DublinGazette APRIL 4 10, 2019 CYCLESAFETY: The first in a three-part Edition series examining cycling in the capital. Just THE LATEST NEWS & SPORT FROM SEE PAGE 17 how (un)safe is cycling in ? FREE THE FINGAL COUNCIL AREA Wheelie Appointment COUNCIL boss Paul Reid helpful is moving on to an even bigger brief – running support the HSE. The popular FCC chief CAROLINE Lafferty, the executive is set to take chief executive of of on the director general Cycle Against Suicide role at the HSE following SPORT (CAS), was joined at SOCCER: his departure in the near Connolly Station recent- future. United the first side ly by CAS volunteer John With the news of to beat Crumlin this McQuaid; Barry Kenny, his appointment, he term as they win the corporate communica- paid warm tribute to Charlie Cahill Cup. tions manager, Iarnrod SEE P28 the council’s staff and Eireann, and CAS vol- departments, and the unteer Peter Dancer to businesses and commu- announce CAS’s annual nities of Fingal. PAGE 2 cycle, which takes nationwide place from April 27 to May 6. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennells Rush has a whole motoring Lotto luck Fury over ‘reckless’ LADY Luck tapped another FIAT’S FACELIFTED Fingal family on the shoul- 500X SHOULD BE A der again this week, with the CROSSOVER HIT P22 news that a family in Rush has won €1 million. The anonymous family shots at school gates had their whopping win with the Lotto Plus 1 draw being fired and saw a man running for on March 23, with the disbe- cover. lieving dad unable to believe SYLVIA POWNALL noon after shots were fired outside the One upset parent fumed: “If you know Calls for feuding gangs to end violence his luck – and his eyes – school gates just as students were due to your life is under threat, then you shouldn’t when he eventually checked GARDAI have condemned a shooting leave. go anywhere near a school.” his ticket. Find us on incident outside a school in Blanchards- Teachers stood against the doors of their Labour TD Joan Burton said: “This esca- After taking care of their town as community representatives call classrooms and parents were informed as lation of feuding and violence must be Keep reading, mortgage and some family for feuding gangs to end the violence. an intercom announcement warned staff tackled. This type of shooting cannot be keep recycling treats, the generous dad is Riversdale Community College in Cor- and students not to leave the building. allowed become the norm.” – thank you splitting the remainder with duff went into lockdown on Tuesday after- Eye witnesses said they heard two shots CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 PAGE 3 the family. 2 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 PICK UP YOUR PAUL REID TO LEAVE IN MAY; PAYS TRIBUTE TO FCC DublinGazette FINGAL EDITION FASTNews EVERY THURSDAY! Council chief is at the following locations: appointed as HSE • Westmanstown • Eurospar • Ongar Community Centre • Eurospar Hartstown • Lidl - Blakestown • St Peregrine’s GAA director general • Mountview Community Centre Hughes among the delighted when I came • Spar - in 2014 to find a body • Community best for film-making of councillors who were Centre A TEENAGER from Malahide has been awarded committed to the coun- • Blanch Centre third place in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the cil’s vision of making Fin- • An Draiocht Year Awards 2019 at the Fresh Film Festival in  SYLVIA POWNALL gal the place of choice in • Blanch Library [email protected] Limerick. Ireland to live, work, visit • Justin’s Milosh Hughes (18), was recognised last week and do business. • SuperValu - Blanch for his film, Descensus – a story about a young THE chief executive of “Over the past five • Centra - Laurel Lodge boy who loses his grip on reality as constant Fingal years, there was always • Community nightmares cause him to spiral into madness. has been appointed as the a willingness to find the Centre Milosh (second-right) is pictured with Jane new director general of best solution for the peo- • Foley, founder of Fresh Film Festival; second place • Tesco - Roselawn the HSE, it was confirmed ple of Fingal. The quality, finalist Cal Arnold O’Driscoll; first place winner • Londis - Castleknock on Tuesday. commitment and calibre Sean Treacy and comedian Pat Shortt. • ITB Paul Reid will take over of staff made my job Now in its 23rd year, it features screenings and • Blanch Hospital the top post vacated by extremely rewarding. workshops including an industry master class • Hartstown Community Tony O’Brien in the wake “Fingal County Coun- with the National Youth Film School. Centre of the Cervical Check cil is highly respected for For further information about the festival, see • Blakestown Community scandal last year, in a deal being a highly-innovative www.freshfilmfestival.net. College rumoured to be worth and ‘can-do’ council. Paul Reid • Community €300,000 a year. “I have been truly hon- College After five years at the oured to hold this position Blanch saw the most • Centra - Estuary Rd helm Mr Reid will leave and I hope that I too have • EBS - Swords his position with the Fin- “However, it will cer- of the people, business played my part in making • Energie Fitness burglaries last year gal local authority on May tainly be with a heavy and communities of Fin- this such a great county.” • Eurospar - Applewood Garda Station had the high- 13 after the final monthly heart that I will leave Fin- gal that we serve.” Mr Reid will lead the • Fingal County Council est number of burglaries reported in north Dublin meeting of the current gal County Council. Mr Reid is a former executive into the coun- • River Valley Community last year, according to figures from the Central council before the local “I can say for sure that senior official of the cil meetings in April and Centre Statistics Office. elections. being in the role as chief Department of Public May before a new council • Holywell Community There were 450 reported burglaries in the area, Announcing his depar- executive of Fingal has Expenditure and Reform is elected on May 24. Centre with Garda Station investigating 335 bur- ture, he said: “It is both an been the best and most and during his time in An interim chief execu- • Garden Centre glaries, and Store Street third with 249. honour and a privilege to fulfilling job that I have Fingal he has overseen a tive will be appointed • Londis- Yellow Walls Rd Overall there was a 3% fall in burglaries in north have been appointed to had in my career, to date. number of key projects. shortly to lead the council • Malahide Library Dublin in 2018, with a total of 3,139 reported. such an important role “I have had the oppor- He said: “We have while the public appoint- • Malahide RFC A burglary takes place in north Dublin every that impacts on the lives tunity to make an impact achieved a lot over the ments service recruit his • Hilltop, Malahide three hours. of everyone in the state. on the quality of life of all past five years. I was successor. • Swords Central SC Phonewatch said the decrease in break-ins • Tesco - Clarehall corresponds with an increase in the number of • Texaco - households signing up to its monitored burglar • Portmarnock Leisure alarm system. Centre Man remanded on murder charge • B&Q - Airside • Tesco - Airside Reilly welcomes new • JC’s Supermarket - after fatal stabbing in Mulhuddart Swords Hedgestown school • SuperValu - A MAN in his 40s has been remand- gardai attended the scene of an Garda station at 1.15pm on THE Department of Education is expected to put a • Tesco - Balbriggan ed in custody after he was charged incident in a house at Castlecur- Monday. building project for a new 1,600sq m, eight-class- • SuperValu - Skerries with murder following a fatal stab- ragh Heath where Mr Whelan was Judge Murphy acceded to a room national school in Hedgestown out to tender • DCC Office - Bunratty Road bing at a house in Mulhuddart on discovered with stab wounds. request from the solicitor to direct shortly. • Tesco - Omni Park Saturday. He was treated at the scene by medical attention and psychiatric In a reply to Senator James Reilly (FG), the Depart- • SuperValu Swords Mark Whelan (45) of Castlecur- emergency services personnel, but evaluation of the accused while in • Rivervalley Community ment said the project is at the detailed design stage ragh Heath, Mulhuddart appeared was pronounced dead a short time prison remand. Centre, Swords which includes preparation of tender documents, before Judge Paula Murphy at later. The court heard that Mr Whelan, • Tesco Rush and all statutory approvals had been secured. • Marks & Spencers - Omni Blanchardstown District Court on Evidence of arrest, charge and who had visible cuts and scrapes Senator Reilly said the scheme was making prog- Monday. caution was given at Monday’s to his head, stayed handcuffed ress, adding: “This new national school is eagerly He was accused of the murder of court hearing by Detective Ser- throughout the hearing for his safe- awaited by the parents, pupils and teachers at this For further info Noel Whelan, who was in his 20s, at geant Shane MacCartan. ty and the safety of others. www.dublingazette.com excellent national school just outside Lusk. Castlecurragh Heath, Mulhuddart He said the accused, who was He was remanded in custody to “I look forward to a modern state-of-the-art Near 01 60 10 240 on Saturday. arrested on Saturday, made no reply appear at Cloverhill District Court Zero Energy Building being constructed here.” Shortly after 6pm on Saturday, when the charge was put to him at this Friday, April 5. 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 3 SAFETY: NEW SAFETY CAMPAIGN REMINDS DRIVERS TO SLOW BY ROADWORKS See the cones, obey the zones, council warns FASTNews The campaign FINGAL County Council ing in injury and death. ous to themselves, but they Castleknock by Fingal and has joined forces with other The campaign was are also putting the lives of other local Tidy Towns local authorities to take part launched on Monday, April the road workers at risk. authorities in an ‘Orange Cone Safety 1 - April Fool’s Day – with “The campaign is about all set for its calls on motor- Zone Week’ campaign. the message that “only a reminding road users that ists to drive spring clean The council is urging fool speeds through road- road works are like any responsibly motorists to curb their works sites”. other workplace, and our of avenue by roadworks. speed when passing road- Andrew Nolan, Fingal workers have just as much Those working CASTLEKNOCK Tidy Towns is works to give workers a safe road safety officer, said: “A right to work in a safe envi- there have the organising a monster spring working environment. small minority of drivers ronment. right to a safe clean of Auburn Avenue as It says that each year still think it is okay to speed “We know you want to environment their first big project since there are hundreds of inci- when driving through road- get home – but so do our too, reminds getting back up and running dents at sites that put work- works. workers. See the cones, obey the campaign. after an 18-year gap. ers’ lives at risk, some result- “This is not only danger- the zones.” A steering committee has been put in place and it sees Picture: Mac Innes the approach road as key in Photography their efforts to improve the locality. The clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 12 noon, with Myo’s car park the meeting point.

Rubbish collected Fingal County Council have provided equipment and rubbish bags and will arrange to have all of the rubbish collected taken away that same afternoon. From April 27 onwards, the group will meet every Saturday morning from 10am to noon, starting from Myo’s, and will do litter patrols and general clean-ups in and around the village over the summer. Castleknock Tidy Towns has a Facebook page too – you can Like it and check in Tesco Rush customer service employees Brenda McEntire, Ann Mullen and Sinead Flanagan celebrate the store’s role in selling the Lotto Plus 1 top prize of €1 million euro there regularly for updates; alternatively, email castle- [email protected] for further information. €1 million gold Rush as a €40k set for works at St Doulagh’s Church site Fingal family land Lotto win FUNDING of €40,000 has SYLVIA POWNALL been approved for works on Tesco store the morning made a sound plan for St Doulagh’s Church on the after the draw and only I must have checked my numbers a absolutely every single Malahide Road. A LUCKY family from found out about their win hundred times before I realised that we’d penny. The allocation under the north Fingal celebrated when their father came “We’re going to pay off Built Heritage Investment at Lotto HQ last week as across his lucky numbers won.“ When I eventually told all the fam- what’s left on our mort- Fund and Historic Structures they claimed a massive in a newspaper. gage and treat ourselves Fund has been welcomed by €1 million prize won on The dad said: “I spent ily, they thought I was barking mad! to a brand-new family car Deputy . the Lotto Plus 1 draw on most of the day flipping I was convinced I had told all the family, they introduced last Septem- and a once in a lifetime The money will be used Saturday, March 23. through the Sunday made a mistake. thought I was absolutely ber. holiday. to carry out masonry repair The large family – paper and all of the sup- “I told myself that my barking mad! And while it’s a tidy “Whatever is left after and repointing work at the who wish to keep their plements, and it wasn’t ticket could have been for “They took a lot of sum for the winning that will be split evenly historic building in . win private – purchased until I got to the front another draw or some- convincing before they family, it’s eclipsed by among all of the family. Deputy Farrell said their winning Quick Pick of the paper where the thing, so I didn’t get car- would believe me.” the record €175million “We’ll certainly enjoy maintaining and preserving ticket at the Tesco store Lotto numbers were list- ried away at all. Incredibly, this is the Euromillions jackpot won the next few months and historic buildings was vital in the seaside town of ed that I remembered to “I must have checked seventh winner of the last month by a family it will give the adult chil- “both in terms of preserving Rush. check my ticket. my numbers a hundred Lotto Plus 1 top prize of syndicate from The Naul. dren the very best start our local heritage, and in They were oblivious “My mouth absolutely times before I realised €1 million since Lotto The winning dad said: in life knowing that they making our communities to the celebrations tak- dropped when I saw all that we’d won. and Lotto Plus game “The win has yet to sink have a small few bob in more attractive to tourists”. ing place in their nearby of my six numbers, but “When I eventually enhancements were in but we’ve already the bank for a rainy day.” 4 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 COURTS: REFUSED TO NAME PERSONS WHO PRESSURED HIM TO HOLD ITEMS CRIME Man jailed after gardai find gun, stolen motorbike at home Fury over

A SUPERMARKET manager has been automatic shotgun and a stolen Suzuki as far as gardai were aware the gun was surveillance to carry out these operations. shooting jailed for two-and-a-half years after gar- motorcyle at Huntsdown Drive on Decem- not used in the commission of an offence. She imposed a five-year prison sen- dai found a sawn-off shotgun and a stolen ber 4, 2017. He said that O’Keeffe was not on any tence, suspending the last two and a half by school motorbike at his home. The court heard that gardai acting on “garda radar”. years after taking into consideration the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Edward O’Keeffe (38) told gardai he was a tip-off obtained a warrant to search the Judge Melanie Greally said that the financial pressures O’Keeffe was under at put under pressure by a criminal gang to house where they found the gun, wrapped whole operation of organised crime gangs the time. Appealing for witnesses, hold the items at his home in Mulhuddart. in black tape and containing a spent car- relied on the use of people who “are under Counsel said his client, who worked as Superintendent William He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit tridge, in a bag under the floorboards. the radar” and that it would be pointless a manager in a supermarket, refused to Carolan condemned the Criminal Court to possession of a semi- Detective Garda Gavin Curran said that for criminal gang members who are under name the people who gave him the items. “reckless attack”. In a statement, the Fyffes reveals patron board said all stu- dents and staff were “safe an appealing and well” following the incident and the school reopened as normal on kit to help sick Wednesday. It said psychological kids in hospital support services would SWORDS-based banana importer Fyffes be available to students has partnered with Dundalk Football where needed and it com- Club to raise funds for Temple Street mended the principal, Children’s Hospital by designing a bespoke jersey, trunks and socks, staff, pupils and parents which will be the club’s third kit for the for “the excellent and calm 2019 season. manner in which they Under the initiative, Fyffes has reacted to this regrettable removed its name from the front of the incident”. new jersey – replacing it with that of A lone assailant armed Temple Street Foundation for the dura- with a handgun opened tion of the season. A limited number fire on a 23-year-old man of jerseys – finished in Temple Street’s and a 17-year-old youth purple colours – are on sale now, the as they arrived to collect a proceeds of which will go to Temple student. Street and to funding the equipment and care provided for more than Both escaped injury, 147,000 patients it treats every year. with the older man fleeing Pictured revealing the new branding into the school grounds. and are Celine Nic Oireachtaigh, Temple The shooting is believed to Street; Mike Treacy, chairman, Dundalk FC be linked to an escalating and Gerry Cunningham, managing direc- dispute between two feud- tor, Fyffes. Picture: Arthur Carron ing gangs. Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) said he was “horrified” to PEOPLE: GRIEVING LOCALS TO HONOUR DEAD BABY GIRL FOUND AT BEACH hear of the shooting, add- ing: “It beggars belief that a person would put the lives of school children in Balbriggan community danger like this. “I am asking the com- munity to give the gardai any information they have in relation to these idiots to ensure that they are taken plans ceremony for Belle off our streets.” Garda intelligence has SYLVIA POWNALL ger and undertaker was present ad last week, Senator Lorraine connected at least 30 peo- Shock news of her interment as her tiny white coffin was Clifford-Lee (FF) called on Jus- ple to the feuding gangs LOCALS in Balbriggan have without mourners at the Angels lowered into the ground. tice Minister Charlie Flanagan and several of those have vowed to hold a ceremony for She was buried under the to provide answers. already been formally baby Belle amid calls for the Plot“ in left the commu- name ‘unknown baby’, as she She said: “We were assured warned of a credible threat Justice Minister to investigate nity reeling with hurt and anger was not born alive and could that once the coroner had done to their lives. the circumstances of her lonely not be legally named without a the appropriate investigation A Garda armed response burial in Glasnevin.. ment without mourners at the “Certainly, the women who parent’s consent. baby Belle’s body would be unit was quickly on the There was a huge outpouring Angels Plot in Glasnevin left were directly involved and Last Sunday, a low-key ser- released to the local gardai and scene on Tuesday and of grief and sympathy after the the community reeling with who found her, they need to do vice was held in Glasnevin for local community. local Fianna Fail TD Jack newborn baby girl’s body was hurt and anger. something themselves, but that Belle, coinciding with Mother’s “Baby Belle impacted us Chambers is now calling found on a Balbriggan beach Cllr Grainne Maguire (Ind) might be a very private thing. Day, with flowers and tributes all, the situation her mother for specialist units to be just days before Christmas told Dublin Gazette locals were “I think the town has to do laid at her grave, which is locat- faced impacted us all because deployed, as was the case 2018. in favour of a quiet, dignified something. Nobody wanted a ed at plot R1. she was part of our commu- with the Hutch/Kinahan Gardai and Fingal County local ceremony to pay their last public funeral, but we wanted Gardai in Balbriggan involved nity. We’re very, very upset and feud in the inner city. Council had been given to respects to the tragic tot. to be included and just have a with the investigation were not we’re really, really grappling for Gardai are appealing for understand that once her tiny She said: “There is talk of chance to pay our last respects made aware of Belle’s funeral answers. anyone with information body was released by the coro- doing something, whether it and say goodbye.” arrangements and are said to “The raw emotion is still very to contact them at 01 666 ner, they could arrange a local be a private visit to Glasnevin Staffords undertakers provid- be “devastated” over the way it real. I want to know why baby 9700, or the Garda Confi- burial. cemetery or something locally. ed Belle with a private funeral was handled. Belle was not returned to us and dential Line at 1800 666 But shock news of her inter- I think both might happen. service but only the gravedig- Raising the issue in the Sean- buried within her community.” 111. 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 5 FASTNews PLANNING: ISSUES RAISED OVER PLANNED LIDL STORE AT CASTLEFIELD David Ryan, of Forever Council accepts Landscapes Currie’s concerns about Fingal landscapers win All Ireland awards supermarket plan THREE Fingal landscaping businesses have been recognised at the All Ireland Landscape Contrac- SYLVIA POWNALL Fine Gael local elec- knock because of the tors annual awards. Forever Landscapes, based in tion candidate Emer new Lidl where tailbacks Castleknock, were announced as joint category FINGAL planners say Currie, who called a pub- and traffic jams are now winners for their work on a private garden in Dublin. they will take on board lic meeting on the issue, a frequent, daily occur- They were honoured alongside Meath-based KHS the concerns of Clonsilla said there were fears the rence. Landscaping in the category. residents in relation to development would lead “A full traffic report Redlough Landscapes based in were a planned Lidl store at to traffic congestion as and count is required, on announced as the overall winner in the Public Castlefield. has been the case with a school day, including Authority category for their work at French Mullen The German discount Lidl in Castleknock. all junctions in order to House, Dublin 2 for . supermarket chain is She told Dublin inform an appropriate Tully Landscapes, based in , were seeking amendments Gazette: “We’ve seen traffic strategy for Clon- overall winners in the Residential Development to an existing planning what happened in silla. category at the awards for their work with South permission allowing for Castleknock where there “I hope Fingal Construction in . a 1,300sq m anchor store is absolute gridlock. On Council is now taking in a neighbourhood cen- the doorsteps there it’s those concerns seri- tre. nearly the first thing ously.” Inspection sought Emer Currie and Mark Dillon Lidl has applied for people mention.” The original Lidl appli- of new traffic island permission to build a cation included a traffic A SAFETY inspection has been called for at the loca- larger supermarket cov- ‘Specific concerns’ report based on 2014 more information from neighbourhood – a place tion of a new traffic island on the Hearse Road in ering 2,445sq m over two Ms Currie added: “The data which Ms Currie Lidl Ireland in relation to they are deeply invested . Requesting the move, Cllr Adrian Hen- storeys with off-licence, majority of people are said was not credible this application includ- in and want the best for. chy (FF) said it was needed “with a view to urgently a 159sq m cafe, retail not against develop- because it’s five years ing a traffic assessment, “The community has improving the visibility of this location, particularly unit and underground ment, but they do have out of date. a revised finish and done their part in scru- at night. There has already been a couple of acci- parking. specific concerns about She added that there design that takes more tinising this application dents at this location and a number of motorists The council has now traffic, the visual look was no data for the account of its prominent and it now over to Fingal have reported very near misses when driving in requested more informa- of it and the loss of trees Castlefield and Clonsilla location and is more County Council to do darkness.” tion following submis- and hedgerows, which I link road junction where appropriate to Clon- theirs. The council said: “This junction is being consid- sions from locals con- raised in my submission. cars park to access the silla’s historical village “There is no point hav- ered at present and Fingal County Council and the cerned about the size “Traffic is the biggest train station. location. ing Development Plans developer of this site will meet shortly to discuss and scale of the develop- issue – people do not She said: “I cautiously “The community want and Traffic Strategies if measures to address this situation.” ment and its impact on want a repeat of what welcome Fingal County Lidl to get this right Fingal County Council traffic. is happening in Castle- Council’s request for for Clonsilla and their do not uphold them.” 6 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

The Helix was overcome with excitement as the stage was brought alive with singing and dancing as the children from Curtain Call Stage School entertained parents and friends with their production of The Little Mermaid. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon Children from Curtain Call Stage School entertain 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 7 8 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 TRANSPORT: SINN FEIN CALL FOR KEY INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE CONSIDERED Revised light-rail plan welcomed FASTNews amid calls for Metro West link Calls for ice SYLVIA POWNALL arena to be workers flow into Dub- FCC’s plans for the devel- lin city and 72% of those built in Fingal A METRO WEST light-rail journeys are made by car. LOCAL election candidate project must now be seri- opment of large tracts of “The longer we go James Fitzpatrick is calling ously considered, accord- without a Metro system, land“ around Swords hinge on for a national ice arena to be ing to Sinn Fein Cllr Paul the longer the roads into built in Fingal. Donnelly. Metro plans and out of Dublin city will An online petition with Cllr Donnelly has called shelved and that consid- “Four significant mas- remain clogged up, and more than 2,600 signatures for the Government to eration must be given to ter plans for 165 acres in that will inhibit the devel- points out that Ireland is one consider bringing forward proceeding with the Metro Swords have gone on pub- opment of Fingal.” of the few countries in the its plans now that Metro West project.” lic display, synchronised Transport chiefs have world without a national ice South is not going ahead. Sinn Fein has written with the announcement refused to put a cost on arena. He said: “Dublin West to Transport Minister of the MetroLink project. the revised project, which According to Swords- has a growing popula- Shane Ross calling for the “These plans include was originally planned to based Mr Fitzpatrick: “The tion and faces increasing line – first mooted by then 218,000sq m of office have two tunnels stretch- facility would be dual-pur- strains on its limited pub- Transport Minister Noel space, just 10 minutes ing 26km from Swords to pose, linking schools and lic transport infrastruc- Dempsey in 2007 – linking from . in the south While MetroLink has been making headlines, there are businesses while at the same ture. and Blanchards- That’s 55 acres of office and at a cost of €3 billion. also calls for a Metro West light-rail link to also be seri- time promoting an agglom- “It makes sense to me town to Dublin Airport to buildings in a very central But the new preferred ously considered to help meet Fingal’s future needs eration of economies. that Metro South is being be put back on the table. location in Swords and is route will now have only “The structure would Meanwhile, Senator a very attractive propo- one 19km tunnel, ending house curling, a seated James Reilly (FG) has sition for major foreign at Charlemont. area which could revert to welcomed the revised investment companies Other changes include conferencing when booked, MetroLink route, which looking for large-scale plans to run it below road and a full-size ice rink with he says will be a “game- office space capable of level along the Swords 2,500 seats for international changer” for Fingal. holding 1,000 employees bypass, rather than on competitions, which would The local authority’s and upwards.” an elevated track, as well revert to exhibition space.” plans for the development Fingal County Coun- as locating the train stor- To back the campaign, of large tracts of residen- cil also welcomed last age depot at Dardistown visit https://www.ipetitions. tial and industrial land week’s announcement on instead of the estuary. com/petition/national-ice- around Swords hinge on the preferred route, but Transport Infrastruc- arena-for-ireland. Metro plans, and if the two stressed the importance ture Ireland will host a are delivered in tandem it of delivering the project public information day could create up to 18,000 by 2027. on MetroLink at Fingal Gardai may new jobs and provide Its chief executive, Paul County Council’s offices in 3,000 housing units. Reid, warned: “Fingal is Swords on Tuesday, April up patrols by Senator Reilly said: the top county from which 16 from 2-8pm. playground FINGAL County Council has asked gardai to increase More info sought patrols in the vicinity of Thornleigh playground in Swords after fire damage caused by vandals forced it on €320m runway to shut. The local authority says it is awaiting the arrival of replacement playground equipment “with works project at airport expected to be carried out towards the end of April”. DUBLIN Airport Authority (DAA) has following construction of the runway The council was respond- been asked by Fingal County Council to is to be significantly reduced under the ing to queries from a provide more information about planned changes being sought by the airport number of local councillors, changes to its €320 million runway pro- authority. including Fianna Fail’s Dar- ject. Planners have requested more infor- ragh Butler who asked for The local authority has raised issues mation regarding a planned earthen an update and “what can be around flood risk and surface water embankment that the DAA intends to done to prevent vandalism drainage relating to proposed changes to construct in a flood zone, including a such as this recurring”. infrastructure including taxiways. flood-risk assessment. The playground, which The DAA plans to reduce the number The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association was provided partially of taxiways and relocate others. It also claimed in a submission to the council thanks to funds raised by the wants to make other changes to the pro- that the redesign of the taxiways “radi- local community, was forced ject, including the relocation of electric- cally compromises the safe, efficient flow to shut several weeks ago ity sub-stations, a new perimeter fence, of aircraft”, and “creates congestion”. for health and safety reasons and the installation of airside blast-pro- It has also claimed that the length of after thugs deliberately set tection fencing. the new runway – at just under 3.2km – is equipment on fire. The total paved area at the airport “sub-optimal”. 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 9 COMMUNITY: LOCALS PRAISE NEW MULTI-USE GAMES AREA WITH INTRINSIC KNIGHTS THEME Squeals of delight at new themed playground in

A THEMED playground in Balroth- Meanwhile the multi-use games to Fingal County Council, our local now published the tender for the ery opened last week to squeals of arena has been designed as a mod- councillors as well as our own mem- development of a series of natural- delight from local school children ern fit-for-purpose facility to cater bers.” themed playgrounds, with a closing who couldn’t wait to try out the new for five-a-side football, basketball Kevin also thanked the Depart- date of April 23. equipment. and general training activity. ment of Rural & Community Devel- The council plans to deliver play- The multi-use games area at Before tendering for the project, opment and contractors Creative grounds in Quay Street, Balbriggan, Glebe Park has a knight theme – the council’s Parks Division under- Play for helping to collectively Band Stand, Balbriggan and Sker- to reflect Balrothery’s heritage as took extensive consultation with deliver the project. ries Town Park as well as a play trail Baile na Ridire, the town of the the local community to determine He added: “The Knights Play- in Lusk recreational hub. knight. their requirements. ground and multi-use area will Feedback from public consulta- The playground, constructed Kevin Tolan, chairperson of Bal- make a positive difference to the tion has formed a key part of the by Creative Play Solutions, has a rothery Community Association, Balrothery community for many design brief which aims to encour- Mathew, Elsie and Hannah Tolan were among strong emphasis on natural play said: “We were delighted to work years to come.” age children to take part in natural the first to try out the great new playground opportunities. with, and say a heartfelt thanks Fingal County Council has play and physical exercise.

The montage of shots of little Darragh that’s FASTNews online at the change. org page asking for a BSD troupe change of heart over dance a way the family’s life in Australia into IGT final SWORDS-BASED dance troupe BSD have made it to the final of Ireland’s Got Tal- ent after securing top votes in their semi-final on Sunday. Their fluid second perfor- mance was very different to their high-octane audition which saw judge Jason Byrne give them his Golden Buzzer vote, drawing mixed com- ments from the panel this time round. But the gifted group of dancers, aged from nine to 17 years, won the all- important public vote and will compete in the grand final which airs live on Virgin Media One this Sunday, April 7 at 7.30pm. We wish them the best of luck! €116,350 set Balbriggan mum’s plea: for harbours’ upgrade work FUNDING of €116,250 has been allocated for works on My Darragh is no ‘burden’ Balbriggan and Rush har- bours from the Department SYLVIA POWNALL of the Marine. was diagnosed with Cystic the decision to the Admin- and the life we have built “His condition has no in Australia for almost 10 A total of €60,000 has Fibrosis within weeks of istrative Review Tribunal, for ourselves in Australia”. effect on his cognitive years and have a strong been approved for the A BALBRIGGAN mum is his birth – and the family’s but that body does not She said: “Our son Dar- ability, and should he wish support network here restoration of a section of the pleading with the Aus- application for residency have the power to overturn ragh was born in Australia to finish school and go to with our friends and fam- pier in Rush with €56,250 for tralian government to let was subsequently turned the health assessment. on August 18, 2015. Aus- university, he has every ily, and we are well settled the provision of water and her family stay in Austra- down. Their only hope now is tralia is the only home our chance at being success- in regional Victoria.” electricity supply points in lia where her son is being Christine explained: to appeal directly to David son knows. ful in a career path of his Christine has started an Balbriggan. treated for a life-threaten- “Our family’s application Coleman, the Australian “Darragh has been choosing. online petition on change. Welcoming the invest- ing illness. for permanent residency Minister for Immigration, doing extremely well con- “Darragh is a bright org which has almost ment, Deputy Alan Farrell Teacher Christine Hyde was refused by the Austra- Citizenship and Multicul- sidering his condition, boy with a positive future 4,000 of its target 5,000 (FG) said: “Ensuring our and her husband, who lian Department of Home tural Affairs to reverse the and we have positive let- ahead of him. We have signatures. harbours are maintained is live in Victoria, applied Affairs because they harsh decision. ters from his doctors and always felt extremely To support it, see of the utmost importance in to become permanent assessed him as having a Christine said unless a specialist stating that he grateful to live in Austra- https://www.change. terms of supporting the local residents in 2015 shortly condition which make him top politician intervenes should live a full life and lia. I studied here, gaining org/p/hon-david-cole- community and making our before their son, Darragh, a burden on the Australian on their behalf, she fears that his disease progres- my Masters in special edu- man-mp-please-let-our- coastal communities more was born. community.” they will “be forced to sion will be much slower cation. 3-year-old-son-stay-in- attractive to visitors.” Darragh, now three, The family appealed leave our friends, family, than average. “We have been living australia 10 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Fair City actress Rebecca Grimes officially opened the new headquarters of Remember Us

Nora Roban, founder of Remember Us, with one of the service users Historic time in Balbriggan for a local charity OCAL charity Remember Us officially opened its new headquarters in Balbriggan last week. The bespoke building is designed to meet the particular needs of the Lchildren and adults that Remember Us brings so much joy to on a daily basis. Over 300 people attended the event and the atmosphere was electric. Special guests included actress Rebecca Grimes from Fair City who helped cut the rib- bon and Charlie Rogan who brought out the Sam Maguire Cup to the event.

Locals enjoy the opening of Remember Us new headquarters 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 11 GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Helen McDonagh and Christine McDonagh

Karina Abbes, David Kavanagh, Paolo Trenta and Fiona Fitzgerald. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Maria McCabe and Fiona Farrell Julie Churchill and Anne Hyland Mental health support

LANCHARDSTOWN Traveller Development Group mental health as well as providing useful contact numbers launched their mental health leaflet last week in the for local services. The play Magpies on the Pylon written and James Reilly and Thomas BDraoicht Theatre, Blanchardstown. directed by Traveller actor Michael Collins was performed as Kathleen Joyce, Maria McCabe and Ann Collins McCarthy The leaflet provides practical tips for looking after your part of the launch. 12 DUBLIN GAZETTE 4 April 2019

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DUBLIN EXHIBITORS ADDED TO LINE UP FOR HOUSE 2019 Pictured at Cafe en Seine at the launch of house 2019, Ireland’s premium interior design event, were interior designer Suzie McAdam, broadcaster Brendan O’Connor, architect Dermot Bannon, architect Hugh Wallace and interior architect Roisin Lafferty. All five are speaking at house, which takes Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland place from May 24 to 26 at the RDS. 4 April 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 13 OPINION:A CLEAR FOCUS IS NEEDED TO KEEP PACE WITH POPULATION CHANGES

Older citizens’ housing needs are in danger of being overlooked in the current crisis – but this must not happen MAGAZINE Our older citizens need their housing needs to be met too

IN OUR experience, people to live in throughout their supports. there needs to be choice life cycle and to support older It is estimated that the cost to in housing to allow older people to age in place, prepar- the Fair Deal scheme will increase people to age in place. ing for the demographic change by an additional €729m annually This choice should be open to and addressing gaps in housing by 2031, as a result of demograph- all older people in Ireland, not just options. ic changes. those who qualify for social hous- We believe that further plan- The pressure on the private ing or who can afford to avail of ning needs to take place to ensure rented sector and HAP Scheme more costly private options. that this housing is located in will also reduce. This is why we are calling for areas of high demand, close to We believe that the delivery a ‘spectrum of housing’ that not people’s current homes. of these ambitious targets will only takes into consideration This will ensure that people are depend on an innovative and col- the needs of older people from not displaced from their commu- laborative approach between “a health, community and social nities and forced to move away all stakeholders, including the inclusion perspective, but also from their families and social net- Department of Housing Planning shows an awareness of the need works. and Local Government, the Depart- for different price points. National planning policy should ment of Health, local authorities, ALONE values the importance make sites available for local the HSE and the approved housing of community-based supports to authorities and approved hous- body sector. be in place on the ground to enable ing bodies to provide more social the older person to overcome chal- housing with supports for older lenges, as well as to access the people, and for private developers benefits and resources that will to provide affordable housing. enable them to remain living at This needs to become an inte- home. gral part of creating age-friendly ALONE estimate that at any communities. one time, some 20% of older peo- The cost of building smaller ple require some level of support homes for older people is estimat- intervention. ed at between €10- 20k cheaper We welcome the commitment than building three- and four-bed from the HSE to roll out ALONE’s family homes. services nationally over the com- This will also reduce the inci- ing years, including befriending, dence of older people having to coordination of supports, housing remain in acute hospital settings, and technology. due to a lack of housing options This will be the beginnings of available, or long delays in hous- a network of support across the ing adaptations, and will reduce country the numbers of older people mov-  SEAN MOYNIHAN Now is the time to begin the pro- ing to costly nursing home provi- Chief executive, ALONE cess of building communities for sion due to a lack of alternative 14 DUBLIN GAZETTE 4 April 2019

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THE FIRST IN A THREE-PART SERIES ON CYCLING SAFETY CAMPAIGN Got a bike? OPINION: GOVERNMENT, NTA CONTINUE FAILING TO ADDRESS ISSUES MEANINGFULLY Get – and then wear – Still a long way to go to a helmet too CYCLING helmets are invaluable and anyone can use or wear one when riding a bicycle. These hel- mets provide the necessary and meet our cyclists’ needs much-needed protection and safety in case of a fall or crash At a bare miniumum, you should Donna Fox from Balbriggan was killed while while riding a bicycle. have a cycling helmet, like these cycling to work in Dublin in September, 2016. Her A bicycle helmet can help responsible cyclists have – but brother, Neil, is now a safe cycling advocate and save lives, which is why it is there are many options that can tells us in his own words why we need to change essential to wear them. They a ect cyclist safety on the road, our laws and focus... have one function – to help pro- as Neil Fox discusses in his opin- vide safety and protection from ion piece here ... DONNA’S That said, it’s my per- head injuries, and likewise to death obvi- sonal belief that tackling prevent a potentially fatal one. ously has had cycling safety does begin They come in a variety of a profound and life-chang- with ourselves as bikers. sizes, shapes, styles, and colours ing effect on me, but in In doing all we can to that all serve a single purpose, trying to highlight issues protect ourselves we are which is to save lives. on cycling, especially in also giving a message to A bicycle helmet has proven the city where she died, other road users that we time and time again to reduce or I find it’s a good way to are responsible, and this prevent serious head injuries and channel shock and grief. may well go some way in even death. The huge success of affording us the respect Statistics from a study in the cycling in Dublin has one as cyclists unfortunately USA show that most fatal injuries very serious pitfall – the we don’t get from many incurred among bicycle-related safety of those who have quarters. accidents was that the cyclists donned their helmets and When Donna died, I didn’t have or were not wearing embraced the bike in their was regularly asked “Was a bicycle helmet. thousands is not being she wearing a helmet?”, Fatal bicycle falls or crashes properly addressed by not from trolls online but always resulted with major inju- Dublin City Council, the from well-meaning folk ries to the head, which a bicycle NTA and the Department who somehow equate all helmet generally protects. of Transport. cyclist fatalities and inju- Since the implementation of It is shameful that as ries with this one thing. bicycle helmet laws, the number Dublin is about to host Most became much of bicycle related accidents and the biggest cycling confer- more open-minded once deaths considerably dropped by ence in the world, Velo, in they learned my sister did more than 50%. Neil Fox (right) highlights many of June, we are lagging so far in fact have her helmet on. Cycling is a great sports or the issues and dangers still faced behind in even upholding hobby and many Dubliners by cyclists today, years after his the barest minimum duty Collisions are now using bicycles as the beloved sister Donna (far right) was of care to those cycling in I’m not an expert on preferred mode of transport to killed in an accident while cycling Dublin. the helmet debate, but it’s negotiate the busy streets of the Big projects and rec- my understanding that capital in order to get to work reational ones are being in low-impact collisions that until we increase ronment for cycling. We on time. used to distract from the they can make a real dif- our funding to 10% of must. However, cyclists should Big projects and recrea- real-life dangers of a daily ference especially. Ireland’s Land Transport Injuries and deaths on know that there’s more to safety cyclist’s commute to and My point is that we tional ones are being used Budget for cycling, and our streets are preventa- than wearing helmets, especially from work or college in need a hell of a lot more bring in the much-needed ble, so let us all be mindful for children or young adults. to“ distract from the real- the city. than helmets. Minimum Passing Dis- of the part we play in this. A new study in Norway shows What matters most is There is no quick fix – if life dangers of a cyclist’s tance legislation, we are Donna was a very kind, that helmets reduce the risk of making Dublin functional only there was. However, sweeping leaves on the optimistic sister with so serious head trauma by 60%. commute to and from work as a city for cycling. It’s some easy steps can be deck of the Titanic. much energy for life, and Turned around, that means about providing safety taken while we await or college in the city All the other tweaks are she was always making you run nearly twice the risk of for the child who wants proper changes and infra- has become the norm. We must demand more great, but radical action is plans. It remains difficult serious head injury in an acci- merely to cycle down the structure. This must be tackled than the painted lines – really needed nationally to believe she is gone, to dent if you are not wearing a hel- street to visit his friend, Simple things like immediately – it’s unac- at the very minimum, we as well as here in Dublin. put it mildly. met. Head injuries are the most or the girl who wants to ensuring potholes are ceptable. need kerbed cycle paths. That’s why the Govern- I find the Irish Road common fatal injuries among cycle to school. fixed, debris is cleared Equals we may be in The announcement ment and the NTA must Victims Association, in cyclists in road accidents. I am not in a position to from cycle paths, that the general sense, but that €400,000 is to be start listening to cyclists. which I am now involved, Moreover, helmets reduce the say you must wear a hel- painted lines (for all their there’s one hell of a dif- allotted to improving safe- Let’s not become a city to be a very helpful risk of serious brain damage and met and hi-vis clothing to shortcomings) are not ference between a cyclist ty at some junctions in the of ghost bikes and flowers resource and would urge face injuries. The total number of be safe cycling, since my fading but maintained. and a motorist, a bike and city is good news, but it’s on poles, but one of easy anyone bereaved on our killed or seriously injured cyclists sister Donna was killed in And one biggie is the a car, lorry, bus or HGV, still a drop in the ocean for commutes and shared roads to consider making drops by 34% when they have broad daylight doing both freeing up of the cycle which seems to be lost on the amount of investment respect on our streets and contact for some support. these protective shells around – while in a cycle lane. lanes. the powers that be who needed to truly allocate roads. See www.irva.ie for their skulls. Neither are mandatory, It’s become a joke how clump all together on the for cycling safety. We can do it. We can further information and either. parking in cycle tracks roads. It’s my sincere belief make Dublin a safe envi- contact details. 16 DUBLIN GAZETTE 4 April 2019 4 April 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 17

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

OF PICK THE WEEK APRIL 9 & 10 (TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY) Glen Hansard @ Vicar Street, €35 FRONTMAN of legendary rockers The Frames and star of the movie Once, Glen Hansard has an extensive back catalogue to explore as he returns home to headline Vicar Street. APRIL 4 (THURSDAY) James Morrison @ Olympia Theatre, €42 Ziggy Alberts @ Whelan’s, sold out Jacob @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 APRIL 5 (FRIDAY) Feeling the music Thanks Brother + Powpig @ Workman’s Club, €15 Two of Ireland’s fastest rising west-coast acts ‘A ZERO commitment case anyone else wants to “I’ve always been a bit Body and Soul. The next combine for a trip to Dublin as part of Music- choir’ is the tagline that’s join us. The next thing we of a dork,” she laughs. festival-sized outing, at town. A show sure to have the critics purring. fuelled the rise of a quirk knew, over 1,000 people “I think my job at Sing Mother Pride in June, will Swimming Tapes @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 of the Irish music scene, wanted to come.” Along Social is to be the see Sing Along Social APRIL 6 (SATURDAY) the wonderfully boister-  JAMES HENDICOTT Things have barely let first person to make a fool return to some well cul- The Scratch @ Whelan’s, €18 ous ‘Sing Along Social’. up since. Sing Along Social of myself. When I do that, tivated roots amid the Pom Poko @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 The concept is sim- with Alanis Morissette’s have two monthly events, and nothing bad happens, LGBTQ community. ple: several lively ‘craic ‘Jagged Little Pill’,” she at MVP in Dublin 8, and it helps get things going. “Our natural audience APRIL 7 (SUNDAY) mechanics’ put on a few recalls. The Sugar Club, just off St “I put on this pink boiler seems to be a lot of women Charity Show for Aware - The Blizzards, Ryan Sheridan of your favourite cheesy “We thought it would Stephen’s Green. suit and I’m just not afraid and LGBTQ folks,” she @ Olympia Theatre, €28+ Easy Life @ Workman’s Club, €13 records, and you crowd be a hilarious idea to get There’s an ever-diversi- of anything. I think Sing explains. Owen Colgan @ The Sugar Club, sold out together, a mass of eupho- together and just sing fying list of themed days, Along suits introverts Sing Along Social will ria with the most innocent it from start to finish. corporate events and hen and extroverts. It’s not appear at Mother Pride APRIL 8 (MONDAY) of aims: to belt them out at Then we thought about parties, and McElwain - like karaoke as everyone Block Party at Collins Bar- Dave @ Olympia Theatre, sold out the top of your lungs. who else might like that, also an Irish Times food sings together. In a sense, racks, Dublin alongside Shy Mascot @ Workman’s Club, free Aoife McElwain, who so we could invite them writer and the author of we just push play and see Mo, Daithi, Panti Bliss and APRIL 9 (TUESDAY) started this glorious, care- along. a book on time manage- what happens.” Pillow Queens. You can Dave @ Olympia Theatre, sold out free cheese-fest, stumbled “It turns out we know ment, ‘Slow At Work’ Previous themes have learn about their regular Nerves @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 across the idea almost by too many people who liked - has made this boister- included Beyonce v Lady shows via the Facebook Sean Bradford @ Workman’s Club, €10 accident. the idea, so we booked a ous party her full time Gaga, that Alanis Moris- page. “A few years ago, a room on a local pub and job, one that’s now close sette album, and festival See the full-length APRIL 10 (WEDNESDAY) friend and I discovered then thought why not to fully booked for the cheese-alongs at events article on our website at Glen Hansard @ Vicar Street, €35 www.dublingazette.com Set It Off @ Workman’s Club, sold out we were both obsessed put it on Facebook, in remainder of 2019. from Electric Picnic to THIS week in Carrigstown, Orla and Wayne and fears for her life as she’s held at knife-point. are still searching for a surrogate, Darragh Pete, rushes to Jackie’s aid, but questions why tries to fix a strained relationship, Jackie is she didn’t phone Hughie first. held at knifepoint, and more... The burglary has left Jackie traumatised and a gift from Pete adds to her anxiety. Jackie Feeling guilty, Darragh tries to fix things tries to talk to Pete about her feelings for him. between Erica and Doug. Doug and Erica make Hughie realises the depth of his feelings for up and Dearbhla senses something is going on Jackie and Hughie Jackie. between them. Darragh’s idea for Erica’s birthday falls Orla is still frosty with Dolores and shocks Sash, but when Sash is about to tell Orla her through, leading to Erica being disappointed A terrifying Wayne when she tells him she has asked Sash decision, Junior collapses. when Darragh reveals low-key plans for her to be the surrogate. Jackie minds Ellie when she takes ill, leaving birthday. incident may Knowing that they will need Dolores’ Renee unsettled. Ellie worries that she could Doug gets Erica a thoughtful present but financial help if Sash agrees to the surrogacy, inherit Heather’s problems. Renee is put out by gives it to Darragh to give to her instead, know- James Morrison unite Jackie Orla warms towards Dolores, raising Pete’s how well Jackie and Ellie are getting on. ing that Darragh’s gift will let her down. suspicions. Hughie accidentally allows a burglar into Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, and Hughie Orla brings Junior along to meet up with the Pod office. Jackie walks in on the burglar Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 4 April 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 19

WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT NETFLIX | DOCUMENTARIES, MOVIES AND TV SHOWS GALORE Your round-up of the best that Netflix has to offer this April RACHEL D’ARCY 16-year old Ally Andrews (Shipka), plete missions and endure to survive who lost her hearing at 13, and her some of the world’s harshest condi- THE weather is hotting up, and so is the family seek refuge in a remote haven. tions. content coming to Netflix. But they discover a sinister cult who For those that are documentary fans, A new month brings a host of new are eager to exploit Ally’s heightened you’re catered for this month as well content to the platform, with some big senses. with the launch of a number of new hitters taking centre stage. If you’re more of a binge watcher, documentaries to the streaming giant. One of the most exciting additions is April sees a varied addition to Netflix’s ‘Our Planet’ will deliver exhilarat- ‘Unicorn Store’, a feature film starring line up. There’s the intriguing ‘Bond- ing visuals of rarely seen animals, with and directed by Oscar winning Brie ing’, about a New York City student somber truths of humanity’s impact Lawson, and also featuring Samuel L moonlighting as a dominatrix, and on the planet’s habitats, while ‘Street Jackson and Joan Cusack. ‘Special’, about a gay man with cerebral Food’ will look at some of the world’s The movie is about Kit (Lawson), a palsy who is seeking the life he wants. most vibrant cities and the rich culture failed artist who moves back in with ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ of street food . her parents and takes a job up as an also returns for a second season, which There’s also a doc for music lovers office worker. finds the young witch exploring her this month, as ReMastered: Devil at Fresh from starring in Captain Marvel, Samuel L Jackson and Brie Lawson star One day, she receives a mysterious darker side. the Crossroads hits our screens, telling in Unicorn Store letter from an unnamed salesman A series to keep an eye out for, if the story of influential blues guitarist (Jackson) who invites her to “The you’re a wilderness enthusiast, is You Robert Johnson before his early death. Store”, a strange indeterminate place. Silence’, which seems to follow a simi- actress Kiernan Shipka, ‘The Silence’ is Vs Wild starring Bear Grylls. There’s something for everyone It’s already recieving rave reviews, lar thread to last year’s smash ‘Bird about a world under attack from terri- An interactive adventure series, the on Netflix this April, with even more earning a place on our ‘must watch’ list. Box’. fying creatures who hunt their human viewer will help Bear Grylls to make promising content yet to be delivered Another promising watch is ‘The Starring Stanley Tucci and ‘Sabrina’ prey by sound. key decisions to help him survive, com- over the coming months. CINEMA | CLASSIC DISNEY ANIMATION GETS A REBOOT A bit plodding in parts, but Dumbo also entertains ... SHANE DILLON aphors, with it being time He’s lost an arm, and that Dumbo can fly, cour- to present a much more his wife has died, leaving tesy of those outsized ears, ROLL up, roll up, one and straight-laced review. him with two bright kids with his amazing ability Little Dumbo has a big role at (and as) the heart of the remake all, for Disney’s latest Straight-laced is also to raise alone at the strug- proving just the (circus) live-action remake of an the approach that direc- gling circus, whose boss, ticket to turn the roaming animated classic, with tor Tim Burton takes here, Max Medici (an enjoyably roadshow’s fortunes about. a grim, cruel future for subject, director Burton great as a trapeze artist. Dumbo (Cert PG, 112 with Burton toning down great Danny DeVito) gives Dumbo’s discovery Dumbo soon revealed. generally keeps things Perhaps Burton has mins), the tale of a baby his usual excess to present him a lowly job caring for soon reaches the ears They may be strictly a much more down to earth played things too straight – elephant that can fly. a more restrained film. the elephants. of would-be elephant small-time crew, but Max, than seen in several films. Dumbo’s a generally sweet But will the latest wan- Here, his remake is After something of a empresario Vandemere Holt, the kids and the There are a few directori- remake with some dashes nabe hit from the Mouse almost twice the length pregnant pause, enter (Michael Keaton), who carnies have much big- al flourishes from him, but of darkness, but some tart House soar to the top of the of the 1941 classic ani- Dumbo: the goofy-looking knows that Dumbo would ger hearts than even an Dumbo plays out pretty touches could have added circus tent, or is it some- mation, requiring plenty baby elephant with giant be the perfect attraction elephant‘s, with the gang much on the level. a little more flavour to the thing of a beastly film? of additional details, but ears, mocked by everyone for his razzle-dazzle, glitzy determined to save Dumbo Long-time Burton fans tale. In fact, Dumbo lands without straying too far but embraced by Holt’s Dreamland complex, with from an unhappy life. will enjoy seeing DeVito On the whole, however, somewhere in the middle, from the original tale. kids, who take to caring for the circus folded into its And all the time, of and Keaton reunited, after it’s a decent family film. with the film wobbling Set in a pre-Depression the isolated animal after attractions. course, Dumbo’s just look- their terrific pairing in While it’s as plodding as an along in parts but eventu- America, a former circus its mother is separated. As you’d probably guess, ing to be reunited with his Batman Returns (1992), elephant in parts, Dumbo ally finding its feet – just star and dad to two kids Cue an uplifting dis- however, a truer name mother... though here they reverse generally finds a way to like Dumbo! Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) covery in the most literal for the complex would As I said, despite being their hero/villain status, entertain. And that’s enough met- returns from war. sense, when it’s discovered be Nightmareland, with about another fantastical and Eva Green is reliably Verdict: 8/10 20 DUBLIN GAZETTE 4 April 2019

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The sympathetically developed and run country house hotel honours the rich heritage and natural feel of its setting, while offering contemporary touches to ensure the best of both worlds DOMESTIC BREAKS | HEAD TO CO WEXFORD FOR A PAMPERING GETAWAY AT DUNBRODY HOUSE A superb country house retreat SYLVIA POWNALL where guests can leave Travel Editor their comments, and a very warm welcome from THE Blue Book is regarded Catherine and the team. as the bible of Ireland’s The rooms are every- best country house hotels thing you’d expect; well- – so the offer of an over- appointed and spacious night stay at one of them with high ceilings and was an opportunity not to intricate cornice work, be missed. beautifully decorated, yet Nestled in the heart with all mod cons includ- of the Hook Peninsula ing orthopaedic mattress- in Wexford is Dunbrody es, coffee machine, iPod Chef Kevin Dundon adds a master’s touch in the kitchen House, the luxurious docking station, Damana country retreat run by Earth & Sun toiletries and Kevin and Catherine Dun- full-size bath. has its own gastro pub, year. don. As you’d expect, din- The Local. “We knocked a wall The old Georgian resi- ner in the Harvest Room If you want to leave its which was blocking the dence boasts a grand restaurant is a culinary cocooning warmth, which light just to open things entrance, a cocktail bar experience to be savoured is unlikely, the lighthouse out a bit,” explained Cath- and a dramatically opu- thanks to the food, the at Hook Peninsula is a erine. “We’re using the lent dining room, and service and the ambience must-see. salvaged bricks around There’s food for the mind – and delicious fare alike – at Dunbrody House with the addition of a created by the large roar- Catherine and Kevin the flower beds.” cookery school and a spa ing fire. have been at Dunbrody Kevin added: “This is a has become something of Hannah and April were vour, but it was upstaged If in doubt try both, I lous range,” she explained for more than 20 years and gorgeous spot. It’s a lovely a mecca for foodies and a attentive without being by the roasted hake with always say ... as the deliciously heady they always manage to place to sit and have a hotspot for honeymoon- intrusive and their knowl- tenderstem broccoli, celer- After a relaxing night’s scent of bergamot filled make time to chat to their drink of a summer’s even- ers. edge of both the food and iac and mussel cream, sleep and an excellent the room. guests no matter how ing, or even have your din- The hotel opened in drinks menu was impres- which was to die for. breakfast it was time for “The nice thing about busy things get behind the ner out here.” 1997 and was named Lux- sive to say the least. A Dessert was a difficult some pampering in the spa them is that they are not scenes. Go see for yourself: B&B ury Country House of the delicious amuse bouche choice between beetroot where Laura unleashed a overpowering, and they Before I left with batter- prices start at €95 with a Year by the Luxury Travel of bream with beetroot cake with cream cheese glorious cocktail of oils to are 100% natural.” ies recharged, they walked two-night getaway with Guide in 2016 – and it’s offered a hint of what was ice cream and walnut administer a facial com- With 300 acres Dun- me around the courtyard B&B and one dinner priced easy to see why. to come. tuille, and sweetcorn pav- bined with a back, neck brody really does feel like garden which has just at €395 per person. There is no formal The wild mushroom lova with honey made- and shoulder massage. another world – converted been replanted after the For further information, ‘reception’ desk, just an soup with truffle oil was leine and honey confit egg “We use Aromatherapy stables are home to the damage wreaked by the see www.dunbrody- inviting foyer with a book literally bursting with fla- yolk. Essentials which is a fabu- cookery school and it even snow and drought last house.com. 4 March 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 21 FOOD & TRAVEL

APRIL | THERE ARE PLENTY OF FOOD BASED DAYS OUT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ACROSS OUR FAIR ISLAND Feast your eyes on these fantastic food festivals

APRIL is the gateway plenty of food-based food haven on Sunday 7 month to the Summer. days out for people of all April. Days are getting longer, ages and from all corners On the day the plan the sun is ever so slowly of our fair island. is to have a representa- inching its away through We have selected the tive from each of the 32 the bleak, grey clouds best of these events to battle it out for and everybody’s favour- give you all the informa- the title of All-Ireland ite chocolate-based holi- tion needed for a won- Chowder Champion, day is on its way. derful, delicious day (or with the public deciding In addition to being night) out right through the outcome. a month full of opti- the month of April. Kick-off is 2pm with mism and anticipation tickets €15. of (hopefully) warmer April 7: All Ireland In recent years you days - it also happens Chowder Cook-Off, could have over 30 chow- to be packed full of food Kinsale ders to sample on the day, festivals taking place all For the ninth year run- with the winner invited over the country. ning, Kinsale will see on to the Great Chowder From an All-Ireland an All-Ireland Chowder Cook Off in the US. Kinsale will see an All-Ireland Chowder Chowder Cook-Off in Cookoff winner crowned The €15 fee gives you Cookoff winner crowned in April Kinsale to the Rye River in April. a card for sample each Rising Craft Beer Festi- The annual competi- chowder and a vote for val in Kildare, there are tion returns to the Cork your chosen winner. lin Castle with passion, island has to offer. garvan and surrounding April 12-13: Gin Experi- expertise and a whole Wander through the regions from local food ence, Dublin lot of fresh fruit and pre- vendors and stalls for producers, restaurateurs Join the best gin pro- mium tonic. your favourite plant- and hospitality providers. ducers from Ireland and Tickets start at €6 and based foods with all Since 2008 the festival across the globe to sam- begins Friday 12th (6pm- proceeds raised going has grown to be one of ple some of highest qual- 9:30pm) and Saturday towards the Farplace the most successful, best ity and flavourful gins 13th April (1pm-4:30pm Animal Rescue, a charity loved and well attended around. and 5:30pm–9:30pm) at focused on helping ani- in the country, where As part of a G&T, cock- The Printworks, Dublin mals. foodies, foragers, farmers tail or with tasty food Castle, Dame St, Dublin 2. and families can explore pairings, the choice is up April 26-28: West the region and learn its to you as you enjoy one April 14: Irish Vegan Waterford Food Festi- rich food heritage. of Ireland’s most popular Festival, Belfast val, Dungarvan To find the full range of spirits. The Irish Vegan Festi- The West Waterford events on offer over the More than 40 produc- val returns to The Europa Festival of Food is the weekend, visit: https:// ers and over 130 gins will Hotel, Belfast for a day of annual showcase of all www.westwaterfordfes- come together to fill Dub- the best vegan food the that is on offer in Dun- tivaloffood.com/ Dine in the dark in the heart of Dublin City

LIDL IRELAND have announced it’s opening a new HUNTING FOR IRELAND’S pop-up restaurant with a twist in the heart of Dub- BEST MARGARITA lin City. Located on Anne’s Lane near St Stephen’s Green, JOSE Cuervo is challenging bartenders all over Ireland to mix things up by creat- Rare by Lidl Dine in the Dark promises to submerge ing a Cuervo Tradicional margarita with a twist. diners in complete darkness while they enjoy their The most impressive margaritas will be invited to a live final in Dublin on May meal. 14 where finalists will compete to win the title of Ireland’s Best Margarita in The experience is designed to inhibit your sight front of a panel of expert judges. while it enhances your taste buds. By definition, a margarita is made by using tequila, sweetener and citrus but The three-course menu has been created by Chef this competition is set to mix things up as bartenders are encouraged to use Gary O’Hanlon (pictured) and features all Lidl ingre- their imagination when creating their innovative cocktails. dients. Using Cuervo Tradicional Silver, the criteria for judging includes inventive- Tickets are priced at €15 per person and all pro- ness and quality in both the recipe and presentation. ceeds from the event are being donated to Jigsaw, Entrants are encouraged to keep sustainability in mind as well as the latest the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ire- cocktail trends. You can submit your entry at cuervomargarita.ie land. Rare by Lidl opens its doors from 25-27 April in Venue 35, Anne s Lane, Dublin 2. 22 DUBLIN GAZETTE 4 April 2019

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LEGO helps to make a new McLaren Senna motor A UNIQUE full-scale LEGO McLaren Senna has been created in secret by shifts of specialist assemblers working around the clock. Taking almost 5,000 hours to assemble, it comprises almost half a million separate compo- nents. Unusually for a The SUV market has become saturated in recent years – but the stylish Fiat 500X has enough great features, and some impressive specs – to stand out on its own merits McLaren, the LEGO Senna is something of a heavy- weight, tipping the scales at 1700kg – some 500kg more than the McLaren Crossover Fiat 500X is a Senna that sold out as soon as it was announced in 2017. Pieced together from one metric tonne’s- worth of LEGO elements, treat with wide appeal you may not be able to DECLAN GLYNN drive off in it, but enthu- presence. this figure increases dra- a DCT (automatic) gear- ing camera, remote cen- 0-100km/h sprint in siasts can climb aboard, Inside the new 500X, matically once the rear box. tral locking, split-folding 10.9-seconds, while a sit behind the wheel, THE FIAT 500X is a cross- the dash itself has been seats are folded – there- The car I drove was a rear seats with head top speed of 187km/h is push the start button in over, not only in terms of slightly reshaped, and by, making the car very FIAT 500X Cross Look, restraints, 7” HD touch- impressive. the roof and even hear vehicle segment, but also there are tweaked dials. practical indeed. fitted with a 1.0-litre screen radio with 3D The standard six- a simulation of the car in terms of its potential All 500Xs come with The Urban Look model turbo-petrol engine, and navigation, Bluetooth speed manual gearbox roaring into life. customers. a 7” central touchscreen is available with just one finished in stunning Blue with USB and DAB and in my test car was very Fans of the famous FIAT has face-lifted and – between the dials – petrol engine, a 1.6-litre Italia metallic paint. six speakers. slick, and enhanced the brick, as well as fans of the 500X for 2019 in the a 3.5” colour TFT screen. ‘eTORQ’ power-plant Stylish on the outside, It also included Apple overall driving pleasure, the McLaren Senna, will hope that customers will The front seats offer with 110bhp, and mated and comfortable on the CarPlay & Android Auto while the steering was be able to see it soon at appreciate the outright a high degree of comfort to a five-speed manual inside, my test car came connectivity, Uconnect well weighted and pre- one of a programme of value on offer, and “cross and adjustability, with gearbox. with a long list of stand- Infotainment Live, 17” cise. events across the world. over” from rivals such as wraparound bolstering However, two petrol ard equipment, such as alloy wheels, Lane Keep The fact that the new the Kia Stonic, Renault and perfectly aligned engines are available in automatic climate con- Assist, Road Sign Rec- FIAT 500X shares its Audi SQ5 TDI Captur, SEAT Arona, and arm rests in the centre the Cross Look model – a trol, cruise control, elec- ognition, and Intelligent underpinnings with the Dacia Duster. console and door trims 1.0-litre ‘Firefly’ produc- tric windows, height- Speed Assist. JEEP Renegade (a close price revealed Revisions to the 500X to aid relaxed cruising. ing 120bhp, linked to a adjustable driver’s seat The refreshed interior relative) will serve to AUDI Ireland has include new LED head- With an “H point” of six-speed manual gear- with armrest and longi- in the new 500X provides enhance the desirability announced the pricing lights, LED daytime- 669mm (distance from box, or a 1.3-litre ‘Fire- tudinal roof bars. refined elegance, and of FIAT’s terrific SUV. for the new Audi SQ5 TDI. running-lights, LED rear the ground to the driv- fly’ producing 150bhp, It also featured rear exclusive comfort for The revised FIAT The premium SUV has light clusters, redesigned er’s hip), the FIAT 500X and only available with parking sensors, revers- every road trip. 500X is priced from just a powerful V6 engine front & rear bumpers offers excellent visibil- The new 1.0-litre €21,795 (excluding deliv- under the bonnet. and a refreshed interior, ity, while also ensuring turbo-petrol engine in ery), with my test car An electric-powered along with advance- that passengers feel FACT BOX my test car produces specification priced from compressor ensures ments in driver assist safely enclosed and con- 120bhp and 190Nm €24,995. that maximum torque is 1) Revised compact SUV technology. nected with the vehicle. of torque, while being Overall, the FIAT 500X available to the sporty Thankfully, however, Available in two trim 2) Two trim levels capable of returning fuel is a well-rounded, high- SUV with a mild hybrid the new car still retains levels – Urban Look, and 3) Three petrol engines economy of up to 56mpg quality, rugged, and system further enhanc- the bold, stylish and Cross Look – the new (extra-urban). handsome SUV, which ing efficiency. unique character of its 500X has a boot capac- 4) Manual or automatic (DCT) This sweet-rev- deserves to be on every Pricing starts from predecessor, and still ity of 350-litres with the 5) Priced from just €21,795 ving engine is capa- compact SUV buyer’s €89,820 on the road. possesses a strong road rear seats in place, but ble of completing the wish list. 4 April 2019 DUBLIN GAZETTE 23

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Martin Loughran’s side have seen  off all challengers.

GAZETTE PAGE 29 LET DUBLINSPORT GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | KEENAN’S CREW REACH THE TROPHY FINAL AGAIN hope for third time lucky  [email protected] trol, 52-65, going into the last. However, a late comeback from TEMPLEOGUE will be hoping it’s , led by Luis Garcia Filiberto third time’s the charm in the coming Hoyos, Royce Williams and Alex Her- weeks as they reached their third reros brought the game right back consecutive Champions Trophy final into the melting pot with just minutes following an 88-84 point win over on the clock. Templeogue weathered Pyrobel Killester in Clontarf. the storm though and held on to win Mark Keenan’s charges have been by four in the end. in the final of this competition for the “We were up 13 points with less past two years, losing out to Garvey’s than three minutes on the clock and Tralee Warriors on both occasions, we almost let them steal it at the but they made no mistake about end,” admitted coach, Mark Keenan reaching the final once more this year. afterwards. Templeogue’s Lorcan Murphy on the attack. Picture: Martin Doherty They won the quarter-finals a day “But we came up with what we earlier with a 108-95 win over DCU needed right at the death to keep that Saints and followed up in great shape. gap so we’re just delighted to get back Templeogue will now meet Belfast ing the game out with 21 points, as SPORT CONTACT INFO Dee Proby led the scoring for Tem- to the Champions Trophy final - we’ve Star in the final in two weeks’ time, Star led the action for the game, run- SPORTS EDITOR: pleogue in Sunday’s clash, finishing been there the past two years. Star heading into the big game follow- ning into a 35-43 point lead at half Stephen Findlater the game out with 26 points, while “We’re going to focus on the real ing wins on the road with a 84-42 win time. [email protected] Jason Killeen and Neil Randolph positives from this game. We’ll talk over UCD Marian and 81-65 against Good scoring from Conor Quinn chimed in for a combined 31 points about taking care of the lead. But Warriors. and CJ Fulton kept their scoreboard For more information or to send in news and photos: in a game that finished in dramatic really, we’ll be talking about all the Against Marian, Mike Davis top- ticking over in the face of pressure [email protected] fashion. good things we did well. Playing two scored with 26 points to tee up a trip from Tralee’s Eoin Quigley and Keith Phone: 01 601 0240 Leading 36-42 at the half time games over the weekend, recovery is to the kingdom. Davis was to the fore Jumper and Star held on to win out in break, Templeogue were still in con- going to be important.” once more for the Belfast side, finish- impressive style, 65-81 in the end. 28 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 ROUND SOCCER: CRUMLIN FALL TO THEIR FIRST DEFEAT OF SEASON CLUB NOTES 1 Malahide United celebrate their GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN Charlie Cahill Cup success MIXED results for our adult teams last weekend with Inters losing to St Judes,ladies losing to St John’s in a high scoring encounter and Juniors beating Ballyboughal at home to make it two wins out of three played in Division 8.Trainiing continues at the usual times for all teams. Minor girls beat Lucan Sarsfields 5-12 to 1-2; next fixture on April 8 away to Crokes,U-15 girls host Whitehall Colmcilles on April 6 and adult ladies have Naomh Barrog at home on April 10. U13 hurlers beat Thomas Davis in a high scoring game 5-15 to 3-6,U-11 footballers had 1 point win over old rivals St Vincents by 3-3 to 3-2 and U-10 boys travelled to to take on Na Dubh Gall- well done to all our juvenile players and coaches. U-14 boys had busy weekend away from the playing field with a big fundraising effort at West- manstown for their Feile Competition-thanks to all who supported. Our Easter Camp takes place from April 23-26 from 10.00-14.30.All welcome boys and girls from 5 years and upwards-cost €50 per child.Booking and payment may be made online at https://payments. gardawestmanstowngaels.com. Brilliant Boardman brings Charlie Cahill to Malahide CHARLIE CAHILL CUP FINAL NAOMH PEREGRINE trophy in each of the last Boardman. Wex- Boardman to slam home WELL done to our U14 the entertainment in the Malahide United 1 two years and were look- Former Dundalk under- ford and another in the 3-1 the winning kick. Camogie girls who had Clubhouse provided by Mr Crumlin United 1 ing to make it a third suc- age striker Jordi Ebanda defeat to Premier Division “It means a lot for the a fantastic Feile over the Hollywood And DJ Richie Malahide win 5-4 on penalties cessive success in Home peeled out to the right champions Dundalk. club to win the trophy,” weekend. The girls reached on Mothers Day. A truly  DAVE DONNELLY Farm’s Whitehall Stadium. and, after wrong-footing It was his opposite num- Malahide skipper Dar- the semi-final stage after deserved day off for all our [email protected] There was little to sepa- Thomas Hyland, he curled ber, McNulty, who proved ren Craven told Dublin a very competitive three wonderful Ladies. rate the sides through 120 in a perfectly-weighted the hero in the shootout Gazette. “It had been a games and were unfor- Joe Dolan Tribute Night LEVI Boardman was the minutes with normal time cross. Boardman, who as he forced the only miss long time since Malahide tunate not to progress to takes place in the Clubhouse hero for Malahide United ending scoreless. had replaced Jack Traynor of the ten spotkicks taken, have won anything at the final. Managers Tony on Saturday May 18th. We as he equalised before net- Tired legs began to offer early in the game, was denying a penalty special- senior level so to do it with Higgins and Sinead Boyd are looking forward to a ting the decisive penalty in up more opportunities completely unmarked in ist in Aidan Roche. such a young squad and were very proud of the team great night of music and the shootout as they lifted in extra time and it was the centre of the goal and John Sullivan, Conor beating probably the best and their fighting effort entertainment. There is no the Charlie Cahill Cup Crumlin who took the lead he could hardly miss with Murphy and Brady were all amateur side in the coun- throughout the competi- cover charge for this event with victory over Crumlin six minutes in. a header from six yards. on target for Crumlin, but try in the final just made tion. so get the gang together United. Liam Brady broke from Malahide captain Dar- the 2018 FAI Intermedi- the day even more enjoy- We are sure to be hearing and enjoy a great night out! The north Dublin side midfield and met Alan ren Craven could have ate Player of the Year, who able for everyone. more from this squad over CNP would like to offer became the first team to McGreal’s cross with a even won it for his side recently moved back from “We knew we would the coming months. Well our sincere condolences beat Crumlin in any com- glancing header past with a well-struck shot Liffey Wanderers, saw his have to beat them at some done team, management to Brendan Dunne and his petition this season as Dylan McNulty to put his from distance but Crum- shot saved by McNulty. stage if we were to win and all the supporters who extended family on the Martin Loughran’s side side in front. lin keeper Mickey Quinn Craven, Dylan Cashin, anything this season. made a great atmosphere passing of his sister Jackie. have seen off all challeng- Crumlin took the advan- tipped the ball over the bar. Kieran McGahan and Rob “Hopefully we can use for the U14s. Ar dheis de go raibh an ers in the league and three tage into the break but Quinn had been the pen- Duggan all found the net the momentum from Sun- Big thanks to 65 Hurls anam. cups. were undone shortly after alty hero in Crumlin’s 2017 for Malahide and, though day to kick on and finish who donated sliothars to There was no winner of The LSL Sunday Senior and it was another substi- FAI Cup run, saving twice McGreal scored Crumlin’s as high as possible in the our Feile teams complete this weeks lotto. Numbers pacesetters had won this tute who did the damage in in the 2-1 victory over fifth penalty, it was left to league.” with St. Peregrines Crest. drawn: 2, 17, 21 and 27. Next Our teams will put them to weeks Lotto Jackpot €7400. great use! Big thanks to our U12 girls & Getkate gets emerging contract Congratulations to our boys who sold lotto tickets Minor hurlers who beat a throughout March. Our U11 MALAHIDE’S Shane Getkate has been Men’s Selectors, said: “Shane Getkate has strong St. Brigids side on girls and boys will take on rewarded with an “emerging player contract” been on our radar for a while and we were Sunday 2-13 to 1-3. the challenge for the month this week with Cricket Ireland now able to delighted that he made his international Easter Camps are now of April. Reminder to all offer “significantly increased match fees” for debut in Oman. live for registration on www. teams that memberships are players in the Inter-Provincial Series and Ire- “Shane is dedicated to improving his game cnp.ie All kids will receive a now overdue. If you have land Wolves. further, and his all-round abilities were on drinks bottle and drawstring not renewed your member- The contracts are designed to help support display for all to see throughout the first few bag. We look forward to ship please do so without players transition to the next level and make months of 2019.” hosting the first camp delay to avoid missing out their mark for the Irish senior team in time on He was one of five players to be awarded of 2019. We hope all our on training sessions and a full-time basis. the new contracts ahead of the 2019 inter- Peregrines Ladies enjoyed matches. Shane Getkate in action for the Ireland Speaking about the Emerging Player Con- provincial series which gets underway on Wolves against Sri Lanka tracts, Andrew White, Chair of National Monday, April 22 in La Manga, Spain. 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 29 SWIMMING: CLUB HOSTS SUPER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Silver lining end for NAC’s O’Sullivan IRISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS O’Sullivan has been studying in Greene collected the ‘Swimmer of  [email protected] Loughborough College. the Meet’ Trophy as the Irish Open For the last number of years Swimming Championships came NAC Swim Club’s Brian O’Sullivan while in the UK had continued to to a close on Sunday evening. ended his competitive swimming compete at a high level, returning Greene’s 200m Breaststroke career at his adopted home pool to swim with NAC frequently for swim on Thursday was the clos- last weekend with a 50m butterfly both training and competition. est time to a World Record at the silver with a 24.69 second swim. It was a highlight among a event in 2:10.05. He has been a member of NAC series of fine swims for the club The National Centre Dublin Swim Club since 2009 having who also were acting as hosts for swimmer had set Irish and Cham- moved to the Dublin 15 club from the competition. pionship Records in the swim as Kingdom SC in Kerry. Day one produced super swims well as going under the consid- In 2011, he brought home a with bronze for Orla Adams in the eration time for World Champion- bronze medal from EYOF in 50m 100m breaststroke and silver for ships. backstroke and represented Ire- O’Sullivan. The 5-day Championships saw land on a number of occasions at Adams backed that up on day six new Irish Records, three Irish European Championships. two with bronze in both the 200m Junior Records and seven vhampi- He has also held a number of breaststroke and 400m individual onship Records as well as over 20 national records in 50 backstroke, medley. consideration times met for this 100 and 200 individual medley. Breaststroke ace Darragh Summer’s International Meets.

Cabra lifesavers shine in Sheffield LIFESAVING Ponds Forge International near water. ond place overall.  [email protected] 50-metre pool in Sheffield Winners of medals In the individual dis- last weekend. included Gavin Callender ciplines, medals went to DEDICATED Masters life- Swimming and lifesav- and David Browne (res- David Browne and Mary savers and their junior ing clubs from England, cue rope throw) and with Lowry in the 100-metre colleagues from North Scotland, Wales, the team-mates Paddy and manikin towing events. Dublin have been making Channel Islands and Ire- Patricia Kelly successfully The club’s Director of big waves at a major inter- land took part in the cham- defended their title in the Swimming, Sheila Mul- national swimming event pionships, which bring rope team relay event. hair, said: “This year was where they achieved a together the best and fast- In the Obstacle relay one of our best perfor- string of top times. est volunteer lifesavers. (the swimming equiva- mances at the interna- The swimmers from Over 40 competitors lent of hurdles in ath- tional speed champion- the St John Berchman’s from the lifesaving sec- letics), the two masters ships and everyone was Lifeguard Club in Cabra tion of the Dublin club teams (Aine Galvin, Mary elated after a really hectic proved itself amongst the took part in the event, Lowry, Patricia Kelly and weekend. It was amazing best in Britain and Ireland which was organised by Barbara Smyth; David to see them do so well, at the prestigious RLSS the RLSS, an international Browne, Paddy Kelly, Ciara with over forty personal international open speed charity dedicated to safe- Kavanagh and Gavin Cal- bests recorded in the vari- championships at the guarding lives in, on or lender) took first and sec- ous events.” 30 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 4 April 2019 ROUND SOCCER: SWORDS CLUB MAKE IT FOUR IN A ROW CLUB NOTES 2 NAOMH MEARNOG ON SATURDAY, we hosted the Camogie Féile and it turned out to be a wonder- Rivervalley roll on ful occasion. The club was buzzing all day and our own girls did us proud. After three tough games, they qualified to meet in the final on Sunday. In a nail biting finish, we were pipped by one point after a great game. Congratulations to Siobhan and the girls for a magical weekend and well done to our friends in Raheny who were worthy winners. Well done to Sophie Cotter as Garda beaten who got player of the tournament, A sincere thank also to the many people who helped run the event on Saturday. LSL SUNDAY MAJOR 1 Our senior footballers traveled to and captured two very valu- Garda 1 able league points. Our junior footballers also won. Our minor hurlers were Rivervalley Rangers 2 involved in a mighty battle with Faughs where a last minute goal earned us a  [email protected] draw. Our adult hurlers start their championship campaign at the weekend. On RIVERVALLEY Rangers Saturday evening at 6, our intermediate team play Crokes while on Sunday our dug out a crucial three junior lads are away to Na Fianna at 3pm. points on Tuesday even- Our very popular Easter Camps take place as usual. Book early to avoid ing in the LSL Sunday disappointment. Contact club GPO David Sweeney. Major 1 as they came Portmarnock Community School is running a performance of Les Misera- from a goal down to bles to raise funds for the construction of a Community Theatre in the school. defeat Garda 2-1 in West- The concert takes place on the 27th of April and details can be found on the manstown. school website. Many of our players, parents and supporters are products of The Swords club fell this fine school and we ask that you support them. behind after 20 minutes despite a bright start SKERRIES HARPS and the visitors felt they should have been level 2019 Feile competitions started over & Jack Smith lined out with the West- minutes later but for a the weekend and our U14 Div meath senior footballers over the tight offside call on Ruairi 3 Camogie team competed weekend. Deasy who finished off at strongly in group competi- Gaelic for Mothers & others the back stick. tion on Sat 30th, defeating took part in their first blitz of A quality Conor Fowler Fingallians in the semi final the 2019 season on Sat 23rd free kick was then head- and unfortunately lost and are always welcoming ed in by Paul Currivan out to St Judes in the final. new members. Contact Chris from 12 yards to give a Congrats to the girls and on 087 9725519 for more info deserved equaliser for the mentors on a great weekend of Upcoming Fixtures: Sun 7 Swords men. Camogie. Apr : Senior1 Camogie vs BSJ Home Darren Doyle and Diddy Our AFL1 team defeated Thomas Davis 10.30am MFL1 vs St Vincent’s AWAY 11am; Gaul were a constant by a 1pt margin at Home on Sunday 31st, Junior Hurling Vs Raheny AWAY 11am (Cham- The Rivervalley Rangers LSL Sunday Major 1 side have been in a great run of form menace down the left AFL9 travelled to Round Towers Clondalkin pionship). flank combining multi- and took home a win and the Minor Hurlers Upcoming Events /Diary Dates. ple times. The best effort defeated Craobh Chiarain in the Div 3 league. • EASTER CAMP: 23- 25 April 10am-2pm came from Gaul, striking The second half was one-touch finish over a quartet of chances but Emma Parker & Megan Carroll represented Daily. Suitable for ages 5-13 years. Cost €35. the bar with a peach of a end to end with Yohann the keeper following an none were taken. the club on the Dublin Minor Camogie Panel Contact Louise 085 1465673 for details. shot. Bedos called upon a good equally beautiful diago- Nonetheless, it was a Then with five minutes few times to make saves nal pass from Currivan to fourth successive victory ST FINIAN’S left in the first half, Jimmy or relieve pressure from get what proved to be the for the team and moves Rock broke his toe and set piece after set piece winner. them up a couple of plac- WHAT a full and busy weekend with nearly all our teams competing. We a nasty neck injury for for the home side. Valley survived anoth- es in the division and have hosted a blitz, taken part in a Feile and the last of the grading series a Garda player resulted With 10 minutes to er barrage on goal from into sixth, well clear of matches along with much more. in an ambulance being go, substitute Lee Mur- Garda and could have any potential relegation We also had 2 representatives on the Dublin U16 Team, with Emma Howe called. ray dinked a sublime made it safe late on with issues. and Teagan Comber as captain of the team playing against Meath on Sunday. These girls are fantastic role models for all the younger players coming up behind them. Well done girls, your club is behind you 100% cheering you on. OFF THE BOTTOM In round two of the U16 Championship match v Meath, Dublin was captained by our own Teagan Comber but unfortunately, it wasn’t their day and the final score was Dublin 1-8 / Meath 6-8. find late Our AFL4 Team played away to St. Finians Newcastle and were unfortu- nate to lose with only a 3 point difference. Final score 0-12 to 2-3. season form Our Minor (u18 ) Camogie girls had a tough game on Sunday in the valley PORTRANE Hockey Club are against a very strong Na Fianna Team. Our girls fought very hard with some finishing their season with a great individual skills on show. flourish as they recorded their Well done to our U15 and U13 girls who played in a Div 3 Feile at St Anne’s second and third wins of the GAA Club The girls should be very proud of the effort they displayed. It’s Leinster men’s Division One super to see two teams come together as one to give the girls a day out. season this week. Great credit to all the mentors and everyone who helped make it happen. Its Sean Graham’s single goal very early in both teams seasons, so much to play for. saw them beat and Our U12 Camogie team played against Commercials Hurling Cumann they then moved off the bot- Iomanaiochta and Beann Eadair CLG in the Blitz in Ridgewood. The girls put tom of the table courtesy of an in super performances in both games! Imran Khan double in a 2-0 suc- cess over Kilkenny on Saturday. U12 boys had 2 great wins in the final football grading games. The White They meet the cats again team kept their best performance for the last match of the grading series next Sunday away before fin- with a great win over Whitehall Colmcille in sunny Ridgewood. ishing their season on April 13. 4 April 2019 FINGAL  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31 SOCCER: SWORDS CLUB MAKE IT FOUR IN A ROW CAMOGIE: HARPS PRODUCE EXCEPTIONAL SERIES OF RESULTS IN ANNUAL FEILE FOOTBALL Magical Maur’s make it three in a row ST MAUR’S find them- selves in a share of top of the AFL Division One table after three rounds following their latest success against St Jude’s in Rush on Saturday evening. A half-dozen goals helped the hosts to record an eye- catching 6-5 to 1-12 victory. In addition to Ciaran Archer’s impressive haul of 0-4, Ciaran Reddin and Conor McGuire bagged a brace of three- pointers for a rampant Skerries Harps Evelyn Apara and Jude’s Caoimhe French give chase. Picture: ilivephotos.com Maur’s. Eoin Fletcher also rattled the net during an explosive opening and while Jude’s kept themselves in touch late on, an Eoghan Conroy goal on 58 minutes finally sealed Skerries feel the Feile the two points for the northside outfit. It leaves the Rush men level on points with Lucan Sarsfields and Ballinteer St fever in run to final John’s at this early FEILE DIVISION THREE FINAL stage in the season Skerries goalkeeper. final ten minutes Skerries, showing a safer. St Jude’s 4-0 with Kilmacud Crokes Skerries came out strong and held huge amount of character, looked like Captain Caoimhe Begley proudly Skerries Harps 1-0 in fourth on five points the Jude’s side off until the final min- they could easily have pushed ahead. accepted the division 3 trophy on  [email protected] from three games. utes of the first half where they cre- But Jude’s led by Farrelly and Heath- behalf of her side as well as a well- Skerries Harps, ated a few promising chances in front er Dunworth in the forwards confirmed deserved player of the match award meanwhile, ran up a SKERRIES Harps enjoyed a super run of goal. their sides win with a perfect finish by presented by Jim Shanahan Dublin competitive 2-13 to in the annual Feile last weekend as With a spring in their step and some Emma Maher to make the game even County board Secretary. 1-15 win over Thomas they reached the Division 3 final, even- excellent defending all the way up the Davis on home turf to tually being undone by a top class St pitch, Mia Clohessy pushed the ball get off the mark for Jude’s outfit at O’Toole Park last Sun- over the line shortly before half time. the season, leaping day. This left the Jude’s side two goals up up to 13th place as a The final was a repeat of the very when the referee blew the short whis- result. first tie of the competition when Jude’s tle. Elsewhere, Ger won out 0-3 to 0-2. Ten minutes after the ball was Vickery struck a Skerries bounced back to beat thrown in for he second half, Jude’s dramatic 65th-minute Naomh Olaf 2-1 to no score and then Millie Farrelly continued her team’s point to give Temple- saw off St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan goal run with a stylish finish. ogue Synge Street a Ruadh 2-3 to 2-1. Skerries had a new energy about share of the spoils at That set up a semi-final with the them and responded to Jude’s two the end of a gripping other group winners Fingallians which goals with a well-worked goal by Alex Division One clash they duly won as well while Jude’s beat Ward. with St Brigid’s at Castleknock in their semi-final. However, captain Caoimhe Begley’s Dolphin Park, making That set up a rematch with Jude’s team stood strong against Skerries it 1-8 to 0-11. but while the first meeting was shy relentless attack. The draw means on goals, the Tymon North club were With Jude’s goalkeeper Iseult Caf- Brigid’s are still await- hungry for majors right from the out- frey making some major saves, and ing their first league set and they hit the net very quickly. Sarah Frisby bursting through the The Skerries Harps Feile team win of the campaign. It came in fabulous fashion as Jenny tackle to clear the ball into space, Power gobbled up a sharp chance after Jude’s looked strong. an initially brilliant save from the They could not relax however, in the SPORT