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100 homes face axe in €3bn Metro plan

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A marcher in the St Patrick’s day parade is all smiles. » Lots more pictures inside

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Will you have to pay to see Pope?

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Jaysus! Snapper is our top film

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Almost 200 brides have no dresses as shop shuts

By Jake Maxwell

By Charisma Trant ‘THE Snapper’ has been voted the capital’s most iconic movie ever. The result comes as no surprise as the popular ¿OP KROGV D FORVH WR SHUIHFW score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Roddy Doyle classic was voted number one in a new survey by Just Eat, and participants argued that the movie summed up the capitals spirit the best.

The Snapper was directed

by Stephen Frears and starred Tina Kellegher, Colm Meaney and Brendan Gleeson and is based on the the Rabbitte family and their domestic adventures.

The surname of the Rabbitte family in the book had to be changed to Curley as 20th Century Fox owns the rights to the Rabbitte name from The Commitments (1991), which featured the same characters.

The survey also revealed that the city’s favourite dish

with an astonishing 44% of votes is the famous Spice Bag, closely followed by Ireland’s IDPRXV ¿VK DQG FKLSV DQG coddle with 21% and 14%.

The Dubs favourite landmark in the city continues to be Grafton Street and the Ha’penny Bridge.

To anyone that has been to Dublin it comes at no surprise that the capitals favoured expression is ‘C’mere to me’ with over a third of the votes, closely followed with ‘What’s the craic?’.

Sky’s not the limit for tower

By Charisma Trant JOHNNY Ronan’s plan to build Dublin’s tallest building has been rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

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Stones gig restrictions

By Jake Maxwell SOUNDCHECKS for the Rolling Stones concert in Croke Park will only be allowed between the hours of 11am and 8pm, according to conditions imposed by Dublin City Council.

The council granted permission for an extra concert at Croke Park this year despite residents’ objections.

Local groups complained that construction and rehearsals at the stadium

will mean a total of 18 days’ disruption.

But according to conditions of the licence, the construction and taking down of the stage and other structures can only take place between 8am and 10pm, other than the night of the concert, when it can go on until 1am.

There will two days of both rehearsals and soundchecks that can only last for three hours each time. On other days, sound checks will be allowed for one hour.

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06 | newsinbrief Archaeologists discover Viking site

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The Room To Improve star has put the family home on the market

ARCHAEOLOGISTS working on the site of a new hotel in Dublin have unearthed stunning artifacts from the city’s late Viking and medieval periods.

7KH ÂżQGV DW WKH VLWH RI WKH planned Hodson Bay Dublin Hotel, on Dean Street, in the Coombe, include the striking ÂľJUDŕľśWLÂś LPDJH RI D PDQ ULGLQJ a horse etched into a slate sometime around the 12th century.

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Inside Dermot’s ₏649,000 home

By Jake Maxwell

School aims to phase out plastic

ROOM to Improve star Dermot Bannon has put his Drumcondra family home house up for sale for â‚Ź649,000.

It features three bedrooms, a 65m garden, high ceilings, VROLG ZRRG ÀRRULQJ DQG RULJLQDO FDVW LURQ ¿UHSODFHV The architect, his wife Louise and their three young children are understood to have moved to a larger home nearby after living here for 12 years.

In a listing by auctioneers DNG, it is described as “a beautiful family home� in an “impeccable condition throughout�.

A Dublin school is aiming to EH RQH RI WKH ÂżUVW LQ WKH FRXQtry to eliminate single-use plastic items on its grounds.

A group of transition year students from Newpark Comprehensive School in Blackrock launched the ‘Plastic Outta The Park’ campaign as part of an ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Project. “We realised that it’s doing so much damage, and we have the ability to change it,� said student Liza Kurevleva.

They wrote online: “A simply beautiful family home complimented by a wonderfully designed extension to the rear overlooking a mature west facing garden extending in excess of 65m. “DNG are delighted to present this substantial family residence in this most desirable location in the ever popular surrounds of Bantry Road. “With all the hallmarks and distinguishing characteristics of the 1920’s number 21 is in impeccable condition throughout ... enhanced to exacting standards by it’s current owners.�

City rent rises ease but they’re still going up

By Charisma Trant NEW ÂżJXUHV IURP WKH Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show that rent rises in Dublin are slowing but have not stopped.

However, as more and more SHRSOH ORRN IRU DŕľľRUGDEOH SURSerties in the surrounding commuter counties, rents there are ULVLQJ DW D VLJQLÂżFDQW UDWH Average rent in Dublin at the moment lies at around â‚Ź1,511, which is â‚Ź75 higher compared WR WKH ÂżUVW TXDUWHU RI :KLOH WKH TXDUWHUO\ JURZWK rate in rents for Dublin is at D ÂżYH \HDU ORZ WKH *UHDWHU Dublin Area (GDA) and the outskirts of the city, saw a sharp increase in the average rent as it was increased by â‚Ź77 from â‚Ź1,026 to â‚Ź1,103 within a year and in neighbouring counties from â‚Ź793 to â‚Ź740 compared to

the previous year.

The Capital’s rent increases have eased back from 8% to 5.2 LQ WKH ÂżUVW WKUHH PRQWKV RI the new year, many surrounding areas such as Co. Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare, however, saw an increase from 4.8% to 7.5% on the rental market ZKLFK LV WKH KLJKHVW TXDUWHUO\ rate increase since 2016. “The continued strong economic and demographic growth combined with restricted supply continues to put pressure on the rental market and those seeking a place to live,â€? Rosalind Carroll, director of the RTB said. “We see that in the 6.4% annual increase in new rents to WKH HQG RI TXDUWHU IRXU ´ She also pointed out that the rate of increase has slowed down and that results of the Rent Index was based on new new tenancies and do not re-

Ă€HFW FRQWHQWLRXV DQG H[LVWLQJ tenancies. “Some of the new tenancies will be properties new to the rental market and therefore are exempt from the 4% rent restrictions of the Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). “Further reports and data will provide additional insight into the impact of the RPZs and their impact on the rental market.â€? Âł:LWKLQ WKH ÂżJXUHV SXEOLVKHG today we can see some sense of the pressure on rents in Dublin rippling out to the wider GDA,â€? she added.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar insisted the rental market is “now beginning to stabilise.� “What people are willing and able to pay is now much closer to what landlords are able to charge,� he said. “It shows that the Rent Pressure Zones are starting to work as well.

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Janette Ryan, Pippa O’Connor and Niki Ralph pictured at the La Roche-Posay Baby Skincare Masterclass in the Iveagh Garden Hote. Pic Brian McEvoy

Andrew Meehan, Adam McCormick and André Fontes from The Harold Boys National School, Dalkey at the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County launch of the National Spring Clean

Second years from St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle Zoe Kane, Mackenzie Dunne, Chloe Burke, Mia O’ Reilly and Morgan Preston a six-week programme comprising workshops organised and run by Pieta House

Emma Ward,Jack Ward and Amy Ward pictured at TV3’s Ireland’s Got Talent Live Shows at The Helix Theatre. Pic Brian McEvoy

Rebecca McHugh and Oisin Feeney at the 47th Annual Hennessy Literary Awards at Kings Inns Dublin, right, Dawn Finnegan. Pic Brian McEvoy

Homes face axe in €3bn Metro plan Continued from front page

WHERE HISTORY & CULTURE LIVE ON Rediscover Russborough – rich with paintings collected by the Earls of Milltown and donated to the National Gallery of Ireland in 1902, on view in their original surroundings for the fi rst time in over 100 years.

The RHSI 18th century walled garden is available for pre booked groups For Family Fun there is a Maze, Fairy Trail, Playground & Tree Trail 2km Audio walking tour of the Demesne

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OPENING TIMES: 1st March to December, 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm

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* Free Coach Park * €2 Car Park Location: 20 km from Dublin off the N81 and 4.5 km from Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland DV

It will take 20 minutes to travel from the city centre to Dublin Airport, and the system will be capable of carrying 15,000 passengers per hour in each direction.

Planning permission is expected to be sought in the third quarter of next year, and it will take six years to build the 26km line, which will run underground in the city centre.

It will also link with the Green Luas line and Irish Rail stations.

The project is essentially a reworking and expansion of the Metro North scheme, which was granted planning permission in 2010, but mothballed by the Government in 2011 during the ¿QDQFLDO FULVLV The National Transport Authority (NTA), which will fund it, said it was designed to cater for future population growth in the capital.

The National Planning Framework says the city will grow by up to 25% by 2040, resulting in a population of 1.4m for the Dublin region.

The NTA says that buses will not be capable of meeting the demand for public transport.

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12 | WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory

Planet Cool!

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topten EXHIBITION of the week

FILM of the week

JAN PLEITNER Kerlin Gallery, Anne’s Lane, Dublin March 20- April 28

MARY MAGDALENE Out Now

Visual artist Jan Pleitner returns to the Kerlin Gallery with an exhibition of his brash and beautiful painting. Pleitner’s work is loud. It’s bright and brash, and despite being oil painted on canvas it somehow resembles ceramics in its textures. The pieces conjure up abstract and unique scenes. Pleitner creates striking and expressive abstract

painting driven by subconscious thought. Often painted in short bursts of time, or even marathon single sittings, the works are full of movement and energy, with jolting lines pulling the eye up.

Directed by Garth Davis and set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world is changing. Mary is searching for a new way of living, and an authenticity that is denied

The Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt (Pic: Justin Ivory) Being a lifelong wildlife and environmental nut and having spent over 2 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!

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.

DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD Ambassador Event Centre, Parnell Square South, Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin, March 22- April 30

THE BATTLE FOR HOME Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, March 25,11am, â‚Ź16/14 60 years on from the mass migration wrought by WW2, it seems as if Peter Berger’s statement that “homelessness is the condition of modernityâ€? is coming true. With millions of people escaping war, famine and environmental catastrophe across the world, can everyone find a home? Is it possible for us to shift

our thinking so that we live in the homes that we need as we progress through our lives? Join Dan O’Brien, Darran Anderson and Marwa Al Sabouni!

Dinosaurs Around the World invites you to grab your prehistoric passport to Pangea and discover how plate tectonics, land bridges, and volcanic activity allowed dinosaurs to disperse to all corners of the globe, giving each

BOOK of the week

PLAY of the week

MARTIN MCGUINNESS: THE MAN I KNEW

By Jude Collins

THE UNMANAGEABLE SISTERS Abbey Theatre, 26/27 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin February 26- April 7, ₏13 – ₏45

A new book, released to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of one of Ireland’s most iconic politicians, allows the world the opportunity to learn what people both sides of the divide really thought of the former Northern Ireland deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander. To some, McGuinness was a terrorist, a

her by the rigid hierarchies of the day. As the notoriety of the group spread and more are drawn to follow Jesus’ inspirational message, Mary’s spiritual journey places her at the heart of a story that will lead to Jerusalem.

FAMILY FUN of the week

LITERARY EVENT of the week LAST Thursday March 15, 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 3 years.

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figure of hate, while to others he was a hero who helped bring about lasting peace in his journey from freedom fighter to respected politician.

Green Shield stamps, a million of them, and Ger Lawless has won them all. It’s Ballymun in 1974 and happiness is at her fingertips.

But when 15 friends and family gather to help her claim her winnings, all bets are off!

During one fateful night, these determined women bring you

HARDY BUCKS RTÉ Two, Thursday 10.35pm

SAM SMITH 3Arena, Dublin, March 30- 31, 6.30pm

The Hardy Bucks are back again, and life is just rosy as far as Eddie Durkan is concerned.

He’s happily living rent free in Buzz’s house what could be better, living with his best mate and having his certified nymphomaniac girlfriend Ciara,coming over to stay a few nights a week? The problem is, as Ciara see’s it, the place is a dosshole and she wants Eddie to step their relationship up a gear.

Sam Smith is coming to Dublin next week and there are still a few tickets available. If you want to listen to the soulful Brit, get your tickets now. He rose to fame in October 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure’s breakthrough single “Latch�, which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. Since his first steps in the music business, he has won many

into their lives in the ferociously funny The Unmanageable Sisters.

For more information and to book your ticket now please visit www.abbeytheatre.ie.

awards and his new album The Thrill of It All promises to be just as brilliant as his past albums.

For more information and to book your ticket, please visit www.ticketmaster.ie

TASTING EVENT of the week

PERFORMANCE of the week

VEGAN TASTING EVENT Platform61, 27 South William Street, Dublin, March 27, 6- 8pm

SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2018 Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, April 8, 1pm, â‚Ź10

Platform61 will be hosting a vegan tasting event. On the night, vegan nibbles and tasters will be available from the fabulous Platform 61 new vegan menu, as well as some delicious vegan surprises! After the tasting, you are welcome to stay on for a special two (â‚Ź20) or three (â‚Ź25) course dinner. This event is free

Ultimate School of Music is back at Pavilion Theatre for another amazing Student Performance.

This year we are excited to have special guest Nigel Mooney, the great Irish jazz guitarist and singer, joining our students for 4 songs. If you love listening to guitar and ukulele come and experience up to 50 of them

of charge however, booking is essential. Please send an email to hi@platform61.ie to let them know you are attending. Vegans and non vegans welcome!

TAURUS- This week is a 9 Keep showing up. Perform to the best of your abilities.

You’re earning accolades and valuable reward. Spend within the budget to get what you need.

GEMINI- This week is a 9 Allow more time for personal matters over the next few days. Nurture yourself with a new look.

Indulge your own passions and enthusiasms.

CANCER- This week is a 6 Slow down to consider options. New circumstances could change the game. Look for hidden opportunities.

LEO- This week is a 7 Show up for your friends and they do the same for you. Share resources, information and comfort.

Teamwork provides especially valuable today and tomorrow.

GIG of the week

TV SHOW of the week

As in, move out to a place of their own. Meanwhile, the Viper arrives in town driving his latest business – an ice cream van he is using as a front to peddle hash.

of the seven continents its own unique selection of these giant reptiles. The exhibition includes examples such as the T. rex, the Velociraptor and many more.

ARIES- This week is an 8 Read, write and edit.

You’re especially good with words today and tomorrow.

Express what’s in your heart.

VIRGO- This week is an 8 A professional prize is within reach over the next few days. Forge ahead and go for it! Your team is with you. Create opportunities.

LIBRA- This week is an 8 7KH QHZV FRXOG DŕľľHFW \RXU decisions. Study your route and destination. Leave VXŕľśFLHQW WLPH WR PDNH \RXU connections. Explore and investigate.

SCORPIO- This week is a 7 Handle paperwork and ÂżQDQFLDO OHJDO RU LQVXUDQFH matters today and tomorrow.

Monitor and contribute to shared accounts.

SAGITTARIUS- This week is an 8

You and a partner cook up something delicious over the next few days. Compromise and stay receptive to another’s view.

CAPRICORN- This week is an 8 (QHUJ\ ÀRRGV \RXU ZRUN KHDOWK DQG ¿WQHVV SUDFWLFHV Keep in motion to maintain momentum.

AQUARIUS-This week is an 8 Integrate new faces into your circle of family and friends. Spend time with someone attractive.

playing together at the same time! Watch students as young as 6 give endearingly brave performances. Book your tickets on www.paviliontheatre.ie!

PISCES- This week is a 7 Home sucks you into its seductive enchantments.

Create an inviting atmosphere.

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By Brian Quigley

Why I can’t wait: some great sport on the horizon

M

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It’s a hard thing to avoid during February and March, and given how well Ireland did this year, winning the Grand Slam, what sporting fan would want to avoid it?

But good as it was while it lasted, the Six Nations has ended.

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with Dundalk and Cork joined at the top by newly-promoted Waterford, which is great to see.

The leagues in England are entering their closing stages, with all the drama of relegation and promotion to be settled, and the Champions League has reached the business end.

There’s the London marathon coming up April 22 which is something I sit and watch live every year.

The BBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation and coverage of the event is something RTE could learn from and seek to emulate for our own Dublin marathon, which is growing and deserves live coverage rather than a highlights package. .DWLH 7D\ORUÂśV QH[W ÂżJKW LQ which she could unify both lightweight belts, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too far away â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on April 28 in New <RUN DQG .DWLH ZLOO EH ÂżJKWLQJ

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Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut Test cricket match will be on in Malahide, when we take on Pakistan over ÂżYH GD\V LQ 0D\ In GAA, the Leagues are nearing completion, and so attention will turn to the summer All Ireland Championships. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long coming around!

Dublin have dominated Division I of the Allianz National Football League, and who would bet against them winning a fourth successive Sam McGuire?

In hurling, Kilkenny recovered from losing their opening two games to Cork and Clare to record wins over Wexford, Waterford and Tipperary. :ULWH WKHP Rŕľľ DW \RXU SHULO when it comes to predicting your Liam McCarthy cup winner. Lots of sport on the horizon. Happy days!

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Many people enter this profession when they are looking for a career change or a fresh start.

Phlebotomists often work part time (mornings) but some do work full time as well as weekends and holidays. Blood samples are usually collected in the mornings and then analysed in the Path Labs in the afternoon.

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