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City’s population to rise by 33% to 1.76m. in next 16 years THE population of Dublin could increase by almost one-third by 2036, according to research E\ WKH &HQWUDO 6WDWLVWLFV 2൶FH (CSO).

It is just one of several potential outcomes mapped out as part of the CSO’s Regional Population Projections.

The research examines population projections for each year from 2017 to 2036 using VL[ GL൵HUHQW VFHQDULRV ,W ORRNV at fertility, mortality, internal migration and international migration.

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population changes mapped out in the report are: *Ireland’s population, which stood at 4.74 million in 2016, is projected to increase to between 5.33 million and 5.81 million by 2036 *The Mid-East region which accounted for 14.6% of the total population share in 2016, is projected to increase under all six scenarios to between 15.1% and 16.6% by 2036 *The South-West, Mid-West, West and Border regions are projected to account for a lower percentage share of the total

population under all scenarios by 2036 *The numbe aged 65 years and over is projected to see increases in excess of 65.0%.

The research asserts that the number of 0-14-year-olds will be between 799,000 and 905,800 by 2036. There will be between 3.4 million and 3.75 million 15-64-year-olds. There could be 1,146,900 people aged more than 65 by 2036.

The research is not designed to examine how the population could evolve in the coming decades, according to James

Hegarty, CSO statistician.

“With international migration into Ireland of 20,000 persons a year and internal migration LQÀRZV WR 'XEOLQ IURP WKH other regions, the population of Dublin is expected to increase by 31.9%, from 1.34 million in 2016 to 1.76 million persons by 2036, representing 31.6% of the State total,” he said. With the same international migration but the population movement from Dublin to the other regions.

Dublin would increase by just 11.6% to 1.49 million by 2036

Amber Sutton (5) at the Irish Cancer Society’s Colour Dash, sponsored by Aldi, in the Phoenix Park. Pic: Andres Poveda

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More are homeless as hostel set to shut ALMOST 2,600 people have een on Dublin City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social-housing waiting-list for at least 10 years, ss the Housing ([HFXWLYH KDV FRQÂżUPHG WKDW D EHG KRPHOHVV KRVWHO LV VHW to close. %U~ $LPVLU RQ 'XEOLQÂśV 7KRPDV 6WUHHW ZDV RSHQHG LQ October 2015 as part of Dublin &LW\ &RXQFLOÂśV DQQXDO &ROG :HDWKHU +RPHOHVV ,QLWLDWLYH ZKHUH H[WUD EHGV DUH SURYLGHG IRU SHRSOH GXULQJ WKH ZLQWHU $FFRUGLQJ WR GHWDLOV UHOHDVHG XQGHU WKH )UHHGRP RI ,QIRUPDWLRQ $FW WKHUH DUH D WRWDO RI PRUH WKDQ RQ WKH waiting-list. %XW SHRSOH UHMHFWHG RŕľľHUV RI VRFLDO KRXVLQJ ODVW \HDU DQG 213 so far in 2019. /DERXU 6HQDWRU $RGKiQ Ă?

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Go Wilde at the Westbury with a great summer treat!

A RosĂŠ Terrace has erected in a Dublin City hotel for the summe.i The 1930s-inspired WILDE terrace at the Westbury has EHHQ JLYHQ D Ă&#x20AC;RUDO PDNHRYHU for summer along with a newly curated menu of rose wines.

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Thousands march in Pride parade

Drag Queen Avril Nitrate aka Aer Lingus Cabin Services manager Craig Fitzgerald with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during the Dublin Pride Festival. Pic: Julien Behal THOUSANDS of people took part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dublin Pride parade recently.

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largest in the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

The parade took over three hours to pass down Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Street.

Around 100 uniformed members of An Garda SĂ­ochĂĄna marched in the parade along with Commissioner Drew Harris.

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dublininpictures Advertorial

Alex Keville, Lorraine Keane, Brittany Mason and Teo Sutra at the PRAI Beauty launch on Marks and Spencers roof terrace in Grafton Street. Pic Brian McEvoy

Edith Bowman and Bláthnaid Treacy pictured at the launch of Three’s #MadeByMusic 2019 at Lost Lane. Pic Brian McEvoy

Pete “The Vet” Wedderburn and Louise Cooney with Cooper the Dachshund at the recent launch of the Maxi Zoo #ScoopThePoop campaign. Pic: Julien Behal

Sonya Sheils at the premiere of The Queen’s Corgi at Cineworld. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Martina Cox with daughters Sinead Skelton and Emma Cox , an right Lorraine Keane, at The Woman’s Way & Beko Mum of the Year Award at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. Pic: Brian McEvoy

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WILDLIFE WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory

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BOOK of the week

Hummingbird invasion

Hummingbird Hawk-moth feeding. Pic: Justin Ivory WHILE counting butterflies and bumblebees on recent trips to Kilruddery Gardens in Bray and Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford I was brought to a halt by the sound of humming and then the sight of an unexpected creatures flitting from flower to flower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hummingbirds!

Similar reports have been flooding in from all over the country.

Hummingbirds in Ireland!

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be kidding!

Well yes and no is the answer.

These particular aeronautical masters are not birds at all but one of the coolest, most amazing insects you are likely to encounter in Ireland. They are in fact Hummingbird Hawk-moths (Macroglossum stellatarum).

This day flying moth resembles a hummingbird as it hovers with an audible hum in front of flowers feeding on the nectar with its long tongue or more correctly proboscis.

It is particularly fond of Red Valerian as well as Fuschia, Jasmine and Campion and many other species.

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ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES AN AISLING

by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

PIERS MORGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIFE STORIES Virgin Media One Thursday July 4 9pm

YESTERDAY Released 24th June 2019

Aislingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turning 30, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a complete Aisling. Business is booming at her cafĂŠ BallyGoBrunch, her best friend Majella is expecting the hen of the century, while Aisling is in the throes of a fling with the handsome and mannerly blow-in James Matthews. Then Aisling is faced with a huge surprise and an unexpected decision. Throw in a hapless wedding planner, a mysterious American visitor, the unexpected return of her brother Paul, not to mention her ex Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face around every corner, and Aislingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got an awful lot on her plate. Has she enough strength and inspirational quotes to make it through.

MICHAEL PARKINSON finds himself on the opposite side of the talk show format, as he discusses his life and career with Piers Morgan. The veteran host looks back on his encounters with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stars, including Fred Astaire and Madonna, as well as what is perhaps his most famous moment, a powerful series of interviews with Muhammad Ali. He also reflects on his roots in a Yorkshire mining village, the death of his father, and his struggle with alcohol and the impact it had on his otherwise successful 60-year marriage

Richard Curtisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; movie depicts a world without The Beatles. Jack Malik is a struggling singersongwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.

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KATE CRACKERNUTS Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th July Exchange St Lower, Temple Bar

DUBLIN MAKER Merrion Square, Dublin Saturday 20th July

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Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Anne, a ravishing beauty, wakes up one morning to discover a sheepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head on her shoulders instead of her own.

Thus begins the journey of the ever-practical Kate in her quest to return Anne to her former glory, a journey sidetracked by Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obsession with saving a slim raver-boy from a nasty little addiction. Based loosely and lyrically on the Scottish fairy tale â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kate Crackernutsâ&#x20AC;? The tale is about a princess who rescues her beautiful sister from an evil enchantment and a prince from a wasting sickness caused by dancing nightly.

Dublin Maker takes the form of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;show and tellâ&#x20AC;? experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations at individual booths in a carnival atmosphere.

It is a family friendly showcase of invention.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, tinkerers, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds, coming from all over Ireland and beyond.

Due to demand, Dylan Moran has announced four extra shows at Vicar St on 3, 4, 5 & 6 July 2019 with his show Dr Cosmos. Moran will once again offer his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation.

Moran has been called the Oscar Wilde of comedy and his famed style - deadpan, witty and crackpot lyricism - promises to be an unmissable journey through his interpretations of the world, swerving cliche to offer a cutting blow to our idiosyncrasies..

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Hummingbird Hawk-moth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a blur of wings! Pic: Justin Ivory Not only is this moth day flying, studies have shown that they often return to feed at the same patch of flowerbed at the same time each day.

As well as behavioural clues, it is also instantly recognisable from its orange hind wings, and black and white chequered pattern on the abdomen.

The Hummingbird Hawkmoth is an irregular migrant to Britain and Ireland from mainland Europe in varying numbers.

2017 seems to be a bumper year for this wonderful creature so get yourself to a garden and try and see one for yourself.

Even non-wildlife nerds are amazed by these fascinating insects.

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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA NCH, Friday, 5th July 7:30pm - Main Stage Tickets â&#x201A;Ź42.50, â&#x201A;Ź34, â&#x201A;Ź27, â&#x201A;Ź20

ANNIE Bord Gais Energy Theatre 9th - 20th July From â&#x201A;Ź18.50

SAN JOSE WIND SYMPHONY 15 July @ 8:00pm The Helix, T : 01 700 7117

Hailed as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;captivating in the truest sense of the wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; internationally renowned Irish soprano Claudia Boyle attracts plaudits and praise wherever she performs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which makes her appearance with the RTĂ&#x2030; National Symphony Orchestra in A Night at the Opera not to be missed.

A concert of operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most glorious, heartstopping arias finds Boyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gripping sense of drama and thrilling soprano radiance to the fore in one sparkling jewel after another by timeless titans of opera.

The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Bord GĂĄis Energy Theatre for two weeks with Jodie Prenger as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hanniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search for her true family.

The Wind Symphony of San Jose is coming to Dublin! The San Jose Wind Symphony is the West Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier wind symphony, providing high-quality musical performances for audiences of all ages. In its 61-year history, SJWS has earned a worldwide reputation for entertaining programs and superb musicianship. During the concert at the Helix they will perform works from Gershwin, Bennett, Corigliano and more. This concert will be shared with the Dublin Concert Band.

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opinion&comment

Boris, Brexit and Bisto nostalgia

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You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to admire these people, or approve of their actions, to recognise that they were leaders of substance, who made England - and, in time, Britain - a power to be reckoned with.

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Boris Johnson looks like a clown and talks like an exile from the Teletubbies.

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His mind is more changeable

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than the weather; he has a ferocious temper and conducted a row with his girlfriend so loudly that neighbours called the police.

Individually, none of these faults should automatically rule him out as prime minister.

Collectively, they suggest a man who is not worthy of the job and who will demean the RŕľśFH Britain, the country that once ruled half the world, has been in decline for many years.

Boris Johnson is a symptom

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of that decline, which has increased in pace since the Brexit vote.

The nation that ran a vast empire now seems incapable of organizing the proverbial pissup in a brewery.

I suppose Boris might be suited to that last role. At least he looks the part.

Britain is being brought low by the determination of a slender majority of its electorate (less than 52 per cent) to drag the country out of Europe and back to a past that never truly existed - not really the past of empire, but of a strange misty land with cobble stones and seaside piers, warm beer and Hovis, cricket on the green and honey for tea.

It is what the great British journalist, AA Gill, called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bisto nostalgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and it is strongest among the elderly members of the Conservative Party who seem set to give Boris the job regardless of what he says or does.

They are readers of the Telegraph, the newspaper for which Mr Johnson writes.

They would once have read The Times but that instinctively

conservative organ is too radical for current Tory tastes.

Any who did turn to it last Saturday will have found an illuminating feature in its magazine section.

It presented 61 quotes and asked readers to guess which ones had bern said by Boris.

It turned out he had said them all, except one - and that one was no madder than the others.

They were incredibly inconsistent. For instance: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.â&#x20AC;?

Or, from a man about to divorce his second wife and who has two children by other women: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I lead a life of blameless domesticity and always have done.â&#x20AC;?

If Boris drags down Britain, there is a danger he will take Ireland with it, so I would like to think that his opening quote in the article was an accurate prediction: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My chances of being PM are about as good as WKH FKDQFHV RI ÂżQGLQJ (OYLV RQ Mars, or my being reincarnated as an olive.â&#x20AC;?

Sadly, like so much else the man says, that is nonsense.

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