InTallaght EDITION 05 by InTallaght Magazine

A Note From The Editors: Welcome to our fifth edition of InTallaght Magazine. This month we showcase some of our new columnists with more to be added in our next edition. They will bring you expert tips in each of their fields, we think its a great addition to the magazine and look forward to seeing how they progress over the coming months. We are also excited about our latest initiative which is delivery of our magazine direct to your door. See the news section for more details. We are also working hard on creating a digital version of the magazine for iPad which will be made available very soon through the Apple iTunes Store. Watch this space...

Please email any suggestions on how you think we can improve our mag to admin@intallaght.ie or feel free to call our offices on 01 459 0841, which are based locally, we would love to have a chat with you. If you are a local business owner and would like to get your message out to the local people we would love the opportunity to discuss how our products can help us achieve this, like no other advertising outlet can. Remember keep thinking local! Without you this wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible! Until next month, __________________________ InTallaght Team

Luas Citywest is the 4.2km extension of the Luas Red Line from Belgard to Saggart. Passenger services are due to start on Saturday July 2nd at 12noon. Luas Citywest will deliver top quality public transport services to established local communities in Tallaght and will facilitate the developing Citywest business area. It is estimated that 2 million extra Red Line passenger journeys will be made annually as a result of this new line. Luas Citywest will serve 5 new Luas Stops located at Fettercairn, Cheeverstown (Brookfield and Ard Mor), Citywest Campus, Fortunestown and Saggart. The new line offers a 10 minute frequency at peak and the Tallaght terminus will have a 6 minute frequency at peak. Cheeverstown Stop will have a Park & Ride Facility with 312 spaces. The line will terminate at Saggart Stop. The estimated journey time between The Point and Tallaght is 51 minutes and the estimated journey time between Connolly and Saggart is 49 minutes. The line is a Public Private Partnership between RPA, South Dublin County Council and private property developers known as CLL. CLL (Citywest Luas Ltd) is a group of local landowners and business interests comprising of Davy Hickey Properties, Harcourt Development Limited and HSS (Mansfield Group). Luas Citywest is part funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and was the first project for which RPA has sought An Bord Pleanála approval under the provisions of the Strategic Infrastructure Act 2006.

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O’Connor Seeks Assurances On Tallaght Hospital

Former Dáil Deputy, Charlie O’ Connor, has sought assurances from the Department of Health and the HSE that it is safe for patients to attend the A & E Department at Tallaght Hospital. He was responding to news at the weekend that the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) is to carry out an investigation at the A & E. He discussed the matter personally with Dr. James Reilly, T.D., Minister for Health, and brought to his attention the concerns being expressed throughout the community following poor publicity and criticism which the hospital has attracted. “It was important, added Charlie O’Connor, that the investigation would be completed as quickly as possible and that all recommendations would be fully implemented.”- Says Charlie Do You Have Any News, Events, Or Press Releases Coming Up If So We Would Like To Hear About It & We May Publish It In Our Magazine Call: 01 459 0841 Email: news@intallaght.ie

The Xtreme team will be performing at the Victory Centre on July 16th. The Xtreme Impact Team have been seen on many TV networks, including ESPN, FOX NEWS, NBC, USA TODAY – and now they are on a mission to Ireland for one night only! It will be a night of amazing feats of strength (such as breaking: concrete blocks, handcuffs, baseball bats, bending steels bars, lying on a bed of nails and much much more! - All of these feats of strength come with a warning “Don't try this at home!!”. The purpose of the event is to entertain and promote a positive message, that of keeping out of gangs and away from drugs. They will be supported by the Xplosive Dance Crew so there is no doubt that this night will be a great night for everybody. The Victory Centre offer great car-parking facilities with plenty of space. Doors for the event open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm. Their Starbucks & Riverbank Restaurant will be open from 12 noon onwards on the day of the event. Tickets are available at the Victory Centre and are priced at €10 for adults and €5 for children under 12. This is a seated event so spaces are limited - call 01-4610056 to purchase your tickets early and avoid disappointment. For more information check out www.vcc.ie or tweet them at twitter.com/#!/MarkFennell7 Victory Centre is also set to host a Snooker Extravaganza in the coming months. Friday 21st of October 2011 will see two world class players, Steve Davis & Ken Doherty take to the stage in what is promised be a great night. A special opportunity will be given to the highest bidder to play a frame with Ken and Steve. Tickets will be available at the Victory Centre and local schools throughout the area very soon. There will also be VIP tickets available where you will get to meet the players and have a photo taken with them. Watch this space...

More Great Events Lined Up At The Victory Centre

Tallaght’s World Beater - Stephen Sharpe

Tallaght favorite Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland claimed an emphatic victory over France’s Philippe Frenois at the National Stadium last Saturday night to become the WBF Featherweight World Champion. Patrick also known as “Pajo” delivered another world class performance as he controlled every round on route to a points win over the dangerous Frenois in front of 1500 fight fans, in an atmosphere not witnessed at the venue since the Bernard Dunne days. Also in action on what was a memorable night of boxing we’re the two brothers of Ireland’s newest world champion. Paulie and Eddie Hyland made it a clean sweep for the Hyland clan with both managing to win their contests inside the distance. Promoted by Pat Hyland, the father and coach of the Tallaght fighting trio, the world title event also included local fighter Robbie Long, who lost to Irish champion Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan, Clondalkin favorite Stephen Ormond, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Finbarr Eade and the current Irish light heavyweight Ciaran Healy. To keep up to date with the latest news on the Hyland brothers visit www.thehylandbrothers.com or for all the hottest Irish boxing news www.greenjab.ie.

Missing out on some issues of InTallaght Magazine? Not any more....the lads at Genesis Media the parent company of InTallaght Magazine have come up with a new way to ensure you get your copy hot off the press without having to leave your home. “We have been receiving a lot of phone calls in recent weeks with people asking if we could post a copy of the magazine to them which we have been doing up until now. The magazine seems to be highly anticipated and some people have expressed their disappointment at missing an edition due to not passing our distribution points or not being at the locations when we hand them out.” - Says Duncan, Genesis Media Advertising Manager. “We believe that door to door is not the answer as we want the magazine to go to the people who are genuinely interested in receiving it. As you can imagine a lot a time and money goes into producing each edition and to have it thrown away as soon as it hits the floor like most rag mags and free papers is not what we want. To over come this we are compiling a list of people who want it delivered to them, a very small annual fee for postage and packaging is what we believe is the best way to manage this dilemma” - Says Edward, Genesis Media Managing Director. InTallaght Magazine is growing from strength to strength, the lads are planning an additional 16 pages for next month’s edition and all editions going forward and are already in works on their second magazine in a different area also due in August. Additionally, their 4th Edition of Tallaght Directory is due to hit your door mat very soon. It promises to be more comprehensive and useful. The lads also plan to release a Digital iPad Version of InTallaght with the release of Apple’s new iOS due at the same time as Apple’s iCloud. Watch this space for more details.....

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Special Olympics Ends With Local Competitors Doing Us Proud There were smiles all round for Team Ireland on the final day of competition in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens. In bowling the Men’s team, made up of Michael Hardiman from Tallaght, Dublin, Jonathon Griffin from Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Paul Bridgman from Cobh, Co. Cork and Ciaran Mallon from Meigh, Co. Down showed they had the Midas touch by winning gold in their competition. Additionally, Mary Gavin from Templeogue, Sally Duffy from Tallaght and Lorraine O’Halloran from Palmerstown also had podium places at their events. Team Ireland will return to a heroes’ welcome in Dublin Airport at approx 12.30PM on Tuesday afternoon. To follow their progress or to leave a message of support please visit www.specialolympics.ie/athens. You can also download a free iphone App from the Apple istore which will enable you to track your local athlete while on the go. Team Ireland are proudly supported by eircom.

Midland Butchers opened its doors this time last year to a great response and hasn’t looked back. One year on and business is thriving. As a member of the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland, you can be sure they only sell the very best, traceable, traditionally prepared meat available. Meat from a Craft Butcher is sourced, slaughtered and prepared locally and so reduces Food Miles (helping our carbon footprint), and also eliminating stress to the animals. By supporting your local Craft Butcher you can be sure of the highest quality produce. As well as providing top quality meat, one of the keys to their success has been their wide range of ready prepared and marinated dishes. From chicken skewers with fresh vegetables in a tasty marinade, to freshly prepared beef burgers, you’ll find something to suit your tastes, and maybe even discover a new favorite. With summer in full swing, why not pop in and see what delicious and tempting BBQ packs they have on offer. Burgers, chicken

skewers, BBQ spare ribs, marinated pork chops, lamb kebabs and marinated chicken fillets are all perfect for throwing on the grill and sitting back to relax with a cold beer in the sun. Packs range in price between €10 and €20, to make sure you have a good variety of tasty meats, to satisfy the whole family, all at great value. With experienced staff on hand to recommend and advise, you’re sure to add great flavor and variety to your meals, not to mention pick up some great cooking and recipe tips. Midland Butchers are conveniently located on Level 2 of The Square, in between Tesco and Dunnes, making it easy to pop in and pick up your meat for the week. Their wide range of meat, ready prepared to just put in the oven when you get home from shopping or at the end of a busy work day, bring great taste and quality to your dinner table with minimum effort. .....................................................

For More Information: Call the shop on 01 459 8040

RUA RED 24 Café is a café-bar on the ground floor of RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre. It is open to the public, Monday to Friday from 8.30AM to 5.30PM and from 9.00AM to 5.30PM on Saturday. Located at the epicenter of Tallaght’s emerging ‘cultural quarter’ with two art galleries housed in the same building and the Civic Theatre just next door, it is the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy modern Irish food and the best coffee and gourmet cakes. Start the day healthily with a range of breakfast options such as cereals, toast or a yoghurt pot or indulge in a mid morning treat of a delicious pastry or muffin. Choose from Americano, Cappuccino, Mocha, Latte, Tea or Hot Chocolate to wash it all down. Their gourmet sandwiches, each combination named after an area in the Tallaght locality, boast fillings such as crispy bacon, cos lettuce, tomato and grainy mustard mayo on sliced pan on the Cookstown or smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers on soda bread on the

Bancroft. With great variety and quality tasty ingredients, you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes. A homemade soup is available every day and they offer a special of either soup or a sandwich and water for €6.00 or soup, a panini and a coffee for €9.90. If you want to accompany your lunch with something a little stronger than coffee, five different Chilean or Italian wines are available in quarter bottles, or share a full bottle of one of two options with friends. By night, RUA RED 24 Café offers a stylish and intimate venue in which to entertain clients or friends, accommodating private dinners for up to 40, and less formal receptions for up to 150. RUA RED 24 Café also offers free Wi-Fi access. Whatever your needs RUA RED 24 Café are happy to ensure your event is unique. .....................................................

For More Information: Call 01 451 5860 Or Visit www.ruared.ie

Amidst the euphoric haze of Oxegen 2007, in a muddy field in Punchestown, three young Dublin musicians decided to form a band. All hailing from the Dublin suburb of Tallaght, supersonic warbler Shane O'Reilly was joined by laid back bassist Joe Leech and drumming dynamo Callum Mc Adam. And so Bipolar Empire was born. Their stylistic folk infused rock'n'roll, delivered with genuine raw passion and boundless energy, began to draw the attention of young music fans and as the live shows developed into a tighter, more intense experience, so the Bipolar Empire fanbase began to blossom. In 2009, the band travelled to the US to work with legendary music producer, Pat McCarthy (REM, Madonna, U2, Counting Crows), to start work on their debut album. Working tirelessly and making the most of their time in the US, Bipolar Empire played numerous gigs before heading to Austin, Texas, to perform at industry showcase South x Southwest. Bipolar Empire had always been a solid three piece but instinctively felt that there was perhaps a missing ingredient, something that would take their sound and live show to the next level. They approached long time friend Mark Maguire, a talented guitarist and song writer, and were delighted when he agreed to come onboard. With Maguire a fully fledged member of Bipolar Empire, the band went on

to perform a triumphant set at last year's Oxegen Festival, playing to a packed out crowd at the 2FM Hot Press Academy Stage. Driven by the momentum of a fantastic summer, the band went back into the studio with producer Lance Hogan to finish the album. With the album now in the bag, the outrageously catchy lead single Tempomanic, was released in October 2010. The track was quickly picked up by 2FM and provided the soundtrack to their brand new television and radio advertising campaign, 'Come Together'. The band went on the road, playing a host of venues around the country before playing a legendary set to a packed out crowd at The Workman's Club in Dublin. Current single 'Feel That You Own It' was released at the start of April, accompanied by a video starring boxing legend Katie Taylor, directed by Kevin Godley. This was followed by their debut album of the same name, released on April 29th. With 11 tracks brimming with heart bounding beats, thumping base lines, soaring guitars and the unmistakable voice of Shane O'Reilly, 2011 promises to be a massive year for Bipolar Empire. Their new single “Trip Around The World” is out on July 8th. The album is available to buy from iTunes and will also be available from all good record stores from July 29th. Don’t forget to check the lads out at Oxegen as they’re sure to put on a good show. The lads recently took time out of their busy schedule to talk to us about their past and future plans and ambitions...read their exclusive interview overleaf. For more information check out their website at www.bipolarempire.com, their facebook and myspace pages. Additionally if you would like to have a listen some of their stuff visit soundcloud.com/bipolarempire.

What is the origin of the name of your band "Bipolar Empire"? We battled over the name of the band for a while, we had been known as ‘Good News’ & ‘The New Electrics’ but after having many discussions on finding something which suited us all we landed on Bipolar Empire. The origin behind the name is not so profound, there is no real relation to the condition Bipolar although we do feel it will create positive awareness of the condition and we thought Empire stands for what we would like to create with our music. What is each band members name, what part of Tallaght are you from, where did you go to school and which instrument do you play? Hi, I’m Shane O’Reilly, I’m the lead singer, I was brought up in Jobstown and went to school at Old Bawn Community School. Hello, Joe Leach here, I play bass guitar and I’m also from Jobstown and went to Old Bawn Community School. Hey, Callum McAdam here and I play drums. I have lived in a few places but the majority of my life has also been spent in Jobstown. I went to St Marks. Finally, Mark Maguire, lead guitarist, I live in Watergate and also went to Old Bawn Community College.

Are you self taught in your music or have your ever had lessons and what got you started in music? Mark - Generally we’re all self taught after having the usual music lessons at school, however there are a few interesting influences we would like to mention; Joe - My musical influences were closer to home, my Dad was in a band years ago called ‘The Trespassers’, based around Dublin and they performed all original tracks so that got me interested in music from a young age. Callum - Although I’m self taught as well I have to thank my best mate as a young lad at school, Eoghan O’Brien who really got me interested in music and being in a band. He used to have a band called ‘Fear of the Foliage’! So thanks Eoghan! Shane - I got into singing in Mosney (Holiday Camp) singing competitions as a young lad so continued on from there. Mark - Another local musician, Dillon Keane taught me my first chords! Your music style has been referred to as “Stylistic Folk Infused Rock & Roll”, what genre of music do you consider yourself to be? Shane - We seem to be quite happy with that description, we’re not sure

who originally described us like that but it sounds quite good so we’re happy to keep it at that! How did get the opportunity to record your album over in LA and what was the experience like? Callum - The opportunity came about from a guy called Paddy McKillen Jnr, he is one of a couple of key people who are part of our management, he and Suzanne Doyle pretty much manage us together. Paddy sent our CD to a producer in LA called Pat McCarthy, who he has known for a number of years. Pat kept putting off listening to the CD as he gets a lot of demos he has to say no to. Once he listened to it, he agreed immediately to work with us which was a major development in our progression as a band. Do you see a big difference in music culture in L.A opposed to Ireland? Shane - We didn’t really get the chance to experience much of the music scene over there as we basically spent two and a half months in the recording studio. We managed to see a couple of gigs while we were out there and the bands seemed to concentrate more on their stage performance than their musical content, which was a different approach.

Who writes your songs and what would the main themes or topics for most of your songs be? Shane - I mainly write all the songs and we try to write about real life issues, things in society and things that would influence us. Stuff people can relate to. An example is ‘Feel like you own it’ was influenced by the Leonardo DiCaprio film ‘Blood Diamond’. The film is set during the Sierra Leone Civil War and shows a country torn apart by the struggle between government soldiers and rebel forces. It also portrays many of the atrocities of war. So the song is to compare our society and lifestyles. How long does it take you to write a song on average? Shane - It depends really, they can take anything from about 10 minutes and some can just develop over time. What is your favorite song from your new album? Callam - “Start The Show” because I get to do a great drum solo! Mark - “Human Race” as I think it creates a really nice atmosphere. Joe - “Trip Around The World” because of the arrangements.

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Shane - Same as Joe, “Trip Around The World” as I really like how the song moves through the arrangements through to the end. What is the one band you would love to tour with? Mark - Ocean Colour Scene Joe - U2 Shane - The Strokes Callum - Guns and Roses, but it would have to have been on their ‘Appetite for Destruction Tour’!! What are your rehearsals generally like and do you have a set time each week for them? Mark - We don’t really have much time for rehearsals at the minute as we’re really busy with gigs, which is great as we think you can learn so much more from performing live. It also gives you more opportunity to be spontaneous which can help you in your live gigs, which is what rehearsing is all about anyway. What has been your biggest challenge as a band? I think finishing the album and going to LA was a major challenge. When we got home as well our producer, Lance

Hogan helped finely tune the finishing touches. We’re really pleased with the way it has turned out. What is your ultimate direction for your band and where do you see yourself in 5 years time? We want to do our second album and also increase our range of instruments. In 5 years time we want to be able to tour the world, that would be an amazing feeling. How can your fans gain access to your music? Do you have a website etc? You can access our music via our website, Bipolarempire.com, iTunes, Tower Records in Dublin, My Space. Do you have any upcoming shows? The remaining show’s we have over July and August are; Sat 9 July - Clonmel Junction Festival Sun 10 July - Oxegen, Punchestown Fri 29 July - Indiependence Festival, Cork Sun 31 July - Sunset Festival Gorey Fri 5 August - Bray Summerfest, Wicklow Sat 6 August - Revive Music Festival Sat 13 August - Bluebreeze Festival, Offaly Sun 21 August - Rose of Tralee, Kerry Fri 26 August - Oranmore, Galway Sat 27 August - Kilfinane Bike Fest, Limerick

The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race

between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.

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June 29, 2011 Michael Bay Shia LaBeouf Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Tyrese Gibson Action/Adventure

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2,” is the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The muchanticipated motion picture event is the second of two full-length parts. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2” stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, reprising their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Ciarán Hinds, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Matthew Lewis, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters and Bonnie Wright. The film was directed by David Yates, who also helmed the blockbusters “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Release Date: Director: Starring: Genre: 20

July 15, 2011 David Yates Daniel Radcliffe Emma Watson Rupert Grint Action/Adventure

July 15, 2011 David Yates Daniel Radcliffe Emma Watson Rupert Grint Action/Adventure 01

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Release Date: Director: Starring: Genre:

June 22, 2011 John Lasseter Owen Wilson Larry the Cable Guy Michael Caine Animation, Adventure

Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by 'vita-rays.' Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.

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29 July, 2011 Joe Johnston Chris Evans Hugo Weaving Stanley Tucci Action, Adventure

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town—a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Collings (Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes. Release Date: Director: Starring: Genre: Cert:

Out Now Greg Mottola Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen Sci-Fi, Comedy 15

Em and Royce have pursued very minor collaborations here and there, most notably on the song “Bad Meets Evil” on Eminem’s major label debut, The Slim Shady LP. But Royce was a Detroit underground champ, and Eminem was a budding rap superstar, and they eventually went their separate ways (this was partially due to a falling out between Royce and members of Shady’s own project D12). But after 13 years, the time has come for the old friends to rebuild some burnt bridges and dust off an old project, Bad Meets Evil. Release Date: Out Now 24

Put on your sunglasses and prepare to step into the boots of Duke Nukem, whose legend has reached epic proportions in the years since his last adventure. The alien hordes are back and only Duke can save the world, again. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses won't stop our hero from accomplishing his one and only goal: to save the world, save the babes and to be a bad-ass while doing it. The King of All Shooters is back with over-the-top weapons, massive aliens and unprecedented levels of interactivity. This game puts pedal to the metal and tongue firmly in cheek, among other places. Shoot hoops, lift weights, read adult magazines, draw crude messages on whiteboards or ogle one of the many beautiful

women that populate Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life; that is if you can pull yourself away long enough from kicking ass and taking names. Duke Nukem was and will forever be immortalized in gaming history, and this is his legend. Release Date: Publisher: Genre: Available On: Rating:

Out Now 2K Games Shooter PS3, X360, PC Mature

Infamous 2 opens in Empire City as a massive explosion rips through the town signaling the birth of a new evil. Nearly escaping death by the dark entity known as The Beast, Cole flees the city. Upon leaving, Cole discovers that The Beast has destroyed Empire City and is heading down the coast annihilating everything in its path. In an effort to stop The Beast from destroying mankind, Cole heads to New Marais in search of a scientist who is believed to hold the key to defeating this dark entity. As the mystery of The Beast unfolds, Cole must learn to harness his powers for the sake of mankind. Release Date: Publisher: Genre: Available On: Rating:

Out Now Sony Computer Entertainment Third-Person Action Exclusively On PlayStation 3 Teen 25

Bono Finally Opens Spider-Man On Broadway It took nine years and countless mishaps but the show must go on! And last month it did. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark finally opened on Broadway. When the show finally opened despite months of delays in previews, ousted director Julie Taymor returned! As reported by The Daily Mail, she was among the notable names at the Foxwoods Theater in NYC. Julie told the audience, “‘I just want to thank everybody especially this cast and this crew.” Among other highlights? U2 lead singer Bono told the director she looked “hot.” He received a standing ovation and proclaimed, “We had to save Spider-Man because Spider-Man has to save New York.” Scan the barcode to the right with your smart phone to see behind the scenes footage!

Natalie Portman Has Baby Boy Natalie Portman has welcomed her first child. She had the baby boy (name yet to be revealed) with her fiance, dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied. It's been quite a year for Portman. Her critically acclaimed turn as a talented but deeply damaged ballerina in "Black Swan" led her to win her first Oscar, for best actress, in February. "Black Swan" is also where she met Millepied, a 34-yearold French principal dancer for the New York City Ballet. She gave Millepied a special mention when she accepted her Oscar, gesturing to her belly as she said he's "now given me my most important role of my life."

Cher Lloyd Premieres Official Video On Vevo Cher Lloyd has released the official video of her debut single, Swagger Jagger, after a demo of the tune leaked online recently. The 17-year old expressed her disappointment over the unauthorised release of Swagger Jagger on Twitter, telling her followers she has "never been this upset", after the song leaked earlier in last month. Now, the singer-come-rapper has treated her fans, or 'brats' as they are also known, to an the official video of her single, posting the link on Twitter accompanied with the message: "Here's a the real thing. Hope you enjoy" Cher is due to release Swagger Jagger single in the next few weeks, with her currently untitled debut album set to follow in September. Scan the barcode to the left with your smart phone to see the video!

Renault wants the sun to shine on buyers of its new Megane CoupeConvertible whether the roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up or down, with a folding glass roof among the highlights of its four-seat drop top. With a decent boot, space for four and good looks, we expect plenty of buyers will get the opportunity to sample its light and bright cabin. The Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet marks the completion of a rejuvenation of the Megane range, with an impressive six models released in just over 18 months. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a finale, with Renault releasing a car that looks as good with the roof up, as it does down.

As is the case with all Renaults, a good level of safety kit is offered, including ABS and stability control and a number of airbags and pop-up roll bars. General equipment levels are good too. It features keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, alloy wheels, automatic Lights and Wipers, cruise control and sat-nav, while the GT adds larger alloys, sports bumpers, rear park sensors, folding mirrors and GT badging. .....................................................

For More Information Or To Find A Dealer: Visit www.renault.ie

Most hatchback-based coupe-convertibles are bought on looks, which is good news for Renault as the Megane Coupe-Convertible is the most attractive model in its class. Beauty is of course in the eye of the beholder, but the sweeping lines on the bonnet lend themselves better to the drop top than the hatch, coupe and estate models that make up the rest of the range. The curved glass roof gives a genuine coupe silhouette when in place, and with it folded its neat swage lines help to disguise the extra bulk at the back. 01 28

In the early days, most coupe cabriolet models looked rather ungainly, with huge distended rears that would open up like something from a Bond movie and then swallow the hood mechanism whole. The Focus CC is an improvement from the worst of those models but it still doesn’t get things spot on at the back. At least it sorts out the secondary issue with early variations on the coupe-cabriolet theme, the lack of space inside. Focus Coupe-Cabriolet has 500-litres of room when the hood is up, although this does drop when the folding roof cartridge is in place. A full four-seater, the car may not be the answer to the family motorist’s prayers but it’s a lot more practical than its fun-loving agenda may suggest.

The two-piece electrically-operated hard-top roof whirrs into life at the touch of a button and takes just 29 seconds, with no catches, latches or levers needing to be manhandled. Once the roof is stowed in the boot, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet’s lines are a good deal more elegant, with a classic rising waistline and a clean rear deck. Inside, the car’s dashboard layout follows

the style of other Focus models, but with a different colour scheme developed to distinguish it as a flagship.

Thanks to a metal folding roof, the 308 CC is a convertible that can be used all year round. The roof itself neatly folds away in around 20 seconds with the push of a single button while a clever feature called Airwave blows warm air around the

driver and passenger's necks, so you can have the roof down and stay warm even in the winter. There are a good choice of engines including some nippy turbocharged petrols. Like other coupe cabriolets of this size, the rear seats are pretty much

useless, except for luggage, while boot space is very limited with the roof down. .....................................................

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Samsung made waves with its Galaxy range and has created a very tough act to follow, even for itself, so it comes as no surprise many are expecting big things from the next product sporting the Galaxy label. Enter the Samsung Galaxy S2. The anticipation surrounding this handset has been positively tangible and the swell of reviews since the recent release can only be described as a feeding frenzy. Samsung has certainly stepped up its game with some amazing new features. The 4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus display goes a step beyond the already remarkable SUPER AMOLED to provide enhanced readability, a slimmer design, and better battery consumption for the best viewing value of any smartphone. The 8MP auto focus camera doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss any details whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shooting idleness or action. It can take beautiful, detailed photos even in low light with the built-in LED flash. It also features 1080p Full HD Recording, every moment is a potential masterpiece in the making. Capture the action in high resolution and in dual core speed, instantly play back your HD footage in incredible clarity on its display or on your HD TV assuming you have the correct cables. Clocking at lightening speeds the unrivaled performance of the Dual Core Application Processor provides unsurpassed functionality and density for faster browsing, quicker multi-tasking, a smoother UI, snappier streaming and highly efficient gaming. With encoding/decoding ability that supports video play and recording, makes it no.1 among dual cores. The phone also features AllShare, it lets the Samsung GALAXY S II link wirelessly with a TV, laptop or even audio system to play multimedia files directly from the phone. All in all we get an overwhelmingly positive vibe from the Samsung Galaxy S2 reviews and it shows that the hype has largely been well deserved. Samsung clearly knew it needed to step up to the plate and outdo itself and by the sound of it, it certainly has done just that.

It is a difficult time for employees and employers in Ireland at the moment. Employees are anxious to find or stay in employment and employers are trying to keep their business going while trying to hold on to as much staff as is possible. However, it is the case that sometimes this cannot be achieved and the employment relationship breaks down.

any of these complaints (or any other unsatisfactory treatment) you may well have a claim against your employer and could be entitled to compensation. O’Brien Ronayne understand that discussing these issues can be stressful and upsetting however we will do our best to provide clear, concise and comprehensive advice to you in relation these matters, just contact us.

Anyone who works for an employer for a wage has a contract of employment (unless they are independent contractors). While quite a lot of employees don’t actually have a written contract, one exists nonetheless. While the law doesn’t specifically require an employer to give an employee a written contract of employment, the employer must, under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994, provide to the employee a written statement detailing their terms and conditions of employment within two months of the employee commencing work. If an employer fails to provide this statement, they may face a claim before the Rights Commissioner, where an employee can be awarded up to four weeks wages. At O’Brien Ronayne we regularly attend before the Rights Commissioner for these claims and can assist you in this regard.

If a contract of employment is in place, whether it is in writing or not, the contract cannot be changed without the change being agreed by the employer and the employee. If a contract is changed unilaterally by the employer an employee may well have recourse either through the courts or through another employment forum such as the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

It is advisable to have a written contract within the workplace, as well as detailed policies such as a grievance and disciplinary procedure, in order to protect both the employer and the employee. This will essentially remove any uncertainty and will set out the procedure for dealing with issues that may arise such as bullying, harassment, victimisation etc. However in small businesses these procedures may not exist or can be difficult to implement. If you feel that you have been subjected to 32

If an employer is in a situation where they do not have enough work for an employee but it is only a temporary situation they may put in place lay off or short time working arrangements. Unfortunately these practices are becoming more common during these times. Short time arises where a reduction in an employee’s wages or working hours is made and such reductions are less than half the normal weekly amount. Lay Off on the other hand arises where the employer simply is not in position to provide an employee with work. If either of these situations occur an employer should explain the reason for it and must keep employees informed about the situation during its term. If the lay off or short time situation continues for four weeks or more, or six weeks in the last thirteen weeks, an employee can notify their employer (in writing) that they wish to claim redundancy. This must be carried out within four weeks of the end of the lay off or

short time. An employer may give an employee a counter notice within seven days essentially advising the employee that the situation is temporary and that work will be available within a short period. If a counter notice is not issued then an employee may be made redundant. However as the employee volunteered to be made redundant, they lose any entitlement to their notice being issued pursuant to the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. On the other hand, if an employee has been made redundant by their employer they may be entitled to a redundancy payment as well as their notice under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. A redundancy arises if an employee’s job ceases to exist. The Redundancy Payments Acts provide a minimum entitlement to a redundancy payment for employees who qualify for it. In order to qualify, an employee must be at least sixteen years old and must be in employment that is insurable under the Social Welfare Acts. An employee must have worked then for a continuous period of at least one hundred and four weeks. If an employee qualifies for a redundancy payment they will be entitled to two weeks’ pay for each year of continuous employment, any weekly salary in excess of six hundred euro per week will not be taken into consideration in the calculation. A qualifying employee will also be entitled to an additional one week’s salary (again subject to the six hundred euro cap). There are specific rules in relation to the continuity of service and in relation to service that will be included in the calculation of the redundancy payment

(such as rules in relation to sick leave, protected leave etc) which Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Ronayne can discuss in more detail with you if you would like. Any payment under the above formula received by an employee is tax free. If an employer makes an additional payment, known as an ex-gratia payment, an employee may receive a further basic exemption on this payment and (provided on the amount) may also be entitled to receive the payment tax free. It is vital that an employer selects staff for redundancy based on objective selection criteria. These criteria must be applied in a reasonable and fair manner. If an employee feels that they were unfairly selected for redundancy or that a genuine redundancy situation was not present they may bring a claim for

unfair dismissal and may be entitled to up to two years remuneration. If you feel that you may have been unfairly selected for redundancy or that your redundancy was not genuine (ie your job was not redundant) please contact us for more information . While it is not possible to detail all the protections available to employees in Ireland in this article, it is necessary to say that, overall, an employer must treat their employees fairly. An employer has an obligation to protect the safety, health and welfare of its employees. If an employer does not uphold this obligation, an employee could well have a claim against their employer. The relationship between an employee and employer is important and requires

mutual confidence and trust to operate properly and smoothly. If that relationship breaks down an employee can be in a very vulnerable position and may require the protection of employment law. At Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Ronayne we will advise you as to your entitlements and rights in this regard. Please phone us on 01424 6200 where one of our Solicitors will be more than happy to talk to you. .....................................................

For More Information: Please do not hesitate to contact us at 1800 444 332 or at info@obr.ie. You may rest assured that we will do our utmost to bring your business with us to a satisfactory conclusion.

This chicken dish is quick and easy to make for dinner and is best served on a bed of mash with some nice garden greens of the season. ................................................................................................................

Main 6-7oz Breast Chicken Plain Flour Seasoning Buffalo Mozzarella Slices 2 Cherry Tomatoes 2 Sundried Tomatoes

Sauce White Wine (Half Glass) Chive (Chopped) Chicken Stock (Half Glass) Cream (Half Glass) 2oz Butter Shallots

Side Mashed Potatoes Take the 6-7oz chicken breast and slice the breast open. Pat down until even flat. Then place into flour and some seasoning and lightly pan fry in olive oil and butter. Fry until golden brown on either side. 34

Once cooked place the mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes with some mixed herbs on top of the chicken breast and bake in a pre-heated oven for 15mins. Dice the shallots finely and add with some butter into a pan. Pour the white wine into the pan with the half glass of chicken stock. Reduce and pour in the cream, reduce again until the mixture thickens. Take off heat and put butter and chopped chive into the sauce. Place the mashed potato on to a plate and remove the chicken breast from the oven. Carefully place the chicken breast on top of the mash and add the sauce. Serve with some seasonal garden greens.

InTallaght magazine welcome back A&J The Makeup Professionals, to bring you their monthly make up feature. This month, they keep things subtle with a beautiful neutral look for the eyes. .........................................................................................................

As summer is here a fresh flawless neutral beauty look for the eyes is perfect. Here are some of the products that can be used to achieve this look.

Neutral Eyes 1.

Remember to prep the eyelid with a light eye-cream to ensure the skin is hydrated and bright. This will help your eye makeup stay on and keep the eyes from looking tried. For a professional long lasting finish apply a small amount of MAC`s Cream Colour base or Paint Pot. Apply this product all over the eyelid up to the brow. Using this product first will ensure your eye shadow will not fade or crease and it will stay fresh all day long. Use neutral colours to highlight, contour and sculpt the eyes to create this fresh and soft finish.

Suggested Products Bare Canvas Paint - all over the eye and up to the eyebrow. Era eyeshadow - this product is to be applied to the crease/socket of the eye to create a soft contour. Shroom eyeshadow - Shroom is to be used as the highlight and can be applied under the brow and in the inner corner of the eye to create a lift to the brow and a fresh finish.

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Make sure the brushes you use are good quality, which will help give a controlled application of products.

If you are using eyeliner, apply a thin line along your lashline. You can create a wıng effect by usıng a angled brush. MAC Cosmetics Blacktrack gel eyeliner ıs a great product to use. It can also be smudged out using a pencil brush to create a softer finish.

examples of some of the type of products used to achieve this look

A whıte eyeliner can be used in the water line as well to open the eye and give a fresh and brıght finish.

Finally MAC Prep and Prime can be applied before any mascara, helping to enhance and create more volume, length and curl to the lashes. Mascara is then applied over the Prep and Prime using a wiggling side to side movement to help lift the lashes. Allow each coat to dry for a few seconds before applying the next coat.

If you want to bring some colour into the look and transform it into a night look, just add a little colour to the lip. MAC Red and Brıck lipliner is perfect. 35

Hi, I’m Rachel Fallon your new Fashion Fix Columnist. Over the coming issues I will be looking at great fashion ideas ranging from vintage clothing, clothing for men, best fashion sites on the internet, festivals, designers, shoes, bags, and plenty more. Fashion is about freedom of expression and who you are as a person. You can make something that’s worth five euro look five hundred euro with the right attitude and accessories. This week I will be looking at New Look. I think they have great clothes at affordable prices. I teamed a maxi dress with a denim jacket and accessories. The maxi dress never seems to go away. It just seems to get better every season but especially this season, with the pop of colours like pink, orange, green and yellow, which are big this summer; down to the vast majority of celebs wearing colour in their videos. A lot of fashion comes from the catwalks and is modified to suit the high-street market. I think it’s good to mix and match things. .....................................................

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Photography: Romelou Doton Photography

Hi, Im Kelly Donegan. You may remember me from last month’s cover of InTallaght Magazine when I was in the running to represent Ireland at the upcoming Miss Universe Competition. Unfortunately, I didn’t win the overall prize but my career has taken off in many other ways that I would never have expected only a few weeks ago. Since last month I have been signed by the Andrea Roche Modelling Agency and have had the pleasure of being in dozens of photo shoots over the past few weeks. I have been in many publications such as The Sun and Sunday Independent. I have also got my very own column from the guys at InTallaght Magazine, and I look forward to telling you whats hot and the places to be seen over the coming months as well as some of my top tips for you aspiring young women. So this is my first piece of editorial, so where do I start? I have been asked to promote a new event here in Tallaght called BYOB Bowling in the Leisureplex. It’s an amazing new idea that they have come up with and it basically means “Bring Your Own Beer Bowling”, yes, you read it right! You can now have a few beers while bowling (as if I wasn’t bad enough already) before hitting the tiles Sex & The City style. Its set to be the next big thing and is definitely well worth giving a go or two. Look out for their Facebook page which is coming soon!

Oxegen is also coming up, I can’t wait. I will be in attendance representing the Captain Morgans Crew, so keep an eye out for me. I reckon it will be a great weekend and there are loads of acts I am particularly interested in seeing Swedish House Mafia will rock the place and I can’t wait to be in the crowd singing my head off to “Miami 2 Ibiza” and the likes. Calvin Harris is also a favorite of mine and I’m sure he will bring the house down, I just can’t wait. I also want to see Bipolar Empire who are a local, up and coming band from Tallaght. I think they will be as big as U2 one day, definitely one to watch out for. Don’t forget the wellies! Before I go, I would just like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who supported me, especially all the local businesses who gave their comments of support through InTallaght Magazine and in particular Couture Beauty on Tallaght High Street who did all my hair and makeup and also Cosmedical in Tallaght Village who gave me a microdermbrasion and jet peel. I would definitely recommend them ladies... .....................................................

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Girls Aloud Fake Eyelashes (Nadine) - Available From Boots These are a great product I came across recently. I think they’re great!

Microdermbrasion - Available From Cosmedical This treatment improves many skin conditions (see www.cosmedical.ie)

Do you want Massive Savings on Appliances & Furniture? Then visit MDH today, Ireland’s Largest & Cheapest Graded Domestic Appliance & Furniture Store. MDH is an Irish owned business run by three brothers Nicky, Anthony and Ray Murphy. Coming from a family of seven children they understand the need to get good value for your Euro, especially in these hard times. As Nicky says “In the current climate we have all had to tighten our purse strings but that doesn’t mean that we should compromise on quality. The truth of it is that we have paid too much for too long and now it’s time to stop.” MDH caters for all sorts of customers and most of their trade comes from word of mouth. They also deal with quite a few Landlords and Letting Agencies as they offer bulk sales at discount prices. They source the majority of their products locally “As an Irish company we try to buy from Irish suppliers as much as possible because it means creating jobs locally”, says Anthony.

So how can MDH offer such amazing prices? First of all appliances; the simple answer is that these are graded 01

machines. Buying a graded appliance means that you can afford to buy an appliance with a brand name that you know and trust for a bargain price.

What is a Graded Appliance? Grade A appliances are new and unused stock that are either ex-display models and/or they don’t have their original packaging and may have some cosmetic marks on them. Grade B appliances are pre-used stock that may also have some cosmetic marks on them. They are reconditioned for resale. A broad range of graded appliances are available at great value prices - Washing Machines from €149, Dryers from €139, Dishwashers from €169, Washer/Dryers from €229, Fridges from €90, Freezers from €99. MDH also sells a selection of new kitchen appliances to include Cookers, Ovens, Hobs, Fridges, Freezers, Fridge/Freezers, Microwaves, etc. They’ll even take your old one away for free!

Top Notch Repairs All graded appliances are fully tested by MDH’s team of qualified service Engineers to ensure best quality for the customer. This level of service allows MDH to confidently offer a 12 month warranty with all graded appliances.

Their team of Engineers also provide a full repair service for all domestic appliances. MDH can assess your appliance for repair in-store for FREE! or in the comfort of your home for a €40 callout fee. Visit www.mdh.ie for further details.

Quality, Comfort & Value In their recently opened Furniture Department you’ll find amazing savings on great quality furniture. MDH have low overheads and operating costs which they pass onto their customers. This is the reason their prices are so low. They have a great choice of new furniture together with a range of graded and end of line furniture. Shop online at www.mdh.ie. MDH deliver throughout Dublin for only €20 and Nationwide for €30 (see www.mdh.ie for further details). They are open to the public and to trade. ..........................................................

MDH Discount Appliances & Furniture

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LAWNS If you didn't get around to feeding your lawn in the spring, you may still apply a fast acting lawn feed now, you will really notice the results. Please make sure to follow the instructions on the bag very carefully as to not do so may cause more harm than good.

plants, such as hostas, which are prone to slug damage, can be protected by coating the rim of the pot with Vaseline. The slugs wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crawl through it.

HANGING BASKETS Keep the lawn mowed even though this is usually a time when grass growth slows. If the weather is dry, mow high, but less often. The key is to only cut one third of the grass at any mowing. Cutting the grass too short, or cutting too much of the grass at one time can reduce the ability of grass to survive drought stress.

APHIDS In a jar, put 1 teaspoon washing up liquid and 1 cup of vegetable oil. Shake well. In an empty spray bottle, put 2 teaspoons of this mixture and 1 cup of water. Spray every week or up to ten days or more often if required to help rid plants of whitefly, mites, aphids, scales, and other pests.

Be sure to check the hanging baskets and container grown plants every day during hot weather and about every second day on overcast summer days, preferably when the sun isn't on them. Don't just check the surface, push your finger into the compost to make sure there is enough moisture below throughout the root area. Water them thoroughly each time you water, but be careful not to over water them. Clay pots can be positioned on trays filled with wet gravel. If you have a lot of window-boxes and hanging baskets, you should consider installing an automatic watering system controlled by a timer. You can also water hanging baskets by putting ice cubes on the top, moisture is slowly released as the ice cubes melt. Ensure these do not touch the plants as this may cause damage.

SLUGS As the weather warms up, perennials will start growing vigorously. To control slugs and snails, use beer traps, crushed shells or grit. Be careful slug pellets can be effective on slugs, but they may also poison birds that eat the pellets or the slugs. Container grown

PRUNING Prune back your rose bushes after the first bloom. You can either dead head the spent blooms or do a major cutting back to keep them neat and tidy and under control. I tend to do the lat-

ter. Cut back all weak and dead wood as well. Lastly, clean up all dead leaves, especially if they suffered from black spot. Plus, if black spot is a problem, use the following homemade formula: Mix one tablespoon of baking soda and a 1/4 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent in one gallon of water and spray as needed. Many spring flowering shrubs will benefit from pruning in early summer as this will give them time to make the new growth necessary for next year's flowers before the end of the season. .....................................................

For More Information: Call Dave On 087 243 4211 Or Visit www.davesgardening.ie

July is set to be a huge month for Shamrock Rovers, as the Hoops will take part in the UEFA Champions League for the first time ever! Rovers got back to European competition after a seven year break last summer, but are set to go one better this year when they participate at the top level of European club football. The Hoops have been drawn against Estonian side, FC Flora Tallinn and enter the competition in the second qualifying round.

The month saw Rovers get through to the next round of the prestigious FAI Ford Cup, and knock up plenty of goals in both the league and cup. Rovers defeated Athlone Town 4-0 on June 3, which sees them through to the fourth round of the FAI Ford Cup where they will take on UCD at home. A hatful more goals were added to the tally in the Airtricity League when the Hoops ran out 6-1 and 4-0 winners against UCD and Galway United respectively.

Rovers will welcome FC Flora Tallinn to Tallaght first, when they host the first leg of the tie in Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday, July 12.

Those two wins were accompanied by two draws in the league against fellow title challengers, Derry City and St Patrick’s Athletic.

The Hoops will then travel to Estonia for the away game which takes place in Tallinn on Tuesday, July 19.

July will be another busy month for the Hoops, and kicks off with a home game against St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday, July 3 at 2pm. .......................................................

Hundreds of Hoops fans are expected to make the journey to support the team in this important European encounter. Tickets for the home leg will be available from Tallaght Stadium – season tickets do not apply for European games, so make sure to get yours early to avoid disappointment. June was another good month for Shamrock Rovers, and the Hoops remain on top of the Airtricity League table going into July. 42

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Facebook: Search Shamrock Rovers www.facebook.com/shamrockrovers

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Hooperman On Facebook: You can even check in with Hooperman, the club's mascot on www.facebook.com/hooperman12.

Position: Squad Number: Date Of Brith: Height: Weight:

Striker 9 19.03.84 181cms 78.5kg

Gary took the League of Ireland by storm in 2009 - his first season at Shamrock Rovers. He immediately became a fans’ favorite at Tallaght and finished the season as top goalscorer with 24 league goals. He again led the goalscorers’ table in 2010 with 20 goals. In 2009 he was the winner of the SRFC Player of the Year and also the PFAI Premier Division POTY and last year was selected as the Airtricity Player of the Year. Glasgow-born Gary previously played for Brechin City in the Scottish League under the guidance of current Hoops manager Michael O’Neill.

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