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Local jobs bonanza moves a step closer

PADRAIG CONLON

THE largest private investment in Ireland’s history, which could potentially bring 5,000 jobs to the local area, is another step closer.

US tech giant Intel are on course to get approval for a planned €3.53bn facility at

their Leixlip plant after it replied to all queries from Kildare County Council regarding its plans last month.

Back in December Intel made it known they wanted to massively upgrade their Irish base, which competes with their Israeli operation for business.

In January they filed their planning

application to Kildare County Council for a 110,000sq/m development which they plan to add to a proposed 90,000sq/m facility which was granted planning permission in 2017. The planning documents revealed Intel will spend up to $8 billion (€7 billion) on the proposed facility.

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Call for extra Garda

RESIDENTS in Newcastle and Rathcoole are once again calling for increased garda resources to combat an increase in crime in the area.

Fed up locals want the District Superintendent and Minister for Justice to deploy additional gardai to the Rathcoole Garda station.

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Once the proposed “fab” is completed, (which will take four years to build) Intel will have to add up to 1,600 staff extra staff to the Leixlip campus which already employs 4,500.

An extra 3,000 construction roles will also be needed to be filled at the peak of building.

When making their a p p l i ca t i o n , ge n e ra l manager of Intel Ireland, Eamonn Sinnott, said the company would be “actively engaging” with the local community in relation to the proposed expansion.

“It is important to note that the site expansion, and related investment, is expected to entail multiyear construction activities that will be taken in stages,” he said.

“As always, these stages are subject to change based on business, economic and other factors.”

While Intel are now free to apply for planning permission from An Bord Pleanala for the facility, after having answered

New Intel investment could bring 5,000 jobs to the locality

Kildare County Council’s queries, they may still face objections.

Local farmer Thomas Reid, who has already submitted six objections to Intel plans since 2012, has submitted an objection against the planned new facility.

Previously he unsuccessfully objected to the first phase of the expansion plans in 2017.

In 2015 however he was successful in his fight with the IDA when the Supreme Court found that the IDA making a Compulsory

Purchase Order (CPO) for Reid’s 72-acre farm beside the Intel campus had been in excess of their powers.

The IDA were left having to pick up the costs of the case which amounted to €1.375 million.

In response to Reid’s latest objection, Intel say they have provided all information to show “that the legitimate concerns of agencies and neighbours have been anticipated and comprehensively addressed in the application”.

Another person who

has lodged an objection against the expansion is high profile planning activist Peter Sweetman who has argued that it is not possible to give the goahead to the new fab without specific details of the grid connection to serve the new facility.

Kildare County Council asked Intel to set out the cumulative environmental effects of the plan and a new 220k sub-station to provide the electricity for the proposal.

Intel said the new plant will be powered via existing Intel site grid infrastructure until the EirGrid project is implemented and connected to the entire Intel facility.

Consultants for Intel told Kildare County Council the firm has already invested $12.5bn in their site at Leixlip and they are seeking a 10-year planning permission for their new application.

In response to an enquiry from Dublin Gazette regarding their expansion plans a spokesperson for Intel said: “Our general manager, Eamonn Sinnott, shared a brief statement when we submitted the planning application which may be helpful.

“The only additional thing I would add is that planning applications such as this are part of our regular business practice to ensure preparation and readiness.”

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Lucan students win top prizes in art competition TWO Lucan students have won top prizes in this year’s 65th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Both winners of Special Merit Awards, they are Marianne Barrett (8), from Scoil Mhuire Girls’ National School, Lucan, for her work entitled ‘Daisy’, and Bobby Colgan (8), from The Studios Lucan (Art Club), for his work entitled ‘Stormy Night’.

Prizes will be presented at an awards ceremony next month when all of the 126 top prizewinners will be in attendance.

With an annual entry of over 20,000 paintings, the Texaco Children’s Art Competition is one that has touched the lives of virtually every family in Ireland at some time or another throughout its 64 year lifetime.

Support sought from Lucan Tidy Towns LUCAN Tidy Towns are holding their Annual Spring Clean Day this Saturday 27th April.

All four local authorities have together chosen this day as Dublin Community Clean Up Day to promote and encourage greater participation.

South Dublin County Council is supporting the groups work in Lucan by giving some extra supplies and cooperating in collection of rubbish.

Kevin O’Loughlin from Lucan Tidy Towns contacted Dublin Gazette with a request for help from the local community.

“We would ask that as many people as possible come out and give a hand, even for a short time,” he said.

“We particularly invite businesses in the village and around to give even one hour’s work on the day to Lucan Tidy Towns.

“We are meeting in the Village Green at 9am.

“You can sign up to this by contacting lucantidytowns@ gmail.com.”

Broadway sensation comes to Lucan WHY does a young Irish girl arrive at a quintessentially English mansion?

Why does the contents of a will create havoc in an aristocratic family?

To find out the answers to these questions come along to Lucan Drama’s heart-warming Spring production Peg O’ My Heart by James Hartley Manners.

A comic period play which was a Broadway sensation, it will both delight and captivate with shocks, surprises, a variety of interesting characters and tender moments.

It promises to touch your heart and tickle your sense of humour.

Dates: Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May Venue: Spa Hotel Lucan. Time: 8.30pm Cost: €12 or €10 concession. Tickets at the door only.

Booking is only available to people wishing to avail of the meal and play for the value-deal of €25. Phone Spa Hotel: 6280494.

Information on Facebook or e-mail lucandrama@ gmail.com or Phone Sheila 6282827 or Lucan Drama: 0894900429.

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SOUTH DUBLIN: LEO HAS CREATED 648 JOBS ACROSS THE COUNTY SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT

Local Enterprise Office celebrates its fifth anniversary

SOUTH Dublin’s Local Enterprise Office is celebrating its fifth anniversary after helping create hundreds of jobs. Since first being set up in 2014, the LEO has created 648 jobs at supported companies across the county.

Overall, 31 LEOs nationwide have created 18,600 jobs since being established and have allocated €81.5 million in grants to businesses.

The five-year figures were released recently

by Minster for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys (pictured).

“Since their inception in 2014, the Local Enterprise Offices have played a hugely significant role in generating indigenous employment across the country,” Minister Humphreys said.

“There are now over 36,000 people employed

by LEO-supported companies, small Irish businesses that are creating jobs in their own towns and villages.”

She added that supporting regional economies was the driving principle behind allocating an additional €5 million in funding to LEOs in 2019.

In the past five years, 40,577 people have received mentoring support through the LEO network, while over 17,500 have taken a Start Your Own Business course.

Under the new budget, the government says it plans to expand the range of supports LEOs can offer to domestic entrepreneurs under the

Future Jobs Ireland 2019 plan.

“Our entrepreneurs are central to ensuring balanced regional development into the future, and I have no doubt the LEOs will continue the success of the past five years in the next five and beyond,” said Minister Humphreys.

LEOs offer a comprehensive range of supports from mentoring and training to financial assistance and Brexit planning, to entrepreneurs and small businesses alike to help them to plan, start and grow.

The Local Enterprise Offices also run some significant programmes to increase engagement and draw entrepreneurs and small businesses into the business support eco-system.

Bawnogue’s marathon man blasts Goverment over homelessness crisis PADRIAG CONLON

A CLONDALKIN man who ran 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money for Inner City Helping Homeless hopes to get his target over the line.

Mark Conlon, from Bawnogue, completed his epic endeavour in Sallins, Kildare, on Easter Sunday, cheered home by family and friends.

“I put my body through the stress and pain of 262 miles to help save lives because that’s what Inner city Helping Homeless do every night,” Mark told Dublin Gazette.

A former soldier, Mark said he was inspired to raise funds for the charity from observing the challenges faced by people living rough through his job as a security guard on the Luas.

“I’ve seen the suffering out there first-hand, and it’s getting worse,” he said.

“There are more families with young children on the streets, and there’s nowhere for them to go because the hostels are too dangerous.

“They need to move the poor families in one bed room hotels, they need to build more social houses.

“Our government need

to act fast, this is an emergency, there are camp sites all over the country, Red Cow Roundabout being one place.

“I saw it overseas in Chad, never thought I’d see it in Ireland in 2019.”

This was Mark’s 215th marathon since running his first in 2008 at the Dublin City Marathon.

Among the many challenges he has done previously were 33 marathons in 33 days and 20 marathons in 20 days while also raising money for the Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community and Pieta House.

Speaking following his latest challenge, which began on April 12th, Mark said he was feeling well.

“It was tough but the body’s good, legs are a bit sore, my right knee has felt it over the 10 days.

“For my next challenge, which will probably be next year, I want to do something that’s bigger than I’ve ever done before.

“My target for Inner City Helping Homeless is €10,000, I just have a little bit to go yet so if any of your readers would like to donate that’d be greatly appreciated.

“The reason I decided on ICHH was because I

ed very generously, also Asics Kildare, East Village Café, Cue’s Snooker Hall, Clondalkin Credit Union, Craft Butchers, Sam McCauley Chemist Bawnogue and Magic Photo in the Mill.”

If you would like to donate, please check out 10 Marathons in 10 Days for Inner City Helping Homeless on Facebook.

Raising the awareness of becoming a volunteer NATIONAL Volunteering Week 2019 takes place from 13th – 19th May with events across the country celebrating volunteers and showing people how they can get involved.

“Volunteering is an intrinsic part of Irish life, it affects us all whether or not we are volunteers ourselves,” according to South Dublin County Volunteer centre manager Tricia Nolan.

Inspire “National Volunteering Week aims to showcase the scale of volunteering in Ireland and inspire people to volunteer but this year we want to go even deeper.

“We want to get to the heart of communities across South Dublin County and hear from volunteers and the organisations that involve them.”

South Dublin County Volunteer Centre will be available locally on Tuesday, 14 May, at The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght from 10am to 2pm, Wednesday 15 May at The Mill Shopping Centre, Clondalkin from 10am to 1pm and on Thursday 15 May at Tallaght Library from 10am – 1.30pm.

People can get involved on social media using #WhyIVolunteer.

Mark Conlon, in red, was joined by Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring and Anthony Flynn for a run around St Stephens’ Green to show his support

have seen the great work Anthony Flynn and the group do.

“Why does it take myself and many others to have to do something extreme to highlight this and raise funds, our government should be sorting the problem right now.

“I would like to thank my sponsors, my employers Transdev who donat-

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Mark with his mother

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TRAGEDY: JOURNALIST WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD WHILE COVERING RIOTS IN DERRY

Mayor opens book of condolence for murdered journalist Lyra McKee PADRAIG CONLON

A BOOK of condolence for murdered journalist Lyra McKee was opened this week in South Dublin County Council.

Ms McKee was shot when a gunman opened fire on police during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry on Thursday 18th April.

She had been observing violent clashes between dissident republicans and police when she was struck in the head.

She was taken by police to Altnagelvin Area Hospital where she later died from her injuries.

Her murder has been widely condemned and many tributes have been paid to her journalism work.

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named her one of their 30 under 30 in media and she was also working on a

book due to be published next year.

At a vigil in Derry the day after her murder her partner, Sara Canning, said she had been left without “the woman I was planning to grow old with”.

She described Lyra as a “tireless advocate and activist” for the LGBT com-

ted responsibility for Ms McKee’s death.

On Tuesday Mayor of South Dublin County Mark Ward opened the book of condolence in the Tallaght and Clondalkin offices of the council.

“I was deeply saddened when I learned of the killing of Lyra McKee on the

munity.

“The senseless murder of Lyra McKee has left a family without a beloved daughter, a sister, an aunt and a great-aunt; so many friends without their confidante,” added Ms Canning.

“We are all poorer for the loss of Lyra.”

A group calling itself “The New IRA” has admit-

streets of Derry on Thursday,” he said.

“Ms McKee will be remembered as an exceptionally talented journalist, an advocate with a deep sense of social justice and a campaigner for equal rights. Those who brutally took her life are in complete contrast to how Lyra lived hers. I want to extend my

“

Those who brutally took her life are in complete contrast to how Lyra lived hers

condolences to her grieving family and friends at this time”.

“As a nation we are striving for a peaceful future that has no place for violence.

“The murder of Lyra McKee is an attack on all the people of this island, an attack on the peace process and on the Good Friday Agreement.

“I have opened a book of condolence in County Hall, Tallaght and Civic offices, Clondalkin for Lyra McKee and show to solidarity to the people of Derry and to reject those who brought violence onto its streets last Thursday.

“This is a time for calm and a time to unite in opposition to those responsible for this act.”

“Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam.”

Mayor Mark Ward signing the book of condolence for Lyra McKee in SDCC offices

An egg-stra special Easter weekend ANDREEA Opris and her daughter Sophia and Sinead Kavanagh and her son Conor pictured enjoying the fun at the Liffey Valley Easter Emporium last weekend.

The Easter Emporium brought customers through a sensory

experience of how chocolate is made from cocoa beans to the Easter egg. Customers designed and personalised an Easter egg label and took home their very own Butlers Chocolates Easter Egg, free of charge.

Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Kids hopped to it to help with an Easter egg hunt E

ASTER has now been and gone – but just before it ended there was a great time over at Ballyfermot Credit Union, where the Easter Bunny was on hand to lead a special Easter egg hunt for treats and goodies.

Lots of children came along, full of eggs-citement for what promised to be a cracking good event. Encouraged by the credit union’s helpful staff and the bunny, the kids had a great time at the fun community-focused event.

Cienna O’Neill

Ava Galvin

Aisling, Natasha and Aoife Darcy. Pictures: Simon Peare

Daisee Glynn Redmond, Kai O’Connell and Senan Stokes

The Easter Bunny with Ballyfermot Credit Union Staff

Rhys Carrick and Jimmy McKeon

Mcelvaney, Jullienne and Blanchard Sangi

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RATHCOOLE: MORE THAN 1,200 SIGN PETITION CALLING FOR MORE GARDAI

Call for extra Garda to tackle rise in crime PADRAIG CONLON

RESIDENTS in Newcastle and Rathcoole are once again calling for increased garda resources to combat an increase in crime in the area.

Fed up locals want the District Superintendent and Minister for Justice to deploy additional

gardai to the Rathcoole Garda station.

The concerned comm u n i t y g a t h e re d i n Citywest recently for a meeting to discuss their fears and concerns over safety.

Speaking following that meeting Cllr Francis Timmons (IND) told Dublin Gazette he has

launched a petition calling for additional gardai for the area.

At the time of going to press it had received almost 1,200 signatures in five days.

“It was apparent to me that there is a greater need to see a visible Garda presence on the ground,” he said.

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Rathcoole Garda station serves Rathcoole , Newcastle and Saggart

“I am asking all concerned residents to please sign a petition I have started to increase Garda manpower at Rathcoole Garda Station.

“The petition, which can be found at http:// chng.it/YL77fKkCyt, will be sent to the District Garda Superintendent and the Minister for Justice.

“The areas of Rathcoole, Newcastle and Saggart have seen huge increases in population over the last few years and people need and want to feel safe in their homes and communities.

“There’s new houses,

What residents want is a Garda on the beat. They want a situation that when you ring a guard, a guard will arrive

new businesses and developments but with that comes additional crime and additional anti-social behaviour.

“What residents want is a Garda on the beat.

“They want a situation that when you ring a guard, a guard will arrive.

“I also want to acknowledge the work the Guards do in our c o m m u n i t i e s, b u t I strongly feel they are under resourced to fight

the growing crime and in particular drug related crimes in our communities.’’

Following an enquiry from Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson from 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, 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.”

Dublin Bus to continue to review 25 and 25X routes

FIANNA Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran says he welcomes news from Dublin Bus regarding a muchmaligned local route.

The bus operator say they will continue to review the 25 and 25X Bus Routes as part of their overall plan to increase service levels along all the 25 bus Routes in Lucan.

“Since the 24th of March the 25A and the 25B have benefitted from many additional trips,” Deputy Curran told Dublin Gazette.

“Route 25A benefitted from an additional 46 departures per week and the 25B gained a total of 32 extra trips.

“After making representations to Dublin Bus and bringing this issue to the floor of the Dáil in recent months and in order to alleviate the capacity issues for Lucan commuters, I continue to raise the issue of the Lucan Bus Service on all routes along the N4.

“In information that I received this week from Dublin Bus, I am satisfied that they are committed to reviewing all routes along the 25 bus routes despite the recent increase in service level and capacity.

“Many residents in Lucan have contacted my office in relation to the difficulties they experience on their daily commute from Lucan.

“There have been significant gaps in existing services in Lucan on the 25A and 25B services.

“From times as early as 6.30am the 25A and 25B and 25X are overcrowded and not stopping for commuters.

“This is simply not good enough for residents in Lucan as they make their way to work to face this chaos on their commute.

“I trust that this announcement by Dublin Bus will go some way to alleviate the pressure in Lucan. Public Transport must be a Government priority;” concluded Deputy Curran.

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ARCHAEOLOGY: BURIAL GROUNDS AT SOUTH DUBLIN SITE EARMARKED FOR DEVELOPMENT

Government urged to release report on findings at former Taoiseach’s home PADRAIG CONLON

THE Government must release a report on archaeological findings on a local site that was former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave’s home.

This is according to local TD John Lahart who is urging the Government to release the report on whether the site at Scholarstown Road has historic significance before the developer applies for full planning permission to build.

The site, which is 5.2 hectares in size, was bought for development by Ardstone Homes after Mr Cosgrave’s death in 2017.

There is potential to build 600 houses on the site which was revealed to contain a settlement and burial site from the Bronze Age. Fianna Fail councillor Deirdre O’Donovan recently held a public meeting ahead of the deadline for planning permission calling on local residents in

Templeogue and Knocklyon to make a submission on the application.

Deputy Lahart called on the Minister for Arts and Heritage Josepha Madigan to detail the significance of the archaeological discoveries made.

He also raised the matter in Dail Eireann last week in an attempt to get answers from the Minister.

“The former Liam Cosgrave lands on Scholarstown Road have previously been known to be acres of prime residential zoned land on the foot of the Dublin Mountains,” Deputy Lahart said.

“Following the sale of the site historical and medieval remains and structures were discovered.

“The developer has since, in a pre-planning phase with South Dublin County Council, sought the provision of in excess of 600 units of housing on the site.

“The archaeological examination which was

carried out on the site last year determined that there is a Ringfort containing skeletal remains dated between 617 and 688 AD. “The site itself is believed to be an enclosed settlement and cemetery with a significant number of burials.”

Deputy Lahart said that Ardstone Homes own Archaeologist, Archer Heritage Planning, has set out that this site is of medium high significance in the archaeological report it submitted to South Dublin County Council.

“The use of this land is a matter of concern locally particularly knowing what has been discovered and the value and heritage it potentially has for the area,” Deputy Lahart continued.

“It has proven immensely difficult to obtain any details from the Minister for Arts and Heritage, Josepha Madigan regarding the significance or otherwise of this site.

Fun in the Easter weekend sun ERIC Doyle (9) from Clondalkin is pictured enjoying the sun at Portmarnock Beach last weekend. Eric was among the many who flocked to the beach to cool down as temperatures hit the 20s over Easter weekend. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

“In two brief Parliamentary responses, the Minister has said a report will be compiled, and in her response to me in the Dáil she stated that the finds were not unique, while the developer’s own

report submitted to the council state that they are regarded as medium high significance.

“I am merely trying to determine what the Government’s view is on the development of a site of

such archaeological significance to avoid any room for error.

“Some determination must be reached soon as to the significance of these finds because the developer is clearly seeking to

apply for planning permission for a colossal development of housing.

“Local residents need to know before there is any decision by the council to consider a planning application.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Amy and Beau

Grace Farrell and Grace Kelly

Sound Engineer Allanah

Tom Monks

Bridie, Fiona, Annette and Abbey Darcy. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

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Jason and Bernie Monks

Owen, Conor, Tricia and Ella McCann

Lisa and Linda Dunne with Summer Donnelly and Ruby Nolan

John Corcoran, Elaine McKenna and Aoife

A spectacular show

Jackie, Margaret and Brendan O’Neill

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POTLIGHT Theatre Group recently presented a two-hour variety spectacular featuring highlights from their awardwinning show at The Civic Theatre in Tallaght. Stars On Stage was directed & choreographed by Rob Murphy & Sarah

Carpenter Harvey with additional choreography by Alexandra O’Driscoll and Robert Black. Spotlight Theatre Group recently won The All-Ireland Variety Show Competition 2018.

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

Kicking off a new style wave At his new website, www.notforastro.com, Ryan McTernan (top left) explores a new way of looking at and celebrating life in the capital, as well as celebrating football’s fashionable side

Oridginally from Wicklow,Ryan McTernan has made it his mission to celebrate Dubliners’ love of fashion and football MY FIRST real connection to Dublin was when I started college in IADT Dun Laoghaire in 2011.

I was studying English, Media and Cultural Studies, and it was my first real exposure to the capital and the vibrancy I never knew it had; which was amplified, given it was an art college!

I was commuting from Wicklow for the first year, and then lived in Bray for the three remaining years, then in 2016 I moved to Blackrock.

I’ve pretty much been in Dublin for the past nine years in some capacity so it’s a second home, but no Wicklow.

I’ve always loved the vast scenery Dublin offers. From Killiney Hill to Dun Laoghaire pier, as well as the rugged graffiti of the inner city and architecture, it always feels like you’re just a turn off a road into something different.

I just launched [the website] Not For Astro, www.notforastro.com, [which focuses on football, fashion and photography] so that was a huge personal achievement.

In general, I just want to have fun with it and enjoy taking pictures.

I’ve written a lot about football in the past, and I wanted to get back into creating something I loved.

It’s grown from the original idea of just football shirts, as now I want to capture the Irish football scene in all its glory.

Dublin has so much diversity, it’s hard not to get inspired. The people are so intriguing, that when-ever I’ve taken my camera to Dalymount Park or Richmond Park, there’s always something hap-pening.

The League of Ireland Chronicles is focussed on attempting to capture some of the magic of being at a football match on a Friday evening.

It’s a long-term project, and hopefully it drives more people to visit their local football team and get involved because it’s such a wonderful thing to be a part of.

I know people might give stick about supporting either local teams and non-local – primarily English – teams, but football is still a huge part of Dublin’s culture.

Fashion-wise, I think Dubliners generally have it sussed. You can see it in things like athletic stores [becoming popular], athleisure wear becoming a central part of youth culture again.

Mind you, I still see fellow boggers like myself wearing brown work shoes with their local GAA team’s training top. Bit of work to do yet!

I want to showcase football shirts as everyday fashion items; not something you throw on heading to the gym or the pub for a game.

I’ve always loved football kits since I was a kid, and I still appreciate the colours and designs so many jerseys have.

There’s a huge love of football shirts online, and I’ve had messages saying people love what we’re doing, and that they’ve got ideas from the content to wear jerseys on their own.

There isn’t any other sport that captures my heart like football does.

I’d like to think that life will take me outside of Ireland for some time, and if that happens, I’ll explore the football scene of that city or country.

Until then, it’s trips to Phibsborough for a scalding cup of tea and a Twix!

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RUN FOR A LIFE

PICTURED at the launch of Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run was dialysis patient Sam Kinahan (age 4) from Baldoyle, Dublin 13 with his parents Ivan and Chloe and sister Ali (age 8).

Sam stepped out with his family the day before his 5th birthday for a photocall to encourage the public to take part in the Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run which will take place at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at 2pm on Saturday 25th May. To register please visit www.runforalife.ie Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

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Pesky piranhas might have killed some Doncaster ducks

THE bodies of two piranhas found dead in Yorkshire have been taken for testing, suspected to have caused a sudden decline in ducks and fish in the area.

Locals in Edlington, near Doncaster, believe the discovery of the two deadly fish in Martinwells Lake could have been responsible for a reduction in the amount of ducks in the popular walking spot.

However, fish experts have said it would be virtually impossible for the piranhas to have lived in the lake due to the chilly Yorkshire temperatures.

The deadly fish are native to South America, rather than the colder temperatures usually found in the north of England.

The lake, which is also known as Brick Pond, is owned

by Doncaster Council, with a representative for the local authority saying they believe the fishes were pets that were placed in the lake, something that they discourage people from doing.

Picture Editor: Aisling Conway aconway@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Maggie is a beautiful and bright nineyear-old female Labrador Cross looking for a calm and understanding home to call her own.

She can find the world to be quite scary, so she will need some help to grow her confidence, but once Maggie gets to know you, she will lavish you with love.

Maggie would love a home in a quiet area with a loving family to show her that she doesn’t need to be scared any more.

Despite her fears, Maggie is a very brave dog that just needs time to build up her confidence. She loves nothing more than belly rubs and chasing tennis balls.

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

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

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

Mystery Mash in Mississippi

RUSSIAN scientists have revealed that they have been able to extract liquid blood from a 42,000-year-old fossil found in Siberian permafrost.

Seven months ago, researchers uncovered the ancient foal found perfectly preserved in the Siberian wilderness – so much so that they could explore the animal’s internal organs, finding similarly pristine conditions.

The scientists intend on using the blood they extracted to try to clone the extinct species back into existence.

DOZENS of bowls of mashed potatoes are being left in a neighbourhood in Mississippi.

The starchy mystery started in recent weeks in the area of Belhaven, near Jackson in the US state, with bowls of the dinnertime favourite being left on cars, porches and more.

One resident, Jordan Lewis, discovered a bowl of mashed potato placed on her car two weeks ago and posted a quizzical status to Facebook.

“I’ve seen a lot of weird things since moving to Jackson but walking out to my car this morning to find a bowl of what I THINK was potato salad on my windshield definitely ranks in the top 5,” she posted.

Several of her neighbours then commented on the post to say they too found mystery mash in various places on their property, with no explanation.

Residents aren’t believed to have contacted police in the area over the clandestine veg in the area, but there is a fear amongst some locals that the potatoes were laced with poison, with the intention to kill animals.

Others think that it may be a harmless prank, played by members of a local university.

“This neighborhood does a lot of quirky things,” Lewis told a local news station. “We decorate road signs, we put Christmas trees in our potholes, so it’s not surprising at all.

That’s why I love this neighborhood, because they do so many strange things. But it’s definitely one of the weirdest things I’ve seen since living in Jackson.”

Tourists might pay to visit crookedest street in the world PLANNING a trip to San Francisco soon?

You soon might have to pay to visit one of it’s most famous streets.

Widely regarded as the ‘crooked street’, Lombard Street has become the focal point of thousands of holiday snaps, videos and more.

However, local residents have lodged complaints that because of it’s popularity with tourists, the neighbourhood street has become

more like a crowded amusement park.

At the height of the tourist season, up to 6,000 people visit the street a day.

In a bid to keep both locals and tourists happy, city officials have announced a bill that would allow for a toll and reservation system to be installed to reduce crowds.

A fee to use the road could be as much as $10, which would be used to pay for increased police patrols in the area, tourism

ambassadors, the reservations system and traffic control officers.

The city needs approval from the state to charge people to use a public road, but it would ultimately be up to officials in San Francisco to determine what to charge and how to use the funding.

Don’t fret if you’re heading to the golden coast just yet, though, as the toll system isn’t expected to be in place before 2020.

BITS & BOBS TOP TWEETS

Easter just feels like Ordinary Level Christmas. @weekndatfernies

As a woman, I want pictures of Spider Man but would be seen as “too emotional” if I banged my fists on my desk and demanded them @HanaCarpenter

My kid is gaming with friends so I brought him a snack and he says, “Thanks, Love you” then laughter erupts on the headset and he goes, “What? You don’t love your mothers?

I’m sad for you.” So if you need me I’ll just be over here sobbing into my World’s Best Mom ribbon. @ashleymcnamara

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

APRIL 29 (MONDAY, AND ALSO APRIL 30, TUESDAY) Take That @ 3Arena, €70+ A good boy band never dies, and Take That, like them or not, are a damn fine boy band.

Okay, so they’re mayyyyyybeeeee not quite the big brand that they once were – but who has a better back catalogue that everyone from taxi drivers to your granny knows off by heart? For a guilty pleasure, nab yourself a ticket for either night and treat yourself (or your taxi driver, or your granny) to some of the catchiest choons from recent years.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Rick Astley @ 3Arena Rick’s gonna roll into town as support for Take That (above), bringing his own smooth pop skills to bear. While Rick may be remembered for these days for his unlikely ‘Rickrolling’ fame on the internet (where people follow an unlikely link to something – only for his classic hit song, Never Gonna Give You Up, to play instead), he has plenty of other tracks to delight in his Take That support gig.

APRIL 25 (THURSDAY)

Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Bowling For Soup @ The Academy, SOLD OUT Fun-loving American pop punks drop in on Dublin for a dose of teenage angst, guitar swinging and comedy rock on themes such as love and messing up life.

The Rileys @ The Sugar Club, €28 Josh Gray @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

APRIL 26 (FRIDAY)

True Tides @ Whelan’s, €17 Rachael Yamagata @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €17 Black Sheep @ The Sugar Club, €20

APRIL 27 (SATURDAY)

The Fureys @ Vicar Street, €31 Ruthanne @ Whelan’s, €15 PAJ @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

APRIL 28 (SUNDAY)

Token @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT

APRIL 29 (MONDAY)

Richard Ashcroft @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Pablo Vittar @ The Academy, €34

APRIL 30 (TUESDAY)

Take That @ 3Arena, €70+ Catfish and the Bottlemen @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Josh Rouse @ Whelan’s, €25 Con Murphy @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

MAY 1 (WEDNESDAY)

Sticky Fingers @ The Academy, €21 Declan Greene @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 De Temps Atan @ Sugar Club, €10

Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter Davie Furey; (right) his new single, Fire and Gold

Unique Furey in focus FLYING under the radar for much of a career that’s grown from pub shows to international tours, Davie Furey’s brand of distinctly Irish folk-rock has led to an extremely hectic lifestyle.

The man from Meath believes in telling stories through his music, taking a leaf from the likes of Bob Dylan and Billy Bragg, and winning fans such as Christy Moore and Luka Bloom.

He’s toured the US, Germany and Holland in recent months, and his new single, Fire and Gold, shot to the top of the Irish rock charts in early April.

 JAMES HENDICOTT

“For an independent release, it’s a good run,” Furey says. “I find you build up really quickly, in a good way or a bad way.

“Radio is still king,” he says, as a veteran of countless in-studio sessions.

“I know a lot of people do Spotify and streaming services and stuff. Spotify has a ripple effect and gets people coming from gigs, but radio is the big thing for me.

“You can see the figures go up with it. It’s not very romantic to say it, but you’re running your own business doing this, and you have to learn quickly.”

Furey has a long history with those pub cover gigs, but these days he’s far more focused on his own work.

“I love singing other people’s songs as well, though I haven’t recorded any. I play a lot of cover shows, and I’d draw a distinction between my shows and cover gigs.

“One is my sound, the other is a cover set with no set list and me just going

for three hours.

“I tend to play long gigs.

That buzz with music, that thing that pulls you on, I just can’t get that anywhere else.

“The album is written,” he says of future plans.

“The singles will be on the new album, which is driven by the electric, and different sounds, drawn from bands like The War On Drugs.

“I worked with Susan O’Neil and Darren Holden from The High Kings, which was great.

“People come in and shift things to the left of the right a little bit for me,

they influence my sound.

“You don’t get that so much as a solo artist, and I really enjoy it. It’s the best of both worlds, I don’t have to tour with them all year, but we get to work together.

“For the album tours, I’ll be doing some bigger shows, and changing the setlist every night. I don’t like it to be predictable.

“Going number-one is important. It’s important that it’s viewed as being fairly good.”

Fire and Gold is out now.

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

TECHALITTLELOOK...

Concerns over Samsung’s new folding phone’s durability AT THE time of writing, there was a flurry of interest in Samsung’s expensive new folding phone, the Galazy Fold, with reports that the $1,800 phone was failing.

Heavily marketed as the phone with a unfolding screen, thus giving it a big screen that’s not far off being a tablet, there were concerns from many about the durability of the Fold.

However, apart from testers’ phone failures for a variety of reasons, the biggest failures widely reported from people peeling off what was assumed to be just a protective layer of plastic (commonly found in place on any new phone), which turned out to be a crucial component for the Fold’s everyday use. Oops.

With a variety of online social media posts showing that the central folding hinge was intact – but one of the unfolding screens had failed – it’s an unwelcome bit of PR ahead of the phone’s shipping. In fact, at the time of writing, Samsung have just cancelled the Fold’s imminent launch to look into the issues.

Here’s hoping that such initial issues can be easily resolved, and that the Fold isn’t itself quietly folded by Samsung..

EXCLUSIVE! DAYS GONE SHANE DILLON

ONE of 2019’s biggest games, the keenly-awaited Days Gone, releases tomorrow (Friday, April 26) only on the PS4 – and

my full review will be online tomorrow morning at DublinGazette.com.

I’ve had a review copy for two weeks, and you can read my detailed but spoiler-free review, using

my own screenshots.

But is the game about bikers and survivors up in the woods after a zombielike apocalypse any good?

Well, [EMBARGOED]!

See my full review online...

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Gripping new documentary on The Troubles

Romance, friendship lead some to tension

THERE’S romance in the air as an obvious attraction forms between Zak and one of the village’s lovely ladies, leaving Tommy slightly worried about it all.

Zak strikes up a friendship with his love interest Charlotte, ignoring Tommy’s advice to stay away from her, but things come to a blow later in the week when Decco catches Zak in the act, leading to dire consequences for the rebel.

Melanie has become determined to stop the rezoning of the park, but rubbishes Tessa’s idea of a celebrity endorsement to save it.

Tessa lashes out at her, leading to Melanie leading to a clash and tensions at a committee meeting to save the park.

Ray is left reeling when Leo realises that he left his phone somewhere he shouldn’t have, leading to the pair hatching a plan to get Leo’s phone back without causing suspicion.

Darragh warns Anto not to tell Sharon the reason he got the job at The Station, but Sharon is suspicious when Carol alludes to helping.

When Eoghan tells Cristiano he’s home alone, Cristiano insists he come to dinner after accidentally injuring him earlier in the week.

Charlotte and Zak

“REMASTERED – The Miami Showband Massacre” now showing on Netflix is a disturbing account of one of the many atrocities of the Troubles.

The powerful documentary is a tribute to the work of one man, Stephen Travers, who has fought to keep the case alive and uncover the truth behind the lies.

In the mid 70’s Stephen was the 24-year-old bass player with the massively popular Miami Showband, one of Ireland’s biggest bands at the time.

For Irish people of a certain age July 31, 1975 was the day the music died.

Heading back to Dublin after a gig in Banbridge, Stephen and

his band mates were stopped by a fake checkpoint seven miles north of Newry at 2.30 am on that fateful morning.

Men in Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) uniforms ordered the band to get out of their van and line up. Stephen noticed a man with a British accent who appeared to be in charge.

He also noticed two men at the back of the band’s open van and, fearing they might damage his guitar, broke from the line-up to warn them but was shoved back into position.

Suddenly, there was an explosion from the back of the van, and everyone in its vicinity was blown in all directions while two

of the “checkpoint” patrol members were blown to bits.

According to Travers, the surviving members of the patrol were then determined to kill all the band members to destroy evidence.

Singer Fran O’Toole, who was lying on the ground, was shot 22 times in the face.

Guitarist Tony Geraghty was shot four times in the back while trumpet player Brian McCoy was shot nine times.

Remarkably, Travers and Des McAlea survived. Travers pretended he was dead, while McAlea managed to run across the fields.

Travers later recalled someone

saying: “Come on, those bastards are dead. I got them with dumdums.”

Travers and McAlea were able to identify two of their attackers in court, both were UVF members also serving in the UDR, and subsequently given life sentences.

But their reports of the British soldier who was there was never investigated. The shocking murders of the three innocent musicians horrified the public.

The Netflix documentary follows Travers on his search for the truth as he tries to uncover evidence of British Government collusion in the murders.

Fred Holroyd and Colin Wal-

lace, two former British intelligence officers who also appear in the documentary, speak of their suspicions of collusion.

Travers is now pursuing a court case against the Ministry of Defence.

In 2017, Belfast’s High Court ordered police and the Ministry of Defence to release more documents relating to the Miami Showband murders.

Travers says the documentary will give a powerful boost to his quest for the truth.

“I want to show that we can learn from history,” he tells viewers. And I want to remind people that we are not going away anywhere in our search for justice.”

CINEMA | BE CAREFUL WHO YOU MEET

It’s not great, but Greta will pass the time

SHANE DILLON

WHILE the cinema chains clear the deck before the imminent arrival of the latest Avengers juggernaut, there’s a brief window of opportunity for much smaller films to nab some punters before they’re largely ignored for the next month or so.

One such film is director Neil Jordan’s latest, the rather unhinged Greta (Cert 15A, 99 mins), which eventually goes off the rails as much as its eponymous main character.

A lonely young woman in New York, Frances (Chloe Grace Moretz), finds an expensive handbag on the subway with the owner’s address inside.

Being an honest person, Frances brings the bag back to its owner, Greta (Isabelle Huppert), a nice, lonely widow whose daughter is away in France.

Cue a growing friendship, and – as seen in the

trailers – the discovery of a whole load of identical expensive bags; lures, in other words, for Greta to pull people towards her.

As the trailers also reveal, the mild-mannered piano teacher is actually nuttier than a bag of peanuts, with unnerved Frances the new target of an increasingly unhinged Greta.

Other characters, such as Frances’s roomie, Erica (Maika Monroe) get drawn into things, as she and Frances’s dad tell her to ignore Greta.

That’s easier said than done, however, as a determined Greta is as good at stalking as she is at piano teaching, and she won’t be ignored by her new young friend/target of her obsession...

That’s a little more detail than I’d normally go into with a review, as I dislike spoilers or revealing major twists.

However, as Greta’s

trailers throw practically everything but the ending credits into the mix, giving away more of the plot than usual (or advisable, arguably), it’s no surprise that I followed suit.

Grace Moretz is her usual likeable, doe-eyed self, and despite her explosively violent, foul-mouthed debut as Hit Girl in Kick Ass, she can play these sweet, nice characters in her sleep.

However, the star is, of course, Huppert, who’s stuck with playing Ze Crazy Foreigner, but at least gets to flex some acting muscle and variation with her character, fleshing Greta out as a resolutely driven person.

Ultimately, it’s very much a ‘Ronseal’ film: Jordan’s latest delivers exactly what the trailers promise, as a B-movie with a vengeful lead, which may suit those looking to avoid Avengers instead.

Verdict: 6/10

Greta’s (Isabelle Huppert) friendship with Frances (Chloe Grace Moretz) goes from sweet and fun to obsessive and creepy

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Cool toned and dark is Winter.

Once you have figured out your season a quick online search will bring up an extensive colour palette for you. While it might seem restrictive to limit yourself to a palette, you will find that your suggested colours blend with each other beautifully, giving you a much more mix/matchable wardrobe.

And remember rules are meant to be broken, especially when it comes to fashion. As a Winter with Autumn envy I often choose colours from its rich, golden toned palette but I know I won’t look as well when I do. A handy tip to counteract this is to wear your better colours on the top half or even a lipstick in a colour that suits you because it’s the shade closet to your face that matters most.

Colour analysis shouldn’t be about limiting your fashion choices but about arming you with valuable knowledge so when you’re in the mood to really shine you know how to swiftly, simply and freely go about it!

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Preparing for the BIG day A LUXURY HOTEL just outside of Dublin will

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FARE REVIEW | THE LOCKSIDE BAR/SOCIAL AT THE CLAYTON HOTEL

Canal-side eaterie should make waves GARY IBBOTSON

THE recently opened Lockside Bar/Social at The Clayton Hotel on Charlemont Street is, in fairness, just as advertised.

“Chic and stylish eatery,” the website reads.

“Boasting this distinctively bustling bar, in an area that is all about atmosphere, a meeting point, a place to relax and be sociable.”

It wasn’t exactly bustling when my colleague and I arrived on a Friday evening, but with a large party chatting and laughing away in the back room, atmosphere was not lacking.

The space is clean and stylish with contemporary decor and retro 1960s-esque leather shell chairs.

Thankfully, music volume is kept to a minimum.

Large, wall-height windows allow for ample natural light and views of the walkway running parallel to the Grand Canal.

Some tasty fare from the Lockside Bar/Social at The Clayton Hotel, Charlemont St

It’s a rather calm and relaxing place to be, meanderingly watching people bustle up and down the canal as the sun sets over the city.

The bar offers only five cocktails, which were priced slightly over the Dublin city average of about €9/€10, at €13 a pop.

My colleague’s Solero tasted, well, like a Solero ice-cream. Citrus and vanilla, sweet and tangy, it was a smooth and easydrinking cocktail that would accompany a cream-based dessert perfectly.

A slightly better-suited

starter cocktail was the Old Fashioned Twist; a play on the classic Old Fashioned, but made with rum instead of whiskey, the cocktail was herbal and slightly sweet with a mellow alcohol after-taste.

Seasoned, battered cauliflower with pomegranate and masala aioli was the starter of choice.

Crispy and crunchy, the batter was well seasoned but not overly spicy, allowing the palette to recleanse before the main course.

Helping ourselves to the last of our cocktails while waiting for the mains, business began to pick up.

Hotel guests and evening loungers started to emerge from their rooms and tourist duties and by 8pm, The Lockside began to adopt the feel of a natural restaurant, rather than a bar that also serves food.

Main meal After a short wait, our main meal arrived. My colleague’s Black Angus Burger was as expected – a tasty piece of meat with all of the classic trimmings.

Any restaurant worth their salt should be able to rustle up a decent burger so, thankfully, the Lockside Bar/Social didn’t disappoint.

Unusually, the server never asked how I like my sirloin steak – a policy or mistake, I do not know.

However, it arrived perfectly cooked to raremedium-rare and simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

Now, I for one enjoy a good steak and chunky chips. However, the patatas bravas served with the steak were small in size and offered little to overall enjoyability of the meal.

They were missing something, but something I can’t quite put my finger on.

The shallot puree, mushroom tapenade, however, were the perfect accompaniment and complemented the meat perfectly.

After a couple of glasses of wine and truly delicious apricot cheesecake, we were unquestionably satisfied. The Lockside Bar/Social tows the line between up-market eatery and casual bar, but it does so admirably.

In an excellent location with good food and great staff, the restaurant/bar/ social (whatever you want to call it) is an excellent destination to dine in.

A cosy bar, but Guinness

lacked a certain something

A SMALL, old-skool bar and lounge located at No 1, Ballyroan Road in Rathfarnham, the Blue Haven is worth pulling into for a pint.

The small, cosy front bar is something I’d love to replicate in my own home. The patrons are as friendly as they come – all locals loyal to the Blue, complete with the customary stare you get when you first walk in.

The usual bonus ball and golf society sign-up sheets dot the timber bar; there’s a real sense of community here.

The pint was good, plenty of cream and volume, but there was a bit of flatness to the taste and a lack of flavour. A good pint, but missing that certain something for a higher rating.

The Blue Haven, 1 Ballyroan Road, Rathfarnham @guinnessadvisor

FOOD & DRINK CRAFTBEERCORNER

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Talbot Hotel Stillorgan wins top Leinster award

THERE were smiles and celebrations all round for the team of the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan following last week’s Irish Hotel Awards.

They emerged from the glamorous event with the status of Leinster’s Business & Conference Hotel of the year under their belt. The awards ceremony, a yearly event that showcases the standout hotel venues and teams across the country, took place at the exclusive Galmont Hotel and Spa in Galway.

The Dublin-based hotel joined two of its sister properties under The Talbot Collection umbrella – Oriel House Hotel, Cork and Talbot Wexford – as they were awarded for their outstanding contribution to the industry.

Pictured are Talbot Hotel Stillorgan’s general manager Daragh O’ Neill, and Sales & Marketing Manager Michelle Campion.

McDonald’s serves up 13 new jobs at Mary St

MCDONALD’S Ireland has reopened its Mary Street restaurant following a major refurbishment. The investment of €650,000 will create an additional 13 jobs for the city centre establishment.

The Mary Street restaurant is operated by franchisee Sean Quirke and employs more than 45 people, with the refurbishment to see employment at the restaurant go up to 58 people.

The revamped outlet will now feature a host of new digital facilities, including table service, an in-door kids digital play table with Samsung Galaxy tablets, and touch screen self-order kiosks.

McDonald’s Mary Street will operate from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week and offers a McDelivery service.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Opel’s Combo Life has it all for a family-friendly car DECLAN GLYNN

WHETHER you are looking for flexibility, spaciousness, cutting-edge technology, luxurious perks, or innovative safety features, the new Opel Combo Life has it all.

Available with five or seven seats, the new Combo Life – with its countless clever storage solutions and smart safety features – is designed to meet the every need of the modern-day family.

The new Opel Combo Life is available in a standard, or extra large (XL) wheelbase, and is capable of towing a braked trailer weight of between 1,150kg and 1,500kg, depending on the model chosen.

The only specification level available is entitled Energy, and comes very generously equipped in terms of on-baord technology, safety, security and convenience features.

A comprehensive options list allows each customer to spec ify their Opel Combo Life to their own personal taste, with extras such as roof rails (€275), advanced park assist (€985), towbar (€650), a full-length panoramic glass roof (€1,250), and a €250 allweather pack (Intelligrip system with all-weather tyres and five driving modes – ESP on, ESP off, Mud, Snow and Sand) available.

The engine line-up in the new Opel Combo Life consists of a 3-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol unit with 109bhp and a six-speed manual gearbox, or a 4-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit producing either 99bhp and 250Nm, or 128bhp and 300Nm of torque.

The lower-powered version gets a five-speed gearbox, while the high-

er-powered unit comes with a six-speed manual, but it can also be ordered with an eight-speed automatic.

My review car was a new Opel Combo Life Energy 1.5-litre Turbo Diesel (100PS) sevenseat, finished in stylish Moonstone Grey metallic paint.

S t a n d a rd fe a t u re s include a digital radio with six speakers, 8” touchscreen infotainment system, Smartphone projection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, 16” alloy wheels, auto wipers, electric door mirrors, front fog lights and automatic high beam assist.

Other features Other features include nearside and offside sliding side access doors with opening windows, air conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control with speed limiter, speed sign recognition, forward collision alert, daytime running lights, lane keep assist with lane departure warning.

There’s even more, such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver drowsiness system, side blind spot alert, automatic lighting control, ESP with traction control, and front and rear parking sensors.

The two rear-most sliding seats can be easily removed, while the middle row seats (all individual, with three ISOFIX anchorage points) can be

Nissan Leaf sparks great interest in choosing EVs THE Nissan LEAF is Ireland’s best-selling electric vehicle and the undisputed leader in its segment with 532 new car buyers making it their car of choice during the first three months of the 191 sales period.

The result underlines a huge surge in demand for the Nissan LEAF at a time when the number of electric car registrations in Ireland this year have already surpassed the total number of EVs registered for the whole of 2018.

Nissan has now sold four times as many Nissan LEAF cars as it did during the same sales period last year, with sales increasing from 105 units to 532 units year-on-year to account for a staggering 406% increase in sales.

The popularity of the Nissan LEAF is also underscored by the fact that is now the best-selling electric vehicle across 16 counties here.

folded flat in seconds.

The engine in my review car is capable of completing the 0-100km/ h sprint in 13.1-seconds, consumes as little as 4.0-litres of diesel for every 100kms driven on an extra-urban driving cycle, and can reach a top speed of 172kmph.

Thanks to standard Start/Stop technology, annual road tax is just

FACT BOX

1) Practical and spacious MPV 2) Two wheelbase options 3) Petrol or diesel engines 4) Manual or automatic 5) Priced from just €21,800

The soon to be

€200, making the new Opel Combo Life a pleasurable financial proposition.

With boot space ranging from 597-litres to 2,126-litres (2,700-litres in the XL model), it is certainly one of the most practical cars on the market too.

Precision On the road, the new Opel Combo Life steers with precision, tackles bends in the road with confidence, and possesses great ability in smoothing out road imperfections along the way.

The Combo Life is very easy to live with on a

launched new 62kWh Nissan LEAF is certain to attract even more attention from consumers with the new model delivering up to 385 kilometres of zero-emissions-driving on a single charge.

The success of the Nissan LEAF mirrors the sales trajectory and success of the Nissan

A spacious and versatile cabin are just part of the attractive features of the impressive Combo Life

daily basis, thanks to its car-like driving characteristics, while the large glass area provides excellent visibility.

Prices for the new Opel Combo Life start at just €21,800 (on the road) for the 1.2-litre, petrol-

engine five-seat car.

Overall, the Combo Life’s sleekly confident looks, premium interior design, smart innovations and outright practicality make it the ideal travel companion for up to seven people.

Qashqai as Ireland’s best-selling cross-over of all time, having sold more than 50,000 units since its launch just over 10 years ago.

The Nissan Qashqai sales success continues, with 2,460 new buyers making it their car of choice in Q1, 2019.

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MINORITY REPORT: FOOTBALL: A SOLID second half

display helped Dublin Minor Footballers get their Electric Ireland Leinster MFC off to a cracking start, in a highly entertaining contest at Parnell Park on Tuesday night.

Second half goals from Ballyboden St Enda’s clubman Ryan O’Dwyer and substitute Luke Swan proved key for the hosts

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Heartbreak for Dubs in ET LIDL DIVISION 1 LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL Cork Dublin (AFTER EXTRA-TIME) sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN Ladies Footballers suffered extra-time heartbreak, as they relinquished their Division 1 League crown, first annexed last May, in a brave battle against Cork at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Sunday.

In an absorbing game that went from end-to-end and lasted for over 86 minutes, Cork had just enough to secure their second win in as many games over their arch rivals.

Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald held Doireann O’Sullivan, Eimear Scally and Saoirse Noonan in reserve, while Dublin had to do without the injured Sinead Goldrick.

But it was Orla Finn who shone in the opening half and she scored six frees to move her side into contention before Melissa Duggan blasted a goal.

Finn pointed from a free first and then the reigning TG4 All-Ireland

and league champions got up and running, and their first score was goal when Niamh McEvoy finished Noelle Healy’s pass low to the net in the fourth minute.

Finn hit back with a couple of frees either side of Sinéad Aherne’s first point from a free, and two more Finn frees had Cork back in front by the 22nd minute.

Aherne doubled her tally and then in the 26th minute she scored the second Dublin goal. McEvoy was through when she was brought down by Eimear Kiely. Aherne kept her cool and converted the penalty into the bottom right corner of Martina O’Brien’s goal.

Finn reduced the arrears again, and in the 31st minute Duggan struck for a crucial score. Ciara O’Sullivan delivered the killer hand pass and the St Colum’s ace hit the net. Aherne scored just before halftime and the sides were level 2-3 to 1-6 at the break.

Healy scored first on the resumption and Cork took control with four points in a row. Niamh Cotter point-

Dublin’s Lauren Magee looks ahead during Sunday’s Lidl NFL Division 1 semi-final at Nowlan Park.

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edthe last of those four scores and Cork led by 1-10 to 2-4, only for Dublin to charge back with points from Lauren Magee, McEvoy and Siobhán Killeen.

The teams were level and points from Orlagh Farmer and Ciara O’Sullivan looked to have secured the win. However, McEvoy and a wonderful Nicole Owens point brought the game to extra-time.

Owens was awarded a yellow card before the end while Aine O’Sullivan

picked up a straight red card for dissent immediately after she was shown a yellow card for a similar offence.

Dublin held a narrow 2-13 to 1-15 lead at half-time in extra-time.

Aherne scored just before the break, but a couple of Finn frees had Cork back in charge in the second half.

Duggan put Cork 1-18 to 2-13 in front with a driving score and Dublin couldn’t peg them back on this occasion.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS THOMAS DAVIS OUR Junior WELL done to 2 Championship the Junior A lav St Oliver Plunketts in Kiltipper Road at 11am on Sunday 28th April 2019 while in Junior 4 Championship the team play Erin’s Isle at 3pm in Kiltipper Road on Sunday 28th April 2019.Minor Hurling Team play Lucan Sarsfields at 11am in Arthur Griffith Park on Sunday 28th April 2019.

The Academy will be on the Astro on Saturday for children born 2013, 2014 and 2015 from 10-11am.

Children born 2012 will be on the training pitch beside the hall at the same time. 245 children participated in the Easter Camp thanks to Club GPO Stephen Stewart and the coaches.

Sincere condolences to the Lowth family on the passing of Barbara Lowth. May she Rest In Peace.

Our Senior Ladies Footballers beat Ballyboden St Endas in the Cup. The Minor Ladies Team beat Ballyboden St. Endas to keep them in contention for a league title at Div 1. Junior team lost to Na Fianna.

Hard luck to Dublin LGFA senior ladies team who lost out to Cork after extra time in a thrilling league semi final last Sunday . Final Score after Extra Time Cork 1-18 Dublin 2-14.

Well done to all three Thomas Davis representatives on the Dublin Ladies Footballers team throughout the league campaign. Olwen showed her class throughout while picking up LGFA March player of the month.

Ciara McGuigan made her senior debut after playing on various successful underage Dublin squads and has been training hard with the senior squad over the last few months .

While Siobhain put in some great displays in at halfback and midfield but is currently sidelined due to an injury, we wish Siobhain a speedy recovery and hope to see her back for championship.

Lotto Numbers: 4, 10, 21, 24. No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot €6500.

Juvenile Camogie training resumes next Tuesday on the Astro between 6-7pm.

ST MARKS CLUB Membership for 2019 is now Overdue New club website is now live please take the time visit it at www.stmarksgaa. ie Adult training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm new players welcome.

Minor & Juvenile training is now back - Please visit our website for contacts for team managers. Academy runs Mon & Wed 6 -7pm St. Mark’s Community School Hall. Gaelic for Girls Monday 6pm St. Marks NS Astro.

Club Shop Opening Times: Sat & Sun 10am1pm & Monday from 6pm.

No games were played at the weekend as it was the Easter break.

Live music every Saturday. April 27th – Anita

McGee, May 4th – Eamon Toal, Sun 5th – Trudy, Sat 11th – Ben Jameson, Sat 18th – Billy Joyce, Sat 25th – Kevin Walker. Live sport every weekend. Set dancing classes every Monday from 8pm. Bingo Thursday night, starts at 8.45, open to everyone. Slimming World every Wednesday at 9:30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm in the main lounge. Weight Watchers every Tuesday at 9:30am.

LOTTO: Draw 1 €10,000 - Not won! 6, 8, 21, 25.

Draw 2: €500 – Not won! 2, 6, 14, 23 . 6 x €50 Winners – Matt Finn, Mick Rooney, Paddy Murray C/O St. Marks, Louise Masterson C/O Karl Masterson, Denise Kearns C/O Tony Keegan, Philo & Helen C/O Bingo.

SOCCER: FIVE WINS ON THE BOUNCE FOR NEWCASTLE CLUB Alannah McEvoy of Shelbourne in action against Niamh Farrelly of Peamount United.

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Duggan’s delight in Peas win WOMEN’S NAT LEAGUE Peamount United 2 Shelbourne 0  sport@dublingazette.com

A RARE goal from former Republic of Ireland international midfielder Karen Duggan capped a dominant display from Peamount United as they made it five wins from five to stay top of the Só Hotels Women’s National League.

James O’Callaghan’s Newcastle side simply had too much quality in key areas of the pitch for early pacesetters Shelbourne who slumped to their first defeat of the campaign at PRL Park, Greenogue.

On the front foot from the start, Peamount penned Shels in their own half in the opening stages,

skipper Áine O’Gorman forcing a comfortable save from Amanda McQuillan eight minutes in with a drive from distance following Amber Barrett’s lay off.

Shels did settle, playing their way into the game as Emily Whelan registered their first threat when off target with a volley from outside the area four minutes later. In an intriguing midfield tussle, action in the final third at either end was at a premium for much of the first half.

Peamount squandered an opportunity from a setpiece on 23 minutes when Eleanor Ryan Doyle headed tamely wide having been picked out from Claire Walsh’s diagonal free kick.

But the pedigree of Peas attack came to the fore 10

minutes later as they cut through the Shels rearguard for the first time to conjure a fine lead goal.

Barrett found time and space to thread a ball through for the run of O’Gorman who raced in to skilfully lob the advancing McQuillan for a quality finish.

The home side should have have been punished for defensive sloppiness six minutes later when goalkeeper Naoisha McAloon’s poor clearance gifted the ball straight to Shels’ Whelan.

One winger picked out another as Whelan’s cross found Jessica Ziu who cleverly made space only to get under her shot which McAloon was relieved to see fly over her crossbar.

Starting the second half as they did the first, Peamount corralled Shels in again. Barrett, set up

by O’Gorman, might have done better than shoot straight at McQuillan when she had more time on her hands.

Megan Smyth-Lynch then brought the save of the game from McQuillan with a dipping volley from some 30 yards the Shls keeper batted round a post.

But the danger remained from the resultant 61st minute corner. SmythLynch’s accomplished left foot whipped the ball over to the back post where Duggan found the net with a downward header.

Shels blew a glorious chance to get back into the game on 75 min-

utes. Whelan was again involved, playing Rebecca Cooke in on goal. But the substitute was a little too casual with her shot as she presented McAloon with an effortless save.

As Shels chased the game late on they were vulnerable to Peas’ the counter attack. And Ireland striker Barrett ought to have extended the home side’s winning margin three minutes from time with her best chance of the night from Ryan Doyle’s pass, the Peas number nine hurried her shot which didn’t trouble McQuillan.

The woodwork then deprived Shels of a late consolation in stoppage time, Kate Mooney header’s shaving the crossbar from Jess Gargan’s cross.

Westmanstown Bowls open day THE BOWLING Green at Westmanstown Bowling Club opened for the new season this month with the unfurling of the club flag with lady captain Carmel Kearns and men’s captain Oliver Meyler getting ready to raise the Flag.

And the club are hoping to welcome more new members to the fold in the coming week as they host their open day on Sunday, April 28 from 2 to 5pm.

“Bowls is a great sport for all ages,” said club Westmanstown Bowling club’s Oliver Meyler PRO Gerry Flynn. “It is one of the most social and Carmel Kearns unfurl their club flag and competitive sports you can play. The club

has over 130 members and we are always keen to welcome new members.

“Just turn up and have fun. Free coaching and equipment is provided for your pleasure, and a nice cuppa afterwards. The club is renowned for its friendly and social atmosphere with many social events organized during the year.”

For more information, contact Westmanstown Bowling Club captains to find out more: Oliver Meyler on 087 4101616 or Carmel Kearns on 087 9039255.

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SOCCER: CARMEL UNDER-11 SIDE ENJOY FUN-FILLED EASTER TOURNAMENT IN SWORDS

Firhouse the lords of the Manor EASTER TOURNAMENT  DAVE DONNELLY

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FIRHOUSE Carmel’s Under-11 DDSL B team were crowned champions of the Swords Manor Easter Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

They saw off the challenge of Portrane’s St Ita’s A team in the final, having beaten the same club’s B side in the group stages.

Luke Burke, Tiernan McCormack and Yaseen Omar were on target for Firhouse in the final after St Ita’s surprised DDSL A side Lucan United to top their pool.

Scores aren’t formally kept at Under-11s in the DDSL, as the emphasis is on developing technical skills, so this was a rare of opportunity for the eight teams involved to get some competitive experience.

“It was a good tournament,” manager Stephen McDonnell told the Dublin Gazette.

“It was a bit craic for us. We’re heading to Holland in the summer

for a tournament so we took the lads out. It was mixed standard, north Dublin and DDSL sides.

“It was a well-run tournament and it was great. We had two groups of four – three group games and the two winners got to the final.

“All in all, it was a good run-out for the lads, a good standard of football, and it doesn’t matter what level it is, for kids to win a trophy they get a great buzz out of it and it’s great for their confidence.

“We were 3-0 up at half time. We were in a final last year, which we didn’t win, so they knew themselves to keep doing what they were doing in the second half.

“At that age group, you obviously want them playing football but the thing about tournament football is it’s a slight change in mindset for them because it’s actually competitive.

“Week to week, we don’t play competitive football because we don’t record scores. It’s good for them to get that competitiveness into them in

tournaments. That’s the whole idea.

“We’re going to Holland in the summer and all the European sides are non-competitive at younger ages, but tournament football they switch it on then, so it’s important they get these games.”

McDonnell’s side will travel to Eindhoven in the Netherlands in the summer to take part in a tournament hosted by SV Nevelo featuring 16 clubs from across continental Europe.

Crumlin United will also be represented in the same age group, while girls’ sides from Leixlip United and Pike Rovers will also travel.

“It’s in Eindhoven, SV Nevelo. Ourselves and Crumlin United are going into it from Ireland and then there’s 16 teams from France, Germany, Holland, England, Scotland and Wales.

“They run different age groups throughout the summer.

“That was the purpose of going out to Swords, to give them a runout in a tournament, and obviously the weather was great.”

Newlands GC’s Lex Flavin

Newlands ready for 50th year HUSBAND & WIFE GOLF  sport@dublingazette.com

NEWLANDS Golf Club in Clondalkin will host the 50th staging of its annual Husband & Wife Competition this year.

Played for the first time in 1969 the competition grew in strength and has become one of the most popular events in the ‘open’ calendar. It draws in competitors from the greater Dublin area and much further afield. It is now the longest running husband and wife competition in Ireland.

Newlands golf club has

been part of the landscape in Clondalkin since it was founded in 1910.

It has established itself as one of the best parkland courses in Leinster.

Well known to golfers, it has become known to motorists as well as the new N7 flyover at Newlands Cross looks right into the grounds.

“The Husband & Wife competition has a great tradition attached to it.” says this year’s club captain Lex Flavin. “We are the proud custodians of it here at Newlands and we love to welcome competitors back every year.”

To mark the 50th anniversary this year Newlands will host a special 9-hole competition for past winners on Friday, April 26, while preparations continue for the main event on Saturday, June 29.

In earlier years the competition ran for a week with qualifying and match-play rounds. In recent times the event is held on a single day with morning and evening ‘shotgun’ starts, filling the old course with couples doing battle for the prestigious trophy.

“These days people

everywhere are more time-poor than before, so the simpler format is great. It is a great fun day and while golfing couples are competitive types by nature as far as we know all the marriages have survived for now,” jokes Lex. The competition is open to any married couple with official golf handicaps.

Newlands Golf Club is open for Membership at the moment, and anyone interested in either the competition or the club is asked to contact the office at Newlands Golf Club on 01 4593157 or email info@ newlandsgolfclub.com.

Firhouse Carmel’s team, above, and shaking hands with St Ita’s

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ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN THIS coming Saturday, we’re hosting Oíche le cúpla focail in the club. We’re encouraging Members and the wider Clondalkin community to join us - fun for people who want to have light conversation in Irish. It begins at 8.30pm and all welcome.

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 anyone interested is asked to contact Jessica at 087 2806273.

Our Golf Society enjoyed a good turnout for its Millicent outing on Saturday 13th April. The Deceased Members Shield won by Pat Collins with 34 points. Full results on our website. Next outing Grange Castle on Saturday 18th May. Congratulations to Kevin Halpin who was winner of our Augusta predictor competition. The full set of results are on our website.

Round Tower Lotto 15th April 2019. Jackpot: €8,000. Numbers drawn: 8,9 22,25 bonus ball 13. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Ann Nolan, John Cleere, Tony Rigney. Thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

Bingo every Tuesday night in the club with first call at 8.30pm. This week’s jackpot €1,000 for a full house if checked within 52 numbers. Otherwise €20 for a full house. All welcome.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS WE HOPE you all enjoyed the wonderful Easter weekend. Lots of happenings around the club, we had a great Easter Camps even if the weather was bad at the beginning, a big thanks to Darren Gavin who made a great impression with the kids, and a big thanks to David Moran (GPO) and the Juvenile section who put in the hard yards to make it all run so smoothly.

A few with visiting teams over the weekend and also our girls went travelling as our U16LF team played in the Rachael Herbert Memorial, losing in a semi-final shoot out!

Well done to Aoibheann Stokes (pictured) who took part in the Camogie Féile Skills competition and won a place in Leinster.

Well done also to Joey, Jack, Liam and Rossa part of the Dublin team in Easter Hurling action. Of course the weekend started on a high with a good win for our Senior hurlers in Championship (match report below), they now face a winner takes all game in September vs Whitehall.

This week sees our Senior footballers play Ballyboden in the next round of Championship on Thursday 25th April at 7:30pm in Monastery Road, Clondalkin.

Support can make the difference as the lads look to secure early passage to the Qtr Finals.

On Sunday we had a lovely occasion to mark the retirement of our long time Bar Manager Liam Cuttle, Uachtaráin Kathleen Roche made the presentation and paid a glowing tribute to Liam.

Thanks to all who helped with our Club clean up on Good Friday.

Our deepest sympathies to the Gately family on the recent loss of Ann. Volunteers Needed. - Great teams aren’t just on the fields. We are currently look-

ing for volunteers to help our Childrens’ officer in our club to look out for the welfare of our children and ensure that we are providing a safe and fun environment for them to learn the skills of the GAA. If you have an interest in child welfare in our club and have a balanced and strong personality we would like to hear from you. We rely on volunteers to run our club and hope you would consider helping us to help our kids enjoy our sport. You can contact me via email - childrensofficerls@ gmail.com Lotto There was no winner of the lotto on the 18th April, Numbers were 8, 18, 26 and 28.

Next weeks’ jackpot €4,600, next draw will be managed by Frank Fleming and is sponsored

by Diamond and Gem. Lucky Dips Winners: Eamonn Maloney, Anna McGillaguddy, Mary Burke, B Young, Rory Stapleton. Play Online here, Or Tickets can be purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms. Senior Hurlers have a social night planned for THIS Saturday the 27th April, Dionse will play in the clubhouse.

Tickets are €10 each and can be got from any of the senior hurlers or Kathleen Roche (087 9639439).

Golf society’s next outing is Moyvalley Golf Club Saturday 18th May. All welcome.

We have a great social initiative within the club, they run monthly events for more information contact Seaghan O Lanagain 086 266 4947.

Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ is on a break for midterm, until 30 April.

Lucan District CREDIT UNION Academy Saturday mornings 9:30am Girls, 10am Boys.

25 Card Drive every Friday in the Bar, 8.00pm. Entry: €5 per person. 1st Prize: €50, 2nd Prize if 3 or more tables. Everyone Welcome.

The Dublin minor squad prior to their tie with Meath. Picture: Paul Lundy

O’Dwyer and Swan lead way to fine win LEINSTER MINOR FC

Dublin 4-10 Meath 2-10  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

A SOLID second half display helped Dublin Minor Footballers get their Electric Ireland Leinster MFC off to a cracking start, in a highly entertaining contest at Parnell Park on Tuesday night.

Second half goals from Ballyboden St Enda’s clubman Ryan O’Dwyer and substitute Luke Swan proved key for the hosts, against a Meath side who claimed provincial success last Summer.

A goal from defender Aaron Chinchilla got Meath off to a perfect start inside the opening minute.

O’Dwyer opened Dub-

lin’s account in the third minute free, and although this was quickly cancelled out by Niall Finnerty, it wasn’t long before the hosts found the net.

Seán Kinsella caused a lapse in the Meath rearguard, before the Fingal Ravens clubman levelled the tie at 1-1 apiece after four minutes.

This was exciting, open and entertaining football throughout; not punctuated by blanket defences or cyncial tactics, and it was a joy to watch.

O ’ D w ye r p u t D u b lin ahead, after a good burst forward by David O’Dowd, before Barry Thompson equalised, but Meath failed to make the most of their chances after this.

Alex Rogers put Dublin back ahead, before a 13th

GIVE IT A TRY Firhouse’s intro to rugby for girls

FIRHOUSE Community College will play host to an eight-week camp for introducing girls from 10-14 years of age to rugby. It will run on Wednesday evenings from 7-8.30pm in the school.

The cost is €10 in total for the eight weeks. The kids will receive training from qualified coaches and an IRFU training t-shirt at the end of the camp.

There will also be a trip to a blitz.

For further information, contact Aileen McGovern via aileen.mcgovern6a@gmail.com or 0877753371.

minute Robbie Bolger goal after a misdirected pass from Meath outfield, ensured a 2-3 to 1-2 lead.

Fionn Murray pushed Dublin into a doublescores lead entering the second quarter.

Niall Finnerty grabbed Meath’s first score in s eve n m i n u t e s a n d although this was cancelled out by a Murray free, Meath came good.

David Bell sent the Dubs net ringing with a fine effort, before Finnerty cut the gap to the minimum.

Thompson levelled, before Eoghan Frayne put the Royals ahead with a well struck free.

O’Dwyer and Dublin were eager for a goal, but Harry Corscadden marshalled well, before Kinsella levelled matters 2-6 apiece at the break.

Senan Forker ran at Meath’s defence from the throw-in, but Dean Plunk delivered a fine save, before points from Bell and Frayne helped Meath into a two-point lead.

A Murray misfired free off the upright, saw Dublin react quickest, with O’Dwyer on hand to fire home.

Dublin wouldn’t trail after this with Murray’s placed ball efforts and Swan’s goal prowess keeping them in front.

Meath kept in touch through the likes of Pearse Sheridan, but Dublin were more accurate, and not even the reintroduction of Evan Corrigan and Barry Thompson could help the Royals.

An away trip to Wexford is next up for Dublin on May 8.

25 April 2019 WEST  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31

HURLING: TYMON NORTH CLUB SUFFER BIG SETBACK AGAINST NA FIANNA

HURLING

Boden survive big SHC Whitehall scare

Faughs fell at the hands of Na Fianna and now face a tough task to get through their SHC group.

Faughs find Currie too hot to handle DUBLIN SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna Faughs  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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FAUGHS will face a nervous summer as they wait for a Championship crunch match on their return in the autumn.

A heavy defeat to Na Fianna in an action packed game meant despite winning their opener against O’Toole’s, Faughs challenge hangs in the balance.

Sean Currie was the star for the Mobhi Road men as he put in a marauding performance, dominating from play as he hit 3-3 in an all action display.

The win means only a thrashing at the hands of bottom club O’Toole’s in the autumn could conceivably see Na Fianna fall outside of Group A’s top pair.

The charge was on from the very start for Na Fianna, who burst out of the blocks with 1-3 scored against a blank score sheet in the opening few minutes.

The younger Currie brother grabbed the goal as he broke between two defenders to fire a composed finish past Liam Gleeson in the Faugh’s goal in a powerful start.

The Tymon Park side already looked in trouble: it was going to take something special to challenge a Na Fianna team in this form.

Faugh’s did briefly deliver it, with an incredible 50 metre solo run from David Croke that ended with his firing firmly past Jonathan Treacy in a goal to remember.

Currie was the main threat from open play for Na Fianna, with his brother Colin doing damage from the placed balls, looking particularly impressive from 65s as he made the most of Na Fianna’s attacking intent, finishing with 0-9, mostly from a standing position.

Things calmed a little before the break as Na Fianna went in 1-9 to 1-4 ahead, but quickly came back to life as the game went on.

Liam Gleeson pulled off a great save from Sean Currie early in the second half but the Na Fianna forward wasn’t to be denied, adding his second goal

midway through the half to put the game beyond reasonable doubt.

Faughs did hit a second goal of their own through Chris Bennett, but Currie had his hat trick in the closing stages, with Na Fianna adding the Faugh’s scalp to an opening day draw with perennial challengers Kilmacud Crokes and ensuring they’re well placed to move forward.

Na Fianna on the attack

Faugh’s will face an early knockout game in effect, and they’ll need to be in top form. They’ll need to turn over last year’s finalists Kilmacud Crokes to reach second place in the group, and progress.

Na Fianna’s place in the knock-out stages of the Championship looks assured, as Faughs and Kilmacud Crokes face each other next.

HOLDERS Ballyboden St Enda’s survived a great second half comeback by Whitehall Colmcille to make it two wins from two starts in this Dublin SHC A Group 4 clash at Parnell Park on Friday night, winning 2-18 to 2-17.

Boden led by 12 points at the interval, 2-12 to 0-6, but just about held out in the face of Colmcille’s fightback which culminated in Sean Gray’s goal direct from a ‘65’ in the third minute of added time, ref Finbar Gaffney then blew the full-time whistle on Gary Maguire’s puckout.

The southsiders made the better start and were 1-4 to 0-1 ahead inside just seven minutes.

They had points on the board through Paul Ryan, Conal Keaney and Paul Doherty before Aidan Mellett raised a green flag when flashing the sliotar to the net.

Gray’s deadball accuracy got the scoreboard moving for Whitehall but when Conal Keaney whipped the sliotar to the net past Ronan Murray two minutes before the break Boden looked in control when leading 2-9 to 0-5.

Points from James Madden, Keaney from halfway, and Mellett with Gray converting his fourth placed ball for Whitehall had Boden 2-12 to 0-6 clear at the break.

But Whitehall stormed back into contention with gray running up 1-11 and Conor Sheedy adding a goal in a remarkable fightback.

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Collinstown create yet another piece of history  DAVE DONNELLY

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COLLINSTOWN added another chapter to their growing reputation as cup giantkillers as they saw of St Mochta’s away from home to reach the first round of the FAI Cup for the first time ever.

The Neilstown club – who only formed 12 years ago – already have high-profile cup wins over Shamrock Rovers and Bray Wanderers in their short histories.

To that list they can now add St Mochta’s after Ian McNeill’s firsthalf goal led them to a historic victory over the 2016/17 Leinster Senior League champions.

The LSL Sunday Senior 1B side belied their position three leagues below Mochta’s, taking the game to the Blanch side on their own turf and defending stoutly as Mochta’s pressed for a leveller.

The home side had the better of the early chances as David Somers headed across goal and Mick Daly volleyed narrowly wide, but it was Collinstown who took the lead just before the half-hour.

Mochta’s had already had a let off moments earlier when Dean Carpenter’s whipped free kick was centimetres away from connecting with an attacking player at the back post.

It was a moment of class from the winger that opened the tie up as took Dano Matthews’

Collinstown FC’s senior side made another small piece of history

“If a neutral person had been watching the

game they would have thought we were the senior side. We took the game to them.“ pass, cut in on his weaker right foot and curled the ball into the bottom corner of Craig Hyland’s net.

Hyland must have been left wondering quite what Collinstown have against him – the firefighter was between the sticks four years ago when they beat Rovers in the Leinster Senior Cup in Tallaght.

If Hyland was unsight-

ed for the goal, he was on top form to deny striker Gerard Shortt’s chance, batting away a volley that surely would have settled the tie.

Collinstown sat back and invited Mochta’s to break them down, but it was the home side’s discipline that deserted them when Dean Kelly was shown two yellow cards in succession in injury time.

“We matched them all around the pitch and there was nothing between the two sides,” a delighted Collinstown boss Kevin Carroll told the Dublin Gazette.

“If a neutral person had been watching the game they would have thought we were the senior side. We took the game to them.

“We were strong down both channels because

they were sort of playing a narrow three. There was a lot of space down by their two full-backs that we exploited in the first half.”

Collinstown will have to wait until July to find out their opponents in the next round. In the meantime, they’re seven points off the final promotion place with two games in hand.

Carroll fully expects

them to achieve their third successive promotion, but there’s something extra special about a cup game that will have them looking forward to the summer.

“There’s that little buzz that goes around when we enter cup competitions, espec ially against big teams. When we play a big team on a good pitch we usually rise to the occasion.”