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Harrington launch revamp of iconic Spawell centre with ambitious new plans.

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SCIENCE FAIR FUN Sean Coghlan, Vlad Untila and Joyce Makami are pictured at the 5th Annual Kishoge SciFest 2019 competition. See Gallery on P6

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Councillor hits back at Mayor’s accusations Colleagues not against social housing

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MAYOR Mark Ward has been accused of being “disingenuous” after he accused fellow councillors of delaying delivery of social housing.

Following the recent conclusion of the Clonburris An Bord Pleanala hear-

ing, Mayor Ward named local councillors who he said, “bang their chest and announce that they are not against social housing but the evidence points to the contrary.”

He also claimed the Independent councillors named “are in cahoots with Fine Gael in delaying the delivery

of Clonburris”.

Now one of those councillors has hit back by strongly refuting Mayor Ward’s accusations.

Independent councillor Francis Timmons told Dublin Gazette that he and his colleagues’ appeal had nothing to do with reducing social housing.

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

Sea Of Change, an all female group made up of cancer survivors and supporters, had the whole country talking after their unforgettable appearance on the TV show last Sunday.

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Lucan girl guides showcase skills TWO Lucan girls were part of a group of Irish Girl Guides that recently competed in the First Lego League finals in DCU. Corrina O’Rafferty (11) and Kerenza Talbot (11) of Lucan Guides spent several months working on their project, which explored how astronauts cope with homesickness.

Their other team-mates, all members of the Irish Girl Guides, came from all around the country, which made working together challenging.

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COUNCILLOR HITS BACK AT MAYOR’S STATEMENT

Mayor’s comments ‘very disingenuous’

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“I found the comments of Mayor Ward very disingenuous,” he said.

“There is a number of issues I want to clarify.

“Firstly, the Mayor was not in An Bord Pleanála when I made my submission; if he had have been he would have clearly heard my grounds for appeal.

“The suggestion that I am in cahoots with Fine Gael is laughable, Fine Gael made the ir own submission which they are entitled to do.

“The suggestion that I did not respect the decision of elected members and I was somehow being undemocratic in appealing this is very disingenuous.

The proposed Lucan swimming pool

Work on pool hoped to start at end of March

Cllr Francis Timmons

“Appeals to An Bord Pleanála are very much the right of every citizen and I respect people’s

d e m o c r a t i c r i g h t to appeal decisions.

“Is the Mayor suggesting that all the resi-

dents’ groups that also appealed had no right to do this?”

The Clonburris SDZ will consist of 8,500 houses, with around 2,700 available for social and affordable housing.

Councillor Timmons also defended his integrity and said he only wants what’s best for the people who will live in the new area.

“I and my colleagues Cllr O’Toole, Cllr Gogarty and Cllr O’Connell acted at all times in good faith and our appeal was never based on reducing houses or less social housing,” he said.

“I remain one of the few councillors that has never voted against any housing development and I voted for the Clonburris SDZ not because I felt it is the best plan, but because I won’t vote against housing.

“I owe it to the future 20,000 plus people that will live in Clonburris, the 20,000 plus that will live in Adamstown and the current residents of Clondalkin and Lucan that the final SDZ is the best plan possible for everyone.”

The dec ision of An Bord Pleanala is expected to be announced in the coming months.

CONSTRUCTION of the Lucan swimming pool was supposed to begin last month. Following years of campaigning hopes were high the advent of the new year would see the start of building work.

However the project is still to get off the ground.

“Apparently, problems arose at stage two of the tendering process and the council felt it wise to redo that stage to head off possible delays down the line,” Cllr Guss O’Connell explained.

“The exact problems could not be disclosed as it’s commercially sensitive. The council hope to break ground for the pool by end of March and I have requested that we get a progress report at each monthly area meeting, so we can keep residents informed.”

Cllr Paul Gogarty said: “Pool funding is secure and construction will happen, but as someone who has pushed this over many years I share your frustrations on the delays dragging completion out from 2019 to 2021.”

Councillor will not contest the local elections

CLONDALKIN Labour Councillor Breeda Bonner says she will not contest the upcoming local elections.

In a statement released this week she said: “I have decided not to seek re-election to South Dublin County Council in the forthcoming local elections.

“I have served on South Dublin County Council since March 2012 and it has been an honour to serve my community during this time.

“The work of a local councillor is multi-faceted and in order to do the job properly and to effectively represent the people there is a big commitment of time and energy required.

“While it is nominally a part time post, the workload demands more than full time hours.

“I feel I am no longer able to make the commitment of time and energy that is involved so have decided not to contest the next elections.

“I wish to thank my Labour Party colleagues in Clondalkin who have supported and assisted me.

“I am happy that my colleague Robert Dowds has agreed to let his name go forward for selection as candidate for the Labour Party in the next local election.

“His record of public service is unparalleled and his experience and honesty will make him a great asset to the next council.

“I would like to thank the people of Clondalkin who have supported me and encouraged me in my work as a councillor. I intend to continue to work in the community on a voluntary basis.”

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HEALTH: LUCAN MEMBERS OF SEA OF CHANGE ON AN UPBEAT MESSAGE

Cancer choir win a powerful moment PADRAIG CONLON

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

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

Their jaw dropping performance of This Is Me from the Greatest Showman brought the emotional audience to their feet for a well deserved standing ovation.

The 45 strong choir

received a Golden Buzzer from judge Denise Van Outen to send them through to the semi finals.

Proud member and Lucan native Lesley Bereny told Dublin Gazette the choir hopes to inspire a n d e m p owe r o t h e r women.

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

“We couldn’t believe the reaction when we walked out and everyone started cheering and applauding.

“Ian Brabazon is a Lucan native and our musical director, he looks after everything musical in St Patricks Academy.

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

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

“We all took part in the Guinness World record Strip and Dip skinny dip in June 2018 when 2,505 amazing women took part on a beach in Wicklow.

“I decided to call my friend Deirdre Feather-

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Success for local camera club

The moment that the Sea Of Change choir got through. Inset: The Lucan crew: Lesley Berney, Ian Brabazon and Antoinette Morgan Cosgrove

stone who organised that and suggested we sing a song before we headed to the beach.

“With over 400 women squeezed into a room, we sang This is Me, it went viral and hence Sea of Change was born!”

The Strip and Dip raised almost €700,000 which enabled Sea Of Change

to buy a house in Crumlin for families of children in Crumlin Hospital to be used as a respite for children and parents attending the hospital.

Now excitedly looking forward to the semi final, Lesley and her choir colleagues hope the attention from Ireland’s Got Talent and Strip and Dip

will encourage people to go for a breast check or have a smear test.

“It only takes five minutes at your doctors and that is the message we want to share. “ G e t yo u r b r e a s t checked or get your smear test done, hopefully, we can inspire people to get checked.”

PALMERSTOWN Camera Club had great success in the recent Photographer Of the Year Competition in The Grand Hotel Malahide where they picked up 15 awards.

The winners of the non advanced colour were Aoife Tierney who took first place and Gerald Phelan who was second.

Aoife Tierney also took second in the projected open.

In advanced, Lorraine Morris came first in both the mono print open, projected open and projected theme third place.

Other winners in the advanced were Teresa Kavanagh (first place in the mono print theme) and Elaine Butler (second in colour print theme creative experimental.

Lorraine Morris was the overall winner in the POTY competitions.

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COMPETITION: DAY-LONG TOURNAMENT TO DEMONSTRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Lucan girl guides showcase skills at Lego League finals PADRAIC CONLON pconlon@dublingazette.com

TWO Lucan girls were part of a group of Irish Girl Guides that recently competed in the First Lego League finals in DCU. Corrina O’Rafferty (11) and Kerenza Talbot (11) of Lucan Guides spent

several months working on their project, which explored how astronauts cope with homesickness.

T h e i r o t h e r te a m mates, all members of the Irish Girl Guides, came from all around the country, which made working together challenging.

They met five times

for full day workshops in DCU’s Lego Innovation Studio and chose the team-name CLWKD, which uses the initials of the counties they came from – Cork, Clare, Limerick, Wexford, Kildare and Dublin.

As well as developing a research project based on identifying a human

The team of Girl Guides who took part in the First Lego League finals

physical or social problem faced during longduration space exploration and proposing a solution, the girls also

had to design, build and programme a robot to undertake various challenges on a themed playing field during the final.

The First Lego League is an international competition involving children and young people from age 11 to 16 from 80 countries.

The teams operate under a signature core set of values, which i n c l u d e te a mwo r k , sharing of experience, discovery, the spirit of friendly competition and co-operation.

“I really enjoyed taking part and I feel, now that I have been working with everyone, I work better in groups,” said Corrina.

IGG chief commissioner Helen Concannon said: “The girls have developed their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) skills through this project and learned how to harness each person’s individual skills so as to create amazing group projects.

“Working together, they have valued each person’s contribution and impressed us with their ingenuity.

“They are excellent ro l e m o d e l s fo r o u r younger members and prove the relevance of STEM to all - both boys and girls.”

FASTNews Table quiz to help former Camogie star

ELIZABETH Mc Nicholas, daughter of John Mc Nicholas of the Dublin County Board, is a twenty-nine year old former Camogie star from Lucan, who is confined to bed for the last four years due to the back bending condition of scoliosis, and other debilitating ailments, including brain and spinal injuries.

Elizabeth has had numerous unsuccessful surgeries over the past few years, eventually leading to her undergoing a number of lifesaving spinal surgeries in the worldrenowned Acibadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, last year.

Despite a consultant referral for treatment abroad, Elizabeth was refused public funding and her family has made a moving appeal for public donations to help her overcome her spinal and brain injuries and to help fund her ongoing treatment, rehabilitation and other medical expenses.

She was first diagnosed with the condition before she sat her Leaving Certificate examination in 2008 at Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan.

Elizabeth is a trainee teacher in St. Angela’s College, Sligo, who had to forego her studies.

An online donate website has been set up to help cover the costs of Elizabeth’s ongoing treatment.

See the ‘Team Elizabeth’ Facebook page online for further information and updates.

Lucan Sarsfields are holding a table quiz as a fundraiser for Elizabeth’s cause on February 15, in the clubhouse at the 12” Lock, Newcastle Road. The quiz commences at 8.30pm.

Tables of four cost €40 and there will be a huge raffle also.

They hope for a big turnout to help raise a lot for such a deserving cause.

Please spread the word about the quiz to your family, friends and colleagues.

They are appealing to adult teams and managements in the club, voluntary groups and schools in and around Lucan, to consider forming a team for this very general quiz.

Please phone 0872331983 or 0872189960 for further information.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

A festival of science in Lucan

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OMORROW’S innovators showcased their impressive scientific projects at SciFest@School Kishoge Community College. Over 200 students from 1st year and Transition year exhibited 80 projects at the science fair.

Mohammed Alsarray, Josh Sheridan and Samantha Forrester Caroline Doyle, Trish Ahern and Samantha Killion. Pictures: SIMON PEARE Peter Juniors and Jeff Quinn

Naomi Adeyemi, Leah Kiniry and Noon Khedar

Lara Mason and Natasha Butler

Hoshua Ellul, Nedas Smigelskas and Marcin Witkowski

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TALLAGHT CAMPUS: DEBATE WITH EXPERTS FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

Tallaght youth have their say on future of EU

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Pictured at the event in the Tallaght Campus of Technology University Dublin are Professor David FitzPatrick, Minister Katherine Zappone, Student Union President Amy Keatinge and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics

PEOPLE in Tallaght voiced their opinions on how the EU can support young people on the issues that matter to them at a recent town hall style meeting.

The “Young People – The Future of Ireland and Europe Citizens’ Dialogue” took place in the Tallaght Campus of TUD and featured in attendance European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics; Minister Katherine Zappone and President of Technological University of Dublin, Professor David FitzPatrick.

Commissioner Navracsics said: “My ambition is to make Europe a place where young people get the very best education, with the freedom to study and work across countries without obstacles.

“We must equip young people with the skills and attitudes they need to lead fulfilling lives and find their place in our societies.

“This will help build cohesive and resilient communities, ensuring that Ireland and Europe stay competitive and prosperous.”

Professor David FitzPatrick said: “Today’s event was an excellent opportunity for TU Dublin to host Commissioner Navracsics and Minister Zappone here on our Tallaght Campus and to listen to the views and ideas put forward by the audience,” he said.

“Engaging with communities and industry partners in our region is an important part of our role, letting us use our unique position to create opportunities for research, innovation and exchange with our European partners.”

The event was organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland with the support of European Movement Ireland and moderated

by European Movement Ireland executive director, Noelle O’Connell.

Noelle said: “Today’s event in Tallaght was a great opportunity for people who care about the future of our young people to engage in a lively open debate with experts from a variety of perspectives.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Getting in shape at Operation Transformation A group of enthusiastic runners getting ready to take part in the OT event

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LONDALKIN locals were out in force getting fit as part of Operation Transformation event. For seven weeks, OT participants will walk 5km on Mondays and Wednesdays and take part in a run in Corkagh Park on Saturdays.

Phil Bergin, Mick Bergin and Mick O’Reilly

Calum Roche and Cian Buckley

Ray McTarnan and Gareth O’Neill

The McCourtney family

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

DUBLIN MADE EASY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M&L CHINESE RESTAURANT, CATHEDRAL ST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FURTHER STARS ANNOUNCED FOR DUBLIN COMIC CON

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

Picture: Patrick O’Leary

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

Ardal to show off at Vicar Street BRIAN DONALDSON

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

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

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

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

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

As well as displaying

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

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

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

This left Ardal feeling somewhat conflicted.

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

the show.”

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

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

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

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

Stand-up remains his first love, and Ardal is

almost giddy over taking another show onto the road.

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

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

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

Girl Guides get their wings RACHEL D’ARCY

birds; Brownies; and Guides.

Ladybirds must colour in a

pilots as the international industry average.

Brian Bowden, chief people officer

This week, Aer Lingus announced

picture of an aircraft and make an

a new partnership with the Irish

object that flies such as a paper

for Aer Lingus said: “Just over 5% of

Girl Guides to create the ‘Aviation

plane, Brownies are required to

airline pilots worldwide are female

Badge’.

research different careers linked

and only 16% of engineering gradu-

with aviation, investigate innova-

ates in Ireland are female.

The new badge aims to engage

“Only by encouraging greater

girls from a young age with the avia-

tive women in the history of aviation

tion sector, by building an interest

and learn the phonetic language of

female interest and applications

and foundation for future study in

Aviation.

to these roles can we address the

STEM subjects.

The partnership will provide an

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

gender imbalance.

“We’re delighted to partner and

introduction to aviation with the

They were the first airline in Europe

support the Aviation Badge, which

creation of three Aviation badges,

to employ a female pilot, and cur-

will introduce and engage girls with

one for each level of Girl Guide: Lady-

rently employ twice as many female

the aviation industry.”

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THINGS TO NOTE IN DUBLIN

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

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

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

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

GET CREATIVE AT THIS COOL EVENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare disease conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tre, Tuesday 12).

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

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

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

READ ALONG WITH ONE GOOD BOOK THIS APRIL

The cover of this year’s novel

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

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

compare it to when it first debuted.

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

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

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TUCK IN TO OUR FOODIE TITBITS

FOOD&DRINK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“This offer also extends to other Emer-

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

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

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

head.

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

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

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

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

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

Ireland.

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

Say ‘I Love You’ with Lindt this Valentines

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

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

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

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up burger bar, not a theme.

Hard not to offend someone in 2019. Take the high

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

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

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

They uploaded the image of their new offer-

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

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

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

What a lack of imagination.”

Not everyone was

offended, though.“Love it.

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

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

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

The Melbourne café/ restaurant defended its burger.

After the outrage, the

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

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

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

We are however Australian and know how to have

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

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

Lack of remorse makes new doc even more chilling

RACHEL D’ARCY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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murderer to begin speaking in the third person.

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

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

Hearing testimony and

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

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

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

the subject.

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

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

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

Streaming the latest news

Twilight Zone set for reboot

Walking Dead renewed for tenth season

Judith from The Walking Dead

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

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

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

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

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

Director Jordan Peele

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

Originally created in 1959

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

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

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

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

It will premiere in the US on April 1.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

White Denim Free-Spirited Texan Garage Soul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MEDITERRANEAN | MARCH 17 FESTIVITIES

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Malta

SYLVIA POWNALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Blue Lagoon of Camino

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

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

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

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

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS SOCCER | FAI JUNIOR CUP LAST EIGHT BACKONS FOR QUIGLEY

Different gravy as Sheriff enjoy Gorey details  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He’s only had to take to the field

Sheriff YC prior to their game against Gorey Rangers.

Picture: Ian King Photography

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

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

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

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

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

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GOLF: TEMPLEOGUE MAN GIVING BACK TO HIS ROOTS

LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THEREdone WELL was no to the winner Junior of this A la week’s jackpot. Next week is €7,500. Match 3 winners are Vincent Carney, Beverly Rise Knocklyon; Sean Moran Orlagh Close, Knocklyon; Greg Heraty Orchardton Rathfarnham.

Great win for our Boden U-14 footballers as they played under the lights at Sancta Maria against Clane GAA (Kildare) in a pre season challenge - well done lads!

Our U-12s were out in force to play Naas GAA in a camogie challenge in Ballycullen on Saturday brilliant stuff girls.

Congratulations to all involved in the 50th anniversary football tournament.

The Trophy, which was in memory of our former Football Secretary, Padraig Cullinane, was presented to Bob Dwan and the victorious Carlow Team by Padraig’s wife Mary, who thanked the Football Committee and in particular the Players for making it such a special day.

It’s back, by popular demand!! The Big Breakfast Senior Hurling style! Let our Hurlers serve you up your breakfast in the club on Saturday, March 9.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS OUR third annual Dinner Dance is on this Saturday, February 9; this very popular event is a ticket affair and tickets are limited so don’t miss out: contact Kathleen Roche 087 9639439, Mary Flannery 087 7469143 or Josephine Donohue 087 9447262 asap to secure a place.

Tickets €30; includes wine reception and a four course dinner, and Dancing after with Music provided

by FULL MOON. We were delighted to announce our new Uachtarán - Kathleen Roche, we are very grateful to Seaghan Odefeat Lanagain FOLLOWING to who represented the club Naomh O so well over the two years.

We are also pleased to confim Sean McCaffrey as the Senior Hurling manager, Sean will be joined

by Paul O’Donoghue (coach) and Declan O’Leary (selector).

With the Club Adult Awards night fast approaching the Executive is seeking nominations for Club Person of the Year, nominations should be sent to the secretary, by Monday, February 11 and should include a short statement on why you think they deserve the award.

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto on January

31; numbers were 6, 15, 21 and 24. Next week’s jackpot €10,600, draw will be managed by Gerry McAndrew and is sponsored

by Henley Forklift Group.

Lucky Dips Winners: Greg O’Neill, Frank Russell, Mary Brennan, Linda Tapley, Cathy O’Neill.

Play online or tickets can be purchased at the club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms.

Up and Coming Events: Hurling Table Quiz - Friday, February 8; Table Quiz for Elizabeth McNicholas Friday, February 15. Adult Awards Night – February 16; Leopardstown Leaps – March 3.

Well done to Darren Gavin who played for UCD in the Sigerson during the week, securing a quarter final place vs DCU, and then made his national league debut for Dublin Senior Footballers vs Galway in Croke Park.

Also well done to Chris Crummy who featured for Dublin Senior hurlers in a good win vs Offaly, and Ali Twomey, Emma Flanagan and Jess McClelland part of the Dublin Senior Camogie squad who got their first league points at the weekend.

Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ Tuesdays in Scoil Mhuire, Airlie Heights, all welcome, 5pm-5:45pm.

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

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

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

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

Lawrie was born in the Templeogue area, going to

school in Terenure College, and this marks his latest venture since stepping away from the touring life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I will be hands on and will be delighted to pass

on tips to visitors at no extra cost.

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

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

The driving range has been given a complete facelift and will feature brand new mats and brand new golf balls.

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

There will also be a fully

stocked golf shop.

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

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

Among the professionals lined up to provide lessons at the Centre are Tim Rice, Colm Moriarty and Brendan McDaid, who will be returning to Spawell having worked there in the past.

Rovers’ Curtis stars in green

The Republic of Ireland Under-15s

SHAMROCK Rovers’ Ben Curtis opened the scoring as Ireland Under-15s finished off their threematch friendly tournament in Spain with a 3-0 win over Hungary.

Bohemians pair Cian Kelly – who scored in all three games – and Evan Ferguson were also on target as Ireland ended the five-day tournament on a high. Jason Donohoe’s side finished the tournament undefeated inside 80 minutes following draws in their opening ties with Spain and the Netherlands, which were settled on penalties.

All 20 players selected for the trip to Murcia

in southern Spain started at least once over the weekend.

Rovers’ John Ryan, Edwin Agbaje and Michael Leddy, and Cherry Orchard pair Ben Quinn and Glory Nzingo, were also involved for Ireland.

Ireland led the opening game with the hosts through captain Kelly before Real Madrid star David Pecellin levelled up, and Spain won the shoot-out 4-1. Second-half goals from Kelly and Leddy forced a shoot-out in the second game against the Dutch but again they lost on penalties.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: SHAMROCK ROVERS STAR GOES ON LOAN TO CARDIFF CITY

Bolger bound for the Bluebirds LEAGUE OF IRELAND  DAVE DONNELLY

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THE most eye-catching transfer of an eventful League of Ireland offseason concerns the loan of midfielder Aaron Bolger from Shamrock Rovers to Premier League Cardiff City.

The former St Joseph’s Boys schoolboy has agreed a short-term loan with a view to making the move permanent in the summer.

He leaves Tallaght Stadium – temporarily at least – having made 36 appearances in all competitions – 19 of which were starts – and 24 in the league.

Bolger had been widely tipped to make the move across the water at some stage having broken through at Rovers aged 16.

The combative midfielder, whose low centre of gravity is a particular asset in retaining the ball, made his debut in a 5-0 FAI Cup defeat to

Cork City in 2016.

That was Stephen Bradley’s second game in charge of the Hoops having taken over from Pat Fenlon, and signalled the focus on youth he intended to take.

Bolger became more prominent the following season, while in fifth year at school, and made 17 appearances in total that year.

He scored his first senior goal – and only goal for Rovers – in a 4-1 hammering of Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium.

Bolger became less prominent during the 2018 season as he nursed an injury during the first half of the season while balancing football with his Leaving Cert.

He played all four games for Ireland under-17s as Colin O’Brien’s reached the quarter-finals of the 2017 European Championships in Croatia, losing to eventual winners England.

Bolger, who turned 19 on Saturday, is the second of the ‘Ashfield

Three’ to make the move across the Irish Sea after impressing in Bradley’s first team.

Rovers had stumped up to put three promising underage players – Bolger, Gavin Bazunu and Dean Dillon – through their Leaving Cert while training at professional level.

Bazunu was signed by Manchester City last year after the world’s richest club agreed a €500,000 fee with the Hoops.

Having initially been expected to remain with Rovers until completing his studies, it appears the gifted goalkeeper will travel over sooner.

As well as developing youth, Rovers have also acted as a springboard for talented players who have seen their careers in the UK stall.

Graham Burke recently fetched a €350,000 fee from Preston North End after an impressive 18 months in Tallaght, while former Ireland under-21 captain Jack Byrne recently signed.

Shamrock Rovers’ Aaron Bolger. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Glenanne celebrate a Cedric Jakobi goal. Picture: Adrian Boehm

Glenanne edge one point clear EY HOCKEY LEAGUE

 STEPHEN FINDLATER

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GLENANNE moved a point clear at the top of the men’s EY Hockey League as they held on for a 2-2 draw with Lisnagarvey in one of the two games in the competition to survive the frost on Saturday.

The Tallaght club took the lead in the early stages when Cedric Jakobi’s drag-flick hit the Garvey post-man’s foot on the line. Player-coach Joe

Brennan stepped off the bench to score the ensuing penalty stroke before returning to the bench with 1-0 safely on the board.

Jakobi fired another down the same line for 2-0, his flick going in off the post this time for a big early advantage.

The Comber Road side, however, started to work their way back into the game with Brennan making a brilliant save off the line and Richard Couse having to scramble in defence.

The goal was coming, though, and James Lorimer’s penalty corner shot found its way in off a defensive block following a lovely switch at the top of the circle.

Matthew Nelson then levelled the game with a brilliant touch from a low drag-flick to make it 2-2, a big momentum swing before half-time as the Glens had a golden chance to make it 3-1 seconds before the leveller.

The Ulster side continued to press forward in the second half, putting

the hosts under pressure, particularly when Gary Shaw and Shannon Boucher spent time in the sin-bin.

Jakobi also saw yellow late on while Mark McNellis had to put in an unreal pick to deny the Glens a huge chance in the closing stages, keeping the game level to the final whistle.

The draw sees Glenanne up to 16 points, one clear of Banbridge and Pembroke but with extra games played compared to both.

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CLUB NOTES

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GARDA WESTMANSTOWN PRESEASON continues for Inters and Juniors with training at Westmanstown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30.PM and at the Garda Ground,Phoenix Park on Saturdays at 10am. Inters had a very good workout last Sunday with challenge away at Glen Emmettts in Tullyallen losing by a point 1-16 to 0-18.Thanks to Glen Emmetts for the game and after match hospitality.The league season starts on Sunday week February 17th with Inters away at St Finians Newcastle and Juniors at home to Ranelagh Gaels in Westmanstown.

Ladies Pre Season training has now started with Gym session at Insanity Fitzone on Monday nights 8.30-9.30.PM and pitch sessions in Westmanstown on Wednesdays at 7.30.PM and Saturday morning at 8.00.AM-new players always welcome.

Lots of juvenile training activity at the moment in hurling ,football,and camogie and of course the nursery is open to all the children of the area on Saturday mornings on the All Weather Pitch at 10am. U11 footballers had their first outing against St Pats Palmerstown, losing after a very worthwhile outing.Special mention to Oisin, Adam and Colin who stood out in a really good team performance.

Club Membership Fees are now due and must be paid before February 28.

It is very important especially that players are fully paid up to comply with insurance requirments in the event of a serious playing or training injury.

Fees can be paid online at https://payments.gardawestmanstowngaels. com/registration or Garda members can use the weekly deduction form.

Club members are reminded that the Tom Langan Cup Police Tournament takes place in New York from October 16-18.

ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN OUR Lotto Jackpot now stands at €7,000.

We urge our Members and supporters to support this fundraiser that is critical to support the day-to-day running of the club.

Play Lotto online from our website, www. roundtower.ie, with entry being €2.

The Adult Fixture calendar is uploaded to our website under the downloads section.

Download it to be aware of the County Board adult games calendar for year ahead. CCC regulations are also available to download and Mentors should be aware of them.

Congratulations to Eamonn Gilligan who was the winner of our Minor Footballers

draw for tickets to Ireland England. Thank you to all who supported the draw.

Last weeks Lotto Jackpot, 28th January 2019, was €6,900. The numbers drawn were 2,14,23,27 bonus ball 19. No overall winner and no bonus ball winner. 3 x €100 winners: Mick Fallon, John McGrath, Shane Treanor.

Thank you 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 48 numbers. Otherwise €20 for a full house. All welcome.

ST MARY’S GFC CONGRATULATIONS to Conor and Blathnaid on the arrival of their new son, Senan.

Commiserations to Cecil & Charlotte Byrne and Family on the very sad passing of Derrick.

First competitive game of 2019 season for St Mary’s, U-15 boys togged out against Na Fianna and recorded a good win, 4-8, 1-5. Well done to the lads on a great start to the year.

Membership is now due since 1st January 2019. Payment can be made online via our website Facebook page, or in the Club Lounge on Tuesday evening between 8-9pm.

National Club Draw tickets are due in by this Thursday, please return all thanks you.

Pitch is still closed until further notice, repair works are now complete.

Goalmouths and new Goal Posts are now erected.

Ceili on this Saturday 9th Feb, 9pm to 12.30. Music by Copperplate ceili band, adm €12. All welcome.

Preparation and planning are already taking place for the St Patrick,s Day Parade. Theme ‘Fun & Laughter’. Interested parties, clubs, businesses etc. contact Sharon Redmond 08723004248. More info as the event draws closer.

Lotto draw, 3rd Feb 2019; numbers drawn were: 3, 7, 9, 21. No Jackpot Winner so next week, Jackpot will be €7100. Two people shared three numbers drawn, Congratulations to: Simon Timmons, c/o Dan O’Hara; Pat Collins, c/o Maple Tree Saggart; €50 each, well done to all Next week’s Match 3 will be worth €100 win/share.

CAMOGIE: LATE MAGUIRE SCORE EARNS DRAW

Faughs Finnegan fires yet again in the Faithful fight NAT. CAMOGIE LEAGUE Dublin 0-10 Offaly 0-10  sport@dublingazette.com

FAUGHS Celtic Kerrie Finnegan continued her impressive start to 2019 in a Dublin jersey as the side earned their first point of the camogie National League campaign, drawing 0-10 each with Offaly in Coolock.

The tie was preceded by a minute’s silence to honour former Dublin senior camogie and football player Louise Lynch on a very cold day with a large crowd in situ.

Once the tie began, the hosts started well, getting the first score in the second minute via Naomh Fionnbarra’s Siobhan Kehoe with a lovely point.

Offaly replied quickly via Arlene Watkins as the game settled into a rhythm of tit for tat.

Alex Griffin and rising starlet Kerrie Finnegan went on to score a point each from play but Aisling Brennan and Mairead Teehan were awarded frees which were slotted over

Faughs Celtic’s Kerrie Finnegan wriggles out of a tackle against Offaly.

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the bar, advancing the score to 0-3 each after 13 minutes.

The next exchange saw Ali Maguire put Dublin ahead once again with a couple of scores with Teehan and Brennan countering, 0-5 this time.

Alex Griffin, though, narrowly edged Dublin into a 0-6 to 0-5 half-time lead. The pattern continued into the second half

TRIM 10 MILE Trunk leads the way for Lucan

DAVID Trunk was Lucan Harriers’ first man home at Trim 10 mile road race last Sunday in a time of 1.08.30 as part of a large contingent from the club.

Danijela Klopotan was next in 1.16.14. Kathleen Trunk, Colin Munnelly, Tricia Gough, Mary Browne, Amanda Timmons, Orna Thompson, Marie Collins, Olivia Thomas, Susan McDonald, Noeleen Donegan, Aileen Walsh, Anne McGrane, Siobhan Casey and Adrienne Whelan all put in strong runs.

with Teehan clipping her third point five minutes into the second half and she got two more frees to edge Offaly in front at 0-8 to 0-7, overhauling Maguire’s high and handsome free.

Teehan yet again was on hand to clip over the bar for a two-point lead for the Faithful county for the first time.

Again, the gap was

shortlived as Maguire slotted a free and Finnegan landed one of the scores of the game from play, all square at 0-9.

Going into the final minute, Teehan thought she had landed the clincher with her eighth of the game but Maguire showed nerves of steel when scoring the last point from a free to level it in the final reckoning.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: BOHAN DISAPPOINTED BY LOW-KEY PERFORMANCE

Fortune does not favour Sars in U-15 tie

Donegal’s Niuamh Hegarty takes on Rachel Ruddy who is back in the Dublin line-up after a year away.

Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach /Sportsfile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thomas Davis’s Siobhan McGrath and Olwen Carey both started while they were joined in the panel by club mate Ciara McGuigan.

Also included in the Dublin replacements was 2017 All Star, Ballyboden St Enda’s Rachel Ruddy who returns to the Inter County set up having taken a year out last season to travel abroad.

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

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

FOOTBALL

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

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

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

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

Thomas Davis’s Siobhan McGrath closes in on Donegal’s Treasa Doherty.

Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

LUCAN Sarsfields Under-15s started their new league campaign with a close-run battle with St Jude’s at Arthur Griffith Park, succumbing 2-6 to 3-4 on Sunday morning on a very damp and breezy day.

The wind made the match into a typical game of two halves with Lucan defending stoutly in the first half but still made good forays into the Jude’s area to take some good scores.

Two points down at half time and Lucan started to eat into the lead and took a two-point lead going into the final minutes with Rian Fortune landed 1-5 in total while Gareth Kennedy scored a goal and Joey Dunne hit the other point.

But a free lobbed into the Lucan goal area sneaked into the goal and suddenly Sars were one point down.

With time still on the clock Lucan attacked but could not get the equalising score and Judes ran out winners by a solitary point.

Meanwhile in the U-15 Division 7 league, Lucan got off to a great start to the year by overcoming Scoil Ui Chonaill on a score line of 10-10 to 3-9.

They were among some of the early returnees to field of action with the Under-12 teams playing games against St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eaoghan Ruadh and St Finian’s Newcastle in advance of their grading games.

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