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Elle Kohler celebrated getting her Leaving Certificate exam results at Rathdown School in Dublin where one in five students gained over 550 points. Pic: Jason Clarke

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newsinbrief Dutch model ‘could solve house crisis’

Dublin property developer Harry Crosbie has suggested following a Dutch model to solve Dublin’s housing crisis.

Mr Crosbie believes land could be reclaimed from the Irish sea Rŕľľ WKH FRDVW RI 'XEOLQ IRU ORZ cost housing, in particular, an area near Clontarf.

Co-living rooms to be smaller

A developer is calling for the minimum size of co-living bedrooms at a new Dublin property to be reduced from 12 square metres to just over six.

If approved, the block in Harold’s Cross would have three units under the limit.

Marlay Park festival keeps locals awake

Residents from across several areas of south Dublin took to social media this afternoon to vent their fury at being kept awake by the Animal Love Fest took place at Marlay House last weekend in aid of the My Lovely Horse Rescue charity.

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Laura Ryan and Jennifer Carbury at The Big Grill festival in Herbert Park. Pic: Andres Poveda

City one of friendliest in the world, says Big7 poll DUBLIN has been named as one of the friendliest cities on the planet, according tp a new poll, which put the city in sixth place and Cork 17th in a list of the world’s friendliest cities.

While Vancouver topped the poll, Ireland was streets ahead of more glamorous cities like New York and London.

The authors of the Big 7 poll, published last week,

singled out Dubliners for having the personal touch everywhere from the pub to bus routes. “For such a small city, Dublin packs a serious punch when it comes to friendliness�, Big 7 said. “People here are goodnatured, with a good sense of humour. Whether you’re lost or just looking for a chat in a pub, Dubliners will be on hand to help out.

“Locals even thank the bus driver, the perfect example of classic Irish warmth.�

Vancouver took top spot in the poll of the travel site’s 1.5 million followers while Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia was second and Bruges in Belgium came in third place.

Vancouver was ranked LQ ÂżUVW SODFH WKDQNV WR LWV “extraordinarily friendly residents and multicultural community.â€?

Plans for apartment over pub ruled out PLANNING permission for an apartment block in north Dublin has been overturned after a local pub objected about the potential impact the development would have on its business.

Earlier this year, Dublin City &RXQFLO JUDQWHG URRÂżQJ FRQWUDFWRU 3 5RRQH\ 5RRÂżQJ SHUmission to build a two-storey development at Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough.

The company had proposed to demolish two derelict houses and a garage at the site and to construct a mixed-use development containing nine apartments, a retail unit and a basement car park.

It intended to provide pedestrian and vehicular access to the apartments via Phibsborough Road and a rear lane called McGuinness’ Lane.

The snooker hall and pub use the laneway for storing rubbish and the delivery of kegs, and while both businesses have acFHVV WR LW 3 5RRQH\ 5RRÂżQJ contended that it had right of way to use it.

The planning permission was turned down.

Bid for Airbnb lettings rejected AN BORD PLEANĂ LA has delivered an emphatic “noâ€? to property owners seeking planning permission to change the use of their properties toAirbnb in the city centre.

This follows the appeals board refusing planning permission to Friends First Life AssuranceDACfor the temporary use of six apartments DW &ODUHQGRQ 6WUHHW Rŕľľ Grafton Street for short-term letting.

Friends First had said there was a demand for short-term letting of the apartments as they were located in the heart of the city surrounded by hotels, cafes, restaurants and shopping streets.

However, the appeals board has refused planning permission stating that permission would be contrary to the City Development Plan which recognisesresidential units as a scarce resource that needed to be managed in a sustainable manner so that the housing needs of the city were met.

The appeals board also stated that the temporary loss of six apartment units would be contrary to the Dublin Housing Strategy which required that the planning and building of housing and residential space in the city contributed to sustainable and balanced development.

In its appeal, Friends First Life Assurance criticises failure toregulariseunder the planning

code any system for landlords forAirbnb lettings.

Friends First told the appeals board that “it is compelled to make this appeal for reason of the apparent absence of any method toregularise, under planning statutes, a short tenure of rental for houses and DSDUWPHQWV´ 7KH ÂżUP DUJXHG that putting the possibility ofregularisedshort-term letting beyond the reach of all landlords defeats objectives to encourage short-term business or leisure visitors to Dublin.

However, Senior Planning Inspector with the board, JaneDennehy,recommended that the city council decision be upheld as the temporary loss of the six apartments in the rent pressure zone would exacerbate the existing shortage in supply and availability of residential accommodation in Dublin’s rental market Ms Dennehysaid that the proposed change of use is incompatible with the lack of available permanent residential accommodation, a reversal of which is essential.

The council refused planning permission earlier this year after its planner stated that planning permission would result “in an unwanted precedent for similar development in the area which may then result in the further unacceptable loss of long term residential rental properties in the locality.� The hearing was adjourned.

₏32m expansion for Blancardstown hub BLANCHARDSTOWN Centre ZLOO JHW WZR QHZ ÀDJVKLS VWRUHV as part of their ₏32 million extension plans.

European retail platform, Multi Corporation, which manages Blanchardstown, said that the new 55,000 sq ft development would have a total of eight retail units including a brand new ALDI and JD Sports store.

The plans will also mean 125

permanent positions with an additional 150-200 jobs created during the construction phase of the project.

This will be a huge add to the 5,500 people that are currently employed at the shopping centre. Shoppers will be happy to know that the centre will not be impacted by the works and operating hours will remain as usual.

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Council JCB ‘eroding our beach’ claim

MECHANICAL diggers are being used by Fingal County Council to clean up beaches across North Dublin despite An Taisce recommending the local authority stop the practise.

The council has been criticised by local and environmental groups for its handling of waste on beaches its manages by accusations that the authority is destroying the coastline.

Daily, JCB diggers are used for cleaning the beach but locals claim the council is collecting the rubbish alongside seaweed and loosening the sand.

According to he Donabate Portrane Clean Coasts group, as a result of these operations, the amount of sand along the coastline is depleting and rubbish is being deposited into the sea when the tide comes in.

The rubbish found in the seaweed in a video shared by Earl Fitzgerald of the Donabate

Portrane group includes plastic and wet wipes. “What Fingal County Council are doing is they’re burying the rubbish KHUH 7KH\ÂśUH QRW WDNLQJ LW Rŕľľ the beach, they’re actually burying it here. “For the last three years we’ve been telling Fingal County &RXQFLO WKDW ZDWHU VDIHW\ Rŕľścer, head of operations, some of the councillors on the council, to stop using JCBs on the beach. “What it’s doing - it actually lowers down the beach. All this sand here, it’s so loose, it blows away in the wind and when it dries it goes out to sea. “They come at 5 o’clock in the morning, with a JCB, and they scrape all the seaweed which is natural. It’s a food for the curlews but you won’t actually see any curlews here, our curlews are all gone, “ he said.

The curlew species of bird is considered “near threatened�

due to a decreasing population globally. “This is the seaweed, which is a food source for the sand hoppers. There’s also plastic here, there’s dog dirt, there’s a nappy,â€? Mr Fitzgerald role DublinLive. “They don’t remove the rubbish from the beach. What they’re doing is, they’re burying the rubbish which then gets brought out to sea. You wouldn’t do this in Phoenix Park, you wouldn’t do this in Croke Park. “Three years - we’ve been going to meetings, photographs, videos, everything. It’s absolute destruction. Grain by grain, we’re losing all our beaches in Fingal.â€? The council said that, in the coming days, each of the mounds of seaweed would be XQUDYHOOHG WR ÂżQG DQG UHPRYH litter, on the recommendation of An Taisce.

Simon Coleman, Sophie Blackbyrne and Lucas Brack at the launch of Purple House Cancer Support search for children (5-12) to help other children living with cancer, by taking part in the next Hell & Back Junior on October 6. www.hellandback.ie and email info@purplehouse.ie. Pic: Joe Keogh

Happy Pair twins’ new outlet will be off to a flying start...

THE Happy Pear twins Stephen and David Flynn set to open a new cafe at Dublin Airport next month in Terminal 1.

7KH DLUSRUW RXWOHW ZLOO RŕľľHU a wide range of healthy food on the go, with both hot and cold breakfast, lunch and dinner options available.

Customers can treat themselves to a cup of Happy Pear KDQG URDVWHG FRŕľľHH GHOLFLRXV healthy cakes, a selection of YHJDQ DQG YHJHWDULDQ RŕľľHUings, and signature Happy Pear sandwiches, salads,

soups and hot food bowls.

The Happy Pear Cofounders, David and Stephen Flynn, said: “We’d like to give a massive thanks to Dublin Airport and HMSHost International for the opportunity to partner on our fourth cafe which will be located in T1. “We’re really looking forward to being front and centre amongst some amazing Irish brands that are already at the airport. “Our new Dublin Airport cafe is an amazing oppor-

tunity to be able to encourage people to eat more fruit and veg and to make eating healthier, easier and more accessible while on the move. “We’re proud that we can say that our entire product range will be made from natural ingredients with QR DUWLÂżFLDO SUHVHUYDWLYHV FRORXUV RU Ă€DYRXULQJV ´ Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said: “We are delighted the new Happy Pear outlet will be a great addition for our FXVWRPHUV ´

Historic Airport award market for its advance closes for revamp in technology DUBLIN’S famous fruit and vegetable market has closed for redevelopment.

The redbrick building, between Capel Street and 6PLWKÂżHOG ZLOO EH WUDQVIRUPHG into a new commercial space following the renovation.

A spokesman for Dublin Chamber said: “Plans have been around to transform this area into a new commercial and retail space for the best part of 20 years. “We see huge potential for the area, particularly given how close it is to the heart of the city, and also because of the real lack of proper market attractions in Dublin. “We look forward to seeing the potential of the market being realised over the next few years. Hopefully an end result that the city of Dublin can be proud of and that Dubliners can enjoy.�

The historic Victorian building, which is owned by Dublin City Council, was opened in 1892.

THE Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) was named winner of the Special Achievement in GIS award at the ESRI International User Conference in San Diego for its work in geographic information systems.

The airport was chosen ahead of 300,000 eligible candidates from across the world because of its deployment of Esri’s mapping technology across Dublin Airport with the aim of improving passenger experience and day-today operations.

The Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) is an international supplier of GIS software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications.

The company is headquartered in Redlands, California.

ESRI Ireland worked with the airport to replace its manual, paper-based systems with a streamlined system that allows management to better track the day-to-day running of the airport.

Among the digital WUDQVIRUPDWLRQ HŕľľRUWV ZHUH the introduction of mobile,

desktop and web-based mapping applications to remotely report safety issues and collect reports of any incidents as they are encountered in the airport. “I’m delighted to present Dublin Airport with this award in recognition of its impactful use of GIS,â€? said ESRI’s founder and president Jack Dangermond. “DAA has demonstrated that mapping technology can not only streamline business operations in an airport environment, but DOVR PDNH D UHDO GLŕľľHUHQFH WR passengers, creating a more seamless and comfortable airport experience.â€?

Morgan Crumlish, Spatial Data Manager at Dublin Airport, said: “It’s a fantastic honour to receive this award in acknowledgment of how our team has embraced digital transformation in Dublin Airport. “ESRI Ireland has SURYLGHG ÂżUVW FODVV VXSSRUW WR ensure that we had all of the necessary knowledge to make the project a success. It’s been heartening to see every member RI DLUSRUW VWDŕľľ XVH WKH DSS ´ VDLG the Special Data Manager.

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Dublin Bus are hiring at €26,000+ DUBLIN Bus are looking for engineering operatives to keep buses roadworthy and there are day, night and shift roles available.

Potential candidates have to have a valid B driving licence for a minimum of two years.

The job spec says: “We have over 1,000 buses that need to be vacuumed, refuelled, cleaned and put back on the road almost 24 hours a day.

“All successful applicants may be required to work day, night or rotating shifts dependLQJ RQ WKH VWD൶QJ UHTXLUHPHQWV of their location.

“Applicants must hold a valid B licence for a minimum of two years.”

The weekly salary is on an eight year scale, from €500.79 LQ WKH ¿UVW \HDU WR ¼ LQ WKH eighth year.

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It’s the vinyl countdown to junkie’s haven Niamh Cullen and Erin McGregor at the the launch of the annual International Ladies Polo Day event with proceeds in aid of The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the Phoenix Park. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Get that Meghan Markle treatment at Portmarnock A PORTMARNOCK spa has launched a celebrity skincare brand favoured by celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lawrence and Meghan Markle.

The Portmarnock Hotel *ROI /LQNV LV R൵HULQJ Eminence Organic Skincare in the hotel’s boutique spa.

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WKH %OXHEHUU\ 'HWR[ ¿UPLQJ and stimulating multi acid peel, the Arctic berry peel & peptide illuminating skin peel, the Mangosteen Gentle Resurfacing Peel, and the Acne Advanced Treatment.

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DUBLIN is set to be a record lover’s haven with the Dun Laoghaire Vinyl Festival back for a second year.

The festival will take place over three days from November 1 to November 3 in a selection of venues around Dun Laoghaire including the LexIcon Library Studio, the National Maritime Museum, the Pavilion Theatre, and the Lighthouse.

There will be two live gigs featuring Johnny, Barry, and Jim of Horslips on November 1st and 2nd in Pavilion Theatre and Line of Duty star Vicky McClure’s DJ set in the Lighthouse on the night of the 2nd.

Newstalk’s Tom Dunner will be playing tracks from The Beatles’ Abbey Road and discuss its legacy as a celebration of its 50th birthday.

The festival will also see a variety of talks and the lineup includes Leslie Dowdall, Damian O’Neill & Michael Bradley (The Undertones), The Cranberries’ Noel Hogan (dis-

FXVVLQJ WKH EDQG¶V ODWHVW DQG ¿nal album, In the End), authors Stuart Cosgrove, Geraldine Quigley and Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, as well as directors Richie Smyth and Kevin Godley examining the relationship between video and vinyl sales.

Irish Record Fairs will be on site on Saturday and Sunday, so there will be plenty of opportunity to go crate-digging!

Brian O’Flaherty and Neil Goodman, directors of the festival, said: “A mutual love of music, the excitement at the return of an old format that many felt was gone and a wish to celebrate it in our local community – these are the reasons we created the Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival in 2018.

“This year’s event will be even bigger and more varied, with something for audiophiles of all ages and musical tastes: from punk to soul, from recording to sleeve design – with vinyl, the music is only part of the story.”

GPs in protest over fast-food drive-through TWO public health doctors have written to An Bord Pleanala calling on it to refuse planning permission for a drive-through fast food restaurant in Skerries.

Intervening in the already contentious planning battle, Dr Fionnuala Cooney and Dr Ruth McDermott in a joint submission to the appeals board state that “we strongly recommend that planning permission is not granted to this proposed development”.

The specialists with the HSE said that “the rationale for our objection is that the proposed facility is likely to have an adYHUVH H൵HFW RQ WKH GLHW DQG physical activity levels in the local population, which in turn could have an adverse impact on childhood obesity levels”.

The doctors said that this is because the development is

designed to provide a drivethrough facility to individuals, groups and families; provide fast food which is likely to be high in fat, sugar and salt and be located in a convenient, accessible and prominent location close to childcare and educational facilities.

Earlier this year, Fingal County Council gave the goahead to Marbleside Ltd for the fast food outlet on lands at the Skerries Point shopping centre.

The Irish Heart Foundation (HF) is one of a number of parties to lodge appeals against the plan. In its appeal, the IHF point out that there are four national schools and one secondary school within walking distance of the planned outlet.

In the HSE objection, Dr Cooney and Dr McDermott argue that refusing planning per-

mission for the fast food restaurant “would be in keeping with our ‘Healthy Ireland’ policy”.

They state: “Our objection is underpinned by the principle that Government and society have a moral and legal responsibility to act on in the best interests of children in reducing the risk of obesity through protecting children’s right to health.”

The two argue that “there should be consistency in planning in relation to food outlets close to education facilities’” Fingal County Council gave the plan the go-ahead in spite of 154 objections and others to appeal the decision include the Board of Management of the Skerries Educate Together NS, the Skerries Community Residents Association, Kelly’s Bay Residents Association and Louise O’Reilly TD.

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A sinking feeling in Titanic town

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S a boy growing up in Belfast I would sometimes witness the amazing sight of a shift change at the shipyard.

The factory horns would blow and thousands of men would stream from the many gates of WKH +DUODQG DQG :RO྾ FRPSOH[ Half of them would turn left and head to their homes in the narrow streets and terraced houses of east Belfast. The rest would stream over the Queen’s Bridge to other parts of the city.

7KLV KXPDQ WLGH ZRXOG ÂżOO WKH entire length and breadth of the bridge and many nearby streets as well.

No vehicle could drive against it and only a very foolhardy pedestrian would have attempted to head in the opposite direction. If that was your intention you would just have to wait, for the men of the Yard did not yield to anyone.

How many men work in the shipyard, went the old Belfast joke. Reply: about half of them.

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The Yard now has 125 workers on its books. As I write, they are occupying what LV OHIW RI WKH PDVVLYH FRPSOH[ in the faint hope of saving it from total closure.

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among the many thousands who worked at the Yard down the years. That was not quite as simple or as blatantly sectarian an issue as it seems.

Jobs were passed from father to son and, in Belfast’s horrible UHOLJLRXV GLYLGH GL྾HUHQW WUDGHV ZHUH GRPLQDWHG E\ GL྾HUHQW persuasions.

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Irish Transport and General Workers Union could acquire a ‘blue button’ which pretty much guaranteed regular employment. Fathers would pass this on to their sons.

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None of them.

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Whale Watch Ireland 2019

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by Greta Thunberg AS part of Heritage Week, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) invite you to join them for their annual, all -island, Whale Watch Ireland event at a local headland between 2:00-5:00 pm on Saturday 24th August.

The purpose of whale watch day is to raise awareness of the 25 species of cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins and whales) recorded to date in all Irish waters, by giving the public an opportunity to look for and observe some of these wonderful marine mammals in their natural environment.

This event also provides IWDG researchers with a unique snapshot of whale and dolphin activity around the Irish coast

Common Dolphin (Photo Padraig Whooley) All watches are land-based (so there are no boats involved), and will be led by experienced IWDG researchers, enthusiasts and whale watchers, who will show you how to observe and identify some of the more commonly recorded cetacean species in Irish waters.

You should bring binoculars or a spotting scope, refreshments and your sense of humour! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day, wear sunscreen and leave the pets at home.

There is of course no guarantee that you will see whales or dolphins at your chosen site; but at last year’s event whales or dolphins were recorded at 14 of 19 sites (73.6%).

For readers of this column events taking place on the East and South-East coast are: Bray Hd., Co. Wicklow, Pitch & Putt, Justin Ivory 087 6833898 WicklowTown, , Black Castle Car Park Ronan Hickey 086 391142 Howth Hd., North Dublin, Balscadden Car Park, Conal O’ Flanagan 086 537900 Killiney Bay, South Dublin, Rossa Meade 086 632081

The history-making, ground-breaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation ‘Everything needs to change. And it has to start today’.

This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.

GIG of the week

HOROSCOPES

TV SHOW of the week

FILM of the week

THE STEPFATHER Virgin Media 1, Wednesday August 21, 9pm

PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE Released August 9, 2019

First of a two-part thriller starring Philip Glenister as an ex-teacher trying to rebuild his life after the death of his first wife and subsequent disappearance of his teenage daughter. Working as a mini-cab driver so he can scour the streets for the missing girl, he unexpectedly finds happiness with divorcee Maggie Shields, but new stepdaughter Scarlett proves a thorn in his side - especially when she too disappears and the police investigation casts suspicion on him once more. Robert Bathurst and Lindsey Coulson also star. Concludes following night.

Playmobil The Movie is a 2019 Englishlanguage French live-action/computer animated musical adventure comedy film based on the German building toy Playmobil.

When her younger brother Charlie disappears into the colourful and animated world of Playmobil, Marla is forced to abandon her organised and structured life to rescue him. Finding herself on an incredible and unpredictable adventure within this new world, Marla begins to see potential she never dreamed of.

RUN of the week

EXHIBITION of the week

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CANCERRegular exercise energizes you. Plot your course, and schedule carefully. Nurture your health with nutrition, meditation and rest.

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FOO FIGHTERS Wednesday 21st August 2019. Price:€79.50+ RDS, Main Arena, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

WILD AIR RUN August 24 & 25 10am - 4pm . €15 | €25 | €68 Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham,

FOREVER BEGIN: Brendan Kennelly’s life in poetry TCD, Now until Monday 2nd September 2019

Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee continue to sell out stadiums and arenas the world over.

Having covered ground from Reykjavik to Las Vegas in 2017, the tireless Foo Fighters began 2018 with an Australia/New Zealand stadium tour, and proceeded to play three-hour-plus rock marathons for capacity crowds over multiple nights at some of the world’s most prestigious venues: Madison Square Garden, Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago, London Stadium, plus a return to Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg – the site of the accident that led to the 2015 Broken Leg Tour.

Wild Air Run is an award-winning family fun run that features 10 of Europe’s biggest inflatable obstacles as part of a 5K course.

2019 brings new features such as MEGA FOAM to the 60m long, 4-lane Extreme Slide. Join the 20,000+ people that got involved and had EXTREME FUN in Summer 2018. The Wild Air Run craze is sweeping the nation! The course is made up of 10 larger than life obstacles which you can battle your way through. Warm-up with the highly experienced, Club Vitae professional motivators before beginning the Run.

The Brendan Kennelly Exhibit is part of The Book of Kells Exhibition, a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of the city centre in Trinity College Dublin, the Exhibition displays the Book of Kells, a 9th century manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ. The Book of Kells is Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure and the world’s most famous medieval manuscript. The Exhibition also features access to the Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, that houses 200,000 of Trinity College’s oldest books.

COMEDY of the week

COMMUTE of the week

TOUR of the week

VIRGOImprove your home’s beauty and functionality. Domestic projects make a temporary PHVV ZKLOH R൵HULQJ ORQJ term solutions.

LIBRACreative projects produce satisfying results. Express and share. Tell a story.

Add illustrations. Provide valuable information and resources.

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You can do more than you thought.

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You’re growing stronger.

Keep your feet on the ground. Invest in creative work that you love. Patiently build the infrastructure to realize a personal dream.

THE GODS OF THE OZARKS August 20-24 2019 @ 8.15pm at The Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Price:€15 | €17

In this new comedy by Matthew Kelly, smalltown doctor Jonah Hahn never intended to create a new religion in his tiny 19th century mountain community. But when people are dying and his wife is getting sicker, he has to reconsider the ban on cutting up corpses that holds back his medical understanding… Will this Arkansas community ever be the same in this hilarious tale of ghosts and faith, promises and lies, and the war between science and religion (even after death…)

WEXFORD BUS PARK & RIDE NOW OPERATING FROM THE BEEHIVE ww.wexfordbus.com.

DUBLIN AFTERNOON TEA TOUR Meet at Epic The Irish Emigration Museum.

7 Days a week from Monday through to Sunday.

Wexford Bus Passengers travelling on the 740A service between Arklow, Wicklow, Dublin & Airport up to 9 times daily can now avail of free parking at the Beehive, Co. Wicklow. Wexford Bus worked with the Wicklow Town Team on how to improve the daily commuting options for residents. Mr O’Reilly Hyland of The Beehive kindly agreed to opening up the carpark. All coaches are WiFi enabled and accept Leap Cards and Dept. of Social Protection Travel Passes.

For full details see www.wexfordbus.com.

Take a step back in time with Vintage Tea Tours and experience Dublin in a unique way. Enjoy our renowned Afternoon Tea delicacies, good conversation and tap along to some fabulous 1950’s jazz. This is Afternoon Tea with a difference. Take in some of our favourite city sights while enjoying a mini meal composed of scones with clotted cream and jam, delicately cut sandwiches, sweets and delicious cakes. Book with us and choose from a Traditional, Gluten Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Afternoon Tea! To book call 01 677 3541 .

CAPRICORNPeaceful privacy suits your mood. Rest and recharge. Discover wisdom, forgiveness and compassion in surprising places.

AQUARIUSNew team opportunities arrive. Jump in, and throw your weight into it. Tap additional resources.

PISCESPrepare for a professional challenge. Go for a big prize. Polish presentations, and pay attention to detail.

Start with optimism, and follow up with determination.

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