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Scheme for social housing buyers  emma nolan

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council social housing tenants will now be able to purchase their dwellings following the introduction of an Incremental Purchase Scheme. To qualify for this new scheme, council tenants must have been availing of social housing support for at least a year on the date of application, must have an annual income of at least €15,000 per year, and must have no arrears of rent or water charges. Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said he wished to see greater clarity about the national scheme and its potential impact on the council’s ability to retain its own social housing stock

Council reveals details of an incremental purchase plan to help tenants seagreen celebrates for those unable to ever purchase a home outright. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council confirmed to The Gazette that over the coming weeks, the council will be in contact with eligible tenants of those qualifying houses with full information on the scheme. Full Story on Page 2

in style as it turns 10

FASHIONISTA Brendan Courtney joined Claire Fortune, of Seagreen, Monkstown, to help mark Seagreen’s 10-year anniversary. The boutique, which has outlets in monkstown and Ranelagh, started off its anniversary celebrations with a Fashion

Independents Day, in association with Frock Advisor. A number of promotions were held at both stores, with Brendan calling to both to browse the wares, chat to customers, and discuss some of the on-trend seasonal stock at the popular outlets.

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council | purchase initiative to support tenants

New scheme to help buy social housing  emma nolan

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have introduced an Incremental Purchase Scheme to help social housing tenants purchase their dwellings

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council social housing tenants will now be able to purchase their dwellings, following the introduction of an Incremental Purchase Scheme. To qualify for this new scheme, council tenants must have been availing of social housing support for at least a year on the date of application, must have an annual income of at least €15,000 per year, and must have no arrears of rent or water charges. Council tenants will get a discount of 60%, 50% or 40% off the purchase price of the house, depending on their income. A charge, known as the Incremental Charge, equivalent to the discount, will be placed on the house. Over a specified period of years, this charge will reduce to nil in annual increments of 2% of the total value of the house, subject to certain conditions. A council spokesperson said that the “Incremental Charge, equivalent to the amount of the discount, will be registered as a charge on the property being sold. “Where the discount is 40%, the Incremental Charge will be for a period of 20 years; where the discount is 50%, the Incremental Charge will be for a period of 25 years, and a 30-year period will apply where the discount is 60%. “T he Incremental Charge will reduce each

year by 2%, provided the conditions of sale are fully complied with so that at the end of the charge period, the Incremental Charge is fully paid. “If a tenant purchaser decides to sell the house during the Incremental Charge period, then any balance on the Incremental Charge must be repaid to the council.” Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said he wished to see greater clarity about the national scheme and its potential impact on the council’s ability to retain its own social housing stock for those unable to ever purchase outright. He said: “This scheme is a national one ... that does not take fully into account the demand for rented social housing, with now more than 5,500 applicants on our council’s housing waiting list. “We could find ourselves having to sell more social houses, if the demand come in for this scheme, than we are building in any one year – that’s simply not sustainable.” Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council confirmed to The Gazette that over the coming weeks, the council will be in contact with eligible tenants of those qualifying houses with full information on the scheme. They also said that cer tain house ty pes are excluded from the scheme. A full list of the exclusions will soon be published on the council’s website.

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An Bord Pleanala completes its report on cruise berth plan THE An Bord Pleanala planning inspector has completed her report following the oral hearings into the planning application for the proposed €18m cruise berth facility (above), at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Last year, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county councillors supported a motion tabled by Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) calling on An Bord Pleanala to conduct an oral hearings into the cruise berth project. Responding to the latest news, Cllr Boyhan said: “The board held its oral hearing and its nominated inspector has completed her report into all aspects of the planning proposal , and the contributions by all sides of the argument for and against the plans at its oral hearing.” An Bord Pleanala received 150 submissions in relation to the cruise berth. Due to the scale and complexity of the planning proposal, the body sought additional time to complete its work. The inspector’s report is now before the full board for their final consideration and decision. Cllr Boyhan said that it is “now the prerogative of the board to decide to grant or refuse planning consent for the cruise ship plan”.

Family fun day at Sion Hill School to help renovations THE well-known family fun day at Sion Hill School in Blackrock is taking place on Sunday, May 8, from 12pm to 4pm. All are welcome and visitors can expect old favourites such as the tombola, wheel of fortune and cake sale, as well as children’s entertainment, food stalls and sumo wrestling. All money raised will fund the renovation of the front of the school.

Independent councillor examining text-alert scheme to fight crime A LOCAL Independent councillor is working with gardai to organise a co-ordinated security textalert scheme. Cllr Lynsey McGovern said she wished to see a co-ordinated pilot text-alert scheme rolled out as soon as possible to rural communities in Glencullen, Kilternan and Stepaside first.

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“Local residents in rural parts of South County Dublin are more vulnerable to break-ins than others, by virtue of their [location]. I will be seeking an early meeting with local community gardai to see how best a new co-ordinated text–alert scheme, linked to the garda units, can be set up to effectively support vulnerable citizens and property.”

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politics | carol hunt hopes to tackle an ‘elitist’ system

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 emma nolan

JOURNALIST and Independent Dun Laoghaire candidate in the recent general election Carol Hunt is running as a candidate in the Seanad 2016 election NUI panel. Carol, who grew up on Newtown Park Avenue in Blackrock, told The Gazette that she is running for the Seanad because when she joined the Independent Alliance (IA), it was to “work towards the reform of the Seanad and the Dail”. “Running for the general election was my first time to run for anything. I’d never been involved in politics before that, and it was a really worthwhile experience.” Despite not initially

considering running for the Seanad, Carol said she was convinced when other politicians told her that “reform would be brought in”. “They told me that we need people who would be pro-reform and as many women as possible also.” Speaking on her Seanad bid, she says that it’s a very different and “much more frustrating” campaign, and conceded that she’s “up against some heavy hitters on the NUI panel”. When asked about the “elitist” view of the Seanad that is widely held, Carol agreed that it is a “very elitist and antiquated system that needs to be overhauled”, and “can be much more important

and powerful than it is”. “Also, many of those who are able to vote simply aren’t registered – even my husband and sister.” Speaking on the current talks taking place in an effort to form a government, Carol said that she doesn’t think anyone wants another election, but thinks that FF and FG are “so inept that they might stumble into one because of their own stupidity”, and said that they are “putting party politics ahead of everything else”. On her entry into politics, Carol said: “I’ve been writing for so long on the system and the immense injustices and the evisceration of public services, and I just decided that I better do something.”

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HILDA Grace, Phil Stokes and Anne Doring looked quite the part as they, and the rest of St Patrick’s Dramatic Society, Dalkey, rehearsed recently for its next production, The Cemetery Club. The bitter-sweet comedy by Ivan Menchell runs at the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire soon, from Wednesday, May 11 to Saturday, May 14 inclusive, and follows three New York widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. The three very different ladies have their own takes on life and love, and the development of a budding romance with a widower is just part of the play’s plot. Directed by Seymour Cresswell, The Cemetery Club is described as a moving comedy that will lift your spirits. Tickets priced €18, and €15 conc, are on sale at the Pavilion Theatre now; telephone 01 231 2929, or see www.paviliontheatre.ie

DL R C h a m b e r h a s launched the tenth year of the Envirocom Awards at the DLR Expo in Leopardstown. The awards are open to any business irrespective of size or sector, agency or non-profit organisation operating in the county who wish to showcase their actions to protect the environment. An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul (FG) said: “All entrants have had one thing in common – a real commitment to implementing environmental best practice and innovation in their organisations, which has contributed to reducing the carbon footprint of this county.” Entries are assessed under several criteria. There are no entry fees and applications must be in by Friday, June 24.

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council | improvements to roads; bid to curb rat-run through area

Cross Avenue works to commence in summer  emma nolan

DUN Laoghaire’s Cross Avenue Area Road Safety Improvement Scheme is to go ahead this summer commencing with the Cross Avenue area. However, it was decided at the Dun Laoghaire Area Committee meeting on April

25 that Mulgrave Street and Terrace will be excluded at the moment, pending further consultation with local residents. The scheme will be implemented incrementally at the Cross Avenue/Convent Road Area, at Mulgrave Street and Terrace (after further consultation), and the Library Road Area, following further studies

by the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee. Cllr Michael Merrigan (Ind) told The Gazette that the proposed scheme comprises a new one-way system for vehicular traffic along Cross Avenue in the westbound direction from Patrick Street to Convent Road. This one-way system will

reduce the volume of through traffic and enhance road safety conditions for all road users, and will restrict accessibility for non-residents making rat-runs throughout the study area. The section of Cross Avenue between Patrick Street and Mulgrave Street and between Wolfe Tone Avenue and Library road will remain

a two-way system. Cllr Merrigan said: “The residents of the Cross Avenue area have been waiting over 15 years for this upgrade and it coincides perfectly with the Specific Local Objective No 152 that I successfully had included in the County Development Plan to upgrade the public realm in the area with

trees, shrubbery and pavement and roadway enhancements.” A 30km per hour speed limit will also be implemented in the area, along with increased footpath widths, replacement of road signs, use of bollards to prevent illegal parking, improved pedestrian crossing facilities and altered layouts on certain streets.

The members of Booterstown trad group Cireib celebrate with their prestigious Gael Linn trophy

booterstown | glory for trad group

Cireib delighted with national win  emma nolan

A YOUNG trad music group from Booterstown have won the Siansa Gael Linn 2016. Students from Colaiste Eoin and Colaiste Iosagain, who play together in their group, Cireib, we r e c h o s e n f r o m among eight finalists for the award. The eight young musicians, who were presented with first prize of €2,500 and the Gael Linn trophy, are Fiona Nic Gamhna, Micheal O Gralaigh, Sean O Casaide, Stiofan O Casaide, Caoimhe Blennerhassett, Clodagh

Ni Dhaltuin, Fergal De Fuitleigh and Cathal O Muirgheasa. Their teachers and mentors were delighted with the result and praised the musicians for their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the various rounds of the competition. Organized annually by Gael Linn, with support from RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta and Irish Music Magazine, Siansa is national competition that showcases Irish music and Irish song by young traditional groups, all through the medium of Irish.

T he winners were chosen by renowned traditional musicians Niamh Ní Charra, Donal O’Connor and Declan Masterson. In second place were the Kerry group, Fuaimeanna Shliabh Luachra, w h o we r e aw a r d e d €1,250. Third place went to West Cork and the group, Gluaiseacht, who received €750. Gael Linn chief executive Antoine O Coileain praised the groups and their mentors. He said: “We in Gael Linn have been promoting Irish traditional music and song for

more than 60 years. “Through our record label, we bring artists such as Seosamh O hEanaigh, Sean O Riada, Clannad, Teada and other greats to a worldwide audience. Siansa is discovering the stars of the future.” The awards ceremony took place at the National Concert Hall on Sunday, April 17, and was also broadcast live on RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta. A special programme, Siansa 2016, featuring highlights from the event, will be shown on TG4 in May.

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schools Fashion show for charities  emma nolan

ST JOSEPH’S of Cluny Secondary School in Killiney are holding a charity fashion show on Friday, May 6. The fourth-year students will be presenting the dresses they have spent a year crafting from recyclable materials, and all proceeds from tickets sales will go towards two charities: St John of Gods, and the burns unit at St James’ Hospital. Special guest bands playing on the night are Govinda and Feilim. The event will be taking place in the school. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets cost €5 and are available to purchase from the school office.

people | dublin south group’s founder honoured at event

Toastmasters award John’s contributions  emma nolan

DUBLIN South Toastmasters celebrated a successful event last Sunday as founder John Kelly received his Distinguished Toastmaster award. Toastmasters International are a non-profit organisation developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924. Mr Kelly received the highest award that the Toastmasters organisation bestows at the Leop-

ardstown club he started himself five years ago. Speaking to The Gazette, he said that it was “a special night and Dublin South Toastmasters hosted a packed event”. John’s friends, family and fellow Toastmasters celebrated his many achievements, including delivering more than 40 speeches, mentoring and leading at a club and Dublin area level. He told The Gazette that Dublin South Toastmasters has gained a reputation as a “very

successful and extremely friendly club”. The group’s members range in age from their twenties to their sixties, and visitors are always welcome to attend any meeting. John said: “As they say, ‘Visitors are not expected to speak, so just turn up, sit back and enjoy the meeting’. “Dublin South Toastmasters provides a supportive environment where members gain the skills and confidence they need to comfortably stand up in front of

Members of Dublin South Toastmasters: (back) Cecilia Cheuk, Thomas Joseph, Paul Schwartzman, Michael Kenny, John Kelly, Peter Graham (club president), Chris Weir, Christine McGowan, Marie-Louise Naughton, Cathal Deasy, Bridie Keogh and Eugene Creegan with (front) Rob Clifford, Kevin McManamon, Ruairi Farrelly, Eoghan Quinn, Stuart Parkinson, Eoin O’ Brien and Neil Keegan

an audience. “There is a tried and tested programme, but it’s flexible. You progress at your own pace, advancing when you’re ready to take the next challenge. “Each meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-

pressure atmosphere. There are no instructors or teachers, and members evaluate one another’s presentations. “This feedback process is a key part of the programme’s success. Meeting participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop

skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure.” Anyone wishing to find out more about Dublin South Toastmasters can visit dublinsouthtoastmasters.com. The group meet on the first and third week of each month at the Clayton Hotel in Leopardstown.

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DUn laoghaireGazettegallery | texaco winners named

Lauren Murphy (13), from St Peter’s Special School, Dublin 6, with her prizewinning work entitled Steven Tara Watson (13), from St Joseph of Cluny Secondary School, Killiney, pictured with her prize-winning work entitled Hook Lighthouse

Putting young artists in the frame F Atia Chowdhury (13), from St Louis High School, Rathmines, pictured with her prize-winning work entitled Riha

ive Southside students have won top prizes in this year’s 62nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 12-13 years age category, first and second prize (€350 and €250) went to Tara Watson (13), from St Joseph of Cluny Secondary School, Killiney, for her work entitled Hook Lighthouse and Atia Chowdhury (13), from St Louis High School, Rathmines, for her entry entitled Riha, while second prize (€200 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in the 9-11 years age category went to Ava Henson (10), from The Harold School, Glasthule, for her work entitled Skipper. Other Southside winners are Arran Smyth (6), from St Mary’s National School, Ballsbridge, who won third prize (€100 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in the 6-years and under age category for his work entitled Gary and Lauren Murphy (13), from St Peter’s Special School, Dublin 6, who won third prize (€200 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in category G of the competition for her work entitled Steven. In total, 40 students from Dublin will receive prizes which will be presented at an awards ceremony in Dublin next month when all of the 126 top prize-winners will be in attendance.

Lauren Murphy (13), from St Peter’s Special School, Dublin 6, pictured with her prize-winning work entitled

Ava Henson (10), from The Harold School, Glasthule, with her prize-winning work

Steven

entitled Skipper

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| Seagreen’s 10-year anniversary celebrations

Nicky O’Flanagan and Jennifer Lau

Jennifer O’Gara, Brendan Courtney, Claire Fortune and Tonya O’hEocha. Pictures: Richie Stokes

Enjoying marking a major milestone S

Adriana McSharry

Jennifer O’Gara and Melissa Pierce

Tara Jerman and Dana Sloos

eagreen celebrated Fashion Independents Day in style this year, to mark the first of its 10-year anniversary celebrations. Festivities went on throughout the day in both their Monkstown and Ranelagh stores with fresh juices on offer, along with healthy protein treats. Promotions ran throughout the day for lucky customers with lots of giveaways like Paige denim jeans, Seagreen gift vouchers, Molecules perfumes and lots more besides. Television presenter and fashion stylist Brendan Courtney visited both stores chatting style-savvy guests through the SS16 collections on offer from leading international and Irish designers.

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a day in the life: actress on the day-to-day routines of travelling with a play

Staying focused while touring  ian begley

UP AND coming actress Imogen Wilde is currently on tour as Lulu i n H a r o l d P i n t e r ’s highly-acclaimed play, T he Bir thday Par ty, and having earned the much-sought after role just fresh out of drama school, it is clear to see that Wilde has a lucrative career ahead of her. T his week, T he Gazette spoke to the young actress while she was on tour to find out what a day in her life is like. “It’s going really well. This is my first real theatre job and the whole experience is all completely new to me. It’s very nice being on tour for the first time, and I’ve visited so many different theatres around

the UK so far. “ My d a y u s u a l l y begins around 9.30am – it’s not too early, since I would be working until about 10 the night before. “While on tour we stay in different people’s houses, which I find really interesting and fun. At the moment, I’m in Eastbourne, which is a really beautiful place to be and is also the town where the play is set. “We’re not required to do anything during the day unless we have a matinee, so we’re free to do whatever we like. “I usually head to the gym with another member of the cast or spend my time preparing for the show. “We had three weeks’ worth of rehearsals in

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London for this show, which seems like a short time, but is actually relatively normal. “On the first day that we arrive at a new theatre, we have to do a lot of preparation and checks, which includes adjusting to the different types of stage. “When I go to a new theatre I do a big warmup on stage to get my voice and body ready, and then just take it from there,” she said. Wilde added that playing Lulu – a child-

ish, flirtatious young woman who ultimately becomes the victim of a sexual assault – was difficult as she deems that Pinter was better suited at writing male characters. “I don’t think he knew young women very much, but even still, she is a really interesting character to play who undergoes a very big journey. “At the beginning, she seems strong-willed and sure of herself, but in reality she is quite eas-

ily manipulated due to the fact that she’s in this boring small town, desperate for excitement.” Asked what she does to unwind after a night of performing on stage, Wilde said: “We often go for a drink together after wards because when you finish a performance, you’ve got loads of energy and need to release it in some way or another. “Sometimes though, I just love heading back to my digs and catch up on my favourite TV shows on my laptop.” Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party will run from May 30 to June 4 at The Gaiety Theatre, with tickets priced from €18.15. For further information, see www.gaietytheatre.ie.

Imogen Wilde: “While on tour we stay in different people’s houses, which I find really interesting and fun”

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Make a dash to this colourful event THIS year’s 5K Colour Dash event is back, inviting participants to run, jog and walk the 5km course. At each kilometre, a different colour of powder paint is thrown at participants as they dash their way to the finish line. The event is open to all, from fitness fanatics to those just looking for a fun day out for all the family, while also helping to support the Irish Cancer Society. Colour Dash supports the Irish Cancer Society’s free cancer services for cancer patients and their families across the country. The Dublin leg will take place in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, June 18. Registration is €30 per person, and free for

under-12s accompanied by an adult. To register, see www. cancer.ie/colourdash, or Callsave 1850 606060.

help improve your staff’s wellbeing FOLLOWING Ireland’s second ever National Workplace Wellbeing Day, which took place on April 8, public health and clinical nutritionist Niamh Arthurs is campaigning to strengthen the health of employees by encouraging good nutrition, physical activity and mental wellbeing throughout the year. According to Arthurs, there is a plethora of evidence which illustrates the clear benefits of an engaged, healthy, happy

workforce, for both staff and businesses alike. She is encouraging people to try out a few ideas in the workplace in order to maintain a healthy wellbeing. These include availing of travel to work schemes, which offer discounted bike purchase and/or free bike servicing; a 10,000 steps per day challenge, with employees wearing pedometers to measure their steps; workplace activity groups such as a lunchtime pilates class, or a post-work running/ cycling group; offering healthy options and nutritional information in staff canteens; providing healthy meal guides; fruit, vegetable and porridge loyalty cards in canteens;

Launching Dublin’s Colour Dash 2016 were sponsor Aldi’s suited buying director, Noel Birchall, and Spin 103.8’s Daniella Moyles, Cormac Moore, Peter Collins, Eoin Mitchell and Fionnuala Moran. Picture: Andres Poveda Photography

and having health workshops or nutrition sessions in the workplace.

‘yes’ equality play relives the drama HOME You Go Produc-

tions is running a new play, YES, at the Pearse Centre Theatre as part of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival in May. YES captures the

excitement, drama and humour of the marriage equality campaign whilst also looking under the surface of what that vote meant. The play follows four

very different Gay and Straight campaigners as they share their personal story. Running from May 9 to 14, tickets cost €13 and €15 and are available at gaytheatre.ie.

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Fangclub: full-blooded north dublin rock ‘n’ roll

Sink your teeth into this  Ian Begley The North Dublin t r i o F a n g cl u b h ave announced the preorder for their debut EP, which features their debut single Bullet Head. Brought together by their mutual love of punk and ‘90s grunge, songwriter-in-chief and guitarist Steven King, bass player Kevin Keane and drummer Dara Coleman are the real, full-blooded rock ’n’ roll deal.

Having recently signed to Universal Music Ireland, the start of 2016 found Fangclub working furiously, in every sense of the word, on their new EP with Kerry-born Vancouverresiding producer Tadgh Healy. “On the surface it’s punch your friend in the face whilst drunk fun, but underneath there are lots of layers, both lyrically and melodically” is how drummer Dara sums up the four-track EP.

Their debut single Bullet Head has been described as a sharp shocker that you want to play again the instant it’s over . “That’s the one we always finish our set with, and which destroys the place!” says proud parent Steven. “It’s chaotic and a bit dark round the edges, which has something to do I think with me having an addictive personality.” Speaking to The

Gazette, bass player Kevin Keane said that their band’s intention was to do something different than what’s in the mainstream “There’s nothing really like it in Ireland at the moment and we’re trying our best to break the mould. “We got together two and a half years ago and decided to do everything really old school and toured around as much as we could. “We were big into bands like Nir vana, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Offspring, which were all a big influence for us growing up. “Our type of music has a niche following in Ireland. “You don’t find it played on the radio too often as much as you did in the early 2000s, which is unfortunate. “It would be great to bring back some sort of rock revolution here. “So far we’ve been on Today FM, 2FM, TXFM, and even Spin which was definitely a surprise. We’re heading over to Toronto in May for Canadian music week and we were in New York last year which we really loved.” EP comprehensively nailed and due for release on May 13, Fangclub return to live duty with headliners on both sides of the Atlantic, and then hit the summer festival circuit among their Irish dates. All dates can be found at www.fangclubofficial. com.

Fangclub have announced the pre-order for their debut EP, which features their debut single Bullet Head

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Say yellow to tumeric  rachel cunningham WONDERING how to spice up your life? Apparently you need look no further than the tumeric sitting in your kitchen cabinet. While you’ve no doubt been aware of tumeric for some time, before now you might have only associated it with turning your Indian curries yellow. Health food experts are raving about the yellow powder’s power, and it certainly packs a punch for its medicinal benefits. Coming from the root of the flowering plant Curcuma longa that is

native to India, it has been used in a healing capacity for thousands of years. Renowned for its potency as an antioxidant, it’s said to do everything from dissolving gallstones, relieving digestion and improving arthritis, to even beautifying the skin. Specifically, it is a compound within turmeric – curcumin – that has the scientific studies behind it to support the many health claims that surround it. Curcumin has proven benefits in alleviating allergies, treating depression and Alzheimer’s, and controlling diabetes and risk of heart attack.

However, before you start including turmeric with every meal, it is important to note that the curcumin in turmeric isn’t easily absorbed. While the only side effect to over consuming turmeric is kidney stones in those susceptible, be aware of the greater risk of taking turmeric or curcumin supplement tablets. Fortunately, absorption can be increased by adding black pepper or cooking it in oil, meaning that you have a perfect excuse for a curry night (or two) this week. If curry isn’t your thing, then take after the longest-living people in the world – the Japa-

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health: indian plant’s powder has many positive properties

FOOD&DRINK RECIPECORNER THIS week, with spring well and truly in the air, we have a recipe for delicious lamb shanks, courtesy of Vue Restaurant, Castleknock Golf Club.

Ingredients 2 celery sticks, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 sprig rosemary & thyme; 1lt chicken stock; 1 bottle of red wine; 4 hind lamb shanks Tumeric’s vibrant colour is only part of its appeal, as it can be beneficial to your health, too

nese – and opt for turmeric tea. Boiling turmeric in water is said to increase curcumin’s solubility up to 12 times. Although it is not to everyone’s taste, the internet is filled with recipes to sample.

As has been the case with most superfood explosions, the turmeric trend has caught the attention of health experts and celebrities alike, who can be seen Instagramming their vibrant yellow concoctions.

Preparation • Preheat oven to 170 Celsius. • Heat a little oil in a large frying pan. • Brown the lamb shanks all over and transfer to a casserole dish. • Brown off the chopped veg and herbs for five mins, and add these to the lamb shanks. • Pour on the stock and wine and cover tightly. • Place in the oven for two and a half hours until the meat is tender. • Remove the shanks and strain the sauce. • Bring to the boil and reduce until it thickens. • Serve the shanks drizzled with the sauce.

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Boost for research

environment: efficiency in focus

Energy awards for Dublin firms

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A DUBLIN SME has been selected for funding from the EU’s research fund, Horizon 2020. Uni-tuition is based at the Digital Exchange at Crane Street in The Liberties that provides an online service connecting students and tutors. The funding is provided under Phase 1 of the fund, which means that each project will receive €50,000 to finance feasibility studies for new products that can disrupt the market. T he company is amongst 189 small companies from 26 countries who have been chosen for funding as part of an EU investment of €8.7m for innovative small firms.

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Vouchers fuel success for driver

MAXOL’S customer feedback service proved useful for Margaret Boland recently as she was awarded €100-worth of fuel vouchers at the Maxol Lucan Road outlet. She was presented with her vouchers by Maxol regional manager Mark Walsh, and Maxol the outlet’s licensee, Aidan Curtis. The vouchers represent part of the fuel giant’s customer feedback programme, and which rewards retailers for high standards and excellent customer service. Walsh and Curtis thanked the winner for her input, and discussed how Maxol values customer input into helping to meet their needs.

TWO Dublin companies – MCC Energy, and Origen Energy – have been awarded accolades at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) Energy Show 2016, which took place at the RDS recently. MCC Energy, based in Dublin 22, won Best Renewable Product for their Giraffe 2.0 Hybrid Power Station, which is suitable for a variety of applications. It can charge a summer cottage, a house, provide hot water or light, power electronic equipment

(either connected to the grid or in remote locations), or in some cases, replacing a diesel generator. In an urban environment, Giraffe 2.0 can function as a charging spot for electric vehicles or as an educational renewable energy installation. Origen Energy, with offices at the Naas Road, Dublin 12; Santry, Dublin 9, and in Cork city, won Best Energy Efficient Product at SEAI show. The award was for their product – the Robur Gas Absorption Heat Pump – which supplies hightemperature hot water for

high-efficiency heating, and for domestic hot water production. It is able to recover renewable energy in the form of heat from air, water and ground sources. Video highlights from the SEAI Energy Show 2016 can be seen at www. seai.ie/energyshow. SEAI’s interim chief executive William Walsh said: “The sustainable energy sector is worth around €1.5 billion to Ireland annually, and we witnessed an encouraging level of business activity over the couple of days at the Energy Show.”

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ONE third of Irish women won’t leave the house without make-up, according to research conducted by skin supplement brand, Imedeen. The research found that Irish women rely heavily on make-up products to look and feel good about themselves, with 58% stating they wear make-up most of the time, and 70% admitting to wishing they had better skin. Imedeen, with the help of model and foodie Roz Purcell (above), are encouraging women to celebrate natural beauty with the Reveal Your Real

campaign. Available in pharmacies nationwide, Imedeen daily tablets, which come in different variations for different age groups and are priced from €39.99, nourish the deep dermal layer where topical skin creams simply cannot reach. Speaking on the products, Purcell said: “Taking care of yourself from the inside can really help how you feel and can boost your confidence. I love make-up and experimenting with different looks, but I think it’s really important that we don’t hide behind it, and are happy with what is underneath the war paint!”

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THERE’S something indulgent about coloured crystals and gemstones, especially when set in gold – and brightly coloured jewels are popping up everywhere this season. From bright emerald greens to subtle labradorite stones and

shimmering yellows, pinks, blues and iridescent hues – bright jewels and unusual stones in luxury brands and jewellers have risen in popularity in recent years, and the high street translation provides an everyday fix for the rest of us. Dublin-based jewellery brand Juvi’s Antibes collection features an array of shimmering stones

inspired by the Cote d’Azur and the sophistication of France’s lavish coastal resorts. The range is available in Arnotts, House of Fraser, Kilkenny and Avoca stores nationwide. Fellow Irish designer Chupi Sweetman’s designs consist of nature-inspired aesthetics with a touch of sparkle. Chupi’s boutique, on the top floor of Pow-

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time to erscourt Townhouse Centre, is a treasure trove of delicate pieces. I always stand by H&M when a quick jewellery fix is needed, and their selection of pieces with coloured stones doesn’t disappoint. A few choice pieces from Zara and Asos are also currently in stock to try out the trend before committing to investment pieces.

SKINCARE brand Eucerin is an affordable dermatologist-recommended range with an array of products to deal with a number of skin problems. Whether you suffer with oily skin, excess seabum, dry patches, redness, hyper pigmentation or super sensitivity, Eucerin’s various ranges allow you to target specifically what you need in certain areas. For example, an oily T-zone needs oil-free products that unclog pores and provide a mattifying base for make-up. However, while such a zone will benefit from oil-free products, they may dry out less seabum-producing areas of the face, such as the cheeks, resulting in dry patches. A bottle of Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Scrub, combined with cleanser and toner from the same range, will help calm excess oil production, and the Dry Skin Replenishing Cream will keep the less oily zones hydrated. Available in Boots, numerous products available from Eucerin will appeal to all ages and all skin types. Their anti-ageing range contains products to target volume loss, fine lines and wrinkles and age-induced dryness. The Hypersentive range contains calming and soothing ingredients such as licorice extract and green pigments to combat redness. Those with sensitive skin will also be interested in the DermoCapillare rage, which includes a calming shampoo which provides relief for a dry and itchy scalp, and also prevents hypersensitive skin being aggravated by chemicals in regular shampoo. Prices range from €8 to €40, with the more expensive items coming from the anti-aging products. Eucerin products clockwise from the top: Anti-Age Volume Filler Concentrate 30ml €40; Dermo Purifyer Concentrate 30ml €11.17; Dermo Purifyer Hydrating Care 50ml €11.17; Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Fluid 100ml €14 and Dermo Purifyer Toner 200ml €11.17

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TRAVEL Blue skies and warm sun are waiting for you in Costa Blanca

Great deals to get away for a break  ian begley

AS THE last school term of the year starts, summer holidays become a bigger priority – particularly for families who are looking for that great value break that will tick all the right boxes. Lowcostholidays are offering a number of all-inclusive and selfcatering offers for holidaymakers this June. For example, travel to Costa Blanca on June 8 for seven nights at the 5-star Gran Bali Hotel for €1,020, on an all-inclusive basis.

It’s worth driving a few hours down the road to Fota Island Resort – heading to one end of the country is soon rewarded with a refreshing break from it all

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All-inclusive Alternatively, for €1,365 you can fly to Majorca on June 8 and stay at the 3-star Club Bellevue Apartments, also on an all-inclusive basis. These prices are based on two adults and one child, including return flights, taxes and seven nights, allinclusive. For those who prefer self-catering holidays, you can travel to Algarve on June 9, staying at the 3-star Rio Apartments from €295, based on two people sharing, and including return flights, taxes and seven nights on a selfcatering basis. For further information on these deals, see www.lowcostholidays. ie, or call 01 485 3835.

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THE opportunity to pack up the car and take advantage of a wellearned break from The Big Smoke is always one that is far too good to pass up, so when the chance to take a trip to the 5-star Fota Island Resort in Cork came about, my partner and I were all too eager to say farewell to Dublin’s fair city. The relatively boring two-and-a-half-hour journey to the Rebel county was livened up by the beautiful, mountainous scenery on the way, and as the island in Cork Harbour came into view in glorious sunshine, we knew that we had hit the jackpot. The resort, nestled at the heart of this peace-

ful island, is surrounded by gorgeous scenery and mature woodlands, and as we drove up to our accommodation at the Fuchsia Woods Lodge – a stone’s throw away from the actual hotel – we knew we were in for a treat. The stylish lodges gave us unrivalled views of Fota Island’s tree-lined shore, and from the entrance hall, the marble tiling led us to the classically-styled living room and then on to the contemporary kitchen and dining area. Our room was very spacious and comfortable, featuring everything you would expect from a 5-star resort, including an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. Shortly after we settled in, I had to depart for my

much-needed Eastern Essence full-body massage appointment at the resort’s highly acclaimed spa. As I had decided to do an intense, once-in-ablue-moon workout at my local gym the previous day, my body was riddled with aches and pains, so this was definitely a welcome blessing. The massage started off with a Turkish foot scrub, followed by my body being polished with hot stones. I found this so relaxing that I involuntarily dozed off for about five minutes. When I came back to my senses, my masseuse was giving me a head, face and neck massage, which almost drove me back into my slumber. My massage was then finished off with a Thai foot

massage, alongside some complementary jasmine tea. Feeling completely detoxified and relaxed, I met back up with my partner, who was taking a dip in the spa’s hydrotherapy suite, and we then departed for a very interesting whiskey tasting session, followed by dinner at Fota Restaurant. Working up a very hearty appetite, I was delighted to see that we would soon be indulging in a six-course tasting menu. For starters, I had the pan-seared scallop, with slow-braised pork and parsnip puree. The second course consisted of herb-crusted venison, alongside caramelised figs and brandy cherries. This was followed by a

delicious Irish Crab Tian with champagne melon gazpacho, cucumber and caviar. A very refreshing passion fruit sorbet was next in line, tailed by a tender fillet of Irish beef with smoked sweet potatoes, oyster mushrooms, aubergine puree and truffle jus. I was extremely impressed with the quality of food prepared for us, and when I thought that I could not possibly eat another bite, a generous portion of dark chocolate fondant was placed before me, which I devoured without any great effort. After our meal, we went to the resort’s wellstocked bar for a few sensible drinks, and as the clock ticked past midnight, I deemed it wise to

stroll back to the lodge to hit the hay in order to wake up in time the next morning for an obligatory full Irish breakfast. The buffet-style meal was average at best, but the freshly prepared waffle I ordered definitely made up for it. Overall, I had a very nice time at Fota Island Resort, and will surely return for a visit at some stage in the near future. There are a wide variety of excellent summer holiday packages available at Fota Island Resort, such as two nights in a threebedroom Fuchsia lodge for six people, including access to the kids camp, from €400 per night. For detailed information on all of Fota Island Resort’s packages, see www.fotaisland.ie, or call 021 488 3700.

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CINEMA Bastille Day: a film that stands out above the fray, with some very decent action

Elba demonstrates Bond credentials in popcorn thriller Cast your mind back to September last year and you might remember the bit of uproar caused by author Anthony Horowitz’s comment that Idris Elba would be too “street” to play James Bond. Horowitz quickly apol-

ogised and clarified what he meant, while Elba brushed the comment off, but many of us were left intrigued, wondering just what kind of Bond would Idris Elba make? Well, the answer has finally come – sort of –

in Bastille Day, which sees Elba dashing across Parisian rooftops, racing around in cars, and generally delivering justice to dastardly people in a 15A kind of way. And while there’s not an Aston Martin in sight,

Bastille Day provides enough of a vehicle to see how Elba performs as the leading man in that allout-action type of environment. Set in present day Paris, the film follows the pandemonium that follows liberal activist Zoe’s (Charlotte Le Bon) botched attempt to plant a bomb in an office block. When her conscience gets the better of her, she aborts the plan and tries to fling the bomb into the river. En route, she is unlucky enough to cross paths with Michael (Richard Madden, Game of Thrones’ Robb Stark), a pickpocket who steals the bag containing the bomb (conveniently hidden inside a Teddy Bear – because that is what grown women carry about in these kinds of films) and disappears into the crowd. Michael unwittingly dumps the bag, the bomb goes off, and both the US and French forces are on the tail of the terrorists. The audience is too, with Bastille Day so full of twists and turns that it feels like navigating through the back streets of Montmartre after one too many glasses of vino. Director James Watkins has some very solid horror films under his belt (including personal favourite Eden Lake), and does an honourable job of bringing some of the

Elba storms onto the screen as Sean Briar, the CIA agent with a distaste for authority and a penchant for operating on instinct

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edginess from that genre across to this latest film. You can’t help feeling – given Watkins’ flair for tension and gore – that with a little more of an adult script and a higher censorship rating, he could have really made something quite special with this. But Bastille Day isn’t the kind of film that wants to push any boundaries. For the most part, it is another relatively brainless action flick that’s populated with the usual myriad of stock characters delivering the same tired dialogue. Elba storms onto the screen as Sean Briar, the CIA agent with a distaste for authority and a penchant for operating on instinct. “So you acted without confirmation… you just somehow knew that these men were armed?” shouts

Briar’s bookish superior. “Oh I knew,” says Elba, “just in the same way I know you are wearing tighty-whities.” Yes it is cringe-inducing at times, but don’t let that dissuade you. Because for all it has going against it on paper, Bastille Day actually plays out as a very fun bit of cinema. An annoying flaw of Bastille Day is that it never quite sets it tone assuredly, spending most of the first act fluctuating between being a light action romp, and a thriller that takes itself much

more seriously. It stays in the former camp thanks to the odd couple pairing of Elba and Madden, but it takes a certain deliberate shift in viewer-attitude to fully embrace it. If you can, you’ll find an action film that stands out above the fray, with some very decent action and a plot that, once you embrace the silliness, actually works out well. Bastille Day is 90 minutes of good, dumb fun, and Elba certainly has the physical prowess and charisma to wear a much finer suit in future.

Richard Madden plays Michael, a pickpocket

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With a long, muscular profile Kia have managed to give this executive saloon a lot of sporty flair

Kia: Fourth generation model is looking to carve its niche in the saloon segment

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The Sportage may be the flagship on Irish roads, but Kia are keen to continue the success that they have seen in recent years across their entire range. On a global level, one of the Korean companys most popular offerings has been their executive model, the Optima. Entering its fourth generation this year, the all new Optima - bursting with premium features – looks to carve its niche in the saloon segment and further cement Kia’s presence in the Irish market. On the outside, the Optima looks undeniably slick. With a long, muscular profile Kia have managed to give this executive saloon a lot of sporty flair.

Aggressive A tiger nose grille gives the front a wide, aggressive look while chrome side vents and moulding really pick out the subtle and protracted contours of the body. This generation Optima has further stretched out the length of the car, and there is no doubt that Kia have nailed the look of the Optima this

time around – this is certainly the most attractive incarnation of it. On the road, the Optima performs exactly as it looks like it should - this is a car that is more focused on delivering a refined driving experience than showcasing brute strength. Keeping things simple, a single 1.7-litre diesel engine is on offer with the new Optima. But with fewer emissions and a little more power than the previous generation, you may be thankful for the lack of engine options as road tax clocks in at €190. Playing toward the executive market, the only choice that is important here is the trim level with EX, Kia’s entry-level option, coming in at €27,950. Not that there is an awful lot entry-level about it. As standard with the EX model is a 7-inch touch screen with Sat Nav, 17-inch alloys, and a lane departure assist system that also displays road sign information. Take a jump up in price to €31,450 and you’ll have the trim level that we tested – the Platinum. T his includes 18-inch alloys, full leather seats (both

front and rear are heated), wireless phone charging and a pretty nifty seat memory system so you can save, and easily switch, between driving positions for two different drivers at the touch of a button. Kia’s well-designed cabins continue here, where they manage to keep things uncluttered and user-friendly. There is plenty of solid soft plastic, with the right amount of chrome-effect trimming, it keeps the costs down and it looks good, especially when paired with the leather finish. But the most noticeable feature inside is the space – the Optima has a luxurious amount of legroom and there is plenty of storage space in cubby holes and drawers. There’s an ample boot, where the only niggle might be a slightly narrow opening, but otherwise it is hard to fault Optima’s interior. Bumping up further to the top of the range GSE trim (€34,450) will give a beige leather interior, smart key system, and panoramic sunroof, amongst other extras. One of Kia’s most comfortable rides to date, the new generation Optima seems bound to become more prevalent on Irish roads.

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Skerries to host football for all:

SKERRIES Town FC, in conjunction with the FAI and Fingal County Council, are have announced the return of its football for all program. It will run throughout May and is open to boys and girls with physical and intellectual disabilities. Commenting on the program, Paul Keogh FAI/Fingal County Council Development officer said: “This is the third year of the program and the response has been very good. Skerries Town, are leading this initiative and we hope everyone in the local community and around North Fingal will promote it. Bolger of Skerries Town added: “Skerries Town are delighted to be able to cater for boys and girls who may or may not have played football in such an environment before.” For more information, contact Bolger on 087 2802279.

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LORETO qualified for next season’s women’s national EY Hockey League as a superb second half display saw them overcome Belfast Harlequins at Grange

Road 2-0 last Sunday to win the playoffs. It capped a superb campaign for the Beaufort club who won both the Leinster Senior Cup and Division One league Ali Meeke’s deft volley in the 43rd minute, cou-

UCD’s Ben McCrea against Instonians

pled with Kate Crotty’s touch to Jessica McGirr’s blasted pass with 11 minutes to go were enough to see off a gritty Quins who had their moments in the first half but ran out of legs. For Loreto, they add this success to their Jacqui Potter Cup and Leinster Division 1 titles while Belfast Harlequins meet UCC for their second bite of the cherry next weekend in Havelock Park for a place in the all-Ireland league. Loreto’s challenge was staccato at times, especially with Lena Tice serving a green and yellow card suspension in the first half. Their best chances did not test Jade Lamont in the Harlequins’ goal with McGirr

Loreto’s Niamh Small and Ali Meeke celebrate. Picture: Adrian Boehm

and Hayley Mulcahy unable to pull the trigger. The Dubliners, though, showed much greater intent in the second half with Ali Meeke, like on Saturday in the semi-finals, producing a magic box of tricks. She weaved an opening that Mulcahy touched just wide as a warning shot. And then the opening goal came eight minutes after the break. Tice was twice denied by Lamont after Sarah Evans’ dangerous cross made it to the back post. The second flipped up off the top of Lamont’s pad and Meeke fished the ball out of the air from behind her back and into the goal, a lovely finish. They continued to

apply the squeeze as Quins – who only had three subs on the bench – struggled to retain their first half tempo. Indeed, Loreto controlled the pace even when Tice took her third suspension of the game, a green for dissent, in the 54th minute. A n d t h e cl i n c h e r came with 11 minutes left when Quins were deemed to have played the ball out of play with a back-stick. The stop from the resulting corner was not smooth but Meeke recovered the ball, laid off to McGirr who lashed it into the mixer where Crotty guided home to start the celebrations in earnest. On the men’s side, UCD missed out on a

place in the national division as they found Instonians too experienced for their young charges, eventually falling 3-1. Inst had a glut of early chances but the students caught them on the hop when Jeremy Duncan thumped home in the 34th minute.. But James Corry replied instantly before William Robinson and John Watson made the game safe in the second half. UC D h a d b e a t e n Dublin rivals Clontarf a day earlier in the semifinal 2-0 thanks to goals from Duncan and David Nolan. They have a second chance at promotion next Sunday against Cookstown.

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Aine O’Gorman with her player of the month award. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

UCD Waves striker Aine O’Gorman has been named Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month for March. A stunning month saw UCD defeat Peamount United, Kilkenny United WFC and Galway WFC, scoring 13 goals along the way, with club captain O’Gorman leading by example. “We had a good month of March, and won all our games which was the goal from the start,” O’Gorman said as she was

presented with the award. “Once the team wins that is the main thing but to get on the scoresheet a couple of times was a nice added bonus. “It’s obviously nice to get an individual award but you just want to see your team win and do well,” added O’Gorman, whose UCD Waves side level at the top of the Continental Tyres Women’s National League with just two games remaining for them. An impressive month on the domestic front was added to with the international side as O’Gorman got on the scoresheet

in the 5-0 win away to Montenegro, before going on the play the full 90 minutes of the defeat to Spain. “We always knew we had to go out and do the job against Montenegro, while we were going to be up against it facing Spain. As disappointing as the Spain result was, we are still in contention and have three big games coming up. If we win the three games, qualification is still there for us,” O’Gorman reflected. Looking ahead to a busy period with her club, O’Gorman insists they are taking it one game

at a time, with Wednesday’s Continental Tyres WNL Cup semifinal against Galway WFC the primary focus. “Preparations are going well for the semi-final. We are going to have to focus on winning the remaining games of the season. The cup semi against Galway will be a great game and hopefully we can finish with a bit of silverware.” Aine O’Gorman was presented with her award by Tom Dennigan, General Sales Manager with Continental Tyres, at the Glenview Hotel, Co Wicklow.

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Second half tries from Noone and Ryan power Clontarf into All-Ireland final showdown with Cork Constitution on May 8 in the Aviva Stadium thanks to fine win over UCD ubl division 1a playoff Clontarf UCD  sport@dublingazette.com

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SECOND half tries from Michael Noone and Evan Ryan proved to be the difference for Clontarf against UCD as they booked their place in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A decider for the second year in succession. Early tries from Bryan Byrne and Mick McGrath had Andy Wood’s charges 10 points to the good and, even though UCD worked their way back into contention with a Barry Daly five-pointer – after Michael Noone had

claimed a third touchdown for Clontarf – a late score from replacement Evan Ryan ensured the progression of the 2013/14 champions. This semi-final stage is familiar territory for Clontarf, who overcame Terenure College in the last-four 12 months ago. They booked their place in this season’s play-offs by finishing top of the table, and capped off the regular rounds by securing seven wins in-a-row. Their most recent victory was last week’s dress rehearsal against the students at Castle Avenue. Although their early season form had put them in a strong position, UCD

entered this contest on the back of five defeats on the bounce. Playing on the allweather surface at the north Dublin venue, Noel McNamara’s young guns enjoyed a decent spell of possession early on. However, the Clontarf defence held firm and, with just eight minutes on the clock, they broke the deadlock. A series of drives towards the whitewash had kept UCD on the back foot. From a tight right hand angle, young hooker Byrne drove over the line in powerful fashion. Out-half Joey Carbery, playing against his former UCD team-mates,

Clontarf are looking to win back the Ulster Bank League Division 1A crown in two weeks time against Cork Con. Picture: Deryck Vincent

was off target with the tricky conversion. Just three minutes later, Tarf doubled their advantage. The classy Carbery kick-started the attack deep inside his own half, and at the end of a sweeping move involving several players, winger McGrath managed to crash over in the left corner. It was already beginning to look quite ominous for the Belfield outfit but, to their credit, they displayed great resilience as the first half wore on. They opened their account when the Leinster-capped Ross Byrne split the posts with a 16th minute penalty. This was a much-needed boost for UCD and, but for a forward pass from winger Daly on 21 minutes, they may well have restored parity. Consequently, the loss of full-back Rob Keogh was a blow for the hosts while Daly and prop Andrew Porter made promising breaks for UCD approaching the interval. Ross Byrne was wide of the mark from a 22-metre penalty, however, and in spite of their best endeavours, they could not break down the disciplined Tarf defence. A determined UCD persisted on the resumption and, weathering an early second half storm from Wood’s side, they once again gained a strong foothold. Replacements Ian Hirst and Aaron Dundon, who

is also part of the Clontarf coaching staff, provided the home pack with a renewed vigour, though, and nearing the hour mark the table toppers moved into a 17-3 lead. Powerful flanker Noone held off a number of challenges to cross the whitewash on the right, and from his third kick at goal, the excellent Carbery supplied the extra points. This left UCD with a mountain to climb in the final quarter, but they gave themselves a fighting chance with 16 minutes remaining. Daly claimed his side’s first try – via exceptional approach work by skipper Emmet MacMahon – and thanks to an outstanding conversion by Ross Byrne, the gap was down to seven points once more. This set-up a nail-biting conclusion, and the 68th-minute sin-binning of openside Karl Moran meant that Clontarf had to be careful during the closing stages. Ross Byrne twice opted for touch when referee David Wilkinson awarded UCD penalties from kickable positions, but Tarf ultimately secured a penalty of their own. The result was put beyond any doubt when Ryan raced in under the posts in the third minute of injury-time, setting up an Aviva Stadium showdown with his former club, Cork Constitution, on Sunday, May 8.

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Masters tournament set to be bigger than ever THE fourth edition of the largest masters basketball tournament in Ireland will take place in four South Dublin venues on the weekend of May 6 to 8. This edition of the Dublin Masters International Basketball Tournament will be the biggest event in the competition’s history with 34 teams competing across three different categories – Over-40 men, Over-40 ladies and Over-50 men. The four venues being used are Oblate Hall and St Michael’s in Inchicore, Colaiste Bride in Clondalkin and Presentation Secondary School in Terenure. As always, there will be a great array of talent on display proving that you are never too old to play the game you love. There are new teams in this year’s line-up including a number of foreign teams including Boroughmuir, Strathclyde, Aberdeen (Checkmate Knights) and Edinburgh Phoenix from Scotland, Sussex Hawks, London Eagles and Sussex All Stars from England, Flesbek ’98 from Holland, Team Belgium, Marino’s Friends from Croatia and Santander Masters from Spain. These will compete with a strong selection of Irish teams to take home the various trophies on offer. Some of the best known names in Irish basketball from the past will be in action such as Ricardo Leonard, Mark Keenan, Stephen McGuirk, Owen O’Callaghan, Kieran O’Sullivan, Scottie Summersgill, Adrian Fulton, Karl Donnelly, Jerome Westbrooks, Catriona White, Debbie Doyle, Karen Staunton and some current national league players in Suzanne Maguire and Siobhan Kilkenny. While games will be extremely competitive on the court during the day, the competitors, officials and friends will let their hair down at night and compete for the title of the oldest swinger in town. Masters tournaments are always hugely sociable events and many new friends are made during the course of these weekends. Games commence on Friday and culminate with semi-finals and finals in The Oblate Hall on Sunday afternoon. Admission to all sessions is free.

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FastSport Monkstown’s double gold: MONKSTOWN Boxing Club added two more All-Ireland titles to their collection was Sean Mari (age 15, 39kg) and Dylan Doyle (15, 48kg) were both crowned champions. It caps a brilliant year for the club in which four fighters boxed on the national stage while a fifth, Sean Kavanagh, was not able to take part due to am injury. Mari added his third Irish title in a row beating Adam Hession and Jack O’Neill. Doyle won his first All-Ireland title to add to his cadet title from 2015.

sailing: big coup for local harbour as 400 top level competitors en route

Dun Laoghaire hosts the world  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

THE LASER Radial World Championships are set to bring a major world sailing contest to Dun Laoghaire for the first time, after a long term development strategy from a group of interested parties helped the harbour stake a claim on the world stage. The single-seater dinghies that make up the laser radial class are amongst the most popular in the world, and will

see around 400 competitors from over 35 countries descend on the harbour for a week long competition that will run from July 23 to July 30, and is expected to raise around €2.5 million for the local economy. David Kelly, chairman of the KBC Laser Radial Worlds, told GazetteSport the championships come “as a result of years of building up the venue as a world class option for sailing events,” a development that pushed on

from the Youth Sailing World Championships which took place in Dun Laoghaire in the summer of 2012. “It’s the culmination of a period we’ve spent trying to establish Dun Laoghaire harbour as a go to venue for major sailing championships,” Kelly explains. “There are certain places that sailing events go back to again and again, like Weymouth in Britain, and we’d like to be one of those. “It’s been a team

Azeta Seery, Harry Hermon, Eithne Scott-Lennon and Frank O’Beirne help launch the KBC World Championships. Picture: Fennell Photography

effort involving all of the sailing clubs in Dun Laoghaire, as well as the Harbour Company. It’s also an advantage to Irish sailors to have events here. “Twice as many of our sailors are able to compete as a concession to the hosts and, obviously,

it takes away a lot of the expenses to competing, too. It’s a chance for both Irish sailors that are just short of the standard to compete in most championships and for the volunteers to get a real sense of what an event like this is all about. That has a real

knock on effect on local sailing.” The event will take place just two weeks before the opening of the Rio Olympics, and with laser radial an Olympic class of dinghy, it will be the last chance to see many of the competitor’s in action before Rio.

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Olaf’s take on the kube

Sandyford club launch their major fundraiser

Club Noticeboard Cuala

naomh Olaf launched The KUBE recently

as 36 contestants tried to complete the various challenges in preparation for the main event. The Sandyford club is hosting the event as a major fundraiser with the contestants pitted against each other in an attempt to win the €2,000 for their particular team. The event will take place on Saturday, May 14 in the Leopardstown Pavilion at 7.30pm.

CUALA’S senior hurlers and Kilmacud

camogie and did themselves and their

Crokes’ eagerly anticipated SHC clash

club proud. Good luck to the U-14 boys’ teams in

ended in a draw on Saturday night in Parnell Park while the intermediate

hurling: cuala nab draw against rivals crokes

their football Feile next weekend.

hurlers had a tight win over St Kevin’s,

Both our adult camogie teams had

0-19 to 2-11. The junior Ds had a good

significant wins in their respective

win over Ballinteer St John’s in the JHC

league campaigns last week and both

D, 3-19 to 1-5.

are sitting at the top of their league

Well done to Cuala’s Michael Fitzsi-

tables. This week, the Senior 5s face

mons and the Dublin senior footballers

Faughs in Meadowvale on Thursday at

who won a fourth successive league

7.30pm. All support welcome. Our minor ladies footballers

title in Croke Park on Sunday. Hard luck to our Feile camogie team

emerged victorious from a great game

who went out in the group stages of

against local rivals Foxrock Cabinteely

a very competitive Division 2 group

last Monday in Kilbogget Park. Final

despite some fantastic performanc-

score 5-7 to 3–10 to Cuala. The adult

es. The girls played some wonderful

ladies play Naomh Mearnog away.

Shankill THE club is organising a golf classic,

086 4010438. There are no trials, no