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The future is local - the future is free Players from Scoil Padraig, Diswellstown, celebrate with the cup following the Corn INTO match between Scoil Padraig and Scoil Oilibheir during the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals at Croke Park in Dublin.

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Tributes paid to tragic local footballer Jack If the hat fits: See Style on Page 20

“We certainly will miss him very much”

 Ian Begley Tributes have poured in for a 23-year-old man from Castleknock who died in an accident while travelling in Slovenia.

The circumstances around the death of Jack Fogarty have not been confirmed as of yet, but The Department of Foreign Affairs are giving consular assistance to his family. The Castleknock native was

a talented footballer who had played for his local Castleknock Celtic football club. He was also set to begin training with FC Hibernian in Clonshaugh. On the FC Hibernian Face-

book page, a spokesperson from the club wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s family and for those of us at the club who were lucky enough to call Jack a friend, we certainly will miss him very much.” Full Story on Page 6

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reprieve | controversial change is halted

Dreaded pay-by-weight charges thrown in the bin for at least one year

 Sylvia Pownall HO U S E HOLD E RS got a reprieve yesterday after a Dail vote to delay the dreaded payby-weight bin charges was passed. The 12-month stay got the green light after Fianna Fail and the Greens suppor ted a proposal by Environment Minister Simon Coveney.

Dual billing W hile the current system remains in place for now, households will

receive cost comparison dual billing – offering the option to switch to pay by weight earlier if they prefer. On Tuesday the Irish Wa s t e M a n a g e m e n t Association (IWMA) – a trade group acting for 75 per cent of the countr y’s waste contractors - agreed to freeze the controversial new bin charges until July 1 2017. And two of the largest non-IWMA members also committed to doing the same within hours of the proposal

being announced. The City Bin Company said in a statement: “We welcome the Government’s proposal today on pay-by-weight and are in agreement with the 12-month price freeze whereby our customers will remain on their current price plans.” Greyhound Household also released a s t a t e m e n t s ay i n g i t supported the new measures for the waste industry as outlined by the Government. IWMA secretary

Conor Walsh said people needed more time to adjust to the pay-byweight system, and that dual billing would help. He added: “We now realise that there needs to be a smooth transition. “This will help householders better understand how waste charges are calculated. They will be able to see how recycling more can reduce their annual charges.” The Government is expected to launch an information campaign on recycling and the justification for the pay-

by-weight system. The IWMA also confirmed it had committed to giving allowances to households where an adult was under care, and where incontinence pads were being disposed. The proposal to hike fees prompted widespread outrage, with protests right across Dublin. Another contentious issue – forcing 90 terraced and high-density city homes in Dublin to switch from using bags to wheelie bins – has yet to be resolved.

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Blanch Centre sale one of biggest property deals ever Blanchardstown Centre has completed a €950m deal with a US investment banking company in one of the biggest property deals in the history of the State. Private equity giant Blackstone is believed to have paid Green Property nearly €1bn for the centre in a deal that is expected to close this summer, pending relevant regulatory approvals. Anthony Myers of Blackstone said in a statement that the deal was a “further investment by us in Dublin and underlines our commitment to Ireland and belief in the strength of its economy”. Blanchardstown Centre is the biggest retail centre in the country, with more than 1.2m sq ft of shopping space. It has an annual footfall of more than 16 million people and a rent roll of about €50m per year. The premises and lands covers 85 acres with up to 6,000 surface car parking spaces. There is the capacity for development in the region of 148,500 sqm (1.6 million sq ft) comprising 93,000 sqm of retail, offices, leisure and 600 plus apartments, under a master development plan that governs the site. Green Property, where Stephen Vernon is chairman, hired Jones Lang LaSalle and Eastdil in January as joint agents for the centre. The third sale of a major Dublin shopping centre in less than a year comes as retail sales continue to recover from the economic crisis. Since the economic crash, Blackstone has bought extensively in Ireland, but has been selling down most of its interests. It is in the process of selling the former Burlington Hotel in Dublin city and also controls the Elysian Tower in Cork city. Blackstone’s deal for Blanchardstown means that by the end of 2016, three of the biggest shopping centres in the country will be controlled by overseas funds. As well as Dundrum, US investor Hines has taken a majority stake in Liffey Valley Centre, Dublin along with private clients of international banking giant HSBC.

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| the Irish Cancer Society’s annual Colour Dash

Caroline Brennan from Clondalkin in the wheelchair leads the 4,500 people who took part

Paula and Mary Mcentegg with Anna and Lucy Cassidy. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Coming through with flying colours

T Helen Smith

Emily Costello

he Phoenix Park was the place to be for the recent Irish Cancer Society’s Colour Dash which featured around 4,500 people taking part in the annual 5k event in which participants are covered in coloured paint representing different types of cancer

Vlad and Melly Jeljasevics

Niamh Doherty, Lisa Clarke and Roisin Drohan

Aidan McDonal (10) finishes strong

and cancer survivorship as they run the course. Money raised from the Colour Dash will go towards the Irish Cancer Society’s work to support those living with cancer and to fund on-going cancer research.

Katie O’Neill flips out with Caroline O’Neill and Rachel Kellet

Grace Byrne, Erin Waddick and Chloe Hills

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tributes | “you were an absolute gent”

Castleknock footballer dies while travelling in Slovenia  ian begley Tributes have poured in for a 23-year-old man from Castleknock who died in an accident while travelling in Slovenia. The circumstances around the death of Jack Fogarty have not been confirmed as of yet, but The Department of Foreign Affairs are giving consular assistance to his family. The Castleknock native was a talented footballer who had played for his local

Jack Fogarty. Picture: FC Hibernian Facebook page

Castleknock Celtic football club. He was also set to begin training with FC Hibernian in Clonshaugh. On the FC Hibernian Facebook page, a spokesperson from the club wrote: “It is with great sadness and shock

for us to hear of the passing of local Castleknock man and friend to many at the club Jack Fogarty. “Jack’s footballing talents were always well recognised and he was a gentleman on and off the pitch. It is just a week since we spoke to Jack about coming to pre-season training with FC Hibernian on his return from Slovenia, something which he was really looking forward to. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s family and for those of

us at the club who were lucky enough to call Jack a friend, we certainly will miss him very much.” Friends of Jack took to social media to pay tribute to him. One wrote: “Rip Jack. We are devastated at the news. Hearts go out to your family mate.” Another said: “RIP Jack. Such a lovely young man. So sad. My prayers are with the family.” One said: “So shocked. RIP Jack, you were an absolute gent and a pleasure to work with and be around in college.”

Cooking up a storm with new friends TV star Baz Ashmawy cooked up a storm with the help of Sadie Grant and Isabelle Doyle when they took part

in a Cook-Off Challenge to promote Kellogg’s Powering Play for Children at The Merrion Hotel.

Powering Play promotes the importance of nutrition and hydration in fuelling physical activity.

36% consider ditching TV licence

Calls go up during Pride week

More than one-third of adults would consider ditching their TV licence in favour of solely watching internet-reliant TV and video content, according to a new online survey. The research, carried out by iReach in May 2016 on behalf of Irish telecom and broadband provider Pure Telecom, surveyed 1,000 online adults across Ireland. All households must pay for a TV licence if they are in possession of a television set capable of receiving television broadcasts. However, Pure Telecom’s research found that as streaming channels continue to roll out their own top quality TV series and movies, people are reconsidering their annual €160 fee. TV licence revenue in 2015 was €214m.

The number of people contacting the LGBT helpline rises sharply each year during Pride season. That’s according to Paula Fagan, national coordinator of the Helpline, who was speaking at the launch of a new partnership with telecommunications company eir recently. The partnership involves eir and the Helpline running a positive mental health awareness campaign during Dublin Pride Festival from June 22 to 26. The campaign will promote the Helpline’s range of confidential support services to the tens of thousands of LGBT people and their families and friends taking part in Dublin Pride. Further information is available at www.lgbt.ie. The helpline number is1890-929-539.

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courts | ‘antique gem’ worth €6.5k

Lucky escape for two after collapse

Jailed for possession of 57 stolen books An amateur antique dealer has been jailed after he was caught with 57 stolen antique books, including an extremely rare King James Bible. Andrew Shannon (51) was previously jailed for damaging a €10m Monet painting at the National Gallery in December 2014. Shannon of Willans Way, Ongar, Dublin pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of the books at his home while knowing or being reckless as to whether they were stolen on March 3, 2007. He was convicted by a jury last February. Judge Petria McDonnell sentenced him to one year in prison with the final six months sus-

pended. Shannon was previously sentenced to six years imprisonment with the final 15 months suspended for damaging the Claude Monet painting. He had denied the charge but was convicted following trial. He moved to appeal his conviction in December of last year but judgment is still awaited. Shannon’s 35 other convictions include theft and burglary. The court heard that the 57 stolen books had originated in the library of Carton House in Kildare, the historical family seat of the FitzGerald family. Detective Garda Des Breathnach told Maurice Coffey BL, prosecuting, that in Novem-

ber 2006 the owner of Carton House reported that the books had been stolen after they were put in storage during the restoration of the country house. The “distinctive books” were later found “openly on show” on “two bookshelves” in the house of Shannon in March 2007. Shannon was arrested in November of the same year. Counsel said that the books were “an antique gem” and included a 1660 edition of the King James Bible. There was an agreement at the trial that the total overall value of the books was €6,500. Shannon told gardai he had purchased these books at a fete in the Midlands in 2002.

Ready for an adventure? Actress and fitness fanatic Vivienne Connolly with the help of her daughter Katie Dunne launches the Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder obstacle course for youngsters aged 7 to 12 to muck about and get active. The event will take place at Loughcrew Adventure Centre, Meath, on July 9 and 10. To Register check out www.fruitshoot.com/minimudder/ireland/events. Picture: Brian Mcevoy

Two people were taken to hospital on Wednesday last week following a partial collapse of the archway leading from Temple Bar to Merchant’s Quay. One man and one woman were believed to have been struck by falling bricks and wood. Three fire engines, two ambulances and a Garda traffic unit were called to the scene where the man and woman were treated and an investigation was then launched into how the arch collapsed. The scene was closed off and traffic along Wellington Quay and as far back as Burgh Quay was delayed for a number of hours. One eye witness said the two people who were hit by the falling bricks and wood had a lucky escape and said: “It is a wonder they weren’t killed.”

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Gazettegallery | it might have been raining but not on the runners parade

Three year old Robyn Flynn with her aunty Lucy Flynn On your marks, get set, go ....

John McGarrity, centre, with left, Leila Quinn, right, Ann Keogan and four year old Isabelle McGarrity

5km run gets great support T

Catherina McKiernan leads eventual winner John Coghlan, on his way to winning the race

Caroline Crowley

HERE was a fantastic turnout last weekend at the Castleknock 5km run/walk. It might have been a wet day but that did nothing to dampen the spirits of those taking part. It was a great family day, with all ages sporting their runners and taking to the track. There was face painting, bouncy castles, food and beverages for everyone. The winner in the mens race was John Coghlan and Caroline Crowley pipped Catherina McKiernan at the winning post in the womens race. Leo Varadkar launched this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run with Senator Eamonn Coghlan and his son elite athlete John Coghlan. It was very fitting for father and son to do this together since the run took place on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.

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reprieve | controversial charge is halted with launch of information campaign

Pay-by-weight charge binned for one year  Sylvia Pownall HOUSEHOLDERS got a reprieve yesterday after a Dail vote to delay the dreaded pay-by-weight bin charges was passed. The 12-month stay got the green light after Fianna Fail and the Greens supported a proposal by Environment Minister Simon Coveney.

Dual billing W hile the current system remains in place for now, households will receive cost comparison dual billing – offering the option to switch to pay by weight earlier if they prefer. On Tuesday the Irish Wa s t e M a n a g e m e n t Association (IWMA) – a trade group acting for 75 per cent of the country’s waste contractors - agreed to freeze the controversial new bin charges until July 1 2017. And two of the largest non-IWMA members also committed to doing the same within hours of the proposal being announced. The City Bin Company said in a statement: “We welcome the Government’s proposal today on pay-by-weight and are in agreement with the 12-month price freeze whereby our customers will remain on their current price plans.” Greyhound House-

hold also released a statement saying it supported the new measures for the waste industry as outlined by the Government. IWMA secretary Conor Walsh said people needed more time to adjust to the pay-byweight system, and that dual billing would help. He added: “We now realise that there needs to be a smooth transition. “This will help householders better understand how waste charges are calculated. “They will be able to see how recycling more can reduce their annual charges.” The Government is expected to launch an information campaign to focus on recycling and the justification for the pay-by-weight system. The IWMA also confirmed it had committed to giving allowances to households where an adult was under care, and where incontinence pads were being disposed. The proposal to hike fees prompted widespread outrage, with protests right across Dublin. Another contentious issue – forcing 90 terraced and high-density city homes in Dublin to switch from using bags to wheelie bins – has yet to be resolved.

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Gazettegallery | All out for bloomsday and dressed in beautiful style

Councillor Cormac Devlin, An Cathaoirleach, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Tony and Robbie Cooke enjoying a pint in Kennedy’s

Rose Lawless as Molly Bloom

Council, greets Mary Enright from Drumcondra

Jacqui O’Brien and Anne Doyle

Dan McGrattan, Anne Doyle, Rose Lawless as Molly Bloom, Brian O Donohue and PJ Murphy

Michael O’Brien

Scene inside Kennedy’s Pub capturing the mood of the day

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with the great taste of Dublin just around the corner

The Joyce is yours depending on taste

T WAS a tough choice last weekend as the city saw two fantastic events take place. For the literary crowd they were all gathered on Westland Row to celebrate Bloomsday, while around the corner all the gourmet crew headed to Taste of Dublin in the Iveagh Gardens. Weather was mixed but spirits were high, and of course there were those who managed to attend both.

Aisling Henry and Suzy Falvey

Cora Duggan in the Shebeen Pub enjoying the opening day of Taste of Dublin. Pictures: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Avril Bannerton, Taste of Dublin managing director with chefs Patrick Powell, Joy Beattie, Sunil Ghai, Kevin Dundon, Niall Sabongi, Gavin McDonagh, Taweesak Trakoolwattana and (back) Paul Kelly, Cathal Armstrong and Mark Moriarty Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take that as a yes then! Donal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill proposes to his girlfriend of more than three years, Amy Costigan.

World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has a selfie taken with Catherine Dunnion from Letterkenny and Orla Pate outside the Shebeen.

Rosanna Davison

Soaking up the atmosphere in the Iveagh Gardens

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Teeling celebrates ‘World’s Best Whiskey Attraction’  emma nolan

T e e l i n g W h i s ke y Company is celebrating the first anniversary of its award winning distillery and visitor centre. The company which employs 55 people has helped to transform the heart of Dublin’s Liberties over the past year by investing €10m in the capital’s first fully operational distillery in

over 125 years. The distillery which was named ‘World’s Best Whiskey Attraction’ at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards is the vision of brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling who wanted to bring back the tradition of distilling to Dublin Their ancestor Walter Teeling had a distillery on Marrowbone Lane in the 18th century. In the last year the

Teeling Whiskey Distillery has hosted over 30 events and has served over 25,000 measures of whiskey and 40,000 cocktails to domestic and overseas visitors. Today, one year on from officially opening, it’s a double festivity for the company as it welcomed its 60,000th visitor through the doors. Commenting on the milestone, Jack Teeling, Founder and Managing

Director of the Teeling Whiskey Company said: “It has been a busy but successful year for the Teeling Whiskey Company. A key highlight for our distillery this year was being named the World’s Best Whiskey Visitor Attraction at the World Whiskies Awards. We have also just welcomed our 60,000th visitor to the distillery which has been a major milestone for us. We hope to continue to grow our visitor numbers further over the next year as well as host more events within our visitor space.”

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Building a reputation as one of Ireland’s most sought after wedding and portrait photographers, Jenny McCarty says she firmly believes that people should start getting their photos developed again. Married to TV icon Martin King, Jenny’s week consists of round the clock wedding shoots, newborn baby and family portraitures, along with lots of commercial work for TV3 and editing. She told The Gazette: “I travel all over the country each week doing weddings. It’s really mental and nonstop, but to be honest the support of my hubby is just amazing. Since he works on the Seven O’clock Show he’s here every morning to help me get my bits and pieces ready and sometimes kind enough to cook the dinner. “The biggest challenge of being a wedding photographer is ensuring that the day goes really smoothly. Two weeks before a wedding I meet the couple and go through all the logistics with them and give them tips, such as what time they should arrive at the church. “If you’re running late in the morning, the time will be taken off at the end of the day and you might not even have a proper drinks reception before your meal. This is why it’s so important to be on time.

Jenny McCarty

“My main aim is to make sure I get every shot that I need which I always do, and to make sure everyone enjoys the big day.” Jenny said that one of her favourite parts of the job is doing newborn baby portraitures, which she says is very rewarding. “I always put two hours aside for when I’m photographing newborns because at the end of the day the baby is the boss so the whole shoot needs to be tailored around their needs. I always make my studio very comfortable, especially for the mammy and to get good feedback from the couple once the prints come out is just amazing.” Being a firm believer in tangible, hard copies of photographs, Jenny says that people should start printing their snaps again so they can cherish them forever. She added: “I know in my mother’s house when I go through all the bags of photos I can sit there for hours and the feeling of nostalgia is just incredible. “Kids these days don’t have that feeling because nearly every image they have is on a hard drive or on their mobile phone.”

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don’s dublin A hidden Dublin treasure holding 25,000 artefacts For those interested in animal history a visit to country’s oldest museum is not only a must but a real joy. The museum was established in Trinity College nearly 250 years ago and has more than 20,000 items. Some of the earliest donations came from wealthy collectors and artifacts from Captain Cook’s expeditions in Australia and the South Sea Islands. You can see a platypus, kangaroo and a Tasmanian Tiger that has, sadly, been extinct since 1930. There is something here for everyone, from the big to the tiny, from an elephant skeleton to trays of beautiful butterflies, and ‘live’ exhibits of worms, beetles and a rather large, hairy spider! Most of the items are in glass cabinets and there are computer tablets where you can get information of what you are viewing. On the main counter you can see and touch a very impressive Rhino’s skull, elephant teeth, animal hides and the almost mystical narwhal tusk that was taller than my guide, Lauren. There are jaws of a Great White shark with rows of razor-sharp teeth. Even lying on the table, unmoving, they are a scary proposition. You can stick your head in (if you dare!) and have your photograph taken and it’s as close I ever want to get to those choppers. One of the best collections is that of the Blaschka Glass Models of marine invertebrates. These were made by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in Germany in the late 1800s and were used in schools and colleges as colourful, visual aids. And in the next cabinet is a replica skull of the

interview: Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath

standing up for the boys in greeen

Piltdown Man who was meant to be the ‘missing link’ between apes and man. This was later exposed as a

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hoax. Engagement is the word to describe a visit to the museum that is open every day until August. There is a small fee, but then there is much to see and enjoy!

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Prince Tom the elephant’s skeleton

Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath praised the Irish fans on their camaraderie and good behaviour at Euro 2016, calling the British fans who wreaked havoc in France “animals” in comparison. Speaking to The Gazette this week, the all-time great said he expected nothing else from the Irish fans, comparing them to the devotee supporters from the time he played in the Euros in 1988. “Like now we had great supporters back in my day too. While

we were playing in West Germany the fans were allowed into our training camp after games to have a few drinks with us. They just wanted to have fun and have a good time, which makes you so proud. “I think the lads on the national team are a similar bunch to when I was playing for Ireland. “They all fight for each other and if someone gets tackled they would all come in and help them out, which is what we did back in our day. “We played as a team, which was evident showing the results we got.” Asked what he thought

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‘It’s not all the English causing trouble over there, but the ones who are doing it are nothing but animals and shouldn’t be out there’

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about the infamous reputation the English fans have in France, McGrath said: “It’s not all the English causing trouble over there, but the ones who are doing it are nothing but animals and shouldn’t be out there. “They’re not doing themselves or their country proud which is the sad thing about it all.”

According to McGrath, Jeff Hendrick has the most potential on the Irish team who he says is “absolutely fantastic”. “Jeff is a lad who isn’t afraid of getting stuck in and he tackles very well too. I love to gravitate towards those type of players because I loved to tackle myself.

Paul shows his support for the boys in green

Pictures: Finbarr O’Rourke

“With Robbie Keane, I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to be involved in the qualifications in the next World Cup. He has scored so many goals and done so well for Ireland that I think he should be allowed determine his own time to leave the international stage.” A lesser known fact about McGrath was that he used to work as a night time security officer in Connolly Hospital in the early 1980s. “ I l ove d wo r k i n g at Connolly Hospital because half the time I was asleep,” he laughed, but the odd time I got a call on the radio and had

to deal with some trouble makers. “I have loads of good memories protecting all those nurses up there. It was tough gig but someone had to put their hand up and do it.” Known in some football circles simply as God, McGrath won 82 caps for Ireland and played in one of the strongest-ever Ireland teams in the 1994 World Cup in the USA. While there, he became renowned for almost single-handedly taking on the Italian frontline, including a famous incident where he blocked a Giuseppe

Signori shot with his face and played through severe knee pain. Paul McGrath is suppor ting Curr y’s PC World Ultimate Home of Football tour this summer. Fans can be in with a chance to own the Ultimate Home of Football for an exciting match with their mates until July 10. For more information visit currys. co.uk/footballwin Fans not heading to France for the matches can get closer to the action on the pitch with a 4K TV from Currys PC World for the ultimate football match experience.

Paul McGrath shows off his skills as he opened Currys PC World Ultimate Home of The Gazette’s Ian Begley meets the legend

Football in Blanchardstown Centre

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Paul shows his support for the boys in green

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Paul McGrath shows off his skills as he opened Currys PC World Ultimate Home of The Gazette’s Ian Begley meets the legend

Football in Blanchardstown Centre

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Hot Brown Honey Get dazzled and leave dizzy at RIOT

Top shows to see at Tiger Dublin Fringe Tiger Dublin Fringe, Ireland’s most exciting festival for new faces, brand new performances and cutting edge shows, is coming back again this year from September 10 – 25. Performing theatre group Spiegletent will make another grand appearance this year in its new location at Dublin’s Georgian Quarter, Merrion Square. Promising the very best in Irish and international performing arts, its shows will be a heady mix of wild theatre, banging jigs, slapstick comedy and jaw-dropping circus acts. The provocative Collapsing Horse Theatre will also make a Fringe comeback with a new world premiere of The Aeneid. Based on the

ancient epic that tells the tale of how the people of Troy left their burning city to create the city of Rome, the show will bring the story to life with a super-charged clever brand of indelible theatrical magic and imagination. Dance continues to take up the vanguard of the Fringe programme and this year the brilliant Aoife McAtamney brings her new work, Age of Transition, where her growing talents emerge. Choreographer, dancer and songwriter McAtamney will premiere a soulful feast of contemporary dance, music and visual arts. Sophie Motley (WillFredd Theatre) returns to the festival, directing the Irish premiere of Belfast playwright, Sta-

cey Gregg’s, Override – a conflicting love story in a world of body augmentations, inflated class aspirations and dreams of a flawless life. This production mirrors Spike Jonze’s Her, A l e x G a r l a n d ’s E x Machina, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and represents a new wave of tech-concerned, transmedial art, reflecting ver y current ethical debates and discoveries. Following on from t h e i r p owe r f u l a n d haunting Fringe success with It Folds in 2015, Brokentalkers bring This Beach to Tiger Dublin Fringe 2016. The play is presented as part of a project in which artists from Europe document and create performances exploring Europe in

times of transformation. This Beach is made in response to the current refugee crisis gripping Europe today and the notion of sovereignty of one people over a piece of land; and the lengths people will go to create barriers to entry to their dominion. Volunteer applications for this year’s festival open later this month, offering thrilling opportunities to get involved in box office, production, the Spiegeltent and much more. Applicants can email Volunteer Coordinator Paul Donnelly on volunteers@fringefest. com for further details. Early release tickets for these shows are now on sale at fringefest.com with the full programme available from mid-July.

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elvis & nixon: iconic figures make strange cultural bedfellows in this great film

May leave you feeling all shook up THE most requested photograph from the US National Archives, so the story goes, is not of American soldiers raising their flag at Iwo Jima, nor is it Marilyn Monroe’s breezy publicity shot – it is of two men, Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, nonchalantly posing for a handshake in the White House. Taken in December 1970, the image offers a juxtaposition between two worlds – the world of conservative political power epitomised by Nixon, and the world of pop culture personified by the then reclusive Elvis. The latest offering from American director Liza Johnson, Elvis & Nixon (Cert 12A, 86 mins) imagines the quirky behind the scene action in the run up to the unexpected and undocumented meeting. After years cooped up in his home, Graceland, Elvis (Michael Shannon) is growing deeply concerned with the state of the American nation, and the death of the American character. The only solution is an impromptu visit to The White House, with a personal request to meet with President Nixon (Kevin Spacey, taking a familiar Oval Office seat) to discuss how to set the country on the right path.

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Some of the most alluring elements of the film are in the true-life details. Elvis did apparently turn up unannounced, and his handwritten letter appeals to Nixon to make him a “federal agent at large” – a position which Elvis hoped would allow him to travel undercover to infiltrate drug gangs and save the youth of the nation. With a penchant for brooding and intense performances, Shannon seems like an unlikely choice to play Elvis. However, the casting choice turns out to be one of the film’s strongest point – no doubt in part due to the fact that Johnson directed Shannon in her 2011 feature, Return, but mainly because the Elvis we see here is not the clean-cut heartthrob of his earlier years. Weighed down by the ostentatious gold rings and bangles, this is an Elvis that is growing increasingly jaded, paranoid, and ill-at-ease

with his position as a pop icon. Spacey, as Nixon, is a much more obvious fit, albeit with the actor committing to some bulking out to fit the role. His Nixon is bombastic, surly, and absolutely uninterested in popular culture – though he is shrewd enough to know that a PR opportunity like this one does not literally present itself on your doorstep every day. W hile the film is focused on the meeting of the two icons, the actual pow-wow acts as the pinnacle to an expertly paced build up. Much of the heart of the film lies in the relationships between the leading men and the network of people that support them. Elvis’ childhood friend, Jerry (Alex Pettyfer) accompanies him on his trip to Washington; part baby-sitter and part confidante, Jerry’s role allows the film to focus on the nature of fame and friendship. Likewise, Nixon’s administration team, led by Fargo’s Colin Hanks, acts as a way to wryly expose some of the power behind the throne. Elvis & Nixon manages to skilfully walk a fine line, embracing the quirkiness

As a world-weary Elvis and sharply cynical Nixon, Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey impress with their versions of the famous figures

of its main characters and building a wonderful piece of fiction around the odd meeting.

Yet for all the largerthan-life elements that both men embody, Shannon and Spacey man-

age to bring some real moments of depth and humanity. The end result is a very

snappy, fun, and insightful work of speculative fiction. Verdict: 8/10

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OUT&ABOUT

STYLE

Home dental regime to prevent enamel erosion

 emma nolan

Enamel erosion is a common cause of tooth decay and so many everyday fac5 tors can contribute to it. Even eating fruit can damage the enamel on teeth due to the sugar and acid5 ity, not to mention fizzy drinks, wine, tea and coffee.

Regenerate tooth5 paste is a home dental regime that helps to restore your teeth’s natural enamel. The patented NR-5 TM formula is infused with minerals that acti5 vate a cycle of enamel regeneration that acts on early invisible stages of enamel erosion, helping to restore min5 erals that have been lost due to acid attacks and wear and tear. Regenerate is clini5 cally proven to restore the enamel’s min5 eral content and micro hardness with regular use. Available at Boots, Harvey Nichols Dub5 lin, Sam McCauley chemists and Lloyds chemists, the tooth5 paste costs €13 and the boosting serum costs €40.

Conceal wrinkles with new face care Derma Liss by Gui5 not Derma Liss is a face care treatment that conceals wrin5 kles and enlarged pores for a more youthful appearance. With a primer-like texture, it evens out the skin’s complexion allowing for a more even base for makeup. It contains dehy5 drated Hyaluronic Acid Spherical Fillers which fills the grooves of the wrinkles, lines and enlarged pores. Once fully absorbed, they rehydrate by soaking up water from the cells. By absorbing water, the spherical fillers inflate and

plump out the wrin5 kles whilst providing hydration. Derma Liss is avail5 able from salons nationwide and costs €38.25.

Milliner Laura Kinsella

Head for hats

Model Jo Archbold wears beautiful sculptural piece by Laura Kinsella headpiece

Irish headwear heavyweight Laura Kinsella has been appointed as the Westin Hotel’s mil5 liner in residence. Laura began her residency by designing a head piece to launch the Westin’s Mad Hat5 ter’s Afternoon Tea. Laura K creates individual, exquisite and abstract hats, headpieces and accessories by traditional technique at her studio in Dub5 lin. A graduate of the Limerick School of Art & Design, she perfected her craft globally, working with renowned designers including Alejandra Quesada, Danielle Romeril and Philip Tracey. Last year, she was chosen by Irish Design 2015 to showcase her collections at London Fashion Week. Laura’s style and talents will now be avail5 able to Westin brides and their wedding par5 ties in the run-up to their big day, as she offers her services for bespoke millinery design. The Westin will facilitate appointments for design consultations, where Laura will endeavour to see each bride’s vision brought to life in her own contemporary, directional style.

Starla Boutique celebrates 3 years  emma nolan

Dublin boutique Starla is celebrating three years in business this month. To celebrate, owner and founder of the South William street shop, Johanna McAleese has launched its brand new look website. (starla.ie) “I think we have some really unique dresses that you just won’t find in other stores,” Johanna says. Starla opened as a dress rental store in 2013 and since then, has devel5 oped into a platform to not only rent but to buy luxury designer gowns

and cocktail dresses both in store and online for all occasions. Johanna’s aim is to ensure the boutique offers every customer a special experience. “At Starla, we have a mix of dress rentals and dress sales and we do everything from glamor5 ous gowns to short party dresses, she said. “While a lot of our cus5 tomers are aged between 18 and 30, looking for something special for a night out, we attract women of all ages who might be going to a wed5 ding or a ball or just look5 ing for something that

Johanna McAleese

will help them look and feel amazing. “They’re searching for something that will make them stand out.” Johanna’s own story is unique in itself. Hav5 ing dreamed of owning her own store since a young age, a series of lifechanging events helped spur her on to achieving

her dream. Johanna told the Gazette: “When my mum passed away, I real5 ised I wanted to put more value into my own time and that gave me the jump I needed to move forward. “I had always wanted to own my own shop but I didn’t have much retail experience and it was a daunting adventure to take on. “But I feel I’ve come a long way in the past three years. I had to be flexible and adapt to who my customers were but it has paid off.” Johanna said her

dream is to eventually move to a bigger store but for now, her focus is online. “You can reach the whole world with a click of a button and that’s where I see myself devel5 oping the store over the next 12 months. “In any business these days, you have to keep up to date and fresh. And that’s what Starla is about.” Starla stocks dresses from a number of unique designers, including Holt Miami, Rachel Gilbert, Alex Perry, Dress Studio, Nadine Merabi and Stop Staring, to name a few.

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FOOD&DRINK

Medley Cafe - a beautiful city centre space is born Medley by Andrew Rudd has officially re-opened its doors in a newly renovated location at Fleet Street East. Mr Rudd’s ambition for Medley was to make it a versatile, functional yet beautiful city centre space and through his café bistro offering, private event venue, and newly established catering service, it seems he has achieved what he set out to do. Medley Café Bistro opens from 6.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday and it offers a varied menu with early morning coffee, porridge and pastries through to brunch classics and a full

BITESIZEDNEWS Drag brunch launch set to coincide with Pride Festival A new drag brunch will launch in Dublin’s Bow Lane restaurant on Aungier Street this month to coincide with the Pride Festival. The monthly drag brunch will see a regular brunch transformed into a fun atmosphere with drag hosts including Darina Devine, DJs, food and craft cocktails. A lip sync battle, best cocktail competition, cupcake decorating competition and a QI quiz will also be part of the fun brunch. Some of the foodie treats on offer will be dishes including crab toast with sourdough, samphire, two poached eggs, and remoulade or fried chicken “birdwich” with white cabbage jalapeno slaw, Swiss cheese and disco fries. The first drag brunch will take place on Sunday, June 26 at 3pm and it will continue to take place every fourth Sunday of each month in Bow Lane. For more information see www.bowlane.ie

lunch menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. Medley Upstairs on the mezzanine offers beautiful city centre views and incorporates a food demo kitchen, full bar, lounge area, dance floor, and can easily accommodate up to 170 seated guests. Medley Outside is an added string to Mr Rudd’s bow as he offers a catering service and full event management service for weddings, launches, dinner parties, and more whether held in Medley or country wide. For more information see www.medley.ie or call (01) 5557116.

The perfect dessert for a Summer treat THIS week, we have a perfect summer treat Avonmore Summer Berry Feuille.

adding extra water if needed. Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.

Ingredients

• Turn out onto a

250g strong plain flour

lightly floured board,

1 tsp fine sea salt

knead gently and form

250g Avonmore butter

into a smooth rectan-

(room temperature)

gle.

150 ml cold water

Roll the dough in one

350ml Avonmore sum-

direction only, until

mer whipped cream

three times the width,

1 punnet strawberries,

about 20 x 50cm.

hulled and chopped

Keep edges straight and even. Don’t over-

Preparation

work the butter

• Sift the flour and

streaks; you should

salt into a large bowl.

have a marbled effect.

Roughly break the

• Fold the top third

Avonmore butter into

down to the centre,

small chunks, add them

then the bottom third

to the bowl and rub

up and over that. line a tray with baking

oven and allow to cool

quarter turn (to the left

for use and using a pizza

paper and place the

on a baking tray.

butter, as you are look-

or right) and roll out

cutter form rows and

pastry rectangles on

ing for a marbled affect.

again to three times the

columns so that you end

individually, allowing

three rectangles on

• Make a well in the bowl

length.

up with a couple dozen

some space between

top of each other with a

rectangles, roughly the

them.

layer of Avonmore Sum-

them in loosely. You need to see bits of

and pour in about two-

Give the dough a

Fold as before, cover

thirds of the cold water,

with cling film and chill

mixing until you have

for at least 20 minutes

a firm, rough dough

before rolling to use.

• Roll out the pasty

same size. • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade,

• Bake the pastry

• To serve, stack the

mer Whipped Cream

squares for 10 to 15 min-

and summer berries in

utes, remove from the

between each.

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TRAVEL

The Twelve Hotel in Barna, Galway, features pet-friendly suites

Pawdicures aplenty to help spoil your pet  ian begley

Travel Editor

Ireland’s pet friendly hotel, The Twelve Hotel in Barna, Galway, is launching a special pet-friendly holiday package to tie in with the launch of the much anticipated summer animation The Secret Life of Pets. Guests can bring their four-legged friends to the hotel and enjoy a two-night stay in one of their pet-friendly suites which are spacious enough for your pet to host their very own dance party while listening to their favourite tunes using the iPod docking station. A goodie bag for your pet will include a welcome certificate complete with a pet selfie photo at checkin so they can show off to all their friends on their return, a welcome treat, a toy to keep them

occupied when you’re out and about, bowls for water and food and Scoopy Doo bags for clean ups when you’re bringing your pet for walkies. Your pet will be welllooked after while you head to one of the restaurants for dinner, or you may decide to treat your pet by allowing it to paw dial for the brand new room service pet menu available. Even if your pet is watching his/her waistline, there’s no reason not to have a little holiday treat from the Four Legged Friends menu – it includes delights such as pup cakes (peanut butter treats), Tom Cat’s Favorite (a selection of seafood) Bag O’Bones, The Pooch-ini (a custom-made dessert including pet biscuits, peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard). All pets love to be pampered, preened,

rubbed and loved, and The Twelve Hotel can organise for your pet to enjoy some grooming and spa treatments at Bubbles and Barks, the dog spa and boutique beside the hotel. Try a hot oil treatment, a blueberry facial, pawdicure or mud bath! And to stretch their legs, there’s plenty of great places to go for a scenic walk including Barna Woods and Barna Beach. The Secret Life of Pets package is available at The Twelve Hotel this summer including two nights bed and breakfast for two adults and one pet, your pet’s welcome package and the option to book your pet in for some spa treats as an extra. Pet Package price at The Twelve from €400. For more information or to book visit www. thetwelvehotel.ie or call 091-597000.

The Twelve Hotel can organise for your pet to enjoy some grooming and spa treatments

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Proud sponsors of the DLGFA adult championships

ladies football: new ireland assurance player of the month

Boden and Fins set for crucial SFC showdown THE NEW Ireland Assurance senior championship reaches a key phase on Wednesday, June 29 as the race for semi-final places heats up. The top two sides in Group 1 – Ballyboden St Enda’s and Fingallians – show down in a huge fixture at Lawless Memorial Park with a victory for the former likely to all but assure their passage into the playoff stages of the competition. But Fins, with their trio of Dublin stars Sinead Finnegan, Fiona Hudson and Emer ni hEafa, are also unbeaten at this stage and will be hungry to nick a result to lift them to the head of the standings. Na Fianna and Kilmacud Crokes, in third and fourth respectively, will be hoping they can lift their chances of reaching the semi-finals from their meeting in Glasnevin with both needing a win. Indeed, for Na Fianna, it is their last group game in the five-team pool while the other sides will play their last round of matches on July 13. In Group 2 – which features four teams – reigning champions Foxrock Cabinteely going into their final round of group matches. They are the side to beat with two wins from two and will top the group if they can keep a Sinead Aherne-inspired St Sylvester’s at bay on June 29. Syl’s sit on three points alongside St Brigid’s who host Parnells. All three still harbour hopes of nicking a semi-final berth, making for a thrilling phase in the competition.

Dublin SFC representatives at the New Ireland Assurance launch alongside Joe Keane (Dublin LGFA) and Brian Sullivan (New Ireland Assurance)

New Ireland’s club heroes  sport@dublingazette.com

NEW Ireland Assurance has teamed up with GazetteSport and the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Association to promote this summer’s championships by launching the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month awards. For June, July and August, we will name a monthly winner of the award following their performances in their respective club championships. Speaking about the new awards, New Ire-

land Assurance’s Deirdre O’Sullivan said: “We are delighted to be the official sponsors of the Dublin Ladies Football Adult Club Championships. “We have a strong tradition in supporting Gaelic games in communities nationwide and this was a fantastic opportunity to be able to support ladies football. “As part of this sponsorship and supporting the ladies, we were keen to raise the awareness of the players, the hard work they put in and their achievements. “The great reach of the

Gazette and its support in the local communities makes it the perfect partner to, together, launch the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month.” It is part of the company’s overall sponsorship of the DLGFA’s adult club championship competitions from senior level through to the Junior G championship. And Joe Keane, Dublin LGFA Chairperson is delighted to have the company on board. “The club championship is the heartbeat of our organisation and

our partnership with New Ireland Assurance will assist Dublin LGFA greatly in the development of club football within the county,” he said. “I am especially looking forward to working with New Ireland Assurance to further promote our championships and in doing so acknowledge the tremendous work being carried out by players, coaches and officials at adult grassroots level.” To find our monthly winner, we are asking for your help. You can name who

you believe should win the monthly award for their performances in the adult ladies football championships, no matter if it is at senior level or in the intermediate or junior competitions. For a full list of New Ireland Assurance Adult Club Championship fixtures, log on to www. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. ** To nominate someone deserving of a Player of the Month award, contact us at sport@dublingazette.com with their name, club and a couple of lines about why you feel they should be up for the honour!

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Clougher’s higher learning the US way

FastSport

Clonsilla man takes the road less travelled to progress football career; he tells GazetteSport about his American dream and Lanigan-O’Keeffe and how pursuing an education has aided his rise on the field too XXXX xxxx CLONSILLA native Sam Clougher turned off the road most trodden to take a far different path than that of his peers through the cutthroat world of football. Most young Irish footballers play schoolboy football in Ireland until they are picked up by a professional team and offered an academy or scholarship contract across the sea in England. Four years ago, when Clougher was just 16, he made the brave decision to take himself Stateside in search of education as a back-up to the ambition of forging career in the sport. Clougher spent his youth lining out for the likes of Phoenix FC, Verona, and Shelbourne before he was invited to spend some time training with St Patrick’s Athletic. However, his stint at

Richmond Park proved shor t and Clougher explained to GazetteSport why he thinks the move didn’t work out. “I was only 16 when I went to St Pat’s so I think part of why it didn’t work out was because I was young and part of it was because I wasn’t good enough at the time. I had just finished my junior certificate so I hadn’t filled out at the time and I still looked like a kid and played like a kid.” However, Clougher wasn’t long finding a new club after LSL side DCU came calling with the offer of first team senior football despite not attending the college. “It was phenomenal to have the chance to play senior football and I ended up playing two matches a weekend – for the first and second team.” Moving to America was something Clougher

had looked at from the age of 15 and while in the emerging talent programme his mind was set to pursue this avenue by their encouragement of education. Unlike many of the other young players, Clougher became determined to continue with his education while chasing his football dream. So, along with goalkeeping coach Dave Martin, he looked at the options available to him and decided that a boarding school would give him the best of both worlds. Personal research led him to Berkshire School in western Massachusetts – where he went spent a year playing in a team that became recognised as the number one prepteam in the country. It was while he was still at Berkshire that Kenyon College, a small college in Ohio, offered him a chance to put himself in

Sam Clougher makes a diving save for Kenyon College, Ohio.

the Major League Soccer shop window, while also receiving a high level of education. The economics and history student would not have gotten into Kenyon without the football. “Coaches were constantly turning up and looking at us. There is

and average goals against – resulting in being named first team All-Conference [the top keeper in the conference], and first team All-American, the award for the top amateur keeper in the country, voted for by coaches and the media. He went on to win both

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‘The ultimate goal is to keep playing, either in the US, home or in England’ - Sam Clougher

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one lad from that team already playing in the MLS and another well on his way to doing so – Kenyon were just one of the places that came in and talked to me.” Clougher’s second season in Ohio saw him set school and conference records for clean sheets

awards once again in his third season at the college. Clougher, who is in his final year at Kenyon College and has started a summer internship in their admissions office, is determined as ever to continue towards a career in football however, where his next move will take him he does not know. “The ultimate goal is to continue playing. Whether that is here, at home, or in England. I’ve put myself into a position where I am fairly well known over here and people recognise the name. “I’ve been gone for four years and as much as education has been preached, there is a sense that all the lads who have come over here have been forgotten about in Ireland.”

Coyle’s ticket stamped FORMER King’s Hospital student Natalya Coyle, above, and Donnybrook resident Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe have both been formally confirmed by Pentathlon Ireland and the Irish Olympic Council in Team Ireland for the Olympic Games. This will mark the second time that both have qualified for the summer Olympiad, having previously competed in London in 2012. Head coach for Pentathlon Ireland’s high performance programme Andy MacKenzie said of the announcement: “Both athletes have made continuous improvement over the last four years, and have become multiple medallists with Arthur as the current European champion. “We are very grateful for the ongoing support of our High Performance programme by Sport Ireland, which has made this possible. Both Natalya and Arthur are extremely proud and excited to be representing Ireland for the second time at the summer Olympics.” This announcement comes just a month before Ireland is set to host the UIPM Youth A World Championships from July 14 to 18 at the University of Limerick. With an event of this scale coming to Ireland just prior to the Olympic Games in Rio, the announcement of having both a male and female representative at the Olympics has been hailed as a tribute to the hard work of both the athletes and Pentathlon Irelandto grow the sport in Ireland. And Nickolas Boyle, Project Coordinator for the UIPM Youth A World Championships, is hopeful that their successes can help motivate the next generation of pentathletes for 2020. “There is no greater honour for an athlete that to represent one’s country on an international stage. Pentathlon has given Irish athletes a truly magnificent opportunity this year. “The excitement and joy from putting on your nation’s colours for competition this year takes on a whole new meaning. Pentathlon Ireland is truly proud of all of our athletes from youth to senior levels. We wish Arthur and Natalya all the best in August and look forward to cheering them on from home.” Coyle will compete on August 19 followed by Lanigan-O’Keeffe on August 20.

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soccer: under-19 glory and mini-leagues light up castle’

Clonee celebrate 10 years in the community CLONEE United celebrated 10 years in the community with the opening of their new club house, pictured above, in Damastown Park. The event culminated in the finals day of their successful Euro Mini Leagues, which saw over 300 boys and girls from the surrounding area take part in a week long football tournament. Clonee was set up in the Littlepace area in 2006 which saw an amalgamation of Littlepacers FC and Casta Celtic come together as one under the Clonee United name. From humble beginnings of just one team, they now have 24 teams in total ranging in ages from five-years-old to a senior team. Clonee are also becoming a strong force within the Metropolitan Girls league, and now have seven girls’ teams in their ranks. The grand opening of their new facilities was attended by hundreds of local kids and parents on the day which saw all participants in the mini leagues, receive an award for their endeavours. United also presented their own teams with awards for the season just completed, which saw two league wins, three runner-up spots, one cup win and three runner up cup spots. The day in question was attended by local TD Jack Chambers, local Councillor Roderic O’Gorman and FAI Under-16s ladies coach Sharon Boyle, who all presented awards to some of the Clonee teams. An award for girls’ team of the year was presented by the widow of the late Alan Harris of Clonee – the drain technician who died last summer – who was a former player of Clonee United, Tracy Harris. A brilliant week of football in the community was thoroughly enjoyed by the community. For details on the upcoming summer camp, please visit www.cloneeunited.com.

Castleknock Under-19s celebrate a goal in their recent league win over St Mochta’s

Knock’s summer success sport@dublingazette.com

CASTLEKNOCK’S Under-19s produced a blistering run of five successive wins and a 4-4 draw in their final game against main title rivals DAA to claim the DDSL/ LFL league for the first time at this age group. One of the most pleasing aspects of this achievement for the club is that the squad is made up of many players who have been with Castleknock Celtic since their academy days as children. It continues a great start to the summer for the club. Indeed, they celebrated their end of

season with their annual mini-World Cup held at their headquarters in Porterstown Park. The footballing Gods were kind for the first three days but the rain came thundering down on Friday followed by sporadic showers of torrential rain on Saturday. Not ideal but, ironically, it perhaps helped to emphasise the spirit of this event which is all about community as, despite poor weather, the children and their supporters remained to the end and all with smiles on their faces. All in all, there were 128 games and there

castleknock 5k MSB’s Coghlan leads the field home in the college metro St Brigid’s John Coghlan was the winner of the Castleknock 5km road race that took place in Castleknock College last Sunday. The third edition event is held in memory of Rory Doherty who passed away last year and saw hundreds take part with Minster Leo Varadkar and former Dublin footballer and player of the year Alan Brogan among the field. Picture: Tommy Greally

were thrills and spills everywhere. The non-competitive age groups born in 2008 and 09 served up a feast of fun while the 07 and 06s showed how quickly the players improve with the help of coaching. Meanwhile, the 2005 category was thrilling with every game evenly contested and never more than a goal or two in a game. The finals days saw Minister Leo Varadkar and TDs Joan Burton and Jack Chambers, give their time to present all the participants with medals, trophies and prizes. Football is only part of

the story as there were stories all over the place. One parent with four children playing at different ages, commented while observing a fun moment in a 2003 game “sure it’s wonderful, all the children look forward to the Mini World

Cup. It’s a real community event.” The spirit of the Mini World Cup was best emphasised by Joshua Evans who played for Peru in the 2004 Group. He has spina bifida but nothing would stop him from playing.

Joan Burton and Jack Chambers present the prizes

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hurling: navan road club annex divison 3 title

Club Noticeboard st brigid’s BEST of luck to our girls’ Feile football

Saturday in Russell Park from 9.30am

team as they take part in the John

to 11am. We welcome all four- to sev-

West Regional Feile in Abbotstown this

en-year-olds in the Castleknock and

Saturday, June 25.

Blanchardstown area and new mem-

The St Brigid’s GAA mini leagues

bers and families are always welcome.

were a great success. Well done to all

For further information and queries,

our participants, mentors and par-

contact David on 085 8340169.

ents for a great week of games. Thank

The lotto jackpot carries over at

you to the organisers and to our mini

€15,000 for this week’s draw in Russell

leagues sponsors MC Financial.

Park on Thursday, June 23. Make sure

Well done to our junior hurling teams

to have your tickets in the draw, or you

on their great results in the champi-

can purchase on-line via our website:

onship at the weekend.

www.stbrigidsgaa.com.

St Brigid’s will have three summer

St Brigid’s has 10 Gaeltacht schol-

camps in Russell Park this July and

arships available for members. The

August. Week 1: July11-15 – club camp;

scholarships are available to mem-

Week 2: August 15-19 – Kellogg’s Cul

bers in first to fifth year for July 24 to

Plunkett’s go West with flying Feile win

Camp; Week 3: August 23-26 – nursery

August 14.

division 3 feile

St Oliver Plunkett’s celebrate their John West Féile na nGael Division 3 title. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

 stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

ST OLIVER Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh produced a scintillating performance to bounce back from a group stage defeat to Oranmore-Maree to beat the same opposition in the final. It saw them claim the John West Division 3 hurling Feile na nGael in Tipperary last weekend. Ultimately, a Gerard Ryan free from halfway that found its way into the net proved the difference in the decider on a 1-5 to 0-5 scoreline. But the result owed a huge amount to the overall team effort, particularly in defence, to land a famous victory as Plunkett’s Under-14s epitomised team spirit and togetherness. In the final, they were able to tame Reuben Devitt – a young Joe Canning in the making – to deny him the chance to recreate the 3-3 he scored in the group match with an excellent defensive showing. And they took

their points when they could to claim ultimate glory. The goal gave them a lead they never relinquished, withstanding plenty of pressure to get over the line. The Navan Road side had initially prevailed in the group stage with wins over Na hEalai and host club Killenaule to go with their loss to Oranmore., seeing them through in second place. It set up a quarter-final with Cashel King Cormacs, winners of Group D with a perfect record. It was a huge tussle with three late frees ultimately helping Plunkett’s prevail on a 1-8 to 2-2 scoreline. Neil Clerkin’s excellent goal gave them a great start but they required Ryan to be in top form at sweeper to clean up a lot of ball and keep the tie in the mix. It went point for point at times before the tie was level late in the game before Plunkett’s held their nerve to clear the bar three times. That earned them a semi-final date with Pil-

town, another group winner, in Cahir. This was a more comfortable affair as they hit the front thanks to a great start as Cian Delaney found the net. Points from Ryan and Ben McSweeney kept them ahead before Keith O’Donohoe sealed the deal when he caught a high ball in the half-forward line. He raced for ward

before unleashing an unstoppable shot past the Kilkenny club’s goalkeeper for a commanding 2-6 to 0-4 victory. It earned them their final place and they duly exacted a perfect revenge over Oranmore, completing a famous victory for the club and one which will linger long in the memory for this rising team.

camp. For further information, see the club website. The St Brigid’s nursery runs every

For further information, contact Stephen Moore on 087 6339238/s_ moore64@hotmail.com.

castleknock SINCERE thanks to all who supported

the championship.

and ensured that the Castleknock Golf

Our U-14 hurlers represented the

Classic was a great success. Special

club and county with great honour

mentions to Robyn Cunningham and

at the regional Feile in Limerick. This

Cunningham Funeral Directors for

weekend all eyes turn to the national

their much appreciated support.

football Feile finals in Killarney and the

Also, Centra Laurel Lodge and

invasion of Killarney by our U-14s and

Sweeney’s Butchers Laurel Lodge for

their supporters. Safe and successful

their contributions and support. Many

journey to all.

thanks to those who made it all hap-

As part of the give cancer the boot

pen, in particular Mick Lynch, Susan

campaign, Castleknock U-15 boys fun-

Spillane and Ger O’Callaghan.

draising campaign, in memory of Aine

Well done to all Castleknock mem-

Chawke, we have been entered in a

bers who participated in the Castle-

Facebook competition to win €5,000

knock 5k in aid of the hospice. Great

for the Hospice. Please see details on

turn out of Castleknock members who

the website.

volunteered as stewards to ensure

Could all club members and friends

the event was run safely and to the

consider registering for the Topaz

enjoyment of all.

cash for club promotion. Don’t forget

Hard luck to our adult hurlers who lost out by a point to Round Tower in

to register and fill up before travelling to Killarney.

Naomh Peregrine LOOKING for some fun filled days for

want you. It is an amazing experience

the kids this summer, then check out

and unbelievably good fun so don’t be

our summer camps. Registration

shy and sign up today.

is now available in the clubhouse to members and non-members. The Kellogg’s GAA Cul camp is July

The mini All-Ireland Gaelic football

11-14 (6-13years); junior camp August

tournament was an amazing success

15-19 (4-7years); senior camp August

last week with finals and a family fun

15-19 (8-14years). Special guest Eric

day on Sunday to end a great week.

Lowndes.

Thank you to all who got involved

After the huge success of Strictly

throughout the week.

Peregrine’s two years ago, we are

All gym users must sign in/out of

delighted to announce we will be

the gym on each visit. Under no cir-

dancing the night away once again on

cumstance is any member to be alone

October 8 in Westmanstown Confer-

in the gym at any time this includes

ence Centre.

mobility training. Members under the

It doesn’t matter if you can’t move like Jagger or shake it like Shakira – we St Oliver Plunkett’s Gerard Ryan. Picture: Matt Browne

For further details, please contact Keith Manley on 085 843 8422

age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult or person over 18 years.

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Vakh Abdaladze has aided Ireland’s epic run in the Under-20 World Cup; top right, in Leinster action and, bottom right, with his father in Coolmine kit

Vakh in World Cup final Coolmine graduate enjoying whirlwind introduction to international rugby as he aids Ireland’s epic win over New Zealand en route to final

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FORMER Coolmine RFC and Castleknock Community College youth star Vakh Abdaladze is preparing to pull on the green jersey for the Ireland Under-20s as they get set to face England in the final of the World Cup on Saturday. Abdaladze, a surprise inclusion in the squad, made his first appearance for the country in Ireland’s historic 33-24 win over NewZealand – the side who has dominated the tournament for the last four years – in their second group game. The New Zealand result was sandwiched between a 26-25 win over Wales after a super comeback from 0-17 down. A routine 35-7 vic-

tory over Georgia completed their group stages, before the Under-20 side avenged the senior side with a 37-7 demolition of Argentina in the semifinals. Ireland coach Nigel Carolan was impressed by his team’s performance to reach the final: “We needed to be good and I thought we were superb, Even when we were 20 points up at halftime, the result of the senior game from Saturday was ringing in my ears.” The Georgia game was a significant one for Abdaladze because it is where he called home before moving to Ireland with his family, including his rugby-playing father Nick who represented the Caucasus’s country. Nick coached his son while he was playing for

the Coolmine Under-17s and both are still held in high regard by the Ashbrook club. “Vak and his dad Nick are fondly remembered in the club,” says Coolmine RFC President Eugene Cadogan. “Long after all the other players were gone, both would be a regular feature on the pitches getting in extra practise, right from when he was in the minis. “Nick was an integral part of the coaching group here and his input at the all stages was invaluable. I wish Vakh and the Abdaladze family our heartfelt congratulations, it has been an incredible journey for them and we know there is more success ahead,” said Cadogan. Vakh joined Coolmine when he was just 12

and played as a centre during his youth days before moving to Clontarf, where coaches in the development programme noticed he had the ability to become a dynamic prop. He broke into the Clontarf first team and impressed massively in their march to the Ulster Bank League title last season – all while studying a business course in DCU. Abdaladze would have been disappointed not to keep his place for the Argentina game but there is no doubting he will be ready if called upon for the final, and the future looks bright for the local youngster. The Ireland Under-20s excellent displays have already seen the team surpass their best ever World Cup position of fourth.