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INSIDE: Cosy up to some great craft ideas with a look at a pop-up shop’s exhibition P8

transformed: Students create a great garden for St Michael’s House See Page 3

He’s on the ball: Showing support for rugby team Feile 2013:

Foxrock Cabinteely claim Division 1 title Page 32

MICHAEL Murphy was on the ball when it came to showing his support for Terenure Rugby Football Club, who took on UCC Cork at Lakelands Park recently. Damp and squally conditions on the day couldn’t thwart the local team, who blew through the impressive opposition to win by 33-19 in a great match for Michael and all the fans to enjoy.

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Rugby: Old

Wesley claim inaugural AIL Division 2A cup

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New gaelscoil approved for Stepaside region 20 students set to begin at temporary facility located at Aikens village site

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A NEW gaelscoil has been given the go-ahead for the Stepaside region. It will temporarily be located on a green site in Aikens village for a period of three

years while a permanent site is found.

Applications have been received for the post of principal in the new gaelscoil and patrons, An Foras Patrunachta, are due to commence interviews next

week.

Caoimhin O hEaghra, general secretary of An Foras Patrunachta, which also runs the 400-pupil Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille in Stepaside, said the school will be accept-

ing about 20 students in September, and that it is being built in response to a resurgence in interest in the Irish language.

“There is a great demand in the area,” he said.

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Of the new gaelscoil, Councillor Gerry Horkan (FF) said: “it’s great that it is going ahead in the main centre of population growth in the county”

Temporary Aikens site to house new gaelscoil A NEW gaelscoil earmarked for the Stepaside area last year by the Department of Education will temporarily be based in Aikens village, and will be open by this September.

The gaelscoil is being built in response to huge local demand for education through Irish.

This has been borne out by the fact that Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille in Stepaside is currently at full capacity, with 400 students.

T he gaelscoil will remain at Aikens village until students transfer to a permanent school building in the area when one is constructed. The Department of Education is looking at appropriate sites in the area, at present.

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ta, the new gaelscoil’s patron, has already advertised for a principal for the new school, and this appointment is expected to be filled by the end of this month.

The principal post is up now on An Foras Patrunachta’s website, in which it is outlined that the new school, as yet unnamed, will be of a multi-faith ethos, and will be accepting students in September 2013.

Caoimhin O hEaghra, general secretary of An Foras Patrunachta, said:

“Children starting off in the new gaelscoil in Stepaside will be getting the fantastic advantage of a low pupil-teacher ratio, as well as the full support of the Department of Education with regard to accommodation and funding.

“The school will have the full support and experience of An Foras Patrunachta, setting the school on the path of providing an excellent standard of education to the children.

“Great interest has been shown in the new Gaelscoil to date. It is expected that an Irish language summer camp for the children will be organised. There has also been a keen interest in Irish language classes for parents,” said O hEaghra.

“We have had a great response to the principal position, and expect to conduct interviews next week.

“The new school will be on a green area beside another Educate Together school. The land in question can only be used for three years so, after that time, the permanent school will be ready.

Provision “The land in Aiken village cannot be purchased, and, under a provision of the Department of Education, we can use it temporarily.

“We expect around 20 pupils, who will be taught by two teachers.

There is a great demand in the area, and the new permanent school will be at least as big as Gael-

soil Thaobh na Coille,” added O hEaghra.

Of the news, councillor Gerry Horkan (FF) said: “There have been lots of rumours about this school happening, and it’s great that it is going ahead in the main centre of population growth in the county.

“The school in Kiltiernan is fairly full, I understand, so this new one is very welcome.

“It means people can get the facilities they need close to where they live, and it answers a huge demand for the Irish language nowadays, and all things Irish.

“Where once it was not popular, now the Irish culture is something people are very proud of, and want to be involved with,” said Cllr Horkan.

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makeover Students dig in for St Michael’s House

A blooming good look for charity’s garden  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

PARTICIPANTS in a community outreach project from the College of Further Education in Dundrum have given a local charity’s garden a complete makeover.

The project, Our Garden Design, saw students build a garden for St Michael’s House in Marlay Court.

St Michael’s service users, who have a wide range of learning disabilities, watched their garden transform and blossom throughout the month of March.

Monica Alvarez, course coordinator, told The Gazette: “The 14

students who took part were all doing our garden design, FETAC Level 5 course, which is a oneyear course.

“For years this had been a private garden locally but, last year, I thought it should be an outreach project for the community,” she said.

“St Michael’s House approached us and said they had some funding for us to do up their garden last year.

“We designed and built it, and it went so well, we decided to do a garden each year for St Michael’s, as they have houses all around Dublin.

“The charity funds it but we do miracles! We

had €3,500 this year to work with, so the students sourced a lot of free materials which were donated

by Kilsaran, Garden World, Woodies and Outhouse.

“The garden was quite big, and would easily cost €20,000 if landscaped professionally. It was six weeks of solid work,” said Alvarez.

She spoke of the contact between those using St Michael’s House and the students on the project.

“It was a win-win situation for everyone. The students got to know the service users by interacting with them, and they also picked the design out

of a possible 14.

“One of the ser vice users passed away unexpectedly during the project, and the students put up a plaque to the user in the garden, as this particular person was very enthusiastic about how the garden was going to change their life. The students were very touched by the death.”

The new garden will be launched on Friday, April 26 in St Michael’s House in Marlay Court.

Transformed: The lovely new garden at St Michael’s House, following its complete makeover

How the garden used to look

Theatre Top shows at The Mill THE Mill Theatre has a range of exciting performances this week.

Coppers Uncovered will be staged on Saturday, April 20 at 8pm, telling the comical story of how newly single Conor is looking for love at the popular Harcourt Street venue.

Meanwhile, Encore School of Per forming Arts will stage their Encore Showtime 2013 event from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, May 4.

Abie Philbin Bowman will deliver the satirical stand-up, The IMF vs Jedward, at 9pm on Saturday April 26 and Sunday, April 27.

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enterprise Sandyford-based firm plans to develop a new call centre

10 jobs to be created at sales, marketing agency  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

SANDYFORD sales and marketing agency Product2Market is to create 10 jobs as part of a new team that will man its dedicated new call centre.

The company announced its expansion plans last week following a recent move to a

larger facility.

Chief executive Anthony Byrne said: “We are delighted to announce the creation of 10 new jobs and hope to be in a position to make a further jobs announcement later this year “Our growth is as a result of a skilled and talented management team and an ethos of

hard work.”

Byrne and co-founder, chief operating officer, Len Brennan set up the agency in 2009 to provide multilingual business to business services for IT and software companies worldwide such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, EMC and McAfee.

The new call centre was

officially opened by Deputy Eoghan Murphy (FG) last week. At the launch, Deputy Murphy said: “Entrepreneurs such as Anthony Byrne and Len Brennan really are the heroes of the recession.

“Despite all obstacles, Product2Market have managed to buck the trend, [and] grow and

secure contracts with some of the largest software companies in the world.

“Companies such as Product2Market are everyday helping to pull Ireland back into prosperity,” he said.

In 2008, company bosses identified an opportunity to utilise the internet on behalf

of companies to expand their businesses and create new clients. According to the agency, although the internet is an important means of generating potential new clients, the majority of companies are not comfortable with how to use this resource, so Product2Market does this for them.

Enterprisenews

FLY HIGHER ‘CELEBRATING AND INSPIRING ENTERPRISE’ Incorporating Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Annual County Enterprise Awards Tuesday 2nd May 2013 (6-9.30pm) Carlisle Suite, Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown will be in the business spotlight on May 2nd as part of a major drive to highlight and encourage enterprise success, targeting the small business community in particular.

‘Fly Higher: Celebrating & Inspiring Enterprise’ is a free event which is being organised by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board to recognise, celebrate and inspire small business owners and managers. The line-up for the evening will include Bobby Kerr, Entrepreneur, Investor & Broadcaster, Niall Harbison, Co-Founder Simply Zesty, Tina Leonard, Irish Consumer Expert, Journalist & Broadcaster and Michael Johnson, CEO of the Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Enterprise Board. Motivational speaker Paul McNeive will deliver an inspiring talk ‘The Entrepreneur: Everything is Possible’.

Attendees of the event, which takes place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire, can also avail of free mentoring clinics and informal networking.

Ireland continues to be an entrepreneurial country and the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown region is one of the biggest hubs of entrepreneurial activity, home to a large number of highly innovative enterprises and successful entrepreneurs.

The evening will also feature the County Finals of the County & City Enterprise Boards’ National Enterprise Awards showcasing best in class local enterprises. The Overall Winner on the night will go on to represent the County in November.

For further details of the event and to register your free place www.dlrceb.ie/flyhigher or contact Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Enterprise Board on (01) 4948400 or info@dlrceb.ie

Councillor Niamh Bhreathnach has written to county manager Owen Keegan requesting that the proposed new council chamber room – to accomodate an additional 12 councillors – be put to public competition

Call to rethink €800k council chamber plan  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A LETTER requesting that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county manager Owen Keegan reconsider the design and location of the proposed new council chamber room was sent by a local councillor last week.

Councillor Niamh Bhreathnach (Lab) wrote to the manager on foot of last month’s council meeting where an alternative chamber room was discussed in preparation for a potential increase in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) councillor numbers, from the present 28 to 40.

The letter sent by

Cllr Bhreathnach to Mr Keegan said: “I write to record my concern at the [council] management’s intention to ignore the opinion expressed by the elected councillors to this proposal.

“Given the historic importance of our chamber, I ask that this proposal be put out to public competition and that an invitation be issued for contributions which should include an enlarged chamber within the existing chamber.”

The protected structure that is the current council chamber would not be large enough to accommodate an additional 12 DLRCC councillors if and when they are added

to the council in 2014 under local government reforms.

The proposed new chamber design by senior architect, Pamela O’Connor, was shown to councillors at last month’s council meeting.

There were varying reactions by councillors to the €800,000 design, which is a metal structure to be suspended above the exhibition space in the concourse at County Hall.

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) called the new chamber building “another crazy Government decision that neither the public or council executive have sought”.

He added: “I would

encourage the general public to express their views as part of the public consultation process.”

Cllr Hugh Lewis (PBP) said: “No work should be carried out until we have absolute confirmation of the total number of councillors who will sit at the June [council] meeting of 2014.

“I am not in favour of unnecessary spending at a time when we have seen our budget and services slashed by central government.”

Cllr Jim O’Dea (FG) said: “I have a certain amount of sympathy for Cllr Breathnach’s point of view on a new council chamber.

“We, as councillors,

had no part to play in the decision to increase the number of councillors; indeed, many of us oppose the decision, but we have to live with that decision.”

Cllr Tom Murphy (FF) said: “I feel that it is crazy to be considering having 12 more councillors at this time.

“This is an extra cost to the taxpayer, plus the substantial cost of designing and building a new chamber to facilitate all these new people.”

DLRCC refused to comment on Cllr Bhreathnach’s correspondence in relation to the council chamber building when contacted

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community Dance to help support service for elderly

Step out to a great Dom Marmion fundraiser  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A FUNDRAISER dance is to be held in Dom Marmion House on the Sandyford Road this month in aid of elderly and often isolated people

living in the Dundrum area.

The Dom Marmion Society cares for the vulnerable elderly and lonely in the community by offering a whole host of activities at its centre.

It also organises outings, along with visiting people in the community who can no longer travel.

Some of the activities currently available at the centre on Sandyford Road include bowling on

Tuesday afternoons, and bingo on Wednesday.

The fundraiser is for the continuation and expansion of the society’s functions as the hope is to increase member numbers dramatically.

The dance will be held in Dom Marmion House on Saturday, April 27, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, with an entry fee of €10.

Everyone is invited, and there will be free parking, a raffle and much more.

Awards: So Spar, so good pictured at the SPAR

5 Star Awards 2013 in Killashee House Hotel, Co Kildare were Keith Scully, BWG Foods; Daryl Fitzsimons, SPAR Stillorgan; Ken Mackay, SPAR Blackrock and SPAR Monkstown; Catherine Dillon and Siobhan Allen, SPAR Deansgrange; Brett Mackay, SPAR Blackrock and SPAR Monkstown; David Collins, SPAR Stillorgan and Tony St Leger, BWG Foods.

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ENVIROCOM Awards 2013 were launched this week, with a call made for entries from businesses in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area.

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Tom Joyce (FG) was at the launch with the president of DLR Chamber, Neil Keenan.

The awards recognise best-practice in energy management, water and waste conservation, environmental performance and new innovations employed by businesses with regard to protecting the environment.

They are open to any business, agency or non-profit organisation, whether big or small, and working in any sector throughout the county.

This year, the awards, which have been running since 2007, have two new sponsors: Mainstream Renewable Power, and pharmaceutical company, Amgen.

Speaking at the launch, Cllr Joyce said: “When the judging panel assesses entries for the EnviroCom Awards, it looks for innovation, environmental, social and economic benefits to communities and replicability.”

There are five categories in the competition, with the waste/water category supported by WEEE Ireland, while the energy category is supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

The Environmental Protection Agency is supporting the environmental performance category,

and Amgen is sponsoring engaging communities in the environmental projects category.

Finally, DLR County Enterprise Board will sponsor the final category, special merit award for micro-enterprises with less than ten employees, while the best example of environmental innovation will be given at the judges’ discretion.

An awards dinner and prizegiving ceremony will take place in October, and all entrants are invited to attend. There is no entry fee for the EnviroCom Awards, and applications must be received by Friday, June 28.

If you wish to apply, you can see further details and an application form at www.dlrchamber.ie/ envirocom-awards.

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youths Lettie McCarthy praises training ethos

No clowning over call for circus school  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

AN ABANDONED motion to set up a circus school in the county, which was passed by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) two years ago, has been revived following the success of an RTE television show.

Cllr Lettie McCarthy’s (Lab) motion to explore the possibility of establishing the school was passed in December, 2011, but the idea was not followed through at the time.

Following the success of John Lonergan’s Circus RTE television show, she is seeking to reignite the idea for a circus school in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown region.

Skills The series shows Lonergan – the former governor of Mountjoy Prison – helping eight young people from disadvantaged communities in Dublin being trained in various skills in the Belfast Community Circus School.

Cllr McCarthy said: “Any money invested in our young people is money well spent and will pay dividends over and beyond what can be measured in monetary terms.

“We all acknowledge the benefits of youngsters engaging in sport, but we also know that for many of our youngsters, sport is not an option for various reasons and, unfortunately, these kids are too often left out.

“The concentration and determination demanded for juggling, tightrope walking, uni-cycling, trapeze [acts] and clowning

skills can not be underestimated, and we should make every effort to make these facilities accessible to our young population.

“It would be an opportunity for children to learn many new skills through fun that would further equip them for their lives,” said Cllr McCarthy.

The project was to be explored through the council’s Youth Arts Programme, in conjunction with the Social Inclusion Unit, to offer stilt walking, clowning, costumemaking and juggling workshops in both 2011 and 2012.

A spokesperson for DLRCC said this week: “After extensive consultation with the local community, Continuing The

Conversation – DLRCC’s Arts Development Policy 2011-2014 was developed to set out the council’s local art form development priorities. “[As such,] ‘circus’ was not identified as a priority programme art form for the period 2011-2014, but the policy can provide support for local art form development, including circus, through the arts grants.

“Through our Youth Arts Programme in the Grainstore, DLRCC’s Youth Arts facility, and in conjunction with our social inclusion unit, we have offered stilt walking, clowning, costume making and juggling workshops in both 2011 and 2012.”

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Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab): “The concentration and determination demanded for juggling, tightrope walking, uni-cycling, trapeze [acts] and clowning skills can not be underestimated”

fundraiser

Toddle to the disco

THE Good Shepherd National School in Churchtown is holding a fundraising dance this Sunday, April 21.

A special disco is being staged for babies and toddlers, ranging in age from zero to six years old.

The baby disco will take place from 2pm to 4pm, and the cost of entry is €2.50 per person, with a maximum of €10 per family.

All of the money raised on the day will go to the Good Shepherd National School.

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These ladies enjoyed some lunch before the match

The exhibition included a range of handmade cards

crafts: students’ works go on display at a colourful exhibition

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TUDENTS of Eileen Hughes’s Art, Craft and Design Course at Dundrum College of Further Education recently held an exhibition at their pop-up shop at the old Dundrum Shopping Centre in the village.

The one-year course is a practical course, giving students the opportunity to design and make a wide range of unique craft and textile pieces by using different materials. Eileen said that this year’s class showed remarkable talents, with the students enjoying talks from a number of specialists in a range of related areas.

Niall Morrissey and Donal Hyland of TCRFC

Both sides battled hard, but Terenure College were

Rugby: A FEAST OF FOOD AND TRIES FOR HOME SIDE

Terenure College claim AIL 2A title

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ERENURE RFC claimed the All Ireland League Division 2A crown, seeing off UCC at Lakelands Park, winning the game 33-19.

The home side, already promoted going into the game, secured the title by running over five tries in windy conditions.

Louis Magee, vice president of the IRFU, made the presentations to the victorious side, while over 550 people enjoyed a pre-match lunch.

A creative tea cosy

A great piece to help with the feeling of spring in the air

The class had a range of crafts on display. Pictures: Geraldine Woods Harvey O’Leary

Michael Murphy and Harry Ennis

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UCC struggled against the Terenure pack

Vice president of IRFU able to claim the spoils on the day Pictures: Geraldine

Louis Magee

Terenure College celebrate their league win

Raising the trophy

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Gay Byrne and Kathleen Watkins at the opening of Mrs Warren’s Profession. Pictures: Sasko Lazarov

Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession a big hit F

ANS of the work of George Bernard Shaw gathered to The Gate Theatre recently for the opening of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, which was directed by Patrick Mason.

Among the attendees was RTE veteran Gay Byrne.

Michael Colgan

The play portrays a moving, gripping, and witty story set in Victorian times about the complex relationship between Vivie Warren (Rebecca O’Mara) and her mother Kitty (Sorcha Cusack), as she discovers how Kitty has funded her education through an

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unorthodox profession.

Interestingly, although Mrs. Warren’s Profession was written in 1893, it was originally banned due to its controversial content and was not given a public performance in London until 1925.

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animal support: group aims to ease pressure

ISPCA is seeking runners for Flora mini marathon The ISPCA is urging women across Dublin to get their trainers on and support animals in need by running for them during this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon.

It is estimated that over 200 animals could benefit from the funds raised during the marathon.

The ISPCA has now embarked on a campaign to encourage teams running in the marathon to consider running for the

ISPCA and to help “Get Tails Wagging”.

“We know things are financially very difficult and are very conscious of the efforts people go to in raising funds for the ISPCA. We want to assure participants that every penny raised goes directly towards the care of an animal in our centres. In our national animal centre we have on average 150 animals onsite in our care between horses, ponies,

donkeys, dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, goats and other small mammals – we are happy to say there will be a lot of “tails wagging” once the mini marathon is over,” said Carmel Murray, ISPCA. According to the ISPCA, there has been an unprecedentedly high level of animal cruelty cases, particularly in relation to dogs and this is stretching resources.

The ISPCA are under

immense pressure to get to these animals, rehabilitate them and find suitable loving homes for them. Any support is greatly appreciated.

Register for the mini marathon at http://www. f lorawomensminimarathon.ie and contact the ISPCA to register for a sponsorship page by emailing minimarathon@ispca.ie or call 043 33 25933 to pledge their support.

Model and actress Layla Flaherty will participate for the ISPCA in this years womens mini marathon

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dublinlife Communities call out to get involved in TidyTowns SuperValu retailers in Dublin are calling on communities across the county to get behind this year’s SuperValu TidyTow ns competition.

This year will be the 22nd year of SuperValu’s involvement and last year saw 33 entries from Dublin with Skerries winning the overall award.

Speaking at the launch, Martin Kelleher, managing director of SuperValu, said: “I would like to pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of people across the country who

have made this one of the longest running and most successful community initiatives in the world.

“I would encourage people to talk to their local SuperValu retailer or visit tidytowns.ie to find out more and realise the huge rewards in taking an active part in their community.”

The closing date for receipt of entries is May 23, 2013. Entry forms can be obtained from the TidyTowns Unit in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Phone 071-

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9186744 or visit www. tidytowns.ie.

Shiseido National Gift event Shiseido is having its first National Gift with Purchase event in pharmacies nationwide from Monday, April 25 to Sunday, May 12.

With the purchase of two products, one to be skincare, you receive either a mini “The Skincare” 123 step kit or a mini Benefiance 123 step kit PLUS a mini NEW Bio-Performance Advanced Super Restoring Cream and a mini NEW Perfect Rouge Lipstick.

SuperValu retailers are calling on local communities to get behind this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns competition

In addition, the stores will be having a special promotion day with mini facials and makeovers.

Call into Kerins Pharmacy in Blackrock on May 10 or Phelan’s Pharmacy in Milltown on

May 8 when the events will be taking place.

get your gloves on for charity After the success of raising over €31,000 at last year’s event, White Collar Boxing returns and the ISPCC is this month looking to recruit 30 contenders, women and men, to get their gloves on in aid of the children’s charity.

Panic at the Disco is a six-week professional training programme of White Collar Boxing, culminating in one main “fight night” in the Dandelion Nightclub, St Stephen’s Green, on Friday, May 31.

Training for the event will commence on April 22, taking place in the National Boxing Stadium on Monday and

Wednesday nights for six weeks.

The fundraiser is a fun and challenging way for people to support the work of the ISPCC and no experience is needed. Olympian Cathal O’Grady will be keeping a watchful eye on all participants and offering expert advice and guidance.

Register by April 19 by calling 1850 50 40 50 or email rumble@ispcc.ie.

people power produces tayto bar A n a ti o n a s k e d “ W hy ? ”, a n d Tay t o answered “Why not?”

That’s in response to the much-anticipated arrival of the Tayto milk chocolate bar.

That’s right, the limited edition Tayto bar – containing both choco-

late and morsels of the much-loved cheese and onion crisps – has just been launched and is now available in Tayto Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath. The bar will also be stocked in selected retailers by the end of April.

To create the “perfect bar of chocolate”, Tayto teamed up with the chocolatiers at Butlers Chocolates making the new bar a truly Irish product.

“It’s a bit of fun, you will either love it or hate it, but our consumers asked for it and we said why not!” explained Ray Coyle, founder of Largo Foods.

“There are only 100,000 bars in circulation and it is now on the market because of people power – no doubt about it.”

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dining: cut-price meals on offer

New website is celebrating all things food Irish food enthusiasts can now avail of cut-price meals at top restaurants, thanks to a new website.

TheDiningRoom.ie, Ireland’s newest foodie destination, was launched last week, promising to “offer food worshippers a dedicated online space to celebrate all things food in Ireland”.

The website was given the seal of approval by top chefs such as Derry Clarke, Kevin Thornton, Robbie Fox, Andrew Rudd, Tom Doorley and Ernie Whalley, as well as Operation Transformation guru Dr Eva Orsmond.

The website has already signed up an impressive list of restaurants, with representatives from the likes of Fallon and Byrne, L’Ecrivain, Diep Le Shaker, Pearl Brasserie, Rustic Stone and Fire Restaurant attending the launch.

TheDiningRoom. ie features restaurant reviews, exclusive offers and exciting content such as restaurant spotlights

and advice from a host of Ireland’s top food writers and guest contributors.

Already, a discounted menu for Michelin-starred restaurant L’Ecrivain proved a sellout in just hours.

The website promises to give visitors all the information they need, whether they are looking to dine out or dine in with exclusive recipes and video tutorials from top chefs such as Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio, Kevin Dundon and Derry Clarke.

According to Keith Mahon, managing director of TheDiningRoom. ie: “In Ireland we have so much talent, variety and - these days - value for money too, in our restaurants.

“We aim to showcase and celebrate these great restaurants and the people behind them, while making it easier for our readers to try them out.

We will have a great range of regular and guest contributors.”

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users can view restaurant profiles and make bookings, as well as view menus to help them make an informed decision.

They can also try out some of the country’s best restaurants with exclusive tasting menus and offers.

TheDiningRoom.ie is backed by Pigsback.com, a 100% Irish-owned company with over 13 years in business and over 437,000 active users.

Michael Dwyer, chief executive of Pigsback. com said the company was “delighted” to back the venture.

“We’re delighted with our latest venture, TheDiningRoom.ie. The Irish restaurant scene is driven by some of our most gifted and creative people - great entrepreneurs and chefs. The sector has retained a vibrancy and creativity and is testimony to Ireland’s resilience and reinvention in these times. We are very proud to develop this showcase to the best of Irish restaurants.”

Roz Purcell, chef Derry Clarke and Rosanna Davison at L’Ecrivain Restaurant Dublin for the launch of TheDiningRoom.ie

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IFTA winning documentary film maker, Jamie D’Alton from Rathfarnham

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IFTA-winning documentary film maker, Jamie D’Alton from Rathfarnham is riding high at the moment with a new and controversial three-part documentary airing on TV3, depicting life on the

Ballybeg Estate in Waterford City.

The Estate has been getting rave reviews in the press for its honest look at an Irish community’s struggle in the current recession. Jamie is part of award-winning Motive TV, the production company he runs with Anne McLoughlin and others. He previously filmed a documentary on children’s hospice, LauraLynn in Leopardstown, called No Time To Die which aired on RTE last month.

The Gazette spoke to the De La Salle, Churchtown past pupil about his career to date.

“We’ve had three documentaries aired in the last while on three different networks, RTE, TV3 and Setanta. We have to pitch our ideas to broadcasters and if they bite we get the cash to produce the documentary.

“Another source of revenue that has really helped us has been the

BAI [Broadcasting Association of Ireland] Sound and Vision Fund. We have tried to cover a variety of subjects on Irish life. Last year we did one called J1 Summer about students working abroad and we’ve filmed a lot of sports and entertainment documentaries too.

“We like to have a broad spectrum represented and as a documentary maker, I love to get the real stories, under the skin of people and this happens when they open up to you. It makes for amazing TV. Documentary has a very important part to play in Irish broadcasting and I suppose reality TV programmes are damaging to it in that broadcasters choose them because they are chasing big ratings.

“Yet, as a film maker, ratings are not part of my job to worry about.

The broadcaster has to make money though and I understand that. The

BAI, however, does make programmes that may not be commercially viable but they reflect real Irish life.”

D’Alton is always aware of the challenge of staying as impartial as possible while constructing his documentaries.

“It’s a criticism always thrown at documentary makers; the need for impartiality, but there always has to be someone making editorial judgements.

“However, we try to give the people room enough to breathe and give the film a light touch. I don’t like the Louis Theroux method, I think it’s better not to make yourself the centre of the story if possible.

It shows a lack of confidence in your audience when they feel they have to put in a personality as the focus.”

The third and final part of The Estate will air on TV3 on Monday, April 22.

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A confidential telephone line that listens to the worries parents may have about their children, or themselves is touching on the subject of cyber bullying and offering parents a chance to find out more about the issue.

Parentline was set up more than 30 years ago to offer support, information and guidance to parents on any aspect of parenting in confidence and without judgement.

Last year alone, they received over 4,000 calls to their call centre, where volunteers listen and offer guidance.

On Tuesday, April 30, Parentline is hosting a seminar on protecting your child from cyber bullying. Parents can

learn about the dangers, become more aware of what kids are doing online and learn how to create parent controls.

“This is in response to parents’ fear and lack of understanding of what happens in the cyberworld. Children are much more cyber savvy than the parents and the purpose of this is to make the parents aware of what is out there and what they can do to protect their children,” Parentline chief executive, Rita O’Reilly said. This event takes place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown at 7.30pm. Tickets cost €10.

Parentline deals with a variety of calls from parents, grandparents, people worried about friends

and others.

“It could be any question. We have 50 volunteers who cover the lines, they get training and counselling and listening skills before they go online.

“I always say, that when the volunteer, or facilitator, puts their hand on the phone they have no idea what is at the other end. It could be something like, I am wondering if I should put my four-year-old daughter’s name down for school, is she too young to go?

“Or it could be my child is a heroin addict – it could be absolutely anything. If it’s something that is bothering the parent, then they need to talk about it.

“Everybody is different, every child is different, every mammy and daddy is different. Situations change over the years so there is an opportunity for people in every situation to talk about it,” she continued.

The Parentline helpline is lo-call 1890927277 or 8733500 or see www.parentline.ie

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Q&A

Nader Gholizadeh, blue orchid restaurants

Serving up fresh ways to beat the recession NADER Gholizade, born in Iran, moved to Ireland in the late 90s after training in the UK within the hospitality sector. He is currently working as general manager of The Blue Orchid restaurants.

He has worked with the company since it opened the first Blue Orchid restaurant in Newtown ParkAvenue, Blackrock 12 years ago. Following its success,

Blue Orchid, Stepaside opened in 2011, which was followed by Ballinteer in 2013 with Teppanyaki.

His main role in the business is to ensure that the restaurants operate efficiently and profitably while maintaining their reputation and ethos. For further information, see www.blueorchid.ie, or telephone 01 296 6113.

How long have you been in business?

business to combat the effects of the recession?

For 12 years.

What makes your business successful?

Dedication, hard work and years of building a loyal clientele. In recent years, consistently offering value for money and looking after staff and clientele alike have become even more important than ever.

What do you offer your clients that differs from your competitors?

We care about the people as much as we care about what we put on the plate. All our floor staff are Thai, and are very caring by nature.

Good food, good wine and good service are a must, and we do our best to do it with a sense of style and good humour.

How has the recession impacted your business?

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Let’s be honest – it has hurt us a lot. The market is more competitive, people are not going out as much nowadays, and when they do they are more careful about how much they spend.

Blue Orchid restaurants are open seven nights a week, but Sunday to Thursday can be quiet, while running costs are pretty much the same.

We are concentrating on the consistency of our product and service and, luckily, we have a strong, committed, loyal team.

What have you changed about your

We now offer an Early Bird menu all night, Sunday to Thursday, and from 5pm to 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays, offering three courses for €16.99.

We also offer guests the option to bring their own wine, for a modest corkage charge.

We constantly look to our suppliers for better prices, change our menus more frequently, and have lowered our profit margin.

What law or regulation would you change overnight to help your business?

Rent and rates – both are just too high!

How do you use social media (Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, etc) to help your business?

We have just launched a new website – www.blueorchid.ie – and have just started to introduce social media into the mix, so watch this space!

What is your ambition for the business?

To achieve a growth of 5-to-10% per year.

What is the best piece of business advice you ever received?

My dad told me as a young boy that a shopkeeper must have a broken foot, meaning he must be in his shop at all times. The same holds true for restaurants.

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Hail to the chief: Chuck D of Public Enemy describes the legendary, incendiary hip-hop group as “The Rolling Stones of rap”

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When you look at the most influential acts in music over the years, and hiphop in particular, there is one act that will appear on every list.

Long Island rap legends Public Enemy were formed in 1982 by fledgling rapper, Carlton Ridenhour and his hype man, William Drayton. They went on to become two of the most recognisable and notable figures in the business under their pseudonyms: Chuck D and Flavor Flav.

PE’s combination of dense production and politically-charged rhymes puts them at the forefront of a more hard-edged, socially conscious style of rap than had previously been widely available, and sets them on collision course with the establishment, while

cementing their place in the hearts of rap fans everywhere.

Their 1988 release, It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, sits comfortably in the upper ranks of many all-time greatest album lists, and influenced a generation of musicians, from Kurt Cobain to Jay Z. The band are on their way back to Dublin on April 21 for a date at the Button Factory, and I caught up with Chuck in the middle of Connecticut, on his way to give a talk on rap, race and reality at Western New England University in Massachusetts.

We started by talking about Public Enemy’s inauguration into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, which takes place this week.

“We heard we were being inducted when were on the Hip Hop Gods tour.

We were busy with what we were doing, and it was very welcome when it came through. It’s been a consistent 26 years of hard work.”

PE are only the fourth rap act ever to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

Being inducted is a massive achievement in itself, and recognition of rap’s place in musical history, but Chuck explained that there is a larger perspective to their induction.

“I want to be able to alleviate the feeling of ‘there goes the neighbourhood’. The rock n roll hall of fame is letting in all of these other genres and rappers. I’m trying to explain that music as a performance art started from a man or a woman playing the blues or singing the blues, they couldn’t express themselves any other way. You have to respect all the idioms

that came out of that background, and we are very fortunate to be allowed in.

We take it very seriously. At the same time, we didn’t wait for validation from anyone.

“We always felt that the groups were the best aspect of rock music or hiphop. Groups embody the elements that make it all happen. A band has to play together. I feel that rap music, a group of people who embody the elements that help make is happen in the first place, are a true representation of the art form. When you look at [rap’s previous inductees] Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run DMC with Jam Master Jay and the Beastie Boys are all perfect examples of groups who went above and beyond.”

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The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs.

Our Dog of the Week is dashing Delgato, an eightyear-old male Boxer. As a mature gentleman, he certainly knows how to treat a lady and is super polite on the lead, enjoying shorter walks than when he was a younger lad.

Delgato is a truly wonderful dog who would love to find a nice calm home where he can enjoy being part of a family for his retirement years. He really enjoys hanging out with other dogs, so would be happy is there was another dog in his new home, as well as big kids 10+. If you think you could give this handsome man a loving forever home then please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook. com/dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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Gazette Style is always excited about news of a new clothing store opening and with the announcement that VILA is to open its fashion doors in Swords Pavilions on April 25, we jumped at the chance to see what they are offering wardrobes this season.

The team at VILA describe the label as being feminine yet edgy that allows ladies to dress to impress without compromising on style, quality and value.

Already it has eight retail stores in Ireland, and the Swords Pavilion store opening soon will be its newest flagship store on the emerald isle.

To celebrate the opening of this store, goodie bags will be given to the first 300 customers to walk through the VILA doors at the Pavilions which include Hourly Offers, 25% Off in store, VILA Cash Grabber, plus there will be amazing VILA offers throughout the weekend, so don’t miss out. The official open is on April 25 at 11am.

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Here are just some of VILA’s spring collection available now.

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Protect that pout with Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour nourishing lip balm

Ziaja has the perfect potion for all skin types No body is the same and we all have different skin issues that need some TLC so putting a spring in the step of skin this year is Ziaja body lotions with its four affordable lotions each working on crucial skin problems.

Cellulite, dry skin, stretch marks or skin that is just too sensitive, are issues that some of us can claim to suffer from.

Although there is no real cure for cellulite, the appearance of dimples can be lessened with a

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good moisturiser.

T he Orange Body Butter Lotion from Ziaja features an orange butter base obtained from orange peel rich in bio-flavonoids that actively tighten and tone the skin.

Daily use of this lotion fights the peel and replenishes lipid deficits.

For very dry flaky skin try their Goats Milk Body lotion with its mild ultra-healing emollient (water in oil) suitable for eczema, psoriasis and

dermatitis sufferers.

Applied daily it minimises the discomfort of over dry, flaky skin and helps to reduce inflammation caused by eczema and psoriasis.

Meanwhile, the Cocoa Butter Lotion aims to improve the appearance of stretch marks and evens out skin tone. The cocoa butter ingredient not only moisturises but also improves skin elasticity and improves the colour of the skin.

For those with sensi-

tive skin, there is the Natural Avocado Oil Body Lotion which hydrates, soothes and calms redness and irritations. This avocado oil contains Omega 3 and 9, Vitamins A, B1, B2 and D. Each of these products deal with a different body issue, so choose the best that suits you.

Ziaja lotions are available to buy online www. originalbeauty.ie and from independent pharmacies nationwide.

Don’t forget to send in your style question for our Style Q&A with Littlewoods Ireland Ambassador, Caroline Morahan. The Star Question will win €50 voucher for Littlewoods Ireland. Email style@gazettegroup.com The next Q&A is out April 25.

We’ve all heard of Elizabeth Arden’s eight hour cream, used by celebrities, make-up artists and models across the world, this wonder cream is on a mission to make our lips nourished and shiny, another one to add to the make up bag.

The new Eight Hour cream nourishing lip balm contains SPF 20 and is the latest product to the beauty brands Eight Hour range. This luxurious balm is a beauty must have this summer, and will keep lips nourished, whilst indulging them with a sheer shine.

It is enriched with eight vitamins, minerals and nutrients and the moisturising gloss restores lips while also enhancing the lip colour for a natural and effortless pout this summer.

Providing daily moisture to quench dry and chapped lips, this sumptuous gloss shields the area from environmental damage with UVA and UVB broad-spectrum sun protection, whilst nurturing the delicate skin with its hydrating formula.

Proven clinical results show that after just one application, over 90% of women felt that their lips were moisturised eight hours after application.

This is an ideal travel accessory, whether you decide to holiday in the sun or in the city. Its something you won’t be able to leave behind. This product is presented in a portable squeeze tube with a slanted applicator. Eight Hour Cream Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 20 15ml squeeze tube costs €22 and will be available at Elizabeth Arden counters from June.

Protection from the sun with Anthelios Get sun protected and stay healthy, youthful with La Roche Posay.

Besides preventing sunburn, wearing a UVA/UVB sunscreen daily is defense against premature ageing, wrinkles, sun spots, and most importantly, skin cancer.

Skin damage from sunlight builds up with continued exposure, whether sunburn occurs or not. La RochePosay is the suncare range recommended by most European dermatologists - and the bottles match nicely with all your catwalk led neons For normal/dry skin try Anthelios XL Melt in Cream SPF50 RRP€17.75 Contains the highest level of UVA protection on the market and melts into the skin with no white marks.

For oily skin try Anthelios AC SPF30 RRP€19.50 High protection with a matte finish, ultra-fluid and light, it does not block pores.

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Theatre THE pavilioN THEATRE 01 231 2929 Oliver Reed Wild Thing

IN this blistering solo show, join legendary hellraiser Oliver Reed as he knocks back a few drinks and shares his incredible life story. From the boyhood excitement of learning he was a descendant of Peter the Great, through the success of Oliver, boozy adventures with Keith Moon and disastrous chat show appearances – this was a life well lived. Rob Crouch brings Reed back to vivid life in this swaggering, brilliant evening of entertainment. April 24, tickets €18/€16.

Draiocht 01 885 2622 Big Maggie

ANOTHER classic from one of Ireland’s best loved playwrights, John B. Keane’s play ‘Big Maggie’ is set in rural Ireland in the late 60’s. Maggie Polpin has just buried her husband, and after 30 years of suffering his waywardness, she sets about laying down the law for her grown up children. April 18, tickets €15.

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DESCRIBED as ‘a sure-fire hit’ Seamus O’Rourke’s latest play follows a desperate manager’s efforts to win the county football final and end their 23-year run of bad form. Their only hope lies with their dual star player Ritchie Browney. April 17 tickets are priced at €16/€14.

With HMV closed, the lads would go anywhere to get the latest Deerhunter release

review: a look at a the life of punk music pioneer terri hooley

Alternative Ulster Film of the Week: Good Vibrations h h h h (15) 103 mins

Good Vibrations is the

story of how Punk was brought to the people of Northern Ireland by Terri Hooley, idealist, music producer, record shop owner and socialist.

Terri lost his eye as a child and his glass eye is a striking motif used to much comic effect throughout the film as Terri’s idealistic view of the life is a lot more onesided and unmuddied than most.

Richard Dormer plays the rebellious Terri who has lost his faith since the hippie movement died off though he still plays DJ sets in an empty bar called the Harp.

Terri is looking for something to believe in and to belong to and he finds it all in the spanking new sound that is Punk in the late 70s.

The moment he hears it, in a small club in Belfast, he immediately feels part of something again in

Director: Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn Starring: Richard Dormer, Jodie Whittaker, Dylan Moran, Mark Ryder, Andrew Simpson, Adrian Dunbar

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a landscape as bleak and unconsoling as Northern Ireland was then.

Terri’s record shop becomes a Mecca for local Punk bands and fans and he became known at the Godfather of Punk in Northern Ireland.

So devoted was he to the young band members who flocked around his shop, that he became a record producer to get their songs on vinyl.

Scenes with around 30 punks sitting on the floor of a tiny record shop following Terri’s origami instr uctions on how to fold a single cover out of paper are some of the most memorable I’ve ever seen.

OUR VERDICT:

A thoroughly satisfying experience in a really old-fashioned sense.

You go away feeling genuinely pleased to have been on the side of Terri and on the side of right, we all need something to believe in, even if it’s only Punk.

Barros D’Sa and Leyburn deliver on the source material in generous amounts.

Terri was a champion of these young punks to a very sacrificial degree.

His own marriage suffered and he was perpetually on the border of losing his shirt, but none of it mattered because Terri had a cause to fight for.

The most famous band he helped to get out into the public arena was, of course, The Undertones.

Having failed to get their seminal tune, Teenage Kicks, played on any of the radio stations, Terri took drastic action and went in person to London and the BBC.

He left the single in at reception for John Peel to listen to and the rest is history.

The Undertones went on to be the huge success they were but Terri continued to strive for Belfast punk bands like Rudi and the Outcasts.

The last scene of the film sees Terri onstage with his punk children, speaking to the crowd about what Punk means to him. “New York has the haircuts. London has the trousers. But Northern Ireland has the reason!”

Good Vibrations is a BBC/Bord Scannan na

hEireann collaboration, directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn and starring Richard Dormer and Jodie Whittaker.

There are also appearances by Adrian Dunbar and K illian Scott (Love/Hate) who is a real live wire as the peroxide-headed front man of Rudi and the Outcasts with convulsive rhythm.

Terri Hooley, he of the incredibly apt name, is one of those insatiable optimists, whose spirit, even in the midst of the worst and most discouraging conditions, can never be dampened.

Such people are rare and so is an actor like Richard Dormer.

The film, quite simply belongs to him and his performance is full of the inexhaustible energy such an idealistic depiction demands.

He is a revelation.

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GAMING industry: hopes tech will reinvigorate slow market

Will new consoles shake off malaise?

IN A break from games reviews, following the onslaught of triple-A titles recently (news that my eyes and wallet are doubtless grateful to hear), comments by an influential gaming figure caught my eye and are, indeed, useful in showing the state of uncertainty found throughout much of the games industry at present.

As a key figure within top games company BioWare, Dr Greg Zeschuk was one of this current generation of consoles’ leading lights, in terms of not just creating games but also in terms of providing insight into gaming in general, as it matures as a cross-generational activity.

However, although he (and fellow BioWare founder, Dr Ray Muzkya) left the company last Sep-

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tember, and retired from gaming, Dr Zeschuk has continued to offer occasional thoughts on what seems next for gaming, and what future developments might hold.

In this case, his thoughts on where the industry is going next caught my attention and, presumably, the attention of lots of people in the industry.

As to his credentials, under Dr Zeschuk and Dr Muzkya, Bioware nur tured its reputation as a studio with a great interest in story, script and characters

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Dr Greg Zeschuk, formerly of top games company, BioWare: “Everyone’s kind of holding out hope for the new consoles”

– qualities that tend not to be focused on as much as, say, sheer processing power, or grunt under the hood of a gaming platform.

Speaking to GamesIndustry International, he said: “Everyone’s kind of holding out hope for the new consoles, but I honestly don’t think they’re going to be that big a deal.

“I worry a lot that unless Microsoft or Sony pull something magically out of a hat, it’s pretty much the same old, same old repackaged and I don’t think

BYTES&PIECES fans can go batty for arkham sequel Don’t get in a flap as I wing it with Batman puns ...

IN AN announcement that probaby wouldn’t even have surprised a small dog, a sequel to the extremely successful Batman: Arkham games has just appeared, with some initial shots from Batman: Arkham Origins flying around the internet quicker than a batarang at midnight.

For now, B:AO has pretty much what you’d expect from a sequel to a sequel – a setting twice the size of the last game, some new gadgets for aspiring bat-ectives to get to grips with, some new environments and a host of baddies from across the DC universe, all looking to give Bats a hard time across Gotham City.

B:AO is due out on all the usual gaming platforms on October 25.

they’re going to change the dynamic of the retail market.

“The console core sales are slowing significantly – you can’t get around that fact.”

Impact While, of course, such words are the opinion of an individual, rather than, say, the conclusion of an industry-wide study or government paper, they still raise the spectre that nothing is set in stone – that although extremely powerful consoles are on the horizon, nobody’s quite sure just what impact they’ll have, or how soon they can turn around the malaise that’s crept into gaming in the past five years.

For example, as recently reported here, and elsewhere, even triple-A titles can’t guarantee a smash hit at retail any more, with the criticically-praised Tomb Raider pulling in decent sales rather than having spectacular success.

A dozen other heavily promoted games with high expectations – and disappointing returns – could also be listed there, with the same common theme of the certainty that once surrounded the elite” top tier of games being a sure-fire sales (and financial) success no longer existing.

With the next wave of consoles set to have pretty spectacular gaming capabilities – for the studios that can unlock them – it’s still a cause for concern that, a few curios aside, there doesn’t yet seem to be anything particularly innovative in the pipeline in terms of, y’know, the games.

Perhaps it’s this kind of concern that saw Dr Zeschuk apparently underwhelmed by where the industry is heading, despite the shiny appeal of the incoming consoles.

However, one year or so from now, Dr Zeschuk and all of us should have a much clearer idea of what’s changed.

WITH the news that Electronic Arts had been awarded the title of Worst Company in America in a poll by The Consumerist – a mostly US-orientated consumer affairs blog – its chief operating officer Peter Moore (above) was quick out of the traps to defend the company, as well as nodding at some of the issues that have seen negative headlines popping up recently.

Beating the likes of old reliables Walmart, AT&T, Sears and Ticketmaster, EA saw off competition from a wide range of American finance, retail and technology firms to come out on top as – apparently, if a little tongue-in-cheek – American consumers’ worst company.

In response to the unusual accolade, Moore said: “I’ll be the first to admit that we’ve made plenty of mistakes. These include server shutdowns too early, games that didn’t meet expectations, missteps on new pricing models and most recently, severely fumbling the launch of SimCity. We owe gamers better performance than this.”

Given that it’s the second year in a row EA claimed the title, whatever about the reasons that may have influenced voting – with Moore suggesting that everything from players angry at choice of game covers, to people annoyed at some EA titles facilitating potential gay characters or storylines, affecting voting – it’ll be interesting to see if EA can pull off the hat trick of three such wins in a row, once next year’s competition rolls around ...

low operating profit reported by htc HTC One roll-out problems add to first quarter woes

BAD news for HTC watchers, with the news that the Taiwanese smartphone maker made an operating profit of just NT$43m (basically, not so far off one million euro) in the quarter to March.

With the smartphone market rapidly settling down into a boxing match between just a couple of prominent brands such as Apple and, increasingly, Samsung, HTC has been hit with a few sharp blows, weakening its profits and reducing its consumer visibility.

For example, despite its new flagship HTC One phone being apparently the bee’s knees, a sudden shortage of cameras turned out to be a giant spanner in the works, seeing the HTC One rolled out in just three countries in that important quarter, rather than in the 80 countrues that had been planned.

Despite the quality of the new HTC One, such a weak operating profit, coupled with a somewhat hobbled launch, would be cause for concern for any business, adding to the pressure for HTC – and chief executive Peter Chou – to get back in the ring and show it’s still a contender ...

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Dacia range available at Michael Grant Motors THE shockingly affordable Dacia range is now available at Michael Grant Motors on Strand Road in Dublin 4. Having taken the global car market by storm recently, the arrival of Dacia in Ireland has shaken things up - a lot! At a time when prices seem to be climbing for almost everything else, Dacia has brought a refreshing smart-buy concept to Ireland and is one of the most exciting motor stories of the year. At Michael Grant Motors you can test drive the new Dacia Duster family crossover, from €15,990 and the new Dacia Sandero 5-door supermini, which you can order from €9,990!

Michael Grant, dealer principal: “Dacia is one of the fastest growing brands in Europe and the fastest growing network in Ireland due to its affordable and reliable vehicles and we are delighted to represent the brand in South Dublin. We encourage people to come in and test drive this exciting new range and experience the Dacia phenomenon for themselves. Dacia Finance is also available to those looking.”

Seated: Rory Doogan, Zone manager, Dacia Ireland; Mike and Michael Grant. Back row: Yann LeGraet, brand manager and Lynne Boucher, product manager Dacia Ireland

The first ever booted A3 begins the brand’s foray into the world’s largest market segment - the compact saloon class

AUDI: NEW RANGE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ORDER THIS SUMMER

Audi A3 and S3 saloons set to impact Irish market  CORMAC CURTIS

MAZDA’S PRIZE FOR GREAT PRODUCT DESIGN: IN a number of recent road tests, including one for the Mazda6 Tourer, I made the point of complimenting Mazda on their new design approach, I may have even got a little carried away, such was my enthusiasm. But my appreciation has been backed up as the brand has scooped a serious award in the design world. The all-new Mazda6 has been honoured with a 2013 red dot award, capturing the internationally-recognised prize for outstanding product design. It is yet another accolade for Mazda’s striking

new flagship and the company’s revolutionary “KODO – Soul of Motion” design theme. The 37-head jury of independent design experts, who judged entries according to nine criteria, honoured the KODOinspired Mazda6 for qualities such as its high level of design innovation. “We were aiming with the new Mazda6 to awaken the observer’s senses and turn heads with an uncompromising balance and proportion that instantly makes one want to get in the car and drive,” says Peter Birtwhistle, chief designer at Mazda’s European R&D Centre.

THE Audi A3 is already famed for offering the finish and feel of an executive car, and as if to emphasise the point, it now has the boot to complete the impression.

The new A3 Saloon range will be available for order this summer, closely followed by the 300HP, quattro all-wheel-drive S3 Saloon. The first ever booted A3 begins the Vorsprung durch Technik brand’s foray into the world’s largest market segment – the compact saloon class.

The A3 Saloon slickly integrates more seats-up load space than the A3 Sportback, with similar ample passenger accommodation and performance, the latter helped

by Audi ultra lightweight construction processes

that trim weight to as little as 1,205kg. Prices will be confirmed before ordering opens at the end of the summer.

Its design is a cross between the classic three-box concept and the coupe philosophy.

The “tornado line” design element forms a distinct light-refracting edge that runs over the entire side. The overhangs are short. The four-door car has a 2.64-metre-long wheelbase and an overall length of 4.46 metres.

At the front, the bonnet contours, bumper and air intake design and the single frame grille have been redefined for the newcomer, while at the rear, lights with broad and low cuts emphasize the car’s horizontal lines and an integrated “kicked-up” boot spoiler lends a purposeful air.

The boot carr ying capacity amounts to 425 litres with the seats up – 45 litres more than the A3 Sportback. This capacity can be increased by folding down the split rear seat backs. The boot lid fully swings upward when unlocked.

The strict dictate of Audi ultra lightweight design is evident in the 1,205kg kerb weight, which applies to the A4 1.4 TFSI Saloon that initially kicks off the range.

Audi uses many hotformed steel parts in the passenger compartment for low weight and maximum strength, and the aluminium bonnet and front suspension subframe also help to lighten the load.

The low 100kg weight of the 1.4 -litre TFSI 140HP engine is also notable for its efficien-

cy-focused Cylinder on Demand technology.

At low engine load, the system deactivates two cylinders to minimise mechanical effort and cut fuel consumption. As a result, combined economy tops out at a TDIrivalling 3.9l/100km, while CO2 is pared back to 109g/km which will sit in VRT band A3.

Just a few months after the launch of the new saloon model series, Audi will introduce the top model – the S3 Saloon. The 2.0-TFSI produces 300HP and 380 Nm of torque. Its high-performance fourcylinder engine combines highly advanced efficiency technologies – dual fuel injection, exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head, the Audi valvelift system and a rotar y

valve module for thermal management.

This version of the Audi S3 Saloon, paired with the S tronic, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds; with the manual transmission it takes 5.3 seconds.

Orna Conway, general manager of product and marketing at Audi Ireland commented: “The arrival of these models will be hugely important to Audi, both on a global scale and to Audi Ireland, as they will mark the entrance of the brand in to the largest segment for the first time.

“Those interested in the all-new A3 Saloon will be able to place their order this summer, with the S3 following a few months later, and we expect both models to make a significant impact in the Irish market.”

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Chuck D has been a fervent advocate of alternative ways of distributing music, and PE were at the forefront of using the internet as a way of selling their music and interacting with their fans since the late 90s.

The digital release of last year’s pair of albums, Most Of My Heroes Still Don’t Appear on No Stamp and The Evil Empire Of Everything, was accompanied by the launch of Spit Digital, a digital distributor and aggregator of content that Chuck hopes will inspire other independent artists to form and become their own record labels, distributing their music online through SPITdigital channels.

“PE have been independent, releasing albums on their own terms since 1999, and we’ve never looked back,” said Chuck.

“We started Spit Digital as something where we wanted to help artists. We wanted to say to them that they didn’t need to be getting into a zone where they were releasing mixtapes or putting their music on

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Soundcloud, or all those places; you want to be getting into what it is for real. So we encourage artists to start their own record labels, and don’t try to get discouraged.

You can’t get discouraged by [sales] numbers - they’re created by corporations and companies, and they cast an ugly shadow over what artists are trying to do.”

“I am approached by a lot of young artists who basically say, ‘Chuck, listen to my music’. They’ve tried some other approaches to get their music heard.

There are other aggregators out there, but they feel they can’t reach a service area that will service their dreams and their soul.

“We want to be able to say, we have a range of services - like Rap Station and Hip Hip Gods - that allows them to get into aggregation, that gets them into iTunes

Public Enemy: Chuck D, Flavor Flav and Professor Griff with the S1W

and Amazon, and Spotify and other digital stores around the world.“ Chuck D was involved in a fascinating discussion at the recent SXSW festival with ParliamentFunkadelic’s iconic bassist, Bootsy Collins, about how both men came up from their local communities to become international acts, and the power of collective action in effecting cultural and social change.

Their shared local experience and supporting local artists is something very close to Chuck’s heart.

“I had a meeting in Long Island yesterday, with a hometown friend and hero talking about

an artist he was cultivating. I said that he had to become a label for this young man, give him guidance and give him part of the love.

“Teamwork is what [delivers results], being a part of your community.

We need to be in a position to be able to practice our artforms, and fight for areas of service that help local artists.

One of the biggest things I want to do would be to free the airwaves from corporate hold so local artists that can be heard.

This could be a worldwide fight.”

“If local artists are given the chance to really grow, it can assist with the nationalisation

of culture, radio and music.”

As far as regards Public Enemy’s return to Dublin, Chuck explained that he has very fond memories of Ireland.

“We first played in Dublin in 1988, in the springtime, at Trinity University. The show was around 5.30 in the morning, but before that, we played this small club in Dublin, and it was some real hip-hop shit, it was dope. We have a good heads-up of what the spirit of the Irish fans is about, and we can’t wait to get back.”

Public Enemy play The Button Factory on April 21.

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MUSIC FASTtunes with Radio Nova’s Dee Woods

A banquet of Bowie Fine wine, some cheeses, George Clooney all these things get better with age, but none more than David Bowie.

At 66 years of age and following 45 years in the business, the legendary singer is showing no signs of slowing down.

Bowie’s 2013 has so far consisted of him blitzing the music world with his first album in a decade, and his most successful in 30 years. The Next Day went top of the charts in many countries, including Ireland, while the David Bowie Is exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert became the museum’s fastest-selling show in history before it even opened last month.

Now, Bowie’s sixth album celebrates its 40th anniversary with a remaster.

Aladdin Sane came out in 1973, hot on the heels of the massive The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars.

Its title is another one of Bowie’s characters and implying the singer is indeed ‘a lad insane’ — a label he’s been given by many over the years, and one he seems to embrace.

Aladdin Sane boasts one of the most iconic album covers of all time: the infamous head shot of Bowie with his eyes closed, sporting spiked hair and a red and blue lightning bolt across his face.

It was written while Bowie was still out on the road supporting the Ziggy album and, today, his fans are hoping The Thin White Duke will take to the road once again with his latest record,.

According to rumours from the Bowie camp, chances are 50-50.

While you’re waiting you can always check out the Ziggy Stardust album being performed live at Sweeney’s, Dame St on April 24th. Nova Nights’ listeners voted it this month’s Radio Nova Classic Album live, with Blue Moon Beer. The gig kicks off at Sweeney’s at 10pm on the Wednesday, the 24th - face paint not included!

Dee Woods presents Nova Nights on Radio Nova Mon-Fri 7pm-12am & Sundays 12-2pm Follow her on Twitter @radeeoh

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Cruise holiday show will help you find the perfect holiday

WHETHER you fancy setting sail for paradise on a Caribbean coast, sailing past the silent fjords of Alaska, or enjoying a cultural stop-off at one of your favourite European cities, the upcoming cruise holiday show hosted by e-Travel.ie should help you make some decisions.

The exclusive cruise event will feature a number of cruise companies such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Norwegian Cruiseline, Carnival Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Silversea Cruise Line.

The event will feature fun-filled, action-packed holidays for the whole family on board luxury ships bursting with amenities such as rock climbing

walls, ice skating rinks, on board surf parks, great nightlife, shopping, Aquaspas and worldwide cuisine.

Or discover six-star cruising on board smaller, unique ships that can sail into some of the most beautiful places on earth. The event will take place on Sunday, April 21, from 12-5pm at the Red Cow Moran Hotel.

Scotland’s Big 5 consist of the golden eagle, red deer, red squirrel (above), harbour seal (inset) and otter, which are all indigenous and iconic species to Scotland

ADVENTURE: WILDLIFE-WATCHING TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE

The natural way to unwind in Scotland  NATALIE BURKE nburke@gazettegroup.com

FOR many, taking the time out to unwind by getting up close and personal to nature is something we can easily do in Ireland. With the launch of Scotland’s Big 5 holidays, however, it means that just across the pond is a special wildlife holiday offering a wildlife watching trip away with a difference. It has turned it into an adventure that can be enjoyed by everyone.

You will see lots of different species but it’s not necessarily a list-ticking trip - it’s a multi-activity week with short walks, boat trips and even a half day sea kayaking with seals.

As most of us are aware, Scotland is one of the most stunning places

in the world to go wildlife watching and for the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, Visit Scotland – the Scottish national tourism board – and Scottish Natural Heritage – have united to promote Scotland’s incredible flora and fauna.

The Year of Natural Scotland is a celebration showcasing Scotland’s natural beauty, breathtaking scenery, delicious food and drink and incredible wildlife.

Scotland’s Big 5 consist of the golden eagle, red deer, red squirrel, harbour seal and otter, which are all indigenous and iconic species to Scotland.

Stunning landscapes and natural beauty set the scene for wildlife experiences and whether it is along the rugged coastline, in one of Scotland’s National Parks, on one

of Scotland’s 790 islands or even in cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow, Scotland’s Big 5 never seem to be too far away.

Some of the top wildlife experiences in Scotland include Mull Charters, a husband and wife operation voted number two in wildlife experience

by Tripadvisor. Located on the Island of Mull, wildlife watchers can get close to the fourth largest sea eagle in the world, the Whitetale sea eagle, whose wingspan is over eight feet.

Or why not visit the five-star discovery centre at the Scottish Seabird Centre, located in East Lothian. Visitors can learn about the life of seabirds and their conservation and, after a visit to the centre, visitors can visit the largest single island gannet colony in

the world by boat, Bass Rock, home to 150,000 gannets in the summer.

It was once described as one of the Twelve Wildlife Wonders of the World by David Attenborough.

Visitors to Knapdale Forest might catch sight of families of beavers who were first introduced to the forest in 2009. On a free weekly guided walk, visitors will be taken to feeding sights and dams to see the beavers. Or if it’s taking to the water that you would prefer, why not step on board a whale-watching cruise.

Responsible Travel is a travel company which organises tailor-made wildlife watching tours on the Isle of Mull.

For attraction and accommodation offers go to www.visitscotland. com.

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•Continuously demonstrate strong 1:1 selling skills in accordance with Clients expectations.

•Identify and action new opportunities which will drive business.

•Analyse,plan, implement and review the Local Health Economy Plans to ensure highest ROI. •Demonstrate a high level of teamwork at all times sharing best practice.

Essential Skills •Excellent planning and organisational skills •Strong selling skills •High levels of communication •Ability to understand and excel in a challenging environment •A thorough understanding of the HSE. •Evidence of a successful sales track record.

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This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive company.

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One of the fastest growing companies in Ireland’s telecoms industry is looking for an experience UI/UX designer.

Essential Skills •5+ Years experience in UI/UX design for customer facing websites •3+ Years experience working with flash, HTML, Adobe CS, CSS, JavaScript AND HTML5 •1+ Years experience working on mobile and facebook apps •Must have EU passport •Fluent English at International Level.

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We are seeking to recruit an Analyst Programmer for a 12 month contract. The role involves support and development of existing and new system processes.

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This elderly care facility in South Dublin are looking for a Nursing Home Manager for their facility in Blackrock to ensure the home delivers a commercially viable quality services which meets HSC, legislative and organisational requirements.

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FastSport bray races sees local winners:

Leinster out-half Ian Madigan wih Conor O’Neill and Adam Klug at the launch of the campaign at Kill O’ The Grange primary school in Deansgrange

schools: programmes in developing world to benefit from dublin-wide event

Get active with GOAL and play for charity in fundraiser CHARITY group, GOAL, is calling on schools from all over Dublin to take part in a new multi-sport event next month that provides all pupils, from junior infants right up to Leaving Certificate level, with the opportunity to compete against each other in a range of events.

The fundraiser hopes to boost fitness levels amongst children and teenagers, and also raise money and awareness for some of GOAL’s programmes for vulnerable children throughout the developing world.

This challenge is being supported by the Active School Flag Initiative, a

Department of Education and Skills initiative that encourages schools to keep students fit and healthy, and it is one of the suggested activities for this year’s Active School Week.

Already Harold Boys N.S. in Dalkey, Trinity Comprehensive School in Ballymun and St. Conleth’s in Ballsbridge are taking part, and GOAL is hopeful that many more teachers and students across the county will recognise the benefits of the challenge and sign up.

The event can be staged anytime during the month of May, and kids can take on the teachers in ball games and tug o’

war, or compete against each other in running races, relays, skipping, jumping, football, long kick and many other activities.

The event was launched recently by Leinster rugby star, Ian Madigan.

“I think it’s really important for children to stay fit, and to understand what life is like for people living in some of the poorest parts of the world,” said Madigan.

“The GOAL Sports Challenge is a great idea and I have no doubt it will help teachers and organisations like GOAL achieve both of those things.”

GOAL CEO, Barry Andrews said: “GOAL has always used sport as a means to help educate children about poverty. We are encouraging schools from all over the country to get involved, sign up and help us tell young people about some of the big issues taking place in the poorest parts of the world.”

Schools can run their GOAL Sports Challenge at any stage before the end of the school term.

For schools interested in signing up, e-mail schools@goal.ie, or contact Alan Vard at GOAL on 01 2809 779. Log on to www.goal.ie for more information.

Paula Prendergast from Dundrum and Neil Wiktorski from Bray were first past the post in the opening Gaelforce event, the Bray 10km run, last week.

450 hardy competitors tacked the course, which started on Greystones beach to the finish line at Bray Promenade, running across sandy beaches, rough tracks, pavements and tough terrains.

The first event of the Gaelforce calendar is used by many as a training exercise ahead of the next event, the Gaelforce Connemara Adventure challenge which takes place on May 11.

For more information, log onto www. gaelforceevents.com.

c o n ta c t s Sports Editor: Rob Heigh rheigh@gazettegroup.com

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@gazettegroup.com Phone: 01 651 6205

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FastSport schools invited to join sevens contest: The inaugural Inter7s.com seven a side soccer tournament for schools will kick off on May 12 at Pembroke Rovers in Ballsbridge.

Schools are invited to enter teams of ten, which can be made up of teachers and parents to compete for prizes for the winning school. The winning team members will win a trip for ten to a Premier League match in Britain.

There will be prizes for the winners and runners-up, as well as for top scorer, top keeper and player of the tournament.

Tournament director Emmet Switzer, from Inter7s said: “With funding been cut in education, and school budgets stretched like never before this tournament is a fun way to win some much needed money for the winning school.”

For more information, contact Liam Murray at liam@ intersevens.com or log on to www.intersevens.com.

soccer: republic side pipped to next phase by sweden defeat

U-19 ladies miss out on Euro finals  sport@gazettegroup.com

The Republic of Ireland Women’s U19s team’s UEFA Championship dreams ended in bitter disappointment last week after losing their final group game to title holders Sweden in the Netherlands.

Ireland entered the game as table leaders

having beaten Italy and hosts Netherlands in their two previous ties, and needed a draw to secure qualification for the finals this summer.

Despite starting the game well and dominating play in the first half, a second half goal resulting from a fumble between Ireland’s two centre halves and goal-

keeper Jillian Maloney turned the game around.

A rejuvenated Swedish side then began to regain confidence, and added insult to Irish injur y with another goal by Pauline Hammarlund in the 84th minute, crushing Irish dreams of qualification.

Ireland created many

Ireland’s Under-19 team ahead of their match against Sweden

Ireland’s Under-19 women had impressively defeated both Italy and the Netherlands in their two opening matches

chances, with captain Denise O’Sullivan at the helm of most goal attempts, but she was unlucky not to change the scoreboard in Sportpark Tanthof–Zuid.

Ireland were rocked by two injuries from their more experienced players Rianna Jarrett and Clare Shine before the game, and ultimately paid the price as a result. Sarah Rowe was also sidelined after coming down with a virus. She made a brief appearance for the girls in green in the second half, before being substi-

tuted by Kelly Halligan in the 89th minute.

Speaking after the game, head coach Dave Connell spoke ruefully of the result: ‘We are hugely disappointed with today’s result, but it wasn’t to be for us unfortunately. We can all be extremely proud of ourselves however, and beating two big football nations in the group is a great achievement.

“All we can do now is build from this and move on. We’ll still have 12 of this year’s squad eligible next year,

so the future is bright.

The girls can hold their heads high.’

Having come through the first phase of the qualifying competition in some style, defeating Cyprus, Latvia and Serbia, there was hope t h a t I r e l a n d wo u l d deliver the goods again that would see them take part in the finals in Wales this summer.

There is one qualifying place left for the highest ranked second place team with the best record against the sides first and third in their pool.

Jogging for Jack And Jill in Terenure five-mile Leinster Rugby star Eoin O’Malley is calling on local athletes to get into training for the 2013 Terenure Five Mile run, which takes place on Sunday, May 19, in aid of the Jack And Jill Children’s Foundation.

The Terenure Five Mile, formerly known as the Dublin 5 mile classic and run over what is probably the flattest course in the city, is now in its 29th year.

Organised by Sports-

world Running Club and with over 1,100 participants last year, this event raised €15,000 for charity.

Jack And Jill’s charity partner, Zurich Insurance, are the main sponsor of this year’s race, and Jack And Jill patron Eddie Hobbs will officially start the race at 11am.

This year’s race will also include a schools challenge, a triathlon challenge and a corporate challenge. Registration

for group entries is €18 per person for groups of 6 or more, and registration for schools is €120 per school, which includes up to 10 pupils.

Participants are asked to register online on www. terenure5mile.com. The race has an entry fee of €20, and there are downloadable forms for groups and individuals to enter available online.

The Jack And Jill Children’s Foundation was founded by Jonathan

Irwin and his wife Senator Mar y Ann O’Brien and is based on their own experience caring for their son Jack at home until he passed away in December 1997.

This experience became the blueprint for the Jack & Jill model of home nursing care which supports 300 severely disabled children and their families in Ireland today and has helped over 1,600 families since 1997, including over Eoin O’Malley, with Sportsworld Running Club members Ciara Foster, Breda Browne and Valerie Lacey Power 400 children in Dublin.

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Kicking racism into touch for good

Show Racism The Red Card uses well-known sports stars and a positive message to combat intolerance and bigotry through educational and sporting programmes Last week at the Aviva Stadium, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter was on hand to present awards to young people from around Dublin and Ireland to acknowledge their work in combating racism.

The event, organised

by Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC), marked the culmination of the charity’s creative competition, which called for young people to develop creative messages about racism and integration using written, visual and audiovisual means.

Over 140 schools and youth services participated with more than 500 young people from 25 different schools attending the awards ceremony.

With the organisation reporting that some 36% of Irish people have no

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contact with non-Irish nationals, SRTRC’s inclusive campaign that partners with those involved in education and sport aims to promote integration and stamp out racism.

Sporting figures in attendance on the day included Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan, Dublin GAA stars Jason Sherlock, Phil McMahon and Cliodhna O’Connor and Bosnianborn women’s basketball star, Indira Kaljo, who plays for Meteors.

Speaking about the aims of the event and

the organisation, SRTRC coordinator Garrett Mullan explained the purpose of the campaign.

“The principle of show racism the red card is to harness the profile of sport stars to convey an anti-racism education message to young people.

“The sports stars who came along were appropriate models in the sense that often football, rugby, soccer are mass participation sports, and are mass viewing sports. People who are playing at that level, talking about an issue that isn’t just about their sport has proven to be very effective way of reaching young people and encouraging them to have more tolerant and accepting attitudes to people in their schools and communities.”

While racism in sport is not a new problem, inci-

At the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition Awards Exhibition were Cliodhna O’ Connor, Dublin Ladies Football, Kevin Kilbane, former Republic of Ireland international, Jason Sherlock, former Dublin footballer, middle row, from left, Indira Kaljo, Meteor Women’s SuperLeague basketball, Eoin Reddan, Leinster and Ireland Rugby, TV presenter Diana Bunici and front, Philip McMahon, Dublin footballer

dents being reported, at national and local level, are highlighting that there is still a long way left to go, says Garrett.

“There have been a number of high-profile incidents of racism in Irish sport in recent years.

One of the ones that we focus on is the experience

Kaljo, the Meteors basketball player who recounted her experiences of racism as a Muslim woman.

“Indira is originally from Bosnia, although you would think she was American, as she moved there when she was seven.

“She spoke about the

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of Lee Chin, the Wexford footballer and hurler. He spoke out against racism last year when he experienced it, not for the first time, at an important match last summer. His decision to speak out made a big impact on our campaign.

“At the highest levels in Irish sport, supporters and players are in a structured environment where there are stewards who can make sure that all is going well and there is not a lot of bad behaviour.

“But at grass roots level, where the games are administered by volunteers, and sometimes too few volunteers, sometimes too much bad behaviour is encountered. We do get a lot of anecdotal reports that there is a problem with racism at that level.”

That problem was addressed most effectively at the event by Indira

racism and discrimination that she encountered as a Muslim in America,.

Even now, although she is from a Muslim background, people assume she is anything other than Muslim. She spoke very powerfully and emotionally about being around people who would make racist comments about Muslims, and what that made her feel.”

“How these things happen and what their impact is on on people is very powerful message to get over. We have these role models showing something positive can come out of the situation.”

The campaign has produced a DVD that teachers can use in schools, and an education pack containing activities to approach the issues, available to order or download from their website, www. redcard.ie.

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Bekele leads the field as Phoenix Park welcomes the Great Ireland Run Some 10,000 runners of all ages took part in the SPAR Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park last Sunday in very windy but warm conditions.

The 10k Run was won by defending champion Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia in 28 minutes 51 seconds, fast running in the high winds. He was challenged for the first 7k by Collis Birmingham of Australia but finally broke away just beyond the 8k mark.

Second place in 29:08 went to multiple European cross-country champion Sergiy Lebid of Ukraine and world 10,000 metre champion Ibrahim Jeilan was third in 29:18. Stephen Scullion of North Belfast Harriers finished in 7th place and took the Irish national 10k title in 30:15.

Defending women’s champion Gemma Steel of Great Britain had to settle for second place behind compatriot Lauren Howarth who won in 33:36 ahead of Steel’s 33:49. Julia Bleasdale in third made it a clean sweep for the Britons in 33:53. Linda Byrne of DSD took the Irish title in 6th place in 34:24.

The event also featured the SPAR Great Ireland Mile for elite men run on the main road of the Phoenix Park, which saw Paul Robinson of St Coca’s AC in Kildare as decisive winner, coming home in 4 minutes and 14 seconds.

Among the competitors were almost 1,500 children who took part in the mini and junior runs for five- to eight-year-olds and nine- to fifteen-year-olds respectively.

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rugby: success preceded by women’s grand slam salute

Anville hosts cricket coaching seminar TWENTY four secondary school teachers gained valuable cricket coaching experience when attending a pre-season training workshop at Mount Anville school this week.

Coaches from the Leinster Union including Brian O’Rourke, Reinhardt Strydom, Kenny Carroll and Amy Kenealy delivered a variety of sessions to first year schoolgirls while the visiting coaches took notes and observed the coaching methods used in the different disciplines of the game.

Kenealy took time out to introduce ‘table cricket’ to the teachers who all participated in several games themselves before moving outdoors to watch the other coaching sessions.

Running parallel to the coaching sessions was a scorers course run by Cricket Leinster training officer Ingeborg Bevers.

Teachers from Drimnagh Castle, Wesley College, King’s Hospital, Zion Parish, St Andrew’s, Playball Ltd and Mount Anville school attended the course.

Local politician hails allocation of boxing funds LOCAL Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond has welcomed the announcement of a special allocation of €1 million in funding for boxing clubs to upgrade training facilities for young boxers, particularly women.

This allocation builds on the previous 2011 boxing allocation and will be used to improve boxing facilities. The allocation will be administered by the Irish Amateur Boxing

Association.

“This further allocation recognises that many boxing clubs continue to operate in facilities which are in poor condition and lack basic facilities. It’s another important step in helping to ensure that young people who join boxing clubs can train in decent, fit-for-purpose facilities,” said Richmond.

“Eligible clubs will be able to make improvements to facilities like dressing rooms, showers, toilets and heating.

There will be a particular focus on providing facilities for women boxers.”

Old Wesley celebrate their AIL Leinster Division 2A/2B Cup success against Bective Rangers last week at Donnybrook

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OLD Wesley became the first holders of the inaugural AIL Leinster Div 2A/2B Cup after they defeated their near neighbours, Bective Rangers, in an exciting match that provided a tense finish for spectators and players alike at Donnybrook.

Old Wesley right wing Barry McLaughlin continued his rich vein of form, having scored 33 points in the previous divisional cup game

against Highfield, by scoring and converting two early Wesley tries.

Bective responded with two penalties of their own from centre Barry Lynn to leave the half time score at 14-6.

Bective came more into the game in the second half, but were unable to add to their score in the third quarter.

By w ay o f r e p l y.

Wesley countered and scored a third try after 20 minutes through second row Ian McGann, which was again converted by McLaughlin.

T his led to more intensive Bective pres-

Byrne-ing up the field DSD’s Linda claims Irish title at Great Run DUNDRUM South Dublin’s Linda Byrne

was the winner of the women’s Irish National Championships at the SPAR Great Ireland Run last weekend, coming home in a time of 34:24, placing her sixth overall in the 10k elite field. She is pictured here with second-placed Elish Kelly of Raheny Shamrocks AC, left, and third-placed Teresa McGloin of Finn Valley AC.

Picture: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE

sure and they scored two tries from deep late on, both created by the evergreen Lynn and scored by Ferdia Kenny and Shane Williams, with Lynn converting one.

Wesley held out in a grandstand finish to win and become the first holders of this cup which was arranged by the Leinster Branch to fill the six-week gap in the Ulster Bank League around Christmas.

Prior to the match, the club played host to members of the Irish women’s Grand Slamwinning team.

The dinner was attended by a large number of members and friends of both clubs who played in the final, and included Irish Women’s captain Fiona Coghlan together with team-mates, Jenny Mur phy and Sophie Spence.

In his speech Old Wesley President Mark Duff y welcomed the ladies and congratulated them on their wonderful achievement in winning the Grand Slam and also congratulated Jenny and Sophie on their subsequent success as part of

the team that won the Bowl and Plate titles at the recent international sevens tournaments in Hong Kong and China respectively.

He went on to say that the Irish women’s team are an inspiration to all young women who are involved in rugby in Ireland, and their success will result in many more young women taking up the sport.

He felt that this was particularly important to Old Wesley who have just completed a successful first season of women’s rugby at the club.

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football: st john’s pipped to division 1 title

’Teers flow but Foxes claim the Feile crown

Club Noticeboard ballyboden st enda’s There was no winner of this week’s

Congratulations to Michael Dar-

lotto which means next week’s jack-

ragh MacAuley and Declan O’Mahony

pot is €2,000. Match first three win-

on Dublin’s win over Mayo in the

ners were Paul Cullen, Stepaside.

league semi-final. Dublin will now

Liam Holland, Firhouse, Desmond

play Tyrone in the National League

Fleury, Templeogue, Lillian Gillan,

final. Best of luck to all.

Ballyroan and John Mahon, Knocklyon. Liam French, Firhouse, won the weekly subscriber’s draw.

There was a busy weekend of GAA action within the club.

Full results on all of this weekend’s games are on www.bodengaa.ie.

Ballyboden St Enda’s 2013 membership is now due.

For any Ballyboden news or information, check out www.bodengaa. ie.

Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter @BodenGAA

ballinteer st john’s THERE was no winner of last week’s

are welcome. Followed by May fes-

lotto draw of €8,400. Next week’s

tival gathering in the club house at

draw will be for €8,600. Tickets are

9.30pm, with music, song and dance.

available online at www.ballinteer-

Tickets are €5 from team mentors

stjohns.com or from the usual out-

or festival committee.

lets.

Ballinteer St John’s took the Division 1 final against Foxrock Cabinteely to extra time. PIcture: GAApics.com

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Doireann Shaffrey’s sublime extra-time free ultimately proved the difference for Foxrock Cabinteely when they retained the Emma Jones Memorial Cup in Lawless Memorial Park on the final day of the EVERBuild Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Feile for 2013.

Her goal gave her side the ascendancy in the first half of time added on after a see-saw encounter in normal time had ended with the sides at 1-3 each.

The goal pushed her side four points clear and while Ballinteer St John’s fought back in the closing ten minutes, they found their south Dublin rivals’ defence in rude health.

The wind played a huge factor on the day, a strong breeze gusting from the clubhouse end of the ground with all bar one score coming at the scoreboard end.

Ballinteer amassed 1-2 without response in the first half as they set about using the conditions to their advantage.

Siobhra Andrews gave notice of their intent as they settled quicker, forcing a brave blockdown to deny her effort at the left post.

Michelle Carey and her sister Niamh were to the fore with rampaging runs throughout and the former duly put her side on the board with a pair of frees before Isobel Colleran arrowed a superb goal into the top left corner from the right of goal.

At the turn, Foxrock had a deficit of five to make up and that became six when Sadhbh Nic

Uileagoid hopped a point off the crossbar and over early in the second half.

Shaffrey started the comeback with a point from a free, her side’s first score in the 20th minute. A marauding run and point from Siofra O’Brien added more fuel to the fire while Roisin McGovern’s dropping ball from distance found the net to make it a onepoint game as Shanie Ekwe made a big impact from the bench.

Ballinteer were defending superbly but they still had five minutes to see out and they were pegged back to level terms very late on as Shaffrey snagged her second free.

That meant extra-time and, using the wind to

their advantage once again, Foxrock carried the tempo through as Jodi Egan clipped over a point. Shaffrey’s free then caught the wind to elude the Ballinteer defence and land in the net for the key score.

In reply, Michelle Carey drew the save of the day from the impressive Jessica Whelan as Ballinteer attempted to make up the difference while Freya Nathan did likewise at the far end to keep out Caitlin Sherin and McGovern.

Foxrock, though, held tight when faced with the wind, giving up just one point in the second half of extra-time to claim yet another Feile title in thrilling style.

It was a good weekend on the

Wednesday night is a great night

football front. The U-13Bs beat

of traditional music, no cover

O’Toole’s, the U-14As beat Erin’s

charge. Why not come up and join in

Isle, the U-14Bs beat Vincent’s Bs,

or enjoy a night of music and craic.

the U-15s beat Vincent’s, the sen-

Spread the word to your friends,

iors beat Fingallians, the junior As

family and neighbours.

drew with Innisfails, the junior Bs

Bingo every Monday in the clubhouse. It starts at 8pm and all are welcome for a great night’s entertainment.

Annual family fun day in Marlay Park on Saturday, May 4, and all

beat Ballyfermot, and the minor As beat Oliver Plunkett’s.

A wonderful achievement by our U-14 football girls to reach the final of the Div 1 Feile. They put up a great performance in the final.

naomh olaf Congratulations to the intermedi-

Club membership is now overdue.

ate footballers who had a great win

You can now pay for your member-

over St Brigid’s, having lost to them

ship online through a link on the

in a cup game the previous weekend.

website just go to naomholaf.ie and

The footballers of Naomh Olaf were

click the link for myclubfinance.

determined and ran out a close but

com and follow the simple steps or

deserving victory on a score line of

by filling out the membership forms

2-11 to 1-12.

that can be found behind the bar on

The ladies footballers had a great win

the website or from team mentors.

last Wednesday over Clanna Gael Fon-

Please return membership as soon

tenoy, 6-8 to 1-2. Hopefully, this good

as possible.

start to the league will see them build

There was no winner of this week’s

on last year’s championship success.

joker’s wild. Next week’s jackpot is

The senior hurlers are in champion-

€1,900.

ship action this weekend away to

There was one winner of this week’s

Round Tower, Clondalkin. Please come

lotto, Angela McGrath. The numbers

and support.

drawn were 6, 11 and 24.

wanderers

St Jude’s squad Celebrate after their Division 5 win

Commiserations to the junior As

from Liam Murphy set this up. Unfor-

who were narrowly beaten by Fingal

tunately time ran out and the As were

Ravens at home in the league last Sun-

narrowly beaten by two points. The

day. In terrible conditions, the game

As return to Cup action next Sunday,

became a bit of a lottery with the

April 22, away to St Brigid’s; throw-in

first half forcing Wanderers’ backs

11am.

to the wall. The second half brought

Adult Men’s Football training con-

the comeback with the wind that was

tinues throughout the week. All new

needed and a crucial early penalty

players welcome.

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Foxes take Feile title with flourish

FOXROCK Cabinteely PRO Imelda Callaghan praised her club’s U-14 ladies footballers after they completed their third Division One Dublin Feile success in the past eight years last Sunday.

They took the competition by storm, battling through an exceptionally tough group on Saturday before seeing off local rivals Kilmacud Crokes in the semi-final after extra time.

And they followed up with an amazing comeback win on Sunday in Lawless Memorial Park in Swords, coming from 1-3 to no score to eventually win out, again after extra time, by 2-4 to 1-4 and progress to the national stage

of the competition ahead of another local outfit, Ballinteer St John’s.

Speaking about the performance, Callaghan praised the entire squad for their efforts, especially given the youthful nature of the panel.

“We have ten players who will be back next year, and four of the side are still Under-12. You really need backto-back panels to make this work, and we certainly are in great shape.

“It was a tough final. Ballinteer were terrific and they have some great athletes in their team, like the Carey twins. But we are delighted to have been able to do the job again.”

Doireann Shaffrey kicked a vital

goal in extra time and she came in for praise for her “outstanding performance” all weekend, “covering every blade of grass and showcasing her intercounty talents”.

Eanna Fitzgerald cleaned up every scrap at full-back while Eve Reidy and Emma Hughes shone in midfield.

Of their U-12 contingent, Roisin McGovern provided key scores, while Jodi Egan showed her potential.

They began the campaign with a four point win over Fingallians before making hay in the second half of their second group game against Ballyboden St Enda’s in one of their best performances in the tournament.

Castleknock were also dispatched, but there were fears that playing in a four-team group in testing conditions would count against them come semifinal time.

Kilmacud had featured in a threeteam pool and, when the battle went to extra-time, the Foxes showed no sign of fatigue and finished with a flourish, running up a four-point salvo to take their place in the final.

There they produced a thrilling comeback after a chastening first half to land the title, a just reward for the efforts of management team of Donnough Shaffrey, Diarmuid Byrne, Greg Clarke and Callaghan.

Foxrock’s Rachel Mahon receives the Emma Jones Memorial Cup from Mark Jones. PIcture: GAApics.com