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Parents warned after abduction attempt on Swords boy  emma nolan Parents in Swords were on high alert following an alleged attempted abduction of a ten-year-old boy. The incident occurred on the Glen Link Road at Glen Ellan in Swords. The boy said he was approached by a middle-aged man in a car as he was playing with his friends. See Page 7
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portmarnock | locals unhappy as supermarket greenlit for site
Lidl approval ‘the day the village died’ APPROVED plans for a Lidl in Portmarnock have been met with fierce opposition from locals. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a twostorey building, including a supermarket, two retail units and one cafe, all at a height of more than 11 metres and covering a gross floor area of 2,740sq m. The site is bounded by St Laurence O’Toole Ave to the south, St Brigid’s Ave to the east and Church Ave to the north. A lack of transparency
surrounding the decision has left locals confused as An Bord Pleanala’s own planning inspector recommended refusal of the application, on specific grounds relating to traffic congestion. However, the Bord’s own inspector was overruled by two to one, and the building, which locals have described as a “monstrosity”, will now go ahead. Cllr Brian McDonagh (Lab) spoke to The Gazette about the decision, which he described as “disappointing”.
He said: “The detail is contradictory and doesn’t really explain why the permission has been granted to any great satisfaction.” Cllr McDonagh is concerned that An Bord Pleanala has “ignored the recommendation of its own planning inspector” and doesn’t understand why they didn’t “accept the view of their own professional”. Although most locals are vehemently opposed to the Lidl, local councillors have said that many will welcome competition
The village site that has been vacant for more than 30 years but now looks likely to have a Lidl built on it
for Dunnes Stores. Retired accountant Tony Walshe, who lives about a kilometre up the hill from the village in Ardillaun, said the decision was “madness”. He said: “I have to go down to the village to the pharmacy regularly to pick up medication for a friend. It’s hard enough to get parking at the best
of times now – [now] it’s going to be a nightmare. “Traffic in the village is already a problem. When the recent waterworks were ongoing, it was taking motorists a full half an hour to get from the train station to the village – a distance of less than half a mile. This decision by an Bord Pleanala is madness.”
Local architectural designer Ciaran Sweeney said the decision amounted to the “death of Portmarnock village”. He said: “The news broke on Friday the 13th – and it couldn’t be more apt. Friday the 13th will go down as the day the village died.” But not everyone was disappointed. A local
window fitter, who asked not to be named, said while he felt sorry for those living in the village, he was happy that something was finally being done with the site, which has been vacant for more than 30 years. He said: “Ultimately, I think we’ll all get used to it and a bit of competition is a good thing.”
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Raveloid courts | accused told garda that he never owned a dog festival is postponed emma nolan THE Raveloid festival has been postponed due to low ticket sales. The Irish language summer festival, which is held at Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan annually, was due to be held on the weekend of June 10. Festival organisers cited “production factors” as the reason for the postponement and offered refunds to all ticket holders. They said they are working with Fingal County Council on setting a new date in the future. An Cathaoirleach of the festival, Tomai O Conghaile, said that not reaching ticket sale targets resulted in the postponement. He said: “We are a not-for-profit festival, and we didn’t have a big financial backing behind us.”
Man sentenced for two months after illegal hunting of hares
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ALEX Ferguson, Rory McIlroy and James Nesbitt made quite an entrance at the National Convention Centre as they arrived for An Evening with Rory, which featured the golfer teeing off down memory lane as he recounted his journey to world fame. He said: “I’m lucky that I’m able to give support to children and young people. That’s why I set up the Rory Foundation in 2013. It’s
about helping children live better lives and I’ve already seen the results with Daisy Lodge in Newcastle and the new Mencap Centre, just outside Belfast.” With James Nesbitt posing some great questions, Rory and Alex provided plenty of insight into their incredible careers, with Rory also looking ahead to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Picture: Maxwell Photography
A 24-year-old has been jailed for illegally hunting hares in Lusk. Larry Connors, of Kilnarden Estate in Tallaght, and of Laverne’s Bridge in Tipperary, pleaded not guilty at Swords District Court to the offence of illegally hunting hares on October 19, 2015 at Oberstown. He was sentenced to two months in prison. Land owner Nicholas Rooney told the court he had just left his home when he received a phone call informing him there was a car on his land. He said he drove to the field and saw a car parked up along the side
of the hedge, hidden away. He said he saw a number of people with dogs on his land. He told Judge Dermot Dempsey he hadn’t given anyone permission to be on his land at the time. “I was very much afraid of them and I didn’t approach them,” he said. Garda Mark McKenna said he received a call around 1.30pm that there were men on Mr Rooney’s land with dogs and when he got to the field he saw three dogs chasing a small brown animal which he said looked like a hare. He said the hare disappeared into a ditch
and the men on the land were watching the dogs chase it. Connors was caught as he and the other men ran when they saw Garda McKenna. “He informed me the dog with him was a whippet and when I asked him for his dog licence he said he never owned a dog.” Judge Dermot Dempsey said there was a case to meet on the illegal hunting and convicted and sentenced Connors, who has 24 previous convictions, to two months in prison. Connors immediately appealed the sentence after recognisances was fixed.
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caution | local residents group urge parents to be extra vigilant
Alleged attempted abduction in Swords emma nolan A 10-year-old boy is said to have had a lucky escape following an alleged attempted abduction on the Glen Link Road at Glen Ellan in Swords earlier this month. The boy was playing football with his friends in the area and was approached by a man in a car when he went to retrieve the ball. The man, who is described as being a black male aged 40 to 50-years old, and bald, asked the boy to get into the car. The man eventually drove off when the boy stood his ground with the help of a passer-by, who
chased the car away. T he incident took place at around 7pm on Wednesday, May 4. Local residents group, Castleview Residents, Association, have urged parents to be vigilant. A statement issued on the group’s Facebook page said: “Let’s all be alert and look out for our children! Most importantly, let’s talk to our children before they go outside to play.”
Incident The group said that the boy is “doing well” after the incident. Gardai carried out a house-to-house canvass of the area following the incident, but to no avail. A spokesperson for An
Garda Siochana confirmed to The Gazette t h a t t h e y r e c e i ve d reports of the incident, but that they are referring to it as a “suspicious approach”, and were cautious about classifying it as an attempted abduction. Repor ts of “suspicious approaches” are commonplace, but are usually cases of misunderstandings and not attempted abductions, according to gardai. Some locals have commented on the Castleview Residents’ Association Facebook page accusing them of scaremongering, but the group claim that it is “better to be safe than sorry”.
Farewell to Merryn emma nolan
getting ready for bloom Bremore Castle in Balbriggan will host a re-constructed Medieval Garden as part of this year’s Bloom Festival. The garden is a collaboration project initiated by Fingal County Council in conjunction with the lecturers and students of the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB). The medieval theme takes inspiration from the history of Bremore Castle, and the area’s association with St Mologa – a seventh century Irish saint long renowned for beekeeping. The design includes the use of recycled stone from the Bremore Castle site, local willow from Skerries for the edges of raised beds, and Irish hand-made straw beehives. Wishing the Bremore Castle Medieval Garden well at the popular annual festival at the Phoenix Park, Paul Reid, the chief executive of Fingal County Council said: “This is a fantastic example of the great work that has been ongoing in Bremore Castle for the past number of years, and I’m delighted we can showcase these skills to Bloom visitors. I am also pleased that the partnership that we have enjoyed with ITB is continuing on this joint initiative.”
A YOUNG girl from Donabate who lost her battle with cancer was buried in her mother’s home town in Derry last week. Tributes have been paid to seven-year-old Merryn Lacy, who fought childhood cancer for the past three years but sadly passed away on May 4. Merryn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in the summer of 2013. Her family confirmed that she passed away on their Facebook page, and thanked everyone for their support. Merryn is survived by her parents and her little sister, Cora.
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drama | safety warning as swimmers caught at ‘the springers’ area
Skerries RNLI rescue four caught in rip tide emma nolan
SKERRIES RNLI rescued three men and one woman who got caught in rip currents whilst cooling off in a local swimming area known as ‘The Springers’. Dublin Coast Guard
received reports that a number of swimmers were caught in a rip current and were unable to get back to shore. Skerries RNLI volunteers launched a lifeboat. Arriving at the scene, the crew discovered that there were four people in the water spread
across a large area in between Red Island headland and Colt Island. The crew quickly began recovering them. With a large sea swell running, and the swimmers suffering from fatigue and early symptoms of hypothermia, it was neces-
sary for one volunteer, Philip Ferguson, to enter the water to assist them in getting on board. Skerries coast guard unit and the coast guard helicopter were on stand-by while the lifeboat recovered the people from the water.
Once they were all on board, the lifeboat returned to the station. Once inside the boathouse, the rescued people were monitored and treated for mild hypothermia. Speaking after the call out, Gerry Canning, life boat spokesperson for Skerries
RNLI, said: “Even if you know an area well, the currents may change based on the weather and tides. “The speed of response is crucial in cases like this, and our volunteers did an excellent job in getting there as safely and quickly as possible.”
Run, dance or move 9,000 steps for MS emma nolan
A BALBRIGGAN mum of three who is living with Multiple Sclerosis is representing the MS community at World MS Day 2016. Olivia Kirwan, age 36, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS at the age of 29, is encouraging Dubliners to walk, run, dance or move 9,000 steps for MS – equivalent to 6.5k – and raise funds for vital services. More than 9,000 people in Ireland are currently living with MS, with thousands more people
affected as family members. MS is the most common disabling neurological condition of young adults in Ireland, most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. Three times more women than men are diagnosed with MS. There is currently no known cause or cure for the condition. World MS Day events will take place across Ireland on and around Wednesday, May 25 with a number of event taking place in Dublin and Wicklow. Funds raised will directly help in services provision locally, in
particular, physiotherapy, counselling, the MS Nurse resource and respite at the national MS Care Centre. Ava Battles, chief executive, MS Ireland said that MS Day is a “great opportunity to raise awareness of MS and support people with MS locally. “This campaign ref lects a community of more than 9,000 people with MS and encourages everyone to get involved in whatever way they can.” To get involved, visit ms-society.ie, or text STEPS to 50300 to donate €4.
Lorraine Ho, Bootcamp Ireland with Olivia Kirwan. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennell Photography
courts | four-year sentence for crimes
Man hijacked car at Dublin Airport
A ROMANIAN national has been jailed for four years after he walked along the M50 before hijacking a car at Dublin Airport and getting involved in a dangerous car chase with gardai. Petrica Lucaci (26) had a minor accident at a toll booth on the M50 before he abandoned his car and walked for a number of hours to Dublin Airport. Then, after f leeing in a BMW he had just hijacked, he knocked down a taxi driver after driving onto a pedestrian median. Lucaci had minutes earlier tried to take a car from another man whose children were sitting in the back seat. During the subsequent chase with both airport
police and gardai, Lucaci broke two sets of red lights and drove against two lanes of traffic at the dual carriage on the Naul Road. He then drove the wrong way around the Ballymun Road roundabout, narrowly missing an articulated truck.
Crashed He ultimately crashed while trying to perform a u-turn to get back onto the dual carriageway and narrowly missed a Dublin Bus. Lucaci was arrested after ten gardai attempted to restrain him, while he came at them with “fists spinning”. He struck three gardai during the struggle, with one garda being left with a cut behind his ear.
He later assaulted two security officers while being treated in Beaumont Hospital. Lucaci, of Lower Dominick Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawful seizure of a vehicle, attempted unlawful seizure of a vehicle, assaulting Kevin O’Brien causing him harm, assault of Garda Adrian McHugh, assaulting two security officers at Beaumont Hospital, two charges of endangerment and dangerous driving on October 7, 2014. He has no previous convictions in Ireland or Romania, and had €2,000 in court as a token of his remorse. Lucaci told gardai in interview that he wanted to take a car to see
what it felt like to be rich. “I am a good guy, you can ask people,” Lucaci said before he told gardai: “Of course I knew it was wrong; you would be crazy not to know it was wrong.” J u d g e Te r r e n c e O’Sullivan sentenced Lucaci to five years with the final year suspended. He banned him from driving for six years and ordered that he undergo anger management, under the supervision of the Probation Service, when released from prison. “I have heard of cases were the red mists descended, but he engaged in very aggressive behaviour and at no stage seemed to come out of the state of mind he was in,” said Judge O’Sullivan.
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Clodagh Daly, Niamh Devereux and Michelle Dardis
Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton pictured backstage ahead of the opening Love/Hate’s Aoibhinn McGinnity
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night of the musical Chicago. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Taking to the stage to razzle and dazzle A
host of famous faces took to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for the opening night of musical Chicago at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin at the weekend. The leading stars in Chicago include Sam Bailey who is best known for winning the X-Factor in 2013, Hayley Tamaddon played Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street and Del Dingle in ITV’s Emmerdale and she also won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice in 2010, while John Partridge who played Christian Clarke in Eastenders, also recently caused a stir when he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother. The international award-winning musical Chicago is based on real life events back in the roaring 1920’s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Chicago will run until Saturday, May 21 with tickets priced from €25.00.
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| Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016
Niamh Byrne and Mollie Garvan from St Angela’s College Cork presented their project Home Stead
Students Anbu Sandar, Colin McAndrew, Lauren Kilbride, Luke Peyton, Darragh Bolger and Kieran McLoughlin from Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road, who were named Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016 at Citywest Hotel, Dublin, for their project Largy College Clones students Anna Alandex and Maeve
Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography
Gibson fighting gender balance against society Joseph Reilly, Aimee Quigley and Fiona Deery presented their project We’re Through with Pink and Blue
Students Lauren Kilbride, Colin McAndrew, Darragh Bolger Orla Nolan and Lucy Nolan from St Mary’s Secondary
Students Niamh Daly, Roisin Fahy, Carrie O’Hara, Rachael Connelly and
from Portmarnock Community School presented their project
Emily Canney from Tuam presented their project No Bee No Me
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School in Wexford presented their project Prader Willi Serious Not Silly
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Students Diarmuid McCarthy, Kevin Mahony, Darragh Foran, Patrick Horan and Jack Curran from Kerry presented their project Planet Savers
tudents from Portmarnock Community School in Dublin have been named Young Social Innovators of the Year at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre in Dublin. They took the title for their project Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Over 6,500 students from across the country took part with some 454 youth-led, social innovation projects created. Now in its 15th year, the initiative is the biggest celebration of social innovation in Ireland and one of the largest youth events in the country. When choosing the overall title award the judging panel looked for a project that excelled in innovative thinking and social impact as well as recognising a team that has the passion and support to continue to further develop their social innovation.
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A relaxing cuppa is just the tea-ket emma nolan
“It’s tough, it’s definitely a big challenge,” Daniella Moyles tells The Gazette on her daily 5am start. The Gazette sat down with model and radio presented Daniella Moyles to discuss an average day (of which there’s not many) in her life. Daniella says that switching to doing the morning show, Fully Loaded with Cormac and Daniella, which starts at 6:45am on weekdays was a “big lifestyle overhaul”. “I’m getting there now,” she said. “I get up around half five and I generally go through the same morning routine as anyone else.” Daniella said that since she found out that she has an intolerance to dairy and coffee is a no go, green tea has been a lifesaver for her early start. “I found out that I was intolerant to dairy and I was like ‘Oh my god now I won’t be able to drink coffee’ but then I realised that green tea was better because I don’t get that mid-afternoon slump and I have more energy.” If it’s not raining, the radio host will cycle to work. “I try not to drive because parking in town is so stressful and when I cycle I’m really fresh for the show.” For the show each morning, Daniella and her co-host Cormac will do their research
beforehand while she has a bowl of porridge for breakfast. “After the show, if it’s a plain ole day we stay afterwards and do some post production stuff but I usually have to leave straight away.” As a model, Daniella makes regular appearances at photocalls and various events. “I could be doing an ambassador role or a modelling job or filming small segments for TV, a DJ set or any number of other things – the days change all the time.” While her routine is never the same, she does like to keep some things consistent and tries to get to the gym at least twice a week. “I always get the gym in and try to make good food choices – I am always kind of tired though,” she laughs. “One day I think I’m just going to retire on a farm in Kerry and live off the land and be free from deadlines,” she jokes. “But at the moment my days are extremely hectic.” With her early starts, a good night’s sleep is crucial for Daniella. “When I first started drinking green tea I didn’t realise that it gives you energy, and I was having it at night and wondering why I couldn’t sleep so now I’ll substitute that with a chamomile tea to start to unwind around eight or nine to get ready to sleep.” Daniella is the new ambassador for Lipton’s Be More Tea campaign.
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Darkness into Light is a huge success PIETA House extended a warm thank-you to the committees and everyone involved in Darkness Into Light this year, from those who helped with the planning, promotion and event logistics to those who directed traffic, made tea for participants and handed out t-shirts. Organisers especially want to express their
sincere gratitude to each and every person who took part in all of the venues to support Pieta House, and who walked in solidarity for suicide prevention. An estimated 120,000 people turned out in nearly 120 venues in Ireland and around the world for the 5km walk, which started at 4.15am
in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, May 7. Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House said: “4.15am on May 7 was not only a demonstration of our commitment to tackling suicide, but it also shows the willingness and the ability of communities to help bring about change. “To all the commit-
tees, organisations, local businesses, clubs and of course to all the participants, we thank you.”
council organises over-55s open day DUBLIN City Council’s central area office is organising an over-55s open day in the Central Library, ILAC Centre, on Thursday, May 19. Running from 1pm to 5pm during this year’s Bealtaine Festival, the event is part of the council’s Age Friendly strategy. The focus is on the positive side of aging and on providing opportunities for older people to engage fully in their communities, whether through participating in activities, availing of services or through volunteering for charity work. A dozen organisations have come together to provide information on a range of activities and services suitable for older people. Enjoying everyone to take part, Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh said: “Dublin is an agefriendly city and I hope everyone attending gets some interesting ideas on how to continue to enjoy life to the full and also to benefit from the services available to older persons in the city.”
an Ode to Dublin at the abbey theatre TACKLING issues of isolation of old age, emigration, addiction, broken families and crumbling dreams, Town is Dead will take to the Abbey Theatre stage this summer. The newly commissioned play within music is part of the Waking the Nation season at the
Joan Freeman, founder, Darkness Into Light cheers on the crowd of participants waiting for the off at the Phoenix Park. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Abbey. From the makers of Alice in Funderland, Town is Dead is an ode to Dublin and an exploration of how Ireland treats its people. Running from June 2 to July 9, it looks at the future of the city through the eyes of one older citizen. Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “We commissioned this work especially for this season, in a year where our programming is both commemorating Ireland’s history, celebrating today and looking to the future. “I’m delighted to produce another piece of new Irish writing from this talented duo of Phillip McMahon and Raymond Scannell and to welcome this play within music to the Peacock stage.” Town is Dead “interrogates the shame and stigma attached to these subjects in Ireland and tackles the challenges of
new beginnings”. Tickets cost €13/€20 and are available on abbeytheatre.ie.
vikings needed for popular TV show Popular T V show Vikings, which is filmed in Wicklow, are holding open castings for extra this month. Bearded hopefuls can attend the open days on May 23 and 24 at The Complex 10-14, Little Mary Street, Dublin 7 (Between Capel Street
and Smithfield Markets). The show’s producers are looking for people aged 16 and over from all ethnic backgrounds. In terms of specific skills or appearances, they are looking for fishermen, carpenters, rowers, nurses and archers to name a few. Natural coloured hair and no visible tattoos are preferred. All men applying must be prepared to grow a beard and punk style haircuts are favourable.
Hirsutes you, sirs ... The popular TV show Vikings is currently looking for bearded extras
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RECYCLING company Repak has announced the launch of its second annual Pakman Awards and is calling on all businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals in Ireland
to submit their nominations. The award ceremony will take place on October 27 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. Nominations for the awards close at midnight, August 31. The Pakman Awards
are a national awards programme that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals. T h e aw a r d s we r e launched in 2015 by
Repak to replace the Repak Recycling Awards, and allow more accessibility to the awards for all organisations who demonstrate their sustainability and environmental efforts. To enter, see www. repak.ie/pakmanawards.
Better budgeting with new 3Money î Ž emma nolan
A quarter of Dublin consumers are impulse buyers, according to a survey of 1,000 Irish adults released by Three. The research also shows that almost half (49%) of people save some money each month, with a further 27% putting money aside less regularly. However, almost a quarter are still struggling, with 24% saying that they are not able to save money. As part of this research, Three have launched 3Money, a pre-paid debit card in partnership with MasterCard. Available exclusively to
Broadcaster Jennifer Zamparelli helps launch 3Money, a new electronic payment option from Three
Three customers, 3Money can be used online, in ATMs and in-store via chip and pin, or contactless payment. As customers can only spend what is on the card, 3Money aims to eliminate the possibility of overspending.
Customers can manage their money and check their balance through 3Money.ie, or the new 3Money app. Sign up for 3Money by visiting www.three.ie/ money or by calling into your local Three store.
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A dining delight in Temple Bar
The Meeting House’s dramatic interior impresses
WALKING into The Meeting House is unlike walking into any other restaurant in Dublin. Straight away, your eye is drawn to magnificent murals that adorn the walls, big bold
beautiful colour schemes, and a very firm retro style throughout. Located in the heart of Temple Bar, in Meeting House Square, The Meeting House opened a year
and a half ago and has been quietly growing ever since. The menu is a Burmese sharing menu, divided into four sections – dim sum, wok, seafood, and meat dishes, with a side orders section. Prices for each dish were very reasonable, with the dim sum dishes such as tuna tacos and mini Asian chicken burgers costing only €9.99 each. The larger dishes, such as the vegetarian coconut curry and the tofu “scallops”, cost just €10.99 each. Nothing on the menu cost over €11.99 per dish, and the side dishes cost €3.99 each. There was also an accompanying wine menu and a sepa-
rate cocktail menu, which I was delighted to see. I chose the prawn tempura, Burmese chicken htamin gyaw, and the pepper crusted fillet steak, while my boyfriend chose the warm duck salad, beef noodle soup, and the pork dumplings. All six dishes were beautifully presented and not disappointed. The prawn tempura in particular stood out as the best dish – they were quite simply the best prawns I
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have ever had in Dublin. The pepper crusted fillet steak was also beautifully cooked. Perfection, plain and simple. Without a doubt, all six dishes were cooked to a high standard and it was a restaurant that I would certainly recommend to friends and family. It was a great night out with a lively atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. Highly recommended.
PICKY was surprised to have overlooked The Meeting House (Meeting House Square, Dublin 2; tel 01 670 0330), as it turned out to be well worth the visit. Great staff and, more importantly, delicious dishes made a great impression – Picky will be back ...
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New twists on wedding venues If you’re on the prowl for an alternative wedding venue that is a hundred miles away from the type of wedding your grandparents had, then you will be pleased to know that Ireland has a huge range of unconventional wedding venues on offer. From castles, barns, theatres, sport’s stadiums and the Zoo, there is plenty of unique and eccentric wedding venues to suit all tastes. If your heart is set on a Dublin city wedding, but you’re looking for a large space to celebrate, then Smock Alley Thea-
tre might be the perfect venue for your big day. With exposed brick walls, ornate plasterwork ceiling, and stained glass windows, this venue is certainly a sight to behold. Its oak benches and tables offer options for the en vogue, long dining experience and the large space is very versatile for a ceremony or reception. If you’re considering a very intimate wedding with just your nearest and dearest friends and family, then Fanningstown Castle certainly has a nice ring to it.
Located in the countryside of Limerick, close to Shannon airport, this 12th century grand castle has been converted into an atmospheric private house perfect for a small group on an escape to Ireland. Another great alternative venue is at Mount Druid in Westmeath. The building and its surroundings are made up from a converted barn, an unconsecrated tin chapel, 20 traditional Mongolian yurts, three shepherd’s huts, a charmingly cosy gate lodge, a three-bed school master’s house, an 1820s
Georgian house, several barbecue areas, a walled garden, a summer house and three lakes. A couple who choose to marry at Mount Druid can expect a beautifully laid back venue where red carpets and white chair covers are nonexistent, and their guests can have a lovely relaxed time with an informal feel to the day. Why not choose to say “I Do” at the Zoo? Dublin Zoo is a unique alternative to the traditional wedding venue and provides a magical backdrop for your special day. Haughton House, a restored historical building with magnificent views of the Zoo, is available seven days a week for all types of wedding ceremonies including civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessings. You can add even more magic to your wedding day by having a unique drinks reception in the zoo’s interactive learning and discovery centre or capturing some special animal photo opportunities. With weddings at Croke Park, GAA fans can marry their love of the game with the love of their life. Whether you are interested in a large traditional reception, a small intimate celebration or something in between, they can offer you the perfect alternative venue. Situated in central Dublin, this iconic venue and luxury hotel will ensure your every need is catered for. For more information on these alternative wedding venues visit www. alternativeweddings.ie and www.hitched.ie.
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THE Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan is a well-established 4-star luxury hotel, exceptional in design and character From the moment you step on to the red carpet, you will experience the true dedication of a friendly and professional team with a single focus in mind – the success of the most memorable day in your life. The bespoke wedding venue has a variety of large and small spaces within the Bracken Court to host everything from the most intimate wedding celebrations to the most lavish occasions. Guests can enjoy the luxurious accommodation, a beautiful open-air terrace, the elegant formal banqueting rooms, the Bracken Grill dining room, and the intimate Jack Doyle’s bar. In addition, the commitment to only one wedding a day ensures
the bridal party and their guests have all the space and personal attention needed to make the day as special as it should be. Wedding packages at the Bracken Court Hotel start from just €39.95 per person, with a premium all-inclusive package priced at €79.95 per guest.
Memorable From the elegant red carpet and champagne on arrival, to a sumptuous champagne breakfast for the bride and groom the following morning in their bridal suite, the Bracken Court in Balbriggan has a single focus on creating memorable weddings. Beautiful touches include personalised menus, elegant stemmed candelabras, and chair covers and coordinating bows in the wedding suite that complement the wedding colour scheme. The hotel’s dedicated wed-
ding co-ordinators will ensure everything – from the style of the wedding suite, to the meal, fresh flowers, and entertainment – is tailored to the bridal party’s exact requirements. A late bar is organised for the reception after-party, as well as various catering options for evening guests. Wedding guests can take advantage of special guest rates, and personalised booking forms can be mailed out with wedding invitations. The Bracken Court Hotel are having a summer wedding showcase on Wednesday, June 8 from, 6 to 9pm. Enjoy prosecco and canapes as you experience all the Bracken Court Hotel has to offer you on your special day. The Bracken Court Hotel can be contacted at 01 841 3333, with weddings and other special occasion detail available at www. brackencourt.ie.
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Galloping ahead to Dublin Horse Show Ian Begley Attention all equestrian enthusiasts and day-trippers! Call up the milliners, grab the jodhpurs and send in the stylists, for the Dublin Horse Show is fast approaching. However, diaries at the ready, the dates for the hotly anticipated 2016 event have changed. Now in its 143rd year, one of the most popular and enduring events in the global equestrian calendar is set to once again take Dublin’s RDS by storm from the revised date of Wednesday, July 20, running for a total of five, fun-filled days, to Sunday, July 24. This change of date from the traditional first week in August is to accommodate the many Olympic riders who will compete at the show, as well as in Rio just weeks later.
The credentials Testament to the collective love for a day out, the glamour and excitement of the horse show has been drawing an impressive crowd since its inception in 1868. Today,
the Dublin Horse Show is recognised throughout the world as one of the most esteemed, and social, equestrian events in the calendar - boasting over 1,500 superb horses - for which over 100,000 visitors will flock to the leafy suburb of Dublin’s Ballsbridge. The main draw of course is the sport of e l i t e s h ow- j u m p i n g itself, where some of the world’s finest riders go head to head (or, rather, horse to horse) for some of the most prestigious show jumping competitions on the international circuit - The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, the Landrover Puissance and the Longines Grand Prix. Bolstering the Dublin Horse Show’s stellar reputation and international pedigree, it is one of only eight horse shows that hold a leg of the Division 1 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.
Beyond the Show jumping Beyond the serious business of show-jumping, there’s plenty more to entice the younger members of the family
too. Attendees can also look forward to pony club competitions, some very young riders competing, showing classes from a range of horses and the elegance of the side saddle. While the more serious of equestrian fanatics may struggle to leave the showground’s perimeter, another world of wonder awaits inside the RDS halls. From shopping to fashion exhibitors, socialising to family entertainment, the best craft makers in Ireland, artisan food, tipples and music, this is an inclusive event for everyone. And that’s all before we get to the show’s other hugely significant draw, the glamorous Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day. Stalwart attendees are in for yet another unforgettable experience and one that, for many, defines the height of the Irish summer. While newcomers will find the Dublin Horse Show to be a hugely entertaining, rich and absorbing event, and one that will attract you time and time again for many years to come.
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What the country’s ‘Yes’ vote for Marriage Equality meant for many people
ONE year on from the momentous Marriage Equality referendum, Gazette reporter Ian Begley called in to Panti Bar in the city centre, where he asked patrons: “What did the referendum’s passing mean to you?” This is what they had to say ...
gavin connors
THE Marriage Referendum meant acceptance. It was like living in a country where you work hard and try to be a normal, decent person like everyone else, but at the same time you never felt like you were a part of this country. Then, and of a sudden it was like, oh my God, you are a part of Ireland. Amazing!
pauline ndasowa
I THINK it was a very good experience for me, especially coming here from a country where being gay is not authorised. I was so happy for my brother and friends who are gay because they can go out and have the same rights as everyone else.
brian O’connell
FOR me, at a personal level, it was an acceptance by your own people as to who we are. At home, being gay wasn’t necessary spoken about beforehand, but I think the best thing to come out of the Marriage Referendum was that it forced people to make it a general discussion on equal rights. Overall, it was a general feeling of inclusion for gay people.
meriah nunn
sam dolan
elaine carroll
COMING from a very small town in the US, we were always very liberal, but to see a younger population pass the Marriage Referendum by popular vote was so amazing. Just seeing the celebrations across the country was also crucial at how much people wanted it. It felt really special to be a part of it of it all.
MYSELF and my partner are 20 years together this week, and we just couldn’t believe what happened when the referendum passed. It was a combination of huge pride in the Irish people for getting past a traditionalism that needed to be changed, and for getting out and voting, which was just amazing.
IT meant a lot, but I guess the whole referendum was kind of degrading – having to vote on giving people the right to marry someone they love. It was an amazing day, and it felt really good to finally have the recognition, but at the same time you feel like you should have already been born with the right to marry.
aaron leesley LT O’brien
I COME from London, where being gay is very accepted, but when I came to Ireland I didn’t realise that it [gay marriage] wasn’t legalised at the time. When it actually came to the passing of the Referendum, I felt very at home, safe and embraced.
Thousands of people from every walk of life crammed into the courtyard at Dublin Castle, eager to share the historic moment
THE Marriage Referendum meant that we are now treated fairly, and that we are part of this society like everybody else. It gives us respect, knowing that we can marry the people we love and have them recognised in our lives.
Paul Ndasowa
WHEN the Marriage Referendum passed, for me being a double minority – both black and gay – really made me at home. Now I’m accepted and have the same rights as everyone else.
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The Yes vote enjoyed significant support across the country, echoing societal shifts in recent decades
A moment of delight at Dublin Castle courtyard when the Yes vote was declared as the official outcome
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THE day of the Marriage Referendum result was one that will remain etched in my memory for the rest of my life. I woke that morning feeling emotional, happy, worried and proud that our little country had done its best to shape its future for the better. Standing at Dublin Castle with family, friends and the rest of the community was a truly historic moment. I could feel the passion in the air, and the support from the non-LGBT community was incredible. As the final tally was read out to the nation and the crowd erupted in cheers, I hugged my mum and dad and said: “Thank
you – thank you for being there for me and fighting for equality every step of the way by my side.” That day, Ireland told the world that it cared for, loved and valued every citizen as an equal, and that there is no space for discrimination in modern society. This was the day Ireland became a country leading the way in global equality – a fact I am deeply proud of.
PASSING the Marriage Referendum had more meaning than just letting gays wear white dresses, tuxes and wedding bands – it was heterosexuals saying to LGBT people: “OK, you’re not underground weirdos – you can do stuff we can do; you deserve Constitutional rights and protections, too”. We became equals. It was no longer a “them and us” society. Since the moment passed, I’ve noticed more and more gays walking around, holding hands, no longer embarrassed to showcase their love. This isn’t a case where loads of gays have moved to Dublin or anything – it’s that gay love is no longer a lower-tier love;
it’s not something to be ashamed of. I hadn’t a clue about civil rights and politics before, but then I started to care and take interest in other bits and bobs that have an effect on my life. A brilliant by-product of the Referendum is that we now have a massive amount of politicallyengaged young people. Personally, I know I’m ready to keep positive change happening.
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FastSport Dingley breaks top ten twice at Europeans: NAC Swim Club’s diving sensation Oliver Dingley secured a second top ten finish at the LEN European Championships in London after he finished eighth in the 3m springboard final. Dingley was sixth in the 1m Springboard event a couple of days earlier. An opening score of 65.10 points saw Dingley ninth after the first round but 69.70 points in round 2 and his highest scored dive of 74.80 in round 3 saw him move up the rankings into sitch place. A drop to 61.50 seemed costly in the penultimate round as the 23-year-old fell to eighth place, where he remained after his final dive of 71.40 points. Speaking afterwards, Dingley said: “I really enjoyed competing in the European final; my consistency was great and it was great to be battling it out with so many Olympic and world medallists.”
athletics: dubliners hit the high notes at leinster schools championships
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DUBLIN stars produced a host of excellent performances across the two days of the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Cham-
pionships in Morton Stadium. Some the stars of the cross country season were back on show with the minor and junior age categories the main competitors.
Louis O’Loughlin, Moyle Park, won the GloHealth All Ireland junior boys’ cross country title in March and he added to his growing reputation when he won the 800m with ease in
Christian Collins, Terenure College, competing in the senior boys long jump
Amy Rose Farrell, Mount Anville, left, and Abbie Taylor, St Gerards after the 3,000m race. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
2.05.24. Sarah Healy, Holy Child Killiney, the intermediate girls’ cross country champion, bided her time in the Under-16 mile before pushing on at the halfway stage to win classily in 5.18.17 from the Loreto Kilkenny pair of Ella Richardson and Annie McEvoy in third. At minor level, Michael Farrelly from St Fintan’s in Sutton won the 80m in 9.45 and the long jump with 5.70m. Roisin Tracey (St Gerard’s) didn’t hang around in the intermediate girls 1500m building an insurmountable lead to win in 4:45.67 from Deirbhile O’Reilly (Mount Sackville). Castleknock College’s Alex Clerkin, with a time
of 13.53, won the boys 100m hurdles in 13.53 Eimear Fitzpatrick, from Our Lady’s Terenure, continued to show her expertise over the barriers in the 1500m steeplechase with a winning time of 5.05.84 in another of the highlights of day one. Glorious sunshine greeted day two with another series of top class performances. The intermediate girls’ 3,000m didn’t disappoint with Amy Rose Farrell from Mount Anville, Abbie Taylor of St Gerard’s and Institute of Education’s Jodie McCann all going under the previous record of 10.15.26 set by Tara Jameson in 2008. McCann led the early laps with the trio pull-
ing away from the rest of the field before Farrell showed her class in the last two laps to win in 9.55.60. Taylor strode to second place in 10.04.91 with McCann third in 10.14.99 in a high quality race. Sophie Mur phy – another Mount Anville athlete – impressed in the senior girls’ 3,000m with a front-running 10.04.53. Lara O’Byrne of St Joseph’s Lucan posted a new record in the inter girls’ pole vault with 2.80m with Lauren O’Keeffe, Loreto Balbriggan, setting a new intermediate girls’ hammer record of 56.24m. Sarah Derham, Dominican Griffith Avenue, set a new senior pole vault record of 3.05m.
Shels break Waves resolve to claim League Cup title national league cup final Shelbourne UCD Waves sport@dublingazette.com
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SHELBOURNE Ladies won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time following a 3-2 victory over UCD Waves at Richmond Park on Sunday. The meeting of the two Dublin teams lived up to the expectations of it being a thrilling derby with four goals scored in the first half – two apiece for Noelle Murray and Aine O’Gorman – before
Leanne Kiernan netted the allimportant goal. Shels took the lead on 11 minutes when Murray controlled the ball, looked up and struck a shot that UCD goalkeeper Monica McGuirk couldn’t get to. It didn’t take long for Eileen Gleeson’s side to hit back though as O’Gorman – top scorer in the national league this season – headed in after connecting with a cross from Jetta Berrill. There wasn’t much between the teams in the opening exchanges and even when Murray got her second goal of the
game – through a neat finish inside the penalty area – it didn’t rattle UCD. In fact, UCD were quickly back on level terms as O’Gorman raced on to a through ball to coolly slot the ball past Shels stopper Amanda McQuillan. And it stayed at 2-2 going into the interval. After the break, Kiernan finally got a reward for her hard work when she broke the offside trap to meet Siobhan Killeen’s pass and convert a left-footed shot. That proved to be the winning strike.
Shels can still go on to become double champions should they conquer Wexford Youths WFC in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Play-Off on Sunday, May 22 at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere, the nominees for the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards have been unveiled ahead. In the Best XI, Peamount United, and UCD Waves, have three players – Karen Duggan, Claire O’Riordan and Aine O’Gorman – making it onto the team for a second successive year.
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Callaghan surfs way to Emerald Enduro
Rathfarnham man claims world class title once again as main rivals come a cropper in the Wicklow mountains, allowing him to speed his way to epic downill victory R AT H FA R N H A M ’ S Greg Callaghan sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he claimed the Emerald Enduro for the second successive year at Carrick, Co Wicklow in what looked an unforeseeable outcome at one stage. The Emerald Enduro is round three in the World Enduro Series, a mountain bike discipline that is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport, being a mix of technical downhill riding and endurance racing. Presented by Biking. ie, the event was almost a complete rerun of last year’s incredible race, with sunshine, huge crowds and Callaghan on the men’s side and Tracy Moseley on the women’s riding off with
the top honours. In a race that changed direction with each of the seven stages, Wicklow once more proved – in worldwide terms – that a little hill can create big dramas. The visiting Richie Rude and Martin Maes led the way in the early phases of the battle until everything changed on stage two. Both Rude and Maes suffered punctures – along with Josh Carlson, Nico Vouilloz, Anneke Beerten and Toni Ferreiro. The issue forced all of them out the points – except one man with Callaghan maintaining his speed and his bike’s stability to claim the laurels. In one of the most stunning comebacks
the series has ever seen, Rude was able to pull it back from 34th place after stage two to finish the race in third place but he could not overhaul Callaghan. Speaking after the race, Callaghan said: “It feels amazing. The crowd were just pushing me on and to be honest I felt like the result almost didn’t matter because just having that level of support and having so many people willing me on was kind of a win on its own. So I just focused on riding as well as I could – and it worked!” In general, Irish riders dominated the podiums across most categories this weekend. In the Under-21 women’s race, 17-year-old Leah Maunsell won
Greg Callaghan crowd surfs over the throngs in Glenealy last weekend as he wins the Emerald Enduro. Picture: Duncan Philpott
against older riders demonstrating her talent, skill and potential. Following her win Maunsell was delighted, saying “in stage one, my chain got jammed off the very start. I got off and ran all the way up for the next bit. “I didn’t take any
racing. At the event, domestic Irish riders competed with world champions and, throughout the weekend, there were events for the whole family, from a kid’s demo zone to music and food, along with live commentary throughout the race
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risks, just tried to get all my time back.” Callaghan’s cousin Killian – from Walkinstown – won the Under21 event and multiple Olympian Robin Seymour showed his versatility by dominating the men’s masters event. In the elite women’s event, Dubliner Michelle Muldoon finished in 12th place. This is the second year that Ireland has hosted a round in the World Enduro Series, a hugely exciting and spectator friendly disciplines in cycling. Enduro is a mountain bike event that sees riders tackle seven timed downhill sections over the course of the day, making it an exciting mix of technical downhill skills and endurance
itself. T h e 2 016 E n d u r o World Series started in South America with two rounds, Ireland is round three and the series goes to Italy before heading over to the US, Canada and then back to Europe. This style of racing is quite unique as we allow amateur racers from all over the world to enter and 400 riders will take the start. Irishman Paddy Behan, team manager with the Specialized team said: “This is a world class event, Niall Davis [from Sandyford] has done a brilliant job, this is probably the best event in the series”. The event is a Cycling Ireland registered event run by Biking.ie, headed by Niall Davis.
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Lightning strike down Warriors in Interpros LEINSTER Lighning made an impressive start to their defence of their inter-provincial T20 cricketing crown at Merrion Cricket Club on Friday, blowing away visitors North West Warriors with a spell of abrasive mid-innings bowling. The short-form win came after Lightning smartly salvaged a draw against the Warriors in the longer form at Clontarf earlier in the week. Early in their innings, Simmi Singh set about the North West attack, smashing fours in three consecutive balls as the home side balanced a pacey run chase with competent wicket retention. Singh made 31 from just 20 balls before he was caught on the boundary trying to slog McBrine, while Railway Union’s Kevin O’Brien gave a demonstration of his memorable hitting skills, clattering 42 from 24 balls before he too was snaffled having done some notable damage. O’Brien – who top scored for lightning - got out just in time for another national team player, George Dockrell, to launch two huge sixes in a final over that added an intimidating 24 to Lightning’s final score of 169 for 7. Warriors’ reply initially looked strong. Fourteen off the first over was followed by the loss of their star man David Rankin but the Warriors looked well placed for the first half of their run chase, reaching 73 in the tenth over before a flurry of wickets turned the tide in Leinster’s favour. Needing an attainable 71 off their last eight overs, the Warriors lost four wickets in quick succession to find themselves 120 for 7 and the match slipping away. The run rate rapidly grew from eight or nine an over to a tough-to-get 15 as the Lightning bowlers took control. An impressive 36, including three sixes from Warrior’s overseas man Marco Marais, was the highlight for the Derry-based side. Lightning saw their senior bowlers all get in on the action as they eventually bowled the visitors out in the final over, as the Warriors chased an allbut-impossible mark of 46 from the six balls. Eddie Richardson was the pick of the home side’s bowlers, finishing with 2-18, while O’Brien showed his all-round prowess in grabbing a brace of his own, with Dockrell and Kane doing the same.
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soccer: celtic looking to surprise top tier malahide united
Manor and Rivervalley test out the offside rule SWORDS Manor came out on top after a pulsating Under 11 local derby friendly with Rivervalley Rangers last Sunday in a game where both experienced the offside rule for the first time. Both Swords Manor and Rivervalley Rangers, who played in the NDSL Under-11 B and C respectively this term, will move from the 7-a-side to the 9-a-side game next season and Sunday’s encounter was an attempt to ease the youngsters into the new rules. There was no need was the conclusion from both managers after as both sides took to it like ducks to water and showed no signs of confusion playing under the rule. The game throughout was closely contested and played in good spirits and could have went either way in the end. In the first half Swords Manor just about shaded the play and took the lead midway through the half thanks to Lee Hendrix’s close range strike. Late in the half Rivervalley hit back and the sides went into the half time break all square at a goal apiece. In the second half Rivervalley upped the pressure and threatened the Swords Manor goal with regularity and only the agility of Manor keeper Jack Fallon kept the scores level. As the half progressed Manor’s only female player on the day Fiona Madigan performed well on the right of midfield. Midway through the half Swords Manor got a rub of the green when Jack Corrigan’s cross was deflected into the Rivervalley net by a Ranger’s defender. With 10 to go Swords Manor wrapped up the victory when Dean O’Meara dribbled into the box and slotted home. Armstrong Kankuwata was voted player’s star of the game after the win for a fine performance. Speaking after the friendly Swords Manor manager Richie Madigan was happy with the friendly exercise. “It was both side’s first 9-a-side under the offside rule and they both adapted very well. We are happy with how our season went. We lost a few players at the start so it was a very new team. We came up two divisions from D and it looks like we will finish third. Next season we hope to add a few players and move up to the A division.”
Swords Celtic manager Niall Hudson says his side “alway go into these games as underdogs”
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cahill cup preview derek mckenna sport@dublingazette.com
THERE will be more than local bragging rights on the line when Swo r d s C e l t i c h o s t Malahide United at Balheary on Sunday afternoon. LSL Senior 1 side Swords will take on Senior Division side Malahide in the semi-finals of the Charlie Cahill Cup in what promises to be a cracking local derby. Celtic’s chances of promotion to the top tier of the LSL have fallen just short this season and they will go into
Sunday’s semi-final as underdogs, but they will be sure to pack some bite. On two occasions already in this season’s Cahill Cup, the Niall Hudson managed side have overturned Senior Division opposition and they will go into Sunday’s encounter with confidence after a victory over newly promoted Senior side Wayside Celtic in the quarter-finals. T he Pierce Walsh managed Malahide United currently sit fourth on the Senior Division but their title hopes have evaporated
great pink run Sonia and Munch launch Phoenix Park race the GREAT Pink Run for Breast Cancer
Ireland is now open for registrations up until June 30 at www.greatpinkrun.ie with an early bird rate of €22. Pictured at the launch of the promotion are, from left to right, are Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan, former Irish rugby International Shane Byrne and breast cancer survivor Paula McClean and her daughters Maggie (9), Sally (10) and Lizzie Traynor (7). The event takes place on Saturday, August 27 in the Phoenix Park. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall
now after some indifferent form saw them slip out of the title race. For both sides this game represents their only hope of challenging for silverware this term so that fact will lend to an intriguing encounter between the two Northside big guns. Speaking to the Swords Gazette ahead of the biggest game of their season, Celtic manager Hudson believes all the pressure is on Malahide. “We always go into these games as underdogs so that doesn’t bother us. We will just aim to play our own
game and not worr y about the tag. The pressure will all be on Malahide and it will depend how their players react to that.” Like any local derby, there is a sense of anticipation in both areas and Hudson is expecting a big crowd to attend on Sunday as the buzz about the town grows ahead of the big game. “Home advantage in a game like this is a big help and there is a big buzz around the town about the game. “The players are all excited about it and looking forward to it and I have had a lot of
people asking me about it. We are expecting a big crowd to show up on the day and that will make it a great occasion.” With only this trophy left to play for, the Swords manager sees Sunday’s encounter as their biggest game of not just this season, but of the past few years. “This is the furthest that we have got in one of these big cups and with it being a local derby it’s huge. It’s our biggest game in the past few years. “Whichever teams settles quickest and doesn’t get caught up in the occasion will win it.”
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Finian’s take on Brogan inspired Plunkett’s side
Club Noticeboard FINGALLIANS OUR senior ladies footballers got off
st finian’s Under-8 sides had the pleas-
ure of taking on an Alan Brogan coached St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh side last Saturday in River Valley. The Swords club took on the Plunkett’s side in two matches, playing brilliantly. There were also great skills and effort on show from the two away teams playing in Whitehall from the same age group.
The club are delighted with the
Davis in the championship at home.
huge response the Corporate Race
Next up in the championship is Na
Day has received to date. Latest table booked is by Lincoln
Fianna away.
football: malahide side produce perfect win
Donabate at the weekend.
to a winning start against Thomas
The inter championship game was
Recruitment whom we very much
called off due to the Dublin hurlers
look forward to welcoming on the
playing next weekend.
day.
Our junior A footballers were
There are still a few tables left
beaten by Oliver Plunkett’s and our
and some tables looking for groups
junior D footballers beat Erin’s Isle
of two and four people to complete.
at home, to advance to the next
Please contact teresacollins9@
round.
gmail.com if interested.
The Dublin hurlers begin their
Get well soon: Guionn gach duine
campaign next weekend v Wexford
ag Cuinne na Gaeilge biseach ar ar
in Croke Park.
gcara, Breandan O Ceallaigh. Go
The footballers will play Laois on
mbeidh tu ar ais linn go luath.
Saturday, June 4 at 7pm in Nowlan
The mobile bloodbank clinic will
Park. Ticket info to follow during
visit the club next month on the
the week.
follow days: Wednesday, June 1,
Summer camps: football – July 4 to 8; hurling – July 11 to 15; advanced hurling – July 26 to 29; advanced football – August 2 to 5; Kellogg’s Cul camp – August 15 to 19.
Thursday, June 2 and Sunday, June 12. The lotto numbers on Tuesday were 2, 5, 9, 23 and 24. There were nine winners: Nick
The U-13 girls have a special thank
Cunningham, Michael Cronin, Brian
you to guest coach Fionn O’Shea for
Savage, Marie Harford, N McEntyre,
a great session during the week.
Karen Marrey, Delores Campion,
The g ir ls pu t the le s s ons to use with a good win over St Pat’s,
Danny Byrne and Leo and Shirley. The jackpot this week is €2,016.
naomh mearnog St Sylvester’s Sinead Aherne
Aherne and Sullivan fire up super Syl’s
ladies sfc group 2 St Sylvester’s 4-25 Parnell’s 1-4 sport@dublingazette.com
ST SYLVESTER’S ran riot to record a huge win over Parnell’s and get their group two championship campaign off to the perfect start. They may have had cause for concern in the first when those on sideline calling it the crossbar challenge with four Syl’s chances hitting the bar – Parnell’s struck the metalwork twice – but Syl’s were soon racing away with the win. From the start, the
combination between Sinead Aherne and Kate Sullivan was breathtaking but the frame of the goal meant stymied early scores. Another move, however, resulted in Sullivan being taken down as she took her shot at goal and Aherne convincingly converted the resulting penalty. Meanwhile, Syl’s defence held Parnells in a tight grip, forcing them into errors and several wides. By half time, Syl’s had a commanding lead of 1-13 to 0-3. Syls kept the pressure up in the second half and continued their scoring
spree and even managed to hit the woodwork once more. It took Parnell’s a whole 20 minutes to get a score in that second half and they managed just one more after that. All six forwards from t h e M a l a h i d e cl u b worked hard playing for each other with good off the ball running, passing and support play. Nicole Owens got on a lot of ball, carried hard, made killer passes and scored freely herself, ending with a tally of 1-8. Aherne, as usual, made herself available repeatedly at full forward while, for a change
on this occasion, her colleagues found her repeatedly with well-placed passes. In defence, Cliodhna Hamill was a commanding full back, making several well timed interceptions, while young Aobh Hyland won some crucial balls at wing back. Niamh McEvoy was effective carrying the ball from defence into attack. They play St Brigid’s in their next group game with a win likely to put them right in the frame for a semi-final berth. That tie is on May 25 in Russell Park.
CONGRATULATIONS to all our boys
Our Under-16 camogie girls made
and girls who made their First Holy
it six wins out of six with a victory
Communion in recent weeks.
over Skerries while the Under-13
Many of our young students will commence travelling all over the world shortly. We wish you all a safe
hurlers had an impressive win over Ballyboden. Our hurlers are back in action this week in the league.
journey. As usual, our very popular sum-
The seniors are away to Bally-
mer camps will begin over the next
boden on Wednesday and away to
few weeks. Please contact Paddy
St Pat’s on Sunday morning.
Gorey for details.
Our junior team are at home on
On Saturday, June 11 we are host-
Thursday against Clontarf and at
ing an Under-13 football tournament
home again on Sunday against St
with 16 of the best known clubs in
Brigid’s.
Ireland competing for the Govan Joliffe-Byrne cup and shield. This promises to be a fantastic
We send our best wishes to Louise and Aonghus McAnally on the birth of their daughter Emer.
event and we request the help of
Well done to the Dublin minor
everybody for car parking, stew-
hurlers on reaching the Leinster
arding and general coordination
final and good luck to the seniors on
duties on the day.
Saturday.
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Rangers the Real deal Rivervalley Rangers celebrate winning the AUL Premier B title on Tuesday evening
Rivervalley club complete back-to-back promotions, winning key title decider on Tuesday evening, a special moment for the local community stephen findlater
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RONAN Murtagh’s peach of a half-volley saw Rivervalley Rangers secure their place in the top tier of AUL football as they beat Real Transilvania 1-0 on Tuesday night to win Premier B. And manager Stephen Doran says it is not just a big moment for the club but for the local community who have backed the side. “This side is not just from Swords, all the lads are pretty much from Rivervalley,” he told GazetteSport. “It’s what we wanted to do when we got this team together and, in fairness to the commu-
nity and the local sponsors, they have back us. We had a three-year plan to get into Premier A but we have managed to get three within two seasons.” The tie against Transilvania was a tricky one, the first half a cagey affair with few chances, lacking the usual quality that the Swords club has displayed to date this campaign, allowing it to become a “nitty-gritty” battle. Rivervalley, though, stepped up their tempo in the second half, playing some beautiful football and eventually got the goal that they deserved, a pitch length move from goalkeeper worked up to Philly McCabe. He picked out Murtagh who brilliantly held off two men before unleashing an unstoppable
shot to the roof of the net from 20 yards out. In the wake of a series of injuries and players going travelling, Murtagh’s goals have been a massive factor in filling the void left by Dano Muprhy. He netted almost 20 goals in the last 10 games of the campaign and while Doran did not want to pick out any specific stars, he could not deny the importance of that run of form. “We have got a really great squad but goals are so important. He is a massive talent and his goals have come at a crucial time of the season.” Tuesday’s win put them out of reach of Transilvania, the last remaining side that
could have caught them after a pair of key wins against Hardwick in the last month that pushed them within touching distance of the title. Usher Celtic – who Rangers play on Friday evening in their last match of the campaign – were the other contender. Transilvania, though, has a wealth of back matches and, bolstered by some fresh faces, produced a strong run late in the season to potentially get in the title frame, making their meeting a possible title decider. Winning against a key rival made it all the sweeter for Rivervally and they will look forward to doing some damage in AUL Premier A in 2016/17.