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Lack of footfall is ‘killing town centre’

REBECCA RYAN

THE lack of footfall in Main Street Dun Laoghaire will have a “detrimental effect” on local businesses if it is not combatted now, according to local business owner.

Juliet O Connell has been running The Zip Yard Clothing Alterations Company in the town for almost a decade, with seven

employees. She is worried about the future of her business if the issue is not resolved.

“I worry about the future of my business as the footfall of the street has deteriorated so much over the last five years.

“I fear what will happen the Main Street in the next five years if we don’t fix the issues of derelict buildings and empty units.

“First floor thriving businesses are being driven out so landlords can build apartments.

“Dun Laoghaire Main Street is like it’s been forgotten about, and that will lead to disaster for the future if businesses and the locals don’t take action now,” Ms O’Connell told Dublin Gazette.

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Parking chaos in Dundrum RESIDENTS in Mulvey Park in Dundrum are fed up with car parking issues in the estate.

It has been reported that people who work in the local business park, Luas commuters and UCD attendees, are parking all day in the estate and is causing parking chaos for people living there.

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CALL FOR REJUVENATION OF MAIN STREET

‘I worry about the future of my business’

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T h e m o t h e r- o f- o n e described Dalkey, Glasthule and Monkstown as “beautiful and thriving villages” but feels Dun Laoghaire looks like a “ghost town” in comparison with empty units and derelict buildings.

Ms O’Connell said she was so sick of complaining and waiting for someone else to sort out the problem that she decided to do something about it.

She decided to run for election and has recently been selected as Labour’s candidate for Dun Laoghaire.

“I have spent over nine years listening to the constituents of Dun Laoghaire, their problems, their issues

New Pharmacy for Goatstown

Juliet outside her business on main street Dun Laoghaire

[and] their hopes.

“What especially motivates me is their lament of a thriving Dun Laoghaire Town Centre that everyone remembers well.”

Ms O’Connell feels that

parking is one of the issues that needs to be looked at to attract more footfall to the town.

“People just don’t want to spend the amount needed when they are popping in

and out to use the town as their local community stop off.

“I’d like to see two hours free parking in Dun Laoghaire town to trial.

“I believe Dun Laoghaire Town Centre can be thriving and vibrant again once new business is attracted to fill the ubiquitous, empty units.

“The council need to have compulsory purchase orders on empty units’ derelict buildings and the profits of the now council owned harbour need to be directly used to benefit the town.”

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber President, Aileen Eglington said Dun Laoghaire needs more businesses to attract shoppers.

“We believe that we need more businesses within Dun Laoghaire that attract shoppers. There have been struggles for many years in DLR as our county town, with recession. However, DLR is being revitalised and some great new retailers have opened, as well as many existing businesses who have managed to stay afloat. But we must support them parking incentives are also key.

“We must get out there and get more new blood in, to complement the existing, and that in my mind, is independent boutiques, and maybe one big retailer to drive it in.”

GOATSTOWN has a brand-new pharmacy that is committed to providing the community first class dispensary and healthcare service.

Dublin Gazette caught up with Goatstown Pharmacy owner Brian Bonar. Originally from Dungloe in Donegal, Brian has been working and living in Dublin since his 20s and lives in Blackrock with his wife.

Brian said that great customer service is high on his agenda.

“I have worked as a pharmacist for a number of small independent community-based pharmacies and for me, they always offer the best customer service because you have the opportunity to build relationships with customers.

“Goatstown is a thriving area with lots of great businesses, busy families and active retirees and I love the area. In fact, my wife’s father grew up on Deerpark Road, so I feel at home in the community.

“The pharmacy is located right beside the Goat Bar and Grill, adjacent to a busy medical centre and has lots of free parking which is so convenient for customers.”

Goatstown Pharmacy offers better value prescription prices which can be delivered locally in Goatstown, Mount Merrion, Clonskeagh and Kilmacud areas.

“I’m confident that Goatstown Pharmacy will be a welcome addition to the community because we are already saving people money on their monthly prescriptions.

“There are enough bills to be paid without worrying about the price of medicines.

“We love seeing the reaction of new customers when they see their new medicine prices. We truly are committed to offering the highest standard of pharmacy services at prices our customers can afford,” said Brian.

Goatstown Pharmacy also offer free blood pressure checks and provide passport photos (including the new digital online passport) for only €6.

It is opened Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9-6pm and Sunday 11-2.30pm.

Hilarious comedy at the Mill Theatre THE very talented Rathmines & Rathgar Musicial Society are constantly adding strings to their bows and they will perform the hilarious comedy play, Don’t Dress for Dinner, at the Mill Theatre, Dundrum next week.

Directed by Garry Mountaine with an outstanding cast, this good night’s entertainment starts on 12th February until 16th February, 8pm nightly.

They will be back in the NCH from 10th April to the 14th inclusive, nightly at 7.30pm with two matinees on Saturday and Sunday with a fully staged concert “The Sound of the Musicals” under the baton of Gearoid Grant.

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UPDATE: WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS DOESN’T SLIP AWAY SAY RESIDENTS

Lack of work on Stepaside garda station a concern for locals

STEPASIDE locals have been reassured that the reopening of the garda station is on target for a summer opening. It comes as locals raised concern over a lack of work happening on the site in the village.

Michael Fleming of Fleming’s Butchers said: “I’ve never see anyone working on our garda station. I hope this not going to become another political football.”

He told Dublin Gazette that work seemed to finish at the end of November and “nothing has really happened in the last six to eight weeks”.

“We’re just looking for an update and looking to start seeing bodies moving in there. It’s going

to be a big enough job and we want to make sure that this doesn’t slip away.”

He said that the OPW also contacted him personally and said that work was going to be starting “very shortly” in the first quarter of 2018 and finished by the “second quarter of 2019”.

Minister Shane Ross confirmed with Dublin Gazette that preliminary works are complete, and the reopening of the station is on target for a summer opening.

“I’m very pleased that my colleague Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran, was able to confirm to me this week that the plan to reopen Stepaside Garda Station is on target and works are about to kick

off onsite.

“It might have taken longer than we anticipated but preliminary works are all complete and the old Garda Station is now a secure site for main contractor’s fit-out works. Contracts will be signed in February and full works will begin in early March.”

He said the project will cost over €1m, which will include the complete refit of the internal area of the building, rewiring, fitting out of rooms to An Garda Síochána’s specifications, security works, roof repairs, window renew and repair, toilets and finally painting and decorating.

Stepaside garda station site

Hooked on Haiti: Glenageary man honoured for volunteering work REBECCA RYAN rryan@dublingazette.com

GENEROUS Glenageary man, Brendan White, has been recognised for 13 years of volunteering in Haiti.

The dad-of-two is a volunteer leader and goes on the trips with Haven, an Irish charity working on the ground in Haiti, and he was honoured at their 10th Anniversary Ball in Dublin recently.

Brendan, 55, emigrated to the US in 1985 and came back to Ireland in 2004 settling in Glenageary with his wife Breda, his son Alex (22) and daughter Agatha (17).

His volunteering work is a family affair, with both his kids previously having joined him on some of the volunteer programmes in Haiti.

Brendan is heading back to Haiti in April, making it his 13th trip in 10 years. He told Dublin Gazette about the work he does with the charity.

“Our first project was in 2009, before the massive earthquake struck on January 12, 2010.

“After the earthquake struck, Irish NGO Haven, led by Carmel and Leslie Buckley, resolved to make a real difference in building homes for many of the approximately

two million Haitians made homeless from the earthquake.

“For the next three years we brought large groups of volunteers, mainly from Ireland, to Haiti twice a year on our house building projects.

“Haven volunteers, with support from locals that we hire, have built or upgraded 5,228 houses and shelters.”

Brendan told us most of the trips recently are focused on restoring schools that were badly damaged by the recent hurricanes and working on community development projects.

“We go to Haiti every year, usually in April or early May. “Each volunteer raises a minimum of €4,500 to cover costs for our projects including the hiring of local labour.”

Brendan also tirelessly fundraises for the charity and has held table quizzes, race nights, coffees mornings and joined up with the Paris2Nice group to raise much needed funds for the trips.

He added that it is all worthwhile: “The work is hard, and the weather can be stif ling but the craic is great with a bunch of like minded volunteers and locals.

“It can be hard to see such poverty and devas-

Pictured at the eighth Haven Haiti Ball were Brendan White, who was recognised for his contribution to the annual Haven volunteer programme and Leslie Buckley, founder and chairman of Haven

Brendan has been recognised for 13 years of volunteering in Haiti

“

Brendan with his daughter, Agatha

The work is hard, and the weather can be stifling but the craic is great with a bunch of like minded volunteers and locals

tation, but the Haitians are so resilient and also great fun to be around…

I am truly “hooked on Haiti” and look forward to the projects each year.”

Brendan said he was “thrilled and humbled” to be recognised at the Haven Haiti Ball.

“I was thrilled and humbled to be recog-

nised at the Haiti Ball in Dublin and accepted the award on behalf of the 1,527 volunteers who have travelled and worked in Haiti since

2009.

“Haven is a fantastic organisation that provides volunteers the opportunity to really make a difference direct-

ly to the lives of many Haitian every year.”

To find out more about the work Haven do, visit www.havenpartnership. com

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DUNDRUM: CALL FOR OVERALL PLAN FOR THE AREA TO DEAL WITH PARKING PROBLEMS

All day parking causing chaos for residents REBECCA RYAN

RESIDENTS in Mulvey Park in Dundrum are fed up with car parking issues in the estate.

It has been reported that people who work in the local business park, Luas commuters and UCD attendees, are parking all day in the estate and is causing parking chaos for people living there.

Resident Shan Kelly told Dublin Gazette: “A lot of people from the Dundrum Business Park park in the estate all day long.

“Some residents have elderly people who need ambulance access, [and] the refuse trucks can’t get by.”

Secretary of Mulvey Park Residents Association (MPRA), Roslyn Keogh, told Dublin Gazette the problem which started in 2012 has been getting progressively worse over the years and now affects the entire park. “ T h e p ro b l e m h a s become so bad. There are days you see people leave their house and they come

back an hour later and they can’t park in Mulvey Park and they live here.

“There are no parking issues whatsoever at the weekend because it’s only residents’ cars that are in Mulvey Park.

“It’s a combination of things, the proximity to UCD, the Windy Arbour Luas station, the Dundrum Business Park.

“It’s awful when you see elderly residents coming back from the shops and they’re parked at the bottom of Mulvey Park to get a space and they’re carrying

Residents in Mulvey Park in Dundrum are fed up with car parking issues in the estate

their shopping up to their door.”

Ms Keogh said the majority of residents (80%) voted to implement parking permits.

Residents can pay €40 for an annual permit or €75 for a two-year permit and non-residents would be on a pay and display basis.

Residents would also be able to buy visitors permits at €2 each.

“We’ve spent almost two years with the council working to bring in permit parking, and the council in fairness to them have been absolutely great.

“It’s going to the local

area committee this month for hopefully the final decision on it,” said Ms Keogh.

Local Councillor Pat

“There is a lot of concerns in the area regarding the development of the Central Mental Hospital as when the development

Hand (FG) said Mulvey Park added that there is also a lot of concern that the situation could get worse with local development.

starts it could bring the parking situation even worse.

“I would ask the council traffic department to meet with the residents

“

Some residents have elderly people who need ambulance access, [and] the refuse trucks can’t get by

and business people in the Windy Arbour area including Mulvey Park to try and work out overall plan for the area,” said Cllr Hand.

Cllr Shay Brennan (FF) said a draft proposal is due to come before the council in the coming months.

“In the meantime, better enforcement is required to alleviate the parking problem in Mulvey.

“Currently, a car is likely to get a €40 ticket once every two weeks, this makes it just €4 a day to park there, which is providing no disincentive to non-residents,” said Cllr Shay.

Call to conclude Glenalbyn pool mediation process A LOCAL councillor has called for the mediation process involved in the restoration of Glenalbyn pool to be completed.

In late 2017, Minister Shane Ross initiated a mediation process between Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) who own the pool site and Kilmacud Crokes GAA who own the neighbouring lands for access to Glenalbyn during a rebuild.

The call comes as Cllr John Kennedy (FG) welcomed the outcome of a recent Dundrum Area Committee vote to seek multimillion government funding.

“The Government’s new €100 million Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) is open to projects such as Glenalbyn Swimming Pool and in the context of stated funding uncertainty in light of the recent acquisi-

Cllr John Kennedy (FG) tion of Dun Laoghaire Harbour it is important that the council seeks whatever Government funding support can be realistically availed of.

“A mediation process has been ongoing in relation to the proposed restoration of Glenalbyn Pool and at this stage I believe that sufficient time has been allocated to this process.

“An aim should now be made to conclude the mediation, resolving any outstanding matters of discussion, in time for the LSSIF funding application to be submitted for the April deadline.

“It is time for the Glenalbyn Project to move forward and I believe that a multi-million funding award from the Government LSSIF fund would help finalise the project.”

In response, Minister Shane Ross told Dublin Gazette: “Obviously, I share the frustrations of all councillors and the community while the mediation process is continuing.

“DLRCC and Kilmacud Crokes will be meeting with the mediator again later this week and we should all unite to support their efforts to bring the pool back to Glenalbyn with a solution that is agreeable to all parties.”

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LUAS GREEN LINE

Rethink Metrolink steps up efforts to inform on works

Enjoying a new jaw-dropping attraction PICTURED are Pia Madden and her sister Kate from Kilmacud with Ruby Richardson from Ballybrack at enjoying the fun in one of the most challenging attractions yet at Explorium. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Cancer choir win a powerful moment PARDAIG CONLON

A CHOIR with Dublin links and a very powerful message moved judges to tears on Ireland’s Got Talent last weekend.

Sea Of Change, an all-female group comprising cancer survivors and supporters, had the whole country talking after their unforgettable appearance on the TV show last Sunday, February 3.

Their jaw-dropping performance of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman brought the audience to their feet for a welldeserved standing ovation.

The 45-strong choir received a Golden Buzzer from judge Denise Van Outen to send them through to the semi-finals.

Proud member, and Lucan native, Lesley Bereny (above) told Dublin Gazette the choir hopes to inspire and empower other women.

She said: “It was unbelievable when Denise pressed the Golden Buzzer but to be honest we were more focussed on the audience and interacting with them!

“We couldn’t believe the reaction when we walked out and everyone started cheering and applauding. “[Choir director] Ian Brabazon is a Lucan native and he looks after everything musical in St Patrick’s Academy.

“Myself and Antoinette Morgan Cosgrove are both cancer survivors, and also Lucan residents for 20 years.”

Lesley explained how Sea of Change came about and what led them to Ireland’s Got Talent.

She said: “We all took part in the Guinness World record Strip And Dip skinny dip last June when 2,505 amazing women took part on a beach in Wicklow.

“I decided to call my friend, Deir-

dre Featherstone, who organised that and suggested we sing a song before we headed to the beach.

“With more than 400 women squeezed into a room, we sang This Is Me. It went viral, and hence Sea of Change was born!”

The Strip And Dip raised almost €700,000 which enabled Sea Of Change to buy a house in Crumlin for families of children in Crumlin Hospital to be used as a respite for children and parents attending the hospital.

Now excitedly looking forward to the semi-final, Lesley and her choir colleagues hope the attention from Ireland’s Got Talent and Strip And Dip will encourage people to go for a life-saving breast check or have a smear test.

THE Rethink Metrolink campaign have stepped up their efforts to tell commuters that the Green Line will be shut for up to two years during metro works causing “commuter chaos”.

Last week, the group did a leaflet drop at the Windy Arbour Luas stop and they reported that many locals were unaware of the problems ahead.

Philip Daly from the Rethink Metro Link campaign told Dublin Gazette there is also major safety concerns for school students.

“The surface access across the current Luas line at Windy Arbour is used extensively by students, cyclists and parents with buggies, from the south-west suburbs to access the UCD campus via Clonskeagh also.

“Elimination of this access will force students onto very busy traffic thoroughfares.”

Mr Daly said the current Metrolink preferred route will impact 45,000 daily commuters.

“There will be commuter chaos. The completed route will have a major impact on areas around the Luas line between Charlemount (or Beechwood) to Sandyford.”

Green Party TD for Dublin Rathdown Catherine Martin said we need to improve our public transport infrastructure in Dublin but the Metrolink plans put forward by the government are “too short-

sighted”.

“The Rethink Metro campaign has highlighted key concerns for residents around Windy Arbour.

“Upgrading the existing line to a metro would not only cause commuter chaos during construction – which could close the line for up to two years – but would also impact on pedestrian access following construction.

“A pedestrian bridge over the line would, even with elevator access, cause huge disruption to those with buggies and bikes.

“We should be doing all we can to promote walking and mobile transport, rather than putting physical barriers in the way.”

Deputy Martin added that the Green Party are proposing an alternative Metroplan to ensure that the metro line runs from Charlemont or Ranelagh, down to UCD before looping through Sandyford to Knocklyon, which would bring services to “traditionally underserved areas”.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Sean O’Cualain and Jamie Tuama

Risteard O’Domhnaill, director of Ar gClub

Orla O’Neill and Orla Reck were among the many people gathered for the TG4 programme’s launch. Pictures: Simon Peare

Kilmacud Crokes delight supporters with TG4 show

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EMBERS from across the area gathered at Kilmacs Bar for the recent launch of Ar gClub, the TG4 series which followed four GAA clubs across 2018, with one being the club itself, Kilmacud Crokes.

Club members and supporters were joined by ‘blow-ins’ from the other clubs featured in the series, with a warm welcome extended to those from Na Piarsaigh (Connemara), Na Dunaibh (Donegal) and

Frances Ferris

Arthur and Mary O’Donnell

Evanne Ni Chuilinn and Aislinn Larkin

John Haughney and Lousie O’Leary

An Ghaeltacht (Kerry) who came along for the series launch.

The programme’s director, Risteard O’Domhnaill, was also on hand for the launch. He paid tribute to Kilmacud Crokes and their peers from across the country who took part in the series, speaking of the sheer passion and talents of such clubs all across the country, as well as their supporters, who together create a priceless, unique part of Irish culture, sport and identity to be proud of.

Vincent Brett

Luke O’Loughlin, Sean Purcell and Oisin Kirwan

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COURTS: USED BANK CARD AND FORGED SIGNATURE ON DOCUMENTS

Jail for taxi driver who stole €75k from elderly woman with dementia A TAXI driver who stole €75,000 from the bank account of an elderly customer with dementia has been jailed for two years.

Trevor Walsh (53) used Pamela O’Brien’s bank card and forged her signature on bank documents to steal the money. Mrs O’Brien had used the taxi driver to take her to the shops and later run errands for her, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard.

The court was told that the 83-year-old victim has dementia and is now in a nursing home.

The thefts came to light when two friends of Mrs O’Brien helped her to look

at her bank statements and noticed a number of unusual transactions.

Walsh of Rochdale, Honey Park, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, went with Mrs O’Brien to PTSB bank to set up a second bank account. He then forged documents to authorise the transfer of monies from her old EBS account to this new one.

He used the account to pay a number of utility bills and used Mrs O’Brien’s bank cards to make cash withdrawals of up to €500.

Walsh also forged a letter to direct the bank not to send bank statements

to Mrs O’Brien’s home.

Judge Pauline Codd said this showed a level of deviousness and calculation.

Walsh admitted five sample counts, from a total of 21 charges that span a 21 month period up to September 2015.

The charges include theft of €500 at the PTSB on Georges St., Dublin, theft of €733 at the Credit Union in Ballybrack, Dublin, and stealing €160 at Sallynoggin Post Office, Dublin.

Detective Garda Richard Redden told the court that the total amount taken in the 21 months was €75,000.

Judge Codd said that

the elderly and vulnerable had to be protected. Walsh knew Mrs O’Brien relied on him and his crimes were a significant breach of trust, she said.

She suspended the last year of a three year prison term on condition that Walsh attend alcohol addiction programmes under The Probation Service.

Dt Gda Redden told the court that on September 9, 2015 he went to the EBS in Dalkey and met Mrs O’Brien. He said she was confused and distressed and he learned she was suffering from the early symptoms of dementia.

Walsh was identified on CCTV withdrawing the cash from her account. Det Gda Redden told the court that Walsh was a taxi driver who Mrs O’Brien had used to take her to the shops and elsewhere.

She had first availed of his service by simply

calling the local taxi firm and later began ringing him directly. Later again, he began running errands for her and these included using her bank card to buy groceries.

When arrested, Walsh admitted the thefts and said he had a drinking problem. He said he had used the bank account to make small day-today purchases and was shocked at the total amount taken.

Kieran Kelly BL, defending, said his client is a married father whose wife and children were in court to support him. He said he is a working man with no previous convictions and he asked the court to give him an opportunity to pay the money back.

Walsh brought €4,000 to court to give to the victim, who was not present.

Counsel said his client has significant health problems and has been unable

to work of late because of stress about this sentencing hanging over him.

Judge Codd asked counsel what was the point in adjourning it to give him time to make more payments if Walsh was unable to work.

She noted that Walsh was previously a man of good character and testimonials described him as a kind, caring person and a trustworthy employee.

Judge Codd said his relationship with the victim had no doubt started out positively with him assisting her. She said he later fell into temptation while battling with alcoholism and noted he is now sorry for his actions.

Det Gda Redden told the court that there has been no recompense from the banks involved to the victim. Walsh and members of his family sobbed in court as the jail term was handed down.

Conor claims prize for writing PICTURED is Conor Savage from St Joseph’s Boys National School in Terenure, Dublin 6 with RTE news anchor and presenter Sharon Ni Bheoláin and Professor Darryl Jones, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as over 1,600 budding artists and writers of all ages from Ireland, the UK, and the US participated in the Book of Kells Creative Competition.

Conor won second prize for his writing. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

DUMPING

Fines for houses with no bin collection service

NEW bye-laws to clamp down on illegal dumping, which could see some homeowners fined, are being considered by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Introduced to tackle an increase in illegal dumping across the capital, the new bye-laws will allow licenced bin collection companies to pass on Eircodes of customers to the local authority.

Any household that is not registered with a waste collection company will then have to show that they either use civic amenity facilities or share bins with neighbours.

A nyo n e w h o d o e s not have arrangements made will be issued with an on-the-spot fine of €75 and could go on to receive fines of up to €2,500 for repeated offences.

It is believed that inspectors will knock on doors of those not shown to be registered, akin to TV licence inspectors.

However, it is believed that there are no plans to force households to sign up with private bin collectors under the new bye-laws but will need to prove they have an appropriate way to deal with disposing their waste.

Hugh Coughlan of the Eastern Midlands Region Waste Office told Dublin Gazette that so far the new bye-laws have been adopted by 80% of local authorities, and it is expected that Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) will follow suit.

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Breakthrough in tackling Luas stop litter blackspot THERE’S been a breakthrough in tackling a litter blackspot at Dundrum Luas stop.

Last month, Dublin Gazette reported that commuters at the station were greeted with a large pile of litter thrown over the railings.

Local Councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said the “eye sore” creates a very poor impression of the area and called for an immediate clean-up of the site.

She said: “I have written to Luas asking for a bin to be installed further down on the platform and written to DLR on several occasions asking for the site owner to clean the area up.

“Apparently, no one knows who owns or is responsible for this piece of land.”

Since then, Dublin Gazette found out that the site belongs to the Eir Estate, who were glad to hear of the issue being brought to their attention.

They confirmed that they have arranged for industrial cleaners to clean the area and that they will liaise with Luas facilities to prevent the issue from reoccurring.

Cllr Lettie Mc Carthy said she is delighted with the outcome.

“Thanks to Dublin Gazette, it is now established the area in question is part of the eir estate.

“I am delighted to hear they have arranged for industrial cleaners to clean their site and arrange for a litter pick.

“It is also good to hear eir will liaise with Luas facilities to see if preventive measures can be put in place to prevent further littering of this area.

“I had offers from members of the public to get involved with a litter pick, but it’s not easy to access.

“This eyesore is in full view of eir staff and Dundrum Luas users everyday which can create a negativity that we really don’t need in our daily lives.”

In response to working with Eir to come up with preventive solutions to the litter problem, a spokesperson for Transdev told Dublin Gazette: “As you have rightly said, the land belongs to Eir and our understanding is that they are working on clearing the area.”

STRIKE: ONE NURSE ON THE MOOD BEHIND THE NATIONAL PROTESTS

Sick and tired of our broken healthcare ONE of the thousands of striking healthcare professionals, nurse Aimee, talked to Rachel D’Arcy from the picket line by St James’s Hospital, and explains why she joined the protests on Tuesday, despite her concerns for her patients

“I WORK for St James’s.

There was loads and loads of support [for the strike].

“The shop across the road was giving us free tea and coffee; someone put €50 behind the till for us so we could have free tea and coffee.

“Manning’s on Thomas Street came down two or three times with vans full of cakes and sandwiches as well.

“There was a patient that came out with us in his wheelchair – his mobility scooter – beeping away with us on the strike! “[The Government] are trying to sanction every nurse that went on strike; they’re trying to take away or freeze our increments now.

“Some 10% to 15% of people in my year went on to do something else completely different because of the pay and the conditions for nurses in Ireland.

“The conditions are crazy – every day I come home and I want to cry, and I do cry.

“If anyone asked me for advice, if they were doing their Leaving Cert and were planning on becoming a nurse, I’d tell them not to do it. I

wouldn’t recommend it to a single person. We’re treated like absolute slaves.

“I start at 7.30am and finish at 8.30pm, but we never finish on time. I could still be there at nine, half nine, and I’ll never get those hours back.

“We don’t get overtime or time in lieu, but we’re so understaffed we have to stay.”

Aimee added: “I have t wo m a n a g e r s, a n d they’re absolutely lovely and supportive, but they have no power, they can’t change anything.

“There are so many people above them that do absolutely nothing to help the nurses.

“I think the Government will have to eventually give in. There is so much support from the public, from doctors, from everyone within the hospital who know how hard we work, but there’s some people who don’t get that until [the nurses] aren’t there.”

She continued: “On the day of the strike, there were three people on the ward to administer medication and any life-saving treatment.

“People weren’t being washed, beds weren’t

Nurse Aimee (back row, right) with fellow healthcare protestors gathered near St James’s Hospital, in a scene repeated across the country

“

If anyone asked me for advice, if they were planning on becoming a nurse, I’d tell them not to do it. I wouldn’t recommend it to a single person. We’re treated like absolute slaves. being stripped, people weren’t being hoisted unless they needed to go to the bathroom, and a lot of families were told what wouldn’t be done, and that they may have had to come in and help.

“I think if the Government are going to keep threatening these sanctions, then there needs

to be an all-out strike with absolutely nobody left on the ward. See how things go then – it’ll end up going like that.

“The conditions and the pay for nurses in Ireland at the minute is pushing people out of the country, forcing them to leave.

“It’s soul destroying –

it’s savage on the ward – it’s so unfair that no matter what we do, we can’t physically, mentally do this. Every day I come home, my body is sore, I’m near a breakdown every day.

“It’s almost like they don’t care about nurses, when they do need us,” she said.

Tributes paid to model who has died suddenly

Alli MacDonnell

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for Rathfarnham model Alli MacDonnell who has died suddenly at the age of 37.

Mum-of-four was signed to Andrea Roche’s modelling agency and was a regular contributor to Ireland AM. She was known for her campaigns for Autism Ireland after becoming involved with the organisation when her son Harry was diagnosed with the condition in 2016.

Speaking on the sad news, Autism

Ireland said they are “deeply saddened” to hear of the untimely passing of their ambassador.

“Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all her family and children at this time.

“Alli was an invaluable contributor to Autism Ireland, a much-loved voluntary team member and friend to all at the charity.

“She worked tirelessly to raise awareness for Autism over the past number of years and was always on hand, eager

and available to help with ongoing campaigns.

“An amazing mum and beautiful lady inside and out. We will miss her dearly.”

Gardaí confirmed to Dublin Gazette that they are treating Alli’s death as a “personal tragedy”.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, please contact Samaritans helpline 116 123 or Aware helpline 1800 80 48 48 or Pieta House on 1800 247 247.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Donagh Powell Rathfarnham AC

Denis Daly Rathfarnham AC

Rathfarnham Athletics Club. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Southsiders shine at 35th Raheny 5 mile race

Dermot Hughes Blackrock AC

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Jordi Blancafort

Jamie Kennedy Blackrock AC

HERE were plenty of South Dubliners in attendance at the recent 35TH AXA Raheny 5 Mile.

The run was another highly successful event with over 4,600 runners signing up for one of Ireland’s biggest club races.

The Axa Raheny 5 Mile marks the beginning of the season for most runners. This event attracts both elite runners along with fun runners, joggers and walkers.

This is very much an event for everyone. Nobody wants to miss the Raheny 5 which has turned into a must do event at the start of the year.

The event is noted for elite running, a fantastic atmosphere and the now famous goodie bag that cannot be matched anywhere.

The 35th running of the Raheny 5 mile road race saw over 4000 finishers this year.

Niall O’Connell, James Cottle, Kathryn Sweeney

Robert Murphy Rathfarnham AC, Michael McMahon Raheny Shamrocks

Womens winner Ann Marie McGlynn

Dave Gilroy

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Some of the action from the Men’s Sevens Tournament. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Skills on show in Cabinteely tournament

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EAMS from Cabinteely, Shankill, Stars of Erin, Geraldine Morans, Kilcoole and Na Gaeil Óga took part in the Mens GAA Sevens Tournament at Cabinteely GAA club last week.

At a high-level, group stages were tight.

Geraldines beat Cabo on penalties in group 2 to reach the Shield final against Stars of Erin. Geraldines won the Jim Lynch shield on penalties against Stars.

In the Plate final, Cabinteely beat Shankill.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST CHINESE FOOD DUBLIN HAS TO OFFER

DUBLIN MADE EASY

W

ITH Chinese New Year falling this week (Tuesday 5th) why not celebrate the Year of The Pig with the best Chinese food Dublin has to offer.

Over the past twenty years the quality of Chinese food available in the city has improved massively due to increased numbers of Chinese people making Dublin their home.

Back in the 80’s the highest concentration of Chinese restaurants in town was to be found in and around Georges Street.

Since then it’s the north side where most of the city’s Chinese restaurants are to be found with Parnell St now labelled as Dublin’s Chinatown.

While the title is unofficial, it was conferred by Google Maps who don’t own Dublin (yet!), there have been calls to officially rename the area and install traditional “Friendship Gates” at the entrance to the street.

The idea of a Chinatown in Dublin has been around for years and a petition was launched in 2016 calling for the city to follow London, New York, Sydney and many other western cities which have Asian districts with their entrance to each marked by a traditional Chinese arch.

Following a big debate in the office we’ve drawn up a list of the best Chinese restaurants in Dublin.

M&L CHINESE RESTAURANT, CATHEDRAL ST

LEE KEE CHINESE RESTAURANT PARNELL STREET LEE Kee is an authentic Chinese restaurant which serves genuine tasty ethnic food with no frills.

They have a massive menu to choose from devoid of the typical bland Chinese take away options and specialise in North Chinese cuisine.

Regularly voted Dublin’s best Chinese, M&L has without doubt the best dumplings in the city! Another authentic eatery where you will find loads of Chinese customers, they claim to offer “the true taste of China” as per their website.

The food is excellent and very reasonable priced plus they offer a full traditional experience, not just the food that is served to their diners.

GOOD WORLD SOUTH GEORGES STREET One of the longer established Chinese restaurants in the city, The Good World has the best dim-sum in Dublin and the menu also offers other genuine delicacies.

It’s open much later than most other city centre restaurants too which makes it a popular spot for night owls.

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FURTHER STARS ANNOUNCED FOR DUBLIN COMIC CON

STARS from Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Powers Rangers and Star Trek have been announced to attend Dublin Comic Con 2019. The latest line-up includes: Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation); Doug Jones (Star Trek Discovery, Shape of Water, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) ; James Marsters (‘Spike’ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Supernatural) and Jason David Frank (the original Green Power Ranger).

Picture: Patrick O’Leary

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FEATURES COMEDY | COMEDIAN AND DEATH IN PARADISE STAR ALL GEARED UP FOR UPCOMING TOUR

Ardal to show off at Vicar Street BRIAN DONALDSON

ARDAL O’HANLON has been jolted out of that complacency by recent world events.

The good news is that this has meant the standup, writer, and TV star felt compelled to write a new stand-up set, The Showing Off Must Go On, which he’s preparing to bring to Vicar Street.

“I think it’s incumbent upon a comedian to find imaginative ways to come up with stuff.

“I prefer watching comedians who aren’t too partisan, so while I have strong political views, I don’t want to hit an audience over the head with them.

“Comedians have to be cannier than that. I’m not going to mention Trump or Brexit by name, but I hope to do stuff on them while trying to keep it a bit light.”

As well as displaying

puntastic talent, the title of Ardal’s show reflects part of his personality that he’s drawn upon in the entertainment world, despite his upbringing doing everything it could to dampen that spirit.

“I’m a very reluctant show-off,” he says of The Showing Off Must Go On. “I come from a part of the world where showing off is the worst thing you could possibly do, on the Irish border. Don’t speak unless it’s essential, and don’t give anything away.

Showing off was a terrible thing to do; it’s up there with armed robbery.”

This left Ardal feeling somewhat conflicted.

“I love stand-up and performing, but I’m conscious that this is showing off and I’m slightly uncomfortable about that. The question I ask myself is ‘why do I do this?’ I suppose to some extent this is what I’m addressing in

the show.”

As Fr Dougal McGuire, Ardal charmed the socks off the nation when Fa t h e r Te d re i g n e d supreme in the late 90s.

“I’m so grateful of the show and proud of my part.

“I arrived in London the year before [it started] and things were going well, and Father Ted was almost like a distraction from that. At the time I didn’t know what that would mean for my career.”

After Father Ted, Ardal’s stand-up career took off as performed for sold-out crowds, filmed a stand-up special, and released two live DVDs. On TV, he’s starred in BBC’s My Hero, has played the lead detective in Death In Paradise, and presented several documentary series.

Stand-up remains his first love, and Ardal is

almost giddy over taking another show onto the road.

“I’ve been lucky to have other dimensions to my career, but I’m constantly drawn back to stand-up; there’s something compulsive about it.

“I do love the performing aspect of it but equally I love the whole process of it, engaging with the world, trying to figure stuff out. Stand-up is the best medium for that.”

Ardal O’Hanlon will play Vicar Street on November 9th with The Showing off Must Go On, with tickets on sale now.

Girl Guides get their wings RACHEL D’ARCY

birds; Brownies; and Guides.

Ladybirds must colour in a

pilots as the international industry average.

Brian Bowden, chief people officer

This week, Aer Lingus announced

picture of an aircraft and make an

a new partnership with the Irish

object that flies such as a paper

for Aer Lingus said: “Just over 5% of

Girl Guides to create the ‘Aviation

plane, Brownies are required to

airline pilots worldwide are female

Badge’.

research different careers linked

and only 16% of engineering gradu-

with aviation, investigate innova-

ates in Ireland are female.

The new badge aims to engage

“Only by encouraging greater

girls from a young age with the avia-

tive women in the history of aviation

tion sector, by building an interest

and learn the phonetic language of

female interest and applications

and foundation for future study in

Aviation.

to these roles can we address the

STEM subjects.

The partnership will provide an

Aer Lingus has a strong track record of supporting female pilots.

gender imbalance.

“We’re delighted to partner and

introduction to aviation with the

They were the first airline in Europe

support the Aviation Badge, which

creation of three Aviation badges,

to employ a female pilot, and cur-

will introduce and engage girls with

one for each level of Girl Guide: Lady-

rently employ twice as many female

the aviation industry.”

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THINGS TO NOTE IN DUBLIN

DIARY

By George, he’s a real winner IONUT George Adadi, from St Vincent’s Secondary School, Dublin was delighted with his merit award for his art entry in the Book of Kells Creative Competition.

The Dublin teen was one of the winners in the popular competition, which attracted more than 1,600 budding artists and writers of all ages from across Ireland, Britain, Europe and the US, with some entries from as far away as Australia.

Judges had a tricky task in poring over the very diverse entries submitted in a number of categories, all of which took the Book of Kells as their focus point upon which to create a singular work of art or literature.

The 2019 competition is already open, with the theme of Irish Culture and The Book of Kells, with budding artists having plenty of time to get their work in before the closing date of November 30. Further information will soon be available at https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/competition/.

GET CREATIVE AT THIS COOL EVENT

ONE OF THE WORLD’S biggest conferences for the design and creative industries will return to the capital in April this year.

Offset has fast become one of the world’s most inspirational and educational conferences for the design and creative industries.

Since 2009, from their Dublin base, Offset has attracted such creative icons as Massimo Vignelli,

Sir Peter Blake, Shepard Fairey, Tomi Ungerer, JR, and Louise Fili.

Representing the industry at all levels, the speakers at the conference are key in their field, driving everything from huge global campaigns to personal projects.

The conference will be held at Point Village, from April 5 to April 7. Tickets are available from iloveoffset.com.

Rare disease conference

TO MARK the 12th annual World Rare Disease Day, Rare Diseases Ireland are holding a conference in the City Centre at the end of the month.

Titled “Bridging Health & Social Care,” will highlight the importance of joined-up hospital, primary care and community services for people with rare diseases.

Rare diseases can be debilitating and life-threatening. The conference will hear from patients and patient organisations facing the challenges of living with, and caring for, people with rare diseases on a daily basis.

There will also be contributions from speakers responsible for public policy and integrated care in the area.

‘Bridging Health & Social Care’ takes place on Thursday February 28 in CA House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

People with an interest in rare diseases can register their attendance anf find out more information about the conference at rdi.ie/rdd-2019.

Madama Butterfly to see the Opera this Feb IRISH NATIONAL Opera begins 2019 with its most extensive tour yet, opening in Dublin.

The company’s production of Orfeo ed Euridice will visit 11 venues between Thursday 7 February and Saturday 2 March for 13 performances.

The tour will open in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght (Thursday 7 February, Friday 8) and will travel across Ireland including Dún Laoghaire (Wednesday 27, Thursday 28) and Bray (Mermaid Arts Cen-

tre, Tuesday 12).

INO artistic director, Fergus Sheil, said, “I am delighted that one of our standout shows of 2018, will now be seen by opera lovers all over the country.

“On Sunday 24 March we have the opening night of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with Celine Byrne in the title role.

Madama Butterfly will be presented at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin and at the Cork Opera House.”

READ ALONG WITH ONE GOOD BOOK THIS APRIL

The cover of this year’s novel

THIS APRIL, One C i t y, O n e B o o k returns, encouraging everyone to read a novel connected with Dublin.

The novel choice for 2019 is The Country Girls Trilogy by Edna O’Brien, first published in t h e 1 9 6 0’s. T h e Country Girls book predated and anticipated the feminist revolution we know today, with little to

compare it to when it first debuted.

The Country Girls grew to what is now known as The Country Girls Trilogy, including the title volume, Girl with Green Eyes, published in 1962, and Girls in Their Married Bliss, published in 1964.

A host of events to accompany the book are expected to be announced in March For more information on the initiative, visit dublinonecityonebook.ie.

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TUCK IN TO OUR FOODIE TITBITS

FOOD&DRINK

NIBBLESOFNEWS Aidan’s a winner with M&S! CONGRATULATIONS to Aidan McCarroll, who recently won a €100 voucher for the Marks and Spencer’s foodhall with Dublin Gazette.

Aidan entered the competition in his local Dublin Gazette just before Christmas, and he said that the voucher was a lovely and much welcomed surprise!

Don’t forget to keep an eye on your local Dublin Gazettefor more great giveaways, and congratulations once again to Aidan.

The Brass Fox shows heart of gold to nurses on strike across the city REBECCA RYAN

A PUB IN TALLAGHT is going all out to support nurses and midwives during their strikes.

The Brass Fox, located opposite The Square S h o p p i n g Ce n t re, i s o f fe r i n g e m e r g e n c y personnel 15% off their meal.

Nurses and midwives have been taking to the pickets outside hospitals and HSE facilities across the country since last Wednesday demand-

ing pay increases and government action on staff shortages. Further 24-hour strikes are scheduled for this month if the dispute continues.

To support the nurses and midwives, The Brass Fox wrote a post on their Facebook page saying: “We Stand With You Nurses and Midwives.

So enjoy 15% Off Your Meal In The Brass Fox when you show your staff badge.

“This offer also extends to other Emer-

gency Personnel - The Gardai, RNLI, Prison Officers,Fire and Ambulance Services. T&Cs apply.”

Co-owner of The Brass Fox, Michael Farrell, told Dublin Gazette why they decided to start the initiative.

“We’re very close to Tallaght hospital here so our customer base would be Tallaght hospital. We’ve been talking to the nurses and why they’re doing it, [and] I had that incentive in my

head.

“My brother’s in college at the moment to be a nurse. I spoke to my brother who has only started his first year in college this year [about it].

“No matter what way you look at it, it’s sectors like this that the government needs to look at.”

Mr Farrell said he has no end date yet for the initiative. “I don’t plan on stopping [the discount] any time soon,” added Mr Farrell.

New Irish veggie burgers A NEW IRISH food brand has launched a vegetarian and vegan friendly food range.

EDEN, a new chilled food brand, has introduced five vegetarian and vegan friendly burgers and bites, all produced in

Ireland.

There are five products in the range, including burgers in a choice of Curried Cauliflower, Spinach and Feta, Beetroot and Kale or Garden Vegetable and sides of Beetroot and Kale bites.

Say ‘I Love You’ with Lindt this Valentines

IF YOU’RE looking to say ‘I love you’ to someone special this Valentine’s Day with chocolate, Lindt Lindor have lots to offer.

Returning Spring 2019 is the popular Limited Edition Lindor Strawberries & Cream cornet. Each chocolate is made of luxurious premium white chocolate that is filled with smooth melting strawberry filling.

Alongside the iconic cornet range, other chocolates to enjoy are Maxi ball, containing a mouth-watering 44 delicious Lindor Milk truffles and the delicate Love heart box.

Lindt will also be personalising Lindor Love Heart 50g Tins for two days in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt on February

11th and 12th where you will be able to engrave a special personal message of your choice in a matter of seconds. A special gift for any Lindt lover.

a laugh about a play on words.

“It’s just a name of a pop

up burger bar, not a theme.

Hard not to offend someone in 2019. Take the high

road people, put it to rest and learn to forgive and forget,” read the statement.

Restaurant comes under fire for ‘Pablo Escoburgers’ - with free fake cocaine A POP-UP BURGER restaurant in Australia has received backlash after serving hamburgers with a fake line of cocaine on the top.

The cafe in Melbourne’s Prahan are serving the controversial burgers named after Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar.

They uploaded the image of their new offer-

ing onto its Facebook page and has since received a lot of criticism for their “poor taste.”

One wrote: “This is idiotic. You can’t forgive and forget when you have seen people die in front of you.”

Another wrote: “What’s next? Adolf Hitler pizza?

What a lack of imagination.”

Not everyone was

offended, though.“Love it.

Great play on words. Lighten up,” one person said.

While one Irish lad wrote: “Do not change this!

You have love and support from Ireland. This is hilarious and if we visit Australia we are coming!”

The Melbourne café/ restaurant defended its burger.

After the outrage, the

shop issued a statement saying they are “not here to offend.”

“We are very proud of our burgers, but we do also understand that Pablo Escobar was a horrible man.

“We do not condone or promote Pablo Escobar or his actions in anyway.

We are however Australian and know how to have

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ENTERTAINMENT CONVERSATIONS WITH A KILLER | NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES MASS KILLER’S MIND

Stills taken from ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. Pictures: Netflix

Lack of remorse makes new doc even more chilling

RACHEL D’ARCY

A GENERATION was left reeling by the tragic, horrific crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy.

Now, the so-called Netflix generation are being left fascinated and repulsed by the crimes committed by one of America’s most notorious murderers in a new documentary.

‘Conversations With A Killer’ explores several tapes recorded by two journalists in conversation with Ted Bundy in

the 1970s, in the midst of his jail time for over 30 murders of young women across several US states.

The documentary is a chilling exploration into the psychology of Bundy, at points almost seeming fictional given the reaction of the convicted killer.

It’s an interesting insight into the mind of Bundy, who at points throughly managed to believe he was innocent in it all. In fact, the killer wouldn’t even discuss the murderers until journalist Stephen Machaud got the

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murderer to begin speaking in the third person.

Listening to the law student discuss his bonechilling crimes in such a blasé manner has to be heard to be believed. A particular stand out was when he went into great depth describing how ‘someone’ would commit a particular murder - describing exactly what he had done to one of his young victims.

Details of his daughter and wife are glazed over in favour of describing the narcissism so deeply instilled in Bundy, of how he was evil at his core.

Hearing testimony and

interviews from police officers and other journalists intimately involved with the case was welcome, too, livening up the four-episode insight.

A particularly poignant interview with Carol DeRonch, a woman who evaded capture from Bundy and indeed seemed to be the catalyst in the killer being caught, is almost worth watching for alone.

She discusses the total lack of remorse he had, and how once she escaped he simply moved onto another victim in a scene perfectly edited to convey the coldblooded nature of

the subject.

Whilst not for the faint hearted, it’s a must-watch for anyone who has ever been intrigued as to the mind of a murderer. It explores every avenue of Bundy’s killer career, from his first kill up until his own chair in the electric chair.

‘Conversations With A Killer’ doesn’t attempt to humanise Bundy, which is a huge credit. Instead, it demonises the murderer further, if that was even possible.

The four-episode documentary is available to stream now on Netflix.

Streaming the latest news

Twilight Zone set for reboot

Walking Dead renewed for tenth season

Judith from The Walking Dead

DESPITE the departure of lead character Rick, The Walking Dead will return for a tenth season this October.

The cult favourite zombie-smashing show’s renewal was announced in

a teaser on Monday by the series’ showrunner, Angela Kang.

Kang made the reveal with a zombie-packed trailer on Instagram, after previously teasing a tenth season in late 2018.

The news comes ahead of the series nine mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead, which is expected to air on FOX this Monday, February 11 - just one day after it debuts on AMC in the US.

Director Jordan Peele

A REBOOT of cult television show Twilight Zone is set for a reboot, brought to life by none other than ‘Get Out’ director Jordan Peele.

Originally created in 1959

by Rod Sterling, the modern version will be adapted by Peele, alongside Simon Kinberg and Marco Ramirez.

Speaking about the reboot in a statement, Peele said: “If

we approach it without ego and sort of bow to Serling, that will hopefully suffice for our fellow Twilight Zone fans, but also bring back a show that I think is needed right now.

“It’s a show that has always helped us look at ourselves, hold a mirror up to society.”

It will premiere in the US on April 1.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

White Denim Free-Spirited Texan Garage Soul

GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

FEBRUARY 8 (FRIDAY) Sleaford Mods + Vulpynes @ The Academy, €24 Two men and a beat box, or the most cutting piece of social commentary to emerge out of a struggling UK this side of the turn of the century? Sleaford Mods certainly get people talking...

DRAWING on mildly psychedelic influences and living with a growing dislike of anyone meddling with their music, fiercely independent Texans White Denim are treading an unusual path.

Born in vibrant Austin - a rare liberal haven in the state - the four-piece almost collapsed in recent years, when two of the four members walked out to tour with another act.

Having considered their future, remaining members James Petralli and Steve Terebecki came out publicly to say that despite a recent UK top twenty album, they weren’t sure they could carry on.

But carry on they did. Recruiting new members and re-routing their music to its original, slightly roughshod home turf, they abandoned the idea of producers, and reconnected with the shabby, garage-led sound of their early records.

They also set themselves back up in their music-obsessed city, ploughing their own furrow far

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from watching eyes in a purpose build studio far from the eyes of record labels looking to spin their sound.

“Austin has so many venues that you could play every day of the week if you wanted to,” Terebecki says of the early days that have begun to inspire again.

“I guess that helped us to forge our set up as a live band, which was really healthy. Now, we probably play in London more than we do in Austin.

“We had two albums out in the UK before we released the first one in the US, so we had a bit of a head start there, and we play a lot of shows in Europe compared the back home.”

White Denim are now seven albums deep, but their most recent effort ‘Stiff’ is unusual, in that it is such a throwback to the

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band that originally broke out of the Texan scene, and throws aside the more complex take of the last three or four records along the way.

“I don’t think too much has changed, really,” Terebecki says.

“We used to listen to a lot of early 70s [Frank] Zappa, and we still do. We’re kind of all over the place, like that stuff.

“We don’t write for a record, particularly. We have enough tracks to put our another three or four records right now, but we’re writing them as individual tracks.”

“Instead, when it comes to releasing something, we look at what we have and how it will fit together as a whole. Starting with the new guys has really helped us grow.

“We had to relearn a lot of old songs with them, and they’re not easy songs to learn. It’s given us confidence that we can work it out and carry on.”

“They haven’t been contributing too much to the writing on the stuff we have out so far, but

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that’s changing now. They’ve hit it out of the park, really. We’re tighter than ever, and really happy with what we’re writing.

It’s taken away the question marks that we had a couple of years ago, really.”

Shortly after I spoke Terebecki, White Denim announced their eighth album, ‘Side Effects’, which is likely to feature heavily in the forthcoming Dublin show, where the freshlyforged four-piece will refuse to tow the line.

“We’re not the type of band to play the ‘hits’ or even the same songs for many shows in a row.

We also don’t change too much to suit an audience.

“We like extended instrumental, bridges, messing with our songs, stuff like that,” Terebecki says.

“We think it works better, but I guess that’s for the audience to judge.”

White Denim play Whelan’s, Dublin on Sunday, February 10, with support from Lylo. Tickets are priced at €23,85.

White Denim @ Whelan’s, €23 Witt Lowry @ The Academy, €23 Behemoth @ Vicar Street, sold out

FEBRUARY 12 (TUESDAY) She Drew The Gun @ The Workman’s Club, €12

FEBRUARY 13 (WEDNESDAY) Cuig @ Whelan’s, €15 Joe Armon-Jones @ The Sugar Club, €15

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MEDITERRANEAN | MARCH 17 FESTIVITIES

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Malta

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THIS year why not do something a bit different and celebrate our patron saint on the Mediterranean island of Malta?

The archipelago might be smack bang between Sicily and the North African coast but it also has a strong Irish connection which can be traced back to the turn of the 20th century.

The Royal Dublin Fusiliers were stationed in Floriana and would celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the area.

For them, the day became a reason to get together and remember home.

St Patrick’s Day is always a fantastic celebration in Malta.

A street party will take place in Floriana on the day and there is certain to be a great festive atmosphere.

Make sure you call into The Dubliner - Malta’s one and only true Irish Pub - to toast St Patrick.

March 17 festivities aside, Malta has an excellent nightlife and has emerged as a hub for the clubbing scene. If large clubs are not your scene it also boasts an array of qui-

eter bars where top notch house DJs entertain, and the admission is usually free.

Paceville, on the coast near St. Julians, houses the majority of Malta’s nightclubs, along with a wide selection of bars.

The nation is known for historic sites dating back to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British.

There are a huge range of fortresses, megalithic temples and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating back to circa 4000BC, to discover.

Fort St Elmo, Saint John’s Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and Manoel Theatre make for the best places to see.

Visiting Malta in the springtime offers the best climate for enjoying its picturesque natural landscapes.

With plenty of trails and outdoor excursions, Malta is a great place to hike.

One of the most popular hiking spots is the Dingli Cliffs which stands at an impressive 220 meters and is the highest point on the

island.

From rugged cliffs to crystal clear waters, Malta is blessed with contrasting landscapes and a breathtaking coastline.

It has some of the best spots for scuba-diving worldwide, not to mention snorkelling at the historic Blue Grotto cave and diving in the Blue The nation is known Lagoon of Camino. for historic sites dating For the sunback to a succession of bather the charming islet rulers including the Romans, of Comino is Moors, Knights of Saint your ideal retreat.

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3.5sqkm it enjoys the title of being the tiniest island between Gozo and Malta.

Being a bird sanctuary and a nature reserve, it attracts many tour- extensive views offered ists throughout the year. from the harbour are simBeside the famous blue ply breathtaking. lagoon, other places to visit on the island include Getting there With Concorde Travel the Saint Mary’s Tower you can depart Dublin on and the Comino chapel.

The Grand Harbor, or the March 12 and stay seven Port of Valletta, dates back nights at the five-star to prehistoric times and is Corinthia St Georges Bay, St. Julians, (B&B basis) for a place to fall in love with.

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One of the most popular hiking spots is the Dingli Cliffs which stands at an impressive 220 meters and is the highest point on the island.

The upper barrakka gardens in Valletta. (Top) Above: Grand Harbor Port Valletta

The Blue Lagoon of Camino

St Johns Co Cathedral

Malta has some of the best spots for scuba-diving worldwide

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SPAWELL’S FUTURE: GOLF: THE Spawell Golf Centre and

Driving Range in Templeogue reopened last Friday under the new management of former tour professional, Peter Lawrie.

The four-time winner on the European Tour has taken over the facility under a lease from Dublin GAA, owners of the 35-acre Spawell site. Padraig Harrington was on hand with Lawrie to cut the ribbon of the venture.

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Different gravy as Sheriff enjoy Gorey details  JAMES HENDICOTT

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SHERIFF YC manager Mark Quigley says his side don’t fear anybody as they prepare to find out their opponents in the quarter-finals of the FAI Junior Cup next week.

Sheriff travelled to Wexford to take on Gorey Rangers in the last 16 over the weekend and came out with a 2-0 win thanks to Anthony ‘Bisto’ Flood’s brace.

It was the previous round’s clash with Pike Rovers – who lost on penalties at the Aviva in last year’s final – that most pleased the young manager.

A man down and a goal down early doors, a young Sheriff side rallied to draw 2-2 and went through on penalties, and showed Quigley they have the mettle to rival past sides.

“We’ve been comfortable in a lot of games but we needed a game

where we were up against it with our backs to the wall and a bit of adversity,” Quigley tells the Dublin Gazette.

“That was the last round of the FAI Junior where we played Pike at home. They took the lead and we had a player sent off.

“That was something I wanted to see, especially with the new lads, if there was that bit of character there.

“We came through and played basically the full game with ten men, took the lead and beat them on penalties.

“That was a game we needed to see, and I’m glad I saw it early enough in the season to see the lads have that character.”

The former St Pats striker had enough confidence in the mixture of youth and experience he started the season with that he didn’t bring in any new players in the transfer window.

He’s only had to take to the field

Sheriff YC prior to their game against Gorey Rangers.

Picture: Ian King Photography

once himself, early in the season, when injuries and holidays meant Flood, Darren ‘Wacker’ Dunne and Keith Rickard were all unavailable.

The 33-year-old is enjoying his role off the playing field and the pressure of managing junior football’s biggest club appears to sit easily with him.

“We’ve eight games left in the league and if we win our eight games we win the league. That’s the way I look at it.

“That’s what I’ve been putting into the lads’ minds and, to be fair, they’ve seen it and done it.

“There’s a lot of experience in the team.”

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for January 31; Lotto A numbers 12,16,21 and 24. Lotto B numbers 6, 8, 10 and 12.

No winners.

Next Thursday’s jackpots €10,000 and €2,400 Winner of €100 Michael Kelly c/o Liberos, €50 Dermot Lee c/o Bar, Daniel Fletcher c/o BSJ Bingo. Joker Consolation prize Tony Brennan.

Next week Joker €650. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8pm.

Membership fees for 2019 are now due see Club website for renewal on line.

All national club draw tickets sold or unsold must be returned to Eamonn Hession or Eamonn Coleman immediately.

Congratulations to GPO Carol Nolan on her recent engagement.

Thanks to all who supported the table quiz last Friday for C.F. Club shop open with to view extensive range of club gear from juvenile to adult at the clubhouse, open Thursday 7.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. See list on club website.

Ballinteer St Johns Golf Society fixtures set for the New Year. Membership fee only €10 per annum.

Further info from Colm 087 787198 or Brian 086 7902325 or email golf@ballinteerstjohns. com to join. Saturday, April 6: The Heritage; Saturday, June 15, Druids Glen.

Feile Fundraiser Screen 5 Dundrum Cinema 8-10 pm Friday, February 8.

RTE’s much acclaimed Hurling/Camogie documentary “The Game”.

Also a live Q&A on stage with GAA personalities Mark Duncan, Joan O Flynn and Daithi Regan.hosted by RTE’s Claire McNamara.

Special offer for BSJ members @ €15. Contact our GPO Carol Nolan 085 1424543.

KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the Dublin Senior Hurlers who beat Offaly on Sunday, 2-19 to 0-12.

Well done to Oisin O’Rorke who scored 2-3, Caolan Conway, Fergal Whitely and Cian MacGabhann who were all on the squad.

Hard luck to the Dublin senior ladies who lost to Donegal, 1-7 to 1-11. Éabha Rutledge, Aoife Kane and Lauren Magee were all on the squad.

Well done to the Dublin senior footballers who beat Galway, 1-15 to 0-7.

Well done to Liam Flatman who made his first inter-county start, Cian O’Connor and Paul Mannion who were all on the squad. Shane Horan and the Offaly senior footballers drew with Longford, 1-6 to 0-9, in their league game.

For the past year, TG4 have been documenting the Whitely family & Kilmacud Crokes the 2018 club journey as part of ‘Ar gClub’.

The program was officially launched in Kilmacud Crokes in front of a big crowd last Thursday.

Follow the action each Thursday at 8pm on TG4.

Well done to the U-15 footballers who opened their league campaign this Sunday.

The A and B squads won their games against St Pats Donabate and Naomh Olaf’s but the C team lost out to St Pats also.

Congrats to the AFL1,AFL3 and Minor A teams who were all presented with medals won last season at a night in the club on Thursday.

Check out the club website for details.

SOCCER: WHITE CONFIDENT OF CONTINUING UPSURGE OF

Broadford back in with shot of LSL promotion LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1B Broadford Rovers 3 Mullingar Athletic 0  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.comm

BROADFORD Rovers assistant manager Stephen White insists promotion is within his team’s grasp – despite winning just one of their first nine games.

The LSL Sunday Senior 1B side have struggled with injuries all season, and were down to the bare 11 for recent defeats to Willow Park and Leicester Celtic.

But Sunday’s comfortable victory over promotion-chasing Mullingar Athletic at Broadford Park is evidence of what the Rathfarnham club are capable of when on form.

Goals from Brian Reilly, Ben Meagan and Faris Indja helped a young Broadford side to their fifth win in seven games – which would be leaguewinning form over a full season.

And with several players returning from injury in the next couple of weeks, White is confident

his side can mount a serious challenge in both the league and cup.

The three points moved Rovers up into eighth position, five points clear of the relegation zone but nine points off Willow Park in third.

“I think it might be a bit too late to make a challenge for the title, but by all means we have it in our hands that we want promotion,” White tells the Dublin Gazette.

“I don’t think we’re far off that. I don’t think anybody is thinking about us, but I think if we keep our heads down and quietly tip up the table, we might surprise a few teams.”

The home side led 1-0 at the break thanks to Reilly’s opener, the forward latching onto a through-ball from the left and slotting the ball past the outrushing keeper.

Meagan doubled the hosts’ advantage midway through the second half from the penalty spot after substitute Alan Rochford had been fouled in the area.

And Reilly was centrally involved in the clincher

Broadford Rovers LSL Sunday Senior 1B team has seen a recent rise in form after a tough run in 2018

shortly afterwards as his first-time cross-field ball found Indja on the right, and he sent his shot back across the keeper into the corner.

“We have to keep telling them to ‘believe in yourselves’. It’s one of them things. When you pick up one result, one win, you get confidence.

“Winning builds confidence and that’s what’s after happening. It’s nothing we’ve changed or done, we just asked the players to do their best. Workrate

is the most important.”

Next up is Tolka Rovers – from a league above in Senior 1A – at Broadford Park in the second round of the Lummy O’Reilly Cup on Sunday.

White expects to have up to three of the eight missing first team players back for that tie and he’s confident they can upset the odds to reach the quarter-finals.

“We beat Templeogue on penalties in this cup with ten men for most of the game, and they’re the

league above us as well.

“We had a player sent off after 20 minutes and we even should have won that game and I think we have a great chance against Tolka.

“Normally, what happens when teams are playing teams in the league below them they go out thinking this is going to be an easy number, thinking we wouldn’t be up to much.

“I’m 100% confident we’ll pick up a win there as well.”

Carthy leads Euro qualification DUNDRUM South Dublin AC’s Ciaran Carthy ran the first leg for the Irish Under-20 4x400m team that achieved the European qualifying time in Abbotstown on Saturday.

The other main result saw Kate Doherty just pipped by Sarah Lavin in the women’s 60m hurdles, finishing second in 8.65, as the national indoor championships.

Friday, meanwhile, saw the juvenile even age group relays and shot putt. Claudia Moran was DSDAC’S Chris Carthy, second from right, led worthy of special mention – just back from injuoff the European qualifying time ry, as well as being on the Under-16 relay squad,

took gold in the shot (8.34.)

Emma Roche registered a personal best in the shot, winning gold (10.0) and then running the last leg in the Under-18 4 x 200m relay. She was only caught by Tallaght’s international athlete Rhasidat Adeleke. Ailbhe O’Reilly finished second in the Under-16 shot (7.42) while Molly Mullaly was third.

DSD’s Under-18 boys relay team were impressive, finishing first with the Under-18 girls second as were the Under-16 girls were just pipped into silver.

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VOLLEYBALL: RISING STAR MAKING WAVES WITH IRISH U-16S

Rockford’s Connelly hitting the high notes VOLLEYBALL  JAMES HENDICOTT

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GOLD RUSH

Healy leads the field at Irish Life AAI Games BLACKROCK AC’S Sarah Healy held on strongly from the front to win the women’s 1,500m at the Irish Life Health AAI Games.

She came home in 4.17.78 ahead of Amy O’Donoghue (Emerald) in 4.18.82 with Kelly Neely (City of Lisburn) third at the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Rockford Manor student Laura Connelly is relatively new to volleyball, but having first taken to the court just over a year ago, she’s already part of the Irish national under-16 set up.

Connelly’s fast rise comes through a steadfast dedication to the sport with her school Rockford Manor aiding that with their strong programme, running the sport alongside basketball.

Connelly is finding her feet outside the school, too, turning out for training with Dalkey Devils, often at several different age group sessions a week. Passion has taken hold fast.

“I travelled to the Faroe Islands with the Under-16s late last year, which was an amazing experience” Connelly recalls of competing with the recently-formed Ireland age-group squad.

The Faroe Islands hosted a pre-qualifying competition for smaller nations. At the tournament, Ireland Under-16s grabbed their first ever international win against a vastly more experienced Iceland side.

Connelly is the only Dublin-based representative in the Under-16 panel, and spends much of her time traveling the country to training sessions in places like Ennis, or Naas.

She has also been part of the Rockford Manor side that has progressed to an increasingly competitive level in national schools competitions, having reached two All Ireland finals in recent years.

“I played football and basketball before and that helped at the start,” Connelly tells us of her progress “Especially with things like staying calm on the court. I play in the middle, which means I spend a lot of my time hitting and blocking spikes, jumping at the net.

“Training with Ireland is different. It’s much more intense, and you become very close to the people you play with. It’s a lot of work, and

Rockford Manor’s Laura Connelly

we’re very focused on improving.

“We try to train as much as possible. I spend my time between different clubs and age groups so I can practise, as there aren’t many volleyball clubs in Ireland.

“So far I’ve been to the Faroe Islands and Italy for a training camp, as well as around the country. I started because I wanted to try something new. There’s nothing planned for the new season for definite just yet, but there are a few tournaments abroad that we might travel to.

“It’s quickly become a passion,” Connelly continues. “I’m really into it, it’s become a big part of my life. This Under-16 team were the first to win internationally for Ireland, so that was great, especially playing against players who’ve been training for years, when we haven’t.”

Connelly’s ambitions are already shining through. “I really hope I can play for Ireland at adult level,” she tells us. Given the speed of her rise, it’s not hard to imagine.”

UCD bounce back to shoot down Star MEN’S SUPER LEAGUE FINAL  sport@dublingazette.com

UCD Marian recovered from their Hula Hoops National Cup final loss last weekend to come from behind to defeat Belfast Star 100-96 in Belfield on Saturday evening in a cracking battle in the men’s basketball Super League.

Trailing for the most of the game, Marian truly found their rhythm in the fourth quarter when top scorers, Mike Garrow, Conor Meany and Mario Markovicz, wrestled their team over the line.

Trailing by 84-73 with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Garrow, Meany and Markovicz helped the hosts level proceedings at 90 points each with just under two minutes remaining and ultimately, foul trouble for Star saw Marian edge ahead from the free throw line.

Speaking afterwards, UCD Marian head coach, Ioannis Liapakis, said: “I’m happy with the result and the offence - but not with the defence.

“Unfortunately, this is not the way I like to win. I like to

win games through defence, but tonight it’s been a really good day offensively.

“We know that Belfast Star’s game is based on three-point shots. We didn’t do a good job defending these shots and so they scored 11 three-point shots in the first-half.

“This win tonight is huge for two reasons; firstly, we recovered after last week, and secondly, we’ve defeated Belfast and so we’re now in the same situation.

From here we can challenge for the UCD’s Mike Garrow. Picture: Sportsfile league,” he finished.

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GOLF: TEMPLEOGUE MAN BACK TO HIS ROOTS

NAOMH OLAF THE NUMBERS drawn in last Sunday’s club lotto draw were 2, 22 and 27 there was no winner of the jackpot so next week’s draw will be for €1,700.

Winners of €30 prizes - Jim Kirrane, Bernard Keaveny, Deirdre Lynch, Phyllis Corrigan and Una Davis. Lotto tickets available from the Club Bar or play online at www.naomholaf.ie.

The academy continues indoors until the weather improves - boys on Saturday and girls on Sunday - children born in 2011 at 9am, 2012 at 10am, and 2013/2014 at 11am. New players welcome!

The Naomh Olaf Walkers Group have braved adverse weather conditions over the last few weeks, but they won’t be put off! Meeting every Thursday evening at 6.45pm at the club, they set off for some exercise and a chat!

Why not join them - new walkers are always welcome. A nice warm cuppa back in the bar afterwards too.

On Sunday, March 3, a club planning workshop will be held at the club. All club and community members are invited to attend to have their say in how the club will develop in the coming years. More details to follow.

Live at Olafs! Pump Up The Jam bring their music extravaganza to the club on Saturday, March 2, 2019! Tickets €10 online via eventbrite.com and from the club bar.

Naomh Olaf Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday from 9am until 2pm with the very best produce on offer.

Don’t forget, you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the very lastest news!

Padraig Harrington and Peter Lawrie cut the ribbon at the Spawell Golf Centre. Picture: Thos Caffrey / Golffile

Lawrie’s Spawell move SPAWELL GOLF CENTRE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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Faughs Celtic’s Kerrie Finnegan on the attack in Dublin’s National League draw with Offaly.

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SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, is back in action every Saturday at 10am indoors in St Laurence College.

Why not give the academy a try? The coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used; the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

There was a great turnout for our quiz night in Brady’s Pub last week. Brilliant fun and loads of prizes.

The winning team was Terry O Donnell, Des O Donnell, Mary O’Donnell and Sean Breathnach. Many thanks to Jen, Linda, Orla, and Sinead who organised and ran the quiz in a very professional manner.

The bad weather stopped the Operation Transformation walking group night. However, the group will be back this Thursday night at 7pm at St Anne’s Church. Please come along the group is open to both members and non-members alike. Bring a Hi -Vis top.

Many thanks to Fr John and the Parish committee for the use of the Church grounds.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s; there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Des, Terry & Barry.

This week’s jackpot is €1,800. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub.

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

The men’s adult football team are looking for new players which are always welcome contact Kevin 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438.

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THE Spawell Golf Centre and Driving Range in Templeogue reopened last Friday under the new management of former tour professional, Peter Lawrie.

The four-time winner on the European Tour has taken over the facility under a lease from Dublin GAA, owners of the 35-acre Spawell site.

Lawrie and long time European Tour colleague and now Ryder Cup captain, Padraig Harrington was on hand to cut the ribbon on the new venture.

Lawrie was born in the Templeogue area, going to school in Terenure College, and this marks his latest venture since stepping away from the touring life.

“I was driving over to see my Mum and Dad and I saw the sign that Carr Golf were closing down the driving range, so I made a few phone calls and Dublin GAA were looking for a tenant to run the driving range on a short term basis,” he said.

“I did a deal with them and I have taken a lease for nearly three years, which will possibly stretch to five.

“We will see what happens but I have put a lot of work into it to get it up and running. I have really got my hands dirty.”

In September 2016, he announced his retirement from the European Tour at the end of the season to take up a position as a golf professional in Luttrellstown Castle golf club T h i s l a te s t m ove,

RECORD CROWD Ireland unable to tame roses

BLACKROCK College RFC’s Michelle Claffey, pictured, endured a tough night at Energia Park last Friday evening as full-time outfit England blitzed Ireland 51-7 on the opening day of the women’s Six Nations.

Claffey made a couple of searing breaks to excite a record crowd of 4,637 for the tie but home hopes were quickly tempered as England burst into a 13-0 lead in the first hour and ran riot in the second half.

Picture: Bernie O’Farrell

though, is one which is close to his heart.

“This place is really close to my heart. I remember my Dad bringing me here to the late pro Peter O’Connor for lessons in the mid-80s.

“The Kennedy family ran it for years and did a great job with it and it has long been regarded as one of the best driving ranges in Ireland.

“I will be hands on and will be delighted to pass on tips to visitors at no extra cost.

“I have gotten a lot out of golf and it is nice to be able to give something back.

“For everyone who knows me, they are all welcome and hopefully we can give them a good experience” said Lawrie.

The driving range has

been given a complete facelift and will feature brand new mats and brand new golf balls.

The Golf Centre will have a club fitting room, run by Johnny Dignam, where people can get shafts and grips fitted, clubs repaired or get measured up for new golf clubs.

There will also be a fully stocked golf shop.

Lawrie also plans to introduce Toptracer technology to the 14 upstairs driving bays for private hire to individuals or corporate clients, who are looking for something different other than a regular driving range.

Players can play different golf courses on the Toptracer and have their shots tracked, with all the data going back to their mobile phone.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: BOHAN DISAPPOINTED BY LOW-KEY PERFORMANCE

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Crokes’ O’Rorke on fire

Kilmacud Crokes’ Aoife Kane holds off a Donegal attacker. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Jackies off to slow start to title defence LADIES FOOTBALL DIVISION ONE Dublin Donegal  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN boss Mick Bohan expressed his frustration as they started their National Football League Division One campaign with a low-key defeat to Donegal in Croke Park on an icy cold Saturday evening.

The Jackies lost out to Donegal in a game that saw a low crowd with the weather and a clash with the Six Nations reducing numbers for their first outing as they begin the defence of their double success.

“We are disappointed with the display. We just didn’t have our usual cohesion. We don’t enjoy losing,” Dublin boss Mick Bohan said of the performance.

“But I’d be more disappointed by the way we played. The way we went after the game rather than the result. If we had lost the game but we had gone after it with the right approach, I’d probably feel a bit better about it.

“A lot of new girls got to play in Croke Park. And when you have several new

players coming in at once, it’s not that easy to find your feet. But that is what we are trying to do at this time of the year.”

Indeed, there were seven changes from the side that started the All Ireland final for the champions last September.

Absent from the side were Sinead Finnegan, Leah Caffrey, Sinead Goldrick, Noelle Healy and Sinead Aherne while Lauren Magee and Lyndsey Davey were named amongst the Dublin replacements for the clash with the Ulster champions.

There was plenty of local call-ups with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Niamh Collins and Emma McDonagh starting alongside Kilmacud Crokes’ Eabha Rutledg and Aoife Kane and Cuala’s Jennifer Dunne in midfield. Dunne’s club mate Eimear Loughlin has been called up from the 2018 minors, too.

The Jackies conceded an early goal to effective Donegal captain Karen Guthrie, and then, having closed the gap to a single point, let Donegal take charge again going into the break, the visitors heading in 1-5 to 0-5 in front.

Dublin’s main threat came from familiar outlets Carla Rowe and Nicole

Owens, with the effervescent Lyndsey Davey making an instant difference when she came on mid way through the second period, playing off Rowe to fire into the net with pretty much her first touch of the contest.

Aside from the goal, though, Dublin had a poor second period, managing only two further points as the visitors took charge.

Cuala’s Jennifer Dunne on the attack. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile

Donegal showed great discipline, and had held a six point lead before Davey’s net, one they never really looked like giving up.

Guthrie in particular, but also the consistent free taking of Geraldine McLaughlin, were the key threats, with the All Ireland holders looking considerably rusty as they were ultimately beaten fairly tamely.

TWO goals from Kilmacud Crokes’ Oisín O’Rorke paved the way for Dublin’s 13-point victory over Offaly in Sunday’s NHL Division 1B encounter at O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

Dublin enjoyed a solid opening and led 1-4 to 0-2 by the 18th minute with O’Rorke and Donal Burke particularly prominent in the Dubs forward unit in front of an attendance of 1,025.

One concern for Dublin was the sight of Liam Rushe having to be replaced in the 26th minute with a knee injury.

O’Rorke first goal arrived in the 11th minute when Burke was able to pick out his team-mate who arrowed his finish low to Eoghan Cahill’s net.

Dublin were awarded a penalty in the 30th minute when O’Rorke was hauled down but Seán Moran didn’t affect the best of strikes and netminder Cahill repelled his effort.

Before the interval David Treacy and O’Rorke tagged on points to give Mattie Kenny’s men a 1-10 to 0-5 advantage.

The hosts improved on the restart and clipped four of the first five points, three coming from long-range frees from keeper Cahill.

However, O’Rorke’s 46th minute goal put Dublin back in the driving seat following good work by Fiontán McGibb and Jake Malone.

“I thought Offaly played well - they put it up to us. We knew there was going to be a reaction from last week’s defeat, and they’re a proud hurling county,” said Dublin manager Mattie Kenny.

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Dubs league retention bid gets off to a slow start on freezing evening in Croke Park SEE P31

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Olympic hero Darling goes forth into Irish retirement  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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SANDYFORD man Mitch Darling has announced his retirement from the m e n’s i n te r n a t i o n a l hockey team following a glittering career, highlighted by a European bronze medal and being part of both the groundbreaking Olympic and World Cup squads.

The diminutive striker made his debut in 2006 just after his 18th birthday, a time widely viewed as the year zero for the men’s rise from outside the world’s top 20 to reaching the top 10 with vastly improved structures introduced.

Darling went on to earn 183 caps, scoring 51 times, perhaps the pick of them a blockbuster reverse strike in Rio in 2016 against Germany.

His final cap came in the World Cup in India in December against E n g l a n d , t h e G re e n Machine’s first appearance on this stage since 1990.

“When I got my first cap in 2006 I could never have dreamed reaching the heights we did,” he said of his retirement. “I am definitely privileged to have played with some of the best players to ever wear a green shirt.

“Be ing involved in such a special era holds some amazing memories and undoubtedly the biggest career defining moment was the Rio Olympics, an experience to be cherished forever.”

Mitch Darling in action against the Czech Republic. Picture: Adrian Boehm

“When I got my first cap in 2006 I could never have dreamed reaching the heights we did“ He is the fourth of the Olympians to formally retire following John Je r my n , C l o n s ke a g h man Ronan Gormley and Michael Watt.

His path to the national team began at Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club and Wesley College, winning All-Ireland titles with both before going on to play professionally in Belgium and Holland with KHC Leu-

ven, SCHC, Den Bosch and HC Rotterdam.

His return to Rovers has coincided with two EY Champions Trophy titles in succession as well as two Irish Senior Cup wins – their first wins in that competition since the 1970s.

“I want to thank the coaches who contributed significantly to my development during the early years from Wesley

College and Three Rock Rovers. I’m eternally grateful to the Irish support staff and management, both past and present, who went above and beyond to help us perform on the pitch.

“As a player I think I really flourished under the tutelage of Paul Revington and Craig Fulton; incredible men and detailed coaches that revolutionised both the

game and the players in Ireland.”

Irish coach Alexander Cox – who took on the job in August 2018 – paid tribute to Darling for his efforts in recent times with the panel, juggling full-time work and elite sport to be part of the recent World Cup. “I want to congratulate Mitch on an amazing international career with The Green

Machine. He has had an important influence on the successes that the team has enjoyed over the last 10 years.

“Not only because of his outstanding qualities as a player but also as a great person in the group, we will miss him.

“As a new chapter in his life starts, I wish him all the best with his family and professional career”.