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Water motion quells demos

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ANTI-water charge protesters have said they will end their protest outside County Hall in Swords as a motion calling for the abolition of Irish Water has been passed, after seven months of waiting.

The motion, which was tabled by Cllr Philip Lynam (SF), was delayed as the council was having difficulty getting through the orders of business in time to discuss motions.

The delay caused frustration for the protesters, which led to a number of incidents, including blockading councillors in the car park and scuffles with gardai.

A spokesperson for Balbriggan and Surrounding Areas Against Water Charges told The Gazette: “We’ve no reason to protest at this stage; we went up for the motion to be heard and it’s finally been heard.”

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A glass act: Impressive trophy for Skerries students’ project STUDENT Sophie Sheehan from Skerries Community College took a moment to relax with an impressive trophy after she, and her classmate Adam McGrane, claimed first place in the SciFest@ITB competition recently. The Skerries stu-

dents’ project, Exploring the Use of Halophytes as Carbon Sinks, examined how plants that grow in swamps, marshes and seashores – can be used to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide in the air, beating almost 100 projects to win.

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council Seven-month wait sees call finally agreed, 22:13

‘Abolish Irish Water’ motion is passed A MOTION calling for the abolition of Irish Water, which was on the Fingal County Council agenda for seven months, was finally discussed and passed at a recent council meeting.

Protesters said they will now give up their protest at council meetings.

The motion, tabled by Cllr Philip Lynam (SF), was passed by 22 votes to 13, with five councillors

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absent during the vote.

The motion was held up as the council was having difficulty discussing all of the orders of business and presentations in order to get

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through motions.

This caused considerable frustration for a number of anti-water charge groups who have been protesting outside County Hall in Swords during the meetings.

This frustration led to a number of incidents, including protesters blocking councillors in the office car park for around 90 minutes in February, and a protester receiving lacerations to her head from glass from a door which was shattered during a scuffle with gardai.

Cllr Lynam said: “We were a long time waiting on this very serious motion supporting the

abolishment of Irish Water in its entirety to be heard.

“This motion has been on the council agenda for seven months. I was glad to have the chance to speak on it.”

He said that he tabled the motion on behalf of constituents who have come to his clinics and are in “dire financial difficulty” and at a loss to how they will afford to pay their water bills.

He went on to say that these people already struggle to pay their local property tax, household charge, mortgage, children’s education, rent, shopping, fuel, and lunches.

Protesters have agreed to call off demonstrations at Fingal County Council, saying they are satisfied that a motion calling for the abolition of Irish Water has passed

He said: “The situation is so bad, their main question to me is: ‘Which bill should I ignore in order to be able to afford this charge?’ It’s become that bad.”

One of the main groups protesting during the

meetings was Balbriggan And Surrounding Areas Against Water Charges.

Speaking to The Gazette, a spokesperson for the group said that they are happy that the motion was finally discussed and passed, and

do not plan to protest outside the meetings anymore.

T he spokesperson added: “We’ve no reason to protest at this stage; we went up for the motion to be heard, and it’s finally been heard.”

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swords: council confirms lack of nama properties to make use of

Fatal road traffic collision

No units in Main Street for housing  keith bellew

THERE are no vacant NAMA units currently available on Swords Main Street which can be used for social housing stock, Fingal County Council has confirmed.

This comes on foot of a request from Cllr Duncan Smith (Lab) that the council conduct an audit of vacant or NAMAowned domestic dwellings in the vicinity of Main Street with a view to obtaining and allocating them to people who need secure tenancies.

The council reported that it is in ongoing discussions with NAMA in relation to opportunities for acquisition and leasing of residential properties

and that further enquires will be made.

Cllr Smith said that he was disappointed with this report, saying: “I have a concern regarding vacancy of any unit, both retail and domestic, along Main Street and its surrounding streets. I’d like to see full occupancy of every retail unit and full occupancy of every house.”

He went on to question whether there has been any development in talks between the council and NAMA in recent months.

Cllr Joe Newman (Ind) supported Cllr Smith’s call for NAMA units to be acquired to be used as housing stock.

He cited a number of dwellings close to Fin-

gal County Hall which are owned by NAMA and suggested these be acquired by the council.

He also said he would like to see disused retail properties turned to residential units in order to house those in need of housing in Fingal.

Fingal council housing official Philip Long said the council is exploring every possible avenue to increase its housing stock.

He said: “We are actively and continually engaging with NAMA [and] currently there are no available units on Main Street.”

He went on to say that housing officials are out on a daily basis identifying units which they can buy or lease as part of the social housing strategy.

The Ras is on: Cheer on cyclists at the Skerries ending of a nationwide event MODEL Karena Graham was happy to point the way to the start of this year’s An Post Ras, which once again will task participants with cycling through some of the most scenic – and arduous – routes across the country during its eight-day run.

The final stage will be finishing in Skerries on Sunday, May 24, with locals and cycling fans encouraged to come out and cheer on the cyclists as they near the end of the challenging yet rewarding race, with the skilled cyclists having all kinds of reasons to take to the nationwide Ras. For further information, see www.anpostras.ie.

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Gardai in Malahide are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision in which a man in his 80s was killed.

The incident occurred on the Dublin Road, Malahide, on Wednesday, May 13 at approximately 2pm.

The man was fatally injured when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a second car, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second car, a male in his 50s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with injuries described as minor.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Malahide Garda Station on 01-6664600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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roads Several Fingal neighbourhoods picked for 30kph pilot scheme

Estates to get new speed limits  keith bellew

A NUMBER of estates in Fingal have been selected as pilot areas for the introduction of 30kph speed limits.

Boroimhe, Ridgewood and St Cronan’s Avenue in Swords have been selected, as have the Chantries, Balrothery, Tayleurs Point, Rush and Dun Emer, Lusk.

In December 2014, Fingal County Council advertised for submissions from the public on the proposed implementation of 30kph speed

limits in residential areas in Fingal.

The review sought expressions of interest from residents’ associations or other representative groups wishing to support the introduction of these revised limits.

There were 86 submissions in total received by the council, and in cases where a residents’ association submitted a request for a 30kph speed limit, it was given serious consideration for inclusion in the pilot scheme, particularly if the estate already has existing traf-

fic calming-measures in place.

The next phase will involve putting proposals on public display for statutory consultation following agreement from the area committees as to which pilot schemes progress.

Where possible, limited funding will be put in place to provide speed reduction measures in estates which were recommended as suitable for the pilot scheme but which have insufficient traffic calming.

Cllr Justin Sinnott (Ind)

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Ridgewood is one of the Swords estates selected for the 30kph speed limit scheme

said he was glad to see Boroimhe, Ridgewood and St Cronan’s selected to pilot the reduced limit.

He said that, down the road, if 30kph speed limits are to be extended out to all estates, it’s going to

have to be pushed by the residents themselves.

“I put my own submissions in based on estates I’ve seen in the area and representations I’ve received, for example Boroimhe and Ridgewood were two [estates]

I got a lot of representations on.

“The residents’ committees made their own submissions, but I put one in for them as well.

You can see they actually made it onto that list,” said Cllr Sinnott.

rush: conservation

€30k funding boost for Old Kilbush House A total of €30,000 in funding has been allocated by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for conservation work to be carried out on Old Kilbush House in Rush.

The house, which is classified as a heritage property, is a thatched Victorian cottage built around 1850.

Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) welcomed the funding which focuses on ensuring the survival of significant architectural, archaeological, cultural and historic buildings.

“Investment under the Structures at Risk Fund 2015 is aimed at facilitating conservation work to be completed on heritage structures which are deemed to be at a significant risk of deterioration. Since 2011, almost 130 str uctures have received funding under this scheme,” he said.

He said protecting heritage properties, such

as Old Kilbush House, Rush, is important, both in terms of safeguarding local history and promoting tourism.

“This conservation work will contribute to local employment and preserve the character and charm of Old Kilbush House,” he said.

Fantastic

Local resident and Cllr Brian Dennehy (FF) said it is fantastic to see the funding being allocated, as the roof needs to be re-thatched.

“At the moment you have plastic tarpaulin sheeting on the top ridge so it’s fantastic to get something done to clean the building up,” he said, adding that he hopes it will increase tourist footfall in the area.

“It’s the last thing you see before you enter on to the north beach and there’s a car park literally at the back of it, so it’s definitely going to be a big feature for the town.”

Fingal Film Festival has been shortlisted for the Ireland Event Industry Awards 2015. The awards celebrate excellence and showcase the very highest standards in Ireland’s event industry, and the trophies will be handed out at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, at the DoubleTree, Burlington Road.

Meanwhile the festival is preparing to launch its fourth instalment. Submissions are now open and the deadline for submissions is June 30. The festival is due to take place from September 25 – 27 at a venue to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

For further information, visit www. fingalfilmfest.com

Time to vote on age of president While it has been all but forgotten due to the high profile of the Marriage Referendum, there is another referendum being held on May 22.

Voters will be asked to reduce the age at which candidates are eligible for election to the office of President from 35 to 21-years-old.

The current legislation reads: “Every citizen who has reached his thirty-fifth year of age is eligible for election to the office of President.”

It is proposed that this be changed to: “Every citizen who has reached the age of twenty-one years is eligible for election to the office of President.”

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politics Construction vehicles spark row policing:

boost for balbriggan

Artist Harry Clarke was a true original There are few originals, but Harry Clarke most certainly was one of that rare breed. He was the third child of Henry Clarke (decorator from Leeds) who arrived in Dublin in 1877 and his wife, Brigid, and was born on St Patrick’s Day in 1889.

He attended Model School (Marlborough Street) before going to nearby Belvedere College.

After leaving in 1905, he took up an apprenticeship in his father’s studio, that by now had added a stained-glass section. Work was tough and his skills were soon noted in the Dublin Art School where he went to evening classes. In 1910, his work was recognised countrywide for the first time when his The Consecration of St Mel, Bishop of Longford,

by St Patrick won the gold medal for stained-glass work in the Board of Education National Competition.

Shortly afterwards he went to London, where he worked as a book illustrator for the publisher Harrap & Co. Here he was able to transfer his skill of working in glass and his first printed work was Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Next was a set of illustrations of Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination, a work so brilliantly done that Clarke’s An example of one of Harry Clarke’s colourful and reputation as an expressive stained-glass illustrator was windows assured.

When his father died in 1921, Harry and his brother Walter took over the studio, and produced more than 160 stained-glass windows for both commercial and religious commissions. His work suffuses strong, bright colours and the brilliant drawing of elongated, expressive figures is breathtaking, especially when backlit by strong sunshine.

The use of such colour was something that he loved having been influenced by the great stainedglass windows at Chartres Cathedral. As his fame grew he received commissions from England, America and Australia and he worked tirelessly in the smoky studio.

Clarke suffered with lung problems all his life so the studio environment was bad for him. He continued and was finally diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1929. While returning to Dublin from a sanatorium Clarke died in Chur, Switzerland, on January 6, 1931, where he is buried. He was only 41.

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Garda project to help youths

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The contentious local issue of construction vehicles accessing the National Forensic Hospital in Portrane led Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) and Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF) to attack each other’s public service

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DEPUTY Alan Farrell (FG) has hit out at Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), saying the senator is more interested in political point-scoring than assisting his constituents.

This follows accusations made by Senator O’Brien of insincerity shown by Deputy Farrell regarding the opposition of Portrane/Donabate residents to construction traffic coming through their village during the constr uction of the National Forensic Hospital in Portrane.

The residents propose an alternative construction road being built through Ballymastone.

He accused Deputy Farrell of “talking out of both sides of his mouth, after he suddenly claimed to share the concerns of the community, despite failing to make a single submission to An Bord

Pleanala about the controversial plans”.

He continued: “Alan Farrell and his Fine Gael colleagues in Fingal have spent months completely ignoring the mounting community concerns about the chaos that will be caused during the construction of this facility.

“An Bord Pleanala invited submissions to allow local residents, groups or public representatives to submit alternative proposals on the controversial development.

“Not a single submission was made by Alan Farrell or anyone in Fine Gael.”

Senator O’Brien went on to say that Fianna Fail has made numerous submissions and said it was insincere of Deputy Farrell to “feign concern” about the issue.

“It is time that Deputy Farrell started sincerely standing up for the community that elected him,”

he said.

However, Deputy Farrell hit back, saying: “The senator’s response is both predictable and disingenuous. Neither he nor the Fianna Fail party have a monopoly on representation of the people of Donabate or Portrane.”

He said he attended several public meetings and communicated with An Bord Plenala on several occasions.

“I have made no secret whatsoever of my praise for the joint approach of councillors [Paul] Mulville [Ind] and Adrian Henchy [FF] in their community-before-politics approach to this matter.

“If Senator O’Brien wishes to turn a community matter into a political or personal one, I am happy to speak to his record of contributing toward the destruction of our economy, his contribution to adding more than 250,000 people to

unemployment lines, or even his political appointment to Seanad Eireann just six days after his rejection by the people of our community.

“If the senator wishes to speak [of] insincerity and dishonesty, I suggest he look a little closer to home,” said Deputy Farrell.

He went on to say that he suggested to Minister for Health Leo Varadkar that the only logical option regarding construction traffic required for the hospital works was the creation of an alternative route around the village of Donabate.

Deputy Farrell said he has given a voice to the concerns of residents by taking the issue to the highest level of government, adding that he will continue to engage with Minister Varadkar to ensure the HSE allow these concerns to inform their planning decisions.

BALBRIGGAN is to receive funding for a Garda Youth Diversion Project as part of a nationwide investment of €2.8m from the Department of Justice.

Such projects are aimed at young people who are at risk of getting into trouble with the law, and are designed to help them develop their sense of community and their social skills through different activities. They are offered opportunities in education, employment training, sport, art and music.

Welcomed Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) welcomed the announcement, saying these projects undertake valuable work in local communities throughout the country in deterring young people from becoming involved in criminal activity and tackling existing levels of youth crime. He said: “The allocation of a Garda Youth Diversion Project to Balbriggan will support Gardai in their proactive effort to work with young people and ensure they do not become involved in crime.”

Cllr David O’Connor (Ind) said he is delighted to see this happening, adding that it has come about on foot of work carried out by the Joint Policing Committee and the people of Balbriggan.

He said: “We’ve been working on it for a while, particularly since the drugs task force was decommissioned in the Balbriggan area, so it’s good news and we’re delighted to see it happening.”

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Ciara Burke, Jerry Harrington and Avril Kelly-Carter

Mary and Kim Morrissey Bobby Kerr and Siobhan O’Donnell, DAA. Pictures: Niall Griffin

newstalk: Roadshow comes to town

Stephen Hayden and Cathy Foran

And we’re live on air at Empire T

he team from Newstalk radio descended on Empire Swords for an outside broadcast recently. Bobby Kerr brought his Down to Business show on the road to focus on “Winning Back the Highstreet”. This month Swords was the chosen town to feature and EMPIRE

were delighted to be chosen to host the event. Guests on the show included Mattress Mick, arcitect Dermot Banon, Siobhan Moore DAA, Ian Hunter from Pavilions, Tony Lambert Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Harrington from EMPIRE and many more.

Mattress Mick and Siobhain Bunni

Catherine and Kevin O’Brein

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A DAY IN THE LIFE: singer-songwriter damien dempsey’s routines

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He’s boxing clever with yoga to help him relax

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AHEAD of his appearance at this year’s Salmon Leap Festival in Leixlip, which runs from May 29 to 31, singer Damien Dempsey took some time out to run through an average day in his life.

“I get up at around 11am and I’ll have some warm lemon water, a Granny Smith apple and some vitamins.

“If it’s sunny at all, I’ll get out on a bit of a quilt and do yoga moves – I know about five of them!

“So, I’ll do them in the sun, get the old vitamin D in, and the bit of air while stretching. Then I’ll do some [yoga] breathing at the end of it. That’ll put you in good form.

“Then I go back in and probably have some free-range scrambled eggs and vegetarian sausages,” he said.

Dempsey then gets a chance to check his emails before doing some song-writing or cycling to Howth or Portmarnock

for a swim if the tide is in.

“I might meet up with friends of mine.

There’s a few lads from Darndale, an actor and a rapper and I get together with them. We’ll have an old pow-wow and a chat and then go down to the cinema.

“Then I might meet my father for lunch; he’s retired now and lives in the area. I might meet my mother; she lives in the city so I might go in there for lunch, either at her house or out in a cafe.”

Dempsey likes to have dinner at home when he is not on the road, and often keeps it simple with some fried fish and oven chips.

“Then I’d watch a bit of telly in the evening. I record a load of documentaries and movies on the old Sky box. In the evening too, I’ll probably go down to St Anne’s Park for a jog or to the boxing club and do a few rounds on the bag and a little bit of sparring.

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Dublin Garden Festival

Damien Dempsey: “Before I go to bed at around 5am, I just love the stillness of the night to reflect on things when everybody’s dreaming”

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‘I’m staying clear of any punches to the head. It’s making the singing easier now that I can breathe through my nose’ -----------------------------------------

“I don’t do head shots anymore; I’m getting a bit too old for that. I got my nose fixed as my septum was deviated from years of getting hit.

“So I just got it fixed now; I’m staying clear of any punches to the head. It’s

making the singing a bit easier now that I can breathe through my nose.

“Before I go to bed at around 5am, I just love the stillness of the night to reflect on things when everybody’s dreaming.”

This year’s line-up at at the Salmon Leap Festival also features KILA, Sharon Shannon, Altan, Mundy, Eddi Reader, Luka Bloom, Mairtin O’Connor Trio, Alan Kelly Gang, The Whileaway and more.

Day tickets for the event are priced at €35, and weekend tickets cost €75.

They are available from www.salmonleapfestival.com.

A stunning flower festival with contemporary and classic arrangements will be held at the Dublin Garden Festival in Christchurch Cathedral from June 19 to 21.

This is the first time Christ Church Cathedral has held a garden festival and the arrangements that will be on display are designed by some of Ireland’s most talented floral artists.

The Cathedral will be transformed into a floral arcadia with an array of floral displays which will fill the medieval building with colour.

Visitors will receive advice from gardening and horticultural professionals, and along with displays, there will also be a petting zoo, Irish food produce, urban gardens, birds of prey, craft demonstrations, live entertainment and an outdoor artisan food tent.

On Friday and Saturday, a number of talks entitled Gardening With The Experts will take place with guest speakers including world renowned gardener Helen Dillon and award-winning florist Christopher White.

For further information, see www.dublingardenfestival.ie.

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Gazette Group editor Mimi Murray (right) is calling on people to vote Yes on May 22, as she believes it is right to extend equality to all families and LGBT people

EDITOR ON EQUALITY

Vote Yes to make all our citizens equal ON MAY 22, we are being asked to vote in the same-sex marriage equality referendum.

As someone who has gay family members, friends and colleagues – which I’m sure many of you do – I have read about, listened to and debated the issue with many people, both pro and anti.

This is something that affects all our lives, or will most likely affect us in the future, particularly for our kids and grandkids, and beyond.

T here have been some reasonable arguments from both sides, and also some vile and nasty comments, again emanating from both sides.

As with almost all of us, I like to think that I am a reasonable and fair person who tries to see things from both sides, but there is one thing that I cannot shake – I cannot stop thinking about how every member of the LGBT community in Ireland is going to feel on May 23 if this referendum does not carry.

I will not be able to look those LGBT family members, friends and colleagues in the eye if we vote no to

their equality, because, effectively, what we as a nation will have said to them is this: “You can ride the bus with us, but you have to sit at the back.”

If the No vote carries, we will have told our LGBT citizens that they are equal, yet will have still voted against extending true equality to them – a contradiction that I cannot, will not, accept.

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I grew up in a small Irish town in the 1980s, in an open minded family.

But homosexuality was not something that was ever really seen, because most gay people stayed in the closet.

Nowadays, members of the LGBT community can be more open about who they love, and who they are, and some people may feel that this is enough.

We have come a long way; that is cor-

rect. Some people say: “LGBT people already have the option of a civil partnership, so why do they need marriage, too?”

My belief is that we cannot say to two adults who love each other and want to commit to each other, that they are equal to us – but are not really equal.

I really want to be able to attend my best friend’s wedding, to know that we can all participate in that special day, the same way I would with any of my other friends.

I want to know that my children or grandchildren, whatever their sexual orientation, will have the same rights as their siblings.

And it’s my belief that until you are in that position, that a family member comes out to you, in fear and desperation, that you will ever really know how important this vote is.

That’s why I will be voting Yes on May 22.

Voting Yes is a vote to support my kids and grandkids – and to support all of our nation’s children and families.

Mimi Murray

Editor, Gazette Group

Temple Bar Food Market now draws food producers of the finest quality to set up stalls. Picture: Kasia Kaminska

Eighteen years of fine food in Temple Bar THE ever popular Temple Bar Food Market is celebrating its 18th birthday. The market is held in Meeting House Square from 10am to 4.30pm each Saturday and attracts gourmands from all over Dublin for its foodie delights.

T h e m a r ke t h a s grown over the past 18 years of its existence, both in popularity and sophistication. Temple Bar Food Market now draws food producers of the finest quality to set up stalls.

Some of the finest growers of produce, fishmongers and bakers in Dublin and all over the country are now regular stall-holders at the market. They include: Ariosa Coffee Roasting Company, Wildf lour Bakery, Paddy Jack, who produces his fine range of distinctive Abbey Cheeses from his farm in Cuffsboro, Co Laois, slabs of Bean and Goose Chocolate made by Irish chocolatiers and sisters Karen and Natalie Keane and many more.

SPOKETACULAR GETAWAY FOR THIEF A THIEF stole a painting from Duke Street Gallery and made his getaway in a manner that probably hasn’t been seen since the war of independence.

After pinching the painting Leeson Street by Irish artist Joby Hickey, the thief made his escape on a bicycle.

The painting which is valued at €1,150, was on display outside the gallery and the man made a circuit of the gallery’s perimeter before snatching it while pretending to park his bicycle. He pretended to lock up the bike but jumped behind the railing and cut the painting from the easel to which it was attached.

Gallery staff said that they tried to give chase but were unable to catch up. Gardai at Pearse Street station are investigating the case.

RIVERFEST RETURNS THREE tall ships are due to arrive into North Wall Quay this June Bank Holiday, as Dublin Port’s Riv-

erfest returns. From May 30 to June 1, the festival will offer entertainment galore as well as plenty of good food and drink to visitors. Organised by the Dublin Port Company and the Docklands Business Forum, this year’s event promises to be a unique celebration which will be held all along the historic quays of Dublin.

A huge array of activities are planned over the course of the weekend including the arrival of three tall ships and four schooners which will berth at North Wall Quay for the weekend. Kayaking sessions will be available for landlubbers to try out and Dublin Bay Cruises the St Bridget will offer three trips daily out into Dublin Bay. The magnificent Jeanie Johnson will once again be offering free tours.

ROW OVER ENDA’S COMMENTS THE Dail descended into chaos recently with Taoiseach Enda Kenny telling Anti-Austerity-Alliance deputies “where to go”.

Deputy Paul Murphy (AAA) was questioning Enda on whether people who refuse to pay their water bills will be brought to court prior to next year’s general election and if so had he any alternative career prospects lined up. Enda told Murphy he wouldn’t “spoon feed” him and he should “toddle along” to an Irish Water presentation being given in Leinster House that afternoon and direct his questions to them.

Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked what the point of leaders’ questions was and Enda responded with a wink saying: “To tell you where to go.”

Deputy Roisin Shortall (Ind) took exception to this and refused to sit down until Enda apologised. Ceann Comhairle, Sean Barrett weighed in with what is fast becoming his catchphrase: “Will you sit down?”

After reiterating this for the umpteenth time to no avail he was obliged to suspend proceedings for 10 minutes. The circus continues!

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for: it is right to extend equality to all citizens

By voting Yes, we will strengthen the ties of all our diverse families THIS is an important milestone for the country, and for the Labour Party. As we approach the centenary of the Easter Rising, there is

much reflection in our political debates on its legacy, and the most appropriate means of commemorating it.

This is not just a cam-

paign about abstract rights or legal entitlements – it is a deeply personal and human campaign that is primarily about treating people

with dignity, respect, and fairness.

I have been listening these past few months to many deeply moving personal stories. I believe it these stories that will sway the argument towards a Yes vote on May 22.

I have been particularly struck by the emotions of parents and grandparents who have joined the campaign to express their support for their gay and lesbian children and grandchildren who desire to marry in this country.

Every Yes vote in this referendum is a show of solidarity, not only with those directly affected but also with their families, parents, siblings and their wider family circles.

It is a signal to all of them that we treasure them all as full and equal citizens.

Marriage is one of the most cherished institutions in our culture.

We cherish it because it creates a stable bond between two individuals which strengthens them as a couple and strengthens all of society as a result.

We encourage couples to marry because the vows they make to one another offers advantages to themselves, but are also tremendously beneficial to the whole community.

By voting Yes, our people can agree to extend the value of committed and enduring domestic relationships to all cou-

Joan Burton: “Ours is a complex, diverse society that contains many family types and many forms of parenting. It is offensive and preposterous to suggest that children should be exclusively reared in one form of household only.”

ples.

By voting Yes, we strengthen their ties with the rest of us.

By voting Yes, we are also telling these couples, their parents, their siblings, their friends and work colleagues, as well as society as a whole, that their relationships are equally worthy, equally legitimate, equally permanent and equally valued.

Opponents of this amendment, on the other hand, seem to be fixated on the notion of the “ideal family” – whatever that means.

Thousands of people in our country have been raised by singleparent families because of the death of a spouse, because of divorce, or

because of many other reasons.

Many others, myself included, have been raised by adoptive parents.

It is insulting to all the Irish people who are part of such family arrangements that somehow they are second-class because they do not fit easily into some supposedly perfect family fit.

Ours is a complex, diverse society that contains many family types and many forms of parenting. It is offensive and preposterous to suggest that children should be exclusively reared in one form of household only.

Speaking in a different time and in a different context – to students

in South Africa in the 1960s – then Senator Robert Kennedy (himself a devout Catholic) spoke about equality.

He said: “We must recognize the full human equality of all of our people not because it is economically advantageous – although it is; not because the laws of God command it – although they do; not because people in other lands wish it so.

“We must do it for the single and fundamental reason that it is the right thing to do.”

The Yes cause is a good and just one, and Labour will lead from the front.

Joan Burton Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party

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EQUALITY REFERENDUM against: we must not change this institution

It’s okay and right to vote No, to protect the definition of marriage THIS referendum boils down to a simple consideration: what marriage is, and what marriage is not.

We as a people have to decide between these, and we need to get it right..

Marriage has a definite meaning and purpose.

These [are inherent] in human nature as male and female.

Marriage is thus always gender-based. It is rightly defined as the comprehensive union of man and woman: physical, emotional, spiritual. This is what marriage is.

Marriage is not what we want or choose it to be. Marriage is always itself; a truly noble thing that somehow draws a man and a woman to become better than their individual natures.

The purpose of marriage includes procreation, family life and the succession of generations.

Society is utterly dependent on all of these for its welfare and continued existence.

Marriage upholds the common good through love, affection, sacrifice and true values, as well as educating and raising children to be good citizens. This is why the State takes an interest in every marriage.

The Constitution says: “The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of marriage, on which the family is founded, and to protect it against attack”.

In the Constitution, marriage and family are closely intertwined;

change one, and you change the other.

Voting No protects the integrity of marriage and the family. It does so by keeping the Constitution free of the dangerous falsehood proposed by this referendum.

Voting Yes does the opposite. Yes inserts a lie into the very heart of the Constitution which attacks both marriage and family. This must have detrimental consequences for everyone.

The lie is this: we are asked to pretend that a man-man relationship (or a woman-woman one) is functionally the same and no different from a manwoman relationship. This is plainly not true. They are distinct and different; voting No agrees they are different.

Yes does the opposite.

It redefines marriage from what it is, to what it is not.

Most people have little inkling of the ultimate consequences of voting Yes. They assume samesex “marriage” has no harmful effects. It seems OK, so why not. “Seems OK” is not good enough, however. Each of us must be informed about the consequences.

StandUp4Marriage has produced a four-page leaflet which outlines clearly the main consequences of voting either No or Yes. Download it from www.standup4marriage.ie.

The consequences of voting No are entirely beneficial to the common good. Yes does the oppo-

site. Falsehoods and false reasoning are not easy to spot. We should not be deceived into voting yes.

The leaflet also answers truthfully the emotional questions people find most difficult.

Marriage has specific requirements arising out of its nature. One party must be a man and the other a woman. No samesex relationship can fulfil either the meaning or purpose of marriage; this is the acid test. The difference boils down to what marriage is and what marriage is not.

No gay person will be at a loss from a No vote; but marriage, family and children – which is everyone – will be affected

adversely by a Yes vote.

And it doesn’t stop there.

Civil partnerships are the reasonable solution; they are tailored-made for same-sex relationships and do not affect the integrity of marriage or the family.

In voting No, people are simply upholding what they know in their very being to be right and true. They uphold the Constitution and the law as they are. Yes does the opposite.

Whether your mind is clear, unclear or undecided, it’s right and okay to vote No.

Barry Jones Founder and chairman of StandUp4marriage; www.standup4marriage.ie

Barry Jones: “Marriage has specific requirements arising out of its nature. One party must be a man and the other a woman. No same-sex relationship can fulfil either the meaning or purpose of marriage.”

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OUTINGS families: new attractions revealed

Get a flavour of the fun to be had at Tayto Park

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TAYTO Park is back for its fifth season and although dinosaurs may be generally extinct from the face of the earth, they are alive and well in Tayto Park, as our intrepid young reporters found out recently.

Our boys in the field said that being at the park in County Meath was like “being on holidays”; the sun was shining and it was a perfect day for outdoor events.

First up was the lifelike animatronic dinosaur spectacular, which features the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurous and Baryonyx.

Dinosaurs have been wiped off the face of the planet, but you wouldn’t know this at Tayto Park – just listen to their roar to find out!

Next up – and not for the faint-hearted – was the Eagle Sky Adventure

Zone, which was by far the highlight of the day for our reporters in the field.

“The eagle’s nest shoots up 10 feet in the air, and the air race was spinning and twisting through the air. Along with the zipwire and climbing walls, there was something for everybody,” one of our boys, eight-year-old Aaron, said.

Pulse-racing speeds

Taking its cue from world-renowned theme parks, the Tayto Park “Air Race” will set hearts pounding, and is the perfect way for adrenaline junkies to ease their way into the park, clocking up some pulse-racing speeds.

Next up was “the Rotator”; an incredible highspeed spinning sensation.

The thrills and spills for children continued with the Sky Tower; a 10-metre vertical climb that will have the kids feeling like they are on top of the

world.

Other new attractions at Tayto Park include a three-carriage road train that transports visitors from one end of the park to the other, a steam train track ride which operates on a traditional track around Tayto Park, and the only “5D” cinema in Ireland, screening fiveand ten-minute films, depending on how much time you have to spare.

There is also a childfriendly “Honey-Pot Roundabout” for children to enjoy in Tayto Park.

Overall, our boys had a blast and cannot wait to get back down to Tayto Park.

The boys have had their say, but the last word went to dad, who said: “This is an excellent family day and well worth buying the wrist bands for an additional €15, as the kids can then go on everything as often as they like and really get their value for money.”

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Mr Tayto greets his new friends at Tayto Park: Michael, Luke, Luke and Aaron. The boys had a great day , with the new attractions proving a big hit with visitors.

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CLASSIC musical Top Hat – one of the most enduring musicals, made famous by the screwball comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers – is coming to Bord Gais Energy Theatre from May 27 to June 6.

The show is based on the 1935 movie and features 12 songs, including Top Hat, and Let’s Face the Music and Dance. There is also a full orchestra, full West End sets and a cast of 30.

The Gazette spoke to Dublin cast member, John Conroy who plays the valet Bates in the show. Conroy is also a former butler who has served the likes of Britain’s Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent and Margaret Thatcher.

Speaking from Southampton, Conroy said: “People think of a lot of dance when they think of Top Hat, but it’s actually very funny with a great script.”

Conroy has a long relationship with musical theatre which stretches back to his membership in the Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society before he left

Dublin in 1973.

He moved to London to work in a hotel, and then got into part-time work as a butler, through an actress he worked with who owned a butlering agency.

On butlering, he said: “It’s hard work, though people think you swan about. I worked in the City of London, in banks and institutions. It was very hard work.

“You set up a room with Wedgewood and Waterford Glass and the best of everything, practically using rulers to make sure the dimensions are right on the table.

“That would be all done for one business lunch that would be over in an hour. You have to give a very, very subtle service. You just greet the guests, alert the hosts and let them sit down.

“So, it was very discreet and very quiet as they were discussing major business and you had to sign privacy requirements not to divulge anything that you heard, and you did hear things said by ambassadors and government ministers.

“The Duke of Kent was a regular,

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Little Julius is looking for loving home

John Conroy in character as Bates in the classic musical, Top Hat

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‘I have nothing in common with Margaret Thatcher, and her policies were dreadful, but it was my job’ -----------------------------------------

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and Margaret Thatcher used to come for Burns Night, at a Scottish bank I worked for. These people are very used to being looked after, so you just treat them pleasantly and look them in the eye and smile and they’re fine.

“I have nothing in common with

Margaret Thatcher, and her policies were dreadful, but it was my job. I took people as I found them, and they were really polite and nice,” he said.

Conroy went on to say that he used the poise he’d learned as a butler when meeting the likes of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman later on, who attended a show he was in. He also worked with the late Patrick Swayze, who he described as charming.

Top Hat also stars all-England tapdancer of the year Alan Burkitt as Jerry Travers, and West End actress Charlotte Gooch as Dale Tremont. Tickets cost from €20 to €65, and are available at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Julius, a three-year-old Jack Russell Terrier.

This little chap is just full to the brim with character, a typical little terrier! Julius loves to play with tennis balls and also adores cuddles. He will need a home where someone is going to be home most of the day, as he will form a strong attachment with his new family.

He is super clever so will enjoy some training to keep him busy and he also loves getting out for his walks. If you think you could offer Julius a loving home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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The Leggera Pollo Arrabbiata is a low calorie pasta

New selection of low calorie options More low calorie dishes have been added to Milano as part of its Leggera range. Celebrating its 20th year in Ireland, Milano is marking the start of summer with a selection of dishes including skinny pizzas, a low-cal pasta and desserts.

Al Forno A brand new and exciting addition to the Leggera range, is the Leggera Pollo Arrabbiata (€12.65). The first ever low calorie pasta in the range, this is a spicy chicken dish and comes in at only 525 calories. So indulge, guilt free!

Salads The Leggera Superfood Salad (€13.45) is a feast for the senses this summer! It’s packed with nutritious ingredients including baby spinach, seasonal mixed leaves, roasted butternut squash, beetroot, light baby mozzarella, avocado, pine kernels, cucumber, lentils, fresh basil and balsamic syrup – all adding up to just 337 calories. For €1.55, chicken can be added, taking it to 385 calories, or salmon, taking it to a modest 451 calories.

Pizzas The Leggera range of skinny pizzas means everyone can enjoy their favourite toppings without the guilt. Topped with a fresh salad and finished with Milano’s Light House Dressing, the range starts at just 396 calories (American Hot Leggera) and are all under 500 calories. The newest addition is the Leggera Sloppy Giuseppe (€12.45). Hot spiced beef, green peppers, red onion, tomato and light mozzarella, make this a truly delicious pizza.

Desserts The new Leggera Tartufo Limoncello (€6.80) is the perfect way to finish and is just 210 calories.

It’s made with a mix of Southern Italian flavours - a Sicilian lemon gelato mixed with a creamy Fiordilatte gelato with Limoncello sauce cutting through the middle.

The Leggera Sorbet (€5.95) consists of two scoops of fresh lemon curd or dairy-free raspberry sorbet, served with a chocolate straw and fresh mint – both for under 200 calories. The Dolectti versions – mini versions served with any coffee – are both under 90 calories, which means no one has to skip dessert.

Irish pupils created Ireland’s biggest bruschetta, totalling 25 feet in length. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Holding healthy high

Over 60 local schoolchildren descended on Jamie’s Italian in the Dundrum Town Centre to create Ireland’s largest bruschetta, at 25ft, in honour of Jamie’s Food Revolution Day on May 15.

The children really took to the task, getting stuck into the task of rubbing the toasted bread with garlic, chopping kilos of squishy tomatoes, drizzling it with olive oil and sprinkling over it with fresh basil, which they tore up with great gusto.

Jamie’s Italian head chef Nick Lentini taught the children all about the food pyramid and why it is important to eat a balanced, healthy and tasty diet.

E a c h y e a r, J a m i e looks to encourage better food knowledge and education amongst families with a specific emphasis on children, what they eat and what they know about food.

This year, he will be

calling on all G20 Governments to provide cooking lessons in all schools.

The Gazette spoke to owner of Jamie’s Italian Gerry Fitzpatrick after the children had left, fed and satisfied.

He said: “The event was to try to get the children cooking by doing some fairly simple things.

“That’s what we did – a simple bruschetta – toasted bread, tomatoes and garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and we grated cheese, parmesan or feta over it.

“The best thing about it all was that the kids actually ate it, and I didn’t think they would.

They all sat down in a little group and all ate it. They had loads of questions and it was fantastic.

“One of the things Jamie’s campaign is about is obesity and with processed foods a lot of people haven’t got a clue what they’re eat-

ing. What we do here is make sure to create a lot of stuff from scratch and we know 100% about our ingredients.

“We don’t have anything bought in that’s prepped. It’s very good from the chef’s point of view because there are not many restaurants or organisations where the love and passion for food is part of its ethos.

The guys who work here really love food.

“We’ve had a couple of chefs leave because there are easier gigs elsewhere but they’ve come back. That’s because this is a great nurturing ground for people who want to make a career out of food.”

Since opening in the Dundrum Town Centre, three years ago, Fitzpatrick said business has been great and lots of locals come in.

He said the restaurant opened up in the middle of a recession but business is getting stronger and stronger.

Eabha Fitzpatrick and Aoibheann Falkiner

Getting stuck in to a healthy treat

Jamie’s Italian won the restaurant of the year last week in the Dundrum Town Centre where there are over 40 food operators in business. It was done by

mystery shoppers who scored them at 96% for service.

Now Fitzpatrick is looking in the city centre to open a second Jamie’s Italian.

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Set on the sparkling shores of Naama Bay, the lovely waters and gardens of Ghazala Gardens provide a sun-kissed setting for holidaymakers

egypt: sharm el sheik’s mix of luxury and culture delights

For those looking to take part in local excursions, experienced guides will ensure that camel riding won’t give you the hump

A little Pharaoh away, but well worth the trip  ian begley

LIKE many Irish people, when it comes to looking for a holiday my needs are simple – the sun, the beach, interesting things to see and do and a great variety of food.

Fortunately, my recent Red Sea Holiday’s trip to Sharm el Sheik, Egypt ticked all the right boxes.

Excited at the prospect of visiting a location that has proven itself to be a major player in Egypt’s vital tourism industry, I was happy to stay at the popular Ghazala Gardens.

Brilliantly positioned on the sandy shores of Naama Bay, and within walking distance of the

resort’s many shops, bars and restaurants, its location for me scored a perfect 10.

The selling point, however, was that our hotel was within a five-minute walking distance to the beach – a factor that certainly made me happy.

The grounds and facilities of the Ghazala Gardens hotel were equally as impressive, featuring an impressive pool area with beautiful, well-kept gardens.

My room was very spacious, clean and aesthetically pleasing, offering a modern touch to an Egyptian interior design.

The creme de la creme, however, was my room’s ground floor balcony

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which extended out to the swimming pool. The only downside was that my room did not have wifi.

I was very pleased with the culinary range, which left me spoiled for choice in its selection of cuisines, from American-style buffets to Italian, Brazilian and Mexican restaurants.

Most days, and at any given chance, I made the short trek to our hotel’s

private, sandy beach, which offered complimentary sun beds and umbrellas.

Getting a tan wasn’t hard in the 30-degree heat and the beach’s nearby bar was the perfect way to cool off in the hot sun.

During the evening time, when Sharm el Sheik comes alive, a trip to Naama Bay, the Old Market or Soho Square

satisfied my desire for impressive restaurants, entertainment and good natured haggling.

Fortunately, these locations are only about 15 minutes apart from one another, so taxi fares won’t set you back.

One of the very interesting excursions I went on during my stay was paying a visit to the Bedouin tribe in the heart of the Sinai Desert to get a taste of their traditional way of life. During our trip, we took a short ride on a camel and climbed the nearby hills to watch the sunset and take some incredible photos.

We then made bread on an open fire, and had a buffet barbecue after-

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From traditional market bartering to ancient mosques, excursions and, of course, clear waters off balmy beaches, Sharm el Sheik delights. Pictures: Ian Begley

wards. Then, when it got dark, we went stargazing with an expert astronomer, learning some very interesting facts about the night sky.

The highlight of my stay in Sharm el Sheik was definitely our cruise trip to the Tiran Island Ras Mohamed, where our group enjoyed a relaxing and thrilling experience

snorkelling and taking in the sun. I was amazed by the coral reefs and marine life just off these islands, dazzled by the breathtaking kaleidoscope of underwater colours that changed constantly.

Sharm el Sheikh offers plenty to see and do, too.

There are all sorts of traditional crafts and souvenirs that can be bought

from the many bazaars, and you’ll find no shortage of restaurants and nightclubs at every turn.

Built exclusively for tourists, the town thrives at making its guests feel welcome and exclusive with a wide range of excursions on offer to keep you occupied.

With good value for money and everything

that is needed in a summer holiday, Sharm el Sheik is definitely a place that is worth visiting and revisiting.

For further information on award-winning Red Sea Holidays and how to book your Sharm el Sheikh escape, with tours and packages starting from this week, see www.redseaholidays.ie/

Top local tips to help save your skin and wallet ...

A VISIT to Sharm el Sheikh can be a very enjoyable experience, but – as with all holidays – it helps to keep your wits about you.

As in most big cities, you need to watch your wallet – or purse. Everyone wants you to buy in their shop. But if you just walk past them and say the Arabic word for thank you (“Shukran”/”Shook-run”), you can get by the hustlers with ease.

Make sure that you realise that eight Egyptian pounds is the equivalent of a euro,

and be sure to carry small notes and coins (right) around with you, as many vendors will give you a hard time if you want your full change.

Finally, during the summer time, Egypt is rife with mosquitos that absolutely love Irish skin, so remember to pack lots of insect repellent before your trip!

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MUSIC PAUL WELLER: SATURNS PATTERN

Paul Weller’s latest studio album shows he’s not lost his hunger for creativity

Feel starstruck by celestial work  COLM MURRAY

“THERE’S not much else groups can do but play live and make records,” stated Paul Weller in 1992.

Three separate incarnations, spread over the last 40-odd years, has seen Weller at the cutting edge of popular music.

N o w, u p o n t h e release of his 12th studio album, and 23rd in total – Saturns Pattern (Warner Brothers) – his creative juices don’t appear to be waning anytime soon.

The usual trajectory is that artists burst out of the blocks looking to roll the world into a question, desperate to push at creative boundaries, experiment, and play loose with form and structure.

In later years, their work becomes more traditional, conventional, and bound up in details and craftsmanship.

Weller went through his drear y, classicist period in the late 1990s and early millennium and is now deep into an unexpected and extraordinary Indian summer.

Saturns Pattern is his fourth album of a creative rebirth that began with 2008’s 22 Dreams.

It’s remarkable that this one-time reactionary dad-rocker is now crafting albums that are collages of sound, but it is hugely laudable – and enjoyable.

Saturns Pattern ranges through warped psychedelia, funk, acid rock and off-kilter time signatures, yet is never remotely over-thought or layered for the sake of it.

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‘Saturns Pattern is Weller’s fourth album of a creative rebirth that began with 2008’s 22 Dreams’ --------------------------

The opener, White Sky, is a Mod anthem with echoes of Hendrix sprinkled all over it. The title track is a similarly reverb-laden excursion into 1960s pop’s more experimental terrains, with a lone organ whirring and hovering over the tune.

A love song, Going My Way sounds tense and clenched, always on the verge of conflagration.

His recent catalogue has paid surprising homage to David Bowie, and Long Time is the latest instalment: its stomping glam riffs and drums and synths could have come straight from Aladdin Sane.

Blur are also a clear influence here. Weller’s drawl is pure Damon

Albarn on I’m Where I Should Be, where he mirrors Albarn’s ability to convey many contradictory emotions – anxiety and regret – at once.

On the spacey In The Car, he even makes a chorus of: “I spend my summer nights driving round the M25” sound mystical and poetic. It’s no mean feat.

With production duo Amorphous Androgynous at the controls especially noticeable on White Sky, and bluegrass reeds weaving through In The Car (surely earning a nod from Jack White), this is very much a modern record with a galaxy of musical influences.

Weller hasn’t sounded this gutsy in years. The closing, eight-and-ahalf minutes long These Streets is a lovely, episodic musical reverie, with Weller musing aloud on where he has been, and might even go yet.

It’s a fitting coda for a record that demonstrates the artist remains on top of his game.

Key tracks: In The Car, White Sky, These Streets

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FastSport benildus and colmcille’s win cup titles: LEINSTER rugby’s senior South Dublin Cup saw St Benildus College edge out Holy Family Community School in their final last week in Donnybrook.

With physicality being their biggest threat, Holy Family made some big tackles and attacked the St. Benildus defence with real pace and strength.

But Benildus found themselves taking a well-deserved lead coming into the final stages of this match.

Holy Family did their best to try and shut down their opponents and found the inspiration to stage a fighting comeback but the Stillorgan school held on for their first title.

St Colmcille’s Community School got the better of Colaiste Chiaran in the Junior final.

This fierce contest was full of ups and downs for both sides as they battled for the win with Colmcille’s snatching the win at the end with last minute try.

hockey: rathfarnham club set to host top continental competition

Haughton ready for Euro elite  sport@dublingazette.com

THREE Rock Rovers captain Ali Haughton is looking forward to leading his club out in front of a fervent home support next weekend as they host the EuroHockey

Club Champions Trophy from May 22nd to May 25.

Eight of Europe’s top sides will battle it out for the title, the second highest level of club competition on the continent at the Grange Road venue

Ali Haughton in league action this season

in Rathfarnham.

Teams from Scotland, Italy, Wales, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus and the Czech Republic are in the mix with potential promotion to the presitigious Euro Hockey League on the line.

Speaking about the upcoming tournament, the 28-year-old Haughton – now in his 11th season with the club’s first team – cannot wait to take the field next Friday in their opening group game against Ukraine champions OKS SHSVM at 5.45pm.

“It is a fantastic honour to be involved with our exciting young team and an added bonus to be captain,” he said in the build-up to the event.

In addition, Three Rock

Three Rock Rovers celebrate their Irish Senior Cup win to qualify for Europe.

will meet the recently crowned Scottish champions Grange on Saturday and Belarus top dogs SC Stroitel Brest on Sunday. Top spot in the group will earn a place in next Monday’s final, the clear target for Haughton and his Rovers’ team.

“It will be a highly entertaining tournament for spectators and we know it will be a big challenge. Several of teams played against our rivals, Monkstown, last season at the same level of competition in Italy so we will be aware as to how they will play.

“Our main focus is to concentrate on our tactics and to get them right each day of tournament play.”

The hosts feature a side

with a mix of experience with Irish internationals Mitch Darling, Stephen West, Joe Brennan, Ross Canning, Peter Blakeney and Jonny Bruton – who scored twice against Oly mpic champions Germany earlier this week – augmented by South African capped Jody Hosking.

The extended squad also features several Irish underage internationals, including 17-yearold Daragh Walsh who played in the Under-21 Europeans last summer.

And Haughton says the blend is working well together to make a big impact in what is Three Rock’s first European outdoor appearance since 2009 when they reached the KO16 of the

EuroHockey League.

“All the players are eager at this stage to start the opening game vs the Ukrainians. Our build-up has included some tough sessions that have been setup to replicate the tight turnover schedule of four games in as many days.

“I am confident and very much looking forward to showing what we can do and hope that we can leave a lasting impression in the history of this tournament.”

Food and music will be on in the clubhouse with the tournament ending with a hog-roast on Monday evening after the medals ceremony.

Entry is free for Under18s while adult tickets begin from €5.

Dublin athletes shine on opening track and field day  sport@dublingazette.com

Clonliffe Harriers’ Ian Rogers en route to winning the men’s pold vault. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

SARAH McCarthy was among the top performers as the 2015 outdoor track and field season began in earnest last Sunday with the GloHealth AAI Games in Santry Stadium.

The Mid-Sutton athlete had a busy afternoon jumping 5.98m in the long jump, over 25cm head of her nearest rival Arlene Crossan from Finn Valley before subsequently winning her section of the 200m.

Steffi Creaner, from Celtic DCH, took the women’s 200m

races in 24.53 seconds as part of a strong series of results for Dublin-based athletes in the sprints.

The later 100m races saw Rathfarnham WSAF’s Stephen Gaffney win the men’s race in 10.92 while he finished runnerup in the 200m, coming in just a single hundredth of a second behind eventual winner Marcus Lawler of St Laurence O’Toole AC. Fingallians’ Sarah Murray fastest in the women’s section running a time of 12.14.

On a windy day in Santry,

Clonliffe Harriers’ Ian Rogers made the best of the conditions to win the pole vault with a clearance of 4.80m.

Eoin Sheridan launched the discus out to 54.17m which is a B-standard for the European junior championships.

Craig Lynch (Shercock AC) contested all three sprint events winning the 400m in a time of 48.03 having earlier recorded times of 11.02 (100m) and 200m (22.07). Sinead Denny (Dundrum South Dublin AC) was a clear winner of the 400m in a time of 55.01

The sprint relay events were the final action on the track with the youth girls’ white team taking the victory in a time of 46.38 ahead of a green selection with Fingallians’ third.

Youth athlete Michaela Walsh (Swinford AC) was a class apart in the women’s hammer event as she launched out to an impressive 58.87m.

The mark for Walsh was comfortable over the required distance of 56m for the IAAF World Youth Championships which takes place in Columbia from July 15-19.

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Player pathway key in new national league Shelbourne and Cabinteely tell James Hendicott why they are on board and looking forward to the first Under-17 national league which kicks off in autumn THE FAI have announced a new national level Under-17 League, due to start in August.

Featuring 24 clubs across three unranked s e c t i o n s , i n cl u d i n g six Dublin outfits, the SSE Airtricity National Under-17 league is intended to bridge the gap between the current national-level Under-19 league and the various regional schoolboy competitions throughout Ireland.

The emphasis of the league is very much on “player pathway”, specifically the development of those players who don’t sign for overseas clubs by the age of 18 through higher level domestic competition.

All but one of the current League of Ireland clubs – Galway United – have signed up to be involved when things

kick off in August.

The FAI’s High Performance Director Ruud Dokter links the new development in closely with the FAI’s Emerging Talent Programme, which was restructured last year to include some of the best players in Ireland right down to Under-10 level.

The Emerging Talent Programme is designed specifically to channel young players into the underage national squads.

“The Under-17 National League will give elite players a national platform to play and develop in Ireland”, Dokter said.

“Previously, we might have lost some elite players at this age group if they didn’t progress into cross-channel academy structures.

“These elite players can continue their development on the pathway

through the SSE Airtricity Under-19 league, to a senior career in professional football.”

Ever ton’s Seamus Coleman, Ipswich’s top goalscorer in the championship Daryl Murphy, Southampton’s Shane Long and Norwich’s Wes Hoolahan are amongst the former League of Ireland players currently making an impact abroad having come through the domestic league.

Clubs appear to be embracing the new set up, in particular the increased competition.

Frank Young of Shelbourne pointed to the success of the Under-19 set up in the club’s decision to get involved.

“We already have an Under-17 set up”, Young told GazetteSport, “but about seven or eight of our current first team come from last year’s Under-19 side, which

Cabinteely are looking forward to being one of the sides to take part in the inaugural Under-17 League of Ireland. Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie

gives an idea of the importance.

“It’s important for player development that they have the chance to compete with the best players from other parts of the country. It also brings on the manager.”

The Shelbourne set up for the new league isn’t

first team as the League of Ireland newcomers, and will help bring on players towards the first team.”

In a sense, the first season will be something of a trial run, with an August kick-off to a shortened season planned to finish in December, in order to

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‘The National League will give elite players a pathway to play and develop in Ireland’ – Ruud Dokter

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fully in place yet, though Young suspects it’ll be drawn largely from existing club members.

“The manager and the players are likely to be from our current set up but it’ll be a nice chance to get one or two players from other clubs and give them a try with a view to the future”, he tells us.

Cabinteely come to the league with a different perspective: the south Dublin side are already the biggest schoolboy outfit in the country.

“We’re quite unique,” Under-17 manager Tony Broderick told GazetteSport, “in that compared to the other Airtricity League sides, we’re very set up for this level.

“In one sense it’ll be an easier transition for us than some League of Ireland sides, but it’s definitely important to our

bring the second (2016) season into line with the senior League of Ireland set-up.

K nock out quarter finalists will be drawn from the top two sides in each section, plus the two best third-placed teams, with the second season running from April to November.

Dublin sides are spread across all three sections, which feature seven or eight sides each.

UCD and Cabinteely have been drawn with league high-flyers Cork City in section one.

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic will take on Sligo Rovers, while Shelbourne and Bohemians face a tough group with fellow League of Ireland Premier clubs Drogheda, Dundalk and Derry City all in section three.

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Crumlin’s cup runneth over with FAI Inter win CRUMLIN United lifted the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup for the third time last Sunday, becoming the first club to do so at Aviva Stadium.

After an edgy opening, they settled thanks to the midfield influence of former underage international John Sullivan, combining well with man of the match Ger Rowe.

They showed their teeth for the first time with a powerful Marc Hughes’ header, which lacked only direction, going straight into the arms of Morgan Cranley. But something was brewing for Crumlin United. Captain James Lee volleyed narrowly wide and Ger Rowe sent his shot across the post.

The anticipated goal came on the half-hour mark thanks to a perfect lay-off from Rowe to tee up Alan McGreal just inside the box who made no mistake, sending his shot sailing to the left of an outstretched but helpless Cranley.

The blues scored a second just two minutes later when McGreal played in Rowe who calmly tucked his shot away from yards out.

Crumlin almost made it three before half time when Greg Moorehouse skipped past his man to go one-on-one with the keeper, his low curled effort saved brilliantly by Cranley.

In the second half, Tolka began to show some impetus and on 50 minutes, right back Niall O’Reilly delivered a cross to Marc Hughes on the back post.

Hughes spotted Jonathan Meleady unmarked beside the penalty spot whose excellent shot was denied by David Meehan, palming over for a corner kick.

Crumlin were being forced to drop deep, however they made it 3-0 on the break in the 73rd minute when Ger Rowe played an incisive low ball through the middle to send Greg Moorehouse past Mark Mooney. Moorehouse made no mistake shooting low to the left of Morgan Cranley.

Crumlin sealed victory in the 89th minute when substitute Patrick Cannon was played in by Alan McGreal. Cannon chipped the ball just over Cranley, to make it a third FAI Intermediate Cup win for the club following the successes of 2009 and 2010.

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soccer: paddy’s hill club buzzing after stellar season

Double delight as Ports win at U-12 and 13 level PORTMARNOCK’S senior side were joined in their celebrations by the Under-13 and Under-12 sides, who won their respective cup finals.

The Under-12 side took on league rivals Belvedere United to win the League Cup after extra time, with a 2-1 victory. The team have an impressive cup pedigree, having also taken the Lee Kavanagh Cup with a win over Cabinteely last year.

Portmarnock came from behind to put away the side that currently top their DDSL Under-12-1 league.

The squad can put serious pressure on Belvedere at the close of the league season, too, should they take maximum points from their three games in hand.

Meanwhile, the Under-13B side, pictured above, got in on the action with a 3-2 extra time victory over Clontarf in the Irish Rail Cup Final at the Trayner Ground.

The new Portmarnock girls’ side also enjoyed their first ever victory over the weekend, enduring mixed conditions to brush aside opponents Baldoyle United in a 4-1 victory. Two goals apiece from Alex Irwin and Lisa Hughes saw Grainne Buckley’s team set a development landmark.

Down the road, Swords Celtic are still on target for their own league title, having defeated St James’ Athletic 2-1 on Saturday, May 16 to stay in charge of a tight Senior Division 1A. Celtic are a point behind league leaders Tek United with a game in hand, and a single point above Dublin University FC, who have played the same number of games at Celtic.

Celtic’s recent run has seen them put away four sides around the bottom of the division, while Tek United put in a similarly impressive run that’s seen both sides overhaul Dublin University, the league’s previous leaders.

Celtic don’t face either of their main competitors in their remaining two fixtures, but will face significant pressure to hold their nerve and secure promotion to senior Division 1.

The Portmarnock side that won the LSL Sunday Senior 1B title

Costello’s new philosophy  sport@dublingazette.com

WITH the end of a hugely successful 2014-15 season closing in, Portmarnock AFC attribute their clubwide success to changes in football philosophy, improved morale and some interesting developments in club training.

The fast-progressing side recently took home the LSL Sunday Senior Division 1B title.

The vital moment came in winning a critical tie 2-1 away at second placed Lucan United - a side featuring five former professional players.

They then secured the

title with a 1-0 victory over Confey United to guarantee promotion.

Darren Costello, appointed the club’s director of football before the start of this season, told GazetteSport “We have a young vibrant squad playing really good football.

It’s been an exceptional season across a range of different levels. Most of our sides have won leagues or at least gone close.”

The reasons, it seems, come back to pre-season and ongoing changes, fulfilled through The Kube fundraiser that paid for many of the develop-

kinsealy karate Holywell-based club open for new members kinsealy Karate Club, pictured, are welcoming new members to their club.

Based in the Holywell Community Centre, they hold classes every Tuesday and Thursday night for kids aged six to 16 years.

There, the club teach the kids to selfdefence while also working on their fitness and confidence in a fun environment. For more information on the club, contact Michael Hayes on irishkenpo@ hotmail.com.

ments at their Paddy’s Hill home.

It’s also down to Costello’s new style, though.

“The club decided at the start of the year to bring in a director of football, and I was privileged to be asked to do it,” he said.

“We’ve introduced a style of play that involves getting players time on the ball. We play formations across the club that allow the kids to progress through the same system, and understand their role.

“We’ve also added a new section in the club where the kids can kick the ball around using

their head, left foot, right foot and chest.

“We’ve upped training to twice a week, and we all train in the same place so the different levels can learn from each other,” Costello adds.

“We’ve even told the managers to limit themselves to five or six words during the match, to avoid barking orders. It all helps.”

Substantial effort has been made to bond the club into a still tighter community, too. “We bonded the whole club, by travelling to Stoke and Sunderland earlier this season and to Stoke and

Liverpool this weekend, which had a big effect.”

Dan Davis has come in as goalkeeping coach and the club will also be opening a new floodlit grass training area for the coming season.

“Our aim is for the kids coming through to understand the game.

“We’d like them all to be confident on the ball.

Above all, it’s about enjoying the game, and understanding how to play it.

It’s about educating the kids.”

Has Portmarnock’s new approach been a success? This year, the results tell their own story.

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senior championship

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Fingallians tied up with Brigid’s on opening night

fingallians

sinead Finnegan attempts to get away

from St Brigid’s Colleen Barrett in last week’s opening group game in the Dublin ladies senior football championship, Group A in Lawless Park.

Fins trailed 1-2 to 0-8 at half-time but managed to claw back the difference in the second period, eventually drawing the game 1-10 to 0-13.

Picture: Kyran O’Brien

football: vincent’s strike late to deny final spot

SUMMER has arrived and so has the

ticket, please contact any mentor or

inter county season. Firstly, con-

call to the club bar.

gratulations to Sinead Finnegan and

The draw will take place on Sunday,

Fiona Hudson who have been selected

May 31 in the club bar; early bird draw

to represent Leinster.

at 7pm and main draw at 8pm. There

Shane Howard helped the Dublin

are 10 prizes ranging from €1,000 to

minor footballers as they advanced to

€50. There will be music in the club bar

the Leinster semi-final with a win over

that evening from 6 -9pm after both

Wexford.

Dublin games.

There was silverware for Aoife

Our ladies opened their champi-

Foley, Laura Dempsey, Shannon Mur-

onship group with a draw against St

tagh & Dervla Snow as the quartet

Brigid’s.

helped the Dubs U-16s to the Leinster

The last of the club Feiles took part

title and, finally, congratulations to

on Saturday as we have both an A and

Emma McCormack who represented

B squads in action. Many thanks to all

Dublin U-14s ladies in the All Ireland

who took part, the parents, mentors

blitz on Saturday.

and our sponsors. Our A team bowed

Pitch Maintenance Draw: Tickets are in circulation at present and costing a minimum of one cent to a maximum of €10. Any member looking for a

out in the semi-final to the eventual worthy winners Templeogue SS. Our junior hurlers won against St Peregrine’s.

st finian’s

The St Margaret’s Under-14 footballers that reached the Feile Division 2 semi-final

Young Margaret’s reach Feile semis  sport@dublingazette.com

DESPITE one of the smallest and, perhaps, youngest sides in the annual football Feile, St Margaret’s produced a superb run to reach the semi-final of the Division 2 competition.

On a blustery Saturday morning, the panel of 20 players set out on their journey under the guidance of Neville Monaghan, James O’Connor and Tommy Flood.

They got off to a great start against Clontarf, scoring 1-1 in the opening minutes and playing some fine football, en

route to a 1-5 to 0-3 lead at half time.

Clontarf struck back early, scoring 1-2 without reply before a 3 point salvo from Connor Shanahan looked like it would secure the win.

However, in a late twist, Clontarf rifled an unstoppable shot to the roof of the net with the last kick of the game leaving the match all square 1-8 to 2-5.

The second match saw Margaret’s dominate Ballinteer St John’s.

A seven point lead at half time was eventually turned in a 3-13 to 1-3 victory.

It left Margaret’s and Maur’s to effectively play off for the second place in the group and it started at a cracking pace. Jordan O’Neill hit a fantastic goal to level the match up and with two further points helped them build a 1-3 to 0-4 lead at the break. In the second half, St Maur’s challenge collapsed as St Margarets hit 5-2 with a solitary reply, winning out 6-5 to 0-5.

It earned them second in the group and a switch to Naomh Mearnog to meet St Vincent’s in the semi final.

Nursing a few injuries and tired from their

morning exploits, Vincent’s took advantage and were quickly into their stride. They had 1-2 on the board before Margaret’s hit their first point and went on to lead 2-4 to 0-2 at half-time.

Scores were difficult to come by in the second half however half way through and, with huge travelling support, Margaret’s hit a purple patch, scoring 3-1 without reply.

With two minutes remaining, they led by two points only for Vincent’s to hit a late goal and deny Margaret’s in the cruellest of fashion, 3-4 to 3-3.

PRIDE of place this week goes to our

Our lotto jackpot was €3,100 and

U-13 girls. Both the camogie and foot-

the numbers drawn were 3, 13, 16 and

ball teams, with wins this week, put

20. There was no jackpot winner.

themselves in a great position to win

The €25 lucky dip winners were

their respective Division 2 leagues.

Tanya Mulligan, P Cooke and J Mont-

Well done girls, looking forward to

gomery, Des and Gus, Angela Murphy.

the deciding fixtures.

Next week’s jackpot will be €3,200.

It was hurling championships for

Supervalu have teamed up with

both our adult teams this week, with

O’Neills and the GAA to bring an

mixed fortunes: a defeat for our first

amazing opportunity to local GAA

team against Clontarf on Wednesday

clubs.

and a win for our second team versus Round Towers (L) on Sunday.

Any time you spend €20 in SuperValu Boriomhe, ask for the Kit for Clubs

Friday night saw the first of our

tokens and deposit them in the spe-

bingo nights in Peacocks. A good

cial letterbox within the shop. Once

turnout was achieved and lots of

1,000 have been collected St Finians

positive feedback was received.

can collect €1,000 worth of equip-

Please continue to promote .

ment from SuperValu.

fingal ravens THE minor team had a great win on Sunday morning against Good Counsel.

all support welcome.

Lotto results: There was no winner of this week’s lotto. Numbers drawn

Hard luck to our Feile team who

were 7, 18, 29 and 35; €20 to Greg Kidd,

were unlucky not to reach the semi

Pat Norton and Ann Kinsella. Next

final on Saturday. A huge shout out to

week’s jackpot is €14,552.

the panel of players and their mentors

It is with great sadness that we

for a great display of football, to Mick

learned of the untimely passing of

Foley and Paul Creaby for all their help

Ciaran Griffin last Friday. He was a

and to Trudy and all the ladies who did

lifelong member of our club. Dugs was

a marvellous job keeping everybody

one of the greatest ever Fingal Ravens

fed and watered all day. Well done to

players and he was also one the first

you all for hosting another very suc-

players from our club to represent his

cessful Feile.

county.

Huge thanks to Ray Aherne and

Our condolences to Ciaran, Rory,

Rolestown Service Station for spon-

Aidan and Deirdre, his partner Joan

soring a new set of jerseys for our

and his brothers and sisters. Our

junior team.

thoughts and prayers are with you all

Good luck to our boys U-16s this Saturday in their shield final away to Oliver Plunkett’s. Throw in is 3.30pm;

at this sad time.

Please note that our Summer Camp will take place from June 29 to July 3.

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Fins’ four to the fore for Dublin  james hendicott

sport@dublingazette.com

DANIELLE LAWLESS of St Sylvester’s and Fingallians’ Shannon Murtagh played key roles for Dublin Under-16 ladies as the capital’s football side once again marched to victory in the Leinster Championship for a sixth year in succession, winning out 3-10 to 1-10.

Lawless scored a point in a game in which Dearbhla Snow of Fingallians also made a quick-fire second half appearance in which her pace threatened to blow Meath out of the water. Aoife Foley and Laura Dempsey brought Fins’ contingent to four players as part of the panel.

Lawless’s point came at a key moment in the game, with Dublin a player down yet pulling away from a reaching Meath side.

The two-goal victory over their local rivals on Sunday, May 17 saw Dublin take an astonishing sixth consecutive Leinster title at Under16 level, having proven unstoppable since final opponents Meath last got their hands on the trophy back in 2009.

The Royals made the early running, however, pushing into a twopoint lead before Dublin’s Rachel Brennan opened the game up, blasting the ball past Meath keeper Judy Bobbett.

Dublin were creating plenty

of chances early on, in fact, and it took only 19 minutes for Ciara McDunphy to knock in a second goal that seemed slightly overdue, giving Dublin a four-point lead that eclipsed Meath’s bright opening few minutes.

Things were far from comfortable come half time, though, with Meath knocking over the points to go in just two down, with Dublin leading 2-4 to 0-8.

Dublin skipper Clara O’Sullivan was the key player in a tight second half, taking control of the game in the opening minutes to score 1-1.

Ailbhe Leahy brought Meath back within striking distance, tucking a neat shot past Dublin keeper

Jenny Flaherty, but at that stage Dublin had built a lead that never looked like being overhauled.

Meath’s attacking moves struggled to break through the Dublin defence, despite Dublin being reduced to 14 players after Murtagh was sin binned. Dublin pushed on, extending their lead by three points before Meath were able to take any advantage from Murtagh’s absence.

Dublin eventually ran out 3-10 to 1-10 winners, boosted by some impressive late substitutions that saw Aoibhe Bell and Snow inject pace into a blazing Dublin attack, and continue to look an almost unstoppable prospect.

Fingallians’ Laura Dempsey, Shannon Murtagh, Aoife Foley and Dearbhla Snow