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was on hand at St Patrick’s National School in Glencullen recently when it hosted the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Be Safe road safety programme.

First class pupils Craig Doyle, Ali Gill and Matthew Fitzpatrick were among those who learned from Garda Donnellan, with some high-vis jackets helping to reinforce the message of being seen, being alert, and staying safe. The RSA programme, staged in conjunction with An Garda Siochana and Dublin Fire Brigade, was hailed as a great success. Picture: Geraldine Woods

Cherrywood rebuff dashes IKEA’s hopes An Bord Pleanala reject appeal to add furniture giant to zone’s master plan

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THERE will be no new IKEA home and furniture store in the city’s southside suburb of Cherrywood when the strategic development zone

master plan gets under way, it was revealed recently.

An Bord Pleanala has decided not to make modifications to the Cherrywood plan following an appeal by IKEA to modify it.

The ruling follows a similar refusal to accommodate IKEA on the Cherrywood site made by Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council in 2012.

Cllr Denis O’Callaghan

(Lab) welcomed the planning authority’s decision, saying: “[Cherrywood] was never intended to accommodate large-scale retail warehousing.”

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Cherrywood strategic development zone as is, which means that IKEA will not be included in the overall master plan. IKEA picture: Photocall Ireland

IKEA is turned down for site at Cherrywood

HOMECARE and furniture company IKEA will not be included in the Cherrywood strategic development zone (SDZ), it was announced recently.

Calls made by the furniture giant to amend the master plan for the Cherrywood SDZ to facilitate large-scale retail warehousing on the site have fallen on deaf ears, as the plan was approved without any alteration by An Bord Pleanala.

The planning authority made the decision to accept the master plan in its present form without any accommodation being made for large warehousing units such as IKEA’s proposed flagship store on the site, following recommendations made by senior planning inspector Tom Rabbette.

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pany is seeking to expand its presence in Dublin and Ireland and the Cherrywood site was seen as the ideal location due to its proximity to the M50 and the Luas Green line.

The company’s proposal was for a retail warehouse on a .8ha site, with parking for 1,500 cars and rezoning off Wyatville Link Road for the development.

Cllr Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) said: “I welcome An Bord Pleanala’s decision to approve the Cherrywood SDZ as is. The plan was never intended to accommodate large-scale retail warehousing.

“I proposed a motion

which was passed by the council – that the manager would look at other suitable sites along the M50 within the remit of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for such retailing.”

Over the years since the passing of the Cherrywood SDZ by the council in 2009, there have been 16 submissions made for developments of varying kinds and sizes by developers to be included in the master plan, which would necessitate modifications to it.

This latest decision by An Bord Pleanala not to include IKEA or any other large retail warehousing on the Cherrywood site is in line with the wishes of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors, who in May, 2012 refused IKEA permission to locate at the site.

Following the council’s refusal to allow for such

large-scale warehousing to be part of the SDZ, the company subsequently made an appeal to An Bord Pleanala to overturn that decision in February last year.

A council spokesperson said: “Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council notes the decision of An Bord Pleanala to approve the planning scheme [as is] for Cherrywood.

“The council envisages that Cherrywood has the potential to accommodate significant growth in the county, including homes and businesses with the necessary supporting amenities and facilities, and that the planning scheme provides the framework for the delivery of this development in a coordinated manner.”

Cllr Jim O’Dea (FG) said: “I voted against the SDZ at the council level

as I felt that the SDZ, as it stands, is a lame duck. We had an opportunity to get Cherrywood up and running with a large-scale company, which might have encouraged other companies to follow suit.

“This is the typical chicken-and-egg situation. Some people wanted housing first to be followed by commercial businesses later. I take the view that if you have employment in the area, then a demand for housing will follow.

“If we build the houses first, can we count on businesses following?

Personally, I don’t think so.”

A spokesperson for IKEA said: “IKEA is committed to expanding in the Irish market and have been identifying sites for a potential second store.

However, we have no further plans to confirm at this point in time.”

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charge: clonskeagh association seek platform for views, concerns

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Calls for a water consumer council  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

A NEW water consumer council is being sought by residents in Clonskeagh to provide a platform for consumers’ views and concerns about the payment of water services ahead of the introduction of charges by Irish Water in 2015.

Clonskeagh Residents’ Association (CRA) member Selma Harrington said: “Household water supply and disposal is a public service and has never been free – water has always been paid for through taxes and commercial rates.

“Now, when a centralised organisation is being formed, it is unclear how the billing, setting of

charges and maintenance of the existing supply network will be coordinated.

“There needs to be fairness, transparency and openness in how this is done and the residents wish to be consulted on such vital matters of public health.”

Local election candidate Sarah Ryan (FF) said: “In Irish Water, there is no expertise or experience [evident] in managing these projects.

“People are not happy with the water rates and increases in water rates due to somebody’s incompetence.”

The CRA’s concerns include consistency of supply, variable water pressure and water qual-

ity from reservoirs in Dublin and Wicklow.

Through setting up a water council, they are seeking to attain precise data on potential contamination in the existing supply system and clarification on the policy of automatic credits on water bills when supply is cut off or reduced.

When contacted by CRA, Irish Water told the group their details had been referred to its regional communications manager, with whom they will be able to liaise closer to the installation of meters in Clonskeagh.

The CRA are now calling on other residents’ groups to lobby for a similar water consumers council in Ireland.

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Lessons in friendship: European students with a common outlook CHRISTOPH Mayer, Susie Dougall, Lukas Orler, Maria Sheridan and

Jane Toner took a moment in the sun to relax at Mount Anville recently, where the Dundrum school was hosting the inaugural Comenius Debate. Marking the culmination of a two-year project prepared solely via social media channels, the debate drew together four schools from across Europe, that are all part of the Society of the Sacred Heart, for a debate with the theme, Should Africa Go It Alone? The European students made the most of the brief spring sunshine to relax in the school grounds, with the Mount Anville girls rubbing shoulders with peers from St Catherine’s College, Armagh; Sacre Coeur Wien, Vienna, Austria and Kilgraston, Perthshire, Scotland, with the debate underlining that social media can unite disparate groups and young citizens to provide a positive engine of change.

WEEE Ireland is holding free electrical and battery recycling events in south Dublin this month.

The event, in association with Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council, will take place from 10am to 4pm in Stillorgan village overflow car park on May 10; in Shanganagh Park car park on May 17, and at Ballinteer Business Centre on May 24.

The recycling events allow residents to get rid of electrical, plugged goods and batteries in a safe manner.

Anyone who cannot attend can donate by bringing waste batteries back to retail outlets that sell similar batteries. For further information, see recyclefree.ie.

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music Student discovers band’s note in Dundrum Library

Bookworm cracks global hunt for Coldplay lyrics  laura webb

A WORLDWIDE hunt to find handwritten lyrics by Chris Martin of Coldplay, to promote their new album, involved Dundrum Library, where lyrics for Midnight were found lying in a book.

Colma Ni Bhriain (19) was the lucky person to find the lyrics after Coldplay had put up a series of tweets to help fans find the lyrics.

The Royal Academy of Music student figured out they were talking about Dundrum Library, where she found the lyrics inside Camelia Funke’s Ghosthunters and the Blood-

thirsty Baroness.

The band recently announced their plans for the worldwide lyrics hunt on their website, and this is where they have been updating the status of where lyrics could be found.

On May 1, the band confirmed one of the pages of lyrics was found in Dundrum by Colma.

The lyrics for all nine songs from the upcoming Ghost Stories album were all hidden in ghost story books in libraries across nine countries.

Speaking exclusively to The Gazette, Colma said she felt “elated and excited” when she found

the envelope.

She said: “I had travelled in from town on the Luas in about half an hour, but there was a lot of running involved in the lashing rain.

“I was in Pearse Street Library [when] Coldplay put out the eighth clue to their lyric hunt on Twitter.

“Dublin was hinted very strongly by the fact that Coldplay said it was in ‘the capital of the black pool’ – another word for Dublin, and also by the first word that they used in the tweet Rejoyce, spelt with a ‘y’ and not an ‘I’, suggesting James Joyce and Dublin.

Colma Ni Bhriain with handwritten Coldplay lyrics from their new album that the band had hidden in a book at Dundrum Library; a note from the band (right)

“They also used the word ‘Funke-y’, which hinted at the German author, Cornelia Funke, who wrote the book the

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envelope was in.

“Also [I knew that] Dundrum Library was the place by them having said the book was ‘by the

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drum’, and the number 14 after it. I was familiar with those books, so it took about two minutes to work the clue out,” she

said.

The Coldplay fan said there were only a few people in the library at the time, with just a computer technology class taking place. “The fuss really kicked up when I found the envelope, and the librarians came over to see the envelope.”

She may not have won a golden ticket to see the band play their new album in London, which one lucky winner in Barcelona found along with the lyrics to another song, but she said she felt “very privileged” to have won the hunt in Dublin. She is hoping to frame the lyrics.

education: funding boost for upgrades

Works set for schools  laura webb

THE second round of the summer works scheme has been announced, with eight schools in Dublin South set for improvements.

Grants will be given to the schools to improve and upgrade existing school buildings with an emphasis on refurbishing toilets and roofs.

The first round of the scheme was announced in March, with funding of almost €36m. The second round adds a further €35m for school improvements for 386 more schools across the country.

Schools securing funding under the scheme’s second round include St Attracta’s Senior National School in Dundrum; Scoil Mhuire in Ballyboden; Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire in Ballinteer; Edmondstown National School in Rathfarnham; St Brigid’s National School in Stillorgan;

Whitechurch National School; St Mary’s National School in Lamb’s Cross and De La Salle College in Churchtown.

Minister of State Alex White welcomed the announcement and said: “Approximately 1,440 pupils in Dublin South will benefit from these improvements, making their schools a better environment to learn in.

“These works will be carried out in schools over the summer months, when the pupils and teachers are on holidays, so the disruption to schooling will be kept to a minimum.

“This government is committed to investing in our schools and ensuring that despite economic constraints, young people can learn in safe and secure buildings.

“The summer works scheme also acts as an important boost to the local economy, through the creation of jobs in the construction industry,” he said.

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election Local candidates talk to The Gazette about what Glencullen/Sandyford local election candidates Lettie McCarthy Labour Tom Kivlehan Greens Nicola Curry People Before Profit Peter O’Brien Labour John C Byrne Fianna Fail Chris Curran Sinn Fein Tom Murphy Fianna Fail Kevin Daly Non-Party Lynsey McGovern Non-Party

Rathfarnham local election candidates (SDCC) John Flanagan People Before Profit Aideen Carbery Labour Paddy Cosgrave Labour Ann Maire Dermody Fine GaelPaula Donavan Fine Gael Francis Duffy Greens Alan Gallagher Fine Gael Sarah Holland Sinn Fein

John Lahart Fianna Fail Emma Murphy Fianna Fail Deirdre Donavan Non-Party

Dundrum local election candidates Catherine Martin Green Party Madeline Spiers Fine Gael Brian Murphy Fine Gael Pat Hand Fine Gael Anne Colgan Non-Party Donal Fingleton Non-Party John O’Dowd People Before Profit Peter Leonard Labour Tony Kelly Fianna Fail Terence Corish Non-Party Terence Corish Non-Party Tony Fox Non-Party Sorcha Nic Cormaic Sinn Fein Seamas O’Neill Non-Party Sarah Ryan Fianna Fail Jim O’Dea Fine Gael Grace Tallon Labour Shay Brennan Fianna Fail Stephen O’Shea Non-Party

Contenders set out their stalls for ballot WITH the local elections just over two weeks away, The Gazette joined local election candidates on the campaign trail for election 2014,or spoke to them about their intentions if they are successfully voted in.

The campaign has been a tough one for this slew of candidates, with Government party

contenders having to explain themselves on water charges and property tax, as well as homelessness which is an issue to the forefront of many voters’ minds.

There have also been changes to the electoral boundaries, and many areas are gaining a number of council seats.

For those voters who still haven’t made up their minds, over the next three weeks Bairbre Ni Bhraonain will focus on the local election candidates running in your area, with candidates laying out their stalls and letting you know what they stand for and, hopefully, helping you to make your decision.

john flanagan: people before profit candidate for rathfarnham

National rather than local issues raised at the doorstep

RATHFARNHAM local election candidate John Flanagan, currently running as a representative for People Before Profit, was compelled to put his name forward as a candidate for the first time this year due to his experience of Government cutbacks in the field of mental health.

Flanagan spoke to The Gazette about his campaign and the feedback he is receiving from local people along the way.

“I’m a mental health nurse and this is the first time I’m running for local government. I was looking at the ballot paper and thought, ‘There’s no one here I’ll be voting for’, so I decided to put myself forward.

“I work with the Simon Community, and my big thing will be to focus on public consultation as it’s lacking in local poli-

tics. People are not told what’s going on and have no idea how budgets are spent.

My main issues are mental health and homelessness.

“What’s coming up [on the doorsteps] is more about national issues rather than local issues, but one affects the other.

“A big issue in Rathfarnham is about the older generation living here, who have contributed to the economy for 50 or 60 years, and are now being hammered by all sorts of taxes. These people should be enjoying their retirement now.

“Another thing I’ve experienced on the doorsteps is that the first thing I’m asked is if I am an independent. They want to know if I’m associated with the big three [Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Labour] or

not.

“This is due to a dissatisfaction out there, as the big parties are not working for them [the electorate]. The main parties aren’t knocking on doors either.

“People have said to me: ‘At least you’ve called around’, so that’s encouraging. I’ll be somebody different from the huge monopoly [of politicians] out there, as I come from no dynasty and am an ordinary working lad.”

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they stand for, and the issues the electorate is raising lettie mccarthy: labour candidate for Glencullan/Sandyford

Sorcha Nic Cormaic: sinn fein candidate for dundrum

My chance to listen to people

Voters love us at the doorstep

LETTIE McCarthy (Lab) has been a councillor in the Glencullen/Sandyford ward of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown since 2004. She got involved in local politics by default, she said.

“I didn’t want to get involved in politics but the main catalyst in my decision to contest the local election was in 2004 when there was a possibility of rezoning the public golf course in Stepaside for housing. The area had already seen so much development.

“I didn’t see the point of being a councillor at the time but when the development plan came out to rezone the golf course, I saw red and thought to myself: ‘They’ve really lost the plot here’!

“So, I ran to highlight those issues and make people realise what we have here and to stand up for our area. Today, the golf course remains, and it shows that local government does make a difference.”

Throughout her campaign trail, Cllr McCarthy has met some strong opposition to the new taxes and charges introduced by

THE Gazette spoke to Sinn Fein candidate for Dundrum Sorcha Nic Cormaic about her experience on the campaign trail.

“We’re getting a really warm welcome in Dundrum. Most people are ready to go through you for a shortcut until they hear you’re with Sinn Fein, and then they’re okay.

“They’re not voting for Fine Gael, Fianna Fail or Labour, for obvious reasons of austerity, and they haven’t forgotten about Fianna Fail and the previous Government. They’re now giving everyone else a chance. You’d feel really sorry for the others [parties] now.”

In relation to Gerry Adams’ recent arrest, the teacher said the reaction has been one of support. “All we’re getting is support from people about this. Before, a very small number of people would have told us to get rid of Adams, and let Mary Lou [McDonald] be the party leader, but now when you talk to people about the whole debacle, they say it’s terrible what happened, as the timing is of such concern, and that it was very dodgy

the Government recently, such as the water charge and the local property tax.

“People have told me about the amount of money they have to pay out for the various charges, and some have kids going to college, so it’s very, very difficult. I do understand that. I’ve also been told that people are not putting the heat on as much, as they can’t afford it.

“This is my opportunity to hear their side.

In terms of the property tax , I say that there’s no point in saying it’s an unfair tax without doing something. I will certainly be pushing a 15% reduction of the tax all the way.”

he was asked to help out with [the PSNI’s] enquiries three weeks from an election.”

She went on to say: “Issues that came up apart from the obvious austerity measures were about parking in housing estates around Dundrum Town Centre. Workers in the centre don’t get any discount or parking provision, so they park in nearby housing estates all day. It’s having a terrible impact on neighbourhoods, especially on elderly residents.

“So, we’ve set up the Dundrum Parking and Traffic Forum to put pressure on the centre to provide parking for their workers.”

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TV presenter Aidan Power

Nadia Forde with fans Jamie Connolly, Colin Gallagher, Jarlath Bell, Ethan Jordan, Conor Lavery

Paul Kelly, chief executive of Console with Fair City’s Aoibheann McCaul ; Don Nugent, director, Dundrum Town Centre; Maia Dunphy, TV

and David Conroy

presenter and Jim Breen, founder of Cycle Against Suicide. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

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Stylist Courtney Smith

Nadia Forde and Glenda Gilson

TV personality

Nadia Forde

Model Jayne

retail: centre discounts to help two charities

Shop For Good to support charity S

EVERAL well-known faces came together at Dundrum Town Centre recently to help launch a new shopping promotion, which will also assist suicide support strategies. Nadia Forde and Glenda Gilson were joined by the likes of TV presenters Maia Dunphy and Aidan Power, while Fair City’s Aoibheann McCaul also lent her support to the launch of the Shop For Good initiative. Don Nugent, the centre’s director, praised the charitable initiative, which sees more than 100 shops offering discounts from May 8-11 via Shop For Good pop-up booths, all as part of the centre’s partnership with Console, and Cycle Against Suicide.

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Glenda Gilson with Aleesha and Jade Smith

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Actor Idris Elba with U2 bassist Adam Clayton at Buck’s Townhouse. Idris was in town for his third DJ set at the venue. Under his DJ name Big Driis, he got the crowd in a right spin as he pumped out the biggest hits for the bank holiday party crew. Pictures: Patrick O’Leary

Buck’s Townhouse: Actor Idris Elba takes to the decks

Superstar DJ sets the Dublin crowd spinning

Bronwyn Keane, Caroline Malone and Clodagh Byrne

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Asheena Naidoo

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Jodie Woods, Michelle McGrath and Holly Keating

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Ballinteer man David Gillick is one of Ireland’s most decorated athletes. Picture: Geraldine Woods

a day in the life: top irish athlete david gillick on a typical day

‘Life has changed a lot’  stephen finlater

SINCE returning to Dublin, life has been hectic for Ballinteer man David Gillick.

One of Ireland’s most decorated athletes – a two-time European indoor 400m champion – he has come back to Ireland following stints in the US and England and, while he is still intending to compete at a high level, he is currently pursuing a string of new challenges off the track.

“Life has changed a lot since I have come back and I am looking for other opportunities,” he said of his schedule.

“Right now, it’s straight up and start the day with my standard porridge in a bowl! I try to get my training done early; depending on the day, it could be a running session or be in the gym.

“That takes a couple of hours and then I look at my plan for the day, whether it’s looking at my schools healthy eating initiative or whether I am preparing for my TV slot with Ireland AM on healthy cooking.”

That part of his life developed from his star turn on Celebrity Masterchef, winning the title in August 2013 and is something that is forming a sizeable portion of his daily routine.

Recently, he helped launch the Aviva Healthy Schools Challenge while he also runs initiatives with local schools to promote healthy eating and nutritional information.

He has also been working with Athletics Ireland to liaise with their emerging athletes to give advice on managing their lives in an elite environment.

Once that is complete, though, it is straight back to the training paddock as the 2008 Olympian harbours hopes of qualifying for the European championships which take place later this year in Zurich, Switzerland.

“There’s always something big in

the middle of the day to keep my mind active which is important.

“In the afternoon, I am usually back into the gym for a core session of pilates or yoga or something like that.

“Then, in the evening, in recent times, I have been helping the St John’s senior team as a trainer in Ballinteer, taking them through drills. That would be the gist of most days.

“By the end of it, I am knackered but planning once again for what to do the next day!

“It goes pretty quick and there are not enough hours in the day but I am enjoying it. I am getting training done and have lots of other things going on.”

modern day’s best loved children’s books, the Gruffalo, is celebrating its 15th anniversary and to mark the occasion a Dublin bookstore is hosting a day of free activities.

Join the Gutter Bookshop in Cow’s Lane, Dublin 2, for the special day of celebration to mark the Gruffalo’s milestone birthday. On the day there will be stories and activities and all kinds of fun at this family event that is suitable for children aged one to five who must be accompanied by an adult. The event, which takes place at 11am on May 17, lasts about one hour and is free.

No booking is required, drop in only.

This event is part of a number of events taking place across Dublin this month as part of the Dublin Writers Festival. The festival takes place from May 17 to 25. The Gutter Bookshop is located in Cow’s Lane, Dublin 2.

For further information on other events see: www. dublinwritersfestival.com

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support: new social welfare strategy

Anti-fraud initiative is rolled out

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A N E W s t r a t e g y, apparently aimed at clamping down on fraud within the social welfare system, has just been introduced by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton.

Launching the strategy, Minister Burton said her department and the Revenue Commissioners now have a “very detailed capacity” to tie in data about people claiming benefits.

She added that around €10m had been recovered from such investigations on fraud, and an additional €23m in payments that would otherwise have been made in such cases had been saved.

She went on to say that her department’s recently published annual report said that the “vast majority” of people on social welfare are claiming the correct entitlement that is due to them, but added: “however, a small minority is not, and a range of measures is employed by the

department to ensure that social welfare fraud and abuse is minimised, and that its control activity is appropriately focused.”

However, Socialist MEP Paul Murphy has accused Minister Burton of spinning a cynical ruse. He said: “This latest plan is nothing more than a charade which is being used to prepare the ground for more attacks on unemployed people. “€10m has been ‘saved’ so far, apparently, and they plan to save €510m. These figures give the impression that there is massive fraud going on.

“In 2011, for instance, we were told that €645m had been saved through anti-fraud measures – yet when the figures were dug into, it emerged that 78.9% of that was due to errors on the department’s side in relation to overpayments, rather than fraud.

“The cases of fraud which she uses are to cynically demonise everyone on welfare,” he said.

The latest move to tackle social welfare fraud has attracted mixed reaction

Just some of the superb African fashions and make-up that will be among the From Africa With Love showcase. Pictures: Ricky Mangala Photography

party: sample the continent’s food, fashion and fun

Vibrant celebration of African nations

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FROM Africa With Love (FAWL) – a chic celebration of African people, achievements, cultural heritage, traditions and values – will take place at The Gresham Hotel on Saturday, May 31.

This annual event illuminates the beauty, creativity, innovative practices and diversity of the African people, and is inspired and influenced

by Africa Day. The celebration is aimed at educating, challenging stereotypes, and writing its own stories through a presentation of the continent of Africa’s diverse cultures.

F AW L o r g a n i s e r Tolu Omoyele said: “We believe the African community adds to the

vibrant, cosmopolitan nature of Dublin city, and From Africa With Love is the platform dedicated to showcasing the creative and enterprising African.

“Our mission is to use this platform for a positive representation of the people of African ancestry. This will be achieved by investing in ourselves, and the younger generation.

“FAWL seeks to highlight the diversity of African culture, and the creativity and innovation of African people using multiple mediums including arts, fashion, entrepreneurship, design, entertainment, culture and innovation,” she said.

The inaugural From Africa With Love took place in May 2012 at the Clarence Hotel, where the

event was a fashion and exhibition showcase presented by international high-end African fashion designers from across Europe. The guests were wowed with musical performances and enjoyed sampling of African finger food and drinks This year’s event will be an evening of fashion, culture and beautiful living hosted by former Mr World, Kamal Ibrahim, with Vanessa Stout.

There will be exhibitions of fashion, arts, and culture featuring local and international businesses, who source their Fair Trade goods from African nations, thus creating jobs there.

The Irish launch of the multi-award winning budget management book, Recession Buster:

10 Steps to Managing Your Household Budget: (A Little at a Time), by scholar Tokie Laotan Brown, takes place at the event, where guests will have the opportunity of meeting and greeting the author throughout the night.

Meanwhile, Afrobeats music will be performed by artists including Jazz Trio headliner Jess Kav, Kempes and DJ Daley.

The evening starts at 6pm, and continues until 11pm. At 7pm, guests will be treated to dancing demonstrations courtesy of Dance Dance Dance, and Kizomba, the Angola Rhythm.

A fashion show starts at 7.45pm and will feature local fashion designers Akani Collection, The Muffler - Clothing Line

Brand, FashionShed Int, Simply Glamorous, Tola Vintage and Mullalo, and special guest designer, Adella_Ma..keup.

Much of the clothing is made from traditional material sourced from African nations.

This will be followed at 9pm by the Irish Fashion Diversity Award. For the first time in the Irish fashion industry, FAWL will recognise outstanding contributions to diversity within the industry.

This special award will be presented to the couturist fashionista, Claire Garvey.

Tickets for this unique event are available from w w w.eventbrite.com, under the From Africa With Love Dublin section, and are priced €20, or €15 for students.

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feature escape the mayhem: pieta house founder joan freeman

A Longford retreat to recuperate and relax IN THIS week’s Escape The Mayhem, Joan Freeman, the founder of self-harm and suicide prevention centre Pieta House, talks about her getaway in Longford A COUNTRY haven facing a lake in Longford is the place Pieta House founder, Joan Freeman, finds tranquillity from her demanding workload.

“We have a little cottage in Longford that overlooks a lake. It is the only place I can sleep a full night.

“There is no internet and the signal is rubbish for the phone, which is all the reasons my mind stops! I just slow down completely when I go there.

“It looks out over Lough Gowna. I haven’t been there since November; I used to be able to go down once a month, but we have opened three new centres, so it will probably be the end of May before I do get down there again.

“When I am there, I would cut the grass or I potter around. Pat, my husband, and I would usually go out for something to eat, looking like wrecks because we have been in the garden all day!

“We would eat in the local pub, [just have] a drink and that for me is

pure bliss,” she said.

“Sometimes I would go on my own just for the quiet, and I would recuperate there. I think everyone needs to do it; the ideal is to do it every day.

“One thing I am trying to do is to have 15 minutes or half an hour in the morning to meditate or pray – it is one way to start your day, and another way to end it.

“It brings that balance back and that quiet back.

It sets me up for the day,” she said.

The Darkness Into Light 5km annual fundraising walk/run in aid of the charity takes place this Saturday, May 10, starting at 4.15am.

In this, participants will begin their journey in darkness, but finish as the new day dawns.

Pieta House now has six centres across the country dedicated to the prevention of self-harm or suicide. For further information, see www. pieta.ie.

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Oisin throws his weight behind an old tradition Ahoy there me hearties – Lord Mayor Oisin Quinn tried out his sea legs on board the MV St Bridget to perform the Casting of the Spear ceremony recently.

Facing the camera for the photo opportunity, the Honorary Admiral of the Dublin Port – aka Oisin Quinn – gave a, doyou-seriously-want-meto-do-this-look before throwing the spear out into the calm waters of Dublin Bay. The casting of the spear is a Dublin Port tradition dating back 526 years.

The ceremony was reenacted last week as part of the launch of the Dublin - Land and Sea ticket

by Dublin Bay Cruises and Dublin Sightseeing.

This ceremony marks just one of the many famous moments in Dublin Port’s long and remarkable history since its establishment as a trading centre some 1,200 years ago.

teacher training opportunities available in uk Irish graduates and aspiring teachers can find out about attractive teacher training opportunities on offer in the UK at the upcoming Train to Teach event at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on May 10.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet rep-

resentatives from both schools and universities that offer teacher training programmes, including those involved in the School Direct route, and discuss the different training options available.

The event will also showcase opportunities for career progression and provide information on the substantial taxfree bursaries of up to €24,000, scholarships of up to €30,000 for candidates who train to teach certain subjects, and a competitive starting salary.

The Train and Teach event will r un from 9.30am to 4pm at the Royal Hospital in Kil-

Launching Walk in My Shoes in support of St Patrick’s Hospital Foundation were Brent Pope, Adam Clayton, Alison Canavan, Original Rude Boys members Sean Walsh and Robert Birch, Ray Foley and ORB member Sean Arkins. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisin Quinn with Lucy McCaffrey, chairperson, Dublin Port Company, performing the five centuries old tradition of Casting the Spear into Dublin Bay

mainham, Dublin on May 10.

Entrance to the events is free. Registering in advance is advised by going to w w w.traintoteach.education.gov. uk/sign-up, however you can also register at the venue on the day.

big names put their funky feet forward U2’s Adam Clayton and a host of Irish celebrities put their best foot forward to launch Walk in My Shoes, an annual fundraiser in aid of St Patrick’s Hospital.

Model Alison Canavan, TV and radio presenter Ray Foley, rugby pundit Brent Pope and The Original Rude Boys joined the superstar to call on the Irish public to join them, in supporting the annual fundraiser by wearing funky or mismatched shoes on May 9.

Inspired by a 16-yearold in St Patrick’s University Hospital who wished his friends could “walk in his shoes” to

understand what he was going through, Walk in My Shoes raises funds to provide mental health support, information and services to vulnerable young adults in Ireland.

Support Walk in My Shoes by hosting a funky shoe day in work, school or in your local community; snap your shoes and share the pic online through #walkinmyshoes or text Shoes to 57802 to donate €2 Get involved/make a donation, visit www. walkinmyshoes.ie.

over 300 to get on their bikes for charity Three hundred plus people will participate in the 25th annual Willow Wheelers Cycling Club 160km cycle this Sunday in aid of water, health and education projects in the developing world.

The annual cycle has raised almost €2m in funding to date.

T he club engages directly with Irish missionaries working in deprived areas of the

world who are in need of funding for local projects.

Participants will leave Blackrock and travel via Trim and Ballivor en route to Kinnegad, where they will take a short rest-stop before returning to Blackrock where 1987 Tour de France winner Stephen Roche will greet them.

W i l l ow W h e e l e r s founder Christy McDaid said: “This will be the 25th 160km cycle since the club was founded in 1989. Since then, the number of participants has grown from just 20 to over 300, which has resulted in a significant amount of money being raised for the Third World projects we support.”

any excuse for a portion of fish and chips Chipper lovers would be well advised to loosen a couple of notches on their belt come May 28, as the 129-year-old tradition of a “one and one” will be celebrated

with the fifth annual Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA), National Fish and Chips Day. All members of ITICA nationwide will offer their customers half price fish and chips to celebrate the momentous occasion.

The Irish Italian chipper culture was started by members of the Irish Italian community who arrived in Ireland in the 1880s from the villages in Val Di Comino in southern Italy.

Established in December 2009 and n ow w i t h ove r 18 0 members throughout the country, ITICA was created to promote and build on the traditional values and ethos of the Irish Italian chipper community.

Peter Borza, chairman, ITICA, commented: “We are truly overwhelmed by the response each year and look forward to celebrating the tradition of a ‘one and one’ in our local communities again this May.”

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The exterior of the new Cos store on Wicklow Street – the first standalone outlet in Ireland for the international brand; below, part of the interior

Boost for Grafton area as Cos opens  MIMI MURRAY

Dublin 15 mother of two and entrepreneur Christine Carolan (inset) has launched a range of reversible baby

THE first Cos standalone store in Ireland has officially opened in Dublin, marking a new chapter for the fashion brand.

The brand, known for its functional design, quality and affordability, opened the new store on Wicklow Street, taking over the former Tower Records site in the city centre’s main shopping area.

It sits alongside highend brands and boutiques.

The 574sq m store is laid out across two floors and features full collections of womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.

The store has opened with the fresh and dynamic Cos spring summer 2014 collection, com-

products, making them ideal for those looking to buy in confidence for expected babies, or as gifts

ENTREPRENEUR: COMPANY’S UNISEX CLOTHING RANGE

Beat the tricky baby gender guessing game  LAURA WEBB

prising bold shapes and soft colours.

Remaining aligned with the Cos aesthetic, the store’s interior focuses on the use of natural materials and stylish minimal features, creating a relaxing and enjoyable shopping environment for all.

Of the expansion, Marie Honda, Cos overall brand responsible,

said: “Since opening our first Cos concession in Ireland in 2010, we have been fortunate that the brand received positive response.

“We are pleased to have opened our first store in Ireland. Dublin is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, and the opening marks an exciting step for the brand.”

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A DUBLIN 15 mother has turned entrepreneur with her new baby wear business, that aims to solve the problem of people guessing baby genders.

Christine Carolan, from Tyrrelstown, launched Happynest – a range of reversible baby products that are perfect for both baby boys and girls, meaning that passing down baby products to siblings is no longer a problem.

She came up with the idea when she was deciding what to do with the huge selection of clothes, sleeping bags and wraps that her two baby daughters (Eve and Sophie) had quickly grown out of.

She said: “I had some beautiful items that were practically new, and I would have loved to gift them to friends who had new baby boys – but they were all pink!

“I contacted one friend who was pregnant, and asked if she knew what she was having, as I had some lovely pink items.

“She didn’t know what she was having, and I thought to myself: ‘Isn’t it a shame there are no products out there that you could gift to people ahead of the birth of the child?” said Carolan.

She thought it would be great if baby products came in reversible blue and pink designs, and she began sketching ideas.

However, as a senior

communications manager with a multinational company, and juggling the demands of being a mother to two energetic girls, her ideas were little more than a hobby – until the economic downturn delivered a blessing in disguise.

In 2012, Carolan was made redundant. After the initial shock, she realised this might just be the opportunity she was waiting for.

She now had the time to focus on her idea and, before long, Carolan had designed a range of baby bedding and accessories in reversible pink and blue colours.

And so, Happynest was born, and after months of preparation, it was time

to launch its own website, too.

The business officially went live earlier this year on March 14, with three products to start off with – a super-soft fleece cosynest for newborns, a swaddle for babies from three months, and a warm, cuddly sleeping bag that grows with the baby.

Carolan has a complete catalogue of designs coming down the line.

She said: “I love managing the business and promoting the brand. My background is PR and communications, so I am always thinking of new ways of getting my new baby wear out there.”

For further information, see www.happynest.ie.

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Whether compared to the staid image of Irish dancing before its spectacular first showing in 1994, or when compared to the invasive creep of fake ringlets and wigs in subsequent years, Riverdance’s legacy cannot be underestimated – not least thanks to its central, bravura dancing from both Michael Flatley and Jean Butler (inset)

THEATRE: ICONIC PRODUCTION GEARING UP FOR ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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RIVERDANCE is returning to the Gaiety Theatre in June, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary, people are being asked to share their own Riverdance memories online.

From June 23 to August 31 the iconic Irish performance will emerge at the Gaiety Theatre and showcase an extensive line-up of Irish dancers and music.

Since its origins in Eurovision 1994, Riverdance has been experienced live by more than 23 million people worldwide across six continents, and boasts a worldwide television audience of more than two billion people.

Riverdance senior executive producer Julian Erskine spoke to The Gazette

about the show and the impact it has had since its beginning.

He said: “It just struck us that whenever there’s talk about Riverdance, and especially about the beginning of Riverdance in 1994, people always seem to remember where they were when they watched it.

“We thought it would be interesting to ask people for their thoughts or their memories, and we’re trying to build up a whole file of those on our website for people to read and enjoy.

“If you think back 20 years, it was even more stunning, because the only image of Irish dancing in those days was the competition dresses, the ringlets and the curls, and the boys in kilts, but what people experienced with Riverdance was just completely shocking.

“It was so different and so fresh, and when Michael Flatley burst out onto the stage – no one had ever done that before in an Irish dance production.

“What people sometimes forget is that before Riverdance, there was no such thing as a professional Irish dancer, and now there are people who make their living from Irish dancing and get paid for it,” he said.

Erskine got involved with Riverdance only several months after the Eurovision show in 1994, and he began to work on putting together a full-length show, which launched in February 1995.

He said: “There are certain parts of the show that we would never touch, and there are particular parts that people want to see when they come to it.

“There are also parts of the show that we changed over the years, but largely the show this year is very similar to the show that went on in 1995.

“The lead dancers are a guy from Cavan named James Grenan, and his female partner is a lady named Chloey Turner, from England.

“This is our 11th year in the Gaiety, which has proved to be an enormous success,” he said.

Riverdance, the full-length show, will run at the Gaiety Theatre from June 23 to August 31, and tickets are available now.

You can share your memories of Riverdance online at www.riverdance. com, or by using the tag #riverdance20 on a number of social media platforms such as Instagram.

THE Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is handsome crossbreed Finn. Finn is about five years old.

He arrived here at Dogs Trust recently and is quite overwhelmed after being in a loving home all of his life.

He absolutely adores his food and has a really sharp brain, so he would love to be engaged in training with tasty treats to help keep him focused. He just loves company and would love a home where he is the only dog. If you think that could be you, please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and would love to show you around. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie

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La Maison

French restaurant

Castle Market Street La Maison makes a indulge in a little

EATING outdoors is so nice – I mean, it can be so nice, if the weather permits, and if the sun is beaming down on you as you sip a cold glass of rose, preferably in France.

Okay, so I have let myself drift off into one of my regular fantasies, about a life lived in Provence, or Ibiza, or anywhere that regularly guarantees four to five months of consistent sunshine.

In this fantasy, I am sitting overlooking the bay in the old town of Eivissa, with the orange trees lightly swishing in the breeze, and wearing very little ...

However, this fantasy is never going to become a reality in Ireland – and definitely not in Dublin – but I love when a restaurant attempts to make their outdoor dining space a place where I want to eat.

La Maison, a French

great impression from le start, with an inviting outdoor eating area making it a semi-secluded spot to bit of people-watching, whether waiting for or during your delicious meal

The Picky Eater restaurant on Castle Market Street, does just that. They have a lovely enclosed outdoor dining space on the walkway between Drury Street and South William Street – an area that’s choc-a-bloc with decent restaurants.

On a busy Saturday night recently, I was only too delighted to get a table in this area, which offers a good view for people-watching and snug blankets to throw over your person when the temperature drops.

The waiting staff really are lovely and go above and beyond. Bread and dips are always welcome to nibble on, and the restaurant offers this in abundance, almost leaving us not requiring a starter.

But, for the purpose of this article – and with downright greediness – we sampled the platter of mediterranean dips, with lots of tasty bits and

pieces from that region (which cost €7.50).

I decided to share Pat McLoughin’s Rib of Irish Beef with my sister.

This masterpiece comes with chunky chips and a green salad.

It was presented on a beautiful platter, and there was plenty of food left over, enough for a pretty tinfoil doggy bag!

The meat cut like butter, and was cooked exactly how we asked for it; medium-rare. This cost €59 to share.

The second sister dining with us went for a classic sole meuniere, pan-fried black sole with lemon and capers (€33).

She went for this dish on my recommendation, and I recoiled in horror when she told me she had never sampled this fish before.

However, she wasn’t disappointed, and she was chuffed with an interesting selection of

The interior is just as conducive to a good evening as the company-friendly outdoor area

potatoes and vegetables on the side.

All this was washed down with a bottle of Moulin Montarels sauvignon blanc, from the Languedoc region (€23).

This was a perfectly fine wine; nothing special, but very drinkable.

I really recommend trying this place as it offers value for money, insofar as you are guaranteed good-quality food with a decent food providence.

It may not be cheap, but what you are getting is worth every penny.

Conclusion THE prices might make some gulp a little, but you certainly get what you pay for at La Maison (at 15 Castle Market Street, Dublin 2; tel 01 672 7258). A great setting, good staff – and, of course, top-notch cuisine – make it an ooh-la-lovely spot for a great meal.

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theatre: twelfth night at the abbey

Poetry

Audiences won’t grow Bard of this lively work  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

IT IS no surprise that it has been 30 years since one of Shakespeare’s plays was performed on the stage of our national theatre, the Abbey.

The Abbey was established, after all, to provide a platform for Irish plays and Irish players.

However, this month the Bard returns to Dublin with a decidedly Irish twist as the Abbey takes on one of Shakespeare’s most popular and accessible comedies, Twelfth Night.

The cast of this production is mainly young actors using their own accents, which range from working class Dublin to a northern-Irish lilt.

H owe ve r, S h a ke speare’s text is unaltered and the cast do a good job of interpreting it intelligently.

The whole production is modern – there are no period costumes but plain modern dress; the set is bare and nonintrusive, with four large speakers dominating the scene, which are moved about by the cast between scenes.

Mu s i c a n d dance play a large part in the show, too, with songs sung by Ger Kelly who plays the clown, Feste.

The story of Twelfth Night is a typical comedy of errors, replete with impossible coincidence, mistaken identities and playful trickery.

Love is the main theme as Viola (played by Sophie Robinson), disguised as a boy, must woo Olivia (Natalie RadmallQuirke) on behalf of her master the duke Orsino, as though she is herself in love with Orsino.

Complicate To further complicate matters, Olivia falls for Viola as the disguised boy, Cessario.

Viola believes her twin brother, Sebastian (Gavin Fullam) died during a shipwreck, yet he was rescued by Antonio, a sea captain (Conor Madden), who becomes his lover and is then rebuffed

by Sebastian.

This homosexual relationship is not depicted so clearly by Shakespeare, of course, but director Wayne Jordan has included it very

believably in the present production.

The play is a long one, lasting almost three and a half hours, and although the mainly inexperienced cast delivers a brave attempt to keep the audience captive throughout, the effort is sometimes unsuccessful.

Some reasons for this include a distinctly low energy at times during scenes, which loses the audience’s attention, and a static element which sees the actors all standing like statues while speaking or listening as a scene rolls out.

Those who do not fall into this trap are the two more mature and seasoned members of the cast – Nick Dunning, as the drunken reprobate Sir Toby, and Mark Lambert, as his comrade in cups, Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

These two bounce delightfully off each other and are the real comedy duo of the piece. Together they hatch a plot to ensnare the lady Olivia’s steward Malvolio (Mark O’Halloran) in his own delusions of grandeur.

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The cover of Eavan Boland’s new book

Celebrate A Poet’s Dublin  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

Natalie Radmall-Quirke and Ger Kelly – two members of a cast successfully transferring Shakespeare into a contemporary Irish style

Along with a gentlewoman, Maria (played very convincingly by Ruth McGill), they hatch a device which convinces the preening Malvolio that his mistress, Olivia, is secretly in love with him.

This ends in disaster and shame for Malvolio to such a degree that everyone in the audience not only feels sorry for him, but also uncomfortable that they were in on the cruel ruse all along.

As Malvolio, O’Halloran really gets under the skin of the fastidious and superior character, and is one of the best actors in the play.

To sum up, the present Abbey production of Twelfth Night offers a

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very enjoyable night out with plenty of laughs, songs and dance.

T his was a grand undertaking by the director and cast members as, unlike audiences in Shakespeare’s day, who stood in the pit eating and drinking and hanging on every word dropped from each actor’s lips, modern audiences tire a lot more easily and expect more.

It is great to see a complete Shakespearian play attempted in our national

theatre by Irish actors interpreting it in an Irish way, and the effort is a worthy one.

The attempt to introduce the play into contemporary life was largely successful, too, and I would recommend all go and see it.

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare runs until May 24 and tickets, available at the Abbey box office at www.abbeytheatre.ie, range from €13 to €45.

A NEW collection of poetry by acclaimed I r i s h p o e t E av a n Boland has now been published by Carcanet, and is available at all good bookstores now, priced €9.59.

A Poet’s Dublin was published to celebrate Boland’s 70th birthday, bringing together many of her best-known poems, and illustrated with her own striking photographs of her native city, Dublin.

The book also includes an introduction by Jody Allen Randolph and a conversation between Boland and Paula Meehan, in which the two poets discuss the important influence that Dublin has on their poetry.

Boland was born in Dublin in 1944 and studied in Ireland, London and New York.

Her first book was published in 1967.

She has taught at Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and Bowdoin College Dublin, and at the University of Iowa.

Boland is also currently Mabury Knapp Professor in the Humanities at Stanford University, California.

A pioneering figure in Irish poetry, her previous works include The Journey and Other Poems (1987), Night Feed (1994), The Lost Land (1998) and Code (2001).

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State-of-the-art health club to revive or relax in The Pier Health Club at the Royal Marine Hotel is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reenergise or get in shape this summer.

This club features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance equip-

ment, a luxury 18m pool heated to 31 degrees, steam room, sauna and hydro pool.

For those looking to get fit, individual fitness programmes and classes are also available at the health club.

The Pier Health Club features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance equipment, a luxury 18-metre pool, steam room, sauna and hydro pool

Their team of fitness experts provide programmes to suit individual requirements such as swimming, yoga, pilates and more.

Facilities

The team also offer fitness assessments and gym programmes. Facilities include individual TV entertainment; cardio and resistance equipment, steam room, sauna and hydro pool, pool, free weight area, complimentary car parking and all hotel residents have complimentary use of The Pier Health Club.

For further information, see www.royalmarine.ie/en/dublin-hotelspa/pier-health-club/ Johnstown House Hotel and Spa in Enfield, Co Meath, is situated just off the M4

getaway: getting your mind and body in focus

Get pampered with a top-to-toe massage  laura webb

Life in the 21st century is, let’s face it, busy and the best way to unwind for many is booking a welldeserved spa treatment to help get your mind and body refocused.

This was exactly what was needed recently and so off to the Johnstown House Hotel it was. Just 40 minutes from the city centre, Johnstown House Hotel and Spa in Enfield, Co Meath, is situated just off the M4. The picturesque setting offers tranquillity to those seeking peace, either for a night away or just a day break.

I was booked in for a top-to-toe massage at the hotel’s luxury spa.

Walking into the spa was like walking into an exotic rainforest where stones, candles and plant life greet you. There are a number of rooms in which to sit and relax before a treatment and to unwind afterwards too.

The team at this spa use Elemis products, which not only smell amazing, but offer products for all different skin types, whether you have dry or oily skin there are products available to help rejuvenate your skin.

First for the top-to-toe back massage. Although I only had one masseuse, it felt as though there were three people working on the knots and I think taking the time out to get

pampered is something that needs to be done every couple of months, or every month if you can.

Once I was revitalised, it was on to the hotel’s outdoor jacuzzi and a little swim. This hotel also offers a gym, for those who like exercising more than relaxing.

Thankfully, my crew opted for some relaxation. For anyone thinking of a night or day away with the girls, or a more relaxed hens’ party, this is the perfect spot for a bride-to-be who prefers pampering rather than crazy nights out.

We then watched a movie with afternoon tea, popcorn and sweets all catered for us in a spe-

cial suite that can hold six to 10 people, a great way to end a very relaxing morning. This is all part of The Spa Suite, a new experience at the hotel. It gives you access to your very own suite from 10am to 3pm where you can change for the spa, lounge in your robe and just enjoy.

The Spa Suite @Johnstown House Hotel and Spa recently launched and is available from €85 per person. Now open for bookings, vouchers can also be purchased as a gift. For more information, or to book, call 046 954 0000, email info@ johnstownhouse.com or visit www.johnstownhouse.com.

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healthy lifestyle: Nutritionist Paula Mee on getting your vitamins and minerals

Eating the right foods to fuel the body

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Health and well-being are found through many different routes, but the first thing that should be on the list of things to do each day is eating the right foods and avoiding, where possible, the wrong ones.

Food is the one thing we can’t live without and with busy lifestyles, it can be hard not to eat for convenience rather than what is good for you.

This week, The Gazette talks to nutritionist, Paula Mee, about what foods we should be eating more of to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“One green vegetable

a day is a good motto to have, for folic acid and iron, as well as fibre.

“There are so many plants, chemicals called fighting nutrients that will protect us in fruit and vegetables that we don’t even know what their play is but the synergistic make-up of these fruit and vegetables help protect against disease and also fight inflammation, many of them. Berries, in particular in terms of fruit, would be great to have and they are available now coming into the summer.

Get your veggies

“Three vegetables a day would be good. Try to get

them fresh and try not to juice them. There is a big craze about juicing at the moment but more isn’t necessarily better, you just need a small glass of juice not pints of it.

“Anti-inflammatory groups like salmon and oily fish are always critical, and it is one nutrient we don’t get enough of – Vitamin D and Omega 3 – those two in particular we can get them from oily fish.

“With barbecue season coming, I would recommend that instead of putting on large amounts of meat, particularly processed meats, it would be great if people could look to barbecue or searing

tuna and some salmon steaks. They can be really nice with some lemongrass, chilli and ginger, or lime and coriander dressing, those kind of things.

You really can’t go wrong.

It is not supplying any of the wrong things, it is fantastic in terms of its nutrient profile. One to two portions a week would be brilliant,” she said.

Water please …

It goes without saying that water is important, but Paula what your body needs and obviously when active try to have that much more.

When it comes to avoiding foods, it’s anything burnt, particularly

meats from a barbecue.

Added sugars found in processed foods and cereals should also be avoided, and prepare salads yourself rather than picking up pre-packs.

Breads with low-fibre and added fat should also be avoided and alcohol should be taken in moderation – 11 units per week (a bottle and a half of wine) for a woman and 17 units for men.

If you can take up some – preferably all - of these tips maintaining a healthy mind and body will be easy to do.

For further information on practical nutrition see: www.paulamee.com Nutritionist Paula Mee

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Drew McIntyre (right) with fellow professional WWE wrestlers Jinder Mahal and Heath Slater

wrestling: scottish star speaks to the gazette ahead of wwe’s coming to dublin

Getting to grips with the O2 AT 15, Drew McIntyre was already training to become a World Wrestling Enter tainment superstar. By 22, McIntyre had skyrocketed from the independent scene to the big show, WWE contract in hand.

With the WWE Wrestlemania Revenge tour set to hit the O2 in Dublin this month, we caught up with the Scottish superstar for a chat.

stacks and Big Daddy. But I think the first match that had a big effect on me was Bret “The Hitman” Hart versus the British Bulldog at Summerslam 1992 in Wembley Stadium.

I was about seven, and I just remember being amazed by the Americanstyle wrestling, and the size of the crowd. That event, and that match in particular, just really got my attention as a kid, and I became morbidly obsessed.

You’ve had a long career in the ring at this point, what was your first encounter with wrestling?

I remember watching some British wrestling when I was very young – the ones with Giant Hay-

How soon after did you decide you wanted to be a wrestler?

I decided when I was way too young – probably when I was about 10 years old. I sent off to America for a series of books about wrestling,

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and I kept everything in a secret briefcase on top of my wardrobe, hoping to hide it from my parents.

I then tried to convince my parent to let me go to train in England, but they were having none of it.

So, I had to figure out things myself, I kept watching tapes obsessively. A few years later, when I was just turning 15, I finally convinced my mother to let me go train in a place in Portsmouth – which was just 12 hours away on the train.

How did people react to that?

Some of my friends thought it was normal, others thought it was odd – they thought it was a waste of my time. I didn’t take any notice. I suppose

I was so much bigger than everybody that there was only so much that they could say to me.

Once they started coming along to the independent shows, then they started to get behind it.

And then getting a contract with WWE in 2007 sealed it.

You’ve been very busy since then, what has been your proudest moment with WWE so far?

I have a few stand-out moments. [Denis]McMahon, [chief executive of WWE] personally introducing me to the show was one. Winning the Intercontinental title was phenomenal.

I’ve had some really special moments with

the shows in Scotland too, getting on the microphone to make fun of my parents, who were part of the sold-out crowd. I don’t think I could single one out.

Have you any favourite stops on the upcoming WWE tour?

I’m based in Tampa, Florida most of the year, and I really like getting away on tour. The UK and Ireland without a doubt are my favourite because it is a chance to get back home and see everybody.

Dublin is definitely a highlight, as I spent so much time there when I was younger with Irish Whip Wrestling.

The people are amazing – and the Guinness tastes like Guinness – and the

fans are nice and rowdy.

Was there anyone you were nervous about meeting in WWE? I suppose Mr McMahon himself. How do I describe him? He is a very competent individual, and he maintains viscous eye contact.I learned quickly to never break eye contact with the boss! I think he sees it as a competition.

The Undertaker [seasoned veteran] is formidable as well, especially when I wrestled him; I was a bag of nerves.

If you had creative control over the Dublin event, who would you set yourself up against?

That’s an easy one.

Dublin is going to be an

awesome event – there’s John Cena, Bray Wyatt and lots of other great guys there. But, of course, the man himself – big Sheamus – will be making a homecoming.

Sheamus and I have had many amazing battles through the years, beating the tar out of each other.

We’ve left blood and teeth behind in Dublin when we were younger, so 100% it would be that match again, for old times’ sake.  Tickets for the upcoming WWE show at the O2 at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 22 are still available, with prices ranging from €33.50 to €76. For further information, or to make a booking, see www. ticketmaster.ie.

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Singing legend Nana Mouskouri comes to National Concert Hall

Tickets are now on sale for the return of the legendary Greek songstress Nana Mouskouri at the National Concert Hall on Saturday, September 27.

The year-long Happy Birthday tour celebrates Mouskouri’s 80th year as well as her remarkable career in the music industry, which has seen her record over 1,300 songs on her albums that have delivered her over 300 platinum and gold discs.

Mouskouri has worked with the greats during her life in music, recording her first album with Quincy Jones and touring with Harry Belafonte before becoming a perennial favourite down through the years.

“Since I had the chance to come so far in my life, I thought it would be worth celebrating, singing songs from my favourite composers and writers, for all my dear friends, the audience,” said Mouskouri ahead of the 2014 tour.

For more information, contact the National Concert Hall via www.nch.ie.

Popular festival returns to celebrate all things folk The Spirit of Folk festival in County Meath has issued a call to folk, traditional Irish, bluegrass or country bands and musicians to make their applications to be part of the bill which will play at the event which takes place at Dunderry Park in September.

The popular festival, which took a Glastonbury-eque hiatus last year, is coming back to entertain event-goers with the finest and freshest acts that folk music has to offer at the festival which will also be a celebration of all things folk: folk arts, folk crafts, folk games, folk spirituality, folk lore, folk philosophy and much more.

For more information on the festival which runs from September 19 to 21, and to submit your information for consideration on the musical line-up, log on to www.spiritoffolk.com.

Tickets for the event go on sale at the end of June but due to a limited supply you can reserve in advance by emailing hello@spiritoffolk.com.

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The brothers Dewaele, the Belgian duo collectively known to music lovers as both Soulwax and 2ManyDJs

interview: ‘We just feel if you don’t innovate you stagnate’

The Belgian brothers who keep breaking new ground It’s hard to estimate the influence of the brothers Dewaele, the Belgian duo collectively known to music lovers as both Soulwax and 2ManyDJs, on the landscape of modern music.

Their unparalleled ability to create, merge and remix tracks from the last five decades has led them to being hailed as the premier mixmasters when bands are looking for credible reworkings of their material, while they have maintained their place at the vanguard of innovation in music and the way we experience music.

They were among the first to use the smartphone app revolution to deliver Radio Soulwax, a 24-hour remix experience, and more recently created the Despacio sound system with former LCD Soundsys-

tem main man James Murphy, which delivers vinyl only DJ-ing via custom-built audio stacks that change the audience’s experience depending on the different environment that it is installed in and the listeners place in that environment.

GazetteMusic caught up with David and Stephen recently as they prepared to take their 2ManyDJs show out on the festival circuit over the summer, with a headline appearance at this year’s Forbidden Fruit in Dublin one of the many highlights.

How did your musical journey begin?

We were surrounded by music growing up because of our father, so somewhere between nature and nurture we became fully immersed from a very young age.

What was your first big break?

Well, our first release as Soulwax was the second Handsome Blues EP in 1995. Although it didn’t exactly set the world on fire, it did set us on a path we have been on ever since. Did we actually have a “big break”? I think we’re still waiting…

The live, festival and club set experiences are very different - do you prefer one or the other? What’s your approach to putting together sets for each environment?

Ever y situation is different which is why it’s also very important to react to the situation right in front of you rather than have a preconceived notion of what a crowd wants. If you’re in the moment, you can see it and feel it, you don’t need to

anticipate it. The audience will always inform you, you just have to respond.

How did the Despacio project come about?

It was originally conceived as an idea to do an old school sound system in Ibiza but evolved into something way beyond our expectations.

It has grown into a behemoth of a creation which seems to have a life of its own as it’s very reactive to the environment it is in. We are starting to worry that it might very soon become self-aware and star t to control itself… and then you can interview it instead.

The Despacio project is super innovative, as was the RSWX app project - how important is it to you to be at the forefront

of new ideas in presenting music to your fans and music-lovers alike?

We are always looking for something new and interesting to do.

We just feel if you don’t innovate you stagnate.

What’s the point of retreading territory you have already been in?

We want to explore and keep things stimulating for ourselves and for our audience.

It’s been a long time since the last album - can we expect any new Soulwax music soon?

We are trying to beat Axl Rose’s record for the longest gestation period for an album which was about 11 years…so as soon as that milestone is passed we will be releasing “Belgian Democracy”!

For more information, log on to www.forbiddenfruit.ie.

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Get comfortable with the new 308

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In the coming weeks Gazette motors will feature a road test of the incredible Peugeot 308 – a car that really caught me on the hop with its extraordinary level of comfort and finish.

But just to keep up to speed on what’s coming up from the French brand, we’re giving you a taste of what else is happening.

The larger version of Peugeot’s 308, the 308 SW, has been completely restyled, sharing only its name with its predecessor, to reveal a modern and refined estate car with a low, classy and sporty allure.

Featuring the same innovative i-Cockpit as the hatchback version and indeed the same stylish front face, Peugeot engineers and designers have together conceived an estate with exemplary road holding, spaciousness and class leading

performance.

A n aw a r d - w i n n e r even before launch, it shares the prestigious European Car of the Year 2014 accolade with its hatchback sister and was awarded the maximum five star Euro NCAP safety rating. It arrives in Ireland this July.

Peugeot designers have created a sporty estate with a wide stance, the new size allows for more rear passenger room and of course, a bigger boot.

“Magic flat” rear seats allow instant folding of the rear seats, to result in a total load volume of 1,660 dm3.

The reduced height works to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Together with a longer wheelbase, the lower centre of gravity also assures better body rigidity and improves vehicle weight distribution, to offer better ride and handling, even when fully loaded.

Inside, the Peugeot

Peugeot designers have created a sporty estate with a wide stance which arrives in Ireland this July

i-Cockpit is made up of four elements: a compact steering wheel for maximum control and driver involvement, a head-up instrument panel so that information can be read without taking your eyes off the road, a tall centre console and a large 9.7”

touch screen for an intuitive drive.

The new Peugeot 308 SW has successfully passed many quality tests, including 2.5 million kilometres of test driving covered before launch, 2,500 hours on test beds, 250,000 tem-

perature cycle tests, 4.3 million presses on the touch screen without failure, etc. The quality of design and the care in the production of the new Peugeot 308 SW gives its occupants a feeling of safety and durability.

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Rosanna helps celebrate Volkswagen’s new partnership with museum Well if the idea of Rosanna Davison and a vintage Volkswagen Beetle doesn’t grab the attention of the petrol heads then I don’t know what will.

To mark the new partnership of VW and the National Museum of Ireland, the former Miss World took advantage of the fabulous weather and posed up with the classic car this week.

The three-year sponsorship represents a six figure investment from Volkswagen Ireland and will see the automotive brand become official partner to the national museum. Volkswagen Ireland plan to support the partnership with a through the line campaign, including advertising, digital and PR support.

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan attended the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History at Collins Barracks to launch the partnership.

Minister Deenihan said: “This new sponsorship deal is a wonderful example of how our cultural institutions can work with the private sector to improve services to the public. Since becoming Minister, I have consistently encouraged philanthropy in the arts and heritage sectors and I am confident that this new sponsorship deal between the National Museum and Volkswagen Ireland will prove to be a great success.”

Last year the museum welcomed over one million visitors to its four sites; the Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Country Life, the Museum of Decorative Arts and History and the Natural History Museum. This summer the facility will exhibit a range of events and projects and details can be found on www.museum.ie

Tyred out: Specialists certified

Blanchardstown tyre dealer Robert Ferguson (centre) of Discount Tyres is one of 15 tyre specialists to have their status as Michelin Certified Centre operators endorsed. He is pictured with Michelin’s head of distribution Martyn Pointer (left) and account manager David Brassington at a recent seminar held in Mullingar. Established in 2005, Discount Tyres is a ninebay operation employing a staff of 10 persons.

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FastSport still time to enter minirugby fest:

Ireland star Elena Tice with players from St Gerard’s School in Bray and Cricket Ireland’s Brian O’Rourke at the announcement of the 2014 Leprechaun Cup

cricket: dublin player tice’s international status demonstrates value of cup

Elena shows how to graduate from Leprechaun to Ireland CRICKET Leinster received a timely boost with the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal with Antalis Ltd. To launch the event, Ireland Women’s international Elena Tice was present. Elena, at 16 years old, is the second youngest member of the Ireland women’s squad that recently returned from Bangladesh for their ICC World Twenty20 event. She has already made over 30 appearances for her country.

The Merrion All-Rounder began her cricket in the Leprechaun Cup and sees the vital link in the Leinster Youth Competitions in getting kids

involved in cricket. “If it wasn’t for the Leprechaun Cup I would never have even started playing cricket and never received the superb opportunities I’ve been afforded by representing my country.”

The agreement will support the running of the union’s three main competitions for primary schools – The Leprechaun Cup, The Super league and the Leprechaun Cup Cailini.

Antalis’ involvement will lead to more coaches visiting new primary schools encouraging them to start cricket programmes within their schools and offer further support to

schools participating in these three events.

Marketing manager at Antalis Maura Hoey commented at the announcement: “Antalis is delighted to be involved with Cricket Leinster and Irish cricket in general, to help support their efforts to further develop cricket and encourage team sport in our schools.

“It is wonderful to see an increase in the number of primary schools participating and we would like to wish all players well in their forthcoming matches” Cricket Ireland development man-

ager for Leinster, Brian O’Rourke was clearly delighted with the new deal that will make big inroads into the Union’s grassroots development efforts.

“At this stage it looks as if there will be close to 70 schools participating in cricket events in the coming weeks and this reflects very well on the work of our development staff and schools coaches along with the assistance of the local councils.

“Now with Antalis on board we can take the schools programme to the next level offering hardball cricket to far more boys and girls during the April, May and June periods.”

Local rugby teams are being given the chance of a lifetime to play at the Aviva national mini-rugby festival will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, May 17.

Rugby legends Brian O’Driscoll, Jamie Heaslip and Peter O’Mahony were on hand to launch the festival, and teams hoping to take part still have time to register in the national draw to be one of the lucky 16 sides to take part.

Rugby clubs all over Dublin with Under-10 mini-rugby teams are encouraged to enter by sending an email with the club name and contact information to AvivaMinis@ IrishRugby.ie before midday on Friday, May 9.

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SPORT Get behind the Giro for charity

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cycling: caroline ryan helps promote special women’s event

success for bowtell in egyptian event:

FORMER St Andrew’s student Amy Bowtell claimed the $10,000 women’s ITF tournament in El Sheikh, Egypt.

On her way to the final, Bowtell beat the number three and number one seeds before ultimately taking the prize when she beat her opponent Katie Boulter of Great Britain, 6-7, 6-0, 7-6 in the final.

This is Bowtell’s first singles title win since she defeated Polina Vinogradova in Tallinn, Estonia in 2012.

The current number one ranked Irish female tennis player, Bowtell has also recently raised almost €14,000 on the sport funding website, pledgesports.org.

After Bowtell’s win, Stephen McKenna, managing director of sponsor GoHop.ie, said: “We are thrilled for Amy. She has worked extremely hard and we could not be prouder to sponsor such a dedicated and talented young athlete.”

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Garda Club cyclist and world number one individual pursuit rider Caroline Ryan calling on local women to get

on their bikes and take part in a special stage of the Giro d’Italia this weekend while raising funds for the event’s charity partner, Oxfam.

Female cyclists will

have the opportunity to cycle part of the official Giro route in Dublin on Saturday, May 10, the day before 200 of the world’s elite cyclists will pedal into town on their

Cycling Ireland’s Heather Boyle and Oxfam Ireland’s Sorcha Nic Mhathuna get a helping hand from Caroline ahead of the cycle on May 10

International cyclist Caroline Ryan gearing up for the One4all Women on Wheels Giro cycle. Pictures: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

way from Armagh in the second largest cycle race in the world takes to the roads of Ireland.

The route of the One4all Women On Wheels Giro Cycle is a mostly flat 22km or hour-and-a-half loop from Dublin’s Merrion Square to Bull Island, Clontarf and back.

Caroline Ryan, also a Bike for Life ambassador, says: “I am passionate about making cycling a more accessible sport, one that can be part of an everyday active lifestyle with numerous health benefits.

“This event is a unique opportunity for women, especially beginner cyclists, to get on their

bikes and cycle part of the official Giro route, supporting a worthy cause and having some fun along the way.”

Heather Boyle from Cycling Ireland said: “With only 16% of Cycling Ireland members being female, we need to get the wheels in motion on closing that gender gap. At 22km this is an ideal distance and a welcoming environment for everyone to get involved and cycle part of the Giro route.”

Registration costs €25, with €5 going directly to Oxfam Ireland, helping to raise funds to support Oxfam’s work worldwide of which women’s rights is a key area.

All participating

cyclists will receive a Wo m e n o n W h e e l s goody bag which will include a commemorative high vis vest, and will also be in with a chance of winning a prize of €1,000 worth of One4all gift cards.

To register and for more information, log on to w w w.one4allwomenonwheels.com, and registration is also available on the day at 7.30am, before the event begins at 8.30am.

Cyclists will arrive back into Merrion Square just as the Irish Cycling Show starts.

Cyclists can leave their bikes in the dedicated bike park for Women on Wheels participants and enjoy the show.

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Members of the Leinster rugby team took time out from their busy training schedule to a host a surprise training session at St Patrick’s Boys National School in Hollypark to help launch this year’s Leinster Rugby summer camps.

Rob Kearney, Eoin Reddan, Darragh Fanning, Brendan Macken and Noel Reid were on hand to help put the children

through their paces under the watchful eye of members of the Leinster Rugby coaching staff.

The camps are open to boys and girls aged six to 12 and are run by fully accredited IRFU coaches.

The camps will take p l a c e i n 21 v e n u e s throughout the province in July and August. The camps run Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

As well as learning new skills, each child will

receive a Canterbury of New Zealand pack including a t-shirt, a ball, a boot bag and a water bottle.

They will also get one free junior ticket to a selected Leinster game.

An early bird rate of €70 is available for children who enrol before June 6.

After this date, the cost of attending the camp will be €89 per child. Parents can book a second camp for their child for €50 per additional camp.

Speaking at the launch,

Leinster full back Rob Kearney said: “This is a great way for kids to learn what it’s like to be part of the Leinster culture and get expert skills training in a fun environment.

The Leinster players love being involved in these camps. It’s a great chance for us to meet supporters and, who knows, maybe see future Leinster stars in the making.”

For more information, log on to www.leinsterrugby.ie

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Soccer milestone reached by Corduff

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Dublin 15 side make club and local history by reaching the last stage of the All-Ireland SFAI Cup, vindicating the years of hard work done by the team and the club to reach this level

Clubs called on to sign up for K Club Lombard final

AFTER years of blazing a trail in the local community, Corduff FC are finally through to an AllIreland final that they have been knocking on the door of for the past few years.

Their Danone Under12 Cup side held their nerve last week to beat Limerick’s Pike Rovers on penalties after normal time had ended 1-1 at Blanch IT. Tony Kamara’s late equaliser earned them a chance in extra time before they prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out, Robert Rechitean scoring the crucial spot-kick to see the ’Duff over the line.

It saw the club create history on a number of levels, accolades that club PRO John McGuinness was not aware of until the aftermath of the tie.

“Not only are they the

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first Dublin 15 football team to reach the final of an SFAI Cup, they are also the first North Dublin Schoolboy League side to reach an All-Ireland final,” he told GazetteSport.

“Add to that, every one of the players is from within a half a mile of the ground in Corduff Park, which is also very unusual for an All-Ireland finalist.”

While the side had finally reached the decider of a national competition, the club’s current Under15s have twice been to the last four at Under-12

and -14 level.

Similarly, last year’s Under-15 side reached a semi-final, while the senior team reached the FAI Junior Cup semi-final in 2008.

These are literally huge competitions, with over 300 sides entering and with eight or nine wins in succession required to reach the final, making them some of the toughest tournaments to win in Irish soccer.

Corduff’s Under-12s started their campaign with a pair of 6-0 wins in the early North Leinster regional phases, beating Bellurgan and Portmarnock AFC. Dromin United and Glenmuir United were next to exit at the hands of the Dublin 15 side, results which put them through to the national stages and the final 32 teams.

Corduff FC’s Under-12 side with coach and manager Christopher Richards and Alan McIlroy recently

Colga and Tuam Celtic were both sent away from D15 with defeats before Corduff were on the road in the quarter-finals, prevailing over Southend United on penalties, the same method used to push through the semifinal.

McGuinness is relieved his side can have a final

superstar or some exceptional individual players.

There was no exceptional, individual player in that team. Every player works hard for each other; they don’t bicker or moan at each other even when the chips are down.

“They keep the head and stay patient. They have come back on three

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day out after some memorable semi-final encounters, a recognition for all the work that goes into the club.

“Thankfully on this occasion, it happened.

We didn’t realise how significant an occasion it was. Every manager and every member of the club has been working hard for the last 15 years since we re-emerged. All the voluntary hard work shows; this club is 100% voluntary – we don’t pay anyone.”

Asked what has been different for the side to get over the line after a couple of near misses, McGuinness says the Under-12 side has shown an incredible unity this season.

“In the past, we always had what you would call a

different occasions in the last few rounds to pull the game out of the fire. Discipline is everything and they are all hard grafters.”

At this stage, the club do not have a confirmed date for their final but McGuinness says that there is little doubt they will be going all out for glory.

“We had hefty support but special mention has to go to our manager and coach. They train that team throughout the season believe it or not.

“They don’t take a break in the summer; it goes to show, a bit of dedication, a bit of commitment – most of the time, it will pay off. For Christopher Richards and Alan McIlroy, they deserve great credit.”

Local golf clubs are being called upon to take the chance to tread in the footsteps of Ryder Cup legends and take part in this year’s Lombard Trophy regional final at The K Club on Tuesday, June 17.

PGA pro and amateur partners will compete with each other over the Palmer course, with the winning pair going through to the grand final at Gleneagles on September 2 and 3.

With total prize money of £80,000, including £12,000 to the winning PGA pro, the tournament remains one of the most popular on the PGA schedule and entries are still being taken for The K Club.

Among the clubs already signed up are Killeen who reached the grand final last year.

PGA head of tournaments, Simon Higginbottom, said: “The K Club remains one of the most iconic courses in Ireland, and the jubilant scenes when Ian Woosnam’s European team won the Ryder Cup there remain vivid.

“We look forward to seeing more clubs compete in what will be a memorable day for all the teams whatever the result.”

Clubs can enter the qualifier at The K Club, and more details are available at http://img. bluegolf.org/forms/pgagbi/2014_Lombard_Trophy_Entry_Pack.pdf

Runners place third at Penn Relays 2014 An Irish team comprising runners from across Dublin and Leinster finished in an impressive third place at this year’s iteration of the Penn Relays event in Philadelphia recently.

John Travers (Donore Harriers AC), Brian Gregan (Clonliffe Harriers AC), Paul Robinson (St Coca’s AC) and John Coghlan (MSB

AC) combined to record a time of 9.42.83 for the distance medley relay event.

The relay is made up of four legs: 1,200m, 400m, 800m and one mile.

The Irish team came in behind very strong teams from the USA in first (9.28.27) and Australia second in a time of 9.30.74.

The Penn Relays are one of the world’s longest running athletics events, first run in 1895 and one of the best attended track events in the world.

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rugby: league title revenge for donnybrook juniors

UCD stars shine in Scottish tournament SIX UCD hockey club members along with Loreto’s Alison Meeke and Shirley McCay were part of one of Irish women’s hockey’s team that finished in a groundbreaking second place last week in Glasgow in the Champions Challenge I. The half dozen of Katie Mullan – who was named in the team of the tournament – Anna O’Flanagan, Chloe Watkins, Nikki Evans, Emily Beatty and Gillian Pinder were all part of a side that drew with higherranked South Africa and Spain in the group stages before going on to record some historic wins.

First off, they beat world number eight side Korea in the quarter-finals 2-1 before undoing South Africa by the same score in the semis. They came unstuck in the final 3-1 against the US but, nonetheless, this was a memorable week for Darren Smith’s side, beating a top 10 side (Korea) for the first time in many a year as well as dismissing two World Cup-bound sides from the competition, finishing second in a tournament they began as seventh seeds.

Even more important, the psychological knowledge for the players that top teams can be beaten in tight showdowns will be a huge boon, something assistant coach Graham Shaw alluded too in the aftermath of the final.

“To beat two teams going to a World Cup, especially in a World Cup year, that’s what you have to take out of it,” he told The Hook. “They are training at that elite level – beating Korea and South Africa under that pressure in this environment, in a World Cup year, we have to take massive positives from that.

“We’re obviously disappointment at the moment with the result – we went into the final to win it – but when we look back and reflect on the tournament, there will be so many positives. We can carry that forward into the next year and look forward to playing in the next world level competition.

“When the pressure hits us in a world competition, we know we can perform and know we can get a result. That’s the most important thing we carry forward.”

The jubilant Old Wesley players after their success against Old Belvedere in the Moran Cup final recently

Wesley win cup crown by one moran cup final Old Wesley Old Belvedere  sport@gazettegroup.com

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Old Wesley RFC won the Moran Cup for the third time with a thrilling one point victory over neighbours Old Belvedere in Donnybrook last weekend.

With the lead changing hands between the teams a total of six times during the match, the eventual result was sweet revenge for Old Wesley who, having topped the Metro Division 4 league, were beaten in the playoff between the two top

teams by none other than Belvedere themselves, so honours were even between the two sides at the end of a long season.

Wesley had the better of the opening 15 minutes but having failed to take their chances found themselves down 6-0 after two Belvedere penalties.

However, three penalties by Ken McLaughlin had them ahead by the half-hour mark, but the lead swapped back and forward again after a try by Belvedere was responded to by Richard Rowe, who restored Wesley’s lead after collecting a cross-field kick.

fai final flourish UCD seeking Inter Cup glory this weekend DAVID Kiely from Avondale United and James Timmons from UCD AFC are pictured during the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup final media day ahead of the decider which is set to be played this Sunday at 1pm in Turner’s Cross in Cork. UCD will be looking to stop their opponents obtaining an unprecedented four in a row in the competition.

Picture: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

Their three-point advantage was a narrow lead considering Wesley’s overall dominance in the first half although Belvo’s line-out helped to stem the tide.

An early second half penalty by McLaughlin increased their lead to 17-11, but a converted Belvedere try put them back in the lead and, as both sides began to empty their benches, Belvedere mauled over the line at the Bective end, following another good line out take to stretch their lead to 23-17, but crucially the reasonably kickable conversion fell short.

Even though tiring, Wesley dug deep and, with five minutes remaining, were called back for a knock- on after Ian Sheridan crossed the line.

From the resulting scrum, an area where Wesley held the upper hand for most of the match, Belvedere conceded a free kick.

That was taken quickly by scrum half Stephen Hemmingway and his halfback partner McLaughlin touched down under the posts for a try which he also converted that allowed Wesley to regain the lead, much to the delight of the large home crowd.

Wesley kept Belvo out in injury time by a series of picks & drives, albeit around their own 22 to win the cup final by the narrowest of margins.

Old Wesley: Jamie McConnell , Richard Rowe, Brian Doherty, Brian Hastings, David Flower, Ken McLaughlin, Stephen Hemmingway, David Rowe, Gavin Mullin, Simon Goldsmith, Neale Stanle y, John Wallace, Johnny Willis, James Sadlier, Colin Wallace [Capt]. Substitutes: Ian Logan, David Swaine, Gavin Hunt, Ian Sheridan, Aco Keating.

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Local players help U-21s to All-Ireland  sport@gazettegroup.com

KILMACUD Crokes’ Paul Mannion produced a blistering performance as part of Dublin’s 1-21 to 3-6 win over Roscommon in the Cadbury All-Ireland Under-21 FC final.

He was joined in the side by club mate Ross McGowan, Ballyboden St Enda’s Robbie McDaid

and Naomh Olaf’s David Byrne.

Dublin incredibly led by 1-17 to 0-1 and while Roscommon did rally in the last 25 minutes with a trio of goals, there was no coming back after that devastating opening.

Roscommon had been dreadful to that point and Dublin had been outstanding, and it looked

like it was going to be one of the most one-sided AllIreland finals of all time.

The late spell granted them some dignity but it will scarcely detract from the awesome nature of Dublin’s first half performance, with forwards Mannion, Cormac Costello and Conor McHugh doing a huge amount of damage to their stunned

opponents.

McHugh finished with 1-6 from play for the day, while Costello and Mannion hit 0-12 between them.

They created chance after chance, and scarcely kicked a wide, with their deadly trio of Costello, Mannion and McHugh contributing 13 of the 14 scores.

Club Noticeboard ballyboden st enda’s IT WAS A big weekend of victory for

as part of the La na gClub Family

the football section in Ballyboden St

Fun Day. This is a great day for all

Enda’s with our Division 1 Feile foot-

members and families across the

ballers winning the Dublin final with

community.

Another big thank you to all

a scoreline of 9 points to 7 against Whitehall Colmcilles.

involved in the Cian Durkin tour-

Hu g e c o n g r at u l at i o n s t o a l l

nament. This is the eighth year of

involved especially all the players,

the tournament and is now firmly

coaches and members of the juve-

entrenched in the Ballyboden hurl-

nile section who have helped the

ing calendar.

There was no winner of this week’s

team throughout the year.

football: young jackies claim leinster title

Congratulations to Rober t

Lotto draw. Match first three win-

McDaid, Sam Molony and all involved

ners were Siobhan O’Dwyer, Der-

with the Dublin U-21 footballers on

mot Dalton, Liam Holland and Fergal

their All-Ireland win against Ros-

Geoghegan. This week’s subscrib-

common. This is a huge achieve-

ers’ draw winner is Kathryn Coffee.

For any information on any events

ment for Robert and Sam and for the club.

Thank you to all involved and for all who visited Ballyboden St Enda’s

within the club contact www.bodengaa.ie or follow us on Twitter @ bodengaa.

Kilmacud crokes (F) Well done to the lads of the football C team who won their Feile football

Dublin’s minor ladies celebrate after securing the Leinster football title against Westmeath. Picture: GAApics.com

Magnificent minors crush West in final

leinster minor final Dublin 7-12 Westmeath 0-2  sport@gazettegroup.com

B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s Katie Murphy put in a breathtaking scoring performance as Dublin’s minor ladies footballers produced a remarkable performance to win the Leinster championship with plenty to spare.

It concluded an incredible run that saw them run up big scores against Kildare, Westmeath and Offaly before seeing off Laois in the semi-finals.

The first match with the Lakesiders had

ended 5-9 to 2-7 in Dublin’s favour, making them clear favourites but they conceded the first score of the final.

But that was as good as it got for them and proved their only point of the first half while Dublin replied with a run of 3-5 unanswered. Leah Mullins’ goal gave Dublin the perfect riposte before Katie Murphy weighed in with three points in quick succession to race into a 1-3 to 0-1 lead.

Murphy raised her first green flag while her impressive double-act with Mullins continued with the Brigid’s club member clearing the bar

with her first point.

Rebecca McDonnell was introduced as a first half substitute and, with one of her first involvements, tagged on a point before Holly Greer closed out the scoring before the intervals with the third goal, capping a dominant performance.

The Dublin back six did not give Westmeath a sniff and turned the ball over time after time while the blocking from Dublin was a sight to behold while the midfielders won all the breaks.

The second half produced more of the same as Kate Fitzgibbon and Murphy started the sec-

ond half scoring with a point each before Murphy nabbed her second goal though Westmeath did get a point of their own in between.

The hat-trick arrived soon later while Eabha Rutledge – one of the Colaiste Iosagain starlets – posted Dublin’s eighth point before Mullins’ second goal made it a half-dozen goals.

Fitzgibbon, Greer and Emma Colgan – part of a raft of subs – helped to extended the lead out to 28 points before another replacement, Kilmacud Crokes Kim Garth, fired home to close out the rout.

The U-15 Division 1 and Division 6 teams had good league wins.

final against Raheny in Parnell Park.

The senior 2 and AFL8 team con-

Hard luck to the A team who lost out

tinue in the football championships

to Whitehall in the semi-finals and to

with wins over Barrog and St Anne’s

the B team who just lost out to Clanna

respectively.

Gael in the Division 4 final. Well done to

The minor A footballers continued

all involved and to the large crowd of

their great league form winning away

supporters who were in attendance.

to Ballyboden, reflecting the great

U-21 All-Ireland winners! Well done

work being done in training by the

to Ross McGowan, Paul Mannion, David

team and the significant friendlies

Campbell and Shane Cunningham.

they are playing.

In the U-16C football championship,

The U-13A team also beat Boden,

the lads lost the quarter-final to St

following their holiday weekend visit

Mary’s in Saggart.

to Skerries.

Following a good comeback away to

Hard luck to the Dublin premier

Davis in the championship, the U-16A

camogie team who lost to Westmeath

team added the scalp of St Vincent’s.

in the Division 3 league final. The

The U-15A team beat O’Tooles in the

Crokes representative on the team

U-16B championship.

was Rachel Noctor.

st jude’s A special general meeting of all full

championship on Friday evening. Also

members of St Jude’s GAA Club will

well done and hard luck to the Feile

be held in the Lakeside Lounge at 8pm

boys who lost out by the slenderest

on Thursday, May 15 for the purpose

of margins on Saturday.

of approving proposed alterations

A GAA Legends night will be held

and additions to the constitution and

in the club this Thursday. Joe Brolly,

rules of the club.

Liam Hayes, Owen Mulligan and Teddy

A copy of the final draft of the pro-

McCarthy will be in attendance. There

posed revised constitution and rules

is a guest list in the bar just put your

will be left in the club lounge for you

name down if you wish to attend.

to review and will be distributed by email later this week.

It is essential that all members with voting rights attend this important meeting.

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 7, 9, 20 and 26. There were no winners. Jackpot next week will be €6,700.

2014 membership fees are now due: There is an online facility and mem-

The senior hurlers took on Ballint-

bership forms are available from

eer St John’s in O’Toole Park in the

behind the bar. Completed forms

championship.

should be inserted into the new box in

We’ll done to our intermediate hurlers who had a good win in the

the bar along with appropriate payment.

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The Ballyboden St Enda’s players and management team celebrate their Under-14 football Feile success

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BALLYBODEN St Enda’s enjoyed yet another famous Feile weekend as their Under-14 footballers retained the Dublin division one title in Parnell Park last Sunday following a superb weekend of action.

It saw them defend the first of the two county titles they won last year having claimed both the football and hurling crowns a year ago as they got the better of Whitehall Colmcilles 0-9 to 0-7 in the final.

Five points by John McGinn were complemented by scores from Luke Grady, Adam Carrigan, Conor Woods and Enda Cashman.

Captain Kevin Desmond led the team up the

steps to lift the trophy for the second year in a row for the Boden boys.

Drawn in an initially tough group with Na Fianna, Whitehall and St Vincent’s, they managed to make it through unscathed.

Starting against Na Fianna, nerves were settled quickly with two well-taken goals from Conor Woods to put Boden into an early lead.

John McGinn added a further three points and Mark Walsh added a point to extend the lead to make it 2-4 to 0-1 at half-time and they eventually ran out 3-8 to 1-3 winners thanks to a Jack Lambert goal.

After that good start, Boden played fellow eventual finalists Whitehall. Again, the Firhouse Road club started well with a goal from John

McGinn only for the northside club to bounce back and take the lead.

But, as half time approached, Conor Woods got his third goal of the day, John McGinn and Luke McDwyer got points and Enda Cashman scored a great goal to give Boden a 3-4 to 1-3 lead at the break.

In a tighter second half, Ballyboden had a goal disallowed for a square ball and Whitehall scored three points in a row to narrow the deficit. The nerves were high but two great points from McGinn followed by another from Cashman extended Ballyboden’s lead and McGinn got another point to make the game safe.

And their place in the semi-finals were secured when St Vincent’s were beaten 0-7 to

0-4 in a cagey tie.

It put them through to a semi-final date with Castleknock and they duly prevailed at Pairc Ui Mhurchu 3-10 to 1-6.

It set up the rematch with Whitehall and proved a big battle. They made the early running with scores from Jordan Leonard and Ciaran Murphy before Carrigan split that lead in half.

Boden subsequently took the initiative leading up to half-time with McGinn swapping the lead while Grady helped build the lead to 0-4 to 0-2.

Whitehall got a point back before the break but further McGinn scores eked out a narrow lead that they retained through the second half.