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The campaign to persuade the Government to build the new national children’s hospital at Connolly instead of St James’s Hospital in the
city centre is mounting — with more than 60,000 people having already signed the petition. The Connolly For Kids Hospital (C4KH) group’s petition was presented last week by a large
group of families and sick children who are also demanding to meet with Taoiseach Enda Kenny to discuss why they feel the Blanchardstown site would be more suitable for a children’s hospital.
The campaigners are demanding an Oireachtas hearing to review the location before the development begins at St James’s later this year. Full Story on Page 6
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Dublin West faces housing exclusion Ian Begley news@dublingazette.com
Fingal County Council has been criticised for excluding Dublin West in its provision of social housing developments throughout the county. Last year four housing projects in Fingal, totalling €18.97m, were announced by former Environment Minister Alan Kelly. However, none of these projects will be in Dublin 15. Dublin West Sinn Fein representative Cllr Paul Donnelly has expressed his dismay. Speaking at this month’s council meeting Cllr Donnelly said: “I am dismayed at the roll out of the social housing plan for 2016 or 2017 in relation to Dublin West.
“There are plans for the provision of small social housing developments throughout Fingal except Dublin West and yet we have the news that at least five sites are to be sold to large businesses of land that is directly owned by Fingal County Council. “I have urged Fingal County Council CEO to identify lands that are suitable for social housing in Dublin West even if they currently are zoned commercial or industrial”. “I have also urged Fingal County Council to identify lands that are currently zoned and ready for development and are being sat on by developers that would be compulsorily purchased by the council. “The housing situation has gone beyond a crisis
and is now and emergency, we need emergency action,” he said. Fingal County Council said the feasibility of a number of sites in Dublin 15 were being considered. This is the first phase in a six-year plan to reduce the numbers on housing lists. The council plans to house 1,566 families from the housing list over the next three years. A spokesperson from the Department of Environment said it was confident the social housing strategy would address housing needs in Fingal, saying the council would be given housing targets over and above what they proposed to the Department to ensure delivery where need was greatest.
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Cllr Paul Donnelly at a recent protest against the proposed bin charge hike
waste | wide spread criticism
Temporary freeze on bin charge hike Aisling Kennedy A motion condemning waste management companies for introducing exorbitant new bin charges was unanimously passed at this month’s local Area Committee meeting. Cllr Paul Donnelly’s (SF) tabled the motion after being “inundated” with local residents voicing their outrage against the fixed annual charges on wheelie bins, from €50 to €156 in some cases. Following widespread criticism, the government recently announced that the controversial pay-byweight system will not be introduced for at least 12 months to allow households to “get used to” the new charges. Prices will be frozen at current rates until at least next July. Commenting Cllr Donnelly said: “I am
delighted that we got unanimous support for the motion condemning the waste management companies, for the massive rip off bin charges from councillors at the monthly local area meeting. “I have been inundated with representations from local residents who are outraged at the massive hike in bin charges and the fact that the government, in particular the Labour party, pushed through this legislation. “It is clear that all of the concerns and fears that the community had in relation to the privatisation of the bin services have been realised. “Minister Coveney has only kicked the can down the road with his proposals to delay the introduction of pay per weight charges by twelve months. We will continue to campaign
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against these charges and support the call for this vital public service to be taken back into public control,” said Cllr Donnelly.
K IDS across Fingal showed some pedal power for National Bike Week earlier this month. The council’s road safety department teamed up with local schools for a cycle around Millenium Park in Blanchardstown. Road safety officer Liam Coughlan said: “Bike week aims to encourage more people to cycle more often and to consider bicycles as a very good transport option, while at the same time promoting safe cycling practices and demonstrating how to maintain and service your or your child’s bicycle.” Over 100 kids from local schools – St Philip the Apostle Mountview, Sacred Heart Huntstown and Castleknock Educate Together – attended a bike safety talk and took part in an obstacle course before embarking on a pedal around the park.
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treatment | alison can now enjoy eating with her friends and family without anxiety
Bizarre eating habits cured by hypnotism Ian Begley A young woman from Blanchardstown who hated the taste of water and would feel sick at the site of fruit and vegetables has claimed that hypnotism has cured her bizarre eating habits. From the age of two Alison McGregor (23) survived solely on a diet of crisps, chips, waffles, dry cereal and fizzy drinks. Although never being overweight or overly skinny, Alison said she recently came to realise that she needed to seek help for her poor eating habits. Speaking to The Gazette this week, she said: “I’ve always been a very fussy eater. Even if my parents threatened to let me go hungry if I didn’t eat proper meals I’d sooner starve. “People thought that I’d grow out of it, but even the thought of approaching new food would physically make me sick. “As a kid I would only eat dry cereal without milk. For dinner I would just eat potato waffles or toast and instead of snacking on fruit I would eat about seven packet of crisps a day. “I didn’t even drink
Alison McGregor enjoying a host of new flavours
water because I never liked the taste of it. It was just fizzy drinks or juice. The weirdest thing was that I was never sick or over or underweight.” Alison went on to say that her boyfriend, who works in Beaumont Hospital, gave her a reality check by telling her stories of how people with bad diets can lose their hair, are prone to bowel problems and develop many other internal and external problems. “I went to my GP for guidance but to be honest she wasn’t very helpful because she didn’t understand anything about what I was going through. “So I began searching
online for solutions and I read a story about a man who got hypnotised to help him lose weight. The hypnotist made him believe that he underwent gastric surgery, but in reality it was all in his head. “I was very interested in his story so I decided to get in touch with the man who did it – Jason O’Callaghan from the D4 Clinic in Blackrock. “It was a really odd experience. He laid me down and did a few tests on how easy I was to hypnotise. He relaxed my whole body by just talking to me. It was if I was asleep, but conscious at the same time. He said things like:
“Imagine you’re away on holidays and walking down this lovely beach… You’re now at a buffet and really want to try the new food in front of you”. “The whole session took about 25 minutes. I brought some processed chicken from Tesco to try straightaway afterwards. It tasted horrible, but the amazing thing was that I could keep it down without heaving or gagging. Since Alison underwent hypnotherapy in November she experienced her first ever Christmas dinner with her family. “Before at Christmas I wouldn’t even sit at the table. I’d be just eating crisps or chocolate all day. This year, I ate a normal Christmas dinner with my family for the first time – it was a fantastic experience. “One of the best things about not being afraid to try new foods anymore is being able to go out for dinner with my friends and boyfriend which makes my life a whole lot more sociable.” If you would like more information on hypnotherapy treatments visit www.d4clinic.ie
These boys can guarantee a perfect fit! This group of 10 fitters selected from dealerships of the Michelin Certified Centre network were invited to the manufacturer’s UK headquarters for the first Tyre Academy module and amongst them our very own fitter from Blanchardstown Keith Darcy. Pictured L-R: Philip Evans, Huw Lewis Tyres, Wales. Eilir Evans, Saracens Tyres, Cardiff. Liam Potts, Tanvic Tyres, East Midlands. Ryan Mallon, A One Tyres, County Down, Northern Ireland. Keith Darcy, Discount Tyre & Auto Service, Blanchardstown. Shane Farrell, Errancourt Traders, County Carlow, Ireland. Matt Dancer, BMTR, Birmingham. Kieran Mcleod, Jim’s Garage, Shetland Islands. Andrew Frazer, Carryduff Tyres, County Down, Ireland. Nick Pierce, Crewe Tyres.
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local history | castleknock castle is steeped in history, numerous bloody battles have taken place since the 11th century and ghost stories are rife
No longer a hidden gem ian begley
ibegley@dublingazette.com
New views of Castleknock Castle can be seen for the first time in decades now that the trees and shrubbery from the site have been cut back. The Norman castle is located on the grounds of present-day Castleknock College and was the scene of numerous bloody battles since the 11th century. The location is also the subject of many apparent par-
anormal sightings. Although Castleknock Castle is closed off to the general public, The Gazette was given a tour around its grounds to see what historic wanders the castle had to offer. Local historian Jim Lacey told The Gazette that an unusual part of the castle is the graveyard where Vincentian priests who lived there during the 1830s buried their dead. He added that a large portion of its rubble was used to
build Mountjoy Barracks (Ordnance Survey Office) in 1728 within the Phoenix Park. Jim also spoke of the many ghost stories and sightings there are around the castle. “One of the stories involves a young lady who worked in the college as a cook during the 1960s. On a fine summer’s day she decided to take a short cut across the field in front of the castle, but in an instant she heard the sound of horses galloping on hard ground, along with the sound of war cries and metal clashing together. The woman immediately threw herself onto the ground to protect herself, but when she got back on her feet there wasn’t anyone in sight.” Jim added that one of the ghosts still seen today is the spirit of a former member of the Guinness family. The man who was a master brewer in the 1880s had a condition where he would break out in blisters if light touched his skin. Therefore, he could only go out at night and had no alternative but to wear a thick oilskin coat and hat. “A b o u t 3 0 y e a r s ago when a priest was returning home one night his car broke
Castleknock Castle can now been seen for the first time in decades. Pictures: Ian Begley
down on the road near the Farmleigh clock tower, which is close to Castleknock Castle. Then, in the distance he saw a ghostly figure walk towards him and open up the backdoor of his car and get in. The car started working again and travelled a short distance before coming to a halt and the figure vanishing into thin air. “ We l l , t h e p r i e s t couldn’t get home quick enough and got a stiff drink of whiskey before thinking to himself that he must have imagined the entire thing. So he went back out to his car and felt the backseat and to his horror discovered that it was
soaking wet.” “The retired guard who told me that story contacted me again a few years ago telling me that there was another sighting of the ghost. A taxi driver was bringing a local resident through the same road one night when suddenly his car broke down. “They both saw a figure standing at the gate in oil skins shimmering slightly in the air. The taxi driver started to panic, but the lady assured him not to worry as it is an occurrence that happens quite a lot. She advised him to go home and say a prayer, but later on the taxi driver said that he would never take a fare
The graveyard where many of the Vincentian priests were buried in the 1830s
down that road ever again. The whole area around the castle is supposed to be haunted
and I guarantee that if you’re on your mobile and driving anywhere near the area it will turn off.
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The state-of-the-art Brady’s of Castleknock Mercedes-Benz and SEAT dealership at the old Navan Road, is the number-one independent Mercedes-Benz dealership in Ireland
brady’s of castleknock | prestigious mercedes-Benz and SEAT dealership
A cutting-edge centre of excellence in Dublin
FOLLOWING the construction of a state-of-theart workshop facility along with the installation of a host of new signage and design features both inside and outside its showroom, Brady’s of Castleknock’s new look is certainly one to boast about. Every care has been taken in the construction and layout to make the new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz and SEAT showrooms and service centre building user friendly and energy efficient. “The ‘showroom-like’ Service Centre allows cus-
tomers a full view of the workings of the aftercare part of the operation with views from the exterior and from the showroom into the service section. “This is truly cutting edge and a first in Ireland”, says Alison Brady, After Sales Manager at Brady’s. With over 100 used cars to choose from, the current two acre site at Brady’s showcases the very latest in high quality design cars from the renowned Mercedes-Benz and SEAT stables. The new look and feel to the showroom means customers of Brady’s of
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‘With over 100 cars to choose from, the current two acre site at Brady’s showcases the very latest in high quality design cars from the renowned Mercedes-Benz and SEAT stables’
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Castleknock can view the all-new 2016 range. Their new high spec Service Centre is staffed by an experienced team of highly trained Technicians for the service and repair of your Mercedes-Benz or SEAT car.
Indeed the MercedesBenz brand is currently riding the crest of a wave with almost 30 models to choose from, having launched a wide range of new models to compliment their existing line-up in the past 4 years.
Alison Brady, who heads up After Sales care at the Brady’s of Castleknock flagship Mercedes-Benz and SEAT car dealership, and Enda Conefrey, Dealer Principal
BRADY’S ARE THE EXCITING NEW ADDITION TO THE SEAT DEALERSHIP NETWORK BR ADY’S Dublin were recently added to the SEAT dealer network and have unveiled a sleek new look at its state of the art dealership located on the old Navan Road in Castleknock. The well-known Dublin dealer is one of the first of the SEAT dealer network to introduce this new look which marks a significant
investment by SEAT and underlines the importance of its dealer network. The new look and feel to the showroom means customers of Brady’s Dublin can view the all-new 2016 range. Brady’s Dublin was originally established in 1973 by Gerry Brady and is a family owned dealership based in
Meet the new SEAT team at Brady’s of Castleknock
Castleknock. Brady’s Dublin employs a total of 23 staff who in turn offer the highest level of customer service in all areas.
A trusted name within the motor industry, they are very much aware that customers are looking for reliability, style, value and competitive
finance rates, which are all accustomed with the SEAT range. Customers can view and test drive the entire 162
SEAT range at Brady’s Dublin premises on the Navan Rd in Dublin. See www. bradysdublin.ie or call 01 869 2400.
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campaign | hearing demanded to review location before building begins
Petition over children’s hospital move signed by 6k Aisling Kennedy A campaign group, calling on the Government to build the new National Children’s hospital at Connolly, Blanchardstown, instead of at the site of St James’s Hospital, has received more than 60,000 signatures in an online petition. The petition by the Connolly For Kids Hospital (C4KH) group was presented last week by a large group of families and sick children who are also demanding to meet with Taoiseach Enda Kenny to discuss why they feel the Blanchardstown site would be more suitable for a children’s hospital. An Bord Pleanala granted planning permission for the hospital at the St James’s site earlier this year, but the C4KH group are not giving up hope. The campaigners are demanding an Oireachtas hearing to review the location before building begins later this year, and their call is being backed by some leading healthcare experts. The C4KH group believe there are many advantages of developing the hospital in Blanchardstown, such as the 145-acre site, easier access to those outside Dublin, extensive parking possibilities, and co-
location with Connolly Adult Hospital and the new Rotunda Maternity Hospital. They also believe the hospital would be cheaper and faster to build at Connolly. Dr Fin Breathnach said: “The one co-location which will result in lives being saved, that of the children’s hospital with a maternity hospital, is being jeopardised by the Government’s blind perseverance with this deeply flawed site. “If a co-located maternity hospital is not built, then it is inevitable that babies will continue to die each year during the planned 100 years lifespan of the children’s hospital.” Meanwhile Senator and former Health Minister James Reilly who appeared on the Sean Moncrieff show recently argued that St James’s Hospital is far better equipped for this task. “We chose the right site on the advice of a panel of national and international people. The goal of the hospital was to treat as many children with rare conditions as possible within Ireland itself. This hospital needs to be built as quickly as possible,” he said. A joint statement by the C4KH group; the National Paediatric Hospital Develop-
ment Board; Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; Temple Street Children’s University Hospital; the National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght, and St James’s Hospital was also issued stating their reasons why the children’s hospital should be built at St James’s. “Sharing a campus with St James’s will deliver better clinical outcomes and improved survival rates for the sickest children and young people,” it read. “Much of the infrastructure of the three Dublin children’s hospitals does not allow us to provide the best possible care, as services are on three different locations in Dublin, and this is a source of great daily frustration for all the committed staff working in pediatric services. This critical level of clinical support is not available at Connolly Hospital.” In addition, the three Professors of Pediatrics in three of the Dublin universities collectively endorsed the campus at St James’s Hospital as the right location for the new children’s hospital. They believe that the campus is unparalleled in the academic opportunity it presents not just for pediatrics but the wider health system.
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New role for Farrell
FINE Gael TD Alan Farrell has been appointed to the Dail Public Accounts Committee. The Fingal deputy said he was “delighted” to take on the challenge as part of the public spending watchdog. He added: “I look forward to taking on this role and ensuring that every euro of public funds spent is accounted for. “I will do my utmost to pursue greater transparency in the way Government agencies allocate and manage their money. If cases arise where evidence suggests wrongdoing has occurred, I will work with the relevant bodies to make sure it is pursued.” Deputy Farrell has also been reappointed to the Oireachtas Justice and Equality committee.
Summer school at Croke Park
Hats off to Nadra
Two hundred and fifty six future doctors from 28 different countries around the world, including Nadra Nurdin from Blanchardstown (above), donned caps and gowns to graduate from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine at a ceremony in the Convention Centre. The ceremony sees the largest number of doctors in Ireland graduate each year.
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THE GAA Museum is hosting a summer school in Croke Park that will focus on the association’s role in Ireland’s struggle for independence. The theme for the series of lectures, which take place today, tomorrow and on Saturday, is based on Gearoid O Tuathaigh’s recent book The GAA and Revolution in Ireland, 1913-1923. Featuring eminent contributors, the summer school promises to offer one of the most fascinating insights into the events of 1916 and the War of Independence to be had. The full schedule can be found at crokepark/ie/ summerschool . One day tickets cost €30.
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courts | rainy day for claimant
The Umbrella fella gets small windfall A Dublin man who claimed he was injured when an umbrella fell on him in a pub has been awarded less than impressive damages in the Circuit Civil Court for personal injuries. Circuit Court President, Mr Justice Raymond Groarke, said he was not impressed with Barry Edgar’s account of his injuries and awarded only €2,500 damages. Edgar (58) told the court that in May 2013, he had been sitting at the bar of The Carpenter Pub, Carpenterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, when a golf umbrella fell from the mezzanine floor above him, striking him on the shoulder. Judge Groarke was told that a young man came down from the mezza-
nine level to pick up the umbrella. Edgar said a barman had followed the young man upstairs. Edgar, of Castleknock Elms, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, claimed he suffered pain in his shoulder for a number of weeks after the incident before visiting his GP, complaining of neck and shoulder pain. He told Judge Groarke that he was still suffering pain in his left shoulder. He sued Alpine Taverns Ltd, which trades as The Carpenter, of Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin, for negligence. Edgar claimed his accident had been foreseeable and a net should have been erected to prevent objects from falling from the mezzanine level onto the seating area below.
The pub denied liability and alleged it had been unaware of the accident until Edgar issued legal proceedings. It claimed that customers seated in the mezzanine area had a duty of reasonable care. Judge Groarke said he was satisfied Mr Edgar had been struck by an umbrella left leaning against the balcony which had fallen through a gap in the bannisters. The judge said he was satisfied there was a design fault in the mezzanine area and Mr Edgar’s accident had been one waiting to happen. “I am unimpressed with Mr Edgar’s account of his injuries and I am awarding him €2,500 damages with District Court costs with a certificate for counsel,” Judge Groarke said.
Small steps lead to recognition and award Hayley Devlin of Small Steps Pre-school, Blanchardstown, pictured with her proud family as she is presented with a certificate of merit and a cheque for €200 from the Back To Work Enterprise Awards.
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Gazettegallery | at the premiere concert of Starboard Home
Mairead McElvaney and Lisa McKenny Jezzi
Karen Greene, Elizabeth Nolan and Nicola Murphy Rose. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography
Jenny White and Mark Colbert
Sandra Santos
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ome of Ireland’s leading musicians and songwriters including Paul Noonan (Bell X1), Paul Cleary (The Blades), Cathy Davey, Duke Special, Gemma Hayes and John Sheahan came together to create Starboard Home, a commission by Dublin
Port Company in collaboration with the National Concert Hall to celebrate the Port, City, and River Liffey. The event featured 12 new songs about stories of the river and port portraying Dublin’s resonant past as well as its dynamic present.
Danile Coleman and Marie Claire Bethan Leonard and Emma White
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You better be Quik - Skillar create new app to accelerate recruitment Ian Begley
Skillar, an early-stage University College Dublin student venture, has won the 2016 UCD Startup Stars Programme. Skillar is developing Quik, a new mobile application to accelerate the part-time recruitment process. Quik will allow employers to streamline the hiring and job-search process by enabling them to advertise part-time jobs and subsequently shortlist and talk to locally-available applicants who apply through the application.
Quik will also provide validation of the previous work experience of applicants to shorten the recruitment and interview process. The founders of Skillar are UCD students, Laurence McNally (Masters, Mechanical Engineering), Stephen Jones (4th year, Chemical Engineering) and Andrew Desmond (Masters, Digital Innovation). UCD Startup Stars is an entrepreneurship programme developed by NovaUCD, UCD Innovation Academy and UCD Michael Smurfit Gradu-
ate Business School to provide a framework and support for UCD undergraduate and postgraduate students working together to develop and grow start-up companies. UCD Startup Stars began earlier this year when students undertaking workshops and modules at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and at UCD Innovation Academy explored and evaluated a variety of real world problems before forming teams to develop start-up solutions to address the
Founders of Skillar Laurence McNally, Stephen Jones and Andrew Desmond
identified problems. Six student ventures, with 14 team members, were then selected to participate in an intensive mentoring programme which has taken place over the last 4 weeks at NovaUCD. The aim of this men-
toring programme was to assist the participants in refining their start-up ideas through a series of structured workshops including taught content from industry experts, interactive workshops and regular pitching sessions.
In addition each team also received a cash stipend and office space at NovaUCD. Following final pitches Skillar was selected as the overall winner, as it was judged to have the most commercial potential, and the founders
received a cash prize of €3,000 sponsored by Xilinx. Each of the five runners-up also received a cash prize of €500. Laurence McNally, Skillar co-founder said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed our last 4 weeks at NovaUCD during which we have further developed our start-up idea and we are delighted that Skillar has won the 2016 UCD Startup Stars Programme. “Skillar is currently at the feasibility phase and we plan to use our prize to further develop our product. “Our aim is that Quik will be a more attractive and faster solution than traditional CVs and online applications for employers who are seeking part-time staff and individuals who are seeking part-time jobs.”
Dublin companies dominate awards Ian Begley
Dublin companies have dominated the shor tlist of greatest new innovations in The Irish Times Innovation Awards. With 13 of the 21 nominations hailing from the capital, the shortlist features entries from established companies, innovators, startups and academia from across the island and in seven different industry categories. The aim of the awards, which are now in their seventh year, is to showcase and reward excellence in innovation
across a range of products and services. Taney based company Moocall was shortlisted in the agri-tech category while three city centre based companies (Melosity, Scriba and Vstream) dominated the creative industries and design sector. In the Fin Tech category, Aid:Tech from Dublin 8 and Coalface Capital from UCD were represented while Hub Controls and PM Group from Tallaght were represented in the manufacturing category. The winners will be announced at a high profile awards ceremo-
ny in early October in Dublin. Each category winner will secure a €10,000 media package with The Irish Times and an iPad with a subscription to The Irish Times e paper. The overall winner of ‘Innovation of the Year’ will win a communications and advertising package, worth in excess of €150,000. In addition, they’ll also win a UCD Smurfit Business School scholarship for an Executive Education programme commencing in 2017 and a state of the art laptop with subscription to The Irish Times e paper.
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A true legend At a recent North Dublin Chamber lunch in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, the legend that is Micheal O Muircheartaigh entertained the packed audience with stories and facts of a career that spans six decades. The ‘Voice of GAA’ held the attention of the audience from start to finish as he regaled a lifetime of sporting memories.
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The Hart of the matter Ian Begley
Ian Hart, the popular contractor and foreman on RTE’s Room to Improve, has a nononsense approach when it comes to design and renovation, and his evident skills and creativity makes it no surprise that he has secured a longstanding role in the TV home renovation series.
Specialist advice Aside from TV work, Ian also operates his own construction business Hart Of The Home, and produces a helpful blog of specialist advice on construction and home improvement. For this week’s Day in the Life we caught up with Ian to get a feel of what it’s really like to be involved in the hit TV show, alongside architect Dermot Bannon. I first got onto the show back in 2007 when myself and Dermot were approached while working in the same office in Dublin. “When you’re on the programme it’s not easy by any means and Dermot is certainly not the easiest man to work with. “It can be brutal at times, but you just have to keep the head down for three or four months and think of the end result. “The biggest challenges are probably when we have to price projects. “A lot of people think you’re getting loads of money for it because just because you’re on a TV show, but that’s anything but the truth.
“You have to go through a tender process and get the most competitive price for the project. “You don’t just get handed a job, you have to go through the entire rigmarole of pricing everything. “Keeping tabs on Dermot is actually the hardest thing. My no-nonsense attitude around him doesn’t work at all. “He doesn’t care who you are or what you do he’s just a very hard man to get through to.” Ian added that at times there is conflict on the show, especially when he doesn’t meet eye to eye with architects. “Every job we do is for an architect. An architect has their own vision for a project and obviously the clients get to see the plans at the very beginning, but to see something in a plan and to visualise it is two different things altogether. “Dermot mightn’t show up for two or three weeks at a time when the development has already been built, but at times he comes in and wants it completely different which gets very frustrating. “I’d say the most gratifying part of my job is the whole buzz around a job when the cameras are rolling – it’s great for morale and I think everyone gets a kick out of it. “It’s also really great seeing the homeowners moving into their new house and loving it, which is very satisfying. It gives you such a great sense of achievement.
Popular contractor and foreman on RTE’s Room to Improve Ian Hart
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OUR Dog of the Week looking for his #SpecialSomeone* is Claude, a gorgeous fiveyear-old male Pit-bull cross with possibly a Boxer. He is basically a wriggly, snuggly playful ball of giddiness and fun! Claude is a real people person and would happily snuggle up to you all day. Unfortunately he had to have his tail amputated as he injured it badly from constantly wagging it and banging it off things. To compensate for this, he now wags his rear end and is affectionately know as wiggle bottom. If you can be Claude’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.
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Books, heroes & wisdom nurturing the love of books
The Bord Gais Energy Little Readers campaign is back for 2016 with 5,000 books for children nationwide to enjoy for free. Now in its third year, the Little Readers campaign aims to inspire a love of reading from an early age by encouraging parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and older siblings to register with the book club and pass on the love of reading.
Early childhood development expert David Carey said: “Getting children aged five and under acquainted with books and reading from a young age is so helpful to their development.” As part of the campaign, Bord Gais Energy are also supporting Focus Ireland by donating books for children under five living in emergency homeless accommodation across the country. Books are free for all
Those who are interested can email wisewords@ bbc.co.uk or call 00 44 7711 000 040.
children under five whose parents/guardians are members of the Bord Gais Energy Book Club. Visit bordgaisenergybookclub. ie to register.
insightful, wise and characterful The BBC are currently casting in Dublin for a new TV series. The new series will see people from different cultures and backgrounds give advice and insight to individuals who are going
the search is on for local heroes The People of the Year Awards, Ireland’s top honours system which celebrates some of the country’s most inspiring people, has launched its Little Readers Millie (4) from Tallaght, Zane (5) from search for the heroes of Raheny and Doireann (5) from Dundalk, let their 2016, calling on those in imaginations run wild as they launch the Bord Gais Dublin to get involved. Energy Little Readers programme. Now in its 42nd year, the awards, which are through a pivotal change ask others. organised by Rehab, will in their lives (a new baby, a Researchers are look- be broadcast this year on wedding, a new job, etc.). ing for “wise and insight- RTE One on December 3. The idea behind the ful people who are of great A host of former winners show is that in our hectic character and have signifi- gathered in the historical modern lives we are more cant life experience”. Pair Collins Barracks in Dublikely to turn to Google and small groups will also lin, to reflect on this spewith our problems than be accepted. cial year in Ireland’s histo-
ry, and one hundred years on from 1916, to launch a search for more of our country’s heroes. The ceremony is a special opportunity for the Irish public to honour and celebrate those extraordinary people among us; those who have shown courage, bravery, determination and those who have contributed to our society and to their local communities in their own unique way in the past 12 months. Nominating someone is easy – the public can submit details of their chosen nominee online at www. peopleoftheyear.com or www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheYearAwards. The closing date for entries is September 12.
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Gazettegallery | beauty abound in dublin waiting to be discovered
The beauty of nature N
o matter where you live in the city you don’t have to travel far to get an eyeful of nature. Skerries photographer Ray Watts has sent us in another array of his fantastic pictures: The beautiful Corballis sunset and the family life of the swans with a buzzard hovering above. It looks like that starling is tickled having picked up one of the cygnet’s feathers. We’d love you to send us your photos of what you’ve spotted when you’re out and about - why not email your pics to news@dublingazette.com
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pride parades across the world
Bologna, Italy
Chicago, Illinois
a proud day for dublin Jesse Dunne (centre) with all Bank of Ireland staff and dancers from dance troupe Diamont Twirlers from Bluebell. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Millie Cunningham and Jake Branagan with dance troupe Diamont Twirlers
The annual Dublin LGBTQ Pride parade was a loud and joyful event, drawing tens of thousands of people, young and old, to the streets of the capital for a day of dancing and after parties.
Thousands of rainbow flags fluttered in the breeze as the parade began at the Garden of Remembrance before passing O’Connell Street, the Custom House Quay and Westland Row towards Mer-
rion Square. The theme of this year’s parade was “Rebel Rebel” honouring the events of 1916 and David Bowie. Celebrations mark a year since the passing of the historic marriage referendum.
Manila, Philippines
Ciara Amstrong, Jesse Dunne and Caoimhe Dowling
New York
Rachel Kearns and Caoimhe Dowling
“LeeYonce” from Diamont Twirlers
Kim Doran and Robyn Dunne
Paul Nugent, Millie Cunningham and Ciara Amstrong
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ay for dublin
t Twirlers from Bluebell. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
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Ciara Amstrong, Jesse Dunne and Caoimhe Dowling
New York
Kim Doran and Robyn Dunne
Paul Nugent, Millie Cunningham and Ciara Amstrong
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OUT&ABOUT
STYLE
A model wears Conaill O’Dwyer’s “The Default Man” suit jacket.
Into the future ... emma nolan
Coat €35, Blouse €16, Skirt €16
The winners of the Future Makers Awards and Supports Programme for 2016 have been announced. Key Awards in the Recent Graduates/ Emerging Practitioners Category included Dublin fashion designer Edel Traynor and furniture designer Simon Doyle. Visual Communications graduate James Delaney from Dublin was the recipient of the Imagined Futures Award of €1,000, a new category introduced for 2016. Key Awards in the Student Category included Ciana Keating from Dublin who is studying fashion design at NCAD was announced as the winner of the Design Award of €1,000. The total prize fund for 2016 is €24,500. All applications were assessed by a judging panel including internationally renowned designer makers Michael Eden and Sasha Sykes, resulting in a short list of 76 for the final assessment and subsequently the selection of 30 winners and recipients.
Jacket €25, Hoodie €12
Jacket €19, Dress €18, Choker €3
emma nolan
Style Editor
“You’d never think it was Penneys!” is a phrase that sums up the ubiquitous Irish girl brand - Pennys and their Autumn Winter offering. Hitting the shelves in late August/early September, the four main themes that run throughout the collection are; Winter Garden, Downtown, Studio 54 and Artisan. The Winter Garden story
Dress €20, Belt €4
combines romantic opulence with lady-like chic. Layering is key here, as polo necks and t-shirts are styled under slinky spaghetti strap dresses, which are then juxtaposed with masculine tailoring for the outerwear. Moody winter florals and delicate pyjama style pants are protected under chunky shearling and knitwear, while faux fur stoles and silky vintage print scarves go hand in hand for maximalist mismatching.
The Bowie-esque nod of the Studio 54 story combines metallics and sequins with patent fabrics, cinched waists and over the knee boots, harking back to disco glam. Creative, nomadic influences are clear in Artisan, a folkloric collection that embodies the bohemian lifestyle. It mixes opulent fabrics and clashing prints in bold colours to create outfits that look effortlessly thrown together.
Downtown is all about 90s nostalgia, the catalyst for the urban health goth aesthetic that combines sportswear with bodycon. Accessories develop the cool girl vibe in the form of quirky pins and badges, chokers, classic trainers, and backpacks. Shiny shell tracksuits, oversized puffa jackets and slogan jerseys are the standout items to complete this look to its truest sports luxe origins.
Coat €40, Dress €22, Boots €21
Jacket €11, Skirt €16
Jacket €30, Jumper €8
Jacket €23, Top €13
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FOOD&DRINK
Delicious lunches with a spicy twist aishling kennedy
New range is loaded with tasty goodness
A m iddl e e a s t ern inspired cafe has opened on Dublin’s Dawson Street which offers delicious lunches with a spicy twist. Tang, which was set up by the same company behind frozen yoghurt spot Yogism, opened its doors at 23c Dawson Street a few weeks ago and is mainly a lunchfocused cafe. It offers both breakfast and lunch offerings, however, and includes Indian and Greek flavoured foods such as lamb kofta wraps with tzatziki, hummus and tomato salsa (€6.95), middle eastern chicken wraps (€6.95) , a
Abrakebabra has launched its long awaited Loaded Fries range which are inspired by the original Abra Taco Fries. The new range includes the Rodeo Fries which is a combination of beer battered onion rings with bacon, garlic sauce, sweet barbecue sauce and fresh spring onions; the Chicken Katsu Curry Fries which combines crispy chicken fillet, curry sauce and fresh spring onions; and the Aussie Fries which combines crispy chicken fillet, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream sauce and fresh spring onions. All of the Loaded Fries range are freshly made and prepared to order. Abrakebabra is currently running an offer across all of its outlets to choose any one of the Loaded Fries range with a coca cola for €4.95.
New steak sauce has plenty of sizzle Ballymaloe Foods has launched a range of new products to coincide with its 26th year in business and our favourite has to be the Steak Sauce with Irish Stout. As it’s the barbecue season it’s not hard to go wrong by stocking this for the summer months. Yasmin Hyde who brought Ballymaloe Relish to shop shelves using her mother Myrtle Allen’s recipe, has now developed this sauce which infuses a rich tomato base, with tarragon and wholegrain mustard. It also has a unique stout flavour from the addition of the Dungarvan Brewing Company “Black Rock Stout”. The Steak Sauce with Irish Stout (€2.99) is made from all natural ingredients and is gluten free, dairy free and suitable for vegetarians. It is available nationwide now.
salad box with a choice of three salads (and meats) , ser ved with yoghurt dressing of the day, choice of hummus and flat bread (€7.25), and daily soup served with Greek yoghur t and flatbread (€4.75). Stephen O’Dw yer, owner of Tang, said: “The premises Tang is in, used to be Yogism #2, but we decided to revamp and rename it to suit the fast-lunch demand this D2 location has. “We’re still dishing up breakfasts, but people want healthy, on-the-go lunches that don’t comprise on deliciousness.” Tang is open every day except Sunday.
Get hooked on this perfect summer seafood treat THIS week, we have a perfect summer seafood treat - Pan Fried Sea Bass fillets with creamed cabbage and bacon.
• 2 tbsp capers • 2 tbsp diced tomato, skin and seeds removed
Preparation • Heat two table spoons of
Ingredients
olive oil in a large saucepan.
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Add the chopped bacon and
• 4 x rashers of unsmoked
fry for few minutes, then stir
streaky bacon, derinded and
in the carrot and celeriac.
chopped
• Cover with a lid, reduce to
• 1 large carrot, peeled and
a medium heat and cook for a
diced
further eight minutes, stirring
• celeriac, peeled & diced
occasionally.
then season with salt and pep-
• Place the creamed cabbage
• half head of Savoy cabbage,
• Add the shredded cab-
per.
in the centre of four warmed
core removed, finely shredded
bage and cook for a further
• Once the pan is hot, add the
serving plates topped with the
• 200ml Clonbawn
three minutes, then pour in
fish, skin side down and fry for
bass fillets.
pouring cream
the cream. • Simmer until the
two minutes until golden brown
• Spoon any remaining pan
• 4 Skellig Bay Seabass fillets,
cream begins to thicken and the
in colour underneath.
juices over the bass fillets,
170 – 200g each
cabbage is tender.
• Turn the fish over onto its
garnish with the caper berries,
• 100g Kilkeely Pure Irish
• Remove from the heat and
other side and add the butter.
diced tomato and serve.
creamery butter, diced
keep warm.
• Squeeze over the lemon juice
• Recipe by #HookedByAldi
• half a fresh lemon
Heat a large non stick fry pan
and once the butter begins to
beach hut style restaurant
• small bunch of curly or flat
and add the remaining olive oil.
foam, add the chopped parsley.
which featured at Taste of Dub-
parsley, roughly chopped.
• Pat the fish fillets dry with
• Spoon the butter over the fish
lin 2016. Seafood range available
Garnish: (optional)
some absorbent kitchen paper,
and remove from the heat.
in Aldi stores nationwide now.
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Delay compensation being left unclaimed Airline passengers are losing out on millions of euros in unclaimed compensation for delayed flights, according to a recent survey. The total amount of unclaimed money for delayed flights amounts to about €145m, with less than a third of it being paid out by the airlines. The survey, conducted by money.co.uk, revealed that less than one-in-three passengers affected by delays have made a claim for compensation. Making such claims is relatively easy since the introduction of strict EU
regulations on delayed and disrupted flights, according to Hannah Maundrell editor of the website. The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the time you are delayed. For flights up to 932 miles delayed for more than three hours, passengers are entitled to €250. For flights over 932 miles for the same time delay, it’s €400. The top rate is for flights over 2,175 miles, set at €600. For full details visit the EU’s passenger rights information checklist on www.europa.eu.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Malta
This August bank holiday why not do something different by taking in the sights and sounds of Malta. The five-time Tony Aw a r d n o m i n a t e d Broadway rock-musical Rock of Ages, by Chris D’Arienzo, takes place on August 3 in Valletta’s City Theatre. The Delicata Classic Wine Festival also returns for its 15th year, at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta from August 4 to 7. Le Meridien St Julian’s Hotel and Spa is a 20-minute drive
from baroque Valletta, European Capital of Culture 2018. This is the ideal spot for those looking for a relaxing short break. It has some fantastic offers for the August bank holiday. You can stay in a superior city view room for three nights and enjoy two free spa treatments from €649 per person. Alternatively, you can stay in a deluxe sea view room for three nights and avail of two free spa treatments from €739 per person. Visit www.lemridienmalta.com/malta.
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Galway: let the little ones loose this summer at delphi resort
An adventure that all the family can enjoy
Ian Begley
This summer, give your children a fun-filled experience and the ultimate adventure in Connemara and let them create unforgettable memories that will last forever. There’s no playground in the world that can match what Ireland’s great outdoors has to offer so why not let the little ones loose this summer at Ireland’s leading adventure resort – Delphi Resort, who have over 30 years of experience in outdoor education and fully qualified camp leaders. There are two amazing camps available at Delphi. They all include full board, meals and supervision, plus fun-filled activities and action packed agendas. The Multi-Activity Camp features a range of water and land activities and is suitable for children and teens aged from 8 to 17 - your children will experience the great outdoors like never before, while making new friendships and lifelong memories. For children who want to learn to build
confidence, be a team player and learn valuable life skills, the all new Teen Building Camp is not only full of fun and action-packed adventure, but also includes an extra focus on evolving life skills and encouraging the personal development of teens. This camp will also feature a fun overnight expedition and is suitable for kids aged 12 to 17. Teens will be encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses and improve their interpersonal skills, all while having a fun at an action packed adventure-based camp. Camps are available from July 3 to August 14 and admission begins from €229 - price includes meals, full board and all activities. With luxurious 4-Star hotel accommodation, a tranquil spa surrounded by breath-taking mountains and excellent food by award-winning executive head chef Stefan Matz, try one of Delphi Resort’s incredible Family Summer Packages, designed to cater for families of all ages and sizes.
Family friendly activities include kayaking
With up to 20 daily family friendly activities to experience (indoor and outdoor) such as kayaking on Killary Fjord and the Zip n Trek tree top adventure, there are adventures that all the family can enjoy together. Family activities are suitable for kids from as young as four right up to those sometimes difficult to please teenagers. There is also a range of ‘fun for the little ones’ activities, designed to keep three to seven-yearolds occupied including a free kids club with arts and crafts, nature walks and mini bush craft survival to entertain the little ones for hours.
Parents can join the kids on their daily activities or leave them in the expert hands of Delphi Resort staff while they relax, cosy up with a good book, embrace the outdoors or visit the Delphi Spa for some time to themselves, with one hour complimentary access to the Thermal Suite included as part of the package. The three-night family summer break at Delphi Resort is based on two adults and two children sharing and is available from €727 which includes 4-Star accommodation and full Irish breakfast each morning for the family, a three-course dinner in the 814 restaurant and
a full day of adventure activities and free Kids Club. Parents can also enjoy one hour’s complimentary access to Delphi Spa with a hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna where they can relax and unwind while enjoying picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. Why not get even better value and extend your stay to five nights with the same offerings all from €829. To make a booking or get more information on the range of packages and activities on offer, call +353 95 42208 or visit website www.delphiresort.com.
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OUT&ABOUT
TECH
WEEBYTES cameras: fujifilm updates a classic piece of technology
These fighters are now worth billions
It’s a great Finnish for a buyout deal MANY of you have probably seen plenty of ads on television or your tablet for Clash of Clans – a mobile strategy war game; just one of a range of popular titles created by Supercell. Gamers aren’t the only ones who’ve been eyeing up the Finnish company’s games – Chinese internet giant Tencent has just coughed up a wee bit more than ten cent for the company, thanks to a close to ten billion dollar buyout. It’s small change for the Chinese colossus, with Tencent – behind WeChat, a Chinese alternative to all kinds of Western content providers such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and many, many more – itself already valued at $207bn. However, the 84.3% stake buyout in Supercell has pushed the company’s worth past the Dr Evil-ish sounding ten beelyunn dollars mark, underscoring the staggering financial power that mobile gaming has quietly built up over the past few years. Now taking its place in an elite group of EU companies worth more than $10bn (which my calculator suggests is equal to an awful lot of euro), the Tencent/ Supercell deal further shows how much ‘just’ games contribute to the global economy.
Take another shot at falling in love with Polaroid pics ONE of the great ironies of the recent surge in selfies is that, well, when was the last time you actually printed out that (cough) adorable shot of yourself pouting like a duck? Come to think of it, when was the last time you printed out any photos – and I do mean, any? Younger readers may need to be told that, back in Ye Olde Days, people used to – and I can hardly recall it myself – actually print out photos, rather than simply post, Tweet, share or forward digitalonly content. Imagine that – having hundreds of photos to hand that you could actually pick up, touch, share or give away, rather than potentially hundreds of thousands of shots that you need to fire up a PC, tablet or phone to see! How quaint! Well, while a variety of photography giants of old have been slain by the mass migration to largely digital content, a few stalwarts remain, with Fujifilm refusing to go quiet into the filtered and digitally-stickered night. Capitalising on the same lingering, stubborn
shane dillon sdillon@dublingazette.com
Already a hit with Polaroid fans around the world, Fujifilm’s
interest not to abandon Ye Olde Wayes that has kept vinyl and wristwatches alive, Fujifilm is chasing the Polaroid fan. Its Instax Mini 8 Polaroid camera (I’ll call it the Instax, for short) seeks to both build on nostalgia for Polaroids, and create new interest, by offering the modern version of Polaroids courtesy of its credit-card-sized (and thus super-sharable) Polaroid photos. Available in a variety of colours, the Instax (RRP: €89.99; film packs €24.99 for 20 shots) is distinctly low-tech in nature – grab the chunky yet lightweight camera, point at the subject, click, and then hope for the best after the Polaroid has whirred out of the machine and begun to self-develop – but then, that’d always been part of the Polaroid charm. It’s a one-time-only shot; no editing, no do-
lightweight Instax Mini 8 camera (above, left) is a reimagined Polaroid camera for a new generation looking to fall in love with instant, portable pics all over again
overs – just a handy, portable pic from a camera with some obvious attractions. Whether for parents looking for quirky takehome souvenirs of parties or events, clubbers or partygoers happy to grab spur-of-the-moment shots with their ‘besties’ around them – whatever, the plucky Polaroid still has its use and attractions. As you’d expect, the Instax is very easy to use, although correspondingly basic in operation, yet there’s no doubt that such simplicity has its charms. With a limited aperture dial for lighting condi-
tions, there’s a little trial and error to get a feel for the kind of shots that will work – or won’t – while the flash is compulsory for all shots. With such a decidedly old-skool practicality driving the camera, its low-tech approach to shots may seem like a step backwards to some, with many people today used to fiddling about with a hundred settings on their camera or phone as they chase their perfect pic. However, not so with the Instax – you take your shot (by looking through
the small viewfinder (remember those?) and then wait to see how the credit card-sized pic will develop over the next minute or so. And that’s it – that’s all you need to do. No fiddling about with settings, no mucking about with focus points – just click, grab the shot, and wait to see how it comes out. It’s a snap! (Sorry.) Of course, while the Instax is a decidedly retro product, Fujifilm have of course also moved with the times, with its Fujifilm Imagine app (free; IOS, Android) catering for contemporary photographers.
It offers a wide range of printing options for those looking to pick up prints, posters, gifts and more, rather than try using a Polaroid camera. With plenty of options to tinker with, the Imagine app offers a decent way to do something a little different with all those shots sitting there on your phone, gathering virtual dust. So, whether reminding people of the fun of real Polaroids, or simply presenting a suite of options to do something with all those digital shots you’ve been accumulating, Fujifilm’s got options worth taking a shot at.
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Fiat are offering up to €4,000 trade-in allowance across the Fiat 500 range, while Jeep are offering up to €4,000 off the Renegade Trailhawk
mid-year buying trends: we check out the manufacturer offers to tempt you to buy
Drive away with a bargain as major deals hit the market
dave phillips
Car sales have always hit their peak at the start of a new calendar year, but since the adjustment to the registration system in 2013, a mid-year buying trend has been created. And along with this year’s new 162 registration plates, there are plenty of manufacturer offers on the market. This week we take a run down through some of the best. Opel are offering the “smart switch” across their passenger range. Opel’s package coincides with their focus on rolling out their OnStar communication and safety system – which we saw earlier this year
on the Astra – across the rest of their models. The Opel manufacturer deals aren’t offering a cash incentive on new models (though individual dealers may well be), instead they are focusing on their current suite of finance deals. If you want to go down the PCP route then they are offering leaner finance options on 162 registrations – though as with any motor finance offers, a magnifying glass and pencil are recommended. Fiat are offering a more straightforward incentive – with up to €4,000 trade-in allowance across the nifty Fiat 500 range.
Bear in mind that you’ll only get a full €4,000 if you are trading against their top l e ve l 5 0 0 L M P W – but you can get up to €2,500 against the base model Fiat 500, dropping the cost down to €11,100 – which makes it a pretty attractive option if you’re in that market. Again, there are some competitive PCP deals being offered across the Fiat fleet, with APR from 6.9% In the mid size market, that deal follows across to some of Alfa Romeo’s offerings. While the snazzier Alfa Giulia retains its regular price tags, the still attractive Giulietta also offers trade-
ins, knocking €3,000 to €4,000 off the cost depending on configurations. That can bring the sporty hatchback down under the €20,000 price mark. For those eyeing up something a little larger in the crossover and SUV market, Jeep are offering up to €3,000 off the base model Renegade, and up to €4,000 off the higher end models like the impressive Renegade Trailhawk. This market is pushing to be to the most competitive with midyear deals as Ford are also offering up to €4,750 off their Kuga models – again the maximum trade-in is reser ved against the
higher end configurations and trims. However Nissan are also running some interesting deals on their Qashqai and X-Trail models that are definitely worth checking out. While some manufacturers have pushed towards trade-ins, and others are pushing towards PCP, Nissan is offering a multiple choice option. Either a trade-in offer, or an extra low rate for PCP, or a free servicing offer. For the month of July, they are offering a guaranteed €4,000 trade-in, and that not limited to their higher end configurations, but against all of their passenger range (and they
Ford are offering up to €4,750 off their Kuga models
are r unning similar deals on commercial fleet too). Likewise their PCP (normally 6.9%) is dropping to 4% for new passenger deals, or you can choose three years free servicing. As manufacturers embrace the new system, there are plenty of deals to be found and savings to be made over
the next month – but if you’re looking for the best value for money then it seems tough to beat the guaranteed trade-in deals. A full breakdown of sales expected to be released from SIMI in the coming weeks will reveal whose mid-year incentives proved the most tempting for Irish buyers.
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OUT&ABOUT helen o’connor
glen fitzpatrick
I WENT along with the bookies and really thought they’d [Britain] remain [in the EU] but to see the result was really shocking. Regardless of what everyone is saying, nobody really knows what’s going to happen next. I think there’s no doubt that it will have many bad repercussions for Ireland. I also don’t think it’s fair to say everyone who voted to leave is a racist, because I think that will only deepen the divide between communities.
I WOKE up this morning and couldn’t believe my ears when I heard the news on the radio. I do think Brexit is going to have a big effect on Ireland. We’re just a small little country and it feels like we’re out on a limb now that the UK has pulled out of the EU. I hope there won’t be too many negative repercussions for us, but I guess we have no choice but to wait and see.
conor callaghan
MY BOYFRIEND is from Belfast and he woke up this morning nearly in tears at the result. He immediately applied for an Irish passport and isn’t sure what he’s going to do now. There’s talk about holding a referendum for a united Ireland, which I would very much support, but I think it’s an unlikely possibility.
WITH the country focused on a single hot topic – Ireland’s defeat at the Euros – Gazette reporters Ian Begley and Emma Nolan asked Dubliners about the other burning issue of the day: “What do you think about Brexit?” This is what you said... tommy owens
THE result was unexpected. I really thought that the remain side would have won. It’s hard to know what will happen, there’s been scaremon-
gering from both sides but they’ll just have to live with it. I don’t think there will be any negative repercussions for Irish people, because I think we’ve settled in to the Euro-
pean family. The only concern I have is that it might have a knock-on effect with some of the right-wing groups in other countries. I think we’re better together than separate.
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neo morake
I GUESS if you look at it from the UK’s perspective, in terms of their economy and society they’re pretty far ahead compared to other EU countries. They can try to make their country work without being part of the EU, but down the line if they want to get back in, there will be a lot of complications. emma gallagher
alex white
I’M A bit surprised, yeah. I’m from Donegal, so I think we will feel a big impact up in the North. Northern Ireland voted to remain, so they’ll be dragged along now with the rest of the UK, so that could be negative for them and their economy.
Former Labour TD for Dublin Bay South
WELL, I think it’s deadly serious and as [Minister] Brendan Howlin said this morn-
ciara finnegan
I THINK there will be a lot of negative repercussions for Ireland, especially in the North where they voted to stay. With the calls for referendums from Scotland to leave the UK, I just think it will have a domino effect.
doireann o’sullivan
alan shine
I REMEMBER seeing how close the votes were on the television and knew when the results came out that so many people were going to be unhappy. I wonder now what’s going to happen, regarding all of the changes that will have to be made. I think Ireland should stay in the EU because being such a small country I think they can offer us a lot of benefits.
I’M DELIGHTED for them – I would have voted leave. I think that the European project started as a good idea – it being a trade agreement – but it has become an entirely different animal; it’s politicised. I don’t think there will be any negative repercussions for Irish people living in England.
ing, I think it’s tragic. I think it will have a big implication, not just for the UK but for Ireland, and maybe ultimately for the EU. I don’t think we can understate how serious it is.
richard stearn
I’M from Cambridge, but live and work here. I voted to remain in the EU. I feel everyone in the UK is shocked by the result, even the people who voted out. I love the idea of having an independent country so
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we can buy and sell to any country in the world. I think the main reason why people voted out was because of immigration reasons and, yes, I feel there is a problem with immigration in the UK. Leaving the EU isn’t going to change that, though.
WE’VE got a selection of tickets so you and three pals can go and see Jack L on Thursday July 7 at Bulmers Live at Leopardsown – the best, summer long festival in the country! First prize is a Summer Bundle ticket package for you and three pals – worth €120 – giving you all admission, a race programme, a bottle of Bulmers (or a soft drink), a summer feast meal voucher and a free €5 Tote betting voucher. Two lucky runners up will win admission tickets for themselves and three pals – so you can enjoy one of Ireland’s best artists FREE – all on us! All you have to do is Like the Dublin Gazette Facebook page and then like and share our Bulmers Live at Leopardstown post. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page on Tuesday evening. Good L-uck folks!
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FastSport Castleknock hosts mater charity match: LOCAL legends of the GAA past and present descend on Somerton Park for a charity football match on Saturday at 3pm in aid of St Francis Hospice and the Mater Foundation. Organised by members of Castleknock GAA, this free event is inspired by the memory of the late Aine Chawke, an ardent Castleknock supporter whose family are part of the fabric of Castleknock. Peadar Andrews, Senan Connell and Jason Sherlock will all play while Ciaran Kilkenny will be referee. Somerton will also greet a range of entertainers including the Garda band. The match will be followed by a mega auction in the Carpenter Pub at 8pm with an amazing array of memorabilia on offer ranging from a signed Tiger Woods flag, Katie Taylor and Mike Tyson gloves, an Ireland-signed jersey, All-Black rugby ball and a signed Dublin football in a presentation case. The fun starts at 2pm.
cycling: roche the star of the show at national road championships
Nico races to Kilcullen double glory sport@dublingazette.com
NICOLAS Roche claimed both the national road race and national time trial champion in the past week as he produced a series of brilliant rides at the event hosted by Orwell Wheelers in Kilcullen. First up, in the time trial, the Dundrum man was too strong for Eddie Dunbar and Ryan Mullen at the end of the 40km course from Kilcullen to Athy and back. Mullen was looking to claim back-to-back titles but a crash in the Netherlands a week earlier perhaps took its toll on his chances. Roche, meanwhile, set the benchmark with 47.14 seconds with Mullen over a minute back on 48.39 and Dunbar shy of the mark, too.
Roche last won this title back in 2007 and means he will get to wear the national champions jersey for the next year. It will provide some solace for the Team Sky man who was omitted from their squad for the Tour de France – the first time he will not be in the marquee event since 2008. He duly followed up with elite national road race title, again claiming the crown for the second time in his career despite rotten conditions on the road. Roche did it in particularly trademark attacking style, pushing early and often to stretch out the field. After one lap of the course, the main bunch lost heav y numbers while Roche’s breaks saw him go off the front
a couple of times. The main jump that stuck saw Roche lead a group of eight riders go clear including four-time champion Matt Brammeier, building a oneminute lead over the peloton who attempted to bridge the gap. But, in harsh conditions, they struggled to make major headway. The gap did come down to 30 seconds at one stage but this served as the impetus for the leading pack to respond. Going into the last loop of seven 26km laps, Roche made another bid for the front, one which dropped three more riders, leaving a bunch of five. He was joined only by Damien Shaw in this latest push for the line but he, too, would eventually be dropped as Roche put 34 seconds
Mark Conlon during one of his previous extreme challenges
between the two to go free for victory. This pair of wins came just a couple of days after the Stephen Roche GP took place in the Meadowbrook estate in Dundrum. In the main event, 80 participants took part. Last year’s winner Jake Gray established the first break with four others, including Patrick Goszczyk, Gareth Enright and Freddie Stevens. Gray and Stevens between them snaffled
up the first two primes before that group began to shell riders, leaving Gray, Goszczyk and Enright. Gray took the third prime before Goszczyk won the fourth. Phil Lavery closed the gap to the leaders and then went on a solo attack with 10 minutes still remaining in the race, taking the final prime. He then counter-attacked with Eoin Morton, and the duo built up a six second lead. With
two laps to go, it was clear they couldn’t work together well enough to hold off the baying hounds. As the lead group came down the home stretch, it was anyone’s guess as to who would be at the head, but the National Criterium skin suit of ASEA’s Mark Dowling was fastest to the line. He was followed close behind by Cigala and the aggressive pair of Lavery and Morton in third and fourth.
Fitzgerald calls time on rugby career due to injury sport@dublingazette.com
Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement
SANDYFORD man Luke Fitzgerald announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect on Tuesday morning. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during the Guinness PRO12 Final against Connacht and has been advised to retire on medical grounds. Speaking about the retirement, the now former Leinster, Ireland and Lion said, “I’ve had a wonderful rugby career which makes it easy for me to move on to the
next stage of my life. “It’s been an amazing journey in which I got to experience the highs and lows that come with professional sport and I have learned a huge amount from each experience. I’m now building on that foundation through completing my business degree. “I’m very thankful for the opportunities I have had, the people with whom I’ve worked and the lifelong friends I have made. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical staff and coaches I’ve worked with throughout my
career and at Blackrock College. It’s been an honour and a privilege to represent my province, my country and the British and Irish Lions during my career and I’m glad to finish my career as a one club man. The Blackrock College man made his Leinster debut in September 2006 against Edinburgh. He would go on to make a further 17 appearances for Leinster in his debut season, including three off the bench in the Heineken Cup. On the back of these performances in blue, only months after finishing his Leaving Certificate,
Fitzgerald made his debut for Ireland against the Pacific Islands in November 2006 in a 61-17 win. Over the course of his career he would win 154 caps for Leinster, 34 for Ireland – the same number as his father Des won as a prop with Ireland – and also played for the British & Irish Lions in their tour of South Africa in 2009. Most recently he was a part of the Ireland World Cup squad. Fitzgerald’s achievements include a 6 Nations title with Ireland in 2015 and a Grand Slam in 2009 where he started every game on the wing.
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Flynn steeples just shy of Santry gold
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Clonliffe Harriers man’s pursuit of national championship glory falls just short despite epic late fightback; he was one of a series of Dubliners to shine at Morton Stadium last weekend karl graham sport@dublingazette.com
DAVID Flynn had to settle for a silver medal after he ran out of track when chasing Rory Chesser in the final of the 3,000m steeplechase at the Glohealth National Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry but it proved one of the highlights of a spectacular meet. Chesser, who finished in a time of 9.07.83, set a fierce pace that proved too much for most of his rivals but as he tired over the last lap, Flynn was giving it his all to try and pip him on the line. However, he left his surge too late and had to be content with second place. Flynn spoke to the Gazette after the race about his disappointment
of not winning. “This race was tough to swallow. I ran the race with a plan from the start to sit on the fastest guy in the field and when he makes a move I follow because I was confident that if I was with him with a lap to go there was only one winner. But with two and half laps to go he drops out.” The man Flynn is talking about is Tomas Cotter, the fastest marathon man in Ireland and winner of the race last year. He had to pull out of the race after a virus proved too much to deal with at the pace the race was run. “I was put in a completely different scenario with two guys ahead of me. I went in chase of them but, with a very strong wind, it was hard to commit 100 percent to
reeling them in. “So with a lap to go I really went for it, caught second place and kicked again in pursuit of first. “Over the last water jump, I could see him coming back to me but I stuttered over the last barrier and lost a bit of momentum so when I got in full flight again it was too late,” said Flynn who finished just a few strides back from Chesser who held a 30m lead at one stage. Next up for Flynn, who recently signed a sponsorship deal with Skechers, will be to test himself against some of the best internationals at a 5k in Birmingham, before returning to Morton Stadium for the games on July 22. It was a successful weekend for the Clon-
Clonliffe Harriers on his way to silver in the 3,000m steeplechase at the national athletics championships last Saturday. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
liffe Harriers, landing 12 medals over the two days – two gold, five silver, and six bronze. National javelin champion Ror y Gunning won gold with a best of 61.15m, while Brian Gregan produced an excellent performance to win the men’s 400m race.
went to Simon Galligan who set a distance of 59.51m in the hammer. It was bronze for Ciara McCallion after she ran an excellent race in the women`s 400m in a new personal best of 54.48, and for Christopher Sibanda who completed the 100m in a time of
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‘This was tough to swallow; I ran with a plan from the start but I was put in a completely different scenario’ - David Flynn --------------------------------------------------------
Gregan needed to be at his best as he was challenged all the way down the home straight by Craig Lynch and the returning David Gillick. He stayed strong to claim his third national in succession with a seasonal best time of 46.28 Declan Murray was close to winning his first national title in the men’s 800m but just when it looked like victory was his, he was over hauled by Mark English. There was also silver for Ian Rogers in the pole vault (4.60m) after missing out on gold after count back. Ausra Jerumbauskyte set a new personal best of 12.00m to take silver, while Andrii Marin finished second in the men’s triple jump with distance of 14.45m. The club’s final silver
10.93. Leah Moore put two long years of injur y behind by making a stunning comeback to nationals with a bronze in the 200m in a time of 24.77, while in the junior 3000m Sean Carrig put together the best race of his young career with a personal best of 8.56.26 for third place. Crusaders’ Matthew Behan won silver in the men’s 110m hurdles in a time of 14.69, Jason Harvey also won silver in the 400m hurdles, while Anna Reddin took home bronze in the women’s 5,000m. Pierre Murchan won 3,000m gold for the Dublin City Harriers, while his club mate Catherine McManus took silver in the women’s 200m after crossing the line on 24.23.
English foot injury no issue in nationals win karl graham sport@dublingazette.com
MARK English, picture in jersey 194, made a successful return to action as he won 800m gold at the Glohealth National Championships at Morton Stadium. The UCD man’s time of 1.51.58 put him just ahead of Declan Murray, with English’s club mate Karl Griffin taking the bronze medal. The win comes in English’s first race in four months, following a stress reaction in his fourth metatarsal in early March - an injury which forced him to miss the IAAF World Indoor Championships. He sustained the injury after stepping into a pothole but has undergone a rigorous rehab programme to get himself back fit in time for the Rio Olympics in August. English, one of Ireland’s leading track hopes, has opted not to compete at the European Championships in July, instead preferring to train at home in order to get himself in peak fitness for Rio. He spoke to the Gazette trackside after the race about his return to competitive action: “My aim was just to try and control the race, to go out and lead it the whole way and I managed to do that today. “It’s my first race in about four months so training has been going well but you always need a race to get that difference and today worked out very well. The foot feels good, there is finally no more pain in it,” said English. The 23-year-old will be hoping that this victory will put to bed any fears over his fitness with so many people excited about seeing him line out for Ireland at the Olympics. There were other good performers from UCD with Ciara Mageean the pick of the bunch by landing gold in the women’s 1500m in a time of 4.24.33. Alanna Lally also came away from the weekend with a bronze medal in her pocket in the women’s 800m after posting a time of 2.10.28.
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Coolmine RFC to host BBQ and tournament COOLMINE RFC will host a five-a-side soccer tournament and summer barbecue on Saturday, July 2 as part of a packed day of fun at the River Road club. The soccer tournament gets underway at 12pm and costs €100 per squad of eight players. Each game will be overseen by official referees with an initial group phase followed by semi-finals and a grand final with cups and medals for the winner. For more information, contact Raman Pater on 087 811 4431 to enter a team while further details are available on Coolmine’s website and Facebook pages. In the evening, there will be a summer barbecue with tickets €20. There will be music and a full bar until late with a bumper auction including signed Leinster and Dublin jerseys as well as other sporting memorabilia. In addition, there will be a charity raffle with lots of great prizes to be won. For more information and tickets, contact Alan Munnelly on 086 370 6527.
Verona U-13 trials set for next week VERONA is holding trials to link up with the highest placed Under-13 DDSL team in Dublin 15 for those born in 2004. Trials take place on Monday, July 4 at 7pm. For your chance to be part on this unique opportunity, please register by con-
tacting manager Alan Hardy at 086 3195919 or email at alanhardy@live.ie. The club will take on an official tour to Stoke City Fc in October in association with Coerver Coaching where they will play against the Stoke Under-13 academy team while there will also be top class coaching over the course of the weekend which will include a Premier league game.
boxing: dublin 15 club bring home four medals from england
Mulhuddart’s Chloe Gabriel, Luke McDaid, Carl Millar and Sophie O’Sullivan
Mul’s Hull Box Cup brilliance stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com
MULHUDDART boxing club celebrated another impressive milestone last weekend as they claimed two gold and two silver medals at the Hull Box Cup from a tournament that featured over 400 totals. Sophie O’Sullivan and Luke McDaid, both 11-years-old, won out in their respective categories in style. The former won her final with an immaculate display, stopping her opponent in the first round with a beautifully put together performance.
McDaid, on Sunday, was next to succeed on Sunday. He got the better of Mitchell Saunders – a relative of British Olympian in Bradley Saunders – in his semifinal with a unanimous decision over the three rounds at 42kg. It set up a final date with another Mitchell, this time Mitchell Aiden from the Barnard Castle club. Once again, he outboxed his opponent and was a clear winner from the tie with a unanimous 3-0 victory. Earning silver medals, Chloe Gabriel was not able to back up her
player’s call Corduff looking for new stars at trial dates corduff will hold trials on Saturday, July 16 for all age groups. From 11am to 12pm, the U-8s (born in 2009) and U-9s (2008) are on the all-weather pitch with the U-10s (2007) on the 9-aside grass pitch. The U-13s (2004) and U-14s (2003) are on grass pitch number one. From 12.30pm, the U-15s (2002) are on pitch one with the U-11s (2007) on the 7-a-side and the U-12s (2005) on the 9-a-side pitch. At 1.30pm, the U-16s (2001) are on pitch one. Inquiries to corduff.fc@gmail.com.
recent All-Ireland success but will take solace from the fact that she was facing a British champion in her final who was also in a yearolder age bracket. She gave a fantastic account of herself, landing some long range combinations against an opponent keen to keep the fight at distance, limiting their engagement. Carl Millar, meanwhile, played his part in the fight of the competition in his final against Letterkenny’s Paddy McShane, the recently crowned All-Ireland champion at 36kg. It was Miller’s first
international competition of note and he did himself proud with a fine display. Speaking about the competition and his club’s performances, Mulhuddar t’s Gerr y McDaid said: “Bringing home medals from a tournament of this standard back to Mulhuddart is a fantastic achievement for these kids and brilliant for the area. “We wouldn’t be able to do anything like this without the support of Knife Edge fencing who have been with us all the way. “For this weekend,
their sponsorship helped us get a bus together to travel over to the event and I don’t know how we would get to take part in events like this or just run the club without their help year in, year out. They are a big part of our team.” Next on the agenda for Mulhuddart is the Monkstown Box Cup in south Dublin with the four club members joined by Killian McDaid to make up a five-person line-up. It is one of the biggest competitions on their agenda with over 900 fighters taking part with numerous national champions involved.
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captained the Dublin Under-16 side that won their Leinster championship for the seventh year in a row. They were caught up in a ding-dong battle with old rivals Meath and eventually prevailed 1-15 to 2-7. They now go on to face Armagh in the All-Ireland semi-final on either July 9 or 13.
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Division 1 Feile in Kerry over the week-
Castleknock’s Under-14 footballers celebrate their Feile glory. Picture: John Conway
Castleknock kings of the national Feile
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CASTLEKNOCK captured the prestigious National Feile Peile Division 1 title with a 3-6 to 1-4 win over Termon of Donegal in Austin Stack Park last Sunday. The Kerry venue saw scenes of jubilant celebrations from the large contingent of Dublin 15 support with the capture of the club’s second national Feile title. Founded in 1998, Castleknock captured the hurling equivalent in 2007 and last weekend saw them make the football breakthrough. The young side opened
their campaign with the first of two trans-Atlantic encounters with a New York side who travelled over 3,000 miles to participate in the tournament. Castleknock started quickly, recording five points without reply. New York, showing no signs of jet lag, soon found the pace of the game and answered with a goal but Castleknock were better able to take their scoring chances to win on a score of 2-8 to 2-1. Further wins against Legion and Dr Crokes ensured a quarter-final match up with St James which saw the Dublin champions run out win-
ners 6-7 to 2-1. The second meeting of Castleknock and New York in the semi -final lived up to its billing as a thriller with little between the sides but New York were edged out on a score of 2-3 to 1-2 by a side now operating at full tilt. Ben Harding and Alex Watson continued their recent good form and Fionn Gibbons was another that caught the eye. Also, among those who impressed were the influential Luke Swan and Daniel Murphy. C a s t l e k n o c k n ow needed to overcome the talented Termon of Donegal to claim the honours
of the day. Knock started brightly with a Jack Lynch Goal and Conor Murray point. The sides then traded points with Murphy pointing twice for Knock in the first half. Further goals from Swan and Connellan put some distance between the sides and Castleknock lead 3-4 to 0-2 at the break. The second half saw Termon outscore Castleknock but the Dublin side had done enough to keep themselves just out of reach of the Donegal boys. Some drama was saved for the dying minutes when Castleknock net minder Cian Sheerin saved a Termon penalty.
Congrats to Ciara Murray and Tara King and the Dublin U-16 girls who won
end. It is a marvellous achievement and
the Leinster championship. Well done
the boys had to take on and overcome
to all the girls from Scoil Thomais who
the best U-14 teams from Ireland and
played so well at half time in Croker
abroad.
during the Dubs v Meath clash. Con-
Well done to all the mentors and all who contributed to such a memora-
grats Ciaran on another great display for the Dubs.
ble weekend, particularly those who
As part of the Give Cancer the Boot
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the boys being crowned the Kings of
fundraising campaign in memory of
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Castleknock’s Under-14 footballers on their return to Carpenterstown last Sunday evening. Picture: Joe Conway
Knock’s Feile Fantasy
Somerton club’s Under-14s break new ground with first national football Feile title as they get the best of Termon in Kerry last Sunday
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CASTLEKNOCK captured the prestigious National Feile Peile Division 1 title with a win over Termon of Donegal in Austin Stack Park last Sunday. The Kerry venue saw scenes of jubilant celebrations from the large contingent of Dublin 15 support with the capture of the club’s second national Feile title. Founded in 1998 Castleknock captured the National Hurling Feile Title in 2007, in the era of superstar Ciaran Kilkenny, and last weekend saw the club make the breakthrough in football. The club’s Under-14 co-ordinator John Mur-
phy was delighted with the win and support the team received. “Obviously, very delighted,” he told GazetteSport. “This group of lads have been together since nursery, since four or five years of age. So to achieve what they have achieved over the years and with it now culminating in winning the National Feile, it’s absolutely brilliant. The whole club is so proud of them.” When asked about what it was that drove the team to success Murphy said: “It’s the team spirit that these lads have amongst each other, there is a big bond within them. They go to school together, they pal around together. “They have great discipline on the field, they work hard for each other, they encour-
age each other all the time, and it’s just their overall work ethic.” Murphy also feels that this is only the beginning for this young team, with future successes likely to await them. “At the moment, there are nine of these lads on the Dublin football development squad so that is going to be a huge plus for them in the coming years “We have other lads coming through gradually onto the first team, so this team are only going to get stronger and stronger as the years go on. Hopefully they go on to play minor and senior football for Castleknock in the future.” The team were boosted by the great support that made the near four-hour drive to
the Kingdom to cheer on the team, with the lads also treated to a big reception upon their return. “The reception we got when we came back to Carpenterstown on Sunday evening was absolutely unbelievable, the club turned out in huge numbers to welcome them back and it was fully deserved by the lads. “They were absolutely delighted with the reception they got and again I’d just like to thank all the supporters from the club who travelled down to Killarney to support the lads over the weekend. “It was a most enjoyable experience and one that I know they are going to be talking about for many years to come,” said Murphy.