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Vol.21. No.7
18 Feb - 24 Feb ‘15
Call for
increase
in Garda
numbers
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
THE Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, has been urged to ensure that any
new Garda officers are allocated to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to make up for
what has been described as a disproportionate cut suffered by the force in the
area.
According to figures provided to Cllr
Cormac Devlin (FF) by his party’s justice
spokesperson, Niall Collins, the area has
lost a total of 83 officers over the past
five years. This is, at a drop of 18 per
cent, according to Cllr Devlin, well ahead
of the comparable figure of 15 per cent
for the greater Dublin area.
“The loss of 83 officers, including
three inspectors, 11 sergeants and 70
rank and file gardaí has put a considerable strain on the remaining officers,”
Cllr Devlin said. “When the Government
closed Dalkey, Kill O’The Grange and
Stepaside Garda stations we were promised it would free up Garda resources to
tackle crime and increase Garda visibility
in our communities.
“While local Garda management and
rank and file gardaí are making every effort to police the district, the loss of 83
officers is having an affect on visibility
Continued on page 2
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
White wades
in on pool row
MINISTER Alex White (Lab) has expressed concerns about claims
by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council that the age profile
of the Stillorgan area could present challenges for the future sustainability of Glenalbyn Swimming Pool.
Glenalbyn pool was closed in
December 2013 after a health
and safety report identified significant structural defects in the
building’s roof.
A subsequent “business case”
report warned of future problems
with the pool, including the apparently significant statistic that
almost half of the population
of Stillorgan was more than 40
years of age.
Minister White said: “The argument put forward that an ageing
population is an impediment to
the redevelopment of Glenalbyn
Swimming Pool just doesn’t hold
any water.
“Given the worryingly high
rates of obesity in our over 50s, a
local swimming pool for the people of the greater Stillorgan area
is equally important for those in
middle-age as it is for children.
“Swimming has incredible
health benefits and it is critical
that people between 45 and 54
years-of-age age are encouraged
by local authorities to take part in
such physical activity.”
Minister White said CSO figures
show that those aged 45-54 in
Stillorgan outnumber those between 0-10 by 29 per cent.
“It is crucial that the pool’s development is progressed so this
group can feel the full benefits
into old age,” he added.
“It is counterintuitive to say
that an ageing population should
be a barrier to the pool’s development. We needn’t look further
than the council’s own amenities
in Meadowbrook to see that our
older citizens regularly make
great use of the swimming facilities on offer.
“It is a vital resource for older
people who can continue swimming long after they move on
from other sporting activity.”
Deputy Olivia Mitchell (FG) said
the priority was first to establish
the extent of demand for a pool.
“I would strongly question the
‘demographic’ argument made by
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that almost half of the population
of Stillorgan is over 40 years of
age,” she said.
“The corollary is that more
than half is under 40 years of
age. But the really telling fact is
the forward planning figures of
the Department of Education and
Skills which indicate a rapidly expanding young population.
“These verified figures of existing primary school demand led to
an announcement only last week
of a new primary school to meet
the demand of precisely the same
area as that served by the Stillorgan pool. The figures would seem
to indicate demand for a leisure
facility in the areas for at least
the next 20 to 30 years.”
A spokesperson for the council
said that in March 2014 the elected members approved a capital
budget which provided €10m for
the redevelopment of Glenalbyn
pool.
“Given the importance of providing the most suitable leisure
provision for the area, it was decided at Monday’s council meeting to set up a working group consisting of the six ward councillors
in the Stillorgan Electoral Area
with the Director of Environment
as a non voting convenor to investigate all alternatives open to the
council.
“The group will bring a recommendation to the council with
proposals that will guide public
leisure provision in the Stillorgan
area for the next 5-10 years.”
▪ Pictured at the launch of the Samsung Night Run Dublin 10K event are Gordon D’Arcy and Teodora
Sutra. PhoTo by NAoiSe CulhANe.
Samsung Night Run is back
SAMSUNG Ireland and Dublin City Council have announced the return of the Samsung Night Run 10KM race for 2015.
For the fourth year, the Samsung Night Run event will bring
Dublin City to a close as 7,000
runners take to the streets of the
capital.
The race will kick off at Custom
House Quay at 9pm on Sunday,
April 26.
Runners wishing to register for
the event can do so at www.samsungnightrun.ie.
Race ambassador Gordon
D’Arcy will be on hand to provide
his fitness expertise and experience to entrants via the race blog
between now and April 26.
The expected route for the race
will start Custom House Quay and
take in the Convention Centre,
North Wall Quay, The 3Arena, East
Wall, Samuel Beckett Bridge and
continue to culmination around
Grand Canal Basin, Pearse Street
with the finish line at Custom
House Quay.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin,
Christy Burke said: “It’s great to
see the Samsung Night Run return to our calendar of events for
2015 and I welcome any activity
which gets Dubliners out running
through our historic streets.
“I commend Dublin City Council and Samsung Ireland and look
forward to the main event on
April 26.”
Linda Nolan, head of marketing, Samsung Ireland, added:
“We’re back for the fourth year
in a row for Samsung Night Run
Dublin.
“This year’s event will once
again allow runners to experience
Dublin and its many iconic landmarks and attractions in a whole
new light. At Samsung we pride
ourselves in delivering technological innovation and design to
our customers through our entire
product range.
“With this in mind we are always looking for new ways to
showcase our latest devices and
in particular any opportunities
for customers to experience the
real benefits and capabilities of
our products.
“In 2015 we intend to raise the
bar to the next level throughout
the entire event while also showcasing one of our most exciting
devices to date!
Finally, we would like to acknowledge the role of Dublin
City Council and all our valued
partners in bringing the Samsung Night Run back to Dublin in
2015.”
For further information and to
register for the Samsung Night
Run Dublin visit www.samsungnightrun.ie
Call for increased Garda numbers
Continued from page 1
and may also account for the dramatic increase in crimes like burglary and theft.
“The latest reported crime figures show burglary rates across
Dublin jumped by 17 per cent in
2014, with thefts from cars up by
over 16 per cent during the same
period. I am calling on Minister
Frances Fitzgerald to ensure any
new allocation of officers corrects
the disproportionate cut suffered
by the force in Dún Laoghaire,”
added Cllr Devlin.
Meanwhile, Senator Katherine
Zappone has also stated that the
Tallaght Garda District must receive its fair share of new recruits
and vehicles being made available
to the force in the coming weeks.
The Independent Senator and
member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee said local Garda
resources must benefit from the
national roll out of “400 fit for
purpose” Garda vehicles and the
introduction of the first 100 new
Garda recruits since 2009.
Senator Zappone said she will
be contacting the Garda Commissioner to ask that Tallaght is
prioritised for fleet renewal and
recruits.
“The Tallaght district headquarters of the gardaí is one of
the busiest in the country providing uniform and plain clothes
units, Community Policing Units, a
Street Crime Unit and Drugs Unit,
supplemented as needed by the
Divisional Traffic Unit and Crime
Task Force,” Senator Zappone
said. “With 172 serving gardaí
and access to 32 vehicles it is not
only a resource that people turn
to in times of need or emergencies, but is also an integral part
of the community in Tallaght and
surrounding areas.
“In particular, the development of community policing has
delivered real results, not just in
reaching out to young people, but
also by providing visible policing
to reassure older members of our
communities
“This valuable work is a tribute to the commitment of Garda
management in Tallaght and it is
important that they continue to
receive the necessary resources
to support their efforts.”
The Senator added: “In the
coming weeks there is an opportunity to replace older vehicles in
the local Garda fleet and to ensure numbers of officers on the
beat are increased.
“This represents an important
opportunity to review existing
resources in Tallaght and ensure
that our local gardaí have the
necessary numbers, vehicles and
equipment to protect and serve
to local people.”
A spokesperson for the Minister for Justice said she would
continue to monitor Garda staffing levels during 2015 with a view
to agreeing further intakes to the
Garda college, as required.
“In September 2014, 100 new
recruits entered the Garda College in Templemore,” the spokesperson stated. “These were the
first new entrants since recruitment was ceased in 2009.
“These 100 recruits are to be
sworn in as members of the Garda
Síochána with full police powers
in May. On Budget Day 2014, the
Minister for Justice and Equality
announced two further intakes
of recruits to the Garda College
in Templemore. Subsequently, a
further 100 recruits entered the
Garda college in December 2014
and will be sworn in as members
of the Garda Síochána in July/August 2015. The third batch of 100
recruits entered the Garda College in January 2015 and will be
sworn in as members of the Garda
Síochána in August/September of
this year.”
The minister’s spokesperson
added: “The new gardaí currently
being trained will contribute to
the revitalisation of An Garda Síochána.”
18 Feb 2015 • southside people
Pressure
is on for
Daffodil
Day as
cancer
rates rise
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
THE Irish Cancer Society’s
28th Daffodil Day will take
place this year against a backdrop of increasing rates of the
disease in recent years.
A total of 160 people in Dublin are diagnosed with cancer
every week, while cancer rates
have risen by four per cent over
the last three years.
The society has warned that
as the growth in cancer incidence has a direct impact on its
services, they need the people
of Dublin to support Daffodil
Day more than ever before so
they can reach their fundraising
target of €3.5 million for 2015.
Speaking at the launch of
Daffodil Day, John McCormack,
Chief Executive Officer of the
Irish Cancer Society said: “Every family in Dublin is touched by
cancer, and these new figures
confirm that cancer rates are
growing.
“As cancer is increasing so
are our efforts to fight it. As the
national cancer charity we are
working harder to ensure that
every family in need of support in Dublin has access to our
services.
“To meet the increased demand for help as more people
get and survive cancer we need
to raise even more money this
year on Daffodil Day.”
Funds raised on Daffodil Day
by thousands of volunteers
across Ireland go directly to
fund the work of the society
across support, prevention, research and advocacy.
The Irish Cancer Society provides the only night time care
service for cancer patients in
their own homes.
Night Nursing is funded by
Daffodil Day and last year the
society was able to fulfil 96 per
cent of requests for the service.
However, 75 per cent of cancer patients wish to die at home
surrounded by family, yet only
25 per cent get to do so.
Mr McCormack added: “We
won’t give up until every person
affected by cancer in Dublin has
the support they need but we
need the support of everyone in
Dublin to make this possible.
“We know our volunteers
won’t give up, we know Dell
– our lead partner – won’t give
up and we need every person in
Dublin to join us in this fight.
“We still have some way to
go to fully support patients
who will die from their cancer.
We won’t give up until we reach
that future without cancer – and
I know the Irish public won’t either.”
The society says it is vital that
Daffodil Day reaches its ambitious fundraising target of €3.5
million in order to continue to
provide and expand this service
and others.
The society and Dell, lead
partner for Daffodil Day, are
calling on the public to help
support the campaign on Friday,
March 27 and are asking people
to volunteer, organise or donate
on CallSave 1850606060 or visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday
We still have
some way
to go to fully
support patients who
will die from their
cancer. We won’t give
up until we reach that
future without cancer
– and I know the Irish
public won’t
either
▪ Volunteers from Templeogue, Marie Malone, Phillis Masterson, Freda Hill, Veronica Dunne, Mary Whelan, May Ryan, Alice Mack,
Annette Carroll and Maureen Keogh, are pictured with rugby star Tony Ward at the national launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 28th
Daffodil Day 2015, supported by Dell. To get involved, visit www.cancer.ie
SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
opinion >>
Policing is a joke in our community
Tony McCullagh
ISN’T it great that the full resources
of the Garda Síochána can be deployed when it comes to arresting a
Socialist Party TD? No expense was
spared last week with six gardaí
dispatched in a dawn raid to bring
Paul Murphy in for questioning in
relation to the now infamous antiwater charges protest in Jobstown
last November.
You’d imagine they could have saved
a few bob on overtime and petrol money
if they’d given him a call and asked him
to attend the Garda station voluntarily.
I couldn’t help but feel a little bit
short-changed by the incident, not least
because gardaí are as rare as hens’
teeth in my community. You see, my
town is experiencing something of a
crimewave, with reports of burglaries or
attempted break-ins on a weekly basis
at least. We live in fear of being targeted
next and are in a state of heightened
vigilance and near paranoia.
CCTV, once the preserve of wealthy
residents in gated communities, has
now become the norm in my estate.
Unfamiliar cars and passing strangers
are viewed with increased suspicion and
we have all become incessant curtaintwitchers. Faulty alarms are no longer
ignored as an irritation. In fact, the
companies that service them are doing a
roaring trade, as are local locksmiths.
Since our town lost its Garda station
as a result of cutbacks, there has been
an anecdotal increase in local crime.
The only time you seem to see a patrol
car in the area is when the guards are
responding to an incident. There is zero
Garda visibility most of the time; preventive policing is non-existent.
The one exception has been the
increased presence of a speed camera
van in the village, even though accidents
at this particular location are rare. This
shooting fish in a barrel approach to
road safety must have brought in a fair
bit of spare change.
Perhaps they could reinvest some of
this revenue in new squad cars for our
division. Our nearest Garda station is
in a neighbouring town five kilometres
away.
There, the lack of available patrol cars
is impeding gardaí’s ability to effectively
respond to reports of crime. One local
Garda told me that he sometimes has
to respond to incidents on foot as they
are not permitted to use their own cars
while on official duty.
I suspect that those behind the recent
spate of break-ins in my town are fully
aware of the policing vacuum and are
capitalising on it. The opportunistic
criminals seem particularly intent on
stealing cars, ‘fishing’ for keys through
letterboxes in the homes they don’t ransack. CCTV footage shows that the bra-
▪ Burglars are targeting cars and properties with disturbing frequency. PICTURE POSED
zen thugs all but pose for the cameras.
In the absence of proper policing, our
community has had to come together
with its own crime prevention initiatives.
We now use social media effectively
to alert our neighbours of any suspicious activity and we look out for each
other’s properties.
With a general election approach-
ing, candidates can expect to get it
in the ear if they don’t commit to the
reopening of our local Garda station.
Personally, I can’t wait for them to come
knocking.
18 Feb 2015 • southside people
Fresh funding gives Tallaght
centre a new lease of life
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
A BUILDING that serves as an important hub to the community of
Tallaght has been given a new lease of life thanks to fresh investment.
Minister James Reilly was on
the Southside recently when he
re-launched the Brookview Childcare and Community Service.
The building has been reroofed and insulated, new doors
and windows have been installed
and it is now an inviting and warm
place for the more than 30 local
families that are using the services every day.
Brookview Childcare and Community Service provides preschool and afterschool services
to children in west Tallaght.
It has been upgraded using
funding from the Department
of Children and Youth Affairs
through the Early Years Capital
Programme 2014.
NABCO, Ireland’s co-operative
housing provider, offers quality
childcare facilities to communi-
ties in Tallaght, Lucan and East
Wall in Dublin.
Children, parents and staff
are treated as equal partners in
developing the service and engagement with the surrounding
community is seen as crucial in
supporting children and families
to reach their full potential.
Co-operative childcare services
are staffed by over 20 qualified
employees, Tús participants and
volunteers from the community.
Funding is provided under the
ECCE, CCS and TECS Schemes and
through parental contributions
In Brookview, childcare places
are available for pre-school aged
children, and an afterschool programme is offered for children
aged from 5-12 years.
The service also benefits from
a parent-carer facilitator who
▪ Daragh Harrison (4) and Tristian O’Donoghue (5) at the launch
of the newly refurbished Brookview Childcare and Community
Service in Tallaght. PHOTO By SHane O’neill Fennell
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supports parents to become more
closely involved in their children’s
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progress of their child or children
and work together on planning
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room equipped with an information library with childcare and related books and leaflets, the use
of internet and telephone access
if required, and tea and coffee.
Since its foundation in 1973 NABCO has supported the provision
of approximately 5,000 homes
across a mix of tenures. It is also
involved in the ongoing manage-
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SINN Féin councillor Ray McHugh has called for an increase in
funding for amateur boxing in Ireland.
Cllr McHugh was speaking after his attendance at the 2015 National Championship finals in the
National Boxing Stadium where
he represented the Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke.
“The people involved in amateur sports in our country are
giving so much of their time and
energy to the young people of our
community,” he said. “They have
to be applauded for the service
they give.
“I am convinced these people of sport have between them
saved many young people from a
life of drugs and crime because of
their commitment and belief in
the youth of our country.
“I watched many of our boxers
on Friday give their all in the ring,
in a hope that they could one day
represent their country.
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
Man attempted
to rob bookies
where he had
lost his money
Aaron Rogan
A DUBLIN man who attempted to rob a bookies he had earlier lost
money in has been given a four year suspended sentence.
Luke O’Connor (25), from Cherry
Orchard, Ballyfermot, pleaded
guilty to attempted robbery of
Boylesports, Park West at Dublin
Circuit Court on March 31, 2014.
After his arrest O’Connor initially
denied committing the attempted
robbery but when shown CCTV he
admitted it was him. He said he had
lost money in the bookies earlier
that day and was under pressure.
The cashier at the Boylesports
said that at first he thought it was
a joke when he heard someone
shouting “put the money in the
bag” because it didn’t seem serious.
He looked up and saw a man
holding a tea towel to his face and
pointing a gun at him. The cashier
then retreated to the staff toilets
where he pressed the panic alarm
and called gardaí.
Garda John Barrett said O’Connor
was stopped after gardaí in the area
were told of the robbery but as he
was not wearing clothing matching
the description given he was let go.
He gave his real name and address
and was arrested later that night at
his home after gardaí viewed CCTV
footage.
O’Connor told the gardaí that the
gun was a pellet gun his nephew
had left in his house but it was not
recovered when they searched the
canal where his scarf, gloves and
hat were found.
The cashier said he was traumatised by the incident and has since
found other work as he experienced
anxiety upon return to the shop.
O’Connor has no previous convictions and the Garda noted that it
was unusual for someone with no
criminal past to decide to commit
such a crime. Judge Martin Nolan
said it was “very hard to imagine
what inspired” O’Connor. He said
that he was taking into account his
good standing in his community
where he works with youths.
He said O’Connor had terrified
the cashier and intended to do so
by taking an imitation firearm into
the shop.
▪ The bankers of Oatlands College.
Students open bank at Oatlands College
OATLANDS College, Mount Merrion, are competing in the AIB
Build a Bank Challenge for the
ninth consecutive year.
The AIB challenge is an enjoyable
and exciting way for Transition Year
students to experience a flavour of
the financial world and to learn to
work together as a team to achieve
deadlines and goals.
“It’s been tough at times to keep
on top of everything that needs
to be done,” admitted Ryan Bell,
Bank Manager. “I’ve learned so
much about managing a project
and keeping track of all aspects of
the bank. However, I have a great
team who all share a vision for our
bank.”
As part of the challenge a team
of six students run a bank in their
school from October to March.
Oatlands College ‘Monopoly
Bank’ opens every Tuesday during
lunch time. Students have an opportunity to avail of the many services offered by the bank.
Students can open new AIB current accounts, lodge money to their
existing AIB bank accounts and sign
up for internet banking services offered by AIB.
“It’s helped me to understand
current accounts and internet
banking,” said one of the customers. Each participating school takes
part in a regional final in early
March showcasing the achievements of their bank during the
year.
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
New artwork lights the way
for Dublin’s maritime traffic
A UNIQUE new public artwork has gone on display in the city centre that captures ships’ movements in and out of Dublin Port.
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
The Minister of State at the
Department of Justice and Equality and Arts, Heritage and the
Gaeltacht, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin,
officially opened the art installation entitled ‘Dublin Ships’ at the
Scherzer Bridges beside the Convention Centre on North Wall Quay.
Commissioned by Dublin City
Council and supported by the Dublin Port Company, the installation
was created by the artist Cliona
Harmey as a new piece of public artwork that brings to life the
movements of ships entering and
leaving Dublin Port every day.
If offers a digital log of the port’s
activities as live electronic signals
track the arrival and departure of
each ship to Dublin Port.
The name of the ship is then
transmitted in real-time to two
large LED screens facing towards
the city, and remains illuminated in
black and white until the next ship
either arrives in or leaves the port.
Dublin’s citizens, commuters and
The ship
names include allusions to maritime histories, trade, cargoes,
historical figures,
and distant
places
pedestrians can now see the newest addition to the city’s public art
collection during the installation’s
six month tenure.
The piece was commissioned by
Dublin City Council as part of the
Dublin City Public Art Programme
under the theme of ‘Interaction
and the City’ and received funding
by Dublin Port Company.
“The artwork is concerned with
the historical significance and poetic qualities of ship names,” Cliona
said. “The project links the efficient
system of sea traffic with historical
and geographic legacies. The ship
▪ Rudhan O’Donoghue pictured
with Cliona Harmey.
▪ Eamonn O’Reilly, Chief Executive of Dublin Port Company is
pictured with artist Cliona Harmey at the unveiling of Dublin’s
newest public artwork. Photo by Shane O’Neill/Fennell
Photography
names include allusions to maritime histories, trade, cargoes, historical figures, and distant places.
“The juxtaposition of the two
ship names generates a form of
poetic writing. The work also interrupts the speed of instantaneous
data and returns it to the speed
of movement of real entities in
space.”
The programming behind the
artwork was created by Ruadhán
O’Donoghue, a web and mobile
developer and consultant, who is
based in Berlin and Dublin.
He graduated from UCD Computer Science in 1998, and is currently
editor and contributor of mobi-
Forge, a developer site focussing
on mobile web technologies.
Ruadhán, or ‘Ruzer’ as he is
known, who is originally from
Leopardstown, said he got involved
in the project through his love of
“ships, boats, schooners and all
things maritime”.
“I love programming for the digital arts,” he added. “I’d love to get
involved in more projects like this.”
Eamonn O’Reilly, Chief Executive, Dublin Port Company, said
they were delighted with the new
art project. “Cliona’s work creates a
very strong visual and cultural link
between Dublin Port and the city in
an age when the day-to-day workings of the port are no longer in full
view of the city,” he said.
“Cliona’s work tells the story of
the port’s movements and activities in a way that is simple, elegant
and visually captivating. I hope that
Dubliners and visitors to the city
will be intrigued and rediscover
Dublin as a port city.”
Dublin City Council’s Public Art
Programme offers opportunities
for artists to engage with the city,
both as an international capital and
as one of communities and localities.
SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
Man held up taxi
driver with a knife
Jessica Magee
A SOUTHSIDE man who threatened a taxi driver with a knife hours
after robbing a shop on New Year’s Eve will be sentenced later for
these and other offences.
John Paul Lennon (34), of St
Anthony’s Park, Rialto, Dublin
8, told gardaí he was “out of his
head on coke and snow blow”
and didn’t remember much of the
night.
The father of three pleaded
guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal
Court to two robberies on the
night of December 31, 2013 at the
Spar shop in Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin 8 and on nearby Basin Street.
Garda Seamus O’Donovan told
Noel Devitt BL that Lennon entered the Spar wearing a balaclava and carrying a large butcher’s
knife.
He threatened a frightened
staff member to open the till for
him and left with a quantity of
cash, which he later told gardaí
was all spent on drugs.
CCTV footage showed that Lennon had been in the shop earlier
that day and topping up his phone
credit.
He was identified after phone
provider Meteor identified the
top-up code with Lennon’s account.
Lennon was arrested and made
full admissions, also admitting to
robbing a taxi driver on the same
night.
“I’m sorry for frightening people in the shop - and I did a robbery in a taxi – I might as well
get it off my chest now,” he told
gardaí.
The taxi driver said he picked
up Lennon and a co-accused in
the early hours of New Year’s Day
2014 in Dun Laoghaire and after
they gave him confused directions, they told him to turn into
Basin Street.
The driver said that when he
asked for the fare of €39, Lennon
showed him a six-inch knife and
shouted at him to give him the
money.
The woman on the back seat
then held a scissors up to the
driver’s neck, before telling him
to get out of the car.
When arrested Lennon said he
was sorry and hadn’t meant to
rob the man, but he was “in bits”
after coming down off coke and
taking methadone all day.
Lennon also pleaded guilty to
possessing €2,025 of heroin for
sale or supply on April 23, 2011.
The court heard that acting
on a tip-off, gardaí got a search
warrant and called to a house on
Derry Drive, Rialto.
Gardaí searched Lennon and
found just over 13 grammes of
the drug concealed between his
buttocks.
On arrest, Lennon said he had
seen someone putting the heroin
into cable pipes at the back of
Dolphin’s Barn and had recovered it later himself.
Separately, Lennon pleaded
guilty to the attempted robbery
of the Esso Garage on Usher’s
Quay on April 16, 2014.
The court heard Lennon
threatened staff at the garage
along with a co-accused, but that
they both fled the scene after difficulties getting money from the
electronic till.
All the offences were committed while Lennon was on bail.
Lennon has 26 previous convictions including robbery, false
imprisonment and unlawfully
taking cars.
Pieter Le Vert BL, defending,
said his client had been a “ferocious drug addict” since the age
of 19 but had managed to become completely drug-free while
in custody and had completed
a number of treatment programmes. Lennon suffers from
Hepatitis C and another very serious drug-related illness.
“I’m truly sorry for the hurt
I caused. If I wasn’t on drugs I
wouldn’t do these things,” he told
gardaí.
Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned
sentencing until April 17 and
asked for a probation report to
be prepared.
▪ Cllr Marie Baker at St Brigid’s Girls National School in Cabinteely
last week where she launched the new ‘Green Passport’.
Cathaoirleach
launches new
‘passport for life’
THE cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council,
Cllr Marie Baker, was at St Brigid’s Girls National School in Cabinteely last week to help launch a new ‘Green Passport’.
In partnership with dlr Leisure
Services, the council has distributed 25,000 Green Passports to
primary school children within
the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
area. Children are encouraged to
turn off their TVs and playstations
and participate in the wide range
of activities on offer in the county
while learning about its rich heritage.
Young people undertake a variety of challenges in order to earn
stamps for their passports or fill
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Some of the activities are easy,
like turning off the TV while playing a board game or going outside
to play. Others are a little more
challenging, like taking a staycation or visiting a local park.
When all stamps have been
collected, children have until the
closing date of September 25 to
return their completed passports
in order to qualify for a variety of
prizes.
18 Feb 2015 • southside people
Cllr calls for
local garden
to be saved
A SINN Fein councillor has called on the local South Parish Pastoral Council to withdraw a proposal to close the Balgaddy Community Garden in Lucan.
Cllr Eoin Ó Broin described
the proposal as “disappointing”
and said it “undermined the hard
work of the local women who
have made the community garden an important resource for
Balgaddy”.
“The South Parish Pastoral
Council has recently announced
its intention to redevelop the
Bush Centre and adjoining lands
in Balgaddy,” Cllr Ó Broin said.
“The proposal involves the replacement of the existing centre
with a new purpose build facility.
“The proposals also involve
the removal of the existing community garden which has been
built up over a number of years
through hard voluntary work by
local women.
“My understanding is that the
parish wants to close the garden
by April. This is very disappointing. There is sufficient land on the
Bush Centre site to accommodate
a new facility and the existing
community garden.”
Cllr Ó Broin said he will be writing to the parish priest to outline
his concerns and to request that
he rethink proposals to enable
the community garden to remain
within the existing development.
“I will also be making a submission when the parish submits a
planning application to keep the
garden in its current location,”
Cllr Ó Broin added. “The priority should be to keep the garden
where it is. If this is not possible
then South Dublin County Council
must provide an alternative site to
ensure that the good work of the
community garden is not lost.
“I and other councillors will
Neven hosts Culinary
Evening in Leopardstown
TOP TV chef Neven Maguire took
time out of his hectic schedule
this week to officially open the
new extension at St Raphaela’s
School in Stillorgan.
Neven is also headlining a Culinary Evening in Leopardstown
Racecourse to raise funds for the
school on Wednesday, February
25.
All ticket holders will be entered into a competition to win
one night’s B&B with dinner at his
world-famous MacNean House
and Restaurant in Blacklion, Cavan The main sponsor is Fenelon’s
Butchers in Stillorgan Shopping
Centre and it’s in aid of St Raphaela’s Secondary School in Stillorgan.
The €25 tickets can be bought
online at www.straphaelas.ie, from
Clare McIntyre on0862327148 or
by calling to the school.
Doors open at 6.30pm and Neven Maguire’s cookery demo begins at 8pm sharp.
be raising this at next week’s
Clondalkin Area Committee.”
A spokesperson for the parish
council said they welcomed Cllr
O Broin’s call on South Dublin
County Council to provide an alternative site for the community
garden.
“We call on all councillors to
support the local women in their
efforts to find a permanent longterm secure site which will allow
this new state of the art community facility to be built,” the
spokesperson stated.
A spokesperson for South Dublin County Council added: “The
Community Department is aware
of the matter and notes that the
existing garden has been a matter
agreed between the local community and the local parish and
is located on parish owned property. The Community Department
looks forward to assisting the
Local Area committee in its deliberations.”
Pitch and putt club hosts open day
LOUGHLINSTOWN Pitch and Putt Club on the Commons Road in Loughlinstown is hosting a Free Open
Day on Saturday, March 28. It runs from 11am to
6pm and all are welcome. Clubs will be provided.
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
Minister’s office
defends his efforts
in Halawa case
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
THE office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles
Flanagan, has defended his level of involvement in the case of imprisoned Irish teen Ibrahim Halawa.
The 19-tear-old has been detained in an Egyptian prison since
he was arrested alongside his sisters during a protest in Ramsis,
when at least 97 people died, in
August 2013.
Ibrahim and his sisters Somaia,
Fatima and Omaima, who live in
Firhouse, were arrested at the
al-Fateh mosque while attending a march against the ousting
of former president Mohammed
Morsi.
The sisters were allowed to
return to Dublin after three
months.
However, Ibrahim has been
charged, along with 493 others,
of murder, attempted murder and
participating in an illegal protest.
He had been due to face a court
in Cairo, but the date has been
put back, for the fourth time, to
March 29.
After his most recent hearing
was postponed, Dublin Sinn Féin
MEP Lynn Boylan called on Minister Flanagan to be more proactive and to exert pressure on international authorities to secure
the release of Ibrahim.
“The continued postponement
of Ibrahim’s trial and his ongoing
detention is evidence that he will
not receive a fair trial,” Ms Boylan
claimed. “Ibrahim has now been
detained for over 500 days and
has had his trial postponed four
times. Ibrahim was peacefully
exercising his right to freedom
of expression and assembly but
could face the death penalty if
convicted.
“The Minister for Foreign Affairs must be more vocal in his
condemnation of Mr Halawa’s
continued detention and must
use every means at his disposal
to help secure Ibrahim’s immediate release.”
However, a spokesperson for
Minister Flanagan said officials,
including Ireland’s Ambassador
to Egypt, Isolde Moylan, have visited Ibrahim on no fewer than 34
separate occasions, most recently
on Saturday, February 7.
“Minister Flanagan has taken
a very active and sustained interest in the case,” the spokesperson said. “On his first day in
office Minister Flanagan called
his Egyptian counterpart, Foreign
Minister Shoukry, to raise the
Government’s concerns about the
continued detention of Ibrahim
Halawa and the importance of
due process in his case.
“The minister has since discussed this case with Minister
Shoukry on a number of occasions, including at two faceto-face meetings. The minister
has continuously asked that the
charges against Ibrahim Halawa
be reviewed, and that he be re-
▪ Ibrahim Halawa has been detained in an Egyptian prison since
his arrest in August 2013.
leased and permitted to return
home to Ireland.
“He has emphasised that Ibrahim Halawa was only 17 when
the alleged offences took place,
and there is a necessity for him to
return to Ireland as soon as possible to continue his studies for his
Leaving Certificate examination.
“Minister Flanagan also raised
this case numerous times with EU
High Representative for Foreign
Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, and her successor
HRVP Federica Mogherini, most
recently in Dublin on January 12.
“This case has received significant and constant attention by officials in Dublin and in Cairo,” the
spokesperson added. “The Embassy of Ireland in Cairo has been
in sustained and direct contact
with the Egyptian authorities in
relation to the case, and contacts
have included numerous meetings at ambassadorial level with
senior officials from the Foreign
Ministry, Ministry of Justice, and
the office of the Prosecutor General.
“Ireland will continue to work
with EU partners as well as the
European External Action Service
to seek to progress this case. We
will continue to use all appropriate international channels to
highlight our ongoing and serious
concerns on this case.”
Speaking to Southside People
from her Firhouse home before
Christmas, Ibraham’s sister Somaia (28), who had been arrested
with Ibraham but later released,
appealed to our readers to help
the campaign to get her brother
released.
“We need to keep fighting for
Ibraham’s release,” she said. “We
have an ongoing campaign to put
pressure on the authorities to release Ibraham but we need all the
help we can get.”
Seniors offered free
‘bogus caller’ cards
HOME Instead Senior Care has teamed up with the gardaí to issue 300,000 bogus caller cards after a rise in crime against older
people.
They are sponsoring the provision of 300,000 check cards to
help older people feel safe.
The cards contain advice from
the gardaí that urge older people
to look out the window first when
someone calls to the door and
to have a viewer fitted on their
door.
They also advise having a door
chain fitted and to keep the chain
on and to make sure the back
door is locked before opening the
front door.
They also said older people
should ask for ID as a genuine
caller won’t mind and not to be
embarrassed to tell the caller to
write and make an appointment.
“The basic rule is: if you don’t
know the person at your door, you
shouldn’t let them in,” they state.
“Genuine trades people will not
be offended by any enquiries the
gardaí may make and may indeed
welcome them,” added Sergeant
Pat McDonald of Blackrock Garda
Station.
“If an unknown person calls
to the door, it is advised to give
them a bogus caller check card to
fill out their details.
“A genuine person will typically cooperate and will not have
a problem filling out the card. The
older person will then have peace
of mind answering the door.”
According to recent CSO data,
2014 saw an increase in theft and
other related offences.
“At Home Instead Senior Care,
keeping older people feel safe
at home is at the heart of what
we do, so it is important we are
aware of issues that may affect older people and their family such as basic safety,” stated
Bernadette Ruddock, Community
Service Representative.
“We encourage older people
and anyone else concerned about
bogus callers to contact our local
office on 01 206 8022 and request
a bogus caller card.
“Everyone, no matter what age,
deserves to live a happy, healthy
and independent life at home.”
The organisation points out
that many people in the local
community routinely employ
door-to-door traders and repair
people or contractors.
If you suspect bogus callers are
in your area or are working in a
vulnerable neighbour’s home,
never hesitate in contacting the
gardaí immediately, they advise.
▪ Bernie Ruddock of Home Instead Senior Care is pictured with Pat
McDonald, Community Sargent, and Superintendent John Hand
ouside Blackrock Garda Station. PHoto By DAMIEn EAGERS
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
SF seeks public
consultation on
bridge naming
A SOUTHSIDE councillor has called for a public consultation process to decide on a name for the recently opened Newlands Cross
Flyover.
Cllr Jonathan Graham (SF) said
that any decision to name the flyover should follow a similar process used by Dublin City Council to
name the Rosie Hackett Bridge in
2014.
Cllr Graham said that at the
November Clondalkin Area Committee a proposal was tabled by
Cllr Breeda Bonner (Lab) to name
the Newlands Cross Flyover after
journalist Veronica Guerin.
“There was a very constructive and sensitive discussion at
the meeting where a range of
views were expressed,” Cllr Graham said. “Some councillors advocated naming the bridge after
a notable local person or event.
Others wanted to use the naming
in order to give Clondalkin and
Tallaght a positive image.
“My own view was that as there
are many families from Clondalkin
who have lost loved ones from
gangland violence, we didn’t want
the council to be perceived as focusing exclusively on one family
to the exclusion of others.
“There was also a strong view
from many councillors that if
we were to name the bridge we
should first consult with the local
community before any decision
was taken.
“It is also important to note
that a memorial to Veronica Guerin has been installed by South
Dublin County Council on the N7,
which Sinn Féin fully supports.”
Cllr Graham said the meeting
agreed to examine how Dublin
City Council named the new Rosie
Hackett Bridge.
A report on this was presented
to the January Clondalkin Area
Committee and then forwarded
to the February Council.
“At the February Council meeting councillors from a range of
parties said that it was not council practice to name flyovers or
motorways,” Cllr Graham stated.
“In light of this the Transportation Policy Committee has been
tasked to look at developing a
policy detailing which pieces
of public infrastructure would
be named and how the council
should go about naming such locations.”
Cllr Graham added: “Media reports that Sinn Féin blocked the
naming of the Newlands Flyover
after Veronica Guerin are not
true.
“The party has not taken a
formal view on the matter as a
group.
“Our party view is that where
public infrastructure is to be
named there should be public
consultation similar to that successfully used by Dublin City
Council before any final decision
is made.”
From Dublin to Ethiopia...
CAMARA Education volunteers hold the Ethiopian flag aloft just before the departure of 936
computers from Camara’s Chapelizod workshop
to Addis Ababa.
The charity hit a milestone number with the
departure of their latest shipment as it brings the
total number of computers shipped to Ethiopia
beyond the 15,000 mark.
With each computer impacting 21 students, a
massive total of 315,000 children have received
the gift of digital literacy since Camara began
operations almost 10 years ago - enough to
fill Croke Park four times over. Photo by David
Sheehan
Russian festival for the city
THE Dublin Festival of Russian Culture 2015 kicked off last week
with a full programme of fascinating events on offer.
The festival opened with a
concert of Russian classical music at the Hugh Lane Gallery and
continues with a week-long programme of events in various locations throughout the city until
February 22.
Now in its 6th year, the festival
is a celebration of the very strong
Russian culture and community
in Dublin and showcases music,
dance, art and history in a wide
range of events
Concerts, literary talks, com-
petitions, music workshops, exhibitions and lively performances
are just some of the events taking
place during the week.
“The Festival of Russian Culture offers Dubliners a unique opportunity to immerse themselves
in the delights, wonders and mysteries of the great Russian culture,” Cllr Mannix Flynn said.
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
UCD Beacon Hospital Academy
to be a first in medical training
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
THE Minister for Health, Leo
Varadkar, was on hand to
launch the new UCD Beacon
Hospital Academy last week.
The launch of the new centre
marks a first in the education and
training of students of medicine,
nursing, physiotherapy and radiography through the combination
of a university and a private hospital group.
UCD students will now be able to
take part of their clinical training
at Beacon Hospital with the first of
20 due to start in September.
Speaking at the launch the Minister said the UCD Beacon Hospital
Academy was a great example of
collaboration between sectors.
“This is a new partnership between one of our largest universities and the private hospital sector,” he said.
“It will support students in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and
radiography and will make an important contribution to our health
service. I understand it will have a
strong focus on teamwork, leadership, management, and emerging
▪ Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, launches the UCD Beacon
Hospital Academy with Cathaoirleach Cllr Marie Barker and
some of the medical students and staff who will commence
work in September 2015. PHoto By SHAne o’neiLL / FenneLL
PHotogrAPHy
technologies.
“All of these are key to Ireland’s
health workforce, in an increasingly complex world.
“It also looks set to make an
important contribution to the research and innovation agenda at a
time when more and more patients
are being treated using the most
modern therapy techniques.”
The education and training at
the UCD Beacon Academy will have
a strong focus on interdisciplinary
team work and rapidly emerging
technologies. Through the UCD
Smurfit Graduate Business School,
UCD will also offer education programmes in healthcare management and leadership to Beacon
Hospital.
UCD and Beacon Hospital will
further partner on the development and deployment of technologies in connected health and personalised medicine.
In the context of connected
health, the focus initially will be
on remote care for patients following orthopaedic surgery and with
chronic conditions such as heart
disease and diabetes.
This entails the use of monitoring devices to gather information
on patients’ conditions and provide treatment while they are at
home rather than in hospital. In
personalised medicine, this will
centre on molecular diagnostics in
cancer, harnessing the expertise of
UCD’s Systems Biology Ireland.
Speaking at the signing of the
agreement establishing the UCD
Beacon Hospital Academy, Professor Des Fitzgerald, Principal of the
UCD College of Health Sciences,
said: “We need our health professionals - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and radiographers – to
have more rounded knowledge,
especially in emerging technologies and therapies and to have the
interdisciplinary skills required by
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officers as well as for other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapy and radiography.
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Ireland East Hospital Group and
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we look forward to many years of
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Noticeboard
RATHGAR
MUSIC: Music at Brighton
Road’s 2015 Spring series of
Sunday afternoon concerts
commences on Sunday, February
22 at 3pm in Rathgar Methodist
church, Brighton Road, with a
concert played by the Royal Irish
Academy of Music. Tickets are
available from www.tickets.ie
MENTAL HEALTH: Free
weekly meetings are held in
the Parish Centre, 52 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 8pm for
anyone suffering with mental
health difficulties. Full details
are available on www.recovery-inc-ireland.ie or e-mail:
info@recovery-inc-ireland.ie
BRAY
FILM: On Thursday, February 19, three films made by
the Radharc Film Unit will be
screened at the 8pm meeting
of the Bray Cualann Historical
Society in the Bray Chamber of
Commerce House, 10 Prince of
Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road.
All welcome to attend – admission €4.
NORDIC WALKING: Classes
continue in Killruddery Estate
on the outskirts of Bray. Nordic Walking uses two poles and
last up to two hours. Poles are
supplied and each walk costs
just €8. Saturday walks take
place at 10.30am and Sunday
walks are at 11am. Tel or text
Dairine on 086-1936861. This
is suitable for all ages and all
levels of fitness.
RATHMINES
BOWLS: Come along and enjoy
a free afternoon of Lawn Bowls
at Leinster Bowling Club on
Saturday, February 21 from 2.30
- 5pm This is an opportunity for
people thinking about taking up
bowls or joining a bowls club.
They are always looking for new
members to join. All ages welcome. Come along on the day or
contact one of the club members
Eugene on 0866009240 or Anne
on 0876411539 to find out more.
ACTIVE: The Rathmines
Active Retirement Association
is inviting locals to join them.
The group of retired women
and men is reaching out to
retired members of the community through active involvement in social and community
activities. They meet between
2-5pm every Tuesday in St
Mary’s Community Centre,
Rathmines. Activities include
cards, board games, bingo,
music, outings and computers.
CRUMLIN
GAA: St James Gaels will have
their open day in the Iveagh
Grounds on March 7. Sponsors
will be unveiling the new U-8s.
BOWLING: Beginners are
wanted for Greenhills Outdoor
Bowling Club, beside Green-
hills Community Centre, at
the back of St Joseph’s Road,
Greenhills Estate, Dublin 12.
Telephone 085 - 1542479 or
call to the Bowling Green any
Wednesday afternoon between
2 - 4pm or Saturday mornings
between 11am - 1pm.
DRIMNAGH
COMMUNITY: The Father Lar
Redmond Family Community
Centre on Keeper Road, Drimnagh hosts a range of activities
including, on Monday, from 10am
to 12pm, a Parent and Toddler
Group; on Tuesday from 2pm
to 4pm an After Schools Group
and from 7.30pm to 9pm Foroige
Youth Group; on Wednesday
from 5pm to 8pm there are Irish
Dancing classes; on Thursday
from 7.30pm to 8.30pm there
are string instrument classes; on
Friday from 1pm to 5pm the is a
Mens drop in centre (every other
Friday) and on Saturday from
11am to 12pm there are Zumba
Classes. Telephone 01-4715207
or email:d12familycentre@gmail.
com
FIGHT NIGHT: Training for
a charity Fight Night in aid
of the Children’s Hospital,
Crumlin is taking place in Our
Lady’s Hall, Mourne Road,
Drimnagh, every Monday from
6.15-7.15pm and on Wednesdays 7-8pm for the women.
Local businesses are asked to
sponsor or donate spot prizes
for the raffle in exchange for
advertising. There will be up
to 500 people in attendance
and between 10-15 fights on
the night. Organisers are also
looking for a few fighters so
if anyone is interested get in
touch on 083-1583306.
DUN LAOGHAIRE
CHAT: The Open Door project
in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church runs each Tuesday
morning from 10am to 12noon in
the church on Northumberland
Avenue. It is open for people
to drop in, have a chat, have a
cuppa, or just sit, meditate, read
or pray. Tea, coffee and biscuits
are available.
YOUTH: Information for
young people on college
grants, rights and entitlements, options, travel, CV
preparation and much more
is available at Crosscare
Youth information Service,
Boylan Centre, Sussex Street,
Dun Laoghaire. Tel 2844085
ext 610 or email youthinfo@
crosscare.ie
SCHOOL LEAVERS: Youth
Choices provides support, help
and advice for 15-25 year old
Early School Leavers in the Dun
Laoghaire/Rathdown Area. It
can help young people who
want to go back to school or
do further training. For further
Information tel or text Sinead on
0863890298 or email sinead@
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By Martin Baillie-Johnston of the Curragh Sub Aqua Club
FOUNDED in 1958, the Curragh Sub Aqua Club is one of the oldest
in Ireland and with nearly 60 members it is also one of the largest.
We are very lucky to have the
luxury of a clubhouse located
right on the seafront in Sandycove.
The clubhouse has great facilities including male and female
changing rooms, hot showers, two
large compressors (for filling our
dive bottles), a kitchenette and a
large hall for lectures, meetings,
and even the occasional party.
If the tide is high our dive boat
can even tie up right outside the
steps to the clubhouse for boat
dives. We have two diving boats
and regularly boat dive three
times a week.
Every bank holiday between
Easter and August we organise a
weekend trip away. We travel to
some of the great dive sites up
and down the country, which is
a great way to see other parts of
Ireland and to meet new people.
As well as diving in Ireland,
we dive abroad too with a trip
organised each year. In fact, our
members have dived all over the
world.
The Curragh is run by its members for the benefit of its members. There is a lot of equipment
to look after, diving to be organised, training to be done and
parties to be had so we have a
committee appointed each year
to oversee the crucial part of the
club’s operations.
The committee is made up of
volunteers. All our club members
join in and share their skills, time
and energy.
Other than small registration
fees and the cost of your log book
the training to become a scuba
diver is included in your membership. Even advanced training is
very cheap as all the instructors
are volunteers.
If you have dived on holiday
and enjoyed it then come and see
the great diving we have on our
own shores. We are always happy
to accept divers with previous
training from other agencies as
well as novices.
At the Curragh Sub Aqua Club,
we are all about being a club. We
have a mentoring system within
the club, so regular members
can take new recruits under their
wings and help them along.
Whether it is organising dives
specifically for that person or
helping with advice on the purchasing of equipment, your club
mentor can help you out.
On our weekends away we
house share which is a great way
to get to know people in the club
and to make friends for life.
For more information about
the club and the great diving in
Ireland check out our website
www.csac.ie or email us at curraghsubaqua@gmail.com
Volunteers sought
for research study
MALE and female volunteers are sought for a research study that
examines adaptive movement capability and ageing.
The study consists of two testing sessions, one at the movement analysis laboratory at University College Dublin and one at
the neuroscience laboratory at
Trinity College Dublin.
A number of individuals from
age groups 18 – 35, 45 – 60 and
65 – 80 will be required to perform some light physical tests
such as walking for short periods,
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
know your rights
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rent increases
Question
i have been renting an apartment for over a year and my
landlord phoned me last week
to tell me that he is increasing
my rent. Does he have the right
to do this?
Answer
The amount of rent payable for
a property is agreed between the
landlord and tenant at the start of
a tenancy. If you are living in private rented accommodation, under the Residential Tenancies Act
2004, your landlord must follow
certain procedures if he wants to
raise the rent.
Your landlord has the right to
review the rent once a year. A
rent review can result in an increase or reduction of the rent.
Unless the accommodation has
changed substantially, it cannot
be reviewed more often than this,
or during the first 12 months of
the tenancy.
Your landlord must give you
at least 28 days’ notice of the
amount of the proposed new rent
and the date from which it is to
take effect.
The notice must be in writing.
Emails, text messages and phone
calls are not valid forms of notice.
Threshold, the national housing charity, publishes detailed advice on how to deal with rent increases, including a list of tips on
dealing with your landlord. You
can contact Threshold for advice
on your particular situation by
calling 1890 334 334 or through
their website, threshold.ie.
The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) deals with
disputes between landlords and
tenants, including disputes about
rent reviews.
If there is any dispute about the
amount of rent being proposed,
either side can refer the dispute
to the PRTB.
If the landlord has given you
a valid written notice of the rent
increase, you must contact the
PRTB with your dispute before
the date that the new rent comes
into effect or within 28 days of
getting the notice, whichever is
later. There is no time limit if the
notice is not valid.
You must continue to pay your
current rent until the case has
been determined by the PRTB.
Back to Work
Family Dividend
Question
i am unemployed, married with
three children and getting Jobseeker’s Allowance. i would
like to get back to work. i have
heard there is a new payment
to help with this situation.
Answer
The Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) gives financial
support to people with children
who were getting jobseeker’s or
one-parent family payments and
who either take up employment,
increase their hours of employment or become self-employed.
The scheme is not yet operational but applications for the
scheme started being accepted
from January 5 2015. No payments will be made until April
2015 and all eligible claims will
be backdated to the date of application.
If you qualify for the scheme
you will get a weekly payment for
up to two years. You will be paid
the equivalent of any Increases
▪ If you are living in private rented accommodation, under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, your
landlord must follow certain procedures if he wants to raise the rent.
for Qualified Children that were
being paid on your jobseeker or
one-parent family payment (up
to a maximum of four children)
for the first year in employment.
Half of that amount will be paid
weekly for the second year.
You can combine time on a jobseeker’s payment with time spent
on education, training or employment schemes to meet the eligibility requirements.
To qualify, you and all mem-
bers of your family (including
your adult dependant) must
sign off all social welfare payments.
The Back to Work Family Dividend cannot be paid with any
other primary social welfare payment – with the exception of Child
Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance and Family Income Supplement (FIS).
The Back to Work Family Dividend is not taken into account in
the means test for FIS.
You can contact your Intreo
centre or local social welfare office to get more information on
the scheme.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Northside Citizens’ Information Service which provides a
free and confidential service to
the public. The centre is based at
Bunratty Road, Coolock. Phone
0761 07 8190.
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
Feature
the city that doesn’t touch
KILLIAN FORDE is a former Dublin city councillor who is now living
in Sierra Leone. Here, the GOAL Partnership and Grants Co-ordinator
describes what life is like in the West African capital city of Freetown
I LIVE in Freetown, Sierra Leone,
a city that doesn’t touch.
Try it yourself today – try not
touch anyone, all day all evening.
Try to resist shaking hands at
work, or avoiding the warm hug
from a friend, the casual arm to
guide a companion in the correct
direction. Experience the awkward
feeling of suddenly not holding
hands with your loved one.
Early evening on Sunday I sat on
the seafront at Freetown, watching
the sun sink into an Atlantic horizon. The shops, restaurants and
bars, by presidential decree under
the State of Emergency, had closed
an hour earlier. Dozens of young
couples were out walking along
the shore, but such is the pervasive caution that none were armin-arm, hand-in-hand or kissing.
No presidential decree has said
as much, but touch is on hold in
Freetown. The police, army or militia don’t need to enforce this no
touching policy. The only analogy I
have is the smoking ban – people
stopped not because of the legal
penalties, but because almost
overnight it was socially unacceptable. In Freetown, to walk handin-hand with your lover along the
beach marks one out as reckless
and selfish.
The way to fight this Ebola
plague, by reducing human contact to a cold, logical minimum,
has meant that social interaction
has become anti-social. Social interaction has been driven into the
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private sphere. Tactile affection
is expressed behind doors, away
from the prying eyes of those ready
to judge, tut and gossip.
However, this plague has triggered a sort of hope and solidarity
that may well prove to give renewed
birth of this young nation. For the
first time, old political and military adversaries are now obliged
to work in co-operation. The sheer
organisational skills and high-tech
resources that have deployed to
deal with Ebola are phenomenal.
In 2013, pre-Ebola, the country
had six beat-up ambulances for the
entire country. At last count, the
number of ambulances was in the
hundreds.
Before Ebola, the health infrastructure in Sierra Leone was
either non-existent or collapsing,
now the country has some of the
most sophisticated medical clinics in the world. Helicopters crisscross Freetown day and night, ferrying first-responder teams and
transferring patients. Army and
police roadblocks are around every
corner, checking your temperature
for early signs of the disease. This
is a city under siege and at war.
Yet the Sierra Leoneans, under
a very able joint civilian/military
leadership, retain hope. Privately
held fears remain just that, private. The citizens of Freetown mix
an effective combination of stoicism and fatalism to ensure that
extraordinary discipline, behavioural change and tedious commitment is adhered to. This is a war
with millions of people on the front
line. This citizens’ army is equipped
only with thermometers, water,
chlorine, self-restraint and repetitive focus.
Albert Camus in his allegoric
novel the ‘Plague’, said: “Once the
faintest stirring of hope became
possible, the dominion of plague
was ended” and it’s that very hope
that ensures defeat for Ebola is the
most likely outcome of this war.
And what an extraordinary coalition has been assembled. On any
given day our GOAL team will find
themselves working alongside Sierra Leonean nurses, Cuban doctors, British soldiers, Chinese army
medical squads, district hereditary
chiefs, Kenyan tropical health
epidemiologists, virologists from
the Centre for Disease Control in
the USA and the alphabet soup of
letters that is the UN, with their
chameleon-like permanent staff
chasing down disaster around the
globe.
Ebola will be defeated and what
▪ Killian Forde describes what life is like living in Freetown, Sierra
Leone.
Dozens of
young couples
were out walking along
the shore, but such is
the pervasive caution
that none were arm-inarm, hand-inhand or kissing.
will be left is a country that is badly
wounded because of its sacrifice.
Children have been uneducated
for a year, their schools closed in
an effort to contain the spread.
The previously impressive economic recovery of the country is in
reverse. In less than a year Sierra
Leone will have gone from double
digit growth to a recession of 20
per cent of GDP.
Roads, energy and communications infrastructure projects across
the country stopped months ago,
laying off thousands of workers.
All retailers and markets are on
significantly reduced hours; farmer access to markets is curtailed;
entire districts quarantined; travel
restricted; cinemas and theatres
closed; borders sealed; exports
halted; beaches out of bounds;
public parks locked; competitive
sports postponed; youth clubs
shut; taxis off the street by dark.
In short, the country has cooperatively ground itself to a halt.
We might well forget that worstcase scenario forecasts have partially come true. Some predictions
suggested that Ebola would, for
the first time in its 37-year history,
arrive into a city.
It happened.
It was suggested that from a
capital city the fight against Ebola
would likely become worldwide.
It didn’t.
There were some isolated exceptions - Spain, the US and UK
- but Sierra Leoneans, with technical and financial support from the
international community have contained the horrifying spread of this
disease not just in Freetown, but
prevented its existentialist export
to the world.
For that we owe them.
Sierra Leone needs a break.
It was just finding its feet after a
particularly nasty civil war; the
well-educated and connected diaspora were returning, investors
from Britain, China, Italy and the
US were seeing opportunities and
spending accordingly.
The Government got tougher
with the mining companies on
royalties and tax payments, the
battered infrastructure was getting some long-overdue attention,
tourists were returning to the gorgeous beaches, mobile networks
were reliable and providing cheap
communications around the country, new private universities from
Asia were opening up and political
reform was underway. The country
was finally getting somewhere.
And then Ebola.
But this doesn’t have to be a
knockout blow or a return to the
bad old days. If there is any fairness, the international community
will recognise the selfless efforts
of millions of ordinary Sierra Leoneans have made, the appreciation
they deserve and help this promising country get back on its feet and
the road to recovery.
In the meantime, we in GOAL will
continue to do our bit to help fight
this devastating and frightening
disease.
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
pets
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Dani
Jack Gleeson
IT COULD be the purrfect place
to unwind if you’re ‘feline’ a bit
catty. No, we’re not kitten, this
is fur-real - it’s Ireland’s first
ever cat café and founder Georgina O’Neill thinks it’s going to
be huge.
It might seem like a crazy idea
but cat cafés are nothing new. In
fact, they’ve been around since
1998 when the first one opened in
Taiwan. There’s over 150 in Japan
and the trend is spreading west
with cafés now opening in Europe,
North America and Australia.
The cafés are designed to give
animal lovers living in spaces
unsuitable for cats a chance of
some paw-sitive interaction with
some four-legged furry friends.
And now O’Neill, from Chapelizod, wants to bring the concept
to Dublin.
“I’ve grown up with cats. I absolutely adore them,” she purred.
“I’m hoping to open in Lucan. I
don’t want to go anywhere near
the city centre because cats need
a lot of space.”
Georgina has begun a crowdfunding campaign on the well
known Indiegogo website to enable her to open her cat café.
She needs to raise €50,000 to
make her vision a reality and as a
member of the long-term unemployed, has had difficulty raising
sufficient capital on her own.
She’s tried several options
and seen what other cat cafés
have done, and is now relying on
the support of the thousands of
cat lovers in Ireland to raise the
Dublin People Newspaper Group has
teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find
homes for unwanted and abandoned
dogs.
The Dog of the Week is Dani, a
one-year-old Collie cross. Dani is only
a young girl and is very worried by
handling.
Due to this, she would need an experienced dog owner who understands
she will need time to settle in and help
teach her that the world is not so scary.
If you think you could give this playful
lady a second chance at a loving home
call 01-8791000 or pop in to the Dogs
Trust centre.
Also, Dogs Trust are happy to accept
any old bedding, towels, duvets that you
may be looking to get rid of. Treats and
toys are always welcome too!
▪ The Crazy Cat Café could be a winner
funds. They can either donate
through Indiegogo - a proven
platform for social causes and
business start-ups – or pay for
goods in advance with delivery
after the business opens.
Indiegogo provides protection
for contributors to gives them
confidence that their funds are
only used for legitimate purposes.
Georgina says that should she
fail to raise enough money and
the café cannot open, all contributors will be fully refunded.
The Crazy Cats Café aims to
provide quality teas, coffee and
baked goods for patrons to enjoy in the company of its resident
cats. With many Dubliners now
living in apartments and rented
accommodation, the number
of people unable to have their
own cats is as high as it has ever
been.
Crazy Cats Café will cater for
both locals unable to have their
own pets and tourists looking
for a slightly different setting in
which to enjoy their down time.
Georgina will also be working
with locally based charities to rehome suitable rescue cats in the
café. The café will also be made
available to host fundraisers for
and raise awareness of the work
these charities do.
“Cat charities are crying out for
foster homes so I think it would
be ideal to team up with one,” she
said.
Regardless of how cute they
might be, customers unfortunately won’t be able to bring their
own pussy cats to O’Neill’s cafe
for a cat-chat over a cuppa.
“It’s too much of a risk,” she
explained. “Even if the owner
thinks their cat is healthy it could
have something they’re unaware
of that might make other cats
sick.
“It would be unfair to the cats
as well, because they can get very
hostile if they’re in an area where
there’s a load of cats and it’s not
their territory.”
More information is available
by contacting Georgina on the
Crazy Cats Café Facebook page
and the Indiegogo campaign
page.
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Phone us on 01 8791000
Dogs Trust is based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website
at www.dogstrust.ie. You can also pop up for a visit. Dogs Trust is open six days a week from 12-4pm.
The centre is closed all day Tuesday. You can also find Dogs Trust on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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A hairy problem
SPRING is in the air but while the flowers are blossoming and the
grass is growing, your pet starts shedding.
Those clumps of hair that cover clothes, carpet and furniture
at this time of year are part of
the natural cycle of hair growth:
as new hair grows in, old hair is
shed out.
The process actually occurs all
year long, but the heaviest shedding occurs in the spring as pets
get rid of their ‘winter coat’.
Even short-coated breeds
seem to leave a trail of hair wherever they go!
There are different methods to
wipe up pet hair:
• Use light, even strokes to remove the hair:
• Use a lint brush – velour or
tape will both work;
• Wrapped tape around your
hand will also work;
• Wipe with a damp sponge or
cloth as long as the dampness
won’t harm the area;
• Wipe with a wet rubber
glove;
• Use one of those special pet
rake rubber brushes with nubs on
it that is intended for grooming
pets (available at pet stores);
• On carpeting, use a vacuum
with a good beater brush or
brush roll. Plain vacuums don’t
generate sufficient lift to pick up
all the pet hair from the floor.
Also, a quick vacuuming job,
especially on sofas and beds every day is a good idea.
However, once again, a quick
swipe with a lint brush or roller
is good if you don’t have time for
daily vacuuming.
How is the best way to start exercising my dog?
Whilst exercising together can be fun, it can be dangerous for you
both if proper precautions are not taken.
1. Check up: Before you begin to introduce an exercise regime to your dog, bring him to the vets
first. It is important he gets a full check up before you begin.
2. Type of Dog: Some dogs are more suited to different types of exercise. Small dogs with short
legs will not last long on a long distance jog, where as large dogs with long legs will go the
distance.
3. Build up slowly: As with humans, you should never jump into a hardcore exercise regime.
Always start of slow and build up. Once your dog is able to walk for 20 – 25 minutes.
4. Be consistent: Before you begin, choose command words that are suited to the activity. If you
are cycling, commands like ‘Left’, ‘Right’ and ‘Stop’ will soon teach your dog what you want him
to do.
5. Stay hydrated: This applies more during warm weather. If you are planning a long walk, bring
a dog friendly drinking bottle and allow time to rest.
6. Equipment: Strong leads and a harness will help to train your dog to walk or run beside you.
7. Know your Dog: Heaving panting, foaming at the mouth are sure signs that your pooch has
overworked. Take a break. Always give plenty of water and allow plenty of time for rest and
recovery.
For more information check out www.petworlddirect.ie
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HealtH
The truth about
dental implants
MANY people would like to have implants but are apprehensive
about the surgical procedure involved.
This is a shame because it is definitely the ultimate procedure available for not only replacing missing
teeth, but for also retaining the
jawbone and therefore the shape
of one’s face.
They are, of course, through the
various clip-on systems, invaluable
for securely retaining dentures and
make loose lower dentures a thing
of the past.
The good news for those apprehensive patients who may be a
little squeamish about the surgery
involved, is that a new modality for
the Memory Invasive Implantation
Insertion (MIMI) is available with
the Champion Implant System from
Germany (www.mimi-info.com).
Using this technique, the scalpel
stays in the drawer and no sutures
are required.
For further expert information,
contact dental surgeon Liam O
Droma, who is based on Harbour
Road, Howth. Phone 01-8395254,
email lodroma@orthocosmetics.ie
or visit www.orthocosmetics.ie
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advanced clinical
hypnotherapy
STEPHEN Travers has personally trained and worked with Paul
McKenna so you can be assured you are getting the best treatments that are available in the field of hypnotherapy.
Stephen is Ireland’s best-known
clinical hypnotherapist, for the excellent results he quickly achieves
for his clients.
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Here are some of Stephen’s success stories:
“I went for the hypnotherapy
because I was smoking over 50
cigarettes a day and was having
problems breathing.
“I completely quit smoking after
the one session and that was over
two years ago now. My breathing
has dramatically improved and
overall I have a much better quality of life. “I have referred several
of my family members to the clinic
and they have had the same success too. I highly recommend doing this quit smoking session as it
changed my life.” - Noel McNamee,
Dorset Street, Dublin 1
“Before I came to see Stephen
I was getting panic attacks every
day and my life was a battleground
trying to control anxious feelings.
“After the first session a big
change happened and I never
had an attack since. I am feeling a
great sense of freedom.
“I highly recommend you go
and see Stephen as the results are
amazing.” - Rory Brady, Drogheda
“Thanks to Stephen’s ‘Think
Yourself Thin’ programme I easily
lost five stone, two pounds. I am
so delighted. Thank you so much.”
- Rosie Bingham Higgins, Dublin
Visit www.stravershypnosis.com
for further information and more
clients’ video success stories.
For a free consultation call
01-4847834 or 086-1786809.
Irish Cancer Society
launches trek programme
THE Irish Cancer Society is offering adventure seekers and outdoor types the opportunity to take on a personal challenge by
signing up for what promises to be a memorable trek - all in aid
of the charity.
Breathtaking destinations such
as Machu Picchu, Croatia and Kilimanjaro are all on offer in this
year’s Trek4Life programme.
Trek4Life is open to those of all
fitness levels and with the treks
scheduled for later in the year,
there is plenty of time to train for
those who sign up now.
Funds raised by participants
will go towards Irish Cancer Society-funded cancer research which
works to find better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.
Over 35,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland every
year but more people are now surviving it and living longer as a result
of improved treatment options.
The society is the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in
Ireland and to date has made over
650 discoveries.
Mark Mellett, head of fundraising at the Irish Cancer Society, said
Trek4Life makes such a huge difference to its work.
“The vision of the Irish Cancer
Society is a future without cancer
and we won’t give up until cancer
does,” he said.
“Today, one in three people will
receive a cancer diagnosis during
their lifetime.”
Mr Mellett added: The funds
raised by our Trek4Life team will
fund world-class cancer research
which works to find better ways of
diagnosing and treating cancer.”
The Society has a dedicated
fundraising team on hand to offer
advice and support to all trekkers.
▪ Reality TV star Kelly
Donegan and model Daragh
Hayes are pictured in training
for this year’s Irish Cancer
Society Trek4Life. PHOTO:
ANDRES POVEDA
For further information, visit www.
cancer.ie/trek or call the fundraising team on 1850 60 60 60.
▪ HEADSTRONG HERO: A
Headstrong Hero abseil will
take place from the roof of
Croke Park on April 18 to
raise funds for Headstrong,
the national centre for youth
mental health. Pictured at the
launch was (from l-r): Paul
Durcan, Donegal team; Ashling
Thompson, Cork Camogie
team; Ger Brennan, Dublin
team; and Marc O Sé, Kerry
team. For more information
visit www.headstrong.ie or call
Claire on 01-4727054. PHOTO
LEON FARRELL/PHOTOCALL
IRELAND
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
entertainment
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Sponsored by
Celeb Spy Xtra
with Rebecca Lee
Irish rockers Kodaline say their new album ‘Coming
Up For Air’ was written way more quickly than they had
anticipated.
Workaholics that they are, the guys managed to write all
their new tracks for their second album while promoting
their first one.
Kodaline lead singer Steve Garrigan told me he was surprised at just how easy it was to pen the new tracks.
Guess they’ve high hopes for it!
Football legend David Beckham is keeping openminded about a possible acting career.
The former England captain presented an award for
Outstanding British Film to ‘The Theory of Everything’
at the BAFTAS.
David told us that acting full-time is something he’s
currently toying with. Is there anything he can’t do?
Ne-Yo’s waiting to hear whether any of the songs he
wrote for Rihanna’s new album have made the final cut.
The lead single from her upcoming album is her collaboration with Paul McCartney and Kanye West, ‘FourFiveSeconds’.
I met with Ne-Yo during the week and he told me her
new material is being kept top secret.
And finally, filming on the new James Bond movie
came to a halt after Daniel Craig injured himself.
It’s understood he sprained his knee during shooting
for a fight sequence at Pinewood Studios.
Filming had to be stopped because of the injury.
However, Daniel has since returned to work. Thank God
for that!
That’s it from me. Until next week
Rebecca
▪ Guitar legend Wilco Johnson
the Feelgood factor
THE legendary former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson is bringing his ‘Still Kickin’ tour to the Academy in Dublin on May 29.
In a recent interview Wilko said
he should have been dead after
being diagnosed in late 2012 with
terminal pancreatic cancer.
But despite the doctors’ worst
predictions he continued to perform and present himself with
vigour and a new zest for life.
The man from Canvey Island,
who studied English at Newcastle
University before doing a bit of
travelling, could have been a retired teacher by now, sucking on
a pipe and whittling away at his
pension.
But lured into music by the
dark magic spun by his first Telecaster, bought from a music
store in Southend, Essex, he soon
became the strutting, grimacing,
six-string rhythmic powerhouse
behind Lee Brilleaux in Dr Feelgood.
Wilko duck-walked his way
across countless stages and venues in the UK with Dr Feelgood
in the vanguard of the pub rock
movement, performing the gutsy
down-to-earth rock and roll that
proved so successful.
Heavily influenced by legendary guitarist Mick Green from
‘60s rockers Johnny Kidd & The
Pirates, Wilko employs a fingerstyle, chop-chord strumming action that allows for chords and
lead to be played at the same
time.
With this economic sound, coupled with his black-suited, scowling look, Wilko soon became one
of the guitar heroes of the era.
For the next few decades and
into the new millennium he continued to gig in the UK, Europe
and Japan.
But it was when Julien Temple’s
award winning ‘Oil City Confidential’ came out in 2009, with Wilko
emerging as the film’s star, that
the world once again sat up and
paid attention to his extraordinary talent. In April 2014. doctors
discovered that Wilko’s pancreatic cancer was a rare, much less
aggressive form and carried out
a pioneering 10-hour operation
that may have saved his life.
Live acts announced for Guinness Amplify
AFTER months of live performances, studio recordings, rehearsal time and workshops, 22 bands have been chosen by an
expert music panel to perform at the
Guinness Amplify Live Stages.
The Dublin show taking place in The Mercantile features a stellar line-up including
electro indie outfit The Dead Heavys, the
captivating Wild Promises and dream pop
merchant Frankenstein Bolts.
Throughout their journey, the 22 bands
selected to perform at the Guinness Amplify
Live Stages have shown the tenacity and
creative bravery to develop their careers
and further their craft.
The shows, produced in association with
First Music Contact, will provide the selected acts with the perfect platform to showcase their talents and bring their music to a
larger audience.
Guinness Amplify Artist Justin Cullen,
(one half of Frankenstein Bolts with Dan
Comerford), who will perform at The Mercantile on Thursday, February 26, has spoken about his participation in the event.
“I’ve really enjoyed the whole Guinness
Amplify experience, it’s been great,” he
said.
▪ The Dublin show taking place in The Mercantile on February 26 features a stellar
line-up including electro indie outfit The Dead Heavys, the captivating Wild Promises
and dream pop merchant Frankenstein Bolts.
“We’ve been presented with some great
opportunities, from the workshops through
to recording time, and now a slot at the
Guinness Amplify Live Stages. I’m really
looking forward to performing with The
Dead Heavys and Wild Promises - it’s going
to be a great night.”
Expert panellist Jonny Quinn of Snow Patrol also spoke of his involvement with Guinness Amplify.
“I’ve really enjoyed being involved in Guin-
ness Amplify over the last few months,” he
said. “The idea that many bands can benefit
from recording time and advice from industry professionals is something I’m all for.
“Having listened to over 800 songs I’m
really impressed with the quality and output
of the unsigned artists. I’ve met with artists
and bands in the studio and their talent
bodes well for the future of Irish music.”
Admission to the Guinness Amplify Live
Stages shows is free.
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Sport
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▪ Former Irish International Kenny Cunningham is pictured at the launch of the 2015 Aviva Club of the Year award.
See www.AVIVA.ie/COTY. Photo by Paul Mohan/SPORTSFILE
▪ Jim Gavin is pictured at an announcement that Ballygowan Natural Mineral Water and Energise
Sport will be the new ‘hydration’ partners of Dublin GAA in a three-year deal.
▪ Former cycling pro Paul Kimmage has called
on the people of Dublin to get in the saddle
for the Irish Hospice Foundation. Paul will be
saying ‘Ciao!’ to Italy this summer as he gets in
the saddle to support the charity’s 10th Cycle
Challenge. For more information on registration
and the cycle see www.hospicefoundation.ie
▪ Lansdowne RFC player Cian Kelleher is presented with the Ulster Bank League
Rising Star of the Month by Lionel Mahon of Ulster Bank. Photo by Pat Murphy/
SPORTSFILE
▪ Irish and Munster rugby player, Simon Zebo, the race ambassador and driver of the Honda Catcher
Car for the Irish race of the 2015 Wings for Life World Run is urging runners to sign up for the event
on May 3. Runners of all abilities, fun runners and fanatics, young and old, will come together in Dun
Laoghaire, to run the Irish race of the Wings for Life World Run. They will join tens of thousands of
other runners from six continents and 34 countries who will also start the race at the same time.
Information on the Wings for Life World Run can be found on www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
▪ TV3 beauty reporter Laura Bermingham and Fair City’s Leah Egan are
pictured with Annie Foley (11) as registration for the VHI Women’s Mini
Marathon opened last week. Make-A-Wish Ireland is looking for women
from all over Ireland to join the ‘Wish Team’ and run, walk or crawl the
10k to help grant extraordinary wishes to brave children battling life
threatening medical conditions. To join the ‘Wish Team’ register online at
makeawish.ie or call 01 2052012.
▪ Some of the hundreds who took part in the Operation Transformation
Walk in Cabinteely Park are pictured last month.
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
Out & abOut
Getting the
balance right!
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Ireland’s first work-life campus was launched at Central Park in
leopardstown recently. With the addition of an extensive socialisation programme entitled ‘live Work Grow’ and a dedicated app
for its current 3,200 employees and 400 residents, Central Park
aims to be the first business park in Ireland to balance lifestyle,
work, home and the environment. All photos by Conor MCCAbe
photogrAphy
▪ Steven Fagan, Associate Director Asset Services for managing
agent CBRE at Ireland’s first work-life campus in Central Park,
Leopardstown.
▪ Pictured at the launch of Ireland’s first work-life campus at Central Park, Leopardstown are Tom Lee, Eveann O’Looney and John
Dobson.
▪ Pictured at the launch are Jennifer Edwards and Carl
Owens.
▪ Viv Gaine and Sandra Coleman are pictured at the
launch of Ireland’s first work-life campus at Central Park
in Leopardstown.
▪ Pictured at the launch of Ireland’s first work-life campus at Central Park,
Leopardstown are Nicola Hoey, Liam Doyle and Caroline Hughes.
▪ Brian Kavanagh and Dave Cormican.
▪ Niall Gilligan, Zoe Dawson and Naoise Kennedy.
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puzzles
PANEL ONE
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CrossworD The shaded squares spell out an area of Dublin
By Robin Blackmore
▪ Email: blackmorepanelone@gmail.com
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1. Dealing with difficult times.
(6)
5. Repaired. (6)
10. Female warriors. (7)
11. Mistake one thing for
another. (7)
12. The Greek god of love. (4)
13. An abnormally high temperature. (5)
15. A celestial body. (4)
17. Finished, completed. (3)
19. Modes of fashion. (6)
21. The place where something
begins. (6)
22. Way afar, distant, remote.
(7)
23. Duplicated, reproduced. (6)
25. An even chance or choice.
(4-2)
28. Mother’s ruin. (3)
30. A pleasant French city. (4)
31. Person who bring musical
instruments back to life. (5)
32. A tournament in which
both professionals and amateurs may play. (4)
35. Lengthen in duration. (7)
36. Infinitely long. (7)
37. Small rectangular block
with numbers on one side. (6)
38. Lest it be the names of
books. (6)
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2. The art of public speaking.
(7)
3. Metal for household pressing. (4)
4. Struggled to breathe. (6)
5. Treated with ridicule and
contempt. (6)
6. Not allowed x 2. (2-2)
7. Imaginary line half way
around the Earth, (7)
8. Scottish flying timbers, (6)
9. 1916 leader. (6)
14. Organic chemical element
essential for life. (7)
16. Submit to another’s decision. (5)
18. Up and down toys. (2-3)
20. Afflicted with unhappiness. (3)
21. A short day. (3)
23. Type of finger food. (6)
24. A half-sized flute. (7)
26. Presume on the highest in
rank or authority. (7)
27. Impose a penalty on. (6)
28. Extremely keen and enthusiastic. (4,2)
29. Right up to date, the very
latest. (6)
33. Asian desert. (4)
34. Prepare for publication.
(4)
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
Books
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‘Tara Calling: The Desecration of
a Sacred Landscape’ by Carmel Diviney
About The
Author
CARMEL Diviney lives
in Swords and is a
Montessori teacher,
Reiki master and
sound healing therapist. She continues
to monitor the Tara
Skryne Valley, actively
checking and recording the condition of
ancient places and
monuments.
www.carmeldiviney.
com
TARA, steeped in history and legend,
was renowned as the spiritual, cultural
and political heart of ancient Ireland.
The routing of the M3 Motorway through the Tara Skryne
Valley, an archaeologically
rich complex comparable to
Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
in its unique heritage, was
condemned by archaeologists
and academics internationally,
including the World Archaeological Congress 2007.
This book chronicles the campaign
against the controversial route and the
eventual emergence of on-the-ground
protests of Direct Action.
Included are media articles providing a
timeline of events as well as the political
and legal background of the day.
It also has eyewitness testimonies and
interviews with the people who took part
in Direct Action - those who stood against
what Irish Poet and Nobel laureate Seamus
Heaney described as “the desecration of a
sacred landscape”.
The Hill of Tara has long been recognised as Ireland’s spiritual, historical and
mythological capital. It was the coronation
place of Ireland’s High Kings, the reputed
dwelling place of gods and goddesses and the entrance to the
Otherworld.
Tara’s myth and legend
reach far back beyond
recorded history. Dotted
around the hill are the
ancient monuments, raths,
temples, standing stones,
wells and tombs which bear
testament to its continued use
throughout millennia.
According to some of the earliest literary sources, Tara was unequalled among
the other great prehistoric centres of
Ireland.
Several of these early documents testify
that Tara was renowned as the foremost
central political and ritual sanctuary in Ireland, even after the coming of Christianity.
Primarily it is the sanctity associated
with Tara which has assured its preservation into the modern age. During the years
Book
of THE
WEEk
Love stories from
around the world
A NEW book of short stories about love and travel,
written by people from
all around the world, was
launched in Dublin recently.
‘Love on the Road 2015:
Twelve More Tales of Love
and Travel’, edited by Sam
Tranum and Lois Kapila, is an
anthology of stories of love
and travel – some sweet and
touching; some bleak and disturbing.
They offer the reader a view
of the streets of Zimbabwe; a
classic American road trip replayed with an elderly Jewish
patient and his black orderly;
and an encounter between a
withdrawn war veteran and
his beautiful neighbour in
Iran.
They follow a couple from
Malawi who endure an odyssey in search of a better
future in Europe, as well as a woman in New Zealand who has to make a choice when her husband
decides to become a woman.
These stories are about
the power of love to heal,
give courage and make us
want to be better people.
They are also about its power
to harm us, deluding us into
submitting to control, deception and abuse.
The collection includes
stories by writers from Australia, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, the UK, the
USA and Zimbabwe.
The authors have won or
been nominated for prizes
and awards including the
Caine Prize for African Writing, the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award,
the Flannery O’Connor Award
for Short Fiction, the Pushcart Prize and Kenya’s National Book Week Literary
Award.
The authors include Tendai
Huchu, Marlene Olin, Shirley Fergenson, Nod Ghosh,
Catherine McNamara, Stanley Kenani, Barry Reddin,
Tendayi Bloom, Lily Mabura, Jackie Davis Martin, Alice Bingner and Gregory Wolos.
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2007-2010, the
Tara Skryne Preservation Group
recorded dozens
of different faiths
and belief systems
as having made
pilgrimage to Tara
in their visitor
book, thus providing evidence of the
area’s continued sacral relevance in our
modern world.
Tara continued to command a central
role into the historic period and in recognition of its importance, the Hill of Tara is
where five major roadways converged as
they radiated out to the furthest reaches
of the land. The old saying, ‘All roads lead
to Tara’, refers to the Slige Asail, Slige
Chualann, Slige Dála, Slige Mór and Slige
Mudluachra.
In more relatively recent history, from
the time of the doomed 1798 Rebellion to
the era of the liberator Daniel O’Connell
and his Monster Meeting of 1843, the spirit
of Tara was invoked to rouse the people to
remember her
immortal days of glory; days when warriors roamed and kings were inaugurated
on her summit.
Speaking to an estimated 1.5 million
supporters gathered at the Hill of Tara for
Repeal of the Union, Daniel O’Connell said:
“We are standing on Tara of the Kings, the
spot where the monarchs of Ireland were
elected and where the chieftains of Ireland
bound themselves by the solemn pledge of
honour to protect their native land against
Dane and every stranger. This was emphatically the spot from which emanated
every social power and legal authority by
which the force of the entire country was
concentrated for national defence...”
Recalling an epic tale of
wind, waves and radio
STEVE Conway’s new edition of his bestselling
music memoir, ‘Shiprocked – Life on the Waves
with Radio Caroline’, has been relaunched to
mark the infamous station’s fiftieth anniversary.
This new publication of ‘Shiprocked’ breathes
fresh context into an ageless tale of music, passion and revolution. Steve has brought to life the
magic of the iconic pirate radio station which
battled the elements to gift a music-mad, newlyliberated teen generation. From exploding donuts
to moonlight jaunts, Steve – among the final five
crew who were airlifted to safety in November
1991 – recounts the struggle to keep Caroline onair and afloat, on board the Ross Revenge.
Gareth O’Callaghan, also a former Caroline DJ,
praised Steve’s “wonderful ability to tell stories
and create pictures” and said “no movie script
can ever better or overshadow the story that you
tell so finely and so passionately...the magic of
Caroline lives on”.
Radio Caroline was the iconic pirate radio station. It captured the imaginations of millions of
people across Britain and Ireland when it started
broadcasting innovative music from international
waters in the North Sea in 1964.
In 1985, 21-year-old IT executive Steve Conway
left his job and moved his life aboard the Ross Revenge to work as a newsreader for Radio Caroline,
progressing to become the station’s programme
co-ordinator.
‘Shiprocked’ is the momentous story of his time
on board. Steve was a key member of a dedicated
crew struggling to keep the radio station – and
the ship – afloat in hazardous conditions.
Operating on a shoestring budget, they faced
regular government harassment. Ultimately, hurricane-force winds and towering waves ended the
Ross Revenge’s outlaw days, smashing the boat
onto the UK’s notorious Goodwin Sands in a storm
in November 1991 and nearly drowning Conway
and his companions.
This new edition of ‘Shiprocked’, marking Radio
Caroline’s 50th anniversary, includes a new introduction and epilogue.
Dublin-born Conway started his radio career on
a small rock music pirate in south London before
moving to Radio Caroline.
In 1999, he helped re-launch Caroline on
satellite, before returning to Dublin where he
worked for Phantom 105.2 for 11 years. Steve can
currently be heard the airwaves of Dublin-based
8Radio.com
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Travel
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Thailand is top hotspot with
our long-haul holidaymakers
By Jack Gleeson
THAILAND has topped the list for the
most popular long-haul tourist destination among Irish tourists for the
seventh year running.
The list is based on the number of holidaymakers who sought advice from the
Tropical Medical Bureau during 2014.
The top four destinations are the same
as 2013, with the only change being
Cambodia sneaking past India into third
place.
Vietnam held onto its second place
position with Indonesia claiming its previously held fifth place title, leaving it in
seventh place. Interestingly, the United
Arab Emirates climbed several places
this year, landing in sixth place, far from
its 13th place in 2013.
South Africa, Brazil and Peru managed
to remain in the top 10, but Argentina was
just pushed out, landing at number 11.
The most popular destinations for Irish
travellers, who attended Tropical Medical
Bureau’s clinics around Ireland in 2014
were:
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Cambodia
• India
• Indonesia
• United Arab Emirates
• Malaysia
• Peru
• Brazil
• South Africa
Dr Graham Fry, Medical Director of
Tropical Medical Bureau, isn’t surprised
that Thailand has topped the list once
again.
“It’s a beautiful country with so
much to offer the tourist and the majority of those visiting the country will
remain perfectly healthy and well,” he
said.
“However, sensible precautions for
the traveller, and vaccines suitable for
any planned itinerary, are needed to ensure all they return home with are good
memories.
“It’s not surprising to see the UAE
make an appearance at the top, as we see
more and more Irish travelling to Dubai
and Abu Dhabi for employment and short
holiday breaks.”
The list was based on the 20,000 plus
travellers that came through 20 Tropical
Medical Bureau clinics nationwide during
2014.
“This helps us get a very good insight
into the most popular destinations as
well as the reasons for increases or declines in popularity of certain destinations,” said Andrew Lewis, CEO of the
Tropical Medical Bureau.”
To book an appointment with Tropical
Medical Bureau call 1850-487674 or visit
www.tmb.ie.
Catalonia’s jewel is the perfect celebration location
Q
My boyfriend’s 30th birthday is coming up and I’d
love to organise a few days
abroad for us and some
friends to celebrate. We’d like to go
somewhere where there is plenty to
see and do during the day and great
nightlife too. Is there any city in particular that comes to mind?
A
Barcelona, the capital and
crown jewel of Catalonia in
Spain, is a city with boundless energy and the ideal
getaway destination for a celebration.
Alive with a distinctive, creative Catalan culture and awe-inspiring art and
architecture, Barcelona blends the old
and new like no other and it is hard not
to become captivated by this effortlessly
cool city.
Begin your trip at the heart of this
cosmopolitan destination with a visit to
the market, La Boqueria. Located in the
middle of Barcelona’s most famous thoroughfare, Las Ramblas, this is the perfect place to begin your adventure and
get a grasp of the city.
Lizann Peppard
One of Europe’s best loved food markets, La Boqueria, is a feast for the senses and the loud stall-holders, vivid colours and aromatic smells all contribute
to the charm of this unique experience.
Get there early to avoid the crowds,
browse the stalls and sample local delicacies to experience the full effect of the
authentic and busy marketplace.
No visit to Barcelona would be complete without witnessing the spectacular
architecture of La Sagrada Família. The
eccentricity of its creator architect, Antoni Gaudí, is reflected in the theatrical
façade of the building and intricate details in the design.
And while the building is still under
construction some 80 years after his
death, the scaffolding does not detract
from the awesome magnitude of this
Modernist masterpiece and Barcelona’s
most celebrated icon.
The intriguing Park Gell is another fine
example of Gaudi’s work overlooking the
city.
If you get some spring sunshine during
your stay and feel like escaping the busy
streets for some tranquillity, head east
from the city to Barcelona’s beaches.
Here you will find a palm tree-lined
promenade with plenty of waterfront
bars to tempt you for an afternoon drink
overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
When it comes to eating and drinking,
Barcelona is second to none. Tapas are
an essential pillar in the gastronomic
scene and these delicious morsels are
the perfect way to start a long dinner
with friends.
Head to Tapas 24 for a gourmet version of authentic tapas and Catalonian
cuisine and a glimpse into the exciting
culinary landscape Barcelona has to offer.
After your meal, stroll up to La Pedrera, another of Gaudi’s outstanding accomplishments, and see the colourful,
quirky construct illuminated at night.
If you’re looking for somewhere to
continue the night, head to the trendy El
Born area for some eclectic and electric
nightlife.
Be sure to bring your dancing shoes
for Barcelona is truly a city that never
sleeps!
Here you’ll find something to suit everyone’s taste with music from tango to
techno and parties that sprawl onto the
city’s cobbled streets.
A lively city bursting with culture, Barcelona is the perfect city for a celebration.
WHere To STAy:
The following hotels can be booked
on Hotels.com. All prices are subject to
availability at time of booking.
HoTeL DuqueSA De CArDoNA (****)
Perfectly located overlooking the harbour and just minutes from Las Ramblas,
the guestrooms in this hotel are spacious
and welcoming. There’s a rooftop terrace
where you can enjoy panoramic views of
the city. From €111 per room, per night.
HoTeL BArCeLoNA uNIverSAL (****)
Ideally located in the city centre, the
Hotel Barcelona Universal is close to
some of Barcelona’s top attractions. The
hotel features complimentary WiFi, a
gym and a rooftop pool. From €67 per
room, per night.
ANDANTe HoTeL (***)
Andante Hotel can be found in the
heart of Barcelona, just minutes’ walking
distance from the city’s popular sights.
The hotel is stylishly designed and there
is a buffet breakfast available to guests.
From €65 per room, per night.
For more information and travel tips on
planning your holiday visit www.hotels.
com or call 1800-553338
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fashion
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Bodkin! The new Spring/Summer collection has arrived at
the Kilkenny Shop and despite the winter weather, we are all
certainly in Spring-mode. The latest Aideen Bodkin collection
epitomises old-school 1950s’ glamour, delivering yet another
seasonal selection of flawless fashion from one of Ireland’s
best loved occasion wear designers. When it comes to dresses,
the collection offers something for ladies of all shapes, ages
and for all occasions. From bold monochrome patterns (with
touches of hot pink) to understated metallic-flecked neutrals,
each design is as flattering, fashionable and feminine as the
next. This gorgeous Samba dress (€274.95) will brighten
up your wardrobe and have you dressed for any Spring/
Summer occasion. Available in Kilkenny Shops in Nassau
Street, Swords, Cork and Galway.
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Ageing is a major concern for the majority of women, with fine lines,
wrinkles and loss of firmness being some of the most prevalent problems
they wish to address. Some of the cosmetic solutions currently available
on the market offer women products that deal with their wrinkles and
firmness issues with effects promised a month or so after treatment.
But with Vichy LiftActiv Supreme, the concept of time has changed.
Over the course of five clinical trials involving more than 1,800 women,
Vichy evaluated seven ageing markers and their results were conclusive:
significant deterioration can occur in the space of 12 hours, which if left
unaddressed, set in for good. Vichy Laboratories discovered that it was
imperative to offer women a product that countered not only the signs of
ageing which set in over time (wrinkles and loss of firmness) but also one
that countered the look of daily ageing. This is why they have introduced
LiftActiv Supreme - its first product for correction for wrinkles and firmness, both to improve the youthful look of the skin during the day and
over the long-term. It’s available in both Normal to Combination Skin and
Dry Skin formulas, offering immediately satisfying skin benefits.
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of the new hit TV series
‘Penny Dreadful’ and
star of the next film by
Tim Burton, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’, which
will be released in 2016
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Eva will be the new face
for the strategic 2015
launches, including Wet
Domination by Tecni.
ART. This styling range
will be available in
L’Oréal Professionnel
hair salons from this
month.
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Bulldog is challenging Irish men to enhance
their skincare regimes with the launch of its
award-winning product range. The British
brand’s products have been purpose-built
for men, using natural ingredients that really
work. Bulldog was founded in 2006 by Simon
Duffy and his good friend Rhodri Ferrier, out
of the frustration that there were no natural
options for switched-on men who wanted to
reduce the number of man-made chemicals
in their bathrooms. Bulldog products are
body-friendly and don’t contain controversial
man-made chemicals such as parabens, sodium
laureth sulfate, artificial colours or synthetic
fragrances. Instead, the products are loaded
with essential oils and other amazing natural
ingredients to deliver superb skincare results.
Last year, Bulldog was crowned Best Moisturiser at the FHM 2014 Grooming Awards. Bulldog
products can be found nationwide in Boots,
Tesco and many pharmacies such as Bradley’s,
Lloyds, Health Express, Sam McCauley, Haven,
Mulligan’s and McCabes.
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YSL Beauté introduces its new long-lasting and
non-greasy base which unifies the eyelid, hides
imperfections and illuminates. When applied
over couture eye primer, the eye shadow stays
in place for longer and its colour is amplified. It
doesn’t crease or move and the result is intensified. A powerful makeup that stays fresh with eye
shadows that soar like a musical crescendo. Worn alone, it offers a perfect,
sophisticated nude eye look with luminous and natural tones. Apply by starting at the base of the lashes, and smudge over the entire eyelid with your
index finger, tapping it gently as you go.
26
SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 18 FEb 2015
employment/business
New regional
jobs strategy
announced
• To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611
essential tips for
that big interview
Cormac Spencer
THE Government has announced details of its five year, €250
million strategy aimed at accelerating the jobs recovery in
every part of the country.
Action Plan for Jobs – Regional, which will include Dublin as
one of eight regions, is based on the principle that the best way
to support job creation in towns and villages countrywide is to
support agencies and organisations within each region to build on
the particular strengths and assets of their area and drive new jobcreation strategies and projects.
The strategy will be based on the successful Action Plan for
Jobs model of setting out lists of actions with timelines and
responsibility allocated, and then monitoring implementation.
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is
leading the initiative.
“Over the past three years 80,000 extra jobs have been created
across the country, with well over half of these jobs located outside
Dublin,” said Minister Bruton.
“However, many people have not yet felt the benefits, and some
regions are experiencing faster jobs growth than others.
“That is why, as part of our plan to deliver sustainable full
employment, we are putting in place this new strategy to accelerate
jobs growth in towns and villages across the country.”
A strong CV is a crucial step in securing a new job. However, it’s
only the first part of the selection process. A good application
opens doors, but interviews are about proving you have what it
takes to be invited in out of the cold.
With the right strategy the process is not as difficult as it seems.
And while every interview and
every interviewer will differ in
style, the advice outlined below
can be employed uniformly to help
ensure you put yourself in pole position for a job offer.
Do your homework – Don’t go
into an interview without researching the company and the people
interviewing you. By preparing
properly, you remove uncertainty
and allow yourself to engineer answers in a way that portrays you
not just as a good candidate, but
as the right candidate for the organisation in question.
Study the company’s website,
Bloomfield Health Services is an independent not for profit healthcare facility which incorporates:
Bloomfield Hospital, a 114 bed Mental Health Teaching Hospital affiliated with Trinity College Dublin and
is registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission.Bloomfield Hospital is Ireland’s
foremost specialist provider of mental health treatment and care to Older Persons (Psychiatry of Old
Age) and Adults, providing services for persons with Serious and Enduring Mental Health disorders
and complex Mental Health issues associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Dementia and New
Lodge Nursing Home, a private 36 nursing home registered as a designated centre with HIQA. New
Lodge Nursing Homeprovides for excellence in the delivery of care and treatment to older persons
who are medically frail, or have dementia or palliative care needs. We are located on Stocking Lane,
Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland.
We are seeking applications for the following full time permanent position:
• General Operative
The post of General Operative is pivotal in ensuring that the highest standard of
maintenance, preventative maintenance and general caretaking are achieved.
The General operative will have skills and experience in the area of general
maintenance/caretaking/lanscaping.
S/he will be required to undertake all routine maintenance tasks and minor
general repair work as requested by the Head of Technical Services and/or other
designated person/s.
The closing date for receipt of applications for this position is Monday, 9th March 2015
Application should be made by submitting an up to date CV to our HR Dept. at hr@bloomfield.ie
or by post to: HR Dept., Bloomfield Health Services, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
read about them in the news and
look up your interviewer’s LinkedIn profiles. If your employer went
to the same school (or likes Morris
dancing too!), it may be a conversation piece to break the ice and
lead to a more relaxed atmosphere. Information is power.
Work smarter – Knowing your
CV and being able to recount your
work history in a coherent way is
a must, but too often people focus
their energy on their work experience in its totality rather than
focusing on the areas that are relevant specifically to the job they
are interviewing for.
Read the job spec carefully and
consider the business model of the
company. What they do? Who are
their clients? By knowing exactly
what your interviewer wants you
can customise your answers and
show that you are clued in to the
needs of the business.
Be interested. Why go to the
trouble of researching the company, learning off your CV and
getting your suit dry cleaned only
to attend interview and waste the
time by not outlining why you,
above all others, are the person
for the job?
Nobody should be on bended
knee to an employer – they need
good candidates just as much as
candidates want good jobs – but
what is clear is that employers
look for motivation as well as experience when making a decision.
When choosing between two
people with similar backgrounds,
▪ Don’t go into an interview
without researching the
company and the people
interviewing you. PIC POSED
they will plump for the one they
feel actually wants to do well in the
role and who gives the impression
that this isn’t simply a stop-gap
until they find something better.
Don’t be afraid to tell an employer
outright: “I want this job.”
Miscellaneous – While some interviewers have pet peeves which
are impossible to anticipate, there
are some hard and fast rules
which should be followed when it
comes to interviews. Candidates
should turn up on time, smartly
dressed. They should avoid wearing nose, tongue or eyebrow rings
- it can be off-putting to some and
it’s not worth ruining your chances
if it can be easily removed. Get the
lay of the land and see if it’s ok to
wear that jewellery after you land
the job. Don’t smoke before interview. You may think you need it
to calm down, but in the confines
of an interview room it can really
catch people’s noses and throats
and can colour opinions.
• Cormac Spencer is a
Recruitment Consultant/Director
at Link Personnel Services. Visit
www.linkpersonnel.ie or call
01-8456312.
The ISPCC currently seeks
STREET FUNDRAISERS
For further information please
Email: hrsupport@ispcc.ie
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
employment/business
• To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8621611
Dublin businesses all vying for awards
Centre until 6am one morning
and had to phone his parents
to come in and drive him home.
Wheelchairtaxi.ie is a ‘one-stop
shop’ for sourcing all forms of
wheelchair accessible transport
across Ireland.
•LIKECHARITY (South Wil-
SEVEN Dublin businesses, all
of which are less than three
years in operation, are vying
for the David Manley Emerging
Entrepreneur Award.
The overall winner and winner in each of the Arts, Business
and Social categories will be
announced at a ceremony this
week.
The overall winner will win
a prize package worth over
€100,000 – comprising €10k in
cash and mentoring and consultancy services from a range of
companies.
Each category winner receives
€1,000 in cash.
The seven Dublin businesses
are:
ArtS
•MART (Rathmines) was set up by
Matthew Nevin and Ciara Scanlan and is a platform for new and
emerging creatives and artists,
and provides a physical working
environment and imparts knowledge and education.
•Tramp Press was set up by Sarah Davis-Goff (Inchicore) & Lisa
Coen (IFSC) and is an independent publisher which is changing
the landscape of what Irish publishing is capable of accomplishing, and in so doing, brings great
on behalf of more than 250 Irish
charities in the past two years.
•Quality Matters (Gardiner
Row, Dublin 1) was set up by
Caroline Gardner to fundamentally change the way charity
service providers and the State
use and share information, re-
liam Street) was set up by Tadhg
O’Toole (Ranelagh) and provides
a free text donation platform
to Irish charities and a range of
other cost effective fundraising
services to clients in Ireland, the
UK and America.
It has raised over €4.5 million
sulting in better, more effective
services. Originally from New
Zealand, Caroline moved to Ireland 12 years ago and now lives
in Fairview.
Further details on the finalists can be found at www.davidmanleyawards.ie
Join our Winning Team
▪ Pictured is Stephen Cluskey,
from Swords, who set up
wheelchairtaxi.ie
new writing to readers.
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Improper Butter is based at
LINC IT in Blanchardstown. Elaine
Lavery (Clonskeagh) and Hannah
O’Reilly (Enniskillen) set up the
company. Improper Butter is a
range of ‘udderly delicious’, premium brand, Irish flavoured butters which aims to inspire creativity at mealtimes.
SociAl
•wheelchairtaxi.ie
(Swords)
was set up by Stephen Cluskey,
a wheelchair user himself, after
he was stranded in Dublin City
Dublin People Group is hiring
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A full driving licence and own transport
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PLANNING
Dublin City Council
Natasa Paterson and Cameron
Paulberg
seek
planning
permission
for
the
refurbishment of, and an
extension to No.6 Greenville
Terrace, South Circular Road,
Dublin 8. The application
comprises of the demolition of
the existing rear extensions,
refurbishment and internal
remodelling of the existing
mid-terrace
house,
the
replacement of the existing
windows, the replacement of
the
existing
roof,
the
construction of a new two
storey extension to the rear of
the property with ground floor
level one meter below existing
garden
level,
and
the
construction of a single storey
glazed link space connecting
the two storey extension to the
existing. Associated works will
include
external
services,
drainage and landscaping as
required to meet both the
requirements of the Local
Authority and the implicit
requirements
of
the
development described in this
proposed planning application.
The planning application may
be inspected, or purchase at a
fee
not
exceeding
the
reasonable cost of making a
copy, at the offices of Dublin
City Council during its public
opening
hours
and
a
submission in relation to the
application may be made to the
authority in writing in payment
of the prescribed fee within the
period of 5 weeks beginning on
the date of receipt by the
authority of the application.
PLANNING
Dublin City Council
We, John & Sine McAuley,
intend to apply for Permission
for Development at No. 4 Ennis
Grove, Sandymount, Dublin 4.
The Development will consist
of demolition of existing single
storey extension to rear and
front porch of existing two
storey dwelling. Proposed two
storey extension to rear and
proposed
single
storey
extension to front and side of
existing dwelling. Proposed
construction of new vehicular
access and lowering of public
footpath to obtain access to
front
of
property
and
associated siteworks. This
Planning Application may be
inspected or purchased at a fee
not exceeding the reasonable
cost of making a copy, at the
Offices of Dublin City Council
during it’s Public opening hours
and
a
submission
or
observation in relation to the
Application may be made to the
Authority in writing on payment
of the prescribed fee within the
period of 5 weeks beginning on
the date of receipt by the
Authority of the Application.
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PLANNING
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council
Permission is sought for
construction of a single storey
ground floor extension and new
dormer windows to the rear of
the existing attic conversion of
the house at 169 Glenageary
Park, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
by Áine and Síle Daly. The
planning application may be
inspected, or purchased at a
fee
not
exceeding
the
reasonable cost of making a
copy, at the offices of the
Planning Authority, County
Hall, Dun Laoghaire, during its
public opening hours. A
submission or observation in
relation to the application may
be made on payment of €20
within a period of 5 weeks from
the date the application is
received by the planning
authority.
PLANNING
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council
I, Mrs. N. Scanlan, intend to
apply for planning permission
for works to an existing private
dwelling house at No. 1 Eaton
Place, Monkstown, Co. Dublin a Protected Structure. The
proposed works consist of the
reinstatement of the house as a
single
occupancy
private
dwelling, and entail a revised
basement layout and 4.14sq.m.
extension to the rear, new
internal wall opening at ground
floor level, internal partition
alterations at first and second
floor returns, repair and
conservation works to all
internal floor levels, new and
modified external wall openings
to rear of building at basement
and ground floor levels,
restoration and/or replacement
of
existing
windows,
conservation and restoration of
existing roof and bay window
structures and finishes, new
conservation rooflight unit in
centre valley of main roof,
repairs and conservation works
to rainwater goods, waste
pipes and external walls,
restoration and alteration to
boundary walls, new rear off
street
parking
area,
landscaping to front and rear
gardens, and all associated site
works. The planning application
may
be
inspected,
or
purchased at a fee not
exceeding the reasonable cost
of making a copy, at the offices
of the Planning Authority,
County Hall, Dun Laoghaire,
during its public opening hours.
A submission or observation in
relation to the application may
be made to the Planning
Authority on payment of the
prescribed fee of €20, within a
period of 5 weeks from the date
the application is received by
the planning authority.
PLANNING
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council
Retention Planning Permission
is sought for the existing 37
space car park, granted
permission for a limited period,
register reference D08A/1077
and Planning Permission is
sought for further works to
provide 27 additional car park
spaces including removal of
lawn,
levelling
and
all
necessary site works to the
north-east of the hospital
buildings at St Michael’s
Hospital,
Lower
Georges
Street, Dun Laoghaire, by St
Michael’s
Hospital.
The
planning application may be
inspected or purchased for a
fee
not
exceeding
the
reasonable cost of making a
copy at the offices of the
Planning Authority, Marine
Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co.
Dublin,
during
its
public
opening
hours.
A
submission/observation may be
made on payment of €20 within
a period of 5 weeks from the
date the application is received
by the planning authority.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council
Permission is sought for
113msq
single
storey
extension with Ridge of Roof
height 5.5 metres above
ground level, and alterations
to existing house, demolition
of 38msq annexed building.
Reinstatement of garden wall
facing Adelaide Road to
previous location
within
boundary line of site, with
sliding gates for vehicle
access, at "Green Gates",
Adelaide Road, Glenageary,
Co. Dublin by Ellen McMahon
and Kenneth Keogh. The
planning application may be
inspected or purchased at a
fee not exceeding
the
reasonable cost of making a
copy at the offices of the
Planning
Authority, County
Hall, Dún Laoghaire during its
public opening hours.
A
submission/observation
may
be made on payment of €20
within a period of 5 weeks from
the date the application is
received by the planning
authority.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council
I, Bryan Murphy, intend to
apply for planning permission
for development at 19 Willow
Grove, Cornelscourt, Dublin 18.
The development will consist of
attic conversion of 38sqm and
alterations to roof including
new
stair
access
and
alterations to front and rear
facades.
The
planning
application may be inspected
or purchased for a fee not
exceeding a reasonable cost of
making a copy, at the offices of
the Planning Authority, Marine
Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co.
Dublin,
during
its
public
opening hours of Monday to
Friday
from
10:00am
to
4:00pm. A submission or
observation in relation to the
application may be made in
writing
to
the
Planning
Authority, on payment of a fee
of €20 within 5 weeks of receipt
of the application by the
Planning Authority and such
submissions or observations
will be considered by the
Planning Authority in making a
decision on the application.
The Planning Authority may
grant permission subject to or
without conditions or may
refuse to grant permission.
Dublin City Council
Planning permission is sought
to demolish existing side
garage, erect new detached
two storey plus attic room
dwelling house 131m2 to side
of existing dwelling house. To
include external and internal
alterations to existing rear
storage shed, new vehicular
access road to serve existing
dwelling at no. 18 Beech Hill
Drive,
and associated site
works, at 18 Beech Hill Drive,
Donnybrook, Dublin 4, on
behalf of Joanne and Paul
McAuley.
The
planning
application may be inspected,
or purchased at a fee not
exceeding the reasonable cost
of making a copy, at the offices
of Dublin City Council during its
public opening hours and a
submission or observation in
relation to the application may
be made to the authority in
writing on payment of the
prescribed fee within the period
of 5 weeks beginning on the
date of receipt by the authority
of the application
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THEUnion of Students in Ireland
(USI) Sexual Health Awareness
and Guidance (SHAG) campaign
was launched in the run-up to
Valentine’s Day last week and
will be rolled out across campuses in Ireland over the next
fortnight.
Organised in collaboration
with the HSE Crisis Pregnancy
Programme, Durex, MSD Ireland
and a broad range of organisations working in the area of sexual health. the campaign aims to
raise awareness of sexual health.
The campaign launch took the
form of a comedy gig, ‘Johnny’s
got you covered’, at the Odeon,
Harcourt Street.
Irish research has found that
80 per cent of young people use
contraception every single time
they have sex. But that means
20 per cent – or one in five – take
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ing an unplanned pregnancy.
In 2013, three-quarters of
chlamydia cases were reported
in people aged under 30, with the
largest proportion aged 20-24
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The USI SHAG campaign is intended to raise awareness among
students in the hope that those
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Principals urged to
show good example
THE CEO of the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) is urging principals to continue to lead by
example, despite their difficult circumstances.
Sean Cottrell told over 1,200
IPPN members at their annual conference that he’s inspired by the
principals he meets every day.
Cottrell said he didn’t want to
speak about the struggles principals go through; the chronic underfunding of primary education; the
erosion of middle management; or
the lack of administration days. Instead, he told delegates he wanted
to focus on the positives.
“Every single day you show how
much you care about the children
in your school,” he said.
“You keep the children at the
heart of everything you do. You
fight for every possible resource
and support for those who need
them.
“You make sure the gifted children - as well as those who have
learning difficulties - are supported
to reach their potential. In other
words, you put others first and lead
by example.”
Cottrell expressed concern that
the pressure on principals may become too much for some. He firmly
believes that some principals are
working in a constant state of anxiety and fear.
Some principals, he said, are not
making decisions because of the
fear they have.
“This then leads to stagnation,”
Cottrell continued.
“I think that it is safer to act in
good faith and with compassion,
even if you get it wrong, than to fail
to act at all.”
Cottrell went on to speak about
developing as a person among
principals, not just professionally. He pointed out that a principal
should always be aware of their
own strengths and weaknesses.
“Otherwise how do they grow?
How do they know if they’re improving?” he asked.
“I believe that, for school leaders, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills are just as important as
professional learning
▪ CEO of the Irish Primary
Principals’ Network (IPPN),
Sean Cottrell, speaking at the
annual conference.
“Principals who are self-aware
and who put time into their own
personal development have the
added layer of confidence to guide
them in their decision-making.”
Cottrell finished off by telling
members that the IPPN was their
network.
“It empowers principals to develop their leadership skills and
to help them face whatever tough
challenges come their way,” he
said.
Teachers
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innovative
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THE Teaching Council is calling on Dublin teachers to showcase
their work in leading innovative learning in schools at this year’s
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apply is March 5.
Teaching Council director
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teachers to get their applications in before the deadline.
“FÉILTE is about celebrating
teachers’ innovation in teaching and learning that is happening in schools around the
country,” he said.
“The day provides a platform
for teachers to share stories
of innovation with each other
and the public. In this way, they
are supporting each other and
parents in enhancing their own
professional practice for the
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“Wellbeing has been a strong
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Motoring
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Dublin car sales growth
THE January 2015 sales figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) have shown
an increase of 36 per cent in new car sales in Dublin compared to January 2014.
The increase highlights the continued upward trend in sales in the
area following the release of the
figures from the SIMI and DoneDeal
Motor Industry Review for 2014
which showed that sales in Dublin
also increased by 36 per cent from
2013.
Last year, 39,195 new cars were
sold in the county compared with
32,034 in 2013, as detailed in the
Motor Industry Review. Last month
there were 10,265 cars sold, compared with 7,535 cars in January
2014.
This is a very positive sign for the
area according to Alan Nolan, director general of SIMI.
“The car sales figures for January are a huge boost to the motor
industry in Dublin,” he said. “Last
year saw a recovery for the car
market and to see this continue into
2015 is great news for the area. It
will mean more money for the local
economy and the creation of more
jobs within the sector.
“The recession was particularly
challenging for the motor industry and while it will take time to
rebuild, the increases in sales will
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Jim Power, report author; and Alan Nolan, SIMI director general.
continue to aid recovery.”
Economist Jim Power, author of
the review, is even more optimistic
about 2015.
“After a number of very difficult years for the motor trade, the
strong growth in car sales reflects
improving consumer confidence
and spending across the country,”
he said. “While we have not reached
the highs of 2008, consumers are
showing more confidence in the
market and the indications are that
we will continue to inch upwards
this year, provided economic and
political conditions remain stable.”
SIMI president James Brooks
added: “2014 was a positive year
for the motor industry, and we are
confident that this growth will continue into 2015.
“This is borne out by the increase
in vehicle sales in January 2015. The
increase in new and used sales in
2014 collected €965 million for the
exchequer.”
Every time I see a car transporter carrying new cars to a local garage I am reminded of the
various species of geese I see
every morning in green areas
along the Grand Canal feeding
furiously after making their long
journey to Ireland.
However, unlike the birds that
come from the North of Europe,
the cars tend to come from warmer locations and of course they
won’t be going back home in the
autumn.
This week’s test car - the Hyundai i20 - was made in Turkey.
It’s not in the least bit bulky. In
fact, it’s very neat and should help
the Korean company to climb further up the new car sales graph,
a graph which is expected to really grow this year.
The i20 has been described
as a ‘super mini’ or a ‘megamini’. But I doubt if Hyundai
want to use the word ‘mini’ at
all as this is decent sized car in
its own right. I’m not mad about
car companies who use numbers
to describe their car and find that
names are simpler. However, Hyundai are not the worst offenders
and they work from i10 up, so the
i20 is their second smallest car.
This is a car that will challenge
the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo and
the newly launched Opel Corsa.
It’s a decent size and I reckon
there is enough room in the back
seat for three adults. There is also
plenty of head and leg room for
front and back seat passengers.
My test car was white and
looked great for a
few days. But
the wind
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rain in January meant that after
a week I was driving a very dirty
car. White and Ireland don’t really go hand and hand. There was
only a limited amount of sunshine
in January, but I was able to absorb any rays that came my way
thanks to a full-length retractable
sun roof.
The entry level 1.2 petrol version starts at €15,995, while the
entry level in the diesel is the
1.1-litre and that will cost you
€17,495. You may have noticed
that most car companies are now
really pushing PCP and in the
case of the i20 the figure is €169
per month.
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make irish return
ORGANISERS of the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show
have announced that the iconic Royal Enfield motorcycle marque
will make its long-awaited return to Ireland.
Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle company in continuous
production. The company made
its first motorcycle in 1901. The
brand is synonymous with the
Café Racer lifestyle that has influenced both motorcycle and mainstream fashion.
Still made by hand, each and
every Royal Enfield takes almost
a week to build. This results in a
one-of-a-kind bike that has character and soul. Nuts and bolts are
manually twisted and adjusted
to the right specifications and
the famous golden stripe on the
fuel tank is hand-painted. Final
testing is done the old-fashioned
way, with one lucky worker taking each bike on a short test ride
upon completion.
Evolution Motor Works will
launch the all-new Royal Enfield
Continental GT 535cc café racer
at the show, which opens on Feb-
ruary 27 and runs until March 1 at
the RDS.
Drawing inspiration from the
classic bikes of the ‘60s, the
GT has everything a café racer
needs, with low handlebars, hand
finished paintwork and, of course,
a seathump.
The new fuel-injected 535cc,
single-cylinder, 4-stroke, aircooled engine makes it the lightest, fastest and most powerful
Royal Enfield in production.
Manus Lappin of Evolution
stated: “We are excited to be exhibiting our range of new Royal
Enfield bikes at the show. These
retro bikes are generating huge
interest. I believe the reason is
that a whole new generation of
motorcyclists are joining those of
us who already know the joys of
owning an affordable, authentic,
stylish machine that’s engaging
to ride and full of charm. Visitors
will also get to see the rest of the
range, including the Bullet 500,
Classic 500 and Classic Chrome.”
Ruth Lemass added: “Café racers and the lifestyle associated
with them is best known through
the emergence of Rockers and
Mods in the 1950s. Visitors will
be in for a real treat where they
can see the newest versions of
the Royal Enfield and then drop
around the corner to visit the Ace
Cafe Classic & Retro Zone, where
there will be a host of historic
bikes on display.”
Ace Cafe’s Classic & Retro Zone
will have displays and a special
features area showcasing this
cafe culture with classic and vintage motorcycles and scooters on
display.
Not to be missed!
▪ Roz Purcell pictured at the launch of the new taxi app. PHOTO:
Jason Clarke Photography
Dublin taxi
app launched
DEVELOPED by Global Taxi’s tech team, the new Lynk app is designed to offer a reliable, friendly, Irish service for customers.
▪ The Royal Enfield brand is synonymous with the Cafe Racer
lifestyle that has influenced both motorcycle and mainstream
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Founder
and
managing
director of Lynk, Noel Ebbs, said:
“We are very proud to be able to
launch our Lynk app in Dublin
today.
“Our goal when we created
this app was to deliver a reliable,
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When asked what sets Lynk
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he replied: “Lynk aims to operate
at the top end of the taxi market
all the while supporting Irish
jobs and feeding back into the
Irish economy.
“We believe that a taxi service
is a community service; a local
service. Our space in the market
is very clear. It’s the domain of the
legal, Garda-vetted, professional
driver that we all know and trust,
providing a service to the people
of Dublin with drivers they know
they can rely on.”
Other features of the app
include the facility to make
bookings in advance of any
required journey while customers
can make multiple bookings at
the same time.
Lynk will also automatically
search for another driver in the
event that the original one has
to cancel.
Lynk’s experienced customer
service team are available to
take any queries, 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year, ensuring a
secure arrival for all passengers
to their destination.
Lynk is available for download
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Play or at www.lynk.ie
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House & Home
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all that clutter
STUFF. Every home is cluttered with stuff. You’ve tried squeezing
it into closets and hiding it under beds. You’ve even considered
lugging stuff down to the basement so you can make more room
- for more stuff.
The fact is we all need more storage space and some simple shelving
could provide the answer.
If you’re looking to get your home
organised, shelving is the way to go.
It’s cost effective, easy to install,
and comes in a variety of colours,
styles and finishes.
Think you can’t possibly fit all of
your child’s clothing and accessories into that room?
Well, think vertical. Wall space
can be more valuable as storage
than a place to exhibit posters of
the latest pop stars.
Organise your child’s bedroom
and study space by adding shelves
to store books, CDs and magazines.
Self-adhesive liner can make it look
funky.
Shelving above desks and computers can keep work or study areas
free from clutter and provide valuable storage space for equipment
that’s only used periodically.
With kids around, shelves can
also help reduce accidents in the
home – especially in the kitchen,
shed or garage.
Children are always ready and
willing to explore all that your home
has to offer, so keep cleaning supplies and household chemicals out
of reach of small hands with alternative wood shelving.
Linen closets, laundry rooms,
walk-in pantries, bathrooms, and
garages can all have space to put
those items we want to keep out
of reach of children if you install
proper shelving.
Basement and attics can be valuable real estate when considering
home storage options. Instead of
wrestling with heavy boxes and
packing tape, go for simplified,
easily installed storage solutions
for your family heirlooms, out-ofseason clothing, tools, gardening
supplies, and of course, holiday
decorations.
Shelve them and you’ll always
know where your treasures are
when you need them.
Some of today’s shelving options
are attractive, lightweight, and easy
to install, with impressive strength
and durability. There’s a variety of
shelving depths and lengths to fit
your space or that can be cut to size
and customized to match the décor
of your home. Available in highquality, attractive white and maple
finishes, wood shelving can be used
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House & Home
Grow it Yourself:
tips for the garden
MOST of us like the idea of having little bees buzzing around the
flowers in our garden - and we may even be aware that all their
activity has a purpose.
By Michael Kelly of Grow it
Yourself (GIY) Ireland
Few of us stop to think about
just how vital these industrious
pollinators are to our very survival as a species - and vital they
are! In fact, of the 100 crops that
provide 90 per cent of the world’s
food supply, 71 are pollinated by
bees. In Europe alone, 84 per
cent of our crop species are animal-pollinated and 4,000 vegetable varieties exist thanks to pollination by bees.
In Ireland, it is believed that
pollinators contribute some €53
million annually to the Irish economy (and, of course, the honey
bees produce all that lovely
honey). If bees were to disappear,
commercial agriculture as we
know it would most likely disappear too and mankind would face
an uncertain future.
So the fact that pollinators are
in a major decline globally is serious news indeed. More than half
of Ireland’s bee species have un-
dergone substantial declines in
their numbers since 1980, with 30
per cent considered threatened
with extinction.
Total honeybee colonies in Ireland are thought to have declined
significantly since the introduction of the parasitic mite Varroa
destructor in 1997.
The reasons for the decline of
pollinators are many and varied
but can be summed up under the
headings of homelessness (loss of
habitat), hunger (loss of biodiversity), sickness and poisoning – it
wouldn’t be over-egging things to
say that humans are either wholly
or partly responsible for all four
of these factors. We are literally
biting the hand that feeds us and
that’s not clever.
For growers, the loss of pollinators means lower crop yields
and reductions in quality. And
for consumers it means reduced
choice and higher prices for the
fruits and vegetables that are essential in our diet, as producers
must find alternative methods of
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One would imagine that if any
other important cog in our food
chain was under such serious
threat, it would be a major news
story. But you rarely hear this issue discussed.
We are therefore delighted to
support the work of the All-Ireland
Pollinator Plan which is being led
by the National Biodiversity Data
Centre based in Waterford.
Their All-Ireland action plan
will raise awareness of these issues and encourage everyone to
play their part in protecting pollinators. Thankfully, it would appear that there are practical and
proven steps we can take as a nation to reverse this decline.
Whether you have a 10-acre
smallholding, an allotment, a
small back garden or even a windowbox, all GIYers can play their
part in providing an environment
where pollinators can flourish.
The draft plan has now being published and they welcome
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home/all-ireland-pollinator-plan2015-2020/). In the coming year
here at GIY, we will be doing what
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Tip of the Week – Make a
Spring Nettle Tea
Wild nettles are a free, abundant wild food that are traditionally used to purify the blood and
digestive system. They are one
of nature’s first spring foods and
will give your immune system a
boost.
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Bright ideas! How to save
energy and money in 2015
THE EU started the phase out of
ordinary incandescent bulbs in
September 2009 and production ceased in 2012. But there
are still many homes in Ireland
that have these incredibly inefficient light bulbs.
Some householders even have
stocks of them in the cupboard,
on hand to replace a bulb that
blows. But the problem is they
contribute significantly to energy
bills. In fact, those old (incandescent) bulbs are incredibly wasteful as 90 per cent of the electricity they use produces heat rather
than light.
Energy efficient alternatives
not only save money on electricity bills, they also help to protect
the environment.
So it’s a good idea to check all
bulbs in use and stocks of light
bulbs and start changing now as
the savings will more than pay for
replacement costs.
Light makers Solus have come
up with a few tips to help reduce
energy bills and lighting costs.
• Turn the lights off when leaving a room and use ‘task’ lighting
rather than whole room lighting when only a small amount of
light is required. Regularly clean
light fittings, reflectors and lampshades.
• Many of us have felt the sinking feeling of getting a new bulb
home, switching it on and being
bathed with a stark white or bluey
light that’s more like to a trip to
the dentist than a warm cosy living room.
The colour of light is measured
on the Kelvin scale, which is actually a measure of temperature.
▪ Roz Purcell gets some bright ideas for energy saving from Solus.
PHOTO BY MARK STEDMAN/PHOTOCALL IRELAND
Most people have become
used to the warm yellowy light
given out by the old incandescent
bulb, which is 2,700 on the Kelvin
scale.
• Most energy efficient light
bulbs, such as Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and halogen
light bulbs, are available in various configurations. And although
they cost more to purchase, they
are far more energy efficient,
thus reducing electricity costs.
For example, a CFL light bulb
uses 80 per cent less electricity
than an equivalent incandescent
light bulb and typically lasts eight
to 12 times longer.
A new halogen light bulb uses
30 per cent less electricity and
lasts twice as long as an ordinary
incandescent light bulb.
• Bulb shape is not just a question of liking the look of a bulb, it
is about how it throws light. The
design of the bulb determines
what direction the light goes, so
you need to consider what you
want the bulb to do.
Each of the different shapes
provides a slightly different
spread and angle of light, from
the almost 360 degree spread of
a globe or golf bulb, to the narrow
beam of a spotlight.
The range of shapes include
‘traditional’, ‘spiral’, ‘candle’,
‘spot’, ‘downlight’, ‘globe’, ‘stick’
and ‘golf’.
• Replacing 3 x 100W incandescent light bulbs with CFLs using
three hours of electricity per day
can save an average household
up to €43 per annum.
• Outdoor floodlights look
great, especially when they are
lighting up trees or garden features. However, it might be worth
considering only switching them
on occasionally to help reduce
your energy bill.
• In the past, when nearly
everyone filled their homes with
incandescent bulbs, people referred to a bulb’s brightness in
watts. This, however, is actually
a measure of power and not the
measure of light. Since the introduction of energy-saving bulbs
this is a less useful measure of
brightness as new bulbs use a lot
less power to produce the same
amount of light.
So, instead, light output is
measured in lumens. The higher
the number of lumens, the brighter the light. The wattages on the
newer bulbs does not match those
of the old incandescent variety.
For example, the light output
of an old 60W bulb is a 46W halogen bulb; the light output of an
old 75W bulb is a 57W halogen
bulb; and the light output of an
old 100W bulb is a 77W halogen
bulb.
Solus - an Irish owned company that has been established
for over 80 years and now supports 63 jobs in Ireland – recently
announce an extended supplier
agreement with Tesco.
The deal will see stores nationwide offer a range of Solus energy
efficient bulbs.
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18 Feb 2015 • southside people
From the
Archives
We take a look back at extracts from old
newspapers to see what was in the news
this month from years gone by
Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’, North Dublin, by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill &
Macmillan/The History Press
Irish Independent 24th February 1939
Irish Press 3rd February 1934
Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’, South Dublin, by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill &
Macmillan/The History Press
Irish Independent 25th February 1939
Freemans Journal 16th February 1821
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