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Rat on this giant rodent but don’t try to catch it A STRANGE visitor has been sighted along the banks of the Royal Canal. It is believed to EH D FR\SX RŕľśFLDOO\ OLVWHG as “a large invasive rodentâ€? from south America. It has bright orange teeth, a long cylindrical tail, and webbed back feet. They feed on vegetation and are particularly fond of carrots. Coypus are not aggressive, but the rodents, which can be up to a metre long and weigh up to

9kg, carry a number of diseases that could be harmful to humans and domestic animals. Waterways Ireland has issued an “invasive species alert� and warned the public “not to engage� the animals but to report any sightings, with photographs where possible. Sightings of the coypu have been reported near the Ashtown area of the canal, close to Castleknock. The species originates from

wetlands in South America but they have spread to many parts of Europe and are a common sight on waterways in Germany and France. It is believed the animal was introduced as a novelty attraction to a pet farm in Cork but some escaped in 2014 and began breeding on the outskirts of Cork city. Several were trapped by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in a tributary of the River Lee. Waterways Ireland has provided a checklist for how to

spot a coypu, which are often confused with otters. They have large bright orange-yellow front teeth, usually visible. They have webbed hind feet and a long cylindrical tail (not a fur tail like an otter) and small slightly protruding ears. They have dark fur often with lighter ends and a white muzzle. You should not attempt to trap or harm these animals but report any sightings to Waterways Ireland Environment Section 061-922141 or invasives@ biodiversityireland.ie

Triona McCarthy and her daughter Mini White - a survey by Boots Ireland, sponsor of Daffodil Day 2019, has found that 39% of people experiencing cancer don’t feel well informed. Lots more pictures inside

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Ella O’Riordan, Lauryn Crotty, Chloe Keane and Lizzie Leonard at the National Final for the AIB Build A Bank Challenge 2019 at the RDS. Pic: Julien Behal

Here’s to success!

Two out of three pubs in Dublin expect to see their business grow this year, boosted by sales of trendy gin and craft EHHUV 7KH ÂżJXUHV DUH IURP WKH Licensed Vintners Association .

Dear old Dublin

'XEOLQ LV QRZ WKH ÂżIWK PRVW expensive city in which to rent in Europe, according to new research from property consultants ECA International.

Homeless

Figures from the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive show that 144 families had been living in temporary accommodation for more than two years at the end of 2018.

Marathon record

Dublin should get its own version of the Wild Atlantic Way to encourage tourism in less popular parts of the city. Fianna FĂĄil local election candidate Eoin Neylon wants it to run from the Phoenix Park to Walkinstown and back to Christ Church Cathedral.

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Money is root of most worry WHAT makes you worry? Money is the biggest cause of concern in Dublin, causing just a few more sleepless nights than health. The information is from a survey conducted by iReach for the Royal London insurance company. It found that money stands out as the biggest source of worry for 39% of respondents here - down from 46% in 2018 . Making health improvements was found to be the major priority for many

people (36%), up 4% from last year . The survey also found that: *Women worry more about family; 17%, compared with 14% of men. *Men lose more sleep over relationships than women do; 7% versus 4%. *The older generation (55+) are most likely to see health as their primary source of worry (41%). *The older you get, the less worry there is around ÂżQDQFHV RI \HDU

olds and 41% of 35-54-year olds worry about money, compared to just 23% of those aged 55+. *Younger people (aged 18-34) are most focused on careerrelated goals with 36% saying this is their number one priority. *The 35- 54 age bracket want to make some health-related improvements with 38% saying it’s a priority for them, while the 55+ age group are even more focused on this at 57%

Residents oppose homes on park site RESIDENTS have rallied against plans to re-develop Dolphin Park in the south inner city. They turned out in large numbers for a public meeting against plans for the park which is used by Templeogue, Synge Street and St Kevin’s hurlers. More than 160 apartments are being proposed for the site which would cut the open space by a quarter. The sale would pay for improved club facilities. A campaign, called ‘Love Dolphin Park’, has been created LQ DQ HŕľľRUW WR RSSRVH WKH SODQV with a new planning application expected in the coming weeks after an original application was declared invalid. In a statement the residents said: “We recognise the need to modernise the sports facilities in Dolphin Park but selling limited green space for development is a misguided and short sighted policy. “It will greatly reduce the playing space for the clubs and schools who rely on this facility. There are better options available.â€?

Phoenix Park plan calls for shuttle bus link AN electric, driverless shuttle could help visitors explore the 1,752-acre Phoenix Park and visit sites such as the Wellington Monumnet (below). That is one of the suggestions included in a strategic review RI WKH SDUN E\ WKH 2ŕľśFH RI Public Works, FĂĄilte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The aim is to increase the tourism potential in the park and to enhance the existing facilities. It proposes treating the park as ÂżYH VHFWLRQV The Welcome Quarter It would have new visitor buildings, and a more stripped-back entrance at Parkgate Street. “We envisage an opportunity for a clean paved surface, free of the overt trappings of vehicuODU WUDŕľśF ´ VD\V WKH UHYLHZ The Central Line The central line runs along &KHVWHUÂżHOG $YHQXH DQG could include temporary and permanent art installations. The review suggests installing seating areas, sundecks, fountains and picnic tables. A circuit training layout, children’s activities and refreshment kiosks could also be developed. Pedestrians, cyclists and roller-bladers will be given priority with potential room for skateboarding. A series of qui-

HWHU VSDFHV ZRXOG EH FUHDWHG Rŕľľ WKH OLQH IRU VLWWLQJ LQ GLŕľľHUHQW landscaped atmospheres to view the moving life of the park. The Activity Quarter A new education centre could be created in an existing exhibition building. An outdoor adventure area and nature trail could be created using hard and soft landscaping. The Biodiversity Quarter A new welcome area, including visitor building could be created in the Biodiversity Quarter. Educational, recreational and leisure facilities could also be developed in the space. The Commemorative Quarter This plan would see the Magazine Fort enhanced with a bridge connecting the War Memorial Gardens . Minister for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran hopes the plan will cement Phoenix Park’s place as “One of the truly great parks of the worldâ€?. He also said “the unique features that comprise the Phoenix Park will be conserved and protectedâ€?. The draft review can be seen on the OPW website until April 12 and you can have your say at phoenixpark.ie/ visitor-experiencestrategic-review/

Big drive for drivers DO you fancy driving a bus in the city? Dublin Bus has started a recruitment drive - no pun intended - to get applications in before the deadline of March 31. Pay begins at â‚Ź632.05 for a IRXU VKLIW ZHHN 6RPH ÂżYH shift weeks are soon to be introduced and pay for these will be â‚Ź859.62 .

You will need a valid Category B driving licence and the company says applicants should have excellent interpersonal VNLOOV DQG ÀXHQF\ LQ (QJOLVK both written and spoken. Candidates will be required to do a written assessment and pass a preliminary driving skills test Details at dublinbus.ie

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Racing to a new career MANY young people would love a career in horse racing but can see no way to achieve it. City kids, in particular, may feel they have no connections to make it possible. But there is a way. Horse Racing Ireland has launched a student summer internship programme, open to all Third Level students. There are a number of paid placements available, commencing in June and running to the end of August. Students from colleges and universities have the opportunity to compete for the LQWHUQVKLSV 7KH\ ZLOO EHQHÂżW from mentoring by experienced professionals while developing their practical skills and gaining valuable experience in all aspects of the racing industry including Marketing, Finance, IT and Racing Administration. The programme is open to students in any college year of any course. Further details and application forms are available at www.hri.ie/work-with-hri/ internships. Closing date for applications is April 5.

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Brexit bonus boosts city’s finance sector DUBLIN is the most popular ORFDWLRQ IRU ÂżQDQFLDO VHUYLFHV SODQQLQJ WR OHDYH WKH 8. DIWHU Brexit, according to EY’s latest Brexit tracker. $ WRWDO RI FRPSDQLHV KDYH FRPPLWWHG WR UHORFDWLQJ VWDŕľľ or operations here. Frankfurt is second most popular with 21, with Luxembourg third on 19 and Paris fourth on 18. The information is drawn from a Brexit tracker conducted by the consultants EY (Ernst & Young). EY Ireland chief economist Prof Neil Gibson said the results were “a reminder that while disruption of any kind is challenging, it also brings with it opportunity.â€? He said the Dublin is “making the most of its potentialâ€?. 7KH WUDFNHU GRHV QRW SURYLGH GHWDLO RQ WKH VFDOH RI WKH VWDŕľľ RU RSHUDWLRQV EHLQJ PRYHG KHUH but EY estimates that more than Â… WUQ RI DVVHWV FRXOG OHDYH WKH 8. Âł7KH QXPEHU RI MREV WKDW FRXOG UHORFDWH IURP WKH 8. WR Europe in the near future stands at around 7,000,â€? the profes-

VLRQDO VHUYLFHV ÂżUP VDLG $FFRUGLQJ WR UHFHQW ,'$ ÂżJXUHV MREV IURP GLIIHUHQW FRPSDQLHV KDYH EHHQ committed to Ireland as a whole because of Brexit. &RUPDF .HOO\ ÂżQDQFLDO VHUYLFHV %UH[LW OHDG IRU (< LQ Ireland, said: “It comes as no surprise that the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding %UH[LW LV FRQWLQXLQJ WR GULYH RUganisations to relocate business, people and balance sheet out of London to European centres, VSHFLÂżFDOO\ 'XEOLQ Âł:H DUH VHHLQJ WKLV ÂżUVW KDQG ZLWK WKH DUULYDO RI WKHVH ÂżUPV ZKR DUH WDNLQJ QHZ RŕľśFH VSDFH and recruiting talent as well as seconding experts from their ZRUOGZLGH RŕľśFHV LQWR KLJK YDOue, skilled roles in Dublin. “Much remains to do for these ÂżUPV KRZHYHU WKHLU SODQV DUH well under way - plans which DUH QRW HDV\ WR UHYHUVH FHUWDLQO\ LQ WKH QHDU WHUP :KDWHYHU WKH political outcome, it is clear that Ireland is becoming a leadLQJ KXE IRU ÂżQDQFLDO VHUYLFHV LQ Europe.â€?

Pictured at the launch of INCOGNITO 2019 the secret art sale for Jack&Jill is Adrian+Shane. Pic: Julien Behal

Judge raps ‘blackguard’ Dubs $ 585$/ MXGJH KDV ODXQFKHG an attack on “blackguards from Dublin�. He said he was he was‘sick and tired’ of people who ‘blow in’ to rural Ireland and think WKH\ FDQ GR ZKDWHYHU WKH\ ZDQW $W .LOUXVK 'LVWULFW &RXUW LQ Co. Clare, Judge Patrick Durcan denounced the “blackguardy EHKDYLRXU E\ D EODFNJXDUG IURP Dublin who blew in here for a period and the only commendable thing about him is that he

has now blown out againâ€?. Judge Durcan added: “I am getting sick and tired of people who think that they can blow in to rural Ireland, lead a particular lifestyle and then blow out when they want out.â€? Judge Durcan made his comPHQWV EHIRUH MDLOLQJ .DUO 4XLQQ (23) for three months after a garda said he didn’t know how someone wasn’t killed or inMXUHG E\ 4XLQQÂśV GDQJHURXV GULYLQJ

+H NQRFNHG LQWR WUDŕľśF FRQHV on both sides of a street while being chased by gardaĂ­. The MXGJH DOVR KLW RXW DW 4XLQQ originally from Dublin, for suggesting that he felt isolated in west Clare. “What is isolating about down here?â€?, he asked. “I know the West Clare Railway is gone but isn’t this one of the most wonderful parts of the country in terms of music, sport and craic?â€?

Huge growth ‘makes sewage plant a must’ THE population of greater Dublin will grow by almost half-a-million in the next 20 years, a planning inquiry has heard. Irish Water told the hearing that it will not be possible to cope with this growth unless VHZDJH IDFLOLWLHV DUH LPSURYHG The company was making its case at an oral hearing into a proposed new wastewater treatment plant at Clonshaugh near Dublin Airport. The â‚Ź500 million regional sewage treatment plant has been WKH VXEMHFW RI PRUH WKDQ REMHFWLRQV IURP ORFDO UHVLGHQWV ,W ZRXOG VHUYH SHRSOH across the north of the county and would be the second-largest sewage works in the State after the Ringsend plant. Irish Water is applying for plan ning permission and a compulsory purchase order to build a 13km underground orbital

sewer from Blanchardstown to the planned wastewater treatment plant at Clonshaugh that ZLOO LQWHUFHSW H[LVWLQJ ÀRZV WR Ringsend. It wants to also build a 12km outfall pipeline to bring the treated wastewater from there to Baldoyle and out to sea for discharge around 1km north east of Ireland’s Eye. Head of Asset Management DW ,ULVK :DWHU 6HDQ /D྾\ WROG An Bord Pleanåla that the plant is needed to cope with an estimated population growth of LQ WKH *UHDWHU 'XEOLQ $UHD E\ The water authority said sea conditions will allow for optimal dispersal and it will not KDYH D SHUFHSWLEOH LPSDFW RQ coastal waters or interfere with bathing areas. 0U /D྾\ VDLG WKDW WKH ZDVWHwater load had exceeded treatment capacity in the region back

LQ DQG HYHQ ZLWK D SODQQHG upgrade the existing Ringsend plant will reach capacity around 2025. 0U /D྾\ VDLG FRQVWUDLQWV SUHYHQWHG IXUWKHU GHYHORSPHQW at existing plants in Ringsend and Leixlip. And he said a new single plant is preferred to multiple smaller sites because it has PRUH EHQH¿WV LQ WHUPV RI RGRXU control and sludge treatment. Campaigners against the plan who represent local residents, farmers, water sports enthusiasts, protested outside the hearing. Spokesperson Bette Brown said the proposed plant will QRW JLYH WKH VDPH OHYHO RI WUHDWment as Ringsend. Catherine McMahon, representing local sea swimmers, said there DUH IHDUV WKH SODQQHG RXWÀRZ QHDU ,UHODQGœV (\H ZRXOG D྾HFW Fingal’s only Blue Flag beach at Portmarnock.

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Tourist trade sunk as port cuts cruise visits '8%/,1 3RUW SODQV WR KDOYH the number of cruise ships calling here. Some 150 cruise ships berthed in Dublin last year and this year WKH ÂżJXUH ZLOO H[FHHG EXW the port plans to cut the number back to 80 in 2021. It says the space will be needed for cargo LPSRUWV DIWHU %UH[LW The decision has alarmed tourist interests in the city ZKLFK KDYH EHQHÂżWHG IURP WKH growth of cruise ship business in recent years. In May last year the port welFRPHG WKH DUULYDO RI WKH ÂżUVW “turnaroundâ€? liner – a cruise ship twice the size of Croke Park. Turnaround business tends to involve passengers staying a night or two in the city before or after their cruise and city businesses were looking forward to an increase in this business. Dublin Port executives had “a long discussionâ€? about the

plan with Minister for Transport Shane Ross. “The minister expressed his concern and we explained our rationale,� said Chief Executive Eamonn O’Reilly. Mr O’Reilly defended the decision, saying there was a choice between meeting the demands of the cruise industry or the capacity to import. He told RTE it was necessary to ration capacity, given the competition for berth spaces. He said it was necessary to reassess the need for cruise berths, which are largely seasonal, against year-round cargo services. Cruise business at the port has been growing in recent years, much of it encouraged by investment from the Port Company. There were 150 cruise ship calls in 2018, there ZLOO EH PRUH WKDQ WKLV \HDU and there are 140 bookings already for 2020.

The Dublin Port Company also secured planning permission in 2015 to deepen berths in the harbour in a move that was expected to see the cruise business and cargo volumes increase. However, Mr O’Reilly told Morning Ireland that the company plans to reduce the number of cruise ships allowed into Dublin to 80 in 2021 because of the need for increased capacity IRU FRQWDLQHU WUDŕľśF ZKHQ WKH UK leaves the EU. Huge growth in cargo volXPHV RI VRPH SHU FHQW LQ the six years to 2018 has meant Dublin Port has had to plan to move all non-core activities from docks to a new “inland portâ€? on land which has been acquired near Dublin Airport. The Port Company said it has a major programme of capital works in Dublin Port that will see investment of â‚Ź1 billion by 2028.

Typecast in the role of mother

Lucy Kennedy at the launch of the Womans Way Beko Mum of the Year Awards 2019. MANY Dublin mothers feel stereotyped by the role, according to a survey. It found that more than two thirds (67%) of mothers here have felt stereotyped at some time with 1 in 10 (11%) feeling stereotyped all the time. One in three (29%) of the Dublin mothers interviewed said they struggled with dividing their time and spent more time in work than at

home; 34% admitted to continuing to work from home after their usual working hours. The survey was conducted for Woman’s Way and Beko to coincide with the launch of the Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year Awards. When asked about which well-known mother they deem to be most inspirational, cervical cancer campaigner,

Vicky Phelan (35%) jointly topped the list alongside IRUPHU 86 ¿UVW ODG\ 0LFKHOOH Obama (35%). Miriam O’Callaghan topped the list for 1 in 6 (15%). Woman’s Way and Beko are calling on readers to nominate Mum of the Year contenders with the form in the current issue or at www.womansway. ie . The closing date for entries is May 10.

Call for Cycle route curb on changes add scooters â‚Ź13m to bill

A ROAD safety group wants escooters banned from the footpaths in Dublin.. IAM RoadSmart wants to see WKH VFRRWHUV FRQÂżQHG WR VSHFLDO lanes. “Electric scooters are simply not safe enough to be on roads alongside full size vehicles,â€? said Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the lobby JURXS ZKLFK LV EDVHG LQ %ULWDLQ “Mixing with pedestrians is also potentially very unsafe in shared areas. “As with cycling, the answer probably lies in dedicated safe infrastructure for vulnerable road users. Allied to that there is an urgent need for more for ULGHU WUDLQLQJ DQG FODULÂżFDWLRQ of their legal status.â€? Electric scooters have become popular in Dublin but there are no clear laws about who can use them, where they can be used and whether insurance is needed. Many people ride them on public roads alongside bigger and faster vehicles. Others use them on footpaths where they can be a danger to pedestrians.

WORK is scheduled to begin later this year on a new cycle path across the north inner city. It has taken six years to get the SODQ Rŕľľ WKH GUDZLQJ ERDUG DQG the cost has risen from â‚Ź7 million to â‚Ź20m. The scheme has been dogged by controversy and the plan was changed several times, once to spare trees in Fairview Park and, more recently, to improve safety measures. The path will run for 2.7km from Fairview to Amiens Street. It will be two-metres wide and protected by kerbs, and in some places separated from the roadway by trees or parked cars. The project will include the development of a link through Fairview Park along the river Tolka, between North Strand Road and $OÂżH %\UQH 5RDG The route was initially proposed six years ago as a twoway track running on the east side of the road. A new plan put forward in 2017 proposed paths on both sides of the road. This plan was met with pro-

tests when it was revealed that the it would involve the felling of 50 trees. More than 15,000 people signed an online petition calling for the trees to be retained. The city council subsequently amended its plans to save 42 of the trees. This required the removal of SDUW RI WKH LQERXQG WUDŕľśF ODQH running in front of Fairview Park. Councillors then ordered further design work be undertaken to achieve better segregation between cyclists, buses, and genHUDO WUDŕľśF DQG LPSURYHG VDIHW\ for pedestrians. To accommodate enhanced bus corridors, each bus stop will have a passenger island with a segregated lane for cyclists to travel behind the stop. Road junctions will be designed in the Dutch style where cyclists and pedestrians are separated from and given priority IURP WUDŕľśF The work is expected to take two years to complete.

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Janette Ryan, Alison Canavan ,Sarah Keogh and Dr Katherine Mulrooney at the launch of Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt in the Merrion Hotel. Pic Brian McEvoy

Jamie Hynes, Razan Elsaigh and Emer Ní Chiaruain at Bank of Ireland’s TY Academy in the Chocolate Factory. Pic: Julien Behal

Linda Stinson, Jane O’Connor and Lisa McGowan at the launch of Jenny Glow Perfumes at the Devlin Hotel. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Suzanne Jackson at the opening of her first ever UK Pop Up Shop at Primark, Manchester. Pic Brian McEvoy

Lorraine Kinsella and Gavin Byrne, and right Tessa Bradford, at the Virgin Media Television’s Spectacular Week of Sport event at the Westin Hotel recently. Pic: Brian McEvoy

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opinion&comment

Brian Quigley

Kids fight for their futures

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riday 15 March was an interesting morning in our house. I came down HDUO\ WR ¿QG a frog in the hall, with my cat staring at it in amazement, unsure whether to follow instinct and attack or run away in fear of this thing that could leap. Above them on the ledge posters one of my daughters had hand painted for that day’s SS4C (Schools Strike 4 Climate) march were fully dried out and ready for action; another daughter, who is a teacher, was intending to bring her entire class to the march. A frog in the hall was a new one on me. I took it as a sign, on the day that was in it. In a decade living in Drumcondra, I have seen more and more squirrels and foxes, but never a frog. It is evidence – in a small way – of natural habitats becoming extinct or threatened, forcing species of animal and insect to JR IXUWKHU D¿HOG WR ¿QG D KRPH

Clarissa Rostas (8) of St Mary’s Primary school on Dorset St Celebrating World Book Day in KPMG. Pic: Julien Behal

Not all survive as well as say, foxes, who have become dab hands at becoming urbanised (there is a group of them that gather late every evening at a local taxi rank which is beside a parade of take away outlets; the taxi grabbers inevitably discard some of their supper and so it becomes supper for the foxes

when the humans all depart the scene). I fully supported the March 15 strike. This was out of character for me. I’m always against strikes. That’s because they are usually about money, which I interpret as greed. March 15 wasn’t about money though, but about our future. All our

futures, but especially the future of the young. If anyone is familiar with the Arlo Guthrie song ‘’Alice’s Restaurant Massacree’’ then you’ll know the bit about a movement starting with a lone voice. The lone voice can be ignored, but two voices is harder to ignore and by the time you have

built a movement the voice is loud and clear. Greta Thunberg was the lone voice. Give her the Nobel Prize. She has started a global movement of young people that can be heard loud and clear. I hope the government were taking note. More than any other government in Europe, they are deliberately avoiding doing anything to tackle climate change. Leo’s mob are the opposite of green; black if you like. They have used every excuse under the sun to do nothing – “We can’t do anything, there’s a recession’; ’We can’t do anything, we’re in recovery and we don’t want to jeopardise it.â€? What our government plan to do next year, when we start JHWWLQJ ÂżQHG IRU RXU LQDFWLRQ is simply buy their way out of the problem (by buying carbon credits) with our money; money that should be going to tackle the housing crisis (something else they don’t want to tackle; perhaps too many of their backers are landlords and hoteliers). I’m on record before as saying

that we need to give The Green Party another chance in government. In America groups of scientists have taken things a step further. The science community LV XVHG WR KDYLQJ LWV ÂżQGLQJV adopted and put into practice by governments. The likes of Trump shifting to EDVLFDOO\ LJQRUH KDUG VFLHQWLÂżF advice has startled scientists into forming their own political group (314 Action) to get scientists directly elected to parliament. Perhaps we need to that here too; scientists and young people rather than stooges for the agricultural and industrial sectors. In the young we trust. They are not paralysed by fear at the scale of the problem. They want a future with a functioning climate system. That means radically changing how we work, rest and play, and eat. An ever-increasing global population can enjoy a healthy, sustainable lifestyle if we restore our respect for our environment. The young have the vision. Join their movement.

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Planet Cool!

THIS TIME last year, the world’s first permanent visitor centre dedicated to climate change, the Cool Planet Experience (CPE) officially opened its doors at Powerscourt House, Enniskerry. Somewhat ironically it took three attempts for the CPE to finally open its doors to the public as the first two attempts had to be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions! The centre in Wicklow is the first of 10 that are planned to open around the globe over the next three years.

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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week

TV SHOW of the week

HOROSCOPES

FILM of the week

THE GIFT OF FRIENDS By Emma Hannigan

JUST HENRY Virgin Media 3, Tuesday March 26, 7pm

FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS General Release: 15 March 2019

The final novel from the beloved and inspiring Emma Hannigan is a life-affirming, uplifting story that celebrates the strength and joys of female friendship across generations. Kingfisher Road - a leafy, peaceful street in the town of Vayhill. But there are whispers behind closed doors. Who is moving into Number 10? Danielle appears to her new neighbours to have the perfect, glossy life. But not everything is as it seems... In fact, the four women who live close by - each at very different stages of their lives - are busy guarding their own secrets. But could a gift be waiting on their doorsteps?

One-off drama set in post-Second World War Britain, based on the novel by Michelle Magorian. Henry’s life has not been easy. Having lost his father in the war and seen his mother remarry soon after, the youngster has become troubled, suffering nightmares and taking no interest in his education. But when his father’s posthumous medal for bravery arrives in the post, he decides to go searching for answers about his death, leading to a series of surprises. Josh Bolt leads the cast, which includes Dean Andrews, Elaine Cassidy, Stephen Campbell Moore, Barbara Flynn.

A fast-living, cynical London music executive heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate ‘fish out of water’ as he struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families (including Tuppence Middleton) who value friendship and community over fame and fortune. As he’s drawn deeper into the traditional way of life he’s forced to re-evaluate his own integrity and ultimately question what success really means.

VISIT of the week

PLAY of the week

EXHIBITION of the week

ARIES Talk about a home renovation you’ve been dreaming about. Make a practical upgrade without overspending. TAURUS Review instructions before attempting to teach anyone. Discuss plans. Communications seem unreliable. GEMINI 7R ¿QG RXW ZKDWœV JRLQJ on, follow the money. Business picks up, and your work is in demand. Provide excellent services and satisfying results. CANCER Talk about personal dreams. Reality could look GL྾HUHQWO\ WKDQ WKH YLVLRQ or fantasy you have. Get VSHFL¿F LEO +ROG R྾ RQ PDNLQJ D ELJ change. Organize and plan. Imaginative strategies get results. Private productivity percolates while distraction slows the action.

The Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt (Pic: Justin Ivory) Being a lifelong wildlife and environmental nut and having spent over two decades actively involved at various levels in relation to many aspects of biodiversity, conservation, sustainability and by default global warming and climate change it was with much anticipation I awaited the opening of CPE and hot footed it along to experience the Experience for myself!

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE St. James’s Gate, South Market St., Dublin www.guinness-storehouse.com

THE COUNTRY GIRLS Abbey Theatre,2pm & 7.30pm. Price: â‚Ź13 - â‚Ź45 Saturday 23rd February - Saturday 6th April .

LIVING INSIDE Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Dublin 8 Exhibition runs to 19th May 2019

The most popular visit in town is this multimedia homage to Guinness in a converted grain storehouse that is part of the 26-hectare brewery. You’ll get to drink one of those pints at the end of your tour, but not before you have walked through the extravaganza that is the Guinness floor show, spread across 1.6 hectares and involving an array of audiovisual and interactive displays that cover pretty much all aspects of the brewery’s history and the brewing process. Pre-booking your tickets online will save you time and money.

Edna O’Brien revisits her era-defining debut novel in a new stage adaptation. All of Edna O’Brien’s novels published during the 1960s were ruled “indecent and obscene� under the Censorship of Publications Act. This started when the publication of The Country Girls caused outrage. It was banned in Ireland by the authorities and publicly burned by the clergy. Notoriety quickly turned to fame and this coming of age story of two young women in 1950s Ireland became a best-seller. Sign language interpreted performance: Thursday 4th April, 7:30pm

Drawing on Dr Oisín Wall’s research on the history of prison reform organisations in Ireland, using both historical objects and the work of photojournalist Derek Speirs, Living Inside explores how the Irish prison system has changed since the 1960s. It tells the stories of six people whose experiences speak to aspects of Irish prison history, from prisoners’ protests against unhealthy living conditions to the psychological strain faced by prison officers. Each story shows how reform, health, hope, and fear have shaped the prison system that we have today.

GIG of the week

OPERA of the week

MUSICAL of the week

VIRGO Keep your promises with a group responsibility. The impossible seems accessible. If you can’t do something, stay in communication. LIBRA Get help building a professional dream. Meditate and plan for later action. Let your imagination run wild. SCORPIO An outing could get postponed. Research reservations and routes. Domestic comforts could prove seductive. SAGITTARIUS

New information threatens an assumption. Stay optimistic, while avoiding risk. Leave nothing to chance. Waste not, want not.

Saving planet earth at CPE (Pic: Justin Ivory) What can I say - so enjoyed my visit. This place is Ăźber cool and pushing itself to the head of the vanguard of the sustainability zeitgeist. Like a naughty threesome of Blade Runner, David Attenborough and Erin Brockovich, CPE delivers its message using futuristic methods with a familiar, easy and engaging assurity while not backing down on the hard hitting facts. Do yourselves a favour and visit this place asap! P.S. Vists are via timeslots so advance booking via the CPE website is advisable.

FINBAR FUREY Vicar Street, Wednesday 27th March - Thursday 28th March 8.00pmPrice:₏38.01 Finbar Furey, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, storyteller and actor, returns to Dublin’s Vicar St. The Irish folk legend, who has left his mark on the music of Ireland for more than four decades as the lead singer and uilleann pipes player for the Fureys, has always been at the forefront of musical change. He has worked with Martin Scorsese, was lauded by John Peel, featured on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, performed with The Clancy Brothers and many other luminaries, and has always been at the forefront of musical change.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Tickets: â‚Ź15.00 From 24th - 30th March 7.30pm Irish soprano Celine Byrne joins a host of international and Irish singers to star as Madama Butterfly in Puccini’s most heartwrenching opera. The orientally-tinged and compassionate score includes the famous Humming Chorus and the rose-tinted expectation of the aria Un bel di. Butterfly holds on to hope as she longs for the “one fine dayâ€? on which her departed lover will return. He does . . but not for the kind of reunion she dreamed about. A must for opera lovers.

MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL Gaeity Theatre, Dublin. Time:1.00pm | 7.00pm 26th - 31st March. Price:₏26+ Based on the smash DreamWorks motion picture, Madagascar - The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of Madagascar. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, he and his friends have spent their lives in blissful captivity with regular meals provided for them but not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape to explore the world.

CAPRICORN Talk with your partner before investing time, money or energy into something new. Dreams can come true. AQUARIUS Guard private time for KHDOWK ¿WQHVV DQG ZHOOQHVV practices. Prioritize time for yourself. Movement energizes you. PISCES Don’t give up on someone you love. Prioritize matters of the heart, fun with friends and creative collaboration. Relax, and enjoy company.

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