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opinion: Senator Averil Power speaks out on high price of childcare Page 8
Help for houses: Bank managers offering advice Hurling:
Locals assist Dublin to win against Carlow Page 31
AIB REGIONAL director Tom Potter,
manager at AIB Sandyford Emer Hand, manager at AIB Cornelscourt Sandy Doyle, manager at AIB Sillorgan Anne Marie Walsh and Micheal Grehan, the managing director of Sherry Fitzgerald estate agents were all on hand to offer advice to home buyers at a recent mortgage information night held at the bank’s branch on Blackthorn Road. See Gallery on Page 6-7
Sport Awards: Winners of the March prizes announced Page 29
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Flooding leaves sewage in Sandyford gardens Resident unhappy as estate affected by effluent after heavy rainfall
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Flooding is causing raw sewage to flow into gardens in a Dundrum estate. Patsy Byrne of Sandyford Park told the Gazette that since Dun Laoghaire Rath-
down County Council put up a sand barrier wall 10 years ago, there have been problems with flooding. “It’s not just rain either. It’s also sewage. The council diverted pipes into a field last year and since then, people
have had sewage floating in their garden when the rain is heavy,” she said. In response to this, the council said: “Works were undertaken in Sandyford Park a number of years ago in order to reduce the risk
of the sewer becoming surcharged.” They added that they will investigate the area to see if further improvements can be made. Full Story on Page 8
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New front man Phil Fitzgerald performing with the reformed 1980s band Stepaside
Local frontman rocks as 1980s band reforms MOUNT Merrion local Phil Fitzgera ld ha s taken over as lead singer of reformed 1980s rock band, Stepaside. Stepaside was hugely successful in the 1980s and played with musical stars like Dire Straits, Jerry Lee Lewis and Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott. Their earliest gigs in the 1970s were played in Kiely’s in Mount Merrion where they would frequently draw crowds of up to 600 people. The band got its name after a suggestion made to band members by Supertramp drummer Bobby C Benburg during a picnic in Stepaside,
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guitarist Brendan Bonass told the Gazette. Stepaside reunited in October 2012 in response to the death of their friend and original band member Paul Ashford, the previous year. The new-look Stepaside has two new members including front man Phil Fitzgerald and John Kearns on bass. The line-up also includes
four original members: Brendan Bonass (lead guitar), Mark Costigan (rhythm & lead guitar), Barry Crossan (drums) and Kevin Strong (keyboards). With their new front man, the band has now released an album called Straitjacket - their first since 1979 and it is currently available to download on iTunes. Guitarist Bonass spoke to the Gazette ahead of a gig they are due to play in Dun Laoghaire. “Following considerable airplay and local success, the band finally broke up due to lack of a breakthrough in Brit-
ain even though we had achieved critical acclaim there. Since then, the band has come together a few times each year. “Two years ago, Paul A s h f o r d ’s u n t i m e l y death finally put an end to the group. “I decided there and then to try to assemble many unreleased recordings, and to remix and enhance the tapes as best as I could with the invaluable help of Daire Winston in Beechpark Studios. “This resulted in the recent release of our second album entitled Straitjacket. “Most of the original
band members, Barry, Kevin and I had been playing occasional impromptu sessions in McDonagh’s pub in Dalkey. “We started doing sets with a really talented singer with an earthy blues edge to his voice called Phil Fitzgerald. “T he whole thing sounded so well, that it evolved very quickly into a reformed Stepaside!” Stepaside will be supported by a female three-piece called A Fist Full of Oranges at their next gig on April 5 in the Purty Kitchen in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets are just €5.
Boyhan calls for UCD exemption to levies University College Dublin should have full exemption from development levies, according to local councillor Victor Boyhan (Ind). UCD has a development masterplan in place to expand the entire campus and facul-
ties on a phased basis over a 10-year period, which will comprise a variety of developments. Cllr Boyhan has written to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdow n County Council’s director of planning Gerry Hayden ask-
ing him to include the university in the list of exempted organisations under the Development Contribution Scheme, which already exempts community and youth centres, as well as primary and secondary schools.
“UCD is a State university which has major plans to expand its educational training at both graduate and post graduate level. If the college is to realise its plans for the future it need the full support of the council,” said Boyhan.
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employment Rabbitte opens Natural Power HQ
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Twenty jobs are to be created at Natural Power, a renewable energy company to be based in Sandyford it was announced last week by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte. The official opening took place at the Natural Power headquarters in Sandyford, at which the Minister told of the 20 new, highly-skilled positions. The investment, which will create the new positions, is being supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and
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Innovation through IDA Ireland. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy, with a full range of construction services. Speaking before the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) Annual Conference on March 27, Minister Rabbitte said: “The Irish coastline has an abundance of renewable energy in the offshore wind sector and it is vital that we continue to appropriately exploit this natural resource to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, which has a negative effect on our environment. “Natural Power will
support Ireland’s renewable energy strategy to deliver sustainable energy infrastructure to benefit the economy.” Ralph Spernagel, construction director, commented: “The office in Dublin presents an exciting prospect for providing high quality construction management and consultancy services to clients within the Irish renewable market – from a permanent base, in a great location. “Within the team we have a large number of well-qualified Irish engineers who, as well as having local knowledge, have been developing their construction man-
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte at the official opening of the Natural Power Headquarters in Sandyford with Ted Leeming, Natural Power
agement skills within the buoyant British renewable energy sector over the past number of years. It is a natural progression for us to relocate their skill set back to a reinvigorated market in Ireland.” Barry O’Leary, chief executive of IDA Ireland, said: “Ireland is taking a lead in promoting the sustainable energy sector, maximising our ocean energy potential in the rapidly developing clean
tech sector. Natural Power’s decision to establish an operation in Ireland, will offer an alternative cleaner energy source to consumers. Ireland has the expertise to be a key world player in the development of the ocean energy marketplace.” Natural Power oper-
ates globally with offices in the Britain, Europe and North America. Dublin represents the company’s first office in Ireland and 13 office internationally. T he office will be based at First Floor, Suite 6, The Mall, Beacon Court, Sandyford.
events Folk-filled fun at Mill Theatre The Mill Theatre is hosting a range of exciting performances this week. On Friday, April 5, Eleanor Shanley, Frankie Lane, Paul Kelly, Brendan Begley and Mike Hanrahan will stage Folk The Recession, “a lively mix of music, story and song from five of Ireland’s top folk acts”. Vladimir and Olga Jablokov will take to the stage with their piano and violin on Saturday, April 6. The Mill Mondays in The Studio is Hooked on Monday, April 8. Dancing at Lughnasa by Glencullen Musical and Dramatic Society takes place from Tuesday to Saturday, April 9 to 13. Fore more information, visit www.milltheatre.ie.
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activities Outdoor Tourism Project to get communities exercised and healthy
Council looking for specialists in fresh air sports Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Outdoor Tourism Project is looking for specialists in many fields such as kayaking, sailing and mountain biking among others in order to teach these activities to those who are interested. Specialists in outdoor activities are
being sought from now until the end of April to deliver a range of taster, development and coaching sessions to the general public. The project’s goal is to enhance and encourage the public to wholeheartedly embrace activity by getting communities involved in several diverse and outdoor pursuits in the county.
Through the first taster sessions, which will be on offer in June, people will get the opportunity to try doing unusual and often thrilling forms of exercise they would not normally do. The council’s Outdoor Tourism Project will need experts in kayaking, sailing, mountain biking and the newer, more exotic activities such
as bouldering which is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and typically practised on large natural boulders and coasteering, the movement along the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline on foot or by swimming, without the aid of boats, surf boards or other craft. Professional providers of such activities are encouraged to com-
plete a form which they can access by contacting elainecarroll@dlrcoco. ie and submit it to Outdoor Tourism Project, Enterprise Unit, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire by April 30. Once all the applications have been received a panel will consider them and successful applicants will be contacted.
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1/2 Day eBusiness Seminar ‘Web Tools that will boost your Business Productivity’ Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board is hosting a 1/2 Day eBusiness Seminar event for small businesses owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on Wednesday, 17th April in The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. ‘Web Tools that will boost your Business Productivity’ runs from 9am to 1pm and will be delivered by Noel Davidson, a highly experienced Social Media/Digital trainer and mentor. Learn about the web tools that will help you to take control of your workload, become more productive and find the time to focus on your sales pipeline! The seminar fee is only €25 per person, including Tea/Coffee breaks. Places are limited and pre-booking is required. Participants are advised to bring their laptop or tablet to get the most from the morning. The range of web tools covered by the seminar includes Office Documents tools such as Open Office, Google Docs and Google Drive; Communications & Virtual Office tools such as Skype, LogmeIn and iTranslate; Cloud Accounting Software Yendo, Sageone and Xero and Utilities tools like Goodreader, 1Password and PrintnShare. To book and pay for a place, simply visit dlrceb.ie/ training. For help, contact the Enterprise Board on (01) 494 8400. Based in Nutgrove Enterprise Park, Rathfarnham, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board is a State Enterprise Development Agency which offers support to anyone in the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown who has plans to start or grow a small business.
The county manager’s report into cost saving and restructuring the services of the Dublin Fire Brigade were overwhelmingly endorsed
council: manager’s report suggests cut to brigade outlay
Fire service reduction mooted as cost-saver Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
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A reduction in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s €13.6m outlay on the Dublin Fire Brigade was discussed at a recent DLRCC meeting. County manager Owen Keegan delivered a report on possible cost cutting and restructuring measures for the shared services of Dublin Fire Brigade. Suggestions include instigating a shared management board with the other local authorities and reducing the annual €13.6m DLRCC spends
on the fire service. Currently, the four Dublin local authority areas are all serviced by the Dublin Fire Brigade. €93m net is paid to the Dublin Fire Service of which 85% is given over to pay and pensions. DLRCC contributes 14.5% to this cost, which works out as €13.6m a year. In the last year, there were 15,000 non-ambulance calls to the fire service from the DLR area. Keegan said: “This figure is unfair to DLR as €13.6m amounts to 7.6% of the council’s total rev-
enue expenditure. There should be a fire brigade management board made up of the four local authorities to set standards to keep communities safe, more along the lines of EU standards, which focuses on the importance of fire prevention. The fire service [should be] reporting more regularly to the councils. We need reforms as the ambulance service used to be funded in full by the HSE but is now funded by the councils.” Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: “I’m not satisfied that it’s within our remit [to make such
changes which would involve] unions and government policy.” Cllr Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) said that the manger’s report was long overdue: “For years we felt we weren’t getting bang for our buck and now that has been confirmed by the manager.” Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBP) refused to endorse the manager’s report as she said it was all about slimming down the service with cutbacks that could lead to privatisation. Keegan said: “It is a very balanced report with reasonable propos-
als. We have a statutory requirement to keep communities safe.” Councillors endorsed the manager’s report and its suggestions by 23 to 3. A spokesperson for the council said: “The council will be liaising with the management of Dublin City Council and Dublin Fire Brigade to examine how the proposals outlined in the manager’s report can be progressed.” A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said: “We are currently examining the contents of the report and will be discussing same with DLRCC.”
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Grainne Morgan and JP O’Neill, AIB Home Insurance
Manager of AIB Home Mortgages Michael Quirke, AIB financial planning consultant Mick O’Beirne and managing director of Sherry Fitzgerald Estate Agents (residential) Michael Grehan
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cial planning consultant, Mick O’Beirne and Eddie Humprhries who talked through the procedure of mortgage applications. The talks were followed by question and answers from the audience who had their queries replied to in detail by the relevant speaker.
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Glamorous weekend of fashion in Dundrum Fashionistas can look forward to a glamorous weekend as the Dundrum Town Centre is set to host Runway Rules for spring / summer 2013 on April 6 and 7 from 1pm.
The fashionable event will take place on level two, next to House of Fraser. The latest trends will be showcased in the three daily fashion shows, and Mark Rogers
from Benefit will host some new season makeup demonstrations. Michelle Nolan of Toni & Guy will demonstrate the latest hair styles, stylist Colm Corrigan will display some of this sea-
son’s must-have items, and DJ Alex Donald will be on the decks with the best tunes. According to the event organisers, the first 50 people to take a seat at each runway show
will get themselves a Dundrum Town Centre goody bag. For more information about Runway Rules and for the timetable, visit their website at www. dundrum.ie.
Basketball: Dublin the runners up Dublin narrowly missed out on an All-Ireland title at the Macra National Dairy Council basketball final when the men’s team were beaten by Berrings Macra, Co Cork. Pictured at the Macra na Feirme NDC All-Ireland Basketball final are the men’s runners-up from Treble R Macra, Co Dublin with Macra national president Alan Jagoe: Back row (L-R), Donnchadh Corcoran, Ian Lavery, Daire Corcoran; Front Row (L-R) Richard Manning, Owen Mulcahy.
estate: council called upon to address issues
Raw sewage problem for flood-affected residents Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
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Flooding is causing raw sewage to flow into gardens in a Dundrum estate, according a disgruntled resident. Patsy Byrne of Sandyford Park told the Gazette this week that flooding has been a constant feature in her estate for the last 10 years and this year was no different. “They put up a sand barrier wall 10 years ago and ever since that there have been problems with flooding as the water has nowhere to go. In heavy rain, houses get flooded but this March it only affected the lane-
way between our garden and the barrier wall. If it had continued though, it would have reached the houses. “It’s not just rain either. It’s also sewage. The council diverted pipes into a field last year and since then people have had sewage floating in their garden when the rain is heavy. “It’s a disgrace. When we try to contact the council we can’t get an appointment to find out what they plan to do about this.” Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said: “I advised Sandyford Park residents to get together and arrange to meet DLRCC
on site to see where the sewage problem lies. I will be asking the council to investigate two areas of flooding that were reported to me – Jamestown Cottages, Kilternan and Sandyford Park.” In response to this the council said: “Works were under taken in Sandyford Park a number of years ago in order to reduce the risk of the sewer becoming surcharged. “The Water Services Department were not aware of any properties getting flooded in this development, however they will investigate the sewer network in the area to see if any further
improvements can be made. Meanwhile, some of the extensive flooding which recently occurred on the M11 and affected properties in the region could have been prevented had resources allowed, according to a spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. As yet no assessment has been done in relation to the cost of any resultant clean up or repair work needed. In relation to the wider issue of flooding, they said: “There was major flooding on the M11. There was also ponding on the roads and there
was flooding on our roads in the mountainous area. “In some cases it [flooding] could have [been prevented], but it will need extensive plans, etc and resources. “However, it should be noted that where the council has done some work, there was no flooding, such as Commons Road, Maretimo Stream and Stradbrook Cottages.” The council also said they would have to examine availability of resources, access to problematic areas and the need to prioritise the required works when developing their works programme.
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C O M M E R C I A L F E AT U R E
Customers will find a wide range of baths, wet-room showers, shower enclosures, washbasins, toilets, furniture and a large selction of tiles.
Celebrating the launch of the recently refurbished Showroom ROBERT Prestage has over 25 years experience in the plumbing and construction industry, running his own company in Capetown before moving to Dublin 13 years ago. Initially, coming for a holiday, professional curiosity got the better of him and before the holiday was finished, he found himself working for a couple in Shankill, Co Dublin and by referrals he has never looked back. Establishing Prestage Plumbers and Renovators soon after, the business has gone from strength to strength; culminating in Robert’s latest business venture, the trendiest Showroom in Dublin called Bathroom Boutique. The showroom, based in Churchtown special-
The showroom offers full installation service and maintenance service by their sister company, Prestage Plumbers & Renovators.
ises in retail and offers full installation service and maintenance service by their sister company, Prestage Plumbers & Renovators. The showroom has been designed and fitted to the highest
Jika, Clearwater, Gessi, Mira, Crosswater, Bette, Sonas, Heritage and many more. The showroom offers a wide range of products from contemporary to traditional and everything in between.
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standard. It is inf luenced by styles and concepts from Europes leading brands, such as Duravit, Catalano, Grohe, Scanbad, Aqualisa, Geberit, Elements, Isa Bagno, Fiora, Roca,
Customers will find a wide range of baths, we t- r o o m s h owe r s , s h owe r e n cl o s u r e s , washbasins, toilets, furniture and a large selction of tiles. Bathroom Bou-
tique’s ethos is based on delivering superior quality and outstanding service. Products are sourced through Irish companies; mindful of Robert’s belief in keeping business local. Tracey, Tony, Keith and Paulina, the Showroom staff have over 40 years between them in the bathroom retail industry with vast experience working with all the world’s leading brands and designer ranges. They look forward to meeting and advising customers through the various stages of 3-d designing, choosing and installation of their dream bathroom. Robert, will person-
ally manage all onsite projects from the initial site survey to completion, offering a professional, efficient and attentive service. Plea se vis it w w w. thebathroomboutique. ie and www.prestageplumbers.ie for testimonials of finished projects.
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Master tailor Louis Copeland with business woman and Newstalk presenter Nora Casey. Pictures: Una Williams
Charity fashion show tailor-made for celebs M
ANY stars flocked to the Ballsbridge Hotel recently for the Green Angel Skincare fashion show for Barnardos. Models on the night included some of the cast of Fair City, Louis Copeland and Celia Holman Lee. The glamorous fashion show was
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hosted by TV3 presenters Noel Cunningham and Cathy O’Connor. The latest trends were on show on the catwalk, with collections from The Ivory Closet, Karen Millen, House of Fraser, Lara Boutique, Avoca and Louis Copeland. Stars from the reality television shows Dublin Wives and
Tallafornia also attended the fundraising event. Mary Byrne, 5th Base and Eva Coffey Creative Communications provided some entertainment on the night. The organisers were delighted with how the event turned out, and are said to be already planning the next one.
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Treats galore for everyone at Five Lamps Arts Festival The Five Lamps Arts Festival in Dublin will begin with treats galore for music lovers, theatre enthusiasts, children and everyone up for entertainment in a variety of forms. This will be the sixth year for the Five Lamps festival which is one of the most popular festivals in Dublin. The festival name celebrates the famous Five Lamps landmark and the sur-
rounding community of north inner city Dublin. Many of the events will deal with the centenary of the 1913 Lockout. Such events include a piece in the Sean O’Casey Theatre called Ballads, Banter and Banners, a visual art exhibition in the LAB in Foley Street called Exiles, and an architectural exhibition in Amiens Street called Re-imagining Sean McDermott Street
from Findlaters to the Five Lamps. Other highlights are Mar uczella, a mime play from Poland’s Theatre Nikoli, Julie Maisel’s flute performance, French-Irish storyteller Fiona Dowling , Johnny Taylor Trio Jazz session, and in the LAB on Foley Street, a poetry reading by Rita Ann Higgins and Paula Meehan One of the big draws for children at the festi-
val will be a production of The Gruffalo, which will be presented by No Strings Theatre Company on April 13 at 2pm in Charleville Mall Library and in Killarney Court at 4pm. The festival will run from April 9 to 25 and you can find out more by going to fivelampsar tsfestival@gmail. com or by ringing 087 9737401 for programme details.
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Irish Cancer Society volunteers Gary Reed and Valerie Abbott tried not to let the dreadful weather on this year’s Daffodil Day dampen their enthusiasm. However, with the society’s main national fundraising event badly affected by the day’s downpours, the society is appealing for online donations to help reach its €3.4 million target.
Hey petal, support Daffodil Day 2013! DEDICATED volunteers supporting the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) were left devastated after a washout day made it hard for them to reach the charity’s fundraising target on Daffodil Day. Despite the heavy rainfall on Friday, March 22, volunteers braved the elements to sell daffodils for the ICS. However, initial indications showed funds being collected from street sellers were significantly lower than on previous years. And so, the ICS is asking all those who would have given to support them on the day to give online donations, instead. It’s not too late to support Daffodil Day and help the society reach its target of €3.4 million. Without a successful Daffodil Day, the society will struggle to continue to provide information, care and support to those with, and affected by, cancer in Ireland services in 2014. You can make a secure donation online at www.cancer.ie, or call 1850 606060 to donate. Alternatively, you can text Daff to 50300 to donate €4, with 100%
of your donation going to the Daffodil Day fund. You can even buy a virtual daffodil on the society’s Facebook page.
fun depression-era party for film fans BONNIE and Clyde, the ultimate gangster-love road movie, is to be screened on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm, and on Sunday, April 14 at 3.30pm, at Film Fatale in the Sugar Club on Lower Leeson Street. Film Fatale is celebrating films from the 1930s with a screening of the cult classic heist film, Bonnie and Clyde, which is based on the true-life exploits of notorious Depression-era bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The film chronicles the short lives of America’s most infamous criminals, with the screening to be followed by a Dirty Thirties -themed vintage party. Those attending are encouraged to dress the part and come in their best vintage finery, with Bonnie and Clyde as fashion inspirations. Tickets to Film Fatale are €15, while tickets to the Dirty Thirties
party are €5, and are available on the door from 11pm.
be a sport and help support hospices THE Association of Schools’ Unions of Ireland is organising a fundraising event for the Blackrock and Harold’s Cross hospices by celebrating sport in all its forms in a thanksgiving service. This year’s Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service for the Gift of Sport will see Liam Harbison, chief executive of Paralympics Ireland, delivering an address to the congregation. All of the singing at the service will be led by The Belvedere College Chamber Choir. The first such service, supported by the Association of Schools’ Unions, took place in 1949. This will be the 64th such annual sports service, and organisers are hoping a large crowd of all denominations will attend the service in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street at 7pm on Sunday, April 14. All proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Blackrock and Harold’s Cross hospices.
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Encouraging the young to Think Big Young people from Dublin were among a group of people from across the country that attended a recent Think Big workshop in O2 headquarters in Dublin. Think Big is a programme designed by O2 and Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, designed to inspire young people around the country to promote positive mental health in their local community. T he young people attending the workshop on February 16 were each awarded a place on the national Think Big programme, after successfully submitting an idea for a project in their community. Think Big has granted initial funding of €300 to help get each project off the ground, along
with a mobile phone (with €50 top-up), and a Think Big start-up pack. Aisling Flynn,Think Big coordinator, Headstrong, said: “The young people taking part are leading the way in changing how we think about mental health in Ireland. “Young people intuitively understand the importance of mental health, and are ideally placed to promote positive mental health among their peers.” She added: “Each project attending the training has great potential to make a positive difference in their community and, in joining more than 250 other Think Big projects, they are helping to transform our understanding of mental health.”
Emma Holmes, Holly Madigan and Katie Furlong from the Teresian School in Donnybrook, who investigated the electrical properties of fruit and veg as part of their SciFest Science Fair entry at DIT recently
schools: science fair ‘bodes well’ for institutes’ future
Electrifying projects Post-primary students from schools across Dublin took science to the next level last week, displaying more than 70 projects at the recent SciFest 2013@ DIT. On Friday, March 22, secondary school students from across Dublin gathered at DIT to showcase their science projects, and to begin the first of 15 regional SciFest Science Fairs. More than 70 science projects were displayed at SciFest@DIT, with about 150 students from schools across the county displaying their scientific projects. Entries to this year’s SciFest have broken all records, with up to 4,000 students to exhibit their projects at 15 venues over the next three months.
Officially opened by Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor (FG), the fair featured a range of scientific discoveries and explorations. For example, the event saw the “five second” food rule being put to the test, and radioactive material found in north County Dublin seaweed being investigated, as well as whether or not smiling is contagious. SciFest is an allinclusive, all-island science competition where second-level students showcase their science, technology and maths projects at a series of one-day science fairs. The winners from each science fair will go on to compete at the national final in November. The SciFest pro-
gramme is primarily sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Science and Engineering wing, and Intel Ireland. It is also supported by a number of other companies and organisations. Top prize
The top prize on the day went to fifth-year student Tom McDonald from Skerries Community College with his project, Coastal Erosion in Skerries, which examined coastal erosion and deposition over a period of two years on his local beach in Skerries. He discovered that the beach profile changes seasonally due to wave and wind action experienced. McDonald will now go
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on to the national final of SciFest which will take place in the Science Gallery in Dublin. DIT SciFest coordinator Dr Julie Dunne said: “It is hugely encouraging to see such high-quality entries for this year’s SciFest@DIT. “Dublin’s post-primary students are displaying a real interest in the sciences, and you only need to take a look at the variety of projects and experiments on show to see that they have taken SciFest very seriously. “It bodes well for the future of institutes of technology that there is such a high standard being set, and [the event] shows the value of SciFest as an outlet for students to explore science in ways that interest them,” said Dr Dunne.
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SCHOOLS
‘Gazette gave me a great insight into newspapers’ ROISIN PUTTI
Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Co Tipperary
AS A transition year student, a huge part of my year is based around work experience in various careers. The aim of work experience is to get a feel for individual careers and to learn skills vital for the workplace. More of ten, however, work experience involves photocopying, shredding and making coffee. Students understand how difficult it is for workplaces to facilitate 15- and 16-year-olds, so we are thankful for the
opportunities we get, and we try to photocopy, shred and make coffee with as much enthusiasm as we can muster. When I applied for work experience in the Dublin Gazette Newspapers, I thought there would be a limited amount of jobs I could do – that’s why I was so surprised when I got there.
Release On my first morning, I was given a press release that was sent to the newspaper, to shorten so it could be published. Later that day, I was handed another one. I was so busy typ-
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ing, proofreading, and rephrasing, the working day went very quickly. In fact, the whole week flew, in a blur of rephrasing long passages and putting press releases into article form.
Events During my week, I wrote about upcoming events and projects, travel and local news. I edited pieces, and tried to shorten the amount of words so they would fit into the paper. I observed the jour-
nalists, and the great work they do, and saw the emphasis on local news stories. I spent some time watching the production of the newspaper, which answered the many questions I had about the making of a newspaper. I observed the advertising staff negotiate with local businesses. I witnessed a bright, happy atmosphere in the offices, which made The Gazette a lovely place to spend a week in.
I have a genuine interest in studying journalism af ter secondar y school, which is why I chose to travel from Tipperary to get work experience here.
Career After my week in the Gazette, I am even more interested and view journalism as an exciting career. I’d like to thank everyone at Gazette Group Newspapers for all their help and support over the last week.
Get involved in our schools pages CALLING all students! Dublin Gazette Newspapers continue to reach out to schools in our catchment areas so that we become a closer part of our community than ever before. Schools are the beating hearts of communities; one of the last places around which a community can gather. We want all budding writers and photographers from all of our schools to help fill the pages and, in order to encourage the next generation of journalists and snappers to get involved, we are partnering with Harvey Norman to present the Dublin Gazette Newspapers’ Cub Reporter and Cub Photographer of the Year awards. For more details, contact rheigh@gazettegroup.com or telephone Rob Heigh at 01 601 0240.
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Q&A
anthony carroll, entrepreneur
Game on for business and social initiatives ANTHONY CARROLL heads up Tab Tech and Street SoCcer Ireland. He is evolving from a business entrepreneur into a social entrepreneur, creating products that have a positive social and community benefit. Through his new company, TabTech & SportsTech, he is developing mobile applications focused on the football, sports and fitness community as well as the education and health sectors. The firm is creating a suite of apps and housing them online where customers can customise their own functional apps using a subscription-based model. It is also selling mobile device solutions, including portable coaching, teaching and presentation solutions. Street Soccer Ireland is a non-profit social enterprise that improves the knowledge and life skills of young people through fun events using football as the vehicle.
How long have you been in business?
I have been running my own business since 2003. I have two current businesses: Street Soccer Ireland and TabTech. Street Soccer Ireland is running since early 2011. TabTech is just recently established and is a spin off from another company in which I was a partner, called Seismic Online.
What makes your business successful?
In general, it’s the staff, the products and the way we do business.
What do you offer your clients that differs from your competitors?
Products that make a positive impact on our customers’ lives, and staff who genuinely care about our customers needs.
What have you changed about your business to combat the effects of the recession?
Put a greater emphasis on the power of the mind among our staff. At all times, we do our best to rise above the doomers and gloomers always trying to keep a positive outlook. We see setbacks as simply positive lessons to learn from and continue moving forward.
to keep positive, be persistent and to keep following our goals. What law or regulation would you change overnight to help your business?
It’s not a law that can be upheld in court, but if I could change a law, it’s the law of negativity that so many people seem to prefer to view or focus on and abide by!
What is your ambition for the business?
To create a global business(es) that really does have a significant positive impact on our customers, while building a reputable brand and credibility in the marketplace.
How do you use social media to help your business?
Everyone needs to embrace the social digital age and we are no different. We have a good presence online via the main social platforms, however we are human beings selling to other human beings and we focus more efforts on providing a personal approach to our customer relationships. It’s ironic that social media is not very social at the end of the day
What’s the worst job you’ve had? How has the recession impacted your business?
It has been just a greater challenge
Door to door insurance sales, although it gave me a great neck and ability to deal with rejection.
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Dealing with recruitment agencies Having worked in recruitment for a number of years, I know what it’s like to sit on the other side of the desk. It is a hard, sales-driven business, but job candidates are not products. They are people who have feelings, who need jobs and who can let you down. I also know that while most agencies abide by a professional code of conduct, there are some who won’t acknowledge your CV, persuade you to go for jobs you’re not suited to and send your CV to employers without your permission. As agencies are considered to be about the third most successful method of securing work, it’s worth keeping a few things in mind: Be as specific as possible about what type of work you are looking for. Recruiters don’t have the time to help you clarify your career path. If you don’t know what you want, you are difficult to place and may be filed under miscellaneous. Don’t blitz agencies with your CV. If working close to home is a priority for you, contact the local agencies first. If you specialise in a particular area like IT or accountancy, contact specialist agencies. It is up to you to make contact with them. The most common gripe about agencies is that you never hear from them again. If you have sent them your CV, you should receive an acknowledgement. If you leave them a message, they should call you back, that’s nor-
mal business practice. Recruiters speak to and interview dozens of people a day, however, so – unless you are looking for interview feedback – don’t expect much more communication unless you initiate it. If you are applying for an advertised position, call and speak to the consultant dealing with the job before forwarding your CV. Find out as much as you can about the job and tailor your CV accordingly. Ask the consultant how they work, when you can expect to hear from them and if it is okay for you to call them in a few days. A word on confidentiality: You expect a recruiter to keep your personal details confidential. If they give you the name of a client company which is recruiting, and ask you to keep it confidential, do that. Like many other things, it’s all about developing positive relationships, and remember, recruiters are people too. Rachael Kilgallon is a qualified career coach and founder of
The Career Hub. Contact Rachael at hello@thecareerhub.ie or visit www.thecareerhub.ie.
ambition: company aims to chase market share
A wraparound solution for event management natalie burke
AN EVENT solution company is celebrating its first year in business this year. EventEase.ie is an Irish company, founded in February 2012, which was established to assist event organisers and concert promoters with their specialist accreditation needs and a personalised service for all types of events. The innovative company is the brainchild of its director, Neil Dowling, who has more than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of the concert and event industry. With the company achieving great success in its first year, Neil says the company is looking towards a bright future. “We are going to be chasing market share in Ireland next year; we’re
going after everything. We want to expand the company rapidly,” he said. EventEase offers what Dowling described as a “unique, wraparound service”, managing the operational risk for event promoters, festivals and venues. “We supply and manage staff for areas such as the accreditation of all event personnel, box office, guest list, entrance managers, wrist-banding and ticketing operations. “We are the only company supplying this service in Ireland, and are available for festivals, venues, concerts, corporate and sports events,” he said. The company supplies wristbands and lanyards of all types and currently supply to a number of prestigious events and ve n u e s n a t i o nw i d e ,
Neil Dowling, director, EventEase.ie, with some of the event solution company’s bus advertising
including Body and Soul, Electric Picnic and Forbidden Fruit. The company also sell direct to the public. “No order is too big or too small. We also endeavour to offer preferential discounts for registered charities, independent promoters and new bands, and we are always available to advise and assist clients. “We’re ultra professional. I have people with me 20 years, and we know
how to run gigs. We don’t know it all, by any means, but we know enough,” said Dowling. EventEase are hoping to expand for 2013 and are in the process of creating more jobs in Ireland over the coming year, according to Dowling. For further information, contact EventEase on 01 864 5000, or see its website at www.eventease.ie, or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ eventease.ireland.
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funding: water babies splashathon in aid of three national hospitals
Splash out to help children laura webb
PARENTS, babies and toddlers are diving in to support the Water Babies Splashathon fundraiser in aid of three national children’s hospitals. Leading baby and toddler swim school Water Babies announced that the sponsored swim for the little ones will take place across Ireland during Water Babies classes between April 15 and 21. The Water Babies Splashathon will raise vital funds for our three national children’s hospitals: Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, and The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght. During the fundraising event, babies and toddlers will complete sponsored challenges in Water Babies classes, from swimming solo underwater for the first
time to swimming through a hoop or even completing a splashathon circuit challenge in the pool. Speaking on behalf of the fundraising teams of our three children’s hospitals, Anne Cooney explained: “[The] Water Babies Splashathon is a fun way to make a real and lasting difference to the children and babies attending our hospitals. “The money raised by parents and Water Babies’ young Splashathon fundraisers will help purchase vital lifesaving equipment such as baby incubators, dialysis machines, ventilators and patient monitors.” Supporting the cause, 98FM presenter and TV personality Ray Foley, whose son, Matthew, attends Water Babies classes, said: “As a parent myself, I appreciate how important it is for children to learn
to swim at an early age, so I’m delighted to be taking part in the Water Babies Splashathon with Matthew. “We will be splashing for cash and raising money to support the great work of our children’s hospitals.” Carol McNally, who runs Water Babies lessons across Dublin, says: “Our previous Water Babies charity event in 2011 raised more than €44,000 for Temple Street Hospital. “Since then, Water Babies has grown nationwide, with classes now in Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Galway, Cork, Sligo, Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny. “We are confident that, this year, with the help of all our lovely little splashers, we will be able to raise more than ever, to provide those all-important funds for our children’s hospitals,” said Carol.
In Ireland, Water Babies has four regional franchises teaching more than 2,400 babies and toddlers each week across Ireland. Classes in Dublin include locations such as Baldoyle, Castleknock, Swords, Blackrock and Liffey Valley. According to the team, most participants will happily be swimming distances underwater by about 30 months, then naturally start swimming on the surface as their strength increases. Water Babies was named Best Activity Provider for Tots and Toddlers at the Families First awards held in Dublin last year. To donate to the Water Babies Splashathon Fund, visit www.mycharity. ie/charity/waterbabiessplashathon. To find out more about Water Babies, visit its website at www.waterbabies.ie.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is romantic Roman, a sixyear-old male Boxer with a heart of gold. He arrived into Dogs Trust in quite poor condition recently and has been given oodles of TLC from all the staff and is now thriving and full of personality! He is a true gent and would need to go to a loving family who can continue his development by bringing him on several short walks a day to help him build up his muscles again. He is happy to hang out in his new forever home with big kids (10+) and a canine pal. If you think you could give this handsome man his perfect forever home, 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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IT’S not a look that people warm to easily, as most feel they could end up looking more like baking foil than fashion forward. But fear not, as this look is easily achievable and can really bring an outfit to life. For instance, an LBD can be spruced up with some metallic accessories, such as those shown on this page. Be red carpet ready, with this amazing number from Jenny Packham (€287),
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Believable bronzing
LAURA WEBB style@gazettegroup.com
ON the calendar it looks like we should be bathing in sunshine, but reality hit us hard last week when we wrapped up warm to face the snowy weather. So in a bid to bring a little sunshine to our lives, this week, we are talking all things tan, how to avoid blending in with the snow and instead be a bronzed goddess. Like many of us, we don’t always have the time to go to a salon and get the spray tan done, so instead it’s a little DIY job at home. For instant tan, try Karora Self Tan Mist (€24.99). This tan is a quick and easy way to transform skin from pasty to sun-kissed. What’s great about this product
is that it’s made using only organic and natural extracts, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Coverage with this tan was given top marks from our beauty tester, with Jessica saying: “It sprayed on easy and, used with their exfoliating product [Karora Micro Peel €14.99], it made sure it was an even tan. “As a newbie to fake tan, I was very surprised and happy with the results – I went back to looking American,” she laughed. Karora is available at McCabes, Doc Morris, Sam McCauleys and independent pharmacies and salons nationwide or online @ www.cloud10beauty.com. Another instant tan is He-Shi with its hint of sparkle that really radi-
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Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter €8.00 KARORA Multi-Action Micro Peel €14.99
ates on dull days. This product first appeared on our beauty radar last December, but as it still feels like that same month, why not add a bit of ChristHe-Shi Luminous Shimmer 150ml mas Sparkle to our socalled spring months. Applied with a mitt, like all tans should, this tan goes on smoothly and without any fuss because it has
a cream texture. It’s light and being an instant tan it’s easy to see where to blend and even out the tan. Beauty tester Natalie said: “After applying the tan, I felt the colour was really natural and my skin had a really nice glow to it. It would be the perfect tan for a night out or a special occasion.” The He-Shi range has a youth revivé opti tan formula that rejuvenates your skin’s appearance, whilst helping to fight the signs of ageing. Other products include their He-Shi Face & Body Gel €21.50.
Some Diamonds, dahling? DON’T wait until a birthday or Valentine’s day to get perfume, treat yourself this month to summer fragrances such as Emporio Armani Diamonds. This summer 2013, Emporio Armani Diamonds is re-interpreted in summer fragrances. Emporio Armani Diamonds for Women – Edition Summer is a musky, floral fragrance that sparkles with freshness. According to the beauty brand, this fragrance gives a raspberry and litchi accord on top cooled down with
a green apple sorbet to give a crispy identity to the fragrance. Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men – Edition Summer is a woody aroma. For this, the brand says fresh mint and iced lemon come together for a fusing icy crescendo start. The limited editions of the original Emporio Armani Diamonds fragrances offer a cool, fresh summer fragrance. Emporio Armani Diamonds for Women and Men, Summer Edition is available nationwide from mid-April, RRP: €34.00 for him and €41.00 for her.
Available at participating stores, salons and spas nationwide. Mousse
Express, self-tan mousse Cocoa Brown (€7.99) is easy to apply and develops into a natural tan within just 60 minutes – yes you read correct, one hour. This mousse is nicely fragranced, glides on to the skin, is lightweight and fast drying. Testing this one, I gave it the full 60 minutes and jumped straight into the shower at 61 minutes. Afterwards there was a slight difference, but
not dark enough for my liking. So it is recommended by the product makers to try it for two consecutive nights for a darker tan, which worked out better. It can also be left on for three hours before washing off to insure a darker look. See www.cocoabrown.ie for stockists These products are just a few of what is available out there, so test and trial before making up your mind. Don’t forget to exfoliate and treat drier areas like to the elbow, knees and ankles with extra care by moisturising well.
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Avon’s Skin loving BB balm THE BB craze is very much a hot topic in the beauty word and another coming on to the scene is Avon’s Ideal Flawless Skin Loving BB. This Beauty Balm (BB) is a lightweight formula that is SPF protected. It also aims to tackle dull and dry skin. The BB can be applied quickly and smoothly, helping to create a flawless looking skin tone. This BB balm is mineral and vitamin E infused without blocking pores. It is also developed to hydrate and minimises redness. Available in six shades: Ivory, Shell, Nude, Natural Beige, Medium Beige and Nutmeg, it’s easy to find your perfect match.
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.
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Douglas Kennedy in Conversation with Nadine O’Regan DOUGLAS Kennedy ranks among that rare breed, the bestelling author whose novels attract critical praise. In his new novel, Five Days, we meet Laura, a model wife and mother who through a chance meeting in a hotel lobby is reminded of the young woman she used to be and the woman she could have become. Douglas will discuss the book and his career with journalist and radio presenter Nadine O’Regan. April 9, tickets €10/€8.
Dwayne Johnson’s Stupidly Sculpted Arms would be a good name for a band
review: explosions! fights! bruce willis! the rock! terrible film!
Hardly Rock solid
MY name is Paul and I quite like professional wrestling. At 26 years old, this confession still raises eyebrows, but the absolute daftness of it all, mixed with the levels of athleticism on show, make the squared circle a favourite form of entertainment for me. With that in mind, and remembering that I grew up in his heyday, I also love The Rock. Sure, nowadays he goes by the name Dwayne Johnson and likes to be thought of as an actor and occasional wrestler, but to me he’ll always be The People’s Champion, The Great One, The Brahma Bull: The Rock. Such is my love of Johnson, I have subjected myself to some of his, shall we say, less glorious filmic output. Faster, Doom, The Game Plan and more
Film of the Week: GI Joe Retaliation h (15) 100 mins Director: Jon M Chu Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Ray Park, Adrianne Palicki, RZA
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have been consumed with gusto, with Johnson continuing to prove himself a talented actor (outshining everyone in the absolute wreck that was Be Cool). Another thing that I carried over my childhood is an appreciation of GI Joes. Four inch plastic figures that consumed m a ny h o u r s o f my formative years, GI Joe was brought to the big screen in 2009 with a star-studded cast and a woeful movie. Such was the poor reception of 2009’s Rise of Cobra, the producers did the only logical thing: call The Rock.
OUR VERDICT:
BAFFLINGLY poor. It’s not even a good bad film, in the way the original was. That at least had the good grace to be hilariously bad. This is just bad. Which is a shame because Johnson really deserves a vehicle worthy of his star power and easy action charm. He also needs some laughs, which Chu fails spectacularly to deliver at all. Save your money, see Fast and Furious Six.
Of course, GI Joe: Retaliation also features one Bruce Willis and a certain Channing Tatum (cumulatively setting a world record for biceps in a film). But, really, this is a play directly from the Fast Five playbook. In the fifth instalment of the car-chase franchise, The Rock reinvigorated the whole thing with his stern gaze and unbelievably built body. Again the role of shot in the arm of a flagging franchise is left to The Rock because, spoiler alert, Tatum bolts early doors and Bruce Willis,
one of the biggest stars on the planet, is marginalised in favour of story building. Normally, a focus on story is a good thing, but this is a GI Joe movie. The whole premise is so preposterously nonsensical that the only way to make a decent film is to have some fun with it. Unfortunately director Jon M Chu (director of the Justin Bieber movie), didn’t get that memo and decided that a film based on action figures, starring The Rock, had to be a deadly serious thriller.
It’s the filmic equivalent of having a band with Slash in it and making a dubstep album. Chu seems weighted by the ridiculousness of the premise established by the end of the first film (an evil doppelganger has taken the office of the US President). So weighted, he seems, that he fights it with every inch of his being, trying desperately to establish his film as something else. But Eliza Doolittle, GI Joe: Retaliation is not. Two collaborations with Bieber put Chu in enough stead to be given a budget of $185 million and despite the early buzz of this being almost singularly negative, he has been handed the reins to The Masters of the Universe reboot. But based on this, he does not have the power to revive a franchise.
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GAMING BIOSHOCK INFINITE: FLOATING CITY MAKES A MEMORABLE SETTING
Elevates a genre to new heights
READERS with decent memories may recall that, ooh, ages ago I had a preview of Bioshock Infinite. After taking a great deal longer in development than expected, and having taken a few sidesteps along the way, the keenlyawaited title has finally arrived – and, boy (or girl), was the wait worth it ... Infinite is the spiritual successor to the critically lauded – and commercial smash-hit title – Bioshock, from a few years ago. As with Bioshock, Infinite is “just” another firstperson shooter, where you wander through the game, shooting this and that on your way to the ending. However, where both titles (I’m skipping past the slightly undercooked and underwhelming Bioshock 2) greatly impress are not just in their gameplay and graphics, but with their story and characterisation – things rarely done well in the FPS genre, yet mastered once again, here. It is 1912, and Booker DeWitt has been sent to somehow gain access to the mysterious floating city of Columbia – a vast city of state-of-the-art everything, encapsulating the very best of American
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In Bioshock Infinite’s strikingly realised portrayal of the floating city of Columbia in 1912, it’s difficult not to see many design echoes of the truly spectacular 1893 SHANE DILLON
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ideals of the time. Booker’s task is to find a young woman, Elizabeth, and spirit her back to the world below. However, Columbia – a stone, steel and glass marvel that celebrates art, science and progress – is far from the happy utopia that it at first appears. In fact, Columbia is a society sharply defined by ultra nationalism and isolationist policies; it’s a city that’s only meant for “proper” folk (basically, American, caucasian, God-fearing and rich). The f loating city’s endless posters and propaganda rail against the menace of “foreign hordes” and the corrupted world below, with all of the “normal” standards of its prim and proper 1912 setting. It’s also a place where the rich cavort gaily in the sunshine on the surface, while the poor toil and languish in the city’s underbelly, below – and it’s all ruled over ruthless-
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World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago (below); two worlds – one real, one fictional – both seeking to encapsulate the brash confidence of their times
ly by Father Comstock. Somehow, Elizabeth – an isolated young woman who has seen almost nothing of Columbia, let alone of the world below – is key to the city’s future, and possibly a great deal more, besides. The only problem is, how on earth can Booker and Elizabeth be expected to escape a city that’s on the edge of a social revolution, when all of Father Comstock’s forces are determined to stop them, and to keep Elizabeth there? Like I said, Infinite is anything but a standard FPS, which have too often descended in recent years into noisy, chaotic and rather forgettable setpieces. By wandering through Columbia, using a range of upgradeable “Vigours” (basically, near magic powers) alongside conventional weapons of the era, Booker and Elizabeth run into some terrific setpieces, all presented with
great design throughout. Elizabeth deserves particular praise, as fears of the game being little more than an extended escort mission are soon set aside, due to her help. With such a particularly accomplished world setting – even if it’s a deliberately provocative one, at that – great graphics, interesting characters and a singularly memorable setting, the long-
delayed title deserves to be the smash hit that its chart sales suggest it is. Bioshock Infinite is available now on PC, XBox 360 and PlayStation 3; as always, l o o k around for the best price.
An interesting cross between a damsel in distress, guide, innocent abroad, travelling companion and rebellious protaganist, Elizabeth makes quite an impression as a strong character
IT’S barely been a couple of weeks since Lara Croft’s great, if gory reboot saw her turning into a mudspattered cross between Rambo, Chuck Norris and Kate Middleton on a remote Japanese island, but despite the game’s sales racking up about 3.4 million units, so far, Tomb Raider seems to have been deemed a retail flop. That’s bad news for its publisher, Square Enix, which has been putting out critically well-enough received and reviewed titles such as Sleeping Dogs, and Hitman: Absolution in the past year or so, yet which has consistenty seen such titles return underwhelming numbers – and profits – in stores. Okay-ish sales in Europe haven’t been matched in the US, with Square Enix sales facing the same weak sales slump in the States that almost all publishers have been hit with in the past 18 months or so, in particular. Tomb Raider’s weak sales there have now added to Square Enix’s list of decent – or even great – titles that have somewhat inexplicably failed to make much of a dent at market and, while the company still has substantial assets and a rather big cash pile, to face such commercially uninspiring returns must undoubtely affect its future projects. Such sales were accounted for in a recent company statement that said it expected “to incur extraordinary loss in the settlement of the accounts for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2013”. While Square Enix has a number of interesting games and projects in the pipeline, seeing such key titles failing to meet company targets, and the related impact on their expected profits, both for individual returns and for collective quarterly results, have seen company president Yoichi Wada (above) resign. This marks an interesting – and unfortunate – development underlining the growing air of uncertainty surrounding even top-notch titles and franchises. When even these fail to meet their targets, and when acclaimed companies start to feel the effects of this gaming lull, it begs the question of what (unwelcome) changes are now hitting the gaming industry, in general. With several skilled developers under its wing, and a number of interesting titles on the way, here’s hoping that Square Enix has just hit one of the bumps in the road that all publishers, and developers, have been hitting lately ...
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Milestone figure announced by social media giant IF I could distract you a moment from Facebook, I’d like to mention that it has just announced that more than 250 million users play games through the site on a monthly basis, and that it also plans to add a dedicated gaming section to its Timeline. Personally, while I’m about as much a fan of games on Facebook as I am of Eastenders’ Christmas episodes, obviously 250,000,000 of you are very happy to tend your farms or match jewels or whatever, there. Watch this space for news of 500,000,000 Facebook gamers to appear ...
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FASTtunes with Radio Nova’s Dee Woods
Forget about God saving the Queen, it’s a revamped arena spectacular that’s keeping the band’s music alive on stage these days. We Will Rock You has been doing just that to 12 million Queen fans for the past decade, and the musical is in town this week ahead of a worldwide arena tour. Directed by writer/comedian Ben Elton with Queen guitarist Brian May and Queen drummer Roger Taylor as the musical supervisors, We Will Rock You delivers 24 Queen songs to your ears through the magic of rock theatre. The show is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this arena tour which features a bigger and better design than previous performances. And Brian May says you won’t be disappointed, promising audiences will have “a big night out” with this big show. We Will Rock You rocks The O2 for four performances from this Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6th with tickets from €40, including booking fee. Or, if you like your Queen shows to feature the real thing, here’s something really special. Brian May will be turning off the lights at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre this summer for one night only as part of The Born Free Tour. The man behind Queen anthems such as We Will Rock You, I Want It All and Fat Bottomed Girls is playing an acoustic show, by candlelight alongside vocalist Kerry Ellis, who’ll be singing songs that have been hand-picked and rearranged by May. It promises to be a show with a difference. Brian May and Kerry Ellis play the Olympia Theatre on Sunday, June 30 and tickets are €36.50, including booking fee. God save us a seat!
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The lights are on and the studio is ready for the launch of 8radio.com, the brainchild of Simon Maher, right
interview: a new sound for dublin music lovers emerges
8’s eclectic dream ROB HEIGH
As every avid music fan knows, the variety of music available on Irish radio is, erm... limited. Niche stations, like Radio Nova, break the mould by catering to a specific style of music and find there are huge audiences disenfranchised by playlistdriven broadcasting that clutters the dial. Rock has its saviour in Nova, but what about our taste? That scattershot love of everything on the spectrum, from Adam and the Ants to Yeah Yeah Yeahs and back again?
It looks like our saviour has risen in the form of 8radio.com, a new station set to light up Dublin every weekend on 94.3FM until July, as well as online every day and on its Apple and Android apps. Their eclectic mix has been putting a big smile on faces in this office and everywhere else it has been heard across the city, and Gazette Music caught up with its creator, Simon Maher, and asked where the idea for the station came from. “I was general manager and one of the presenters on Phantom when it was
seeds set for festival Nick Cave and PiL among first acts for Body & Soul NICK Cave and The Bad Seeds and John
Lydon’s Public Image Limited are among the headline names in the first batch of acts to be confirmed as appearing at Body & Soul 2013, the boutique festival which takes place again this year at Ballinlough Castle in Co Westmeath from June 21 to 23. With more acts to be announced, this is already gearing up to be one of the most magical and unique events of the summer. For more information, see www.facebook.com/BodyandSoulIreland and www.bodyandsoul.ie.
taken over, and when I left, I was thinking about what I wanted to do next. “As my day job, I teach media at Ballyfermot College, and I was asking students about what they listen to now, they said they tend to put on iTunes and hit shuffle. I asked them to hit shuffle and tell me the first five tracks that came up, and they were a really eclectic mix. I realised people are able to cope with an unexpected mix of music, so why don’t we create a radio station that does exactly that?” The audience that 8 are looking to capture are a
unique group, something that Simon’s experience in broadcasting has taught him is possible to achieve. “When we went to the BII to get the temporary licence, they asked if we would be taking people away from the established radio stations, and the fact was that we wouldn’t. A lot of the people who would listen to 8 would have been lost to traditional radio, and we knew that would be our target audience. It’s a different kind of radio. “The majority will always listen to traditional
radio or watch traditional TV, but it’s the other people who we are after.” Simon is keen to spread the word, and hopes that this fledgling period for 8 will lead to a more permanent place, whether that be online or on the airwaves. “We would hope by July that we would have around 2,000 to 3,000 listeners a week logging on to the web version of the station. The 15 weeks of the temporary licence will be used to drive people toward that. If people trust us musically, we will see where we go next.”
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MOTORS OUT&ABOUT road NOISE More efficient and better equipped volkswagen: The new Golf 1.4 ACT TSI Highline 140bhp
Ford launches the new Fiesta ST
The new Ford Fiesta ST is Ford’s fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever, employing a precision-tuned and driver-focused powertrain and chassis to deliver the ultimate Fiesta driving experience. Developed by Ford Team RS, the European arm of Ford Motor Company’s Global Performance Vehicle group, the new Fiesta ST is equipped with a 1.6-litre ecoboost petrol engine to achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and offer 182 PS and 240 nm of torque. Top speed is 220 km/h. Ford Team RS tuned the powertrain, suspension, steering and brakes for optimised driving dynamics; and introduced features only previously found in larger performance cars – including enhanced torque vectoring control (eTVC) and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC), six-speed manual transmission and rear disc brakes. Everyday practicality is underlined by fuel efficiency of 5.9 l/100 km and 138 g/km CO2 – a 20 per cent emissions reduction compared with the previous generation Fiesta ST, though it produces almost 20 per cent more power than the first-generation model’s 2.0-litre engine. The new Fiesta ST features a large trapezoidal grille with a unique honeycomb construction and dramatic rear diffuser element. The refined high-contrast interior is equipped with Recaro seats, and a new sound symposer channels the engine note to the cabin to ensure the distinctive engine roar is integral to the driving experience. Electronically-optimised enhanced chassis eTVC applies brake force to the inside front wheel of the Fiesta ST when cornering to improve road holding and reduce understeer without affecting speed. New software controls the Fiesta ST’s balance in response to steering inputs under acceleration and braking – and ESC offers full system intervention; wide-slip mode with limited intervention; and full ESC deactivation. Electronic power assisted steering offers a sharper steering ratio of 13.69:1 and a shorter steering arm for a more direct response. The Fiesta ST debuts rear disc brakes on the Fiesta platform and introduces a larger tandem brake master cylinder that boosts braking performance.
The Fiesta ST
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I recently took the 1.4TSI ACT Highline spec Golf with 140bhp for a week-long road test. The test model I drove may have had enough poke to leave me with a grin as wide as O’Connell Bridge, but its fuel efficiency betrayed its boyracer appeal. This is thanks to VW’s active cylinder technology, or ACT. This helps to create an extremely efficient engine capable of 4.7 l/100km (combined cycle) and 109 g/km thanks to the ability to deactivate the central two cylinders under light loads. This makes it 23% more efficient than the equivalent engine in the previous version of the Golf. The petrol engine range available for the new Golf starts with a four-cylinder 1.2-litre TSI unit producing 85 bhp, rising via a 1.2-litre TSI 105 bhp up to the all-new 1.4-litre TSI 140 bhp engine with the active cylinder technology mentioned above.
The two diesel engines at launch are a 1.6-litre TDI 105 bhp and a new 2.0-litre TDI 150 bhp unit. Both feature the latest common rail diesel technology for maximum efficiency. All new Golf models – both diesel and petrol – come with a Stop/Start system as standard, along with battery regeneration. A 90bhp diesel will follow in Q2 of 2013. On Trendline models, the standard composition colour system includes a five-inch colour touchscreen, FM/AM radio as well as eight speakers (front and rear) and a CD drive (MP3 compatible). The CD drive is located in the glovebox along with the SD card slot. It’s the host of other features that sometimes makes road testing a car that bit more difficult – in this case, I find myself thinking of the features that I could do without to bring down the price a bit (I’ll get to the price later), but, at the same time I know that it is often the sum of the parts that make this particular model so
The Golf is a stunningly well built and beautifully designed car
thoroughly enjoyable. Let’s start with what’s included in the highline spec. There is the impressive 5.8” composition media radio with TFT display and Bluetooth connectivity; climatic air conditioning; electric windows front and rear; electronic parking brake with autohold function; cruise control; sport seats with lumbar support, front; front fog lamps including static cornering lamp; fatigue detection;
SIMI Motor Industry Awards Denning’s Cars win the coveted Bodyshop of the Year award local business Denning’s Cars have won the nationwide award of Bodyshop of the Year at the recent SIMI Motor Industry Awards in association with Castrol and attended by Niall Quinn (right). Denning’s are a bodyshop repair specialist which are approved by major brands such as BMW/Mini, Mercedes-Benz and Honda, whilst also being the chosen repair centre for many major insurers. Pat Denning started the business in the 1960s and since then, Pat and three of his children have grown the business from strength to strength. For more information visit www.dennings.ie or www.facebook.com/denningscars
ESP (electronic stability programme) including multiple impact braking. Phew! I would say that for such a generous supply of kit, the highline spec Golf is definitely good value for money. But the model I was driving had even more tasty treats, such as the sport pack that included 17” “Madrid” alloy wheels and 65% light absorbing tinted rear windows; it had a winter pack, a Dis-
cover pro’ navigation system, park assist including park distance control, premium multi-function display, adaptive cruise control with front assist, lane assist including dynamic light assist, xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights. But these options alone came to an extra €6,336. Which would make the beautiful Golf that I drove cost a whopping €33,081. The moral of the story is – do your homework.
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TRAVEL There’s Norway better to holiday in
The delights of Nhatrang Beach, Vietnam, could await you on a Thomas Cook five-star luxury cruise
getaway: from the bahamas to vietnam, dream cruises await couples
Romantic breaks you’ll love natalie burke
IT ISN’T hard to imagine a romantic break on the high seas and this year, Thomas Cook have a range of romantic cruise destinations perfect for Irish couples hoping to savour some of the magic of
the sea this summer, from just €1,399 per person sharing. Couples can discover the beauty of the Caribbean this summer aboard the Freedom of the Seas, with the serene beaches of the Bahamas and stops at the idyllic islands of St Maarten and St Tho-
mas providing the ultimate release. Couples can relax in the adults-only solarium, with two cantilevered whirlpools extending 12ft from the side of the ship. This seven-day voyage starts at just €1,399 per adult, including flights.
If a trip to the exotic is called for, South East Asia provides a spectacular backdrop for a couple’s paradise. Operated by the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line, a five-star luxury voyage through the timeless wonders of Vietnam, Cambo-
dia and the Mekong River is available from €3,348 for 16 days, cruise only, taking in the oriental beauty of the Nokor Bachey Temple and the Angkor archaeological area. To book, call Thomas Cook Cruise at 01 514 0336, or see www.thomascookcruise.ie.
choice galore: continent has so much on offer for great holidays
Let The Americas lift your spirits natalie burke
WITH the month of March finishing up with showers of snow, the idea of finally availing of some much-needed sunshine has been a thought playing on all our minds. Perhaps setting sail on a sunshine cruise could be just what you need to help brighten your mood! Whether it’s a tropical cruise through the Caribbean or a more adventurous exploration of
Canada you have in mind, American Holidays is offering some great cruising rates for the month of April, and their staff are even offering to tailor an option to suit you. Start your holiday by spending three nights at the three-star Stay Hotel in Miami, Florida, before hopping aboard a 14-night cruise on the Norwegian Pearl, and spend another three nights at the fourstar Stay Hotel in Los Angeles, California, from
€2,035 per person. Price includes return f lights from Dublin, accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. The option to upgrade to an ocean-view room is available from €235 per person, travelling on April 18. Why not spend five nights at the three-star Hotel Orlando in Florida before taking a sevennight cruise on an allinclusive basis aboard the Freedom of the Seas from
€1,199 per person? Travel on September 10, with a price that includes return flights from Dublin, accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. An option is also available to upgrade to an ocean view from €129 per person. For a chance to see the Big Apple and the sights of Canada, spend three nights at a three-star New York hotel before setting sail on a seven-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Gem, from €1,435
Cruise in style aboard the Freedom of the Seas
per person when you travel on September 18. The price includes return flights from Dublin, taxes and charges, while upgrades are available for €55 per person.
For further dates and prices, call American Holidays at 01 673 3804, call into their office at 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2, or see www.americanholidays.com.
P&O cruises are offering a chance to explore Norway aboard the newAzura, this May. Departing Southampton on May 24, take in beautiful Bergen (above), the Briksdal glacier near Olden, and Stavanger from €719 per person. The Azura features 11 restaurants, five shopping boutiques, four swimming pools, two lounges and an open air cinema. From Southampton, enjoy a Norwegian summer on the classic Oriana, which includes the Gary Rhodes-inspired Oriana Rhodes restaurant. First stop is the world’s most northerly capital, Reykjavik, famous for its nightlife and views. After taking in the fishing port of Isafjordur and the city of Akureyri, it’s on to the spectacular Faroe Islands. The holiday departs July 7, priced from €789 per person. Prices are per person sharing for these seven night cruises, unless stated, and do not include gratuities. To book, call the Thomas Cook Cruise team (exclusive agents for P&O) in Dublin at 01 514 0336, or see www. thomascookcruise.ie.
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Garda cycling club’s Caroline Ryan, left, and Fingallians’ Sinead Finnegan launched the Race the Ras charity cycle in Croke Park last week
cycling: national breast cancer research institute to benefit from race
Ryan and Finnegan in Croker to launch charity cycle event A HOST of top sports stars past and present joined forces with top world track cyclist Caroline Ryan in Croke Park last week to officially launch the Race the Ras charity cycle. Entering its third year, the charity race will see almost 150 amateur cyclists, accompanied by a host of current and former GAA stars – among them Fingallians and Dublin ladies football star Sinead Finnegan – lining up to bike across Ireland from May 19 to May 26. All money raised will go to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.
The charity cycle is linked with the An Post Ras, Ireland’s most prominent cycling event. The cyclists will start three hours ahead of the professionals and will travel through 13 different counties. Stage finishes will be in the towns of Longford, Nenagh, Listowel, Glengarriff, Mitchelstown, Carlow, Naas, and Skerries on the final day.
Endurance Current Dublin Senior Football selector Declan Darcy spoke of the endurance needed to undertake the cycle:
“This is a serious undertaking. Each of the eight stages averages 146kms in length - 1,260kms in total - and will take over five and a half hours to complete, so the eight-day cyclists will be on the bike for almost 50 hours in total. “Most families in Ireland have been affected in some way by cancer and this is just a small way former GAA players can help raise much needed money. “We are also delighted that more women will be taking part this year and Dublin vice captain Sinead Finnegan was here to show support.”
Broadcasting legend Micheal O’Muircheartaigh was also on hand to launch the charity race and said: “Race the Ras has been a huge success raising €260,000 to date since it began in 2011. “I would ask people to donate no matter how small as it will make a huge difference to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.” To register for the cycle, log on to http://racetheras.com. With eight stages to choose from, cyclists can opt to do all eight stages, a single stage or opt for a combination of two or three stages.
NEXT Saturday, April 6 is the deadline to vote for Dublin representatives St Jude’s in Etihad’s Raise The Bar competition with the winning club announced. Voters are asked to decide which of the final four clubs are most deserving of a year’s sponsorship package with the Abu Dhabi-based airline. Jude’s are up against Limerick’s Na Piarsaigh, Cork’s Blackrock and Wexford’s Kilanerin This vote, along with the views of a panel of judges consisting of Nicky English, Des Cahill and Micheal O’Muircheartaigh, will decide which club comes away with the ultimate sponsorship package. For more information, go to etihadgaa.ie.
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Portmarnock man Oisin Fagan’s colourful career brings him to Essex on Friday as he looks to put a check on Chris Munch and bunch Get In The Game for Heineken Cup Goodwin’s world title ambitions with his unique style SHANE Byrne was among the sporting luminaries who turned out to support the launch of a new multimedia campaign, Get In The Game, ahead of the final of the Heineken Cup being played at the Aviva stadium on May 18. The campaign was launched to a packed house of rugby fans, players and legends in Dublin last week, with Byrne, Frankie Sheehan, Alan Quinlan, Bryn Cunningham and pundit Brent Pope on hand to take part in the digital event. Designed to bring the Heineken Cup experience from the pitch onto fans’ mobiles, computers and into pubs and homes across the country, Get in the Game offers a range of opportunities between now and the date of the final to get involved and be part of the ultimate rugby spectacle. Fans can get involved with Get in the Game via www.heineken.ie/game, or by stepping up to challenges featured in pubs throughout Ireland. Arcade-style games such as Conversion Challenge and Catch will be available to online players who will also have their Heineken Cup knowledge tested with quizzes. It is all linked in a single contest where the overall winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience at the final. Karl Donnelly, Heineken’s sponsorship brand manager, said: “Sports fans are increasingly looking for new and engaging ways to enrich the Heineken Cup experience. We have developed an innovative and multifaceted approach that lives on mobile devices, computers and in pubs. Wherever you are, you can Get In The Game with the aim of scoring points and winning prizes.” Donnelly, said: “Today, so much of the conversation around sports events takes place across social media. Heineken recognises how important this space is. We are utilising this rich conversation and harnessing it with visual animations and projections over the weekend of the Heineken Cup final. A custom built structure for this visual display will also provide an interactive virtual kicking game; fans can literally kick conversions which will, in turn, send tweets in support of various teams. A social sentiment project like this has never been seen before in Ireland.’
WITH 15 years separating Oisin “Gael Force” Fagan from his Friday night opponent Chris Goodwin, the Portmarnock scrapper says the gulf in experience gives him plenty of reasons for belief ahead of their date in the Grays Civic Hall in Essex. After an initial date in Cork fell through, 39-year-old Fagan is looking forward to getting back in the ring for the first time since January 2011 against the current World Boxing Federation lightweight champion despite being pitted as the underdog. “Obviously, I’ve been out of the ring for a couple of years but I keep in tip-top shape all the time,” he told GazetteSport. “I can count on two hands and two feet the amount of days I have taken off in the past 20 years; I just keep fit anyway, waiting for the call to come. “Obviously, the odds will be stacked against me but I’m mad for it. He’s 24, I’m 39 and the Irishman in England never goes down too well.” T he relocation of the bout to Goodwin’s home turf from Ireland is a glitch for Fagan but he says that it does not overly bother him. During his career, he has made a habit of putting it up to some of the world’s best, facing
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down a packed house of screaming Mexicans in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas against Cesar Chavez Junior while also encountering a hostile crowd against the Pittsburgh kid Paul Spadafora in Pennsylvania. Both times he went the distance against the soon-to-be world champions while he also tussled with Amir Khan whom Fagan tussled with in London, showing little fear of travelling. Such a situation came of a necessity for the Dubliner who arrived to the professional game late by chance, seeking only to earn enough money to fly home from the US. “I was never well promoted in the States and was always the man brought to places and putting it up to the hometown boy. In one way, it’s not great for your record but I’ve only really lost to world champions. “I had to start [fighting professionally] because I was in a tough place in my life and needed a few quid to get home from America. I’ve always thought in the back of my mind, if I started as a kid,
I might have been able to box a bit cleverer. “I was never experienced as an amateur, only having three fights, before I was pushed into being a pro. But it did work for me because I’m afraid of nothing and I don’t have any fear going to Essex.” Fagan made his debut a little over 10 years ago and says the lack of amateur training has left him with a unique, all-action style, something he says Goodwin is unlikely to have seen before. That style is the antithesis of the work he is currently doing with the IABA and Dublin county council, working as a community development officer to help develop the sport. “I wouldn’t teach kids
to box like me because I don’t box, all I do is fight! I know there are 12-yearolds out there who are better boxers than me but it would be hard to find a better fighter. I know my strengths and weaknesses and I know I’m a world class fighter.
the pedal.” And he reckons this method could be key to landing another couple of decent fights in the future. “I’ll be his toughest to date. On the flip side, I’ve had about 10 opponents who were
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‘I wouldn’t teach kids to box like me because I don’t box; all I do is fight’ - Oisin Fagan
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“Nobody really has a style like mine. I don’t say that to brag but I get bored by boxing and I like when people say ‘he’s a good scrapper’, that I’m exciting and never take my foot off
on a better level than this guy. You can’t really take that too much into account but I’m quietly confident. I like going in as the underdog and I’m happy enough to take on that role.”
Oisin Fagan, right, says his experience will help him see off Chris Goodwin
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fiona coghlan LUCAN teacher Coghlan has been the leader of the pack with Ireland’s women’s rugby team, captaining the national team to their historic set of achievements in the 2013 6 Nations championship run, only the third captain ever to claim the Grand Slam.
DE LA Salle Palmerston hosted their fifth annual Under-12 festival of rugby last week in the new surround of Ballycorus Road. Over 25 teams took part, with the guests of honour being the London Irish RFC squad whose visit was part of the Gathering event. Most of the participating clubs were from within the Metro area which covers Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and Kildare but DLSP were also delighted to wel-
come Wicklow, Naas, NUIM Barnhall, Coolmine and Terenure for the first time. The club were particularly indebted to the likes of Vivian Harrington, John Connolly and Michael Nugent for organising an event of this magnitude while they also were thankful for the support provided by Old Wesley RFC. They stepped in to provide their impressive Ballycorus Road facility as a venue, after Kirwan Park had been declared unplayable due to waterlogged pitches.
TEAMof the MONTH H monkstown HC MONKSTOWN hockey club ended their 99-year wait for Irish Senior Cup glory, finally breaking their hoodoo in the competition in the most thrilling of finals as Andy Ewington, for the second time in a week, netted a silver goal winner.
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D u bl i n G a z e t t e Newspapers is delighted to announce that we have teamed up again this year with the SPAR Great Ireland Run to recognise runners in each of our papers’ local areas. The Gazette will recognise the fastest man and woman from each paper’s circulation area with a specially designed plaque as well as prizes
of sports gear. After the run, we will also be publishing a results list of the top local male and female finishers. The SPAR Great Ireland Run 2013 will take place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 14, at 1 pm. This year’s run will more than ever be about enjoying a full family running day as a mini run for five- to eightyear-olds over a one mile lap has been added to
the programme alongside a junior run for nine to 15-year-olds over 2.5km. The mini-run and junior run will precede the main event and an adult can run or walk alongside each child in the mini-run. Up to 12,000 entries are expected and every adult entrant will receive an exclusive technical T shirt as well as a medal and a generous goody bag after completing the run.
Participants are being encouraged to raise funds for good causes and the event’s nominated charities are the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and SPAR’s charity par tner, the 3Ts – Turn The Tide of Suicide. The Baby Max Wings of Love Fund is the nominated charity for the junior run and mini run. Entries can be made online at www.greatirelandrun.org.
Dundrum athlete Ava Hutchinson at the launch of the Great Ireland Run
Four medals for Whitechurch at Dublin championships Whitechurch Boxing Club were celebrating recently when their six entrants into the Dublin championships returned with two gold and two silver medals. Sean McGuirk and Seamus Maughan picked up their first championship medals for the club, with McGuirk beating a current Irish Champion on his way to silver, while Sean Mari and Megan Felton progress to the AllIreland championships as county champions. The youngest member of the team, Seamus Maughan, met a great opponent in Michael McDonagh from Darndale BC in his final but can be proud of his performance over the three rounds. The club’s first ever national champion, Megan Felton, continued her winning ways by pipping an excellent Niamh Kelly from Baldoyle BC by 12 points to 8 in a high-tempo final. Reigning Irish champion and Irish international boxer Sean Mari claimed his county title this year by virtue of a walk over, and is now focused on defending his national title this month. The two other members of the team, Dylan Fox-Reynolds and Paddy Maughan, both showed great improvement in their boxing over the course of the championships.
Fantastic Fins win in Athlone Fingallians AC were in flying form last week at the national championships in Athlone, with fine performances from the travelling panel. Marie Torsney won the Under-17 girls’ national indoor shot putt title with a personal best of 13.54m, and Fiona Tuite won the Under-18 title in the same event, with another personal best,
14.54m, which was also a new national record. Meanwhile, in the boys’ Under-18 1,500m Sam Martin placed third, as did Ciaran McManus in the boys’ Under-13 60m race. Torsney, Tuite and Martin were all award winners in Fingallians’ 2012 athletic awards. Notable performances were also recorded by Bronwyn Keogh, Rachel Murray, Brian Markey, Stephen O’Connor and Conaill Tuite.
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soccer: derby encounter sees emphatic win for United
McLaughlin’s UBL haul gives Wesley closing win BARRY McLaughlin’s 33 points, allied to a bullish performance from Ben Horan, helped Old Wesley batter their way past Highfield in the final home match of the Ulster Bank League Division 2A campaign with a final score of 48-15. It was their biggest win of the campaign, with McLaughlin scoring a second-half hat trick of tries after an initially tight first half. The visitors were first on the scoreboard with a straightforward penalty goal. In reply, a fine break by Horan followed by some good handling set up Richie Jermyn who looked well set to cross the line only to be called back for a forward pass. However, on 25 minutes Jermyn again had possession and this time was able to outpace the defence on the wing to run in untouched for the game’s first try. McLaughlin kicked the conversion for the first of a perfect eight kicks on the day. Highfield bounced back to cross, though, for a half-time lead of 10-7 after a series of raids finally yielded fruit. A well struck penalty by McLaughlin four minutes into the second half levelled scores. He then scored his first try when Colin Wallace picked up a loose ball to launch a counter attack, the winger outpacing the defence to score Wesley’s second try. He converted then, shortly after, struck again with a fine penalty from 42m out bringing the score to 20-10. At this stage the opposition pack was starting to tire and the Old Wesley back line was coming into its own. Cassidy, McLaughlin and Jermyn regularly broke the line with some fine displays of ball handling. Approaching the final quarter Wesley’s back line skills paid off when Rob Hallam was put in the clear to score the third try. Wesley were now rampant with the bonus point try imminent. Second rows are not renowned for side steps but Ian McGann bucks the trend. Dancing his way around a couple of defenders, he found Rory Stynes who showed great skill and balance to cross for the fourth try. They did not take their foot off the pedal as Horan ploughed through a couple of tackles, then McLaughlin chased after his own speculative kick ahead for another converted try. As 80 minutes approached the visitors did find a defence weakness allowing them to score a consolation try.
A combination of misfortune and defensive mistakes saw Terenure fall to defeat against Templeogue United
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TEMPLEOGUE United ran out comfortable winners against local rivals CYM Terenure to end their poor run of form and move up to third in the Major 1A table. United were looking to bounce back from a disappointing result against champions elect Leixlip United and with CYM flying high on the back of four straight wins this game looked to be a daunting task for them.
The opening 20 minutes was a scrappy affair with both sides guilty of needlessly giving away possession and failing to create any meaningful chances. The opening goal came against the run of play with 25 minutes played. CYM were in control and looking most likely to score when a long ball played in by the visitors and a defensive mix up led to Paul McGovern picking up the loose ball inside the six yard box and squaring it across goal, where it deflected off CYM’s DJ Corbolt for an own goal.
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O’Driscoll all thumbs up for county heroes Leinster supporter Eoin O’Driscoll from Goatstown was putting his best Blues forward as the county took on Ulster at the RDS in Ballsbridge last weekend in the Rabo Pro 12 League. But the blues were all that was on offer for the Heineken Cup holders, who were defeated for the first time at home by their northern rivals since 1999 in a 22-18 turnaround, with South African kicker Ruan Pienaar applying the finishing points.
Templeogue doubled their lead minutes later, when the CYM defence failed to pick up the run of Paddy Carroll down the left. He sent in a cross that Emmet Tobin attempted to clear, but inadvertently put the ball into his own net to leave CYM stunned. The home side changed tactics in an attempt to give themselves a lifeline, they pressed high up the pitch and looked to create chances through their midfield but the United defence held strong to break down any challenge on goal. The visitors scored
their third on the stroke of half-time, a long ball from the back was picked up by David Fay who picked up control effortlessly, held off the challenge of his marker where he proceeded to put the ball past CYM keeper David O’Brien to the delight of his teammates and manager and give them a comfortable lead going into the break and to leave the home side deflated. CYM brought on influential winger Brian Duke at half time to provide ammunition for his team as he has often done this season. However, as his
side continued to seek a way back into the tie, half way through second half, United broke down the left. Fay squared a pass to the edge of the box towards Andrew McGrath, who took one touch before striking an unstoppable shot into the CYM goal to put them four goals to the good. The game finished out on a fizzle, CYM regrouping defensively in an effort to prevent damage limitation and Templeogue equally content with their goal haul on the day as they came out on top of this local derby.
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dublin gaa: mixed fortunes for county teams
Club Noticeboard ballyboden st enda’s There was one winner of the jackpot
in the clubhouse and promises to be
of €4,500: Gearoid O’Suilleabhain,
a good night.
Knocklyon.
A selection of the Dublin minor squad
Match first three winners were
are taking on our intermediate foot-
Anne Scallan, Knocklyon; Darrelle
ballers on the Prunty 10.30am Satur-
Dolan, Rathfarnham; Clarinda Noo-
day morning.
nan, Knocklyon. Bernadette Gunn,
Some of our Boden minors will fea-
Santry won the weekly subscriber’s
ture for the Dubs along with coach
draw and Sam Feeney, Rathfarnham,
Mark Fee. Please support.
won the monthly subscriber’s draw.
For fixtures and results of all of this
This will result in the lotto starting at
weekend’s games log onto www.bod-
€1,000 for next week.
engaa.ie.
Ballyboden St Enda’s extends its
Are you a budding journalist or are
sympathy to Joseph and Mary Young
you interested in volunteering within
on the death of Mary’s brother, Nicho-
the club with something that doesn’t
las Cleere. Ar dheis De go raibh si.
take much time - why not get involved
The 43rd annual general meeting
with our Ballyboden St Enda’s newsletter?
Ballyboden St Enda’s Conal Keaney was played in centre back as Dublin defeated Carlow
of Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA, Cam-
Altered Dublin sides see different results
ogie and Ladies Football club will take
Our weekly email plays an important
place on Monday, April 15, at 8.30pm in
role in informing members of what is
the club hall. All members are asked
going on in the club on a weekly basis.
to attend.
If you are interested in helping out
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Dublin 3-15 Carlow 0-11 sport@gazettegroup.com
B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s Stephen Hiney and Kilmacud Crokes’ Ryan O’Dw yer both made their return to the Dublin senior hurling starting line-up last we e ke n d f o l l ow i n g injury as part of a much changed line-up for the visit of Carlow to Parnell Park. They now have an NHL Division 1B final date against Limerick as they helped the side to victory by 13 points, with Boden’s Niall McMorrow weighing in with 2-1 while Paul Ryan came off the bench to snag seven points. Hiney put in a strong stint in the half-backs alongside club mate Conal Keaney who was in the unfamiliar centre back position. O’Dwyer, meanwhile, brought a physical presence to the forward lines as Anthony Daly shuffled his deck ahead of the league final and the
summer’s championship challenges. The first half was a scrappy performance that initially saw Dublin struggle in an untidy opening pock-marked with a large number of wides. McMorrow did score an exquisite goal when he raced in from the left and batted home a classy finish. It added to Kevin Byrne’s earlier goal, tapping home from David Treacy’s clever pass across the posts from the baseline. Carlow were reasonably efficient at the far end, clipping over seven points in the first half while Dublin laboured but still managed to finish the half 2-5 to 0-7 up. The second half was tidier with Ryan coming off the bench to land seven points while McMorrow scored his second goal, setting up a final date with Limerick next Saturday in Thurles at 7pm.
Ladies Earlier in the day,
the Dublin ladies were unceremoniously put to the sword by a Monaghan side flying high who continued their unbeaten run in the NFL division one to date in 2013. Boden’s Rachel Ruddy started at corner back with club mate Natalya Hyland at full-forward with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Emma McDonagh in support. But it was a pale shadow of the regular Jackies line-up who were vastly understrength without the likes of Foxrock skipper Sinead Goldrick (hamstring), All-Star Sinead Aherne (illness), goalkeeper Cliodhna O ’ C o n n o r, N i a m h
McEvoy (knee), Orlagh Egan (shoulder) and Kim Flood (broken foot) while Aimee Hazley and Emma Merrigan were also unavailable. Monaghan raised the green flag on four occasions in the opening half whilst playing against the breeze. Therese McNally and Caoimhe Mohan got a goal a piece while full forward Ciara McAnespie hit Dublin on the double, resulting in Monaghan taking a 12-point lead in the dressing room at half time. And despite Denise McKenna’s second half goal, 10 more points from the Farney county saw them run out 4-15 to 1-5 winners.
Feile Na nGael 2013 is only around
please email: newsletter@bodengaa.
the corner and this year’s fundraising
For any Ballyboden news or infor-
starts again for the 2013 Ballyboden
mation check out www.bodengaa.ie.
St Enda’s Feile Na nGael team. This
Happy Easter to everyone involved
year’s Feile fundraiser is on April 12
within Ballyboden St Enda’s.
WE are delighted to report that ball
place on May 24. More information to
stopping nets were erected in Pairc Ui
follow.
Bhriain on Good Friday. Many thanks
We would like to thank all our mem-
to Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown Co Coun-
bers who have paid their membership
cil and special thanks to Shane Pol-
so far. For those who haven’t as of yet
lard, minor football mentor, for his
paid we would encourage all to pay
perseverance in bringing this project
ASAP.
to finality.
Membership can be paid online
The Naomh Olaf race night will take
through a link on the club website,
place on April 6. All those who are still
naomholaf.ie or by getting the form
to return cards with horses, jockeys
from behind the bar.
and trainers names, please return to
There was no winner of the joker’s
team mentors or drop them in behind
wild so next week’s jackpot is worth
the bar as programmes need to be put
€1,750.
together. This promises to be a great night so please support. The Naomh Olaf golf classic will take
The lotto draw details can be found on the club website naomholaf.ie on the right side of the page.
stars of erin THERE was no winner of this week’s
Next week’s jackpot is €300. The
lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn
ladiesfootball team start their new
were 1, 8 and 18. The €20 winners were
season on Wednesday at 6.30pm. The
Jenny Collins, Harry Gill and Faye
men’s adult team’s match is in Glen-
O’Neill.
cullen is on next sunday at 11am.
cuala IT WAS a quiet weekend on the games
nity to meet, chat, recall old memories
front but watch out now for a rash
and to celebrate Mick’s life.
of rearranged fixtures lost to the weather in recent weeks. The Mick Holden memorial golf clas-
Each player to provide two drives.
sic will be held this year at Woodbrook
First tee between 8am and 10am.
Golf Club on Friday, April 5.
Second tee: shotgun start at 2.30pm
The occasion provides an opportuBallyboden’s Rachel Ruddy in action for Dublin
Competition format: Teams of four, best two scores to count on each hole.
sharp; please register before 1.30pm.
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