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Mixed reaction to plans for new swimming pool Local politicians welcome news but campaigners have some reservations

 MARK O’BRIEN PLANS for the new swimming pool have been greeted with cautious optimism by campaigners.

The plans were unveiled at the recent Lucan Area Committee meeting of South Dublin County Council.

The complex will be situated beside

the leisure centre in Griffeen Valley park.

The plan includes two pools, with the smaller pool having a moveable floor so it can be used by people with reduced mobility.

The complex will also have a gym, an exercise and training centre and a cafe.

Local politicians welcomed the news

but campaigners say they have some reservations about the plans.

Cllr Danny O’Brien said: “As a councillor who has worked on this project since I was elected in 2014, it is with great pride that I can witness this amazing amenity progress to this stage.”

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INCIDENTS | CALL FOR MORE YOUTH FACILITIES TO TACKLE PROBLEM

Anti-social behaviour on the rise in Lucan  MARK O’BRIEN THERE have been calls for more youth facilities in Lucan to curb the rise of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Residents have reported a number of worrying incidents in the area – ranging from petty crime to robberies.

One resident reported being hit by a teenage boy while out running.

Writing on Facebook, the resident said: “Out running in Moy Glas.

“Three teenage boys were walking towards me chatting and laughing.

“One of them decided to hit me as I ran by!”

Another resident contacted the Gazette saying that her father’s van was broken into last weekend and all of his tools – which he badly needs as he is self-employed – and his golf clubs were stolen.

Another resident said that their family car had been broken into.

The car contained jerseys for a local underage team and these had been stolen.

There have also been reports of gangs tipping over bins, stoning and egging houses and damaging cars.

Cllr Wiliam Lavelle told the Gazette that he has raised the issue

of more youth facilities with South Dublin County Council and the council has commenced a study into adding more facilities for teenagers to the area.

He said: “Lucan has a rapidly growing teenage population and it only takes a very small cohort to cause trouble.

“This is demographic reality which needs to be planned for and addressed.

“I warmly welcome the council’s planning consultation on teenage facilities.

“I had pushed to ensure that this study looks at the possible further development of youth facilities including youth cafes.

“Lucan is in serious need of more options for young people as well as more gardai on-the-beat, visible in the community.”

Gardai in Lucan confirmed that they have increased patrols in the area in an attempt to curb anti-social behaviour.

Operation Irene runs from May until mid-September and will see extra gardai patrolling the streets and parks of Lucan.

Gardai also urged residents to report any anti-social behaviour to Lucan Garda station 01 8887300 or Ronanstown Garda station 01 6667700.

FASTNews

Lidl donate €1,000 to charity Pieta House

Call goes out for young scientists to get ready PICTURED with Shay Walsh, managing director BT Ireland is Cara McCrystal as BT Ireland launched the 54th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), calling all future marine biologists, architects and farmers to get creative, curious and get thinking of ideas for the 2018 event.

This year’s Exhibition will take place from January 10-13 at the RDS, Dublin.

The exhibition offers one of the most coveted awards for participants, with a substantial prize fund and the BTYSTE perpetual trophy, as well as over 140 prizes for individuals, groups and teachers.

In addition, the overall winner will represent Ireland at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in 2018.

Picture: Iain White / Fennell Photography

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PIETA House have received €1,000 from Lidl after being chosen as the company’s Charity of the Week.

Charity of the Week sees Lidl donate €1,000 every week for a year to local charities and groups across the Republic and Northern Ireland.

“Our Ballyowen team are proud to have selected Pieta House, as their Charity of the Week. Supporting and investing in local communities is something that Lidl are committed to and we are delighted to be able to make this contribution” said store manager, Stephen Whelan These worthy causes are selected by store teams in recognition of their excellent work in the local community. The Lidl store teams are best placed to choose these groups as they see first-hand, the positive impact that is made in the areas in which they operate.

Pieta House first opened its doors over a decade ago, with Lucan being the first branch and its centre of operations.

Since then they have opened a further eight branches and have helped over 20,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.

Council is considering parking bays for estates SOUTH Dublin County Council have said that they are prepared to look into putting parking bays into some estates in Lucan that do not have enough parking spaces. Cllr Liona O’Toole raised the issue with the council who have agreed to look into the issue upon receipt of further information from Cllr O’Toole.

She said: “This issue was brought to my attention following on site meetings with residents regarding the dangers involved when cars are parked at T-junctions, on bends in their estates and there is an option for residents to consider installing additional parking bays at locations that are not in use and could accommodate these parking bays.

“Some areas are now reaching maturity with high population of young drivers which would increase cars/car parking in the estates.

“The council management have indicated that they are prepared to look at this idea.”

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Towering inferno Firefighters battle massive Howth hill blaze

The view of the Howth gorse fire from Clontarf

THE BRAVE men and women of the Dublin Fire Brigade have had a busy few days battling gorse fires around the capital.

The sunny weather has led to bush fires breaking out on both sides of the city this week – but the most spectacular scenes could be seen from anywhere in the capital, as the dry gorse on Howth Hill went up in

flames, with the aftermath looking like something from a Hollywood war movie.

Four DFB units from Kilbarrack, North Strand, Phibsborough and HQ responded to Monday’s massive blaze high on the north Dublin peninsula with the help of a drone, while earlier, firefighters from Dun Laoghaire had responded to a smaller

grass fire on the Enniskerry Road in Kilternan.

Gorse fires are sometimes deliberately lit, but more often are caused by glass bottles magnifying the sun’s rays, or by clumsily discarded cigarettes.

With the good weather is set to continue into next week, the public are being urged to take care and pick up their litter. Pictures: DFB

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PRINCIPAL APPOINTED | ‘SCHOOL’S VISION TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION’ FROM PAGE 1

New Lucan secondary school is now enrolling  MARK O’BRIEN A NEW secondary school is set to open its doors in Lucan this September.

Griffeen Community College is now accepting for first year students for the 2017/18 academic year.

Rachel McGrath, who has 20 years’ teaching experience, has been appointed principal of the new school.

Ms McGrath said she

was looking forward to her new role.

She told The Gazette: “I am very excited that we have arrived at the point where Griffeen Community College can open its doors to our first cohort of students this September.

“The school’s vision is to provide quality education, putting the learner at the heart of everything we do.

“We are committed to providing the best edu-

cational experience and developmental opportunities for our students, and we will encourage the development of 21st century and transversal learning skills by offering integrated, technologyenhanced learning environments.”

Initially, Griffeen Community College will be located temporarily in Kishoge Community College on the Ninth Lock Road in Lucan.

The new school will move to a new, purposebuilt complex within the next two years.

The school will operate under the patronage of Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), together with a partner organisation, Scoil Sinead Ltd. Scoil Sinead’s mission is to provide second-level education that facilitates every child to achieve their tr ue potential regardless of individual challenges.

They aim to provide hope and support for parents and guardians of children with and without special needs.

Griffeen Community College will be the first school in Ireland run under this new partnership model.

Welcoming the new school, Paddy Lavelle, chief executive of DDLETB, said: “This is a very positive develop-

Rachel McGrath Principal Griffeen CC

ment for Lucan – an area that has been designated by the Department of Education and Skills as a priority area for modern, new second-level schools.

“This new Community College joins other recently-established DDLETB schools across Dublin and Dun Laoghaire, bringing the total number of Community Colleges we manage to 29.”

He added: “In the case of Lucan, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB will be working with a trustee

partner, Scoil Sinead Ltd. “We believe that the new Junior Cycle as it is adopted in these schools will create that inclusive and caring atmosphere, allowing for universal design principles to be applied for all students.”

Enrolments are now open for first year students only.

Parents who wish to find out more information or get enrolment packs for Griffeen Community College can do so by emailing info@griffeencc.ie.

Whole Lotta Luck

Helen Poynton from Lucan has won €30,000 including a car on last Saturdays (29th April 2017) National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE. Pictured here at the presentation of the winning cheques were from left to right: Marty Whelan, game show co-host; Helen Poynton, the winning recipient; Declan Harrington, head of finance, The National Lottery and Sinead Kennedy,game show co-host. The winning ticket was bought from Carey’s Newsagents, Main Street, Lucan. Picture: Mac Innes Photography

Public to have their say on swimming pool plans Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald also welcomed the news, saying: “I am delighted to see the design plans for the pool and to see the project continuing to progress positively.

“The plans include changing rooms, a gym, cafe, wellness area, a garden space and more.

“The design plans will now be brought to the Department for approval.

“This project has been a continued priority for me and I will be in touch with the Minister for Sport to ensure its continued progress.”

However, Helen Farrell of the campaign group Pool4Lucan said she had some reservations about the plans.

She told the Gazette: “I would be really concerned if there wasn’t seating for audience viewing because that would lose a huge amount of revenue because of the inability to host competitions.”

Cllr Liona O’Toole, who tabled the motion requesting the plans at the area committee meeting said that the public would have the opportunity to give their input on the plans when they go to Part 8 planning in the next few weeks.

She added that she has asked for campaigners to meet with the council to voice any concerns they may have.

“I have requested that the meeting with community reps take place during the consultation process,” she said.

The pool is expected to be completed by early 2019 and is estimated to cost €13,000,000.

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Out and About

New tour guide Martha Giblin with her mum Kathleen

Carmel Shirley and Casey Weafer

Tour guides complete training - ready to work M

Mary O’Brien and Siobhan Fitzpatrick. Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

Nora O’Brien, Johanna Barry and Marnie Caddle

ORE than 40 volunteers completed their training last week as tour guides for the Round Tower visitor centre which will open its doors to the public in June. The €4million project includes an interactive museum, a monastic garden, a 60-seater cafe run by the Happy Pear, terraced dining area, a gallery and a craft shop. In all 43 volunteers completed training over 14 weeks delivered by Roisin Burke of Abarta Heritage. They will provide guided walks from the centre around Clondalkin’s historical heritage trail and will also offer specialised school tours. The visitor centre will operate on an audio self-guide basis.

Maire de Gras with Brid and Eamonn Ó hÓgáin

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Out and About

Model Leah Buggy with designer Niamh Corazon Suzanne Rogers, Pauline McLynn and Blaithin Fitzgerald

Holly and Rosie Honey

Hazel Buggy and Leah Murray

Rock the runway for rescues T Model Leah Buggy

Inam Ali

Mary Rowley, Amanda Mooney and Nicki Brenereslia

HE craic was mighty at Finnstown House Hotel Lucan last week for the LittleHill Animal Rescue fashion show. As well as a look at the latest looks there was plenty of entertaining events and pop up shops to keeps guests busy. The amazing Pauline McLynn, aka Mrs Doyle from Father Ted, was MC on the night as lots of like-minded people came together to help animals.

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SPECTACULAR EVENT | BREATH-TAKING FIREWORKS AND DAREDEVIL STUNT TEAM

Black Knights diving down on Lucan Festival  MARK O’BRIEN THE Lucan Festival is set for its most spectacular year ever thanks to a breath-taking fireworks display and a daredevil stunt team.

The Defence Forces Black Knights Parachute Team will be dropping in to Lucan during the festival in a display that is not to be missed.

The Black Knights have previously appeared at the Bray Air Show and will make an appearance at the Rose of Tralee Festival later this year.

Their appearance in Lucan is quite a coup and festival chairperson Joe Byrne told the Gazette that it was thanks to Minister Frances Fitzgerald that the Black Knights will be swooping down on Lucan later this year.

He said: “I have to mention the goodwill and interest of Min-

ister Frances Fitzgerald. We were getting nowhere trying to see if we could get the Black Knights and we asked her for help and she’s been able to help us.”

The fireworks display on the Weir is another exciting addition to this year’s festival.

“People can view it from the bridge or view it from the road alongside Weirview,” said Joe. “There should be room for hundreds of people to view it.”

This year’s Festival will see the return of some old favourites, including the international food stalls, two stages featuring local acts, novelty cycles and more to be announced.

The festival also includes historic walks around Lucan, while one popular event offers the chance for the old and young to swap stories about growing up in the area.

“Fourth and Fifth Class pupils come down to the Presbyterian

church to ask questions of senior citizens who went to school in Lucan,” said Joe. “Last year, we had about 200 children attend that event.”

Once again, the Italian Ambassador will open the grounds of Lucan House and allow people to take a tour of the grounds.

This event is the only ticketed event of the Festival but all tickets purchased will be entered into a draw to win a chance to take a tour of the ground floor of Lucan House itself later in the year.

This year’s Festival will take place from Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10.

The full schedule will be announced later this summer and anyone who wishes to sponsor the festival or volunteer can do so by contacting lucanfestival@gmail.com or by visiting the Lucan Festival Facebook page.

The Defence Forces Black Knights Parachute Team will be putting on a display that is not to be missed

Residents to protest against road through St Catherine’s Park

 MARK O’BRIEN A PROTEST against a potential road through St Catherine’s Park will take place this Sunday at 12pm.

The road was included in a draft plan for Leixlip but has since been removed from the plan.

However, the road is still included in the draft plan for Fingal and residents say that they will resist any attempt to build a road through the park.

Local resident Ann Field said: “St Catherine’s Park is used

by people from Leixlip, Lucan, Celbridge, Ongar, Blanchardstown, Maynooth and beyond.

“T his wonderful amenity would be destroyed by a big, fourlane road going through it.

“We are calling on Fingal councillors to scrap any plans for a road through the Park and for Kildare councillors to reject the Confey masterplan, which depends on this road being built.”

Cllr Brendan Young said that he supports the protest.

“I’m opposed to the Confey and Fingal plans,” he said.

“Instead of spending €50 million and more on new roads, money should go into public transport to reduce carcommuting, traffic jams and the carbon emissions that are causing climate change.”

Fingal County Council said the road has been in the Fingal Development Plan for some time but that more consultation was needed before the project could be proceeded with.

A spokesperson for

Fingal County Council told the Gazette: “A proposed link road between the N3 and N4 is included in the National Transport Authority’s Strategy and has been part of the Fingal Development Plan since 2005.

“This project has not progressed beyond an indicative route on the Fingal Development Plan.

“It requires further detailed consideration, route selection and consultation and the project cannot proceed until the relevant permissions are in place.”

FASTNews Local group named ‘Best Newcomer’

CROSSCARE Dublin West have been named ‘Best Newcomer’ at the recent Irish Youth Music Awards.

The group sent two bands to the event at Croke Park last Saturday – Southside and No Signal. The bands were made up of Crosscare Dublin West members from Ronanstown, Clondalkin and Lucan, all aged 15 to 19.

They were supported by five other members who took on 23 jobs relating to the music industry, such as PR, a Facebook team and an audio team.

The band’s will now have the opportunity to make demos of their material in Crosscare’s Lucan Studios as well as perform at a number of other events.

Living facility for elderly being looked at AN independent living facility for older people could soon be coming to Griffeen Park.

Cllr Liona O’Toole raised the issue at the recent Lucan Area Committee meeting of South Dublin County Council.

In response to Cllr O’Toole’s motion the council said: “The draft Planning Scheme for Clonburris Strategic Development Zone is being prepared having regard to and in compliance with the provisions of the Housing Strategy and the South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022, which includes policies and objectives relating to housing designed for older people including independent and semiindependent (Housing H policy 3 and H3 Objective 1) and disabled persons (Schedule 3 – Housing Strategy section 6.4).”

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DARKNESS INTO LIGHT | COUNTRY READIES FOR KEY FUNDRAISER AND AWARENESS EVENT

Join thousands in the dark to spread a real message of hope to all  SYLVIA POWNALL IT DIRECTOR Gar y Seery will line up for the annual Pieta House Darkness into Light walk in Malahide Castle at 4.15am on Saturday – having travelled his own road back from depression.

The dad-of-three from Bayside, together with his two oldest kids Paul (13) and Ella (11), is looking forward to starting his journey in the pitch black of night and crossing the finish line as dawn breaks.

The walk – the charity’s main fundraiser – symbolises the struggle from the darkest days of depression to finding the light of hope. Thousands will take part in the Dublin events at Ardgillan Castle, Malahide Castle, the Phoenix Park and Marlay Park.

Gary (41) told The Gazette: “I will be there with the kids as usual, though I’ll probably leave the youngest one at home because she’s too big for the buggy but she couldn’t walk 5k.

“It’s amazing; it’s such a positive atmosphere.

Even though it’s four in the morning, it’s a bit chilly and you’re standing in the middle of a field, there is something so uplifting about it.”

Gary struggled with his own demons, turning to alcohol and plunging to the depths of depression after a combination of events got the better of him.

He was drinking and smoking heavily and eventually plucked up the

courage to visit his GP in 2009.

He said: “I was struggling for about eight or nine months and a number of different things contributed to that, which is probably the case for most people. I was very unhealthy and not really putting any effort into myself or my wellbeing.”

Gary quit the booze and went on a course of anti-depressants but the biggest step on his road to

CAN YOU HELP TO STEWARD? DETAILS of Darkness into Light events are av a i l a b l e at w w w. darknessintolight.ie.

Pieta House are looking for volunteers over 18 to help steward the Malahide event from 2.30am to 5.30am.

If you are interested, please call or text Martin Brennan at 086 321 4336.

recovery was rediscovering his love of exercise.

From the humble beginning of a 1k run, Gary eventually built that up to 10k – and eventually took on the challenge of the Dublin Marathon in October, 2010.

‘Drink is not good’ He said: “Drink is not a good thing when you’re depressed, so that had to go. But at first it was a struggle just to get out the front door and make it to the end of the road.

I was still smoking, so my

breathing wasn’t great.

“It took me a long time to build up to 10k, but I did, and one of the benefits was I managed to give up smoking because I was enjoying it [getting fit] so much.

“All the little milestones along the way were great for building up my selfconfidence.”

Gary has since run marathons in Dublin, New Jersey and India, but one of his greatest achievements, to date, was running the UVU North Pole Marathon in the Arctic Circle in temperatures of minus 41 degrees.

He said: “You run on ice and snow wearing normal running shoes, but a good few pairs of socks. I also had to wear three layers of clothing to stay warm. It was an amazing experience – a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.”

Gary is also celebrating another massive achievement from earlier this month when he ran 177km from Dublin to Belfast in a single day, raising more than €5,000 for the Suicide or Survive charity.

He said: “Running saved me. Over the last six or seven years, I’ve met so many people who are now good friends. I’ve talked to a lot of people who had mental health problems and we all support one another.

“In a way, I’m actually grateful that I went through that bad patch because I’ve gone through so many amazing things as a result.”

THEY’RE TAKING PART TOO; ARE YOU?

 BRIAN KENNEDY

I FEEL so proud to be able to lend support to the incredible work that Pieta House do in every county of the island of Ireland.

The Darkness Into Light walk is such a powerful physical statement to the world, where people from all walks of life gather for those who especially need our help.

I hope that anyone out there feeling that suicide is the only last option will see that there is love and support and alternatives out there. I’m honoured to be involved.

The first step is to reach out.

 RACHEL PILKINGTON Gary Seery with his family: Ella, Mollie-Rose and Paul, and wife Lisa – all there to cheer him on with at the finish of another marathon, in Belfast

Crossing the finish line at the UVU North Pole Marathon in the Arctic Circle

THIS is my fourth year participating in the Darkness Into Light walk, but this year will be extra special for me as I’ll be launching the first one for Tipperary Town, where I grew up.

I love the sense of community that takes place at this unorthodox hour, the generosity of spirit, everyone joining together for the greater good.

It’s a beautiful symbol of hope, a reminder that light always follows the darkness. For many, it’s a cathartic experience.

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Get out and vote

98FM’S BEST OF DUBLIN AWARDS | HEAD OVER TO WWW.98.FM/BESTOFDUBLIN AND VOTE FOR

BUS DRIVER

• Declan Dunne, Ringsend Depot • James Griffin, Clontarf Deport • Dave Connolly, Routes 27 and 77a • Keith Hancox, Route 151 • Christopher Carey, Routes 27 and 77a

BEST DUB

• Brendan O’Carroll, Comedian (right) • Michael Flynn, Mattress Mick • Jim Gavin, Dublin Football Manager • Glen Hansard, Musician & campaigner • Brian Lee, Chopped

SALON

• Di Milo Hair Design, Donnybrook • Beautique Beauty Salon Walkinstown • Red Velvet (Ballyboughal, Crumlin , Malahide) • Jule Beauty & Therapy,

(Grand Canal Square, Swords and Malahide)

TAXI DRIVER • Paul Cullen

• John Spencer • Alex Murray • Paddy Daly • Marcus Richardson

GYM

• Ger Conroy, Mulhuddart • Active8 Fitness, Blanchardstown • Flyefit (Baggot St, Georges St, Macken St,

Ranelagh, Swords, Portobello, Dundrum)

• Active You, Drumcondra • David Lloyd, Clonskeagh

THE FINALISTS are in! After thousands of nominations over the past fortnight, here are the finalists of 98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards, which celebrate the great and good of Dublin, from taxi drivers, barbers and sportspeople to shops, local takeaways and even the best breakfast.

For the fourth year running, the awards, which take place on May 23 in the RDS, will recognise and reward the people and places that make Dublin unique.

More than a thousand people and businesses around the city were shortlisted, but now we’re down to the final 80.

You can vote for your favourite brekkie, cab driver, coffee, pub or even takeaway by simply heading over to www.98.fm/Bestof Dublin – but hurry, because voting closes on Friday, May 12.

A new addition this year is the Dublin Hero category, which aims to celebrate those fantastic Dubs who selflessly go over and above to protect the residents, communities and all the people who frequent and enjoy our beautiful city on a daily basis.

Last year’s awards received over 500,000 public votes and this year the station aims to bring this to over 525,000!

And don’t miss your Gazette in the coming weeks to meet some of the fantastic nominees in the running to become the Best of Dublin.

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THE PERSON, BUSINESS OR HERO YOU THINK SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS THE CAPITAL’S BEST

RESTAURANT

SHOP

• Ruby’s Bar and Grill, Swords • Peachtree East, Tallaght

• Designer Exchange, Dawson St • Nan’s SuperValu, Ballymun • Siopaella, Wicklow St • The Cupcake Bloke, Coppinger Row

COFFEE

• East Village Cafe, Clondalkin

• Stephen Cluxton (Parnells and Dublin)

• Brasserie66, George’s St, Dublin 2

• Robbie Brady (Burnley and Ireland)

• Saba, Clarendon St & Baggot St

• Con O’Callaghan (Cuala and Dublin)

BAR

• Liz Webster, High Hopes Homeless Charity • The Confession Box, Marlborough St • David Kelly, Paramedic, Loughlinstown

• East Village Cafe, Clondalkin

• Laura Boylan, RNLI & Dublin Fire Brigade Skerries • Joe Mooney, Raheny First Responders

• The Grind, Howth

• Elaine Taylor, Share To Care respite Crumlin

• The Grind, Howth

• Perk-u-licious Coffee House, • Perk-u-licious Raheny Coffee House, Raheny • Granthams, Aungier St • Fonte Café, Parliament St

TAKEAWAY

• Granthams, Aungier St • Fonte Café, Parliament St

• Kanum Thai (Ballsbridge, Park West & Rathgar) • Bombay Pantry

• Philly McMahon (Ballymun Kickams &Dublin) • Garry Ringrose (Leinster and Ireland)

• Libero’s Restaurant, Balbriggan

DUBLIN HERO

• Scrumdiddly’s, Dun Laoghaire & Donabate

SPORTS PERSON

(Rathmines, Rathfarnham, Ashtown, Glenageary, Clonskeagh & Fairview)

• Tiger Wood Pizza, Rathmines • Just Wing It, Tallaght • Angelo’s Takeaway, Ballymun

BREAKFAST

• White Moose Café, Phibsborough • The Hazel House, Tibradden, Rathfarnham • GK Café, Tallaght • Kilkenny Restaurant, Nassau St • Bang Bang Deli & Coffee, Phibsborough

BUTCHER

• Seezers & Sears, Citywest • O Neill Family Butchers, Mulhuddart • Troys Butchers, Moore St • Higgins Family Butchers, Sutton • Kerrigans Butchers, Baldoyle, Malahide & Donaghmede

BARBERS

• Abberley Court, Tallaght • The Clonsilla Inn • The Strand Bar, Rush • The Old Schoolhouse, Swords

LOCAL SPORTS CLUB

• Old County Barbers, Crumlin & Clondalkin • Corduff Football Club, Blanchardstown • Hairlough Barbers, Clondalkin

• Clonee United Football Club

• The Grafton Barber (24 Dublin locations)

• Cuala GAA Club

• Cut & Sew (Crow St & Wellington Quay)

• Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Club

• Marks Barbers, Harmonstown

• Crumlin Boxing Club

GAZETTE

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DUBLINBUSINESS

Castle Homecare has a new corporate identity

CASTLE Homecare, the Irish-owned and managed home care services provider for older people based in the Ballinteer Business Centre, has launched a new corporate identity. The new branding reflects Castle Homecare’s recent expansion in which the company has also recruited additional home carers to cater for the growing demand for its services.

Commenting on its new branding, Christine King, co-founder and managing director of Castle Homecare said: “Rachel and I were inspired to set up Castle Homecare after working in the area overseas. It is common sense to think that people would want to stay in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own homes as they get older but unfortunately in Ireland, this is not always possible. That’s where we come in. Our carers are all vetted professional carers who are employed by us to provide assistance to older people to help them stay in their homes. We would hope that this service will be available to everyone in due course and we look forward to hearing more about the Government’s plans to include home care in the Fair Deal Scheme.”

Established in 2010 by Christine King from Wicklow and Rachel Scanlon from Ballinteer in Dublin, Castle Homecare employs a team of approximately 90 people who deliver homecare services to older people in approximately 150 homes throughout South Dublin. The team comprises nurses, paramedics, psychiatric nurses, community workers, social workers and administrators. All team members are highly qualified and certified in their specific areas.

Castle Homecare develops tailored bespoke homecare plans for its clients, depending on their individual requirements. Services offered include: Companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, preparing for bed, respite care, dementia and Alzheimers care.

Stationery chain to open first Irish store in Dundrum AUSTRALIA’s most exciting and colourful stationery retailer, Smiggle, is rolling out the VIP green carpet and opening its first ever store in Ireland on May 12.

Smiggle – where a smile meets a giggle – will open in the country’s largest shopping mall, Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin, next month. And it’s set to take Ireland by storm, with a number of further shop openings planned throughout this year.

The bold and bright stationery store will be a welcome addition to Dundrum Town Centre, tempting shoppers with a treasure trove of quirky and exciting products.

Smiggle is dedicated to creating original, fun and affordable products. Whether you’re searching for a great gift for a stationery lover or need to spruce up your own collection, Smiggle promises something for everyone.

Shoppers can choose from a whole host of funky products, focused on bold colour, quirky graphics, good value and innovation. These offerings will be brought to life in Dundrum Town Centre, with promises of multicolored backpacks, eye-catching pencil cases, sparkly stationery, gadgets and gizmos, and lots of goodies to deck out desks.

Grafton Merchanting to hire 170 new staff

Eddie Kelly, chief executive officer, Grafton Merchanting ROI with Noel Wyse, Darragh Harte and Barry Horgan all staff members from Chadwicks Express outlet, at the recently opened Chadwicks Express outlet, East Wall Road. Picture: Shane O’Neill Photography

30 jobs to be created

by Diaceutics

in areas including global operations, marketing and data analysis, bringing its global team up to 100. The jobs will be created at its global headquarters in Ireland; US headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey; as well as in satellite offices in Asia and South America.

Peter Keeling, CEO, Diaceutics, said: “Testing is now at the heart of pharmaceutical companies’ ability to identify the right patients for their new therapies. We are uniquely posiDIACEUTICS, the Irish data analytics and diag- tioned to provide the global testing perspective nostics intelligence company has announced that allows this identification and treatment of the creation of 30 new jobs. patients who will benefit from specific and often The jobs, which will be filled by year-end life-saving drugs.

2018, will facilitate further international growth “To put the importance of what we do into for Diaceutics and allow it to expand its pres- context, we have put structures in place that ence in all of its key markets including the US, each year help 48,000 cancer patients in the Europe, Asia and South America.

US and EU get biomarker testing and therefore Since inception, Diaceutics has been involved potentially gain access to the right drug for their in more than 200 drug launches and currently specific condition. Diaceutics has been growing by an average of has a 60% share in the 60% per annum for top 10 global markets. the past three years It currently counts 26 and we expect that out of the world’s top growth trajectory 30 pharmaceutical to continue as our companies as clients addressable market and provides oversight is doubling. of testing in 23 markets.

“To facilitate that, In order to build we will require a on its 60% growth last number of new team year, Diaceutics will Peter Keeling, CEO, and Philip White, CFO, members in key create 30 extra jobs Diaceutics, announcing new jobs. roles over the next over the next two years Picture: Kelvin Boyes two years.”

GR AFTON Merchanting ROI, a building and plumbing company, has announced that it will create 170 jobs over the next two years as part of its expansion.

The new roles will increase total employment at GMROI to 1,420 staff which is an increase of almost 350 since 2014.

GMROI, owner of the Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley brands, will create up to 100 of the 170 new roles in 2017.

The rest will be created in 2018.

The roles include senior management, specialist sales, operatives and administrative support and they will be created in most regions in Dublin.

Building on the recent opening of a pilot Chadwicks Express store in Glasnevin in late 2016, the new outlets include two Chadwicks Express branches in East Wall (just opened) and Turvey and a Davies’ outlet (specialist heating and bathroom branch) in Sallynoggin, South Dublin due to open in the coming months.

Eddie Kelly, Chief Executive, GMROI said: “We very pleased to be announcing 170 new jobs.

“These roles represent a significant opportunity for young people to join a growth industry and avail of the significant training and development provided within the company.”

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Going on the record  JAMES HENDICOTT SALLAY MATU GARNETT – better known by her stage name ‘Loah’ – has been around the Dublin music scene for quite some time. In her current, solo guise she debuted in 2014, but Loah already had experience working with Hozier and Kila under her belt.

Now, having done gigs as far afield as New York and Texan industry festival SxSW, she’s finally putting her work down on record.

“I planned to record the ‘This Heart’ EP a couple of years ago,” Loah told the Gazette. “I had most of the tracks back in 2015, but when I went to record it I just had a bad feeling. I decided to wait. In June 2016 I went up to Hellfire Studios and spent a week there. I had planned on doing it all in one go, but I decided to take longer on the vocals, and worked with Ken McCabe [of Dublin act Come On Live Long] on sorting out the arrangements.”

Matu Garnett, from Maynooth, has long flitted between an astonishingly broad assortment of projects, which probably explains much of the time taken getting her sound down on record.

Self-described as ‘Art Soul’, her music explores a wide mix of genres including funk, soul, jazz, blues and afrobeat. The entire process has squeezed between work as a pharmacist, and a period in which she was working largely as a screen actor, and making music around it.

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GIDDY GUMDROPS ANNIE

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Annie, a three-yearold female Lurcher crossbreed who just loves attention and cuddles. Annie seems to think she is a tiny lap dog and tries her very best to sit on people’s laps and we just don’t have the heart to tell her she is too big for this.

Although Annie loves to snuggle up on the sofa and chill out, she is also a giddy gumdrops who really enjoys long walks and a giggle. Annie really is an endearingly social dog and she is even happy to share all of her belongings with other dogs. She loves children but due to her giddiness, we suggest children are about 10 years of age or older so she doesn’t bowl them over with her affections!

If you can be Annie’s #SpecialSomeone*, then contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.

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Maybe you used to be indecisive – but now you’re not so sure ...

 EMMA NOLAN

CHOICES, choices, choices... it appears we Irish are spoiled for them – and a new survey has revealed just what influences the decisions that we make, or don’t.

Of 1,001 Irish adults polled, 80% say they make up to 50 choices a day, with men being more decisive than women.

The survey, undertaken by Carphone Warehouse for their Your Choice campaign, found that 60% of men say they make decisions and stick to them, compared to 44% of women.

Just over a quarter of men (27%) say they are indecisive, while 42% of women say find it hard to make a decision.

However, clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy says it doesn’t necessarily mean that men are better decision makers.

“While men say they are more deci-

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sive, this doesn’t necessarily mean they tend to make better decisions. What this shows is that men tend to be more impulsive.

“The research reveals that 80% of people think they make up to 50 choices a day but, in reality, this figure runs into the thousands.

“Having choice in your life is having control. Control is fundamental to our survival, and so is how we adapt to change.

“Our powerful unconscious keeps us seeking control, and it’s the desire for control that keeps us seeking choices.

Choice is also linked to change, and change is a constant feature for humans – we change, or we die.

“It’s how we adapt to change that is fundamental to our happiness and quality of life.”

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FEATURE SCHOOLS: WOMAN AT CENTRE OF NATIONAL DEBATE IS SHARING SOME TRUTHS WITH THE NEXT GENERATION

Emma’s message helps to tell teens: Domestic violence is never, ever okay  EMMA NOLAN AFTER going viral for publicly accusing her former partner of domestic abuse, Finglas woman Emma Murphy is using her platform to raise awareness on domestic violence issues.

The 26-year-old mother of two told The Gazette about her new campaign, Be That Voice, where she is visiting schools around the country and talking to teens about domestic violence and mental health.

“I started this campaign because a lot of students follow me on social media and a lot of them have been saying they’d love to have me visit their school.

“I decided to name the campaign ‘Be That Voice’ because I used my voice, so it’s become the term that I use when I speak about it [domestic violence].”

Emma has visited two schools so far with a programme she has developed, where she was really well received.

She explained: “I deliver a presentation and then we do some activities.

We talk about love and respect and words that would describe a happy relationship, so it’s a nice, positive and lovable expe-

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Emma giving a talk and presentation to a school; right: her picture which sparked a national conversation on domestic abuse last year

rience.”

The reception from students so far has been “unbelievable”, Emma said.

“It was so powerful and when I showed my video, there wasn’t one sound in the place and they all came up to me afterwards to shake my hand and take pictures with me.”

Emma believes she

‘I’m not an authority figure – I go in wearing normal clothes, and they relate to me’ --------------------------

is an ideal person to get this message across to students, because she’s young and relatable.

“I’m not an authority figure – I go in wearing normal clothes, and they relate to me.”

Emma applied for funding from the Government to help deliver her programme but was declined.

However, she has set up a

GoFundMe page to raise money for equipment – a camera, a tripod, a projector, and a merchandise and marketing budget.

She said: “I’m so determined to make this work – I’m looking at these teenagers and they’re looking back at me with conviction, listening to what I’m saying and taking it all in.”

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CHARITY: CYCLISTS NEARING THE END OF A NATIONWIDE JOURNEY TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

DJ Colm Hayes and his daughter Holly joined Deliveroo riders to announce the company’s official partnership with the Cycle Against Suicide charity. Cyclists are currently nearing the end of their cross-Ireland fundraising and awareness venture, The Cycle 2017, which concludes at Dublin Castle this weekend. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Pedalling a big message CYCLE Against Suicide – the charity set up to raise awareness about mental health issues in Ireland – has teamed up with Deliveroo to help spread the message, “It’s ok not to feel ok”.

Over the past few weeks, Deliveroo provided its customers with many opportunities to get involved and support the charity’s flagship event, The Cycle 2017, a weeklong cycle across Ireland to help raise awareness about the growing issue of suicide in Irish communities, and the importance of asking for help.

Deliveroo Dublin has also set up an exclusive online donut shop allowing all proceeds raised to go directly to the charity.

The Cycle 2017 is currently winding its way across the country, having

set off on Sunday, April 23 from Swords Castle, but set to conclude this Saturday, May 6 back in the capital at Dublin Castle.

For further information, see w w w.cycleagainstsuicide.com.

HAVE A BIG HEART AND HELP CPR APPEAL RTE broadcaster Michael Lyster is urging big-hearted volunteers to give a few hours of their time to help Irish Heart’s annual Happy Hearts Appeal this May 12.

The charity is encouraging 3,000 volunteers to help sell their iconic happy hearts and raise vital funds to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest, which claims 5,000 lives in Ireland every year.

Michael stressed that he wouldn’t be here today if his wife hadn’t

performed CPR when he suffered a cardiac arrest at home. He said: “CPR saves lives – no-one knows this better than me. I collapsed with a cardiac arrest at home when my heart stopped beating.

“I wouldn’t be here today only for my wife, Anne, who gave me CPR until an ambulance arrived. Without her pushing hard and fast on my chest, I would have been gone. But thanks to my wife and to CPR, I am alive here today.”

Money raised for the Happy Heart Appeal will go towards Irish Heart’s CPR programmes to create lifesavers in every community in Ireland. Starting CPR can double a person’s chance of survival.

To find out about volunteering, see www.irishheart.ie/happyhearts.

DIP INTO A FUN WAY TO HELP SICK KIDS CHILDREN in Hospital Ireland (CHI), one of Ireland’s leading children’s charities, has announced details about its upcoming CHI Cuppa and Cookie morning.

CHI volunteer and organiser of a coffee morning Grace Finnegan said: “I’m really looking forward to our Cuppa & Cookie morning, and would like to thank those who have helped me in the planning of it.

“It’s great fun supporting CHI, and to know I will be helping to make hospital a happier place for children and young people across Ireland is a great feeling.”

CHI are appealing to people to join Grace and help raise funds and celebrate International Chil-

dren’s Day on June 1 by hosting their own Cuppa and Cookie Morning in the weeks running up to and including June 1.

All funds raised will help to provide much needed arts and crafts materials, books and games as well as helping with continuous training programmes for CHI volunteers, adding to the support CHI has been providing for more than 45 years.

TREAT YOURSELF – AND HELP CHILDLINE SALONISTAS take note – from May 22 to 28, the ISPCC’s Get Blown Away for Childline fundraising event returns for a second year, with fashion designer and blogger Pippa O’Connor, and TV Host Mairead Ronan, championing the call for professional salons nationwide

to take part.

Suppor ted by the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, last year’s campaign saw more than 650 salons take part, raising more than €70,000 for Childline, with this year’s target set at €100,000.

Participating salons donate the cost of one blow-dry by each participating hairdresser to the Childline cause.

To take part in Get Blown Away for Childline, all you have to do is go to your local participating salon and get a blo-dry.

Make sure you show off your new hairdo by posting a before-and-after picture online with the hashtag #GetBlownAway, and join in the fun.

Interested salons can register at ISPCC.ie to receive an activity participation pack.

GET READY FOR A FUN RETIREMENT EVENT THE Active Retirement Ireland Marigold Festival Series is back for its fourth year, bringing health and wellbeing to every corner this month and next.

Fun, interactive and informative events will be held around the country, covering everything from sports to music to ballroom dancing, with Dubs asked to note the upcoming Active Ageing Exhibition, at the Marine Hotel, Sutton, on Thursday, June 22.

Kay Murphy, president of Active Retirement Ireland, said: “Active retirement is all about getting out and about, and enjoying face-to-face interactions with others in your community. It’s an oldfashioned social network, like Snapchat or Facebook in real life!”

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E D I U G S T N E V E with JAMES HENDICOTT

Wellfest 2017

The health and wellbeing-focused festival returns to Herbert Park, with classes, workshops and fitness activities all included in the ticket price, and loads of local businesses getting involved. May 6 and 7.

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MUSIC

“Love and Joy” Loah bares her soul in launching debut EP

Loah

This week’s Dublin Life cover star, Loah launches her debut EP ‘This Heart’ at The Sugar Club on May 12. Soulful and varied, the Roz Purcell launches Wellfest 2017 Maynooth-born vocalist who once worked with Hozier and Kila is one of Ireland’s rising stars.

Pop Up Gaeltacht

A nice twist on the ‘pop up’ business concept, a temporary Irish-speaking corner will appear in Marlay Park on May 6, giving plenty of chances to practise your language, however weak or strong it might be.

Darkness Into Light

Early-morning mental health fundraiser for Pieta House comes to Marlay Park, Phoenix Park and other city locations at the bright & early time of 4.15am, symbolically welcoming in the sunrise whilst raising money for those who are struggling. May 6.

Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

The annual celebration of the LGBTQ community in theatre form takes in dozens of performances, running over a two week period until May 14.

WWE Live In Dublin

Wrestling - of the more scripted variety - comes to Dublin’s 3Arena in a rare Irish showing. Cue the costumes and extravagant fight moves. May 5.

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes

Two of Dahl’s rhymes are brought to life in half-hour animated form and presented in a live premiere at the National Concert Hall, alongside the RTE Concert Orchestra. May 6.

Picture: Caolán Barron

Elaine Mai

A Galway native relocated to Dublin, Elaine Mai makes subtle alternative music backed by mellow beats, and with gorgeous vocals layered over the top. She launches her latest EP, ‘The Colours Of The Night’ on May 5.

New album of the week

At The Drive In - in.ter.a.li.a.

Texan hardcore legends cement their recent return which kicked off in Vicar Street, Dublin last year - with their first new album since 2000’s iconic ‘Relationship of Command’.

At The Drive In - in.ter.a.li.a.

“I wrote a song in my grandfather’s native language, Krio, which I really made for myself, exploring my roots”

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“I was acting full time at the same time as recording in 2016,” she recalls. “I struggled to keep up my steam, I’m not sure I’d recommend it. This EP is quite out there. When I was a student I used to write really happy music, but a lot of what’s on the EP explores my internal fears.

It’s a lot about insecurity. When I grew up, I told my parents I wanted to be a poet, but I’ve never felt entitled to be an artist, and in some ways I’m my own worst enemy. At times it’s direct, it’s spiritual, political and painful. Not everyone will get it, and that’s fine.”

Loah is being characteristically modest: her rise up the Dublin music scene to a solo act with a formidable live reputation and a substantial amount of local hype has seen her tagged as one to watch by many. Her background, as well as her work with Hozier and Kila, saw her spend time with the Discovery Gospel Choir and around a productive Trinity College music scene. A period living in New York helped cement her direction and artistic intent.

A recent trip to Texan industry festival SxSW was also something of a marker for progress: a trip that only those expected to progress in music get to make. It was also something of a learning curve for Loah.

“It was really challen ging, and kind of a different headspace to playing in Dublin,” she explains. “People k n ow w h a t I ’m about here, and the scene is very welcoming to me. SxSW forces you to think about what you are, and how people might perceive you. It’s challenging in that I don’t really want to define

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myself, but you need to be stronger and clearer about who you are when people don’t understand the context of what you’re doing. This EP has lots of changes in style. My next EP will be a lot more streamlined, I think!”

Loah’s also realistic about the modern reality of music, admitting that she doesn’t necessarily expect to sell that many copies of ‘This Heart’. “Record sales are more a measure of the demographic of your fans than anything else today,” she says. “It’s not really a measure of success. If, after doing this, I’m playing bigger venues, or I get to tour outside of Ireland, that would be a measure of success.”

Another side of Matu Garnett’s work sees her exploring her origins: having grown up in what she calls “suburban” Maynooth, she describes herself as having “nostalgia that’s sort of really in the mind” for her roots in Sierra Leone.

“It can be strange, as while I grew up in Maynooth, people often ask me where I’m from,” Sallay explain.

“We did visit Sierra Leone a lot when I was young, and I guess I have this kind of idealised version of it in my mind. I wrote a song in my grandfather’s native language, krio, which I really made for myself, exploring my roots.”

To say that Loah’s EP is overdue is something of an understatement: she’s convinced many she has the potential to be one of the biggest act out of the city in quite some time, even if she’s far from convinced of that view herself.

“Working in music is a real rollercoaster,” she concludes. “There’s so much excitement and so much disappointment.

I’m still learning.”

Loah’s debut EP ‘This Heart’ comes out on May 5, with a live launch at The Sugar Club on May 12.

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Find your formula for sun-kissed skin WHILE we’re on the subject of swimwear, skin care and sun protection has to get a mention.

Vichy’s new Ideal Soleil range includes sun protection that suits sensitive skin.

The Ideal Soleil Anti-Sand Milk (€19.50) has a formula that safeguards against the abrasive effects of sand, which can irritate the skin.

Its anti-adherence texture helps prevent the sand from sticking to the skin, allowing it to be easily brushed away.

Its texture is light with a dry touch finish for comfortable application.

The Ideal Soleil Anti-Blemishes Spf 30 Mattifying Corrective Care (€19.99) is great for oily skinned folks.

Using suncream on your face can be a nightmare if you have oily

skin because even though you need the sun protection, your pores are ruined for weeks afterwards.

This new formula is specifically created for oily, imperfection-prone skin.

Its triple action formula of niacinamide, LHA and salicylic acid, targets blemishes, pores and shine while a high protection SPF 30 limits the damage caused by the sun’s UV rays. An antisebum active ensures a nine hour mattifying action.

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River Island Sunglasses €17, cutout swimsuit €55, tassel shorts €40, furry sliders €30

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Penneys Bikini top €10 and briefs €6

Arnotts Seafolly Vintage Wildflower Bandeau Bikini top €78 and ruched bikini brief €60

River Island yellow floral print strappy string bikini top €22 and cut out bikini bottoms €13

New Look Green sequin swimsuit €39.99

Life’s a BEACH H&M bikint top €17.99 bottoms €12.99

H&M one-piece €14.99

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

37 ochet bikini top € River Island Cr 2 and bottoms €2

YOU KNOW that panic when it’s a week or two before your holiday and you realise you have nothing new so you go into town and spend a fortune?

Me too – don’t let that happen this year!

If you’ve booked a holiday to somewhere hot start buying things now and just spend a little every other week until your holiday to avoid the dreaded panic splurge.

The high street is fully stocked with new season swimwear right now, most reasonably priced so get out there and get organised.

Penneys sunglasses €3 swimsuit €16 Bag €4 River Island baseball hat €22, palm print bikini top €30, palm print bikini bottom €17

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FOOD

RETAIL | GOURMET GROCER RANGE AVAILABLE AT LUXURY STORE

Orange, Poppy and

Dean & Deluca brings New York tastes to BT FAMOUS New York gourmet grocer Dean & Deluca has arrived in Dublin.

Founded in 1977 by Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca with the opening of its flagship store in SoHo, New York, Dean & DeLuca has grown into a multi-channel retailer of gourmet foods, wines and kitchenware with operations throughout the United States, as well as international licenses abroad – which now include Ireland, thanks to its Brown Thomas presence.

The designated Dean & Deluca space on Level 3 showcases an assortment of Dean & DeLuca gourmet products and speciality items such as its famous pasta sauces and signature pasta along with risotto kits, truffle oils, porcini sea salts and a French seasoning collection that includes lavender, French Tarragon and rare mustard seeds to enliven your cooking.

The delicious confectionary range from one of New York’s best-known food markets includes almonds and hazelnuts enrobed in fine chocolate, toffee caramels and cheesecake caramels, while kitchenware items such as mugs are available.

Lisa Kageyama, international food and beverage merchant for Dean & DeLuca, said: “We are absolutely honoured to be making the Dean & DeLuca European premiere at the world-renowned Brown Thomas.

“It is wonderful that Ireland will be able to experience many our signature products that have been long enjoyed in New York and other parts of the Dean & DeLuca Rustic Artichokes in Olive Oil 280g (€11.95) world.”

Maxol offers a new way to fill up as Tadka House opens at Greenhills Rd POPULAR Indian take-away Tadka House has opened at Maxol on the Greenhills Road.

One year on from Maxol’s Dragons Den-style Pitch for Success initiative, colleagues Raj Singh and Arun Kumar teamed up with Maxol to offer their award-winning concept, Tadka House, at the latest Maxol forecourt in Dublin.

The recently refurbished store offers customers the option of fresh, hot, authentic Indian food, served in a modern and welcoming environment. Tadka House at Maxol, Greenhills Road also offers a takeaway service, and home deliveries by Just Eat.

Maxol’s chief executive Brian Donaldson joined Raj Singh and Arun Kumar to tuck into some freshly-made fare at the newly-opened Tadka House at Maxol Greenhills Road. Picture: Peter Houlihan

The opening marks another first for Maxol, in continuing to

provide a broad choice of freshly prepared food for its customers.

Commuters travelling on the M50, locals, and employees around the Greenhills area can experience fresh Indian flavours and natural spices, all sourced from local suppliers together with a selection of quality prepared food from Maxol’s own hot and cold deli counter, Moreish.

The Tadka House menu is free from preservatives and sauces are made on site from scratch using onion, garlic, ginger and cumin.

The menu offers a lunch and evening menu with some of India’s favourite dishes, such as chicken korma, lamb Balti and healthy inspired Indian salads, as well as vegetarian options.

Polenta Drizzle Squares – yum!

Orange you glad to have these colourful treats to rustle up?

THIS week, we have a delicious recipe for Orange, Poppy and Polenta Drizzle Squares, which serve 16 and come courtesy of Siucra and Catherine Fulvio.

The inclusion of polenta in this fragrant and moist tray bake makes it incredibly light in texture.

The fresh, zesty flavours of the oranges, teamed with the sweet, sticky drizzle, is a match made in heaven!

INGREDIENTS Cake l 150g butter l 150g Siucra Caster Sugar l 3 eggs l 180g plain flour, sifted l 50g fine polenta l 2 tsp baking powder l 2 tbsp poppy seeds l 1 medium orange, zest and juice l 3 to 4 tbsp milk Drizzle l 1 medium orange, zest and juice l 100g Siucra Caster Sugar To decorate l Thin slices of orange (simmered on a stock syrup) and mint

PREPARATION l Preheat the oven to 180°C /Fan 160°C /Gas 4, then line the base and sides of a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with baking parchment. l Cream the butter and Siucra Caster Sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one as a time, beating after each addition. l Combine the flour, polenta, baking powder and poppy seeds together, then fold these into the egg mixture. Add the orange juice and zest.

If it is too stiff, add a few tablespoons of milk. l Pour the mixture into the tin, spread evenly and bake for about 25 minutes. To check if it is cooked insert a skewer into the centre. When it comes out clear the cake is ready. l Just as the cake comes out of the oven, stir the Siucra Caster Sugar, orange zest and orange juice together and, while the cake is still hot, pour the topping over. l Cool the cake in the tin for 15 minutes before removing to a rack. l Slice into 16 squares when cool.

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Despite some brutal scars from its former Soviet past, today Vilnius is one of Europe’s most beautiful – and affordable– cities, being easy to reach and very easy to explore

VILNIUS: BUSTLING CAFES SIT ALONGSIDE HISTORIC SQUARES IN THIS PROUD, BEAUTIFUL CITY

Lovely Lithuania enchants WHEN it comes to city breaks in Europe, they don’t come more highly recommended than Vilnius.

Lithuania’s cool, compact capital is the driving force behind its booming tourism industry – and with good reason.

It boasts breath-taking medieval architecture married with a bustling cafe culture, and you can take it all in on foot.

Not only that, but Vilnius is one of the cheapest cities to visit in Europe, providing excellent value in accommodation, attractions and dining.

A pint of lager will set you back just a couple of euro, and there are plenty Be inspired to visit Barcelona

of trendy bars serving craft beers and traditional brews alongside imported European brands.

Wander through the charming cobbled streets of eastern Europe’s largest Old Town taking in the vibrant atmosphere – and the sense of patriotism with the red, yellow and green flag hung from every pillar.

After a century of turbulence, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to claim its independence in 1990, and its hard-won national identity is a source of great pride.

See for yourself some of its UNESCO-protected sights

Fill up on kibinai – a traditional dish similar to Cornish pasties – from Pinavija Cafe to fuel your walking tour.

If you’re up to the challenge, then a visit to the 10th century Gediminas

Tower – the last remaining part of the city’s castle – offers panoramic views of the Old Town below.

The warren of medieval cobbled streets is UNESCO-protected and offers a wealth of parks, squares, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as an array of charming neoclassical and baroque churches.

The city’s character has been shaped by its fascinating history, including time under Poland and Russia’s rule. And it was once named the ‘Jerusalem of the North’ by Napoleon for its strong Jewish influence.

Only 3,000 Jews remain in Lithuania, but their 8th Century roots can still be

seen in the form of the Choral Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Flame of Hope sculpture, commemorating the 90% of the city’s Jewish population killed in The Holocaust.

The Museum of Genocide Victims – housed in a former KGB building – deals with the systematic murder of Jews by the Nazis. The museum retains in its basement the prison used by the Russian secret service, as well as the original execution chamber, where bullet holes still scar the walls.

The Travel Department offers a three night Vilnius break which includes a half-day guided city tour

with an expert local guide, as well as plenty of time to explore all the city has to offer at your own pace.

Prices start from €349pp for 3 nights including return flights from Dublin, 4-star B&B hotel accommodation, excursions, transfers, taxes and charges and expert local guides, with flights departing this September and October.

For further information, see www.traveldepartment.ie or call 01 6371600; alternatively, if you’d prefer to plan your own itinerary, Ryanair flights to Vilnius start from €30.99.  TRAVEL EDITOR spownall@dublingazette.com

You may want to go to see one of Spain’s true treasures – beautiful Barcelona city DISCOVER golden beaches, Gaudi’s masterpieces, Catalan cuisine, buzzing bars and an atmospheric gothic quarter on city breaks to Barcelona.

Take a trip during the month of May and you can visit the David Bowie Is exhibition, displaying more than 300 objects relating to the music icon including his costumes, arte-

facts and memorabilia.

Explore the serenity of Park Guell and the surrealism of Gaudi’s architecture before strolling around ancient alleyways filled with medieval relics in Barri Gotic.

Relax on the golden sands of Barceloneta Beach and explore the bustling promenade up to Olympic Port.

A short trip out of the city, you’ll find the charming seaside town of Sitges and the magnificent Montserrat mountain range.

After sunset, you can sample the best of Catalan cuisine in Barcelona’s tapas bars and show your moves in the city’s pulsating jazz and salsa clubs.

Three night breaks from €159 – see www.lastminute.com

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M50MOTORING Discover a new look THE new Land Rover Discovery has come on the market with some fresh thinking and a new design that quickly grows on you. Land Rover has incorporated a feeling of strength in the new design so you instantly feel that you’re driving a solid and strong SUV. Discovery has been at the heart of the Land Rover range for over 27 years and the new model is a significant departure in terms of styling, which I was originally unsure about. Once up close to the big Land Rover that feeling that they had lost some of the heritage was quickly evaporated. This is a big and solid SUV to look at with improved road and field performance, while retaining some of the important Land Rover credentials, such as towing ability.

The new design is the most obvious change.

Land Rover has retained the Discovery signature stepped roof design; it’s just more subtle now than before. The new design means a change to the dimensions of the boot area. This is slightly smaller than with the previous model and that has the consequence of eliminating the opportunity for a popular five-seat commercial model.

The other big change with the new Discovery is the arrival of a 2.0 turbodiesel engine option using the now proven Ingenium engine, developed and built by Land Rover. For the new Discovery this engine gets twin turbo treatment and the end result is a very powerful while compact package under the bonnet.

Compared with the entry 3.0 litre V6 diesel engine of the past, this new engine is lighter and more economical. Despite its size it still delivers more power at 340bhp, than

FASTNews Easytrip helps to keep Blood Bikes service on the road IRELAND’S only electronic parking and tolling tag provider easytrip has come to the aid of Blood Bikes to cover the bikers and drivers toll charges.

Blood Bikes, who provide a voluntary service throughout Ireland, were considering withdrawing their services due to toll charges this week.

Ciaran Doyle, marketing and sales manager of easytrip Ireland said: “Blood Bikes play a crucial part in bringing blood to hospitals and medical centres across Ireland and we are delighted to be able to

The new-look Land Rover Discovery has more modern styling

cover their toll charges so that they can reach

Land Rover Discovery 2.0TD SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price

the entry V6 engine of the past, with a slight drop in engine torque. Land Rover is so confident about the improved economy, helped by the fact that they shaved 480kg from

2.0 litre 240hp 8 seconds 15.4km/litre 6.5l/100km or 43mpg 77 litres 163g/km D €570 5 star (2017) 3 years (100,000km) €57,815

the weight compared with the previous model, that it lowered the fuel tank capacity by five litres.

Get in behind the wheel and you’ll be pleasantly surprised just how power-

those most in need.

Land Rover has broken the design mould with the new Discovery model and also introduced a new engine option as Michael Moroney found out when he took the new model for a lengthy test drive. ful the new Discovery can be. I took it for a lengthy test drive run that included some trailer towing, over 1,400km and some offroad driving.

Air suspension adds to the driving comfort and the traditional Land Rover sway remains but it always feels very much in control.

Across lengthy country roads the Discovery can handle the conditions and the impressive engine torque was on tap to cope with whatever the conditions presented.

The official fuel economy figure is 15.4km/litre (6.5l/100km or 43mpg).

This is impressive relative to the Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Pajero competition, both of which have bigger engines.

In practice, it’s not easy to

achieve this performance and length test gave me a figure that was about 35% higher.

The ability to cruise on the motorway at the 120km/hr speed at close to 1750rpm on the engine does also help with the economy performance. It also ensures quieter driving and an enhanced driving experience.

Internal comforts are impressive. The dash layout is very much in line with the rest of the Land Rover range, with a feeling of robust controls.

The off-road controls are very similar to the past, with a dial control for selection that quickly and electronically engages a new driving function.

The air suspension system is also electronically controlled from the

Blood Bikes provide a vital service, free of charge, ensuring other emergency services are not taken out of service.

We hope Blood Bikes will be made exempt from tolling soon and in the

central control area and I found it very easy to understand the system.

The central screen gives a host of options and its touch screen system was also very easy to understand. Land Rover fits up to nine USB ports and six 12-volt charging points in the new model, so all passengers can keep their devices charged on the move.

Entry prices start at €57,815, which is competitive, especially given that there is now no commercial option.

This price levels pitches the Discovery well against the competition with its new looks, very impressive performance. It’s got a new image and now it’s going to be a popular choice for Dublin SUV drivers.

interim we are more than happy to cover their tolls to ensure their service continues without delay.”

Blood Bikes is a notfor-profit Irish charity established by volunteers who look after the timely delivery of blood, breast milk and other medical items to hospitals and medical centres nationwide 365 days a year.

Colin Delaney, CEO of easytrip Ireland receiving a certificate of appreciation from Fergus Lennon of Blood Bikes

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce – now in Ireland FOLLOWING the recent launch of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the range has been expanded to now include the Veloce model. Alfa Romeo claims that this new model balances the dynamics and comfort of the Giulia range to offer affordable performance and luxury. Entry prices start from €53,895.

The new Giulia Veloce comes with an exclusive 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, partnered with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive. The four-cylinder engine is made entirely of aluminium, generating 280hp and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 2,250 rpm, taking it from 0 – 100kmh in just 5.7seconds and onto a top speed of 240kmh.

In addition to the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve activation system, it also features a “2-in1” turbocharger system and direct injection, with 200-bar pressure. Made in the factory at Termoli, Italy, this new engine claims to return 16.4km/litre (46.3mpg) on the combined cycle and emits just 141g/km CO2, delivering a responsive yet efficient drive.

The Giulia Veloce features exclusive sports exterior styling, including sports bumpers, 18-inch alloy wheels, coloured brake calipers,

dark tinted privacy glass with black gloss window surrounds and a rear sports diffuser with dual exhaust tailpipes. Misano Blue paint will also be available as an option, exclusive to the Giulia Veloce. The quality feel continues inside with a driver layout, which is complemented by a choice of black, tan or red Italian leather sport seats and aluminium shift paddles on the steering column.

Other standard features on the Veloce include 25W Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights; front and rear parking sensors, a rear view camera with dynamic gridlines, power folding exterior mirrors, and heated 6-way electric front seats including electric side bolster support.

This new Alfa Romeo is the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP, achieving a five-star rating and 98 per cent score for passenger safety.

All models in the Giulia range come packed with new generation driver technology including forward collision warning (FCW), autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian recognition, lane departure warning (LDW), integrated braking system (IBS) and The Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce priced from €53,895 ex works cruise control with speed limiter.

Kia ups the spec in the new Picanto KIA launched its third generation Picanto city car in Ireland last week, with some fresh styling, improved engines and competitive entry prices starting from €13,295 for the TX model. This new Picanto comes with a lower CO2 engine for cleaner driving, Bluetooth and remote radio controls, electrically heated mirrors, rear electric windows, four radio speakers, a leather covered steering wheel and gear lever as well as body coloured mirrors and door handles.

The new Picanto is powered by one of three petrol engines, including Kia’s new 1.0-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection (T-GDI) unit. When the new 1.0-litre T-GDI engine goes on sale later this year, Kia claims that it will be the most powerful engine ever offered in the Picanto, and the first time this car has offered a turbocharged gasoline engine.

The Picanto has held third place in the small car market that’s dominated by the Hyundai i10 well ahead of the Toyota Aygo and Picanto. The new Picanto gets a 15mm wheelbase extension while the overall design means a shorter

overhang for easier city driving.

The exterior of the Picanto comes with new projection headlamps with LED indicators and LED daytime running lights.

Later in the year a subtle shark-fin antenna on the roof will replace the existing aerial.

The new Picanto claims to have more leg and head-room than the best-selling rivals, while a lower step height makes for easier entry and exit from the car. The base of the dashboard has been moved upwards by 15 mm for greater knee and leg space for front passengers.

There is a new dashboard layout which is now more centrally

aligned, with a large 7.0-inch ‘f loating’ touch screen HMI (human-machine interface) sitting above the centre console.

This moves many of the car’s controls further up into the driver’s line of sight.

The boot capacity grows from 200 litres to a maximum 255 litres and features a two-step boot floor, which can be raised or lowered by 145 mm to create additional space as required, as well as create an under-floor storage area.

The 60:40 split-folding rear seats can be folded down completely flat with a one-touch lever, for maximum ease of use. This boosts cargo capacity to 1,010 litres.

Kia claims that the new Picanto is the safest A-segment car Kia has ever made. It features more Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) compared to the outgoing model and a selection of active safety technologies.

The new Kia Picanto. Prices start from €13,295.

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ReelReviews

GHOST IN THE SHELL A flawed reinvention

SCARLETT Johansson is miscast as the Major at the heart of Ghost in The Shell (Cert 15A, 107 mins), based on the classic anime of the same name. In a future world where massively cybernetically modified or augmented humans are commonplace, she’s one herself, on the trail of some very dangerous hackers.

It often looks absolutely spectacular, but it misfires in several different ways.

BEAUTY & BEAST

It’s okay, but unecessary THE original, slightly dated Disney animation is still much more charming than this Beauty and The Beast (Cert PG, 129 mins) reboot.

The live-action remake is okay, but comes off as a little more one-dimensional in parts than the source cartoon, with a number of key roles stuck with some underwhelming casting. It’s fine, but for a better beast of a film, dig out the old cartoon instead.

FAST & FURIOUS 8 Has vroom to improve

CHARLIZE Theron takes an unexpected role in Fast & Furious 8: The Fate of the Furious (Cert 12A, 136 mins), which is adding to her slowly growing roster of action-related roles. Boy racers and speed junkies will love this latest – and very barmy – addition to the evergreen franchise, but other cinemagoers will want to slam into reverse. It’s one for the Furious fans, but pretty much only the fans.

SUMMER PREVIEW: CINEMAGOERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A BUMPER SEASON

Sizzlers on the way to heat up the box office SUMMER is in the air – well, almost – so this week I’m flagging some of the biggest blockbusters due to hit cinemas in the coming months, with the first of these already making an impact.

While every summer brings some real sizzlers to the silver screen, 2017 looks like it’ll offer a better than average crop. Without further ado ...

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (Out now) What better way to kick off blockbuster season than with a big budget sequel to a critical and commercial hit?

Guardians 1 may have been a bit of a surprise hit for Marvel, but the comic book giant is making sure to replicate its success.

From one look at the trailer, director James Gunn is pumping the scifi sequel full of all the tried and tested galaxy-hopping action, charming humour and classic rock tunes that made the original such a well-loved hit.

Added bonus: This time,

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Kurt Russell’s along for the ride.

Alien Covenant (May 19) Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel Prometheus split critics, audiences and die-hard fans alike; some relished its sumptuous scifi visuals, others nursed headaches having suffered its plot hole-riddled madness.

Alien: Covenant seems to be steering the ship much closer to the claustrophobic terror of the 1979 original. Yet another prequel to the series, Covenant features a stellar cast and follows a human colonisation mission that, needless to say, runs into a little alien trouble.

Wonder Woman (June 2) Many critics argued that Gal Gadot’s Wonder

Woman was the best thing about the unholy mess that was last year’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice – one of the year’s biggest cinematic mishaps.

Could this be the film that saves DC’s seemingly doomed-to-critical-failure cinematic universe?

Here’s hoping ... Wonder Woman also stars Chris Pine and is directed by Patty Jenkins.

Spiderman Homecoming (July 7) Another summer month, another superhero movie – surprise, surprise. Homecoming is yet another reboot for the web-slinging, wallcrawling, friendly neighbour Spiderman and stars Tom Holland as the titular hero.

We got our first glimpse of Holland in the red and blue suit in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War and were pleasantly surprised.

Holland captured much of what was lost over years of sequels and reboots; Homecoming looks promising.

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From top-left: Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Alien Covenant, Wonder Woman, Spiderman Homecoming, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Dunkirk

War for the Planet of the Apes (July 14) Anyone who bore witness to Tim Burton’s 2001 update of Planet of the Apes would be forgiven for living in fear of another modern Apes movie.

Fortunately, and quite surprisingly, the recent prequel series – beginning with 2011’s Rise – has been very, very good.

The trailer forWar of the Planet of the Apes, starring Andy Serkis as lead-ape

Caesar and Woody Harrelson as a war-hungry colonel, is darker than anything we’ve been offered so far; the action in 2014’s incredible Dawn was clearly just a taste of the dystopian chaos to come.

Dunkirk (July 21) The masterful Christopher Nolan takes a break from superheroes and science fiction for this epic World War II film, set during the infamous battle on the

titular French beach.

A relentless trailer has hinted at heavy drama and realistic combat and violence; the enormous evacuation of 330,000 Allied soldiers will be brought to life in it all its epic tragedy in IMAX. With a cast featuring Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and, yes, Harry Styles, this is set to be one of the year’s biggest and best.

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Man goes phishing, nets over $100m

TURNS out that even the biggest companies can fall prey to the same phishing scams that we all constantly read out.

It’s been reported that Facebook and Google lost more than $100m in a phishing attack, as a man tricked them into handing over the funds in a sophisticated wire transfer scam.

Most of the money was subsequently recovered, and fraud investigators got to work, but the incident shows how even the smartest companies in the world can be only human – so to speak – if a clever enough scam is attempted.

So, the next time someone asks you to send them $100m, think twice before you do!

Wikipedia still down in Turkey TOURISTS heading to Turkey won’t be able to settle any arguments about who scored the winning goal in the 1966 world cup final by turning to Wikipedia* – at the time of writing, the site has been blocked by the authorities there.

They have cited a law allowing them to block access to individual web pages or entire sites for the protection of public order, national security or the wellbeing of the public, with the user-created encylopedia caught up in the crackdown on media in the country – Turkey currently has jailed the most journalists in the world. (*Wikipedia users anywhere else on the planet will tell you that the answer, of course, was Geoff Hurst.)

In most games, an abandoned house would hide dark secrets – here, the Finch house holds sadness and echoes of the past, but remains a once-loved home. Screengrabs: Shane Dillon

WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH: AN ENGAGING LOOK AT ONE FAMILY, MANY LIVES

Finches flutter past DEATH and taxes. They’re the two things said to be the only two certainties in life, but while a variety of big companies seem to have figured out how to largely avoid the latter, the Finch family at the heart of this week’s game have been spectacularly unlucky at avoiding the former.

I refer to Death, which looms large at the heart of What remains of Edith Finch (PC, PS4, Cert 16; €20) as the single most enduring force or character in the game – never seen, but always close by.

As a gutsy teen, you return to the sprawling, hurriedly abandoned Finch home in Washington to try to discover why you and your mum fled from it, years ago.

Despite its imposing silhouette, the Finch house is just a home – it’s full of piles of books, toys, photos of children, balls of wool and unfinished knitting, and family portraits of the late Finches painted by the eponymous matriarch, Edith.

AND now, a word of warning. (“Now?”) The game needs a patch to address a number of issues, such as some occasional pausing and stuttering, and visible loading of assets – at least on the PS4. While not at all a dealbreaker, the PS4 and PS4 Pro suffer slightly worse than usual loading and streaming issues, making the PC the best platform for the game, at least for now.

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It’s also full of lots of locked rooms, each of which once belonged to a Finch before their respective death saw their room sealed, creating snapshots of their lives.

However, what’s a locked door to an inquisitive teen? A challenge, and one that’s easily overcome once you start finding one of the many secret passages, hidden keys and other ways to move about the dusty house.

As you explore, you learn all about the Finches down the years – many of whom had an unfortunate habit of dying young, often as children or teens – filling out the Finch family tree with a half-forgotten name here, a legendary figure there, with Death never far away.

More a collection of

Voiceovers and briefly glimpsed narratives help to shape and direct the Finch family’s stories, and fates

short stories than a “gamegame”, you’re dropped into brief moments in time from the lives of the people you note, taking the briefest of looks at the extended Finch family

before moving on to the next room, the next name on the list, the next halfrecalled life.

As a slow-paced and slow-burning ‘walk-emup’ (where a story or plot

gets doled out without much player effort), it’s not a game for everyone – and with just one notso-big house to explore, even the most slothlike of gamers will be able to drift through it in just a few hours, at the most.

However, despite its brevity, critics have been quick to laud the game, admiring its thoughtful take on families, life and death.

Ultimately, while Death is the true constant in this game, Life is ever-

present, too, as the hopes, thoughts, voices and writings of Finches from across a century drift out, flickering briefly into life again to create an impression of a diverse group of people who just share the same background.

A family, in other words, like yours, or like mine.

Ultimately, as a game, Edith will leave many cold. However, as a storytelling experience, and for some fresh food for thought, there’s a lot to savour here.

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FastSport TRIO OF DUBLIN CLUBS ADVANCE IN SENIOR CUP: DUBLIN clubs Killester United, Sheriff YC and Bangor Celtic all advanced from the qualifying round of the FAI Senior Cup last weekend with bank holiday wins over Ballymun United, Cherry Orchards and Greystones United.

For Killester, they were pushed all the way by Ballymun before eventually prevailing 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after normal time had ended 1-1 Bangor were also taken to extra time but went through with through 3-2 against their near neighbours.

Sheriff were the only side with a semblance of comfort to their win, running up a 3-0 success against LSL side Greystones.

Liffey Wanderers, however, bowed out to Everton on penalties – one of three ties of the eight played that went all the way. They join Bluebell United, Crumlin United, Glenville and Portmarnock who were all given byes to the main draw of the competition when the League of Ireland sides enter the fray

HOCKEY: RATHFARNHAM CLUB SEES OFF OLD NEMESIS TO LAND NATIONAL CROWN

Darling’s inspiration has Rovers rocking to EY title

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MITCH Darling’s wonder goal saw Three Rock Rovers land the EY Champions Trophy for the first time as they saw off Monkstown 2-1 at Grange Road in the final.

The Olympian provided the moment of inspiration with 10 minutes to go, bursting forward from midfield and running 30 metres unopposed before smashing past David Fitzgerald.

That made it 2-0, adding to Kevin Mullins’ first half opener, and while Davy Carson pulled one back, Rovers saw out the tie and the silverware.

For coach Niall Denham, it was particularly pleasing having coached a dozen of the squad since they were 12 years old before taking up the head job two seasons ago.

Captain Jody Hosking, meanwhile, said “we’re only getting started”, pointing to the side’s age profile with only four players over 23 in their panel as they came from outside the playoffs last term to ending the league just three goals short of Banbridge this time around.

They edged through Satur-

Three Rock Rovers captain Jody Hosking lifts the President’s Trophy. Picture: Adrian Boehm

day’s semi-final against Lisnagarvey – as did Monkstown against Banbridge – after a shoot-out with both ties ending 3-3.

Sunday’s final was a more controlled affair. Three Rock hit the front in the 15th minute when Jody Hosking cut loose down the left-hand side before firing a backhand shot to the right post where Kevin Mullins

was on hand to guide home.

Monkstown replied by winning a penalty corner but could not trap it and, otherwise, spent most of the half on the back foot as Rovers enjoyed long spells of possession.

James Walker was twice denied by David Fitzgerald at close quarters while the Town goalkeeper also kept out Hosking and Ross Canning.

Geoff Cole had the only shot in earnest for Monkstown but skewed his effort over the bar.

Town stepped things up considerably in the third quarter with Andrew Ward making a number of strong runs, one of which just evaded Davy Carson’s dive.

Luke Madeley was required to twice clear off the line from a Guy Sarratt drag-flick and a Geoff Cole follow-up. Rov-

ers thought they had a second goal on the three quarter hooter when Madeley dragged in from their first penalty corner but it was ruled out as the initial stop was ruled not to have left the scoring circle before the shot came in.

But three minutes after the resumption came Darling’s moment of magic, bursting through from halfway before unleashing a powerful shot past international team mate Fitzgerald.

Monkstown again summoned a big fightback and got on the board when Lee Cole’s crash ball was turned in by Carson. He went close to grabbing another soon after but Jamie Carr got down well to prevent the equaliser.

From there, Rovers held on for the victory, their first in the Irish Hockey League’s history having won the forerunner to the competition back in 2008 – the old Irish Club Championships.

It earns them a place in the Euro Hockey League’s KO16 next Easter, meaning they will play in Europe twice as they also won the National Indoor Trophy.

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UCD’s Sarah Twomey embraces goalkeeper Clodagh Cassin following her shoot-out heroics. Picture: Adrian Boehm

UCD completed a perfect season as Clodagh Cassin’s perfect shoot-out record saw them edge out Hermes-Monkstown to yet another title at Grange Road.

It adds the EY Hockey League Champions Trophy to the EY Hockey League title won earlier in April and the Irish Senior Cup last month.

Each time, they have had to beat their south Dublin rivals to get to the prize. To get to Sunday’s final, UCD had beaten Loreto in a shoot-out with Cassin keep-

ing a clean sheet while HermesMonkstown had a far easier 6-2 win over an understrength Cork Harlequins.

In the decider, the students made the first major incision when they worked the ball into the circle which popped up the way of Deirdre Duke with a backhand volley thumping the base of the post.

But, in O’Flanagan, HermesMonkstown have the runaway top-scorer with 40 goals prior to the final and she snapped up the one chance to fall her way in the first half. As so often, Nikki Evans

was the creator with a delightful cut inside from the right wing, flipping the ball into the path of O’Flanagan who swiped home.

UCD continued to create the stronger chances with Gillian Pinder clean through only to flick wide while Jane O’Brien could not control an Emma Russell pass when well placed.

The students continued to push forward and when Duke won their first corner, they were back on terms. It was not a thing of beauty as the first phase was blocked down and Tice’s shot was off course but Emma Russell

sniffed a chance and pounced on the ball at the right post to guide it in. Russell then stung Murphy’s palm after a brilliant Pinder run.

It re-awoke Hermes-Monkstown and they created some top openings but reverses from Evans and one particularly spectacular strike from Sinead Loughran fizzed by the post.

UCD rode out that storm to earn their chance in the shoot-out where Cassin stood tall keeping out a trio of efforts while Sarah Twomey and Katie Mullan scored.

Orla Patton duly sealed the deal to spark the celebrations.

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Countdown begins for Euro Under-18 event DCU Mercy trio Bronagh Power Cassidy, Rachel Huisdens and Maeve O’Seaghdha were all named in the Ireland Under-18 women’s basketball team along with KUBS’ Ella McCloskey and Courtyard Liffey Celtics’ Sorcha Tiernan.

The 12-player squad was announced to mark the 100-day countdown to the FIBA Under 18 Women’s European Championship Division B, which will be hosted in Dublin this August.

To mark the occasion, an official launch of the event logo was held at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, where the ambassadors for the event were also unveiled.

The ambassadors will be promoting the event in schools and clubs around the country, and include experienced star players Grainne Dwyer, Michelle Clarke, Jason Killeen, and Lorcan Murphy.

Speaking at the launch, Secretary General of Basketball Ireland, Bernard O’Byrne stated: “This is a very exciting time for Basketball Ireland. With 100 days to go, preparations are now well underway and we are working hard to ensure that this will be a very successful event for all.

“Hosting this Championships was the next logical step for us after hosting Congress last year and having our international teams back in place. It is following our Strategic Plan 20152025 and is a great step forward for Irish basketball.

“We will need a lot of volunteers to help us to run this in an efficient manner and we hope that the entire basketball community will get behind the tournament and support it.”

Also speaking at the launch, Ireland Under 18 Women’s Head Coach Tommy O’Mahony stated: “We reduced the squad last week down to 12 players and they are all really looking forward to what will be an experience of a lifetime for them.

“They are hard at work making sure that they will be in peak condition come August, and there’s no doubt that this will be a great occasion for the basketball community in Ireland.

European Championships don’t come to your country every year so while it’s here, we should all take advantage of it and take pride in the fact that it’s here.”

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OLD Belvedere missed out on a maiden Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title last weekend as they succumbed to five in-a-row champions Cork Constitution 18-13 at Anglesea Road.

Brian Hickey’s men did all their scoring in the first half, with tries from Liam O’Connell and man-ofthe-match Brian Hayes establishing an 18-10 interval lead, and had just enough in reserve to hold off a determined comeback from Old Belvedere who were relegated from Division 1A three weeks ago.

It was the first leg of a potential All-Ireland double for Constitution who return to the capital

next Sunday for a mouthwatering Ulster Bank League decider against reigning champions Clontarf, while they are now the Bateman Cup’s most decorated club, surpassing Lansdowne’s quartet of titles between 1922 and 1931.

Cork Con were first to threaten, great hands from Luke Cahill and Hayes preceding a Ned Hodson break and with Belvedere prop Declan Lavery infringing at a maul, Tomas Quinlan’s reliable left boot swept the resulting fifth-minute penalty through the posts.

Quinlan’s half-back partner John Poland was distributing swiftly and accurately from ruck to ruck, and Con continued to make inroads in attack

as the pair grew in influence.

A brilliant multi-phase move saw Shane Daly and James Murphy both carry strongly twice and gain ground, and with ‘Belvo back-pedalling towards their posts, nice handling again created an opening and Quinlan’s skip pass sent winger O’Connell over for a neatly-taken eighth-minute try. Quinlan converted from from wide on the left.

Paul O’Keefe got Belvedere off the mark with a 22nd minute penalty from the edge of the 22, rewarding Ed Rossiter and Jack Kelly for a wellexecuted lineout and some solid carrying from Sean Coughlan, Paul Pritchard and Jonathan Slattery.

Cork Con proved too strong for Old Belvedere in their Bateman Cup final last weekend.

Pritchard’s opposite number Murphy returned the favour, shrugging off an attempted tackle and setting up a central penalty which Quinlan fired over for 13-3.

The sides swapped tries as the tempo increased approaching the interval, the ‘Belvo forwards delighting the home support with Rossiter’s 32ndminute try. Slattery made a terrific break from a lineout and with James McWilliams-Gray making a big impact off the bench as a forceful carrier, fellow front rower Rossiter, who was a powerful carrier throughout, was able to crash over from close range.

O’Keefe’s conversion made it 13-10 but Constitution were very quick to respond. Captain Niall Kenneally claimed the restart and O’Connell’s quick feet and excellent offload sent Hayes over past Riordan in the right corner, the big lock showing great athleticism to reach out and dot down while avoiding touch.

Quinlan, who missed the difficult conversion, was short with an early second half penalty from near halfway, the swirling wind now favouring the Leesiders but Belvedere were playing with much more directness, albeit that their scrum was under near constant pressure.

The third quarter was a real dog-fight with Belvo upping the ante with Karl Miller leading the charge

and teeing off a barnstorming set of carries from Michael Oyuga and Connor Owende.

The end product was a close-in penalty stuck over by O’Keefe’s replacement Willie Staunton, which cut the gap to 18-13 with a quarter of an hour remaining.

It proved the last score as Cork Con went close with a strong scrum before Belvo came again.

They were bidding to be the first Bateman Cup winners from Leinster since Blackrock College in 1938/39, and Paul Cunningham’s charges really had the bit between their teeth.

They had a scrum in an inviting position after O’Connell had kicked the ball dead, and then Con’s try-scoring winger was also pinged for a ruck offence in the 77th minute.

‘Belvo declined the three points and opted for a scrum, and a couple of phases later, their forwards were held up under the posts as Con’s reserve hooker O’Connor put his body on the line to deny them.

As Belvedere went wide deep in the Con 22, former Munster lock Hayes’ well-timed intervention at a ruck forced the ball to go loose and replacement Ross O’Neill gobbled it up on the deck, a subsequent penalty against ‘Belvo centre Coughlan allowing a relieved Con to see out another Bateman Cup victory.

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FASTSport

SOCCER: PALMERSTOWN CLUB DO DUBLIN BUS BIG FAVOUR IN SENIOR 1

Nweke fires Esker Celtic to derby win over Beech ESKER Celtic’s Under-12 Division 2 side produced a fine performance to beat neighbours Beech Park at a blustery Hermitage Park last Saturday morning.

Esker were looking for their second win on the spin and started the brighter with a constant threat down the right wing from Eibhin Byrne.

Good link up play in the midfield saw Williams Agbaje slide Osi Nweke clear of the Beech Park defense to slot home and put Esker in the lead.

Two minutes later, Beech Park drew level following a quick counter attack.

Straight from the restart, Esker nearly retook the lead when Adam Wall blasted wide with the visiting keeper well beaten.

And they did go back in front inside the last 10 minutes of the first half when a quick throw-in from Agbaje found Brandon Bell who drove into the Beech Park defense and unselfishly picked out Nweke to get his and Esker’s second.

Esker were well on top at this stage. With the increasing influence of Peter Dike, Esker broke up play in the visitor’s half. Nweke burst clear and smashed home his hat-trick.

A crazy last minute of the half saw Esker shoot narrowly wide and then concede a penalty through hand ball from the unlucky Sean Curran. The Beech Park captain rattled the bar from the spot and the whistle blew for half time with Esker 3-1 up.

The second half didn’t live up to the excitement of the first with the wind becoming a significant factor and a midfield battle ensued.

Beech Park thought they had reduced the deficit when three players bore down on the Esker goal only for Sean Glennon to pull off a finger-tip save to deny the visitors.

With a quarter of the game remaining, Beech Park pulled a goal back on another counter attack.

Inside a nervous final 10mins, Esker secured the points when man of the match Nweke broke on his own to score his and the home side’s fourth goal.

A well marshalled defense led by the everimpressive Evan Snee and Luke Shannon and defensive midfield wall of Gregory Koltys and Mathew Hegarty snuffed out any further Beech Park chances. A deserved victory for Esker as their rise up the table continues.

Glenville have secured their place in LSL Sunday Senior 1 for another season

Glenville aid Bus’s LSL bid LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1

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GLENVILLE FC came from behind to record a 2-1 win over high flying Portmarnock AFC in the LSL senior Sunday 1 at Palmerstown School last week.

T h e P a l m e r s t ow n based side have endured a tough campaign this year after suffering relegation from the top tier last season, but they have provided a boost to Leixlip United and Dublin Bus by defeating one of their promotion rivals in a very competitive

division.

The first half didn’t go to plan for Glenville as they fell behind thanks to a goalkeeping error after 25 minutes. Things went from bad to worse soon after for the Glens when Carl Corcoran was given his marching orders.

Glenville didn’t let their heads drop, however, and drew level before the break with a strike from Mark McDonagh.

Ciaran McDonnell was the architect as he got to the by-line from his fullback position and delivered a cross into the box that found McDonagh free at the edge of the

THE DAILY MILE Sports partnership sets new primary school task SOUTH Dublin County Sports Partnership has

launched a new, free initiative in local primary schools called The Daily Mile.

The idea, as the name suggests, is to get children to jog or walk a mile a day.

Schools are invited to contact the Sports Partnership to register their interest and all participating schools will also receive some free pedometers.

For more information, contact the Sports Partnership office at info@sdcsp.ie.

area to fire into the left hand corner.

The home side started well in the second half and went in front 10 minutes after the restart from a penalty kick.

Conor Moore was fouled in the area and when the referee pointed to the spot, Derek Doyle scored to give his side the lead.

Portmarnock threw caution to the wind as they attempted to salvage something from the game, but no matter what they threw at Glenville they couldn’t grab an equaliser. The home side managed to hold on for the win that goes

some way to making up for the disappointment of losing to Swords Celtic four days prior.

Inconsistency has been Glenville’s downfall this season as they have failed to put together a string of more than two wins on the bounce.

They have only won eight and drawn six of their 23 league games to date and find themselves in eighth position in the league as a result.

They have, however, now beaten Por tmarnock twice this season, while also beating Leixlip United and sharing the spoils with Dublin Bus. Those two teams sit

fourth and second in the table respectively and both still hold ambitions of reeling in Newbridge Town at top spot. Dublin Bus have only lost once in 15 league games to sit three points behind the Kildare side.

Leixlip have also only failed to come away with no points once over their last 15 league fixtures but find themselves three points behind the Bus. Glenville have secured their position in the division for next year but they will be hoping next season will see them challenging for a return to the league’s top table.

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FEILE CHAMPIONS

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

St Pat’s, Palmerstown memorable weekend

LUCAN SARSFIELDS DUBLIN Feile has come to a close for 2017.

Roscommon and to Emma O’Flynn; the

ST PAT’S Palmerstown’s Under-14 foot-

Last weekend was hurling; unfortunate-

National Division 3 camogie title is theirs.

ballers completed a brilliant weekend when they landed the Division 7 Feile title in Parnell Park last Sunday.

They battled through their group stages on Saturday morning before winning a semi-final to earn their final berth the following day, getting the best of Na Fianna B in the final 1-3 to 0-1.

ly neither of Lucan’s teams progressed beyond the pool stages.

Overall, we have had huge levels of participation in the comortas Feile.

LADIES FOOTBALL: MEMORIAL CUP’S INAUGURAL OUTING

Senior football continues their championship journey with a game against Jack Sheedy’s St Sylvester’s on May 19 at 7.15pm in Finglas.

Commenting chairman Ben Murphy

The senior hurlers championship

said: “Over the last month I had the priv-

game is May 5 at 7pm in Parnell Park v

ilege to attend Feile events and watch all

Naomh Fionnbarra.

our teams compete in ladies football,

Last Thursday, Lucan hosted the

camogie, boys football and hurling. The

inaugural Molloy O’Toole memorial cup.

spirit of community was so infectious.

This competition is a ladies football one

I would like to thank parents, coaches

played between local secondary schools.

mentors and spectators for all the

This year Colaiste Cois Life overcame

preparation and positive support given

LCC in the final. Thanks to the organis-

to our players.

ers and to all the schools for supporting

“Feile is not about winning or losing;

the event.

it’s about taking part. We should all be

Fancy a new Car? The club are having

proud to be part of this great GAA Com-

a summer fraw with a €30,000 prize fund

munity in Lucan . I am honoured to rep-

including the first prize of a brand new

resent you all as Chairman. The memo-

Seat Ataca.

ries from the last month will last a very

On Thursday, May 18, Lucan Sarsfields

long time. On behalf of the executive of

Health and Wellbeing committee, in con-

our club, thank you for the memories.”

junction with Centra will host an evening

Congratulations to Darren Gavin on

with multiple All-Ireland winning Kilk-

Dublin’s U-21 victory and on his own man

enny hurler, former captain and All Star,

of the match performance. From non-

Michael Fennelly.

runner to race hero.

Congratulations also to Emer Keenan on captaining Dublin to victory over

As part of the GAA National Healthy Clubs Initiative, Michael is also a GAA Health and Wellbeing Ambassador.

ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN All the teams at the Molly O’Toole Memorial Cup last week.

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LUCAN Sarsfields hosted the inaugural Molly O’Toole Memorial Competition this week, a ladies’ football tournament for local secondary schools.

Teams from Adamstown Community College, Colaiste Cois Life, Lucan Community College and St Joseph’s College played a mini-tournament to attempt to win the beautiful new Molly O’Toole Memorial Cup. Molly, while a secondyear student at Lucan Community College,

sadly passed away after a short illness in January 2015. In addition to her academic prowess, she was a natural athlete, representing Lucan United FC as well as Lucan Sarsfields.

The tournament was organised by the Lucan Sarsfields’ ladies football committee with the assistance of the schools and got underway shortly after 3pm.

St Joseph’s College took on Lucan Community College in a lively opening encounter which the LCC students won by a goal and a point to start the day in style.

The next match saw a strong Colaiste Cois Life side overturn the understrength Adamstown girls. Colaiste Cois Life then beat St Joseph’s while LCC beat Adamstown.

With two wins each, Lucan Community College and Colaiste Cois Life played the final game in which the cailíní ón gaelcholáistí won by a single point.

Lucan Sarsfields PRO, Michael Bowler, thanked the schools for preparing the teams and the players for participation in Lucan Sarsfields first second-level schools compe-

tition, while at the same time honouring Molly.

He also thanked the referees Niall Madden and Katie Wisdom before Molly’s father Kevin presented the cup to the winning captain Aoife Coffey.

Speaking afterwards, Paddy Lyons, the Lucan ladies football PRO added: “It was great to see Under-14, U15 and U16 girls from our area clubs, Lucan Sarsfields, Westmanstown, Confey and Leixlip all showing great skill and determination, while playing against girls that they normally play alongside.”

CONGRATULATIONS to our U-14 hurling

them to an opportunity to play in the

team winners of their Feile na nGael 2017.

final in Parnell park Sunday where they

Preparations began early for the com-

went on to become Feile winners for 2017

petition as St Patrick’s GAA club hosted

and lift the cup after a superb result in

the event. Well done to all as the pitches

the final against Na Fianna. 1-3 to 0-1.

and clubhouse looked spectacular on the

Well done to the players, mentors and

day while, inside, refreshments and wel-

parents.

come were in abundance.

The senior hurlers played on Saturday

The event began with a march of the

evening in their first match of the cham-

participating teams led by pipes and

pionship to secure a win over Round

drums to the pitches. Following a spec-

Tower.

tacular display of hurling that showed

Last week, our OsKaR preparations

a team drive and commitment, St Pat’s

got underway with our first auditions

went on to win all their matches leading

on Monday evening.

GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN NO intermediate or junior fixtures last

last weekend when the club hosted a

weekend. The next inter fixture is in the

Feile hurling group for the first time. We

championship against St Marks on Sat-

welcomed Round Tower, St Peregrine’s

urday, May 13 in O’Toole Park at 4pm.

and Clanna Gael Fontenoy and some

The juniors next outing is a league tie at

great matches ensued.

home to St Olaf’s on May 23 at 7.15pm.

Unfortunately, our boys didn’t make it

Minors continued their good run with

through to the next round but well done

an excellent home win in the league on

to all the players and coaches for a great

Sunday morning, beating Thomas Ashe

effort.

by 3-10 to 0-10.

The U-13 girls won a hard fought vic-

Next league fixture is away at

tory in their league clash with a very

O’Dwyer’s Balbriggan next Sunday

good Trinity Gaels side-well done girls-

morning; throw in at 11am.

keep it going.

The ladies won away at Skerries Harps

Next weekend is La Na gClub, a day

in the cup last Wednesday. Training for

set aside by the GAA for club activity.

all teams continue at the usual times-

To mark the occasion, club chairman

check with your coaches.

George Kyne invites all club members

Big weekend for our juvenile hurlers

adult and juvenile to Westmanstown.

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DARREN Gavin came off the bench to produce a man of the match performance to help Dublin defeat Galway by 2-13 to 2-7 in the last-ever Under-21 All-Ireland football final.

The Lucan Sarsfields man was initially a sub but entered the fray after just 13 minutes as a replacement for the injured Andrew Foley.

However Gavin, whose father Fergal won the 1998 senior AllIreland final with Galway, put in a stunning performance.

Speaking after the game, Gavin was delighted to help Dublin

become the last team to win the Under-21 title before the move to an Under-20 format. “It means everything (to win the last U21 title).

We’ve been planning for this so to be able to win the last one and write our name in history is absolutely fantastic.

“We’ve been training since the start of the year. This is our goal and I’m absolutely delighted that the lads were able to come through.”

Gavin also spoke about his side’s habit of stepping up their game during the second half of matches.

“We’ve always come out in the second half with a real point to prove and we did the exact same thing

today.

“Galway came back at us, as we knew they would, and we just had to dig deep. Luckily, we were able to get the last goal and a few points at the end.”

The game started off slowly with both sides taking a while to get into their rhythm.

Scores from Glenn O’Reilly. a Con O’Callaghan free and a pair of Colm Basquel points built a 0-4 to 0-1 lead 18 minutes in.

Eoin Finnerty and Cillian McDaid reduced the deficit, before O’Reilly and Peter Cooke traded points to leave Dublin going into the break with a 0-5 to 0-4 lead.

The second half was a much

more dynamic affair with the ‘boys in blue’ in particular moving up a couple of gears in performance.

They kicked five points in addition to a goal from O’Callaghan to take a commanding lead after Galway could only muster a single point during the same timeframe.

Galway gave themselves hope with a goal ten minutes from time, which was followed up by a point from Kieran Molloy.

The Dubs responded, however, with a goal of their own from Aaron Byrne to virtually put the game beyond doubt. Colm Brennan put the ball in the back of the net late on but Dublin were too far ahead to be denied.

Lucan Sarsfields Darren Gavin is presented with his player of the match award