Dublin GazetteAPRIL 4 10 , 2019 CYCLESAFETY: The first in a three-part South Edition series examining cycling in the capital. Just THE LATEST NEWS & SPORT FROM THE DUN SEE PAGE 17 how (un)safe is cycling in Dublin? FREE LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL AREA Third-years in Thailand OVER the past 10 days, two National Film School students at IADT Dun Laoghaire have competed at the pres- tigious Thailand Interna- tional Film Destination SPORT Festival. CAMOGIE: SEE PAGE 3

Ballinteer St John’s celebrate Feile fever as they take down the Division 2 crown at Dundrum annual festival. FASCINATING SEE P31 garda Exhibition station is THE former staff at Emerald City Productions pictured at the launch of the exhibition ‘Emerald City Productions’ the history of an anima- tion studio operating in Dun Laoghaire between 1985 and 1991. See Gallery on Page 6. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh busiest for

burglariesIT has been revealed that Ire- land’s busiest Garda station for burglaries last year was Dundrum with 456 report- motoring edly filed with the station. FIAT’S FACELIFTED Sadness as fire takes The top five garda stations 500X SHOULD BE A for burglaries in Ireland were CROSSOVER HIT P22 all located in the capital with Blanchardstown coming in at second with 450. ‘gem in the mountains’ These are followed by Pearse Street (426), Tallaght GARY IBBOTSON of humble beginnings, initially starting oven and a smoker for smoking meats,” (402) and then Santry (335). as a side business to his wood workshop he says. Almost half of burglaries LAST Saturday tragedy fell upon the that is located next door. Praise has been heaped upon the in Ireland last year happened community of Tibradden as one of the The Honesty Box, as it was called then, quaint cafe and restaurant with Colette in Dublin. most popular cafes in the area burnt served teas and coffees while Fitzharris Kinsella on Facebook calling it a “fantas- Despite a strong concen- down. gave woodworking classes to adults and tic little gem in the mountains” and Maria Find us on tration of reported burglaries The Hazel House was founded by Niall children. Ní Mhurchu saying “The Hazel House is taking place in the county, Keep reading, Fitzharris just over five years ago and has “As more people started to come and it one of the most remarkable charming there was a 11.5% decrease keep recycling since grown into a local favourite. got busier and busier, we put in a prop- places going”. in burglaries nationwide. – thank you Fitzharris says that the cafe began out er kitchen and other things like a pizza CONTINUES ON PAGE 8 SEE PAGE 8 2 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 PICK UP YOUR KILLINEY: ‘IT’S GOING UP FOR TENDER AND THAT’S JUST A FACT’ DublinGazette SOUTH EDITION FASTNews Local anger as cafe’s €3 million to EVERY combat illegal THURSDAY! dumping at the ADDITIONAL funding has running up for tender been made available to help following combat illegal dumping in locations: areas of South Dublin, it has some locals in the Killiney will probably get it again as • Nutgrove Shopping Centre been announced. area who say it is unfair no doubt he will meet the • SuperValu – Ballinteer €3 million is to be spent the tenants have to now go criteria. And as the incum- • Tesco – Petrol station (D.T.C) by the Department of the through the process after bent he’s in a good position • Marks&Spencer – Environment on this year’s years of managing the suc- etc,” says Tracey Thomas. Dundrum Anti-Dumping Initiative.  GARY IBBOTSON cessful cafe without com- “Failing that if he doesn’t • Costcutter – Windy Arbour [email protected] Dublin Rathdown TD, plaint. get it everyone could just • Scent Restaraunt – Minister Josepha Madigan “It was built up by picket outside and not go Churchtown says she welcomes the THE Dun Laoghaire-Rath- Eamon Keogh, he put so in, the council would defi- • SuperValu – Churchtown announcement. • St Johns Gaa down County Council have much hard work into get- nitely have to reconsider,” “The initiative aims to • St Olafs Gaa announced that operation ting this little business up she adds. reduce incidents of illegal • Dundrum Library of five tea rooms and cafes and running, it has taken “He and the cafe are dumping nationally by • Tesco – Rathfarnham in DLR parks have been put him a few years,” says local treasures, so kind and wel- providing funding for proj- • Tesco – Stillorgan up for tender. Bernadette Hayes. coming to children, dogs, ects tackling the problem,” • Leisureplex – Stillorgan The cafes listed are the “Normally when the and fragile older custom- Madigan said. • Dunnes – Beacon S.Q Killiney Hill Tea Rooms, lease from DLRCC is up he ers,” says Maev Kennedy • Leopardstown S.C “Illegal dumping is a Cabinteely Tea Rooms, just signs and continues on Facebook. • Harvey Norman- Killiney Hill Tea Rooms major problem for areas Boland’s Cafe, Wicklow with business. This year “The council should be Carrickmines like Ticknock, Kellystown, Way Cafe and Tranquil Tea DLRCC have decided to put celebrating and promoting • Kilmacud Crokes Kilmashogue Lane and Rooms. it up for tender (…) shame period of three years. This bid, Eamon says he “hasn’t it, not undermining it.” • The Glenside Tibradden. In January, The Killiney Hill Tea on them.” is a recently issued request decided yet”. The contract at the • The Bottle Tower volunteers removed 13 Rooms have been open A spokesperson from for tender is in compliance “I don’t have anything Killiney Hill Tea Rooms • Tesco – Nutgrove S.C tonnes of illegal waste that since 2012 after lying idle the Dun Laoghaire Rath- with public procurement further to say about it. It’s expires on May 31 with • The Old Orchard – were dumped in the Dublin/ Rathfarnham for many years. down County Council said policy, they say. going up for tender and the deadline for tender Wicklow uplands in the first • Centra – Stepaside News of the request for that the previous tender When asked whether that’s just a fact. submissions closing on three weeks of this year.” • XL – Main St, Dundrum the tender has angered was in 2016 and was for a or not he would submit a “If he puts in a tender, he April 29. • Frangos Foodhall – D.T.C • Dundrum House • Rathfarnham Credit Union • Spar – Churchtown • SuperValu – Blackrock • Poppies Cafe – Dun Laoghaire • Centra- Glasthule road • Stop Press News & Deli – Dun Laoghaire • Spar – Glasthule • IADT – Dun Laoghaire • Tesco – Bloomfield S.C • Cornelscourt SC • Dalkey News • Dalkey Utd • Centra- Glenageary • SuperValu – Dalkey • Centra – Dalkey • McLoughlins Pub • Lidl – Deansgrange • Bloomfield Shopping Centre • SuperValu – Dun Laoghaire SC • O’Brien’s Day Break – Dun Laoghaire • Dun Laoghaire SC • Tesco – Ballybrack • Tesco – Park Pointe • Tesco – Shankill • Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council – Marine Road • Bank Of Ireland – Deansgrange • SuperValu – Deansgrange • Texaco – Newtown Park Ave • Sandyford Credit Union • Ballinteer Credit Union

For further info www.dublingazette.com 01 60 10 240 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 3 CARRICKMINES: DECISION ON PROPOSAL DUE TO BE MADE WITHIN THE COMING WEEKS Major retail park plan sees only one local politician object GARY IBBOTSON The proposed development has had two nearby areas of Dundrum, Stillorgan and Dun erty Fund,” the new Carrickmines retail park prior refusals and if approved, Carrickmines Laoghaire. will contain “retail warehousing, neighbour- ONLY one local politician has formally object- will be one of the largest retail destinations “Traffic impact too will be huge, clogging up hood retail, food and beverage outlets, leisure ed to the proposed major 12-acre retail park at in Ireland with over 50,000 square metres of the local and national road network (…) This and entertainment space, including a seven- Carrickmines. retail floorspace. proposed development at Carrickmines runs screen cinema, and additional office space. The deadline for objections to the develop- “In its two prior refusals, Carrickmines got contrary to transport policy which seeks to “The masterplan for the 18-acre site includes ment closed on Monday, March 25. shot down because it was inconsistent with protect the already strained M50 from large the creation of a new architecturally designed Olivia Buckley, a local electoral candidate its zoning and for being dominated by too out-of-town shopping centres.” public park and direct connectivity to Dublin’s for Fianna Fail, says “that retail proposal was much retail,” she says. If approved by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown light rail network. The park will be completed to outrageously large and inappropriate, espe- county council, the proposal will then be the highest international standards, including cially coming at a time of huge Brexit uncer- Negative impact submitted to An Bord Pleanala for approval. landscaped walkways and a Green Roof.” tainty as well as changes in the retail sector”. Buckley adds that the proposed retail devel- Objections to the build can be submitted at At the time of going to press, the National A decision on the proposal is due to be made opment could have a serious negative impact this stage, too. Transport Authority had not yet replied for a within the coming weeks. on existing retailers and shop workers in the According to IPUT: “Ireland’s Premier Prop- comment regarding the traffic concerns.

FASTNews Local students first to take Book festival launched THURSDAY, March 28 saw the launch of the Moun- part in Thai Film Festival tains to Sea Book Festival. The festival, which was GARY IBBOTSON launched in the Lexicon, one week to get ready.” The boys shooting the documentary Dun Laoghaire, aimed to O’Rourke specialises celebrate and promote OVER the past 10 days, in camera work while all aspects of the written two National Film Barry directed and pro- word – including fiction, School students at IADT duced the project, Di non-fiction, poetry and Dun Laoghaire have Mascio says. music. competed at the presti- According to the pair’s The event ran for gious Thailand Interna- application video which three days and saw many tional Film Destination can be found on You- acclaimed and gifted Festival. Tube, Barry found out storytellers give readings, Max Barry from Stil- about the isolated vil- talks, workshops, exhibi- lorgan and Tiernan lage after doing a bit of tions and masterclasses in O’Rourke from Limerick, research online. the Lexicon, Pavilion The- both third-years at the “In the village of Khiri atre and the Mill Theatre in college, spent the past Wong Kot, they adhere Dundrum. 10 days filming, produc- to traditional Thai val- Guests included writer ing and editing a docu- ues while continuing to John Kelly, Laureate for mentary at the village of sustain their local envi- Irish Fiction, Sebastian Khiri Wong Kot. ronment,” he says. Barry and Professor Rose- This is the first time “They give tractor mary Hollis. that an Irish group have tours of their area to competed at the festival. promote tourism and we 76 different countries believe by focusing on Helping elderly applied but only 22 were the tractor drivers we with tech chosen to travel to Thai- can delve into a deeper A COMMUNITY initiative, land and take part at the story,” he adds. Afternoon iTea, has launched final stage. The duo arrived in with the objective of help- This year’s theme is Thailand on Tuesday, ing elderly local residents Living Eco, Living Thai March 26 before taking familiarise themselves with – encouraging the film- the long 14 hour drive technology. makers to create a docu- north east to the village From April 1 until April 15, mentary that highlights of Khiri Wong Kot. Social Democrats candidates a part of Thai life that is They then had three Sinead Gibney (Blackrock) and economically friendly days to film and two days Dave Quinn (Dun Laoghaire) while also rooted in tra- to edit the documentary will run the initiative in local ditional Thai culture. before submitting their cafés in their constituency. Barry and O’Rourke finished product to the I can’t express how grateful I am to get the The participating cafés applied for the compe- judging panel on Sunday, opportunity to film in such an interesting and include Simply Delicious tition little over two March 31. diverse country in Holly Park, Foxrock on months ago and found A grand prize of “ Mondays between 4-5 pm, out they were accepted 300,000 Thai Baht The pair finished sec- selected to take part in “I can’t express how film with O’Rourke cur- Mellow Fig in Blackrock on only two weeks before (approximately €8,500) ond, winning 80,000 this competition. Since grateful I am to get the rently working on RTE’s Tuesdays between 3-4 pm, they had to travel. was up for grabs for Thai Baht (about €2,250) we arrived in Thailand opportunity to film in such Nationwide with Barry Café du Journal, Monkstown “It was all a bit mad,” the overall winner in the competition we were greeted with an interesting and diverse having plans to film in on Wednesdays between 3- 4 says Barry’s mother with other prizes being before arriving home open arms and came to country,” says Barry. Italy and the United pm and Roast Office in Deans- Adriana Di Mascio. awarded for best social in Dublin on Thursday fall in love with its rich Both Barry and States over the coming grange Cross on Thursdays “He was filming with media presence and best morning. history and beautiful O’Rourke have plans months. between 3-4 pm. RTE so he really only had promotion of Thailand. “It was an honour to be culture. to stay in the world of 4 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 PAGE 17 Campaign: The first in our three FASTNews -part series on the importance Smash- of wearing cycling helmets and-grab robberies in South Dublin TWO smash and grab robberies occurred on Sunday night in the south Dublin area. Supervalu in Nutgrove Shopping Centre and another retail premises in Churchtown were broken into at roughly 2:30am on Monday morning. In a statement made to the Dublin Gazette, the Garda say they “are investigating a burglary Dan puts in a tree-mendous at a retail premises in the Breamor Road area of effort for National Tree Week Churchtown. A number of items were taken in this DAN McAuley (2) from Dundrum is the start of National Tree Week 2019 pictured with his mam Sharon McAuley organised by the National Tree Council incident.” helping Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to of Ireland and sponsored by Forest Local TD Minister Jose- plant a tree in the Phoenix Park, to mark Industries Ireland. Pictures: Robbie Reynolds pha Madigan condemned the incidents as “outra- geous”. She added that “all the resources possible Concern as key should be given to investi- gating gardai. “These shops provide a vital service for their local communities and are also site excluded a source of employment. These thieves have no regard for man nor build- from TAP ing.” GARY IBBOTSON construction of new units, casual Dalkey vacancies and standard social housing A NEW draft of the proposed Traveller units,” according to the report. Ladies Club Accommodation Programme (TAP) has Director of Southside Travellers been announced by Dun Laoghaire- Action Group, Geraldine Dunne, says on the up Rathdown County Council. that the group welcomes the report and A PUSH to reinvigorate the Contained in the plan is the removal “is pleased that Dun Laoghaire-Rath- Dalkey Ladies Club has seen of one of the largest public sites in the down County Council plans to build a dramatic rise in attendees area earmarked to develop new travel- more units on existing Traveller sites has to its weekly Thursday eve- ler accommodation. specified time frames for their delivery. ning get-togethers. The Mount Anville site in Goatstown “However, we are seriously con- After seeing their num- is a former works depot of the council cerned that council-owned land at bers dwindle in recent and it is currently zoned as an MTC Mount Anville in Goatstown, ear- times, local woman Linda (Mixed Town Centre). marked for the last decade for Travel- O’Reilly posted on Face- According to local People Before ler accommodation, is absent from the book that the group was Profit councillor Hugh Lewis: “It has new draft plan,” she says. looking for new members the potential to develop a significant “Furthermore, there is no time frame to ensure it “continues to amount of social, affordable and Trav- specified for building 28 of the new be a vital part of the com- eller specific accommodation. homes on six sites planned in the TAP, munity in Dalkey.” “The decision by the council execu- two of which – at Pottery Road and The group meet at tive to remove the Mt Anville site from Cloragh - are owned by the council.” 7:45pm every Thursday at the proposed new plan is hugely disap- Our Lady’s Hall, Dalkey. pointing. Homeless The club have tea and “The site is one of the largest in the There are currently 39 Traveller fam- coffee, host guest speakers county and unique in its potential to ilies without permanent accommoda- and organise trips to the develop desperately needed social and tion living in Dun Laoghaire-Rath- local theatre for women of affordable homes,” says Lewis. down, eight of whom are homeless, 18 all ages. In the draft, the programme outlines sharing accommodation, nine on unau- “The better the range of that 50 units of accommodation are thorised sites and three in temporary ages the more successful it needed for the coming years which will bays provided by the council. will be,” says O’Reilly. be made available and “be achieved by It’s estimated that 50 families will refurbishing existing vacant units, need new homes in the next five years. 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 5 6 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Nicola Sedgwick, Curator of the Exhibition Tom Roche

Catherine O’Brien, Gerry Glynn and Joe Hanley. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Rebecca Roche, Stella Kearns and Nuala Agnoli Fascinating exhibition opens in Dún Laoghaire NEW exhibition has opened in Dun Laoghaire that tells the story of the famous Emerald City AProductions, an animation studio that was established in the town in the late 1980s. Visitors can find out how they made 2D animated film for television and identify where the crew of Emerald City Productions are now, over 30 years later.

Nicola Sedgwick, Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Aiudan Walsh and Barry Holian Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Barry Holian

Eileen Fleming, Nicola Sedgwick, Tom Roche, Lucy McMahon and Breda Devereux 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 7 8 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 RATHFARNHAM: ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CAFES IN AREA BURNS DOWN FASTNews Exciting Hazel House cafe owners vow pre-historic adventure to reopen business after blaze A NEW exciting show for folks of all ages comes to FROM PAGE 1 the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Fitzharris says that the before and we will do it Laoghaire. “whole workshop and again. Dr Ben Garrod, a dinosaur Located in Tibrad- kitchen are gone. “I’m going to open a tem- expert, TV presenter and den, The Hazel House “The structure of the porary workshop so we can author is touring his show, also offered a petting zoo building looks OK. The fire keep running the courses ‘So you think you about where guests could meet luckily didn’t get into the for the adults and kids dinosaurs?’ all around Ireland and pet local animals that actual cafe seating area,” while we rebuild,” he says. and the UK and arrives in Dun were often seen wandering he says. Messages of support Laoghaire on April 22. around the grounds. “There is smoke and have come flooding in. Dr Garrod will be taking The cafe also ran activi- water damage in there. “My goodness! Sorry to his audience on an exciting ties such as their popular Other than that, the cafe see this. A lovely, unique pre-historic adventure as Saturday morning walks is OK.” spot for a family treat. he talks about the deadliest up the mountains, movie Fitzharris says he is “Best wishes to all,” says predators that ever roamed nights, kids parties and determined to get his Ruth Fitzsimon on social the planet. pizza and wine evenings. beloved café and work- media. Pitting the knowledge of Fitzharris told Dublin shop back up and running “Was so sad to hear the unwitting parents against Gazette that the fire start- as quickly as possible. news but you have such their all-knowing kids, Dr ed at about 12:30pm on “We have few things to support from locals and Garrod presents an interac- Saturday, 30 March. It was wait for. beyond for your fantastic tive, educational and highly initially discovered when “A few forums and little spot, hope to see you entertaining show. a staff member found an paperwork - but we built back soon,” added Niamh Tickets are €10 for kids, electrical cable entering a this business from scratch Riney. €12 for adults and €40 for a building beside Fitzharris’s family. workshop was in flames. “One of the chefs Niall Fitzharris says he is determined to get his beloved cafe and workshop back up grabbed the fire extin- and running as quickly as possible. Meeting on guisher and tried to put it out. I tried to get people future of out of the café and out of the house next door. disability “We couldn’t get the fire A PUBLIC meeting was held down, it just spread so rap- in Stillorgan to discuss idly,” he says. The extin- the future of disability in guisher just didn’t do any- Ireland. thing, I suppose because it Among the speakers was was an electrical fire and, disability activist and Dalkey in a few minutes, the whole local, Sean O’Kelly who gave place was in flames.” a poignant speech in front of a large crowd. O’Kelly, who was born with spina bifida, has tire- Dundrum garda lessly campaigned for the rights of wheelchair users for a number of years. During his speech he station is busiest asked for what many of us take for granted – access to public transport and employ- ment opportunities. for burglaries Cystic Fibrosis Ireland ambassador, Benat Broderick also spoke at the meeting. IT has been revealed that Ireland’s bus- burglaries nationwide. The 15-year old citizen iest Garda station for burglaries last In Dublin, there was an eight percent of Dun Laoghaire-Rath- year was Dundrum with 456 reportedly average decrease with a three percent down recently received filed with the station. fall in North Dublin and 11% fall in the the prestigious Pramerica The top five garda stations for bur- south of the capital. Award, honouring his vol- glaries in Ireland were all located in the “This significant decrease in the unteer work for on cystic capital with Blanchardstown coming rate of burglary is extremely welcome, fibrosis awareness. in at second with 450. and it is very positive to see that after Benat explained what liv- These are followed by Pearse Street an increase in 2017 the rate fell once ing with cystic fibrosis entails (426), Tallaght (402) and then Santry again last year,” says Eoin Dunne man- and mentioned the upcom- (335). aging director of PhoneWatch. ing ’65 Roses’ campaign Almost half of burglaries in Ireland “However burglary remains unfor- which aims to raise funds and last year happened in Dublin. tunately all too common and should awareness for cystic fibrosis Despite a strong concentration of highlight to every householder the sufferers. reported burglaries taking place in the importance of taking sensible security county, there was a 11.5% decrease in precautions on a daily basis.” 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 9 10 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 PROTECTED STRUCTURE GALLERIES OF THE WEEK Fears for future of Blackrock gate lodge

LOCALS fear that a pro- and county councillors are tected gate lodge in Black- objecting to the plan and rock could be removed as have filed complaints with part of a larger develop- An Bord Pleanala. ment plan of high rise In 2014, Dun Laoghaire- apartment blocks. Rathdown county council- Built in 1862 shortly lors voted to unanimously after the construction of preserve the lodge in situ the twin estates, Dunard- and the decision was agh and Craigmore, which incorporated into the Local subsequently became St Area Plan and County Catherine’s and St Tere- Plan. sa’s, the gate lodge was “The application is rid- included in the record of ing roughshod over both Protected Structures in the County Development 2015. Plan and the Blackrock According to the rele- Local Area Plan,” says vant statutory provisions, councillor Mary Hanafin. a local authority cannot Local resident Den- give permission for the ise O’Neill told Dublin demolition of a protected Gazette: “All council- structure, “save in excep- lors voiced their concern tional circumstances”. that the LAP and County However, planning Plan are as good as shred- permission has been filed ded should this go ahead with An Bord Pleanala wasting everybody’s time, that proposes the historic effort and local engage- gate lodge be deconstruct- ment.” ed and moved to another, In addition to this, Gerry McConville, Karen Cashman and Peter Morrisey. Pictures: Simon Peare yet unknown location. concerns about setting a The gate lodge currently precedent for the status of lies at the entrance of the other protected structures St Teresa’s estate which is in the state have been Leopardstown the site earmarked for the raised. new apartment blocks. “If it is removed, what The applicants, Oval does this mean for all of Target Limited says that the other protected struc- Credit Union their traffic report con- tures in our county? cludes that the “only way “I hope that An Bord in which to afford safe Pleanala ensures a condi- official opening access to these lands is tion is put in to safeguard EOPARDSTOWN Credit Union held their official opening day event last week. There by removing the gate- the lodge,” says local were guest speakers, raffles, a special visit from the Irish Women’s Hockey Team and lodge” and the junction on Labour councillor Deirdre Lmuch more to enjoy. See full Gallery next week Calvin McDonald which the gate lodge lies Kingston. is “highly dangerous and A decision on the pro- does not meet pedestrian posed planning permis- standards”. sion will be made by June However, local citizens 13.

A fun way to raise funds for Children in Hospital Ireland CHILDREN in Hospital Ireland have launched a com- petition, ‘Spot the Stranger’ with all proceeds going towards supporting the work of the charity. The competition, which sees entrants trying to spot the misplaced item in a shopfront window, will run from April 15-28 and is based in Dun Laoghaire. Each entrant will receive a competition answer A night in aid of Pieta House sheet with the participating shops listed. Their LAST Saturday, March 30, the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan hosted the Greatest Show objective is to look into each of the shop windows to 2019, a Night in Aid of Pieta House. The show was a massive success with the see if they can ‘Spot the Stranger’ (e.g. a shoe in a attendees having great fun while showing their support to Pieta House, a non- profitable organisation that provides free therapeutic approach to people who are jewellery shop window or banana in a bookshop win- in suicidal distress and those who engage in self harm. dow) and fill in their answer. Steven Mangan performed his wildly successful Michael Buble tribute act while They are advising entrants that entry forms can Liam Murphy wowed the crowd with his Elvis Presley tribute performance. be returned with the €5 entry fee to Eason Dun The night raised much needed funds for the charity while the audience delight- Laoghaire, or they can download the form from their ed in the entertaining performances of the spectacular musical acts. Alfie website and pay online. GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

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

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

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

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

DUBLIN GAZETTE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK... BITS & BOBS NEWSPAPERS TOP TWEETS ... Just stared at a guy in My 123 bus and another 123 Wot, no INFORMATION Boyzone a coffee shop for a few bus just passed each other nod? The Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 minutes wondering where and the drivers didn’t do the battle of the Tel: 01 - 6010240 boybands’ I knew him from. After wave omg are they enemies legacies @infinityonhi continues... Dublin Gazette Newspapers publishes four Some paw-fect repeatedly looking in his weekly quality free titles, covering the latest news, sport, entertainment and lifestyle direction and catching his from the four local authority areas of Dublin tips for puppies eye (from all the staring I was doing) I realized that IF YOU’RE a new pet owner, or trying to train your dog, you may need all the help you can get! Luckily, we it was Domhnall Gleeson. have some great tips and advice to help you train your @iamCiaraKing. puppy, making living together much easier for you and him – and much more fun, too ... Tyra Banks isn’t as eco- Aloneness: Dogs are naturally social animals. To friendly as her brother avoid separation or isolation anxiety in your pup, introduce them to ‘aloneness’ gradually. When at Bottle home, create a bed for them as a safe space. Slowly @Ciara_Knight increase the distance and the length of time you leave them alone, until they are calm and relaxed. Supermac’s is just

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

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

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

TRAVEL HEAD DOWN THE COUNTRY FOR A BREAK

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

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

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

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

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

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GAZETTE PAGE 29 LET DUBLINSPORT GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | KEENAN’S CREW REACH THE TROPHY FINAL AGAIN Templeogue hope for third time lucky  [email protected] trol, 52-65, going into the last. However, a late comeback from TEMPLEOGUE will be hoping it’s Killester, led by Luis Garcia Filiberto third time’s the charm in the coming Hoyos, Royce Williams and Alex Her- weeks as they reached their third reros brought the game right back consecutive Champions Trophy final into the melting pot with just minutes following an 88-84 point win over on the clock. 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Picture: Martin Doherty They won the quarter-finals a day “But we came up with what we earlier with a 108-95 win over DCU needed right at the death to keep that Saints and followed up in great shape. gap so we’re just delighted to get back Templeogue will now meet Belfast ing the game out with 21 points, as SPORT CONTACT INFO Dee Proby led the scoring for Tem- to the Champions Trophy final - we’ve Star in the final in two weeks’ time, Star led the action for the game, run- SPORTS EDITOR: pleogue in Sunday’s clash, finishing been there the past two years. Star heading into the big game follow- ning into a 35-43 point lead at half Stephen Findlater the game out with 26 points, while “We’re going to focus on the real ing wins on the road with a 84-42 win time. [email protected] Jason Killeen and Neil Randolph positives from this game. We’ll talk over UCD Marian and 81-65 against Good scoring from Conor Quinn chimed in for a combined 31 points about taking care of the lead. 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Winner of €100 Pat Fitzger- ald c/o The Willows, €50 Mart Butler, and Sandra Fitzsimons c/o BSJ Bingo. Joker Consolation prize content Frank Maguire. Next week Jackpot €4,000 and Joker €850. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8pm. Great win for the Minor Hurlers away v Naomh Barrog.1-15 to 1-11. Great displays from a few of as Cabo our under 16’s who stood in for some absentees. Next Saturday, 3.30pm, our senior hurlers play St Judes in the Senior Championship in O’Toole Park. Sunday 7, our Junior A’s play Clanna Gael Fon- young tenoys in championship away, Sean Moore Park 11am. Also on Sunday in Junior D Championship, we are away to Setanta at 3pm. Well done to our Feile camogie team on their guns test weekend Div 2 victory, winning all four matches. Congrats to all our faithful long suffering Mayo members on Sunday’s victory. Club membership fees are now due, social membership may be paid Bohemians in Club on Thursday before the Lotto. EA SPORTS CUP with 13 minutes to play. Bohemians 2 CUALA Both sides had made BOTH our U-14 camogie in Thomastown. Cabinteely 1 11 changes from their teams can be rightly proud Hard luck to our Adult  DAVE DONNELLY respective league games of their Feile efforts. The A’s Camógs who lost out by [email protected] at the weekend, but it reached the semi-final of 2-9 to 2-12 to Raheny in was the First Division Division 2 where they were Meadowvale on Sunday in PAT Devlin was thrilled side who looked to have beaten by eventual win- the Senior 2 league. with the performance more cohesion. ners Ballinteer St Johns in The 2019 Dublin Hurling of his Cabinteely side They went close early Thomastown while the Bs Championships starts next despite ultimately suc- on as Clucas’ shot from were unlucky not to reach weekend with the Seniors cumbing to a 2-1 defeat a tight angle was bat- the knock-out stages in facing St. Brigids next Sat- in their EA Sports Cup ted clear by Sean Bohan, Naomh Olafs after finishing urday in O’Toole pk while second round tie at Daly- while Byrne had a shot third in a very tough group. the Senior Bs play Naomh mount Park. well-blocked by Zak The 05 girls and mentors Barrog the same day. The First Division side O’Neill at the other end. would like to say a big ‘Go In the Junior A Cham- – who went fourth in the They took a deserved raibh míle maith agaibh go pionship Cuala travel to table with a 1-0 win over lead 11 minutes before léir’ to all those who came Ballyboden on Sunday Cabinteely’s Pat Devlin and artist John Greene present President Michael D Higgins with a painting ahead of Cabo’s meeting with Galway Galway United on Friday the break when Clucas last Friday evening. Picture: Paul Lundy out to support them and all while the 3rd team play night – were the better met a cross with his head the 06 Girls’ parents who Fingallians in Junior E in side for the guts of an and Paddy Kirk couldn’t cut in from the left wing pleased with the first day so I decided to rest did a magnificent job of Shankill. hour and only fatigue quite hook the ball clear. and beat Quinlan with half,” Devlin told the most of the first-team organising the home Feile All support welcome. got the better of them Long introduced Andy a low shot, but the ball Dublin Gazette. squad. I was thrilled late on. Lyons for Daniel Man- cannoned back off the “We did really, really with some of the young GERALDINE P MORAN Striker Luke Clucas droiu at the break and he post. well. We left ten of the lads with the way they had given Cabo a sur- would play a key role in Bohs did eventu- starting 11 in the stand, played. THE academy is on at Loughlinstown Leisure prise lead near the end the home side’s turna- ally hit the front when so we were very pleased. “When you pick up a Center every Saturday morning, 10-11am for boys of a first half they domi- round. Lyons was felled by We ran out of steam few injuries and you’ve a and girls born 2014-2012. New players are always nated against the side a Graydon had already Sean Fitzgerald, and unfortunately. small squad [it’s tough]. welcome for the academy and all our teams. division above. hit the bar with a header Byrne sent the keeper “We’ve a few good I must say, even though Hard luck to the U-12 boys football and u13 hurl- Winger Ryan Graydon from a tight angle when the wrong way from the players challenging one I’m coming out of here ers who both lost by a point over the weekend. levelled slightly against he got on the end of Ryan penalty spot. another for positions, so and I’ve been beaten A busy weekend of fixtures ahead with most the run of player early Swan’s cross to steer a “We started off with obviously that’s going to 2-1, I’m going out of here teams in action. The AFL11s team is away to Croi in the second half before header past Peter Quin- the fringe players and show on a Friday night happy.” Ro Naofa on Sunday in a refixtured tie. Saturday the away side began lan in the Cabo goal. players coming back in a league game. Cabo travel to play sees hurling games for the U-8 who host Cuala to wilt, and Sam Byrne Graydon almost dou- from injury so, to be “We’ve a long old roll Cobh Ramblers on Sat- and Kilmacud Crokes in a blitz, U-9s are away to struck home a penalty bled his tally when he quite honest, I was very down to Cobh on Satur- urday at 7pm. Kilmacud Crokes, U-10s are away to Crumlin and U-11s are away to Ballyboden St Endas. The U-13s footballers are home to Thomas Ashe and U-15 boys are away to Na Fianna in the championship. Rock undone by UL Bohs The girls teams are all away; U-9s to Ranelagh BLACKROCK College RFC missed out in the away with the win today.” Gaels, U-10s to Thomas Davis and the U-11s to Na women’s All-Ireland Cup final at the hands Blackrock too got a better handle on the Fianna. Best of luck to all teams playing. of UL Bohemians 17-5 at Ashbourne. game. They drove hard at the Bohs line in Get out your Gers colours and represent your Bohs broke the deadlock with Laura the second half and got some reward from a Team at the annual Bray2Greystones walk which Sheehan’s first half try and took control of tap penalty. Caoimhe Molloy took the ball at is taking place on Sunday 14th April. Meeting at the game with Aine Staunton’s second hand pace and powered home. 1.30pm in Bray and getting the Dart back to Bray effort. Hannah O’Connor’s conversion thwacked from Greystones. “We started a bit shaky,” admited win- off the post and ‘Rock found it difficult to We are holding a GAA sports camp in April 15th ning captain Fiona Hayes. “I think the first regain territory from there. - 18th in Cornelscourt. Online booking and more 20 minutes didn’t go our way. There were a Railway Union won the Plate final with a information is available on our website. Blackrock’s Jackie Shiels gives chase in their lot of mistakes, but we regrouped. I’m very 25-8 success against Old Belvedere on the final with UL Bohs. Picture: Bernie O’Farrell proud of the girls and delighted we came same day. 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 29 SOCCER: MUCH CHANGED STRADBROOK CLUB TAKE CONFIDENCE FROM BOHS BATTLE SWIMMING: HODGINS AND HANSEN WIN IRISH OPEN MEDALS Trojans effort yields 17 new club records IRISH OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS  STEPHEN FINDLATER Trojan Swimming Club’s Grace [email protected] Hodgins with her silver medal. TROJANS Swimming Club enjoyed a sen- sational week at the Irish Open Swimming Championships, setting 17 new club records and bringing home medals for both Grace Hodgins and Ethan Hansen. Hodgins, aged just 14, made the early waves with a blistering swim of 9.19.74 in the 800m freestyle final to finish in second place. In an open field on Thursday evening, she was only outdone by 16-year-old Edel Daly, suggesting there is plenty more to come from the young- ster. On day one of the gala, the club’s nine entrants had a 100% strike rate in terms of season’s bests while Finn O’Neill (400m free- style), Ethan Murtagh (50m freestyle), Ethan Hansen and John Mulhall (both 100m breast- stroke) all breaking club records. Four Trojan swimmers made it through to day two’s finals with the undoubted highlight being Hodgins breakout performance while there were two further club records with Ais- ling Rowlands getting in on the in act in the 50m freestyle. She went on to go sub-60 sec- onds in the 100m freestyle for the first time. Hodgins also beat her personal best in the Cabinteely’s Pat Devlin and artist John Greene present President Michael D Higgins with a painting ahead of Cabo’s meeting with Galway 200m fly for her another new club mark, a feat last Friday evening. Picture: Paul Lundy matched by Hansen in the 400m individual medley on day three. O’Neill set the tone on the fourth evening of DRIVING SUCCESS finals when he swam the 1,500m in 17.26.47 to end up in sixth place, another superb per- Super Salmo fundraiser formance for a 14-year-old in the open section of the competition. medals with Erin Riordan winning gold in the Irish Open Swimming Championships came brings in big support Rowlands converted her 100m backstroke 100m freestyle in a time of 57.40 seconds. to a close on Sunday evening. Greene’s 200m TARA Fallon drove away with the main time into a season’s best and another club best. She also got a silver in the 50m as UCD accu- Breaststroke swim on Thursday was the clos- prize from the Big MINI draw at De La Salle And Hansen concluded the weekend in mulated three second place finishes in the est time to a World Record at the event in Palmerston this week as part of their annual style when he took bronze in the 200m back- finals and two bronzes, making for a memora- 2:10.05. The National Centre Dublin swimmer fundraiser. stroke. ble weekend. had set Irish and Championship Records in the She picked up the keys from Salmo club UCD Swimming Club also had a weekend Breaststroke ace Darragh Greene collected swim as well as going under the consideration president Declan Farrelly and Frank Keane to remember, reaching 23 finals, winning six the ‘Swimmer of the Meet’ Trophy as the time for World Championships. Motors Mark Colbert as the club celebrated selling €50,000 worth of tickets, making it a huge success. Senior player Des Ryan won €5,000 for second place with Nicola Heavey taking €2,000 for third. DSDAC continue their winning ways ATHLETICS the Under-18 Boys High Jump, fin- 200m, finishing third. (30.47). Niamh Devlin was 3rd in  [email protected] ishing 3rd. Elsewhere, DSD’s Hiko Tonosa the women’s race (37.37) with Charlotte Bourke took bronze in won the Eirgrid Dunboyne 10k Joan Coyle second in the F70 race DUNDRUM South Dublin AC’s the Under-18 girls 400m with Jack on Sunday (30.06), with Robert (51.27) and Fintan Hourihan 18th Laura Gallagher continued on her Moraghan fourth in the Under-19 Corbally close behind in 5th place at M50 level (44.15). winning ways, whilst taking the boys 400m. Ciaran Carthy was DSDAC’s Liam Jenkins Under-17 Girls 60m hurdles at the very impressive in the Under-19 clears 1.80m in Athlone. National Juvenile Championships boys 400m heat, finishing first, Picture: Sam Barnes in Athlone last weekend. but did not contest the final due Cian Dunne, Under-17 boys, to muscle tightness. was just pipped for first, tak- Matthew McCarthy finished ing the silver medal, with David fourth in the Under-12 60m, Bosch, just back from illness, showing great determination finishing a gallant fourth in the while Erika Doyle continues to Under-16 boys hurdles final. improve but just missed out mak- Liam Jenkins jumped 1.80m in ing the final of the Under-17 girls 30 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 4 April 2019 ROUND WOMEN IN SPORT: CHANGING THE GAME CLUB NOTES 2 KILMACUD CROKES Naoupu calls for HARD luck to the U-14 A team who lost the Division 2 Camogie Feile to Ballinteer St. John’s and also to the U14B team who lost their final to Lucan. Great achievement for both teams to make the final. In Football, well done to the AFL1 team (pictured) who beat Ballymun Kickhams, 2-12 to 1-14, the AFL5 team who beat Craobh Chiarain, 2-13 to 1-8 and the AFL7 team who beat Innisfails, 3-12 to 1-12 and the MHL10 team more political buy in who had a good 3-12 to 1-6 win over Na Fianna. Hard luck to the AFL2 team who lost to Castleknock, 2-10 to 3-11, the AFL8 team who lost to Ranelagh  [email protected] Gaels, 0-9 to 2-10. In Hurling, well done to the MHL1 team who beat St. Oli- ver Plunketts, 4-13 to 0-16, the MHL3 team beat Naomh Fionnbarra, 5-18 to MORE physical educa- 1-4. In Ladies Football, hard luck to the Senior Ladies who lost to Foxrock/ tion hours in schools Cabinteely, 0-12 to 2-11. Hard luck also to the U-18 A team who lost to was just one of the Thomas Davis, 2-4 to 1-14, but well done to the U18 B team who beat Fingal many ways which may Ravens, 5-4 to 4-5. In Camogie, well done to the Senior Camogie team who improve women and girls beat Naomh Mearnog, 1-15 to 2-4. participation in sport Crokes Talks presents an evening with David Gillick in according to Irish rugby the club on Thursday April 4 at 8pm where he will star Sene Naoupu. talk about mental health and Sport. Naopu was the guest speaker at a meeting NAOMH OLAF hosted by Maeve O Con- THERE was an amazing buzz around Naomh Round nell, a local woman, Olaf GAA Club on Saturday last, when Camo- Towers, and a candidate in the gie Féile weekend finally arriving! For the Clon- upcoming local elec- first time in the Club’s history, two camogie dalkin in tions in Rathdown Dun teams were fielded, one in Division 3 (hosted Sandyford, Laoghaire County Coun- by St. Anne’s, Bohernabreena) and the other but unfortunately the cil area. in Division B proudly hosted by Naomh Olaf. claret and blue of Naomh Olaf didn’t come The well-attended There were great displays of skill and ability out on top on the day. The Minor Camogie public meeting called amongst all the teams, and it certainly shows girls travelled to play St. Oliver Plunkett “Change the Game” that the future of Dublin camogie is a very Eoghan Ruadh but alas, the score when debated the gender issue bright one. Although neither of the Sandy- the final whistle blew was Plunkett’s 3-4 to in physical activity in ford teams made it to the finals on Sunday, Naomh Olaf 1-4, On Saturday, champion- Maeve O’Connell and Sene Naoupu at the Change The Game event in the Leopards- Ireland. they played their hearts out and thoroughly ship action starts for the adult hurlers in town Inn The Irish Grand Slam enjoyed the experience. Every credit is round one of Senior B Championship, with winner suggested that afforded to the girls that participated, the Kilmacud Crokes making the short trip to physical literacy should playing”. the need for a bigger with the rugby star mentors of the teams, and also to parents, Sandyford for a 6pm fixture. The following be considered as a Naoupu cited New “buy-in” to sport, adding speaking about a new friends and supporters on the sidelines. day it’s off to St. Sylvester’s at 11am for the human right. Zealand’s mild climate, that there needs to be Women in Sport policy There were mixed fortunes for the adult second team for the first round of the Junior She reflected on local lots of space to play and individual and cultural recently launched by men’s football teams on Sunday, with the C Championship. Minor Men’s Footballers national and interna- easy access to play areas shifts in our attitudes Sports Ireland which Division 6 team beating Lucan Sarsfields in continue their Division 2 League campaign tional policies and how as well as governance to providing above ade- will be chaired by former Adamstown with a scoreline of 2-6 to 2-12. playing Raheny in Páirc Uí Bhríain at 11am. they can and should structures that encour- quate accessible physi- Irish international rugby The Division 2 squad played against White- There was no winner of last Sunday’s impact positively, yet aged her participation cal activity structures. player Lynne Cantwell. hall Colmcille at Páirc Uí Bhríain and came Lotto Draw - numbers drawn were 1, 23 and fall short. and commitment to She was quick to Coaching & Officiat- away will a well deserved draw, however 27. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,700. The She also talked of a physical activity and to a acknowledge the work of ing, Active Participation, it wasn’t to be for the Division 10 men who five €30 winners were Michael Byrne, Helen childhood where play- career and love of rugby. volunteers in all sports in Leadership & Govern- travelled to Palmerstown to play St Patrick’s. Duffy, Noel Monaghan, Paul Cullen and ing ball was a natural Irish girls drop out of Ireland and how impor- ance and Visibility are In Minor Hurling, the Division 2 lads played James Cummins. part of the day, not nec- sports crucially between tant they are to ensuring the four key target areas essarily organised sport the ages of 12 to 15, the the smooth running of that will be addressed by SHANKILL more unstructured and meeting was told. all aspects of sport. the new Women in Sport unorganised, “just kids Naoupu highlighted The meeting ended Policy. GAELIC4BOYS free “get to know us” training sessions for boys born 2006 to 2008 in Stonebridge Road starting on Thursday 11th April 7-8pm for four weeks. So, come along and give Gaelic games ago, its great fun. ROVERS ON A ROLL Congratulations to Tess Blunden, Mya Davy and Mary Fitzachery who com- pleted Level 1 of the referee course. Well done girls. Action this week: Under 8 boys were away to Wanderers, under 9 boys away Three Rock win to Stars of Erin, under 11 boys’ home to Scoil Ui Chonaill and under 12 boys away to Trinity Gaels. Camogie teams were out in force with the under 9 and 10th in a row under 10 teams playing in blitz games. Adult men’s team had a good win over RATHFARNHAM’S Three Rock Wanderers in Shanganagh Cliffs. Rovers recorded their ninth The juvenile Academy sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy is in action every and tenth wins in succession Saturday at 10.00am and will return to Stonebridge Road this weekend. Why last weekend as they beat not give the Academy a try? The coaches are ready and the equipment is Pembroke 8-1 in the EY Hockey waiting and ready to be used the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual League to close in on a playoffs subscription. Our Easter Camp will take place on 23/24/25th April. place last Saturday with Ali This fantastic camp is open to both club members and non-members, boys Empey and Luke Madeley both and girls aged 5 to 12 years and will be held in Stonebridge Road from 10.00am scoring twice. to 2.00pm each day. They followed up with a 5-0 The cost is €40 for members and €50 for non-members. Numbers are win away to Cork C of I in the restricted to 70 places and are going fast and when there gone there gone Irish Senior Cup semi-final on Sunday to keep alive their contact the club today. Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there chances of retaining that title was no jackpot winner; the €50 prize went to Tracy A Byrne. Picture: Adrian boehm 4 April 2019 SOUTH  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31 WOMEN IN SPORT: CHANGING THE GAME CAMOGIE: ST JOHN’S WIN ALL FOUR OF THEIR WEEKEND ENCOUNTERS FOOTBALL Brilliant BSJ fight back to win third AFL1 tie BALLINTEER St John’s find themselves in a share of top of the AFL Division One table after three rounds follow- ing their latest success against Cuala. Off the back of their win over St Vincent’s, though, Cuala looked set to register back- to-back successes when they opened up a four-point interval cushion, but a powerful Ballinteer St John’s celebrate their Division 2 second period surge Feile success. Picture: ilivephotos.com swung the pendulum in Ballinteer’s favour. Donal Gormley, Don- nacha Carey and Fear- ghal Duffy all raised green flags as the in-form John’s ran out Ballinteer’s fantastic 3-12 to 1-15 winners. Ballinteer sit on six points alongside Lucan Sarsfields and St Maur’s at this early stage of the campaign. Feile ends in glory Ballyboden St Enda’s and Kilmacud Crokes FEILE DIVISION 2 CAMOGIE FINAL squeezed past the electric in front of a large crowd who Laura O’Connor firing home from close fought their way out of a three way tie, Ballinteer St John’s 1-2 challenges of Na Fianna enjoyed a thrilling match-up with the range. took to the field with gusto once referee Kilmacud Crokes 0-1 and Ballymun Kick- crossbar playing a key role at both ends. Kilmacud threw everything at the last Johnny Jackson had thrown in.  [email protected] hams. Ballinteer showed their stripes as they 12 minutes but Ballinteer held on to keep Lucan were dominant from the begin- Ballyboden eked donned their face-painted club colours them at bay and win a famous success ning but at half time there was only a out a 2-9 to 1-10 vic- BALLINTEER St John’s completed the per- and they made much of the early play with captain Burke fittingly lifting the point separating the teams. tory at St Mobhi Road, fect camogie Feile weekend as they landed with a performance of pure striking. trophy. Kate Kernan of Crokes – who on Sat- whereas Crokes edged four wins from four in Division 2, winning They got the first point three minutes It was a fine weekend all round for the urday sealed her teams place in the final Kickhams by the slen- out in the final 1-2 to 0-1 against Kilmacud before half-time when Grace Lynch and Ballinteer club with the second team also with a beautiful point from a 45 in the last derest of margins (2-12 Crokes at O’Toole Park on Sunday. Lauren Burke worked the ball to Eve Leslie reaching the semi-final of the B division seconds of the semi final – once again was to 1-14). Dan O’Brien’s They had beaten their south Dublin who cleared the bar. where they came up against eventual hurling with style but the powerhouse two-goal salvo was rivals in the opening game of the compe- Crokes, however, tied the game up at champions Lucan Sarsfields. performance from player of the match pivotal on the day tition held in Cuala and followed up with half-time courtesy of Sibeal Cherry’s clean Lucan ended up seeing off Kilmacud in Caoimhe Costello of Lucan proved too among a number of success against Naomh Uinsionn and hit. that Division B final, falling 3-3 to 1-3 in much for Crokes to contend with. stand-out performers then pushed on through the semi-finals Burke’s free restored Ballinteer’s nar- Parnells. The Lucan team had played an As the final whistle sounded, Lucan, as for the Stillorgan men. on Saturday afternoon. row advantage from a free and the key epic day of camogie in Saturday’s quali- one, dropped the ash to the grass and lifted For the decider, the atmosphere was moment was to follow soon after with fiers including two extra matches as they their hands skyward with joy. SPORTSPORT BETTER SLEEP FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Ask our Experts

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