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The five members, Cllr Jen-nifer Cuffe (FF), Cllr Liam Dock-ery (FF) and Cllr Barry Ward(FG), who are all practicing bar-risters; Cllr Richard Humphreys(Lab), who is a senior counsel;

and Cllr Josepha Madigan (FG),who is a practicing solicitor,have made a joint submissionto the Courts Service on theissue.

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the strength of feeling on thisissue that we have come to-gether from across the politicalspectrum to express a unitedview that this closure must becancelled.

“Many of us have appearedin Dún Laoghaire courthouseover the years and as practicinglawyers and local representa-tives we are in a particularlygood position to comment onthe damage the proposed clo-sure will do.”

According to the cross-partygroup, the closure will have adevastating impact on local so-licitors’ firms in Dún Laoghaire.

They claim it will also havea severe and detrimental im-pact on the local economy.

WITNESSES“Many businesses such as

restaurants, cafes, hotels andcar parks rely on the spend ofthe court users,” their submis-sion states.

“It is not a secret how muchretail in Dun Laoghaire has suf-fered in the last number ofyears. We fear that this can onlyresult in extracting more from acommunity that is already on itsknees.

“The closure will also seri-ously inconvenience court users,both professional and membersof the public.

“There will be extendedtravel times for witnesses, gar-

daí and other interested partiesthereby incurring costs on all.There will be added pressure ongardaí where witnesses fail toturn up resulting in defendantsescaping justice and necessitat-ing the issuing of more war-rants.”

The group also claims thatDún Laoghaire will suffer from“a deluge of gardai” beingtaken up with court matters infurther flung courthouses suchas Bray and Blanchardstown,thereby increasing the crimerate and leading to a lack ofGarda visibility in the DúnLaoghaire area.

The Dublin Solicitors Bar As-sociation (DSBA) has also op-posed the move.

A local solicitor and memberof the DSBA Task Force,Jonathan Dunphy, said DunLaoghaire District Court operatesfive days a week and covers anarea with a population in excessof 400,000 people, stretchingout to Shankill, Dundrum,through Dun Laoghaire and outto the Merrion gates.

“It deals with adult and ju-venile criminal prosecutions, allcivil business, save family law,and small claims,” Mr Dunphystated. Continued on page 2

Lawyers oppose courthouse closureNeil Fetherston

A GROUP of five practicing lawyers, who are also members of Dún Laoghaire RathdownCounty Council, have come together across party lines to call for the proposed closure ofthe local courthouse to be stopped.

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From page 1“The present courthouse,

which opened in 1991, has itsown District Court officewhich operates with the courtas well as processing war-rants, fines, penalties, main-tenance payments, stampduty, and enquiries.

“As a result real efficien-cies are achieved in thisprocess and the cost of run-ning the same, circae38,000, is minuscule interms of overall budget andcourt comparisons.”

In a statement the CourtsService said the changes they

were proposing were a “oncein a generation opportunity”to improve the organisationand delivery of District Courtbusiness in Dublin.

“Our staff are currentlystretched to the limit to meetand maintain existing servicelevels, and at the same timemeet increasing demand,”the statement reads.

“Consequently we mustconsider restructuring, reor-ganisation and prioritisationto ensure that a fully func-tioning court administration isin place for the people ofDublin.

“While it is fully acceptedthat the closure of any courtoffice or venue whether inDublin or elsewhere will in-evitably cause inconven-ience for some, theseproposals will result in im-proved services for courtusers in offices and court-rooms which are fit for pur-pose, have facilities andsupport services that cannotbe provided at suburbanvenues, and enable peopleto conduct their businesswith dignity and privacy.”

The statement adds: “It isimportant that anything we

do should not unduly impacton access to the courts.

“With no change, we willhave to cut back services, ourability to service court sittingswill inevitably be affected,and there will be consequen-tial increased waiting times.

“If we do not reorganisethere will inevitably be dis-ruption to and cancellation ofcourt sittings. Extensive con-sultation with all involved isplanned and all submissionsreceived will be given fullconsideration both by theBuilding Committee and theBoard.”

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Irish Guide Dogs stage walking event in CabinteelyIRISH Guide Dogs for the Blind staged their annual 'GoWalkies for Guide Dogs' family walk event in CabinteelyPark recently.

Around 50 supporters tookpart in the sponsored walk withover 20 dogs completing theroute also.

The event raised almost$600 which will go directly to-wards supporting the IrishGuide Dogs vital services, in-cluding guide dogs for visuallyimpaired persons, assistancedogs for children with autism,long cane training and inde-pendent living skills training.

Cllr Deirdre Donnelly (Ind)said: "I am delighted that thisevent was held in CabinteelyPark, which is in my own elec-

toral area.“I have worked in the past

in the media where I high-lighted disability issues, includ-ing blindness. I recently made aradio documentary about dis-ability issues in Ethiopia that in-cluded the work being done totreat blindness in that part ofthe world.

“I really feel that more un-derstanding and support shouldbe given in this area, both herein Ireland and abroad. I there-fore welcome any initiative tofundraise and publicise theservices for the blind particu-

larly the provision of guidedogs."

Irish Guide Dogs for theBlind is a non-profit organisa-tion that provides life-changingservices to people who are vi-sually impaired and to familieswho have children with autism.

It costs e38,000 to train aworking guide or assistance dogover the course of its lifetime.However, all services offered byIrish Guide Dogs are given toclients free of charge.

The organisation is 80 percent funded through public andvoluntary donations.

This means that every dona-tion made is making a real andvital difference in the life of

someone who is vision im-paired or a child who hasautism.

Irish Guide Dogs hasthanked everyone who sup-ported the Cabinteely 'GoWalkies' event.

The money raised will helpto raise the required e4.5 mil-lion to keep their services run-ning this year.

The organisation is alwayslooking for volunteers to sup-port their fundraising eventsand get involved in campaigns.

Anyone interested in get-ting involved should contactGrainne O'Malley on 085-8570751 or email [email protected] to find out more.

Design competition

for new school THE Minister for Educa-tion and Skills, RuairíQuinn has announceddetails of an architec-tural design competi-tion for a new primaryschool.

The site at Harcourt Terracewas recently acquired from theOffice of Public Works.

The site comprises the for-mer Garda station at HarcourtTerrace and the Irish Film CensorBuilding overlooking the GrandCanal.

The brief will be for a 24-classroom primary school with aSpecial Needs Unit.

The total floor size will beapproximately 4,700 square me-tres.

The Minister said: “As an ar-chitect myself, I very much ap-preciate the importance ofexcellent design in providing forthe learning spaces of the fu-ture.”

The competition jury will se-lect a shortlist of entries to goforward to Stage 2, where moredetailed design responses willbe required.

It follows on from the suc-cessful 2012 competition to de-sign a new second-level schoolin Kingswood, Tallaght, and lastyear’s design ideas competitionfor a primary school.

THE Ballinteer based South Dublin Kettle Bell Club is hosting the Leinster Kettle BellLifting Championship on Saturday, July 12.

The Kettle bell lifting competition will see lifters from all around the country come to Ballinteerfor this major sporting event.

People competing will range from first time competitors to national champions who repre-sented Ireland at the International Union of Kettle Bell Lifting (IUKL) World Championships in Croa-tia last year.

It promises to be a great day of Irish sport and South Dublin Kettle Bell Club is inviting peopleto drop by on the day and see what it is all about.

Kettle bells are generally known as a fitness tool in gyms but is also a hugely growing sport,with Ireland proving very successful at international level.

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■ Cllr Deirdre Donnelly (Ind), is pictured with Bernard John-son, organiser of the 'Go Walkies for Guide Dogs' familywalk event and chairperson of the Dundrum Churchtownbranch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Wiz thewonderdog.

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The 141st Discover IrelandDublin Horse Show takes placethis year from Wednesday, Au-gust 6 to Sunday, August 10 atthe famous showgrounds inBallsbridge.

The show is the highlight ofthe summer and each year thou-sands of visitors from Ireland andthe rest of the world travel to theSouthside to see the spectacle.

Celebrating Ireland’s affinitywith the horse, the DiscoverDublin Horse Show features thefinest show horses and nationalbreed horses as well as top na-tional and international showjumpers.

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■ The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show is a fantastic social event.

Dublin Horse Show trots into townONE of Ireland’s largest sporting, social and family eventsis coming to the RDS as the annual extravaganza that is theDublin Horse Show trots into town.

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equine industry in Ireland, thefirst Dublin Horse Show tookplace on the lawns of LeinsterHouse.

Since then the show hasgrown in prestige and reputationas one of the finest equineevents in the world.

During the five days of theHorse Show over 1,300 horsesand ponies will compete in 125competitions and classes, with atotal prize fund of over €940,000.

Visitors can enjoy top inter-national show jumping compe-titions including the FurusiyyaFEI Nations’ Cup, the LonginesInternational Grand Prix and theLand Rover Puissance.

A terrific day out for every-

one, the show offers somethingfor all the family.

For children visiting theshow there is a packed pro-gramme of events over the fivedays including magic shows,pony rides and bouncy castles.

There are also over 300shopping stands with manytasty offerings, numerous cafes,restaurants and a food court.

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This premier style event in-cludes a number of fantasticprizes including Best DressedLady, Most Creative Hat and TheBest Dressed Man.

This year the Discover IrelandDublin Horse Show is welcomingMontana (USA) horseman BuckBrannaman to the RDS, wherehe will demonstrate his leg-endary horsemanship skills.

Buck is a leading practitionerin the field of natural horseman-ship and was one of the primaryindividuals who inspired thecharacter of Tom Booker in theNicholas Evans novel, ‘The HorseWhisperer’.

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Critics' reaction to Mrs Brown movie is hilariousTony McCullagh

MIND-NUMBINGLY boring, off-the-wall, totally hilariousand outrageously vulgar. But enough about some of thereviews that have greeted the release of 'Mrs Brown's BoysD'Movie'.

If you don't find the antics ofthe matriarchal Finglas streettrader funny, you can guaranteeyourself a good laugh by

Googling a selection of the seri-ous critics' reaction to BrendanO'Carroll's first big screen outing.Some of them can be very

grumpy, precious individuals, tosay the least. It's hard to knowwhat bothers them most: thecommercial success of the MrsBrown franchise or the lack ofsubtitles in the film.

They might have preferred itif the movie was three hourslong and set in a monastery inTibet. Naturally, it would have tobe filmed in a single sequenceon a handheld camera with theactors eschewing a script infavour of some self-indulgentimprovisation. You can almostpredict the plaudits coming offthe pages - 'brave', 'ground-breaking', 'exceptional', 'chal-lenging'.

KNOCKERSThe point that many critics

miss is that 'Mrs Brown's Boys'is not art for art's sake. It's noteven art. It's old fashioned en-tertainment and does exactlywhat it says on the tin. The sex-ual references and bad lan-guage have certainly polarisedopinion. But taste is a subjectivething and millions of peoplearound the globe love MrsBrown and her on-screen family.She certainly has her knockers(fnar fnar!) but TV viewing fig-ures consistently show them tobe very much in the minority.

Brendan O'Carroll is no fanof the critics as he believesmany of them have been un-kind to him since his early days.He has been at pains to point

out that he writes for his fans,not the reviewers. But even O'Carroll must have been takenaback (and hopefully amused)by some of the brickbats flungat Mrs Brown's first big screenventure. Frankly, suggestionsthat the film is racist, sexist andhomophobic are pretty wide ofthe mark. Criticising the vulgar-ity of a film featuring Mrs

Brown is like saying you wereshocked by the level of violencein a Bruce Lee movie.

There's a scene in the clas-sic American comedy 'Seinfeld'where the hapless GeorgeCostanza tries to chat up awoman by telling her he's awriter. She seems initially im-pressed until he discloses thathe's writing a sitcom, at which

point she laughs with derisionat what she perceives to besuch a low art form. It re-minded me of some of the crit-ics' reaction to BrendanO'Carroll's work.

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CONTRACTS have been signed to construct anew 16 classroom Gaelscoil at Ballyogan Av-enue, Stepaside.

Deputy Olivia Mitchell (FG) welcomed the development atGaelscoil Shliabh Rua, which is currently located in temporaryaccommodation in De La Salle Palmerston Rugby Club.

“They will be moving to this new two-storey school,” shesaid. “It will comprise 16 classrooms, a general purpose hall,a library/resource room, special education tuition rooms andstaff areas.

“An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for thenew school building in April of this year after receiving objec-tions against the council’s decision to grant permission, and Icommend the Department of Education for acting quickly toget the contract signed.”

Deputy Mitchell added that a huge increase in numbersnearing school going age had placed real urgency on the build-ing of additional schools and classroom space.

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Tributes paid to a giant of Irish politics Neil Fetherston

TRIBUTES have been paid to the outgoing Minis-ter for Education, Ruairí Quinn, who announcedhis resignation last week.

Minister Quinn said hewould resign from Cabinet inthe upcoming reshuffle.

Mr Quinn has also an-nounced his intention to retirefrom politics at the next general

election.Minister of State at the De-

partment of Health, DeputyAlex White, paid tribute to Min-ister Quinn as he announced hisintention to step down from

Cabinet on the day of thereshuffle.

“I want to pay tribute to Ru-airí for his work as Minister forEducation and Skills in this Gov-ernment,” Deputy White said.“He has been a champion of re-form and has fought success-fully for investment in edu -cation in difficult times.

“Ruairí has had a long andillustrious ministerial career.History will look favourably onhim during his time not only asMinister for Education and Skills,but also during his periods asMinister in the Departments ofFinance, Enterprise and Employ-ment, Public Service andLabour.”

He added: “Whether puttingour nation’s finances on asteady footing in the 1990s,leading the fight against organ-ised crime with the establish-ment of the Criminal AssetsBureau, leading a school build-ings programme during ourcountry’s worst financial crisis orbuilding a more tolerant societythrough progressive legislation,Ruairí has always served for thecommon good rather than forshort-term political gain.”

Deputy Kevin Hum p -hreys said Minister Quinn, agiant of Irish politics, will bemissed.

“I wish my colleague, friendand running mate, Ruairí Quinn,

the best of luck following hisdecision to step down from theCabinet on the day of the pend-ing Cabinet reshuffle, and not toseek re-election at the end ofthis Dáil,” he said.

“As a giant of Irish politicshe will be missed, but I look for-ward to working with him forthe next 18 months or so of thisDáil in the interests of our con-stituents and country.

“After 40 years in politics,he has been an outstandingcouncillor, Senator, TD and min-ister.

“He has served with distinc-tion across a range of depart-ments, always bringing areforming zeal to the work ofgovernment.

“As leader of our party, hefocused on social democraticpolicies that in hindsight wouldhave done much to solve theproblems thrown up by theCeltic Tiger and economiccrash.”

The Irish Second-Level Stu-dents' Union said MinisterQuinn had pioneered manyvital and student-focused re-forms to the education system.

“These were hugely impor-tant in improving the quality ofIrish education and for this, theISSU is very grateful,” the unionstated.

“Minister Quinn has had astrong working relationship

with the ISSU for a number ofyears both as a minister, andas an opposition spokespersonbefore this.

“Minister Quinn was verysupportive of the importanceof a student voice in second-level education, and much of

the progress the ISSU hasmade in recent years wouldnot have been possible with-out his support.”

■ The outgoing Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn.

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Bowling clubwelcomes newmembersTHE Greenhills OutdoorBowl ing Club is looking fornew members.

Ladies and gents of all agesare welcome to come along tothe club located beside theGreenhills Community Centre, StJoseph’s Road, Greenhills Estate.

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Southside marks centenary of Great WarNeil Fetherston

A MAJOR new exhibition has been launched on the Southsideto commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.

The cathaoirleach of DúnLaoghaire Rathdown CountyCouncil, Cllr Marie Baker, re-cently marked the start of thecouncil’s sixth Summer of Her-itage Programme by openingthe ‘DLR and the Great War’ ex-hibition.

Produced by the council’sHeritage Office and the authorof ‘Out of the Dark’, Ken Kin-sella, the launch took place twodays before the centenary ofthe assassination of ArchdukeFerdinand in Sarajevo, the eventthat led to the outbreak of theGreat War.

Cllr Baker said the 1914-

1918 conflict was a subject thathas been to the background ofIrish life despite the large-scaleinvolvement of people from Ire-land.

“Shortly after the warended the political landscape ofthe country changed and thosehundreds of thousands whofought in British uniforms weresuddenly cast on the wrongside,” she said. “In recent years,particularly with Queen Eliza-beth II's visit to the war memo-rial gardens and the centenaryof the outbreak of the war, ithas come to the fore.”

Also speaking at the launchwere RTE’s Myles Dungan, whohighlighted the growing inter-est in the Great War and authorKen Kinsella, who spent 13years detailing the lives of thewar dead from the Southside.

The Dún Laoghaire Rath-down area is intimately associ-ated with one of the bloodiestwars in the history of mankind.

The Great War, while it hasnot loomed large in the con-sciousness of many people inIreland since independence,was one of the key events thatshaped the modern world.

Many of the stories in the

exhibition are harrowing andmanage to convey the brutalityand futility of the mass killings.

In addition to the exhibitionand the book there will be aconcert of Great War songs onJuly 16 and an afternoon oftalks on July 26 that will featureMyles Dungan.

For information on all thecouncil’s Summer of Heritageevents, see www.dlrevents.ie

Ken Kinsella’s Out of theDark 1914-1918 was publishedto examine the huge contribu-tion and sacrifice made bySouthsiders during the conflict –against a backdrop of an in-creasingly volatile and uncer-tain political climate at home inIreland.

Over 13 years in prepara-tion, research and writing, thebook is an important addition tothe growing scholarship and ac-knowledgement of this aspectof local and Irish national his-tory.

This fascinating and poig -nant history highlights the ter-rible losses inflicted due toIreland’s involvement in thewar, and the grief and pride ofthe Southside families they leftbehind.

The book, which includesnumerous period images and il-lustrations, is available in paper-back (and limited editionhardback) in bookshops from

www.IAP.ieMeanwhile, The World War

1 Roadshow will be hosted byTrinity College Dublin in part-nership with RTÉ Radio 1 andthe National Library of Irelandon Saturday, July 12.

Ireland’s part in the war will

be explored with a series ofevents taking place throughoutthe Trinity campus.

One of its main events, theFamily History Collections Dayof World War 1 memorabilia in-vites members of the public tobring in family items, letters

and mementos related to thewar for digitisation and archiv-ing by a team of experts.

The World War 1 Roadshowwill also feature a series of popup talks and lectures on theGreat War, and Trinity CollegeDublin’s own unique history

during this period. There will be a range of

other activities including historytours of the campus related tothe Great War and the ‘LastCricket Match of Peace’. Theday will conclude with the finalBugle call of the ‘Last Post’.

■ Cllr Marie Baker, the cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, launces the Great War exhibitionwith author Ken Kinsella. PHOTO BY JASON CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY


Boxers are fighting fit to run the LibertiesMEMBERS of Drimnagh Boxing Club got together lastweek to sign up to ‘run the Liberties’ in aid of StJames’s Hospital.

Now in its sixth year, the StJames’s Hospital Liberties FunRun, which takes place onThursday, July 17 at 7.45pm, isone of the few road races per-mitted in Dublin.

This unique, 6km race,which starts and finishes in thebeautiful grounds of IMMA/Royal Hospital Kilmainham, willtake runners through thestreets of the historic Liberties.

Home of Olympic championMichael Carruth, the clubechoes with the sound of ban-ter and the soft sound of gloveson pads as the young boxersget ready for the evening’straining.

National coach, Tony Davitt,who encouraged some of thelads to sign up for the run, callsorder as they good humourlydon pink SJH t-shirts for thephoto call.

This year, all funds raisedfrom the fun run will go to-wards improving facilities forpatients’ families at the hospi-tal. Club stalwart Martin Doranis the natural group spokesman.

“A lot of the lads in the clubcome from around James’s,” heexplained. “It’s all about com-munity as we do a lot for char-ity.

“We run as part of our train-ing so it’s good to get involvedwith the fun run and supportthe hospital.”

They jump into the ring andgather around Tony for thephoto, all smiles.

Tony laughs: “I used to dothe original run through the Lib-erties when I was young but Ican’t tell you when that wasthough as I’d be giving my ageaway.”

The St James’s Hospital Lib-

erties Fun Run is arranged by StJames’s Hospital Foundationwith the support of the IrishMuseum of Modern Art, and isaimed at raising funds for thehospital.

The event is funded by lo-cally based companies Diageoand Momentum Support, en-suring that all entry fees andsponsorship raised by partici-pants go to the development ofSt James’s Hospital.

A pre-race warm-up andpost-race massages will be pro-vided by chartered physiother-apists from St James’s Hospitaland attractions will include a DJ,music, FM104’s Beetle Bugs andface painting.

Drimnagh Boxing club willcelebrate its 50th anniversary in2015. It is one of the best-known clubs in Ireland withmedals won at The EuropeanChampionships, the WorldCham pionships and the Olym -pics.

■ Some of the lads of Drimnagh Boxing Club taking part in the fun run

Lifeboat rescues‘paraglider’ in difficultyAFTER a series of 999 emergency calls reporting an object crashing into the sea off Bray,Co Wicklow, the volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew from Dun Laoghaire raced to the scenewhere they rescued a giant Mickey Mouse balloon.

Several callers to the Irish Coast Guard co-ordination centre in Dublin had reported seeingan object landing in the water 1,000 metres offthe Bray seafront.

Several paragliders had been operating inthe area and there were fears that one of themmight have got into difficulty.

Arriving on scene, the All-Weather lifeboatcrew of seven recovered a large inflatableMickey Mouse balloon that was being carried

by the light breeze and flood tide towards thecliffs at Shan ganagh.

“We're happy that this was a call made withgood intent and calling 999 and asking forCoast Rescue is always the best course of ac-tion," said Stephen Wynne, lifeboat operationsmanager at Dun Laoghaire.

"And in this case, we were particularlyhappy to assist Mickey Mouse, one of our all-time favourite cartoon characters."

■ The lifeboat crew with a family favourite.

The extension of the 1% Stamp Duty offer tomovers as well as first time buyers is intended tosupport people in the process of purchasing ahome. Initially available just to first-time buyers,Bank of Ireland is currently refunding to cus-tomers the Stamp Duty due on their property tothe value of 1% of their mortgage. And now theoffer has been made available to home ownerswho want to move house. The average mort-gage taken out by someone moving house is€211,600*, making this offer worth over €2,000to the average mover customer.

Áine McCleary, Bank of Ireland’s Head of Mort-gages says; “This is the latest in a number of ini-tiatives that Bank of Ireland has introduced tohelp make house-buying easier for customers.Bank of Ireland’s 24-hour customer promise hasnow been rolled out to every one of our 250branches in the Republic. Under this initiative,we promise to get back to customers about theirmortgage application within 24 hours - it includesa full credit assessment providing real approvalthat customers can act on, not just approval inprinciple, so there’s no hanging about waitingand wondering. And because it’s difficult for peo-ple to get everything done during banking hours,Bank of Ireland has a team of mobile mortgagemanagers; professionally qualified advisers whoare available to meet customers at a time andplace that suits best, whether that’s in the cus-tomer’s home or place of work, early in themorning, during the evening or at the weekend”.

In responding feedback from customers, anothernew development from Bank of Ireland is their

“House-Hunter mortgage approval” where cus-tomers are given full approval for a mortgageamount – before they have settled on a suitableproperty. This allows them to search for theirnew home with the confidence that the finance isin place. The approval remains valid for a full sixmonths.

“We are approving eight out of ten mortgage ap-plications”, added Áine McCleary, “In fact be-tween October 2012 and February 2014, weapproved a massive €2 billion in mortgages forFirst Time Buyers and Movers, and Bank of Ire-land currently has a further €2 billion fund avail-able.”

According to McCleary, mortgage applicants arebetter prepared than they used to be. “Peopleare coming to us now having already done theirhomework, and they know, for instance, thatwe’ll loan up to 90% of property price and thatthey must have at least 10% of the price pluscosts themselves.”

To take the first step towards owning a newhome visit bankofireland.com/mortgages formore information.

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■ Guests enjoy a selection of wines of Italy in the ‘I Monelli’ authentic Italian restaurant in Rathgar.

■ Aisling Byrne from Rathfarnham haswon an EIL Travel Award to attend Euro-camp in Germany this July. Eurocamp isan intercultural event where volunteersfrom over 40 countries get together tolearn about European identity, youth par-ticipation and the benefits of cultural di-versity and intercultural exchange.

■ Cllr Victor Boyhan is pictured with Cllr Deirdre Donnolly and Seamus O'Neill atthe recent reopening of Blackrock Library on Main Street. Also pictured at the eventare (right) Cllr Marie Baker, Cathaoirleach, and Zoe Healy and (far right) MaryHanafin, Fianna Fail politician and Sean Quinn. Photos by Jason Clarke Photography

■ RTE's Ryan Tubridy celebrates with the Eason Spelling Bee 2014 Cham-pion Amelia McDowel from St Therese of Lisieux at RTE Studios in Dublin.

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■ Kevin McIntyre, the chairman of Leinster Golf, GUI, presents Alex Gleeson (Castle) with the SigmaWireless sponsored the Leinster Youths Amateur Open Championship trophy at Esker Hills Golf Club.Also in the picture are Loretto Flynn (Lady Captain, Esker Hills Golf Club) and Tommy Scanlon (Captain,Esker Hills Golf Club). PHOTO BY PAT CASHMAN

■ Alan Keady, Team South Galway is pictured with Dave Bruton, Director Bluebird Care DublinSouth and Dublin West; Kitty Tierney Special Olympics Connaught and Willie Byrne, Director Blue-bird Care Dublin South and Dublin West. This month Bluebird Care presented almost €15,000 toSpecial Olympics Ireland as a result of their summer fundraising campaign ‘Summit 4 the Weekend’.

■ Pictured at the Project FUTSAL award ceremony in Fingal County Council Offices are Lord Mayorof Fingal, Kieran Dennison; John McVeigh, Development Officer Youth and Sports Dublin, DunLaoghaire Education Training Board; graduate Ciaran Maher, Lucan; John Delaney, FAI and PaulReid, County Manager Fingal County Council. PHOTO BY ORLA MURRAY/ARK PHOTOGRAPHY

■ The ‘Master Douglas Taekwon-Do School’ in Stepaside played host to a national tournament re-cently in Rosemont School. The event featured over 200 junior and senior colour belt Irish NationalTaekwon-Do Association members competing in patterns, sparring and special techniques.

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9 JULY 2014 • SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE12 NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES

From the Archives We take a look back at extracts fromold newspapers to see what was in thenews this month from years gone by

Irish Press, 17th July, 1934

Freeman’s Journal, 4th July, 1872

Irish Press, 7th July, 1934

Freeman’s Journal, 29th July, 1871

The Nation, 1st July, 1848

• Dilapidated, overcrowded buildings due for demolition on Poole Street in the area of The Coombe, c. 1905. In the Liberties during the nineteenth century there was much poverty, with no plumbing, sanitation or regular water supply. Tenementhouses often sheltered many families, each occupying one room. There were frequent salmonella and typhus epidemics and the mortality rate was high.Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’, Central Dublin, by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill & Macmillan/The History Press

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■ Dublin People Newspaper Group has teamed upwith Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwantedand abandoned dogs. This week’s featured dog isBess, a seven-month-old male crossbreed. Bess is avery handsome young man and just full of energy!He just adores getting out for his walks andbouncing around, having lots of fun with his ken-nel mate. Bess has a special condition which re-quires him to be fed in a special way. This isn’tcomplicated though, and Dogs Trust will providefull support to Bess’ new family to make sure heslots into the family just perfectly! If you thinkthat might just be you, contact Dogs Trust on 01-8791000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5on the M50. Map and directions can be found ontheir website at www.dogstrust.ie. You can alsofind them on Facebook www.facebook.comdogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. If youare not in a position to adopt, please rememberdonations are always welcome! Dogs Trust alwaysneed bedding and toys for the 190+ dogs in theircentre.

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■ Top left, Shady was living up to his name during the recent spell of good weather.Above, Johnny Shields sent us this wonderful shot of Ingrid and Humphrey, who hedescribes as the best duo since Bergman and Bogart.

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Hans is behind the wheel.He injects personality-plus in allhe does, whether running a B&Bor leading tours for Americans.And bouncy Marjet, with a headof wispy strawberry-blonde hair,red tennis shoes, and a knack forassembling a Salvation Army-chic outfit for under e20, is thesentimental half of this team.

On each of my visits, theyshow me a new slice of Holland.With each visit with Hans andMarjet, I renew my belief thatthe more you know about Eu-rope, the more you'll uncoverwhat's worth exploring.

Hans catches me referring tohis country as ‘Holland’ andcomplains that many Americanscall the entire country ‘Holland’when Holland actually com-prises of just two of the 12provinces that make up theNetherlands.

But in defence of those con-fused Americans, I remind himthat most of our cliché images ofthe Netherlands come from theregion properly referred to asHolland.

The word ‘Netherlands’means ‘lowlands’. The countryoccupies the low-lying deltanear the mouth of three of Eu-rope's large rivers, including theRhine. In medieval times, inhab-itants built a system of earthendikes to protect their land fromflooding caused by tides and

TODAY my long-time Dutch friends, Hans and Marjet, aredriving me to polder country - the vast fields reclaimedfrom the sea where cows graze, tiny canals function asfences, and only church spires and windmills interrupt thehorizon.

storm surges.The fictional story of the little

Dutch boy who saves the coun-try - by sticking his finger in aleaking dike - summed up thecountry's precarious situation.(Many Americans know thisstory from a popular 19th-cen-tury novel, but Hans says fewDutch people have ever heard ofit.)

In 1953, severe floodsbreached the old dikes, killing1,800 and requiring a majoroverhaul of the system.

We talk about all this whilewe are motoring into the coun-try. It's amazing that about 10minutes from Amsterdam orHaarlem, you can be in thewide-open polder land. It's earlysummer, and the landscape isstreaked with yellow and orangetulip fields.

Hans points out a quaint

windmill along a dreamy canal.Old mills like this were used topump the polders dry. After dik-ing off large tracts of landbelow sea level, the Dutch har-nessed wind energy to lift thewater up out of the enclosedarea, divert it into canals, anddrain the land.

They cultivated hardy plantsthat removed salt from the soil,

slowly turning marshy estuariesinto fertile farmland. The wind-mills later served a second pur-pose for farmers by turningstone wheels to grind theirgrain.

This area, once a mercilesssea, is now dotted with tranquiltowns. Many of the residentshere are older than the landthey live on, which was re-

claimed in the 1960s.The old-time windmills,

once the conquerors of the sea,are now relics, decorating theland like medallions on a warvet's chest.

Several other Dutch iconscame directly from the coun-try's flat, reclaimed landscape.Wooden shoes (klompen) al-lowed farmers to walk across

soggy fields. (They're also easyto find should they come off inhigh water because they float.)Tulips and other flowers grewwell in the sandy soil neardunes.

We move on, driving pastsprawling flower mogul man-sions, then through desolatedunes. The tiny road dwindlesto a trailhead. Hans parks the

Going Dutch in Holland's Polder Country

DRIVING in France is a great way to explore the beautiful Galliccountryside, zipping between its fantastic cities and stoppingat idyllic villages or along the stunning coastline at your ownpace.

Having the freedom to go wher-ever you want at whatever timeyou feel like is a real bonus, butthere’s a price to pay for that kindof holiday independence.

The driving part is easy enoughto adapt to, but there’s much moreto motoring in France than gettingused to driving on the opposite sideof the road.

Every year thousands of Irishmotorists fall foul of French drivingrules and regulations and end uppaying fines for simply not know-ing, or just ignoring, the laws.

However, it’s as easy to keep onthe right side of law as it is to keepon the right side of the road. Youjust need to make sure you’re pre-pared before setting off.

Here’s a few tips that will ensurenone of your hard earned holidaybudget ends up in the hands of theFrench police.

● To drive your own car in France,you’ll need to carry your Irish driv-

ing license, a certificate of registra-tion and your insurance cert (notthe disc).

● The speed limit is 50km/h incities, 90km/h in regional areasand 130km/h on motorways (au-toroutes). Different limits (posted atthe roadside) apply in wet condi-tions on motorways.

● France introduced new invisiblemobile speed cameras last year. Upto 100 of these are now operatingon board unmarked police cars,mostly - but not all nor always - onmotorways.

● Seatbelts are required by law andmust be fastened by front and rearseat passengers at all times.

● The use of a mobile phone whiledriving is illegal so bring a Blue-tooth or hands-free kit. The on-the-spot fine for using a phone is e130.

● The maximum blood alcohol limitis 0.5mg/ml. The use of drugswhile driving is strictly prohibited.

● It is recommended to have yourheadlights on low during the day.

● It is mandatory to have a high-visibility vest and a hazard trianglein your car at all times in case ofemergency.

● Children under 10 are not al-lowed travel in the front seat of acar. They also must use an appropri-ate child seat or booster seat. Ba-bies are allowed travel in the frontpassenger seat, but only whenplaced in an approved rear-facingbaby seat and the airbag is turnedoff.

● Carrying a Breathalyser in the caris now obligatory in France. Single-use breathalysers are widely avail-able for less than e2 but the goodnews is that there’s actually no finefor drivers caught without one.

● Radar warning devices havebeen banned in France since 2011.Most GPS manufacturers have up-

dated their software to comply withthe law.

● As a foreign national committingan infraction under the French RoadCode, you could be subject to a dis-cretionary fine. It’s also possiblethat your car will be impoundedand you’ll pay a stiff penalty to getit back.

● Signs indicating a motorway (au-toroute) route have white letteringon a blue background. Signs indicat-ing a non-motorway main route(route nationale) have white letter-ing on a green background.

● Budget for motorway tolls.They’re much more expensive thanIreland but despite the cost, it’sgenerally worth forking out unlessyou have plenty of time to go at amore leisurely pace.

● The cost of motorway travel for acar is about e1 per 16 kilometres.It’s an extra 50 per cent if a caravanor trailer is attached. In January thisyear tolls on the 1,060 km trip fromCalais to Marseille, via Reims, coste85.40 for a car.

On the road in France


TRAVELcar, and we hike to a peacefulstretch of North Sea beach.Pointing a stick of driftwood at ahuge seagoing tanker, Hanssays, “That ship's going to thebig port at Rotterdam. We'reclever at trade. We have to be.We're a small country.”

Holland welcomes theworld's business, but Holland isnot designed for big-shots. Hansexplains, “Being ordinary isbeing prudent. We say, a plantthat grows above the grains getsits head cut off. Even our formerqueen prefers to do her ownshopping.”

While Hans and I talk, Marjetwalks ahead of us, collectingshells with the wide-eyed won-der of a 10-year-old. “Cheapsouvenirs,” Hans teases. Onecliché the Dutch don't dispute istheir frugality. Hans quizzes me:“Who invented copper wire?Two Dutch boys fighting over apenny.”

The frugal Dutch are, atheart, pragmatic. In this era ofglobal warming and rising sealevels, they're developing plansto upgrade their dikes and bulkup their beaches to hold backthe sea. All this technologicaltinkering with nature remindsme of a popular local saying:“God made the Earth, but theDutch made Holland.”

Marjet scuffs through thesand, her pockets full ofseashells, her scarf flapping inthe wind like a jump rope. Underbig, romping white clouds,everything's so Dutch.


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Nursing Homes Ireland(NHI) is issuing a rallyingcall for people to recogniseand celebrate nursinghome residents and thoseproviding care in nursinghomes in localcommunities.

It is calling on visitors tonursing homes, thoseworking and living withinthem, and the wider publicto nominate for the fifthannual NHI Care Awards2014, in association withHomecare MedicalSupplies.

There are 34 nursinghomes in North Dublinproviding essential care for2,204 residents, employing2,200+ people.

Last year TLC Care CentreSantry was winner of theNursing Home CommunityInitiative Award and theactivities team at BeneavinHouse, Glasnevin, werefinalists.

There are 54 private andvoluntary nursing homes inSouth Dublin providingessential care for 2,900residents, employing3,000+ persons. Last yearKaren Brennan of GlenaulinNursing Home was winnerof the Nursing Home Social

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Tadhg Daly, NHI chiefexecutive, said theinspirational people wholive in nursing homes andthe people working withinthem who provideexcellent, dedicated carethat enhances quality oflife of older personsdeserve a nationalplatform for celebration,recognition and honour.

“These awards providesuch a platform and I’dencourage people whoobserve, appreciate andvalue the excellent carethat is a daily feature ofnursing homes tonominate for the NHI CareAwards 2014,” stated MrDaly.

Details of nursing home awards announced“It is important we

celebrate the very positiverole private and voluntarynursing homes are playingin providing care in ‘homefrom home’ settings in ourlocal communities.

“The NHI Care Awardsprovide excellentopportunity in thisrespect.”

The 2013 ResidentAchievement AwardWinner, Mr TommyMulvaney, a resident ofMillbury Nursing Home,County Meath, serves asan inspiration to peopleassociated with the sectorand wider beyond.

Tommy suffered a strokethat left him with severeright side body weaknessand unable to expresshimself verbally. Duringhis four years living inMillbury, Tommy hasshown remarkablefortitude and taken chargeof his disability. Aremarkable previouslyundiscovered andunbeknownst talent for arthas emerged and Tommystaged his second publicexhibition of paintings inApril.

“Of course moving intoa nursing home is not aneasy decision and can bequite worrying forpeople,” Lucy Flynn-

MEMBERS of the public are being urged to honourinspirational nursing home residents and staff forawards that recognise and honour outstanding care andexcellence.

■ Pictured from second left are Niall Rooney, JordannaBaker, Orla Treanor and Aurelija Kupryte of TLC CareCentre Santry receiving the 2013 Nursing HomeCommunity Initiative Award from Professor BrendanMcCormack, chair of the 2013 NHI Care Awards judgingpanel (left) and Tadhg Daly, NHI chief executive. FILEPHOTO

■ Karen Brennan of Glenaulin Nursing Home, Chapelizod,is pictured receiving the 2013 NHI Care Awards NursingHome Social & Recreational Programme Award fromProfessor Brendan McCormack, chair of the NHI CareAwards judging panel (left) and Tadhg Daly, NHI chiefexecutive. FILE PHOTO

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“Tommy’s story showshow a person who isphysically impaired cancreate a whole new life inthe comfort of a safe,secure and caringenvironment.

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SHAMROKON, the 35thEuropean Science Fictionconvention has announcedthat the OesophagealCancer Fund (OFC) is thenominated charity for theevent.

Spokesperson JanetO’Sullivan said:"Oesophageal Cancer Fund(OCF) is a cause dear to Irishscifi fandom as members ofthe community have beenlost to it, so for the threedays of Shamrokon, August22-24, the OFC lollipops willbe on sale in the conventionvenue of the Double Tree byHilton Hotel.”

Since it was first set up13 years ago, theOesophageal Cancer Fund’smain principle is to increasepublic awareness ofsymptoms of this cancerand to highlight how thecancer can be prevented ordiagnosed early to improvecure rates.

Ireland has one of thehighest rates ofoesophageal cancer inEurope among men andwomen, with approximately450 new cases diagnosedeach year.

The National CancerRegistry (NCR) predicts thefigure to rise to at least 800by 2040. Greater awarenessof the risk factors, includingsevere or chronic acidreflux, obesity and smokingis crucial. Early detection isvital, as early oesophageal

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GAA fans are in for a treat afterbidding opened for an onlineauction of two Dublin GAAjerseys.

The jerseys are signed bymembers of last year’s DublinAll-Ireland winning footballteam, and last year’s Dublinhurling team which won theLeinster title. Star playersBernard Brogan and Peter Kellyare among the signatures. Theonline auction will run until12pm on Friday, July 11.

The special collector pieceswere kindly donated by ShaneClaffey who is a close friend tothe Irwin family who foundedthe Jack & Jill Foundation.

The jerseys were kindlyframed by inmates at WheatfieldPrison. There will be a reserve ofe100 on each jersey and biddingwill be in increments of e16which is the equivalent of onehome nursing hour. All proceedsare going to the Jack and JillFoundation, which has supported441 families in Dublin since1997.

The Foundation provides directfunding and home nursing caresupport, including end of lifecare, to families of children withbrain damage up to the age offour-years-old who suffer severeintellectual and physicaldevelopmental delay.

The Foundation gives thesefamilies what it calls ‘the gift oftime’ which means time to dothe things that we so often takefor granted like shopping, takingtheir other children to the parkand a night’s sleep.

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■ Michelle Guidera, Janet O2Sullivan (Shamrockon PR) and Noelle Ryan (chairperson)pictured at the announcement.

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difficulties should attendtheir GP without delay, thatthose who suffer withchronic or severe persistentreflux symptoms such asheartburn should also attendtheir GP for advice. For moreinformation visitwww.lollipopday.ie

The European Sciencefiction convention movescountry every year and thisyear Ireland is hosting withShamrokon happening inDublin. For more informationabout the guests of honourand programme of events,visit www.shamrokon.ie

■ The Dublin football jersey that will be auctioned toraise funds for the Jack & Jill Foundation.

■ The Dublin hurling jersey

■ HEALTHY CHOICE: Minister for Health Dr James Reilly, Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organisation and Keith Wood,chair of the Healthy Ireland Council, pictured at the inaugural meeting. PHOTO: ROBBIE REYNOLDS PHOTOGRAPHY

Wood is the healthy option for council chair

MINISTER for Health Dr James Reillyhas announced Keith Wood aschairperson of the first HealthyIreland Council.

The inaugural meeting of the councilwas held recently at Dublin Castle.

Mr Wood is a former Irishinternational rugby player and founding

Director of W2 Consulting. Minister Reillyalso announced the names of the 37members of the council and said he wasvery impressed with the calibre of people

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by Edel Cox of The Beauty Dial(www.thebeautydial.ie)

This week’s Beauty Dial Star Buys…

Carraig DonnThis Pala D'oro Floral White Top (e26.95) will suit anyshape or size due to its loose fit. It will take you fromSummer straight into Autumn/Winter as it can be wornon its own or under a colourful cardigan on those chillydays.What I love about this top is that it can be dressedup with accessories or worn on its own for a more ca-sual look allowing you to wear it over and over again.Available in one size in 32 Carraig Donn stores nationwide and online www.carraigdonn.com. Karen Millen

I am a huge fan of Karen Millen and although it can be a biton the expensive side at times, all the clothes are definite invest-ment pieces and last a lifetime.

But hold on, I have even better news for you, the KarenMillen 'Must Have' sale is now on with up to 50 per cent off se-lected items in-store and online so we can get these high qualitypieces at a fraction of the price.

Here is my top pick from the sale, this gorgeous Neon Floralskirt which was e150 and is now reduced to e70....get it whileyou can.

M&S With summer in full swing, the

M&S Limited Edition has a plethora ofstylish treats in store now. Ticking allthe trend boxes this season, whetherit be digital florals, animal prints orhot metallics, Limited Edition is yourone-stop summer shop.

This Limited Edition Floral SoftPencil Skirt is e53 and a favourite ofmine. Team with high heels, a plaintop and accessories for night out orwear with a tailored blazer and whiteshirt for a look fit for the office. Eitherway you are guaranteed to get lots ofwear out of this beautiful on-trendpiece.

L’Oréal Mythic OilSéve Protectrice€18.99

Mythic Original Oil is L’OréalProfessionnel’s no 1 best-sellingproduct worldwide with one soldapproximately every 17 seconds.

In 2014, the preciousalchemy of Mythic Oil continueswith the launch of Séve Protec-trice, their first nurturing ‘oil-in-cream’ for blow-dry heatprotection. Infused with soothingblack cumin oil, this voluptuousoil-in-cream gently wraps thehair with the nurturing and pro-tective feel of velvet.

With its smooth, sensuoustexture and silicone-free, light-weight formulation, Séve Protec-trice promises to intensify theiconic status of Mythic Oil and of-fers a new dynamic to the blow-dry regime of its many devotees.Suitable for use on all hair typesfrom fine to course and rebel-lious hair. Available in salons na-tionwide.

The Body ShopThis summer all eyes are on Brazil. And it’s not just the football that is capturing everyone’s atten-

tion! Brazilian women are considered among the most beautiful – and most beauty-savvy – in theworld. And lucky for us The Body Shop has revealed some of their top beauty secrets.

Coconut Beautifying Oil €15 In their pursuit of top-to-toe beauty, Brazilian women have long

appreciated the many benefits of natural oils for face, skin and hair. For an instant hit of Latina-style radiance, try The Body Shop

Beautifying Oil, a multi-tasking dry oil that delivers immediate hy-dration with a shimmering finish – perfect for achieving that covetedBrazilian glow!

Made with a lightweight blend of three precious nut oils, includ-ing Community Fair Trade marula oil, Beautifying Oil is quickly ab-sorbed and has a non-greasy, non-sticky feel. Try smoothing it overdry skin and lavishing on lacklustre locks to soften, nourish and mois-turise. Beautifying Oil is available in 10 of The Body Shop much-loved fragrances including Coconut, a classic Brazilian favourite.

Brazil Nut - Body Scrub - €18.95Some Brazilian women rub sugar or sea salt mixed with

oil on their skin for smooth skin which helps flush out impu-rities and helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Get a similar effect at home with The Body Shop collec-tion of luxurious Body Scrubs. Packed with Community FairTrade ingredients, these creamy exfoliators stimulate skinmicrocirculation and buff-away old skin cells to leave skinsilky soft, subtly scented and beautifully beach-ready!Choose from 13 delectable fragrances including Brazil Nut,which is enriched with skin-nourishing Brazil nut oil for a full-on South American experience.

Vichy AqualiaEyes Roll-On €18

Going away on holidaysor hitting the festival seasonhard then Aqualia ThermalEye Roll-On will be your newbest friend. Enriched withVichy Thermal Spa Water,dextran and escin, AqualiaThermal Eye Roll-on helps tosmooth the appearance ofdehydration lines while alsoreducing the feeling of tight-ness.

Excellent for puffinessand a great way to beattravel fatigue. Available frompharmacies nationwide.

9 JULY 2014 • SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE19NOTICEBOARD

■ Artful students: Over 100 primary school students attended the first of the 2014 Dublin Bus Children’s Art Com-petition Awards at City Services Social Club, Clondalkin recently. The art competition is part of an overall cam-paign by Dublin Bus to promote the concept of respecting public transport amongst school children. Pictured areAlan Silver, Schools coordinator Dublin Bus; Garda Leanne McDonagh, Ronanstown Station; Darina Curtis, DistrictManager Dublin Bus; Michael O'Reilly, MD Glanmore Foods and Michael O'Reilly, Assistant Chief Fire Officer withthe prizewinners from De La Salle Primary School Ballyfermot, Faio Dele, Jack Evans, Josh Maher, Gabriel O'Con-nor, Michael Conlon, and Selim Kazeem.

BALLINTEERSALE: A Car Boot Sale will takeplace in the Methodist Church,Ballinteer Road, Dundrumfrom 9am – 2pm on Saturday,July 12. Admission is free. Fur-ther details from David on 01-4931673.

CHOIR: The Ballinteer MaleVoice Choir is celebrating their20th anniversary this year. Theyare actively seeking new mem-bers. All you need is a fondnessof singing and to be part of achoir. They practice every Thurs-day night at 8pm in Our Lady’sBoys School, Ballinteer. See thewebsite www.bmvc.ie or con-tact Philip on 0872153333.

TERENUREFOOTBALL: Terenure FootballClub is currently seeking newplayers for its Under 12 (born2003) boy’s A team for the2014/15 season. Located inBushy Park, they train on Thurs-day evening and play in theDDSL Sunday League. The em-phasis is on enjoyment andplayer development. ContactStephen at [email protected] or tel 086 8159889.

SONGS: The Brady’s Sessions isa monthly singer/songwriternight that will take place on thelast Friday of the month fromSeptember in Brady’s Pub,Terenure. Local musicians fromaround Dublin and the countryhave played since the gig wasset up by local Terenure man

Keith McLoughlin back in June2012. For more info visit TheBrady’s Sessions on Facebook orBrady’s Pub Terenure.

BOULES: (Petanque) is played inBushy Park over two sessionson Wednesdays from 2.30pmuntil 4.30pm and then from6pm until the park closes. It isalso played on Sunday morn-ings at 11am until 1.30pm. Allare welcome. More informationis available at www.dublin-petanque.com

SPORTS: The Terenure SportsClub is welcoming new mem-bers. The community basedmulti sports club caters forcricket, bowls, rugby, soccer,tennis, snooker and table ten-nis. It is open to all ages andabilities. Tel 087-0683663

BOWLING: The Bowling sectionof Terenure Sports Club is seek-ing new members. The club hasteams competing at all levels ofthe sport. No previous experi-ence necessary as coaching isavailable. Social members arealso more than welcome. Halfprice membership offer to allnew members for the upcom-ing season. Contact [email protected] or Derek on086-3499085.

CRICKET: Terenure Cricket Club(home of the Terenure Titans)are looking for players of allages and levels of ability fortheir men’s, ladies and youthteams. Training takes placeevery Tuesday and Thursday

evening at the club on TerenureRoad North. For further detailscontact Ken Brennan on 087-2287927 or [email protected]

DUN LAOGHAIRESUPPORT: A new support groupis running in the Dun Laoghairearea for people who hearvoices. The group aims to pro-

vide a safe space to talk aboutvisions and voices, to promoteacceptance, validation and peersupport, and to learn whatvoices may mean and how tolive well with them. They meeton Thursdays from 12.30-2pmat the Mounttown CommunityFacility, Meadowlands Fitzger-ald Park, Lower MounttownRoad.ENTERPRISE INFORMATION: The

Enterprise & Employment Teamin Southside Partnership DLRannounce are continuing theirfree monthly Enterprise Infor-mation Sessions for the unem-ployed living in the DunLaoghaire Rathdown area andin receipt of a social protectionpayment. Those participatingon Community Employment orTús work placement pro-grammes are also welcome to

attend. They run from 10am-12pm in Southside PartnershipDLR offices, The Old Post Office,7 Rock Hill, Main Street Black-rock. To book your place contactEsther McGearty on 01-7060100or email [email protected]

HOMELESS: The Dining Room isan inter-church venture, aimedat serving the homeless, ad-

dressing food poverty and isola-tion in the Dun Laoghaire area.Food and friendship is offeredweekly by voluntary teams onMonday, Tuesdays and Thurs-days, in the Hall of Christ Church,Park Road from 12 noon to 2pm.For further information [email protected].

YOUTH SERVICE: A free and con-fidential information service foryoung people aged 15-25 andtheir parents on a wide range oftopics and student grants, rights,entitlements and what’s on isavailable in Crosscare YouthService, Boylan Centre, SussexStreet, Dun Laoghaire from Mon-day to Friday from 1.30-5pm. Tel01-2844085.

THEATRE: Boolabus Youth The-atre is recruiting new members.The theatre is free to join and isopen to all teenagers aged from14 to 18 years. They meet everySaturday in Crosscare YouthService, Boylan Centre, SussexStreet, Dun Laoghaire from 12-2pm. All welcome. Tel/text/mail Lorraine on (01) 2844085- 0979401189 - lobriencrosscare.ie

CHESS: The Dunlaoire Chess Clubmeets every Wednesday at7.30pm in the Dun Laoire Club, 3Eblana Avenue (behind thechurch). Players of all skills areinvited, including beginners,youths and in particular ladies.Tel 0879773069 or 0872438089.

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THE Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has an-nounced that the exceptional, world-classopera company, Glyndebourne will make awelcome return to Ireland - after a wait of23 years this December.

Transferring direct from Glyndebourne’s renowned summer Festival,this is a new production of Verdi’s masterpiece – the story of a fallenwoman who, in the shadow of death, grasps life and lives it to the full.Intensely passionate and tragic, La Traviata remains one of the mostpopular operas of all time. Written by Verdi at the peak of his powers,it is lyrical, heartbreaking and unforgettable, appealing directly to theemotions and resulting in an opera that invents itself anew for everygeneration.

It takes place at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal on December 3, 5 and 6. Tel 01-6777770.

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I was delighted to hear that ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys D’-Movie’ raked in over one million euro over its openingweekend here.

Brendan O’Carroll’s filmabout Irish mammy AgnesBrown continues to do well atthe box office despite beingpanned by critics.

It’s now said to be thebiggest local Irish movie open-ing of all time, followed by‘Michael Collins’ and ‘Angela'sAshes’.

I was lucky enough to meetBrendan and his wife Jennifer atthe premiere and believe it or not I actually had themlaughing at my jokes for a change.

Paloma Faith went down a storm when she took tothe stage at Groove Festival last week.

The 33-year-old English songwriter and actress head-lined this year’s event alongside David Gray.

In an exclusive interview, she told me she loves theIrish due to our unpretentious nature.

What can I say - we like to keep it real!

I wasn’t surprised to learn that Kristen Stewart hasbeen dropped from the Snow White movie series.

The ex-Twilight star was expected to return for ‘SnowWhite and the Huntsman 2’, but the sequel is now set tofocus on Chris Hemsworth's Huntsman instead.

It’s alleged that Kirsten had an affair with director Ru-pert Sanders back in 2012. Studio Universal denied thatshe was leaving the franchise at the time.

I still can’t believe she broke poor Robert Pattinson’sheart!

Mark Wahlberg says he loved filming the new ‘Trans-formers’ movie in Hong Kong.

He leads the cast for the next installment in the fran-chise, ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’, which is out in cin-emas this month.

The movie also sees Wicklow born hottie Jack Reynorplay a major part.

Mark told me that getting to film in Hong Kong wascrazy as he was stalked by fans day and night. Nothingunusual there then.

That’s it from me. Until next week,

Rebecca

Celeb Spy Xtra

with Rebecca Lee

It’s Hooky’s turnat Bulmer's Live

At LeopardstownSO FAR this year, Hooky And The Light havetoured France, Italy and Portugal, as well asdates in the UK and performed the Joy Di-vision albums for the first time in China.

Following a whole host of festival dates overthe summer, the band are to perform New Order’sthird and fourth albums ‘Low Life’ and ‘Brother-hood’ for the first time in September in Londonand Manchester before returning with the albumson their fourth tour of North America in Novem-ber of this year.

The band have also begun to play festival hy-brid sets of the well and lesser known Joy Divisionmaterial.

With the band having performed every Joy Di-vision song ever released and currently workingon all of the New Order tracks up until ‘True Faith’

for the shows in late 2014, a selection of littleheard fan favourites run alongside the instantlyrecognisable classics.

Back again for more fantastic summerevenings, Bulmer's Live at Leopardstown will alsosee The Stunning (July 17), Sharon Shannon (July24), Johnny Marr (August 7) and The Charlatans(August 14).

Celebrating its sixth year, Bulmer's Live AtLeopardstown delivers a superb night at the races,followed by some of the best live Irish and Inter-national music you will see this festival season,as well as great food and drink and a vibrant partyatmosphere.

For more information visit www.bulmer-sliveatleopardstown.com

Best gig you've been to in DublinI would honestly have to say that thebest gig I've been to in Dublin wouldbe the gig we played there last year!Seriously, sometimes you just getthose gigs where everything goeswell - the onstage sound, the bandplaying great, an audience who arereally up for it, a great venue (TheAcademy) and just an all round topgig. So I would say that one.

Most memorable moment in DublinWow, there have certainly been a fewof those! Mostly Guinness based anec-dotes involving our road crew...

Who is the best person in your opinionto come from Dublin?Does Phil Lynott count? I know hewasn't technically born in Dublin buthe was pretty much from Dublin sincea very early age! One of my favourite

bass players, I was a big fan of ThinLizzy way back when.

First album you bought and last albumyou boughtOne of the very first albums I boughtwas of course Never Mind The Bol-locks by the Sex Pistols - they werepretty much the inspiration for meand Barney to go out, buy instru-ments, learn to play them and thenform our own band... and the rest ishistory! After we had seen them livethere was nothing else in this worldthat we wanted to do. So I must thankthem for that one day. One of the lastalbums I bought was Odludek by JimiGoodwin from the Doves - what agreat record that is!

When you're not playing music, whatelse do you do?Just the normal stuff really! I love

nothing more than being at homewith the wife and my kids, walkingmy dogs, watching Corrie...! I am alsospending a lot of time writing at themoment as I am working on my thirdbook which will be all about NewOrder. Having released two books al-ready I must admit it does get easierbut it is still a very long process to dothe books from start to finish, but I amenjoying it.

Is the music business a better orworse place since you started out?It's very sad but I would definitelyhave to say that it has got a lot worse- the music industry these days is verycut-throat, very dog eat dog - acts aredropped as quick as they are signedand it's a shame. That, coupled withthe rise of the Internet which meansthat bands rarely make any moneyfrom their recordings before it is boot-

legged and put out for free, meansthat the music industry has changed alot and not necessarily for the better.

If you weren't playing with your fel-low band mates, who would make upyour ideal band?Now that is a tough one... I think Iwould have Keith Moon on drums, JJBurnel from the Stranglers on bass,Lou Reed on guitar and Johnny Rottenas frontman. Now THAT would be in-teresting.

Any tips on lifeJust ENJOY IT!

First person you'd invite to your party?My wife, otherwise I don't think thatwould go down very well!

Last person you'd invite to your party?Bernard Sumner! Ha Ha!

DUBLIN PEOPLE - TRACK RECORD WITH... PETER HOOK

AFTER a sold out show in De-cember, Fresh Re are back inaction with their headliner inAugust at Academy 2.

The End of Summer party willfeature the five-piece band fromCelbridge and very special guestJordan O’Keefe from BGT.

Fresh Ré got together after twoof their members went viral onYouTube.

Robert Scanlon and HarrisonDhodo covered Rihanna’s ‘WeFound Love’ which was viewed bymillions on YouTube.

The two band members wereinvited on stage at the Aviva withRobbie Williams to perform theircover by Rihanna back in June2013.

They have since expanded theirrepertoire and band members.

Fresh Ré play The Academy onAugust 23.

Verdi’s

la Traviata

for Dublin Fresh Re to star at end

of summer gig

■ Jennifer Gibney andBrendan O’Carroll pic-tured with our Rebecca

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1-5 Templeogue Rd, Terenure (formerly premises of Rathdown Motors) Ph: 4970123 • www.billsheehanandsons.com BILL SHEEHAN & SONS RATHDOWN

€42,950

‘SAFETY and Mobility for All’, an educationalgame designed to heighten the awareness ofchildren to road safety and sustainable mobilityis now available in a digital version.

This initiative is aimed athelping achieve the United Na-tions’ objective of cutting thenumber of road fatalities in halfby 2020.

The program has been ex-panded this year with a new ed-ucational section: a serious gamefor children ages seven to twelveyears.

It is designed to be played athome with the family as well asin the classroom or in extracurric-ular activities as part of educa-tional programs on the themes ofroad safety and environmentalprotection.

Léa and Jules, the two charac-ters who participate in the bigtransport contest organised bytheir school, have three assign-ments.

They must organise dailytrips, such as those betweenhome and school; occasional trips

in small groups, to go the country,for example; and special trips ina larger group, like a class trip atthe end of the school year.

Through role-playing exer-cises, children learn to travelabout safely and get an introduc-tion to the driving code (recognis-ing the shapes and colors ofsigns, understanding lanes andthe direction of traffic, taking intoaccount weather conditions andso on.

Players must rely on their ca-pacity for observation, their criti-cal faculties, and their team spirit.They also discover various as-pects of sustainable mobility suchas the use of soft transport, car-pooling, electric vehicles, renew-able energies, and recycling ofmaterials. ■ Through role-playing exercises, children learn to travel about safely.

Serious game to raise children’sawareness of road safety

VW wins major European awardVOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles Ireland has been recognised globally as ‘Aftersales Global Im-porter of the Year’ at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles awards in Hamburg, Germany.

The award, which was pre-sented at a ceremony in Hamburgis the highest aftersales honourwithin the Volkswagen CommercialVehicle brand that can be given toany of its importers.

Commenting on the award,Alan Bateson, Managing Director atVolkswagen Commercial Vehiclessaid: “All of the team at Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles and our

Van Centre Network understandthat the power of partnership isabout reliability, keeping customerscosts down and delivering on prom-ises every time.

“We always guarantee everycustomer that we're here for thelong-term, with a commitment tosupport their business and help itsucceed. We deliver on this promisethrough our aftersales service and

our strategic goal is to not only tobe the best in Ireland, but alsoglobally.

“With professional aftersalesservice and competitive offers suchas 0% finance across the entiremodel range, it is clear to see howVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles issupporting Irish businesses and isIrelands most loved commercial ve-hicle brand for over 60 years.”

■ Pictured accepting the award for ‘Aftersales Global Importer of the year’ in Hamburg, Germanyare Alan Bateson, Managing Director and David Rave, National Service Manager, VolkswagenCommercial Vehicles Ireland.

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This Kia’sgot Soul

Seán Creedon

KIA’S new Soul certainly has a lot of soul and if you can livewith the somewhat square look of the car, I don’t think itwill let you down.

The first day I picked up theSoul I was approached by twoelderly ladies in the supermar-ket car park, wanting to knowhow much the car cost. Theywere really impressed with thelook of the car and said theyhad never seen anything like itbefore.

I drove the second edition ofKia’s Soul straight after theQashqai. Both are second edi-tion compact SUVs, similar insize and price, but not reallysimilar in looks and aesthetics.

BOXYWhile the Qashqai has a

chunky look to it, the Soul hasa ‘boxy’ look, but I supposelooks-wise the Soul has proba-bly more in common with theSkoda Yeti. The new version ofthe Soul looks very much like

the first one, but Kia say thatnone of the exterior body pan-els have been retained and theinterior is a new design. Thenew version is built on thesame platform as the popularKia cee’d.

PROUDLooking at it from a dis-

tance, the Soul gives an impres-sion of somebody standingupright and proud. The back ofthe car reminded me of an oldRenault 4L, as it also was talland straight at the back. I drovea grey coloured model and cou-pled with a black trim aroundthe base of the car, it made fora very attractive look overall.

From the front the head-lamps really stand out and theyare complimented with a neatgrille. Inside, black is the domi-

nant colour, but there is a touchof gold stitching on all of theseats, front and back, whichgives the interior decor a lift.

The Soul has an old-fash-ioned type handbrake whicheverybody will appreciate andwhile boot space could, I feel,have been better managed,you do get a mini spare wheel.As I said it’s a big chunky vehi-cle and I liked the way the sidemirrors folded in when I appliedthe central locking.

TYRESThe week I had the car co-

incided with the best weatherof the year so far and my familywere all impressed with the ex-cellent air conditioning in thecar. The Soul handled very welland we all loved the high driv-ing positions. I don’t normallypay much attention to the tyresunless I get a puncture, butNexen caught my eye and, yes,the tyres are, like the car, Ko-rean.

Only two models will beavailable initially in Ireland, the

entry level EX version which willcost you €24,495, which ismore expensive that the firstversion. The higher speced Plat-

inum version will cost you€28,495. Both are powered bya 1.6 diesel engine.

One of Kia’s strong selling

points is their seven-year guar-antee. Kia is also a World Cupsponsor this year and if you buyone now you could rely on the

car to get you through two morefinals, the 2018 finals in Russiaand the 2022 tournament,which is due to be held in Qatar.

■ Kia’s new Soul certainly has a lot of soul.

New Peugeot 108 takes versatility to new levelTHE all-new Peugeot 108takes small car versatilityto a whole new level.

With a raft of enhance-ments over its predecessor,the popular 107, the new108 is a perfect runaboutthat's exceptionally user-friendly for day-to-day mo-toring.

New exterior styling, achic 'about town' characterand the choice of a TOP!Cabrio model with an electricfabric roof for the first time,make the Peugeot 108 asmall car of distinction.

Add in an ultra-moderninterior plus a huge range ofpersonalisation options in-side and out and the 108simply oozes appeal. It ar-rives in Ireland this autumn.

At 3,470mm bumper tobumper, the car is 40mmlonger than its predecessor.The overall width remainsthe same (1,630mm), whilethe maximum roof height is10mm lower (1,460mm).Available in three and five-door body styles, the 108'scabin space is almost identi-cal to the outgoing modelwith generous space for upto four occupants.

Where it is larger is in theboot, with a sizeable im-provement in usable space,now boasting 196 litres upfrom 139 litres.

The boot sill is 20mm

lower for easier loading. Cabinstorage has been upgraded; thepassenger-side lidded glove boxincludes a horizontal cut-out sec-tion, designed to take a one-litrebottle.

Ivo Groën, the Peugeot 108Design Director's goal was togive the car a more premiumand sophisticated feel, support-

ing the Peugeot Brand's moveupmarket and helping differen-tiate the 108 from its siblings,the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo.

Groën explained: "The 107had a very cab-forward 'mono-volume' silhouette, which atlaunch in 2005 was very mod-ern. We wanted to give the 108more of a nose and the power-

ful feeling that comes with that.We wanted to reduce the glassand increase the sculpting of thebody, and at the same time giveit a timeless elegance."

The 108's nose adopts thePeugeot floating front grille andlion-claw rear lamps, mirroringthat of its big sisters, the 208,2008 and 308. All of the car's

extra length is at the front, im-proving its impact-protectioncredentials. The grille is flankedby advanced bi-focal projectorlamp headlights, which, of thethree sibling models (C1 andAygo), are unique to Peugeot.

The hi-tech unit is one of themost compact automotive lightclusters available on any car

today. Similar technology can beseen on the Peugeot 3008 HY-brid, illustrating how premiumcomponents from the Brand'slarger vehicles are now appear-ing on its smallest model.

A sporty roof spoiler is stan-dard across the range andhouses the high-level brakelight. This design feature also

helps improve the car'saerodynamic performance;the Cd value has come downfrom 0.34 on the 107 to 0.29on the 108.

Inside, the seat quality,comfort and support havebeen improved dramaticallywhen compared to the 107.The driver's seat is nowheight-adjustable on all butAccess trim, and on three-door models both front seatsgain a memory function.This means they will alwaysreturn to the same positionwhen tilted forward to allowpassengers into the rear. Therear bench seat splits 50:50for additional practicality,and each side can be foldedusing a separate fabric han-dle accessible from the boot.Two rear seat ISOFIX childseat fixing points are stan-dard on the Peugeot 108.

Another practical innova-tion is the new parcel shelf.Gone is the solid unit of theoutgoing model, replaced bya neat fabric cover whichconveniently lies flat againstthe inside of the hatchbackglass when the boot is open.As the boot is pulled down,the cover cleverly pivots tothe horizontal, hiding what-ever is below. The 108 alsofeatures twin gas struts foradditional stability whenopen, compared to the sin-gle support on the 107.

■ The 108's nose adopts the Peugeot floating front grille and lion-claw rear lamps,


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This Certificate, which is awarded by the CharteredInstitute of Logistics and Transport, qualifies you as a TransportManager and also entitles you to set up a haulage or buspassenger business. A CPC is also extremely beneficial foremployment opportunities, career advancement, or if youwant to up skill. You may also be entitled to funding for thecourse from your local FAS or Local Employment Offices.Subjects covered in the course include: managing a transportbusiness; employment and health and safety legislation;contract law and financial management; tachograph and hoursof driving legislation; national and internationaldocumentation etc. Approved CPC courses are run atweekends by Tony Hynes who has successfully put thousandsof students through the CPC exam by using his own speciallydeveloped materials and his unique dynamic delivery style.Tony is shortly starting his next CPC Courses in the KilmurryLodge Hotel, Limerick on Saturday 5th July & in the Green IsleHotel, Dublin on Saturday 12th July to facilitate the next examin September 2014. If you wish to obtain further informationyou can contact Tony at 066-7186525 or 086-2458379 [email protected] or visit his dedicated website at www.cpc.ie.

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Tragically over the last four weeks, there have beenthree separate drowning tragedies in Ireland.

It’s vitally important for children and teenagers to beaware of the risks and dangers associated with water andknowing and understanding where is safe to swim.

Westwood Club Leopardstown is delighted to be able tooffer Free Lifesaving Classes. These classes will cover thefollowing areas:

•What to do if you get into difficulty in the water on yourown?

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From July 14th to 18th, 45phenomenal performers andtrainers will be working withDublin’s young people, in a 5day Summer Camp, at TheHenrietta White Centre, atAlexandra College. Whatmakes this project so unique,is that the coaching isundertaken by a cast of 45Young Americans, whothemselves once werestudents in summer campsand projects from around theglobe. Even more unique isthat these elite performers

have chosen to coach youngpeople, to draw out the verybest. Perhaps that’s becausethey are age 18-24 with ahuge passion for life, anunparrelled love of the artsand thrive on sharing theirskills and experiences.

The Young Americans arebased in California, USA andhave developed theirSummer Camps for youngpeople aged 8-18. The campsare set up so that youngpeople can arrive with anylevel of interest or expertise.

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Head of the SummerCamps Adam Brown said“Having run over 10 weeksof camps in America, for thelast 5 years, it was a naturalstep to move things to aglobal stage. Dublin hasmusic as its heartbeat andhaving taken my first trip tothis capital in spring of thisyear, I knew instantly Dublinhad everything we needed.Here we could bring studentsfrom across Ireland, and theworld, for this specialproject, with the vision of agrowing annual event”

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I, Conor Magee, intend toapply for permission for, (a)the demolition of existingsingle storey extensions tothe front, rear and (east &west) sides, (b) thedemolition of existing singlestorey (converted) garage tothe rear, (c) the constructionof part two/part singlestorey extension to the rearwith single storey extensionto the (east) side, and, (d)alterations to the existingfront and side elevations,including the provision ofnew window opes, at bothground and first floor andnew front door ope, all toexisting two storey(detached) house, at 3 Crosthwaite Park South,Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.The planning applicationmay be inspected orpurchased for a fee notexceeding the reasonablecost of making a copy, at theoffices of the PlanningAuthority, Marine Road, DúnLaoghaire, Co. Dublin, duringits public opening hours ofMonday to Friday from10am - 4pm. A submissionor observation in relation tothe application may bemade in writing to thePlanning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.

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Permission is sought byMark Ryan and LouiseGartland for (1) Thedemolition of the existingsingle storey room to therear and the construction ofa new 2-storey rearextension, increasing theexisting bedroom and livingroom/kitchenaccommodation. (2)Construction of new 2-storeyextension on the frontelevation increasing theexisting hallway andbathroom accommodation,along with all associated siteworks at 4 DrumkeenManor, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The planningapplication may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Permission is sought byGavin and Samantha Smithfor works within the sitecurtilage of Churchtown ParkHouse, Churchtown RoadUpper, Churchtown, Dublin14 (Protected Structure). It isproposed to remove theexisting circ. mid20thcentury plasteredconcrete block wall andpillars including iron gates tothe North front entrance.Construct a new plasteredconcrete wall and pillarswith a hardwood timbergate all set back from theexisting entrance andboundary line. Removal ofthe modern bituminouspaving surface andinstallation of a permeablegravel surface to the Northfront external area. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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We, Paul, Stephen and NiallKearns intend to apply forpermission for theconstruction of a new twostorey detached dwellingwith vehicular access, offstreet parking andassociated site works at sitebetween 10 and 12Wyattville Park,Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.A previous Grant ofPermission was obtained forthis developmentD07A/1719. The planningapplication may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Permission is sought for thedemolition of the existingfront Porch, reinstatement ofHall door, new frontwindows, partial demolitionof rear Extension,construction of rear Kitchen/Dining Roomextension with pitchedslated roof and rooflights,with a solid fuel chimneyand link corridor to existingAccommodation, internalBathroom alterations toexisting House at 7,Cornelscourt Cottages, OldBray Road, Cornelscourt,Dublin 18, by Mr. BrianMurphy. The planningapplication may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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We Karol O' MahonyArchitects M.RIAI areapplying on behalf of ElsieMurphy for Full PlanningPermission for renovationand extension worksconsisting of demolition ofexisting extensions, newextension to rear, gardenshed to front garden,pedestrian gate to publicfootpath at garden Eastboundary, all associated siteworks, all at 3 MonaloeCottages, Old BrayRoad/Clonkeen Road,Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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We Karol O' MahonyArchitects M.RIAI areapplying on behalf of Niamhand Emmet McCaughey forFull Planning Permission forrenovation and extensionworks consisting ofextension to first floor, twostorey extension to side,extension to rear, allassociated site works, all atGlandore, Stradbrook Road,Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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planning noticeDUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Permission sought for revised arrangement for stairs andramp to front of houses and changes to external claddingmaterial to lower ground floor front elevation and balcony atupper ground floor and upgrading of vehicular entrance withnew pillars and wall finishes at 1-5 Tivoli Gardens, TivoliTerrace East, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. RandalswoodConstruction Ltd. The planning application may be inspectedor purchased for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority,Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation in relation to the application maybe made in writing to the Planning Authority, on payment ofa fee of e20 within 5 weeks of receipt of the application bythe Planning Authority and such submissions or observationswill be considered by the Planning Authority in making adecision on the application. The Planning Authority maygrant permission subject to or without conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.

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Planning Permission soughtfor a single storey extensionand associated site works tothe front of existingdwelling house at 88 HollyCourt, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin,for Ms. Patricia Byrne. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Significant FurtherInformation. Name of Applicant: Mr. Henry Martini. Reg. Ref: D13A/0628. The development applied forconsisted of the following: Atwo storey dwelling housewith new vehicular access,on-site car parking, andassociated works in the sidegarden of “Pinehill” andadjoining annex building onlaneway at Pinehill, SandyfordVillage, Dublin 18. Significantfurther information in relationto this application has beenfurnished to the planningauthority. The followingchanges to the scheme arenow proposed: Removal of 3 No. existing on-streetparking spaces which frontthe application site. The Significant FurtherInformation may be inspectedor purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable costof making a copy at theoffices of the PlanningAuthority, County Hall, DunLaoghaire during its publicopening hours. A submission or observationmay be made on payment ofe20 within a period of 2weeks from the date theapplication is received by theplanning authority.


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We, Eon and Monica OMongain intend to apply forplanning permission at 1 Oaktree Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The developmentwill consist of thedemolition of the garageand sunroom and theprovision of a new singlestorey ‘Granny Flat’ a newentrance lobby which willalso include a new entranceto the existing house and allassociated works. The‘Granny Flat’accommodation willcomprise of a bedroom,bathroom, living and kitchenarea. A garden shed isproposed to the rear. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Permission sought forproposed housingdevelopment (Total 13 No.dwellings) comprising of 1No. 2-storey 4 bedroomdetached house includingcarport, 4 No. 2.5 storey 4bedroom semi-detachedhouses including carport, 8No. 3-storey 5 bedroomsemi-detached houses &ancillary site developmentworks including estate road,car parking, services &landscaped open spacetogether with demolition of2 No. existing dwellings(Lisheen & Craanford) atTaney Park, Taney Road,Dundrum, Dublin 14 forCormal Ltd. The planningapplication may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Planning Permission issought by Abode Design onbehalf of Pamela + DavidRegan for the proposed lowenergy retrofit, alterationsand extension atKnocknagow House,Greenville Road, Blackrock,Co. Dublin (with pedestrianaccess to rear fromMontpelier Mews lane). Thedevelopment will consist of:the demolition of existing 2storey side extension,entrance lobby, and someinternal walls; new roof tothe existing single storeycottage, conversion ofexisting flat roof on mainhouse to be pitched tomatch into existing mainroof ; construction of a new2 storey extension to theside of the house with southfacing balcony/solar shade;single storey entranceextension; alterations toexisting fenestration;internal wall insulation to beapplied to the existing partywalls and external wallinsulation will be used tothe extensions and existingdwelling; Solar panels tofront (south) main roof, rainwater harvesting systemand rooflights will feature.Partial demolition andreinstatement of rearcourtyard wall is proposedduring works to facilitateconstruction. The planningapplication may beinspected or purchased for afee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making acopy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority, MarineRoad, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, during its publicopening hours of Monday toFriday from 10am - 4pm. Asubmission or observation inrelation to the applicationmay be made in writing tothe Planning Authority, onpayment of a fee of e20within 5 weeks of receipt ofthe application by thePlanning Authority and suchsubmissions or observationswill be considered by thePlanning Authority inmaking a decision on theapplication. The PlanningAuthority may grantpermission subject to orwithout conditions or mayrefuse to grant permission.


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Táimid, Mary Butler agusDenise Ní Mhurchú, i mbunna Naíonraí ag GaelscoilThaobh na Coille, ag lorgCead ar feadh TréimhseSealadach 10 mbliana arathlonnú Seomraí Ranga godtí suíomh nua in aice aguslaistigh de thalamhGhaelscoil Thaobh na Coille,Belarmine, Áth anGhainimh, Baile Átha Cliath18, ceadaithe roimhe seofaoi Cheadúnas PleanálaDO2A/0741 ar malairtsuímhe ag Cumann RugairDe la Salle Baile Phámair.Beidh dhá sheomra ranga leleithris sa struchtúrreámhscoile molta. Beidhdraenáil, cosáin agustrídhreachadh mar chuid dena hOibreacha Suímhe. TáNaíonraí bunaithe inBelarmine ó 2009 agus agoibriú as fhoirgneamhGaelscoil Thaobh na Coille.Ní bheidh aon bhreis tráchtasa cheantar. Ag an am seode bharr níos mó daltaí agfreastal ar Gaelscoil Thaobhna Coille. Tá an foirgneamhbeagnach lán agus Táseomra ranga sealadachathlonnaithe ag teastáil ónNaionraí.Feadar an t-iarratas Pleanálaseo a scrúdú no a cheannachas oifig an Udaráis Pleanála,Halla an Chontae DunLaoghaire. Feadarcuigneacht/ tuaraim adeanamh ach 20 euro a íoclastigh de threimshe 5seachtaine on dátaafhaigheann an tUdarásPleanála an t-iarratas.


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SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PEARSE PARK, SALLYNOGGINDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has made an order to temporarily close Pearse Park, Sallynoggin to through traffic from Monday 14th of July, 2014 to Friday 5th of September, 2014 both dates inclusive.The purpose of the closure is to facilitate road restoration works. Local access will be maintained throughout the works. The diversion route will be signposted.A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation for the duration of these works.

NEW DUTY ON OWNERS TO NOTIFY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY OF A CHANGE IN OCCUPATION OF RATEABLE PROPERTYFrom Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, owners of rateable property will be required to notify Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council when there is a change in the occupation of their property i.e. where a property is being sold or there is a change in occupier including where a property becomes vacant. Owners must complete this notification within 14 days of the change taking place. Owners who do not notify Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council within 14 days will incur a financial penalty. This penalty is an amount equivalent to up to two years of outstanding rates from the previous occupier. Any penalty due and outstanding by an owner of relevant property due to non-notification will remain a charge on the property.All ratepayers are reminded that they are legally required to pay all commercial rates due from them prior to their departure from a property or prior to the sale or transfer of an interest in a property. Any rates due and outstanding by an owner of relevant property will remain a charge on the property.Please see www.dlrcoco.ie to download the notification form.

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The annual week-longcollege taster programmebrought together Dublinteens (14-17-years-old)from disadvantagedcommunities across the city.

This year’s participants

MORE than 40 local young people showed theirentrepreneurial flair recently when they took partin enterprise projects at the National College ofIreland (NCI).

came from Dublin’sDocklands, Ballymun andStoneybatter.

The purpose of theprogramme was to giveteens from historicallydisadvantaged communitiesa real feel for what life islike in higher education.

The App Developmentproject groups presentedtheir apps outside National

College of Ireland on MayorSquare, and visitors couldrate the apps after viewing.

Frances Sheridan,lecturer in NCI’s School ofComputing, said: “The aimsof the App Challenge are toharness the young people’sinnovation and creativitywhile at the same timedeveloping their computingskills.

“In a broader sense theaim of the programme as awhole is to raise theeducational and careerexpectations of the youngpeople - while enablingthem to develop the critical

thinking, learning,interpersonal andcommunication skills thatthey will need to achievethose expectations.”

The group began bybrainstorming ideas beforestoryboarding and wire-framing before developingprototypes for their appsusing codiqa, jQuery mobileand PhoneGap. Appsinclude a price comparisonof local sports stores, abeach comparison appwhich considers weatherand facilities and,capitalising on World Cupmadness, an app to

compare the cost ofinternational footballjerseys in nearby stores.

The enterprise groupswere at three locations:Mayor Square, George’sDock and Grand Canal Dock,selling glasses ofhomemade citrus drinks. Bytaking part, the youngpeople learned how to setgoals, create budgets,secure investors, select asite, purchase supplies,serve customers, make aprofit and repay investors.For many involved, this wastheir first experience ofthese life lessons.

Brigina O’Riordan, co-ordinator of the project atNational College of Ireland,said: “Many of the youngpeople came through thedoors of NCI and indeedany third level institutionfor the first time in theirlives and left with theknowledge that third leveleducation is fun, interestingand, most importantly, avery real option for them.”

The project concludedwith a showcase andgraduation event on June25, presided over by LordMayor of Dublin, Cllr ChristyBurke.

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