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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sunday World
Duo kick off epic run the length of Ireland in aid of Pieta House
The lads say they are doing the run 'for those who can't' Dubliner Bill Staunton and Donegal man Barry Lee yesterday kicked off their 10-day journey by beginning their run from Mizen Head to Malin Head. 'I've always had a strong sporting background and a passion for pushing myself both mentally and physically,' explains Bill, who hails from Balscadden in north Co Dublin and currently lives in Sydney. 'The Wild Irish Run is my first endurance challenge of this scale, and it's something I've felt deeply compelled to take on.' Poster for the Wild Irish Run Barry, who hails from Letterkenny, also lives in Sydney. 'He has a strong sporting background and, last year, he ran 126km in a single day around Centennial Park in Sydney, raising funds for the Irish Heart Foundation,' explains Bill. The lads are geared up for their epic run. 'The run is a 10-day journey from Mizen Head in Co Cork to Malin Head in Co Donegal, covering approximately 550km,' notes Terenure College and UCD graduate Bill. 'It's in support of Pieta House, a charity that provides vital services for people affected by suicide and self-harm. 'Our tagline is 'Do it for those who can't', which reflects our motivation to honour those who are struggling or no longer with us. 'We're grateful to have the support of Donegal Motorhomes, who have kindly sponsored a camper van for the event. 'This will serve as our base each day throughout the run, and their support has been a huge help in making this journey possible.' The duo hope to complete their run on June 7. Bill Staunton and Barry Lee News in 90 Seconds - May 30th 'Our aim is not just to raise funds, but also to spark conversation, connection, and hope across the country,' he beams. 'This is a very personal mission for both of us, and it means a lot to have support from family and friends. 'We're also inviting anyone who feels inspired to join us for a few kilometres along the way, to help us spread the message that no one has to face mental health struggles alone. Whether people run, walk, or just show up for support, every bit of energy adds to the cause.' The lads have so far raised over €8,000 of their €20,000 target for the charity. * Donations can be made on GoFundMe here.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Templeogue apartments on half an acre have €2m guide price
Located at 2-16 Springfield Avenue, Dublin 6W, and just 200 metres from Templeogue village, the site extends to 0.58 acres with two apartment blocks. These blocks accommodate a total of eight two-bedroom apartments which are fully occupied and generating €106,000 in gross annual rental income. A feasibility study by Shay Cleary Architects demonstrates the potential for a development of between 16 and 20 dwellings under a choice of two designs. Each option would rise to three storeys and could be either three-storey townhouses or a combination of duplexes and apartments. The site is zoned residential under South County Council Development Plan 2022-2028. Springfield Avenue is well connected by public transport with a number of bus routes within walking distance. Nearby Templeogue offers a range of amenities including cafes, pubs and shops while Terenure is located just 1.8 kilometres from the property. A number of schools are also within walking distance including Terenure College, Templeogue College and Our Lady's School. Cliona Lenihan, of the development and land consultancy team at CBRE, said that the Springfield Avenue property is located in a prime residential area. "While there is no planning in place, the current passing income from the properties will be appealing to a wide range of investors and developers seeking redevelopment opportunities. We expect to see strong interest from a wide range of parties based on its location and its proximity to Templeogue village and Dublin city centre."
Irish Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Terenure College name former All Black Carlos Spencer as new head coach
In what is the most stunning, high profile coaching appointment in the history of the All-Ireland League , Carlos Spencer has agreed to become the next head coach of Terenure College . The Irish Times has learned that the legendary 49-year-old former All Blacks outhalf has signed a three-year deal with the 2023 champions and will move over to Dublin in August. A statement by the club has confirmed the appointment of Spencer, who commented: 'Terenure is a club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a strong sense of community. I feel very lucky and honoured to now be a part of that.' Terenure also announced that the vastly experienced Paul Barr will be taking on the role of the club's performance director, working closely with the highly regarded and long-standing director of rugby Ian 'Moggy' Morgan. READ MORE The statement added: 'Carlos was the outstanding candidate following our recruitment process. We believe this is an ambitious and exciting appointment for our Club, the All-Ireland League and Irish Rugby. 'Carlos will be welcomed warmly into the Terenure Community and everyone involved with our Club is extremely excited to begin working with him, especially the players. 'We are confident that Carlos will bring with him an incredible wealth of knowledge, experience and skill from his professional playing & coaching career and we are looking forward to the journey ahead' In a nomadic and maverick career as a gifted, creative and running outhalf, Spencer played 44 Tests for the All Blacks and remains in their list of top ten all-time points scorers with 383 points. He also played 10 matches for the New Zealand Maoris, and no team was closer to his heart, as well as 89 games for Auckland and 99 Super Rugby games for the Auckland Bus (620 points). He also spent four years with Northampton and one with Gloucester before finishing his playing career with the Lions in South Africa. Spencer has coached in South Africa, the US and the Hurricanes in Wellington, and most recently was an assistant/backs coach with the Auckland Blues women's side. Two years ago he said: 'When I was playing, I always liked to bring a bit of innovation and 'out-of-the-box' thinking to the table. Now, as a coach, I want to encourage and help grow those same traits in our Blues wahine.'
Irish Examiner
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Terenure make huge splash with appointment of All Black legend Carlos Spencer
Terenure College have pulled off one of the more astonishing coups in Irish rugby after the AIL side announced All Black icon Carlos Spencer as their new head coach. The south Dublin club made the startling announcement Saturday afternoon that Spencer will move to Ireland this summer to begin a three-year contract at the helm. "Terenure is a club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a strong sense of community," Spencer said. "I feel very lucky and honored to now be a part of that." Spencer won 44 All Blacks caps between 1995 and 2004 and is fondly remembered as one of the most skillful, flamboyant playmakers in the earlier days of professional rugby. His club career brought him from the Auckland Blues to Northampton and Gloucester before a stint in South Africa with the Lions. As a coach he has worked on the staffs of the Lions, Sharks, Hurricanes and in Major League Rugby Stateside and most recently was an assistant with the Blues. "Carlos was the outstanding candidate following our recruitment process. We believe this is an ambitious and exciting appointment for our Club, the All-Ireland League and Irish Rugby," said Will Moore, Terenure's Chairman of Rugby. "Carlos will be welcomed warmly into the Terenure community and everyone involved with our club is extremely excited to begin working with him, especially the players. We are confident that Carlos will bring with him an incredible wealth of knowledge, experience and skill from his professional playing and coaching career and we are looking forward to the journey ahead." Terenure, who finished sixth in the 2024/25 AIL Division 1, also announced that the vastly experienced Paul Barr will be taking on the role of Performance Director, working closely with longstanding Director of Rugby lan Morgan.
Irish Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Lioncor renews bid to build Terenure development
Lioncor has lodged revised proposals for its planned 284 residential units for lands at Terenure College aimed at overcoming Dublin City Council's previous refusal. The scheme comprises 265 apartments and 19 four bed houses with the apartments located across four blocks with one block rising to six storeys. The council previously refused planning permission to Lioncor subsidiary, 1 Celbridge West Land Ltd after concluding that it had 'failed to demonstrate that the range of travel needs of the future resident population can be met by the proposed development'. In the one reason for refusal linked to transport issues for the new scheme, the council found that the proposed car parking provision is considered inadequate to serve the needs of future residents of the development. READ MORE The planning authority stated that the proposal would as a result give rise to unacceptable levels of overspill and haphazard parking on adjacent roads and bus corridors. However, as part of the revised proposals lodged with An Bord Pleanala as part of a first party appeal against the Council refusal, Lioncor is now proposing 38 additional car spaces for residents and An Bord Pleanala is now inviting submissions from local residents on the fresh proposals over the next five weeks. The 11.5 acre proposed development site is at the northwest corner of the grounds of Terenure College Senior school and the main part of the site is an open field that was formerly used as playing pitches associated with the now closed junior school. The new scheme was 'build to sell' compared to the 'build to rent' 364 unit scheme and 21 houses that were refused planning permission two years ago by An Bord Pleanala. In its appeal on behalf of 1 Celbridge West Land Ltd, McGilling Planning state that the number of car-parking spaces would increase from 157 to 195 and has lodged revised plans for an extended basement to accommodate the additional 38 car-parking spaces. McGill Planning state as part of pre-planning consultation on the LRD, there was no indication that a perceived shortfall in car-parking could lead to a recommendation of refusal. The appeal states that given the proximity of local bus stops to the proposed development, future occupants are likely to commute to work or education by public transport. In the appeal drawn up by McGill Planning Associate Director, Brenda Butterly, she points out that every department at Dublin City Council with the exception of the Transport Planning Department believed that a grant of permission was appropriate. Ms Butterly stated that it was 'very disappointing' that the council did not seek further information on the plans or include a condition on the issue of parking.
