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lockdownHOUSEHOLDERS endur - YOUR WINGS ing winter and spring lock- down turned to their local • ITAA calls on Government to restore foreign travel • Back to normal by month of August claims Tánaiste takeaways during the cri- STAFF REPORTER with by the people. If this contin- This comes a week before non- sis, a new study has shown. ues, travel, while not returning essential retail reopens while on And it was the local chip- AS the Irish Travel Agents Associa- to normal, will open up with per- June 2, hotels will throw open per which was top of the tion (ITAA) yesterday (Wed) called haps digital passports or vaccina- their doors for guests, who will be menu when it came to buy- on the government to initiate plans tion evidence being required to jet allowed to eat meals inside. ing in meals, according to to reopen international travel with- away,” a department source told The following week, all pubs and digital ordering platform, in the EU, there was increasingly the Dublin Gazette this week. restaurants will also be allowed to Flipdish which carried optimistic official noises that travel The ITAA presented to the serve but only outdoors initially out the survey between abroad could resume earlier than Joint Oireachtas Committee on while cinemas and theatres will December 20, ’20 o April 28 previously expected. Transport on Wednesday, citing also reopen. last. Their call came at a time yester- arguments for the reopening of The Taoiseach Micheál Martin The comfort cuisine of day when the Tánaiste, Leo Varad- international travel in the coming was also upbeat this week when choice saw 26 per cent of kar, said the vast majority of restric- weeks. he emphasised that if current pro- all orders around the hum- tion would be gone by August, thus The association’s CEO Pat Daw- gress continued that we would ble bag of chips, fish, burg- returning Ireland to relative nor- son stated: “We must also begin see “the reopening of hotels, B&Bs ers and whatever else was mality again. to unwind the current restrictions and guesthouses in the month of on offer in the local chipper. With home travel regulations which are limiting inbound and June.” Chips though was the sin- loosening up from Sunday to allow outbound tourism, and examine This would at the very least open gular most popular item at inter-county journeys for the first current measures which may act as the way up for staycations in the 19 per cent. time since Christmas, Department a deterrent for international travel summer months. Researchers discovered of Health sources are also hopeful such as high costs associated with Foreign holidays are back on that the second most popu- that if the public play ball with the polymerase chain (PCR) testing.” the horizon with a host of deals lar takeaway item ordered current timetable of exit plans, that This week has seen the contruc- for post-summer getaways start- isn’t a meal, but rather there will be a “seriously improved tion industry return to building ing to pop up. As the vaccination sauce, with curry sauce and chance” of foreign travel. sites. And with increased travel to numbers increase day-on-day and garlic sauce taking the top “There is growing positivity and from work , commuter opera- seem set to approach 250,000 this two spots of the 15 per cent thanks to the acceleration of vac- tors are now set to resume full week, both holidaymakers are dar- of orders that added sauces cinations and also because the schedules for the first time since ing to dream and travel companies MAKING A SPLASH: Dubliners can look forward to travel to meals. TO PAGE 2 regulations were largely complied early January. are hoping for a rush on bookings. at home and hopefully abroad

BARRY ANDREWS MEP Working for Dublin in Europe 2 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE MALAHIDE/RANELAGH INCIDENTS HIGHLIGHT LOCKDOWN ISSUES FROM PAGE 1 Favourite NEWSPAPERS 'More gardai needed to takeaway The second most popular type of cuisines INFORMATION curb anti-social behaviour' ordered were Chinese/ Thai and Pizza with each Second Floor, Heritage House, amounting to 11 per cent Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 BY AMY ROHU AND ROSE ing in specific areas are debate calling for more of orders over the lock- BARRETT increasing in the rest of garda resources for the Tel: 01 - 6010240 down period. the city. It is not specific Malahide area. Margherita pizza was to these areas”. Cllr Anthony Lavin the most popular pizza Dublin Gazette Newspapers publishes DUBLIN Lord Mayor She told the Dub- (FG) said he was shocked ordered with 61,368 of lin Gazette: “We also by the circumstances a weekly quality free title, Hazel Chu has called for them added to irish con- extra resources from the need people to respect of the ordeal. “A youth covering the entire Dublin area sumer orders. Egg fried Gardai as Ireland begins the ongoing guidelines jumped up on the car rice was the most ordered ST , 2020 SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 to emerge from 14 months although it can be hard. to avoid a gang pursu- dish when people ordered THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES FROM THE COUNTY OF DUBLIN FREE THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES FROM THE COUNTY OF DUBLIN FREE of virtual lockdown under Hopefully with the easing ing him. He was subse- from Chinese/Thai res- Covid-19 regulations. of restrictions, we will see quently knocked off the taurants with 22,369 por- She said the pandemic an easing in anti-social car, physically attacked tions ordered over lock- COVIDIOTS has been one of the sig- behaviour. Lord Mayor Hazel Chu and pretty badly beaten. down. BY GARY IBBOTSON Dublin’s Covid-19 numbers spiral. worn. tal came into force at midnight you can expect, a surge in new Footage shows dozens of peo- One eye witness said: “This on Tuesday as the Government and excited students in the early NEIGHBOURS have hit out at ple packed tightly into a room at is going on nearly every night. confirmed so-called ‘wet pubs’ weeks of a tenancy is challeng- massive parties being held almost Host Point Campus in Dublin 1 These are scary times for us all, would stay shut. ing.” WE NEED A every night at a student accom- as music blares – with no social they should think of others.” A spokesperson for Host Point modation in the city centre – as distancing and no masks being New restrictions in the capi- Campus told Dublin Gazette: “As CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 nificant drivers of anti- “A lot of people are I urge anyone with infor- Irish consumers were Ireland’s Leading Transport Training Company REVOLUTION - CHRISTY EXCLUSIVE - blaming young people, mation or video foot- Transport Manager & Driver CPC Specialists social behaviour occur- also big fans of burg- BY SYLVIA POWNALL The 60-year-old, who is warned that high-rise He told Dublin Gazette: “By gentrifying it they are 24/7 On-Line Booking - 30 Venues Nationwide battling terminal cancer, says co-living schemes will take “They are tearing the heart ruining it. We need to stop SINGER Christy Dignam wants “true blue” Dubliners are being over the capital unless and soul out of Dublin. It’s the this.” while a family also had to a “political revolution” to fix priced out of their own city. somebody stands up for the people of the city that make it Call us @: 1890-374837 087-636-3003 066 7186525 or email: [email protected] our “broken” system. Aslan frontman Christy working man. such a great place. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 ring across Dublin at the but it isn’t just them. We age to contact Malahide endure a terrifying ordeal ers over lockdown with moment. need to understand this Gardai immediately,” he while trapped in their car. 15 per cent of all sin- “At the end of the day and also figure out how to stressed. SEPTEMBER 0, 2020 gle menu items ordered AUGUST 20, 2020 “A male juvenile teen we have had three stints support them.” Councillor Dermot being burgers. The most THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES FROM THE COUNTY OF DUBLIN FREE FREE THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES FROM THE COUNTY OF DUBLIN received non-life-threat- The Dublin Gazette has 5 €100 vouchers  CITY TURNS BLUE IN FAREWELL TO TONY  for CLAIRE GARVEY fashion outlet CLAIRE GARVEY WIN to give away to some lucky readers of lockdown across a 14 Anti-social behaviour Lacey said the incident at GOODBYE ening injuries. He was not popular type of burger MIRACLE DRUG month period. When peo- raised its ugly head on the Luas was “appalling.” TO THE treated by medical per- was a cheeseburger with HILL... JOY FOR GLEN A DUBLIN teenager has both sides of the city in “I want to extend my finally received his first ple are kept in, it becomes BY GARY IBBOTSON forming a guard of honour for treatment of the ‘miracle’ their hero. THE streets of the capital The Sam Maguire cup was drug Spinraza – a year after 61,357 orders of this type turned blue on Tuesday as carried alongside Tony’s cof- he was first approved for it. hundreds came out to bid a fin in appreciation for his eight Glen McHugh Farrelly, 19, sonnel at the scene. We final farewell to Dublin’s big- decades of loyal support for his is now getting the special- gest GAA fan, Tony Broughan. beloved team. ised quarterly medication to Tony, aka Molly Malone, was Tony, famed for ringing his treat the rare muscle wast- laid to rest in his native Cabra bell in full Molly Malone rega- ing disease spinal muscular as family, friends and fellow lia on Hill 16, was described Malahide and Ranelagh sincere sympathy to the Dubs fans mourned the pass- by parish priest Fr Michael atrophy. a strain on mental and ing of a legend. O’Grady as “the ultimate Dub- The Clondalkin teen, a stu- GAA supporters lined the lin supporter”. dent at Maynooth Universi- of burger recorded over route from his home on Carn- ty, has campaigned tireless- lough Road to the Church ly with his mother Lisa but of the Most Precious Blood, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 are continuing to investi- their efforts were further delayed by the coronavirus. A delighted Lisa told Dub- lin Gazette: “Glen received DUBLIN CREDIT UNIONS ARE and surrounding areas young person who was his first injection last Fri- physical health.” day and is doing very well… some good news in these lockdown. not so great times.” People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who also lob- gate all the circumstances bied for the drug, said: “It’s #LovingLocal been a long and arduous campaign for Glen’s family and friends.” with the involvement of the victim of the attack. #StayLocalBorrowLocalSpendLocal The Lord Mayor Continued on page 2 This is followed by a THE FUTURE IS LOCAL, THE FUTURE IS FREE surrounding this matter,” stressed that the Gardai young gangs becoming a It reflects what has a Garda spokesman said. chicken fillet burger with had a crucial role to play major concern. been a deeply worrying However, the inci- 37,775 orders of such as the country slowly Residents in Ranelagh behaviour among some dent saw what initially burgers placed by Irish gets back to more normal took to social media after people and is in direct CONTACTS appeared to be a gang of consumers. The drink ways. a boy, 15, was assaulted contrast to the wonder- youth attack a car, which most likely to be ordered Managing Director: “We need more polic- with a crowbar at a Luas ful community service had a family passengers in Ireland with a takea- ing and we’ve already stop in the area last week. that has been provided within, including a young way meal was a can of Michael McGovern said that to the superin- The incident happened in across Ranelagh during child. Coca Cola, added to 49 per tendent in the area and the afternoon, with wit- the pandemic, particu- A video, showing a cent of all orders. [email protected] to the assistant commis- nesses too frightened to larly by Ranelagh Com- youth jump onto the Speaking today on sioner. They know this intervene with the gang. munity Response.” car which was then sur- the release of the survey themselves but there is In Malahide, Gardai are Anyone with informa- rounded by more teen- results, Conor McCarthy, a question of resources. investigating an assault tion pertaining to the General Manager: agers, was widely circu- CEO and Co-Founder of They don’t have enough incident which occurred incident should contact lated on social media, Flipdish stated ‘this sur- for the whole city. The on Saturday last after a Malahide Garda station Liz Ferris and ignited a huge online vey demonstrates the issues we are now see- youth sustained injuries at 01-666 4600. great number of people [email protected] using their favorite res- taurants own website to Man arrested following order their preferred food Digital Coordinator: and the benefits it has for pensioner death restaurant owners during JP Montgomery this unprecedented time. in south inner city In total, over the third [email protected] BY KIM O’LEARY lockdown period, there CHOICE BASED have been just shy of 1.4 LETTING SCHEME 2021 A MAN in his twenties was arrested following the million orders placed in lockdown 3 using flipdish Choice Based Letting (CBL) is an approach used for death last week of a pensioner in sheltered accommo- Advertising Sales: allocating dwellings. It allows housing applicants to dation at a south inner city flat complex. technology. express an interest in being considered for the allocation Kwok Ping Cheng, 76, was found dead at Robinson’s [email protected] of designated Social Housing Units. Court off Cork Street. The victim, who was a Hong Boy (15) Fingal County Council will be providing information on Kong native, was discovered lying in a pool of blood our website, from Tuesday 4th May 2021, on a selection of developments and individual units which have been in his flat by a regular care worker who visited him on charged with Pictures: designated for allocation using this approach. Expressions Thursday. of interest will be accepted for the initial period up to Gardaí say that the man was arrested on Wednesday murder [email protected] 5pm on 12th May 2021. morning and is currently being detained under Section Access to the Choice Based Letting (CBL) system 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a south Dublin is via the Council website at https://www.fingal.ie/ Garda station on suspicion of murder. A BOY of 15 was today choicebasedlettingscheme. A short FAQ will be available It is understood that many of the elderly residents (Wednesday) charged on the webpage. There will also be information on the with the murder of a FIND US ON developments and units currently designated for living in the accommodation have asked to leave the area after the death – the third such killing at the com- mum-of-two in Dublin Choice Based Letting. last Janauary. Only approved housing applicants can express interest in plex over a 15 year period. Mr Cheng has been described locally as a quiet man The victim, Urant- the properties advertised. Applicants will need to access setseg Tserendorj, 48, www.dublingazette.com the website above to see what properties are available, as who mostly kept to himself but was well liked by neigh- expressions of interest can only be submitted online. bours who say they are deeply shocked by his death. originally from Mongolia, Dublin Gazette Newspapers Ltd. The allocation of all properties will be strictly in It is believed that Mr Cheng had lived at Robinson’s died following the attack Terms and Conditions for acceptance of advertisements accordance with the Council’s Allocation Scheme for Court for at least five years and lived in Ireland for which occurred while she Social Housing Support in accordance with your date many years. was on here way home Reservethe right to omit or suspend or alter any advertisement(s) in any of its publications. We also in need. from her job as a cleanrer declineany responsibility in the event of one or more of a series of advertisements being omitted “He was a nice man, everyone would know him to see forany reason whatever, nor do we accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or An applicant having refused an offer under CBL will not around the area,” said John, a local. “It’s very tragic and in Dublin. be eligible for CBL for a period of 12 months. inaccuracyin the printing of any advertisement. If your advertisement appears incorrectly, contact everyone is shocked and upset, some people are even The boy cannot be theAdvertising Department immediately, as responsibility cannot be accepted for more than one Fingal County Council, Fingal County Council, thinking of moving on now from the area,” he added. named for legal reasons. week’sincorrect insertion. Responsibility cannot be accepted if the complaint is made more than two Civic Offices, Grove Road, County Hall, The complex is run by Dublin City Council and many He was remanded in weeksafter insertion. If one places an advertisement for more than one week and then cancels it Blanchardstown, Main Street, Swords, custody by the President afterthe first week, no refund or credit will be given for weeks cancelled. The advertiser undertakes Dublin 15, D15 W638. Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2. residents are frail or have some difficultly in moving toindemnify the Proprietors against any liability for any civil action arising out of the publication of of the District Court, Opening Hours: Opening Hours: around. theadvertisement or any other matter printed or published in the Blanchardstown Gazette, Clondalkin Judge Paul Kelly, to appear Mon - Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm Local Sinn Fein councillor Máire Devine said that Gazette,Dundrum Gazette, Dun Laoghaire Gazette, Lucan Gazette and Swords Gazette. The placing of Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm. Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm. many residents are afraid and very vulnerable after the again at the Children's an order or contract will be deemed an acceptance of these conditions. Court next week. Ph: (01) 890 5902/890 5000 recent death of Mr Cheng. “They’re all really elderly and some of them would be she was attacked and Email: [email protected] stabbed near the CHQ Website: www.fingal.ie really vulnerable,” she said. She also expressed condo- lences to the family and friends of Mr Cheng. building at Custom House Quay around 9.30pm 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 3 CHARITY: HOMELESS CAFE HAS SEEN TAKE AWAY SERVICE TRIPLE SINCE PANDEMIC BEGAN The Light House – Serving up 100,000 meals to homeless during Covid-19

By ROSE BARRETT port and dedication of The we went to a take-away Covid here, Joe has been Light House volunteers. service following health working six days a week. Originally from Con- and safety restrictions “I live above The Light IT MAY A tired old cliché necticut, east of New York, meant our numbers tri- House,” he added. “And to say ‘there is light at Joe comes from Irish roots pled. love working with these the end of tunnel’, but in and came to Ireland nine “We have to limit and exceptional volunteers. this case, the light is at 28 years ago. manage our volunteers “Many have travelled Pearse Street, D2. “Initially, I moved into who prepare and hand out through the road of addic- The building incorpo- Christian charity work the food. But we have an tion into recovery; others rates The Light House, run with another organisa- exceptional core volunteer have experienced home- by Dublin Christian Mis- tion for two years, before I group at The Light House. lessness and some have Joe Murphy, Operations Manager with a volunteer Michael who distributes some left sion and No Buck’s Café switched to Dublin Chris- To triple the volume of survived both. over food and right, Jay Bobinac run by Tiglin. tian Mission (DCM). food to our end users is a “This, I believe, gives Together, the two “Prior to the Covid testament to their com- them a uniqueness as difficult because of the meeting environment collected by our good organisations have served restrictions, we would mitment,” noted Joe. they can empathise with restrictions and neces- where people can receive friend Michael who deliv- over 100,000 hot meals have been providing a café “Then we have a variety the homeless, they under- sary social distancing,” he one on one advice. ers them on his bicycle to since the onset of Covid service for the homeless. of companies who gener- stand and have experi- continued. Joe concluded: “Thanks the most-needy around restrictions in March 2020. They came in and ate, got ously donate food, usually enced the difficulties our “Dublin City Council to the generosity, support the city. Thank you, one Last Saturday saw the clothing or practical items it’s bread or meat products, service users face. has done a good job with and prayers of our staff, and all.” 100,000th meal served at such as toiletries, and rices, sauces – a variety “I think one of the chal- providing more beds. The volunteers, suppliers and the Light House, which could also access one on of food products. We get lenges is that, when we difficulty is that progres- financial donors, we have The Light House is open 6 incredibly often reaches one support services. financial donations from serve meals and we give sion is dependent on trust/ served over 100,000 meals days; from Tuesday-Sunday 2,000 meals per week now. from 4-6pm; and from Tues- “We served between foundations, community out personal items, we are confidence between the in under 14 months. For Joe Murphy, Opera- day-Thursday, also from 500-600 meals a week. churches, companies, indi- building relationships and volunteers and our service “You all display how 7-9pm. tions Manager at No 28 However, since Covid, viduals and other chari- trust with the homeless users. much kind hearts can See http://www.dcmlive.ie/ or Pearse Street, this is down it’s about 1,500-2,000 per ties, etc. community. “We’ve set up a booth impact - well done! Any contact (01) 677 5548 to the exceptional sup- Email [email protected] week. The volume when Since the outbreak of “Covid has made that at The Light House, a safe leftover meals are always 4 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 FUNDRAISER: PORTRANE AND DONABATE COMMUNITY PRAISED FASTNews Community rallies for ‘Eoin’s Girls’ Balgaddy By ROSE BARRETT roof repair with the disease. brother Con, they set up illness, they have no sav- Close family and Stamullen Soccer Club ings to draw on. survey AFTER battling cancer for friends have gotten – and it’s still thriving “We have now set up over six years, the com- together to organise fun- today (coincidentally Con a GoFundMe page, and welcomed munities of Portrane and draisers for Karen and the and Eoin married sisters we hope to raise more on LOCAL Sinn Féin Council- lor Derren Ó Brádaigh, has Donabate were deeply girls. Karen and Tina).” that. Eoin’s death is the welcomed South Dublin saddened by the death “Before his illness, Eoin Following his death, fourth death in Karen’s County Council’s deci- of Eoin O’Brien (37) last worked in construction Kaz, along with Karen’s family circle since August sion to initiate a detailed month. He leaves behind a deliveries,” said family close friends Lisa Duff, last, two from cancer and investigative survey to bet- young wife, Karen (32) and friend, Kaz Valentine. Tina O’Brien and Brian two from Covid.” ter inform a much needed four daughters: Sophie “He was an avid gar- Hughes, set up some fun- “They are such good- programme of roof repairs (13), Abbie (12), Maddie dener and loved land- draisers for the young natured children, are in the Dublin Mid-West housing estate of Balgaddy. (9) and Emelie (3). scaping at the family family. Eoin’s girls. When Make “I have been inundated The late Eoin lived with home. “Since his passing, A Wish asked Sophie with issues that relate to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma “He was amazing at the response has been what she would like, she legacy structural defects and underwent a stem soccer, and had been wonderful, the way Por- said that she would like within the development cell transplant from his scouted by a UK team but trane community and an attic conversion for of Balgaddy, constructed sister Aisling. Despite had to turn it down due to Donabate have rallied to her mam. between 2003-2005. A significant number of these hopes for a recovery, Eoin an injury.” support our fundraising “We hope to put in a issues are the direct con- unfortunately got Covid Originally from Stam- is heartening,” continued bathroom downstairs at sequence of poor roofing and died after a few ullen in Meath, he also Kaz. the family home in Por- – many of the homes here weeks on a ventilator at lived in Tallaght for many “We’ve had musi- trane, so as to make life have flat roofs and have St James. years. cal bingo on zoom – it easier for Sophie.” experienced serious leaks,” Eoin and Karen were “He was extremely was amazing, Daniel St Kaz thanked everyone he said. The initial survey work shocked when their eld- witty – sarcastic even,” Ledger was the bingo who has donated to date, The O'Brien family including Eoin and Karen and their will commence in a few est girl, Sophie, was said Kaz. “Even in the caller and music from and reminded people that four girls weeks time, with results of also diagnosed with the hardest times of his ill- the Caseys. Karen was no matter how small an the survey expected in six same form of cancer last ness, he was trying to overwhelmed with the amount they can donate, weeks. The overall findings will summer. Karen is now make people laugh and response and support she has been supporting Sophie and the other lit- it will be most appreciated. be used as a template to Sophie’s full-time carer, lighten the mood, he had shown. Eoin for six and a half tle ones. as she was to Eoin during a big circle of friends. “She is only 32, it’s See https://gofund.me/ determine the appropriate years, only to lose him to “Eoin had no life insur- action for the remaining flat his long and brave battle “Together with his heart breaking for her, Covid. Now she is nursing ance, and with his long a0e07e59 roof/terraced houses. Dedicated dirt track considered Project on Harcourt St Line explores Council for scramblers and quads local area’s past and present against By Kim O’Leary former junction at Shanganah and the A NEW CAMPAIGN to Harcourt Street line since last week. €186m introduce a dedicated BEFORE the LUAS system was up and “I already had a You Tube channel running people would take the once Goatstown dirt track for off-road and started to uploaded my videos popular Harcourt Street Line to Dub- and the response has been great, peo- vehicles such as scram- lin and beyond, and during the Covid ple contact me saying they remember development blers and quads is being pandemic one local is busy document- what Harcourt Street line used to look DUN Laoghaire Co Council is raised by local Dublin- ing the area’s history and future. like when they were kids,” explained recommending that An Bord Thomas Loftus is originally from Pleanála turn down a €186 West TD Gino Kenny. Thomas. Bray and is now living in Tullyvale in He is also documenting other his- million planned apartment Taking to social Cabinteely since the start of the year. torical places of interest such as the scheme in Goatstown by well- media, Deputy Kenny In recent months, he has been docu- former Gatekeeper’s house at Har- known Goat Bar and Grill said that a number of menting and recording video footage court Street, which has unfortunately publican Charlie Chawke. on his phone of former train lines Part of the proposed building years ago and he and become dilapidated in recent years. including the once popular Harcourt Even with the current DART line, would rise to eight storeys on others explored the idea Street line. Thomas feels that more infrastructure the site of the pub. of forming a group to Speaking to the Dublin Gazette, could be added to in the future to make A lengthy report from A campaign for a dirt track for off-road vehicles is being the chief executive of Dún look at the possibility of Thomas said that he has always held things easier for commuters. raised a fascination with trains. Laoghaire Co Council calls a dedicated dire track in For more information about the “I have a deep interest in the Har- history of Dublin’s train lines visit rrecommending for the fast the Clondalkin area. court Street line since I was a kid . The Harcourt street line (google.com) and track 299-unit to be refused, “I have always been the issues around irre- with young people. line was a double track line to Bray check out Thomas’s videos on his You- citing several grounds. On the 4.6 acre site, there of the view that these sponsible use of these Later this year the Dept what contributed to its closure on Tube channel Station to station - You- New Year’s Eve 1958 due to the eco- are plans for four apartent spaces are hugely bene- vehicles but as a stand- of Justice is introducing Tube nomic climate in the country at the blocks ranging from five to ficial not only to address alone project to engage new legislation around the time. From south of Dundrum back eight storeys high while also use of these vehicles par- them was countryside down to the retaining the current Goat Bar and Grill premises. ticularly in public parks/ former junction at Shanganagh. “It was an affluent area and car However widespread local spaces which have been opposition has seen 148 sub- TEMPORARYROAD ownership became popular which had CLOSURES used completely irrespon- a knock-on effect with the railway,” mission lodged with An Bord sibly and dangerously,” said Thomas. Pleanála, including residents’ Final Temporary Road Closure Notice associations. said Deputy Kenny. “The then government decided to Dublin City Council intends to make an order authorising bring in an act to stop subsiding non- Also adding her voice A number of these off- the temporary closure of the following road to facilitate profit making lines and unfortunately against the development was paving, landscaping works and re-surfacing on the dates roads track exist around Catherine Martin, the Minister and times listed below: Harcourt Street was one of them as it the county with a small was bringing in only maybe €29,000 for Tourism and Culture and Location 1: James Street East (from Mount Street Upper to and it was a big shortfall in sustain- local TD for the Green Party, James Place East) Dublin 2 from 00.00hrs on number in Dublin. It fol- who stated she had concerns Tuesday 4th May 2021 to 24.00hrs on ing the line. In hindsight 60 years ago lows the success of pilot Monday 31st May 2021. I get the impression that Harcourt about what was being proposed. Location 2: James Street East (from Mount Street Upper to project in Moyross, Co Street would have been busier than Baggot Street Lower) Dublin 2 from 00.00hrs on Limerick. the DART is now with thousands Mr Chawke has said he Monday 31st May 2021 to 24.00hrs on Saturday believes the development 31st July 2021. Anyone who is inter- of people going through each week, especially during Easter and at Christ- would provide “a lovely Route diversion details are available on ested in setting up a legacy to leave to Goatstown.” http://bit.ly/TempRoadClosures mas,” explained Thomas. group to look at the dirt Now Thomas is hard at work filming An Bord Pleanála is due Carrickmines train line to make a decision on the track initiative can is videos on his android phone from the application in June. asked to get in contact. 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 5

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ITH lockdown restriction finally starting to ease, thousands of children couldn’t hide their excitement at the chance to get Wback onto the pitches. The Clondalkin Round Tower under 8 girls, were no different. Bursting with enthusiasm to be back at football and camogie training on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Joy as children get back onto pitches 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 7 FASTNews INFRASTUCTURE : 238 AFFORDABLE HOMES TO BE BUILT IN DONABATE Search on for Dublin’s local heroes €10m for service support in MACE is asking Dub- liners to nominate that special someone who goes the extra mile to make a dif- Ballymastone home scheme ference, but in many cases do not get the By ROSE BARRETT eters of the local area ered with each phase.” recognition they dev plan and the Fingal He continued: “This deserve. Development Plan, and is not a developer-led HOUSING MINISTER They want people done in phased stages, scheme – it’s the developer Darragh O’Brien last week to nominate their over 10- 15 years with working for Fingal Co Co. It unsung hero, and to confirmed over €10m in circa 100-120 houses also allows for a top-class say which award they serviced site funding has per annum.” Cllr Henchy sport, recreational and think they should win been approved in prin- himself is from Portrane education campus. and why. There are ciple for the delivery of and currently lives in “This will include a five special individual 238 affordable purchase awards with a prize of Donabate. full-sized running track, homes at Ballymastone in €1,000 for the most “It is essential that all-weather soccer and Donabate. worthy hero in each Ballymastone housing is GAA pitches, and a skate category. This funding is in addi- underpinned by physical park to meet the needs of The individual tion to the €10.6m previ- and social infrastructure. our local teenagers, plus a Award Categories ously provided to Fingal I am in favour of the over- playground. are Charity Award, County Council through all breakdown of 60% “Sites will be left Child & Youth Award, the Local Infrastructure Environment Award, private which will go to vacant and earmarked Housing Activation Fund Sports, Health & the open market; 20% for the future delivery of (LIHAF) for the construc- Artist's impression of the proposed new development at Ballymastone Well-being Award will be made available new schools as they are and MACE Staff tion of the Donabate Dis- for affordable housing; required.” Award. tributor Road. been selected for the ously indicated by Fingal development for Ballmas- 20% will be social and of Cllr Henchy noted he Closing date for The Serviced Sites Fund development of approxi- CoCo to be priced from tone. entries is May 31. Log that, 10% will be hous- will be strongly support- is established to support mately 1,200 homes in €250k-€270k. onto www.mace.ie/ Cllr Adrian Henchy ing units aimed at older ing young families and local authorities to pro- Ballymastone in Donabate The organisation ‘Sup- unsung-heroes and (FF) for Rush-Lusk which citizens and citizens with individuals living in the vide vital infrastructure in the coming years. porting Proper Develop- nominate that special incorporates the Don- additional needs. Donabate and Portrane on their land, to prepare It is understood that ment in Donabate’ was someone you believe abate and Portrane area “All will be integrat- area who will be seeking is a true Unsung development sites for 238 homes will become unavailable at this time stated: ed within the overall to avail of some of these Hero. There is no the delivery of affordable available for purchase at to make an informed com- “I would be in favour of scheme. When the phas- houses, “and to remain liv- limit on the number housing. rates which are signifi- ment on the site service this development so long of award categories es are delivered, this 60, ing locally, near family and A preferred bidder has cantly discounted, previ- investment and proposed you can enter and as it’s within the param- 20, 20 divide will be deliv- community.” you can even enter yourself.

Dubs win Monkstown Dad Home After Life-Changing Accident angling By AMY ROHU tion where he can contin- ing Des in hospital, at one Speaking about his cur- lovely to have a conversa- he is having the craic with awards ue to recover at home. point his injuries were rent condition Tara added: tion with him again and I all the nurses and they just ROBBIE Reid from Des’s wife Tara Dalton so severe it was deemed “Des has found his voice now realise how difficult love him.” A DUBLIN man who suf- Dublin won the Dr set up a GoFundMe page too much for his children and is talking which is it was not being able to The family have a lot fered a brain injury last Michael Kennedy with the hopes of rais- to visit. There were also amazing. This started talk to my husband. The of hope for the future Award for Mullet of year is finally returning ing €400,000 for his con- restrictions on visits due to about five or six weeks old Des is definitely back with Tara adding: “Des’s the Year. home after more than a tinued rehabilitation at Covid and all of this took a ago, around the time when and for those of you who movement is still very lim- Robbie won the year in hospital. home. The page has now toll on his recovery, but he he started coming home to know him you will appre- ited and he still needs 24-7 award for catching a Dad-of-two Des Vallely Thick Lipped Mullet surpassed this figure and didn’t stop fighting. visit at weekends. It is so ciate when I tell you that care.” from Monkstown was rid- weighing 3.23kg at now stands at just over ing his electric bicycle in Rosscarbery, County €402,596. Dublin City last January Cork on the 5th of Tara shared the good September 2020. when he was involved in news to the families Another Dub, an accident in a cycle lane. GoFundMe page at the Ronan Doherty won His helmet was insuffi- weekend saying: “Last the Best Length cient to protect him from a Specimen Award for Thursday, Disability Ser- blow against a cycling bol- catching a Sting Ray vices finally approved lard and he was rushed to measuring 117cm in Des's care plan which will length at Castlemaine Beaumont Hospital. allow him to return home. Harbour, Co. Kerry After life-saving surgery When we got the news, on the 18th of Sep- Des eventually opened I honestly thought I was tember 2020. Length his eyes again but unfor- specimens are com- going to cry which is not tunately this was all he Working for a monly recorded by like me! I can't believe could move. After exten- anglers since origi- after 16 long months he is sive rehab in the National nally introduced by finally coming home.” the ISFC in 2011 and Rehabilitation Hospital The family had a dif- fairer city this award is for the since, Des is now in a posi- longest length based ficult time last year see- specimen in 2020 (% of the threshold length). The Irish Speci- men Fish Committee report is available on the ISFC website www.specimenfish. ie or from the Inland Fisheries Ireland website http://www. fisheriesireland.ie/. Hard copies of the report will be avail- able in mid-May. Des with his family 8 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 LORNA CAHILL: "I REALISED THAT MS DOES NOT DEFINE ME. IT IS JUST PART OF WHO I AM." Cyclist dies after collision with bus GARDAI are investigating the death of a man fol- taken and Gardai have made an appeal for anyone Clontarf mum with MS lowing a collision between a bus and a bicycle in who saw the accident to contact them. north Dublin on Tuesay morning. In particular, they want to speak to road users The cyclist, who is in his forties, was rushed from travelling in the Newtown area from Kilshane Cross the scene near Dublin Airport to Connolly Hospital to Dublin Airport yesterday morning. takes on 50k challenge! but unfortunately lost his battle for life on Tuesday Anyone with information should contact Finglas evening. Garda Station on 01 666, 7500 or the Garda Confi- By ROSE BARRETT impacting young adults A technical examination of the scene was under- dential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. in Ireland, affecting the motor, sensory and cog- DUBLIN MUM, Lorna nitive functioning of the Cahill, has been living body. with Multiple Sclerosis Three times more (MS) for the past 10 years. women than men are Usually very private about diagnosed with MS and her condition, Lorna it is usually confirmed states Covid-19 has com- between 20-40 years of pletely changed that and age. There is no known Planning and Development Acts, 2000-2020 (as amended) she has decided to run the cause or cure. Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2021 50k challenge this month “It’s our mission to (as amended) to raise funds for MS Ire- leave MS where it belongs, land and the MS Interna- behind us!” said a spokes- NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY LOCAL AUTHORITY tional Federation. person for MS Ireland. “I had to stop working “This year, MS Ireland Proposed Regional Surface Water Attenuation Pond 2A, Cherrywood SDZ, Lorna Cahill will take on the challenge this month as part of Project Ireland 2040 and supported by the Urban Regeneration from March until July last has teamed up with the Development Fund (URDF). year as I was considered MS International Fed- high risk,” said Lorna. “I said she felt ‘very lucky’; ago, I needed to see peo- eration for The May 50k. PC/CSDZ/005/2021 am a social care worker, had she known what ple like me. My image of Walk or run 50k in May In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development supporting adults with her future was like, she MS was a major disability whilst fundraising for life- Regulations, 2001-2021 (as amended), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council intellectual disability, not wouldn’t have so devas- and loss of independence. changing research into hereby gives notice of a proposal to construct as follows: really a job that can be tated following her diag- I now know that this is not MS, along with improving Development Location: Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone, townland done from home. nosis. always the case. access to treatments and of Laughanstown, County Dublin. “I was very happy to “I think I went into “I want to help raise supporting people living Nature and extent of proposed development: Proposed Regional Surface Water return to the job I love in mourning about the life money for the amazing with the condition.” Attenuation Pond, Pond 2A which forms part of the strategic surface water July, but by then people I thought I would have. I work that is being done to The challenge can be strategy for Cherrywood, to include pond access route from Lehaunstown Lane; noticed I was working temporary construction and greenway accesses route from Grande Parade; swale; was physically fit and just try and find a cure for this done by individuals, with from home and this raised outfall to Cabinteely River; and associated site development and construction six months married.” disease.” work colleagues or within works; access is also to be along the constructed Tullyvale Road and Grande many a conversation. The Happily, a decade later, There are over 9,000 a virtual group. Whatever Parade. The delivery of the pond is essential to facilitate development in the more I talked about my Lorna leads a full life – people in Ireland living your fitness level, you can Cherrywood Planning Scheme area in accordance with the approved Cherrywood MS, the more I realised thanks to medication that with Multiple Sclerosis decide when and where Planning Scheme 2014 as amended. that MS does not define works for her. – which means ‘many you will complete your In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011, Section 250, Planning and Development me. It is just part of who I “I have chosen to do the scars’. It is also the most 50k. See https://www. (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations, 2011 and S.I. 296, 2018 European Union am.” May 50k because when I common debilitating themay50k.com/event/ (Planning and Development) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations The busy mum of two was diagnosed 10 years neurological condition ireland/home 2018, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has carried out screenings and has determined the following: • An Appropriate Assessment is not required • There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising Dublin Bay pollution still at full flow from the proposed development so therefore the preliminary assessment has concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is By ROSE BARRETT monitors bathing water out the year at each loca- both Deputy Andrews and not required. quality at two designated tion.” SOS Dublin Bay stated this Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to areas: Dollymount and SF TD Chris Andrews was insufficient, given An Bord Pleanála for an EIA screening determination as to whether the THE RECENT exposure Sandymount Strands. tweeted a video of ‘frothy, the increase of swimmers development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. of pollution in Dublin Bay This monitoring is coloured water’ in Dub- in the open sea all year- Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for has captured the interest undertaken during the lin Bay on Saturday last round. inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making – and indignation – of the designated bathing sea- which caused quite a Twit- “It should be tested a copy, for a specified period of 4 weeks from Friday 30th April 2021 up to and capital’s population. son, from June 1 to Sep- ter stir. ideally every day, but at including Monday 31st May 2021, at the Planning Department, County Hall, Speaking on behalf of Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, by appointment during office hours between tember 15 “and local Deputy Andrews later least tested several times 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, and at SOS Dublin Bay, Peter authorities should com- tweeted that DCC drain- a week, 12 months a year. the Council Offices, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, by appointment Whelehan stated there municate the assessment age section confirmed it It’s still not water that I during office hours between 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. was “overwhelming sup- of water quality … and wasn’t actually sewage. would let my dog or my Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, and under dlr consultations on port” for the group fol- issue bathing warnings to “They indicated that it children paddle in,” said the Council’s website homepage https://www.dlrcoco.ie and at lowing their high-profile the public in a timely and was caused by the heavy Deputy Andrews. https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com campaign to highlight the responsible manner.” industries on the Pool- “It looks discoloured Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing pollution issues and poor DCC further noted that beg Peninsula; part of the and unhealthy – that’s with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the quality of water in the bay. development would be situated, may be made in writing to the Local Authority it “in recognition of year- cooling process for the ESB not acceptable for Dublin Already over 20,000 before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 15th June 2021 as follows: round swimming, DCC leads to an introduction of Bay, which is an UNESCO people have signed their a) Online at https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com monitors water quality chlorine into the water world heritage site - and petition* calling on the across all six bathing areas which results in the ‘foam- it’s not good enough for b) By email to [email protected] government to stop the outside of the bathing sea- ing’ visible. the locals either!” c) In writing to Administrative Officer, Forward Planning Infrastructure ongoing pollution. son.” “This is released to SOS Dublin Bay called Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, “This campaign has Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. It stated: “All designat- a drain which passes on the water testing to be been a strong contributory ed bathing waters (Dol- through Ringsend WwTP carried out once or twice Submissions and Observations should be clearly marked “Proposed Regional factor in securing a meet- lymount, Sandymount and Ringsend incinera- a week all year round, and Surface Water Attenuation Pond 2A, Cherrywood SDZ”. ing with Darragh O’Brien, Strands) and other non- tor and is then released to have the results pub- Anne Devine, Director, Forward Planning Infrastructure Department Minister for Housing, Local designated bathing areas into the sea. The water lished immediately on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Government and Heritage Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 30th April 2021 (North Bull Wall, Half released is reputedly clean social media, on sites like this week in Fingal.” Moon, Merrion Strand and and not harmful to swim- beaches.ie which most In response to Gazette Shelly Banks) are inspect- mers or the eco system.” swimmers check. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, enquiries, Dublin City ed by DCC staff, with However, despite DCC See *https://www. County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland Council (DCC) replied Comhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin, water samples taken at testing it every week dur- change.org/p/environmen- Halla an Chontae, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Átha Cliath, Éire that as per Bathing Water least 20 times during the ing swimming season and tal-protection-agency-sos- Tel: 01 205 4700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dlrcoco.ie Quality Regulations 2008 bathing season and on a every two weeks outside save-our-sea-in-dublin- (S.I. No. 79/2008), DCC fortnightly basis through- of the bathing season, bay/ 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 9

COVID-19: Resilience and Recovery The Path Ahead

We are now in the early stages of recovery from the pandemic. Restricti ons will be eased carefully with a focus on fi nding the right balance between what is safe, what has the greatest social impact and what supports our economic recovery. The Nati onal Vaccinati on Programme is well advanced and is already having an impact. While we enjoy new acti viti es, sti cking with safe behaviours at an individual level is more important than ever.

Plan Your Outdoor Summer

May From 4th May only: Outdoor gatherings Recommencement No restricti ons Full reopening of up to 15 of religious services on domesti c travel of constructi on Outdoor training for adults, Funeral services—50 Public transport capacity in pods of up to 15 mourners permitt ed increased to 50% Conti nue to work From 10th May: Reopening of Wedding services (religious & You can meet outdoors incl. from home Phased re-opening of personal services civil)—50 guests permitt ed private gardens with either: retail (Outdoor retail, Click Reopening of galleries, Wedding celebrati ons/ A group of 3 households and Collect/In Store by museums, libraries and other recepti ons —6 indoor/ 15 A group of 6 people from any number of Appointment only from 10th, cultural att racti ons outdoor households full re-opening from 17th

Conti nue to work from home From 2nd June only: From 7th June: Outdoor dining— June groups of up to 6 people Hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, Outdoor matches The following will be considered self-catering accommodati on (no spectators) Wedding celebrati ons/ for June, subject to maintaining recepti ons—up to 25 and hostels can reopen. Gyms, Swimming Pools, progress on the virus: Indoor dining and bar services Leisure Centres for individual Indoor visits in private homes for residents only training only from one other household

Following public health guidance and sti cking to all of the safe behaviours — inside or outside — is now more important than ever. If we all sti ck to the guidance it will help us progress through our recovery plan and control the spread of the virus.

Vaccinati on From May 10th, fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with Provided they are not at risk of severe illness, unvaccinated people other fully vaccinated people as long as there are no more than from one household can meet with vaccinated people from one or Bonus three households present. two other households.

Nati onal Vaccinati on Programme — Key Milestones MayJune July

High Risk Over 70s first dose vaccinaǎons 25—34 vaccinaǎons well advanced. year olds well advanced — first dose First dose vaccinaǎons vaccinaǎons underway for underway 50—59 year olds Over 60s — & Very high Risk First dose vaccinaǎons First dose vaccinaǎons well advanced underway for 35—49 year olds All 38 Vaccinati on Centres are open in May, June & July

Business No cliff edge in fi nancial supports Economic recovery measures to help Businesses availing of CRSS who can now Supports for business businesses and get people back to work reopen will be able to avail of a double restart payment for two weeks up to a maximum of €5,000 per week.

For full details, please go to gov.ie/covid19 10 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 OBITUARY ANIMAL WELFARE: GARDAI WILL SEEK A PROSECUTION The late Ed Bowden: A DSPCA recover 150 major influence in DCC Parks & animals from North Biodiversity ROSE BARRETT

ON April 30 last, the family, friends and colleagues of Dublin petting farm the late Ed Bowden bid a fond farewell to a man who was KIM O’LEARY described as being proud, “proud of love, life, family and These included 31 dogs, 46 rabbits, 9 appeal will be launched shortly to find homes Dublin City Council.” guinea pigs, 6 Geese, 37 chickens, 9 pigeons, for the large number of rabbits and guinea Resident in Donabate, and formerly from Santry, Ed AROUND 150 animals have been removed 6 Goats, 2 ponies and their foals and a heav- pigs as well as the chickens and roosters. would have been prouder still to see 100 members of DCC from a petting farm in north County Dublin ily pregnant donkey. Parks staff standing in line, to form a guard of honour for due to concerns about their welfare. According to a spokesperson for the Prosecution his journey to his final resting place. Last month the Dublin Society for the DSPCA, most of the dogs, all of which were Other animals that were surrendered to Following his sudden death, Dublin City Council Parks Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) female and four of which were nursing the DSPCA included geese, pigs and a num- & Biodiversity posted on social media: “His dedication, attended a Petting Farm in North County young pups, had matted coats. ber of horses/donkeys which have been hard work and talent shines throughout the parks of this Dublin at the request of the gardai. There were also many pregnant and nurs- relocated to other Animal Charities. area. Our thoughts and prayers at this time are with his After the initial inspection, the owners ing rabbits found at the petting farm. The DSPCA and gardai will be seeking a family, colleagues, friends and friends of the park. surrendered all of the animals and over 140 “All of these animals are now in the care prosecution under section 61 of the Animal “Safe journey Ed to the 'Heaven’s Gardens'. You will be were removed over a two-day period by of the DSPCA Animal Care staff and will be Health and Welfare Act 2013. missed, never forgotten and your legacies will continue the DSPCA and brought to their Shelter in looking for homes shortly,” said the spokes- The DSPCA wishes to acknowledge and to grow right here in the city that you loved.” Rathfarnham where they were examined by person. thank the gardai for their vigilance and Mick Harford, who has known the late Ed for 39 years on-site Veterinary Team. The DSPCA has confirmed that a special assistance in this matter. through their mutual work roles, said: “I first met Ed back in 1982, when he started work at St Anne's Park as a hor- ticultural apprentice for what was then Dublin Corpora- tion. Over the years our careers progressed, and we both ended up as Senior District Parks Officers. “Ed was my ‘go-to’ person whenever I needed advice on any issues, as I was for him - regular phone calls and coffee occurred! Ed was the head gardener in the Cen- tral Nursery, St Anne's Park. After he qualified, he was in charge of annually producing over 400,000 seasonal Some of the animals that were surrendered to the DSPCA bedding plants, along with shrubs and trees, for the parks throughout the city. When he was promoted to District Parks Officer, he moved into the Central Area, based at Blessington Street Basin. Dublin author releases sequel novel “Ed's vocation was horticulture and if you walk around ROSE BARRETT the parks and streets between the canals, you can see his knows what lies beneath the sur- new challenges or new directions. San Francisco. I further did read- fingerprints all over. face one presents to the world? “After my career in television, I ings from the book set in Boston “He always held the welfare of his staff in high regard FOLLOWING the success of her Anne’s debut book got reinvented myself as an author,” and from Co Clare as these experi- all through his career, from organising nights at the grey- debut novel ‘Lives Apart’, Dublin rave reviews on Amazon and she said. Anne worked in produc- ences depicted the issues of immi- hound track, Christmas parties and many other events. author Anne McLoughlin’s sequel Goodreads, and already the sequel tion of many a TV success series gration familiar to many Irish He would discreetly support others, if he could, if there novel went on release on this is clocking up positive acclaim. including popular Dublin soap Americans. were personal issues. This was not part of his job - just a week. Anne’s life experience shows series Fair City; a children’s pro- “They seemed surprised I was a measure of the man. ‘Lives Without End’ is published that at any age, anyone can take on gramme Anything Goes; a docu- city girl because of the authentic “After 41 years’ service, I decided to retire and Ed had by Poolbeg Press and continues mentary Would you way I presented nature and the planned to retire within the next few years. We were to the emotional journey of an Irish Believe and the very farming/rural life” said Anne who meet in the next week or so for one of our coffees and a family spanning three genera- popular Kenny Live. in fact, grew up in Woodbine Ave- catch-up.” tions. She further worked nue near Belfield, and now lives in Mick concluded: “Little did I know we would never chat Mary Ann survives the Irish with Brendan O’Carroll Booterstown. again. Ed had taken a week off to get his home garden Potato Famine of the 1840s and and the early develop- Anne divides her time between sorted for the sum- survives to become the matriarch ment of the bold Mrs her Dublin home and her ‘creative mer but tragically, of the McNamara family. The solid Brown. hub’, her second home in Ballygar- appears to have rock, the foundation stone of the Her new found reputa- ret, Co Wexford. suffered a no- warn- family, however, has a hidden tion as an author is suit- Anne was effectively ‘trapped’ ing massive heart heartache of her own. ing her well, especially in her Wexford retreat when attack and died on Her granddaughter, beautiful during the isolation of restrictions kicked in for a third April 28 last.” but emotionally fragile Bridie, Covid lockdown. time but it’s been a blessing as she The late Ed is emigrates to Boston for a new “Only last month, I continued her writings without mourned by Arm, life. Following an affair that was invited to join the any distractions. parents Joe and would rock society were it to be Reading Room Book Watch this space for the release Helen, brothers discovered, she makes a heart- Club, part of the United of a third book in the series! David and Terence, breaking decision, and returns Irish Cultural Centre Lives Without End by Anne sister Elaine, rela- home to Ireland with her arsenal of San Francisco, to do M McLoughlin is available as an tives, friends and of secrets. a (zoom) reading from eBook or Paperback from Amazon colleagues. May he Set in Counties Wexford and Lives Apart. and Book Depository from May 5, The late Ed Bowden, RIP rest in peace, amen. Clare, and Boston, USA - who “The story was set in 2021. 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 11 LOCALMATTERS LOCALNOTES LOCALHAPPENINGS Fingal Notes is cancelled due to weath- build flower beds, paint a review of its branch net- mobile facilities. er, ticket will be carried for- walls, including the pur- work. Balbriggan ward to the next date. chase of shrubs and flow- “Upon the completion Lusk Affordable Notes The next four classes ers. Already, PRVG’s work of that review, we made Housing will be held on Tuesday is having a positive effect the difficult decision to Meals on Wheels APPLICATIONS for the 10am, May 11; Thursday, within the community, close Clontarf and Don- Dun Emer Affordable 13 May, 4.30pm; Saturdays evident from the visitor abate branches from July Balbriggan Meals on Home Purchase Scheme - 9.30am and 10.30am comments to their Face- 1, 2021,” stated a spokes- Wheels haven’t been able are now open! The online and Sundays forthwith, book page and the feed- person for Progressive CU. to host any fundraising application process went at 9.30am and 10.30am. back from local residents. “The Clontarf branch events over the past year live from May 4 last. Appli- Only 15 per class; tickets The group has set up was open one day a week owing to Covid. The vol- cants will be required to must be pre booked, HSE a GoFundMe page and while the Donabate untary group are appeal- have the following docu- guidelines and social dis- would greatly appreciate branch was open three ing for donations to sup- ments to upload: Salary tancing must be adhered your support. See t. days a week. Given the port their work. cert of each applicant; to; no U16s allowed. Tick- https://www.gofundme. decreasing number of “We are calling on both proof of residence in Fingal ets are €10.50 per class and com/f/pvrg-tidy-towns- members who use the individuals and any local for 12 months (utility bill / first week is almost sold equipment-materials?utm_ two branches, the cost of organisations who may lease); proof of attendance out. Bookings at: https:// campaign=p_cp_url&utm_ staffing and maintaining be in a position to make a of applicant or dependents hotyogadublin.ie/work- medium=os&utm_ the branches has become donation via the Donate in educational facility; shops-trainings/ source=customer unjustifiable.” button on our Facebook - screen shot of online mort Positive Parenting: Donabate Aidan McGuinness, page or to drop a donation gage calculator showing Notes Chairman of Progressive to our office at 14 Hamp- evidence of ability to bor- CU said: “The decision ton Street any morning row purchase price (less BumpBabyandMe is an Mon-Sat from 9am to 1pm. CU closures to close was not an easy 10% deposit). online parent support dis- “All money raised will go response one. We deeply regret Successful candidates cussing how we as parents the loss of these two towards our work, cooking who submit a full applica- can encourage our chil- branches and the impact and delivering meals to tion with supporting docu- dren’s positive behaviours Progressive Credit Union on those local members. those in need within the mentation will be chosen but maintain our parental have stated that, owing We are doing everything wider Balbriggan area. on a first come / first serve assertiveness. to the ongoing disruption in our power to mitigate We are very appreciative basis and will be placed on Dún Laoghaire one of the most interest- This is a really practical across the financial sec- this loss by service provi- of the assistance from our a panel. Fingal CoCo will Notes ing Irishmen of the late session with lots of time tor and a growing prefer- sion through our seven wonderful local commu- hold a full panel beyond nineteenth and early for questions and answers. ence of members to carry branches across North nity.” See https://www. Roger Casement the full allocation of the 39 twentieth centuries and Most suitable for parents out their CU business Dublin and enhanced facebook.com/balbriggan. Statue Unveiled properties and make offers I congratulate Mark on of children aged two to six through online channels, accessibility of our ser- mealsonwheels/ to eligible candidates in his excellent work.” year old. Tuesday, May 11 they recently undertook vices, through online and Compiled by Rose Barrett the instance where a can- THE ROGER Casement The statue was cre- from 8pm-9.15pm - €25 per didate who has been made Statue that will be ated by sculptor Mr Mark screen. Handouts will be an offer cannot raise the sited at the end of the Richards (FRSS) follow- emailed afterwards. Book- appropriate funds for the new jetty at the Dún ing an open competition ing via https://bumpbaby- designated property. Laoghaire Baths project and is a representational andme.ie/store/workshop- RECYCLING HAS NEVER Please note that all was officially unveiled bronze, standing over positive-parenting BEEN THIS EASY! successful candidates today by An Cathao- 3m tall. It will eventu- Portrane on receiving an offer of a irleach, Úna Power. ally be sited at the end of Notes The statue was com- the new jetty at the Dún property in this scheme Funding appeal will be required and condi- missioned by Dún Laoghaire Baths project tioned to provide evidence Laoghaire-Rathdown which is currently under Skip hire made easy: of Help To Buy application County Council and construction. Portrane Village Renewal (first time buyers), along commemorates Case- The sculptor Mark Group (PVRG) & Tidy with a fully refundable ment who was born in Richards said that it was Towns. PVRG is a group of Mini Skip deposit of €4,000 to the Sandycove in 1864 and "One of the most chal- volunteers whose purpose €115 developer on accepting was executed for his part lenging pieces I have is to promote, develop and (2.5 Capacity) the offer. in the 1916 Rising. encountered, I set out protect the interests of the See https://affordable- Speaking at the event to convey the complex village and its surrounding housing.fingal.ie/index. An Cathaoirleach, Úna character of Roger Case- area of Portrane. php?r=site%2Flanding Power said: ment in a composition Over the past few Midi Skip Swords “I am delighted to that suggests elements months the group has €175 Notes unveil this striking com- of his remarkable story. undertaken numerous pro- (4.0 Capacity) memorative sculpture I am very happy with jects around the village to Drive-in Movies of Roger Casement who the sculpture, not least improve the visual impact. BROADMEADOW Movies was born in Sandycove for its sense of decorous Whilst they have gained want to thank everyone and who is undoubtably defiance." some sponsorship and for their continued sup- donations, they need fund- Standard Skip €270 port and interest in Broad- ing to continue their work. (6.0 Capacity) meadow Movies over the now at: www.broadmead- Malahide Castle and Gar- Funding will go towards past year. owmovies.com dens. Please note, profits the refurbishment of a “We couldn't have done from May’s classes will donated trailer that will Malahide Phone us on 01 408 1020 it without you and we’re Notes be donated to India Covid allow them to store equip- looking forward to put- Foundation. ment and materials; also or visit our website at www.aplusskips.ie ting on bigger events over Classes will continue to purchase hand tools and Yoga in the Park! the next few years - this until the end of August essential equipment for is only the beginning for SUMMER YORK Park Ses- with a different weekly the work they will under- Save yourself trouble and aggravation, Broadmeadow Movies!” sions commence from studio teacher. All classes take. hire us for all your renovations Drive in movies are run- Tuesday next, May 11, in are weather dependant - Minor project works ning this weekend - book the lovely surrounds of please bring layers. 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attention.Clondalkin replaced in Dodder Val- Visitor can rent clubs, ley Park. buy golf balls at the Notes Raheny Notes More benches, It’s expected that the club, and they hope to tables for parks works on the benches be open during the Sum- and picnic tables will hap- mer from 8.30am/9am to NUTRITIONIST Mary Bagnall Flannery – The pen this year but may be 7.30pm/8pm. Food Healer – was delighted be at the reopen- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY delayed due to Covid-19 Lucan Notes ing of the Red Stables Farmers Market in St COUNCIL has confirmed at restrictions. Tech firm to create Anne’s Park Raheny. Open from 10 – 4pm every its April meeting that there All of the benches will 120 jobs Saturday with a wide variety of organic foods, are proposals for 16 bench- be made by South Dublin local produce crafts and delicious snacks. es and 19 upgrades and County Council staff and DUBLIN BASED tech firm Full gallery in next week's edition. replacements to benches are a new type of bench Nostra has announced it Photo: Alison O’Hanlon in the county, writes Kim that they are rolling out will create 120 new jobs Donabate Notes O’Leary. across the county. over the next two years Missing man There are also three pic- Gluepot pitch and including at its headquar- turns up safe nic tables and two wheel- putt to reopen May ters in Lucan, writes Kim chair accessible seats for 10 O’Leary. Waterstown Park. The highly skilled posi- Gardai confirmed The Public Realm THE POPULAR Gluepot tions will be in engineer- (Wednesday) that a said there will be two CPM pitch and putt golf ing, IT support, cyber- north Dublin man miss- new benches and five course club is set to reopen security and sales and ing for over a month, upgrades for Rathfarn- on May 10th as Covid-19 marketing, bringing the has been found safe ham in addition to the restrictions are eased, company's total workforce and sound, writes Kim five benches that were writes Kim O’Leary. to 270. O’Leary. added in 2020. The nine-hole course Nostra's headquarters John Redmond (pic- There will be eight new will re-open to the public are in Lucan and it also tured above), 44, had not benches for Tymon Park, on May 10, offering rea- has offices in Smithfield, been missing for almost four new benches in Green- sonable prices with €5 Dublin, Athenry Co. Gal- a month and a half and trees Park and two new green fees for an adult non- way and Mountmellick, was last seen in Don- benches in Kilnamanagh member. Co. Laois. abate on March 15. Estate Park. The club has a remark- CEO Kevin O’Loughlin Gardaí say they would The council confirmed able history as it was for- said the new roles are being like to thank the media that nine benches will merly known as the club created after the company for their assistance in be upgraded or replaced was originally set up for experienced "exponential" this ensuring the matter in Sean Walsh Park and workers at the former recent growth. got widespread public five will be upgraded or paper mills, He said: "This is due to our attention to detail, technical expertise, and innovative approach to Managed IT Services. "Technology changes rapidly and a company people who do not have Covid-19 testing service classrooms and two new must have the ability to symptoms. and it continues to be an special education class- pivot, especially now in The HSE’s aim in the important part of the HSE’s rooms. uncertain times. opening of these centres is Public Health response to Speaking about the Speaking about the to enhance Covid-19 test- Covid-19. timeframe for the work announcement, Taoiseach ing for local communities “Availing of Covid-19 Minister Madigan said: Micheál Martin expressed and allow further identifi- testing, even when you “Queen of Angels is a his delight at the growth of cation and understanding don’t have symptoms wonderful and inclusive an Irish owned company. of any variants of concern helps us stop the further school. It is important He said: "Nostra’s con- within communities. spread of Covid-19 and pro- now that these new tinued success speaks to Of the 50,000 people tects our communities,” classrooms are built as the innovation and dyna- who have been tested for she added. quickly as possible for mism of Irish companies.” coronavirus in these cen- For more information the benefit of the school The Taoiseach the tres 3.4pc were positive and to view the full list of community. I will be announcement by Nostra according to latest figures walk-in centres currently following up with the as a ‘strong vote of confi- published by the HSE. operation in Dublin visit Department of Education dence in our talented and The new Dublin walk- www.hse.ie to ensure this happens.” skilled workforce’ and that in centres will include Sandyford Dun Laoghaire/ it is a welcome boost to the Ballymun Sports and Notes Rathdown help rebuild the economy. Fitness Centre, Gateway New Classrooms For Notes Crescent, Dublin which Northside Notes School Artist sought for New Covid-19 is open from May 4th-7th from 10am-6pm, and the Canvas Project test centres for TU Dublin, Croí (Block C), SPECIAL EDUCATION Ballymun and Blanchardstown Campus, Minister Josepha Madigan Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Blanchardstown Blanchardstown Road has announced the provi- County Council is partici- North, Dublin which is sion of new classrooms for pating in the Dublin Can- TWO NEW WALK-IN open from May 1st-7th Queen of Angels Primary vas project again this year, Covid-19 testing centres from 10am-6pm. School in Wedgewood, writes Amy Rohu. have opened this week in HSE lead for testing and Sandyford, writes Amy Applications are open Ballymun and Blanchard- tracing Niamh O’Beirne Rohu. now for artists to get stown, writes Kim O’Leary. said: “We are seeing sig- She stated that the involved this summer. The These walk-in centres nificant numbers of peo- school had been approved project takes previously are temporary and are for ple availing of our walk-in for three new mainstream grey traffic boxes and turns 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 13 LOCALMATTERS LOCALNOTES LOCALHAPPENINGS

Balbriggan Notes Sadness at death of swimmer

Balbriggan swimmer, Maciej Orchowski (42) lost his battle for life last week- end, having been recently rescued by emergency ser- vices whilst swimming at the King Strand area, near the Martello Tower, writes Rose Barrett. Known locally as Tallaght Notes ‘Magic’, the Polish native Hospital swam several times a day designated trauma that Tallaght Univer- that are considered time severely injured patients at Balbriggan beach, and unit for Dublin sity Hospital (TUH) and critical, and where direct are 15-20 per cent less was a member of the Selk- St Vincent’s University transfer to the Major likely to die if admitted to ies Swimming Club. Hospital will be Trauma Trauma Centre is not a Major Trauma Centre The father of three TALLAGHT UNIVER- Units for Dublin. possible within the nec- than if admitted to other was swimming with SITY HOSPITAL has this According to the HSE, essary timeframe. hospitals. close friends on Wednes- week being designated as the Major Trauma Centre Speaking during the Tallaght Hospital day, April 22 when he got one of two Trauma Units at the Mater will provide announcement, Minister admits more than 1,500 into difficulty. Strong for Dublin, which will all major specialist ser- for Health, Stephen Don- trauma patients per year. winds and choppy waters support the development vices relevant to the care nelly said: “Major trauma The National Trauma prevented a lifebuoy reach- of a national trauma sys- of major trauma, ‘lead- involves complex injuries Strategy recommends ing him. tem, writes Kim O’Leary. ing to better outcomes that have the potential the introduction of an Gardaí arrived to assist Last week, the Govern- for severely injured to be life changing or inclusive trauma sys- before emergency air ser- ment approved the desig- patients.’ life ending – on average, tem for Ireland, with one vices lifted him from the nation of the Mater Hos- The Trauma Units at around 1,600 patients in Major Trauma Centre sea. He was further given pital as the Major Trauma Tallaght and St Vincent’s Ireland suffer major trau- in Dublin and a second emergency medical atten- Centre for the Central will deliver trauma care ma injuries each year. based in Cork University tion on the beach before Trauma Network. for less complex cases “Studies have con- Hospital, servicing the being taken to Beau- It was also announced or patients with injuries sistently shown that South Trauma Network. mont Hospital where he remained in the care of the ICU Department. essary energy consump- Sadly, Mr Orchowski tion, greenhouse gas emis- Sandymount died on Saturday morning, sions and demands for them into pieces of art. Notes much to the heartbreak of non-renewable resources Submissions are currently Have Your Say On his family, and the wider in Dublin City Council’s being sought to brighten Outdoor Dining Balbriggan community. housing stock. It also pro- up a further 16 locations in He is survived by his vides tenants with health- this year’s event. The clos- DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL wife Iwona, and children ier living conditions and ing date for submissions is has received requests from Veronika, Mikolaj and offers significant money Friday May 21st. For more local businesses and the Agata. May he rest in savings in heating costs. information visit www. Sandymount and Merrion peace, amen. The programme so far dlrcoco.ie. Residents Association to A GoFundMe page has has been rolled out on Outdoor Classes at consider closing one side been set up to support the a phased basis. Phase of Sandymount Green to family: see https://gofund. One of the programme B Swan Leisure facilitate outdoor dining me/4c8950f6 to donate. commenced in 2013 and Rathmines this summer, writes Amy City Note was completed in 2018 Rohu. Council to save with 8,057 social houses In line with the latest DCC are asking local res- upgraded at a cost of €14.8 COVID-19 announce- idents to make their views €46m in energy million. ment, Swan Leisure in on this proposal known bills This was fully funded by Rathmines is launching an before they make any the Department of Hous- outdoor fitness timetable further decisions on the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL ing, Heritage and Local from next Monday, writes matter. According to plans, plans to recommence its Government. Phase Two Amy Rohu. they could facilitate the Energy Efficiency Retro- of the programme com- These will take place in request to make one side of fitting Programme this menced in 2018 with 896 pods of no more than 15 Sandymount Green traffic month. social houses upgraded at start: education • career • life Pearse College people who will be social- free, except for emergency In April, The Depart- a cost of €16.3 million. Clogher Road, ly distanced. The centre access at all times, and ment of Housing, Heritage This phase was partially COME AND JOIN US - Crumlin, Dublin 12 B will also continue to offer introduce additional bike and Local Government funded, and to date, €10.1 WIDE RANGE OF COURSES Phone: 01-453-6661 online classes and free parking. issued approval and a million of costs has been / 01-454-1544 Exercise At Home consul- DCC are currently hold- funding allocation of €7.7 recouped from the Depart- TO SUIT ALL AGES [email protected] tations while the gym is ing a two-week period of million that will enable the ment of Housing, Heritage closed. They expect to reo- consultation which will City Council to retrofit a and Local Government. APPLY NOW @ pen on June 7th when the run until May 14th. Those further 204 properties. A further 2,770 houses www.pearsecollege.ie next phase of re-opening wishing to share their The Energy Efficiency remain to be upgraded commences. views can do so online at Retrofitting Programme is under this phase of the www.dublincity.ie. designed to reduce unnec- programme. 14 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 LOCALMATTERS LOVING ♥ ARTS Theatre: The Pavilion

dlr First Frames Scheme aims to open the door to new and emerging Irish film talents. Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council’s purpose in promoting this opportunity is to support emerging filmmakers to make vibrant and compelling films and to increase awareness of the variety and flexibility of locations available in the region. DLR’s Economic Develop- ment Unit is supporting this opportunity to sup- port employment in the film making industry in the Theatre: Loaded Dice www.paviliontheatre.ie tion of Virginia Woolf’s To The County. Lighthouse in June. dlr First Frames is fully funded by Dún Laoghaire- With over 460 events and more As part of Lasta, a national loadeddice.ie We believe each actor brings Rathdown County Council’s Arts Office and Eco- than 100,000 visitors, 2019 arts festival for young people, with them a wealth of life nomic Development Unit, and managed by IADT. was Pavilion Theatre’s most Pavilion Theatre has engaged LOADED DICE THEATRE experience, and the theatre Mentoring support is provided by the National Film successful year to date. Despite three young curators (Julia COMPANY is an integrated we make should give people School, IADT with additional equipment and facilities the challenges of 2020/2021, Appleby, Helen Major and Han- theatre company based in with intellectual disability a from IADT. Pavilion Theatre has present- nah-Kate Ní Shioradáin) to pro- the Dunlaoghaire Rathdown voice. ed high quality arts events gramme an exciting festival of community. It was founded Our last production was for audiences at home, imple- events in June. by Charlotte Tiernan and in May 2019, we presented mented strategies to reduce Over the summer months Lorna Kennedy to create Do We Not Laugh? A unique their environmental impact, Pavilion Theatre will also be quality theatre by and for interpretation of Shake- and carried out essential build- concentrating on artist devel- people with intellectual dis- speare’s Merchant of Venice. ing works. opment work and hope to reo- ability in the Dun Laoghaire/ This production was com- Following the success of pen in the autumn. Pavilion Rathdown area. There are missioned by Dún Laoghaire- their recent online broadcasts, Theatre want to thank every- currently over 30 actors in Rathdown County Coun- Pavilion Theatre is now look- one for their continued support the theatre company. Char- cil’s Arts Office through an ing forward to presenting Ross and look forward to welcoming lotte and Lorna both share a ‘Access All Areas’ award O’Carroll Kelly’s Postcards from you all back soon. belief that creating a respect- funded by the Arts Council. the Ledge in May as well as a Visit paviliontheatre.ie for ful, non-judgemental, posi- If you would like to learn world premiere stage produc- more information. tive & creative environment more about Loaded Dice or is fundamental to creativity get involved our website is Puppetry: Niamh Lawlor and empowering individuals. loadeddice.ie

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[email protected] [email protected] 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 15 EFFORT: IRELAND’S FIRST PRISON-UNIVERSITY SET TO BE CREATED Barry Andrews MEP Ground-breaking partnership [email protected] Barry Andrews is a Member of the European Parliament for the Dublin Constituency representing Fianna Fáil and the Renew Europe Group between Mountjoy and Maynooth Pulling on the By KIM O’LEARY Green Jersey THE RECENTLY launched Mount- joy Prison and Maynooth Univer- I MET A few of my Irish colleagues in the European Parlia- sity Partnership (MJMU) is aiming ment this week as we had what is called a plenary session. to promote access to education This is the monthly week-long session of the full Parliament. and support the reintegration of The Irish MEPs work together on issues that are important former prisoners into society. for Ireland, sometimes referred to as putting on the ‘Green The research and work under- Jersey’. Other countries are really good at this and we are taken by the partnership will definitely improving. The Italians and French are past mas- inform national policy on the ters at this. rights of prisoners and former prisoners to education and Of course, I see my Fianna Fáil party colleague Billy Kelle- employment, and it is also a forum her all the time and we work closely on voting arrangements to share best practice across the on the hundreds of amendments that are proposed by MEPs education and prison sectors. on the reports and resolutions tabled in the Parliament. It builds on a collaboration with It is a long time since Fianna Fáil have had two MEPs in the City of Dublin Education and Mountjoy Prison has teamed up with Maynooth College to provide prisoners and former prisoners with a the Parliament and it helps to keep an eye on what is going Training Board who are the prima- pathway to education, (below) some of the dedicated team that made this partnership possible on in Brussels. ry providers of education within I met Grace O’Sullivan who has an incredible commitment the Dublin Prison Service. and targeted student supports at ject is another initiative by the Meanwhile participants in to the environment and in particular to our oceans. I watched In 2019, Maynooth University Maynooth University and they partnership which provides a the partnership have praised the Seaspiracy on Netflix which, although flawed in some Access Programme and Mountjoy feel very supported in their pro- guide to the admission of peo- partnership and the work of staff respects, underlines how important our oceans are as carbon Prison came together to make an grammes of study. Participants ple with convictions across the at Maynooth University. sinks and how important the work Grace does for Ireland. application to the Public Service speak also of the opportunities higher education sector. All of the Speaking to the Dublin Gazette, I have known Ciarán Cuffe for 20 years as we were both Innovation Fund 2019 to establish partnership’s work is guided by a that education has brought not Jack, said that the partnership TDs for the Dún Laoghaire constituency and both Ministers Ireland’s first prison-university just to them but also their fami- Steering Group, whose member- is a lifeline to those in the prison in the Government after 2008. He has taken the boat and train partnership. lies to break the cycle of disadvan- ship is drawn from both organi- system, many of whom have not to Brussels a number of times so it is safe to say that he walks The MJMU Partnership aims to tage,” Dr Ryan explained. sations and includes a prisoner been able to access higher educa- the walk, almost literally. harness the transformative power MJMU also committed to run- representative. tion before the partnership. of education to build the diversity ning a series of lectures in Mount- According to Dr. Ryan, the part- “In my view the Mountjoy and I had lunch on Wednesday with the newest MEP Colm of the third level student popula- joy to open up a broader range of nership between Mountjoy Prison Maynooth University partnership Markey who replaced Mairéad McGuinness. I asked him tion whilst supporting the rein- academic experiences to inmates. and Maynooth University is about is very important as it addresses what he thought about when he saw that Phil Hogan was tegration of prisoners and former The lectures were based on find- helping people from all walks of the inequality for those in the under pressure and that Mairéad might be in line for the big prisoners to our society. ings that those from under-rep- life to access higher education. prison service trying to access job. Colm, of course, didn’t really expect to get an opportunity Speaking to the Dublin Gazette resented backgrounds, includ- However like with many things, third-level education. but he is up and running and he brings vast knowledge of the this week about the partnership ing people with convictions, can the partnership has also experi- In my experience, I had found agriculture and business sectors to the job as a former Presi- between Maynooth University sometimes find themselves fun- enced disruption due to the Covid- it very difficult to get a job after dent of Macra na Feirme. and Mountjoy Prison, Dr. Rose nelled into particular disciplines 19 pandemic. my time in the prison system, I Deirdre Clune came back into the European Parliament Ryan Director of Access at May- and careers such as sociology, “Yes, there has been some inter- was stuck between a rock and a having sat out a few months like myself until the UK actual- nooth University Access Pro- ruption to the work because of social work, and addiction ser- hard place. The partnership gave ly withdrew in January 2020. She was also in the Dáil at the gramme, said that there has been vices. The lecture series thereby COVID-19 but like everyone, we me the opportunity to reflect same time as myself and you couldn’t imagine a politician a ‘very positive’ response to the aims to provide a broader range of are learning to adapt and are con- and move forward in society,” with greater integrity than Deirdre. partnership. experiences. tinuing to make good progress in explained Jack. “The participants feel very The Unlocking Potential Pro- this area,” explained Dr Ryan. According to Jack, there is stig- I was in touch with Seán Kelly by email last week on the supported by the wide ranging ma affecting those in the prison case of Richard O’Halloran as we are both on the Trade com- system trying to move forward mittee and a new trade agreement with China is being con- and get jobs. sidered at the moment. We are working together on making “Poverty and inequality are sure that the Parliament is fully briefed on Richard’s case. stigmatised and the partnership Finally, I ran into Mick and Clare, the great double act who is to make sure that people have work extremely hard even if I completely disagree with their a chance and the main message benevolent view of Putin’s Russia and his allies. They have is that anyone can do it, they can been heavily criticised in the media about this although there get a degree or a Masters at college is a long-standing convention that MEPs don’t take swipes with the right support. Anyone against each other. who wants to do it can do it,” said Nevertheless, they are good colleagues and were happy to Jack. support my campaign for better links between the Northern For more information visit Ireland Assembly and the European Parliament. https://www.maynoothuniver- sity.ie/access-office/mountjoy-mu- I haven’t seen Frances Fitzgerald for a while as she hasn’t partnership and the Unlocking travelled over to Brussels during the pandemic. She has car- Potential website will be launched ried forward her great experience in advancing the cause of in June 2021. gender equality to the European Parliament and she is also vice-chair of the EPP group in the Parliament. Maria Walsh represents the face of a new Ireland and is a Protection for up to 90 days to help that you are able to be Sanitizes & Disinfects high have completed the great ambassador for Ireland in Brussels with her focus on keep your business safe…. 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THERE’S A LITTLE bit of me Marie Ulven - better known dreading the reopening. It was as ‘Girl In Red’ - is the latest brought home to me when I in a long line of Scandinavi- watched a silly online sketch an pop royalty, with Ulven’s the other day: a couple were quirky pop act refined from dropping by all their friends bedroom melodies to what’s with a few drinks to celebrate expected to be a really hot the reopening in the UK, only property when our live to find every one of them was music scene reopens. pregnant. Debut album ‘If I Could That’s ridiculous, of course, Make It Go Quiet’ is one but in amongst the silliness of those beautiful pieces there is a point worth noting: of work that’s relatable this has probably changed because it’s so close to her all of us. Or at least enough of heart, evolved almost liter- us to change social dynam- ally from diary-like thoughts ics a great deal. We probably into emotive melodies. won’t, for the most part, just “What’s happening in my kick back into things. A lot of life is pretty essentially to people have found lockdown my song writing,” Ulven really hard, or suffered really explains. “I’m really nervous quite intense loss. Others have and really excited, I can’t used it to reevaluate their lives. wait anymore. It’s going to One of the great human be so cool to let people hear cliches is that certain things the new music.” teach you who your friends There must be tough are, and I hope I’ll learn that aspects to what Ulven does, mine accept me in a slightly too, though. She’s charm- different post-lockdown form. ingly direct about herself, It’s a cliche as it’s true: real from her sexuality (she’s friends should broadly accept into girls) to her experiences you being slightly different. with mental health, which I certainly quickly learnt it’s clear from her songs can who I was actually close to be quite a tough road for when I swapped the majority her. Writing a debut album of my nights out for child rear- in lockdown, though, has ing a fear years back, and while clearly been a beacon of aspects of that were hard, in hope, and the result is sur- the long term I’ve learnt to prisingly boisterous next to live with it and learnt that I her previously more mel- lost fun companionship, but low output, like a melodic not meaningful connections. scream into the ether. True friends, after all, aren’t “Making a full length ŧhe ones who are the most fun record was definitely harder after half a dozen pints, but than I expected,” she says. the ones you actually connect “It took much more time with on an emotionally deeper than I thought it would, and level. it’s been a really intense I’m no psychologist, but I experience. You’ve got to feel that’s something we’re make the music, produce all ished product is some of the guess it’s heavily affected in Festival and the Olympia Everything, right now, is all going to have to take into the music, mix all the music coolest I’ve ever made.” terms of promotion, but my Theatre (already close to shaped towards the future, account. Not wanting to and master all the music and “All the tracks stand out to vinyl is going to be out, and sell out at the time of writ- and Girl In Red’s looks to be immediately hit the pub, or go through so many layers me, but I really really enjoy it’s gonna be on physical ing, for May 2022) on the a big one, one that’s likely feeling depleted, or down, or of refining and making eve- listening to ‘Body and Mind’ media, so that’s important. horizon. to take her into the realm overwhelmed all seem com- rything sound so perfect, so as the production is so cool, It’s kinda the practical parts “I think it’s going to be of true fame. Her hopes, pletely natural reactions to it was definitely a different and it’s just a very personal that play in hand with get- a really big thing for me,” though, remain more mod- what we’ve all been through process.” track for me on coming to ting things out there.” she says of that live return. est. “I hope to have new over the last year or so. “Working with FINNEAS terms with accepting I’m Returning to the stage, “I also think it’s going to be opportunities and be able If we’re to be good friends, on Serotonin was very a human, and dealing with like for a lot of artists, will be a tough experience physi- to continue making new and good to each other, it’s fine interesting, we did it all over self hatred and wanting to a big thing for Ulven, espe- cally. I mean I’ve not been music,” she says. I’m trying to act with jubilation when zoom and it was really cool love myself.” cially as she’ll be returning playing shows for two years, to pursue this career and we’re given back our freedom. to have one of my favourite “Obviously I can’t have to far bigger stages than the so what does that do to your just live off stuff that I love.” We simply have to be there for producers work along with a traditional roll out with ones she left behind, with body? It probably puts you ‘If I Could Make It Go those who don’t, too. me on that. I feel like the fin- the album and the tour so I shows at spots like Reading out of shape for sure!” Quiet’ is out now. 18 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021

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By KIM O’LEARY increase. minimise contact with pets that have had hay fever symptoms HE COLLEGE dates back to 11th LloydsPharmacy research have been outdoors and are likely in the past 12 months do not use February 1784 when it received its

shows some of the most common to carry pollen products or take medication to charter from George III, and held LLOYDS PHARMACY research hay fever symptoms range from 4. Ask others to refrain from help relieve their hay fever symp- its first meeting in the boardroom shows that over a third (38%) of sneezing (74%), runny or blocked smoking in your home. Smok- toms. of the Rotunda Hospital on 2nd Dublin-based adults have experi- nose (74%) and itchy, red and/or ing and breathing in secondhand When it comes to deciding on March. Among those present on that auspi- enced hay fever symptoms in the watery eyes (68%). The LloydsP- smoke irritates the lining of your which products to buy, previous cious day were the first president, Professor last 12 months, with people’s eve- harmacy team is on hand to help nose, eyes, throat and airways. experience when using a product Samuel Croker-King, and William Dease, the ryday lives being impacted quite keep symptoms under control and 5. Do not keep fresh flowers in (48%) and the advice of the phar- substantially as a result. first professor of surgery. Admission was not Pharmacists can recommend the the house. macist (40%) are deemed to be Of those experiencing symp- Tbarred on sectarian grounds, as was the custom correct products to protect, treat 6. Identify your allergens and most important. toms, 36% said that their sleep at the time. In fact, Dease was one of a dozen or relieve hay fever symptoms. triggers and take measures to Denis O’Driscoll Superinten- has been impacted and 49% are Catholics to become president of the college. LloydsPharmacy Superin- avoid them. Keep a record of when dent Pharmacist said: ‘‘Allergies spending less time outside as a Over the years many of the college’s former tendent Pharmacist, Denis these triggers are most trouble- can have a real impact on people’s result of their symptoms. students have made famous contributions O’Driscoll’s expert tips for when some and make sure to take effec- lives, as demonstrated by this Due to the pandemic, it is more to medicine, and beyond. William Wallace allergies hit include: tive medication early research. It’s really important to important than ever to manage (1791-1837) studied dermatology in London 1. Be aware of the pollen count These tips are great to keep in treat symptoms correctly and your hay fever symptoms cor- under Thomas Bateman, and it was here that and on high pollen count days mind in general for hay fever suf- ensure the appropriate products rectly. This can help avoid misdi- he learned about inoculation and vaccination. (often warmer days) take steps to ferers, but in order to best manage are being taken to treat symp- agnosing symptoms that can be When he returned to Dublin he opened the first minimise your exposure such as and treat symptoms visiting your toms. attributed to both hay fever and hospital in the British Isles to treat skin dis- keeping windows closed in your local LloydsPharmacy is impor- "The LloydsPharmacy team COVID-19. house, office or car. tant to get advice that is personal and Pharmacists are available to ease. Charles Cameron (1830-1921) was as the Pollen season typically runs 2. Exercise in the morning rath- to your symptoms, medical his- advise on the best products to use forefront of hygiene and public health, and was from April to September and some er than the evening when there tory and lifestyle. to treat allergies. Feel free to pop granted the Freedom of Dublin for his work. people across Ireland can experi- are higher rates of pollen falling. LloydsPharmacy research in store or call them and they will The McDonnells, father John (1796-1892) and ence hay fever as the pollen levels 3. It’s a tough one, but try to found that 1 in 5 of those that be happy to help.’’ son Robert (1828-1889), both made significant medical firsts. John is known as being the first person in Ireland to use ether as inhalation anaesthesia during the amputation of an arm Griffith College’s €10,000 bursary for disadvantaged schools in the Richmond Hospital on New Year’s Day 1847. And, on 20th April 1865 Robert preformed THE FACULTY of Journalism and Media Discussing the bursary, Deputy Head of to talented secondary students from all over the first human blood transfusion in Ireland on Communications at Griffith College in part- the Journalism and Media Communications the country and ensure they are aware of the a young girl in Dublin’s Jervis Street Infirmary. nership with IAPI (Institute of Advertising Dr Robbie Smyth said: “We are delighted in possibilities open to them within the crea- He was elected President of the College in 1877. Practitioners Ireland), have launched their the media and communications faculty to be tive communications sector. During the Easter Rising the building on St €10,000 Creative Bursary aimed at disad- able to fund and support this bursary for a Lockdown and school closures have made Stephen’s Green was occupied by members of vantaged and DEIS Schools across Ireland. third year. this bursary all the more imperative, we the Irish Citizen army, under the command of The theme for this year’s bursary is ‘Sus- Students are key for creating the next need to be sure we can nurture the next gen- Michael Mallin and Countess Markievicz. Gun- tainability’. To be eligible for a piece of the generation of ideas and innovative solutions eration of creative talent despite the recent fire from Crown forces based in the Shelbourne bursary, schools are being asked to develop that will move us to an environmentally sus- upheavals ”. Hotel raked the building, and numerous marks a creative communications campaign that tainable future. We look forward to hearing Now in its third year, the bursary will can be seen on its front. One smashed into highlights their sustainable initiatives and first-hand what is happening on the ground be re-launched in September 2021 for the a door in the Board Room and its mark is still policies. in schools across Ireland.” 2021/2022 academic year. there. Volunteers stayed in place until the final Schools are asked to be as creative as pos- CEO of IAPI Charley Stoney said: “The sible with submissions, and are encouraged Creative Bursary has become a key project To enter your school, please see the link order to surrender was given. to use video, audio, graphic design, social for IAPI and we are delighted to be working below to register your interest and a member After nearly two hundred and fifty years media and creative writing to demonstrate with the team in Griffith for this, our third of Griffith College’s School Liaison Team will the college still plays an important role both at how their school practises sustainability. year. This initiative allows us to reach out be in contact: www.griffith.ie/creativebursary home and abroad. 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 21 LOVING ♥ MOTORING All-New KIA Sorento PHEV – FORD’S NEW HEADLIGHTS ARE Movement That Inspires AHEAD OF THE CURVE

DECLAN GLYNN Highly-Specified, Easy To Charge; THE 4th generation of the Kia Sorento The new Kia Sorento PHEV (Plug-In DRIVING at night, especially on quickly and effectively. the location data improves. has arrived in Ireland, and it is the best Hybrid) is available in two highly- winding unfamiliar roads, can be How it works; Researchers have made extensive example yet of Kia’s evolution from specified trim levels – K3 and K4 – with stressful, with many people choos- The prototype advanced light- use of “digital twin” simulation that bargain-basement offering to a genuine key features such as 19” alloy wheels, ing to avoid the experience altogeth- ing system uses GPS location data, recreates the physical world in a vir- alternative to the best premium brands. 10.25” navigation screen with tele- er. However, Ford is looking into new advanced technologies and highly tual environment. The original Sorento was launched matics, 12.3” TFT monitor, rear view ways of making driving in the dark accurate street geometry informa- The simulator accurately calcu- in 2002, and along with its SUV sibling, camera, parking sensors front & rear, easier and more comfortable. tion to accurately identify turns in lates how light falls and reflects in the Sportage, brought the Kia brand to leather upholstery with heated front The company first pioneered the road ahead. the real world, enabling researchers prominence across Europe. The all-new seats, and charge ports on all three using road signs and lane markings An algorithm calculates the tra- to better visualise and optimise the Sorento is the first vehicle to be based rows of seats. as cues to adjust headlight beams jectory and speed of the vehicle to technology for drivers. on Kia’s new-generation mid-size SUV Standard safety features include to better illuminate the road ahead, proactively adjust the direction of “The predictive lighting technol- platform. Paired with a larger body to Front Collision Avoidance, Lane Keep especially around junctions. its headlights, providing optimal ogy we are developing now means maximise cargo and luggage space, the Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Smart Cruise Now, engineers from Ford light coverage of bends, junctions that one day driving in the dark platform ensures that the Sorento is Control, Highway Drive Assist, Smart Research and Advanced Engineer- – and even hazards lurking around could be as simple as just following one of the most versatile and spacious Cruise Control and Kia’s all-wheel- ing Europe are testing technology the corner. your headlights. 7-seat SUV’s on the market. drive (AWD) system coming as standard that uses real-time location data to If the vehicle encounters a "This new map- and loca- across both trim levels. effectively show the car the way to stretch of road where location tion‑based system is the next step KIA’s Most High-Tech Car; The K4 model adds more comfort go. The predictive smart headlight data is not available, the system on our quest to make driving at Thanks to its progressive connectiv- and safety features including a pano- system directs beams into upcom- will work alongside camera- and night no more difficult or stressful ity, driver assistance and infotainment ramic sunroof, driver and passenger ing corners even before drivers steering‑based dynamic headlight as during the day.” – said Michael technologies,the new Sorento is billed power seats, 12 speaker Bose sound may have seen them, illuminating bending technologies to continue Koherr, lighting research engineer, as Kia’s most high-tech car ever. Its system, rear heated seats, power open- hazards and other road users more to intelligently light the road until Ford of Europe. user-friendly twin digital displays deliv- ing /adjustable tailgate, Blind-Spot er advanced graphics, new telematic View Monitor, Around View Monitor features and full wireless smartphone and Parking Collision Avoidance. connectivity, while the new Sorento is Powering the new Sorento PHEV is a SEAT's special 212 offers for customers the first Kia vehicle in Europe to feature 1.6-litre T-GDI (petrol) engine which, their cutting-edge Blind-Spot View in conjunction with an electric motor, Monitor (BVM) technology. produces a healthy 265PS (263bhp) and This ‘second pair of eyes’ for driv- 350Nm of torque for instant accelera- ers is designed to enhance safety for tion and ease of drivability. Sorento occupants, and other road A super-smooth six-speed automatic users, by eliminating a driver’s left- and transmission enables the new Sorento right-side blind spots, and is just one to sprint from 0-100km/h in an impres- of a range of functions enabled by the sive 8.4-seconds, with a top speed Sorento’s new fully-digital ‘Supervision’ of 193km/h obtainable where legally 12.3-inch instrument cluster. permitted. BVM enhances drivers’ vision either Officially, the new Sorento PHEV can side of the car when driving, and is travel up to 56kms on battery power operated instantaneously with the car’s alone, and with the car fully charged turn signal. It displays a high-resolution before every journey, fuel economy of video feed on the left or right side of up to 176.6 mpg is achievable. the TFT-LCD instrument cluster if the driver indicates to change lane with Dynamic Driving Experience; another vehicle, or bicycle, hidden in The new Sorento PHEV is also a rev- their blind spot. elation in terms of its dynamic driving The video of the blind spot briefly ability. Body control in my K4 test car takes the place of either the speedom- was very impressive – especially for eter or tachometer dial display (or the such a tall and heavy car – while the hybrid system gauge in Sorento Hybrid instant power from the electric motor SEAT Ireland is offering customers excellent value on tions and services, voice recognition and the SEAT models), while still showing the driver provided terrific punch from the get go. the purchase of any 212 model withnought per cent Connect app. Customers can avail of a €2,000 online the vehicle’s current speed. A well-weighted steering feel, and finance available on a range of SEAT models, including discount voucher when purchasing a Tarraco 212 by premium-level damping, ensure that the popular SEAT Arona and SEAT Ateca. Customers logging onto the SEAT Ireland website. The Tarraco is Stunning New Design; the Sorento remains composed over can also avail of online discount vouchers which can be available in SE, Xcellence and FR trims starting at just The Sorento’s redefined exterior speed ramps and rutted road surfaces, used towards the purchase of their new SEAT vehicle. €38,890 RRP for the Tarraco SE. design – with sharper lines, high-tech while the car feels well planted on the Available to download from www.seat.ie, the vouch- Niall Phillips, Brand Director at SEAT Ireland said: details, and elongated proportions – road thanks to its AWD drivetrain. ers allow for a discount of €1,000 on the SEAT Leon, “I’m delighted to announce the range of offers across gives it a more confident and mature Leon e-HYBRID, Ibiza and Arona. SEAT is offering cus- our SEAT 212 models. It is important that we continue presence. Inside, its attractive cabin Pricing & Warranty; tomers who wish to purchase the SEAT Ateca, Tarraco to offer both great product and value to our custom- also introduces premium-quality mate- Pricing for the all-new Kia Sorento or Alhambra a €2,000 discount off the purchase of their ers and are happy to provide 0% PCP finance as well as rials, cutting-edge infotainment tech- PHEV (K3 specification) starts at just new 212 upgrade. online discount vouchers worth up to €2,000 across a nologies, and a stunning new design. €50,000 (after SEAI grant for private Also available to customers is a discounted 3-year selection of our 212 models. The headlamps themselves feature a customers). The outstanding new service plan for just €9.99 per month. Whilst our showrooms remain closed due to ongo- new ‘tiger eyeline’ LED daytime running Sorento genuinely deserves a place at SEAT has a range of superior SUVs for customers ing restrictions, we encourage customers to access light, adding extra focus to the design the top of 7-seat luxury SUV buyer’s to choose from including the brand’s largest SUV, the the virtual showroom on our website and avail of our by depicting the intense impression of shortlist. A 7-Year/150,000km warranty SEAT Tarraco, Awarded Irelands best large SUV, the online services to help them choose their new SEAT the lines around a tiger’s eyes. comes as standard. Tarraco is packed with the latest design features and model. All of our retailers are offering a click and technology including online-based navigation func- delivery service.” 22 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 DUBLINGAZETTECLASSIFIEDS

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COUNCIL DÚN LAOGHAIRE FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

PLANNING NOTICE PLANNING NOTICE PLANNING NOTICE PLANNING NOTICE PLANNING NOTICE I, Dale Chen intend to apply to apply for plan-

ning permission for an SOUTH DUBLIN FINGAL COUNTY FINGAL COUNTY FINGAL COUNTY DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL extension to a dwelling COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNTY COUNCIL at 87 Sandyford Road,

We, Suantraí Ltd., intend to apply for Permission for devel- Dundrum, Dublin 16 We, Ronan & Caitriona I, Patrick Leonard, wish We Stephen & Deirdre Edward Orr is applying (D16R588) The develop- opment at no’s 60-63, Eccles Street, Dublin 7. Permission for planning permission Mc Morrow, intend to to apply for planning Rogan intend to apply ment will consist of is sought by Suantraí Ltd for construction of a detached for a development at 6 apply for planning per- permission for the con- for planning permission 1) Construction of a single-storey structure and associated works. The proposed Glebe Square, Peamount mission, for development struction of a two bed- for development at the building, to the rear gardens of no’s 60-63 Eccles Street, road, Newcastle, co. 41M2 rear ground floor at this site, 73 Castlefield room, single storey end site, 10 Brides Glen Ave- will extend the capacity of the existing childcare facility, Dublin. The development extension to living area. Woods, Clonsilla, Dublin of terrace dwelling to the nue, Swords, Co. Dublin. which serves the staff of the Mater Hospital and others. will consist of the con- 2) Widening existing 15. The development side of existing dwelling. The development con- The properties at 60-63 Eccles Street are Protected Struc- struction of a storey and front porch will consist of an attic The development will in- sists of the change of ex- tures. a half extension to the 3) Conversion of attic to conversion, including corporate the existing isting roof ridge line to rear of the dwelling, the two bedrooms and con- change of roof profile garage structure and al- extend to new built up The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at new pitched roof will tie struction of two dormer from hip roof to gable, terations to the existing gable wall and conver- a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, into the existing roof at windows to rear roof. new dormer window to front boundary wall to sion of attic space to new at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Depart- ridge level, development 4) Conversion of front rear and new window to create separate vehicular study/play room, with ment, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, also consists of the in- adjoining garage to liv- side elevation. entrances for each dwell- new dormer roof to the Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00am to stallation of skylight ing accommodation ing onto Inglewood Road rear and all associated 4.30pm). A submission or observation in relation to the ap- windows. The planning application at No. 77 Inglewood works. plication may be made in writing to the planning authority The planning application may be inspected or pur- Road, Clonsilla, Dublin on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period This application may be may be inspected, or pur- inspected or purchased at chased at a fee not ex- 15. The Planning Applica- of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority chased at a fee not ex- ceeding the reasonable tion may be inspected or a fee not exceeding the ceeding the reasonable of the application, and such submissions or observations reasonable cost of mak- cost of making a copy at The Planning Applica- purchased at a fee not ex- will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a cost of making a copy, at Fingal County Council, tion may be inspected or ceeding the reasonable ing a copy, at the offices the offices of Dun decision on the application. The Planning Authority may of South Dublin County Grove Road, Blanchard- purchased at a fee not ex- cost of making a copy at Laoghaire Rathdown grant permission subject to or without conditions or may Council during its public stown, Fingal, Dublin 15, ceeding the reasonable the offices of the Plan- County Council, during refuse to grant permission. Signed: Paul O'Neill Architects opening hours of 9am – its public opening hours D15 W638 during its cost of making a copy at ning Authority during its (Agent), Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath. 4pm, Mon-Fri, and a public opening hours. A the offices of the Plan- public opening hours and submission or observa- and that a submission or submission or observa- ning Authority during its a submission or observa- 00625 tion may be made to observation in relation to tion in relation to the ap- public opening hours and tion may be made to the South Dublin County the application may be plication may be made in a submission or observa- Planning Authority in Council in writing and made to the Authority in writing to the Planning tion may be made to the writing on payment of PLANNING NOTICE LEGAL on payment of the pre- writing on payment of authority on payment of Planning Authority in the prescribed fee within scribed fee (€20.00) the prescribed fee within the prescribed fee (€20) writing on payment of the period of 5 weeks be- DUBLIN CITY within the period of 5 a period of 5 weeks be- within the period of 5 the prescribed fee within ginning on the date of re- COUNCIL LEGAL NOTICE weeks beginning on the ginning on the date of re- weeks beginning on the the period of 5 weeks be- ceipt by the authority of date of receipt by South ceipt by the Authority of date of receipt by the au- ginning on the date of re- the application. I Raasay Jones, Intend to Official Notice of Ship Dublin County Council the application. of the application. thority of the application. ceipt by the authority of apply for Planning Per- Name Change

The Planning Authority the application. 00622 mission for Conversion 00619 00626 may grant permission of existing attic space We, Nafisa and Kevin subject to or without 00620 comprising of modifica- Brennan, of The Glen, PLANNING NOTICE conditions, or may refuse PLANNING NOTICE tion of existing roof Faithlegg, Co. Water- PLANNING NOTICE to grant permission. structure, new access ford, hereby give notice DÚN LAOGHAIRE PLANNING NOTICE stairs and flat roof dor- that we have applied to RATHDOWN 00631 FINGAL COUNTY mer to the rear at 39 Car- the Minister for SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL lingford Road, Drumcon- Transport, Tourism and COUNTY COUNCIL

PLANNING NOTICE COUNCIL dra, D.9 Sport under Section 67of Permission for retention The select vestry of the Mercantile Marine Norma and Kevin Byrne of development is sought

Swords and Kilsallaghan The planning application Act 1955 in respect of are applying for planning for the widening of the We Jenny & Mark O FINGAL COUNTY are applying for permis- may be inspected, or pur- our ship ‘JOHANNE’, permission for a domes- front driveway entrance Brien intend to apply for COUNCIL sion for a new columbar- chased at a fee not ex- Official Number W- tic extension and altera- by 1 metre, provision of planning permission for ium wall located in the ceeding the reasonable 27644 , of Registered tions to existing two-sto- a wider parking area in development at the site, Claire Caulfield is apply- churchyard to the North cost of making a copy, at Tonnage 14.6 Tons, for rey semi-detached dwell- the front garden, removal 95 Castlefield Court ing for permission to en- of the existing church, the offices of Dublin permission to change her ing at 18 Fairbrook of two number first floor ,Clonsilla , Dublin 15. large the existing 2nd adjacent to the existing City Council during its name to ‘IOANNA’, to Lawn, Rathfarnham, gable windows on the The development con- floor windows to the North and West site public opening hours and be registered in the said Dublin 14, comprised of: southern elevation and sists of conversion of at- front (North) and the rear boundaries; and associ- a submission or observa- new name at the Port of extension of attic store, replacement with two tic space with new dor- (South) facades and a ated site works at St. Da- tion in relation to the ap- Dublin. Any representa- including change of main number taller first floor mer roof to Rear, exten- new dormer window to vid’s Church Of Ireland plication may be made to tions or comments on the roof profile from hipped gable windows on the sion of roof ridge to form the East side facing roof church, Kilsallaghan, Co. the authority in writing application should be roof to gable end; new southern elevation. Win- a gable with a new win- slope in connection with Dublin (a protected on payment of the pre- sent to the Superinten- rooflights to front and dow replacement works dow at 2nd floor level the conversion of the at- structure). The develop- scribed fee within the pe- dent, Mercantile Marine rear; elevation changes; completed during the side facade & 2no. velux tic at 3 Burrow Heath, ment is in the curtilage of riod of 5 weeks begin- Office, Leeson Lane, modifications to existing construction of a domes- roof lights to the front . Station Road, Sutton, a Recorded Monument. ning on the date of re- Dublin 2, within seven house; and all ancillary tic rear extension under

Dublin 13. ceipt by the authority of days of the appearance of works. Exempted Development. The Planning Applica- The Planning Applica- the application. this Notice. At 48 Castlebyrne Park, tion may be inspected or The Planning Applica- tion may be inspected or This application may be Blackrock, Co. Dublin purchased at a fee not ex- tion may be inspected or purchased at a fee not ex- 00621 00627 inspected or purchased at A94WK60. By: Maeve ceeding the reasonable purchased at a fee not ex- ceeding the reasonable a fee not exceeding the and Michael Brogan. cost of making a copy at ceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at reasonable cost of mak- the offices of the Plan- cost of making a copy at the offices of the Plan- ing a copy, at the offices The planning application ning Authority during its RECRUITMENT the offices of the Plan- ning Authority during its of South Dublin County may be inspected or pur- public opening hours and ning Authority during its public opening hours and Council during its public chased at a fee not ex- a submission or observa- public opening hours and a submission or observa- opening hours of 9am- ceeding the reasonable tion may be made to the a submission or observa- tion may be made to the 4pm, Mon-Fri, and a cost of making a copy at Planning Authority in tion may be made to the writing on payment of Planning Authority in submission or observa- the offices of the Plan- Planning Authority in the prescribed fee within writing on payment of tion may be made to ning Authority, County writing on payment of the period of 5 weeks be- the prescribed fee within South Dublin County Hall, Dún Laoghaire dur- the prescribed fee within ginning on the date of re- the period of 5 weeks be- Council in writing and ing its public hours. A the period of 5 weeks be- ceipt by the authority of ginning on the date of re- on payment of the pre- submission / observation ginning on the date of re- the application. ceipt by the authority of scribed fee (€20.00) may be made on pay- ceipt by the authority of the application. within the period of 5 ment of €20 within a pe- the application. 00623 weeks beginning on the riod of 5 weeks from the 00629 date of receipt by South date of the application is 00630 Dublin County Council received by the planning of the application. authority.

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Ciara Heverin is a qualified Primary School UCC, uses her Positive Psychology and Mind- Teacher with fifteen years of experience in the fulness technique to coach individuals to well- classroom. Three years ago she took a career ness and career success, runs yoga camps, l n the past week, I have break to do a Masters in Applied Psychology teaches and travels whenever she can. Engagement; are you engaging noticed a change of mood to measure the results of the Positive Psychol- in activities, goals and people that ogy and Mindfulness approach she developed Feel free to get on social media. People early on in her teaching career, when teaching in touch on; bring you joy and give you a sense are getting pretty sick Ciara children with severe Dyslexia. Since comple- Facebook: of purpose? tion of her MA, she has qualified as a Yoga, Yoga for Kids with Ciara l and tired of the pandem- Meditation and Mindfulness teacher for chil- Relationships; do you have peo- Email: ic, waiting for jabs, wait- Heverin dren and teens, has lectured in both Educa- ple to engage with that bring a sense tion and Psychology in UCC and St. Patrick’s [email protected] ing for news, waiting for Bio of joy and purpose to your life? Teacher Training College, Drumcondra and l life to resume again. And then, cap- Meaning; again, are you engaged turing the mood, an article started with activities, goals and people doing the rounds on mainstream brought on by Covid, I completely this question which comes from the now that would make this life more that reflect your core values? l media. The article is titled, ‘There is and utterly changed my life. I liter- Positive Psychology exercise, “My of a reality? Accomplishment; do you have a l a name for the mood we’ve all been ally upped sticks, moved countries Best Possible Self”. I love to dedi- What obstacles have been in my project or goals that you’re working feeling and it’s called languishing. and created a completely differ- cate an evening or even just a couple way of this goal? What habits, life- towards that with each milestone Languishing is the opposite to ent life, one that fulfils my needs, of hours to sit down with my jour- style practises, thoughts or behav- you achieve gives a sense of purpose Iwhat I try to achieve with clients, makes me excited but most impor- nal and really allow my imagina- iours or perhaps even people, have and accomplishment? l it is the opposite of flourishing and tantly, brings me peace. I do what I tion to go wild & VISUALISE! This stopped me from making these Vitality; are you attending to thriving. Everything I do, teach, love and love what I do, pretty much exercise has been shown in studies changes? What beliefs do I have your health needs? Are you eating write on, coach on is concerned every single day. to be really valuable in helping our about myself that are limiting? well, sleeping enough and getting l with flourishing, or, how to be our Everyone’s situation is different goals and dreams come into frui- What personal, signature enough exercise and time outdoors? best possible selves. but I’m a big believer in ‘if you can tion. Testament to its validity, I am strengths and resources do I pos- Keeping the PERMA-V model in Yes, it’s been the worst period imagine it, you can create it’. How- writing these words from a small sess that will help me with this goal mind will help you attain your goals of all of our lives but terrible life ever, if you’re not quite ready to cre- little, wooden desk, set up in front or vision? and projects, help you stay healthy l events give us the opportunity to ate a new life entirely, reflecting on of a window, where I’m looking out What is the smallest change I can and well and should certainly keep make reassess what’s important the following will certainly stop you to sunshine, nature and sea views; make now? you flourishing rather than lan- to us and what we would like to or from languishing. something that has been a goal and With any changes you make, guishing. need to change in our lives. The pan- So, if you also want to make dream for many years. I am leading remember, that in order to be happy As always, I will be available for demic has done this for me. I had some changes that will be lasting, a completely different lifestyle, at a and to thrive, we need to make sure coaching sessions, yoga and Posi- been living a ‘good’ life, one that or at the very least carry out a lit- much slower pace, having more time that each pillar of happiness is tive Psychology for kids and teens, ticked many boxes, one that should tle assessment of your habits and to dedicate to the things I value and being met, so it’s important to keep or even just some guidance if you have brought a lot of happiness and pitfalls, reflect on the following working on projects that truly mean the PERMA-V model in mind. Ask need a little boost of positivity of contentment, and in many ways ‘coaching questions’. something to me. In many ways, I yourself if you are considering each the festive period and New Year. l it did but I knew I could be hap- What is my ‘dream life’? Where am living the life I’ve spent count- of the following; Contact me on; l pier. Through a total accident and do I want to be? Who do I want to less hours writing about in “My Best Positive Emotion; are you under- • [email protected] some very surprising circumstanc- be with? How do I want to look? Possible Self”. taking activities that bring joy and • FB & IG ciaraheverincoaching l es I found myself in, and utterly How am I ‘being’? I personally love What small changes can I make pleasure? • FB & IG Yogaforkidswithciara 28 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 LEAGUE OF IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION’S OUTSTANDING SIDES SET FOR DERBY

Shamrock Rovers Danny Man- droiu eyes a pass in behind St Inchicore Pat’s Lee Desmond earlier this Diary of a Saint season. ** As part of the Dublin Gazette’s recent link-up Picture: George Kelly/SRFC with St Patrick’s Athletic, super fan Peter Reilly gives his take on what it was like being back in Inchicore braced for last Friday for the win over Longford Town after so long away.

Wow. How good does it feel to be back? After 13 huge city months watching from afar, there can be fewer things in the world more settling and satisfying than a sun-drenched Stadium of Light on Emmet Road. showdown The only thing missing from Richmond Park though: fans, flares and friends. Still, with Pats PREMIER DIVISION lowing Ian Bermingham’s flying high, there was business to attend to. DAVE DONNELLY injury-time equaliser. While it wasn’t too warm, the first half played [email protected] The Hoops’ win on out as if the heat was stifling. A comfortable away Monday saw them break team against a Pats unit that seemed a little slug- FIRST faces second in the record for consecutive gish as we enter a hectic week or so. undoubtedly the biggest of league games unbeaten – The highlight for most of the half remained how the Premier Division so far at 31 – but if anybody can beautiful an evening it was in Inchicore. as Shamrock Rovers make bring that record to an end Within two minutes of the second half starting, the short trip across Dublin it’s the resurgent Saints. the sun had to play second fiddle to a spell of Pats to face St Patrick’s Athletic “It’s going to be very dominance led by some halftime changes. at Richmond Park. tough. They’ve had a good A three-yard screamer followed by a thirty- There are just two points win again [against Water- yard screamer on the first day back, I couldn’t between the capital city’s ford] and they’ve broken have asked for more than seeing Chris Forrester rivals after the first series the unbeaten record,” said with too much time and space outside the box, of games as the league’s Saints defender Lee Des- with the result inevitable. two outstanding teams mond. There is something surreal about seeing such an renew acquaintance in “It’s going to be a very amazing strike greeted with shouts and screams Inchicore on Saturday tough game. There’s going from teammates as opposed to a couple of thou- evening. to be times when they sand adoring fans. Little more than a fin- dominate a lot of the ball – It was a moment of brilliance that deserved gernail has separated the we know that – but I think more than the limited permitted attendance. sides this season – indeed, we have to start well. The following 40 minutes or so was dictated by they were parted for less “They’re a team that the score line, with Longford doing their best to than two minutes when will punish you, but we claw back an insurmountable deficit while Pats they met in a tense sea- know we can win too. They eased to a level of comfort with a couple of scares son opener in Tallaght in know that. The gaffer is along the way. March. unbeaten against them – While there is lots still missing from game day, The Athletic took an four draws in the last four Only Rovers have scored winger Darragh Burns can laid on the winner for Jack Stephen O’Donnell has added a lot of good things. 87th-minute lead thanks games. They know they’re more – 16 to the Saints’ 14 be added, there is always Byrne in the second half. Onto a couple of games against two different to a fortuitous Roberto going to come against a – while Pats have the most the chance of something Gaffney has made his Rovers. Lopes own goal before good defensive side, and miserly defensive record special. mark this season as he For the first time in a while, I’ve a week of look- ex-Saints Sean Hoare and we will create chances up in the league with four, And if it’s anything like leads the Hoops’ scoring ing forward to a Dublin derby ahead of me! Aaron Greene combined the other end too.” despite O’Donnell having the televised encounter tally with four goals, and for a dramatic late equal- Stephen O’Donnell’s to shuffle the pack regu- between the sides on the he’s been impressed by the ** You can read Dave Donnelly’s match report iser. Saints have been a team larly. first day of the season, improvement he’s seen from last Friday night on www.dublingazette.com. Only a Pats draw at Sligo reborn this year following All of which tees up there will be no shortage from Saturday’s hosts. Rovers on Bank Holiday a disappointing couple of what is set to be an of drama in Dublin 8 as the “They’ve signed some Monday – as Rovers beat years, and have rediscov- engrossing encounter late evening light dims. good players. Forrester Waterford – puts distance ered the free-scoring touch from start to finish – with One man who has had is flying and [Rónán] between them now fol- of old. stars like Chris Forrester, little time to shine since Coughlan is a good signing Graham Burke and Dylan making the move to Sham- from Sligo,” Gaffney told Watts showcasing the best rock Rovers, due to the the Dublin Gazette. Irish football has to offer. Covid lockdown and a bad- “I used to play with Burke posted an early ly-timed achilles injury, is [Coughlan’s] older brother contender for goal of the striker Rory Gaffney. Garbhan at Limerick, who season as he netted from The Tuam native debut- was a good player as well. the halfway in Derry, while ed for the Hoops in the And I played against For- Forrester’s 30-yard stunner final home game in Tal- rester a few times in Eng- against Longford last Fri- laght before lockdown as land. day rivals it for sheer auda- 7,000 watched a classic 3-2 “We’ve been flying, but cious technique. win over Dundalk. I think we’ve showed great Saturday’s game is likely Dundalk’s Jordan Flores character [too]. How many to be much more cagey but was nominated for a Pus- points have we picked up Chris Forrester celebrates. Picture: Darragh Connolly Pico Lopes and Ronan Coughlan. Picture: George Kelly with entertainers of that kas Award for his first-half in injury time or the last ilk, to which Pats’ teenager volley, before sub Gaffney five minutes of games?” : behind the Saints as they march on 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 29 LEAGUE OF IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION’S OUTSTANDING SIDES SET FOR DERBY SOCCER: NORTHSIDERS KEEP UP THE PRESSURE ON PEAMOUNT Shels hold back tidal Waves WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE Shelbourne 2 DLR Waves 1 DAVE DONNELLY [email protected]

SHELBOURNE came out on top of a fiercely- contested Dublin Derby at Tolka Park to keep the pressure on champions Peamount United at the top of the Women’s National League. A goal in either half from Ireland interna- tionals Emily Whelan and Noelle Murray, the latter from the penalty spot, saw Noel King’s side make it three wins from four to move up to third place. They had to battle for the three points in the latter stages as a spectacular 35-yard effort from Carla McManus halved the deficit but Waves couldn’t find a finish as they laid siege to the Shels goal. “It’s a great result. Nine points out of 12, a good start to the season, and it was a crucial game coming on the back of the Peamount result,” Shels boss King told the Dublin Gazette. “Everybody was anxious and determined to succeed, which they did. We played well and dominated the game, but the last seven min- utes were pretty frantic.” If Peamount’s five wins from five has set a DLR Waves’ Aoife Brophy and Shlebourne’s Saoirse somewhat ominous tone for the remainder of Noonan battle for possession. Picture: Martin Doherty the campaign, their south Dublin counterparts Waves have been one of the league’s surprise side and defences were very much on top. The winger’s shot on the turn was well-saved packages. Whelan had the game’s first chance of note by Amanda Budden and, from the resulting Waves were unlucky not to take all three midway through the opening period but the corner, Niamh Prior saw her effort easily dealt- points from their opening-day encounter with 18-year-old couldn’t pick out the bottom corner with by the keeper. Wexford Youths, but wins at home to Galway of Eve Badana’s net. Shels had their second moments afterwards and away to Cork City saw them surge into sec- It took a moment of magic from winger Jes- as Jess Gleeson, playing against the side she ond. sica Ziu to unlock the Waves defence shortly left in the winter, was harshly adjudged to have Defeat to the Reds means Peamount now before half time, and her precise lofted pass handled in the box and Murray send Badana the LATE STING boast the league’s sole unbeaten record, but yielded the opener as Whelan hooked past the wrong way. Graham Kelly’s side made Shels graft for what advancing Badana. Waves weren’t done, however, and they Bohs denied by Drogs would have been a routine victory in seasons The goal seemed to open the game up and pulled one back seven minutes from time as BOHEMIANS’ tricky start to the season contin- past. Waves captain Catherine Cronin had a great Katie Malone found sub McManus, and her ued as they lost 3-1 to Derry City last Friday night “I thought we were the better team. Large chance to tie things up five minutes after the long-range effort moved viciously in the air to before drawing 1-1 against Drogheda United parts of the game, I thought we controlled it. restart. evade Budden’s dive. on Monday in the League of Ireland Premier It’s a tough one but we have to take it and move Jessie Stapleton’s clearance was blocked The visitors poured forward in injury time, Division. on,” Kelly told the Dublin Gazette. down by Kerri Letmon and, though Stapleton but Niamh Barnes couldn’t get Rachel Doyle’s The latter came with considerable frustration Chances were at a premium in a tense open- managed to nick the ball away from Nadine corner under control, while Budden made a as they looked set to end a four-game wait for ing half as little quarter was given from either Clare, it fell nicely for Cronin. great double save from Clare and McManus. victory when Liam Burt put them in front in the 60th minute. But a James Clarke equaliser for the Drogs five Record-breaking Rovers go 31 unbeaten minutes into injury time put paid to those hopes. It leaves Bohs seventh ahead of Saturday’s home LOI PREMIER DIVISION in the second, saw the home side afternoon. date against Finn Harps. [email protected] Picture: Martin Doherty ease to a comfortable win. “It is unbelievable from the Bradley’s side stand at 25 wins group as it isn’t an easy thing to STEPHEN Bradley saluted his and six draws in succession since do go 31 games. They deserve all record-breaking Shamrock Rov- they were last defeated in the the credit they get because it is a ers side as they became the first league, a 4-2 reverse away to Dun- fantastic achievement,” said a team to go 31 games unbeaten in dalk in September 2019 that saw delighted Bradley. 31 consecutive League of Ireland the Lilywhites seal the title. “It is really impressive and we games. Only Athlone Town – in 1981 – spoke about the win ratio as well Rovers coasted to a 3-0 victory and Bohemians in 2008 have come – it has been a fantastic run from over struggling Waterford in Tal- close as they strung together the players but we are nowhere laght Stadium to surpass a record 27-game unbeaten league streaks. near finished. set by the Hoops themselves in Rovers have had a few hairy “It is only the start of the sea- 1927, and which has stood for the moments in recent weeks – they son and we want to keep this run 94 years since. scored late to snatch draws at going as long as possible. Can we First-half goals from Rory home to St Patrick’s Athletic and keep it going, keep pushing it and : behind the Saints as they march on Gary O’Neill celebrates making it Gaffney and Gary O’Neill, and a away to Sligo Rovers – but never maybe make it impossible for 2-0. Picture: George Kelly/SRFC third from Danny Mandroiu early looked under threat on Monday another to do it and some point?” 30 DUBLIN GAZETTE 6 May 2021 FAST SPORT DIVING: TANYA BECOMES FIRST IRISH FEMALE OLYMPIC DIVER

Nhat Nguyen. Picture: Badminton Photo Nguyen reaches Euro last 16 BADMINTON: CLAREHALL’S Nhat Nguyen reached the last 16 of the European Championships in Ukraine this week following a couple of impressive wins. He ultimately lost out to the number four seed Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus of Denmark, an old team mate of fellow Dubliner Scott Evans. Vittinghus had reached the final of Thailand open earlier this year and he showed his experi- Tanya Watson during her Olympic qualifying performance on Tuesday ence beating Nguyen in two games 21-11 21-11. Earlier in the competition, Nguyen beat Daniel Nikolov from Bulgaria 24-22 21-14 in his open- ing round and he progressed to the last 16 of the NCD duo’s Tokyo spots men’s singles with a win over Zvonimir Durkinjak of Croatia, 23-21 21-14 DIVING WORLD CUP the 19-year-old’s semi- needed to finish in the divers. really emotional time Templeogue’s Kate Frost and Moya Ryan lost [email protected] final score is the highest Top 18 in the 3m spring- “Ollie’s experience was for me and I just got it out to the host nation players Polina Buhrova she has ever posted in a board to achieve auto- clear today, he was con- together at the right and Mariia Stoliarenko of Ukraine in a match that NATIONAL Centre Dub- FINA competition. matic qualification for sistent, confident, and time. could have gone either way. The Irish pair lost lin divers Tanya Watson This has come despite his second Olympic hardly put a foot wrong. “After this last year, 21-17 21-19. and Oliver Dingley both a tumultuous 12 months, Games and secured 15th. 16 months of no compe- from everything being landed Olympic places in which Watson has The National Record- titions hasn’t seemed to postponed, and living Dubliners abound in Irish this week from the FINA seen her normal training holder scored 399.75 phase Ollie at all. away from home for so Diving World Cup in pool in Southampton, points in the preliminary “Tanya dived with long, I am very grateful Under-20 coach’s plans Tokyo. closed for long periods round, advancing to the passion and enjoyment that I was able to qualify Watson, who on Tues- during lockdowns. semi-finals, which take in her debut World Cup Ireland a spot for the RUGBY: A COHORT of 13 weeks we have been really day became the first Irish Watson has spent place on Thursday morn- semi-final. Two points Olympic Games in Tokyo. players linked to Dublin trying to build this squad female diver to qualify much of the past year at ing from 2am and could was all that separated “It wasn’t perfect, I clubs have been named that have come in for this for an Olympic Games, National Centre (Dublin) yet see him improve his her from a spot in the need to work on dive two in Ireland Under-20 head camp. Its’ been really finished her competition training with Dingley final position. final. The remainder of [of five], but I am excited coach Richie Murphy’s interesting to get around with a score of 295.50 and Clare Cryan under Reflecting, Damian this season could be very for the semi-finals and first panel of 38 players. and talk to a lot of people points in the 10m Plat- Ireland’s National Head Ball, National Head promising for this young for what’s to come this They were involved in and try to build our coach- form semi-final. Coach for Diving, Damian Coach for Diving, said: talent.” summer. a two-day camp held at ing team on the back of Improving on the Ball at the Sport Ireland “Another fantastic day For Watson, speaking “I cannot thank the IRFU’s High Perfor- that and we feel like now 271.85 points achieved National Aquatic Centre. and some top class per- after her qualification, enough everyone who mance Centre in west we are in a good place to in the preliminary round, Dingley, meanwhile, formances from our she said: “It has been a helped me get here.” Dublin which required all go forward. participants to undergo “A lot of these guys PCR testing before being would be in the national DUBLIN MARATHON cleared to attend and talent squads, some of involved two on-field them would be in the sessions as well as a trial provincial talent squads Walsh and Hehir launch game. and some of them would The group included be club players. 2021 Race Series Lansdowne’s Temi “So a lot of these Asewunmi Lasisi and Mark guys haven’t had a lot of KBC Virtual Dublin Marathon winners Mary Boyle, Dublin University’s involvement in rugby over Walsh of Raheny Shamorck AC and Sean Lee Barron, Aaron Cole- the last while due to the Hehir of Metro Saint Brigid’s AC – pictured man, Harry Colbert and COVID situation so it was with their awards – were on hand to launch Ben Griffin, UCD’s Jack good to get in touch with the 2021 KBC Virtual Dublin Marathon and Race Series. Boyle, Tim Corkery, Ronan them, bring them in and This year, the series will feature distances Loughnane and Josh see how enthusiastic and of 4 Mile, 10km, 10 Mile and Half marathon. O’Connor, Old Belvedere’s how hard they worked and Entries are now open on kbcdublinmarathon. Matthew Grogan, Black- obviously they are looking ie #RunYourTown. rock’s Aaron Rowan and for another opportunity Runners who have secured a place for the Old Wesley’s Sam Illo. and try to wear a green 2021 KBC Dublin Marathon on Sunday, Octo- Murphy said of the new jersey for the Irish Under- ber 24 will receive confirmation by Friday, job: “Over the last two 20s.” June 25 on whether the event can go ahead Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile 6 May 2021 DUBLIN GAZETTE 31 DIVING: TANYA BECOMES FIRST IRISH FEMALE OLYMPIC DIVER HOCKEY: AMAZING GRACE ON BALANCING LIFE AS A DOCTOR AND IRISH PLAYER CRICKET O’Flanagan on the frontline for Irish Olympic pursuit DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Frazer rested due to injury while twins STEPHEN FINDLATER Serena and Bethany Barr along with Zoe [email protected] Wilson are ruled out long-term. Fellow goalkeeper Ayeisha McFer- GRACE O’Flanagan admits Ireland’s low- ran also set to return to the fold in the Dominant key results from last week’s uncapped coming days ahead of a couple of games series against Great Britain provide a against Scotland next week following Dockrell strong reality check for the summer the conclusion of the Dutch league sea- ahead. son. hit Knights Ireland beat GB for the first time in O’Flanagan was speaking to the media March in Belfast but the return series in her role as an ambassador for Dark- saw the Bisham Abbey hosts in rude ness Into Light, having gained a unique for six healthy, running up 3-1, 4-1 and 7-2 wins insight into how the pandemic has A STUNNING unbeaten in addition to a 0-0 draw. affected each aspect of her life. century from cap- And the goalkeeper says they were A doctor by trade, she had taken a year tain George Dockrell “losses that will keep us in check and off hockey after the 2018 World Cup sil- Grace O’Flanagan, along with Electric Ireland is encouraging people to sign up for (pictured) saw the keep us hungry” ahead of bigger chal- ver medal before getting back into gear this year’s Darkness Into Light, which takes place on Saturday. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Leinster Lightning lenges ahead, namely June’s European for the Tokyo 2020 campaign. secure their second Championships and the Olympic Games Work, though, soon became very fighting against suicide is a really impor- at a premium but she will leave no stone consecutive win of the a month later. much the focus, working on Covid wards tant message. unturned to try and pin down a spot. InterProvincial season “The scorelines were harsh at times for six months before moving into a non- “I have always been lucky with my “I didn’t want to leave my colleagues with a 70-run DLS vic- and we learnt a lot of things we need to Covid setting. mental health; it is something I do pay stretched or short-staffed so the easier tory over the Northern work on,” O’Flanagan said on Wednes- Through it, she has seen directly some attention to. I seek help when I need it thing was that I would focus on training Knights at Pembroke day. of the ravages it can take on people’s and have really good support networks. especially considering the quarantine on Tuesday. “Overall, we are feeling positive. We mental health and her patients. “Thankfully, I have been able to look issue every time we travel. It would have On a slow pitch, did get a draw so when we implemented “I see a lot of patients with mental after that aspect well but we do need to been just too much time out of work had where it was difficult to what we are trying to do. health issues coming into hospitals in raise awareness for because it can catch I been in and out. score quickly, Dockrell “Mostly, we are really happy to get crisis,” she adds. “The reality is most of people. “I’m definitely glad I’ve made the deci- took 63 deliveries to those games in. They are a really valu- us know someone who struggles from “It is not necessarily a physical illness sion [to step back from work temporar- get to his half-century. able learning experience; we have been mental health issues, most know some- that can bring it on or any particular ily]; this is a once in a lifetime opportu- However, after a trying a few different things out and one affected by suicide. That’s the impor- event. Mental health issues can arise out nity, 28-minute rain-break, given the few international games we tance of Darkness into Light and Pieta, of nowhere.” “I think I would always have looked both Dockrell and Simi have had over the last year, we are taking helping them. Recently, she has stepped back from back and wondered ‘what if’ if I hadn’t Singh (38) increased the opportunity to try people in different “The idea of 200,000 people coming the frontlines to focus solely on her given it everything I have. the scoring rate dra- positions and different tactics.” together at one time for sunrise to show hockey and an attempt to force her way “I’m enjoying every minute of it; I am matically in the final Many of those changes have been support, to show we are standing up for into coach Sean Dancer’s plans for Tokyo. looking forward to getting back to work. eight overs. enforced with Lena Tice and Megan mental health issues, to show we are She knows it will be tough with places But this is an opportunity I had to go for.” Dockrell took just 21 balls to convert to a century, including hit- Panthers on the prowl for new players ting the last two balls of the innings for six: AMERICAN FOOTBALL the first over over long- 2005 and 2006, resumes Football clubs, are seek- the Panthers teams which semi-finals with the sen- developing young athletes [email protected] off, the second over training this week in ing to add to their crop of range from the academy iors going a step further here and we have seen the square leg. The cel- Tymon Park following the young athletes participat- level, through non-contact and head coach Steve benefits of that. ebrations that greeted THE South Dublin Pan- easing of Covid-19 restric- ing in this exciting sport. flag football, to the senior McDonnell told the Dub- “Our Academy players the ton-making shot thers American Football tions. Qualified Coaches from adult team. lin Gazette he is hoping to have gone on to repre- showed how important Academy, for boys and The Panthers, one of Ire- Ireland, Europe and the In 2019, the club’s acad- build on that success. sent Ireland in American the momentum swing girls born in 2003, 2004, land’s premier American United States attend to emy reached the national “We really believe in Football and have played had been towards for the senior team as we the Lightning as they competed for the Sham- added 98 in 8.3 overs rock Bowl. after the interruption. “It’s one of the elements It lifted them to of this club that sets us 252/6 from their 50 apart I believe, our focus on overs. In reply, it was developing young players. the Malahide duo of “We have one of the best Peter Chase (3-37) academy set ups in the and young David country and we’re only O’Halloran (2-20) who just beginning to see the took the wickets for benefits of that now.” the Lightning, but Simi Training resumes on May Singh was impressive, 8 in Tymon Park. Contact while Barry McCarthy the Panthers on Insta- delivered another out- gram, Facebook or their standing performance. website southdublinpan- The South Dublin Panthers academy thers.com to find out more. MAY 6-12, 2021

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SHOWDOWN SOCCER: St Patrick’s shock after world silver Athletic and Sham- STEPHEN FINDLATER rock Rovers meet in national record time of for a World Champion- [email protected] huge top-table clash 1:35.93 just behind the ship,” she told the Dublin to decide Dublin host nation. Gazette. bragging rights. DONORE Harriers’ Aoife For Doherty, it added “The whole by 4x100 SEE P28 Lynch, Dundrum South to a memorable weekend team was a team of hur- Dublin AC’s Kate Doherty in which she also helped dlers. They are all my Find us on and Raheny Shamrock’s the 4x100m team to 10th competitors individually Sophie Becker – along overall, good enough for but we worked together with St Colman’s Sarah a place at 2022 World as a team and gelled real- PICK US UP Quinn – defied the odds Championships in Ore- ly well. Our handovers to land Ireland’s first gon. were clean, got the baton ever podium finish at the A couple of days on, she around and did all we EVERY World Athletics Relays in admitted she is still only could given the time [we Poland. getting her head around had together].” THURSDAY! They produced an ultra- the achievement in what Indeed, in different Keep reading, smooth performance was her first senior inter- times, both Doherty and keep recycling when it mattered to cross national championship. Lynch might not have – thank you the line in second place in “It is crazy to medal at been in situ for the event the 4x200m relay a new senior level and to qualify but for the serendipity associated with the Covid world which meant much chopping and changing to the line-ups. For Lynch, she was initially named as a non- travelling reserve but then got the call to join up with the panel. She anticipated it to be a watching brief but with the mixed 4x400m relay The Irish women’s 4x200m relay team following their second place finish team reaching their final, it meant she was soon thrust into the starter’s which was such an added complete awe’. the race. We had an idea blocks. bonus. I was just thrilled “He used to tell me he because of how things fell “I was fine and happy to get to a senior champi- was going to watch me into place. to be a sub,” she told the onship, you would never on the telly in a joking “It is normally picked Gazette. “Then I was say no to that kind of call- way and now here we are, from the 4x100m and the called to actually travel up!” giving him something to mixed 4x400m teams. with the team, really And it was an extra spe- be proud of. It was a lit- As they were in their happy to be there to sup- cial occasion as it gave the tle gesture for him and I final, Sharlene Mawdsley port the team, practice the Castleknock woman the would like to continue it and Phil Healy were not handovers and the drills. perfect chance to pay trib- throughout the season.” available because of their “By the end of the week, ute to her former coach Doherty, meanwhile, race being half an hour as the 4x200 got closer, it John Geoghegan who added this was a triumph before ours. looked clear we needed passed away last Novem- for self-belief in the face “We went into it not someone to step up. ber. She sported a black of adversity. knowing what we would That event was kind of ribbon in his memory. “It was complicated get out of it. We just designed to allow some of “I was thinking of him to get the whole squad wanted to get the baton the reserves to run and a the whole day of the race. there but we got a team around and run our best. chance to get on the track. I just couldn’t get him there, got a medal and got We managed to come out “I was so happy to just off my mind. I am good a World Championship second which is amazing get that opportunity to friends with his daughter place. with a national record too! run but had no idea it as well and she said ‘just “The 4x200m team It is still exciting; it hasn’t would come to this result imagine him looking on in was called the morning of really sunk in yet.”