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THE EDITOR So at last we’ve gotten some spring weather and can actually leave the house and enjoy life outdoors again. This time of year also brings with it a mass of 1916 celebrations so we at InTallaght decided to investigate the Tallaght connection to the Rising, and there were some fascinating stories! Turn to page 16 for this compelling read about our local area and the people who helped secure our Republic 100 years ago. Nearby in Citywest Hotel the well-known rebel band The Wolfe Tones performed at the Citywest Hotel on Easter Monday. The full feature is on page 22 for you. We were also blessed with an interview with comedian Pat Shortt, who incidentally is also shooting a movie about 1916! Seems to be everywhere so might as well embrace the celebrations! Pat is bringing his latest show to the Civic in May and has already been touring all over the world with it. Of course Pat says that touring other countries keeps you sharp so that you don’t get complacent. For more on Pat, turn to page 26.
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CONTENTS
MOVIES 44
MOTORS 8
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1916
16
PAT SHORTT
26
SQ MAGAZINE
30
INROVERS
82
54 TECH
70 BUSINESS
A round up of all the most recent news and events locally, nationally and internationally
We discuss the the race between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and examine the releases for both
We take a look at some of the most recent events in the world of business both home and further afield
14 HUMANS OF TALLAGHT
58 GAME
74 PROPERTY
Taking inspiration from Human’s of New York, we chat to locals in the area. This issue we spoke to Marie Nolan
Colm O’Muirí previews Uncharted 4: A Thief ’s End and Dark Souls 3
Part 2 of EBS’s feature on the Tallaght housing market
50 ENTERTAINMENT
64 BOOK
76 SPORT
Aslan to play Leopardstown, Ryan Tubridy’s wages, and Jeremy Clarkson speaks out on Top Gear feud
We review Giving Out Yards by Tara Flynn
A round up of local and national sports news
52 MUSIC
66 WRITER’S CORNER
88 CULTURE
We review Ricky Warwick’s album and Santigold’s new single Can’t Get Enough of Myself
This month we showcase our favourite iconic 1916 poetry
A round up of all the best events in Tallaght from Rua Red, Tallaght Library and the Civic Theatre
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NEWS
Not for profit organisation says they have plan to ease housing crisis By Padraig Conlon A not for profit organisation called Right2Homes which supports and helps families who find themselves faced with imminent loss of their family home or who have already lost their family home have a plan to ease the housing crisis. Backed by a number of business people and lawyers, Right2Homes say they have the funding, project management and suppliers to provide “a turnkey, fully funded, temporary solution to local authorities to help provide homes”.
Former SDCC Mayor Fintan Warfield to run for the Seanad By Rachel Lynch Sinn Féin Councillor for Templeogue-Terenure and former Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Fintan Warfield has secured a nomination to contest the 2016 election to Seanad Éireann. Speaking following the deadline and submission of nomination papers, Cllr. Warfield expressed his appreciation on the nomination on the Sinn Féin website saying;
Under their proposal Right2Homes would offer up to four-bedroom modular houses to local authorities for a five-year lease. The organisation claims it can offer the authorities lower rates than those they are paying for hotel or bed-and-breakfast accommodation for the homeless. The council would retain ownership of the land and, at the end of the five-year period, Right2Homes can either remove the homes to realise their residual value or enter a new deal with the authority. The offer was being made to facilitate families “in desperate need of a stable, medium-term, safe environment in which to raise their families, on a ‘not-for-profit’ basis”. For more information go to right2homes.com
“I believe in using every available forum to make social and political change for those whose interests continue to be underrepresented. It is not lost on me that I argued for abolition just three years ago. Citizens however voted for a radically reformed Seanad. “Seanad reform will be a top priority for the Sinn Féin team, including a demand for direct election by way of universal franchise of all Irish citizens on the same day as the Dáil election, 50% female representation, as well as northern, diaspora and minority representation.”
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Treasured Dolls gift 1916 doll to daughter of 1916 rebel Molly O’Reilly By Genna Patterson Treasured Dolls, a store on Level 3 in The Square Tallaght, celebrated a woman who gave a lot to the 1916 Easter Rising this month. Molly O’Reilly was a teenager when she marched with the Citizen Army to the GPO on Easter Monday April 24th 1916. She was born around 1900 in Gardner Street in Dublin and joined Clann na nGaedheal the republican girl scouts movement at age 11. According to republican-news.org, she volunteered to support the workers and their families during the Lock-out at just 13 and then helped organise a soup kitchen in Liberty Hall. Additionally, a week before the Easter Rising at just 15, she raised the gold harp on green flag at Liberty Hall for James Connolly. In March Treasured Dolls posted a picture of their 1916-inspired dolls, called Molly as well and Molly’s grandaughter Suzanne Corcoran saw it on Facebook. She decided to bring her Aunt, Molly’s daughter Constance (named after Constance Markievicz) Corcoran-Cowley in to the store
to show her the dolls. The manager of Treasured Dolls, Michelle McDonnell was so touched by her story and the great deeds of Constance’s mother Molly, that she invited her in to the store and gifted her one of the uniformed dolls. Michelle said: “It’s such an honour for us to have Constance and her family here. It’s just amazing how it happened.” Niece Suzanne was close to tears as her Aunt Constance, or Connie as she is known, posed for photos with the dolls and the staff of Treasured Dolls. Her own daughter, Caitlin was also on hand to help her Grand-Aunt smile for the camera. Connie told us that her Mother was “some woman.” She said: “She was only 15 when she did all that. She left us some legacy. The dolls uniforms are quite good but the real skirts would have been orange!” Connie then recalled a story of how Molly had to sneak back into the city after a rally one night but the boundaries were locked down. She shimmied up a post to climb over the wall but caught her skirt, which ripped all the way open. She had to knock on a door on Parliament Street to ask for some safety pins to fix up her skirt before heading home!
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Local websites are going to be a bit more Irish By Rachel Lynch We have great news for those of you with a company name that is Irish and has a fada. Irish websites will soon be able to put fadas into their URL as part of a new policy change. The IE Domain Registry (IEDR), the company that manages Ireland’s .ie domain names, will allow individuals and businesses to register their site using fadas. The change means that anyone will be able to include á, é, í, ó and ú when typing in a URL. The IEDR says the move will allow Irish language speakers to conduct their business, and other online activities, more effectively and allow those with Irish names like businesses and government departments to obtain a domain name that reflects their activities. More information will be available along with how you can register a fada domain name and its pricing after the public consultation is completed.
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NEWS Council urges people to park (their bikes) and ride (the bus)! By Genna Patterson
TCC plant oak tree for National Tree Week By Genna Patterson Tallaght Community Council (TCC) planted an evergreen oak tree to mark ESB National Tree Week, which ran from March 6th until March 13th. This is the third year they have done so and this one was planted beside the Poddle Walk on the ITT campus in Tallaght village.
This Tallaght man is making an Irish famine movie. Can you help fund it? By Genna Patterson Eamonn Tully from Tallaght Village and his co-producer, co writer, and co-director Alan Dunne are looking for support from the community to make their debut feature film on the Irish famine. The team are currently in pre-production on their soon-to-be filmed movie which needs a budget of €20,000 to get off the ground. The film is shot in the Irish language and is called An Ceann
Paul Campbell, the ITT Estates Manager accepted the tree, which was planted by TCC reps and the current Tallaght Person of the Year 2015, Philip Preston. ESB Tree Week is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and has run since 1985. It is a week-long programme of events to celebrate trees. The event is sponsored by the ESB in association with Coillte.
Deireanach or The Last One. It is set against the backdrop at the height of the Irish Famine (1847) with four main protagonists. Eamonn explained the film’s premise to us: “A violent revolt leaves the four protagonists Tadhg, Seamus, Jim and Thomas; fleeing the safety of their village in hopes of survival. Entering the desolate woods of Ireland the battle against the elements and their own inner demons commences. As starvation slowly creeps in the line between reality and fantasy begin to blur.” If you’d like to help donate to the fund, go to indiegogo.com/ projects/an-ceann-deireanach#/
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South Dublin County Council is urging people to ‘Park’ their bike and ‘Ride’ the bus as part of an initiative, called the N4 Cycle scheme. The initiative is in conjunction with BikeLocker.ie who have installed a number of bike lockers in Lucan. This ‘Bike2Bus’ initiative seeks to encourage the public to use their bikes as part of their daily commute to the city centre. The bike lockers are based at the Lucan Road/Ballyowen Road Junction (R136/ R835),and provide citizens with the facility to securely store and park their bicycle while they continue their journey to the city. Each locker is designed as a self-contained unit with additional space for users to store their cycling gear and helmet. Individual lockers are for rent at just €1.83 per week and €95 per year plus a refundable deposit of €25. The bike lockers in Lucan are purposely located close to a Dublin Bus network serviced by a number of express services each with a very high frequency. Those interested in renting a bike locker at the Lucan location are requested to send their contact information (name, address and telephone number) to info@ bikelocker.ie or call 087 644 23 22.
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Friends of the elderly organisation calls for volunteers By Genna Patterson Friends of the Elderly are calling on locals to give a helping hand and volunteer in their community to help elderly people. They are a volunteerbased Irish Charity that aims to alleviate social isolation amongst the elderly through friendship. The organisation currently has quite a number or referrals for lonely and isolated older people in the Clondalkin and Tallaght areas who have been referred to the service by HSE departments, Public Health Nurses, family and friends or self referrals. Many are housebound due to ill health or social anxiety and they would love a friendly face to drop in once a week for a cup of tea and a chat. The organisation’s core activity is the Friends of the Elderly Home Visitation Service, which involves a trained and vetted volunteer visiting an older person in their home or in a nursing facility to enjoy a chat and to share their time and company. They currently have over 130 dedicated volunteers
in the Greater Dublin area who are matched with an older friend who they have committed to visiting for at least one hour every week. All volunteers are given the opportunity to gain new skills and training and support will be given to all on a continuous basis. Applicants must be 18 years or older, fluent in English, have good communication skills and excellent listening skills. It is also desirable that volunteers have enthusiasm and a desire to improve the lives of older people in their area and can commit to one hour a week for a period of one year to visit your older friend. Friends of the Elderly will help volunteers develop new friendships and gain new experience, give them an increased sense of belonging to the community, valuable experience in the field of aging and aging sensitive issues, ongoing training and support and a lot of fun! If this sounds like you, please get in touch with Programme Coordinator Lisa O’Connor on 01 8731855 or by email at lisa. friendsoftheelderly@gmail.com
WHAT AN EASTER WEEKEND THIS YEAR WAS AND WHAT A SHIFT PUT IN BY OUR WONDERFULLY POPULAR PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS WHO WITHOUT A DOUBT WAS THE STAR OF THE WEEKEND! OUR FAVOURITE TWEETS ARE:
@emercostello We may not have a Government but we do have a President who is doing us proud as Ireland remembers #Ireland2016
@Herdotie Michael D Higgins enthusiastically clapping along to cheesy trad pop is everything we’ve ever wanted and more #Centenary
@deric_hartigan A most dignified & morally encompassed man we have in our @PresidentIRL Michael D.Higgins #1916Centenary
@JOEdotie President Michael D Higgins highlights homelessness in speech to 3,500 relatives of 1916 veterans http://bit.ly/1RGxscq
@EamonnDonohoe A colleague once described Michael D Higgins as “a totie wee man” when they saw him before a rugby match. In every other way he’s a giant.
@_Cathal Loved everything about #Centenary on RTE tonight. Awesome energy, creativity and positivity. So proud Michael D Higgins is our president
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Personal Injury By Colm O’Cochlain ocochlain.ie
Continuing on from last month, Colm O’Cochlain gives our readers more advice. What’s involved in going through the Courts for a personal injury claim? Going through the Courts does not necessarily mean going to Court. It refers to the process involved. Your Solicitor will prepare a brief (a booklet of documents) for a Barrister and write to him/her outlining the case and asking that he/she advises on the case and drafts proceedings if appropriate. Once the proceedings come back your solicitor should discuss them with you. If you are happy that they correctly outline your case then Stamp Duty has to be paid on the proceedings and they are issued in the relevant Court. The Court will depend on the value of your case. Where your legal team value damages below €15k they are issued in the District Court, where it’s between €15K and €60K they are issued in the Circuit Court and above that they are issued in the High Court. Once the Proceedings are issued they will be served on the Defendant’s Solicitor and request that they enter what is called an Appearance (a one page document stating that they are on record for the proceedings) within 10 days. The Defendants will normally enter an appearance at this stage and they will raise questions about the case called “Particulars”. Your solicitor will liaise with you and meet you to go through these Particulars. They may need to get information from Doctors, hospitals, your Employers, the Social Welfare etc. It is a long process but designed to give the Defendant more information about your case so they can prepare a Defence and value the case if necessary. Following the replies your Solicitor will look for the Defence. Once they have the Defence they will prepare papers for your Barrister and get them to Advise on what we need to bring the case to Court. They will normally advise us to get updated medical reports, request details of documents the Defendants have (called Discovery) and finalise all losses. The Defendants may also look for your medical records and losses. Once these are finalised the case can be set down for hearing. The case may settle at any stage prior to this.
HUMANS OF TALLAGHT
Humans of Tallaght
When I turned 55 I thought ‘at least when you’re in Tallaght at 55 you don’t lie down and die.’ There’s so much activity for you to be part of
Meet Marie By Padraig Conlon @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTPADRAIG
“I’ve been living in Tallaght since 1982 and now have four grandchildren and four great-grand children. I live in Cushlawn Park and we have a little day centre over there called “The Golden Circle.” All the women go there every Monday morning, they do aerobics, line dancing exercises, we go on outings, lots of things really and soon we’re going away on a holiday. The women all really enjoy it. When I turned 55 I thought ‘at least when you’re in Tallaght at 55 you don’t lie down and die.’ There’s so much activity for you to be part of. You can come to The Square every day, where there’s loads to do without being compelled to buy anything if you don’t want to and everyone everyone is so friendly. I’m involved with the drama class in the library and I absolutely love it, writing plays allows you to open up your brain, there’s 12 of us ordinary people from Tallaght in the class all writing away, I’ve got four under my belt so far. We also go on trips to the Abbey, and other theatres, it’s wonderful and I’d highly recommend it. If you were to enrol in the Gaiety School of
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Acting it’d cost you thousands, we go to Tallaght Library and it costs us nowt. I’m also an ambassador for The Tua Nua, an organisation for older people, and my job is to look out for older people in the community and see that they’re not isolated and that they’re getting their entitlements. For example if they’re living on their own they could get Meals on Wheels, and also give them other advice like where their local GP is, how to get in contact with their local councillor, just all the facilities that are available to them. If you’re isolated and living on your own please don’t remain on your own, we’re a friendly face, we’ll meet you in The Square and have a cup of coffee or if you want we’ll call to your home. It’s totally confidential and it can really help people feel more at ease. Social isolation is a big problem nowadays. Older people have so much to offer, ‘the older the fiddle the sweeter the tune’ really is true. Because you are older you’re going to be more mature and you’re able to know more about life and pass it down the generations. The younger generation can learn so much from the older generation, and vice versa as well. The sad thing about Tallaght is it gets really bad stick in the media which is not justified, there are so many wonderful people here and it’s a great place to live, I love it.”
1916
Tallaght’s Part in The 1916 Rising This month marks the centenary of the Easter Rising and to honour this momentous event in our history I looked into any local connections to the rebellion. This isn’t an exhaustive study and is confined by the word count but it is a snapshot of the part some local people and the area itself had played in that historic week.
by Padraig Conlon @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTPADRAIG
Tallaght in 1916 is a small rural village. Still fresh in the minds of the local people at that time is the previous disastrous attempt to overthrow English rule and establish an Irish Republic in the failed Fenian Uprising 49 years previously. Organised by The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), who will go on to play an important role in the organisation and execution of the 1916 Rising, it takes place on March 5th,1867 in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. One of the most significant events of that rebellion is the ‘Battle of Tallaght’ fought between the police and the Dublin Fenians. Very early on that cold and bitter morning up to 8,000 young men, all members of the IRB (Fenians) march from Dublin city towards the hills overlooking the village to fight the English. On their way to the meeting point at Tallaght Hill some are
attacked by 14 constables of the Irish Constabulary under the command of head constable and Sub Inspector Burke near the police barracks on the main street of Tallaght village. The rebels are repelled after a firefight with 3 of them killed and the rest fleeing. Once again another Irish rebellion ends in defeat and humiliation, this time due to a lack of arms and planning. But also because the English had made effective use of informers. Most of the Fenian leadership, including Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa whose funeral in 1915 will be used as a calling cry by Padraig Pearse with his famous
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I had 20 men on parade in the Main Street of Tallaght when I was approached by Sergeant O’Driscoll, Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC)
oration, are arrested before the rebellion even takes place. Three years prior to The Rising the latest Home Rule Bill is being debated in the House of Commons. At the same time in the north the Ulster Volunteer Force is formed to resist Home Rule with the threat that they would use “all means necessary.” They begin military training and purchase arms from Germany. Among Irish Nationalists tension is mounting. Two Home Rule Bills, in 1886 and 1893, have already been defeated but this time Ireland is on the brink of civil war. In response to an article titled The North Began by Eoin McNeill in the Gaelic League newspaper An Claidheamh Solas, a public meeting is held at the Rotunda in Dublin on November 25th, 1913 to establish the Irish Volunteers as a response to the Unionist threat. An advertisement prior to the meeting says “All citizens are invited to attend, further announcements later.” A massive crowd turns up. Three thousand men enrol in the new force at the meeting and a number of women who were refused admission start up Cumann Na mBann. One of the men to enrol that night is Thomas J. Cullen, a well known international rugby player and architect who will go on over the next two years to train Volunteers at a camp in Old Bawn.
We will go down in history as a monument of fighting endurance and self sacrifice, of that courageous and indomitable spirit which meant so much in the fight for the freedom and independence of our country Another is Joe O’Gorman of Tallaght Village who will take part, and be wounded, in one of the fiercest battles of Easter Week. By May of 1914, 75,000 men have enlisted in the Irish Volunteers. In the same month the Home Rule Bill is passed but the outbreak of the First World War leads to the suspension of the Act’s operation until the war is over. Some members of the Volunteers however aren’t prepared to wait until England are ready and see her difficulty as Ireland’s opportunity. Preparation for The Easter Rising Two local areas that will play their part in preparation are Old Bawn and Bohernabreena. The above mentioned camp is set up in the summer of 1914 by Captain Thomas J. Cullen, Commander of the 3rd Battalion. Hailing from Rathmines, his athletic background is of great assistance in the training of the rebels. An account of his methods by Henry O’Farrell attests to his excellence: “Under the
late Captain Thomas J. Cullen we continued to train in competitions throughout the country, we carried off many a trophy in efficiency in Field work and Close Order Drill. We will go down in history as a monument of fighting endurance and self sacrifice, of that courageous and indomitable spirit which meant so much in the fight for the freedom and independence of our country.” Volunteer Larry Nugent also described how he gave the men a good grounding for the fight that lay ahead. “Training was never relaxed. A summer camp was established at Old Bawn, Tallaght in charge of Capt. Thomas J. Cullen, and largely attended during summer holidays and at weekends. We were consistently training around the foothills of the Dublin mountains…thanks to this excellent training every man and boy were now first class shots.”
Eamonn Ceannt training Volunteers
Another prominent person who spends time in Old Bawn in the lead up to the Rising is one of the signatories of the proclamation Eamon Ceannt. He is also involved in drilling the men and at one of these training camps plans are discussed about buildings the rebels are to take during the insurrection. Thomas J. Doyle, a member of the IV 4th Battalion described it: “I remember Eamonn Ceannt taking us out to Old Bawn and giving us a spiff. People say there was no concerted plan of action as far as the 4th battalion were concerned but I remember that the buildings that were
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afterwards occupied in Easter week were mentioned during that spiff…somebody said ‘what about Guinness’s Brewery? Eamonn Ceannt said there were two reasons against taking the brewery, one was the vastness of the place and the other was there was no food in it. I can remember the late Hugh Byrne said “Is the man mad? The most magnificent food in Ireland is in Guinness’s! There was general talk about the whole city, about the Four Courts, Trinity College and the Four Courts.” As well as being a venue for the training of the Volunteers, Muldoons Tea House in Old
Bawn is used on a number of occasions as a meeting place by Eamonn Ceannt. One very significant gathering was recalled by Thomas McCarthy who was the Captain of “C” Company, 4th Battalion Dublin Brigade on Easter Week 1916. “I remember I was invited to afternoon tea at Old Bawn. Cathal Brugha, Willie Pearse and Eamonn Ceannt were there. That was on a Sunday, a fortnight before the Rebellion, and it was there that each man had to take charge of the different places and got his orders to where he was going. We were called into a separate room where we were
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given our orders and told what buildings to take possession of. We were asked questions about whether we knew them and so on. As far as I can remember I was not asked or told anything of military use. I got instructions that I was to occupy Roe’s Distillery, Mount Brown, but I was not told what military advantage was to be gained by occupying it, just to take the building and hold it, and with great respect to the dead, I could not see the military advantage at all.” In July 1915 a march in Tallaght provides the opportunity for a show of strength from the Volunteers. Liam Tannam, Captain of E Company, 3rd Battalion is leading his men when a member of the forces of the Crown attempted to intervene. “I had 20 men on parade in the Main Street of Tallaght when I was approached by Sergeant O’Driscoll, Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC),” he said. “He ordered me to disperse the men. I refused to do so and asked him why he didn’t go up north and arrest Carson’s Ulster Volunteers for parading. He threatened to arrest me and I drew a .38 revolver and invited him to go through with the arrest. He did not go on with it.” The mountains around Tallaght and the surrounding areas provide a safe secluded place where the Volunteers can practice manoeuvres and enact mock battles against each other away from the prying eyes of the RIC. Many historians have noted that the military preparations for The Rising sometimes left a lot to be desired and this account by Thomas Walsh, who was in the 3rd Battalion, Irish Volunteers on Easter Week, of a training camp in Bohernabreena on “Mr Douglas’ farm” shows how haphazard it was. “Captain Sean McMahon asked me would I mind spending a real soldiers weekend and I at once agreed. He arranged
for Lieutenant Sean Quinn, Lieutenant Jimmy Fitzgerald, Sean O’Keeffe, himself and several others to join us. “Now when bedtime came we all retired to our beds which consisted of straw given to us by Mr Douglas. One man kept sentry for two hours and then was replaced by another and so on until morning. During the night there was very little sleep for the visitors, they were turning and twisting and scratching all the time. At last Captain McMahon could not keep it up any longer and volunteered for next sentry. He told me whatever I lacked in the tent I was not short of fleas, outsized ones at that, and hungry in the bargain! I had a good laugh at this because I knew the cause of the trouble. “Next morning Sean had a very good lesson on military formation. I pointed out the hordes of ants with their outposts on their shirts, tunics and even partaking of our Sunday dinner! We had many a good laugh over this night for a long time afterwards. “Now we thought we were alone in this lovely valley and that no one enjoyed it only ourselves but when we were having breakfast we noticed a squad of RIC looking over the wall which was on the road overlooking our tent. We were having a very substantial meal and we said that after all those chaps must have been there all night seeing that no harm came to us and the general breakfast topic was that they were really a very decent lot of fellows so we decided to send them up some of our spare rations. However, after asking the two boys who went up to them some unanswerable questions they declined the rations without thanks! However the food did not go to waste as there were some other “crows” around who enjoyed it! They were there until we left and followed us for a long way up the road (I mean the RIC of course).”
The Poet By April 1916 local woman Alice Furlong is regarded as one of the most influential contributors to the Irish literary revival. A poet and a writer, her family home is Old Bawn House, opposite where Ahernes pub is now. Aged 44 at the time she is also a political activist through her work as a founder member and vice-president of the nationalist women’s group Inghinidhe na hÉireann (Daughters Of Ireland) which had been established in Easter 1900 by Maud Gonne. A political, social and feminist organisation, it opposes the Irish Parliamentary Party and Home Rule, targeting instead full independence, free meals in schools and women’s suffrage. It organises uniquely Irish cultural activities and promotes national self-awareness.The Inghinidhe na hÉireann aims to re-establish the complete independence of Ireland, encourage the study of Gaelic, of Irish literature, history, music and art, especially among the young through teaching classes, to support and popularise Irish manufacture; to discourage the reading and circulation of ‘low’ English literature, the singing of English songs and the attending of ‘vulgar’ English entertainments at the theatres and music halls; to combat in every way English influence, which was seen to be doing so much injury to the artistic taste and refinement of the Irish people; and to form a fund called the ‘National Purposes Fund’. Through her political activism with Inghinidhe na hÉireann she comes to know many of the leaders of The Rising and in 1915 Thomas MacDonagh writes to her to request her permission to print her poetry in his newly published book on Irish and Anglo-Irish literature. MacDonagh also expresses admiration for Furlong’s work and tells her he will be using the first edition of the poem. “I hope you have not quite forgotten me
Local Poet Alice Furlong
and that you will recognise my name,” he says. “I have written and am now publishing a book of studies in Irish and Anglo Irish Literature, and am at present adding to it a citation of 30 poems illustration of what I call the Irish mode. I was not using any copyright work, and so not asking the permission of authors to use their work till a Mr Joseph Plunkett on looking over my proofs insisted on my asking you for permission to use your Tu’ad…I may say that even before Plunkett put me under bonds to do this I admired the poem. It was the 38th and last in order of pages of the good poems in Gregory’s bad anthology in my thinking you will notice that I have inserted the ‘cloak’ of your first version, omitted in Gregory’s book. I hope you will let it stand. You need not annotate it. I am writing notes at the end of the book.”
I hope you have not quite forgotten me and that you will recognise my name
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1916 Following the executions of MacDonagh and the other leaders in May 1916 she goes into a deep depression and withdraws from public life. Following her death in 1946 her friend, and fellow writer, Kathleen O’Brennan, writes in her obituary in the Irish Press that there are two reasons why she disappears from the literary world after 1916. The first is that being such a champion of the Irish language she refused to write in English ever again and the second? “A few years before her death she told me that she always felt she had some responsibility for the sufferings after 1916 with her fiery poems at that period previous to the Rising. After that her whole outlook was Irish and she considered that no Irish born man or woman could be regarded as educated who did not speak his own tongue and was conversant with Gaelic Culture.” The Volunteer Joseph O’Gorman lived in the building now occupied by the Credit Union in Tallaght Village. When he joins the Volunteers at that inaugural meeting in November 1913 he is employed as an engineer in the Railway Works in Inchicore. He is present when the German guns land in Howth the following year and in the days and weeks leading up to the Rising he helps transport guns and ammunition from Inchicore to Clondalkin. As a member of the 800 strong “F” Company 4th Battalion he takes part in exercises and manoeuvres out of the Workman’s Club in Inchicore. On the Wednesday before the Rising he and another colleague are ordered to take a message to South Dublin Union in Marrowbone Lane where Eamonn Ceannt is in charge. After delivering their message and about to leave, Cathal Brugha informs them that a Volunteer has already been killed and they were to bury the body. Both men
Marrowbone Lane Distillery which saw some of the bloodiest confrontations of The Rising
refuse saying they have “other business”. At 10.30am on Easter Monday morning he joins his company, who were under the command of Con Colbert, in Cork Street. During Easter Week he fights, along with around 100 other rebels, in the Jameson Distillery in Marrowbone Lane which sees some of the bloodiest confrontations of The Rising. Cathal Brugha receives up to 25 wounds, five of which cut through his arteries. His comrades assume he is dead. That is, until he suddenly bursts into song! Eamonn Ceannt runs over to see Brugha slouched against a wall with his pistol still drawn at his shoulder! Gorman himself is seriously wounded when one of his own men accidentally shoots him and he spends two months recuperating from his injuries while a prisoner in Dublin Castle. Following his return to health he is transported to Britain to do a sentence of penal servitude for his part in the rebellion. After he is released from prison he returns home to Ireland to discover he has been sacked from his job because of his involvement in the Rising. With no ties to bind him he goes on active service with the IRA. He puts his engineering skills to good use in 1921 when he organises a famous escape of three Republican prisoners from
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Kilmainham Jail. During the Civil War he takes the anti Treaty side. He serves on the South Dublin Rural Council for ten years before his death in 1941. He is buried in St Maelruans Cemetery with full IRA military honours. The Irish Press from August 9th,1941 reports that “the coffin was draped in the Tricolour and a firing party under the command of Mr E. O’Neill fired three volleys over the grave.” To all those that risked their lives to gain freedom for the Irish people, we celebrate you this April, 100 years on.
O’Gorman’s obituary from The Irish Press
THE WOLFE TONES
Right Time for the Tones The time was right for some rebel music over the Easter weekend what with the 1916 celebrations going on everywhere. Rachel Lynch went to watch The Wolfe Tones in Citywest Hotel to see how the lads got on.
by Rachel Lynch
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The Wolfe Tones are one of not just Ireland’s oldest bands but the world’s. The Irish folk and ballad music band are well known for their incorporation of traditional Irish music elements in their songs. Members include Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle and Tommy Byrne who formed back in 1963 and were three neighbouring children from the Dublin suburb of Inchicore. They chose the name The Wolfe Tones from the Irish rebel and patriot Theobald Wolfe Tone, one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Last month the band took to the stage at Citywest Hotel with three unique shows to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising. The weekend was a complete sell-out with tickets virtually impossible to come by. Well known songs like James Connolly and the somber ballad
Grace set the scene for 1916 beautifully. Grace in particular is a firm favourite with many in Ireland and was one that received one of the largest cheers on the night. The song tells the story of Joseph Mary Plunkett, who was, among other things, a leader of the Easter Rising of 1916, a scholar and a poet. Grace is Grace Gilford, who was his fiancé. Plunkett was imprisoned for his part in the 1916 Rising at the GPO in Dublin. After the Rising, her brotherin-law Thomas MacDonagh was shot with Padraig Pearse and Thomas Clarke by firing squad on May 3rd. That day, Grace
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Well known songs like James Connolly and the somber ballad Grace set the scene for 1916 beautifully
heard that Joseph was to be shot at dawn too. She bought a ring in a jeweller’s shop in Dublin city centre and with the help of a priest, persuaded the military authorities to allow them to marry. She and Joseph were married on the night of May 3rd in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, a few hours before he was executed. The chorus of the song tells of their short marriage and his love for her: “Oh, Grace just hold me in your arms and let this moment linger, They’ll take me out at dawn and I will die, With all my love I’ll place this wedding ring upon your finger, There won’t be time to share our love for we
must say goodbye.” Of course there were the usual songs from the Tones that were welcomed by the packed crowd of all ages from both young and old. There was seating provided for all at the beginning of the night to which many availed of early on but by the end of the night the entire crowd was on their feet hoping the band would continue late into the night. In 2013 The Wolfe Tones celebrated their 50th anniversary, and with sell-out tours continuing to this very day it’s hard to see them giving up any time soon. With tours next month to America including
Chicago and Boston in June it doesn’t look like they are slowing down, and with crowds like we saw last month here in Citywest why would they? I have seen The Wolfe Tones play at many venues throughout Ireland and also in Scotland and hope to see them continue on for the next few years. Selling out three nights in a row at Citywest Hotel 52 years after they formed is a testament to them and with sell-out tours in America this summer I can’t see this being the end for the rebel supporting crowd pleasers.
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NITRO CIRCUS
Nitro Circus Comes to Tallaght Nitro Circus, the world’s biggest live action sports show, is on its way to Ireland for the first time ever and better still their first show in Ireland will be here in Tallaght. by Rachel Lynch
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Fans in Ireland will be given the opportunity to see the most explosive event in extreme sports and witness death-defying stunts, amazing tricks and unbelievable world firsts that have yet to be seen. Nitro Circus will visit 13 firsttime markets including our very own Tallaght Stadium located in the heart of Tallaght on Saturday June 11th 2016. Nitro’s cast of daredevils, the greatest action sports stars on the planet, will perform the most incredible choreographed riding routines ever in freestyle motocross (FMX), BMX, skate and much more. Highlights include the explosive “Nitro Bomb” featuring all riders flipping simultaneously.
Plus, during FMX trains, riders will slice through the air wheel-to-wheel, mere inches apart. Nitro Circus athletes will also brave the (in)famous 40-foot Giganta ramp, which will launch a host of ridiculous contraptions like trikes, a penny farthing, a lounge chair, a bathtub and much more. All of this mayhem in one show, requiring more than 15 trucks and 50 crew members to transport and set up, adds up to a theatrical spectacular area fans have never experienced before. This will be one of the biggest, if not the most massive, entertainment productions ever to come to venues across the UK and Ireland. We caught up with Aaron Fotheringham one of the stars of the show also known as ‘Wheelz’ and he told us just why the show is a must-see this summer. “I have always enjoyed action sports, I got picked up by Nitro Circus and I have been
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practically touring non-stop. This is something I always wanted to do, I always dreamed about it, to be able to tour the world is amazing.” This is Aaron’s first time in Ireland and he says he is really enjoying it but in terms of some of the greatest places in the world to tour he says it has to be South Africa. He says, “I also really enjoyed New Zealand but I’m really excited to bring the show here to Ireland. It’s a really cool place and the people are very friendly.” Aaron tells us just why Nitro Circus is a date for your diary this summer. “There is a lot of high energy going on in the show the whole show is just mind blowing, I’ll be going down the Nitro ramp on my wheelchair. The crowds have been awesome so far and I’m excited to see what the crowds are like out here!”
PAT SHORTT
Shortt’s Story With a new show on in the Civic Theatre in May and working on a comedy film about 1916, Pat Shortt is a busy man indeed, but still took some time to talk to InTallaght and tell us all about his upcoming year.
by Rachel Lynch
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From film to theatre Irish comedian Pat Shortt has done it all. This May he takes his awardwinning production Selfie to the Civic Theatre here in Tallaght. We caught up with the funny man who told us all about this production, his travelling all over the world and his new film about the 1916 Rising, not to mention his family connections to Seán Treacey who fought in the Irish War of Independence. Pat’s Civic show Selfie tells the story of the character of an undertaker called Mossey Burke as he recounts his favourite funeral. A funeral that was nearly the death of him and changed his life forever, Pat says that Mossey is a singing undertaker, but that “a lot of my characters would be musicians because that is the kind of background I come from, I like to involve music in the shows.” Pat tells us how this particular character allows him to talk about people’s attitudes to death
in Ireland while in character. “The story isn’t just about himself but also about growing up as an undertaker in Ireland and the relationship with his parents and family and how he made the transition to a musical career from an undertaker, so it’s sketch kind of driven and comedy with a bit of madness.” Self-made Selfie The show has been touring for a year now and picked up an award in New York in the Irish Theatre Festival over there. Pat says, “So we can call it officially the award winning show!” Some will ask where the name of
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the show Selfie has come from seeming like it has little or no relevance to the production but Pat explains how that name stuck. “It’s one of those things that when I was writing the show over in New York working on Broadway, and I was working on the opening character which was a photographer and people were looking for a name and I just said ‘ehh… Selfie’ so it’s not related to the show at all, well that’s kind of true, I worked it into the show and the characters especially the opening characters. “It’s like a lot of my shows, the character Mossey Burke is launching his album in the theater so in this case it will be the Civic Theatre in Tallaght, so the theatre becomes part of the event and the audience become members of the event as well. I do talk about taking selfies and there is a whole sketch on how my character sees selfies and photography nowadays in comparison to when he was a kid.” Pat has traveled the world
with his comedy shows and as he explained a lot of preparation for Selfie happened in the States but just how does he feel about the audiences abroad in comparison to those here in Ireland? He says, “I enjoy touring everywhere and anywhere, I love touring around Ireland but then there is a certain challenge to going abroad. I did a tour of Australia recently and I’m back again this year, I’m in Boston this weekend and have a big tour of the UK lined up as well so that does challenge you. Even bringing the show to New York you have a different audience and you do wonder how your material will react but we won an award so obviously it reacted really well!” Touring other countries Pat says sharpens you up so you don’t become complacent and it in turn makes the shows better. “That’s why I like touring internationally now more than ever before, it just brings another dimension to it.”
Traveling the world Pat has entertained many diverse audiences but says no matter where he goes he will always get the Irish there to support him. “In Australia you are in front of 1,600 people a night and of that there are about three to four hundred that were non-Irish, I was surprised the numbers were even that high but people come along to see the madness of the Irish comedy. I always used to say when you are touring abroad it’s like being in Ireland and seeing the Bolshoi Theatre come from Moscow do a show you don’t want to see them doing River Dance. So you mightn’t know much about it but you are mad to see what it’s about. Similar to me going abroad I will get the Irish audiences coming to see me and I look forward to that but you also will have 20% of non-Irish that are just going along because they want to open their mind up to other kinds of comedy.”
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PAT SHORTT It’s All Go Pat has a busy schedule this year, with not just touring but also his newest film The Flag, which looks set to hit screens by the end of the year. Pat says, “The backdrop of it is based around a guy who comes back to Ireland, he’s a bit of a washed up singer working on the buildings in London and life hasn’t treated him terribly well. He comes home to Ireland for his father’s funeral where he discovers in the attic, information that his grandfather was one of the guys that raised the flag at the GPO in 1916.” Pat tells us that the storyline is actually based on a true story. “The producer of the film, it’s his grandfather and he has the documents to back it up. I think he was one of four guys that raised the flag.” Pat’s character tells all his friends in the pub about the story that night at the funeral and no one believes him. “He decides to go back to England and get the flag because he knows what barracks it’s in because it was in the army documents and it’s a war trophy now in the UK.” The plot then tells the story of a man on a mission. “So he goes back to get the flag and obviously the British army tell him to feck off so they organise a heist, himself and a couple of other builder guys, they go in to rob the flag, are rumbled in the middle of it and it’s a road journey back to Ireland to get the flag back. It’s a comedy but there is also a romantic slant in it between my character and a female I was close to awhile back and it’s a lot about him building and regaining his confidence. It’s a lovely story and I’m really looking forward to it.” With the year that’s in it and also the nature of the film we asked Pat did he himself have any relations to any of the men or women who participated in The Rising? He says, “To the best of my knowledge the closest relative to me would have been my grand-aunt’s, I think a first cousin of theirs was Seán Treacey.
(One of the leaders of the Third Tipperary Brigade of the Irish Republican Army). “He may have been a first cousin or a second cousin, they were all from the same parish anyway down in Tipperary, he’s the only relation I ever heard of that I knew was close. I knew they were very good friends and grew up in the same area. I think he was a slight bit younger than the two ladies but that was the only connection I know of, so that was quite amazing.” Onwards and Upwards Hoping to have the film The Flag wrapped up by the end of the year we ask Pat is there anything else he would like to try his hand at before they year is out or indeed over the next few years? He says, “I have done film, stage, theatre and at the moment I am currently working with a bunch of lads back forming a blues band again and we are starting to do a few gigs. I’m really enjoying that but that’s more of a personal project. At my stage in life I’m very happy to say I have done everything I have wanted to do, if I fell under a truck in the morning I’d be happy!” This year is only the start of the calendar for Pat who will continue filming and touring and with his schedule it doesn’t
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At my stage in life I’m very happy to say I have done everything I have wanted to do, if I fell under a truck in the morning I’d be happy look as though he plans on giving up anytime soon. “I’m currently working on a project with RTÉ and I’m working on another film later in the year starting in August so they all fall kind of one after the other, then of course the touring of Australia which has been pushed out a little and then, England and America so we are just keeping on plugging away.” The Flag looks set to hit Irish screens by the end of 2016 but fans can catch Pat in his nationwide tour Selfie, and in our own Civic Theater from May 6th – 7th. We have two tickets to give away courtesy of the Civic so visit our Facebook page to be in with a chance to win!
SQ MAGAZINE It’s April already and we are happy to welcome some better Spring weather at last to The Square Tallaght. This month we have been extra busy organising some incredible prizes to give away, hosting fun FREE events and welcoming all of you through our Centre doors each and every day. As part of our welcome to your little ones, we held another FREE event on Saturday March 26th, where Mr Willy Wonka came out to play with everyone and shared in a party of scrumdidilyumptious wibbly wobbly chocolaty fun! With free face painting and some special games, everyone had a brilliant time and even the parents wanted to join in! This month also left us feeling extra generous with our giveaways, as with St Patrick’s Day and Easter we had something for everyone to try and win and so many of you entered our competitions on Facebook. Additionally the Euros are a big deal this year what with Ireland qualifying and we’re sure the whole country is extremely excited about the upcoming matches! Because it’s such a huge accomplishment, we will be giving you the amazing chance to win two tickets for Ireland’s opening game of the tournament in Paris against Sweden, with all the travel and transport organised too! If you want to be in with a chance to win make sure to log onto our Facebook page and enter soon.
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We are very proud to be the first sponsor of the South Dublin County Council Roundabout Sponsorship scheme, officially launched in March. If you haven’t seen them yet, make sure to keep your eyes open next time you come into The Square as we’re really delighted with the fabulous look by SAP Landscapes. March also brought us some special visitors, The Easter Chicks! These fantastic ladies have been knitting Easter chick egg covers for over ten years and all proceeds go to the National Children’s Hospital Tallaght. We know the ladies sold a lot, and hope you helped support them in their endeavours! We were so impressed with the ladies efforts that we have awarded them our April Community Champion award! Also, we bet a lot of you saw our very own Cathryn’s Corner regular on TV3 around St Patrick’s day! Martin was having absolutely none of the festivities when asked about how he’d spend his day celebrating his Irishness and has become somewhat an Internet sensation with nearly a million views on YouTube! As always, we hope to see you in the Centre soon. Happy shopping,
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Willy Wonka Easter Event Last month’s Willy Wonka Easter Event was certainly scrumdiddlyumptious with guests such as Mr. Willy Wonka, his Oompa Loompas and Cheeky Monkey! Each child was treated to a Golden Ticket into the Chocolate
Wonderland! There was a delicious chocolate foundation and lots of tasty sweets at the event, not to mention all the free arts and crafts and face painting to entertain the little ones. Willy Wonka surprised some kids waiting in line as he whipped out lots of jellies from his hat to offer them. The Oompa Loompas were busy helping kids make their very own goodies using the chocolate fountain. The event was a huge success and every child seemed to leave with a big grin on their face and some goodies to take home. Make sure you keep updated with our upcoming FREE kids events on our Facebook page – TheSqTallaght
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The Square Roundabout Sponsorship The Square Prizes Something for everyone! It has been a very busy month for us here at The Square. With both St Patrick’s Day and Easter we have had so many fantastic prizes up for grabs. The first up was our St Patrick’s Day hampers which went down a treat. From face painting to funky party head boppers, colourful socks and flags we had it all covered for your ultimate St Patrick’s Day party. Up next was Easter and more importantly the chocolate that came with it. Our Easter hampers were a huge success with you all on our Facebook page and we are so jealous of those of you who were named winners, we just hope you didn’t eat all the eggs at once! If that wasn’t enough, Ireland are off to Euro 2016, and let’s be honest who doesn’t want
Martin Goes Viral One of our Square customers Martin became quite the famous face this last month! When interviewed on Level 2 by TV3 about his St Patrick’s Day plans, Martin was quite adamant that he wasn’t impressed with all the hype surrounding the day, and even the amount of tourists it brings to our country! Martin’s piece went viral on
to be in France this summer to cheer on the Boys in Green? Well we at The Square are giving one lucky person the chance to win the trip of a lifetime this month. Yes, not only do we have two tickets for Ireland’s opening game of the tournament in Paris against Sweden, but we also have all the travel and transport organised too! All you have to do is check out our Facebook page to be in with a chance to win this dream prize. Whether it’s for you or for your friend or partner it doesn’t matter, all you have to do is enter and hope you are our lucky winner. This really is an unbelievable prize and something we at The Square are so excited about giving away – tickets for Ireland V Sweden are like gold dust! Keep an eye on our Facebook for details and best of luck to you all!
YouTube, with almost one million views, so TV3 came back to interview him again. This time Martin said he spent his day visiting The Square and playing with his dogs in the back garden. Whatever Martin says, we’re glad he likes The Square and is a regular of Cathryn’s Corner!
We are proud to announce that we are the first sponsor of the newly launched South Dublin County Council Roundabout Sponsorship scheme! This means that the two roundabouts at the entrance to the Centre welcoming drivers to Tallaght will now host our branding. Director of Retail here at The Square, Jack Martin commented, “The Square is delighted to be a part of this scheme as the roundabouts in question are a key entrance feature to the Centre. We are currently working on a number of improvement projects and this partnership has definitely improved and enhanced this area.” The roundabout design was made by SAP Landscapes, who chose a variety of specimenshaped topiary pieces such as the Taxus Baccata and Buxus Sempervirens to make it standout and a combination of Plum Slate and Golden Mulch to make it extra vibrant! Be sure to have a look for yourself next time you visit The Square! Many thanks to South Dublin County Council for the opportunity to enhance our community and show our presence in such a lovely yet practical way!
Go Car Official Launch Party We were so excited to join Go Car at their official launch here at The Square last month. The car rental company have been enjoying great success since arriving to just outside the centre at the East Entrance on Level 1 last month. Mayor Sarah Holland was also in attendance to oversee the cutting of the ribbon along with Shamrock Rovers footballers Mikey Drennan, Brandon Miele and Cathryn McMenamy, Commercial Manager at The Square. This is Go Car’s flagship location and is the first of its
kind to this side of Dublin. Its enterprise at The Square will mark their first affiliation with a Shopping Centre in the capital and it just shows how innovative the Centre is. After the photos were taken and Go Car were officially welcomed to The Square everyone was invited to Aussie BBQ on Level 1 for some lunch! Now that’s our kind of launch party!
The Square sponsor three awards at South Dublin Student Enterprise Awards The 2016 South Dublin Student Enterprise Awards were held this year at IT Tallaght. The event which sees a number of schools participate showcases many fantastic ideas by our very own young entrepreneurs. The Square Tallaght were delighted to sponsor three awards and proud to present them to the winners on the day. Congratulations to all the winners but in particular to; St Joseph’s College – Lucan Their company “Sole Saver” which is a seal you put on the back of your shoe and then you peel it off and it protects them. The product price was €5.00 for a pack of 5.
Collinstown Park Community College – Clondalkin Their company was called “Ben and Shane’s useful frames”, the idea was to add a peg with a sticky note so you can write in things to remember to do like “remember to buy milk”. The price of this product varied from €2.50 for a small frame, €3.00 for a medium frame and the large frames are €3.50. Rockbrook Park School – Rathfarnham This student’s company was called “The Jokers” and their creation was a book of jokes and riddles priced at €5.00. Congratulations to all the winners and we hope you enjoy your prize and keep working and developing those great ideas!
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March Community Champion This month we have another very special winner of our Community Champion award, Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group. They were set up in 2010 to help support families affected by Autism and Aspergers Syndrome in South Dublin. The group offer support to all parents with children with Autism with meetings in Killinarden Community Centre at 6pm on the first Thursday of every month and a children’s social group meeting in Fettercairn Community Centre at 3pm on the first Saturday of every month. We think the group are so worthy of our Community Champion because they do much to help educate, empower and provide greater opportunities for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder to the community in South Dublin. They held an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser on Saturday March 26th in Corkage Park, Clondalkin with prizes, face painting, an egg hunt and lots more. We hope they had lots of support for this very worthy cause and it was a great a great day out for all!
Wild Lash & Brow Bar Wild Lash & Brow Bar, located on Level 1 opposite Dealz is the newly opened Beauty Bar specialising in all things GLAM. With over 20 years in the beauty industry they specialise in everything from HD brows and lashes to waxing and make-up. Their Wild Girls are experts in their field and will work with you to create the perfect look. At Wild Lash & Brow Bar, they endeavor to give you that little bit of something extra to make you truly stand out from the crowd. Your lash extensions are tailor-made to suit you and your lifestyle. You can choose from a natural beauty look to a fantastically glamorous, wowlook and anything in between. The eyes are very important as they’re the first thing that people notice about us so as well as ensuring you have the perfect lashes, Wild Lash & Brow Bar will give you the perfect brows to match. Their HD trained experts will ensure that your brows perfectly frame your face with this amazing 7-step treatment.
As Brow experts they are always bringing the latest beauty treatments to their salon and are delighted to announce that due to popular demand they will shortly be introducing Embrowdery to the salon and are very excited for you ladies to try it out. They can’t wait for you to visit. Step into the intimate beauty bar to experience first class service and leave feeling truly transformed. Try it and you will understand why.
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The Great Outdoors
Ireland is renowned for a lot of things, vast green landscapes, wide open countryside and the weather. The Irish forecast can be so unpredictable at times, going through all four seasons in one day sometimes. Luckily Regatta Great Outdoors on Level 3 at The Square Tallaght have got you covered no matter what the weather is. They stock an extensive range of clothing and accessories for all your outdoor adventures. Functional and technical pieces that will keep you warm and dry so you are free to enjoy the great outdoors. We here at InTallaght are very lucky to live so close to such beautiful forests and walking trails such as the Hellfire Club, Bohernabreena Waterworks, Glenasmole and more. A quick stop at The Square for supplies, then onward for a short drive to the Dublin or Wicklow mountains. Planning some camping or hikes this Summer? Look no further as Regatta stock ranges for the whole family with all you need for keeping active and making some great memories. Here we show some great outdoor looks for him and for her. Going with some fresh, bright colours that will really get you in the mood to get out and explore. For ladies we went with some bright and fun jackets which are warm, waterproof and really quite stylish. These jackets will look and feel great come festival season too! We paired these with a pair of technical trousers and a more casual legging style bottom. The styles and options available are quite diverse to suit your needs. For him the all-black technical jacket and trousers looked really well. A classic black that can be mixed and matched with colours too. A printed t-shirt underneath also gives some colour and personality. This jacket looks quite smart and could be worn with almost anything. The next look shows a bit more colour with some bright blue detailing on a navy combo. This is a more casual, relaxed look that can be worn for a mixture of activities. Finishing off these looks with some weatherappropriate accessories, be it with sunglasses or a hat. Regatta have a fantastic range of accessories of rucksacks and backpacks to hold all of the essentials. As with the clothing, there is footwear to suit all needs. From full-on hiking boots to stylish looking trainers. So why not sample the fresh air and let Regatta lead the way?!
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Regatta Styling
Kiera Pitts Hair
Style Club (Kelly) Photography
Sebastian Felisiak Models
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Printed Jacket €55 Top €30 Technical Trousers €50
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Luke
Navy Jacket €85 Navy Bottoms €45 Backpack €30
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Coral Jacket â‚Ź85
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Black Jacket €80 Technical Trousers €50
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Mint Jacket €85 Legging Bottoms €45 Sunglasses €15
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Backpack €30 Hiking Boots €100
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MOVIES
There are a few unintentionally funny moments when you realise how preposterous it is that a human man (despite how many push ups he does) could ever hope to beat an alien with superhuman strength and powers
Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice By Genna Patterson @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTGENNA
A lengthy but impressive trip with DC’s finest Even after watching two and half hours of this movie I don’t quite know what to make of it. It was enjoyable, it was visually impressive, and the cast did a very decent job of making me care about them. Ben Affleck was good as Batman too, which was everyone’s major concern. However despite it being very fun to watch, I couldn’t help but think it was rather superfluous and some parts just felt plain silly. Don’t get me wrong, I was as excited as the next DC fan to see how Batman and Superman would fight it out, and with the wonderful addition of a bad ass Wonder Woman, what is there to complain about really? In fact, I really want to see more of this version of Wonder Woman, played by the flawless Gal Godot. In this movie, Batman becomes obsessed with taking down Superman, after a battle between the red-caped hero and an alien causes the destruction of one of his buildings and the death/maiming of many of his employees. Meanwhile Lex Luther is busy trying to create a weapon to control Superman as Superman himself comes to terms with the fact doing the right thing is a subjective interpretation at the best of times.
This movie is very serious, intense and full of characters with vendettas, with no comedy at all, which many other superhero movies have come to rely on, and maybe that’s why I wasn’t 100% taken with it. However, there are a few unintentionally funny moments when you realise how preposterous it is that a human man (despite how many push ups he does) could ever hope to beat an alien with superhuman strength and powers. Basically, it’s all a bit depressing and bleak, especially the ending. Also the one thing that didn’t impress me was Batman’s apparent physic powers (for the convenience of moving on the storyline he ‘sees’ some evidence that tells him who the bad guy is) and Superman’s hallucinations of his dead Dad. Other than that, I liked it, enjoyed it, and would definitely watch it again. Extra points for Jessie Eisenberg for being just mad enough as Lex Luther with ample daddy issues.
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MOVIES
10 Cloverfield Lane By Rachel Lynch @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTRACHEL
Another sequel this month but this time one I was aware of before! Yes 10 Cloverfield Lane continues on from the 2008 disaster movie about an alien invader on the streets of New York. The latest installment holds virtually no resemblance to the first but that’s not all bad and instead of just pure horror this film can go under the title of thriller too. When a woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up and finds herself trapped underground living in a shelter with two other men (John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.) she must decide whether she believes the horrifying story of what is going on outside the shelter. Is she being held captive for other reasons or is there really something disastrous happening? It comes down to deciding whether Howard is telling the truth or not. I will give nothing away save this: the ending is unpredictable, but then on saying that by the final credits you feel as though you should have seen it all coming from the start. I think the movie concludes brilliantly. 10 Cloverfield Lane is one for those of you who like to be scared but in a way that isn’t the same as the usual horrors out there, there are moments throughout that will see you jump and
that’s more to do with parts of it being extremely realistic. A woman locked away under a house, how many times have we heard that reported of late? Compelling, thrilling viewing though for sure! release date:
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Allegiant
Kung Fu Panda 3
By Rachel Lynch
By Genna Patterson
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The Divergent franchise is flying the flag for Hollywood’s Young Adult films I was unaware of the fact that Allegiant was the second in the series which is great for all you newbies as knowing little about the series I still found this sequel easy to follow! I will definitely catch up with the first installment though. Based in a dystopian world, Tris (Shailene Woodley) scales over the wall that keeps her and her people hidden away from the unknown, outside Chicago city. For the first time ever Tris and four others leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their future. But why have they been enclosed behind a wall away from the rest of the world? Once outside they learn shocking new truths that sees their initial reason for leaving utterly meaningless. Who can they trust? Tris and the four must decide whether what they understand to be real may not be as it seems. A battle that threatens humanity soon becomes the focus of Tris and the four. Impossible choices along with who she should join allegiances with prove extremely difficult, will she sacrifice everything she has ever known? This is one film I would suggest seeing if you enjoy sci-fi action films or young adult fiction. Once Tris and her team scale the wall the film is non-stop. Allegiant is the first half of the finale. The conclusion, Ascendant, won’t surface until next year.
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The third instalment of Kung Fu Panda is finally here and is just as entertaining as the other two movies. Available to see in 3D, it’s well worth the watch and will easily capture the attention of kids of all ages. The movie is entertaining for adults too, with a great cast reprising their roles including Jack Black as Po, Angelina Jolie as Tigress, Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu and this time featuring Bryan Cranston as Po’s Dad Li. To take the next step on his journey, Po sets out to reunite with his father Li. But danger threatens the pandas and so Po must train them to become martial arts fighters now that he is trained up himself. Together the new fighters band together to fight the baddy Kai (J.K. Simmons), whose powers grow stronger with each battle. Kung Fu Panda 3 is very funny and the whole family will enjoy it. There’s plenty of jokes and quips, with brilliant timing so that you’ll be giggling the whole way through. As with the prequels, you can’t help rooting for Po, the big bumbling panda! Even though it’s the third instalment, it’s still a great story and very enjoyable all round. release date:
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Mammal
The Witch
By Genna Patterson
By Genna Patterson
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Mammal may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is intense and boasts incredible performances from its cast. The main character Margaret (Rachel GriffithsBrothers and Sisters, Six Feet Under) has a simple life, goes swimming daily and runs a charity shop. That is until her ex-husband (Michael McElhatton) shows up and tells her that their teenage son is missing. We discover she abandoned her family when he was a baby. When it transpires that her son is dead, she begins to grieve, by taking in a disadvantaged youth as a lodger Joe (Barry Keoghan). Their relationship becomes a mixed affair, part mother/son and part (disturbingly) sexual attraction. I personally found it very difficult to watch as the relationship boundaries blur between the two. If anything this movie proves that humans are complicated creatures and don’t always adhere to what is morally right, even if it is legal, especially when grief plays a part. Mammal is good, but not easy to sit through and definitely made me feel uncomfortable yet that’s kind of its beauty. There was however, a surplus of shower scenes which weren’t strictly necessary I felt! The movie won a Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and deservedly so. Also Barry Keoghan was selected as a Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow and gives a powerful performance alongside the excellent Rachel Griffiths. Not one you’d watch with your parents though! release date:
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What a fantastically freaky film! The Witch tells the story of a Puritan family that are cast out of their town on some religious disagreement and settle on a bleak landscape beside a spooky forest. While playing with her baby brother, lead character Thomasin finds him stolen in the blink of an eye. Presumed to be taken by a wolf her parents and twin siblings can do nothing to get him back with no help from the villagers they left behind. After that, some even stranger events occur and soon we are convinced the evil is being done by a witch from the woods. While seemingly an arthouse film, this is one that the mainstream will sit up and take note of. Part of the scariest thing about it is the unsettling soundtrack and the uneasy pacing of the story, you never know when the witch will strike again! I am usually not one for horror movies, but The Witch seduced me with its simplicity and foreboding atmosphere. Before you know you are in a horror you’ve already been lured in by the family setting and struggle for daily survival in farming. And then, all of a sudden it is too late and you are terrified, cowered on the seat peaking out over your hands, now that’s an achievement! Apparently the language used was researched thoroughly too and is how people actually spoke in the 1600s in New England. Possibly because the film doesn’t use really famous actors is part of its success, as you never know who is too precious to kill off. If you liked The Blair Witch and want to see an old school version minus the handy-cam, this is your movie. But be warned, it just might bewitch you. release date:
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NEWS
Aslan have been added to the acts for Bulmers Live at Leopardstown By Rachel Lynch The Bulmers Live at Leopardstown gig series takes place at the South County Dublin racecourse across the summer. Already acts like The Boomtown Rats, Booka Brass Band and The
Strypes have been announced but now there have been a further three including Aslan, due to play on June 9th. The other two revealed to join them are Nathan Carter on June 23rd and Jack L on July 7th. Tickets for all gigs are available now from leopardstown.com or by calling their ticketline on 01 289 0500.
@MariaMernagh Ladies and gentlemen I give you the best possible argument for increased funding to the arts. #Centenary. This was just brilliant.
@sportsdes I’m in feckin’ bits....#Centenary
Jeremy Clarkson speaks out over Top Gear clashes with BBC executives By Rachel Lynch Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out about his turbulent relationship with BBC executives during his time presenting Top Gear. In an interview with The Times, he recalled a number of clashes with his former bosses over politics, the death of his mother and even what he wanted to name his dog. Jeremy, whose contract was not renewed last year after he punched a producer, singled out Danny Cohen, previously BBC director of television. Jeremy told The Times Magazine: “Danny and I were, and I suspect will remain forever, very far apart on every single thing. “Normally, you could find some common ground with somebody, but I think Danny and I could probably only get on perfectly well so long as we absolutely never had to think about each other for
ON EASTER MONDAY RTÉ AIRED A SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED 90 MINUTE CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND DANCE IN IRELAND AND IT WAS AMAZING - TWITTER EXPLODED WITH PRIDE, HERE ARE A SELECTION OF THE TWEETS!
@Doyler9 Grace. What a tune #Centenary
@activedan the rest of the time. “Because I don’t mind anyone having an opinion that’s different to mine, just so long as they don’t mind my opinion either. So long as it doesn’t impinge on what I want to do.” A source “close to Danny Cohen” reportedly told The Times: “Danny has no interest in responding to inaccurate claims, but remains proud to have taken action against a man who saw fit to punch a colleague.” The BBC dropped Jeremy, 55, from Top Gear following the outburst, and his copresenters, James May and Richard Hammond, also left. Last month, Jeremy issued an apology to Oisin Tymon – the former Top Gear producer he punched – after settling a £100,000 racial discrimination and personal injury claim.
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Suddenly a nation of begrudgers turns into a grateful shower of softies watching the gorgeous #Centenary - Bualadh Bos RTÉ!
@SeamusCarey #Centenary on @RTEOne right now is utterly captivating. This is the Ireland I love - modern, reflective, proud.
@DianeCaldwell7 Never been a weekend where I wanted to be home so badly. But watching the stunning #Centenary production is making up for it #IrishandProud
@conorleeson Say what you like about #RTE (and I have at times), #Centenary was absolutely bloody outstanding. Kudos.
@eclodagh Is anyone else just bursting with that #proudtobeirish energy and feeling that nothing is impossible? #Centenary
A Friends musical is on the way? By Rachel Lynch It was only last month we saw the cast of Friends reunite to talk about the series that brought them all together and now there is to be a musical too. Don’t get too excited though, there wont be any of the original cast in it, but come on, a musical about Friends? Who wouldn’t like to see that? We should tell you
that there is nothing whatsoever official about this endeavour, still we can’t help but get on board with it. Unfortunately the show can only be seen in Chicago for the moment, but if you find yourself in that part of the world this summer, it will run from June 10th to July 29th at the MCL Chicago theatre. If some of the songs resemble any of the music from Phoebe’s songbook we know this show is going to be a success!
Bell X1 to play Iveagh Gardens this Summer! By Genna Patterson Bell X1 are due to play the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin city this Summer on Friday July 8th. With two sold out shows in Vicar Street in April, Bell X1 have announced their biggest gig of the summer to coincide with the release of their brand new single The Upswing, the first new material from their forthcoming seventh album. The new record will be Paul, Dave and Dom’s follow up to 2013’s much acclaimed Chop Chop, which was their third Number 1, and their
A Series Of Unfortunate Events show coming to Netflix By Rachel Lynch Did you enjoy Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events? Well if you did you will be delighted to hear Netflix is to take the series of books and film to their station. Jim Carey
fourth consecutive album to be nominated for the Choice Prize Album of the Year award. For a limited time – all purchasers of tickets for Bell X1 @ Iveagh Gardens will receive a free download of the new single The Upswing! Tickets for Bell X1 are priced €38.50 (including booking fee) and are available from all Ticketmaster Outlets nationwide.
famously brought the Count to life on the big screen and this time round the leading role will go to Neil Patrick Harris with filming set to begin next month. Taking on the dark role of villain Count Olaf won’t be too challenging to Harris and if it’s anything like the film adaptation, it should be full of high camp and danger. Right up his street really.
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A 1916 Rising inspired beer By Rachel Lynch A brewery in Wicklow has created a 1916 Rising-inspired beer. With celebrations planned for March all over the world we are guessing the beer went down a treat particularly here in Ireland. The Bray-based Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company have released the latest in their IPA series, ‘Children of the Revolution’, which combines Irish malted barley with English hops. Co-founder of Wicklow Wolf Simon Lynch told TheJournal.ie that he and the company wanted to mark the occasion in their own way. “The bravery and vision of our countrymen and women who made possible the Ireland we live in today. It’s got ingredients from both sides of the conflict”. The beer is priced at €3.95 and available in O’Briens and Molloy’s off-licences and in leading independent off-licences nationwide. Simon also said that the reaction has been great so far. “People really like the beer for a start, and really like the sentiment. It’s acknowledging what the 1916 leaders did for our country”.
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The Northern Irishman has a distinctly bluesy rock voice that is easy to listen to and blends well with both the electric and acoustic guitars which feature prominently throughout
Ricky Warwick When Patsy Cline Was Crazy/ Hearts On Trees By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
Ricky Warwick is the lead vocalist for Black Star Riders and the former lead singer for Thin Lizzy. He has recently released a double album of his own work entitled When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang the Blues)/Hearts on Trees. The two albums are brilliant and with the first album featuring 13 songs including bonus tracks and the second album featuring 15 tracks including the bonus tracks it is well worth the price tag. The Northern Irishman has a distinctly bluesy rock voice that is easy to listen to and blends well with both the electric and acoustic guitars which feature prominently throughout the album. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang the Blues) is the titular track from the
double album and is definitely a highlight. The chorus, lyrics and guitar solo are all brilliant and blend well with the story that Ricky Warwick is telling throughout the song. That’s Where the Story Ends is another standout track and is very much in the vein of the artist The White Buffalo, who is most well-known for his work on the television series Sons of Anarchy. Tank McCullough Saturdays is the last song on the album and is a bonus track which is a slower paced song that features an acoustic guitar. Being a bonus track they usually aren’t as good as other tracks on albums, however this is a beautiful song with a very good guitar solo that lets you take stock before the second album kicks in. Presbyterian Homesick Blues kicks off the second album with a different style from the first with a cowboy/western style that is unexpected but works well. The second album Hearts on Trees unplugs the electric guitars and plugs in the acoustics which is a great change of pace. It’s Way Too Cold For Snow has a beautiful guitar riff running through the song and is one of the standouts throughout the whole album. If there is any bad song on the albums it is definitely
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Schwaben Redoubt, even though the chorus and the ceili jig near the end of the song is good, it just feels out of place amongst the rest of the songs on the album and is more of a drunken night out song than anything else. Eight Bells is the final song on the album and is a solid song however the riff is quite similar to that of The Plain White T’s song Hey There Delilah although that is where the similarity ends as it is a great song with some of the best guitar picking to feature on the album, which ends it on a high. Although both Black Star Rider’s albums to date are very good rock albums with standout songs such as All Hell Breaks Loose, Bound for Glory, and Charlie I Gotta Go it is safe to say that this album is much better than both of those albums and hopefully there will be more to come from both.
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Santigold Can’t Get Enough Of Myself By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
Santigold has released a new video for her 2015 single Can’t Get Enough Of Myself, which with the use of your phone or webcam puts you into the heart of the music video. Fans of the artist will enjoy this new angle to her single as it’s a novel idea and a bit of fun. It’s recommended that to experience the video in all its glory users should use Google Chrome. To avail of this you must visit cantgetenoughofmyself. webcam and enable webcam access. The song itself is repetitive but the beat and the vocals are poor, although Santigold must be praised for the chorus as it is really catchy and you will find yourself humming it after listening to it. However, that is not enough to save the song as the rest of it is poor with some of the most selfobsessed lyrics I have heard with only Kanye West matching her for her delusions. ‘If I wasn’t me, I can be sure I’d wanna be, I’m pretty major and I’ll say it out loud,’ is one of the lines from the song along with ‘I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of myself ’ is another. After listening to this whole single it is safe to say I have had my fill! Can’t Get Enough of Myself features B.C. and is the feature single from her latest album which is entitled 99¢, which to date peaked at 90 in the Irish charts and will soon be available for that same price. Fans of Santigold will be pleased to hear that she will be one of the headline acts at Body and Soul Festival which takes place from June 17th19th. To keep up to date on all things Santigold and for confirmation of which day she will be playing at Body and Soul check her official website at santigold.com. release date:
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TECH
Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) headsets are beginning to pop up at more and more electronic expos, as well as on shelves. Are these headsets destined to fail like many a fad that seemed great before them like mini discs, hoverboards, and smart appliances? Or will they become integral to everyday life the way that mobile phones, laptops and MP3’s have become? At the moment we are in the early stages of this new technology with companies only beginning to realise its potential and currently all the headsets are big, bulky and ugly. However, this is expected to change over the coming few years with the headsets expected to be no bigger than your pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses. Who knows, perhaps the headsets will be incorporated into your glasses and you’ll have a built in
computer?! There is a difference between AR and VR Headsets with many technology experts expecting one to succeed and the other to fail, kind of like HD DVD and Blu Ray. AR headsets are for the real world with headsets like the HoloLens, while AR is essentially there to enhance our reality. VR is different though as it is for content, yet VR seems to be the one which has a bigger foothold at the moment because of its presence with gamers and its immersive experience. This is also one of its biggest problems because once the headset is on you are essentially shutting out everything else. The headset that is most prominent at the moment is the Gear VR because it works with the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and it is also backwards compatible with the Galaxy Note 5 and above. VR headsets have been at expos over the past few years,
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At the moment we are in the early stages of this new technology being advertised towards gamers to give a more immersive, lifelike experience. The Oculus Rift is the VR headset that most people would be familiar with and pre-orders have recently started. The price of the Rift is $599, which is about €545, this is rather expensive considering that the Gear VR is being priced at $99, around €90. Like with anything price tags will play a key role in what headset will triumph with the possibilities for both of them at the moment far exceeding what is offered by the first crop to become available.
GAME EXTRA
Sega Mega Drive Leading the Retro Gaming Charge By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
Retro gaming has become very popular especially with the release of master systems such as the Sega Mega Drive which is currently available from Argos and leading the trend. The Sega Mega Drive was first released in October 1988 although it wasn’t until November 30th 1990 that the iconic system first became available in Ireland. Argos have recently taken to selling a master system of the Sega Mega Drive which comes with 80 built in games, 40 of which are Sega games and the other 40 are generic games.
Of the generic games Bomber is definitely the best, as anyone who played Bomberman growing up will find it very enjoyable. The Sega games feature some classics like the Streets of Rage trilogy, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2, Shinobi 3 and Golden Axe 1,2, and 3. A key element of the system is that it also features a cartridge port which you can use to play any old Sega Mega Drive games that you may have lying around the house. If your’e like myself and you didn’t have one growing up shops like The R.A.G.E. – Record Art Game Emporium sell the cartridges. The other option of playing games like Earthworm Jim, The Lion King, Double Dragon, Mortal Kombat and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker is that they are available from Amazon and Ebay. The system is currently available from Argos for €76.99 although it has been as low as €44.99, and it is very popular. In the month of November sales had risen to 400% and not even
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Santa Claus could get me one for Christmas, although it was worth the wait. Retro gaming has always been somewhat popular but the interest has risen in recent years with fans bemoaning the fact that not all next-gen consoles are backward compatible, the way they used to be. Companies have been revamping their games to make them HD like Abe’s Odyssey and PlayStation even has a service called PlayStation Now which is currently only for PS3 games, however they are looking at adding PS One and PS2 games to the service in the future. The resurgence of retro gaming could be due to a number of factors such as the price of today’s systems, having to pay extra for a full game with DLC or that today’s games pale in comparison with the classics that gamers enjoy. Whatever the reason let’s hope that more companies follow suit and make master systems for PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, if not just to play Goldeneye and Crash Bandicoot again in their original glory.
GAME
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
From Developers Naughty Dog and publishers Sony Entertainment comes the upcoming actionadventure third-person shooter video game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Uncharted 4 is the final installment in the Nathan Drake story and it is the first one to appear on the next-gen consoles. If like myself, you are not familiar with the franchise I recommend picking up the Nathan Drake trilogy which is available for the PS4 and features the first three games in full. It will also bring you up to speed on one of the most talked about and popular PlayStation franchises of recent years. The plot for this game takes place seven years after the events of Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception. When we first encounter Drake in this game he is a retired fortune hunter who is enjoying a normal life with his wife Elena Fisher. Things suddenly change for Nathan when his presumed
dead older brother Sam suddenly appears in need of Drake’s help. Nathan decides to help his brother and together they set off on a globe-trotting journey in the hope of finding a long lost pirate colony called Libertalia, and of course their pirate treasure, which is legendary. As with previous games in the franchise Uncharted 4: A Thief ’s End is a PlayStation exclusive and it is only available on the PS4, with no talk of a PS3 edition at the moment. The game has yet again been delayed this time by two weeks to allow for a simultaneous worldwide release of May 10th. A Thief ’s End has three different editions but if you want just the game that will cost you €64.99 in Smyths, €69.99 in HMV and €74.99 in GameStop. The Special Edition of the game is priced at €79.99 in Smyths and it is also the same price in GameStop. Finally, there is the Libertalia edition which is €129.99. One of the positives about the various editions is
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that there is no difference to the game-only booklets, statues and steel book cases, etc. As of now this is the last Uncharted game, however if this is a success don’t be surprised to see another just with another character, like what happened with Infamous.
Dark Souls 3 By Colm O’Muirí @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTCOLM
From developers FromSoftware comes Dark Souls 3, which is the fourth installment of this action role-playing video game franchise. Dark Souls 3 is the follow on to 2014’s Dark Souls 2, which was widely praised garnering 9/10 and 10/10 from the majority of prominent review sites and magazines and even won the Golden Joystick Game of the Year award. The Dark Souls franchise is known for their immersive graphics and outstanding gameplay and according to director Hidetaka Miyazaki this game ‘follows closely’ from Dark Souls 2, news which is sure to please fans of the series. Throughout the game you will encounter different enemies, each of whom have different behaviours and to make it even more challenging some of them will also change their combat pattern during battles.
The game will have some new features like Ready Stance which is a combat feature that gives players special abilities that adds more damage to enemies than what normal attacks inflict. The agility stat which proved to be unpopular with people who played Dark Souls 2 has been removed from Dark Souls 3. The multiplayer option that was in previous installments of the game also makes a return in this installment of the franchise. Dark Souls 3 has a worldwide release date of April 12th, however the game is available on the Japanese market from March 24th. PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows versions of the game will be available, along with a variety of different editions. Dark Souls 3 is available for €64.99 in Smyths on the PS4 and Xbox One and €74.99 from HMV for the next gen consoles. There was no listing for the normal edition of the game on Gamestop.ie, however expect it to be available from them, if not see the Apocalypse edition below. Fans of the Dark Souls series will be pleased that the Apocalypse edition, €74.99, Estus Flask Edition Official Strategy Guide €114.99 and the Collector’s Edition, €149.99 are all available from Gamestop.
There is no difference to the gaming experience with any of the above with only the one gaming experience. The extra content available in those packs ranges from the soundtrack, figurines, a metal case and art books, etc. For all the latest gaming news and previews be sure to check back with InTallaght Magazine or online at intallaght.ie.
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Nissan Qashqai By Rachel Lynch @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTRACHEL
The Qashqai has been a massive success for Nissan, and has consistently been one of the bestselling cars on the road in recent years. When it was first launched back in 2007 it virtually had this class to itself as a crossover SUV. Now it is competing against many other rivals, yet still manages to come out on top. I headed down to Windsor Belgard Nissan showroom in Tallaght to take a look at one of their brand new models and to see what all the fuss is about. There I spoke with sales manager Stephen O’Sullivan who told us why the Qashqai is so popular with customers year after year. He said, “The Nissan Qashqai is a firm favourite because of its build quality, equipment levels, reliability and great value for money.” Instantly this model will catch your eye. While visiting the show room I must admit it was the first car to jump out at me. The model is available in four trim levels: XE, SV, SV Premium and SVE. Standard equipment for XE models includes air-conditioning, Bluetooth, a hill-start assist system and front, side and curtain airbags. However, the interior is where Nissan really outdoes itself. The soft touch black plastic that surrounds the dashboard only adds to the stylish element of the car. All the controls placed within the dash seem to be where they are supposed to be and even though there is a lot going on it works well. The Qashqai is packed full of useful storage which is great for large families. Practicality is certainly Qashqai’s strength. There is plenty of head and leg room and the boot is one of the largest in its class. When you consider how well this model will hold onto its value over the years as well as its reliability you are investing in a car almost for life. Head down to Windsor Belgard Nissan today to test drive the Nissan Qashqai, you won’t be disappointed.
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They have a vast range of finance packages available which can be tailored to meet all commercial and personal finance needs. Drop down and meet their Finance Manager Carol O’Connell and she would be delighted to go through any finance queries you might have.
WILSONS AUCTIONS
Wilsons Auctions By Rachel Lynch @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTRACHEL
Wilsons Auction is located here at the Kingswood Interchange in Tallaght.
They are the largest independent auction company here in Ireland and in the UK. Having established a name all over Ireland Wilsons Auctions are also celebrating their 80th year anniversary this year. Wilsons Auction are well known for their car auctions up and down the country but it’s not just cars they specialise in, they auction everything. From cars to vans, plant and machinery, general goods such as iPads, watches, gym equipment, jewellery to name but a few along with so much more. Looking to purchase something you have seen online? Well they have online bidding facilities via desktop and mobile app for many of their auctions as well as physical auctions. Their Dublin branch is just one of eight across the UK and Ireland with five branches across the mainland UK, two in NI and one in Dublin. A spokesperson for the company told us just how much they cater for while at auction: “Wilsons Auctions is well known for its car auctions however we do so much more. You think it, we’ve probably auctioned it from tractors and diggers, Rolex watches and gold to boats, houses, general goods, electronics
and more. Our Liquidation & Disposal auctions are often an Aladdin’s cave of goods, you’ll never know what you could find and for a great price. We are in our 80th year and are delighted with how the company is continuing to grow and expand, most recently with two new auction sites in Newcastle-upon Tyne and Maidstone in Kent.” Everyone wants to bag a bargain these days and at Wilsons Auctions you are guaranteed to do just that. If you wish to see just what is on offer not just here in Dublin but throughout their showrooms check out their website today at wilsonsauctions.com. Their team of staff across their operations offer a wealth of experience and knowledge in this particular industry and
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are highly experienced. The management ethos promotes a “hands-on” approach and their track record reflects a pro-active sales and customer service environment. It won’t take long for you to become a pro and walk away with some fantastic bargains!
TITLE BOOK
Tara Flynn Giving Out Yards By Gwen Cotter @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTGWEN
I had heard good things about Tara Flynn, an Irish actress, comedian and writer and was pleasantly surprised by Giving Out Yards. I tend to stick to reading fiction and while this is not far off it, it’s basically a very well fleshed-out list of things that Irish people complain about, or as she puts it on the cover “The Art of Complaint, Irish Style”. Flynn starts out with the basics, a definition of the distinctly Irish phrase “giving out”, who she considers “The Irish” for the purposes of the book and then moves onto what she calls “The Shushening”. “So much of Irish history has involved us being squished and shushed out of being who we really are. Told what language to speak, told we were thick and only good for the odd postcard shoot, told to pay for other people’s messes, told we weren’t sexy, told what religion
was the holiest - you get the picture…There are two utterly opposing sides to us. We have a beautiful ancient fighting spirit, but we’ve been squished for so long, sometimes it bursts out with inappropriate passion over something small. The big stuff is just too big sometimes. So we’ve found a middle ground, somewhere between expression and inaction. And that middle ground is giving out.” The front cover proclaims that Marian Keyes thought the book was “very, very, very funny”, and parts of it are, but this isn’t just about frivolous comedy. Flynn is clearly a feminist with little time for the notion of Catholic guilt that so many of our countrymen (and women!) have been burdened with. This becomes even clearer when we get to page 18 and the topic of “Aborshhh”. She has plenty to say about abortion and other prominent issues in Ireland and delivers it with wit and intelligence. She managed to strike a fine balance between real political views, sarcasm and humour. The book is laid out in roughly alphabetical order and peopled with stereotypical characters to give examples of how the particular subject is viewed by different members of Irish society. We have Seán the
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religious farmer, Máiréad who loves the sound of her own voice (and wins every argument by starting her diatribes with the words “As a mother…”), Ciarán the keyboard warrior, Scamall de Spéir the hippy, and finally Tom the taxi driver. These different standpoints make the book feel like it’s not just Flynn’s opinion as you can easily imagine real Irish people saying these (at times quite ridiculous things) on the phone to radio talkshows. While I did definitely enjoy Giving Out Yards and would certainly be interested in more of her work, I did find it a bit of an effort to wade through towards the end. This kind of book doesn’t hook you in as effectively as fiction but then it does make it easier to dip in and out of. I think if I had read it more sporadically than trying to read it all in one go I would have enjoyed it more. Flynn really has the Irish down to a tee and this would make an excellent present to an Irish person living abroad. If you would like to win my (pre-read) copy of Giving Out Yards, email editor@intallaght and tell us the name of your favourite book and why it is special for you.
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Carolann’s Column Local Author Carolann Copland gives us the rundown of the process behind the inaugural Carousel Aware Indie Book Awards. Each month she’ll provide insight of the stages of organisation, right up until the awards on October 26th. by Carolann Copland @CAROLANNCOPLAND carolanncopland.com
Discover-ability is difficult for all authors, including those traditionally published; but for the cream of the independently published crop, it’s a shame not to see them get their righteous place on the bookshelves and into the Amazon bestsellers. This is why the Carousel Aware Prize for Independent Authors (CAP for Indies) came into being. The path to the bookshelves is a hard enough hill to climb, so we wonder why some authors choose independent publishing. For me, it was as a result of half-promises and long drawn out maybes from traditional publishers and agents. I knew that I wouldn’t have the knowhow or the contacts needed to independently publish my first book Summer Triangle. But then I met up with Emer Cleary, from Assisted Publishers Emu Ink, and I was hooked. By independently publishing, I get to keep the copyright for my books and to help choose my own book
cover and format. I have better control. The self-publishing book industry sometimes gets a bad press when an author decides to have complete control and not bother with an editor. With Emu Ink I knew my book would be in the best editorial hands. With all this behind me and with my second book Scarred now in my hand, my work is similar to traditionally published authors with marketing and PR. It was hard work getting book wholesalers and bookshop buyers to take me on, and it was no easier second time around. But I got there eventually. My books won out in the end. The CAP Awards will showcase the best of independently published books, bringing them to the attention of book shops, distributors and the media in Ireland and abroad. The most exciting thing about all the entries to the awards so far is the diversity involved. What stands out is the independently published author’s willingness to take a risk with their writing, as opposed to the traditionally published author’s reluctance to fluctuate from the going trend. At the start some authors were reluctant to come forward. Entries came little by little as the awards were whispered about
and then discussed in excited tones. Now the postman is kept busy up and down the driveway of the Carousel Writers’ Centre and I smile a little more with each entry popped into the post box. So keep them coming. Take those books out of their hidden drawers or files and dust them off. They deserve their chance. And with each submission fee going directly to the charity Aware, it has been described by blogger Tara Sparling as “a double whammy of positive positivity.” In the second half of this year, Carousel Writers’ Centre will be running Writing for Wellbeing Workshops and Sponsored Write-athons as more funding for Aware. Keep an eye out for more news on writingcap.ie I believe that writing is very good for our mental wellbeing and that is partly why we chose Aware as our charity. The closing date for submissions to The Carousel Aware Prize for Independent Authors is April 29th. in aid of sponsored by
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WRITERS’ CORNER
In rememberance and celebration of the 1916 Rising, we feature here some poems that mark the time of change in Ireland by some of those there first hand to see it.
The Mother
Comrades
I do not grudge them: Lord, I do not grudge My two strong sons that I have seen go out To break their strength and die, they and a few, In bloody protest for a glorious thing, They shall be spoken of among their people, The generations shall remember them, And call them blessed; But I will speak their names to my own heart In the long nights; The little names that were familiar once Round my dead hearth. Lord, thou art hard on mothers: We suffer in their coming and their going; And tho’ I grudge them not, I weary, weary Of the long sorrow - And yet I have my joy: My sons were faithful, and they fought.
The peaceful night that round me flows, Breaks through your iron prison doors, Free through the world your spirit goes, Forbidden hands are clasping yours. The wind is our confederate, The night has left her doors ajar, We meet beyond earth’s barred gate, Where all the world’s wild Rebels are.
By Padraig Pearse
I See His Blood Upon The Rose By Joseph Plunkett
I see his blood upon the rose And in the stars the glory of his eyes, His body gleams amid eternal snows, His tears fall from the skies. I see his face in every flower; The thunder and the singing of the birds Are but his voice-and carven by his power Rocks are his written words. All pathways by his feet are worn, His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea, His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn, His cross is every tree.
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By Eva Gore-Booth
Sixteen Dead Men By W.B.Yeats
O but we talked at large before The sixteen men were shot, But who can talk of give and take, What should be and what not While those dead men are loitering there To stir the boiling pot? You say that we should still the land Till Germany’s overcome; But who is there to argue that Now Pearse is deaf and dumb? And is their logic to outweigh MacDonagh’s bony thumb? How could you dream they’d listen That have an ear alone For those new comrades they have found, Lord Edward and Wolfe Tone, Or meddle with our give and take That converse bone to bone?
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ITT SU Update By Jessica Wall EMAIL SUPRES@ITTDUBLIN.IE
Welcome back to IT Tallaght Students’ Union monthly article for the InTallaght magazine. If you have been following our articles, you will know that we recently held a very successful Raise and Give (R.A.G) Week and Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (S.H.A.G) Week. S.H.A.G Week ran from February 22nd to 25th and it was a week filled with high levels of engagement and participation in the various workshops and events. We held many different workshops and talks throughout the week which were informative and beneficial for all students. The IT Tallaght Rainbow Society organised yet another brilliant Rainbow Week this year. It took place from February 29th to March 4th. Some of the events which took place during the week included; a Drag Show on campus, a 1,000 piece balloon drop which had many prizes to be won, a 12 hour traffic light party at The Metro Bar, a game of drag tag rugby and of course the first ever Rainbow Run. The Rainbow Society put a lot of effort into making the week a great success and it also got a lot of students involved. On behalf of IT Tallaght Students’ Union, I would like to congratulate the Society for their very well organised Rainbow Week. The Students’ Union elections for the academic year 2016/2017 took place on March 9th and 10th. The winners were myself, Jessica Wall as President, Aisling Cusack - Education Officer, Saoirse Byrne Carter - Welfare Officer, Hugh Breslin Clubs and Societies, Ammar Ali - Equality and Sallyanne Tully - Ents officer. The IT Tallaght Radio Society put a lot of effort into the elections for each candidate and also as a whole by live streaming the results
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and I would like to thank them for all their continuous hard work. Again, I feel the strong need to highlight the work of our numerous clubs and societies in IT Tallaght. There are a number of upcoming finals for some of the teams and we would like to wish them the very best of luck. The men’s basketball team are in the league final against University College Cork on March 15th in the National Basketball Arena. The ladies soccer team are in the Challenge Cup Final, also on March 15th against Athlone IT in Limerick, and the men’s Rugby team are in the final against Waterford IT on March 16th in Barnhall Rugby Club, Leixlip.
Well done to IT Tallaght Rainbow Society for organising a highly successful Rainbow Week from all at ITT SU.
Best of luck to IT Tallaght Men’s Rugby Team who play Waterford IT in the final on March 16th.
Best of luck to IT Tallaght Ladies Soccer Team in the Challenge Cup Final on March 15th against Athlone IT
Best of luck to IT Tallaght Men’s Basketball Team in the league final against University College Cork.
IT Tallaght Senior Hurling Team before they left for Cork Institute of Technology to represent the college in the Ryan Cup
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BUSINESS NEWS
Freshii open second branch in Dublin By Rachel Lynch Last August saw Freshii, the fastest growing franchise in the world, open its doors to the Irish public in the Docklands’ International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The healthy eating restaurant offers fresh and nutritious meal choices to Dublin. After just under a year Freshii has grown from strength to strength. Thanks to these successful last few months Freshii master franchise holders Dave O’Donoghue and Cormac Manning have now opened their Dublin MEP calls on Irish mobile providers to ditch roaming charges this Summer By Rachel Lynch Roaming charges on holiday can be very pricey as we all know and there’s been a lot of talk about dropping roaming charges in Europe over the last year. Indeed, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, called on Irish mobile phone providers to abolish roaming charges by this Summer. The Dublin MEP made his comments as mobile provider EIR (formerly Eircom) confirmed they were abolishing their roaming charges in time for this Summer. Hayes said:“Under EU law the abolition of roaming
second franchise on Mespil Road Dublin 4 just beside Beshoff ’s. Freshii is a health casual restaurant concept that serves fresh food designed to energise people on the go. With a diverse and completely customisable menu of breakfast, soups, salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, frozen yogurt, juices and smoothies served in an eco-friendly environment, Freshii caters to every dietary preference and type of taste buds. Extensive plans are now in place to introduce the brand throughout Ireland and they expect to see more than 30 to 40 stores opened in the next three to five years. charges will become a reality from Summer 2017. From next month the cost of roaming will be reduced again, as part of the phasing out agreement. Irish people who use their mobile phones abroad after April 30th will now pay the domestic price plus a maximum of 5 cent a minute to make a call, 2 cent to send a text and 5 cent per megabyte of data.” He said that while any reduction is welcome he is calling on providers to bring forward the abolition of these “rip-off charges.” “Despite our best efforts to limit our usage, Irish customers will still face charges higher than normal.”
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BUSINESS NEWS Local Enterprise Week in Tallaght By Genna Patterson The Local Enterprise Week ran from March 7th to 11th in Tallaght Local Enterprise Office. It is an annual event that offers a host of workshops and training sessions to help people set up or run their own business. The events varied in price from free to €30 and included workshops on communcation skills, funding and finance and networking. There were also seminars on online marketing tools and how to pitch your business, as well as public
procurement. Colm Ward, Head of Enterprise at LEO South Dublin commented on the event: “We are focused on ensuring that our local entrepreneurs and employers are provided with a range of supports to help strengthen their business opportunities to grow and continue to create jobs. Featuring input from experts across the private and public sectors, Local Enterprise Week highlights both what LEO have to offer to clients and showcases LEO South Dublin as the place to go for their business support and advice.”
New distillery to open in the Liberties By Genna Patterson A new distillery is set to open this Spring in the historic Liberties St. James’ Church, which has been deconsecrated since 1964. Called the Pearse Lyons Distillery, the unique development is a fresh chapter in the Irish whiskey renaissance story. The distillery was set up by Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech and his wife and co-founder of Alltech Deirdre Lyons. The Lyons bought the church in December 2013 and have renovated and rebuilt it to bring a fresh lease of life to the area, once the heart of the Irish beverage industry. It is recorded that there were as many as 30 brewers operating in the area in 1804. Known as “The Golden Triangle”, the area was credited with making Irish whiskey one of the most popular spirits in the world, before a long period of decline during prohibition which forced many distilleries out of business. Dr. Pearse Lyons said:
“We are thrilled by the latest addition to our family, in the heart of Dublin’s historic brewing and distilling district. The Pearse Lyons Distillery and visitors centre will showcase the rich history of distilling in Dublin’s Liberties. Visitors will have the opportunity to feel, taste, see, smell and learn about the process of distilling Irish whiskey and take home some of their very own to share the story with their family and friends.” The Pearse Lyons Distillery plans to open its doors to worshippers of Irish whiskey in the spring of 2017. It is expected that the distillery could attract thousands to the area. Demand for Irish whiskey has skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, its global market share is expected to rise by 300% by 2030.
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New affordable dentist clinic to open at Red Cow this month By Genna Patterson Finally for all those who know the excessive cost of getting dental work done, there is good news. A new affordable clinic called 3Dental, has opened at Red Cow House on the Naas Road. With more than 40 years dental experience between them Paul O’Connell, Peter Doherty and Niall Vallely are the men behind the new €3 million investment venture in South Dublin. After being inspired by a Conor Pope interview addressing the thousands of Irish people travelling abroad for dental work each year Niall contacted his Trinity College classmates Paul and Peter about offering a costeffective model which would allow those people to be treated in Ireland. The average cost of a crown in Dublin is €750 but thanks to the new economical model 3Dental will be doing the work for €400; as well as offering €25 scale and polish treatments – making low-cost dentistry available and accessible to people right across the country using 3Dental’s Three Core Values; quality, affordability and service. 3Dental clinic will also offer payment plans for clients to make sure the service is available to all. The facility has on-site parking for more than 30 cars and is just a five-minute walk from the Red Luas Line.
PROPERTY
Buying A House In Tallaght Part 2 By EBS Tallaght
and parts of Jobstown are hard to beat in Dublin. “Citywest also seems relatively good value and is proving very popular with buyers,” Brian says.
Tallaght For First Time Buyers Dublin 24 is promising territory for First Time Buyers who want to get a rung on the property ladder. There were 49 properties priced under €150,000 in Dublin 24 on Myhome.ie as we went to press. The joint-cheapest was a 3-bed end-of-terrace home on Kiltalawn Heights priced at €99,000. For low-cost buys, some parts of Ellensborough
Tallaght For Families Family homes are plentiful and fairly-reasonably priced (by Dublin standards) in Dublin 24. Most sought after are Firhouse and Ballycullen, where three-beds have price tags from €325,000 to €395,000, but may sell for more depending on demand. A four-bed detached home in Ferncourt Park, Firhouse, with space for further extension was priced at
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€375,000. If you’re looking for lower prices than that, check out the Kingswood and Belgard estates near the Naas Road, where 3-beds cost from €210,000 upwards. “There are plenty of good properties at relatively reasonable prices in certain areas,” says Brian. Tallaght For Commuters Tallaght is 13 km from Dublin City Centre but it is has good transport connections. “It’s just a 20 minute drive into the middle of town,” says Brian. The Red Line of the Luas meanders somewhat down the Naas Road but it will get you into town in 40 minutes.
And there are also plenty of bus routes into the city centre. Thinking of buying a house in Tallaght? Before you go house hunting it’s a good idea to get your mortgage arranged – or at least discussed so you know where you stand. Get the ball rolling with our First Time Buyer and Next Time Buyer guides. If you’d like to talk through your mortgage options book a 30 Minute Mortgage Meeting with Brian or one of the team in your local EBS office, Unit 217/218, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 22 (Tel: 01 4515707).
SPORTS NEWS Club Champions By Padraig Conlon Congratulations to Ballyboden St Enda’s who were crowned All Ireland football Club champions last month after their stunning victory over Castlebar Mitchels saw them land the title for the first time in their history. The local club demolished their Mayo opponents by 13 points in front of a crowd of 31,000 at Croke Park. Unbelievably they actually came into the game as underdogs with the bookies! As is so often the case with teams from Mayo in finals, Mitchels made a horrendous start conceding two goals in the opening quarter which probably killed them off so early in the contest. Colm Basquel and Andrew Kerin were the goal scoring heroes and their strikes gave Boden a foothold on the game that they never looked like relinquishing as they raced into a nine point lead with just 20 minutes played. Castlebar kicked a few shocking wides as their players to a man, seemed to accept their goose was cooked and they were about to pass into history along with all the other gutless Mayo sides who’d rolled over at Croke Park in big games. The second half was but a formality as Boden keep the scoreboard ticking over and Mitchels continued their rabbit in the headlights impressions. Ballyboden corner back Bob Dwan picked up the Man of the Match award for a performance Seery Back in Action By Colm O’Muirí Neil Seery returns to UFC action when he takes on former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Rotterdam on May 8th. Seery AKA ‘2Tap’ is a fun fighter to watch and will be hoping to build on his
that oozed class. Not only did he do an excellent marking job on Mitchels’ Richie Feeney he also contributed at the other end with three well taken points. Boden had impressive performers all over the pitch with Shane Clayton and Colm Basquel joining Dwan as particularly standing out. Six different Boden players scored in the second half and if they had been just a little more ruthless they probably could have gotten a couple of more goals as well. Speaking after the game Michael Darragh Macauley, who had to come off with an injury after 35 minutes, acknowledged the amazing team spirit that had carried Boden to win this historic first All Ireland Club title: “There’s no superstars in this team. The backs were amazing today, Shane Clayton was unbelievable. Bob Dwan was getting lost up in the full forwards, knocking points over. You can pick them all over the pitch, Robbie McDaid, Nelson, solid as a rock the whole championship, just one of those days when balls were going over the bar that mightn’t go over on another day and probably the opposite for Castlebar.” victory against Jon Delos Reyes. Horiguchi will be looking to put a string of victories together to get another chance at the title. This will be his sixth fight under the UFC banner and the Team Ryano MMA fighter will have plenty of support when he steps into the Octagon in Rotterdam.
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UFC 197 Preview By Colm O’Muirí After the disappointment that occurred for Irish fans in the main event of UFC 196, there will be nothing but excitement for them from UFC 197 which features a stacked card on April 23rd. Headlined by the most anticipated rematch and grudge match in UFC history, the best Light Heavyweight in MMA history Jon Jones returns to try and take back his title against former Olympian and current champion Daniel Cormier. Jones has had many a problem recently that has been well documented and because of this he hasn’t fought since UFC 182 when he beat Cormier by unanimous decision. Cormier has fought twice since that night beating Anthony Johnson for the vacant title in a performance of the night display, he later beat Alexander Gustafsson by split decision to set up the dream light heavyweight matchup for many a MMA fan. The co-main is Demetrious Johnson vs Henry Cejudo and although Johnson puts on Congrats To Redmond By Colm O’Muirí Following in the footsteps of League of Ireland legend Keith Fahey is Joe Redmond, a centre half who has signed a contract with Birmingham City FC where he’ll move to in the summer.
exciting fights he hasn’t quite captured the interest of the public, which is why he isn’t headlining this event. Cejudo is an Olympic gold medallist who is riding a 10 fight winning streak, however Johnson is head and shoulders the best fighter he has come up against since his MMA debut in 2013. This will be an interesting fight especially if Cejudo can take the human energizer battery that is Johnson down to the mat. Anthony Petis is in lightweight action against Edson Barboza in what could be a fight of the year candidate. Two of MMA’s best highlights come from these two men with Petis being the owner of the showtime kick and Barboza has the greatest headkick knockout in UFC history against Terry Etim. If you haven’t seen either they are definitely worth a watch. In the run up to UFC 200 which is expected to feature Conor McGregor all of the UFC fight cards have amazing fights lined up. Hopefully UFC 197 lives up to the hype and it produces a card that fight fans will be talking about for a while.
Rovers Fun Run By Colm O’Muirí Shamrock Rovers will be hosting a 5K fun run on the May Bank Holiday Monday starting at 11 am. The run begins in Tymon Park at the Templeogue entrance and it is sure to be a great day for all fans of the club who wish to take part. There is a €10 entry fee, however there are also sponsorship options available. The run is open to everyone whether you are an experienced runner or just looking to take part on the day. With surprises and friendly competitions also scheduled for the day it will be an exciting Bank Holiday for all who attend. For more information, visit shamrockrovers.ie.
The Ireland U16 international man will be dreaming of playing in the Championship with the Blues over the coming years and everyone here at InTallaght wishes the Kilnamangh lad the very best in the blue of Birmingham and the Green of Ireland.
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SPORTS NEWS League of Ireland Highlights By Colm O’Muirí Shamrock Rovers and St Pats have had good starts to both their league of Ireland campaigns with both teams winning three games so far, however Rovers will be the happier. Pats opened the season with a 3-1 loss to Galway United down in Richmond Park, however they bounced back from that opening night loss to win three on the bounce. Longford, Bohs and Shamrock Rovers have all lost to the Inchicore men so far this year proving once again that Liam Buckley’s Super Saints will be in the conversation at the end of the season. Pats though have a long way to go to catch Dundalk who hammered the Saints 4-0 with goals from four different Dundalk players on the night including Captain Stephen O’Donnell who opened the scoring in front of 2,150 supporters. Pats face Finn Harps next in Richmond Park followed by a match against Sligo and then Wexford Youths which the Inchicore men will be hoping to turn into nine points following the defeat to Dundalk. The game against Sligo should be a great game and it will be shown live on RTÉ 2 on April 8th in what is always a dodgy game for St Pats. If they can put together a three game win on the back of Christy Fagan’s goals the Saints fans will be dreaming of silverware even at this early stage of the year. Both St Pats and Shamrock Rovers will be happy, the fans will be even happier knowing that Bohs have started poorly, with both their starts to the season. Both clubs are hoping to build on those good starts and to dethrone reigning league champions Dundalk and bring the league back to the capital. For more League of Ireland news check out the InRovers section of the magazine which is the best place to follow all Shamrock Rovers news. Also be sure to watch Rovers TV on InTallaght.ie which is presented by Rachel Lynch and Padraig Conlon.
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Hyland’s Return By Padraig Conlon This month sees Pajo Hyland have a second shot at a world title that only one Irishman in history has ever won in what will be a massive Stateside showdown. The Jobstown native will meet reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jnr at Foxwoods, Connecticut on April 16th hoping to become only the second Irishman after Wayne McCullough to win that particular title. “The Punisher” has had an extremely emotional year following the death of his father Patrick Snr last June but he showed his class and mental strength in October when he defeated David Martinez in Massachusetts. It was his fourth consecutive victory since suffering his only career defeat which came in his WBA World Featherweight Title fight against Javier Fortuna in December 2012. It was also the first time in his entire career, amateur or professional, that his father wasn’t in his corner for a fight. Now he has a wonderful chance to honour his father in the greatest way possible by bringing a world title to Tallaght. Speaking ahead of the big fight he said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to fight for the WBC title, one of the belts that I’ve always wanted to hold. It means the world to me to be fighting for this title against a real champion like Gary Russell Jnr. I think he’s a great fighter who does everything well so I have to be at my best on fight night. But I know I can beat him and take that belt home to Ireland.
“I’m just a lad from Jobstown in Tallaght who works hard and loves the fight game. I’ve been trained all my life by my father, may God rest him, and to win a world title will make all of his hard work and effort worthwhile.” American Russell will present a formidable challenge. The 2008 Olympic Gold medal winner is a wonderfully talented boxer and he looked very impressive in his four round defeat of ex-champion Johnny Gonzalez last March. After losing on points to Vasyl Lomachenko for the WBO 126 title in June 2014 he returned to winning ways six months later with victory against Christopher Martin before winning the WBC title in emphatic fashion against Gonzalez. His first defence last November against Oscar Escando had to be cancelled after he suffered a cut during a training session just under two weeks before the bout and having been unable to defend his title until now he is determined to show he is a worthy champion. “I’m excited about being back in the ring,” he said. “It’s been a year because of an injury, but I’m feeling great and more ready than ever. I’ll be prepared for anything. I’m looking forward to meeting Mr Hyland and I’m ready to prove I’m the best featherweight in the world.”
SPORTS NEWS
Athletics Club Success by Padraig Conlon Congratulations go to the members of Tallaght Athletics Club who last month proved they were among the best young athletes in the country. They were competing in the National GloHealth Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone, one of the premier national meetings in the athletics calendar. Rhasidat Adeleke won the U15 girls long jump after a very impressive jump of 5.28m. The previous day she won a silver medal in the 60m after she was only beaten by a miniscule 100th of a second after running a time of 7.84. In the U19 high jump Kayleigh Clarke jumped 1.65m to win a silver medal while Saoirse Reihill also made the podium after her clearance of 1.50m was good enough to take the bronze medal in the U18 final. There was also a great performance from the Tallaght quartet of Niamh Gibson, Katelyn O’ Neill, Lauryn McDermott and Rhasidat Adeleke who ran excellently to bring home silver in the U15 4X200m relay.
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GAMEWEEK 32 TOP 20 STANDINGS #
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PTS
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Beechdale Utd
Thomas Reilly
1,755
2
The Seaswans
Evan Sherlock
1,727
3
The Sure Thing
Marc Wilson
1,701
4
The_ice_men
Michael Kelly
1,700
5
Be Rude Not To
Paddy Troy
1,698
6
We Are Recycling
Darren Maguire
1,692
7
Goonerfc
Stephen Cleary
1,691
8
FC Fettercairn
Paul McQuillan
1,689
9
Da’lian Warriors
John Whelan
1,682
10
G’wan Outta That
Derek Boyle
1,681
11
Spartak Colemanski
Fiona Coleman
1,679
12
The Zoomers
Martin Wisely
1,675
13
Silva Costa 2 Much
Ben Sherlock
1,674
14
Suicide Squad
Thomas Murphy
1,674
15
Manchesthair United
Gareth Foley
1,658
16
Goonerswayoflife FC
Ray Lenehan
1,657
17
Cricket
Will Roche
1,657
18
Big Test Icicles
Garreth Irvine
1,645
19
50 Shades Of O’Shea
Conor Ryan
1,634
20
Here We Go Again
Damien Clooney
1,631
AND LIMPING ALONG IN LAST PLACE... 86
Fergies Fledglings
Fergus McNally
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INROVERS
The Rising Final By Padraig Conlon @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTPADRAIG
The FAI Cup Final of 1966 between Shamrock Rovers and Limerick was played on Sunday April 24th that year, the exact day of the 50th anniversary of The Rising. It was a unique day in Irish football as the so-called “foreign game” honoured the historic occasion by inviting 200 survivors who fought in Easter week to parade on the pitch just before kick-off in a commemorative ceremony. The Hoops were in their third cup final in a row and that year’s decider was a repeat of the previous one in 1965 when they had beaten Limerick 1-0 after a replay. It was only the second time in the history of the competition that the same teams had met in successive finals and coincidentally Rovers were also involved the first time it had happened in 1933 when they beat Dolphin for the second time in a row. They had reached the final the hard way needing replays in each round before overcoming Cork Hibs, Shels and that year’s league champions Waterford respectively. Going into the final the big team news for Rovers was the unavailability of captain and coach Liam Tuohy, who was once again ruled out with injury after also missing the previous year’s final. On the Friday before the match the Irish Independent did a fascinating article looking into the working lives of some of Rovers part time players. ‘It is hard work being a part-time professional for both Limerick and Shamrock Rovers players are going about their daily tasks as usual and training three nights weekly for Sunday’s
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Match programme signed by Eamonn De Valera
Cup Final. That is their usual routine throughout the season,” wrote Indo football writer W.P. Murphy. “When 99 per cent of soccer followers are in bed, John Keogh, who comes from a well-known dairy farming family and from whose father as a boy I got many “a round” in his horse and car in the Ranelagh area, still continues the family tradition and is out at five every morning though never misses a night’s training.” He goes on to describe the varying occupations of some of Keogh’s teammates who left their mark as great players in the history of the League of Ireland. “Acting captain on Sunday Ronnie Nolan is an overseer in the Irish Glass Bottle Co. Mick Smyth, Tony O’Connell and Frank O’Neill are salesmen for different types of merchandise, Noel Hayes is an apprentice electrician, John Fullam a traveller and Pat Courtney a sub editor in a Dublin newspaper.” There was controversy in the lead up to the game over Radio Eireann’s decision to broadcast the GAA National Football League Final between Galway and Longford “on the national wavelength” instead of the soccer final, a decision which was strongly criticised by FAI President and Minister for Health Donagh
Paddy Mulligan and Johnny Fullam keep an eye on Tommy Hamilton
O’Malley. Speaking after the game he said, “It would be remiss of me if I did not express my utter disgust at the manner in which the broadcasting authority in this country has treated soccer followers. I know there are thousands of soccer followers all over Ireland who would have loved to have seen or heard this match. The game kicked off in Dalymount at 3.30 in front of a very impressive crowd of 27,000 and 30 minutes before it started O’Malley greeted 200 of the 1916 veterans in a “short impressive commemoration ceremony.” With President Eamonn De Valera also present in the stadium the veterans paraded at the players entrance and marched to the centre of the pitch. “The National Flag was lowered to half mast and trumpeters sounded the Last Post. The Flag, having been raised to full mast, Reveille was sounded.” The Rovers starting 11 was: Mick Smyth, John Keogh, Paddy Courtney, Paddy Mulligan, Ronnie Nolan (Capt) Johnny Fullam, Frank O’Neill, Brian Tyrell, Bobby Gilbert, Noel Hayes, Tony O’Connell. All the papers reported that the pre-match parade was impressive. Unfortunately the game itself wasn’t. Tom O’Shea, writing in The Irish Press, said
that after the veterans’ ceremony “all that remained to make the day one of the most memorable in the history of the competition was a game worthy of the occasion. But the sad truth is that it failed to kindle any memories, it was a lacklustre procession of mistakes tension-filled football that failed to lift itself out of the rut it so hopelessly fell into. For that blame no one! It is one of those inexplicable things that can happen.” Following a fairly uneventful first half in which Rovers played into a strong wind the second half had “some neat passages of football which promised better things.” Five minutes after the break Limerick had the ball in the net but the linesman ruled it out for offside. The shock of almost going a goal down, and the reported “slow hand-clapping of the crowd” seemed to galvanise Rovers and 15 minutes later they broke the deadlock when striker Tony O’Connell scored from the edge of the area with “a hard shot that crashed into the net.” Frank O’Neill sealed the win for The Hoops in the last ten minutes with a free kick. All the papers seemed to agree that Rover’s Johnny Fullam was the man of the match thanks to the wonderful man-marking job
he did on Limerick “schemer” and ex-Hoop Tommy Hamilton who “got his share of possession all right but it invariably ended there.” This was FAI Cup number three for the famous Hoops Six in a Row team of the Sixties who went unbeaten in a never-to-bebettered 32 FAI Cup matches between 1964 and 1969. The club used only 31 players in the course of those six victorious finals with Pat Courtney being the only player to start in every one. 17 Rovers players from that famous side also played for Ireland at senior level among them being legends Liam Tuohy, Frank O’Neill, Mick Leech, Mick Lawlor and Paddy Mulligan.
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March Match Round Up By Padraig Conlon @INTALLAGHT #INTALLAGHTPADRAIG
We look back on the first month of the SSE Airtricity League 2016 season and Rovers opening four games. Rovers v Sligo Showgrounds Saturday March 5th The Hoops travelled to the north-west having completed a very productive three weeks pre-season in India to take on a completely new look Sligo team boasting eight debutants. It was Brandon Miele who registered Rovers first goal of the season when he beat home keeper Micheál Schlingermann with an excellent curling free kick from 30 yards just before half time to put his team 1-0 up. A few minutes later and The Hoops task was made easier when the home side had Kieran Sadlier sent off for a bad challenge on Killian Brennan which resulted in a straight red. Sligo’s ill discipline struck again in the 74th minute when Craig Rodden received a second yellow. Roared on by a very vocal travelling support the Hoops had to withstand some pressure from the nine men before Brandon Miele capped a brilliant performance in the last minute by teeing up Danny North who finished well to get Rovers off to the perfect start and leave the gaffer happy.
“Delighted with the win, I thought we played well in the first half. The first sending off didn’t effect Sligo too much and they put us under a bit of pressure in the second half,” he said. “There’s always that fear when you don’t get the second goal, especially after we had a couple of chances near the end that we didn’t take. We were relieved when Danny put that one away. It was a decent three points for us to pick up as they were very good in the second half. I thought Brandon’s goal was fantastic. It’s a big season for him. He had such a good season last year people expect that again from him but I think he’s got the ability to step up. He’s a talent, he’s working hard at the moment, physically he’s in great condition so I don’t see any reason why he can’t keep improving.” Rovers v Wexford Youths Tallaght Stadium Friday March 11th The Hoops faced last season’s First Division champions in their first competitive home game for four months and it was the visitors who seemed to settle quickest giving a good account of themselves in the opening exchanges. After a quiet first half low in excitement The Hoops gradually started to get a foothold in the
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game in the second period and it was Brandon Miele again who was instrumental in giving them the lead on the hour when his well placed free kick was touched on to the bar by Youths keeper Doyle. The ball cannoned off the joints down onto the goal line before Danny North was on hand to make sure it found the back of the net. Rovers had keeper Barry Murphy to thank for some excellent saves in the second half, the best of which came just after they’d taken the lead when he faced down Youths striker Paul Murphy who found himself clean through on goal. Baz stood up well before saving brilliantly with his feet to deny the away side a precious equalizer. The Hoops sealed it in injury time from a Gary McCabe penalty after Mikey Drennan had been fouled just as it looked like he was about to score. After the game there was no doubting who was claiming the first goal when I put the question to Brando and Danny. “Definitely me!” said The Hoops striker. “There’s no doubting it was a great free kick and I think the keeper panicked about getting hurt and luckily it’s just landed perfectly in front of me and I just needed to smash it! When you have lads like Brando providing assists you can’t go wrong can you?”
Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers Finn Park Monday March 14th Three days later and The Hoops headed for the hills of Donegal looking to maintain their perfect start against the other promoted team from last year. Harps proved hard to break down in a tight first half as their ex-Hoops keeper Richard Brush made a couple of good saves to keep out his old side. The second half was carrying on in much the same vein until the 70th minute when Brushie was harshly judged to have fouled Danny North in a race to get on the end of Gary Shaw’s header. The home support were incensed and Gary McCabe kept his nerve to score from the spot for the second time in three days with an excellently-taken penalty. From there, Rovers looked to see the game out and Harps asked very few questions of The Hoops rearguard until five minutes into injury time when they had a slight shout for a penalty when sub Michael Funston ran into Maxime Blanchard. It would’ve been a soft penalty to give against the Frenchman and Rovers thoroughly deserved to leave Ballybofey with all three points. The result was a significant one for the Hoops as it meant that for the first time in their history they had won their opening three league games without conceding a goal. Rovers v St Pats Friday March 18th The Hoops faced into the first “Luas Derby” of the year full of confidence after their perfect start to the season but the visitors were buzzing after lashing Bohs out of it 3-0 in their previous
game. Unfortunately for Rovers they went into the game without Killian Brennan who missed out on facing his old side due to an injury picked up in Ballybofey. Rovers controlled the play for most of the first half but for all their possession they failed to create many meaningful chances. Pats had been happy to allow Rovers have possession and then hit them with a sucker punch right on half time when ex-Hoop Billy Dennehy scored from a close range header off a corner. It was harsh on the home side as it was the visitors’ first attempt at goal. But things were to get worse; just seven minutes into the second half Christy Fagan planted a header past Barry Murphy after a cross from Mark Timlin to put Pats 2-0 up. Rovers responded quickly and when Simon Madden was tripped in the box they were awarded a penalty giving them a lifeline back into the game. As Rovers got ready to take the spot kick the linesman called referee Tomas Connolly over and told him to change his mind. When he did just that and awarded the visitors a goal kick the Rovers players and management were left puzzled. The Hoops tried in vain to salvage something from the game but it wasn’t to be and Pats held on comfortably to inflict Rovers first defeat of the season. Speaking after the game manager Pat Fenlon said that while he was obviously disappointed to lose there were positives to be taken from the game. “I didn’t think we deserved to lose that game to be honest, we’ve given away two poor goals from our point of view. I was happy with the performance in relation to possession but when we get to the top end of the pitch we have to be more precise with the final ball. “It’s not all doom and gloom, we’ve won three games in a row. But we’ve lost one tonight and we don’t like losing here so we’re desperately disappointed with that.”
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MARCH 18TH SAW THE FIRST DUBLIN DERBY OF THE NEW CAMPAIGN IN TALLAGHT - BUT IT WAS ST PATRICK’S DAY FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW WHEN PATS SHOCKED THE HOME SIDE WITH A 2-0 VICTORY!!
@oisinlangan Both @ShamrockRovers and @stpatsfc fans fully respect moments silence for Stephen Bradley’s mother.
@rayrovers10 Can’t believe I’ll be on a plane for second half of @ ShamrockRovers v Pats. Last time the wife does the travel arrangements.
@markmccadden Billy Dennehy on the stroke of half-time against his former side. Shamrock Rovers 0-1 ST PAT’S
@buzzoneill F*ck. And totally against the run of play.. 1 nil down.. @ ShamrockRovers
@Alex_Murray17 “We’re Shamrock Rovers we’re on our way back..”
@bpfootball @stpatsfc have gone 2-0 at @ ShamrockRovers. Goal courtesy of in-form Christy Fagan.
@Pajpunisher @ShamrockRovers Feck off come on lads get the finger out #KOH
@buzzdotie An impressive St Pat’s claimed a big Dublin derby win over Shamrock Rovers this evening
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CULTURE Further information is available from David Power on 01 459 7834 or dpower@sdublincoco.ie.
Welcome to the April Culture section of InTallaght Magazine. There is plenty happening this month in Tallaght with the South Dublin Libraries Carer’s Information Fair, RUA RED’s Then And In Time To Be project and a new season of shows at the Civic. Read on for more. First up, South Dublin Libraries: South Dublin Libraries 1966 Capuchin Annual Reprint By kind permission of the Capuchin Franciscan Order and with the generous assistance of Eneclann, South Dublin Libraries are presenting a reprint of the 1916 commemorative pages of the 1966 Capuchin Annual as part of South Dublin County Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme 1913-1923. The Annual costs €10, but €5 of the cover price of this reprint will be donated to the Capuchin Day Centre run by Br. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. For over 40 years Br. Kevin has worked tirelessly serving the homeless and poor of Dublin. Copies are available now from southdublinlibraries.ie/ bookstore and from all branches of South Dublin Libraries.
Carer’s Information Fair Being a carer can be very rewarding but there are times when it can have an impact on your work, social life and family. Finding time for yourself is hard and it’s easy for your own health and well-being to become a low priority. So come along to the South Dublin Libraries Carer’s Information Fair and find out what supports are available, what organisations are there to provide support and find out how carer’s well-being can be supported. Organisations attending include South Dublin Libraries, Family Carers Ireland, Citizen’s Information, MABS, Dementia Elevator and many others. It takes place at Tallaght Library on Monday May 23rd from 10am to 1pm. If your organisation would like to have a stand at this event, or if you are interested in attending please contact Alison in County Library Tallaght on 01 462 0073 or email talib@ sdublincoco.ie Next up, RUA RED: This April RUA RED will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising with a project they’ve been working on since the start of the year. Then And In Time To Be is a collaborative project between the centre, local schools, libraries, Tallaght Hospital and Áras Crónáin. The exhibition showcases the imaginative stories and illustrations of South Dublin’s past and future by school children and members of the public. During the months January to March participants took part in workshops with writer Alan Nolan and artist Elaine Leader, the resulting stories and images of this exhibition reflect upon South Dublin in 1916 and what we imagine our county to be like in 2116.
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Then And In Time To Be opens in RUA RED on April 23rd at 3.30pm. There will also be a number of workshops and films to accompany the exhibition. For full details on these you can visit the RUA RED website at ruared. ie or call reception on 01 451 5860. Finally, at the Civic Theatre this month: Civic Theatre kick off their drama season this April with Under Milk Wood by Blood in the Alley Theatre Company. Under Milk Wood is Dylan Thomas’s unique vision of human experience hammered out of the small Welsh seaside town. Beautifully surreal, darkly comic and bawdy it is replete with characters who are romantic, earthy, mad, parochial and easily recognisable to all. This play runs in the main space from Tuesday April 5th – Saturday April 9th. In the same week the Loose End Studio is showing The Corner Boys. The time is 1963, the place is an Irish village. For the two young women working in the local drapery shop the visit of John F. Kennedy is all important but for the corner boys the concerns are different – women, money and darker doings fill their lives. From April 19th – 23rd the drama continues with Franner & Joey - The play looks at the addicts present circumstances, their past and future. It is often funny, sad and sometimes grim as they await their fate. Continuing our 1916 centenary celebrations Branar Theatre bring their bilingual show for schools Maloney’s Dream on Tuesday April 26th. Music highlights in April include Kíla and Don Baker with Clara Rose. Comedy acts include David O’Doherty returning with his hilarious show We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at David O’Doherty. For information on all upcoming events see: civictheatre.ie
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