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Sentinel site a tragedy waiting to happen: Saul Councillor highlights parents’ fears over reports of teens on building’s ledges
emma nolan A DANGEROUS unfinished building in Sandyford is a “tragedy waiting to happen”. A number of local teens have been gaining access to the 13-storey Senti-
nel building, with photographs posted on social media showing individuals perching on ledges of the tower. Cllr Barry Saul (FG) told The Gazette that he has been contacted by a number of local parents
who are concerned about the safety of the site. He said: “Pictures of teenagers on the 12th storey of this building are a potential tragedy waiting to happen.” A s p o ke s p e r s o n f o r the building owners, the
Comer Brothers, told The Gazette that they were surprised to hear the news that people had been gaining access to the building. “We are taking the matter very seriously,” they said. Full Story on Page 5
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schools | goatstown/stillorgan to gain
South Dublin to get another gaelscoil emma nolan
THE new school set to open in the Goatstown/ Stillorgan area will be a gaelscoil. It has been confirmed that the primary school will be under the patronage of Foras Patrunachta and will be multi-denominational and open to children of all religions. This decision has been widely well received, however, a number of parents have been left disappointed that Educate Together were not granted patronage. A spokesperson from Educate Together told The Gazette that Educate Together are “disappoint-
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THE programme of events for the inaugural UCD festival has been announced. Taking place on Saturday, June 18, the day is an opportunity for alumni, staff, the local community and friends of UCD to experience an enormous variety of talks and exhibitions, theatrical performances, live music, interactive workshops and family entertainment. There are a number of spoken word events set to take place. Leading female UCD graduates will address the changing nature of women’s role in society and in the workplace, and the Sutherland School of Law will host a debate on Brexit. The UCD School of English Drama and Film will celebrate one of their leading alumna, Maeve Binchy. For full information, see ucd/festival.ie.
ed on behalf of the many parents in Goatstown/ Stillorgan that showed their support for Educate Together schools”, and thanked them for their “hard work and advocacy”. Cllr Deirdre Donnelly (Ind) told The Gazette that, as a former pupil of a gaelscoil, she believes it will greatly benefit the area. She said: “I have always been supportive of any initiative to promote [the Irish language] and I believe that immersing pupils in the Irish language from a young age is a wonderful way to achieve this.” Newly elected TD
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‘Deputy Josepha Madigan (FG) said the “modern” choice reflects the needs and priorities of local children’ --------------------------
Josepha Madigan (FG) and Senator Neale Richmond (FG) also welcomed the Foras Patrunachta patronage. Deputy Madigan said that the “modern” choice reflects the needs and priorities of the children in the area where she said a primary school is “des-
perately needed”. “It will increase the diversity of primary education provision. Choice for parents in education is vital,” she said. The new school will be in the vicinity of secondary Irish language schools, Colaiste Eoin and Colaiste Iosagain.
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retail sandyford | growing alarm as teens frequenting tower Ikea store to create 30 jobs emma nolan
IRELAND’S second Ikea is coming to Carrickmines this summer, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. This will be Ikea’s first Order and Collection Point in Ireland. It will be located in The Park in Carrickmines, and will be considerably smaller than the vast Ballymun premises. The new outlet will act primarily as a planning studio – to plan and order more complex purchases such as kitchens, wardrobes and sofas. Located just off junction 15 of the M50, the Carrickmines store will be accessible to Luas green line users. Recruitment for 30 staff members has already begun.
Fears for tragedy at Sentinel site emma nolan
A DANGEROUS unfinished building in Sandyford is a “tragedy waiting to happen”, says Cllr Barry Saul (FG). A number of local teens have been gaining access to the 13-storey Sentinel building, with photographs posted on social media showing individuals perching on ledges of the tower. The unfinished building has been described as an “eye-sore” that overlooks Sandyford, Stillor-
gan and Dundrum. More graffiti has appeared on the site, and the Jolly Roger pirate flag has been placed on the top floor, which shows that illegal access is occurring often at the site. The site was left unfinished when Cork developer John Fleming declared bankruptcy in England due to debts of more than €1 billion in 2010. The site remained idle and was first declared derelict in late 2013, when the building was bought by Galway developers,
the Comer Brothers. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council told The Gazette in April that the Sentinel building “does not constitute a derelict site in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990”. However, councillors have called on the council to place the building on the Derelict Sites register. Cllr Barry Saul (FG) said: “We have been assured that adequate protections will be put in place in order to pre-
The Sentinel tower now features visible signs of apparent piratism, graffiti and social media-circulated shots of highly dangerous selfies being taken there
vent unlawful entry ... the dangerous building legislation is being used due to the seriousness of the issue. “A number of local teenagers continue to gain access to this site, and it is a potential tragedy waiting to happen. In 2012, I succeeded in having this building placed on the
derelict site register, and works were carried out to secure the site. “Pictures of teenagers on the 12th storey of this building [show]a potential tragedy waiting to happen.” A spokesperson for the Comer Brothers told The Gazette that they were surprised to hear
the news that people had been gaining access to the building. “We are taking the matter very seriously,” they said. T he spokesperson also confirmed that their intention is to “be on site by the end of the year to start enabling work to finish out the development.”
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schools | restaurant serves up a crash course on better nutrition
Children turn to Jamie Oliver tips for health ian begley
PRIMARY school students took a break from their classrooms recently to take a crash course on how to make tasty, nutritious food, as concerns grow that childhood obesity is becoming a major issue in Ireland. A recent report showed that one in four children are now overweight in Ireland, which spurred the Government to launch Healthy Weight For Ireland – an initiative to make a 5% reduction in our aver-
age weight over the next decade. Children from Lios Na Nog and Holy Cross travelled to Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant in Dundrum this week and had a fun day touring the kitchens and getting hands-on experience with natural, non-processed foods, guided by the restaurant’s professional chefs. The day was inspired by Oliver’s “food revolution”, a global initiative that inspires positive, meaningful change in the way people all over the
world access, consume and understand food. H o w e v e r, i n t h e Government’s plan on tackling obesity, disadvantaged areas will be encouraged to shed the most as the plan aims to reduce the gap in obesity levels between the richest and poorest sections of society by 10%. The national obesity strategy, expected before the Cabinet soon, aims to ensure Ireland does not become the fattest country in Europe, as predicted in international studies.
Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant in Dundrum proved a perfect setting to pass on expert advice about eating well
A sustained loss of 0.5% a year in excess weight (averaged across all adults) is targeted in the first five years of the plan. A similar target has been set for reducing excess weight in children. T hese overall targets will be reviewed
every two years to take account of evidence on the likely impact of specific interventions to reduce obesity.
Objectives The way to achieve these objectives are set out as Ten Steps Forward in the plan. These envisage a sugar levy this year,
as well as a whole-school approach to health. Legislation requiring food establishments to post the calorie content of their meals is also planned for this year. Other priorities include agreements with the food industry on reducing fat, sugar and salt in their products, and a code
of practice for food and drink marketing. Groups who need the most support will be prioritised, with an emphasis on families and children in the first 1,000 days of life. To find out more about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, see www.jamiesfoodrevolution.org.
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he second annual BloggerConf, held at the Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Square, generated a storm of positivity on social media and proved to be a huge hit with attendees. The prestigious line-up included guest speakers like businesswoman Marissa Carter; RTE social media coordinator Suzy Griffin and editor of Stellar Magazine and founder
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Ed North for a new TV3 show TRAVEL journalist Ed Finn is much closer to home than usual in his latest travel show, which sees him exploring Northern Ireland.
This new TV3 special takes viewers on a journey around many of the North’s distinctive attractions, ranging from historic Derry to
the majestic Mourne, as well as Game of Throne attractions. Never Been North airs on Friday, May 27 at 8.30pm on TV3.
a bloom-ing good literary week
THIS year’s James Joyce Centre’s Bloomsday Festival runs from June 11 to 16.
Highlights of the celebration are set to be The Bloomsday Interview, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabonand and New York Times best-seller Ayelet Waldman in conversation with Rick O’Shea, and an evening of political ballads from Joyce at The Stag’s Head. The Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch and Street Party on North Great George’s Street will be on again, and there will be annual Bloomsday Readings hosted by RTE presenter Keelin Shanley. For full programme details, see bloomsdayfestival.ie.
Travel journalist Ed Finn makes his mark on a colourful peace wall in Derry
fund launched for new festivals FAILTE Ireland have launched a new festival support fund to help new innovative festivals. Thanks to the What’s the Big Idea? fund, successful ideas will receive support from Failte Ire-
land in the sum of €5k to €10k, to explore the viability of the idea and its potential to become a reality. The money can be put towards feasibility studies, research, learning journeys and accessing expert advice.
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Charles Chipperfield Circus set to delight ALL the family will be delighted by the Charles Chipperfield Circus, which is returning to Ireland after its last visit, 25 years ago. The 2016 non-animal production is full of fun, laughter and excitement, with everything from a flying trapeze act, a wheel of death, a hilarious clown and lots more all set to thrill audiences. Adding to the excitement, Irish dance sensation Celtic Storm are also performing with the Charles Chipperfield Circus on the full Irish tour. For full details of the tour dates and venues, see www.charleschipperfieldcircus.ie; the booking line is now open at 085 148 3850.
The Circus of Horrors offers audiences a devilishly entertaining performance, thanks to perfomers that include the likes of a Guinness World Record-holding sword swallower and a girl in a bottle. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
What a horribly entertaining show REVELLERS heading to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre are sure to have a bloody good evening thanks to the Circus Of Horrors, which is bringing its unique brand of murder, mayhem and top-notch circus skills to Dublin on May 31 as part of a nationwide tour. The last few of years has seen the profile of The Circus of Horrors jump tremendously after making it to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent – to this day, making it still the only circus ever to reach the finals. Its appearances on various subsequent TV shows have turned what set out as a cult show into a household name, with TV credits that include The X-Factor, Daybreak, Fairground Attractions, Who Wants To Be A Million-
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aire, Body Shockers, This Morning, Ant & Dec, The One Show and A Royal Command Performance. With a string of accolades and praise from around the world, and having impressed the likes of Simon Cowell, David Hasselhoff and Graham Norton, the circus is sure to impress. The Circus of Horrors started at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and became an instant hit, touring all over the world, including festival appearances with Alice Cooper,
Eminem, Motley Crue, Oasis, Iron Maiden, The Manic St Preachers, Foo Fighters and many more. Now, Dubliners can be thrilled and chilled by their latest unforgettable show, Welcome to the Carnevil. Set in Victorian London in 1899, the Carnevil features Killer Klowns, sword swallowers, demon death-“deifying” aerialists, a Guinness World Recordholding sword swallower, back-flipping and firelimboing acrobats, and much, much more.
The Carnevil’s story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by a devilishly-talented cast. With rock ’n’roll from Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell, the Carnevil promises a terrific evening for audiences. As an adult-based show with strong adult language and some nudity, the show is not suitable for children. As such, those aged from three to 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Make your way to the Circus of Horrors at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on May 31, with tickets for the 7.30pm show priced €18-38.
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Trade mission to promote SMES emma nolan
MINISTER for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor went on a two-day trade and investment mission last week. The Minister from Dun Laoghaire went to Athlone, Sligo and Limerick for the event, which was organised by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland as part of their joint Global Sourcing initiative. Highlighting the strong links that exist between multinational companies based in Ireland and their Irish supplier base, the trade mission also aimed to introduce
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor
innovative Irish SMEs to the global multinational base here. Over the two days and three locations, a range of networking events, panel discussions and 356 one-to-one meetings took place between 180 Enterprise Ireland cli-
ents and 64 IDA clients. Since the Global Sourcing initiative began in 2012, 21 new contracts have been secured by Irish companies, valued at €10.5m. Speaking from Athlone at the start of the trade mission, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said: ““Ireland is a world-class location for overseas companies and we have a thriving global multinational base here. “Regionally-based Irish companies are successfully exporting their products and services globally, and are well positioned to service these companies.”
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70,000 thanks for KBC Bank’s help THE Jack & Jill Foundation is set to gain to the tune of €70,000, courtesy of funding from KBC Bank. The newly announced partnership sees the bank matching €35,000 raised by its employees for the Irish children’s charity, with the funds to support a new pilot scheme to extend home nursing care to 4-6 year olds. Pictured at the announcement
were some of the employees who had raised the funds, together with (centre) Jonathan Irwin, chief executive, The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation; Wim Verbraeken, chief executive, KBC Bank Ireland and Conor McGowan, chair of KBC’s community team, which drives employee fundraising for the foundation. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennell Photography
FAMILY-owned forecour t convenience retailer Maxol is creating a “culture of innovation” at its IFSC company headquarters. The company has just finished refurbishing its offices and implementing its cafe design and food concept, Moreish, by installing a replica Moreish cafe for staff. Moreish is Maxol’s own food brand, which offers customers a variety of on-the-go or eat-in fresh food options, selfserve and barista coffee, and specialty teas. The cafe concept was hailed by the company as an engaging hub and meeting point for its head office staff.
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AMAZING DEALS STARTING FRIDAY Cast members from Belvedere College’s production of West Side Story, which won an award
Plenty to teach about great shows ian begley
SIX Dublin schools were among the winners at the 2016 Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards. T he winners were announced at a special awards ceremony at the venue on Thursday, May 5 hosted by RTE Two Tube presenters Blathnaid Treacy and Stephen Byrne. More than 1,500 primary and secondary school students representing 64 schools from across Ireland attended the event, where a number of shortlisted schools performed live on stage. There was a surprise performance by boy band, HomeTown. Now in its third year, the awards were set up by Bord Gais Energy to recognise and reward participation in schools drama. This year, 2,888 entries were received from 349 primary and secondary schools. Special guests at the awards ceremony included Sabina Higgins and the members of the Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards judging panel – actress Amy Huberman; playwright Marina Carr; author Sarah Webb; set and costume designer
Maree Kearns; Bord Gais Energy Theatre manager Stephen Faloon and Bord Gais Energy communications manager, Irene Gowing. Sixth year student Lainey O’Sullivan from Skerries Community College took away the best female performance in a leading role for her turn as Gertrude in the play Hamlet. Belvedere College SJ Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 took the best choreography award for its production of West Side Story. S t F i n t a n ’s H i g h School in Sutton was awarded the secondary school judges’ choice award for its production of Avenue Q, and St Joseph’s Boys National School from Terenure East Road picked up the primary school judges choice award for their original production, Hide & Seek. Commenting on the awards, Dave Kirwan, managing director, Bord Gais Energy said: “The talent this year has been exceptional and the energy, enthusiasm, creativity and team work displayed by the students, teachers and parents is to be commended.”
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Services are not up to scratch says society
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As part of world inflammatory bowel disease day, an Irish organisation has called for more services for those who suffer with bowel disease. According to the Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (ISCC) , Ireland has one of the highest rates of people living with either Crohn’s diseases or ulcerative colitis in the world. Clara Caslin, a 22-year-old who suf-
fers from Crohn’s disease was diagnosed when she was 18 but had been suffering from symptoms since the age of 12. She had bowel resection surgery in the past few years and attends Beaumont Hospital for her disease. Talking about her condition, Clara said: “For me, living with Crohn’s disease has become a daily reality. “At first, when I experienced my symptoms, I didn’t want to acknowledge that there was an official problem.
“I put it off until I was at the stage where I couldn’t walk properly or eat. “I was in constant pain and tried to pretend that nothing was wrong but it was clear to see that I was rapidly deteriorating. “If I didn’t have the suppor t of my IBD nurse Mar y Forr y, I would feel a lot more vulnerable. “There is a huge need for more IBD awareness in Ireland. The number of people suffering from IBD is increasing and I feel that there are
so many undiagnosed cases because of the lack of awareness. “I had never heard o f C r o h n ’s d i s e a s e before I was diagnosed and I think if I had any knowledge about it that I wouldn’t have been so afraid to address my illness in the beginning.”
Resources The ISCC has launched a campaign urging Minister for Health Simon Harris to invest in resources for sufferers of the disease. Chairperson of the ISCC, Br uno Lucas
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street fest: encouraging neighbours to meet in a fun setting
Get out for a street party ian begley ibegley@dublingazette.com
A public street fest where neighbours are encouraged to get together and enjoy some great food is taking place again on June 12. Street Feast is Ireland’s annual day of street parties and community lunches.
T hey can be anywhere really — out on the street, in a local park or in your front garden. The idea of breaking bread as an act of friendship and kinship is as old as time.
Milestones It’s how you mark special milestones in life, from births to deaths to
marriages. That’s why Samuel Bishop, founder of Ireland’s Street Feast, thought that a neighbourhood could really get together by sitting down and eating together. Street Feast is an opportunity for people in the same community, but with very different cultural backgrounds to
get to know about one another in a way that is friendly and fun. It’s a colourful, delicious day, perfect for families to bond, kids to make pals, and for young people to become friendly with the older people in the community. Have a few more people to say hello to when you’re on the morning
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milk run, get to know your neighbours. There are lots of good reasons to have a Street Feast, but it’s really just a great excuse to eat great food, celebrate your local community and meet new people who live near you. To host a street feast or to find one taking place in your area visit www.streetfeast.ie.
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The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin city centre is running a beautiful Alice in Wonderland style afternoon tea to coincide with the new movie Alice Through the Looking Glass. The movie will begin screening on Friday, May 27 in Dublin and The Shelbourne have taken some of the iconic images from the Alice books and movies and created “Wonderland Afternoon Tea”. One of the things that really caught our attention is that among some of the tasty afternoon tea treats is an edible pocket watch! A
must try. The Wonderland Afternoon Tea is available daily at The Shelbourne from now until September 4 and 24 hours booking notice is essential. It costs €45.00 per person for Classic Afternoon Tea, €57.00 for Champagne Afternoon Tea, and the Kids Afternoon Tea is €20.00 per person.
The banoffi pie and spectacular views are a major attraction at The Vue, Castleknock Golf Course
The Picky Eater
When you think of a nice Sunday dinner you usually imagine a local restaurant or pub some where nearby. You don’t generally think of a golf club. But the Vue Restaurant at Castleknock Golf Club is a restaurant that is aching to be explored as an option. Located in the middle of beautifully landscaped scenery, Castleknock Golf Club stands separately from the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club but it is located on the same grounds, a mere five-minute walk from the main hotel. The fact that it stands separately, however, means it offers a more secluded and unique restaurant experience. On the day myself and my friend visited the restaurant, we were seated at a window that overlooked a breathtaking view of Liffey Valley, the Dublin Mountains and the golf course.
It happened to be a beautiful sunny day and we were lucky enough to enjoy dinner while watching the sunset, a truly beautiful moment that we were not expecting at a golf club. The menu we ate from was the early bird menu which worked out at a very reasonable €22.50 per person for three courses. The menu had a good mix of food on offer, I had the chicken and bacon Caesar salad for starters, penne pasta for my main course and banoffi pie for my dessert. A word of warning, they are very generous with their starter portion sizes so make sure you are hungry if you are going for the Caesar salad! The penne pasta came with chicken, chorizo sausage and sun dried tomato smothered in a white wine cream sauce and topped with parmesan shavings. It was full of flavour and quite simply delicious. The banoffi pie
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Porterstown Road was a tasty after dinner delight. My friend had the smoked salmon tartar for starters, the roast rib of beef for a main course and we shared the banoffi pie for our dessert. The smoked salmon was beautifully light and delicate and was served with a superb malt bread. The beef looked and tasted particularly good. It had been slow cooked in a larger joint that day so it was only available as a well done dish but nonetheless it was a beautiful plate of food.
Along with the early bird menu, we indulged in a 750ml carafe of house wine which cost €20. It was the perfect accompaniment to our meal and we sipped over it while we watched the sun go down over the spectacular view outside the window. It was a meal to remember, highly recommended. The Vue Restaurant is located at the Castleknock Golf Club, Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15; tel 01 6408736 or see www.castleknockgolfclub.ie
Conclusion The Vue Restaurant (at Castleknock Golf Club), has a good mix of food which you can enjoy while enjoying spectacular views of beautifully landscaped scenery.
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money monster: an increasingly daft thriller
A film without much cents and sensibility dave phillips
A SLICK feature directed by Jodie Foster, Money Monster (Cert 15A, 98 mins) is a David and Goliath story, telling a story of the clash between the rich and the poor in America. Income inequality is a hot topic, and last year’s The Big Short demonstrated that there is an appetite for usurping “the 1%” in the cinema. Clooney stars as Lee, a garish stock guru who
hosts the network TV show, Money Monster – an over-the-top weekly show where Lee tells viewers when and where to invest. The show gets interr upted when a distressed viewer, Kyle (Jack O’Connell) storms the studio and holds the host at gunpoint. After a computer glitch caused the stock he had invested in to plummet, Kyle suspects someone is to blame, and with nobody able to give him
an answer, he’s been forced to pursue the most violent customer-care enquiry on record. So the live-broadcasting episode of Money Monster becomes a life and death race to try to find out who is to blame. While the bulk of the action takes place in the to-and-fro between Clooney and O’Connell, d o n ’t e x p e c t m u c h nuance – Clooney’s Lee is hammed up and glammed up; a schmaltzy coward who is always
looking for an opportunity to squirm his way out of the situation. O’Connell remains in a perma-spittled state of desperation, angrily trying to comprehend the enormity of the system that has made his cash disappear. While both actors have produced great performances in their careers, the stand-off between the two plays out like a cinematic Punch And Judy show. Lee’s ego consistently gets in the way of any
Smarmy financial TV presenter Lee (George Clooney) has an unexpected problem when a desperate viewer (Jack O’Connell) takes him hostage
sense of atonement, while Kyle’s blood pressure hits new peaks. Some policing is done by Julia Roberts, who plays Lee’s producer, who stays in contact through his earpiece and attempts to be the diffusing voice of reason.
The saving grace of the outlandish film is that it has a sense of humour. The comic element becomes more pronounced as the pressure mounts and the scenario becomes increasingly convoluted, until the film transitions into an old-
fashioned story of good guys and bad guys. Money Monster may not be the confined thriller that the trailer might suggest, but it’s a cinematic slug-fest that might prove a nice distraction from financial woes. Verdict: 6/10
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opinion | tanaiste looks towards the future of ireland
A just and caring society with equal opportunities for all As we begin the work of the Partnership Government, it is a good opportunity to look towards the future. This partnership Government is not just new; it is profoundly and radically different. As everybody knows, it has taken time, commitment, energy and effort to reach this point. This Government is unique in the history of our country. Though we are of different political backgrounds, we are united in our ambition to have Ireland’s economy and society prosper. We are committed to supporting people who have not yet benefited
from the economic recovery, who are unsure about their future, who are ill or suffer from a disability or have been swept to the margins of Irish life. Fine Gael’s commitment to a just and fair society is deep and the difficult decisions we have taken over the past five years, mean that we now have the foundations in place to do just that: to create a just and caring society which gives equal opportunity to all. I listened to what you said during the election campaign, your experiences, concerns and sometimes frustrations and I feel positive that the programme for Government reflects
that. At its core is one simple objective: to make people’s lives better across Dublin Mid-West and the country. As a mother, I know the importance of investing in facilities and supports for families. From my discussions with residents throughout the campaign, I see the need for greater investment in services across the Clondalkin and Lucan areas, including housing, health ser vices, community facilities, childcare and supports for families. My first priority, and the priority of this Government, is to help working families. Our Programme for Government contains
ambitious plans for more affordable childcare, more and better jobs, lower taxes on workers, a remedy to the housing and homelessness crisis, new investment in hospital and primary care centres with a focus specifically on improving the disability and mental health services, help for low paid workers and safer streets. For every challenge, the new Government will ensure that a balance is struck between addressing urgent priorities and engaging in long-term planning and thinking, rather than short-term solutions and parish pump politics, and to ensure that lasting solu-
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tions with broad based support are implemented. As Tanaiste, local TD and a member of this Government, I am eager to tackle the many challenges faced by the country and I am mindful of my duty to put you, the people of Lucan, Clondalkin, Saggart, Rathcoole, Brittas, Palmerstown and Newcastle, first. I want everyone to
have the peace of mind that comes from feeling safe and secure in their lives and I am committed to working every day to achieve that goal. I joined politics at a later stage than most, motivated by a desire to make a difference and deliver real change to people’s lives. The work to make a positive contribution in Leinster House and in our communities still drives me on and motivates all my work. This Government can deliver justice and a real change to society. The Marriage Equality Referendum showed us this. The referendum was an illustration of how
politics can deliver real equality for our society. This Government is ambitious and optimistic. Success for us will be measured by an improved quality of life for our people and by the opportunities a fair society provides for every single citizen. We want to ensure we have thriving communities, and a country that looks after its people from the time they come into the world, to the time they leave. We want to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to succeed, nobody is left behind and the best life opportunities are possible for all our people.
Ha’ppeny Birthday Pic: Conor McCabe
The most loved little bridge in town turns 200
It was a landmark birthday for one of the city’s best known and most loved landmarks this week as the Ha’penny Bridge celebrated its 200th birthday. An estimated 30,000 people use the old iron structure to cross the River Liffey every day, and the famous bridge has been used in videos and photoshoots by famous Dubliners including Phil Lynot and U2. Lord Mayor of Dublin Criona Ni Dhalaigh celebrated the bi-centenary of the bridge, which was erected in 1816, with a ceremonial crossing of the bridge with descendents of Lord Mayor John Claudius Beresford who commissioned the bridge and descendents of John Windsor who designed the bridge in Coalbrookdale in Shropshire.
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FastSport duggan on crest of a wave after award: UCD Waves’ Karen Duggan was rewarded for her superb season as she was named as the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards in the Marker Hotel. She took the award as the Player of the Year ahead of both team-mate Aine O’Gorman and Wexford captain Kylie Murphy. The Young Player of the Year award went to Peamount United midfielder Roma McLaughlin, who edged out Cork City WFC’s Evelyn Daly and Shelbourne’s Keeva Keenan. The Irish Daily Mail Golden Boot award was presented to UCD striker O’Gorman, who finished the regular season with 17 goals to cap off another fine campaign. The Services to Women’s Football Award was given to Peter Doyle, who will be presented with his award at the FAI AGM in July.
badminton: dundrum man confirmed for third olympic games
Rio ticket stamped for Evans stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com
DUNDRUM man Scott Evans is bound for his third Olympic Games in Rio in August following formal rubber-stamping of his ticket this week to take part in the men’s badminton competition. Following top class performances toward the back-end of 2014 and early in 2015, Evans told GazetteSport that he has long been in the frame for an Olympic berth but was delighted to have his place officially confirmed. His performances had seen him rise to 23rd in the world and, during the first seven months of the qualification period – which ran from May 1,
2015 to May 1, 2016 – he put himself comfortably in position to win the Rio ticket. “Because I had a great year [in 2014], it pre-qualified me for a number of good tournaments,” he said. “They are where you want to be to get the best out of your game. They are more fun and bring with it more ranking points.” It is just as well that he got his points in the bag early. Most of those tournaments are on the other side of the world, meaning huge issues for Evans in terms of funding. So much so that, after four tournaments in the 2015 season, the guts of his support from Badminton Ireland (€6,000) and the Irish Sports
Council (€12,000) had been eaten up between flights and hotel rooms. It meant that Evans has been restricted in the events that he could afford to go to since the turn of the year. “First in June, I was in Australia and then Indonesia. The third tournament was in Jakarta [again in Indonesia] after which I got an email saying that my funding was almost up and that the remainder would be held back. Every tournament after that, I would have to cover myself.” Further elite events were in Japan and Korea rather than the lower quality tournaments in Europe. Evans receives further sponsorship from Rack-
Badminton star Scott Evans
ets.ie – run by his father – and Hegarty Financial Management but, with limited prize money for a first or second round exit from the top level tournaments, a real risk exists each time that expenses would not be covered. As such, with a couple of injuries thrown into the mix, Evans has limited his long haul travel since the turn of the year. Playing in lesser tournaments has had an effect on his world ranking – he now sits at 61 – and he
plans to stay local for the build-up to Rio, taking in training camps in Dublin, London and Paris with, possibly, match practice coming at the US and Canadian Open in July should funds allow. It is the regular challenge of being an Irish athlete in Olympic sport. Evans is a former Wesley College, Ballinteer student, a school from which there are potentially three other Rio Olympians in the hockey team – Mitch Darling, Kyle Good and Kirk
Shimmins – who recently launched a crowd-funding campaign to address a €225,000 shortfall in their programme. “A lot of athletes are in the same boat; it’s nothing new. We are lucky to get what we get from the Sports Council and there is no chance we could compete on the world stage without it.” But more financial support could see athletes like him more than just enter, competing closer to their full potential.
North county sides going strong in Irish Senior Cup sport@dublingazette.com
The Hills will be hoping to progress their hopes of winning back the Irish Senior Cup
NORTH County, Merrion and The Hills were the Dublin sides to get home draws in cricket’s Irish Senior Cup following the draw last Monday following the conclusion of the first round. The competition’s most successful side, North County – five time winners – have a derby encounter with Malahide, after their fellow Fingal side – winners in 2002 – scraped their way into the second round in dramatic fashion
with a last over victory over Strabane last weekend. The villagers won by nine runs in their refixed tie with Neil Boyne hitting 52 not out in their total of 149 from a reduced 26 overs. Peter Saville bowled a key spell of three wickets for 20 runs from his four overs to play a crucial role in protecting their total. Peter Chase also bowled a very economical spell, conceding just 14 runs from his spell. Arguably the tie of the second round draw sees The Hills
– winners in 2012 and 2014 – playing CIYMS. The NCU side’s professional is former South African Test player Justin Kemp, who took four wickets in their win over Brigade last Sunday. YMCA will go north to Fox Lodge as do Pembroke who go to Instonians. Merrion beat Coleraine 3-2 in a sudden-death bowl-out after the day’s play was washed out to take up their place in the next round. Railway Union fell via the same method to Cork County
2-1 to deny them a chance of advancing. Merrion will next face Ulster side Carrickfergus at Anglesea Road while Cork County will host Phoenix next Sunday. In the National Cup, holders Rush travel to south Dublin side Dundrum, Ballaghaderreen take on former finalists Balbriggan, and North Kildare have a home tie against Co Kerry. Newbuildings entertain Terenure. All second round ties take place on this Sunday, May 29, with the reserve date June 19.
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Club Noticeboard Ballinteer st john’s WELL done to all involved in organising
There was no winner of the May 19
The Kube on Saturday night. A great
lotto draw for €5,600. The jackpot will
success and a great night enjoyed by
be €5,800 next week. Our joker wild draw continues this
all in attendance. Well done to our senior camogie
Thursday; it is open to lotto players
team on a great win against Good
present in the clubhouse on the night.
Counsel last Tuesday in the league.
Tickets are available online at www.
Good wins also for U-13 and U-14 cam-
ballinteerstjohns.com or from the
ogie teams over Cuala and Skerries.
usual outlets.
The U-16 boys footballers drew with
Bingo every Monday night in the
St Pat’s, Palmerston in the league on
clubhouse – starts at 8pm and all wel-
Sunday.
come for a great night’s entertain-
The U-13 boys footballers also had
ment.
a great win over St Vincent’s in the
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Parnell’s Parked
Crokes’ second string close in on AHL2 summit kilmacuD Crokes’ AHL2 side broke Parnell’s perfect run with an impressive 1-16 to 0-11 win on Monday evening, ending their series of four straight victories. The result lifts Crokes’ second team into a share of second place in the division after five rounds of matches, leaving them one point off Parnell’s at this stage of the season. Picture: Diarmuid O’Gallchobhair
soccer: o’brien full of praise for young charges
naomh olaf SUPER display of teamwork and per-
cents at home at 6.30pm. All support
severance from our young senior
welcome.
camogie team on Sunday morning,
Naomh Olaf ladies senior football
winning the league in style over St Vin-
team took part in a sevens tourna-
cent’s, 3-7 to 0-2.
ment in New York on Saturday with six
This win comes on the back to the
other teams from the USA. This was
championship win earlier in the year.
a great opportunity for a Naomh Olaf
Well done to all and their mentors
team to play in Gaelic Park.
Mary Gibney, Noleen Bryan, James
The annual Naomh Olaf golf clas-
Hughes and Xavier Tynan. Great to
sic will be held on Friday, June 10 in
see such support for the team, par-
Edmonstown. This is an important
ticularly from the younger teams and
fundraiser for our GAA club. All sup-
their parents who were there to see
port greatly appreciated. To get on
such a passionate display of camogie.
the time sheet, contact Tom Culligan
Hard luck to the Dublin minor foot-
on 086 8523529.
ballers and our two Naomh Olaf lads,
Application forms and details of our
Tom Keane and Luke Doran. We are in
much sought after summer camp are
no doubt we will see much more of Tom
available on Facebook, Naomh Olaf
and Luke in the future.
GAA, Twitter @naomholaf and our
The junior hurlers fought hard
website, www.naomholaf.ie.
against a strong Realt Dearg side in
Long history of development of
Drimnagh on Sunday morning in AHL6,
young boys through sport, between St
final score Realt Dearg 2-18 Naomh
Benildus College and Naomh Olaf GAA.
Olaf 2-8.
This year, Naomh Olaf players were
Important senior football league game on Saturday, they play St Vin-
to the forefront in taking the school awards.
ballyboden st enda’s WELL done to our senior footballers
Tickets, priced €60, will be on sale in
who overcame neighbours Ballinteer
the club in the coming weeks. This is an
St John’s with a scoreline of 2-20 to
occasion not to be missed. For more
0-13 .
information log on to www.bodengaa.
Hard luck to our U-16 footballers falling to Whitehall Colmcille in the county football A championship final. On Saturday, June 11, the club will
ie. The countdown is on for next week’s golf classic. Best of luck to all involved.
host an event to mark our historic All-
Hard luck to our representatives on
Ireland success on St Patricks Day,
the Leinster camogie team who lost
and our senior men’s squad will be
out to Connacht in the interprovincial
presented with their Dublin, Leinster
final
and All-Ireland medals.
Congratulations to our Boden lads
The event, including a drinks recep-
who overcame Wexford in the Lein-
tion, dinner, medal presentation and
ster quarter finals with a scoreline
entertainment, will take place in an
of 2-19 to 1-12 and to Niall McMorrow
executive marquee here at the club-
who received the man of the match
house.
award.
Mount Merrion Under-16 side that won their SDFL league last weekend
Smyth heads Merrion to SDFL Division 1 title
sdfl u-16 division 1 Mount Merrion Esker Celtic derek mckenna
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MOUNT Merrion claimed the South Dublin Football League Under-16 Division 1 title last weekend with a one goal victory over Esker Celtic at Rosemount. Going into Sunday’s game, Merrion knew that only three points would do if they were to leapfrog Granada and claim the league crown. Beforehand, they sat second on 42 points, two behind the league leaders.
T he pressure was palpable as the game started with Esker Celtic in no mood to roll over and concede the three points. Mount Merrion started well and could have been in front after 20 minutes but for an offside flag ruling the goal out. They remained in control and had a couple of half chances but could not convert and the sides were level at the break. After the turn, Merrion were again the stronger side with captain Peter Armitage leading by example and, although the pressure was building,
they scored a precious goal midway through the half. Ben White’s corner was met by Adam Smyth’s header and the ball nestled in the net. The hosts came close to doubling the advantage soon after through Jacob Kelly but that chance went a begging and the final quarter was filled with tension. Merrion keeper Peter Quinlan made a couple of good saves before a last minute goalmouth scramble gave the sideline collective heart attacks before Callum O’Brien eventually cleared off the line and ensured the vic-
tory and the league title. Speaking to the Dundrum Gazette after claiming the title, Merrion manager Mike O’Brien was full of praise for his team. “This team has been together for six to eight years but we lost a few at the start of the season and we were late to start our campaign with some new faces. “We had to play catch up on games but the lads really enjoyed their football this season and they are genuinely delighted to have won the title. They are a great group pf young men.”