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ON THE BALL AT HAVING FUN – AND HELPING OTHERS: Pictured are ladies finalists Pearse Street and Sari (Sport Against Racism Ireland), who won the ladies competition at the Irish Homeless street leagues final in Tallaght, sponsored by AWS. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Tallaght locals raise demands for gardai Rising lawlessness affecting town PADRAIG CONLON

FRIGHTENED residents in Tallaght are calling for an increased garda presence to deal with rising problems of serious anti-social behaviour.

In the past weeks, vicious attacks on

buses, taxis and delivery drivers have left the local community outraged and on edge.

At the start of last month Tesco suspended deliveries to the area after one of their delivery drivers was shot with a pellet gun at Killinarden Hill.

In the latest shocking incident, a taxi driver was injured and robbed in his car last weekend during an early morning assault by two passengers in Jobstown.

According to figures recently obtained

by Fianna Fail, public order offences and other social code offences increased in the local area by almost 30% in 2018.

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Calls to develop transport to Lucan LUCAN is one of Dublin’s busiest commuter hubs with a high population – so why isn’t it better served by transport, such as having a Luas line to connect it to the city centre?

That’s a question increasingly on the minds of many people living at or near the west Dublin area, with calls for the Government and transport chiefs to finally tackle the issue as Lucan’s population continues soaring, traffic jams and chaos worsen, and the area’s needs for better transport grow ever stronger. SEE PAGE 11

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Gardai appeal for info after shooting

Gardai at Tallaght Garda Station have been praised for their efforts – but calls for more gardai are intensifying

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Despite this, there are 88 fewer gardai policing in the district now than in 2010.

Cllr Charlie O’Connor (FF) told Dublin Gazette: “It won’t come as much of a shock to locals that statistics have shown a rise in a number of crimes in our area.

“Residents living in Tallaght have been forced to endure all sorts of hassle, whether it’s been attacks on supermarket delivery drivers dropping off groceries, or suspended Dublin Bus services due to anti-social behaviour.

“The illegal use of scramblers and quad bikes continue to pose a danger to public safety but with 88 fewer gardai, it’s no wonder that people are frustrated and don’t feel protected without a visible garda presence,” he said.

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Ordinary, law-abiding residents should not have to put up with disorder on their doorsteps Cllr O’Connor added: “Garda resources in our county are clearly not strong enough to deter and prevent criminality or anti-social behaviour.

“More and more incidents are taking place each week and rather than face it or feel intimated, residents choose to stay indoors.

“That inevitably impacts negatively on the sense of community.”

Cllr O’Connor questioned why garda numbers have not increased in line with the rise in the local population.

He said: “Tallaght is a densely populated urban

town that has so much to offer.

“The ordinary, lawabiding residents that call it home should not have to put up with disorder on their doorsteps or streets.

“It’s only logical to consider that there could be a correlation between the reduction in gardai on the beat and the rise in some criminal offences.

“Tallaght has expanded since 2010; more people have moved into the area, so why is it that rather than appoint more gardai to police [the area], the number has dropped? That is unacceptable.”

In response to an enqui-

ry from Dublin Gazette regarding garda numbers in Tallaght, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “Local garda management closely monitors the allocation of all resources in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level. “[This is managed] to ensure optimum use is made of garda resources, and the best possible garda service is provided to the public.

“Senior garda management is satisfied that an adequate policing service continues to be delivered and that current structures in place meet the requirement to deliver an effective and efficient policing service to the community.

“This situation is continually reviewed.”

GARDAI are continuing to investigate after shots were fired close to the entrance of a popular nightclub.

The shooting incident took place at the Red Cow complex on the Naas Road in the early hours of Sunday, April 28.

Gardaí would like to speak to anybody who was in the vicinity of the Red Cow between midnight and 3.30am on that date.

They also want to speak to any taxi drivers or other motorists who passed through that complex during that period and who may have dashcam footage.

Gardai also request information from anybody who may have noticed a dark-coloured Audi A3 hatchback car travelling by road in the general Clondalkin area between 2.30am and 3.30am.

Anyone with any information can contact investigating Gardai at 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

City’s public Integration transport strategy is in focus launched CLIMATE change and increasing traffic gridlock in the greater Dublin area mean it’s essential that public transport providers make it easy to use their services.

That is according to Robert Dowds, the Labour local election candidate for the Clondalkin/Rathcoole ward, who has called on transport authorities to be responsive to the transport needs of the general public.

Citing transport issues raised to him by a number of citizens in the area, Dowds called on transport providers to be responsive to the needs of Dublin’s commuters.

MAYOR Mark Ward officially launched South Dublin County Council’s Integration Strategy 2019 – 2023 last Monday, April 29, in County Hall, Tallaght.

In his speech Cllr Ward acknowledged the “positive contribution to South Dublin” that migrant communities “have already made and will continue to make”.

He said: “The foundation of any strategy must be the lived experience of those it is intended to serve.

“This is not just a strategy for South Dublin County Council alone – it is for the county.”

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OPINION: ALEX WHITE, LABOUR, ON HIS VISION AS HE CAMPAIGNS TO BE AN MEP

We need an inclusive outlook to help Dublin thrive

I WAS born and raised in Dublin. This city educated and nurtured me. I love Dublin – we are a great city.

However, our home still suffers from inequality, poor infrastructure and a lack of vision for the future. That needs to change.

I’m campaigning to be your MEP because I believe in positive change.

We need experienced people in the European Parliament to ensure change happens.

I have the experience and vision required for the job. As a Minister, I ensured that every child under six had access to free GP care.

I also reformed Ireland’s energy policy to set us on course to end our fossil fuel dependency.

And, along with thousands of other citizens, I was proud to work for a more tolerant, equal Ireland in the referendums on Marriage Equality and Repealing the 8th Amendment.

So that’s the experience bit.

What about my vision?

I h ave a c l e a r vision for Dublin.

A vision where everyone has a s e c u r e h o m e, where we protect

our precious environment, and cherish our cultural life.

Last weekend, I published my Vision for Dublin.

This will see Dublin combatting climate change; tackling inequalities and disadvantage; protecting workers’ rights in the 21st Century digital economy; thriving as a creative city, and having a directly-elected mayor and enhanced citizen engagement in planning our city’s future.

This is a critical

time for Dublin and for Europe. We cannot let the Tory Brexit shambles dictate our future.

We need a positive agenda for Europe for the next decade. We need an inclusive, radical vision of Europe – a Europe committed to sustainability, equality and fairness.

We can make Europe work for Dublin. To do that, we need to elect experienced, tenacious representatives who will fearlessly make the case for our capital city. That’s what I pledge to do.

I’m campaigning for a liveable city in a fairer Europe and a sustainable planet.

I’m asking for your No. 1 Vote on Friday, May 24.

Special DreamSpace event FASTNews helps to inspire local girls PADRAIG CONLON

A G RO U P o f l o c a l students marked Girls in ICT Day with an inspiring visit to one of the world’s biggest IT companies.

Students from 5th and 6th class, St Kevin’s Girls National School, Tallaght, were among a group of over 80 girls invited to DreamSpace – Microsoft’s education hub – to undertake a special immersive digital skills experience.

International Girls in ICT Day aims to encourage and empower girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) enabling both girls and technology companies to reap the benefits of greater female participation in the ICT sector.

Last Thursday (25th) Microsoft welcomed the girls to its campus for the special DreamSpace event to inspire them about the opportunities unlocked through STEM and meet with young successful women who are blazing a trail by harnessing the power of creativity and technology.

With sessions in MicroBit coding and 3D paint modelling to foster critical thinking, problem-solving and

teamwork skills, the girls were empowered to succeed into the future through STEM subjects.

The event is a key element of Microsoft’s #MakeWhatsNext campaign aiming to encourage young women to pursue careers in sc ience, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

The students also had the opportunity to meet with young successful women, who have used their digital skills to succeed.

12-year-old EU Digital Girl of the Year 2018, Ao i b h e a n n M a n g a n spoke about how her interest in coding and the importance of digital skills to empower girls to become future leaders.

Entrepreneur Nicki Hoy n e, fo u n d e r a n d C E O o f My S h i n i n g Armour, shared how technological innovation supported her online accessories business, and encouraged the girls to open their minds to the career opportunities that emerge in the STEM space.

“I’m delighted to join Microsoft in showcasing the power of creativity and technology in unlocking new career opportunities for young girls across Ireland,” she said.

“When I was growing

‘Failure to deliver primary care centres’ slammed

up my current job didn’t exist.

“Through the transformation of technology and belief in my creativity, I now run an international business that competes with longestablished retailers.

“The #MakeWhatsNext campaign is a great way to inspire girls to open

their minds to STEM, as whatever their future holds technology will be at the heart of it.”

Aoibheann Mangan, EU Digital Girl of the Year, said: “Through STEM, I’ve gotten to do things I could never expect; my websites have won awards across Europe and I’ve gotten to travel

and speak about the importance of digital skills, especially giving all girls the opportunity to discover their STEM talent.

“For girls to succeed in technology, we need to level the playing field.

“As coding is not on the primary curriculum and not all secondary

schools are able to offer the subject at Junior or Senior cycle, it’s important to have places like DreamSpace and companies like Microsoft investing in our futures, as it may be the only chance some students get to experience technology and spark a lifelong passion for STEM.”

FIANNA Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran has blasted the Government’s failure to deliver primary care centres in Lucan and Clondalkin.

Deputy Curran said this is contrary to its supposed commitment to improve community health-based services.

“I have been campaigning for years now to secure Primary Care Centres in Lucan and Clondalkin,” he said.

“I was told that a centre in Rowlagh would be up and running in the first quarter of this year.

“However, in new information that I have just received from the HSE, it would appear that the tender process for this project is yet to commence.

“Dublin Mid-West is an extensive area that has a rapidly expanding population that must be adequately provided with primary care services.

“Regrettably, the project to construct a Primary Care Centre in Lucan and Clondalkin, remains at the early stages of planning and tendering after years of inaction.

“This distinct lack of progress is an indictment of the Government’s failure to follow through on its promise to develop sufficient primary care services.”

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INTERVIEW: ‘WE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BECAUSE A DIFFERENCE IS NEEDED’

Daly hoping to battle for Ireland at the EU’s heart PADRAIG CONLON

DEPUTY Clare Daly caused a stir last month when she announced plans to run in the upcoming European elections.

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pose the European platform is the natural extension of that.

“Any platform I get elected to, I use it to highlight issues, to expose the status quo, and I would hope to empower people to challenge the existing

She said: “We reflected on having achieved a lot here using the Dail platform to rattle the cages of the powers that be, so we had to toy with the idea of giving that up.

“Increasingly, so much of what we have been

“So we want to take the fight to where it’s at – to the heart of the institution. Rather than picking up the crumbs, we want to see can we make a difference, because a difference is needed.”

She believes the EU is

We need to be building a Europe that puts the interests of citizens first, and [the EU needs to] put money into areas that develop society

proved to be a mighty opposition force in the Dail since winning her seat in 2011.

Talking to Dublin Gazette, she said: “I’ve worked as a student union leader, councillor, TD and a trade unionist, and I sup-

order.”

Deputy Daly discussed how she and fellow Independents 4 Change colleague Mick Wallace, who is running in Ireland South, had been thinking of running as MEPs for a long time.

dealing with from within the Dail either emanates from the European Union, or the European Union is offered as an excuse by the Government as to why they can’t implement policies in these areas.

at a crossroads right now, dealing with a country leaving its membership for the very first time, as well as the rise of the Far Right across Europe, which is bringing in a new and frightening dimension.

However, Deputy Daly

said: “These occurrences are, in my opinion, a consequence of the fact that the European Union has left so many millions of its citizens behind, and it’s in crisis as a result.

“The EU needs to abandon its neo-liberal path, its increased militarism, and needs to take a different tack which puts the interests of its citizens ahead of those of the corporations.

“That’s not been what the European project has been about, to date.”

When asked if she supports the further integration of the European Union project, she said: “I think that’s a question that gets focused on incorrectly.

“I’m very pro-European – I love Europe, I love mixing with different cultures, I love being able to travel easily and to use the Euro and all that good stuff, but there are also huge problems with the European Union project.

“If you ask am I for or against the EU, it avoids the central question which we should be asking, which is: ‘What type of Europe are we building?’

“That’s where the focus needs to shift, and I think we need to be building a Europe that puts the interests of citizens first to move away from the increased border control and securitisation of the EU, the militarism, all of these issues, and [the EU needs to] put money into the areas which develop society.

“A strict neo-liberal agenda is not working for the people of the EU. We can see that already – the European project hasn’t delivered.”

Brexit Deputy Daly was very blunt when the ongoing Brexit issue was raised: “It doesn’t matter a toss what my ideas are on Brexit, and it hasn’t mattered a damn what anybody’s attitude in Ireland has been over the past two years, yet we’ve been subjected to droning on about it repeatedly.

“The best outcome for Ireland, for me, would be if [Labour leader] Jeremy Corbyn gets elected as the leader of Britain – whether that’s inside or outside the EU is a matter for the people to decide for them-

selves.”

On the biggest issues the new European Parliament will face, Deputy Daly said: “One of the critical ones is going to be the European Army.

“Germany and France are desperate for a European army and we have the game-changer now where defence spending can come directly from the European budget.

“That’s already happened with the [recent] vote ... to spend an extra €13 billion on defence and research projects.

“This is money that’s coming from other budgets, including budgets to deal with sustainable environmental issues, Erasmus schemes, mobility schemes – it’s absolutely shocking!

“They can’t say they are interested in dealing with climate change and the environment when they’re taking money out of that budget and putting it into defence, [so] of course I’m against a European army.

“Can I change any of these things we’ve spoken about? I don’t know but I do know that I would certainly try,” she said.

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UNDREDS of cyclist descended on Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre last week for the start of Cycle Against Suicide 2019.

Using pedal power to promote a conversation about mental health, this annual event is a movement of cyclists of

all abilities and backgrounds.

Family, friends, work colleagues and total strangers come together to publicly raise awareness throughout towns and communities across Ireland that mental illness is accepted like any other illness and help is real. The event runs until May 6.

Margaret and Jimmy Levingston, Orla Kelly, Migual Lequerica and John O’Regan

Ciaran McCann and Paul Montgomery

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TRAFFIC: CALL TO REVEAL PLANS FOR TRAM LINK

Wait for Lucan Luas Link ‘simply not good enough’ PADRAIG CONLON

ELEVEN years of waiting for a Lucan Luas Link is “simply not good enough” for the local community.

This is according to Fianna Fail local election candidate Caitriona McClean (pictured) who is calling on authorities to reveal their plans for a local tram link.

“This government and the NTA must focus on providing the essential links to keep Lucan moving,” she said.

“The Luas should come out along the N4 as far as the Lucan Spa Hotel initially and eventually link up to Adamstown station.

“The space and the infrastructure is there, we just need the will of the Government and the NTA. “Not only would it reduce vehicle traffic on the N4 but it would mean fewer motorists on our roads, which is in keeping with the efforts to mitigate against climate change.”

The Lucan Luas preferred route, or line F as it’s known, was announced back in November 2008 with the planning for the two lines to be split in two.

Line F1 would go from Lucan to Blackhorse where it would con-

nect with the existing Red Line.

Line F2 would leave the existing Red Line at St James’s Hospital and continue on to College Green through Christchurch and Dame Street.

In 2010 however these plans were changed to connect the Lucan Luas to a proposed Dart underground line at Inchicore.

Then in 2016 a Lucan Luas was announced as part of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy but Minister Shane Ross said it would be “at least 5 years” before work began.

“The development of the eastwest Luas line from Lucan, while part of the longer-term transport strategy for the GDA, will not be progressed within the lifetime of the current capital plan,” he said.

Worsening Meanwhile locals struggle with ever worsening traffic problems.

“Lucan continues to lag way behind in terms of congestion and transport infrastructure in the city,” Caitriona McClean said.

“Anyone living or working in Lucan can tell you that developing a light rail link would make complete sense.

“Eventually, a linkup between the Adamstown and Saggart sta-

tions would provide access to all Luas lines for all passengers avoiding city congestion as well as serving Adamstown and other local residents.

“It’s only 3.5 miles but it would take a huge volume of traffic off our roads and make life easier for a whole cohort of commuters.

“On my recent visit to Adamstown, it was very obvious that the station has huge potential but is not meeting the local needs because the link from Saggart has not been developed or provided by the NTA. “The NTA must focus on solutions that yield the biggest return in terms of value for money and an Adamstown-Saggart link is a very obvious one”, she said.

Rathcoole Garda station set to get extra gardai LAST week we reported on calls from residents in Newcastle and Rathcoole for increased garda resources to combat an increase in crime in the area.

This week we can report that those calls

Health and wellness festival comes to Dublin SOME of the world’s leading health and fitness experts will descend on Dublin this May for WellFest 2019 in association with KBC. WellFest is now Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival, and takes place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on 11th and 12th May.

This year’s event features 15 stages; over 150 health and fitness experts; a vast array of talks, workshops, cookery demos and workouts; and a dedicated schedule for children at the WellKids area.

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have been heard and Rathcoole Garda station is set to get additional gardai in the coming weeks.

The station will get an extra 8 gardai to help battle rising local crime rates following pressure from the local community.

Speaking on the decis i o n , l o c a l Co u n c i l lor Franc is Timmons acknowledged the role played by the public. ‘’The news that the Clondalkin Garda Superintendent has committed to allocating 8 more Gardai to Rathcoole is very welcomed,” he told Dublin Gazette.

“Five positions to be filled in the next 6-8 weeks and recruitment of three more from expressions of interest from Gardai is very good news and will be a relief for our community.

“I have been campaigning for this for a long time now and had raised it several times at the Clondalkin area committee meetings as motions and also started an online petition that

has now been signed by over 1,500 people.

“The pressure from members of the public has paid off and our community will benefit from the extra Garda manpower.’

Local Fine Gael Councillor Emer Higgins also acknowledged the community’s contribution.

“An increase of 8 local Gardai for Rathcoole Station is really welcome news,” she said.

“Local residents came together to hold a crime and policing public meeting in collaboration with politicians and police earlier this month and over 200 attended.

“At that meeting l gave a commitment to get the issue of Rathcoole Garda Station resourcing on to the agenda of the Joint Policing Committee.

“I attended that meeting on Friday where I had the opportunity to discuss the need for extra local resources with the S u p e r i n te n d e n t s fo r both Clondalkin and Tallaght Districts who I’ve been lobbying for more gardai.”

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PALMERSTOWN: DETECTION TOOLS TO PROTECT WINGED MAMMALS

Students helping bat population PADRAIG CONLON

TWO local students have developed ground breaking bat detection tools to protect the fascinating winged mammals.

Richard Beattie and Dylan Bagnall (pictured) are 5th-year students at The King’s Hospital and former award winners at the BT Young Scientist.

Next month they will

be Northern Ireland’s representatives to the Intel ISEF which is the largest international pre-college science competition.

They are going there with their project “Developing novel, low-cost methods to aid citizenscientists in bat conservation.”

Richard spoke with Dublin Gazette to explain all about their latest

endeavour which they hope will help the Irish bat population.

“As you may know, about a year ago Dylan began hearing sounds in his ceiling during the middle of the night,” he said.

“Understandably this was quite unsettling and so the local wildlife ranger was called out.

“He discovered that

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there were over seven hundred bats in his attic!

“This planted the seeds to what would become a multi-faceted project into bat conservation.

“We had both for a long time harboured a concern for the environment.

“Upon hearing about the bats we decided to replace words with actions and try and see which of the nine Irish species were present.

“Unfortunately, this is where we ran into difficulties: consumer bat detectors can cost more than €1,000, there is no central repository for Irish bat calls, and some bats can’t be identified with bat detectors.”

The motivated students d e c i d e d to t r y a n d address these problems themselves.

“Dylan’s interests lie in biology while mine are technological, so we embarked on an

interdisciplinary project,” Richard said.

“By June of 2018, we were presenting at the Sentinus Young Innovators in Northern Ireland.

“By this time we had designed a unique genetic test which could identify between the nine Irish bat species using droppings from the roost, this meant no invasive handling would be required.

“Along with this we had constructed and coded our own bat detector which costs just €140, undercutting the nearest TimeExpansion (a type of bat

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detector) bat detector by 50% while outperforming it.

“Finally, we had set up a citizen-science website, https://batidentification. com, to allow accurate bat population data to be collected.

“With Intel ISEF coming up soon we believe our tools are now ready to be used by everyday citizenscientists.

“We want to publicise our https://batidentification.com website and try and get people who have bats in their homes to report them to us.

Upon hearing about the bats we decided to replace words with actions and try and see which of the nine Irish species were present

Event to increase awareness of Tusla family support services THE local community is being encouraged to take part in upcoming events designed to highlight family services funded by Tusla in the area.

Starting on Monday, May 13th, the second annual National Child and Family Support Week will offer local parents an opportunity to find out more about the work of the Prevention, Partnership and Family Support [PPFS] Programme and Tusla in communities around Ireland.

This programme, which began in 2015, aims to prevent risks to children and young people by providing early intervention supports including Meitheal.

Throughout the week Tusla will work

with local services funded by the organisation to host events demonstrating the supports available in Family Resource and Community Centres across Dublin.

These events will include an information stand in Lucan on Tuesday, May 14th.

There will also be two Cyber Safety Workshops run by Tusla staff in Orchard Centre and Quarryvale Family Resource Centre in Clondalkin on May 14th and May 15th, respectively.

All are welcome to attend.

For more information please visit www.tusla.ie or email Lorraine lorrainef.doherty@tusla.ie or Gráinne grainne. finnegan2@tusla.ie.

SOUTH Dublin County Council is supporting Ireland’s National Community Weekend with free access to Clondalkin and Tallaght Leisure Centres.

Ireland’s National C o m m u n i t y We e kend, launched by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring and organised by South Dublin County Council in partnership with South County Dublin Leisure Services, will take place in Clondalkin and Tallaght L e i su re Ce n t re s o n Monday 6 May 2019.

Celebration The Big Hello! is going to be a weekend o f f re e c o m m u n i t y celebration aimed at encouraging people to get to know their ne ighbours, the ir community, and use their local facilities by attending a Big Hello! event in the ir local area.

South Dublin County Counc il events will take place in the counc il’s award-winning Ta l l a g h t a n d C l o n dalkin Leisure Centres on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6.

People of all ages are invited to come along, get involved and see what the leisure centres have to offer.

All activities are free, but booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Timetables are available at www.sdcc. ie/en/news/the-bighello.html To m a ke a b o o king contact: Tallaght Leisure Centre 01-452 3300 or info@tallaghtleisure.com.

Or Clondalkin Leisure Centre 01-457 4858 or info@clon dalkinleisure.com

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POLITICS: CONFUSION CLEARED UP OVER WHO’S WHO IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Curious case of the double O Broins PADRAIG CONLON

IN what appears to be a first in Dublin Mid-West politics, the presence of two Eoin O Broins is raising questions among the local electorate.

The well-known Sinn Fe in TD for Dublin Mid-West Eoin O Broin is being confused with a Clondalkin based candidate in the upcoming Local Elections also called Eoin O Broin.

Despite sharing a name, the Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid West says he ‘won’t be voting for Eoin O Broin’ at the end of the month.

Following weeks of speculation, Deputy O Broin says he wants to clear up any confusion regarding his political future.

“Dublin Mid West Sinn Féin is hoping to increase our representation on South Dublin County

Council to five this May,” he said.

“We have a strong slate of candidates including Derren O Bradaigh in Lucan, Mark Ward and Danny O’Brien in Fonthill/Palmerstown and William Carey and Lisa Kinsella-Colman in Clondalkin.

“The entry into the race of a Clondalkin based independent candidate called Eoin O Broin has caused a little confusion.

“Some people are asking if I have left Sinn Fein and am running for the council.

“Remove any doubt I have not left Sinn Fein, I am not going independent and I am not running in this May’s council elections.

“I won’t be voting for my namesake. He is a decent guy but isolated independents can not deliver real change whether in the council, the Dail or the European Parliament.

Pictured (left) Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin and (right) Independent candidate Eoin O Broin

TRAINING

Your old car could save lives DO YOU have a car or vehicle coming to the end of its life? Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) are seeking old cars for its training centre.

DFB say they need scrap – or old – vehicles to help in training their firefighters and paramedics, and to maintain the highest standards of Road Traffic Collision training.

In a statement on its External Training website seeking the vehicles, DFB said: “Vehicle design is constantly changing, and new technologies are being introduced by manufactures.

“Firefighters need to train regularly to keep their skills up to date with these new developments.”

For further details, contact the DFB Training Centre by calling 01 222 4199 from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Scott Darcy, Eimhear Murphy and Michael Darcy Elaine and Harry Murphy

Liemuka and Daniel

Clare O’Carroll and Elliot Murphy Lee and Malachy. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

John and Lucy Glynn

Nutgrove Fire Station holds annual charity open day A

Wei Gao with Erin

Garda McGee with Charlie Callis

Sean, Clodagh and Saoirse Ryan

FANTASTIC €5,255 was raised at the Nutgrove Fire Stations annual family open day last weekend. The entire community was invited to drop by, meet their local fire crew and have some family fun in aid of The Gavin Glynn Foundation.

Fred, Garett and Deridre Hickey

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Members of the men’s team waiting to play

Some of the action

Members of the Sari (Sport against racism Ireland) who won the ladies competition. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Niall Quinn chats with referees

Ladies finalists

Irish Homeless Street leagues final in Tallaght

Members of the Longford Community resources traveller project get a selfie with Stephen Kenny, Ireland under-21’s manager

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RTE Radio 1’s The Ray D’Arcy Show is taking the show on the road this June as Ray embarks on a new campaign, ‘Run with Ray’ encouraging people in their communities to get out and get active!

Over five days from June 10th, Ray will be broadcasting from Ballincollig in Cork, Limerick City, New Ross in Wexford, Kilcock, Co Kildare and St Anne’s Park in Dublin from 3pm to 4.30pm, Ray will then unplug and join the starting line with enthused runners in each community as they sign up to ‘Run with Ray’.

In the lead up to the week of June 10th, inspired listeners will be invited to share their Couch to 5K stories on air. Listen to RTÉ Radio 1 every Tuesday from 3-4:30pm to hear from expert running coach Mary Jennings on how you can go from the Couch to 5K, giving running advice and tips.

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Name one thing in this photo A WEIRD and wonderful image managed to go viral last week, as nobody can quite figure out what the image is, or what’s in the frame.

Posted to Twitter by @melip0ne, the image simply had the caption ‘name one thing in this photo’, something which nobody has yet been able to do successfully.

At time of writing, over 28,000 people had retweeted the picture and a further 68 thousand liked it, with even more trying to make out just one thing included in the illusive image.

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Yoga teacher arrested for ‘illegal missionary activity’ A YOGA teacher was arrested for doing his job under controversial new Russian laws, allegedly designed to combat terrorism.

Dmitry Ugay is believed to have been arrested after allegedly conducting ‘illegal missionary activity’ whilst giving a talk about the philosophy of yoga at

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Tiny is an adorable threeyear-old male Chihuahua with a big personality!

His favourite thing in life is playing. Whether it is with a tennis ball or teddy bear, this is a great way to bond with him.

When he first arrived at Dogs Trust, he was quite nervous but thanks to his dedicated Canine Carers he has come on leaps and bounds and is ready to find a loving family. He is fine meeting dogs while out and about, but would prefer to lap up all the love for himself at home and therefore would like to be the only pet in the house.

Tiny is a really sweet dog, and given time, love and space he will make the most wonderful pet and companion for life. If you have room in your heart and home for Tiny then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie.

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

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Many responses to the image aired both confusion and frustration, with some comparing it to other strange sensations.

“This is like realising you had a dream while you’re dreaming,” one Twitter user wrote.

Another said the image looked like what happened when you try to make a sentence using only predictive text.

Have you any idea what’s in the image?

Let us know, @DublinGazette on Twitter.

BROADCASTER Anna Daly and Averil Power, CEO of Irish Cancer Society, launch La RochePosay’s ‘Save Our Skin’ campaign in partnership with Irish Cancer Society advising the public to be Sun Smart.

The campaign is encouraging the public to know how to protect skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure and to wear an SPF daily.

See www.laroche-posay.us/saveourskin for more information.

DOG OF THE WEEK

a festival in St Petersburg.

Ugay, who is also a computer programmer, was charged with the act, which is an offence under the new so-called Yarovaya laws which were introduced last year.

The new laws put restrictions on missionary activity, religious groups and followers of what the Russian government considers ‘non-traditional’ religions. It’s understood

that a fellow festival goer accused 44-year-old Ugay of trying to ‘recruit young people’ to join a ‘psuedoHindu organisation’ by talking about Yoga.

Two months after his arrest and release, the yoga teacher now faces a fine at a court hearing over the charge, despite Ugay telling a local news agency that he didn’t name ‘a single religious organisation’ in his talk at the festival.

‘Mean Girls’-Inspired wine exists

FOR any fans of chick flicks and wine, this one is for you. Anyone who watched the mid-2000’s hit Mean Girls will remember Aaron Samuels, the object of Lindsay Lohan’s character Cady’s affections, and the ex-boyfriend of main mean girl Regina George.

Now, the actor who played Aaron Samuels, Jonathan Bennett, has teamed up with a winery in the US to create two limited edition Mean Girls’ themed wines.

Nocking Point Wines have created the new and exclusive ‘I’m a Red, Duh’ and ‘Wednesday Rose’ based off two much-loved quotes from the cult movie, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

When i was a little kid i used to get names really easily mixed up if they sounded similar which is fair but when i asked my brother if he was playing “Stephen Hawking’s Pro Skater 2” he slapped me.

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Being in your 20s is awkward cus all my friends are settling down and getting married and having kids and i’m just over here like dreading the next full moon, jaws aching from my burgeoning fangs, unsure of how much longer i can keep my human bloodlust a secret. @jaboukie

Testing a CBD-Infused cheeseburger A US fast food chain have trialled a CBDinfused burger, but don’t get your hopes too high that it’ll be landing in Ireland just yet.

Popular chain Carls Jr trialled an experimental CBD burger on April 20 – known as a special day for cannabis users – called the Rocky Mountain High: Cheeseburger Delight.

Whilst only on sale for one day in one restaurant in Colorado, where cannabis is legal, some online have hoped that

the chain will introduce the burger into other locations where the drug is legal at somepoint in the future.

The burger included two beef patties, topped with Carls Jr’s ‘Sante Fe’ sauce, which was infused with a hemp-based CBD oil for the occasion.

As Cannabis is illegal in Ireland, it may be some time before something like this comes to our shores, but keep your eye on the food section of Dublin Gazette for more delectable delights.

People that went to schools that had about thirty students total in it are always mad to tell you about it

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Queens of Pop Rock

PICK WEEK OF THE

MAY 4 (SATURDAY) Peter Doherty @ The Academy, €31 Frontman with the notorious/ brilliant The Libertines, (depends who’s telling it, right?), Pete Doherty return to The Academy in what’s sure to be an entertaining performance.

MAY 2 (THURSDAY)

Newton Faulkner @ The Academy, €30 Felonies @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Black Honey @ The Grand Social, €14

MAY 3 (FRIDAY)

Ryan Mack @ Whelan’s, €15 A Lazarus Soul @ The Grand Social, €12 Flor @ The Academy, €15 V98 @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

MAY 4 (SATURDAY)

This Is Dublin Ska Festival @ Whelan’s, €20 Dick Valentine @ The Grand Social, €14 Frontman with in-your-face rockers Electric Six, Dick Valentine performs an acoustic version of some of his anthems, and a few lesser known hits.

ONRA @ The Sugar Club, €13 Lowkey @ The Sugar Club, €17 Tribal Dance @ The Grand Social, €10

MAY 5 (SUNDAY)

This Is Dublin Ska Festival @ Whelan’s, €20

MAY 7 (TUESDAY)

WE’RE STILL, in all probability the best part of a year short of the debut album from Dublin four-piece Pillow Queens.

It’s a sign of the ir ambition and their early success, then, that their tour schedule for 2019 will take them across Europe, throughout the UK and to several of Ireland’s biggest festivals.

Pillow Queens rise from debutants to Gay Community News cover stars (clad in Downton Abbey style get up) has been an epic one, and the selfdescribed ‘baby band’ are still coming to terms with the highs, slowly.

T h o s e h i g h s h ave included being nominated for song of the year at the Choice Music Prize, for ‘Gay Girls’, and being played on the iconic radio station BBC 6 Music.

“We’ve had no time to stop in the last few months,” Sarah Corcoran said of the ride so far.

“We have just over an hour of music now with new songs.

“We had friends in the UK we could play with right back at the start, so we did a tour.

“We had no business being over there, really, but we went and did it, and it was the best thing to do. It looked good to people.”

The truth, though, is Pillow Queens have looked like a ready-made success story from the

WhenYoung @ Whelan’s, €14

MAY 8 (WEDNESDAY)

Mini Mansions @ Whelan’s, €18 Milk @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Simone Felice @ The Sugar Club, €13

Dick Valentine plays The Grand Social

Jane tells Tommy that he has overstayed his welcome

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start. Made up of four gay girls, they played their very first show to a sold out audience, raising money for a dog charity in the process.

“We called in a lot of favours for that fundraising gig and got a great line up,” Corcoran says.

“That there’s four gay girls in the band isn’t something thought out.

It was just the people we were hanging around with.

“We don’t shy away from it, though. I’d like to have seen people like us on stage when I was young. If we can do that for one person, that’d make me very happy.”

The speed of progress comes in part from a sense of inbuilt ambition. There have been jobs quit to go on tour.

“We don’t talk about that at job interviews,” Corcoran laughs.

“I can’t tell people I plan to quit to go on tour or I’ll never get another

THIS week in Carrigstown, Will finds himself aggravated as an unwelcome guest invites themselves along to a date with Christiano, leading to a falling out between the couple.

Eoghan reveals he’s got his taxi licence back, but an incident later in the week leaves him a bit peeved, leading to him having to assure Doug he can handle the job.

Decco feels a sense of relief when Charlotte offers to mind Sam, but he doesn’t know she’ll be getting help from Zak, leaving Decco fuming when he finds out who’s been caring for the child and a falling out.

Zak then tries to help out Decco to make

job.

“We’re going on tour with SOAK (the highly critically acclaimed Derry artist) in the next couple of months. We asked, because we got on well before, but it’s really great it’s actually happening. “ S h e ’d p u t u s u p on tour the first time a ro u n d , a n d we p u t her on the guest list for our show as a small thank you. We became friends.”

The Choice Prize nomination and the GCN cover have been different, though, a real sign

Annoyed with Zak’s presence

his peace.

Paul ropes Carol in to confront the Collinses at their home. Thinking no-one is home at the Collinses, Carol accidentally damages the stereo, leading to Darragh getting injured later. Carol wants to con-

of the band’s progress. “ T h ey h a d a l l t h e clothes, the shoes, everything ready. We didn’t even know it was a cover until we got there, “Corcoran remembers of the GCN shoot.

“And the Choice Prize was weird. It was bizarre to be up against people who have millions of fans.

Pillow Queens play The Mother Block Party Pride celebration on June 29, and The Button Factory on May 30.

See the full-length article on our website at www.dublingazette.com

fess to the family, but Paul pleads with her not to, while Sharon blames herself for Darragh’s accident.

Sharon worries her family are taking advantage of Bela. Carol and Cass question her about paying for the Collins’ costs, much to Bela’s annoyance.

Jane tells Tommy that he has overstayed his welcome.

Jane agrees to let Zak stay another week. Zak and Charlotte discuss their poitín idea but an eavesdropping Jane accuses Zak of something much worse.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | ENDGAME WRAPS UP AN AWFUL LOT OF LORE

The end is nigh – but satisfyingly so for the Avengers ...

SHANE DILLON

I’VE never been the biggest Avengers fan, but when the biggest film of the year, to date, comes to town, what can you do but give in and surrender to its appeal?

And surrendering – or refusing to – is at the heart of the long, complex Avengers: Endgame (Cert 12A, 181 mins), which sees the Avengers assemble for a long, complex franchise finale that throws everything but the Asgardian kitchen

sink into the mix.

There’s a lot to unpack in this long film – an awful, awful lot – with a plot that rewards knowledge of many earlier films in the series, but consequently isn’t going to be very accessible to any Avengers newbies.

With so many, many characters jostling for screen space, and with a dense, fractured plot that’s deliberately all over the place, it’s difficult to analyse the film without giving too much away.

However, building on

the events of the previous film, Endgame is at its heart one long, complex and dangerous mission that’s a bid to undo the devastating damage wreaked by the ultimate big-bad, Thanos, who’d used the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life across the universe.

With Thanos’s victory – after all, he did succeed in killing half the universe – things are looking bleak... until the film jumps forward a few years, with time itself proving to be a main hook

for most of the rest of the film.

In short, without giving much of the complex plot away, time – and time travel – offers a way for the Avengers to maybe, just maybe undo what Thanos has done.

Refusing to surrender to fate, it isn’t long before the Avengers are sent zipping about through time in a bid to grab the Infinity Stones and undo what Thanos has done, but of course things aren’t going to be that easy.

Having time-travel-

There’s a huge cast in the film – but for many, Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jnr) has been the hugely popular, snarky heart of the franchise

ling Avengers running about all over the place ups the odds of Thanos learning what’s happening now/’in the future’.

If Thanos is going to be decisively stopped once and for all, sacrifices must be made ...

That’s an unfortunately brief summary of the film, but Avengers fans won’t thank me for giving away more than that, and

Avengers newbies won’t know who anyone is anyway, so that’s about the best I can do!

Ultimately, it’s a fitting, satisfying finale for the series, and yes, it feels like a finale – key characters and plots meet decisive ends here, making another direct Avengers film seem unlikely.

There’s a lot to like here, from its visual specta-

cle to a labyrinthine plot which went over my head a little, but was enjoyable all the same.

If, like me, you’re not a huge Avengers fan, take my review score as it is – but Avengers fans can bump it up even higher.

As for the film, its universe, plots and characters down the years, Thanos for the memories...

Verdict: 8/10

Priest’s outlook a powerful call to have hope and acceptance GARY IBBOTSON

IN JULY 2018, just months after being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, Fr Tony Coote organised and took part in Walk While You Can. The fundraising walk journeyed from Letterkenny, Co Donegal to Ballydehob, Co Cork to raise money for the research into, and awareness of, the disease.

The 550km walk gained national attention with Tony finishing the walk in his wheelchair.

Now, after raising more than €500,000 for the cause and

spreading his message of hope and acceptance, Fr Coote has written and released a book, Live While You Can: A Memoir of Faith, Hope and the Power of Acceptance.

For those unfamiliar with the brave priest, Fr Coote is Parish Priest in Mount Merrion and Kilmacud in Dublin and has lived in the area since 2008.

In December 2018, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from UCD (pictured) for outstanding service to the community for his role in the now student-led mental health move-

ment, Please Talk.

Live While You Can is a journey through Fr Coote’s early life, his years as a young priest, his time at UCD, the time surrounding his diagnosis and right up until the current day.

Only 184 pages long including the afterword, the book is peppered with anecdotes of Fr Coote’s life and lessons he has learned along the way.

He opens his memoirs with the story of his diagnosis.

He is honest about the sense of nostalgia he has for his past and admits he often hates the disease

that has taken over his body.

However, he never dwells and continuously focuses on the parts that has made his life wholesome and worth living.

Fr Coote often encourages his readers to have hope and faith during dark moments of their life.

He uses his own experience as an example of trying to make every day count while you still can – without preaching or without judging.

Live While You Can is published by Hachette Ireland and is available now from c. €16.

Dublin priest Fr Tony Coote and (right) the cover of his powerful new book, Live While You Can, out now

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR WARDROBE

LIFESTYLE

HOME AND DESIGN | CUTE BUT COOL KIDS ROOM IDEAS THIS SUMMER

Get your brows looking ‘wow’!

ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S best loved budget brands have just released a whole line of brow products, and they’re good enough to rival the high-end offerings.

Catrice, which is available in pharmacies and Penneys across the city, released a selection of eyebrow gels, pencils, powders and pomades, all designed to get a sleek, refined brow look.

As someone who’s devoted to a more luxury brand for her brows, the chance to try out something a little easier on the pocket was one that had to be jumped on.

Using the Brow Stylist pencils (RRP €2.90), they pack a punch of pigment and require a light enough hand. They’re a fool-proof method of filling in sparse brows, and deliver just the right amount of product to create a solid outlike - something all those obsessed with their brows know is key!

The Brow Comb Designer Pro (RRP €3.95)

is perfect for a natural looking, hair-like stroke within the brow frame.

It’s slightly difficult to get pigment out - you need to push down a little before you draw but once you mastered that, you’re golden!

The best product of the bunch, however, and one that stays true to it’s claims is the Brow Colourist Semi-Permanent Brow Mascara (RRP 4.40). A fully vegan brow mascara, they mean it when they say semi-permanent.

The packaging promises darker brows within two weeks, and it isn’t an

New home range is beautiful and baby safe

 Rachel D’Arcy

A BEAUTIFUL new collection will make its way into Søstrene Grene stores this week, which aims to deliver products for the family’s youngest whilst staying baby safe.

The new collection includes a wide range of items, including an innovative new highchair, in-room tents, floor cushions and other interior items inspired by fairytales.

The highchair is designed for children who are too big for a baby

chair, but too small for a grownup chair. The design is simple and Nordic, and softly styled for a welcoming feel There will be something entirely new in the collection too, as the company launch a bath and care series designed for babies.

The new bath and care series is produced in Denmark and on the packaging of each product there are labels confirming the products meet requirements and are a safe choice.

The new collection is available

Unleash your inner butterfly  Rachel D’Arcy

Flower silver collier with clear cubic zirconia €89

Flower ring

zirconia €49

Flower stud earrings with clear cubic zirconia €55 Flower stem Shine hoop earrings with clear cubic zirconia €149

Openwork butterfly bracelet €149

with clear cubic

BELOVED JEWELLERY brand Pandora have just released their newest line of Spring and summer themed jewellery, celebrating all things nature.

The new collection, which is available in stores now, features stunning floral and butterfly imagery in an array of pieces, from bracelets to brooches to necklaces to earrings.

Pandora say that this collection is all about layering - think about choosing one design, and layering it for maximum effect.

Stacks of butterfly adorned open rings look fabulous paired with two-tone filigree butterfly wings on a delicate sliding bracelet. Charms enhanced with decorative wing lines, sparkling accents and a dangling butterfly friend show it’s ready to take flight.

For florals, look at some of the blossoming pieces that can work in sync, such as silver flower power, carried through in rings, necklaces, and bracelet charms.

Pandora Butterfly Brooch €129

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FOOD-FOCUSED TRAVEL HOTSPOTS AWAIT

TRAVEL

This yoga retreat in Croatia is a delight

IF YOU fancy a relaxing yoga retreat set against the stunning backdrop of the Croatian coastline, then you might want to check out TD Active’s latest offer.

Its yoga holiday on Hvar island features a one-night stay in the stunning location of Split on the Dalamatian Coast, and the remaining four nights on the island itself.

Hvar Island offers the perfect location to relax and unwind. The retreat is based in a secluded resort in the charming village of Vrboska, close to pine forests, pebble beaches and the crystalblue Adriatic Sea. The package includes seven yoga sessions, three every morning and three every evening, as well as a welcome session of Slow Flow and Guided Meditation.

Between yoga sessions you are free to enjoy walks along the beach, relax by the pool or just simply soak up the atmosphere of your peaceful surroundings.

Prices from €799pp including return flights from Dublin, five nights’ B&B/half-board hotel accommodation, seven yoga sessions with an expert yoga instructor, daily breakfast and four evening meals, transfers and all taxes & charges, departing May and October.

Telephone(01 637 1633, or see www.tdactiveholidays.ie.

Foodies fare well with top-class destinations Oktoberfest has become such a huge tourist attraction in Munich that people from all over the world come to it – with other Oktoberfests springing up around the planet

LOCAL cuisine has become a huge factor for Dubliners when it comes to choosing a holiday destination.

Foodies who traditionally flocked to France and Italy are now having their tastebuds tickled by exciting new cultures and the rise of street cooking.

Travel Republic has the lowdown on the most popular destinations climbing up the traveller’s wish list – and we’ve thrown in a few of our own for good measure.

and development of its food festivals.

Travel Republic bookings to the capital, Copenhagen have increased by 14% in the past year with Irish tourists keen to check out top foodie events such the Mad Food Festival (August 26/27).

Then there’s the Copenhagen Cooking and Food Festival (August 23 – September 1), which showcases the latest in food trends and innovation, all set against a backdrop of music, chef-led workshops and the fun of new discoveries.

Denmark Denmark is being tipped as one of the top foodie destinations for 2019 and it’s no surprise, considering the massive growth

Germany The craft beer scene has exploded in Ireland and with it a heightened interest in German food and beer. Due to an increased

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Travel Editor

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There’s even a Kevin Bacon tribute band at the bacon-led festival interest in craft beer culture and commencement of direct flights to Munich last October, travel to Oktoberfest from Ireland has increased by 40%.

This year’s event will take place from September 21 to October 6 and promises to transform the city centre of Munich into an urban festival like no other, brimming with tents, tankards and plenty of lederhosen.

Hong Kong Since new direct routes were announced from Dublin to Hong Kong last June, this foodie mecca has

seen a 109% increase from Irish customers seeking a destination packed full of exotic flair and fare.

From October 31 to November 3 the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival will showcase worldclass food, drink and entertainment against the city’s iconic skyline.

The festival will feature wine-pairing meals and tasting masterclasses as well as more than 400 drinks booths to keep attendees refreshed. This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the festival so it’s sure to be their biggest spectacle yet.

Best of the rest In Switzerland the Onion Market is the biggest folk festival on the calendar, boasting 50 tons of onion braids, rings and bulbs on display and a confetti war which starts at 4pm sharp.

The annual event in Bern is held on the fourth Monday of November.

California’s capital, Sacramento, holds a festival focusing on bacon, believe it or not.

The annual January celebration sees chefs cook the meat on the street from organically-fed hogs – and there’s even a Kevin Bacon tribute band.

Every night during a single week in September, Napoli’s Lungomare Caracciolo area is transformed into a pizza village

with 500,000 visitors who devour more than 100,000 of them – with 50 varieties to choose from.

Crepes take centre stage in the French town of Gourin in Brittany on the last weekend in July.

Now in its 26th year, the festival features crepes and traditional buckwheat pancakes (galettes) with a contest to cook the world’s biggest crepe.

Closer to home, there’s the Taste of Dublin in the Iveagh Gardens in June which brings together the country’s top chefs for a four-day celebration.

If you can’t wait that long, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival in Howth will run from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19, showcasing Howth’s finest restaurants, bars and cafes.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Audi’s latest Q3 redefines SUV experiences in style DECLAN GLYNN

IN KEEPING with Audi tradition, the latest Q3 looks relatively similar to its predecessor.

There is a new front grille with octagonal edges, new headlamps, and the car’s profile is taller, emphasising its crossover credentials.

Bulging rear wheel arches are styled similarly to those of the new Audi A6 and A8 saloons, and give a whole new dimension to the exterior of the car.

The new Audi Q3 is offered with a range of petrol (1.5-litre and 2.0litre) and diesel (2.0-litre) engines, and you can opt for a quattro four-wheeldrive powertrain, and six-speed manual, or seven-speed dual clutch S-tronic transmission.

The new Q3 is 18mm wider and 97mm longer than its predecessor, which is enough to make a noticeable difference to cabin space, especially for rear seat passengers.

Two specifications are available in the new Q3 – SE and S Line, with both models equipped with a wide range of Audi features, such as its hugely impressive Virtual Cockpit digital dash, alloy wheels, air-conditioning, Bluetooth, voice control, Audi Connect navigation and infotainment.

Other features include cruise control with speed limiter, LED headlights, auto lights and wipers, rear spoiler, lane departure warning with lane change assist, hill descent control and hill hold assist.

There’re also front and rear parking sensors, multiple airbags, along with many more standard premium features.

My review car was a new Audi Q3 1.5TSI (35TSI) S Line, S-tron-

ic finished in stylish Chronos Grey metallic paintwork.

Building on the SE model’s hugely impressive standard specification, S Line also benefits from 19” 5-double spoke dynamic alloy wheels, exclusive S Line interior and exterior highlights, sports front seats, stainless steel pedals, matt brushed aluminium inlays, black headlining cloth, sports suspension, full LED headlamps with dynamic rear indicators, and an LED interior pack.

With 150bhp and 250Nm of torque available, the petrol engine in my review car was capable of a 0-100km/h sprint in just 9.6-seconds, while returning fuel consumption as low as 5.4l/100km on an extra urban cycle.

The S-tronic gearbox combines the efficiency and sportiness of a conventional manual gearbox with the convenience of a modern automatic.

The dual-clutch gearbox enables rapid shifting with almost no noticeable interruption in the power flow.

The vehicle accelerates smoothly and dynamically as a result, and makes every journey a pleasure.

The new Q3 offers class-leading ride quality, with the car absorbing road undulations extremely well – even with the larger alloy wheels and lower suspension of the S Line model I drove.

It is clear to see that

Lighter Opel Corsa looks set to keep success story right on track THE sixth-generation Opel Corsa is based on a completely new design, which is the key to its significant increase in efficiency.

Whether diesel, petrol or – for the first time – electricallypowered, every new Corsa benefits from the lower weight: the driving dynamics improve, the fuel consumption falls.

Lightest version The lightest version of the next generation even undercuts the magical 1,000-kilogramme mark – excluding driver, the five-door will weigh only 980kg.

Compared with its predecessor, this model variant is a useful 108kg lighter.

This is a weightsaving of around 10%, although the new model has a similar length of 4.06 metres.

Reducing so much weight while retaining similar dimensions is

the new Q3 is built with Audi’s thorough attention to detail, and there’s a genuinely high-quality precision feel to the way it’s put together, inside and out.

Exce l l e n t d r iv i n g dynamics, and faultless road manners, ensure that the car drives every

FACT BOX

1) New design dimension 2) 6-speed manual 3) 7-speed automatic 4) Petrol or diesel engines 5) Prices start at €38,600

bit as good as it looks, with secure handling taking centre-stage in the overall driving experience.

The interior of the new Q3 is a combination of luxury, sportiness and intuitive design.

With Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, you can configure the dash display with a range of driving and navigation information and graphics, while a second similarly large display in the middle of the dash deals with all the other infotainment and vehicle functions.

Thanks to its SUV pro-

a remarkable development achievement that directly benefits the customer.

The Opel Corsa has been a trendsetter, bestseller and favourite of millions ever since its introduction

Audi have impressed with ease with the range of features in the new Q3, which further boost its appeal

portions, the Q3 is easy to get in and out of, and provides excellent allround visibility too.

The luggage compartment has a volume of up to 675-litres with the rear seats in place, but this expands to a very impres-

sive 1,525-litres with the rear seats folded.

Pricing for the new Audi Q3 starts at €38,600, while a comprehensive suite of optional extras will allow for the ultimate in premium brand personalisation.

in 1982.

Since then, more than 13.6 million units of the Corsa have been built at the plants in Zaragoza (Spain) and Eisenach (Germany).

The sixth generation is now about to go into production and will be available to order this summer.

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MCCABE MAGIC:

SOCCER KATIE McCabe and Louise Quinn were celebrating on Sunday as their Arsenal side sealed the Women’s Super League title in England.

McCabe scored her side’s second goal in Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion as the Gunners eased to their first league title in seven years last weekend.

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Euro T20 Slam set to change landscape EURO T20 SLAM CRICKET  sport@dublingazette.com

EURO T20 SLAM cricket was unveiled on Tuesday at the Westin Hotel in Dublin with the legendary Wasim Akrim among the star-studded crew launching the inaugural edition of the tournament.

He was joined former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar and Bollywood star Yami Gautam. The ceremony was also attended by who’s who of the three participating cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands..

The first year of the competition will also feature Australia’s Shane Watson and Chris Lynn, New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum and Luke Ronchi, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Pakistan’s Babar Azam.

The launch event also saw cricket stars from host nations participate in a Q+A session: Sandymount man Kevin O’Brien and Gary Wilson from Ireland, Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer

and Richie Berrington, and Netherlands’ legends Peter Seelaar and Ben Cooper.

A centrepiece of the launch event was the dramatic unveiling of the new tournament logo, with Bollywood star, Yami Gautam, breaking a glass panel to reveal the design.

The logo’s colour scheme is inspired by colours associated with Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands, while the swashbuckling batsman in the logo signifies the vibrant nature of T20 cricket.

The tournament will get underway from August 30 and will culminate on September 22. Six teams will participate in the inaugural event, playing in Dublin, Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Both Wasim and Dilip were announced as members of the Euro T20 advisory committee.

Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: “We are very excited that nearly 20 months of planning has brought us to this day.

Bollywood star Yami Akram pictured in The Westin Hotel in Dublin at the launch of the Euro T20 Slam Cricket Tournament. Picture: Kyran O’Brien

“Speaking from an Irish perspective, one of the prime motivators for the Slam is to provide greater opportunities for Irish players to play top quality T20 cricket.

“The opportunity for all of our players – as well as coaches and officials – to operate alongside some of the best in the world will only benefit both our

established and emerging talent for at least the next decade.

“Our colleagues at Scotland and Netherlands view this the event the same – and collectively we view the event as an opportunity to help properly popularise the game of cricket in our 3 nations through the vehicle of T20 franchise cricket.”

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS WELL done to both the Junior our U15 A lafootball teams who qualified for their Championship semi-finals at the weekend.

Not so good for our adult football teams who all lost out but are still in a strong position to qualify for the quarter finals, a senior losing their first competitive game against a strong Ballyboden side, our Jnr A team lost Cuala and Jnr B lost to a strong Clann Mhuire side.

Good results for Snr 1 Camogie, who made in two in a row in the league, also two win for our Adult ladies football teams, good wins for u16B LF U16B U13A U15A Camogie. Next up Jnr Hurling Championship this bank holiday weekend.

An historic weekend this weekend as we enter for the first time, THREE Féile boys football teams, a great achievement and we hope everyone enjoys it.

Thanks to all for putting in the hard work, and keep the FUN up. We are also hosting the Div 4A Section up the club and we are sure plenty of you will make it up to cheer on the lads. the other two teams are in Cherryfield and Tymon Park and will wish everyone well and hope as many of you who can get out and support do. All first games are at 10.30am on the Saturday.

Camogie (Hurling) Masterclass: the legendary Paudie Butler will be coming to the club to train our U14 Camogie squad on Thursday 2nd May @ 7pm on the Juvenile pitch; all club coaches are welcome to attend to pick up tips and skills to include in your own sessions. We would like to see everyone their so please share with your teams mentors.

Hard Luck to Charlie Keher, Colm Walsh and Evin Dowling who were part of the Dublin Minor hurling squad who lost out by the smallest of margins to Kilkenny in the 1st Round robin game.

Also to hard luck to Emma O’Brien who was part of the Dublin LF U16 team who lost the Leinster Final to a strong Meath team. We wish our 5 U16 Dublin Camogie reps Lauren Dawson, who will be captaining the side, Pheobe Shannon, Millie Reid, Sinead Daly and Lilly Rooney, all the best this weekend as they take on Kilkenny in a Leinster Final in Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence, at 2.30pm on Sunday 5th. Support very welcome.

And great to see the next crop representing Lucan so well, with FOLLOWING defeat to Cian Canavan and Michael YoungOalso lining out in blue for the Dublin U16 Naomh hurlers in the Celtic Cup Challenge.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN A DISAPPOINTING weekend on the playing pitches with our Junior Football teams both losing their Championship encounters to Na Fianna and St Sylvesters.

Our Seniors had lost mid-week against Fingallians.

The AIG Dub Club Heart Safe Roadshow will take place in our clubhouse Saturday 4th May 10am-12pm.

We encourage Members to attend this vital training.

Places are limited and any-one interested is asked

to contact Jessica at 087 2806273.

Round Tower Lotto 22nd April 2019. Jackpot: €8,100.

Numbers drawn: 1,6,10,12 and bonus ball 18.

No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Tom McGrath, Lor-raine Fahy, Ray Dunne.

Thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

Bingo every Tuesday night in the club with first call at 8.30pm, with a jackpot of €1,000 up for grabs. €20 for a full house.

All welcome.

SOCCER: PEAMOUNT CONTINUE PERFECT START TO SEASON Peamount’s Amber Barrett, left, played a key role in their win over DLR Waves.

Picture: Eoin Noonan/ Sportsfile

Ryan Doyle quells Waves WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE Peamount United DLR Waves  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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A BRACE from Eleanor Ryan Doyle saw Peamount United kick off their defence of the Women’s National League Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over DLR Waves in Greenogue.

Playmaker Ryan Doyle made is six wins out of six in all competitions for high-flying Peas this season with a goal in either half to take her personal tally to five.

Peamount took home advantage into their quarter-final tie against who had lost their three previ-

ous games by a margin of 11 goals and without scoring themselves.

That trend looked set to continue when Ryan Doyle put the Peas ahead in spectacular fashion after 17 minutes, but she had to wait until two minutes from time to make the game safe.

Captain Aine O’Gorman was the architect of the opening goal as her nicely-weighted through ball found Ryan Doyle, who rifled a shot past Erica Turner in the Waves goal.

Waves skipper Catherine Cronin and Sophie O’Donoghue both worked Peas keeper Naoisha McAloon in a competitive first half.

However, both Cronin

and defender Ally O’Keefe were forced off during a costly first half for the Kilternan-based side.

Peamount turned up the heat after the break in search of a second goal to kill the tie of, but Louise Masterson was off-target before Ryan Doyle sliced wide with the goal at her mercy.

Substitute Jade Reddy brought a fine save from Ireland under-19 keeper Turner before Ryan Doyle settled the tie two minutes from time as she met O’Gorman’s corner with her head.

“UCD were very good,” manager James O’Callaghan told the Dublin Gazette.

“They were very com-

pact and very aggressive.

I think our experience just got us through the game. They’re very wellorganised and compact and there’s a bit of bite to them.

“I think they had a couple of injuries as well in the first half, which didn’t help them. We’re full of confidence at the moment and it got us through the game.”

O’Callaghan’s side are yet to draw, let alone lose, a game this season and the manager puts it down to the fact they’ve had a settled squad.

He tempted former league-winning defender Clare Conlon out of retirement, while captain Aine O’Gorman and Karen Dug-

gan have both recently retired from international football.

“When the girls are away, they all aspire to be in the camps with the Irish teams – that’s the level they all aspire to – but it means they’re away from the club side.

“Players are missing then. It’s great that they’re not away and they’re with us all the time in training.

“We have started off well because we have a settled squad. We’ve only brought in one player this season.

“The girls are working very hard and they’re very positive with what we’re doing. We’ve a big match now away to Galway next Saturday.”

Booth Road champs again

Booth Road Celtic’s management team celebrate their latest league win

BOOTH ROAD Celtic made it three league successes in a row as they hammered St James Pegasus on Monday 8-2 to win the LSL Saturday Major 1 title.

They strolled into a 7-0 half-time lead and duly had few problems in holding on for the victory despite a spirited performance from Pegs.

Jordan Payne landed a hat trick while Shane Merrigan netted two and there were further goals from Brandon Payne, Ryan O’Callaghan and Aaron Byrne.

It put them formally out of reach of Liffey

Wanderers who have two games to go and are seven points off the pace.

It continues Booth Road’s. exceptional run of six successive promotions and they remain unbeaten in the division with four games to go on their way to the top level of Saturday football in the province.

The side organised by Ian Maher, Fergus McInerney, Robbie Taffee, Ciaran Creagh, Ciaran Delaney and club secretary Brian Gilmartin also have a Noel Ryan Cup quarter-final against Bluebell United to look forward to.

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KARATE: CLONDALKIN CLUB CELEBRATE LATEST GRADING WITH BIG EXPO SHOWCASE

Hughes becomes Elite black belt KARATE  sport@dublingazette.com

ASHLING Hughes showed a warrior spirit to become one of the next generation of Black Belts at Clondalkin’s Elite Karate Academy at a grading held earlier this month.

In an open grading in front of family, friends and fellow students, Hughes went through an entire syllabus involving single techniques, combinations, partner work and kata (pre-arranged forms).

Every year, 1,000s of men woman and children start a journey in the martial arts, with only an elite few making it to first Dan level. Having trained in Wado Ryu (The Way of Harmony) Karate-do for over six years, Hughes showed the poise, grace, power and humility of a true warrior, and now joins a linage of black belts, four steps removed from the founder of the style in 1922.

Her instructor, Sensei Gareth FitzGerald, said: “Ashling has shown an incredible passion and commitment over the years, she has been on a journey to discovery her true potential beyond fear, pain or ego, she has trained through ups and downs and embodies all the characteristics of a martial artist, It is my honour to call her my student.”

Walking through an honour guard of fellow students, who bowed as she passed, and in front of over 250 family and friends, she was presented with her

Black Belt and Certificate two days later at the Elite Karate Academy Expo held in the Clayton Hotel.

This was a huge moment for Elite Karate Academy Students, especially for the younger students who were inspired to see Ashling become the clubs latest black belt.

The Expo itself was inaugurated by Fitzgerald who says: “the aim of the Expo is to allow students demonstrate their skills and abilities to their family and friends, whilst educating parents about the aims and ethos of Elite Karate Academy, in a relaxed fun environment.”

Around 250 people turned out for the day which consisted of student grading, sparring competition, and demonstrations by senior and junior students and an awards ceremony.

Elite Karate Academy was proud to run a bake sale in aid of a local mental health charity.

Sean Smith was crowned Student of the Year 2018 while Aidan Wilson won Best Kicker and “Best Kata” for a second year in a row.

Marco Li and Gabriel Bernardez both won Best Newcomer on a tight fought split decision with Roisin Murphy winning in the adult section.

Dylan Carolan won Most Improved with Dean Keegan winning in the adult category. Eva Kelly and Yanina Gallo (adult) won Exceptional Effort.

Sensei Gareth FitzGerald can be contacted through www.elitekarateacademy.com

Clondalkin’s Sara Phelan crosses for a second half try. Picture: Piaras O Midheach

Clonettes pipped by Wicklow WOMEN’S RUGBY  sport@dublingazette.com

C L O N DA L K I N w e r e undone by Wicklow 17-15 as the two clubs met for the fourth time in the Paul Flood Plate final at Energia Park last weekend.

Indeed, it was the Gordon Park club’s second successive defeat in this final as silverware proved just out of reach despite two excellent tries from Sara Phelan and another

from Mikeala Feeney.

Wicklow, playing into the wind, started the stronger with some big carries from the forwards and good handling in the backs.

Tries from Rachael Griffey, Jess Schmidt and Aoibhin Stone meant that Wicklow took a strong 17-5 lead into the break and were expected to push on in the second half.

As the second half kicked off, Clondalkin

launched a fight back.

Strong carries through their forwards gave them field position. Some wayward passing and sloppy tackling by Wicklow led to a breakaway try down the wing by Clondalkin to make it 17-10.

Wicklow peppered the Clondalkin line and were nearly over on a couple of occasions but never quite got there. A sequence of infringements by Wicklow led to a Clondalkin

scrum on the Wicklow 22 from which the south Dublin club crashed over to make it 17-15. The conversion, kicked into the titanic breeze, dropped just short of the posts to Wicklow’s delight.

Clondalkin did not have enough time to work their way back up the pitch against the gale with the effort of constant carrying into the bigger pack was energy sapping and time consuming.

Elite Academy Sensei Gareth Fitzgerald and Ashling Hughes

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ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN

BEST wishes to all our young players taking part in the Féile next weekend. On behalf of all the teams involved, thank you also for so generously supporting our Féile Quiz.

Our next big event will be our dinner dance and awards ceremony in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel on Friday 31 May. More details to follow, all are welcome.

Lots of juvenile matches in football, hurling and camogie. Well done to the U8 girls, and a special mention for Lara Pickett and Róisin Parker, U12 girls of the game. More information on our Facebook page and weekly match report during the week.

Our Cúl Camps this summer will run from 8 - 12 July, and 15 - 19 July, 2019.

Our Easter camps were a great success over the two weeks. Thanks to Maree O’Toole, Peter Elliott, and all our coaches.

Well done to the senior camogie team on their win during the week. Hard luck to our senior footballers who went down narrowly to Naomh Olaf in the championship. Similarly, our junior footballers who were beaten by a stronger Parnells side.

Fixture details will be posted for all matches during the week. Hurling skills for our younger players on every Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Two Lotto jackpots this weekend - €10,000 and €1,600. The numbers in the first draw were 8, 16, 20 and 25; and 4, 8, 14 and 19 in the second. There were five match 3 winners – M Connolly, Mona Connolly, Craig Ellis, Joe Carroll and Paddy Finnegan who won €40 each. The jackpots next week will be €10,000 and €1,800, with the draw taking place on Sunday night in the Palmerstown House at 10pm.

Lotto tickets are available online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play_newa. asp?ll_id=1483#Anchor and from SuperValu, Palmerstown House, and Manor Hair Studios.

THOMAS DAVIS THE Academy will be on the Astro next Saturday for children born 2013, 2014 and 2015 from 10.00 till 11.00.

Children born 2012 will be on the training pitch beside the hall at the same time.

Under 15 A Football Team reached championship semi final with victory over Whitehall Colmcille.Hard luck to 15 B team who lost out to A strong St Jude’s. Under 14 A football team beat Ballyboden St Enda’s in league while B team narrowly lost to Westmanstown Gaels. Under 13 A team beat Ballinteer St Johns while Under 13 B Team lost to Round Towers.

Best wishes to under 14 Football teams who take part in feile next weekend. We have teams taking part at Silver Park and Bohernabreena. All support welcome.

Senior Football Team had a 2.11 to

0.7 win over St Oliver Plunketts. Junior 2 Football Team also defeated St Oliver Plunketts in their Championship Match on a 2.13 to 1.5. Minor Hurling Team (pictured) were defeated 2.12 to 0.15 by Lucan Sarsfields.

Ladies Senior, Junior and Under 15 Ladies Football Teams suffered defeats while the Under 8 & Under 10 teams had victories.

Under 15 Camogie Team won their match while the Under 13 Team were defeated.

Congratulations to Eireann Waddick and Grace Byrne who represented Dublin over the weekend. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Orlagh McGuigan who was injured in a recent match. Our thanks to Gerry from Clan Na Gael for his assistance!

Lotto Results 2,3,4 & 21 not won. Next Week’s Jackpot €6,250.

WANDERERS NO WINNER of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 16-21-35. €25 goes to Ronan Purcell, Bernie White, The Soul Sisters, Catherine Nevin. Jackpot next week is €7,700. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page.

If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754.

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

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

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

SOCCER : IRISH STARS WIN BIG WITH ARSENAL

McCabe and Quinn shoot to Super win  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

KATIE McCabe and Louise Quinn were celebrating on Sunday as their Arsenal side sealed the Women’s Super League title in England.

McCabe scored her side’s second goal in Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion as the Gunners eased to their first league title in seven years.

Kilnamanagh native McCabe notched her tenth goal of the season while former Peamount United defender Quinn, a virtual ever-present at the back, kept yet another clean sheet.

They’ll have to wait a few more days to get their hands on the trophy, however, with their final game of the season to come when Manchester City visit on Sunday week.

The 2017 champions have been hot on Arsenal’s heels all season and anything less than a win in Brighton would have set up a winner-takes-all encounter on the final day.

Thankfully for McCabe and Quinn, they avoided that with an emphatic victory over a Brighton side containing their fellow Ireland international Megan Connolly.

“It’s pretty incredible and a little bit surreal at

Katie McCabe celebrating a goal against February for Arsenal against Manchester United.

the moment,” Quinn told the Dublin Gazette.

“I feel it will become a little more real once we finally lift the trophy but we’ve got to wait a couple of weeks until that now, until the last league game.

“It’s just incredible to be league champions with such an amazing club like Arsenal. It’s something special.”

McCabe’s goal just past the half-hour mark was the highlight of a strong performance from the north London side, who had victory wrapped long before Beth Mead and Danielle van de Donk scored late.

Dutch international Miedema – who was

BODEN SUCCESS Basquel fires strong victory BALLYBODEN St Enda’s put in

a strong second half to defeat Lucan Sarsfields 1-19 to 1-9 in their Dublin SFC1 Group 2 clash at Monastery Road.

Boden led by just two points, 0-9 to 0-7, at the break but inspired by the likes of Ryan Basquel, Ross McGarry and Warren Egan they ran out comfortable winners. Basquel finished with 0-7 while McGarry and Egan slotted 0-3 each. It makes it two wins from two.

Picture: john kirwan

named PFA player of the year on Monday – opened the scoring after just six minutes.

The striker netted her 22nd league goal of the season – and 31st in total – as she blasted a shot from the edge of the box in off the bar.

McCabe profited from Miedema’s creative side when she ran onto a perfectly-weighted through ball and finished first time with her right foot.

Mead made it three 20 minutes from time with a shot from 25 yards before another Dutch international, van de Donk, polished off the win six minutes later.

The 28-year-old is a former National League champion in Ireland with Peamount United, while she has also represented Swedish side Eskilstuna United in the Champions League.

This achievement, however, is a couple of notches above as she follows in the footsteps of Ireland greats Emma Byrne and Yvonne Tracy in lifting the league title with Arsenal.

Quinn – like McCabe – has flourished under the tutelage of head coach Joe Montemurro, who came into the side this year and has trusted both players with leading roles in the side.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: 12TH LOCK CLUB ENJOY CRACKING ROAD TRIP TO MAYO

Lucan Sars star at Rachel Herbert U-16 tournament RACHEL HERBERT TOURNAMENT  sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Sarsfields’ Under-16 girls enjoyed a fabulous tournament at Knockmore’s Rachel Herbert Memorial Tournament last week, reaching the semi-final of the high quality competition.

The event is a tribute to Rachel Herbert and her mother Sandra who tragically passed away in a road traffic accident in December 2011.

Knockmore GAA and the Herbert family commemorate them in this Ladies Football U16 Tournament.

She was an excellent footballer representing her national school Currabeggan NS and her club Knockmore with distinction. The tournament has been held every year since with this year’s edition featuring teams from Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Donegal and Lucan Sarsfields representing Dublin

Sars left the 12th Lock at 7am on a bright Easter Monday and they hit the ground running with a fine 2-6 to 0-1 win over Caherlistrane before getting the best of Westport 3-3 to 2-1.

And they finished their group stages with a strong 3-5 to 0-2 victory over Aodh Ruadh, putting them through to a semi-final of the eight-team event with Knockmore.

The hosts got off to a flying start with a point but Sophie Smith replied quickly with a goal of her own following good work by Ellie Wisdom and captain Aoife Seery.

Knockmore drive back against the wind and despite being blocked by Erris Smith, hit the rebound into the net.

But still Lucan persist and attack using all six forwards and Ellen Lyons nets to give Lucan a one point lead at half-time, 2-1 to 1-3.

The second half starts as frantic as

BALLYBODEN CLUB’S NEW SPONSOR Wanderers passage to success WANDERERS GAA Club was delighted to present a new jersey to Ronan

Collins of Passage Healthcare, their new first team sponsor.

Chairperson Keith Herman, secretary Gary Keogh, first team manager Dave Farrelly and first team captain James Speers were on hand to show Ronan around Frank Kelly Park. The team are looking forward to their next league fixture on May 7 at 7.15pm against Lucan Sarsfields.

Passage Healthcare, meanwhile, stated they are delighted with the partnership with Ballyboden Wanderers.

“At Passage Healthcare, we aim to provide a true home for home for our residents that is truly embedded into the community, we build strong links with local community groups to ensure that our Nursing Home reflects the community in which it is in.

“We have had the local schools run reminiscence projects with our men and women that live in the Nursing Home which was of great benefit to both the students and our residents and some lovely friendships have been formed. Local Irish dancers have come and entertained us, some of our men and women have gone to plays and shows that were put on in the Local Community. Our staff truly go the extra mile to ensure that our residents are happy and fulfilled. With that in mind, we see our partnership with Ballyboden Wanderers adding a new dimension to the lives of our residents.”

FOOTBALL

Towers under pressure in SFC2 group

the first.

Lucan are forced to defend like demons against the stronger wind in temperatures nearing 23’C. It’s all hands to the pumps as Sars keep their discipline and avoid conceding frees. Passions rise high with the heat and there is nothing between the Dublin and Mayo girls and, for almost eight minutes of intense tackling, neither can gain the upper hand.

Lucan sweep forward and Wisdom grabs what looks likely to be the winner as the eleventh minute elapses.

But its’ not over and Knockmore equalise at 2-2 to 1-5.

It meant extra time and Knockmore nick in from a ball high into the dan-

ger area which McGivney parries but a Knockmore attacker is waiting to tap past the Lucan keeper.

From the kickout, Lucan win the ball and it was sent on to Mia Dunne who turns and levels again with a brilliant goal. The second half of extra time also proved unable to break the deadlock, sending the tie to a rare shoot-out.

Knockmore shoot first and, after two shots each, it is still all square. Knockmore convert their final one and Lucan miss to finally nick the final spot on a 3-4 to 2-8 scoreline.

Knockmore went on to retain the Rachel Herbert Memorial Trophy with Kilmoremoy winning the Bernie Boland Judge shield.

ROUND TOWER, Clondalkin will need to upset the odds in a big way in their final Dublin SFC2 group game against Cuala if they are to avoid finishing on the bottom rung of Group 1.

They fell to Fingallians 1-16 to 0-8 in the second round of group games at Parnell Park, leaving them on the bottom with two losses to date and an imposing task next against the group leaders.

Paul Flynn and Oisin Lynch led the way in the scoring stakes for the Swords side and by the break they were 1-8 to 0-2 clear, with both of Tower’s scores coming from Tom Galvin.

Flynn got the Fingallians goal in the 29th minute when he swept Donal Keane’s ball across the face of the Towers’ goal.

The Dublin senior had already two points to his credit as he grafted hard all over the park. However, 14 minutes into the second half Flynn was replaced as an injury precaution.

The Clondalkin lads improved in the second half with Adam Doyle, Jason Joyce and sub Mick Hallows linking up to telling effect on occasion.

But Fingallians were the better side throughout with Dylan Staunton, Howard and Lynch stretching the Tower’s defence in the absence of Flynn - Lynch finishing the game with a personal tally of 0-6 (0-1f).

The date of their last group game is yet to be confirmed.

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Lucan star aiming to emulate Van Dijk style  DAVE DONNELLY

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LUCAN’S Andrew Odobamidele hopes to emulate his hero Virgil van Dijk when the Republic of Ireland Under-17s kick off their European Championships campaign against Greece in Tallaght this week.

Odobamidele is one of several west Dublin faces in Colin O’Brien’s squad for the finals, with recent Shamrock Rovers debutant James Furlong also in the mix at the back.

PFA player of the year van Dijk never got the opportunity to play in the Under-17 Euros for the Netherlands but has gone on to compete in a Champions League final with Liverpool.

And the former Leixlip United centre-half Odobamidele sees a little of himself in world football’s outstanding defender – though he acknowledges he has a long way to go.

“I play centre-back and Virgil van Dijk is obviously the best defender at the moment,” the Norwich City man told the Dublin Gazette.

“He’s quality. He’s one of my idols in my position.

“We like to play out from the back so being good on the ball is kind of part of that.

“Some of his attributes, I like to think I have some of them myself.

Obviously, he’s on a different level, but he’s a good person to look up to

Andrew Omobamidele during a Republic of Ireland U17’s training session in Abbotstown.

Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

“We know we can do it and we can do it when it matters.“ and a good role model.”

The European Championship games – Ireland will also face the Czech Republic in Waterford before concluding their group games against Belgium in Tallaght – will be the biggest he’s faced.

He’s played in the FA Youth Cup during his 12 months in England and has appeared twice in

the Under-23s Premier League, but Tallaght on Friday night will be a step up.

“We went to watch the Rovers vs Pats game on Monday, just to get a feel of the stadium and stuff. The preparation has been top notch.”

One player who won’t link up with the squad is star striker Troy Parrott, who sustained a

leg injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s final Premier League 2 game and will sit the showpiece event out.

Parrott’s loss could be Conor Carty’s gain as the Wicklow-born former St Francis striker, now at Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks odds-on to start in the number nine role.

Carty scored twice in

a recent warm-up game against Turkey at Tallaght Stadium and will likely lead the line when the Greeks arrive in Tallaght on Friday night.

“We’ve already played Czech Republic and we played Belgium as well.

When we played Czech Republic, we went 2-1 up.

“I think there were 15 minutes left in the

game and they pulled two goals back. It was just managing the game and realising what stage you’re at in the game to slow the game down.

“Belgium again, it was in the second half, we scored a goal and we were playing in their half for the whole thing.

“So we know we can do it, we can do it when it matters.”