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Down but not out!Haughey considering his election options following shock defeatPat O’Rourke

aFteR losing out to deirdre heney in the Fianna Fáil dublinbay north selection convention, cllr seán haughey said he will decide in the next few weeks whether he wants to contest the next general election.

In an exclusive interview with Northside People, Cllr Haughey claimed that internal research carried out by Fianna Fáil showed

that he was the only one who could win a seat for the party in Dublin Bay North “at this time”.

“I expect that Fianna Fáil party headquarters would like to add me to the ticket as they encouraged me to run for the general election in the first place,” he said.

“It was on this basis that I decided to contest the selection convention. I responded positively to a direct request from the party to run.

“I will have to decide in the next few weeks if I now want to contest the general election given the outcome of the selection convention.

“I think I could have taken a seat as I am well known across the whole of the constituency and have previously represented large parts of it as a TD and city councillor.

continued on page 2Cllr Seán Haughey (FF)▪ Cllr Deirdre Heney (FF)▪

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Cllr Haughey, who lost his Dáil seat in the 2011 General Election, said Fianna Fáil will now have to reconsider its strategy for Dublin Bay North following the outcome of the selection convention.

“This will be a work in progress,” he stated. “Fianna Fáil has a huge battle on its hands to win a seat in Dublin Bay North and will be fighting for the fifth and final seat.”

Senator Averil Power caused huge turmoil in the party in May when she resigned from Fianna Fáil.

Referring to this, Cllr Haughey added: “At the outset I believe the plan was to run myself and Averil Power [on the Dublin Bay North ticket].

Down but not out!

QUEEN OF THE CASTLE: Cllr Deirdre Heney (FF) pictured with her supporters at Clontarf Castle after she won the nomination to contest Dublin Bay North for her party in the general election. ▪

“I believe Senator Power, if she runs as an Independent, will take votes mostly off other parties and Independents rather from Fianna Fáil.”

Although Deirdre Heney won the nomination by an extremely tight margin, there is a strong possibility that her council colleague in the Clontarf Local Electoral Area (LEA) could be added to the ticket at a later date.

Cllr Haughey, a former Junior Minister (Education and Science) and Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1989, was strongly fancied to win the nomination over Heney after Cllr Tom Brabazon and Aileen Woods withdrew from the race.

Cllr Haughey said he was “not too disappointed” following his defeat.

“I take political victories and defeats in my stride and will

get over this quite quickly,” he added. “Life is too short to worry about things like this.”

Deirdre Heney, a native of Drumcondra and now living in Killester, has been a Dublin city councillor for 15 years.

She was re-elected in the Clontarf LEA at last year’s local elections for the fourth consecutive time.

Speaking at the convention in Clontarf Castle, Cllr Heney said she was “truly honoured and humbled” to be chosen by Fianna Fáil members to contest the election in Dublin Bay North.

“I look forward to visiting every home in the constituency over the coming months,” she said.

“I want to pay tribute to Cllr Tom Brabazon, Cllr Seán Haughey and Aileen Woods who were also nominated for this convention.

“All of them are extremely hard-working representatives in this constituency and I look forward to working closely with them throughout the election campaign.”

Cllr Heney said the next election will determine the future direction of Dublin and the country. “We are constantly being told about the strong recovery that is being experienced in Dublin, and yet so many people across the city are seriously struggling to see a single improvement in their quality of life,” she added.

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It’s a Fair day for Balbriggan award winnersA NORTHSIDE school claimed three top awards at Northern Ire-land’s largest science fair.

Loreto Secondary School, Bal-briggan, collected the awards at the Sentinus Young Innovators Exhibition.

Meibh O’Sullivan and Isabelle Martin claimed the Young Sci-entist Overall Winner award for their project which looked at the effects of taking photos on mem-ory and forgetfulness.

Lauren Murphy won the Intel Young Innovator Award for her project - an aid for the rehabilita-tion of a clenched fist in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr Niamh Kelly completed the hat-trick for the north county Dublin school when she won the Intel Teacher of Ex-cellence award. This year over 500 competitors were among approximately 3,000 people who attended the show at Ulster Uni-versity, Jordanstown, on June 23.

Over 150 projects competed to win 80 prizes including an op-portunity to represent the region in a number of international sci-ence and engineering competi-tions in America and the UK.

Alongside the exhibition and competition, attendees were treated to a number of interactive shows designed to bring science to life. BBC One Show’s resident TV scientist, Dr Marty Jopson, de-livered his ‘Record Breaking Sci-ence’ show where he delved into

the science behind his recent TV world record successes.

The annual science showcase celebrates the achievements of young people in Science, Tech-nology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). It centred on an exhibi-tion of innovative and exciting science projects carried out by students from primary and sec-ondary schools across the island of Ireland.

The projects covered a wide range of subjects and real world challenges including:

• Development of an eczema sleep suit to aid eczema suffer-ers

• An investigation into the use of rainwater as a renewable en-ergy source

• Development of a farm safety app to promote safety on the farm

• A cellular analysis on the ef-fects of garlic extract on cancer cell growth

• An investigation into how so-cial media can affect mood and either make you happy or sad

• Development of a self-build electric car

• A mathematical analysis of winning number patterns in the National Lottery draws

The annual event is organised by Sentinus, an educational char-

ity working with over 60,000 young people a year in Northern Ireland to deliver fun and reward-ing programmes that promote

engagement in STEM subjects.Further details about the event

can be found at www.sentinus.co.uk

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Lauren Murphy, from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan, collects the Intel Award for her STEM project from Sarah Sexton, Intel. PHOTO: AARON McCRACKEN/HARRISONS

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Meibh O’Sullivan and Isabelle Martin, from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan, collect the Young Scientists Award from Jim Stewart, chairman of Sentinus. PHOTO: AARON McCRACKEN/HARRISONS

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LAST Friday marked the 19th anniversary of the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, callously shot dead in her car while stopped at traffic lights on the Naas Road on June 26, 1996.

It may be stretching it to describe it as a ‘JFK moment’ but for those in my profession it was nothing less than that.

I was with a group of journalists in Dublin Airport, en route to Brussels on a press trip, when news of Veronica’s death broke. Some of them had

known her personally and were understandably devastated to learn of the brutal murder of a colleague.

Much has been written about the impact of Veronica Guerin’s killing in the intervening two decades. There have been countless articles, numerous books and no less than two big screen movie versions of the fearless reporter’s life and death.

In the face of widespread public revulsion, politicians were forced to up their game in the State’s war against criminality, using new tools like the Criminal Assets Bureau to bring the gangster underworld to heel – with some notable results.

The despised criminal John Gilligan, who was linked to her killing but acquitted in court, must now know something of the fear that Veronica felt in those final moments, having himself been at the receiving end of an assassination attempt.

Not that Veronica would have taken any joy in this – the attack on Gilligan only served to prove that the threat posed to society by drug gangs was as prevalent

as ever.Today, feuding between rival

criminals still results in violence and death – sometimes at the expense of innocent victims. It continues to present the authorities with their biggest challenge since ‘The Troubles’.

Journalism remains a high-risk profession, both at home and abroad. But since Veronica’s death, there is less complacency within the profession.

In this country, many threats to press freedom exist, with media outlets regularly forced to run the gauntlet of career-shattering libel actions. But no threat is greater than that faced by Veronica Guerin on that sunny June afternoon in 1996.

We are still haunted by it.

Tony McCullagh Dublin People group editor

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HEARTBREAKING: Veronica Guerin’s husband, Graham Turley, and son, Cathal, pictured after her funeral at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Dublin Airport, in 1996. PHOTO BY FRANK SCALZO▪

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Ace fundraiser aims to help local childA FUNDRAISING event with a difference was held recently on the Northside to raise funds for a local boy and Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI).

Naglis Montvilas (13), from Balrothery, has spinal muscular atrophy. He is a member of MDI, the national charity that pro-vides information and support to people affected by muscle-wasting conditions.

The event on June 21 was a Motorcycle Poker Run. Par-ticipants drove to five mystery points where they were each dealt a card for their poker hand. After the final stop at the Man O’War bar and restaurant in north county Dublin, the best hand of cards won a top prize of a €200 voucher from Kennedy’s motorcycles. The lucky winner on the day was Roberta Kudrev-

iciene.Just under €1,800 was raised

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used to support Naglis’s care and MDI’s respite services and research programmes. Naglis Montvilas, from Balrothery, the inspiration for the Poker Run event.▪

Roberta Kudreviciene won the Poker Run’s top prize.▪

Some of the event participants pictured during a stop at Slane Castle.▪


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FRESH calls have been made for legalised safe injecting centres in Dublin after the discovery of discarded syringes and drug paraphernalia in a Northside estate.

The syringes were found in Drumalee estate, off North Circu-lar Road, by local residents who contacted local Dublin City coun-cillor Janice Boylan (SF).

Cllr Boylan says it’s not the first time she’s been notified about the issue.

“I was shocked to be sent a picture illustrating this problem,” she said.

“Every second day I am con-tacted by residents reporting dis-carded drug paraphernalia in our neighbourhoods, in streets where our children play and try have a normal childhood.”

Cllr Boylan contacted council officials who responded quickly to remove the dangerous needles.

“I cannot begin to stress the level of anger from residents that drug users would discard such harmful and life threatening ob-jects where children play,” she said.

“I have always supported the use of safe injection centres and they have proven themselves to work in places like Australia.

“These centres will help to sig-nificantly reduce the amount of drug paraphernalia discarded on our streets and neighbourhoods.

“They will also help by educat-ing drug users to discard their needles safely.”

Meanwhile, statistics obtained by Dublin Bay North TD Tommy Broughan (Ind) show almost two thirds of Irish addicts on metha-done programmes are from Dub-lin, Kildare and West Wicklow.

According to the figures provid-ed by the HSE, these areas equate to 64 per cent of the total num-ber of 9,866. In the Dublin North, North Central and North West ar-eas there are 3,353 addicts on of-

ficial methadone programmes.The latest annual figures from

the National Drug-Related Deaths Index indicate that there were 633 drug related deaths in 2012.

A total of 350 of these deaths were due to the toxic effects of drugs. Methadone was implicated in 86 poisonings in 2012 and the majority of the deaths (87 per cent) where methadone was impli-cated were polydrug poisonings.

Deputy Broughan said: “Hope-fully with the recent appointment of a Minister of State with respon-sibility for drugs we will start to see a difference in our worsening drugs crisis.

“Projects such as Ana Liffey Drug Project and Merchants Quay Ireland have long been calling for action on the issue and we can see from these figures that our depen-dence on methadone as a means of treating addiction is growing.

“We need real alternatives, appropriate supports and timely access to detox rehabilitation cen-tres.”

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Antenatal clinic celebrates first birthday

Sinéad Heaney, Community Midwife Manager with the Rotun-da Hospital, said there were huge benefits for women who opt to at-tend the community clinics.

“It offers women great continu-ity of care,” said Ms Heaney.

“In a clinic like the Belle An-tenatal Clinic, women will gener-ally see the same midwife for all of their antenatal visits and will be able to build a relationship and rapport with their midwife that just wouldn’t be possible in a busy hospital outpatients’ de-partment.”

Ms Heaney said the facilities in Darndale were purposely built for its work.

“It is a lovely fresh, new and comfortable environment for women to have their antenatal appointments in,” she added.

Louise Byrne, from Don-aghmede, attended the clinic in 2014 and returned with her now five-month-old daughter Jessica for the first birthday celebration.

A SERVICE that provides preg-nant women with an opportu-nity to have their antenatal ap-pointments in a local setting as an alternative to travelling to the Rotunda Hospital celebrat-ed its first birthday last week.

Over the past year, the Belle Antenatal Clinic, located in the Darndale-Belcamp Village Centre, has given pregnant women from Dublin 5, 13 and 17 the opportu-nity to have their antenatal ap-pointments in a relaxed setting.

Since it officially opened in June 2014, over 100 women have used the free service, but there is capacity for many more women to attend this clinic.

Midwives are urging more women from north east Dublin to avail of the service.

Community midwife-led clinics are offered by the Rotunda Hos-pital to women who are consid-ered low-risk and have relatively straightforward pregnancies.

Women still attend the Ro-tunda Hospital for their booking visit at 14-weeks and scans at 20-weeks. Women then attend a combination of their chosen com-munity clinic and GP for all other routine check-ups during their pregnancy.

The service was brought to the Dublin 17 area through a partner-ship between the Rotunda Hospi-tal, HSE and Preparing for Life.

Preparing for Life is an area based prevention and early in-tervention programme funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the Area Based Childhood Programme.

Through the programme, preg-nant women from selected parts of Dublin 5 and 17 are also being offered a range of other com-plementary services including antenatal classes in community settings, baby massage courses, mother and baby groups and a home visiting programme.

Pictured at the first birthday celebrations were (from l-r): Louise Byrne and her daughter Jessica, Sinead Harney, Public Health Nurse and Sinead Heaney, Community Midwife Manager, Rotunda Hospital.

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“I didn’t actually realise before I was offered this clinic in the Ro-tunda that this health centre ex-isted,” said Ms Byrne.

“I went to the Belle Clinic and my GP for all of my visits after my booking visit in the Rotunda and had a great experience.

“It was really convenient for me. I also felt that I got more time

with the midwife who really lis-tened if I had any issues.

“I remember one day I had a complication and had to go into the Rotunda for a scan. The mid-wife Debbie called me the next day to see how I had gotten on which I don’t think would hap-pen if I wasn’t attending the clinic here.”

Ms Byrne added: “Attending this clinic also helped me to con-nect with other services in the community like baby massage classes and the Bosom Buddies mother and infant group.”

For further information on the services offered by the Preparing for Life programme, visit www.preparingforlife.ie.

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store people’s trust in the politi-cians that they elect.”

Deputy Flanagan said he has an interesting perspective on how politics works having been in opposition and in Government as part of the Fine Gael Party, an Independent and now a member of Renua Ireland.

“I am confident that Renua Ire-land, as a smaller political party, is better placed to focus on and develop policies that will posi-tively impact on people’s lives, including my own constituents in Dublin Bay North,” he added.

“The General Election is fast approaching and I look for-ward to continuing to meet with my constituents to dis-cuss any concerns that they may have and to discuss Renua Ireland’s position with them.”

Deputy Flanagan, a former member of Fine Gael, said he was delighted to be running for the new party headed by Lucinda Creighton.

“I have represented the resi-dents of Dublin North East, now Dublin Bay North, at local and national level for the past eight years,” he said.

“I am very excited to be a mem-ber of Renua Ireland and in a po-sition to offer my constituents a real change in Irish politics.

“We passionately believe that our policies will improve the quality of each citizen’s life. We can build a better society and re-

TERENCE Flanagan TD has been offically selected to contest the general election in Dublin Bay North for Renua Ireland.

Terence Flanagan TD (Renua) ▪

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Fundraiser for Ataxia is a big successA CHARITY event, which was held to raise funds for research into a debilitating illness, has proved to be a big success.

Over 250 people took part in ‘Walk for Ataxia’, from Clontarf Rugby Club to Belvedere Rugby Club.

The participants walked through the streets from the Northside to the Southside club where a BBQ was waiting for them to celebrate their achieve-ment.

Leading the pack was organ-iser Kevin Finn, whose brother Peter suffers from Friedreich’s Ataxia.

Speaking after the event, Kevin said the support and dedication from everybody involved was overwhelming. “This debilitating disease is still relatively unknown in Ireland,” he said.

“We hope that our efforts will raise the profile of Friedreich’s Ataxia, and show people who may be suffering with this terrible dis-ease that there is hope, and that people do care about their health and livelihood.”

Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) is a neuromuscular disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in the loss of muscle control.

Kevin described Freidreich’s Ataxia as a terrible condition.

“What is happening to my brother isn’t fair,” he stated.

“To date there is no treatment and no cure.

“Researchers working on Friedreich’s Ataxia aim to have a cure by 2020. That was the over-riding reason behind ‘Walk for Ataxia’.

“We intend to raise money for research to help this dream be-come a reality.”

Kevin said that Peter gradu-ated from Trinity College in 2006 with an honours degree in Law. “Unfortunately, due to the toll

Kevin Finn (left) pictured with his brother Peter who suffers from Friedreich’s Ataxia.▪

the condition took on my broth-er’s health, he was unable to join the workforce with his classmates following their graduation,” he added. The event on June 20 raised €30,000 and the profile of Ataxia Ireland was enhanced further by the hashtag #walkfo-rataxia trending on Twitter. Both Leinster Rugby and Ireland rubgy star Cian Healy, from Clontarf, tweeted their support.

For further information about Friedreich’s Ataxia or to make a donation to Ataxia Ireland, visit www.ataxia.ie

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T h e y meet lots of inter-esting and co lour fu l characters along the way that appear to symbolise American c u l t u r e and folklore as much as add to the movie’s storyline and dramatic thrust.

‘Slow West’ is slow but reward-ing, littered with moments of great tension, great acting and a great visual cinematic directing.

This is a thought provoking magical western that will leave you satisfied and at the same time wanting more. We score it 4 out of 5 stars.

Paul O’Rourke

Much like the Hollywood musi-cal of old, westerns have become a dying breed, despite annual at-tempts by diehard fans to revive the genre with such recent films as ‘True Grit’, ‘Django Unchained’ and Tarrantino’s upcoming ‘The Hateful Eight’.

‘Slow West’ is an interesting addition to that list especially when you consider it only lasts 84 minutes, is written by previ-ously unknown first time writer/director John Maclean and stars an Irishman and an Australian in the lead roles.

The film tells the story of a 16-year-old Scottish boy, Jay Caven-dish (played by Australian, Kodi Smit-McPhee) who, at the end of the 19th century, journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves.

He is joined by Silas (Michael

Fassbender), a mysterious trav-eller and outlaw who is willing to serve as his guide.

Little do they know that dark forces are also desperate to find the same woman, for their own very different reasons.

You may remember Kodi Smit-McPhee as the son of Vigo Mortenson in the post-apocalyp-tic movie, ‘The Road’, and ‘Slow West’ is definitely another road movie, albeit very different from the aforementioned.

You would normally expect a film of this short duration to zip along, but in fact it meanders at a leisurely pace that at no time feels uncomfortable.

Fassbender is fantastic as a cool and tough cowboy, presum-ably a role he has always wanted to play.

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The payment represents 30

per cent of the port’s distribut-able profits for 2014. Since 2007 Dublin Port Company has paid the Government a total of €78.6 million in dividends.

The dividend payment follows a successful year in 2014 for Dub-lin Port where cargo volumes increased 7.0 per cent year-on-year.

Total throughput for the year was 31 million gross tonnes with 7,108 ship arrivals, bringing the port’s activity back to the record levels of 2007.

Figures for the first trading quarter of 2015 have shown con-tinued growth in import and ex-port trade with cargo volumes up 5.3 per cent on the same period last year.

This is the strongest first quar-ter Dublin Port has had in a dec-ade and surpasses the previous record year of 2007 by 3.0 per cent.

Minister for Transport, Tour-ism and Sport Paschal Donohoe said he was delighted that the port has once again achieved its agreed target.

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Dublin City CouncilWe, Sean and Lisa Collenderintend to apply for permissionfor development at this site,No. 132 Clontarf Road,Clontarf, Dublin 3. Thedevelopment will consist of:demolition of existing dormerwindow and chimney andconstruction of new porchextension [5 Sqm]; newcanopy overhang to front,side and rear; new groundfloor extension to side andrear [19 Sqm]; new dormerwindow to rear roof pitch;external insulation and renderand all associated site works.The proposed works alsoinclude the relocation of theexisting vehicular entrance toOulton Road and replacementof existing garden shed. Theplanning application may beinspected, or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DublinCity Council 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.

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Dublin City CouncilI, Mark O’Toole, intend toseek planning permission fordevelopment at 12 ClanawleyRoad, Donnycarney, Dublin 5.The development will consistof 1) Retention of porch tofront, 2) Retention of singlestorey kitchen to rear, 3) Partdemolition and part retentionof Granny Flat, 4) Extensionof Granny Flat at rear ( SingleStorey Flat Roof ), 5)Relocation of back door fromrear to side elevation , 6) New2 metre high rendered wall todriveway. The planningapplication may be inspectedor purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy, at theoffices of Dublin City CouncilPlanning Department, Block4, Ground Floor, CivicOffices, Woodquay, Dublin 8during it’s public openinghours 9am - 4.30pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made in writing to thePlanning Authority onpayment of the prescribed fee(€20) within the period of fiveweeks beginning on the dateof receipt by the Authority ofthe application and suchsubmission or observation willbe considered by thePlanning Authority in makinga decision on the application.The Planning Authority maygrant permission subject to orwithout conditions, or mayrefuse to grant permission.


Workplace initiative is welcomed

workplace’ policies to support the health and wellbeing of their employees.”

Stephanie Regan, one of Fine Gael’s three candidates to con-test the constituency of Dublin Bay North, said that as strong campaigner for community based positive health programmes for all ages, she sees this as a step in the right direction.

“As a provider myself of well-being programmes in the work-place, I am keenly aware of the positive effects that can be gained for the individual themselves, for the employer and ultimately re-sulting in better levels of health in our general population,” said Ms Regan.

“The Irish health service spends billions each year on pro-

moting, protecting and restoring people’s health and wellbeing.

“All of this funding is essential but we could target it so much more effectively by keeping peo-ple healthy, happy and out of hospital.”

Ms Regan believes workplace health programmes are one of the best ways to prevent lifestyle diseases and improve mental health.

“Any costs associated with the measure should be minimal and will be recouped many times over by the benefits of a healthier workforce,” she added.

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MINISTER for Health Leo Varadkar’s new campaign to get work-places more active has been welcomed by a local general election candidate.

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DUBLIN Airport has won the Irish Aviation Authority ‘Airport Achievement Award’.

FLYING HIGH: Paul Begg pictured with the Irish Aviation Authority ‘Airport Achievement Award’.

▪ Shels seeking youth playersSHELBOURNE FC Youth Academy is holding open training sessions this week in a bid to bring new young players into the club.

The sessions will all be held in the AUL complex in Cloghran, near Bewley’s Hotel, and will run as fol-lows:

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The Long Term Illness Scheme does not depend on your income or other circumstances. You may also be eligible for a medical card or GP visit card, depending on your circumstances.

The medical conditions that qualify under the Long Term Illness Scheme are: •Mental handicap •Mental illness (for people under 16 only) •Diabetes insipidus •Diabetes mellitus •Haemo-philia •Cerebral palsy •Phenylketonuria •Epilepsy •Cystic fibrosis •Multiple scle-rosis •Spina bifida •Muscular dystro-phies •Hydrocephalus •Parkinsonism •Acute leukaemia •Conditions arising from use of Thalidomide

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If you have neither a medical card, nor a GP visit card nor a medical condition listed above, you can use the Drugs Payment Scheme to limit your expenses on prescription drugs.

Northside Citizens’ Information Service, which provides a free and confidential service to the public, compiles the Know Your Rights column. The centre is based on Bun-ratty Road, Coolock. Phone 0761 07 8190. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and National Helpline @ 0761 07 4000.

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by Frank Long

THIS was the opening question in the afternoon from our instructor, Conor, on our one day clinic in the Dave Pelz Short Game School of Golf, based in the wonderful surrounds of Killeen Castle near Dunsany in County Meath.

I had been lucky enough to play the Jack Nicklaus signature course in Killeen Castle on a number of occasions and I would rank it in my top 10 courses in Ireland. I had promised myself each time that I would put myself down for the Dave Pelz clinic but had never got around to it until now.

The day starts at 9am with an introduction to the Dave Pelz ap-proach to the short game. It is all about understanding the impor-tance of the short game (defined as anywhere within 100 yards of the green) and learning techniques to improve your chipping, pitch-ing, bunker shots and putting. As Conor outlined the timetable for the day, the sunshine was flowing in through the large windows of the training centre which revealed a wonderful practice area of pris-tine greens, beautifully prepared bunkers and a range with target nets and pyramids of golf balls all begging to be hit.

Numbers are restricted to a maximum of six participants to ensure that each person gets plenty of attention from the in-structor. Soon we were out beside the green being walked through the mechanics of the chip shot and how to use different clubs to get the low trajectory, controlled

shot that allows you to get a ball from just off the green to travel the appropriate distance and end up close to the target. Then it was our turn and initially we made hard work of it for the poor green keeper whose responsibility it was to retrieve the mishits. But gradu-ally more and more of the balls ended up close to the target area and he had less walking to do.

Then it was over to the range to learn the technique required to hit a 20 yard pitch shot and con-sistently land it close to the pin. Conor was very good at assessing each participant’s strengths and weaknesses and then pointing out the changes needed to im-prove the results. A little competi-tion started to see who could get five in a row into the nets which helped with the concentration. One lesson I took from the day was that practice can be fun but to properly assess your progress you really need to be practicing with someone who can watch your ac-tions and give feedback as you go.

Next it was into the bunkers and with sand flying we spent an hour honing the technique required to

successfully get the ball out of the trap close to the flag. Again some good training aids and new concepts for us ensured that we all made progress on this shot in a short timeframe.

After a fine lunch in the main clubhouse (included in the price) we returned refreshed and ready for further instruction but at the same time wondering how could we spend three hours just put-ting. How wrong we were – the time flew past and it was probably the best part of the day. Just be-ing reminded that 40 per cent of all shots played in a round of golf are putts and seeing that none of us had ever had a putting les-son was enough to convince us that what we were about to learn would have the biggest impact on our game.

Conor began by observing us hitting about 30 putts from various distances and then we re-turned indoors for a theory, setup and mechanics session. This was followed by exercises to improve our ability to consistently hit a ball in a dead straight line for three feet, which is a lot harder than it sounds. Back outside we worked on distance control from 30 feet, both up and down hill, and finally used a very clever device to test and improve the mechanics of our putting strokes.

After a final wrap up session we proceeded on our separate ways. Each of us had taken a lot from the day and it was up to us now to put it into practice and indeed to practice what we had learned outside of competitive golf. Some-thing all amateur golfers need to do more of.

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Rumours that Chris Martin and Kylie Minogue are dating are flying around. It’s all after the pair were spotted taking a stroll together through London.

It follows her gig at Hyde Park earlier this month.The pair were seen walking arm in arm, sparking rumours of a

romance.

I’m not sure whether music fans will want to hear this but Hilary Duff is back on the music scene with her first new album in eight years, ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out’.

As a single mother to three-year-old son, Luca, she says her album is very personal.

Let’s just hope it’s better than the last one!

Uber cool new Pixar animation, ‘Inside Out’, has had its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

The movie follows young Riley as she’s uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco.

We get a glimpse of her emotions, which are represented as characters inside her mind.

Amy Poehler voices the emotion ‘Joy’. No better woman.

Paloma Faith may replace Rita Ora on ‘The Voice UK’ judg-ing panel. She was first offered the job in 2012 but turned it down. Rita left the show to join the ‘X Factor’ judging panel following a massive deal with music guru Simon Cowell.

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And last but not least, Seth MacFarlane thinks the Ted sequel is going to be even better than the first movie.

He returns with Mark Wahlberg for ‘Ted 2’, which follows on from the 2012 original. Seth, who both created the idea and voic-es Ted, says it’s going to be a good one.

Let’s hope it is or he can get stuffed!

Hermitage Green are Live at LeopardstownHermitage Green play the Bul-mers Live at Leopardstown se-ries next Thursday (July 9).

Following seven years of at-tracting some of the biggest names of Irish and international talent, Bulmers Live at Leopard-stown again delivers on its repu-tation for being a fantastic night out.

Following on from Hermitage Green are The High Kings (July 16), Damien Dempsey (July 23), The Stunning (August 6) and The Human League (August 13).

Tickets are €15. For more in-formation visit www.bulmerslive-atleopardstown.com

Hermitage Green started out as a spontaneous jam session between friends but soon devel-oped in to a strong acoustic outfit with an original sound for which the band have credited their con-trasting musical tastes.

Over the last year they have continued their relentless tour-ing schedule around the globe in-cluding sellout tours in New York, London, Vancouver, Czech Repub-lic and a nationwide trek around Ireland.

We caught up with Dan Murphy

from Hermitage Green.1. Best gig you’ve been to in

Dublin?Iron Maiden, RDS, 2005. Mari-

lyn Manson supported and came onstage on stilts wearing a mini skirt. More lasers than the Eurovi-sion song contest!

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2. Most Memorable moment in Dublin?

I went to see the metal band Tool in the Point in 2006. I got in a fist fight with my brother and this other guy over a signed drum skin that the drummer threw out into the crowd during the last song. My brother now has one half of said skin framed on his wall. I think the other guy was arrested with the other half still in his hands.

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

See above.4. First album you bought

and last album you bought?The first was ‘Travelling With-

out Moving’ by Jamiroquai (on tape) and last was the new Catfish and the Bottlemen album

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

I run a travel company called Global Village Tours. We send peo-ple to North Korea and beyond. And everyone in the band is into sport. I’m a boxer and Barry and Darragh were professional ath-letes before they were old (rugby and athletics).

6. Who are your influences?Phillip Henry is the reason I

took up dobro and harmonica, and he also got me into Indian music. I love the complexity and aggression of metal music. Can’t wait for Little Green Cars’ new album.

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

The B Sharps with Marty Moris-sey as the soprano.

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Aidis Kroupis, An Post Chain Reaction, celebrates as he crosses the line in Skerries to win Stage 8 of the 2015 Rás. INSET: Lukas Postlberger, Tirol Cycling Team, celebrates in Skerries with the George Plant trophy following Stage 8 of the 2015 An Post Rás. PHOTOS: PAUL MOHAN/SPORTSFILE

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Skerries locals thanked for great Rás supportTHE people of Skerries have been thanked for their contribution to the success of the 2015 An Post Rás.

Race organiser Tony Campbell was delighted with the fantastic support that the riders received along the route and in Skerries for the race’s eight and final stage.

“The support that the race receives every year in Skerries is nothing short of spectacular,” said Mr Campbell.

“As soon as the riders enter the town, there are always hordes of people cheering them on, which gives them a big lift when energy levels are low after eight days in the saddle.

“It was the 10th anniversary of the stage finish in Skerries and there is a reason as to why we keep coming back year after year – the support.

“I’d like to extend a huge thank you to the Skerries locals, volun-teers and all the organisers for doing such a wonderful job to

make this year’s Rás, one of the most memorable yet.”

After eight gruelling stages around Ireland, An Post rider, Aidis Kroupis, managed to clinch the final stage win with an elec-trifying sprint to the line ahead of Davide Vigano (Team IDEA) and county rider, Damian Shaw (Louth Team Asea). However, it was Lukas Postlberger (Tirol Cycling) who was crowned Rás champion having worn the Yellow jersey since the second stage.

He showed great grit and guile to recover from a bad crash the previous day and managed to see out the race to take home the trophy.

“It was really amazing to take the Rás trophy,” said the Aus-trian. “People speak of the race and how tough it is, but you have to experience it yourself to really understand.”


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DO YOU know how important water is to your dog? They can lose all of their body fat and half of their protein supplies and still survive, but a dog losing even 10 per cent of its water can be fatal.

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Dubs reign supreme in Under 21 finalTHE talent in Gaelic games in the capital has never been stronger it would seem, with the Dublin Ladies’ Under 21 team the latest side in blue to get their hands on silverware.

Dublin defeated Cork 0-14 to 1-8 to win the Aisling McGing Under 21 All Ireland Final for the second year in a row. Naul star Carla Rowe, who captained the Dublin team, scored six points on the day.

Niamh Rickard, Dublin and Fingallians GAA Club, Swords, lifts her 18-month-old cousin Shay Sheridan in celebration after the game. ALL PHOTOS: CODY GLENN/SPORTSFILE

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Carla Rowe, Dublin, in action against Shauna Kelly, Cork.▪

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Leah Caffrey, Dublin, in action against Jennifer Barry, Cork.▪

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The Dublin players take a victory selfie after winning the Aisling McGing Under 21 All Ireland Final against Cork at MacDonagh Park, Nenagh. ▪


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Pictured is the Portmarnock AC Under 12 Relay team who struck gold in Tallaght (from l-r): Jack O’Connell, Shane Patterson, Alex Dunne and Shane Archer. ▪

Some of the girls from Scoil an Duinnínigh in Swords were lucky enough to meet one of their Dublin GAA heroes after they won their Fingal Schools Final at Parnell Park. Pictured (from l-r) were: Leah Ní Eochaidh, Caoimhe Ní Mhurraí, Jack McCaffrey, Teagan Ní Chiarián and Álainn Ní Dhubhir.

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Pictured is the Scoil an Duinnínigh Senior Girls’ Gaelic team, who recently won their final at Parnell Park in the Division 3 Fingal GAA Schools League 2015.▪

Pictured is the Scoil an Duinnínigh Junior Girls’ Gaelic team, who recently won their final at Parnell Park in the Division 2 Fingal GAA Schools League 2015. Also pictured are the dedicated coaches Muinteoir Bridin (left of the team) and Muinteoir Martina. ▪

Eight gold medals for Portmarnock athletePORTMARNOCK Athletic Club enjoyed some tremendous suc-cesses at the Dublin Juvenile Championships with over 50 of its young athletes competing at the Santry and Tallaght venues.

Michael Farrelly was the stand-out performer winning a total of eight gold medals.

Michael has already estab-lished himself as a top sprinter and this year he decided to com-pete in a variety of other events and proved that he is a fine all-round athlete.

He struck gold in the 75m hur-dles, 200m, 80m, Discus, Long Jump, Shot Putt, Javelin and Un-der 14 4x100 relay.

Another athlete who proved her all-round ability was Grace McKeever who took silver in the Under 16 80m hurdles, 3rd in Dis-cus, 3rd in Shot Putt, 3rd in Jave-lin and 3rd in the Long Jump.

Portmarnock AC ended the championships on a very positive note on the final day in Tallaght with comprehensive wins for their Under 12 and Under 14 Boys’ relay teams.


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Cyclists Fabio Raimondi and Julius Schroeder, from Google, were among those who participated in the Dublin City Council Lunchtime Cycle as part of National Bike Week. PHOTO: CONOR McCABE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Ciara Norton, Eoin Morton and Claire McDonald pictured while participating in the Dublin City Council Lunchtime Cycle as part of National Bike Week. PHOTO: CONOR McCABE PHOTOGRAPHY

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GETTING IN GEAR: Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke pictured with cyclists participating in the Dublin City Council Lunchtime Cycle as part of National Bike Week. The annual Lunchtime City Cycle started at Grand Canal Square and saw over a thousand cyclists go on a leisurely 5km cycle on their lunch break. PHOTO: CONOR McCABE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Martina Palenik and her daughter Hannah (4), from Donaghmede, pictured at the recent Dublin City Council Dublin Kite Festival at Dollymount Strand. PHOTO: JASON CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY

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BIG ACHIEVEMENT: Pictured are pupils from Holy Child National School, Larkhill Road, Whitehall, after they received their green flag before the end of term. The pupils are members of the successful Green Schools’ Committee. PHOTO: DARREN KINSELLA▪


Wood Quay amphitheatre

This July Dublin City Council ispresenting Wood Quay Summer Sessions, a contemporary mix of live acts playing acoustic music in the Wood Quay Amphitheatre. These free concerts will take place every Thursday in July between 1-2pm and are set to attract music lovers hungry for lunchtime tunes. The line-up as it stands is Rob Walsh and Travis Oaks for July 2 and David Keenan and Third Smoke for July 9.

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There’s free tours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue every Thursday at 11am. The tour meets at the cemetery gates and no booking is required.

For more details email [email protected] or phone 01-6770095.

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The Tap Lounge Bar in North King Street is the venue for wonderful sessions of folk dancing on Friday nights. The sessions are organized by Njoy Dancing Dublin, a group of folk dance enthusiasts (yes, they do exist!) from all over Europe who happened to meet in Dublin.

So far they’ve had Bulgarian, French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish and Portuguese nights. The next event is on Friday, July 3 at 8.30pm. Sessions are free but small donations of €3 are welcome.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner as they promise to have you dancing within an hour.

Clontarf halfmarathon

Join over 40 employees from Joe Duffy Motors who will be stepping up a gear for Temple Street at 10am this Saturday, July 4, when they take part in the Clontarf Half Marathon.

The car dealership announced Temple Street as its Charity Partner for 2015 and nominated this race for its first fundraising challenge.

Joe Duffy Group managing director, Gavin Hydes, will lead the team. The focus is on raising money to help improve facilities at the hospital and the team have set themselves a target of €20,000.

Billed as Ireland’s flattest half marathon, the route along the coastline and through Bull Island is also arguably one of the most scenic. The entry fee is €30. Registration and full details from www.runclontarf.com.

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Would you like to take part in a summer reading event? Read on.

Fingal County Council has launched Summer Reading Buzz 2015 with lots of events being held to encourage schoolchildren to continue reading throughout the school holidays.

The council is one of the first local

authorities to get involved and now the Reading Challenge has proven to be such a great success it has been extended to 13 counties nationwide.

To get involved, children must register in their local Fingal Library and when the challenge is completed and all 10 books read they are entered in to a draw for some lovely prizes.

For more information, visit www.summerreadingbuzz.ie

StraWberry fairWe’re finally into

the strawberries and cream season, and if you want to attend a fun event locally, a Strawberry Fair is taking place at All Saints’ Church, Raheny, on Saturday, July 4 from 11am to 3pm.

You are guaranteed a warm welcome, fabulous fun and games, strawberries and cream and super bakes. A wide variety of events are promised including traditional games, cream teas, white elephant stall, cakes, books, toys, music, tours of thye local historic church, a bottle stall, next-to-new goods, a bouncy castle, a raffle and all in a wonderful setting.

Car boot SaleThere is always the chance that

you’ll pick up a bargain or two at a car boot sale.

St Columba’s Church in Swords is holding car boot sales every Saturday until September, from 10am to 2pm in the car park at Old Borough School, Church Road, Swords. Cars €10, 7 seaters/estates €15 and vans €20. Toilet facilities are available. Gates open to sellers at 9.30am. For further information, email [email protected]

Jump into the zoneFancy a jump around this weekend?

Jump Zone has just completed an extension to its Santry facility and it now boasts almost 20,000 sq ft of trampolines, making it one of the biggest indoor trampoline parks in the world.

An extensive raised platform has also been installed to connect all the trampoline zones including the Dodgeball Courts and the Foam Pit.

“The main court now has 65 trampolines plus the two jump boxes but the real added feature is the trampoline basketball,” explained Jump Zone’s Paul Quinn. Visit www.jumpzone.ie for more information

Support would be most welcome at the second annual Play for Paddy football tournament, which will take place this Saturday, July 4, at Dublin Indoor Football, Santry. All proceeds from the event – dedicated to the memory of the late Paddy Delahunty, from Artane, - will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society and St Francis Hospice Raheny.FM104 and Shamrock Rovers mascot, ‘Hooperman’, will be cheering on the footballers while entertainers will be on hand to provide a jam-packed afternoon of fun for the kids. For event information and to register a team, visit www.playforpaddy.com For donations visit www.mycharity.ie/event/playforpaddy2015/

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Karen Cosgrove, Stephen Delahunty and Eamon Moore pictured at the launch of the Play for Paddy tournament ▪

Croke park leGendS tour

Join nine-time All-Ireland winner, Kilkenny’s Tommy Walsh, for a very special guided tour of Croke Park on the eve of the GAA Leinster Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Galway. Tommy enjoyed a 13-year inter-county career with The Cats from 2001 until 2014 and his Bord Gáis Energy Leg-ends Tour of Croke Park takes place on Saturday, July 4 at 11.30am. Tickets cost €15 for adults, €9.50 for children and €40 for families. Places are limited so early booking at crokepark.ie is advised.

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ARTANEQUIZ NIGHT: Our Lady of

the Universe Lourdes Group is holding a fundraising quiz night, to send a cancer patient to Lourdes, at St Paul’s Football Club, Gracefield Road, Artane on Friday, July 10 at 8.30pm. A table of four costs €24. There will be sandwiches at the inter-val thanks to the local Centra store.

CHOIR: A church choir, based at St John Vianney, Ardlea Road, Artane, requires new members, both male and female. They prac-tice every Wednesday at 7pm and sing at the Saturday 6pm vigil mass. Contact Martin on 01-8316168 for more information.

RAHENYSTRAWBERRY FAIR: The

All Saints’ Church, Raheny, Strawberry Fair takes place on Saturday, July 4 from 11am to 3pm. You are guaranteed a warm welcome, fabulous fun and games, strawberries and cream and super bakes. Includ-ed in the event are traditional games, cream teas, white elephant, cakes, books and toys, music, tours of historic church, bottle stall, next-to-new, bouncy castle, raffle and all in a wonderful setting.

LADYBIRDS: Raheny Lady-birds meet every Saturday from 12.45 to 1.45pm in the Hall at All Saints’ Church, Howth Road, Raheny. All girls aged 5-7 years old are welcome to come along. There will be games, music and song, indoor and outdoor activi-ties and arts and crafts. Text or call Andrea on 087-6301634 with any questions, or if you require further information.

POKER CLASSIC: A Poker Classic takes place every Thurs-day and Sunday night at 9pm in Cara Hall, Raheny, opposite the Garda station. All are welcome.

FAIRVIEWNEW MEMBERS: Fairview Cy

Pitch and Putt Club is looking for new members. A special mem-bership rate till the end of 2015 is now available. For further infor-mation contact Nancy Stanbridge at 01-8331845.

MARINO PUBLIC MEETING: RENUA

Ireland Dublin Bay North is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, July 1, at 8pm at the Carleton Hall, 53a Shelmar-tin Avenue, Marino, to meet with the public and to discuss local issues of concern. All are welcome to attend. If there are any matters which you might like to raise, but are unable to attend, email [email protected]

HOWTHPITCH & PUTT: Howth Ladies’

Pitch & Putt Club is open for new members. The club plays every Sunday morning throughout the year at Deerpark, Howth, and of-fers ladies a friendly atmosphere and an opportunity to meet new friends. Experienced golfers and beginners are welcome. For more information, contact Barbara on 086-2536167.

COOLOCKPARENTS ALONE: Doras Bui,

a parent alone resource centre, is located on Bunratty Drive, Coolock. Accurate information on your rights and entitlements is provided by a staff member who is available to talk to you in person or by phone. A

Teen Parent Support Project is available for teen parents who become pregnant while at school. For more information on these and other services, phone 01-8484811/8481872, email [email protected] or visit www.dorasbui.org

BALDOYLE NEW MEMBERS: Avalon, a new-

ly formed group, is looking for new members. Male and female singers, all ranges needed. Men are especially welcome. The choir meets on Tuesday evenings from 8pm-10pm in Dublin 13 area. Gospel and contemporary songs. Contact Ken on 087-1531258 for more information.

GOLF: Elphin Men’s Golf Society, Baldoyle, is open for membership, all levels wel-come. For details call Freddy on 086-8799221 or Tom on 087-2861015

OUTREACH SERVICE: An out-reach service is provided by the Northside Centre for the Unem-ployed (NCU) every Tuesday be-tween 9.30am and 12.30pm in the Baldoyle Family Resource Centre (rear of credit union). A free and confidential information and ad-vocacy service is provided on So-cial Welfare, Employment Rights, Education & Training, Jobs Club, Housing, Debt Management and Mediation & Family Law. No ap-pointment is necessary. For fur-ther details, phone 01-8326115.

SWORDSSHORT STORY/POETRY

CONTEST: Entries are now been taken for the annual contest run in association with Swords Heritage Week (September). Write approximately 1,500 words on fact, fantasy, fictioor

history (perhaps 1916) and send it before August 14. For further details and entry form, phone (01) 8400080 or email [email protected]

CAR BOOT SALES: St Columba’s Church, Swords is holding car boot sales every Saturday until September, from 10am to 2pm in the carpark at Old Borough School, Church Road, Swords. Cars €10, 7 seaters/estates €15 and vans €20. Toilet facilities are available. Gates open to sellers at 9.30am. For further information, email [email protected]

IRISH: Fingallians GAA Club hosts an Irish language conversation group every Wednesday in their clubhouse at the Estuary Roundabout, Swords, at 9pm. This is a free service for people who would like to practice their Irish or learn some more. People with all standards of Irish, from those with only a cúpla focail to the daoine líofa (fluent), are welcome. Further information can be had from Liam at 086-3814422.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Swords Parish Bethany Bereave-ment Support Group meetings are held in St Colmcille’s Parish Of-fice at Parochial House, Seatown Road, Swords, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on the second and last Monday of every month. This is a free and confidential service and is available to all Fingal residents. For further information please phone (after 6pm) Terri on 01-8403243, Brid on 086-6006397, Mary on 01-8402652 or Mary on 01-8403266.

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NEW MEMBERS: St Benedict’s Photographic Club is seek-ing new members, male and female. Age profile: 50 plus. The club is based in TARGET, St Kevin’s School, Donaghmede, and meet Mondays and Fri-days from 10am to 3.30pm. Improve your Photography and Photoshop skills. For further information, please contact Paddy Cruise at 087-6780889 or 01-8325599.

COUNSELLING: TARGET Coun-selling Service, based at Holy Trinity School Donaghmede, of-fers confidential one-to-one non-directive counselling. Appoint-ments are available from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm and

5pm to 9pm. Phone 01-8670279 for more information. Childcare is available for Monday to Friday mornings. Appointment only by arrangement with receptionist.

COFFEE MORNING: A Cof-fee Morning ‘as Gaeilge’ will take place every Saturday at 10.30am in Kay’s Kitchen, Don-aghmede Shopping Centre. Eve-rybody is welcome especially those with not much Irish.

DARNDALESENIOR CENTRE: Golden Years

is a senior centre in Darndale with day care and drop-in facili-ties available for older people liv-ing in area. Phone 01-8771600 for more information.

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Children at Temple Street Hospital received a surprise visit recently when the three characters from the ‘Minions’ movie made a special visit to the hospital when they were in Dublin for a whistle stop tour of the city. The Minions, who go by the names of Kevin, Stuart and Bob, brought smiles to the children’s faces as they posed for pictures and handed out some special gifts. Pictured enjoying the visit was Lucas McKelvey (7), from Dublin 1.

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Paul Carroll, captain of the Trinity Sports and Leisure Pool club, recently organised a Dublin wide pool competition to raise funds for the ‘Saving Dylan Campaign’. Dylan Finglas, aged two, has been diagnosed with fatal Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency (MSD). Over €5,000 was raised for the MSD charity. Dylan’s father Alan and his aunt Linda Darbey (centre) are pictured with the Grand Final winner Ray McGuinness and the runner-up Jonathan Garland, both from the Trinity club.

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FUNDRAISER FOR DYLAN Pictured is Eabha Murphy, a sixth class pupil at Scoil Aine, Raheny, who won the national ‘Creative Writing 12 and under’ category at this year’s Listowel Writers’ Week. Eabha’s story, titled ‘How to Catch a Mouse’, was published in the Winners’ Anthology 2015’, PHOTO: DARREN KINSELLA

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Businesses helping local people to eat healthy foodBUSINESSES in the Killiney area are playing their part, along with the local Slimming World group, in promoting healthy eating lo-cally.

Since opening her class at St Al-phonsus and Columba Church Hall in Killiney five months ago, Caitri-ona Lynch’s Slimming World group have enjoyed astonishing success.

Local businesses are now sup-porting the group’s aims with healthy eating a priority.

Elaine Kinsella, owner of Café Solo, is herself a member and has lost over one and half stone.

“We now prepare our food in the restaurant using the healthy fat-free methods I learned in group,” she says.

“We remove all visible fat and bake or grill. We also use the ‘fry

lite’ products. Fellow members of-ten drop in for a coffee, chat and healthy snack.”

Deerings Butchers also play their part in ensuring that delicious 98 per cent fat-free mince is avail-able, as well as chicken, and turkey products which keeps everyone on track when cooking delicious Slim-ming World recipies.

Manager of Super Valu Killiney, Justin Gill, asked for a list of all the items his Slimming World custom-ers would need and they can now be found in the store.

Looks like Killiney has raised the healthy eating bar.

Pictured (from l-r) are: Justin Gill, Caitriona Lynch, Brian Deering and Elaine Kinsella. ▪

Minister launches positive mental health campaignA CAMPAIGN designed by young people to promote positive men-tal health, was launched in Dublin last week. The ‘Let’s Go Mental’ campaign will involve 31 separate events in every local authority area around the country, using music, sport, the arts and other activities to stress the value of positive mental health.

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, launched ‘Let’s Go Mental’ at two events in Dublin: one outside Leinster House involving a double decker bus and later at a press conference at the Science Gallery, Pearse Street.

The launch was kicked off by mu-sic from rock band HamsandwicH on the ‘Let’s Go Mental’ community bus. Also on the bus was Annalise Murphy, the Irish Olympic sailor who, like HamsandwicH, is an am-bassador for the campaign.

The bus arrived at the TCD Sci-ence Gallery for the official launch of the campaign. Actor Brian Glee-son is the third celebrity ambas-sador.

Minister Reilly said he was de-lighted to launch and support ‘Let’s Go Mental’.

“I am particularly impressed that its focus is on positivity and on giving young people the tools to use in their everyday lives to manage their own mental health.,” he stated. “I would like to thank all three ambassadors - Annalise

Annalise Murphy said: “I am very lucky that I get to spend so much time outside being physically ac-tive as part of my job. “I think it’s really important for young people to be active.”

Murphy, Brian Gleeson and Ham-sandwicH - for supporting this very important campaign.”

‘Let’s Go Mental’ is a series of 31 regional events to promote posi-tive mental health through music, sport, the arts and other fun activi-ties. The events are being organised and run by the 31 Comhairle na nÓg from June to October this year.

Also speaking at the launch, teenager Garreth O’Connor, from Fingal Comhairle na nÓg, said: “Let’s Go Mental is based on Head-strong’s ‘Five-a-Day for your Men-tal Health’ which are: Connect, Be Aware, Get Moving, Give and Get Involved.”

I am particularly impressed

that its focus is on positivity and on giving young people the tools to use in their everyday lives to manage their own mental health.

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General manager of Marqette, Michael Thornton, Dublin Airport’s Audrey O’Hagan and Marqette executive chef, Peter Brennan, pictured at the jobs announcement at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport.

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New business to provide 80 jobs at airportA NEW food and beverage area will open at the end of August in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport, providing over 80 jobs.

The new dining area at Mar-qette is being modelled on an outdoor food market offering lo-cally sourced produce and fresh artisan bread baked on site.

The outlet, which is currently under construction, is located af-ter the security screening area in Terminal 1.

The restaurant area will cater for over 260 people and will fea-ture a vintage Citroen van sell-ing freshly made omelettes and crêpes.

Dublin Airport’s Food and Beverage Manager, Brendan Dee, said: “Marqette will offer passengers a fantastic range of freshly prepared food options in an earthy rustic setting.

“The restaurant has been de-

signed specifically for good cus-tomer flow to ensure people are served quickly.”

General Manager for Marqette, Michael Thornton, said they were really excited to move into the re-cruitment phase of the project.

“The airport is a dynamic, fast paced environment with thou-sands of passengers looking for quality food and beverage be-fore they fly every day,” said Mr Thornton.

“We’re looking for highly moti-vated and enthusiastic people for over 80 positions in a range of areas to ensure excellent service and quality is delivered to those passengers.”

Dublin Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

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FIFTH class students from St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, and sixth class pupils from Balbriggan Education Together National School have received na-tional recognition for their excellent projects.

The projects were entered into the Our World Irish Aid Awards and explored is-sues facing children in the developing world.

The St Patrick’s students’ project was ‘Caring For Our World’ and the Balbrig-

gan Education Together students work was entitled ‘Irish Aid and the MDGs’.

The projects were exhibited in Dublin Castle on June 16 during the awards cer-emony and the inaugural prize of the Our World Irish Aid Award of Distinction was presented to the St Patrick’s students and their teacher, Kathleen Byrne, by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan.

Now in its 10th year, the Our World Irish Aid Awards are designed to help children in Ireland understand global

issues, and Ireland’s role in working to meet the United Nations’ Millennium De-velopment Goals (MDGs).

These goals focus on fighting hunger and poverty and improving the lives of those in the world’s poorest countries.

Speaking at the national final, Minis-ter Flanagan said: “The Our World Irish Aid Awards give pupils from all over Ire-land a great opportunity to gain insight into the lives of children in the develop-ing world and convey their understand-ing through projects which are both crea-

tive and educational.“Great progress has been made in

meeting the eight Millennium Develop-ment goals since they were agreed in 2000. Working with our partners in de-veloping countries and at the UN and EU, Ireland has contributed to this progress, which has included halving the number of people living in poverty, reducing mal-nutrition and dramatically increasing the number of children at school.

“While we must redouble our efforts in the years ahead, we can all be proud of

these achievements.“I was really impressed with the stand-

ard of the projects exhibited at the na-tional final. All of the students should be extremely proud of their achievements.”

Over 1,000 primary schools through-out Ireland have participated in the Our World Irish Aid Awards to date. All entries were assessed on their creativity, under-standing of the theme and their impact.

For more information on the Our World Irish Aid Awards 2015, visit our-worldirishaidawards.ie

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Sports camps for kids this summerTWO five-day, fun-filled fit-ness camps for kids run by two qualified PE teachers are taking place this month.

The aim of the camps is to de-velop children’s physical and so-cial wellbeing in a fun and safe environment.

The camps for children, aged 7-12, take place Mondays to Fridays in Griffith Avenue Multi Sports Holiday Camp at Dominican Col-lege on July 6-10 and July 13-17, from 9.30am to 1pm.

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Award for new Citroën C4 Cactus

mounted airbag, protective air-bumps and chest-like dashboard cubby box show that the firm’s engineers are keen to innovate. Keen pricing, frugal engines and some of the most comfortable seats in the business mark this C4 Cactus out as one of the most distinctive newcomers of the year.”

Robertson added : “I am really proud to be able to announce that the Citroën C4 Cactus wins the title of DieselCar Magazine’s Car of the Year 2015. It’s the perfect car for the times. It’s af-fordable, practical and incred-ibly comfortable, all wrapped up with a striking design that can be highly personalised.”

In addition, the highly ac-claimed Citroën Grand C4 Pi-casso was named as DieselCar Magazine’s ‘Best MPV’ for the second year running. The judges praised its combination of style, comfort and affordability, add-ing that “there’s a lengthy list of hi-tech equipment and safety functions to keep even the most ardent gadget geek happy”.

Alongside the three wins for the New C4 Cactus and the Grand C4 Picasso, the DieselCar Magazine Car of the Year Awards judges also highly commended C3 Picasso in the ‘Compact MPV’ category.

The newly independent DS brand was also highly com-mended for DS 3 in the ‘Premium Small Car’ category.

THE new C4 Cactus has been named as DieselCar Maga-zine’s ‘Car of the Year’ 2015.

The award recognises the many bold and distinctive at-tributes of the Citroën brand’s latest model, which won the overall prize as well as being named as this year’s ‘Best Cross-over’.

The latest-generation Citroën Grand C4 Picasso retained the ‘Best MPV’ title, having won it for the first time last year.

The Citroën C4 Cactus has add-ed two top DieselCar Magazine honours to its impressive list of industry awards received since its launch in September last year. Previous honours include ‘Small Hatchback of the Year’ in the UK Car of the Year Awards and the highly sought-after title of BBC TopGear Magazine ‘Hatchback of the Year’.

Ian Robertson, editor and publisher of DieselCar Magazine,

commented that the New C4 Cactus represents “Citroën doing what it does best – a funky, ur-ban-friendly vehicle that is tak-ing the sector by storm”, adding that “clever touches like the roof

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Courtesy bikes for Škoda driversWITH summer now well under-way, Škoda is offering a courte-sy bike scheme to all customers leaving their car in for a service at the Škoda MSL Service Cen-tre on the North Circular Road.

Given the central location of the Škoda Service Centre in Dub-lin 7, the scheme will be particu-larly convenient for customers wishing to leave their car in for a service before work, while it will also appeal to customers who wish to take a cycle around the nearby Phoenix Park.

Speaking about the new scheme, After Sales Manager at Škoda MSL Service Centre, Mar-tyn Knight, said: “Cycling has be-come hugely popular in Ireland over the past few years and with the summer stretched out in front of us, we saw an opportunity to take advantage of the popularity of cycling, while also making our customers’ lives a little easier.

“Škoda has a very proud as-sociation with cycling in Ireland and the 2015 Škoda Cycle Series is now well underway, with five more cycling events set to take

place around the country over the coming months.

“We are delighted to be further developing that association and hope that lots of our customers will avail of this new service at our Service Centre on the North Circular Road.”

The courtesy bikes at Škoda MSL Service Centre are avail-able to all customers and can be reserved at the booking stage, along with various other alterna-tive transport options, including replacement cars, leap cards for bus users and taxis.

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Volkswagen will be offering customers more for their money on 152 orders with a range of additional extras, including free styling and technology packs and competitive finance offers includ-ing PCP from 1.9 per cent from Volkswagen Bank. Most models will also offer a lower APR when you opt for a higher grade mod-el.

For the 152 plate, Volkswagen is reintroducing what has been a hugely popular offer of a lower APR to consumers who opt for one of their higher specification models.

The research was commis-sioned by Ireland’s most popu-lar car marque, Volkswagen, who questioned consumers on how they feel about motoring finance.

Looking at the demographics of who is borrowing to finance their motoring needs, 25–44-year-olds are most likely to have a car loan (20 per cent) com-pared to a national average of 17 per cent and just 12 per cent of 18–24-year-olds.

While car financing is most common between 25 and 54-year-olds, once motorists reach 55 years of age, borrowing to fi-nance a car drops to just 15 per

cent. Most car loans (51 per cent) are for values of between €7,000 and €17,000. Just eight per cent of consumers borrow more than €20,000.

Volkswagen Group Ireland CEO, Lars Himmer, said: “As the leading car brand in Ireland we understand how consumers feel about motoring and we have put in place innovative finance solu-tions so that Irish consumers can get more car for their money.

“Competitive options, such as PCP from Volkswagen Bank, have kept the Irish motor industry alive through difficult times and now that the economy, and the market, is recovering we are well

MORE than a quarter (27 per cent) of consumers in Ireland who have a car loan have no idea what interest rate they are paying on their motoring finance, according to research released recently.

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Cost effective special effectsWANT to add some special effects to your home?

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Decorating paint techniques are popular but you don’t need to

be a master tradesman to use the basics in your own home.

If you’re considering a painting job here’s some basic special effect techniques that can brighten up the job. Experiment and have fun - after all, you can always paint over it again if you don’t like the end result.

COLOUR WASHINGColour washing is a versatile

technique worth mastering because it can be painted onto bare wood, furniture and walls. The effect is achieved by brushing on the glaze (translucent top coat). Once the glaze is applied, using a cloth gently moving in a criss-cross motion to produce an even paint effect.

To begin, give the walls two coats of the base colour.

For the glaze, mix two parts paint with one part water and give the paint a good stir.

Always start at the top of the

wall and work down. Using a wide brush, apply the paint to the wall in a wide criss-cross movement. Work on about four square feet at a time.

Work your way around the room. By the time you have

covered each wall, the first wall should be dry.

WOODWASHINGThis is similar to colour washing

and is ideal for wood. Use an oil-based paint for this technique and mix the glaze with two parts of paint and one part white spirit. A tablespoon of linseed oil will give you longer drying time.

Prepare the surface making sure it is clean, sound and dry. On untreated bare or stripped wood apply your woodwash using the following steps.

Give the paint a good stir before you start. Brush on the base coat and immediately wipe off with a lint-free cloth. When dry, repeat with a second coat.

The paint will enhance the grain of the wood and give subtle colours.

Woodwash can also be used as a decorative effect over existing satinwood, gloss or eggshell paint.

Over these surfaces, lightly sand along the grain of the wood and dust off. This provides adhesion for the woodwash. Apply by brush and use a graining tool or dragging brush to achieve grain effect. Wine corks can be used to create knots.

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Apply a base colour and let it dry. It is best to use vinyl soft sheen or silk emulsion.

Dip your sponge into the glazer you are using as a top coat. Use a sea sponge rather than a synthetic one. It is important not to overload the sponge with paint as this can spoil the dappled texture.

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you can also decide how strong an effect you wish to create: the greater the pressure on the sponge, the more clear the mark.

Concentrate on the whole wall rather than segments. Dab the sponge randomly over the surface and keep a steady pressure.

Step back from the surface regularly to survey the whole wall and check for areas you have missed or which need more sponging. Wipe stray paint from the skirting or woodwork with a soft damp rag.

Rinse the sponge regularly so it doesn’t clog up and the textured effect is kept consistent.

If you do go wrong, wipe the paint off immediately with a damp cloth and start again. Don’t wait until the top coat is dry.

RAGGING Don’t lose the rag on a painting

job. An old piece of cloth can be as useful to the home decorator as expensive brushes.

Rags are used to rub colour into the grain of wood, to mottle

backgrounds and to create pattern when rag rolling walls. The effect is created in the same way as sponging except that rags are used instead of sponges.

The result gives a bolder, more swirling design than the effect created using a sponge.

Work on one wall at a time. Apply the base coat using vinyl soft sheen or silk emulsion. If the surface you are ragging is wooden the best paint to use as a basecoat is satinwood or gloss.

Scrunch a rag up in your hand

and loosely bunch it. While the glaze is still wet roll the bunched ragging cloth rapidly across the surface in a roughly random or ‘S’ shape.

To ensure your ragging effect remains uniform, replace the rag when it becomes clogged up. Dispose of rags carefully because they are highly flammable.

Experiment with rags of cheesecloth, chamois leather or plain cotton as each creates its own unique effect. Make sure the cloth is lint free.

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YOUR home is a sanctuary from the outside world, so you cer-tainly don’t want the outside world looking in. But how do you get the balance between privacy, letting the light in and allowing the family to see what’s going on in the neigh-bourhood.

If you want something less fussy than net curtains - and these days most of us do - how about frosted window film? This

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Frosted film works well on sash windows when confined to the lower window, but if you don’t have sashes, you can just frost the lower part of the glass, leav-ing some unobscured.

Another option is having a de-sign, such as rows of cut-out cir-cles or squares, incorporated into the film, which makes it more interesting and allows you to see out (and people outside to see in) just a little.

However, patterned film is more expensive and harder to fit.

Blinds are another popular and obvious solution to privacy prob-lems. Although quite costly, bot-tom-up blinds are the best ones to use.

These are roller blinds that go up from the window sill, rather than down from the top of the window, so you can cover as much of the glass as you want.

Go for a sheer fabric and you’ll be able to see out, but not the other way round (unless the light’s on).

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Some people like Venetian blinds because they give privacy during the day (providing the slats are angled the right way) and at night (providing the slats are closed).

That said, plantation shutters, which are similar but look more elegant and up-to-date, have be-come more popular than Vene-tians in recent years.

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Grow it Yourself: tips for the garden

Want a butternut squash in May? Your local supermarket probably has one for sale, though it was most probably grown in Ghana and spent weeks in the back of a container lorry.

For all its technological wizard-ry, there is a terrifying blandness about the modern food chain, with its continuous, year-round supply of mediocre, uniform produce.

The veggie patch, on the other hand, is a place where thankfully, the seasons still hold sway in all their riotous glory. Seasonality is not without its frustrations of course (it involves a lot of waiting for one thing – particularly this year), but at least it brings diver-sity and variety in its wake.

Vegetables were never designed to be available all year round - the wax and wane of the seasons is part of their nature. And of course, nature knows best when it comes to deciding which foods we should

eat at particular times of the year – the starchy root crops to warm the soul in winter, and the water-filled luscious fruit to quench and nourish us in the summer.

Eating seasonally means eat-ing nutritious, healthy food right when our bodies need it.

Summer is truly a time of plen-ty for GIYers - a time when we perhaps start to struggle to keep up with the output of the veggie patch. Though the work is hard, we can also take time to enjoy the fruits of our labour.

Savour the taste of produce that is organic, local and season-al. Celebrate its diversity

If you grew a crazy-shaped carrot or a metre-long courgette, congratulate yourself on hav-ing produced something utterly unique, which your supermarket wouldn’t even let inside the door!

THINgS TO DO THIS MONTH -

beans, tomatoes, peppers, cu-cumbers, courgette and auber-gine, marrows, beetroot, globe artichokes.

Continue to harvest new pota-toes, calabrese, cauliflower, cab-bage, spinach, carrots, turnips, shallots, garlic, radish, spring onions, salad crops, strawberries, raspberries, tayberries, currents (black, red and white), gooseber-ries, loganberries, peas, broad beans.

Ask yourself – do you really need to go to the supermarket?!

TIP OF THE WEEk – MINDINgSWEETcORN PLANTS

Nothing beats the ‘GIYjoy’ of producing a sweetcorn cob from your own garden and of course nothing beats the taste either - the sugars in the cob start to turn to starch as soon the cob is picked so the saying goes that one should run from the veggie patch to the kitchen and get it into the pot quickly!

We’re a little bit off harvest-ing cobs yet, so for the moment we are focussed on providing the plants with the best growing en-vironment.

Watering sweetcorn plants is important, particularly while plants are getting established and then later when the kernels are swelling.

Not so much watering is re-quired while plants are growing - mulch around plants to maintain moisture (or it can be planted through mypex from the start). Keep area around the base of plants weed free and earth up which will keep them steady in high winds.

Michael Kelly is a freelance journalist, author of ‘Grow, Cook, Eat’ and founder of GIY.

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A SUPERMARkET is a place where there are no seasons. You can buy any vegetable you want at any time of the year.

JULYAny ground that has finished

cropping must be quickly cleared away to take more vegetables. Use your produce - eat it, freeze it, process it, exchange it, give it away.

Continue to water and feed plants and practice good weed control. Earth up brassicas such as Brussels sprouts - these plants will grow tall and require a good deal of support.

Net plants to keep butterflies and the cabbage moth away.

Cut down legume plants that have finished cropping - leave the roots in the soil as they fix ni-trogen in the soil. Give pumpkins plenty of water and apply a high-potash liquid feed.

Continue successional sowings and use quick maturing varieties for autumn use - Swiss chard, let-tuce, rocket, salad onions, rad-ish, turnips, peas, French Beans (dwarf), carrots.

Sow for winter use - spring cab-bage, Hungry Gap kale, parsley, perpetual spinach, chicory and coriander. Plant strawberries now

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Fingal County CouncilFergus Flanagan Architectson Behalf of Shahla Sabetnia,intend to apply for Permissionfor development at No .20Carrickhill Rise, Portmarnock,Co Dublin. The proposeddevelopment will consist of 1.)Single storey ground floorextension to the front. 2.)Proposed first floor extensionto the side over existingdwelling. 3.) Proposed 2no.rear roof lights. 4.)Amendments to all elevations,including internal alterationsand all associated site works.The Planning Application maybe inspected or purchased ata fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy at the offices of thePlanning Authority during thepublic opening hour of 9.30 -16.30 Monday - Friday at:Fingal County Council, FingalCounty Hall, Main Street,Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin (toinspect Planning Applicationson all lands ¨except thoselands to the west of theN2)Fingal County Council,Grove Road, Blanchardstown,Fingal, Dublin 15. (to inspectPlanning Applications on alllands west of the N2). Asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made in writing to thePlanning Authority onpayment of a fee of €20,within the period of 5 weeks,beginning on the date ofreceipt by Fingal CountyCouncil 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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Dublin City CouncilI, Steve MacMillan, seekpermission for theconstruction of a single storyextension to the rear of theproperty to be used askitchen/dining area. Thedevelopment is at 18 StDeclan’s Road, Marino,Dublin 3. The planningapplication may be inspected,or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy, at theoffices of the planningauthority during its publicopening hours and that asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe to the authority in writingon payment of the prescribedfee within the period of 5weeks beginning on the dateof receipt by the authority ofthe application.

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Dublin City CouncilI, John Gleason, wish to applyto Dublin City Council forpermission to convert attic tostorage including a dormerwindow to the rear of roof withchange of roof profile & add 2no. rooflights to front roofelevation at No 32, ClontarfPark, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DublinCity Council 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.

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Dublin City CouncilI, Oliver Belton, intend toapply for permission fordevelopment at this site 22Mount Prospect Drive,Clontarf, Dublin 3. Thedevelopment will consists ofthe Ground floor extension tothe back garden and theconversion of the existingattic space in to the extraensuite bedroom withproposed dormers to side andrear and rooflight to front. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of DublinCity Council, PlanningDepartment, Block 4, GroundFloor, Civic Offices, WoodQuay, Dublin 8 during itspublic opening hours(9.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.). Asubmission or observation inrelation to the application maybe made in writing to theplanning authority onpayment of the prescribed fee(€20.00) within the period of 5weeks beginning on the dateof receipt by the authority ofthe application, 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.

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RefeRences fRom satisfied customeRs availableTOP qUALITY WORk

Ph: Albert 087 146 4428Free Quatation Contact

Scorpio InstallationsPlumbing, Carpentry, Tiling, Electrical and Gereral Maintenance

Contact Stephen Finnerty Office 8345385 • Mobile 087-2231427

YOU NAME IT I’LL FIX IT

No JobToo Big orToo Small

Freeestimates

• BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS COMPLETE• FULL CARPENTRY • FLOORS AND DOORS• ELECTRICAL AND GENERAL MAINTANCE


Same Day Service • Turfing • Garden Services• All types of trees pruned & garden waste removed• Conifers Topped • Fencing • Paving • Close Board Fencing • Hedge Trimming • Lawn Cutting • Shingle

• Driveways & Walls • Stamp Grinding • House Clearances • All Trees Cut, Topped & Shaped • Garden Sheds knocked down & removed • Walls built / rebuilt

Duffy Tree & Landscaping Service

Free Quotes & Fully InsuredMobile: 0857488116Office: 01 8473697

[email protected]

• Attic conversions

• Renovations

• Extensions

• Bathroom upgrades

• Attic Insulation & Drylining• Home Renovation Incentive Scheme

FREE QUOTESRELIABLE SERVICE

VAT REGISTERED

Phone: Fintan087 9059408

E: [email protected]

Grants available for Attic & Drylining

Bayside Interiors,01 832 0088

OakShaker

MauiGlazed

Please call for a quotationCONCRETE & PAVING DUBLIN

Paving - Imprint Concrete - Indian SandstoneCleaning & Sealing • Walls & Features

• Patios & Driveway • Natural Stone Slabs

DrIveWayS From €800

Fully Insured & Registered - Over 20yrs ExperienceAll Work Guaranteed, No payment until work is complete

Phone Edward on 01 6230308 or 0872659931Upper Pembroke St, Dublin 2.

www.concreteandpavingdublin.com

LocksmithDoors & WinDoW repairs

We can fix your Door Locks, Handles, Hinges, Letter Plates, Patio Wheels, Lock Handles.

Over 15 Years ExperienceAll Areas CoveredAll Types PVC, Timber, ALUCall Thomas: 086 234 8419

DUBLIN - MEATH - KILDARE - WICKLOW

Phone: 01 842 7512 Mobile: 087 257 7720Unit 30, Airways Ind Est, Santry, D9.

Phone: 01 2884280 - Unit 16 Birch Ave, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin


local services

LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE

& DESIGN

Gary Page(horticulturist)0868759384

Steamed updouble glazing?

We repair it, don’t replace it!

Defog Windows Dublin Glass replacement service also available

www.defogwindows.ieTel: 01 816 9588 Mobile: 087 256 8866/087 741 5281

A&B Roofing seRvicesA complete Roofing Service from a Professional Family Business

Slating & tiling • new & Old ROOfSand all RepaiR wORk cOveRed

Estimates Free • Written guaranteeRecommendations available

10% offwith thisadvertEst 23 yrs

087 6209446 Northside087 1911516 southside

CoNtaCt

CARPENTRYQUALIFIED CARPENTER

And PropertyMaintenance Service

Floors, Doors, LocksDecking & Fencing

All maintenance work onDomestic & Commercial

properties.

Repairs, Painting, Plumbing,Tiling, Roof Repairs.

Contact Phill on 087 6315899

NTC ATTIC LADDERS

ALUMINIUMATTIC LADDERSSupplied & Fitted

€170 & €230

Attic Insulation - Attic FlooringAttic Package: 100sq.ft

Flooring, Light & Ladder withhandrail

SPECIAL OFFER: €399(Light fitted by qualified Electrician)

Call Now: 01 8368935 or087 2515887

ATTIC LADDERS

AALANGEL ALARMS LTD

20 Years personal experiencein the industry.

* Alarm your home from only* €20 per week

* 2 Panic buttons(Hall/Upstairs)

* 1 Day Installation* Easy to use key fob

* Fully guaranteed* Service man on call 24

hours a day,7 days a week

* All equipment complies tohighest EU standards

* Fully insured, licensed & PSAApproved

Wireless system alsoavailable.

Tel: 8458205Mob: 086 8558281

email:[email protected]

www.angelalarmsltd.ie

ALARMSPECIALISTS

Experienced Book-Keeper

Available on Contract orFreelance Basis

* Accounts to Trial Balance* Debtor & Creditors Functions* Bank Reconciliation* Payroll* Cash Flow Projection* Management Accounts

Contact Tommy on087 7414636


ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

Gas Boiler service €65 oil Boiler service €69

Call Ciaran on087 9062525

www.northdublinheating.ie

QUALIFIED CARPENTER

AT VERYCOMPETITIVE RATES

10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD

- Internal Doors & garagedoors

- Laminate and solid floors- Kitchens and wardrobes

- Stairs- Porches and conservatories

in timber or uPVC

- Windows in timber or uPVC- Fascia & soffit repaired &

replaced

- Attic insulation, internal walldrylining insulation

- BER Certs

All maintenance work ondomestic and commercial

properties

Free quotes and friendlyreliable service as standardAll general carpentry work

Contact Fintan; 087 9059 408E: [email protected]

CROFT ROOFING

Eastpoint Business Park, D.3

• GRANT WORK UNDERTAKEN• SLATES • NEW ROOFS & REPAIRS

• TILES • PVC FACIA & SOFFITS• CHIMNEYS • VALLEYS • GUTTERS

• COPPER & LEAD SPECIALISTS• FELT ROOFS

• HOME MAINTENANCE EXPERTSOFFICE - 01 4800586 MOBILE - 085 7551608

9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Get 3 Roomsfor the price

of 2

Don’t replace tired/worn floorsBRING YOUR SEMI & SOLIDFLOORS BACK TO NEWVarnishing • Staining • Three Coats

Free Estimates • Fully Qualified

BUILT IN VACCUMS “DUST FREE”

Call Garry

Tel: 2855368 • 0876737497

ALARMSPECIALISTSALARM IT ALARM SYSTEMS:

*Full service on any home orcommercial alarm system only

€90* (No contract needed)All makes serviced & repaired

Over 20yrs experience

*Wireless or wired alarmsystems fitted from €550*

All systems meet the currentstandards

We cover Dublin & surroundingareas

Check out our website

www.alarmit.ieFully insured and licensed

PSA NO.00972Tel: 01 857 6962

Mob: 087 233 8885

DOOR & WINDOW SECURITY & REPAIR

ALL WINDOW &DOOR REPAIRS

Specialising in Aluminium PVCRepairs including:

LOCKS, HANDLES, HINGES,FOGGED GLASS UNITREPLACEMENT AND

Sliding patio door wheels

For all you window and door fixneeds call:

087 958 620301 862 0817

email:[email protected]

web:www.beaumontwindows.ie


SITUATIONSVAcANT

CLS RECRUITMENTREQUIRE APPLICANTSFOR THE FOLLOWING

TRADES

* Carpenters* Tower Crane Driver

* TIG Welder* Groundworker

* Machine Drivers S.L.GOperative

* Adv/Basic Scaffolder* Civil Engineer

* Industrial Electricians /Plumbers

* Plasterers* Cherry Picker Operator

(MEWP)* Foreman

* Labourersrequired for NEW SITES in

Dublin West Area.Pracownicy Budowlani z safe

passem potrzebni w NEWSITES in Dublin West Area.

Please email cv [email protected]

DRIVERS WANTEDMust have D or

D1 Driving Licence.

Must have all CPC Certsup to date.

Will be Garda Vetted.Part Time School Bus Drivers

WantedContract starting end of

August.5yr Contract to the

right applicants.Please send CV to:

Jerry Nolan Coaches,Ace Express Freight,

Kinsealy Lane,Co. Dublin

orEmail to:

[email protected]

CURTAIN DESIGN

Rose Taylor Curtain Designsestablished 25 years

Large selection of curtain andupholstery fabrics.

Stock fabric up to 50% offAll types of blinds from budget

to designer Wallpapers,upholstery, headboards and

all types of soft furnishing.Free in house interior

design service phone forappointment

Have your curtainsrelined restyled

or add eyelets addinterlining for better insulation

www.rosetaylor.comOnline shop

Ph 018479342Join us on facebook

Unit 8/9Northside Enterprise Ct

Bunratty DriveCoolock

Open Monday to Friday9.00 am till 5.00 pm

Saturday 11.00 am till 3.00 pm

DOG GROOMING

K-9 GROOMING SERVICES(ARTANE) EST 1994

ALL BREEDS CATERED FORFREE COLLECTION &DELIVERY AVAILABLELOCATED NORTHSIDE

COMPLETE GROOMING FORALL BREEDS

LIMITED DOG BOARDING(SMALL BREEDS ONLY)

FOR WEEKENDS OR OVERNIGHTS, ETC.

REFERENCES AVAILABLEFOR APPOINTMENT AND

ENQUIRIESPHONE BILLY ON 01

8475745 OR 087 2717331ANYTIME

DOOR & WINDOW SECURITY & REPAIR

DOOR & WINDOW SECURITY,REPAIRS & LOCKSMITH.

CALL IN TO OURSHOWROOM TODAY FORFREE SECURITY ADVICE

*Security Upgrades*Anti-Snap Security Cylinders

*Safety hinges, Locks etcRepair Service

*Upgrade or Replace Glassunits

*Replacement Parts, hinges,handles letterboxes etc.

*Patio Wheels, Tracks etc

Showroom: Grange Road,Donaghmede, Dublin 13.

T: 01 848 9118/01 867 9161M: 087 665 0857F: 01 848 5384


Web:www.supremewindowsanddoors.ie

DRIVING LESSONS

B.LEARNING DRIVINGSCHOOL

Friendly Professional QualifiedDriving Instructor

Nervous Pupils a SpecialityFree Collection All Area

One to One LessonPre-test over Test RoutesRSA/ADI Approved Road

Safety AuthorityDriving Instructor

€30 per 1 Hour Lesson€50 per 2 Hour LessonContact Patricia Byrne

085 786 [email protected]

TEL. 085 786 0890

FREE REMOVALS

SOMETHING FOR NOTHINGDe-clutter all household &

garage items for FREEDomestic & Commercial

ServiceMens & Ladies Bikes

Ladders / Garden FurnitureBuggies / Plastic Oil TanksKids Toys/All Tools - Old &

NewPictures / Glass VasesOrnaments / ClothesMusical InstrumentsFREE COLLECTION

WE ALSO BUY HOUSECONTENTS

Email:[email protected]: Anthony Judge on

086 854 6189

GATES

QUALITY WROUGHT IRONGATES & RAILINGS FROM

€450.00Fourteen years in the peoplenewspaper supplying quality

gates and railings to all areas ofDublin, primed/gloss painted and

installed from €450.00.We also repair and rehang

damaged gates.WE NOW OFFER BOTH PLAIN

AND DECORATIVE SAFETYHANDRAILS.

Wrought iron products you cantrust with confidence.

For a brochure and free no hassleestimate please call David on

087-4170895 or office 8477317.Visit our website:www.reservices.ie

HANDYMANSOLUTIONS

HOME OWNERS,LANDLORDS, ESTATEAGENTS & LETTING

AGENTSAll Renovations

Property maintenancePlumbing, Electrical, Carpentry

Tiling Roof repairLeak detection & repair

Mould Removal,Furniture & Flat pack assembly.

Fully insuredCall Colm on 086-7843524

or 01 8512480Email:

[email protected]:

www.handymansolutions.ie

household management

ARTANE HOUSEHOLDMAINTENANCE

Providing a high quality andreliable service with an

extensive range ofmaintenance services

including:* Kitchen & Bathroom

Installations* Painting * Tiling * Electrical

* Fixtures & Fittings* Flooring ! Plumbing* Flat pack assembly

Call Aaron - Mob: 087 2180760 or Tel: 01 8482815

Email:artanehouseholdmaintenance

@gmail.comwww.artanehouseholdmaintena

nce.ie

KITCHEN WORKTOP AND REPAIRS

BOYLE KITCHENSKitchens & Wardrobes

Sliderobes from €100Kitchen's revamped from €700

Wardrobes revampedfrom €300

New high gloss kitchens from €1000

If you have plan or price of anykitchen or wardrobe just

call for free estimate

will beat any price.JASON BOYLE -

087 639 3995

KITCHENS &WARDROBES

B. HYNES KITCHENS &WARDROBES

Quality fitted kitchens,WardrobesSliderobes

Home officeSitting room units

Understairs storageComputer Aided Design

Free estimatesContact Brendan

0879804948 / 01 8474352Members of the National Guild

of Master Craftsmen

MAN WITHA VAN

REMOVALS& TRANSPORT

(IRL - UK-EUROPE)MAN WITH A VAN

Are you moving home? Yournew low cost method of

moving at a fraction of theprice larger removal

companies charge. Fullyprofessional white glove

service at all times. Singleitems to full loads includingFull House moves. 2 menavailable on request, call

John 086-3341713

PAINTING &DECORATING

PAINTER AVAILABLESPECIAL OFFER 1: Hall,Stairs & Landing (walls &ceilings) €230 incl paint.

Standard exterior of houseincluding walls, cills and plinthsonly €450 (paint not included)

OFFER 2 - 2 standardbedrooms (ceilings & walls)

€320 incl. on colour of paint &get box room FREE.Professional Service

All Paint Work UndertakenAvailable Weekends - Free

QuotesContact Chris: 0857030112

PAINTER / DECORATORProfessional Decorator + 20

years experienceInterior & Exterior

All aspects of trade covered.Paper HangingFeature Walls

Clean & Tidy workerCan supply all materials

Free Estimates*BEST RATES IN TOWN*

Call Karl: 087 620 6684or 087 3983286

PLASTERING

Plastering, Coving & DampProofing Specialist

Room Offer:Full Room Plastered, Walls &

Ceilings €250, supplied &fitted.

All forms of interior andexterior plaster work.

All Internal & External wallinsulation.

25yrs experienceNo job to big or small.

Excellent ratesFree Estimates

Call Steve 0874631100

PLUMBING& HEATINGINSURED AND QUALIFIED

PLUMBERBoiler & Gas Repairs from €60by former Bord Gais Services

Engineer.All Plumbing & Heating

problems solved.Taps/Toilets/Electric Showers

& Hot Water Cylinders.Senior Card Discount.

Check out my website for moreinfo. www.jmph.ie

or call Johnny - 087 4004552

JMCC PLUMBINGATTENTION HOME

OWNERS!!!!For all your plumbing needs:Specialising in Gas Central

Heating, Gas ApplianceInstallation, New Bathrooms

Fitted, Electric ShowersInstallation, Tank Replacement,Garden Tap Installation etc etc.All Plumbing requirements met.

Free estimates.Very competitive rates.

RGII registered. Fully insured.Ph: Joe on 087 9536779.

PLUMBERAvailable for all

repairs, renewals, installations.Good Rates.

Prompt and Friendly service.No call out fee.

Phone: 087 237 8139

PLUMBING AND HEATINGQualified Tradesman.

24 hr serviceNo call out chargesFree advice given.

No job too big or small.Phone: 086-1631472 /

01-8077117

HEAD CHEF REQ

Head Chef required for an AlA Carte Restaurant.Must have 3 years

experience of Chinese, Thai,Japanese and Malaysian

cuisine.Salary 32k.

39 hours per week at the:Ten Thousand Al A Carte

Restaurant, 1st floor,46-49 Upper O'Connell

Street,Dublin 1.

Please forward CV to:[email protected] orpost to restaurant @ above

address.

SOLICITORS

CANNING & CO SOLICITORS

OFFICES IN CITY CENTRE &NORTH STRAND

Services include:Personal Injury/PIAB

Applications.Family Law (Free Legal Aid).

Conveyancing: Buy/Sell€895 + vat.

Drunk Driving Defence.Wills / Probate.

FEES TO SUIT YOURNEEDS.

FIRST CONSULTATIONFREE!!

Contact David on 01 5547854email:

[email protected]

WINDOWS

COASTAL WINDOWSDo you have problems withfogged up double glazing?Do you need replacement

hinges, locks, handles,letterbox’s, patio door wheels,

glass etc?Coastal Windows can help!

Contact Coastal Windows on01 832 6388 or 086 409 2036.Unit 129, Grange Hill, BaldoyleInd Estate, Baldoyle, D13 (look

out for for our green signs!)Glass/mirrors cut at our factory

while you wait!www.coastalwindows.ie

BRENNANS WINDOW ANDDOOR REPAIR SERVICE

Repairs of aluminium and upvcframes, locks, hinges, handles,patio door wheels, tracks, glass

draught proofing.

Over 20 years experience.

Contact Ken Brennan01 2544723 or 0867354801

e: [email protected]: www.brennansrepairs.ie

Hairdressing

QUALIFIED MOBILEHAIRDRESSER

10years experienced!

FREE TREATMENT,HEAD MASSAGE-

FROM- €50FULL HEAD HIGHLIGHTS,

ALL OVER COLOURS,..CUTTING.. BLOW DRY,..

CURLEY PERM,..UPSTYLES,.. GENTS, ..KIDS

CUTS,.. EYEBROW WAX,..CHIN , LIP ,WAXING, LEG

WAX, ARM WAX,THREADING FACE, LIPSCHIN, EYEBROWS, TINTEYEBROW, EYELASHES.

CHEAP PRICE

SPECIAL OFFERIF 3 LADIES BOOK FOR

HIGHLIGHTS, ,COLOURS € 40 EACH( INCLUDED CUTTING

BLOW DRY)AVAILABLE-

MONDAY-TUESDAYCALL

0894917813,..0877554664 canvisit surrounding Dublin.

GATES

ARTANE GATESDriveway Gates

*Pedestrian Gates*Railings & repairs

*Side gates with timber or steel*Folding Gates

*Galvanised on request*All gates painted

*Garage Steel Doors*Free design & Estimate

BEST RATESTel. Ciaran 087-2631669

01-8473138Around the corner from Artane

Castle. www.artanegates.iePRICES NEGOTIABLE.

PLASTERINGWALLPAPERING &

PAINTINGExperienced and Skilled

Eastern EuropeanWall Paperer, Plasterer &

Painter with 12yrs Experience.Tidy & Timely Work carried out.

No Job to Big or Small.For a Free estimate

Call Radu on 085 1261875

PLASTERING

Tel: 01 8621611


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

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

Freeman’s Journal 13th July 1839▪


Irish Independent 12th July 1915▪


northside people (east) july 1st 2015

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