happy to lend my support!”

Gordan says in a Twitter post.

“Plenty of good stuff there too (quiet back laneways etc) that are perfect for people a bit reluctant to brave the busier roads for the school trip/weekend shop,” says DLR Cycling Group.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Conor Dolan and Henriette Roessing

Kieran Curtin, Patrick Kennedy and Mo Fieliger. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Aoife Marie Buckley, Sofia O’Halloran Sorcha Jennings, Hugh Ivers and Aoife Geoghegan

and Ivor O’Brien

Exhibition launch

Lauren Walsh, Ronan O’Gorman and Ali McMahon

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INAL year Master students from UCD School of Architecture hosted an exhibition that represents a chronological exploration of their architecture studies, including drawings, sketches and models in dlr Lexicon Library recently. From 1st year to 5th year, the work on display demonstrated how the class of 2019 have developed as Ireland’s future architects.

Malak Fantazi, Zoe Flynn, Emmett Scanlon, March Leader, UCD School of Architecture, Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Megan Quirey and Sarah Ahmed

Cian McKenna and Emma Cooney

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POLITICS Even for those who are ‘just’ interested in local politics, the people who are voted in as individuals still collectively help to shape the country, so choose who best represents your views

FRIDAY, MAY 24 IS THE DAY TO MAKE YOUR VIEWS KNOWN

Use your vote to AS WE all know by now the 2019 elections will be held on Friday, May 24.

At these elections, members of the local community will elect councillors to represent their areas within the four Dublin local authorities.

The voting is fine-tuned to incorporate areas called local electoral areas, formerly wards, within each local authority area.

This means that you can vote for candidates who will represent you specifically

on issues pertaining to your immediate local area.

Typically, these can be neighbours who are intimately familiar with issues and will use their voices to represent you at council level.

Dublin City Council will elect 63 councillors from all political parties and none, as well as 40 councillors each from the remaining council areas of Fingal, Dublin South and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) Local elections are held every five years and the polling

date is set by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and is the same day in all of the local authority areas.

The polling period must last at least 12 hours between 7am and 10.30pm.

The local authority returning officer in each local authority is responsible for managing the election in their local authority area. Each local authority pays the cost of running their own election.

On polling day, voters will

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help guide our country’s destiny place their votes by secret ballot at their local polling station.

Our electoral system is based on proportional representation by the single transferable vote (STV).

Voters can number the list of candidates 1, 2, 3, and so on, in the order of their preference.

In order to be eligible to cast your vote, there are a number of rules that apply.

Firstly, you do not have to be an Irish citizen to vote in a local election; however, you must be ordinarily resident in the State

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

on September 1, 2018, to be allowed register on the 2019/20 Register of Electors.

You must be over 18 years of age, you must live in the local electoral area, and you must be listed on the Register of Electors, or the Supplement to the Register.

For election candidates, it is

the law that election posters must be removed within seven days of polling day by the candidate or party.

After seven days, an on-thespot fine of €150 can be issued by your local authority for each offence.

If an election poster is causing a hazard to motorists or

pedestrians, you can inform your local authority about these safety concerns.

On election day, you will also vote for candidates for the European elections. Dubliners will elect four candidates, three immediately and a fourth once Britain exits the EU. This vote is much more important than people imagine, especially with the dark threat of populist extreme Right-wing parties beginning to make their presence felt across Europe.

The emergence of anti-EU

parties in countries such as The Netherlands, France and Austria is a cause for concern, with an anti-immigration tinge attached to these parties.

Closer to home, Ireland – the land of a hundred thousand welcomes – is also seeing a hardening of views, with stirrings of anti-immigrant and anti-EU sentiment now appearing on the fringes of political and cultural discourse.

Indeed, the main thrust of Brexit was largely based on the restriction of the free

movement of people based on extreme nationalism.

With 12% of Ireland’s population now from non-Irish backgrounds, caution in this country needs to be to the fore.

Ultimately, the shape and direction of our country comes down to you, with your vote, as ‘just’ voting for your local representative still has an impact on our shared destiny at a local and national level.

So, whatever your views, be sure to cast your precious vote in the upcoming elections ...

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A 72-YEAR old French man has completed a four month long journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a custom made giant barrel.

Jean-Jacques Savin, a former military parachutist and pilot, undertook the quest after being inspired by fellow Frenchman Alain Bombard, who had travelled solo across the Atlantic in a lifeboat in 1952.

Savin’s brightly-coloured barrel measures at about 10 feet long and seven feet wide.

It was custom-built using resin-coated plywood by two French barrel-makers.

In order to survive, Savin brought with him essential goods, such as a fishing rod as well as notso crucial items such as foie gras and wine.

Savin’s main concern was to build a sea home that would withstand the force of orca attacks.

Luckily, his 128 days at sea were mostly uneventful, except for the occasional sleepless night caused by strong waves knocking the barrel around from outside.

Setting off from the Canary Islands in late December, Savin and his trusted barrel landed on the shores of the Dutch island St Eustatius, a month later than expected.

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This week’s dog of the week is Prince, a big, beautiful nine-month-old male pointer who just loves to play all day long.

As he is only a young dog, Prince is quite a playful and bouncy boy with a fun personality. He absolutely adores going for long walks, so he would be the perfect companion for someone who enjoys the great big outdoors and would like a hiking partner.

Prince can be a little shy when meeting new people, but he comes around pretty quickly, especially with the help of a tasty treat.

He loves to have company, so a home with someone that is there most of the time would be ideal for him. Prince is a fantastic dog that will thrive in an energetic and fun-loving home.

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

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

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

BITS & BOBS

Man charged with DUI after crashing lawn mower into police cruiser A FLORIDA man is facing charges of driving under the influence after he crashed his riding lawnmower into a police car earlier this month.

The Haines City Police Department said 68-year-old Gary Wayne Anderson crashed into the vehicle while an officer was away from the car, according to the Lakeland Ledger.

The officer walked back to the car after hearing the crash and saw a man on a lawn mower with a trailer.

Anderson admitted hitting the cruiser but insisted there was no damage. The officer noticed minor damage to a rear plastic piece on the vehicle.

Anderson told the officer that he was drunk, according to police.

Officers said Anderson was unable to complete the field sobriety tests and said his demeanour “ranged from laughing to aggressive.”

After Anderson was taken into custody, he reportedly accused the police of poisoning him and asked to be taken to a hospital, according to WPLG-TV. Police said that Anderson’s blood-alcohol content registered .241 ― more than three times the legal limit ― and that he also had cocaine in his system.

However, Anderson insisted the police put the cocaine in his system, making his point with profane language and racial slurs, according to ABC Action News.

Sheep enrol at school to stop classes from closure

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS:

Noel Reid, Kieran Dunne and Dave Kearney were on hand to help launch Bloom, Ireland’s favourite horticulture, food and family festival, which takes place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday 30th May – Monday 3rd June. Now in its 13th year, Bloom provides the ultimate day out for those interested in gardening, crafts, design, food, fun and fashion and is one of the highlights of the June Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland. This event attracted over 119,000 visitors last year and this year will feature 22 show gardens, 14 postcard gardens, over 100 Irish food and drink producers, 25 plant nurseries, 25 live cookery demonstrations with some of Ireland’s best-loved chefs and some 100 retailers, all within a 70 acre site. Pictures: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography

FIFTEEN sheep have been registered at a French primary school as part of a novel bid to save classes at risk of closure.

Ju l e s - Fe r r y i n C re t s e n Belledonne, a small town of less than 4,000 people at the foot of the Alps, had been told that it would have to scale back its lessons because of falling pupil numbers.

There are only 261 children at the school - but now they have been joined by more than a dozen sheep in a symbolic

move to tackle what parents have described as a “miserable situation”.

The farm animals were provided by a local herder, Michel Girerd, who with the help of his dog escorted the new pupils along to the school to see them officially signed up with their birth certificates.

Among the names added to the register during a ceremony watched by parents, teachers and children were Baa-bete and Saute-Mouton.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA AND TV

Another stellar line-up awaits at Leixlip Festival WILD Youth, Hermitage Green and The Riptide Movement are among an exciting line-up of headline acts announced for Leixlip Festival this June Bank Holiday Weekend.

The spectacular open air music festival, staged in the Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, offers four days of outstanding entertainment with the best of national and local musical talent, including Monday night’s hugely popular main act, Smash Hits.

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the longstanding community festival in Leixlip, and the Court Yard Hotel’s 15th live music festival.

New to Leixlip Festival this year – having sold out their first Irish tour, including a headline at The Olympia – are Wild Youth, who open the festival on the Rock the Yard main stage on Friday, May 31.

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

Their melodic brand of pop-rock, full of electronic touches, has seen them support artists such as Niall Horan, The Script, Zara Larsson and Kodaline, playing across Ireland and the UK. Saturday, June 1 welcomes Hermitage Green back to Leixlip, following a sold-out international tour covering Ireland, the UK, the Middle East, Australia and the US. The Limerick act boasts a unique arrangement of instruments, delivering a truly original Irish music sound and memorable hits such as Quicksand, Not Your Lover, and Save Your Soul.

The band has a new EP of six progressive sonic masterpieces, Gold & Rust, made with producer Matt Lawrence, known for his Grammy Award-winning work with acts such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Mumford & Sons.

Also returning to Leixlip Festival on Sunday, June 2, by popular demand are The Riptide Movement, with their soaring guitar rock that’s drawn comparisons with U2, Kings of Leon, The Clash and Oasis.

The four lifelong friends from Lucan are practically locals, with their huge following all set to descend on this year’s Leixlip Festival Sunday night showcase.

The Dublin-based modern rock quartet toured extensively last year on the back of critically acclaimed releases, All Works Out, Elephant in the Room, and Changeling.

Festival goers will enjoy these and more, including the band’s three-part web series, Plastic Oceans, released last November and their latest new EP, I’ll be There, released just this month Bank Holiday Monday in the Court Yard Hotel just would not be the same without Smash Hits.

The unique tribute band to the golden era of 90s dance, pop and R’n’B will close out the open air festival’s weekend line-up with rip-roaring, feel-good boogie and the best of classic 90s tracks.

With support acts still to be announced, tickets for the eagerly awaited open air music weekend are now on sale, with Day Tickets at €10 each plus booking fee, and a Weekend Ticket at just €30, offering four days for the price of three.

More than a dozen amazing live music acts, top bands and DJs are appearing, with main stage music action from Friday evening, May 31, until Monday night’s closing gig with the inimitable Smash Hits, which starts at 9pm.

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

CINEMA | ONE OF THE LAST STARS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD DIES

A Day to remember as Doris passes away SHANE DILLON

WHEN someone of the rare calibre of Doris Day dies – as the late Hollywood stalwart did on Monday, aged 97 – that trumps any standard cinema news or reviews.

(Sorry about that, Detective Pikachu – pika, pika – but your new film’s review will probably make it onto these pages next week.)

Recent decades saw Day living a quiet life, resolutely avoiding any media press or exposure, with the star determined to live very firmly out of the spotlight – a sharp contrast to her many years as one of America, and Cinema’s, most famous stars, known to countless millions around the world.

Born as Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, a descendant of German immigrants, the talented young singer had already reached a spectacular level of success by 1946 when she was the world’s highest paid female singer.

That stellar accolade wasn’t enough, however, with Day stepping into cinema in 1948 – marking the start of one of the Twentieth Century’s most successful cinema careers, which was cemented with

ease in the 1950s.

That was a period which saw Day at the height of her reach and success, as she stamped out a singular career as the star of one musical or comedy after another, generally paired with some of cinema’s leading men, but resolutely on an equal footing.

Putting Day on any film’s marketing was a sure-fire way to ensure it was a hit, with Day keeping a firm grip on her role as one of America’s favourite sweethearts, blessed with a singular voice and a light touch that lended itself with ease to comic roles.

Her carefully cultivated ‘sweetheart’ image would prove to be a millstone, however, once the Swinging Sixties began to influence cinema and culture.

The public’s appetite for the kind of wholesome roles so indelibly linked to Day began to fade away, with her films increasingly out of step with a more jaded, cynical audience.

By the 1970s, her star was waning – by no means was Day a dim has-been from Hollywood’s golden era, but her power and box office draw had substantially waned, largely prompting her to retire

The late Doris Day (97); inset: in her glamorous heydey, as one of Cinema’s most popular international stars

from any significant films or roles.

Later years saw Day largely devote herself quietly to animal welfare activism, finding a new passion and focus upon which to leverage her fame and influence.

Still, although Day faded from the public consciousness quite some

time ago, her sheer star power never truly faded away.

Even a cursory examination of her cinema resume – let alone her many musical tracks – reveals a uniquely talented star; someone with

THIS week in Carrigstown, sickness and secrets prove difficult for some locals to deal with. However, there’s good news for some, and some fun to be had, too.

Sickness and secrets affect locals living in Carrigstown

CAROL is troubled when an unwell Robbie doesn’t respond well to her romantic advances, whilst Nora suggests somebody told Robbie about Darragh’s accident.

Robbie is in pain but hides it from Carol.

He’s also left housebound due to his injury, but refuses to rest, causing friction in the house.

Paul has a new venture, but his excitement turns to shock when Fiona finally reveals herself to him, with Fiona testing the waters with a suspicious Paul.

With the poitin in McCoy’s, Jane gets a

Fiona and a suspicious Paul

shock when someone she didn’t expect makes a return. She lies to the unexpected guest to stop him finding the poitin in McCoys, but he eventually uncovers their secret and tries to make them dispose of the poitin.

Eoghan receives sad news in the post and when Killo and Vinny lecture him, his grief turns to anger.

the skill to become a true star, and the quiet humanity to step away from it all when the time came. Rest in peace, Doris Day...

Cristiano and Will show Eoghan their sympathy but Eoghan’s troubles continue when Leo tells him his phone is being used to send spam messages.

Leo unintentionally encourages Eoghan to take matters into his own hands. However, things start to look up for Eoghan later on in the week.

Zak decides to leave Carrigstown again, with Dearbhla organising a send-off before he goes back down the country.

Robbie is left seething when setting up for the charity race night turns chaotic. Cass uses his cunning to increase takings at the race night.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

MAY 22 (WEDNESDAY)

Mariah Carey @ 3Arena, €70+ After years of vocally-propelled pop, Mariah Carey finally drops in to headline Dublin for the first time ever. The reception, we suspect, will be rapturous...

MAY 16 (THURSDAY)

Mongoose @ Whelan’s, €19 Mick Flannery @ Vicar Street, €30 Dermot Kennedy @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Shawn James @ Whelan’s (upstairs), €16 Bullet Girl @ Workman’s Club, €10

MAY 17 (FRIDAY)

Tony Law @ Whelan’s, €20 Oh Bryan @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Kid Trunks @ The Academy Green Room, €20 Sons of East @ Workman’s Club, €20 Louis Cole @ The Sugar Club, €15+

MAY 18 (SATURDAY)

Colm Mac Con Iomaire @ Vicar Street, €28 BEAK @ Whelan’s, €22 Montauk Hotel @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 The Macc Lads @ Workman’s Club, €29 Ed Motta @ The Sugar Club, €20

MAY 19 (SUNDAY)

KERN @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Bry @ The Academy Green Room, €14

MAY 20 (MONDAY)

Alice In Chains @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT

MAY 21 (TUESDAY)

LP @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Big Thief @ Vicar Street, €23 Aaron McCann @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

MAY 22 (WEDNESDAY)

Bess Atwell @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 Paul Young @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Liniker E Os Caramelows @ The Sugar Club, €20

Anything but ‘just another cover band’

ON THE face of it, Deja Boo are ‘just another covers band’ working the Irish wedding circuit.

That would be a gross oversimplification, though: there’s quite a bit more to the project – propelled forward by boisterous co-stars Niamh Collins and Zamo Riffman – than initially meets the eye.

Zamo Riffman, in a former life, was something of an 80s high-school icon, studying at an edgy Dublin Christian Brother’s school and playing music for fun.

If that sounds familiar, you might have seen the film made by his old bandmate, John Carney, in which those times are recreated.

Riffman (real name Eamon) stars in a colourful form as one of the main characters in the 2016 hit, Sing Street.

A s we l l a s b e i n g portrayed in the film – like Riffman as a kid, his character also loves rabbits – Eamon also has a small walk-on part as a janitor, and provides some of the bass lines for the film’s music.

In his more everyday life in 2019, though, Zamo Riffman plays under his own moniker, and in the aforementioned popular wedding, corporate and party covers band, Deja Boo. “Our aim is to give a

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kind of A-Z of everything for everybody,” Riffman explains of the band.

“It’s hard, fitting all the different songs and genres in there. The first set is usually an hour, and we try and get the ‘oldies and goldies’ in, to keep everyone in the room happy.

“The second half will be all the modern stuff.

At the end, there’s a fullon rave, people hanging off chandeliers and stuff!

It can get very lively, and we’ve seen all sorts at weddings.”

Deja Boo’s current setlist shows that eclectic, playful direction: it features James Brown and George Ezra, Blur and The Specials.

“We play anywhere and everywhere,” Riffman continues. “It’s a great band. We have amazing m u s i c i a n s i n t h e re, through knowing a lot of people on the music scene.”

Previous contributors have included Jake Kearn (now a guitarist with Niall Horan’s touring band) and Rory Doyle (who now plays drums with Hozier).

“We like to think we nurtured them,” Riffman laughs. “We have a lot of

on-stage experience.”

Of the modern music industry, he says: “We live in a really hard scenario now. I play my own stuff, but it’s really difficult to get anywhere.

“I think as artists we deserve a proper percentage of the money b e i n g m a d e. T h e s e corporations are making millions and millions selling these people’s works.

“Spotify is very clever, but not great for artists.

YouTube’s the same. The way round that is playing live and trying to sell merchandise, and to try

and get a bit of advertising, songs in movies, stuff like that.

“I was in my first band in De La Salle, Churchtown with John Carney, as teenagers,” he remembers of those early days.

“We were called ‘The Twilight Zone’, and there’s a photograph of us in the annual in De La Salle.

The Frames “We did that for three or four years, and then John went and played with The Frames, and then became and independent movie maker.”

“He got me involved in

the songwriting team,” Riffman says of the Sing Street role. “It’s quite mindblowing, someone making a movie about you. It’s semi-autobiographical.

I can see all the little t h r o w b a c k s . H e ’s embellished it.”

“Mainly, now, we’re a high-energy covers band.

We try to do everything really intensely, like you’d get with an original band.

“For me that’s what makes Deja Boo special. A lot of wedding bands, they don’t want to be there, they don’t really care.

“We’ve never been that kind of band.”

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

Meeting Arturo Centore

A journey from Italy to Ireland turns into a love affair with Dublin I’M originally from Italy but I’ve been living in Dublin since 2006 and really feel part of the community here.

I love this country and its wonderful spirit, it’s why I chose to live here, it’s one of the best countries in the world for helping other people.

The community spirit where I live in Blanchardstown is so strong, I have lived in a few other countries and I’ve never experienced such strong spirit as here.

I live with my wife Paola and my daughter,

Alice, who was only four months old when we moved here.

Now she is fluent in Irish and speaks with a strong Dublin accent!

I was only supposed to come here to stay for one year, now I want to stay for life and I’ve applied for citizenship.

My daughter attends a local secondary school, Coolimine Community School, where I also volunteer in the Parent’s Association.

It’s a great school, I really want to congratulate the PA, the teachers and the Principal for the amazing work they

do with the pupils not just in relation to the syllabus but the social inclusion, environment projects, cultural diversity etc.

I am also involved with the De Paul homeless charity too.

I volunteer in one of their busiest homeless hostels in the city centre where we help up to 120 homeless people, distributing food, counselling, doing anything we can to help really.

The experience there is amazing, and it is important to be able to help who have been less lucky then us.

This experience is really changing my life point of view.

I also work in the maritime industry, usually as captain on a vessel, my career at sea started over 20 years ago when I completed a five year study program at the Maritime College in 1996.

I served a year in the Italian

Thousands take part in National Pyjama Day

OVER 300 early childcare services and 16,110 children in Dublin took part in the annual fundraising event, National Pyjama Day, last week. They joined thousands of children nationwide sponsored by their families to wear their pyjamas to preschool.

National Pyjama Day is organised by Early Childhood Ireland, the national representative body for the early years sector. Once participating children arrived at preschool, they took part in activities such as ‘PJ picnics’, denbuilding, pillow fights, bear hunts, and storytelling. All funds raised will be donated to charities that work with children with additional needs.

Pictured at the launch of National Pyjama Day are Mia Bevins and Calvin Smith Hayes from Carr’s Child and Family Service, Ranelagh. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Navy on board the Coast Guard SAR units, then with Grimaldi Lines on board their vessels travelling throughout the major shipping routes of the world North Europe, West Africa and South America.

and much further away than a “few hours” - when we rescue them they’re usually in a very bad way.

The volunteer activists from all over Europe have been involved in the rescue of more than 37,000 people so far.

Refugees I should finish my law degree Last year I was contacted by a this year or next, and specialise group called Sea Watch e.V. in International Law and a non-profit organisaHuman Rights. tion that carries out And apart from I love this c ivil search and my professional country and its rescue operations b a ckground wonderful spirit, it’s of refugees in the this is one of why I chose to live here, Central Mediterthe reasons I it’s one of the best ranean. am involved countries in the world Sea-Watch prowith Sea for helping vide emergency Watch and their other people re l i e f ca p a c i t i e s, cause. demands and pushes Apart from some for rescue operations by the contribution when on European institutions and stands board the Sea Watch, I am a small up publicly for legal escape routes entrepreneur and I have a packaging business based in Dublin 15. for refugees.

I created a brand a few years According to the Law of the Sea, if you see someone drowning it is ago which provides packaging for your duty to save them, so we are businesses now we mainly have online customers. there to help refugees.

Sometimes volunteer work is Sometimes we get stopped by navies from European countries, perceived by many as not a real we’ve also had attacks on our job, but I must say sometimes it is even more satisfying, at least for boat.

It’s such a heart-breaking situ- the soul. ation at the moment with people By the time this is published I risking their lives trying to flee will be aboard Sea Watch 3 for the war torn countries. next mission.

The people they pay to help “assist” them reach Europe give  What’s your story? Do you them a little rubber boat and tell have an interesting connection them Europe is only a few hours to Dublin and why you call it away. home? Please email your story The Mediterranean is massive to news@dublingazette.com

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Their footwear range works for every forecast, even unpredictable Irish summer weather.

The Marine II (RRP €80) and the Marine Lady (RRP €70) are a modern take on a classic boat shoe, with kids also able to get in on the action with the Marine Sport Junior (RRP €55).

For bootlovers, The Samaris II Mid (RRP €130.00) and the Lady Samaris II Mid (RRP €120.00) come in stunning bright colours. Get the kids booted up too

with the Samaris Mid Jnr (RRP €70).

Sporty sandals with robust soles and all the appropriate adventureready trimmings were a hit with leading fashion houses this SS19, and Regatta have their own take on the style in the brand-new collection.

Especially on-trend are the Holcombe Vent (RRP €60.00) and the Lady Holcombe Vent (RRP €55.00). For Kids, the Kota Drift Jnr is an excellent choice perfect for playing on the beach.

For a full list of products please visit your nearest Regatta store, or www.regatta.ie.

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Thanks to the resurgence of country music thanks to the likes of Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves, and the likes of Miley Cyrus rocking a more Nashville-style ensemble, the country look is back in fashion.

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RIVER ISLAND BURSARY | DUBLINER WINS ANNUAL NCAD PRIZE RIVER ISLAND have announced the winner of their annual River Island National College of Art and Design fashion design bursary.

This year, Una King from Dublin was chosen to receive a €3,500 bursary and 3 month paid internship at River Island’s London design studio.

The bursary provides graduates with an invaluable first step into

the commercial fashion world, with past winners having designs sold in River Island stores and online.

This is the sixteenth year of the River Island bursary which offers final year fashion design students in N.C.A.D the chance to win.

The students were judged by River Island’s Head of Womens-

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FOOD & DRINK

A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FARE

RECIPE | GET IN THE MOOD FOR THE DUBLIN BAY PRAWN FESTIVAL

A tasty celebration of Dublin prawns GARY IBBOTSON

WITH the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival set to take place between May 17-19 in Howth, we bring you a delicious but simple recipe for a prawn omelette, courtesy of Bord Bia. Combining locally caught Dublin Bay prawns and a fluffy, classic omelette recipe, this take on the staple dish (which serves two, with a cooking time of just about 10 minutes) is best served immediately with a lightly dressed rocket salad and fresh, crusty bread.

Ingredients • Approx 12 140g locally c a u g h t , u n c o o ke d , Dublin Bay prawns • A little olive oil • A knob of butter • A little salt and freshly ground black pepper • 6 large eggs • 1 tablesp. cold water • 2 tablesp. chives, chopped • 50g peas, defrosted Picture: Bord Bia

It takes just about ten minutes to whip up this delicious prawn omelette fare for two

Preparation • Heat a non-stick frying pan, with a base that’s

about 20cm in diameter.

Add a little oil and a little butter. Once the butter is foaming, add the prawns.

• Season and then saute gently for 2-3 minutes.

Remove to a plate and keep warm.

• Break the eggs into a bowl and add the water, chives and a little salt and black pepper and lightly beat.

• Add a little more oil and then a little butter to the pan, swirling it around so that the base and sides get coated.

• While the butter is still foaming, pour in half the egg mixture, tilting the pan from side to side.

• Stir gently with a fork or wooden spatula, drawing the mixture from the sides to the centre as it sets.

• When the eggs have almost set, scatter over half the peas and prawns.

• Cook for another minute or two, then tilt the pan away from you slightly and use a palette knife to fold over the omelette.

• Slide on to a warmed plate; repeat to make the second omelette.

•

A terrific pint and great

pub make this a must-visit

ARGUABLY a pub that is one of the most talked about in Dublin while remaining a well-kept secret of sorts, the Strawberry Hall deserves the plaudits it receives.

Despite being as isolated as a Dublin pub really can be, tucked away alongside the Liffey and under the huge Westlink toll bridge, this place has relied on its authenticity and high standards of customer service to bring in the trade, and you can see that it’s working.

The pub is one of the capital’s oldest, dating back to the 1800s, and just outside the M50, has a feeling of being the only watering hole for miles around.

The pint was as enjoyable as the rest of the pub, so good even the novelty strawberries on the walls started to look tasty. Plenty of cream, volume and taste on point until the last drop, you can see why the locals might not be shouting about this gem of a pub – they’re keeping it all for themselves.

The Strawberry Hall, near the city edge, deserves the trip @guinnessadvisor

Delicious Skerries crisps should make a packet AN ARTISAN crisp brand based in Skerries, Clinton’s Crisps, has now rolled out their product nationwide.

Made by brothers Sean and Martin Clinton, the snack will be stocked at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country from this week.

The brothers set up Loughbarn Farms in 2017 with the aim of producing the flavour-packed Clinton’s Crisps. The company began trading last August, and has since gone from strength to strength.

The crisps come in three flavours – seared steak, mature cheddar and red onion, as well as classic sea salt and vinegar. The crisps are also gluten-free, with no preservatives or artificial flavourings.

Available in both individual packs and sharing packs, they will be available at €1.30 and €2.60 respectively.

Indie brewers from all over the country celebrate the launch of Independent Craft Beer Week

A week to support local independent breweries

IRISH Independent Craft Beer Week starts on Wednesday, May 22 and features a series of nationwide celebrations across the country.

The launch event took place on Wednesday, May 8 at Lost Lane with more than 30 breweries providing the opportunity for guests to sample some of the best beer Ireland has to offer.

Peter Mosley, chairperson of the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland, said: “The launch starts a series of celebrations to encourage visitors to discover their local independent breweries and to taste and explore particular beers very unique to their area.

“It is important for the association to raise awareness about microbreweries in Ireland that employ talented young professionals and produce quality and genuinely independent beers.”

This year’s Independent Beer Week will see local breweries collaborate with pubs, restaurants, and offlicenses for tastings, live music and food-pairing events.

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A STUNNING STAYCATION JUST A SKIP AWAY

TRAVEL

Powerscourt’s perfection makes it so easy to praise Some stunning interior and exterior images of Powerscourt Hotel & Spa

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THE mere mention of Powerscourt Hotel & Spa conjures up images of opulence and luxury on a grand scale.

The spectacular five-star hotel on the Powerscourt Estate in Co Wicklow is set in beautifully manicured gardens overlooking the magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Hotel manager Ian Wynne and the rest of the team pride themselves on giving guests staying at the 200-room hotel a level of customer service second to none.

T h e r e f o r e i t ’s n o surprise that it was awarded the title of Ireland’s Leading Luxury Spa Hotel in 2019 in the Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards.

Powerscou r t Ho te l Resort & Spa was also voted Resort Hotel of

“

It is undoubtedly the spa that is Powerscourt’s top asset – the ESPA mecca of relaxation is vast the Year at the Irish Hospitality Awards in March of this year.

But enough of the CV – we decided to take up an offer of a visit with dinner and spa treatment to find out first-hand what an overnight stay has to offer.

First off there’s the location.

It really is a superb setting with the sweeping mountains acting as a backdrop, Powerscourt House and Gardens a short stroll to the west and the charming village of Enniskerry a mere 10-minute walk downhill.

Not forgetting the breathtaking Powerscourt waterfall

(inset, right), which is just a few minutes’ drive away – and all this is literally on Dublin’s doorstep.

As you’d expect, the hotel itself is all high ceilings, chandeliers, wide sweeping staircases and sumptuous carpets – but despite the grandeur of style there’s not a hint of stuffiness and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Guests seem more than happy to languish by the open fire and staff are friendly and helpful, without being in any way obtrusive or, perish the thought, conspicuously over-attentive.

The hotel was lavishly developed at the tail end of the last economic

boom by a consortium which included Johnny Ronan, originally opening as a Ritz Carlton.

Pa r t s o f t h e 2 0 0 2 remake of The Count of Monte Cristo were filmed in the grounds and there’s a humorous nod to this in the hot-air balloon motif running through the property.

To describe the rooms as spacious is a gross understatement – deluxe rooms all boast a separate dressing room and suites are bigger than your average apartment.

Little touches make all the difference, such as the top-of-the-range coffee machines, touch controls for lighting and air-conditioning, and the integrated TV in the bathroom mirror.

H o w e v e r, i t i s undoubtedly the spa that is Powerscourt’s top asset.

The ESPA mecca of relaxation is vast; it stretches over two floors and opens onto the hotel gardens, with a gym, pool, hammam suite, spa cafe and state-of-the-art

relaxation room.

I was in safe hands with Hannah who administered a 90-minute natural facelift otherwise known as the age-defying ESPA ultra Lifestage facial.

The treatment m i n i m i se s w r i n k l e s, b o o s t s hyd r a t i o n , and helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation, large pores and redness.

The lifting facial massage techniques were bracing at times, but the results were spectacular.

Dinner at Sika restaurant was another memorable experience.

My rabbit croquette starter was outdone by my companion’s smoked duck.

We both opted for fillet of Irish Hereford prime beef with burnt onion puree, confit potatoes and pepper sauce for mains, and tried our damnedest to finish

every morsel on the plate.

Our dessert was an event in itself with our server triumphantly pouring warm chocolate sauce over a chocolate sphere, which melted to reveal vanilla ice cream inside.

The salted caramel cheesecake – a deconstructed plate with chocolate soil, a dulcey sponge, salted popcorn and fresh mango – was a party for the palette.

After a blissful night’s sleep in our comfy queensized beds we returned to Sika for an abundant buffet breakfast, before a stroll down to the river walk reserved for hotel guests only.

• E n j oy o n e - n i g h t accommodation, dinner at SIKA restaurant plus 20% discount off any 50-min ESPA treatment, prices from €320.

For more contact 01 274 8888, or visit www. powerscourthotel.com.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Plenty of comfort and class in Renault Megane DECLAN GLYNN

WITH its sculpted shoulders, tight curves, an imposing front grille, and distinctive LED lighting signature, the dynamic design of the Renault Megane Hatchback promises powerful sensations from every angle.

The C-shaped front headlights, and rear signature lighting, attracts everyone’s attention, and makes the Renault Megane instantly recognisable from afar.

There are three specification levels in the standard Renault Megane 5-Door Hatchback – Play, Iconic, and GT Line, while performance car buyers can choose from a 280bhp Megane RS, or a 300bhp Megane RS Trophy.

Thanks to the acknowledged expertise of Renault’s engine specialists, cutting-edge technology and up-tothe-minute engine innovations are employed across the Megane range.

Petrol and diesel engines are available in the new Renault Megane Hatchback, with the new 1.33-litre (TCe) petrol engine coming in two states of tune, 100bhp or 140bhp (with 200Nm and 240Nm of torque respectively).

However, the lowerpowered engine is only available in the entrylevel Play specification model.

The 1.5-litre (Blue dCi) diesel engine is offered with 115bhp and 260Nm of torque, and is available across the entire model range.

Transmission options consist of a six-speed manual gearbox, or a dual-clutch (EDC) sevenspeed automatic (Iconic and GT Line models

Overall car registrations still down on 2018 figures THE Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) have issued the new vehicle registrations statistics for April, along with their Quarterly Motor Industry Review (Q1 of 2019).

New car registrations for the month of April were up 10.8% (8,923) when compared to April 2018 (8,053), while new cars’ registrations in the year, to date, are 8.5% (73,044) down on the same period last year (79,813).

New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations were slightly up by 1.12%

With a dizzying range of specifications as standard, the Renault Megane offers terrific value for money. Away from the impressive features, the range also offers decent power and range, and all in a range that’s thoughtfully designed with high-quality materials.

only).

My review car was a Renault Megane Hatchback GT Line TCe 140 GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) in stylish F l a m e Re d m e t a l l i c paintwork.

Thanks to the cars’

standard six-speed manual gearbox, and 240Nm of torque, the 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in just 9.5-seconds, with a claimed top speed of 205km/h achievable.

S ta n d a rd G T L i n e equipment includes 18”

FACT BOX

1) Stylish French design flair 2) Technologically-advanced petrol engine 3) Frugal diesel engine 4) Three trim levels 5) Priced from €22,140

alloy wheels, an 8.7” touchscreen with TomTom LIVE services (complete with Western European mapping), FM/AM/ DAB tuner, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free calls.

Other features include USB and AUX sockets, voice control, rear parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, Visio system (including lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam), sports seats with integrated headrests, chrome door sill plates – and much, much more.

In fact, the list of standard specification is so comprehensive, that the only optional extra on my review car was metallic paint (at €675)!

Moving on from a dizzying range of standard specs, five different driving modes are available in the Renault

Megane, offering five unique driving experiences.

With Renault’s MULTI-SENSE system, you can choose between Neutral, Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Personal driving modes, which will configure the car to meet the driver’s command.

Fuel economy Fuel economy across the entire Renault Megane Hatchback range is excellent.

On a combined driving cycle, Blue dCi (diesel) engines consume as little as 4.5-litres of diesel per 100kms driven, with TCe (petrol) engines consuming as little as 6.2l/100km.

Annual road tax will cost between €180 and €390, depending on the engine and model chosen.

The thoughtful layout of the dashboard and driving controls in the

Renault Megane makes the car very pleasura b l e to d r ive, w h i l e high-quality materials are used throughout the cabin.

A l a rge c e n t ra l l ymounted portrait-style infotainment screen dominates the dashboard, while heating controls are, thankfully, still dial-controlled.

B o o t s p a ce i n t h e Renault Megane Hatchback is very impressive, with 434-litres available with the rear seats in place, or up to 1,409-litres on offer when the rear seat backs are folded.

All new Renault passenger cars are supplied with a comprehensive 5-Year/200,000km warranty, and a spare wheel comes as standard too.

Priced from just €22,140, the Renault Megane Hatchback represents terrific value for money.

(1,812) on April 2018 (1,792), and in the year, to date, down 9.95% (12,892).

New Heavy Commercial Vehicles have increased 27.27% for the month of April (308) compared to the same month last year (242), and are up 3.11% (1,194) in the year, to date.

Imported Used Cars increased by 2.8% for April 2019 (8,886) when compared to April 2018 (8,644), and year to date are 2.75% (35,717) ahead of 2018 (34,761).

The SIMI report shows that while the Irish economy is still positive, both new cars and commercial registrations declined in the first quarter of 2019, with the exception of both electric cars and used car imports.

Interestingly, while overall car registrations this year, to date, are down by 8.5%, registrations in Dublin are down by a lesser margin, at 4.68%.

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SEVENTH HEAVEN: SOCCER: CABINTEELY returned to

the top of the First Division table with arguably their most significant result yet this season as they saw off Longford Town 1-0 at City Calling Stadium.

In doing so, the Stradbrook Parkbased club extended their record for games without defeat, a tally that now runs to seven league games.

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Dun Laoghaire thronged for cliffhanger  sport@dublingazette.com

THE first-ever Red Bull Cliff Diving event in the Irish Capital saw divers leap from 27m at Dún Laoghaire Harbour, in front of the highestever spectator turnout in the World Series’ 10-year history.

Huge crowds filled the east pier in the town, taking in the spectacle over two days with an estimate of 100,000 people enjoyed the event which moved from Inis Mor where it was based for the past few years.

It was the second stop on this year’s world series following April’s event in the Philippines with further events coming up in Italy, Portugal, Lebanon, Bosnia and Herzegovina and finishing in Spain.

The Irish stop saw a new name on the top step of the men’s podium, whilst reigning women’s champion, Rhiannan Iffland continued her winning streak on the Irish shores.

Romania’s Constantin Popovici

won in only his second event. He had placed second in his debut event at the 2019 season opener in El Nido in the Philippines.

Popovici, winning men’s diver, said: “I was hoping for a podium place, and wanted to come first, but I wasn’t sure I was going to get it.

“Some of the athletes went for easier dives today because of the windy conditions, but I went full on and managed to perform better than everyone. Gary [Hunt] is one of the best divers in the world, so I’m really happy with my result.”

His victory ended Gary Hunt’s five-event winning streak.

He beat the British seven-time champion by just 1.85 points; one of the closest winning margins in World Series history.

American David Colturi placed third in the men’s competition, over 75 points behind Hunt.

There was a more predictable result in the women’s event, with

Michal Navratin of the Czech Republic dives from the 27 metre platform at Dun Laoghaire Harbour . Picture: Sebastian Marko/Red Bull Content Pool

reigning champion Rhiannan Iffland of Australia claiming the win by a dominant 30-point margin.

Canada’s Lysanne Richard placed second, with Mexico’s Adriana Jimenez a further 30 point back in third.

Iffland was delighted with her success, saying: “Each competi-

tion brings new challenges. There are always ups and downs.

“Today went really well. I was scoring straight nines, which is what we all hope for.

“I went in cold [with no practice dive] to save my body a bit from the cold water and that really worked for me.”

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SOCCER: DEVLIN HAILS SUPER AWAY WIN OVER LONGFORD

BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for May 9th Nos. 5,8,22 and 24.

Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Brian Hainsworth, €50 David and Terry Carpenter. Joker Consolation prize Betty McCarthy. Next week jackpot €5,200 and Joker €1,100. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm.

Thanks to all the BSJ volunteers who participated with the Darkness into Light on Saturday.

Over 35 club members assisted with car parking stewarding, clearing up after the event and providing tea and coffee to participants.

Excellent week of results for Adult Football. The seniors had two big wins, V Oliver Plunketts on Wed. anf Fingallans on Sunday. They now top of the table Dublin Div 1 after 5 games.

The Jun A team drew with Round Towers on Tues night but won a real battle against St Brendans on Sunday on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-13 to remain one point off the top of the table. Davy Deverauxplayed for Wicklow in Leinster Championship Saturday evening and turned out for the seniors on Sunday in the second half.

The Jun A team drew with Round Towers and beat St Brendans to remain one point off the top of the table.The Jun B team drew with Naomh Mearnog on Tues night and drew again on Sunday V Scoil U Chonaill .

The Jun C team beat Na Gael Oga on Thurs night.

Congratulations to Ben, Jack and Liam who all featured for Dublin Minors in their win over Wexford A fantastic home win for our Minor Hurlers against Na Fianna on Sunday which gives them 5 wins out of 6. Great displays from Daire Casserley, Ian O Hehir and Liam Smith.

CUALA EVERYONE in Cuala will be saddened to learn of the recent passing of Amanda Ryan, sister of Senior Hurler Shane Stapleton, last week.

Our sincere condolences go to Shane and the Stapleton and Ryan families.

Filming of the Cuala Oskars continued over the weekend and there’s still just a few tickets left for the big screening on May 25th.

Get yours now in the Cuala shop.

The Senior Footballers had a 2-13 to 0-13 win over Thomas Davis in AFL1 on Sunday last while the second team defeated Skerries Harps by 1-11 to 0-13 in AFL4. The thirds drew with Wanderers in AFL6.

Good luck to the Feile girls in the Ladies Football Feile this Saturday.

The A’s play in Div 2 and are based in Castleknock while the B’s will be hosting their Div 8 Group in Thomastown.

Match times are at 10 am, 11 and 12 noon. If you’re free at all on Saturday please come down and give

the girls some support.

Hard luck to Darragh O’Connell, Sean and David Treacy, Sean Moran and Jake Malone. All part of the Dublin Senior Hurling team that lost to Kilkenny in Nowlan Pk last Saturday evening. Wexford in Parnell Pk are next up in the Leinster SHC for the Cuala boys in blue.

Our Senior Ladies won their firstIntermediate Championship last Wednesday in a closely fought contest against Clanna Gael. Final score 2-10 to 1-09 in Caula’s favour. Particularly satisfying as they were well beaten by Clanna Gael recently. Ádh mór do na cailíní Cuala ar an bhfoireann camógaíocht Coláiste Íosagáin san Áth Cliath Sciath A i gcoinne An Nás Déardaoin seo chugainn.

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

Cabinteely returned to the top of the League of Ireland First Division table. Picture: Paul Lundy

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CABINTEELY returned to the top of the First D iv i s i o n ta b l e w i t h arguably the ir most significant result yet this season as they saw off Longford Town 1-0 at City Calling Stadium.

I n d o i n g s o, t h e Stradbrook Park-based club extended their record for games without defeat, a tally that now runs to seven league games.

Striker Marty Waters managed the only goal of the game five minutes from time to knock the

home side off the summit and move two points clear in the title race.

The former Shamrock Rovers man latched onto a pass from the league’s top scorer, Rob Manley, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Lee Steacy to seize all three points.

Cabo started off the brighter and created an early chance when Keith Dalton capitalised on a mistake by Anto Breslin, but the winger’s cross didn’t find a man in the box.

Manley beat Breslin to square for Waters shortly after but Shane Elworthy was able to close down the striker before he could shoot.

Longford gradually came into the game and had their first meaningful shot on goal through Dean Byrne on the halfhour, but his shot was always rising and cleared the bar.

Aaron Dobbs forced a fine stop from Cabo keeper Stephen McGuinness on the stroke of half time as he met Breslin’s free kick with his head, the captain at full stretch to deny him.

Longford controlled the second half for long periods but it was the away side who would find the breakthrough five minutes from time.

Manley played a through ball for Waters to race onto and, beating his

former Rovers teammate Conor Kenna for pace, he eased the ball into the net.

“It’s nice to be on top – I wish the league was over though,” manager Pat Devlin told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’d be a lot nicer if it was over! There’s a lot of pressure being top of the league, but the great thing from a Cabinteely point of view is we’re there on merit.

“We played really well, started well, and should have been one or two up. We didn’t take our chances then got into a little bit of a battle.

“They came out better in the second half and Stephen McGuinness

brought off one or two good saves, but we looked comfortable enough, and Marty’s was a wonderful team goal.

“If we’d have come out of there with a draw, I’d have said that was a fair result. To win 1-0 and get the three points is the icing on the cake.

“It’s good for the whole league because Longford were unbeaten and they’d only conceded three goals, so it should open up things and there’ll be some interesting battles ahead.

“It’s certainly far from over or anywhere near it.

We’ve a lot of work to do and we’ve just got to get on with it.”

Judge on the Road to Tokyo

Booterstown man Colin Judge

BOOTERSTOWN table tennis star Colin Judge moved a step closer to the Tokyo Paralympic Games as he returned from the Slovenia Para Open this week with a silver medal to add to his European gold.

The tournament marks the start of his road to qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2020 which will be an historic moment for Table Tennis in Ireland.

The 24-year-old was born with three missing limbs and started playing table tennis when he was 11 years old. He has gone on to be a five-time national champion and world ranked number

one at Under-23 level in his class.

“I’ve made a decision to put my career on hold and follow an intense plan of competitions and training abroad,” Judge said of how he is approaching the road to Tokyo.

“I’m completely committed to table tennis now. I would not be European champion without the support of my family, friends and my coach Gavin Maguire. I am focused on fulfilling my dream of becoming a Paralympian in the sport that changed my life.”

His next event is the Polish Open where he hopes to continue his medal success.

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KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the AFL1 team who beat Na Fianna, 1.17 to 1.15. Hard luck to the AFL2 team who lost to Round Towers 1.7 to 3.10.

Well done to the AFL5 team who beat Round Towers 1.18 to 0.12, the AFL7 who beat St. Vincent’s 2.15 to 2.7 and the AFL8 who beat Ballyboughal 3.6 to 0.11. In Hurling, hard luck to the MHL1 team that lost to Ballyboden, 1.7 to 0.21, the MHL3 team that lost to Commercials, 3.12 to 3.14. In Camogie, well done to the Minor A team that beat Na Fianna well and hard luck to the Minor B team who were well beaten by Whitehall Colmcille.

Hard luck to the Dublin Senior Hurlers who lost to Kilkenny, 1.21 to 2.23, in their Round 1 Leinster game.

Ronan Hayes, Bill O’Carroll, Oisin O’Rourke, Coalan Conway and Fergal Whitely were all on the panel.

The Dublin Minor Hurlers drew with Wexford, 3.14 to 2.17. Brendan Scanlon, Davey Crowe, Dara Purcell and Cian O Cathasaigh were the Crokes representatives involved.

In Camogie, hard luck to the Dublin Intermediate team who lost to Kildare in the Leinster Quarter-Final, 1.6 to 2.5. Siofra Walsh and Lucy O’Connor were the Crokes players on the panel.

Hard luck to Shane Horan and the Offaly Footballers who lost to Meath, 0.14 to 1.13, in the Leinster Championship.

Well done to the Kilmacud Crokes choir who sang at the Darkness into the Light Walk in Marley Park for Pieta house. Reminder – Club AGM on May 23rd.

SHANKILL OUR Golf Classic will be held in Delgany Golf Club on Friday 14th June with a Shotgun start at 2.00pm. Some morning tee times are available.

Team of 4 players costs €300 which includes a meal in Brady’s followed by an evening of craic and music.

Good luck to our Ladies under 14 Faile football team playing in Skerries at the weekend.

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

The juvenile Academy is in in action every Saturday at 10.00am in Stonebridge Road.

Why not give the Academy a try the coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used the cost is only €2 per child

and there is no annual subscription.

There was a huge amount of action at the weekend well done everybody and our men’s adult team, pictured, had a good win over Good Counsel.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to T Cooney. This week’s Jackpot is €2500. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub.

For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail. com or contact Steve 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746.

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WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 6-25-32. €25 goes to Daire Hughes, Shane Molloy, Mauve Walsh, Nicky Gallagher. Jackpot next week is €7,900. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page.

Our All Ireland mini blitz starts on the 17th of June, see our Facebook page for more information If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754.

If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info.

Our Juvenile training is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested.

If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@wanderersgaa.ie.

HOCKEY: DENHAM STEPS BACK AFTER 13TH TITLE

Three Rock sign off in glorious style  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

THREE Rock Rovers completed a truly sensational season as they saw off Lisnagarvey 1-0 in the Irish Senior Cup final at Grange Road last Saturday.

Jody Hosking got the only goal in the 20th minute as Rovers beat the Ulster side in the second national final in six days having won the EY Champions Trophy in Banbridge 2-0.

It added to the Neville and Mills Cup finals as well as the Leinster and National Indoor Trophy and provided the perfect send-off for a number of the Rovers. Luke Madeley, Daragh Walsh and Jamie Carr will move to Belgium next season for professional contracts while coach Niall Denham, 38, stepped down after an incredible four years in charge, presiding over more than a dozen titles.

And the club paid tribute to them in a statement following the Senior Cup success, saying: “At times like this, it is easy to sit back and revel in the glory. But success never comes easily.

“This squad is the product of all before it; all the

Three Rock Rovers celebrate their Irish Senior Cup success. Picture: Adrian Boehm

junior and senior coaches of the last 20 years; development committees; and the countless hours and euros that have been spent by friends, families, local companies and more.

“But most importantly it is a product of their own hard work and dedication since joining the club at underage level. Many of this squad have been together since Under-8s.

“They’ve played with each other on every squad from club to regional to international. If they’ve not played together, they’ve been coached by each other. But, most notably, they’ve been coached

EASTERN PROMISE DSD athletes’ gold rush DUNDRUM South Dublin AC

members won 28 gold medals at the East Leinster schools competitions, qualifying for the All-Ireland schools event as a result.

Among the big winners were Ciaran Carthy (pictured centre) who took the senior 200m and 400m gold, Molly Hourihan who won the 400m hurdles and long jump, Liam Jenkings in the high and long jump and Oisin Kelly who succeeded in both the 4,000m and steeplechase.

by Niall Denham.

“Niall has been at the forefront of this group’s development since he started his coaching journey at colts level. It is only fitting that he has been at the helm of their greatest successes, helping them come full circle and signing off on the greatest period of success the club has seen, for which he has been building for nearly 20 years.

“Niall has been at the forefront of this group’s development since he started his coaching journey at colts level.

“It is only fitting that he has been at the helm of

their greatest successes, helping them come full circle and signing off on the greatest period of success the club has seen, for which he has been building for nearly 20 years.”

He will be replaced by current assistant Gareth Borland.

For Loreto at the other end of the Grange Road, the women’s Senior Cup final was another tough day out. They lost in a shoot-out to Cork Harlequins after a 2-2 draw in normal time. Six days earlier, they lost the EY Champions Trophy by the same method to Pegasus in the final.

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FOOTBALL: SURPRISE LEADERS OF AFL1 CONTINUE PERFECT RECORD

FOOTBALL

Cuala grab three points from four

Ballinteer St John’s Aodhan Clabby has been a key feature in their super start to the AFL1 season. Picture: Paul Lundy

Ballinteer’s brilliant run up to five wins AFL DIVISION ONE Ballinteer St John’s 2-16 Fingallians 2-8  sport@dublingazette.com

BALLINTEER St John’s continued their whirlwind start to Division One of the Adult Football League with a convincing 2-16 to 2-8 victory over Fingallians at Marlay Park on Sunday morning.

The southsiders already had four consecutive wins under their belt prior to the visit of the Swords men to Marlay.

Since they got the better of Templeogue Synge Street on the opening weekend of the campaign, Fingallians’ form has drifted in an opposite direction to that of Ballinteer.

Following a narrow reversal to Naomh Maur in Lawless Park on March 3, they subsequently lost out to Lucan Sarsfields and defending champions St Vincent’s. They struggled to build attacking momentum against the inform Ballinteer - who created daylight courtesy of points from Aodhan Clabby, Donncha Carey and Robbie Gaughan.

A Fingallians goal turned up the heat

on John’s, before the hosts re-established their superiority on the restart.

Luke Naughton and Aaron Bradshaw both shook the Fingallians net to keep the Ballinteer challenge on the right track.

Although Fingallians maintained a strong threat in attack, Bradshaw, Carey and Micheal O Croinin raised a succession of white flags to preserve Ballinteer’s 100% opening to the toptier season.

The win came just a few days after they recorded a 3-12 to 0-11 midweek triumph over St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh at Martin Savage Park.

It has Ballinteer top on 10 points with Ballyboden St Enda’s and Kilmacud Crokes just a points back, the only point either side has dropped coming in their draw with each other.

It continues an excellent run of form across the football teams at the Marlay club.

The junior A side did drop their first point in the league to Round Towers in mid week but they got back to winning ways against St Brendan’s.

In an extremely physical and competitive game, BSJ started well but failed to put enough on the scoreboard.

However, the second 15 minutes of the first half saw them take control and build a five-point lead.

This was stretched out to eight points before Brendan’s started to fight back, pegging that back to six five minutes into injury time.

There were an unbelievable 14 minutes of injury time, though, during which Brendans bought it back to three

points but Ballinteer held on for a much deserved 1-13 to 0-13 win.

For the club’s Junior B side, Cian Hallinan rescued a draw with a last minute free which he buried into the back of the net.

After a great first half, Scoil Ui Chonaill got a quick fire 1-3 just before half time to reduce the gap to six points going into the break.

Scoil came back and were on top most of the second half before that late equalising score, 2-13 to 1-16.

CUALA picked up three points out of four this week as they sit just about in the top half of AFL Division One after five rounds of matches.

They started off with a lively 1-10 each draw with Skerries Harps on Hyde Road.

Killian McGinnis once again came up trumps for Skerries Harps in this tantalising showdown. McGinnis recently kicked a dramatic late point to give Skerries a Senior Championship victory over Clontarf and he split the posts deep into stoppage-time last night to secure a hard-earned point for his side (1-10 each).

A Steven Smith goal – via Donal McIlgorm’s powerful run – offered Skerries early leeway, until Cuala rallied to lead 1-6 to 1-2 at the break.

Indeed, the Dalkey outfit retained their four-point cushion for large stages of the second period and looked set to emerge with their second win of the campaign.

Yet, there proved to be a final twist to the tale. After the reliable Ciaran Murphy kicked three pointed frees in succession, McGinnis restored parity with another place-ball effort.

There was enough time for Skerries to launch a final attack, but Cuala dug deep to ensure they weren’t on the receiving end of an agonising defeat.

A couple of days later, Cuala recorded their second win of the term at home to Thomas Davis when they succeeded 2-13 to 0-13.

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Ballinteer the suprise leaders of AFL1 as they add two more wins to their perfect start to the campaign. SEE P37

SIX OF THE BEST HOCKEY: Three Rock Rovers and coach Denham sign off on incredible season with sixth title with Senior Cup SEE P36

SEVENTH HEAVEN SOCCER:

Cabinteely move top of the League of Ireland first division with brilliant win over Longford SEE P34

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Double-double delight for revived Rosemount  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

ROSEMOUNT Mulvey completed a remarkable “double double” on Saturday as they added the LSL Saturday Major 1D title to their Tom Carroll Cup success last month.

It’s the second successive season the rebooted club have won the double having won LSLS’s Saturday Premier division and the Lynch Cup 12 months ago in their first season back in the league.

The Roses went bust in 2014 but the Dundrum club have been rejuvenated in the past two years under the guidance of first team coaches Karl Markey and Richie Baker.

They reached the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup against the odds – only going out to a Crumlin United side five leagues above them and with a vastly bigger player pool.

Their cup exploits left Rosemount facing a fixture backlog that saw them play more than three games a week to conclude the season – eight games squeezed into 20 days.

They came through that run of games undefeated and – thanks to a winner in the seventh minute of injury time two weeks ago – they pipped MP to the title by a point.

With MP facing Mount Merrion in Marlay Park at the same time, it was a nervy final day for Rosemount as they hosted CYM Beechwood in Dun-

The Rosemount Mulvey side that won the “double double” this week; inset features Karl Markey and Richie Baker

“After winning the double last year, coming in

again and doing it all over again is an incredible achievement for a club of our size.“ drum.

Eoin Barry settled the nerves on the hour mark, however, with a crossturned-shot that found the top corner, and Rosemount held out to seal the title despite MP also winning.

“Normally when you have points on the board it’s a lot easier to win a league,” Markey tells the Dublin Gazette.

“For us to go the way

we have, playing eight league games in 20 days, it was very tough. We knew what we had to do – we had to win our last four games to win the league.

“Thankfully we beat MP with a few games to go and we beat CYM in the last game of the season to win the double. It was a very tough challenge.

“After winning the

double last year, coming in again and doing it all over again is an incredible achievement for a club of our size. It’s a credit to the committee and the players.

“Promotion was one of those things, if we get it we get it, but we wanted silverware at the end of the day.

“Our players weren’t thinking about promotion at all – it was liter-

ally about winning that league title.”

The hard work isn’t over yet for Rosemount as they now face a Noel Ryan Cup semi-final a ga i n s t T E K Un i te d (they have also played clubs who aren’t acronyms).

TEK, like Crumlin, are five leagues above in Saturday Major but Markey insists there is no inferiority complex

when it comes to facing bigger sides.

“So far in the competition, we’ve gone away to Cherry Orchard and won, we’ve gone away to Colepark and won, we’ve gone to Killinarden and won.

“So we’ve faced bigger opposition before in the cup. Whatever happens, we’re excited. It’s a great achievement for the club.”