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Localresidentswho are opposed to concerts in Marlay Park are pictured near the site where the gigs will take place.Photo by Darren KinseLLa

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The baTTle for Marlay Park

Why these local residents are prepared to fight against this year’s series of summer gigs. See special report on page 10

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Mum and daughter lead Neil Fetherstonaugh

MOTHER and daughter duo, Hannah Corcoran and Ursula Kelly, who also happen to be top models, led the way as over 250 women gathered in Dublin to complete the VHI’s Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

The charity, which supports families affected by SADS (Sud-den Adult Death Syndrome) ap-pealed for runners to ‘run for CRY’s sake’ and help raise much needed funds for CRY Ireland.

Hannah and Ursula joined the CRY Ireland team for the third

The CRY team at the marathon.▪

Mother and daughter duo, Hannah Corcoran and Ursula Kelly.▪

It is a small charity that helps so

many people and I am so proud to support it each year by doing the mini marathon. Many of the women who took part today on behalf of CRY have been affected by Sudden Cardiac Death in some way and that makes the day even more poignant

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year in a row, and each year it gets better, according to Ursula.

“Every year we take part in the Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of CRY Ireland as it’s such a worthy charity,” she said. “So many fam-ilies are affected by SADS each year and they need all the sup-port they can get.

“It is a small charity that helps so many people and I am so proud to support it each year by doing the mini marathon. Many of the women who took part today on

behalf of CRY have been affected by Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) in some way and that makes the day even more poignant.”

As the charity’s biggest fund-raiser, monies raised from the mini marathon will be used to fund the activities of the Centre for Cardiac Risk in Younger Per-sons (CRYP) in Tallaght Hospital which provides comprehensive cardiac evaluation of those who may be at risk from SCD, either because of family history or wor-

Maria McCambridge, the overall winner of the mini marathon, is a member of Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club.▪

marathon team for charityrying symptoms.

Funds raised from this year’s mini marathon will also help raise awareness of the conditions that cause SADS and will go towards genetic counselling. This support service is offered to victims and relatives of victims to help them understand and deal with the risks, options and reality of the

presence of the genetic disorder in their family.

The service provided at the CRYP Centre in Tallaght Hospi-tal is available to anyone in the country (via a GP referral) and is free to the patient. The centre currently receives no direct Gov-ernment funding.

Orla Durkan from CRY said:

“This is one of our biggest fund-raising events of the year and we depend heavily on this to ensure we can continue to provide the free screening service in Tallaght Hospital.

“Often smaller charities are forgotten about when it comes to events like this, but luckily for us we have a growing number of

supporters each year who help us support up to 100 families who have lost a young son, daughter, brother or sister.

“The funds we raise today will also go towards screening any-one who may have lost a relative to SADS. We are so proud and thankful to everyone who ran for CRY Ireland today.”

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choice; others will be looking at the vast array of post Leaving Certificate courses on offer, possibly as a stepping stone to third level education in the future.

Some will opt for traditional appren-ticeships with a view to entering the workplace sooner. Those who don’t get the results they are expecting should take comfort in the fact that there are plenty of alternatives out there, including the

option to repeat.For the first time since 2008, there is

growing optimism that Ireland is over the worst effects of its deep recession and the economy is recovering. In the past seven years, there was a foreboding sense that the Leaving Certificate was simply prepar-ing our children for export.

However, there is every reason to be hopeful that those currently sitting their

exams will represent a new generation of young people who are not forced to emi-grate through necessity.

By all means they should travel the world and work abroad if they wish – but as a lifestyle choice and with the expecta-tion of coming home to a lasting, fulfill-ing career. Large multinationals often cite our highly educated workforce as a factor in their decision to locate in Ireland (al-

ways seems to get a bigger mention than our favourable corporate tax rate!). With unemployment now below the important psychological 10 per cent barrier, those now sitting their Leaving Certificate can be reasonably optimistic that their fu-ture here is starting to look that little bit brighter.

I hope our Government gives them good reason to stay.

Given the deluge we experienced over the June bank holiday weekend, those sit-ting their exams must have thought that the weather gods were having a good laugh at their expense.

Let’s hope the sun continues to shine so our hardworking students get the sum-mer they so deserve when the long slog is over later this month.

After a well-earned break, the focus will shift to what happens next. Many will be pinning their hopes on securing enough points for the college course of their

PREDICTABLY, the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams got underway last week as the country basked in glori-ous sunshine.

SUMMER SLOG: but the hard work for our Junior and Leaving Certificate students is nearly over. PIC POSED▪

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Deputy Eamon Gilmore was praised for his work on the same-sex referendum. He is pictured celebrating the result with Deputy John Lyons.

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Twitter applauds Gilmore as he announces political exit

The veteran politician, who resigned as Labour leader last year, said in a statement he had informed Tánaiste Joan Burton that he would not be seeking a nomination as a candidate.

“It has been an honour to repre-sent the people of Dun Laoghaire for the past 30 years and I am also informing members of the Labour Party in my constituency of my decision,” he stated.

“I wish to thank the mem-bers of the Labour Party in Dun Laoghaire for their continued support and friendship, and the staff with whom I have worked for their loyalty and hard work.

“I also wish to acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues in the Labour Party, and from across the political spectrum, for their work

Neil Fetherstonhaugh

USERS of the social media site Twitter were predominantly kind to Eamon Gilmore after he announced last week that he would not be running in the next general election.

in the public interest.”In the statement Deputy Gil-

more also thanked his wife Carol and children Grainne, Oisin and Sean “for their love and comfort through all the challenges of my public life”.

“And I want to thank too our ex-tended family, and our personal friends who were always there for us,” he added. “I look forward to continuing to contribute to public life and the Labour Party.”

A TD since 1989, when he was elected as a deputy for the Work-ers’ Party, Deputy Gilmore served as a Democratic Left Minister of State in the Rainbow Coalition of 1994-1997.

He was elected Labour leader in 2007, leading it into coalition with Fine Gael in 2011, when he

also became Tánaiste and Minis-ter for Foreign Affairs.

He resigned as party leader af-ter Labour’s poor showing in last year’s local and European elec-tions.

However, he was praised in the wake of the same-sex marriage referendum for pushing the issue on this Government’s agenda.

On Twitter the news was greet-ed generally with regret that the TD had decided not to run. While there were some dissenting voic-es, the majority praised Gilmore for his political endeavours over the years.

“The goal of public service is to make the country a better place for its people,” Labour leader Joan Burton tweeted. “Eamon Gilmore achieved that by helping build the recovery.”

“Even though I was often his biggest critic, Eamon Gilmore was a very decent, well meaning leader,” tweeted Labour Party executive board member Chris

Bond. “I would like to wish him a happy retirement.”

The Parliamentary Correspond-ent for The Irish Times, Michael O’Regan, added: “Eamon Gilmore made a significant contribution to Irish politics, not least in putting the marriage equality referen-dum high on the agenda.”

“Really sad that @EamonGil-more won’t be standing for elec-tion again,” wrote another. “Has contributed massively to Irish public life.”

One tweet reads: “Eamon Gil-more not standing again in next GE. He will be huge loss to Irish politics. But I wish him well in his next adventure.”

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said in a statement: “Eamon worked tire-lessly for his constituents in Dún Laoghaire. His intentions were always honourable and good and I wish him and his family personal happiness and success in the fu-ture.

“He will be greatly missed.”

Sunday family cycleTHE annual Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Family Leisurely Cycle will take place on Sunday, June 14.Part of the activities organised by the council as part of National Bike Week, cyclists will be offered a choice of a 10km route from Blackrock to UCD or a shorter 4km version suitable for younger children.

The free cycle starts at 3pm from Blackrock Main Street and registration is at 2.30pm.

There will be a range of activities and entertainment staged before the cycle begins.

And there will be a goodie bag and refreshments for everyone at the finish line.

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Fringe festival to put science on the stage

ternational leaders such as Cindy Gallop, Kimberly Bryant, Dr Sue Black and Dr Nina Ansary, as well as homegrown heroes Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Prof Susan McKenna-Lawlor, Margaret Bur-graff and Lauren Boyle.

“And after all that mental stimulation, attendees will take a short stroll from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre to enjoy an evening’s entertainment in the beautiful surrounds of Merrion Square Park.”

There, attendees will enjoy the music of bands including Little Green Cars who have received international attention for their sweeping guitars, pretty harmo-nies and chant-able choruses, while the spirit of Irish trad is alive and well in the music of Bray-based trio Wyvern Lingo. The classically-trained musician

The full line-up was announced last week with musical acts includ-ing Dublin five-piece indie-rock band, Little Green Cars; synth-pop outfit, Little Xs for Eyes; and Bray folk-pop female trio, Wyvern Lingo, who will be taking to the stage alongside other acts such as Sierra Leonean-Irish singer, Loah and singer-songwriters, Inni-K and Katie Kim.

Inspirefest is a unique, new, three-day, international sci-tech event that is aimed at showcas-ing diversity and leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM). Organised by Silicon Republic, Inspirefest will take place from June 18 to 20 in

the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Merrion Square Park.

Speaking at the announcement of the festival line up, Ann O’Dea, CEO of Silicon Republic and driv-ing force behind Inspirefest, said: “The best networking and con-necting at conferences happens in relaxed, social settings – but that shouldn’t confine delegates to pubs and bars.

“Inspirefest unlocks Dublin’s potential with an outdoor fringe festival to entertain and connect attendees through a variety of events and performances.

“Inspirefest visitors will enjoy a jam-packed day of keynotes and panel discussions from in-

Neil Fetherstonhaugh

SOME of Ireland’s best-known music acts will headline the In-spirefest Fringe Festival in Merrion Square later this month.

Little Xs for Eyes will be just one of the highlights of Inspirefest.▪

Loah channels indie pop, merg-ing a wall of strings with her op-eratic voice. Katie Kim has been described as Ireland’s answer to Joanna Newsom, but with an ex-tra layer of grit, while Kildare art-ist Inni-K is a true original with an extraordinarily quirky indie pop style. Little Xs for Eyes’ catchy pop hooks deliver tight, slickly-

produced songs on jangly guitars and light synths.

In addition to a stellar musi-cal line up, the fringe festival will feature film screenings includ-ing ‘Code: Debugging the Gender Gap’, which will see its Irish pre-miere at Inspirefest. Robin Haus-er Reynolds’ film examines how antiquated cultural attitudes,

damaging stereotypes, educa-tional obstacles and sexism are all reasons why girls and people of colour are less likely to seek careers in computer science than their white, male counterparts.

In addition, there will be direc-tor Q&As, spoken word and panel discussions featuring GLEN and Women For Election.

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Meet the Southside’s three ‘supermum’ Dublin finalistsNeil Fetherstonhaugh

THREE Southside ‘supermums’ are among the Dublin finalists of the Woman’s Way & Lidl Mum of the Year competition.

Hundreds of nominations from across the country poured in and of the entries received from fami-lies in Dublin, the judging panel of well-known Irish personalities had the daunting task of whit-tling them down to just three.

Judges Norah Casey, Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, Lisa Duffy, Nuala Carey, Edward Hayden and Emma Hannigan have now chosen 15 mums to attend the finals at a gala luncheon in the Interconti-nental, Dublin on July 6.

The first of the three Dublin finalists in the running for the Woman’s Way & Lidl Mum of the Year Award is Sharon Keating (48) of Dundrum.

Sharon’s humble reaction to

her teenage daughter Sophie’s nomination proves why she stood out.

“It’s easy being a mam when you’ve a child like her,” she stat-ed.

Sophie nominated her mum for taking on the role of both of her parents through her father’s depression while supporting her and her three siblings.

Sharon’s compassionate out-look highlights one of the rea-sons she made it to the final to be in the running for the title of Ireland’s No 1 mum.

“You have to sort of put your-self on the back burner when something like that hits,” she explained.

But remaining positive and putting her family first was al-ways Sharon’s primary concern despite suffering from panic at-tacks throughout the year and ill health due to spondylitis.

“The bones just grow into each other because there’s nothing to support them any longer,” she revealed. “I don’t dwell on it that much, I’m lucky.”

And it is clear how much her mum’s nomination means to Sophie: “There are millions of words in our world but not one of them can explain how much she means to me. As a teenage girl I can safely say Sharon is not only my ma, she is also my best friend.”

Next up is Patricia McCann (56) from Rialto.

Nominated by her daughter Dawn, the single mum of four has always put her family first,

and even returned to work in St James’s Hospital just six months after having a triple bypass.

This was mainly due to the fact that she was determined to fund her daughter’s dream scholar-ship.

She endlessly inspires her chil-dren that they are to follow their dreams no matter what happens in life.

Despite leaving school at 12, self-taught Patricia now writes plays specifically on issues that affect people which have been performed in community groups across Dublin and have led to her achieving recognition from the Ringsend Community Forum and the South West inner City Network

“The dream would be that I’ve

helped so many people and have helped save lives,” she declared.

And last, but not least, is Maud McGuckin (39) from Tallaght.

“Compassionate and caring, and professional with an entre-preneurial spirit”…these are the affectionate words of 17-year-old Panache McGuckin, son of 2015 finalist Maud, on why she deserves to be crowned Ireland’s No 1 mum.

Panache nominated his mum as her unconditional love, sup-port and protection for both him and his family has been endless while she tirelessly builds a life for them in Ireland.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Maud eventually moved her fam-ily over to Ireland while juggling a complete culture shock and

new lifestyle herself.“I had to work two jobs to also

be able to bring my sister with Panache,” she revealed. But she showed no signs of slowing down and proved that she wanted to make a difference for more than just her family. She set up House-cleaning.ie, a professional maid service which led to her being awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 at the African Leader-ship and Excellence Awards.

She also won a Chambers Ire-land CSR Award for setting up Bellarose Foundation, offering discounted cleaning services for women who had cancer.

She was inspired to do so after receiving a call from a woman re-covering from cancer who could not afford the service.

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ban.Describing the park as “a loved

and valuable amenity” for the past 40 years, Mary Coleman, who lives in Marley Grange, said local residents had tolerated two or three concerts a year, but that the jump to eight gigs last year was simply “too much”.

“DLR themselves say the types of events given permission to take place in parks and open spaces in-clude family fun days, sports days, charity walks and animal charity events and so on,” she said.

“This is hardly comparable to a rock concert with 40,000 people going on for several days and until all hours.”

Ms Coleman said that while some locals were calling for no more than three concerts to take place each year, many others would like to see an outright ban once this summer’s run is over.

Others would tolerate up to three concerts every second year and some have suggested that other parks in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown could be used on alter-nate years.

Residents from Rathfarnham, Ballinteer, Dundrum and Church-town have now joined with some of the Marley market traders un-der the umbrella name South Dub-lin Protect Our Parks (SDPOP).

Speaking on behalf of SDPOP, Brian Murphy, who lives in the nearby Hermitage housing estate, said the park was “like a war-zone for much of last summer”, with half of the grounds inaccessible to other visitors.

“The sheer scale of last year’s concerts was outrageous,” he said. “Construction work started on June 19 and continued into August. There were eight days of concerts, including the three-day Longitude Festival, and on each of these days we were subjected to sound checks from as early as 10am.”

Frances Murphy, a nurse who lives in Marley Grange, is con-

cerned about the impact of the gigs on vulnerable members of the local community.

“Many residents feel intimidat-ed by the large crowds and by the level of alcohol consumption and are afraid to leave their houses,” she said. “Many have bottles and cans thrown into their gardens and some have had to put up with people urinating and defecating in their gardens.”

SDPOP members are also concerned about the impact on the park’s natural habitat and eco-system, saying it was “outra-geous” that no environmental im-pact study had been carried out before and after the concerts.

“The park is home to foxes, squirrels, bats and many species of birds, which were nesting with young chicks during last summer’s concerts,” said Ms Coleman.

“According to the council’s parks bye-laws 2003, it is not per-mitted to ill-treat, worry or dis-turb any animal in the park.

“It seems clear to us that 40,000 concert-goers each day and night presents a huge distur-bance to the birds and animals that live in the park and this is quite unacceptable.”

In a statement, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council out-lined a series of measures that have been taken since last year to reduce the impact on locals.

These include a significant in-crease in security; extra fencing

and barriers to deter concert-go-ers from accessing estates; free parking for private buses and coaches; and a “robust commu-nications plan” between gardaí, professional security and stew-ards to ensure there is a rapid and effective response to incidents of anti-social behaviour outside the venue.

“A residents’ hotline will be set up,” the council stated. “The num-ber will be issued to all residents to report any issues that arise on concert days.

“Toilets will also be provided outside the event on the Grange Road at locations to be agreed.”

A comprehensive Traffic Man-agement Plan is also being devel-oped to ensure that concert-goers can access and exit the venue quickly and safely while still main-taining traffic flows for regular road users.

A dedicated off-site litter pick-ing team will be augmented by the council’s own resources while noise levels will be strictly moni-tored throughout the concert pe-riod, according to the council.

“The stage has also been moved to give as much access as possible to visitors to the park and in par-ticular to Marlay House, Boland’s Cafe and its environs,” the council added.

“The new location for the stage avoids moving it during Longitude which helps to reduce disrup-tion.”

Why Southside residents are opposing Marlay Park gigs

Despite a reduction in the number of events earmarked for Marlay Park this summer, locals are still angry and some want a total ban on all future gigs at the popular Southside amenity. Neil FetherStoNhaugh reports

pollution, traffic congestion, anti-social behaviour and disturbance to the park’s natural environ-ment.

While some of them want a further reduction in the number of concerts or for the burden to be shared with other Southside parks, many others want a total

FED-UP residents living in the vicinity of Marlay Park in Rath-farnham say they want a to-tal ban on gigs in the popular Southside amenity.

A series of summer concerts is about to get underway in the park, prompting a furious back-lash from locals.

For Marlay 2015, there will be five concerts in total – two ‘stand-alone’ gigs and the Longitude Festival, which runs over three days. The concerts will take place between July 3 and 19 with a com-bined capacity of 135,000 people.

This is a reduction in the num-ber of events staged for Marlay 2014 when there were eight con-cert days, including the Longitude Festival, which boasted a total ca-pacity of 210,000 people.

However, despite the reduction

in the scale of the series of con-certs, and after several meetings between residents and members of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Coun-ty Council since last year, there remains strong local opposition to the concerts.

Some locals claim the shows re-sult in intolerable levels of noise

The Swedish DJ Avicii will be one of the acts performing at Marlay Park this summer.▪

Locals Mary Coleman and Frances Murphy, who are opposed to concerts in Marlay Park, pictured near where the gigs will be staged. PhoTo by DArren KinSeLLA

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Manyresidents feel intimidated

by the large crowds and by the level of alcohol consumption and are afraid to leave their houses

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Remembering the roots of the Irish Socialist Republican Party

LONG before his association with the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) or the Irish Citizen Army, James Connolly established an important, yet relatively forgotten political party in Ireland.

That party was known as the Irish Socialist Republican Party (ISRP) and was founded in May 1896 at a public meeting in Pierce Ryan’s public house at 50 Thomas Street in Dublin.

The ISRP has the honour of being the first avowedly republican political party in modern Ireland and the demand for an independent Irish Republic was a central piece of the new party’s platform.

This was a radical move on Connolly’s behalf, coming at a time when the majority of Irish nationalists supported the Home Rule Movement and a long time before the idea of a Republic was popular on a mass scale. The ISRP was also the first party in Irish history to promote the idea of ‘socialist republicanism’, a political ideology which views the national and social struggles in Ireland as the one fight. Socialist republicanism is probably best summed up by Connolly’s famous maxim: “The cause of Labour is the cause of Ireland; the cause of Ireland is the cause of Labour. They cannot be dissevered”.

With Connolly at the helm,

as a full-time paid organiser, a headquarters was opened at 67 Middle Abbey Street and the party soon began its political activism.

It organised regular public meetings across Dublin at venues including the Custom House, the fountain in James’s Street, Forster Place and the Phoenix Park.

In September 1896 the party issued its first political manifesto. Written by Connolly, the manifesto declared that the objective of the ISRP was the “establishment of an Irish Socialist Republic”.

The party’s political programme called for a 48-hour working week and the establishment of a minimum wage along with the nationalisation of railways and canals, the abolition of private banks, the free maintenance of children, free education up to university and universal suffrage.

The ISRP also launched a weekly socialist newspaper, The Worker Republic, with Connolly as editor.

The paper was based at Connolly’s home, 54 Pimlico in the rebel Liberties and was used to spread the party’s message across the country. Attempts were soon made to establish branches in a number of towns and cities including Cork, Belfast, Limerick and Naas, as well as in Northern England, but the party remained strongest in Dublin.

Despite these early successes, it is believed that membership of the ISRP never exceeded 100 people and the party remained peripheral.

Its members were constantly harassed by the Catholic Church and the Irish Parliamentary Party who were hostile to the idea of socialist republicanism.

By 1903, financial difficulties and internal disagreements led to a split in the party which James Connolly▪

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reduced its small membership even further.

This made it even more difficult for the ISRP to come up with the wages owed to James Connolly and his family slipped further into poverty.

Left with no other option to provide for his family, he was forced to leave Ireland.

Connolly emigrated to America and later compared the demise of the ISRP to the “loss of a child”.

Historians agree that Connolly’s ISRP was ahead of its time.

The party had a major influence on later Irish politics and our struggle for freedom.

With Connolly’s return to Ireland in 1910, socialist republicanism began to grow again and the radical politics of the ISRP found pride of place as the centre platform of the 1916 Proclamation and the democratic programme of the first Dáil.


Homeless man is jailed for twoTallaght robberies

on Belgard Road and approached Sarah Brennan, who had just be-gun her shift at the front desk. He showed her a knife and asked for the money. As he left he told her not to tell anyone or he would come back and harm her.

He was apprehended by gardaí nearby. A scalpel was found at the scene. He admitted his involve-ment and apologised for his be-haviour. He said he was living in a derelict house across the road from the hotel and wanted to get money for a deposit. A victim im-pact statement from Ms Brennan was handed to the court. Detec-tive Garda McGrath agreed with counsel that she had been very shaken by the incident and was now doing self defence courses.

Ciaran Kelly BL, defending, said that Byrne had been accepted on a post release program run by Fo-cus Ireland and had received good reports from the prison governor and education officer.

Peter Byrne (44), with a former address at Main Street, Tallaght, pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery at the School Supply Cen-tre, Village Green, Tallaght and Abberley Hotel, Belgard Road, Tallaght on November 29 and 30, 2014.

Byrne told Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that he was ready to change af-ter spending 26 years of his life in jail.

“I’m getting older and I haven’t seen much of outside, and the bit I did see I was drunk,” he said.

Judge Nolan said he believed Byrne’s desire to reform was sin-cere, but added, “I’m not sure if he has the fortitude to comply with that”. Noting his 91 previous convictions, including four previ-

ous robberies, burglary, theft and assault, Judge Nolan imposed a four year jail term and suspended the final 18 months.

The first of the two robberies occurred on the evening of No-vember 29 in the School Supply Centre. An employee was pre-paring Christmas lights when he heard someone enter the shop.

Detective Garda Ciaran Mc-Grath told Martina Baxter BL, prosecuting, that Byrne told the employee “this is a bit of a rob-bery” and that he had a knife. The employee opened the cash regis-ter for Byrne and he removed all the money, placed it in a plastic bag and left. He apologised on his way out.

The following day at 11.30am, Byrne entered the Abberley Hotel

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A HOMELESS man who robbed a school book shop and a hotel with a scalpel has been jailed for two and a half years.

Classic car show for TerenureOVER 1,300 classic and vintage cars will be the main attraction at this year’s Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show in Teren-ure.

CMRF Crumlin, the fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and the Na-tional Children’s Research Cen-tre (NCRC), has been chosen as a charity partner for this year’s

event at Terenure College.The Irish Jaguar and Daimler

Club has organised the car show for the last 23 years, and donates a percentage of proceeds raised through ticket sales to different Irish charities each year.

Last year’s Irish Classic & Vin-tage Motor Show raised approxi-mately €30,000 for its charity partners and this year the club is hoping to surpass this.

Every year, CMRF Crumlin re-lies on funds raised through com-munity events and fundraisers across the country to contribute to the €12 million required to fund their ongoing needs.

Monies raised from this charity partnership will be used to fund new state-of-the-art equipment in the radiology department of the hospital, which sees more than 50,000 patients per annum.

Anton Savage is pictured with Arona Romeri and Tristan McKenna (both 6) in a 1933 SS Jaguar at the launch of the 2015 Irish Classic and Vintage Motor Show that is taking place on Sunday, July 5 in Terenure College. PhoTo by ConoR MCCAbe PhoTogRAPhy

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Summer carnival to give hope to Kolkata’s kids

forced to exist on the streets and in the slums of Kolkata (Calcut-ta). The Hope Foundation (HOPE) was established in Ireland by Irish humanitarian Maureen Forrest in 1999 to help these children.

Sixteen years on HOPE now provides support to over 60 proj-ects including education, prima-ry healthcare, child protection, children’s shelters, vocational training and drugs rehabilita-tion.

With offices in Cork, Dublin, UK, Germany and India, HOPE also works with 14 local Indian NGOs to rescue thousands of children from the streets and slums of Kolkata.

To volunteer with the event team on the day or to help with face painting contact [email protected] or call 01-8716930.

Taking place between 2-6pm in the Green Door Market, New Market, Dublin 8, carnival goers will be entertained by fairground games such as hood-a-duck, co-conut shy and ring toss.

There will also be a selec-tion of ‘pre-loved’ clothes stalls, homemade cakes and treats and hidden gems in the bric-a-brac section.

Entry to the HOPE Carnival is free and all proceeds from the afternoon go to the Hope Foun-dation’s (HOPE) work with street and slum children in Kolkata.

Speaking about the carnival, HOPE patron, Christopher, stat-ed: ‘‘It’s my pleasure to launch the HOPE Carnival for the Hope

Foundation. I have been involved with HOPE for many years and I have seen how they change the lives of the street and slum chil-dren in Kolkata through their education projects and child pro-tection homes.

“The HOPE Carnival will be a day of celebrations with market stalls and carnival games to keep all ages entertained for the af-ternoon.

“Al money raised will go to-wards helping HOPE continue their good work.”

HOPE is an Irish charity sup-porting overseas development and tackling humanitarian issues in Kolkata, India.

Over 250,000 children are

THE British actor and television presenter, Christopher Biggins, joined students from Alexandra College in Milltown last week to launch the first HOPE Summer Carnival and Market on Sunday, 14 June.

British actor and television presenter, Christopher Biggins is pictured with Hope Foundation Director, Maureen Forrest and students from Alexandra College at the launch the first HOPE Summer Carnival and Market. PHOtO By AiDAn OlivEr

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Senator Averil Power pictured with her trainer, Christy Dunne from Baldoyle Boxing Club, during a charity fight in 2013. PHOTO BY CONOR McCABE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Instead of dealing with the serious issues I raised about the party’s lack of vision, policies and leadership, Micheál Martin and others have tried to portray my resignation as a constituency squab-ble by making the baseless claim that I left because I was afraid I wouldn’t be selected as a Fianna Fáil candidate for the next election.

This is absolutely not the case. Even constituency rivals Sean Haughey and Deirdre Heney have stated on radio that they understood I would be a can-didate.

I also believe I had a strong chance of winning a Dáil seat for the party.

As a new candidate in 2011 - Fianna Fáil’s worst ever election - I secured almost 4,800 first preference votes. In a three-seat constituency, I came fourth on the first count by less than 250 votes.

I have worked extremely hard since then, both locally and nationally. Fian-na Fáil know this and were briefing the media prior to my departure that they expected me to win a seat next time. Their claims to the contrary over the past few weeks lack any credibility.

The reason I left is simple: I have lost all faith in Fianna Fáil and don’t believe it is fit for Government.

It lacks credible policies on many of the most important issues of concern to Dubliners. From the A&E crisis in Beaumont Hospital to unemployment, Fianna Fáil is quick to criticise, but slow to propose real solutions.

This was a problem two years ago. But as we approach a general election and the selection of the next Govern-ment, it is a fatal flaw.

Fianna Fáil is also afraid to take clear positions in debates for fear of losing

support. Instead of showing leadership, most of the party’s representatives prefer to sit on the fence and see which way the wind blows.

Fianna Fáil’s approach to the mar-riage equality referendum was just one example of this. Marriage equal-ity wasn’t just a personal goal of mine - it was official party policy. Fianna Fáil members voted for it at their 2012 Ard Fheis. TDs and senators are bound by the policy decisions of the Ard Fheis and so all had a responsibility to cam-paign for it.

Despite this, most refused to do so. The message this approach sent to voters was that while the party was officially in favour of the referendum, some Fianna Fáil representatives were not. In a blatant act of cute-hoorism of the worst kind, the party was both for and against the referendum at the same time.

Fianna Fáil’s approach to the refer-endum symbolised everything that is

wrong with the party. It also confirmed for me that despite the party lead-er’s talk of ‘new politics’, nothing has changed. Fianna Fáil’s only goal is to win seats and it is prepared to do, and say, whatever is needed to achieve that goal. My decision to walk away was not a rash or hasty one. I have been un-happy for some time, as Micheál Martin was all too aware. However, I wanted to believe I could help change the party from within. I also knew many mem-bers were relying on me to do so and I didn’t want to let them down.

Ultimately, though, the party’s cyni-cal approach to the marriage equality referendum showed me that nothing has changed. It also convinced me that my fight for change was a futile one.

Having lost all faith in Fianna Fáil, I simply couldn’t in good conscience knock on doors and ask the people of Dublin Bay North to support them in the next election.

I haven’t made any decision yet as

to whether I will contest the general election as an Independent candidate. I need to figure out first if that would be the best way for me to continue to make a difference.

I have never been involved in politics for the sake of it. I ran for election in 2011 because I wanted to help deliver positive change. I have tried very hard to do so and am proud of initiatives such as my adoption bill and work in the area of mental health.

For now, my priority is to use my role as an Independent senator to continue to make a positive difference to peo-ple’s lives. I am extremely grateful for all the messages of support I have re-ceived since my resignation. Hundreds of local people have taken the time to thank me for my work and wish me all the best in the future.

At a time when I am being subjected to a nasty and unfair attack by former party colleagues, that support means a lot.

FIANNA Fáil’s nasty and disingenuous reaction to my resignation has con-firmed for me that I made the right decision in leaving the party.

I was right to quit ‘nasty’ Fianna Fáil. By Averil Power

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Flanders and Swann tribute

Jack and Mac will present their Flanders and Swann tribute at 1.05pm on Friday, August 28 in the John Field room of the National Concert Hall. The concert will include all the Flanders and Swann favourites – the Elephant, the Gasman and, of course, the Hippopotamus. This show invariably sells out, so don’t delay.

Antiques and Vintage Fair in the Royal Marine Hotel

Dorothy Kenny (above) will be one of the Dublin based dealers who will be attending the Antiques and Vintage Fair in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire on June 14. The fair runs from 11am t0 6pm. Information from 0872670607.

A Portrait of RanelaghThe ‘Portrait

of Ranelagh’ exhibition at Ranelagh Arts Centre, No 26, Ranelagh running until June 15 celebrates its history and its citizens past and present. The Ranelagh Arts Centre will host an exhibition celebrating the suburb’s rich history. Items on show will include archive photographs and documents, along with paintings, books, memorabilia and film. The exhibition will be curated by Susan Roundtree (author of the popular book Ranelagh in Pictures).

At the Arts Club presents…

Irish Art Oslo is presenting At the Arts Club which represents work selected from over 50 years of Eamonn O’Doherty’s involve-ment with the Irish art scene. The exhibition will include painting, print and drawing and promises to showcase the artist’s diversity in style and use of me-dium. It runs at the United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street until June 11.

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Three day music festival for Dublin

youbloomDublin - a three day music festival celebrating the best in Irish, international and unsigned artists - will see over 60 acts rocking out the Dame District from June 12-14.

Headline acts include feisty folksters Corner Boy, pure indie rock boys Buffalo Sunn and Silent Noise Parade plus rip roaring rappers LEL Brothas.

It’s summertime, all gigs are free and the good vibes will be flowing!

For the serious rock ‘n rollers, an all-day music conference on Saturday, June 13 features Martin Elbourne, the legendary Glastonbury booker, who will reveal all about his lifetime of experience in the music business.

Joyce’s Wake, by Michael Casey

This play explores James Joyce’s family life dur-ing his period in Paris between 1922 -1940, through the lens of his children and his wife Nora. It also covers Sam Beckett’s relation-ship with Joyce and his daughter, Lucia, during the time he spent in Paris as a young man.

The premiere of the play will be presented and performed by Umbrella Theatre Company, which is supported by an arts grant from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, and will open at the Mill Theatre Studio, Dundrum on Bloomsday, Tuesday, June 16 and continue until Saturday 20.

It will then transfer directly, the following week, to the Player’s Theatre in Trinity College from Tuesday, June 23 - Saturday 27.

A Common ThreadAn exhibition of Embroi-

dered Portraits by Sarah-Anne Kennedy is at the Mill Theatre gallery, Dundrum Town Centre, from Satur-day, June 13 to July 31.

a common thread de-picts women’s traditional style and costumes from all around the globe.

From Japan to Finland, and Ireland to Nepal, this original intricate handwork celebrates the strength and beauty of femininity

- from the primitive to the sophisticated.Sarah-Anne Kennedy has been embroidering for

many years for her own personal pleasure and that of friends and family. This is her first exhibition.

NLI Celebrates 150th Anniversary of WB Yeats

Throughout his lifetime, WB Yeats was a regular visitor to the National Library of Ire-land (NLI) , even crediting one of the librarians with helping him improve some of his earliest creative work. Now, as part of the national Yeats 2015 programme, the NLI is celebrating the 150th anniversary of his birth with a series of events in June, which will focus on the life and works of the Nobel Prize-win-ning poet.

Events during the month will include lunchtime talks, lectures and a panel discussion; music and theatre performances; poetry readings; and public tours of the award-winning exhibition ‘Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats’. For more infor-mation, visit www.nli.ie.

Can you Bear to miss it?The June Ball in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will take place on

June 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Burlington Road. Pictured at the launch is model Karena Graham. For tickets and more information see thejuneball.com. Photo by Leon FarreLL/PhotocaLL IreLand


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DONNYBROOKCEILI DANCING: Donnybrook

Ceili Club will hold their next monthly ceili on Saturday, June 13 from 8.30pm to 11.30pm at Donnybrook Youth Club Hall, 4a Belmont Avenue, Donny-brook.

CHAPELIZODHEALING: The Bruno Groen-

ing Circle of Friends is one of the largest associations for healing on the spiritual path worldwide. Numerous medically documented success reports demonstrate the current effects of the teaching. There will be a free showing of the documentary film ‘The Phe-nomenon Bruno Groening’ on Sunday, July 12 and September 6 in the West County Hotel, Chapeli-zod. See www.bruno-groening-film.org

TALLAGHT IRISH: An evening of con-

versational Irish with sing-song and poetry is held every Thursday in Molloy’s pub, Tal-laght at 8pm. All are welcome from those fluent in the lan-guage to beginners. For more information contact Brian on 0862437043 or by email to [email protected]

SINGING: Feel like singing? Har-ness your creativity on Monday nights. Tallaght Choral Society is seeking new members in the so-prano, tenor and bass sections. Contact [email protected].

DUNDRUM CAR BOOT SALE: The Meth-

odist Church on the Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, is hosting car boot sales from 9am – 2pm on Saturday, June 13, July 11 and August 8. Gates open for sellers at 8am. Admission is free and there is also free parking in the grounds of Wesley College.

SET DANCE: Classes are given on Mondays in Balally Parish Cen-tre, from 8.30 to 10pm, and on Fridays in Meadowbrook Leisure Centre, from 8pm to 9.30pm. Be-ginners welcome. Contact Kevin on 0861920034.

DISCUSSION: A new commu-nity-based discussion group will be meeting every Tues-day morning in the Dundrum/Sandyford area. If you fancy an opportunity to discuss the affairs of the week including politics, sport, local issues in a friendly, facilitated environ-ment then contact Dominic at [email protected] or tel 089-4341084.

WICKLOWQUILT AND CRAFT FEST: A Quilt

Exhibition with activities is tak-ing place in Apple Tree Crafts until June 14. The Wicklow Patch-work Group will exhibit and have

demonstrations in St Matthew’s Church of Ireland on June 13 and 14 from 12 – 5pm.

WALK: Join the ‘Elders of Ex-cellence’ on any Sunday at 11am at the Monument in Enniskerry for a mindful walk in Wicklow for two to three hours. Walking boots essential. For further de-tails tel/text 0863432528.

SOUTHSIDECANADA DAY CELEBRATION:

The Irish Canadian Society invites those with Canadian connections to join them at their Canada Day Picnic on Sunday, June 28. Details at www.irishcanadiansociety.net

RATHFARNHAMPETS: This year’s DSPCA

Summer PetFest will be held on Saturday, June 13 in the DSPCA, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 from 12 noon – 4pm. This is a fun filled day with lots of activities for adults, kids and dogs alike. Entrance is €5 per adult - kids and dogs go free.

BALLSBRIDGECROQUET: How about trying

your hand at a sport that has been played in Ireland for well over 100 years. Herbert Park Croquet Club welcomes beginners and experts alike. All equipment provided. Phone 2851660 or 086 0663480 for further information or just come along to Herbert Park, Ballsbridge on Saturday or Wednesday afternoons.

BALLYFERMOTTALKS: A series of Thursday

evening talks held in Ballyfer-mot Library will focus on can-cer prevention and recovery. The talks will be of interest to people who are on a cancer journey at the moment, those

who have had cancer in the past and those who are interested in cancer prevention. Families and friends of people who have been affected by cancer may also find the talks helpful.

LUCANSALE: Lucan Presbyterian

Church hosts a car boot sale at The Lucan Centre, Primrose Lane, Lucan on Saturday, June 20, July 18 and August 22 from 10am - 2 pm.

CITYMUSIC: The Rothar Sessions

is a monthly gig that takes place on the last Friday of the month at Rothar Cafe on Fade Street, Dublin 2. The gig is hosted by Keith McLoughlin and is open to all singer/songwriters/duo acts who can play their own material plus covers.

DUN LAOGHAIRECHESS: Dun Laoire Chess club

meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Dun Laoire Club, 3 Eblana Avenue (behind the church). All skill levels welcome. For informa-tion call Richard on 0879773069, email: [email protected]

CANCER SUPPORT: Purple House Cancer Support (pre-viously Bray Cancer Support Centre) is celebrating 25 years of providing community based cancer support services to over 2,500 people across Leinster on an annual basis. Monthly Can-cer Support & Information Clin-ics will be held in Park House, Library Road, Dun Laoghaire and on the first 1st Tuesday of every month from 12 noon to 2pm.

CHAT: The Open Door project in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church

runs each Tuesday morning from 10am to 12noon in the church on Northumberland Avenue. It is open for people to drop in, have a chat, have a cuppa, or just sit, meditate, read or pray. Tea, cof-fee and biscuits are available.

YOUTH: Information for young people on college grants, rights and entitlements, op-tions, travel, CV preparation and much more is available at Crosscare Youth informa-tion Service, Boylan Centre, Sussex Street, Dun Laoghaire. Tel 2844085 ext 610 or email [email protected]

SCHOOL LEAVERS: Youth Choices provides support, help and advice for 15-25 year old Early School Leavers in the Dun

Laoghaire/Rathdown Area. It can help young people who want to go back to school or do further training. For further Information tel or text Sinead on 0863890298 or email [email protected].

ICA: The Dun Laoghaire ICA is resuming meetings at 7.30pm at 27 Corrig Avenue on the sec-ond Monday of each month. Art and craft classes and out-ings are arranged every month. Enquiries to 01-2887767/01-2836490.

TERENUREBOULES: (Petanque) is played

in Bushy Park over three sessions on Wednesday from 2pm until 4.30pm and from 6pm until park closing in the summer months. It is also played on Sunday morn-

ings at 11am until 1.30pm. Free to join. (Tel 087-6647761) All welcome. More information from www.dublinpetanque.com. There is also a session on Tuesdays at 2pm and on Saturdays at 2pm. Tel Brian on 0876299752

CRICKET: Terenure Cricket Club would like to welcome new members for their adult and youth teams. Contact [email protected] for more details

CLUB: The Evergreen Club has activities for the over 50s includ-ing lunches, Bridge and aerobics. New members are especially wel-come. The club meets at the rear of the car park on Terenure Road North. For details tel Nuala on 01-4909802.

The Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) and Dawn Meats hosted a themed garden at Bloom 2015 that will provide a sanctuary for families at difficult times. Designed by Kildare-based garden designer Anthony Ryan, the garden’s theme is ‘Keeping Families Together’. The garden was awarded the Gold Medal in the ‘Concept Garden’ category. Pictured in the garden are President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins with garden designer Anthony Ryan; Marian Carroll, volunteer CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charity; and Paul Nolan of Dawn Meats.

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Rathgar Brownie Guides Camille Leyden, Deirbhile Woods Aoife Ní Chonghaile, Kate Black and Etain Leyden helped raise €900 for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice through a skipathon.

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St Joseph’s of Cluny, Killiney: The winners of the Junior Achievement Company of the Year.▪

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Something for everyone in Dún Laoghaire this summer

popular Rainbow Runs on Satur-day, June 20 at 10am and 3pm.

A fun fair will open beside the Ferry Terminal on Friday, June 26 until Sunday, July 12 to offer the perfect opportunity for a family day out.

Meanwhile, the Celebrity Sil-houette cruise ship will arrive in Dun Laoghaire on her maiden voyage to Ireland on Sunday, June 14 and the beautiful Wind Surf will visit again on June 29.

The cruise welcome pro-

The seaside town will be a hive of activity as the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company commences its June Activity Programme.

The programme comprises a number of cruise calls, family-fun activities, the starting point for the Sonia O’Sullivan 5K Run and the two hugely popular Rainbow Runs, as well as Ireland’s longest running 5k fun run.

The Irish Youth Dance Festival will also be staging a small out-door showcase on Saturday, June 27 as part of their annual event.

Three 5K runs will be held in June, including the Sonia O’Sullivan 5K Run, which will take place on Saturday, June 13 with a reception held in the Harbour Pla-za. Fun runners are also invited to take part in one of the two very

A FULL on summer of fun is getting underway in Dun Laoghaire this month with a series of colourful events lined up for June.

Fun runners are also invited to take part one of the two very popular Rainbow Runs on Saturday, June 20 at 10am and 3pm.▪

gramme, specially devised by the Dun Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholder Group, will be taking place during these visits to ensure the visitors take maximum advantage of what the town has to offer.

July will also be a busy month for Dun Laoghaire, with highlights including the sixth edition of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2015 sailing event from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12 attract-ing more than 2,500 sailors from the UK and Ireland. And children

under the age of 10 can enjoy an array of amusements on the East

Pier from Friday, July 17 as the Kiddies Funfair comes to town.

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Sam Walsh, Jason Killeen and Stephen James (Templeogue), and Amie Tunnah (St Louis’ Rathmines) at the launch of the All Ireland Schools Cup. Photo by Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE▪

Four-year-olds Cara Daly from Rathfarnham and Tristan Donnelly from Kimmage were just some of the hundreds of Little Kickers who kicked the ball for charity as they aimed to raise money for ISPCC Childline.

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Hundreds of Little Kickers in Dublin, Cork and Kildare booted the ball for charity as they aimed to raise money for ISPCC Childline. Aged two to five years of age, the young footballers were sponsored for every goal they scored in a special penalty shoot-out. Photo by Peter Houlihan

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Dublin player Grace Kos is tackled by the Meath defense at the Dublin v Meath U14 Leinster Ladies Football Championship final 2015. Photo by Paul Walsh/GAApics.com

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Ireland’s Nigel Boyne was the big winner in a weekend of shock results at the Carlton Irish Masters recently. The Dubliner claimed the considerable scalp of former World No 1, Nick Ponting of England, in a dramatic final to the Men’s Over 35 Singles.

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Eleanor Byrne and Mary Shanahan.▪

Karen Lynch at the opening night.▪

Margaret and Alison Canavan.▪

Jen Hearty.▪Avril McManus and Orla Wade.▪ Alison Canavan at the opening night of ‘Top Hat’.▪

Niall Breslin aka Bressie and his sister Andrea pictured at the opening night of ‘Top Hat’ at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre. ▪

It’s a family affair for singer bressieWELL-known faces spotted gracing the red carpet at the Irish premiere of ‘Top Hat’ at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre included Niall Breslin aka Bressie who was accompanied by his mother Mandy and sister Andrea, Alison Canavan, Jenny Buckley, Senator David Norris, Lottie Ryan and sister Ba-bette.

‘Top Hat’ was the winner of three Olivier Awards, for ‘Best

New Musical’, ‘Best Choreog-raphy’, ‘Best Costume Design’ and made is world premiere in

the West End in 2012 where it played over 600 performances during its two-year run.

The show is based on the mo-tion picture that was nominated for four Academy Awards, and was the most successful picture of the nine movies Astaire and Rogers made together.

It premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in 1935 where it broke all box office records. Within a few weeks, all five songs from the film occupied the top five places on the Amer-ican Hit Parade. It is still widely regarded as one of the greatest dance musicals of all time.


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UK citizens and moving to live in ireland

QUESTIONI am a UK citizen and I am

thinking of moving to Ireland. Are there any restrictions on tak-ing up residence?

ANSWER Citizens of the United King-

dom are entitled to live in Ireland without any conditions or restric-tions. Unlike the citizens of other

countries, they are not subject to the Aliens Act 1935 or to any or-ders made under it.

This means that you, as a UK citizen, do not need a visa, any form of residence permit or em-ployment permit to live in Ire-land.

In general, while living in Ire-land, UK citizens are entitled to avail of public services on the same basis as Irish citizens living in Ireland.

For example, UK citizens who are resident in Ireland are en-titled to health services in the same way as Irish citizens who are resident.

UK citizens resident in Ire-land whose income is from a UK source and who do not have any income from Ireland may be enti-tled to a medical card regardless of their means.

Unlike other EU citizens, UK citizens may retire to Ireland without having to establish that they have sufficient resources or that they have private health

insurance. UK citizens living in Ireland are

eligible for social welfare pay-ments in the same way as Irish citizens living in Ireland.

However, you need to meet the requirements of the habitual resi-dence condition (in the same way as Irish citizens living in Ireland) to qualify for many means-tested social welfare payments.

If you have recently moved to Ireland, you may find it more dif-ficult to establish that your main centre of interest is here.

UK citizens living in Ireland are entitled to vote in Irish elections, with the exception of Presidential elections and referendums.

Northside Citizens’ Informa-tion Service, which provides a free and confidential service to the public, compiles the Know Your Rights column. The centre is based at Bunratty Road, Coolock. Phone 0761 07 8190. Information is also available online at citi-zensinformation.ie and the Na-tional Helpline on 0761 07 4000.

ANSWERIn general, if you declared a

valuation band or valuation on your 2013 return honestly, and in line with Revenue guidelines, this valuation will continue to apply until October 31, 2016.

When you are selling your house you (or your solicitor) can use the LPT online system to get clearance from Revenue to prove that there are no outstanding LPT issues with your property. This is known as General Clearance.

However, if the expected or agreed sales price is greater than the valuation band or valuation declared on the 2013 return, you may need to get written clear-ance from Revenue, as well as General Clearance.

If you meet any of the follow-ing conditions you don’t need to get written clearance:

1. The sales price falls within the allowable valuation margin: in general, for houses that were valued up to €300,000, the sales price can fall into the next valua-tion band; for houses valued be-tween €300,000 and €1 million, the sale price can be up to 15 per cent higher than the upper limit of the band declared; and for houses over €1 million the sale price can be up to 15 per cent higher than the declared charge-able value.

2. You carried out work that enhanced the value of the prop-erty. You must have receipts and verification of how much was spent.

3. You based the original valu-ation on sales of comparable properties. You must be able to show that you based the declared chargeable value on the valua-

QUestioni’m selling my house. the asking price is a lot more than the valua-tion for local Property tax (lPt) on may 1, 2013. Will i be liable to pay the outstanding lPt if i sell it for the asking price or more?

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The Irish Cancer Society is call-ing on adventure seekers to take on a personal challenge and trek the famous Inca Trail in Peru in aid of a cause which affects almost every family in Ireland.

This trek is a once in a lifetime opportunity to adventure through one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, Machu Picchu, while also raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

The society offers free, vital services to cancer patients and their families as well as funding world-class research to find better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.

The trail is a unique route giv-ing participants an opportunity to view breathtaking scenery while also stepping through an archaeo-logical site of 15th century Inca civilisation.

It starts by and follows the Uru-bamba River while also crossing several mountain passes which give extraordinary views of the landscape.

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Inca Trail trek for Irish Cancer SocietyWOULD you like to take on a major challenge in South Amer-ica this autumn and raise funds for a very worthy charity?

funds for research which could improve the treatment a cancer patient receives. It won’t be an easy challenge for participants but we guarantee that it will be worth it and it will make a differ-ence. Whether you are an adven-ture seeker looking for your next challenge or someone with gener-ally a good level of fitness wanting to give something back, this trek is for you.”

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When to have a hearing testIF YOU feel your hearing is beginning to let you down it’s important to get it test-ed. Because like any other healthcare issue, the earlier that you get a hearing test, the better your overall out-come will be.

Professional audiologist, Gabriel Phelan, says early intervention with suitable hearing instruments can re-store normal hearing, whereas if hearing loss is left untreated the brain simply forgets how to hear, which can lead to other difficulties including social isolation and depression.

SYMPTOMS OF HEARINgLOSS INcLUDE:• You have to turn the volume up on the TV or radio.• People seem to be mumbling.• You have difficulty following a conversation if you’re in a group.

•You have difficulty hearing in church or in noisy places.• You have problems hearing clearly on the phone.• Family or friends mention that they have to repeat themselves.

If you suffer from any of the above, you should have a hearing test. Gabriel provides weekly hearing clinics with free hearing tests at Dr Liam Pow-er’s GP surgeries at the Village Medical, Main Street, Castle-knock and at 26 Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra. For information and appointments phone or text Gabriel on 087-2646111.

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Trail is called Wamiwanusca, known to some as ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’, which is reached on day five of the trek.

On the last day of trekking, participants rise early to get to In-tipunku, ‘The Sun Gate’, in time to see the first light hit the magnifi-cent city of Machu Picchu, a truly special experience.

Participants of all ages are wel-come for the trek, which will take place from September 26 to Octo-ber 3.

Funds raised will fund the socie-ty’s cancer research programmes.

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Dogs Trust is based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website at www.dogstrust.ie. You can also pop up for a visit. Dogs Trust is open six days a week from 12-4pm. The centre is closed all day Tuesday. You can also find Dogs Trust on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

Dublin People Newspaper Group has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for over 200 lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s star dog is Beau, a five-year-old male Staffie. Beau is a boy with a big heart - and he has a super long tongue which is just great for giving big sloppy kisses to his favourite friends.

Beau is a worried boy as he’s been in kennels for quite a while now so his Dogs Trust carers would love to find him a patient, kind home with a family who’ll come visit him several times here at the centre to build up a trusting relationship.

If you think you could offer Beau a loving home call Dogs Trust on 01-8791000 or pop into the centre.

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at least twice a year.Some breeds will definitely

need more regular appoint-ments, but this can be dis-cussed with your own groomer. Groomers should use positive reinforcement when it comes to handling dogs and they should always be welfare minded.

A full groom includes a brush out, ear clean, nail clip, wash, condition and facial scrub. After that your dog is hand dried, clipped and styled as requested.

The grooming professional will also be able to give your dog a visual health check. This is not a substitute for a veteri-nary check but if there is any-thing that might be of concern, they can recommend that you take your dog to the vet.

If your dog is particularly nervous or even aggressive when it comes to grooming, make sure to take them for a vet check to rule out any un-derlying conditions.

Happy grooming!

If you follow these tips, you can make the grooming experi-ence a positive one for you and your pet.

As well as keeping your dog’s hair clean and manageable, there are many health benefits to keeping your dog in tip-top shape. Here are a few questions often asked about grooming.

Why is grooming so impor-tant for skin?

Skin must be cleaned regu-larly, which can be done by regularly brushing and bathing the skin and coat. It’s important not to wash a pet too regularly, though, as this can cause an imbalance of the natural oils in their skin. Between washes the coat should be brushed regularly with the correct equipment. This will massage the skin, increasing blood flow and will remove dead hair.

Why is grooming so impor-tant for nails?

Overgrown nails will curl and grow into the skin, nail bed or toe causing pain, discomfort and possibly leading to infec-tion. Regular walks on pavement can help wear down your dog’s nails.

Why grooming is so impor-tant for hair?

A build up of dead hair can im-pede the animal’s natural ability to regulate body temperature and can contribute to matting or ingrown hairs, which will cause your dog pain and discomfort.

When it comes to grooming, you can do little bits at home yourself using equipment pur-chased in a reputable pet shop. You should make sure to speak to your vet, a groomer or the staff in the shop to make sure that what you’re buying is suit-able for the type of coat your dog has.

It’s definitely worth invest-ing in taking your dog for a full treatment at a grooming salon

CLIP CLIP: A Yorkshire Terrier enjoys some pampering.▪

PetFest this weekendTHis year’s DsPCa summer PetFest will be held on saturday, June 13, at the DsPCa, rathfarnham, Dublin 16, from 12 noon until 4pm.

It promises to be a fun-filled day with lots of activities for adults, kids and dogs alike.

There’ll be a book stall, hot food, ice cream, plenty of games for the kids, dog agility, Scrufts

dog show for the family dog, face painting and lots, lots more.

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Difficulty Walking Your Dog?Difficulty walking a dog can stem from not just the one end of the lead but both. Going right back to the beginning and establishing the humans role as pack leader is something which should be done. Food is a good way to demonstrate place in the pack. If meals in your house are eaten as a family prepare your dogs food, place it out of reach but where they can see it and leave it there until your family has finished their meal. In doing this the dog begins to assume their place at the bottom of the pecking order and training is made easier.When walking through doors ensure that the dog walks through after the people of the house. Command the dog to sit and wait before you walk through, once you are through call them through and praise them. When walking the dog keep them on a short lead until they are well trained. A retractable lead lets them go ahead making them think they are higher up the pecking order of the pack.Using a high value reward (high value is a treat which your dog really enjoys) dogs can be rewarded for good behaviour throughout the walk. The treat can also be used to divert the dog’s attention in anticipation of a situation occurring (not once the situation is happening as the dog will then think that they are being rewarded for bad behaviour).


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BOOK OF THE WEEK: ‘A Question of Betrayal’ by Zoë MillerON A windswept beach in County Cork a woman rescues a young man from the sea. Luis Meyer’s life has fallen apart and he’s determined to end it all until an angel of mercy pulls him from the water.

She gives Luis the encourage-ment and inspiration to appreciate the life he has and to make the most of his gifted musical talent when he goes back home to Switzerland.

More than 30 years later, Carrie Cassidy is still reeling from the deaths of her adored parents, John and Sylvie, in a tragic plane crash. She’s flitting from one job to another, un-able to move forward or forget the past.

Drifting on the surface of life and afraid to take a risk, she can’t even commit to Mark, the love of her life, and has called off the en-gagement. Then everything changes when Carrie has an unexpected visit from a woman she has never met before; Maria Meyer.

Maria is Luis’ wife. A successful concert pianist, Luis is dying of cancer and one of his final wishes is to meet Carrie and talk to her about her mother Sylvie, who saved his life all those years ago. He also has something he wishes to say privately to Carrie.

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Carrie spends time with Luis in his villa on the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Even though he is ill, he brings Carrie out onto the

lake and up into the mountains, wanting to put some sparkle back into her life, the way Sylvie did with his. But

what he tells her about her mother is a mystery to Carrie. She returns home determined to get her life back on track; she will find

out the truth about what happened between Luis and her mother and heal the rift with Mark.

Carrie begins to piece together painful and danger-

ous truths about her mother’s past, returning to her child-hood home and going down to Cork. She is unaware that Adam Gilmore, a Dublin based

financier, is watching her every move, fearful of old ghosts coming back to haunt him and ruining his carefully laid plans.

When Carrie meets Adam, something threatening about the man puts her on edge and she realises he is keeping dark secrets of his own; secrets she can’t unravel without Mark’s help.

But making peace with Mark seems to be an impossible task, thanks to the way Carrie has bruised his heart.

ABOUT THE AUTHORZoë Miller writes contemporary fiction laced with mystery and intrigue.

She was born on the Southside where she lives with her hus-band. She has two daughters and a son. Zoë has been writing since childhood, and always had her head stuck in a book. Before turning to novels she had short stories and feature journalism published. With six other novels published by Hachette Books Ireland, Zoë fits in her writing between making time for her fam-ily, running a home and the day job.

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Trading places leads to hilarious Dublin rompDR JOSEPH Carlton is a respected member of the community. Al-though valued and highly thought of by friends and work colleagues, he’s nonetheless somewhat bored and discontented with life.

Then there is a chance encounter one summer’s morning with Mattie Morcam, a bus driver, devoid of any principles and with the morals of an alligator. Nonethe-less he is a paid up union member, proud proletariat and working class to the core.

The two men hatch an audacious plan to switch respective professions for the summer months.

Draped in a white coat, Mattie is sub-sequently unleashed on the unsuspect-ing patients of St Bernadette’s for what turns out to be an interesting and hilari-ous romp through the hallowed halls of a major Dublin hospital.

Chaos ensues as Mattie practices his unique medical methods on his bemused patients and puts into practice some un-usual interventions.

Meanwhile, across in the Donnybrook

depot, Dr Carlton is expe-riencing some difficulties coming to terms with the working practices em-ployed by Dublin bus drivers.

Negotiating rush hour traffic, however, is when the real fun commences.

The novel is rep-resentative of the street genre (as championed by Roddy Doyle) which was in vogue some years ago.

The story could by summarised as a cross between ‘The Van’ and

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Afetr seven years of attracting some of the biggest names of Irish and international talent, Bulmers Live at Leopardstown again deliv-ers on its reputation for being a fantastic night out. Joining the line up are: The Hot Sprockets (June 18), Delorentos (June 25), Hermit-age Green (July 9), The High Kings (July 16), Damien Dempsey (July 23), The Stunning (August 6) and The Human League (August 13).

After a five year hiatus, Casey returned last year with his fourth album ‘The Secret Life Of’.

It was recorded, produced and mixed at home in Paddy’s kitchen by Paddy and Pat Donne.

A winner of two consecutive Meteor Music Awards for Best Irish Male, Paddy also supported U2 on their Vertigo tour and has ap-peared on the widely viewed ‘David Letterman Show’ in the US.

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TRACK RECORD WITH PADDY CASEY

1. Best gig you’ve been to in Dublin?

When I was in my teens I went to see The Sugarcubes in the SFX. It was Bjork’s birthday so they had a cake which they threw around the stage and I ended up getting a bit to eat. After the gig I waited on my own for the band to come and I got a shift/snog off Biork, which is probably why it’s so memorable.The band gave me a lift back to town so I could collect my guitar

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Simon Cowell says he thinks David Walliam’s crazy behaviour on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is brilliant.

David said he loves to rip into Simon whenever he can. Simon says he loves having David on the show, even if things do

get a little heated from time to time!

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris’ relationship is getting seri-ous.

It’s reported Taylor has asked Calvin to move into her home in LA.

Calvin’s said to have accepted her offer, despite only meet-ing at the BRIT Awards in February.

Let’s hope they don’t break up, otherwise they’ll both be writing songs about each other.

TV bosses are bidding to try and have James Corden’s hit US chat show, ‘The Late Late Show’, in the UK.

Chiefs at US network CBS have licensed ‘The Late Late Show’ to be shown in Canada, Australia and Japan.

But insiders claim they’re reluctant to send it to the UK because they fear it’ll be “heavily scrutinised”.

I’d love to be able to watch it myself!

Una Foden from The Saturdays says she might be going solo.

The pop star from Tipperary revealed she’d love to record her own album while the band takes a break.

The English/Irish girl group were formed in 2007.Una says it feels like the right time for them to concentrate

on their solo projects.

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And finally, Susan Sarandon is revealing what she’s looking for as a single woman.

It comes after the 68-year-old broke up with her boyfriend, who was 37, back in March.

Susan told Dublin’s Q102 that she’s looking for someone “ma-ture and grounded”.

Glad to hear she’s so down to earth.

Paddy to kick off Bulmers Live at Leopardstown

and go busking.

2. Most memorable moment in Dublin?

There’s way too many. I vaguely remember running naked on the quays on my 20/21st birthday…that was fun!

3. Most ‘want to forget’ mo-ment in Dublin?

Running naked on the quays on my 20/21st birthday - for those who were with me!

4. What was the first album you bought?

I bought Prince ‘Dirty Mind’ by accident because I’d seen Cameo on Top Of The Pops singing ‘Word Up’ in a jockstrap and Prince was wearing one on the cover. Still one of favourite albums.

5. When you’re not playing music, what else do you do?

Mostly I watch films or drive around when everyone’s asleep.

6. Who are your influences?

They change but a few remain constant. Bob Marley, Nina Si-mone, Duke Ellington, Tchaikovsky, the Dubliners, Roald Dahl and Kurt Vonnegut.

7. If you weren’t playing with your fellow band mates, who would make up your ideal band?

I’d have Prince on bass, all of Sly and the Family Stone, Nina Simone on piano and the Andrew Sisters on backing vocals.

8. Any tips on life?From one of my favourite song

lines from the Emotional Fish: ‘the trouble with reality, it’s taken far too seriously’.

9. First person you’d invite to your party?

My drummer Tim McGrath. He’s one of the funniest head-cases on the planet.

10. Last person you’d invite to your party?

Me. I’d probably ruin it by taking out my guitar and singing.

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Walking On Cars are back in the OlympiaFOLLOWING their ecstatically received sold-out show at the Olympia Theatre in March, Walking On Cars have an-nounced a highly anticipated Dublin return.

They’ll play the Olympia again on October 21 with tick-ets priced from €23 already on sale.

Walking On Cars recently un-veiled a brand new version of the single ‘Catch Me If You Can’ that is available to download and stream.

The re-recorded single was played on BBC Radio 1 on the Annie Mac Show as a ‘Hottest Record in The World’.

‘Catch Me If You Can’ was originally released by the band back in 2013 when they were still unsigned. Through a lot of hard work and dedication the single topped the iTunes Ire-land singles chart and the video scored over half a million views

on Youtube.Fast forward two years and

the band is settling in to their new major label with UK label Virgin EMI - home to inter-national stars Emeli Sandé,

Bastille, Iggy Azalea and Irish Artists Maverick Sabre and The Strypes.

Following the successful re-lease of singles ‘Hand In Hand’ and ‘Always Be With You’, Walk-

ing On Cars recorded the new version of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ with producer duo MyRiot (Tim Bran and Roy Kerr) who previ-ously produced the London Grammar album ‘If You Wait’.

PADDY Casey kicks off the Bulmers Live at Leopardstown series this Thursday, June 11.


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ireland paves way for uSastudentsMINISTER for Education and Skills Jan O’Sullivan has an-nounced more than 500 schol-arships for American students looking to study in higher edu-cation institutions in Ireland.

The enhanced levels of sup-ports are designed to facilitate the US Government’s plans to double the number of American students studying abroad over the next five years. Minister O’Sullivan recently led an Irish education mission to NAFSA, the largest education conference in the world, which took place in Boston this year.

Fifteen higher education in-stitutions from Ireland also took part in the NAFSA conference, which ran from May 24-29.

“The Irish Government is fully committed to the internation-alisation of education and the very positive economic and cul-tural benefits this can unlock,” said Minister O’Sullivan. “The students of today can all benefit from an international dimension to their education and this will stay with them for a lifetime.

The more we can do to help facilitate this through our world-class education system, attracting international students to study in Ireland and form a lifelong bond with our country, the better.”

Giles O’Neill, head of Education in Ireland, added: “I’ve rarely seen such a well coordinated plan around a vision; our education in-stitutions providing every reason for American students to come and study in Ireland; the institu-tional links; the common ground; the investment in student experi-ence; and the positive impact it has on US and Irish relationships that already go very deep.”

Currently less than 10 per cent of American students study abroad and the US Government endorsed Generation Study Abroad initiative aims to in-crease this number dramatically to 600,000 by 2019.

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The official Guinness World Record title is ‘Lowest Fuel Con-sumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries’, measured in litres per 100km and miles per gallon, cal-culated over the entire journey. If successful, the new record will apply to all cars, including hybrid and electric models.

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On Monday, June 1, two mem-bers of Honda’s European Re-search & Development (R&D) team climbed into a Honda Civic Tourer and set out on an epic journey from Aalst, Belgium. Heading towards the Nether-lands and Germany, their trip will see them navigate the continent in a clockwise direction, with the aim of returning to their starting point some 25 days later, on June 25, having covered a planned to-tal of 13,614km.

The Guinness World Record ti-tle attempt comes on the back of several independent tests which have proven Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine to consistently out-per-form its quoted fuel efficiency in real-world driving conditions. Keen to once again underline this performance and in the challenging spirit for which the brand is famed, Honda aims to set a benchmark with a Guinness

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Under the rules, the same two drivers must be in the car for eve-ry kilometre of the journey. Step forward Honda R&D colleagues of some 18 years, Irishman Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, both based at Honda’s European man-ufacturing facility in Swindon.

The pair volunteered to take up the challenge and will be charged with driving an average 592km, taking around 7.5 hours each day.

Fergal said: “We are very much looking forward to the record at-tempt, and while we’re excited we’re both a little nervous about the scale of the task that awaits us.

“A huge amount of planning has gone into taking on this chal-lenge and we look forward to what we hope will be a successful result when we return to Brussels

HONDA will put the real-world fuel economy of its super-efficient 1.6 i-DTEC engine to the ultimate test in a 13,000km drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries.

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The car that attempts the record must be a standard model in every respect, with no modifi-

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The car can only travel by road, therefore the route does not ex-tend to the UK, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta, which make up the re-mainder of the 28 EU countries. In order to ensure no unfair ad-vantage by reducing weight, the tank of the car must be filled to the maximum at each fuel stop.

Adrian Cole, managing direc-tor, Universal Honda Ltd, said: “Since its launch in 2013 we have seen our 1.6 i-DTEC engine consistently win awards for real-world fuel efficiency in Civic, Civic Tourer and CR-V models, and this is our opportunity to put it to the ultimate test on a huge scale. We are very confident of a great re-sult and we wish the team all the very best of luck as they take on the challenge.”

Peugeot’s game-changer PEUGEOT has unwrapped details of its virtual Vision Gran Turismo racer, unveiled for the GT6 video game.

With a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio of 875kg and 875bhp and the ability to go from 0 to 100kph in just 1.73 seconds, Peugeot’s new supercar promises a unique driving experience for Gran Turismo 6 gamers, exclusively on Play-Station3.

Peugeot designers teamed up with Peugeot Sport engineers to craft an outstanding supercar that has all the hallmarks of a high-performance en-durance racer, brought to life in glori-ous high definition in GT6.

With more than 15 cars already featured in the Vision Gran Turismo line-up, the lion brand has risen to the latest challenge put out by Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind the flagship driving game who asked automakers to design a car specifically to commemo-rate the game’s 15th anniversary.

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The central V6 turbo 3.2L engine, just behind the driver, feeds its 875bhp to the ground via six-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive system comprising 22-inch alloys in the front and 23-inch counterparts in the back. This, coupled with the light-weight design, tipping the scales at just 875 kg, and super-responsive steering, makes it the ideal steed to take up the Gran Turismo challenge. The car’s phe-nomenal acceleration, taking it from 0 to 100kph in 1.73 seconds, is thanks to a power-to-weight ratio promising one horsepower for every kilo of kerb weight. Deceleration is equally impres-sive, with four ventilated BREMBO car-bon discs (380 mm in the front and 337 mm in the rear).

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the 17-inch Miami alloys will cost you an extra €450. I could man-age without the fancy alloys, but for peace of mind it’s worth that little extra for the spare wheel.

On the road this is a decent car to travel in. Road and wind noise have been reduced thanks to ad-

It was really nice, but truth be told many people in Ireland still have worries about residual val-ues for Citroens. To be fair, the French manufacturer has worked hard in recent years to try and make their cars more attractive to larger groups of people, but it looks like the company is still suf-fering from those perceptions of the past.

Citroen’s funky-looking Cac-tus has been selling well in Ire-land this year and the company recently made a big fuss when launching their 1.2-litre pure tech petrol version of the revamped C4. However, the version I tested was diesel, which also had a very frugal engine.

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Five tips for improved window privacyImprove your home with our series of DIY top tipsJulia Gray

YOUR home is a sanctuary from the outside world, so you cer-tainly don’t want the outside

which are similar but look more elegant and up-to-date, have become more popular than Vene-tians in recent years.

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Grow it Yourself: tips for the gardenBy Michael Kelly of Grow it Yourself (GIY) Ireland

THE winners of this year’s in-nocent and GIY Sow & Grow schools campaign (Miss Quinn’s 2nd Class from Our Lady of Good Counsel BNS Drimnagh) came to Bloom to get their prize and celebrate their win with us.

Given that they saw off compe-tition from over 20,000 children in 650 schools nationwide to be-come 2015 Sow & Grow champi-ons, they deserved and received the full VIP treatment at Bloom – the highlight of which was getting to meet Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins (“Hiya Michael D”, I overheard one of them say to him).

Thursday morning is always my favourite part of Bloom, precisely

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This year’s final seemed par-ticularly special for two reasons. First of all, the winning school was from Dublin which knocks on the head the notion that school food-growing is for rural areas only.

Secondly, as Dad to an eight-year-old who is obsessed with Match Attax and borrowing my iPad, I think it’s magic that the winning class in a nationwide school food-growing competition was from an all-boys’ school.

In his book ‘Surprised by Joy’, CS Lewis writes that the modern boy ‘travels a hundred miles with less sense of liberation and pil-grimage and adventure than his grandfather got from traveling ten;. It’s a quote that often pops into my head when dealing with

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PLANNING DUBLIN

Dublin City CouncilPlanning permission soughtfor works to No 68, TheCoombe, Dublin 8 being atwo storey two bedroomterraced house. The workswill consist of demolition ofsub standard kitchen and wcto rear and build newbathroom and bedroom/studyto rear at ground floor and arear bedroom extension withensuite with roof light at firstfloor level. Rear roof to bereallinged. Tom McGrath. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority during itspublic opening hours and asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made to the Authority inwriting on the payment of theprescribed fee within theperiod of five weeksbeginning on the date ofreceipt by the Authority of theapplication.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dublin City CouncilI, Edward John LiamCummins, wish to apply forRetention PlanningPermission for 1 No. veluxwindow in existing roof spaceto the front of existing dwelingat 15 Glenaulin, Chapelizod,Dublin 20. The planningapplication may be inspectedor purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy at theoffices of the planning autorityDublin City Council PlanningDepartment, Block 4, GroundFloor, Civic Offices, WoodQuay, Dublin 8 during itspublic opening hours asubmission of observationmay be made on payment of20 euro within a period of 5weeks from the date of theapplication is received by theplanning authority.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dun Laoghaire RathdownCounty CouncilPermission is sought fordevelopment consisting of thedemolition of a single storeyporch to the front, a singlestorey structure to the side,and a single storey structureto the rear, and for theerection of a part single, parttwo storey extension to thefront and side of the existingtwo storey dwelling, andrevised fenestration to frontelevation at ground and firstfloor level and rear elevationat ground floor level, andassociated site works at‘Leigh House’, NewtownparkAvenue, Blackrock, CoDublin, by Mairlin Taylor. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy at the offices of theplanning authority, CountyHall, Dun Laoghaire during itspublic opening hours. Asubmission or observationmay be made on payment of20 Euro, within a period of 5weeks from the date theapplication is received by thePlanning Authority.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dublin City CouncilRetention Permission soughtfor Retention Permission toretain front single storeyPorch/Living Room extensionwith associated sitedevelopment works todwelling house at 187 SperrinRoad, Drimnagh, Dublin 12for Derek Yeates. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DublinCity Council PlanningDepartment during its publicopening hours. A submissionor observation in relation tothe application may be madein writing to the planningauthority on payment of theprescribed fee (€20.00) withinthe period of 5 weeksbeginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of theapplication, and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by theplanning authority in making adecision on the application.The planning authority maygrant permission subject to orwithout conditions, or mayrefuse to grant permission.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dun Laoghaire RathdownCounty CouncilStephen and Lorraine Cullen,are applying for planningpermission for a) Constructionof new 23sqm first floor rearextension for 2 no. bedroomswith hipped/pitched roof builtover existing single storeyrear extension; b) Internalalterations to existing firstfloor layout; c) New timberclad wrap aroundoverhang/canopy at existingrear sliding doors fromkitchen, all at 26 CarysfortRoad, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.The planning application maybe inspected, or purchased ata fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DunLaoghaire Rathdown CountyCouncil during its publicopening hours and asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made to the authority inwriting on payment of theprescribed fee within theperiod of 5 weeks beginningon the date of receipt by theauthority of the application.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dun Laoghaire RathdownCounty CouncilHazel Rae intends to applyfor Permission fordevelopment at this site: 6 St.Mary’s Street, Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin. The developmentwill consist of a two storeyextension to the rear of theproperty and a screened roofterrace, over the existing flatroof, to the front of theproperty. The planningapplication may be inspectedor purchased for a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy, at theoffices of the PlanningAuthority, Marine Road, DúnLaoghaire, Co. Dublin, duringits public opening hours ofMonday to Friday from 10am- 4pm. A submission orobservation in relation to theapplication may be made inwriting to the PlanningAuthority, on payment of a feeof €20 within 5 weeks ofreceipt of the application bythe Planning Authority andsuch submissions orobservations will beconsidered by the PlanningAuthority in making a decisionon the application. ThePlanning Authority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dublin City CouncilI, Michelle Gannon of 10Huxley Crescent, Cork Street,Dublin 8, apply to Dublin CityCouncil for PlanningPermission for retention ofsingle storey bedroom andbathroom extension to sideand rear of house togetherwith internal alternations andall associated site anddrainage works. Also forretention of new boundarywalls to front and side withnew entrance gates to side.This Application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DublinCity Council, PlanningDepartment, Civic Offices,Wood Quay, Dublin 8, duringpublic opening hours . Asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made in writing to thePlanning Authority onpayment of the prescribed feeof €20.00 within the period ofFIVE weeks beginning on thedate of receipt of theapplication by the localauthority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by theplanning authority in making adecision on the application.The planning authority maygrant permission subject to orwithout conditions, or mayrefuse to grant permission.

PLANNING DUBLIN

Dun Laoghaire RathdownCounty CouncilPlanning permission is soughtby Brendan O’Brien, todemolish 137sq.m of theexisting ground floor retail unit(part of) and 148sq.m of thefirst and second floor offices(part of), retaining the frontfaçade and for the proposederection of extensions andalterations consisting of106.5sq.m ground floor retailextension and 40.5sq.m firstfloor apartment extensiontogether with change of useof 70sq.m first floor office useto residential use andassociated site works at 58Georges Street Upper, DunLaoghaire. The planningapplication may be inspected,or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy, at theoffices of the PlanningAuthority, County Hall, DunLaoghaire, during its publicopening hours. A submissionor observation in relation tothe application may be madein writing to the planningauthority on payment of theprescribed fee, €20, within theperiod of 5 weeks beginningon the date of receipt by theauthority of the application,and such submissions orobservations will beconsidered by the PlanningAuthority in making a decisionon the application. ThePlanning Authority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions, or mayrefuse to grant permission

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From the Archives

We take a look back at extracts from old newspapers to see what was in

the news this month from years gone by

Irish Independent 30th June 1915▪

Irish Independent 27th June 1929▪

Freemans Journal 26thJune 1863▪ Freemans Journal 4th June 1817▪

Freemans Journal 20th June 1824▪

Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’, North Dublin, by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill & Macmillan/The History Press▪

Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’, South Dublin, by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill & Macmillan/The History Press▪

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Southside People June 10th 2015