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Concern about illegal dumping  KEITH BELLEW

FINGAL County Council said Tyrrelstown and Mulhuddart were adequately monitored by litter wardens following councillors in Mulhuddart expressing frustration at the problem of dumping in the area.

Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) recently tweeted a photo of a mound of rubbish in the front garden of a boarded up house in Ladyswell, which has been used as a dumping

ground for household refuse.

He said the house had been left idle for a considerable time, and had become a place were people left rubbish. “Dumping is a serious problem at the moment and rats are a serious problem because of the dumping.”

A spokesperson for the council said Mulhuddart and Tyrrelstown were patrolled on a regular basis by litter wardens.

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Poppy Love: A winner for putting colour into Cheeko’s cheeks POPPY is pictured in the Hugh

Lane Gallery with her painting Me and My Dog Cheeko, which won her first place in the under-six category of the 61st Children’s Art Competition. A pupil at from Hansfield Educate

Together National School, Poppy was one of three Dublin winners in this year’s competition. Poppy won a €150 voucher for the Art & Hobby store, which will come in handy when Poppy goes shopping for paint and materials.

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campaign Seeking a cure for multiple sulfatase deficiency

Family in fight to save son’s life A T y r r e l s t ow n family has launched a campaign to fund research for a cure for multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD) in the hope that they can save their son’s life.

Alan Finglas and his wife Michelle are urgently trying to raise €2m to accelerate research for a cure for the degenerative illness which their two-yearold son was diagnosed with about five months ago.

MSD is a genetic condition in children that is rapidly degenerative and fatal. It leads to years of pain, severe disability and ultimately death; usually before 10 years of age.

 keith bellew kbellew@dublingazette.com

While Dylan is not currently suffering, as time goes by his body will rapidly deteriorate with major organs shutting down.

He is likely to have problems with his heart as heart disease is common in MSD sufferers.

Also, his liver and spleen will becom e enlarged and his joints and limbs will become stiff, making it difficult to perform day-to-day tasks like dressing and

washing.

Pain, and or loss of feeling in the hands and wrist will also limit him.

Dylan is the youngest person in the world known to have the illness.

There is currently no cure, but scientists at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine in Italy have successfully cured the disease in mice.

Tw o w e e k s a g o , Health Minister Leo Varadkar helped the couple to launch a registered charity called MSD Action Foundation /SavingDylan.com and a short video clip: “This Video Will Save a Little Boys Life” on YouTube which tells Dylan’s stor y in an attempt to raise the funds necessary to expedite the process of making the cure available to humans.

Speaking to the

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“Our whole world came crashing down and we couldn’t function for a couple of weeks.

“There is very little known about it by general doctors and I spent months reading up on it.

“I got in touch with exper ts in this field around the world. I spent three months looking online and identified 16 other living patients and I’ve been in touch with almost all of those,” he said.

MSD Action Foundation is the only awareness group in the world dedicated to MSD

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Varadkar at the launch of the fundraising campaign. Picture: Mark Maxwell

awareness and he and his wife hope to make it the “go to place” for people suffering with the illness.

“We plan to identify other current and new patients in order to get this done as quickly as possible,” said Finglas.

He said they had already raised over €20,000 but are appealing to everyone in Ireland to get behind the

campaign.

“There’s a real sense of optimism that a gene therapy cure can be developed for humans so it’s basically a situation where if they can get some ground level research carried out on humans and it produces some positive data, grant funding from the EU, the US and other granting bodies would be forthcoming, which

will get this over the line,” he said.

He is calling on the people of Ireland to watch, share and support the video, or to get involved with fundraising, such as sponsored runs.

Dylan’s video can be viewed at https://youtu. be/DZaz_mDCTtI For more information on MSD visit: w w w. savingdylan.com

Council blocks planned exit route  keith bellew

Permission is sought for a first floor extension over garage to the side with modified pitch hip roof, two storey porch to front and single storey extension to the rear both with pitched roof and ancillary works, total extension floor area 49 m2, to the house at 3 Broadway Drive, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, by Suzanne & Martin McKeon.The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the applicati

Alan and Michelle Finglas with two-year-old Dylan and Minister for Health Leo

FINGAL County Council has requested that planners of the Roselawn Health Centre drop plans to create an access and exit route onto Roselawn Glade.

In March, the Health Service Executive submitted a planning application for a significant redesign of the health centre buildings that would have allowed for an access and exit route

from the centre onto Roselawn Glade.

The project, which will cost €1m, will see the refurbishment and expansion of the existing building along with some landscaping work.

Along with regular GP services, the new health centre will offer dental services, public health nurses, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition and diet advice, psychology, a social work service, and speech and

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language therapy.

The position of the council was set out in a request for additional information from the Roselawn Heath Centre, following its initial planning application.

This came about as a result of representations from residents of Roselawn Glade and Crescent, who were worried about the proposal because it would create an entrance on a road with poor visibility and significant parking generated by school drop-off and pick-up each day at the nearby St Francis Xavier National School.

Cllr Roderic O’Gorman (GP) said:

“I’m delighted to see that the Fingal planners have written to the health centre, looking for new plans to be submitted with no entrance or exit onto Roselawn Glade.

“This will ensure that the redesign of the medical centre can go ahead, but that a dangerous traffic situation for local residents and children attending St Francis Xavier will be avoided.”

A spokesperson from the HSE said: “The HSE and its design team are considering this request and will shortly issue a response, which will hopefully satisfacto rily address the issues raised.”

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Clonsilla: long wait for planning permission at St Mochta’s over

Student’s success

Green light for new school building  keith bellew

St Mochta’s National School in Clonsilla has finally received planning permission for a new school building.

This will be welcome news throughout the community as the school has been pushing for a new building for a number of years and the process had slowed down last year as the school waited over four months for a date for its planning Stage 2A meeting with the Department.

There are 32 classes and over 800 students at the school so a new school building to cater for the ever growing population is very important.

Other factors that

necessitate a new building include the need for expanded facilities for parents dropping off students to alleviate the congestion in the mornings and afternoons.

The age of the current school building is also an issue with many of the prefabs being dark and damp.

T he new building design provides remedies for all of these issues, and while the new building will be modern, it will retain its classic charm as the old white school building will be retained also.

Health Minister Leo Varadkar said he is delighted that the planning permission has been granted

“This is fantastic news for the school and I congratulate everyone involved. St Mochta’s has been seeking planning permission for quite some time,” he said, adding that the next step is to secure funding for the project.

“I will be raising this shortly with the Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan,” he said.

Tanaiste Joan Burton hailed this as a major step forward for St Mochta’s.

“It’s another positive step on the road for this ambitious school project. The school’s board of management has been very proactive in this effort, and I want to congratulate the school and the parents involved in getting the project this far.”

Motoring along: New car dealership arrives in Blanchardstown the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) chief executive Alan Nolan (centre) was on hand recently to officially open Fort Motor’s newest Dublin dealership in Blanchardstown.

Located in Coolmine Buiness Park, the dealership comprises a 14,000 sq ft sales showroom complemented by a state-of-theart service and aftersales centre. Pictured with Alan are sales manager Paul Nugent and Cyril Molloy.

CLONSILLA student Rian Smith recently picked up the award for Film Script of the Year at the 15th annual KBC National Student Media Awards. He received the award for his film, Robbie the Rabbit, which tells the story of a tragic childhood friendship between two boys that leaves one of them obsessed with rabbits.

Having attended Castleknock Community College and played soccer for Castleknock Celtic and Santos 15, he is now studying film and TV production at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

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litter Council says wardens monitor area

Illegal dumping is a problem, including in the gardens of empty houses, say councillors. Picture: David O’Shea

Vacant houses used as dumping ground  Keith bellew

FINGAL County Council has said Tyrrelstown and Mulhuddart were adequately monitored by litter wardens following councillors in Mulhuddart expressing frustration at the ongoing problem of dumping in the area.

Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) recently tweeted a photo of a heap of rubbish in the front garden of a boarded-up house in Ladyswell, which has been used as a dumping ground for household refuse.

He described the situation as unbelievable and said the house had been left idle for a considerable

length of time since the owners moved out, and had become a dumping ground.

He said: “I just find it really unacceptable that accommodation, whether it be private or whatever would be allowed to be left in such a condition and all that rubbish would be allowed to build up in the front garden without some action being taken against it. Tenants living next door and people on the road shouldn’t have to deal with that.”

Tyrrelstown is another area with ongoing problems of dumping, particularly along the access road to St Luke’s and Tyrrelstown Educate Togeth-

er schools as well as near Tyrrelstown GAA Club.

Donnelly said: “Dumping is a serious problem at the moment, and rats are a serious problem because of the dumping.

It’s something that really needs to be tackled, but it has to be tackled on a community-wide basis.

It’s not down to Fingal County Council not making the effort, they do trojan work, it’s just that the volume of household rubbish that’s being dumped is just unbelievable.”

Cllr David McGuinness (Ind), who lives in Tyrrelstown, said there was significant dumping going on in parts of the constituency and

that the council environment department had a very difficult job trying to keep up with the volume of dumping.

He said: “This old cavalier kind of approach to just dumping rubbish in communities brings down the community, leads to rodent infestation and it should be stamped out.”

A spokesperson from the council said: “Mulhuddart and Tyrrelstown are patrolled on a regular basis by Fingal County Council litter wardens.

Where appropriate evidence is found fines may be issued under the Litter Pollution Acts 19972009.”

Have a say on Fingal’s future  keith bellew

IT is not too late to for members of the public to have a say on the Fingal Development Plan 2017–2023.

The council, in consultation with the community and others, is drawing up a new development plan that will shape the future growth of the county over the next six years.

Some of the broader considera-

tions for the plan include making Fingal an attractive place to live, work and visit; making better use of resources; and creating a competitive business environment that support economic development, job creation and prosperity.

Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mags Murray (FF) is encouraging people to have their say. She said: “I would strongly encourage all citizens of

Fingal to get involved in this review process. The issues being considered affect everyone living, working or operating a business in Fingal and it is through their participation that the council can make the plan work better for us all.”

Submissions must be made by 4.30pm on May 15. For more information, visit www.fingal.ie/devplan

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don’sdublin Handel’s timeless gift to our Dublin heritage IT IS often said that “timing is everything”, and it certainly was the case when George Frideric Handel arrived in Dublin in November, 1741, for he was carrying with him the work that was premiered five months later, and which forever ties the German composer and the city together.

The Duke of Devonshire, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, invited Handel – who was at the height of his power and popularity – to play a series of concerts.

Matthew Dubourg, the Irish violinist and concertmaster, arranged and selected the musicians. Handel’s concerts between December 1741 and February 1742 were a great success, and he decided to perform a free concert (no fee charged) to raise money for three charities when he would perform Messiah.

His collaborator and librettist, Charles Jennens, had written the oratorio in July 1741. The composer completed the music – all 259 pages – in just 24 days between August and September.

And, luckily for Dublin, did not perform it.

Dubourg arranged for singers from both Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral to sing what would become the famous Hallelujah Chorus. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick’s, did not approve of their participation, on the grounds that he disliked

Messiah and preferred “A Sacred Oratorio”. He relented and, as they say, “the rest is history”.

While in Dublin, Handel stayed in Lower Abbey Street and rehearsed much of the oratorio in St Michan’s Church, where the organ that he used is still in use. After the success of his earlier concerts, there was a great demand for tickets, and more than 700 patrons showed up at Neal’s Music Hall, Fishamble Street on April 13, 1742.

Due to the expected crowding, men were asked to “leave their swords at home, and women to refrain from wearing hoop skirts”. It must have been quite a lively affair.

Handel led the performance and played the harpsichord, while Dubourg played violin and conducted the orchestra – and history was made.

The oratorio was an immediate success and Handel performed it again in July (for his own financial benefit) before returning to London. But what a leaving present he gave us. Hallelujah!

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employment Move seen as good indication for economy

Job recruiter opens new office  keith bellew

A RECRUITMENT company has just opened a new office at Clonsilla Road, creating seven jobs.

Osborne Recruitment helps jobseekers find work and has already helped local firms find the workers they need in West Dublin.

Mayor of Fingal Mags Murray (FG) and chairman of Fingal Chamber of Commerce Tony Lambert were on hand to officially open the new branch.

Managing director Shona McManus said: “The west Dublin market has always been a very strong one for us in

Osborne Recruitment so it was a natural step to establish a permanent base out here.

“Many of our longstanding clients are based in Dublin 15 and the surrounding region, so it is great for us to have a stronger link to the local community in having a full-time office here.”

Speaking to The Gazette, Lambert said: “Osborne Recruitment is an award winning, dynamic company that has been very successful over a number of years.

“It is a member of Fingal Dublin Chamber and we take great pride in the quality of its work. “ This company is mov-

ing to Blanchardstown because there are jobs to be filled.

“Osborne has the experience over a wide range of sectors...and we must make sure they [jobs] are filled by well qualified candidates.”

For more information on Osborne Recruitment visit: www.osborne.ie

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special olympics Group looking for new mentors to help continue great work

Hot Fuzz raises funds for children’s hospice  lynn armstrong

OUR Special Olympics Hot Fuzz group held a book and picture sale on Sunday, March 22, in the Community Centre in Blanchardstown village. We sold books and pictures, which we had

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Meeting about centenary plan FINGAL County Council will host an information session for people interested in the Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme for the 1916 Rising. The session will take place at Castleknock Hotel on Tuesday, May 5. Following a short presentation on the cntenary programme, participants will be invited to take part in workshops to share ideas, projects and initiatives of local interest. The session will let people know how they can get involved in the development and delivery of commemorative events locally.

Table quiz to bring Big Reveal Coolmine Musical Society will hold a table quiz with a difference on Friday, May 1 at 8pm in the Roselawn Inn. They’re calling it The Big Reveal Quiz as there will be a bonus question in each round, the answers to which will provide clues to the identity of their next show, which will be revealed at the end of the night.

People will get a chance to guess the show during the night and there’ll be a cash prize for the correct guess.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/CoolmineMusicalSociety

spent some weeks collecting.

Group members put up posters around the local area.

The sale was a great success. It helped that the weather was good; it was a lovely sunny day and we set up our stalls outside. We also had a raffle on the day, and we raised €1,700 for the Laura

Lynn Foundation [children’s hospice]. We would like to thank all who donated and helped us collect items for the sale, and all who supported us on the day.

On Wednesday, April 15, we presented a cheque to Jane McKenna from the Laura Lynn Foundation, who

was extremely grateful for our efforts.

Hot Fuzz ALPS Group is a group of young people with an intellectual disability. We are all members of Special Olympics Club 15, and we meet on the second Wednesday of each month in Crosscare in Blanchardstown

village. Each member has a mentor who helps him/her gain new skills and become more confident.

We do this in lots of fun and interesting ways. One is by volunteering and helping to contribute to our community.

We are always looking for

new mentors so if you think you might like to become a mentor contact mentorsdublin 15 @gmail.com Lynn Armstrong is 21 and from Blanchardstown. She has an intellectual disability and won gold in basketball at the Special Olympics in June 2014

anniversary: many happy returns from tanaiste and health minister

Connolly marks 60 years as health care provider  keith bellew news@gazettegroup.com

CONNOLLY Hospital Blanchardstown marked its 60th anniversar y recently with a special event on the hospital campus. This was just one in a series of events planned throughout the year to mark the anniversary.

James Connolly Hospital first opened in 1955 as a regional sanatorium to help tackle the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. It became a general hospital in 1971. In 2005, the new hospital building was officially opened and renamed, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.

Hospital manager Mairead Lyons said: “Connolly Hospital is committed to the strategic and operational revision of patient-centred quality care, delivered with compassion and professionalism by a valued and dedicated staff, whilet ensuring excellence, equity and accountability. Our core value is to put patients at the heart of what we do and how we do it.”

A number of staff events have been planned as part of the overall birthday celebrations. On May 15 there

will be a music night at which hospital staff band Connolly Sounds will perform.

Proceeds from the Castleknock 5km run, which takes place in June, will go to the Blanchardstown Hospital Society charity. The Blanchardstown Brass Band is to perform, and plans are being put in place to hold a Hospital History Show in November that will include a video of the history of Connolly Hospital from when it first opened in 1955 to the present.

The story will be told through music, song and narrative.

The 60th celebration was attended by Tanaiste Joan Burton and Health Minister Leo Varadkar.

Speaking at the event, the Tanaiste said Connolly Hospital has successfully evolved and grown to meet the needs of the people in Dublin 15 and surrounding areas.

She said: “This year, work has commenced on the upgrading of the existing radiology department. Funding has been provided for a new 100-bed nursing unit on the grounds of the hospital, and we look forward to the development of specialist facili-

Tanaiste Joan Burton and Health Minister Leo Varadkar cut the Connolly 60th birthday cake

ties for children.”

Minister Varadkar, who trained as a doctor at the hospital, commended the staff for their tireless work.

“This is a very special occasion to pay tribute to all of the men and women who have worked here over the past 60 years, the 900 staff working here today

and the thousands who went before us; the medical staff, the porters and cleaners, medical scientists, management, nurses, therapists and all the support staff.

“I have very happy memories of working here myself back in 2004 and 2005.”

He went on to outline a number of develop-

ments at the hospital saying that in three months’ time, the planning application for the three-storey children’s unit would be lodged with An Bord Pleanala.

It will include a walkin children’s emergency department or urgent care centre, paediatric out-patient department and children’s dentistry.

“I also think there is enormous potential for the RCSI [Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland] group to exploit Connolly’s land bank and location to develop a major healthcare campus here for the group combining medical and academic facilities with industry, research and life sciences.”

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policing FF and FG blame each other over local crime spike

Politicians at war over Garda funding  keith bellew news@gazettegroup.com

LOCAL politicians have squared off this week in a row over cuts to Garda resources with Health Minister Leo Varadkar slamming Fianna Fail over its legacy in government.

He made his remarks in response to accusations by Cllr Jack Chambers (FF) that the Government had slashed and burned community Garda resources in Dublin 15.

Cllr Chambers slated the Government over a 13% cut to staff levels at Blanchardstown Garda station over the past five years, citing them as the

reason for the increase in burglaries in the area in recent years.

He made his remarks on the back of figures released to Fianna Fail, which show the reduction in Garda numbers nationwide along with figures from local gardai of a 25% increase in burglaries in Dublin 15 last year.

“These figures are proof of the slash and burn of community Garda resources in Dublin 15 undertaken by Fine Gael and Labour since taking up office.

“There is absolutely no doubt that this is a direct result of Garda cuts,” he said.

He said the spike in crime levels was not being fully reflected in the official crime figures as local gardai were “so stretched beyond their limits” that they did not have the manpower or resources to investigate all the incidents in their areas.

“The Government’s reckless haemorrhaging of Garda numbers is having a dramatically negative effect on crime in Dublin 15 and it is time the two ministers in the constituency paid some heed to this chronic issue,” he said.

Minister Varadkar responded, saying: “Cllr Chambers might think

he’s a new face, but he’s the same old Fianna Fail.

His party closed Templemore Garda Training College, and stopped all Garda recruitment, as part of the economic crash caused by Fianna Fail.

“Fine Gael has put the economy back on track, reopened Templemore, and restarted Garda recruitment.

“There’s no point in any Fianna Fail candidate complaining about Garda numbers when they caused the problem in the first place.”

He went on to cite new measures which, he said, would target repeat burglars by imposing longer

Blanchardstown Garda station had staff cut, says Cllr Jack Chambers (FF)

sentences.

These measures were being legislated for, he said.

“Measures like this show that Fine Gael in Government continues to tackle crime head-on.

“We are putting more

gardai on the streets and reopening the Templemore Garda Training College.

“Another 250 recruits are entering Templemore this year, on top of the 300 who joined last September,“ he said.

Other measures were being prepared, including more visible policing, an increase in crime prevention support for vulnerable communities and a focus on repeat offenders across a broad range of crimes.

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Eileen O’Rourke, Minister Leo Varadkar and Mark Dowling, deputy pricipal. Pictures: Ronan O’Sullivan

Pride of place: School waves rainbow flag for equality

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ealth Minister Leo Varadkar was at Colaiste Pobail Setanta in Clonee recently to hoist the rainbow flag for Stand Up! week. During the week, youth workers and teachers gave the young participants the opportunity to be involved in fun and educational activities. The school wanted to flag its supportive and safe environment for any student, no matter what their race, religion or sexual orientation.

Karolina Boczek

Ilona Konsek and Ligita Cipate show off thier fantastic nails technicians of all levels at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Magazine in association with Nail Nerds and offered training Pictures: Simon Jeacle

Minister Varadkar takes a selfie with the students Caroline Carrick

Stacey Mulcahy and Ganronska Anna

Networking: Talons ‘n’ Salons in crowne plaza

Minister Varadkar with deputy principal Mark Dowling and principal Eileen O’Rourke

Nail art lovers come together

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Caitriona Carrick, Dorata Palicka and Emma Harris

Nikola Zupkova, Dorata Palicka and ILona Konsek

at the recent Talons ‘n’ Salons networking ebent for nail Blanchardstown. The event was organised by Your Nails courses with international nail artist Dorota Palicka.

Vicki from the Beauty Spot, Diana Ratrovskaja Eileen Shortt and Agnes Lossa

and Ligita Cipate

Leigh-Anne Harlon and Sinead O’Keeffe

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Mairead Hayden and

Concetto La Malfa

Stefano Matassa

Bridget Taglienti , Josephine Borza and Danielle Taglienti

Sienna Macari, Sabrina Macari, Pietro Macari and Fabiana Macari at the Club Italiano Irlanda Ball. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Good time: club italiano members annual ball

Italians living in Ireland declare: ‘La vita e bella’

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EMBERS of the Italian community living in Ireland recently celebrated a night out at the Club Italiano Irlanda Ball at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Dublin.

The club has organised many events over the years and has raised much needed funds for chosen charities in Ireland and Italy.

Established in 1970, Club Italiano organises social, cultural and recreational activities for Italians living in Ireland.

Cinelli Roberto and Leanne McIntyre

The club was formed when the Consolata Fathers arrived in Dublin and opened a mission house at Stillorgan.

A club now occupies a 13-acre site, in Tibradden at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, and is a focal point for all Italians in Ireland.

According to the club itself, the location is “a haven with a spectacular view of Dublin city and the Irish Sea”.

Maria Borza, Mara Borza and Hannah Maher

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John Molloy lives in Kilmainham but is preparing to go on the road with the Opera Theatre Company’s production of Rigoletto

a day in the life: opera singer john molloy is no early riser

From opera to the soaps  Ian Begley

John Molloy, the accomplished and well-respected opera singer from Offaly, has built up quite an impressive CV over the years, working vigorously to deliver impeccable performances to thousands of spectators from around the world.

This week The Gazette learned what a day in the life of an opera singer is like.

“I’m not a great morning person to be honest, but generally I’d be up somewhere between 9am and 10am. I’m not a huge breakfast person either, a bit of toast and cereal would do me fine. I also have a bit of a weak spot for coffee.

“I’m living in Kilmainham at the moment and I leave for rehearsals at about 9.30am in upper Rathmines in

the Church of Ireland. I walk in everyday and at this time of the year it’s just really lovely. Dublin is incredible during the summer. Even the bus drivers say hello to you and the taxi drivers stop grunting.”

Rehearsing

Molloy is currently rehearsing for the opera, Rigoletto, as Sparafucile, the assassin. The production is to be performed in a number of theatres throughout Ireland.

“This production is quite interesting because our director, Selina Cartmell ,has taken a really different approach to this, and the excitement and expectation of the show is really building now and everyone’s really behind us.

“I’ve worked for Opera Theatre Company quite a lot and I know the cast quite well. They’re a lot of fun and they’re a great gang of people. We moved to Wexford for the final week of rehearsals, which is a whole different type of atmosphere because we’re on the stage that we will be performing on.”

Molloy said when he gets home after a long day he loves to watch the soaps to unwind. “I’m living with an old friend of mine, and we have a routine of taking turns cooking for each other and sitting down each evening while watching the soaps on TV. “In my free time I love travelling to the countryside. Gardening is also huge passion of mine and I love messing about with plants and pots, especially

during the summer. I don’t have much of a garden here but in Birr, County Offaly, where I’m from, I do all my planting there.

“I walk quite a lot but I’m not a gym person. The thoughts of standing on a treadmill or doing anything repetitive really bores me. I’d much prefer to go on walks and see how Mother Nature changes and work her spells.”

Molloy will perform in Rigoletto at the National Opera House in Wexford on May 15 as part of a nationwide tour until May 30. He will also perform in the O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, on May 21 and 23.

For more information, visit www. nationaloperahouse.ie and www.entertanment.ie.

Portobello and Rathmines area will come alive with music, arts and culture on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at the Canalaphonic festival.

On Friday and Saturday evening from 5pm to 9.30pm, bands will play on a barge at Portobello Harbour, followed by a wide range of gigs and club nights in 14 venues in the area.

On Saturday, to coincide with the arrival of barges participating in the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland’s Dublin Rally, there will be a boutique market at Portobello Harbour along with barge trips and family fun activities.

A second stage will be in place at Rathmines Plaza featuring trad musicians from Rathmines College, with children’s activities taking place at the front of St Mary’s College.

Mart (the old Rathmines fire station) will host a 20-piece jazz swing band at 7pm on Saturday.

The festival’s charity partner, Oxfam, will also host its own Oxjam event in Mother Reilly’s pub.

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Tasty morsels on menu of literary food festival THE launch of the Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine took place in Fumbally on Clanbrassil Street last week.

The event was held ahead of the festival in Cork next month and offers the creme de la creme of food writers. Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell and broadcaster John Bowman announced highlights of the upcoming festival, including young internet sensation cook and author Charlotte Pike, who attended the launch.

Allen was in great form, welcoming everyone to “hipster central” Fumbally, and promising the Cork festival would offer something for everyone.

Guests were treated to fine wine and nibbles,

such as dainty portions of trout wrapped in waferthin cucumber.

Allen told The Gazette: “After the first one, we discovered that this festival was the first literary and food festival in the world…when you’re planning something like this it’s really nailbiting because you don’t know how it will go but it actually just went into orbit. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some of the top cooks and chefs in the world. I have a little black book of them so I just rang them up... because I wanted to get the elder statesmen who write beautiful prose and are super cooks.”

Guests included Tom Doorley, Hugo Arnold, Fuschia Dunlop and Thomas Clancy. The fes-

tival- runs in Ballymaloe, Cork from May 15 to 17.

call to duffy on Same-sex in the city mural ONE of the main campaigners calling for a No vote in the marriage equality referendum has expressed his criticism at the large mural in Dublin of two men embracing, calling on RTE presenter Joe Duffy to use his powers to influence Dublin City Council to remove it.

Enoch Burke of Mandate for Marriage spoke to Duffy on Liveline recently, asking him if there would be any justice for the No side.

“There are loads of people out there with a soft vote, a very, very soft vote, and people are very, very impressionable.

“You’re a powerful person,” he told Duffy, adding: “Will you ring the council, will you ask them why have they not taken it down, why have they not covered it up, even for two months, and just give the No side justice”.

The mural features two men and was created by Joe Caslin, who described it as a “poignant representation of same-sex love in the city”. Whether Duffy will act on the request remains to be seen.

would the real joan collins please stand up THE suggestion that Dynasty star Joan Collins had any involvement in an anti-water meter protest holds no water as the world famous actor, author and columnist has made clear on Twitter.

Pictured at the programme launch of the Kerrygold LitFest 2015 at The Fumbally is Darina Allen. The festival is Ireland’s only festival dedicated to food and wine writing which runs from May 15 to 17.

The Irish, United Left TD Joan Collins, who was arrested at an anti-water meter protest in Dublin and released a short time later, must have thought no one could possibly take the spotlight away from her, given the rate at which she was amassing front page headlines.

However, to avoid any confusion, the actor tweeted: “No I am not the Joan Collins who was arrested yesterday at a Dublin protest meeting!!!

The very idea!!”

In response, and just to make things even clearer, Deputy Joan Collins tweeted: “For the record I’m not @JoanCollinsOBE as I’d never take an honour from a monarch nor did I wear shoulder pads in the 80s.

The very idea!”

This was followed by:

“Ok maybe I wore shoulder pads, there was very little choice in the 80s, but I’d never take an honour from a monarch.”

humble Irish spud tackles hunger in afrca IT seems the potato will remain associated with the stereotype of what it means to be Irish. But the nature of that association seems to be changing, if a new exhibtion is anything to go by.

President Michael D Higgins recently opened the exhibition at Dublin Airport. It highlights the contribution of the Irish potato to tackling hunger and climate change in east Africa.

The Potato Farmers of East Africa is accompanied by a booklet by Irish business and management

specialist Charles Handy, and his wife, photographer Elizabeth Handy.

It focuses on the work of the Irish Potato Coalition set up by Vita, the Irish non-governmental organisation. The programme works in partnership with African potato farmers as they develop every aspect of the production and value chain.

Since 2012 it has reached 10,000 farmers, who have seen their yields improve from eight to 34 tonnes per hectare.

The exhibition runs in the mezzanine, Terminal 1, for the next few weeks.

your Car may call time on drink driving THE latest proposals to end drink drivng involve a device akin to something from the 1960s

sci- fi programme, The Twilight Zone.

The Road Safety Authority is proposing on-board breathalysers, or alco-locks, fitted in cars to prevent the engine from starting if the driver is unable to provide a clean breath sample.

Instead of a red or green light flashing following the breath analysis, will the voice of Scottie from Star Trek or Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling tell the driver if he/she has passed? The device was proposed by RSA chairperson Liz O’Donnell, who said the main causes of road crashes were speeding, and impaired driving through drink, drugs or fatigue. Maybe anti-auto theft retina scanners will also be available for those who can’t hold on to the keys.

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escape the mayhem: fishing for fun in youghal

Hooking up with a reel-y good way to relax for Gowen

Actor Peter Gowen is best known for his television and film roles, including Leddy in the Butcher Boy, and more recently John Boys original solicitor in Love/ Hate and George Colley in Charlie.

He is currently touring Ireland performing the Asylum Production’s comedy, The Chronicles of Oggle which he wrote himself based on his childhood in Youghal County Cork.

This week the Gazette s p o ke w i t h G owe n about how he escapes the mayhem of his theatre tour.

Having grown up by

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‘I love fish, and last year me and my mum had fish every day ’

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the seaside he developed a love of angling and sea fishing is his favourite means of escape.

Travelling around the country gives him an opportunity to fish in various coastal towns, but he likes nothing better than getting back to his native Youghal where the family home is situated right by the sea.

H e said: “On my days off I go down to Youghal, my mother still lives there and I usually have a couple of days of fishing, I love that. The

house I grew up in has a garden that goes on to the estuary.”

He went on to say that the types of fish he catches depends on the season: “It’s a bit quiet at the moment but occasionally you get sea bass and later in the year you get mackerel, pollock, and lots of bass. Then as you go into the winter the cod come in to feed in the estuary, so most times of the year you can be sure of getting something.”

He said that for the

most part he fishes from the rocks by the estuary but sometimes does kayak fishing on the water, and runs the risk of being capsized by the feisty pollock.

Food is another passion of his and he always eats what he catches.

“I love fish, and last year me and my mum had fish every day. When I get a lot of mackerel I smoke them and make pate.”

Having begun his tour in Kilkenny on April 7, Gowen will continue to hit various towns throughout the country until May 3 when he will perform his final show in Dingle, County Kerry.

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THE second annual Bookbag scheme was launched at Our Lady of Victories Infants School in Ballymun recently.

Pupils in the school were given a bookbag containing a book, posters, bookmarks and a letter from former laureate na n-og Niamh Sharkey, to take home and keep.

Bookbag is a children’s book-gifting initiative, funded by Brown Bag Films and in partnership with Children’s Books Ireland. Aimed at Deis schools, where free books can be most needed, Bookbag gives every child in chosen schools a book to take home and keep.

All 260 students took part in a large scale monster doodle, encouraging creativity through illustration. A number

of books were also given to the school library. Later this year, a special library of books will be compiled by Children’s Books Ireland for the school with the goal of helping teachers and parents discuss difficult topics with younger students through story.

As part of the project, all classes in the school will be visited by an author or illustrator over the coming weeks. The overall aim of Bookbag is to encourage a reading culture among pupils and their families, and ensure pupils have access to at least one book at home.

Bookbag was initiated by picture book-maker Sharkey while working with Brown Bag, which has funding to Bookbag for the next two years. It is hoped that with more sponsors and support it could become a nationwide project.

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fashion: collection for women is launched

Finding her own design DNA in a new online store

Bairbre Ni Bhraonain talks with designer

Liz Quin about going out on her own She is better known as one half of Irish design duo Quin and Donnelly, yet these days Liz Quin is going it alone as a designer, and will launch her new online store on May 1.

The Gazette spoke to her about how life was going as a designer out on her own after being with her business partner Carolyn Donnelly for more than 30 years.

Quin said: “We started very young and we got on fantastically. We had a great partnership.

“We both came out of college together with the same idea of having a very cool boutique in Dublin.

“At the time there were ver y few boutiques and you could get a great little shop for nothing in the back streets.

“We were in Trinity Street, we started out as Ritzy there.”

Asked why the partnership of Quin and Donnelly broke up, Quin said: “We ran into a legal dispute with our manufacturer. This was an awful shame, it really was the end of the label as we know it.

“Carolyn has gone to work in Dunnes Stores and is doing her own brand there. I decided

to set up on my own and carry on with my own DNA, so to speak.”

The Gazette asked the Blackrock-based designer about the style of her new collection.

“Being one of the designers, it’s obvi-

thing else. I do lovely jackets and coats to go over those dresses.”

She does some occasion wear but more for after-six funcions rather than ball gowns.

“I’m also very careful about the fabrics I use,

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ously going to follow in the same footsteps. I love tailoring, and have always been good at, and enjoyed, it.

“Therefore, the collection is targeted at the professional woman.

“There are also quite a lot of smart, casual separates in the collection as well and plenty of dresses.

“I think the working woman now is very used to flinging on a dress and feeling really complete. The dress has become a big item in the workplace.

“It’s very handy as you’re completely dressed and you don’t have to think of any-

that they’re very comfortable, easy-care with as little as possible need for ironing.

“I’m very conscious of us all travelling, and taking off your jacket and rolling it up, so I try to use fabrics where possible where there’s a minimum of creasing.

“The other thing is that they’re very lightweight because we’re all used to working in heated environments.”

Pure Liz Quin’s collection, therefore, uses a mix of natural and synthetic fibres as pure natural fabrics like cotton or linen crease easily.

Quin went into some of the fashion mistakes Irish women make.

“I think following trends is great and there’s always a new, hot colour.

“But sometimes colours just don’t suit people. Yellows are very hard for Irish people to get away with. It’s fine when you have very sallow skin.

“So, in that case, if you do wear it, wear it in a more minimalistic way as a scarf or a bag rather than a whole piece that’s going to drown you.”

Another thing she advises is not to worry about the label size of a garment but to wear what fits you best.

“I think when people are poured into things it looks like the size is wrong and you definitely look bigger. So, getting the right size is really important.

“Don’t worry about what the label says as all manufacturers have different ideal role models and there isn’t really one standard size 10 in the world.

“My advice is to wear things you feel confident and comfortable in, and then you wear the clothes instead of the clothes wearing you.”

Liz Quin will launch her new online store on May 1

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State-backed loan scheme extended BANK of Ireland is now offering refinancing loans under the Credit Guarantee Scheme to micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises whose own banks are exiting the Irish market.

The scheme aims to help viable businesses

that have been refused conventional bank credit facilities access a Statebacked guarantee for 75% of their loans.

The scheme had only been available to businesses applying for new loans and not to companies trying to move loans

from a bank that was withdrawing from the Irish market.

Junior Jobs Minister Ged Nash said the loans would be available to companies even if their loans had been sold as part of a portfolio to a third party institution.

“There are thousands of SMEs who have been affected by the departure of some foreign banks from the business credit market. These entrepreneurs will now be able to go to Bank of Ireland to seek refinancing credit and access the scheme.”

Communion day, when many children get gifts of money, may be a good time to talk about basic finance issues

advice: for parents to help kids save and spend

Change money habits at Communion time WITH Communion season fast approaching many parents may look for advice on how best to approach the topic of money with their children. Cents for Kids, a Davy Group initiative focuses on building financial literacy in children, and supporting parents with the tools and resources they need to begin a healthy dialogue with their children about money.

Communions present a great opportunity for parents to teach children how to earn, spend, save and invest money from a young age.

The following tips are

important for parents first broaching the subject of money with their children.

Earn: It is important to help children understand that money is primarily earned. Talk to your children about how people get paid for the work they do. Help them to identify jobs they can do to earn money, be they weekly chores or odd jobs. This encourages children to think opportunistically and identify earning opportunities, an invaluable life lesson.

Spend: Learning to spend within your means and plan ahead are foundational to effective

money management.

Children need to understand that we all have a limited amount of money at our disposal. Make a list with your child before going shopping to focus on needs instead of making impulse purchases.

Save: Get children a piggybank and when they receive money, say, “Let’s use some for spending and set some aside”, so they begin to get used to the idea of saving. Help them set a small, obtainable goal like buying a toy they would like.

Invest: Talk to your children about the importance of investing. You can encourage long-term

savings and investment in children by way of a matching programme – for instance, once they have saved €100, contribute €100 of your own money.

Marah Curtin, head of client engagement with Davy Private Clients and founder of Cents for Kids, said: “Children begin learning about the financial world at a very young age. Educating our children about basic financial terms and concepts can significantly prepare them for challenges they may face throughout their lives and provide them with the skills they need to be financially savvy.”

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At the launch of the festival are programme director Martin Colthorpe, actor Yemi Adenuga from The Only Jealousy of Emer, author Christine Dwyer Hickey and author Gavin Corbett

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A treat for bookworms  keith bellew

LITERATI from around the world will gather in Dublin from May 16 to 24 for the 18th International Literary Festival Dublin.

The festival will host a range of bookreleated events that will cater for aspiring writers, as well as for domestic, international, classic and modern literary buffs at venues throughout the capital.

The Gazette caught up with festival programme director Martin Colthorpe to find out who is scheduled to make an appearance at this year’s event, and what the main attractions are.

Colthorpe said there was something for everyone at this year’s festival.

“There are lots of key literary names and major speakers. I think John Ron-

son will be one of the highlights of the festival.

“He’s speaking about his new book, So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, on Tuesday, May 19, at 8pm [at the O’Reilly Theatre, Great Denmark Street].

“We’ve also got literary luminaries like Peter Carey doing an event around his latest novel; we’ve got Irvine Welsh, he’s going to be at the festival on Friday, May 22.

“We’ve got Anne Enright [Irish fiction laureate], who’ll be launching her new novel, The Green Road, at a special event [Smock Alley Theatre] on Saturday, May 23.”

He went on to say there would also be a range of events that are more political in nature.

On Tuesday, May 19, readings and

discussions of Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s Guantaanamo Diary will take place.

This book is an account of what Slahi has endured as an untried prisoner at the United States’ detention centre in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he has been a prisoner since 2002 on suspicion of terrorism.

Colthorpe went on to outline some of the events that are new to the festival in 2015.

“One example would be Alsash Awake which takes place at 13 North Great George’s Street in the heart of Georgian Dublin; it’s performance is an adaptation of [James Joyce’s] Finnegan’s Wake so it’s a quite specific theatre piece based on the novel using text and sound and image.”

Another new addition to the festival

programme is the series of Book Doctor clinics that will take place at a number of bookshops on Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23.

Renowned writers, including Paul Howard (Ross O’Carroll Kelly) and Lisa McInerny, will be at Hodges Figgis and The Gutter Bookshop, respectively, on May 16, while John Banville and Christine Dwyer Hickey, will be at Books Upstairs and Dubray Books Grafton Street, respectively, on May 23.

These acclaimed authors will hold clinics and prescribe a course of books to suit the tastes of all. All proceeds on the day will go to Alone, the independent charity that works with older people in need.

For more information on the festival visit: www.ilfdublin.ie

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Mariel, a three-year- old female lurcher. Mariel arrived into Dogs Trust with her one-week-old puppy, quite some time ago now. She is very shy and would benefit from going to a home where there is already a confident dog to help her learn the ways of the world.

Mariel needs a calm owner who is willing to take time with her and help build up her confidence. Her puppy has long since found a new home so it’s about time Mariel finds hers too!

We are looking for an active family, though if any children in the family should be 16 years or older.

If you think you could give this fabulous dog her perfect forever home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. It is based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50.

A map and directions can be found on www. dogstrust.ie.

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Increase the value of your property  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

NOW that the property market is recovering, people are considering investing in some clever ways to increase the value of their homes.

Some of the best tips are simple and inexpensive. First of all, you should inspect your home as not all improvements are cosmetic. Are your roof tiles or slates intact? Is your electrical system out of date? Some repairs, such as an unseen water leak can become a lot more serious if left untended and by dealing with them early, you will save yourself a lot of money down the line.

Cutting energy costs and making your home more efficient will also increase the value of your property.

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KEEPING your home stylish and exciting is not always as easy as one may think. A few bad decisions in your interior design could easily turn into a nightmare, but by following a couple of simple tips and tricks, you can transform your home into something you can really brag about.

According to freshome.com, it is advised to paint smaller rooms in softer, lighter colours to help make the room feel larger. A small room has the tendency to seem cramped, but light coloured walls and ample use of mirrors not only reflect the natural light pouring in from the doors and the windows but the use of mirrors also gives the optical illusion of space, making the room seem larger than it actually is.

There’s also nothing wrong with mixing up your old and new, expensive and inexpensive home possessions.

All good interior decorators will tell you that the most important thing about your home decor is that it reflects who you are, your personality and your style.

Freshome.com advise homeow ners to use rugs to give a sense of warmth, texture, colour and personality to living spaces. Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to maintain but they lack the comfort that carpeted floors offer, especially in the cooler months.

Use several varying patterns and fabrics together to showcase your character.

Houzz.com recommends that homeowners should build layers of lighting to create interest, intrigue and variety, stating that in a room where

everything is lit evenly, nothing stands out. Pick a focal point and perhaps a secondary focal point and highlight those.

They also acclaim that personality in your home is what makes a space great. Make your own statement and have fun.

The more you try, the more you will begin to see what works and what does not.

With summer time now here there’s nothing quite like a bunch of fresh flowers to instantly lift your mood and infuse a room with a lovely scent.

From one big bouquet placed in the centre of a table, to smaller vases of individual blooms scattered around the home, flowers are an easy way to inject a little bit of nature into the home.

Installing solar panels or extra insulation can save you lots of money on heating and hot water, and is an attractive feature for anyone thinking of selling their home in the near future.

One of the most effective, and least expensive, ways to give your home a facelift, is to paint it. Freshly painted rooms look clean, modern and welltended. Neutral colours appeal to the greatest number of people, therefore, go for these to make your home more desirable.

Finally, because first impressions last, you should prioritise keeping your lawn clean and well-kept. Deal with any overgrown bushes or bald spots on the lawn as these will stand out in the worst way.

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home&garden Tips to create your modern garden idyll

 keith bellew

WHILE the classic English Victorian style garden is not without its charms, many people prefer a more modern contemporary garden.

A garden with a modern look can be created in many ways, and they are not all time consuming or expensive.

Change the colour scheme or layout and structure of the planting scheme to achieve great results.

Lights add extra ambience as well as making it possible to enjoy the space after dark. Lowvoltage torchlights in flower beds are a safe and simple way to highlight your plants.

White-coloured lights lend a wonderful aura to your outdoor space.

Architectural exterior lights can achieve stunning results. A small number of light sticks, bollards and blocks strategically placed can

be more effective than an array of randomly placed spotlights.

Metal can allow you to be artistic if you choose bespoke rather than store-bought options. Use planted metal containers to create a designed feel.

Avoid drabness by painting walls or other surface in bright or contrasting colours.

Hard landscaping is important in achieving a modern look; avoid anything too traditional, cottagey or rustic.

Polished stone, slate, concrete, natural or painted wood, metals, plastics, glass, decking and gravel are essential to achieve this. With decking and paving you can create a clean, crisp contemporary look.

Spiky plants such as: cordyline, yucca and agave Americana are good choices, as are tropical looking plants like fatsia japonicanand bamboo.

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Happy, exciting colour forecast THERE are many schools of thought on colour. At Pat McDonnell Paints we always say whatever the trend it’s about fun, it’s about excitement and it’s about happiness!

Paint

It is forecast that we will reinvent classy luxury. People are looking for more personality in terms of decorating with colour.

Styles will range from classic, retro and contemporary design ideas, so think in these terms when selecting colours for your home or business.

A lot of focus will be on creative upcycling, recycling and versatility in furniture design, so paint from Colourtrend, Farrow & Ball and Dulux are playing a big part in this for both indoor and outdoor furniture.

Upcycling kitchens is still hugely popular with people moving away from the wood look to a painted finish, with creams, off-whites, greens and greys proving popular.

People are also moving towards brightly-coloured, painted garden furniture as opposed to the natural look with our outdoor rooms becoming as important as our interiors. We will be using a lot of traditional mixed with new materials, so the heritage Colourtrend range is proving very popular.

In colours, we will be thinking in terms of serenity and also fresh decorating colours. Deep blues are in, as are soft pastels and, of course, the greys are still proving a popular choice.

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We, Liam and Caroline Cormican, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: 16 College Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15. The development will consist of the demolition of a single story garage (35sq.m.) and construction of a new single storey pitched roof extension (44sq.m) to the existing dormer bungalow (197sq.m). The existing roof will be modified to create additional floor space at first floor (34sq.m) and a rooflight added to the front elevation. The entrance porch will be remodeled in addition to internal renovations, landscaping and drainage works.

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I Kristina Balciuviene intend to apply for permission for development at the site address 77 Hazelbury Park, Castaheaney, Dublin 15. The development consists of the change of existing roof ridge line to extend to new gable wall and conversion of attic space to new study/play room, with two new velux roof windows to the rear.

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We Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board on behalf of Tyrellstown Community School intend to apply for permission for development at this site at the Institute of Horology, Mill Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The development will consist of the following:1no single storey temporary accommodation structure connected to an existing temporary building, consisting of 4no classrooms, 1no office, circulation and a toilet block measuring 387sq.m. Works will also include the conversion and extension of an existing toilet block into a link corridor connecting all associated buildings together. 1no single storey detached temporary male & female changing rooms all connected to existing storm & foul sewer and all associated site works.The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â‚Ź20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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We Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board on behalf of Luttrellstown Community School intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Porterstown Road, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. The development will consist of the following:Two-storey temporary accommodation structure to the North West boundary of the existing school building consisting of 8no classrooms, 1no office, 2no science Rooms with a Preparation Room, 2no Changing Rooms, 1no General Room with associated circulation corridors, access stairs and a passenger lift with additional car parking all connected to existing grey water, storm & foul sewers and all associated site works.The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â‚Ź20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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DG Mc Ardle International Ltd intends to apply for Permission for development at 6 Damastown Avenue/Macetown South Road, Damastown Industrial Estate, Dublin 15. The development will consist of a 2053sq.m logistics warehouse building, the height of which does not exceed 10.5m. This is inclusive of workshop, store, offices, meeting room, canteen, and toilet/shower facilities. Photovoltaic panels along the southern aspect of the roof structure not exceeding 150sq.m. New vehicular and pedestrian entrances from Damastown Avenue, 26 no. car parking spaces, 3 no. disability access car parking spaces, and cycle parking. A heavy goods vehicular entrance located along the access road from Damastown Rise, a HGV trailer parking area with associated circulation space to the rear of the proposed building, an automatic lorry wash facility, a 50,000 litre bunded steel fuel tank with associated pumps and refuelling area. 2.4m high paladin perimeter fencing to the eastern boundary, new boundary wall with railing detail to the southern boundary, and all associated signage, lighting, landscaping and site developments works.

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FastSport McMahon wins opening track series race: DONORE Harriers Michael McMahon won the first of the Dublin Graded Track and Field Series, which took place in Morton Stadium last week.

The opening race was the Dublin 10,000m, which saw McMahon win in a time of 32.18 followed by Brian Furey, Rathfarnham AC and Luke Coleman from Tallaght AC. This was the first of eight athletic meetings being run fortnightly in Santry and Tallaght stadiums. The Dublin graded series has been going from strength to strength each year, with large numbers attending from all over Ireland.

Races vary in distance from 100m up to 10,000m with races run over grade A and B for women and grades A to D for men, allowing athletes to compete against athletes of similar ability with a number of the longer races being run as part of the Athletics Ireland Dublin Endurance Project.

ken’s diary: egan tames the monsters to complete charity challenge

Laurels success for Ken  sport@dublingazette.com

Olympic silver medallist and Irish boxing legend Ken Egan took part in this year’s Laurels Charity Crew Cycle from Galway to Dublin on April 19. Egan partnered with Gazette Sport to document his preparation

for the big day. Here is his final report from the road.

WELL this was it! All the miles and early Saturday morning commitments to this cycle had come to an end, the eating was over and what awaited me was not funny to say the least.

The Clondalkin Cycling Club which took part in the Laurels Charity Crew’s Cycle

Kenneth Egan at a brief rest-stop in Portumna

We departed the Laurels Pub at 6.30pm on the Friday evening with nothing but a small bag with my cycling shorts, helmet and water bottle.

The bikes were being transported by truck and were going to be waiting for us on the Saturday morning outside our hotel.

I got a good night’s sleep and my alarm went off at 6.30am for breakfast. The biggest bowl of porridge went down the hatch and I was all set for the first leg of the two-day cycle and its 130km.

I will not lie but when I saw the numbers all come together – all 320 of them – I had that proud feeling inside that we are really trying to make a difference to some child’s life

in Our Ladies Hospital.

After hitting the road, I was 100km into the cycle and my mind started playing tricks and that big negative monster was dominating my thoughts.

The cycle into Tullamore seemed endless and I just kept thinking of the finish.

We arrived back to the hotel at 2pm and I was really hurting. I collected my bag and went straight to the pool with Fran, my cycling partner for the weekend.

We treated ourselves to a jacuzzi and retreated back to our room to relax.

I left the room once more and that was for food, I jumped back into bed and watched Britain’s Got Talent and slept well for the night.

On day two, again it was an early start for breakfast but our group decided to take the second option and leave at 10.30am, giving the slower group which left at 9.30am a bit of a head start.

My face was a sight when I mounted my saddle for the first time but I knew this was the last time I would be on a bike for a while.

Off we set on the 90km trek home to Clondalkin.

We touched on at a decent pace having just one stop for a quick break.

We all made it to Maynooth and gathered there until all had arrived before we pushed on with a Garda escort.My one and only other Garda escort was my return from Beijing in 2008 so

this was special too.

We all pushed on for the Laurels. It was great to have achieved something like this; this time last year, I was one of the local councillors welcoming in the group but this time I did one better and completed the cycle itself, the only councillor to do so.

Minister Frances Fitzgerald was there to welcome all the cyclists too which was nice.

What a wonderful bunch of people I travelled with over the three days and, before I dismounted my bike, I heard a soft voice coming from the crowd asking: “Will you be doing it again next year, Ken?” I thought for a second and said “We will see”.

Kilkenny and Byrne hail St Tiernan’s Red Card project  sport@dublingazette.com

St Tiernan’s students with Junior Equality Minister Aodhan O’Riordain at the awards ceremony

ST TIERNAN’S Community School, among a number of other Dublin schools, drew praise from Dublin senior football star Ciaran Kilkenny and St Patrick’s Athletic’s Conan Byrne for its efforts in countering racism.

The Balally school landed the top prize in Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Creative Competition, finishing first of more than 200 entries after participating for the first time.

“I think what all of this comes down to is respect,” said Kilkenny, “The competition is about the kids learning to respect people from different backgrounds.

“When I was growing up playing you were always taught to respect your opponent, respect your team mate, respect the referee and this is just about applying that on a wider scale. And you can see that the message is getting through here today.

“There’s a really great buzz

with all the kids from around the country, from different parts of Dublin, all the different nationalities interacting with each other. It’s great to see.”

Amabassador Byrne who, like Castleknock man Kilkenny, is training to be a teacher, is also really pleased to be involved with Show Racism the Red Card with the pair both lined up to be ambassadors for the organisation.

“I’m delighted,” he said. “It’s much needed in our society.

The best way to teach kids is through education.

“No kid is born a racist so if you get them at a young age and teach them how bad it is, how much it needs to be tackled, the benefits are enormous for us all.”

Tiernan’s produced a project called Peace Soldiers that started off as a song.

From there, the project expanded into a dance group in which the whole school, which features 26 different nationalities, became involved.

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Dual challenge for peak performance

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The split nature of the Dublin senior football championship is something clubs must cater for to succeed, St Brigid’s ace goalkeeper Shane Supple tells STEPHEN FINDLATER Raheny celebrate maiden

PEAKING and tapering appears to be the game within the game as Dublin’s elite clubs look to plan the perfect season, hitting the heights at the right time to make a concerted bid for the Dublin senior football championship.

That’s the view of St Brigid’s ace shot-stopper Shane Supple as the Russell Park men begin their pursuit of a third title next week. Erin’s Isle on May 6 is their first port of call in Garristown.

The senior county side’s total domination in the Leinster championship in recent times has effectively led to a split in the club competition, with one or two rounds run off in May before going into hiatus until October.

As such, getting the training balance right during the summer months is a critical factor for clubs,

with managing the workload a key battle for clubs and their management.

“It is difficult to keep the interest and fitness to peak at the right time. We have learned well down the years from pushing on, getting to finals and semi-finals,” Supple tells GazetteSport.

“T he management team in 2011 [Mark Byrne and Gerry McEntee] were quite cute and switched on. The previous year, we got to the county final and were beaten by Crokes and so we did tweak training.

“Instead of having two big preseasons which others might do, we have two mini preseasons and it worked well for us at the time with lads chomping at the bit. They weren’t being flogged or jaded because it is a long year.

You start in January and, really, in previous years

you don’t really get going until October for the meaningful end of the championship.”

To that end, Dublin’s consistent runs to the latter end of the county season has given some slightly more rigid parameters to when the big games will be on the horizon and when the top stars will become available.

“Definitely, in the last four to five years, you are guaranteed the Dubs will get to, at least, a quarter or a semi-final. And that’s what you are basing your training on along with your lead-in time. Knowing when their semi-final time is, we are usually on two or three weeks after that with the club championship for you to plan around but, then again, you never know!”

For Brigid’s, the side is currently working itself back up to prime form

St Brigid’s goalkeeper Shane Supple is looking forward to the club’s opening SFC tie against Erin’s Isle next week. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

with former Dubs Barry Cahill and Kevin Bonner back in the fold after lengthy spells out, the latter after surgery, while other niggles are also being ironed out.

“We’re happy with how training has gone, and the league games so far, and we are getting a few lads

for whatever is put in front of us.”

Indeed, the former Ipswich Town goalkeeper says that the first round of the competition is always the one when shocks are most likely to happen.

Differing approaches to the early phases of AFL Division 1 can sometimes

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back from injury which is important at this time of year so I think we are happy,” Supple adds.

“One or two lads picked up injuries in early February as well but they are on the way back and fit. We will hopefully have a full complement to choose from come the first round.”

As for the opposition, Supple says there is “no recent history” with Erin’s Isle but says his side “have to respect them” and approach the game with full focus despite being pitched as clear favourites.

“You just don’t know on a championship night what can happen. If you are not in the right frame of mind, as we have found out in recent years, it can go against you. We need to be switched on to how we are playing and ready

leave clubs vulnerable to being turned over as they do not know exactly where their form is or what is their strongest side after just a couple of league games.

“It’s hard to tell. In previous years, we have gone well in the league and then been successful in the championship off the back of that. Other years, we haven’t gone quite as well and then done well in the championship so it’s hard to gauge.

“Certain teams will put out strong sides early on in the league and push on while others might not have done as much preseason with championship in mind.

“From our own point of view, we are happy enough we are moving in the right direction and starting to push through the gears.”

League Cup triumph

RAHENY United landed the FAI Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time with a last minute Katie McCabe winner, seeing off Peamount United 3-2 in extra time.

A dramatic final was decided in the 120th minute as McCabe slotted home her fifth league cup goal of the season for the Pandas.

The Raheny hotshot had earlier bagged her 32nd goal of the season in all competitions to give the Pandas the lead after 10 minutes from the penalty spot when Anna McCormack fouled McCabe.

Peas were on level terms within five minutes.

Eleanor Ryan-Doyle attacked down the right and set Claire Kinsella free to fire home.

The Greenogue side had a more fluid approach in the opening half, as Slyvia Gee, Eleanor RyanDoyle, Linda Douglas and Hayley Nolan all combined across midfield.

Raheny needed Irish international goalkeeper Niamh Reid-Burke at her best on 28 minutes to deny a long range Gee strike.

Claire Shine twice went close for the Pandas early in the second half before the Peas struck with a classic counter.

Ryan-Doyle’s tricky run set Sinead Taylor through and she rounded Reid-Burke before scoring to leave Peamount on the verge of a third League Cup win.

But Raheny were not to be out done and showed a never-say-die attitude which culminated in a dramatic last gasp equaliser five minutes into stoppage time. Shanua Newman’s 35 yard free-kick was blasted at Pea’s keeper Brooke Dunne, who couldn’t hold it and U17 international skipper Jamie Finn pounced quickest to blast the ball high into the net and send the game into extra-time.

Raheny came the closest to finding the net in extra-time as both teams tired. Siobhan Killeen’s magic produced a chance from nothing on 95 minutes but Claire Shine couldn’t stretch enough to finish it.

The game seemed destined for penalties when McCabe raced onto a long ball, held off Emma Byrne and McCormack, and poked the ball past Dunne for the winner and 33rd goal of the season in all competitions as Raheny took the League Cup for the very first time.

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soccer: castleknock run up big win to stay in league control

Mochta’s add cup win to memorable week ST MOCHTA’S had double reason to celebrate this week as they advanced to the second round of the FAI Senior Cup with a comprehensive 5-2 win over Arklow Town last weekend.

It came in addition to the confirmation of promotion with five games to spare a few days before the tie, moving them up to LSL Sunday Senior for the first time in their history.

Against Arklow, David Somers was the hattrick hero at Porterstown Road.

The emphatic nature of the Mochta’s triumph was quite remarkable, as they had found themselves staring into a two-goal deficit just 25 minutes into the action.

Paul Werder took advantage of some hesitancy in the home team’s defence to break the deadlock on seven minutes, and after the ball bounced awkwardly inside the Mochta’s box, centre-forward Gavin Doyle headed beyond the reach of a stranded Warren Fee to double Arklow’s advantage.

The Clonsilla outfit had struggled to settle during the first-quarter, but following neat approach work by former Republic of Ireland international Glen Crowe on 34 minutes, David Somers’ close-range effort squeezed home with the help of the woodwork.

This galvanised the challenge of the hosts and, within 60 seconds of the restart, they were back on level terms. Incisive build-up play from Carl Somers and David Somers created an opportunity for Crowe inside the Arklow area, and the two-time Cup winner made no mistake from a distance of six yards.

After a difficult opening period, Mochta’s were beginning to play with more confidence, and eight minutes into the second half, David Somers edged the north Dubliners into the ascendancy.

The lively front man poked home with considerable aplomb, and despite denying Carl Somers just past the hour mark, Arklow netminder Keith Hanley was subsequently beaten for a fourth occasion.

The blistering pace of left-winger Lee Dixon had enabled the experienced Crowe to join his strike partner in scoring twice, and five minutes into second-half stoppage-time, the superb David Somers completed a fine day’s work for Mochta’s with his third of the contest.

Luke Danaher, Vlad Skrypkta and Morgan Kynes, in action for Castleknock Celtic in their DDSL Under-15A clash with Cambridge Boys

Celtic teach Cambridge lesson sport@dublingazette.com

TWO of Castleknock Celtic’s promising schoolboy sides were on contrasting ends of five goal victories on Sunday in their chase for title and cup glory this season.

Celtic’s Under-15 side’s hopes of landing the DDSL Under-15A title increased as they saw off Cambridge Boys in Porterstown with a 5-0 win.

T he club’s NDSL Under-17A side’s chances of winning the double ended, however, as they bowed out of the Mary Farrell Cup after a 5-0 defeat to Woodlawn

Sportslink at the semifinal stage.

The Under-15s returned to winning ways in the league just a week after they themselves suffered cup heartache at the end to St Kevin’s Boys. Sean Hogan and Luke Danaher both grabbed a brace while Vlad Skrypkta was also on target.

Danaher was outstanding on the right side of midfield, assisting his sides other goals as well as scoring two himself, while Dino Marcu provided a strong presence in the middle of the park, making powerful runs and deliveries into the

mulhuddart pitch Ladyswell students celebrate opening CHILDREN from Ladyswell National

School were on hand to celebrate the launch of the Mulhuddart all-weather pitch upgrade last week.

They were joined by Mayor of Fingal Mags Murray for the opening of the floodlit pitch which was originally put in place thanks to a sports capital grant and the local county council and sees the pitch upgraded to 3G synthetic grass as well as extending the car park.

danger area.

The win leaves Celtic second in the table just two points behind St Kevin’s Boys but with three games in hand, making them favourites to win the title and gain promotion too.

Following that game, it was the Under-17s turn to take to their Porterstown pitch hoping they could book their place in the final of the Mary Farrell Cup. Their opponents, Woodlawn, are currently fourth in the Premier Division, but favourites to win the title. That’s a league ahead of Celtic, for

now, as the Castleknock seem sure to gain promotion to the top division by the end of the season.

Right up until the 75-minute mark, there was nothing to separate the sides in this one. Until that point, it was also impossible to tell there was a league separating Celtic and Sportslink, with few chances, particularly in the first half.

The only real chance Woodlawn did create in the opening 45 was a shot destined for the top corner but for a world-class save from Luke Kearney.

But in the final quarter of an hour, the Swords

side showed their quality with a flurry of goals.

The first goal was rather fortunate, as a mix-up in the Celtic defence gifted a Woodlawn striker with the ball and he gleefully broke the deadlock.

This was followed by four well-taken goals which came in quick succession to knock Castleknock out.

The result ended a run of 13 games unbeaten in all competitions which saw 12 wins and a draw for the Under-17s. Chasing promotion and the league title will be the focus now with just three games to go this season.

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Brigid’s stun O’Toole’s with late salvo  sport@dublingazette.com

ST BRIGID’S senior hurlers produced some late heroics before snatching a late draw in their opening Group1 game in the Dublin SHC last week.

Indeed, there was plenty of late drama at Parnell Park when a goal from Kieran Kellett and point from Aodhan McEner-

ney saw St Brigid’s finish up with O’Toole’s 1-14 to 0-17.

O’Toole’s led by two at the interval, 0-9 to 0-7, and going into added time points from Gerry and Niall Arthur had the Larriers four points to the good before the Russell Park men performed their late heroics.

Elsewhere, last year’s

main contenders made major statements of intent in the opening group games of the Dublin senior hurling championship with St Jude’s, Kilmacud Crokes, Cuala and Ballyboden St Enda’s all running up big wins.

Runners-up of last year, St Jude’s, got off to a winning start in Group 3 when they defeated St

Pat’s, Palmerstown 2-11 to 0-14 in Parnell Park on Saturday.

Boden sent out an early signal of their intent when they defeated Crumlin 4-23 to 1-14 in their Group 3 tie at O’Toole Park.

Three goals from Dublin senior David Treacy saw Cuala overwhelm Ballinteer St John’s 7-16 to 1-10 at O’Toole Park.

football: castleknock cling on to division 2 title

Club Noticeboard st brigid’s ST BRIGID’S will host the Division 3

The Roselawn Inn on Thursday, April

hurling Feile na nGael games in Russell

30. Thank you to everybody who sup-

Park this Saturday, May 2. Best of luck

ports our lotto and to our lotto com-

to St Brigids U-14s hurlers.

mittee.

Well done our U-14 ladies footballers

The club has 10 scholarships avail-

on a great performance in the Feile

able for the Gaeltacht this summer for

last weekend.

first and second year students in St

The annual golf classic will be held in Royal Tara on Friday, May 22. For fur-

Brigid’s. For those interested, contact Stephen Moore on 087 6339238.

ther information or to enter a team,

The final Texas Hold’em poker night

see the club website or contact Paddy

before the summer/autumn break

Davey on 086 8229312.

will take place on May 15 in the club-

Our club nursery runs as normal

house. For tickets and further infor-

this Saturday, May 2 from 9.30 to

mation contact Stephen Moore on 087

11am. We welcome all four- to seven-

6339238.

year-olds in the Castleknock and

St Brigids are delighted to be sup-

Blanchardstown area and new mem-

porting the Castleknock 5km run 2015.

bers and families are always welcome.

The event takes place on June 21 and is

For more information, contact Paul on

open to all abilities. Keep an eye on the

087 9154748.

club website for further updates.

The club lotto jackpot remains a

For up-to-date St Brigid’s fixtures

massive €15,000 with the reserve ris-

and results, visit our website www.

ing to €6,000 for this week’s draw in

stbrigidsgaa.com

castleknock A MASSIVE congratulations to all

Help is needed next weekend in

players, mentors and everyone else

Somerton from 7am to set up for

involved in the Girls Football Feile

the boys’ football Feile that the club

team, who were crowned Division 2

is hosting this year. Please contact

champions at the weekend.

Philip Bohan at 0872482480. Details of

After a great performance in the group stages in Skerries on Saturday

the summer camps are now on the website.

and in the semi final, the girls then fin-

Membership for the new year is due,

Brown penalty save secures Feile crown

ished the job in style against a tough

please continue to hand in all forms

Fingallians team in the final on Sunday.

and fees. Forms can be downloaded

Photos from the weekend can be found

from the website. There was no winner

on the website.

of the lotto jackpot, which now stands

feile division 2 final

OUR U-14 team host the hurling Feile

tion on June 2 from 7-8pm, June 4

on Saturday with the club also host-

from 5-6pm and June 6 from 9.30-

ing three finals on Sunday. Best of

11.30pm.

The Castleknock side that won the Division 2 Feile. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

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CASTLEKNOCK were crowned AIG Division 2 football Feile champions last weekend following an exciting match up with north Dublin rivals, Fingallians.

The evenly matched teams served up a thrilling encounter at Hartstown last Sunday with Castleknock running out winners by two points.

Sunny conditions greeted the teams for their second meeting in the Feile competition with the

west Dublin club already coming out on top in the group stage.

Castleknock started smartly with a point in the opening minute from midfielder and Dublin vice-captain Eimear Griffin.

However, Castleknock soon came under pressure from a mobile and tenacious Fingallians attack and five minutes in to the match the opposition took advantage of a rare defensive lapse in an otherwise solid performance to notch up a goal.

The Castleknock back line of Hannah Janahi, Molly Hong Minh and

Aoife Lally then dealt with sustained attacks from the north Dublin outfit.

With the Dublin 15 club chasing the game Castleknock’s Aisling Kenny set up full forward Sophia Ostapia for a well taken goal to give Castleknock the lead.

A point from Siobhan Roche rounded off the half for Castleknock to give them a two point margin at the break.

Eimear Griffin opened the second half with a number of her trademark raids on the Fingallians defence but it was Caitlin Coffey who recorded the next score with a long

range point.

Castleknock piled on the pressure with Ciara Golden and Sinead Waters amongst those who impressed during this period.

Fins fought back to score a point but the game was to finish in dramatic circumstances.

In the final minutes Castleknock held a narrow two point lead and Fingallians were awarded a penalty.

K nock net minder Sophie Brown kept her cool to save the penalty and keep Castleknock ahead at the final whistle and secure the title.

Well done also to the senior hurl-

at €2,600.

ers who got their inter champion-

The nursery is on every Saturday in

ship campaign off to a winning start

Tir Na nOg at 10am, and all new players

against Ballyboden last Saturday.

and families are welcome.

st Peregrine’s luck to Ger and all of the lads.

There is a family quiz night in the

The ladies football Feile team were

lounge at 8pm on Friday, May 8 in aid

unlucky to be beaten in the semi-final

of the Feile teams; €20 for a team of

by Plunkett’s who went on to lift the

four and must include one child.

cup. A speedy recovery to Becky Higgins who was injured on Saturday.

The minor two team scored a last

There is a Children’s Bingo Night in the Hall on June 7 with great craic and prizes guaranteed.

minute goal to defeat Naomh Barrog

There is also an All-Ireland Pre-

by the minimum and keep their great

dictor competition going on at the

run of results going.

moment, closing date May 15.

There were also good wins for the

Entries are €10 and include a free

U-15 and U-16 footballers while the

child entry into their own competi-

minor 1 team drew with Na Fianna.

tion. Closing date is May 15 and all

There was no winner of Sunday’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 13 and 19.

monies raised will go towards coaching and recruitment in the club.

If you have any queries in relation

Our mini-leagues will run in the

to any of the above, you can contact

week of June 8 to 14 with registra-

us on info.stperegrines@gmail.com.

32 blanch gazette 30 April 2015