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st Francis Xavier Senior School recently launched a cookbook in honour of Joan Hussey who died last January. She taught in the school for 23 years and was passionate about cooking. The book raised €1,800, €900 of which goes to a local hospice. Pictured are TP Parker, Anne Kennelly, Irene Corrifan, Gillian Douglas, Kevin Hussey, Sharon Okodogbe, Nojus Povilaitis, Bernadette Gillis, Martin Jano and Lauren Rusti.
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Pride of Place plants stolen shortly after being put in the ground
Mountview and Blakestown residents were disappointed recently when a large number of flowers planted as part of their Pride of Place initiative were stolen from the
Sheepmoor area. Blakestown residents dug a series of f lower beds from Huntstown as far as Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and Cllr David McGuinness (Ind) organised flowers which were paid for by a local
businessman and pro vided at a discount from a resident who works in a flower shop. Several days later all of the plants from the Sheepmoor area were uprooted and as they were not strewn about the place it
looks like a case of theft rather than vandalism. Cllr McGuinness (Ind) said it is “def lating” to have the flowers stolen after all the hard work put in by the community. Full Story on Page 2
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appeal: volunteers, food, clothing sought
Sheepmoor Uprooted plants disappoint
Lend a hand for homeless Keith Bellew kbellew@dublingazette.com
Local woman Nela Dzipa from Coolmine is looking for people in Dublin 15 to help her with a new venture to help the homeless. In response to the current crisis of increasing numbers of people sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin, she set up her charity: A Lending Hand. A Lending Hand is based outside the central bank on Dame Street where she and a number of volunteers provide homeless peo-
ple with food and clothing on Mondays and Thursdays from 8pm to11pm. The charity is relatively new and she is looking for volunteers to help out. While the group operates between 8pm and 11pm, she says that any time some one can drop in would be helpful. She is also seeking donations such as food, clothing or money. Anyone interested in volunteering, donating food, clothing or money can find out more by contacting Nela Dzipa at 0851773506.
A large number of flowers were taken from the Sheepmoor area
Flower thieves thwart bid for Pride of Place
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Mount view and Blakestown residents have reacted angrily to the theft of a large number of flowers from the Sheepmoor area which were planted as part of the Pride of Place initiative. Pride of Place is a national competition that acknowledges the work carried out by communities in maintaining their area. The communities o f B l a ke s t ow n a n d Mountview have come together this year for a joint-effort entry in the “best urban neighbourhood” category, which is currently held by the nearby community of Mulhuddart. The flower planting programme was part of the Pride of Place project. Blakestown residents dug a series of flower
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beds from Huntstown as far as the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre roundabout but had no funding for flowers. They contacted Cllr David McGuinness (Ind) who made some inquiries and 300 flowers were supplied at a discount by a Tallaght-based flower shop at which a local man works and the purchase was funded by local businessman Dave McCann of Dave McCann Tyres. Several days later all of the plants from the Sheepmoor end were uprooted, causing much
disappointment to residents who had worked hard creating the flower beds and planting the flowers. Cllr McGuinness said the fact that the rest of the flowers from Whitestown as far as Huntstown have been left untouched is some consolation, but it is very disheartening for all of the hard work to be thwarted like this.
Uprooted He said the fact that they were uprooted so soon and were not strewn about the place, points to an act of theft rather than petty vandalism. “I suspect they were probably taken and brought down to some sort of fair and sold on. “I actually raised it with council officials to ask if they had any
experience of this. They said that this is a frequent occurrence and it happens right when you plant the flowers, because they haven’t taken root so they’re quite easy to take out. “If it was a week or two down the road it would be more difficult to steal them,” he said. He went on to say that the flowers were worth quite a bit of money, and as they weren’t taken out and thrown around he suspects that they will be sold “at knockdown price” at some sort of fair. “It’s so def lating. We worked hard to get our hands on the flowers and the sponsorship to cut the cost, we spent hours getting them planted, these are public flowers, it did cost a lot of money and there was a lot of help
to go and do it and all of a sudden they’re just taken,” he said. A number of residents took to social media to voice their frustrations. One resident said: “That’s disgraceful, you try to do things, for the community, and that’s the thanks we get!” “Absolutely terrible, I saw all the men and women planting them a couple of weeks ago, they did great work planting them,” said another. However Cllr McGuinness said that this setback will not deter the residents from continuing to work hard in their community in their efforts to win a Pride of Place award. Judging in the competition takes place over the days of July 28 and 29 with the finals taking place on November 14.
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TYPECAST Addiction recovery group take part in project
Minister launches art work display Keith Bellew
A display of ceramic art works by participants in the recovery from addiction programme at Coolmine Therapeutic Centre was launched recently by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. The ceramic projects were carried out as part of the Typecast project which aims to support people to explore and express their thoughts and feelings during recovery. Speaking at the event, Minister Varadkar commended all those involved in the project for providing new opportunities to the participants. “I understand that personal development is vital for someone’s recovery from addiction. It reinforces a person’s ability to function as part of the wider world. “The arts have always had a powerful capacity to change the way we see ourselves, the choices we make and to enhance our understanding of others,” he
said. He went on to praise the innovative approaches being taken to recovery and rehabilitation and commended Coolmine Therapeutic Community for “working closely with other agencies to ensure that recovering drug users h ave c o n t i n u i t y o f care”. This ceremony came just days after the comm u n i t y r e c e i ve d a National Lottery Grant of €32,000. Speaking to The Gazette, a spokesperson for Coolmine Therapeutic Community said the allocation will allow Coolmine to complete upgrade works, including the replacement of essential safety equipment in the men’s residential rehabilitation centre at Coolmine Lodge. Chairman of Coolmine Therapeutic Community Alan Connolly said they appreciated that the allocation was only possible as a result of the support of the people of Ireland for the
Men’s Shed work praised A local councillor has praised the Mulhuddart Men’s Shed for the great work its members do with bicycles given to them by gardai from the Blanchardstown station’s unclaimed property. The members fix up the bicycles and sell them at a reasonable price. Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) said: “My bike was stolen last week so I was delighted to pick up a second-hand mountain bike for €50. It’s a great service that more should know about.”
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Kristian Dalgarno, participant in The Typecast Project and Kathrina Wynne of Coolmine Therapeutic Community show Leo Varadkar a ceramic sculpture. Picture: Maxwell Photography
National Lottery and thanked them. Each year, the community helps over 1,250 people and their families to overcome addiction. “The funds allow us to complete these much needed works to ensure the safety of the facility for our residents, staff and families. “The demand for our services continues to grow and last year, 147 men availed of the residential therapy at Coolmine Lodge,” said Connolly. He went on to say that 72 of these clients progressed to both the step down and aftercare programmes. The step down programme is a three-month programme designed to meet the needs of service users who have been
discharged from the residential programme and are in early recovery and the aftercare programme sees participants assigned to a group which is facilitated by an addiction counsellor once a week. Another 17 clients graduated from the therapy programme and 11 availed of the methadone detox with 73% completing it. The focus of Coolmine Therapeutic Community is on offering a holistic approach to dealing with addiction which means that in addition to dealing with the person in recovery, support is also provided for their friends and family thereby creating a strong social network to help them succeed.
Blanch centre wins at youth awards Blanchardstown Community Training Centre recently won an award for Most Convincing Smoking Prevention Message category of the Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards 2015. They received the award for their film Poison which was showcased at the recent awards ceremony at the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield.
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Their neighbours from Mulhuddart Community Youth Project, also took part in the competition. The X-HALE Youth Awards is an initiative funded by the Irish Cancer Society which aims to empower young people to create awareness around the issue of smoking in their own communities. This is the fifth year of the awards and the society has invested about
€130,000 in support for youth groups across the country since 2010. The film projects from the X-HALE Youth Awards which have received over 92,461 views to date, can be viewed online at www. cancer.ie/xhale2015. For more information on the initiative, visit https://www.facebook. com/XHaleYouthAwards.
Fingal County Council has confirmed that it will liaise with the developer who owns the land near Riversdale Medical Centre and An Garda Siochana to seek permission to provide a disabled car parking space there. Cllr Lorna Nolan (Ind) brought the issue before the council and said that she had spoken to the developer who said he had no objection to the council installing a disabled car parking space in the area. Discussions will now take place to finalise details.
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dublin 15 ESB and local authorities strike deal on charging points in State
E-car drivers can avail of free electricity Keith Bellew
E-car drivers in Dublin 15 will now be able to charge their cars for free as a number of free charge points have been installed on Park Avenue in Castleknock and Mill Road in Blanchardstown.
Before this, all charge points in Dublin 15 were on private propert y and there were questions about the cost of using them. This is part of a deal between the ESB and local authorities throughout the country. Local authorities identify areas for
the installation of charge points and the ESB provides them free of charge. Cllr Roderic O’Gorman (GP) welcomed the move saying he had been campaigning for it for some time. “What is good about these new points is that they are
on the public road and are therefore free to access. I’ve been pushing to have more of these free e-car charge points in Dublin 15 since I was elected last year, as Fingal was behind some other local authorities in terms of getting them installed,” he
said. He went on to say that consumers continue to buy e-cars as they see them as cheaper and more efficient to run, as well as their environmental benefits. “This new charging infrastructure in Dublin 15 means
that users now have even greater opportunity to use them,” he said. In order to access public charge points it is necessary to sign-up for the service by filling out a registration form which is available at www. esb.ie.
Workshop to help deal with kid’s challenging behaviour Family psychotherapist and founding director of parenting training charity Parents Plus, Dr John Sharry, will conduct a workshop on managing challenging behaviour in young children in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown on Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm. The talk is being hosted by The Fingal County Childcare Committee – in partnership with parenting Parents Plus as part of the Fingal Parenting Initiative, which has provided parenting courses to over 1,000 families in preschools throughout Fingal since 2012. The workshop is intended for the parents of children aged seven or younger
and is one of three workshops that will be held throughout the county in the coming months. Speaking about the initiative, Dr Sharry said: “Over the last three years, 80 facilitators including 21 accredited facilitators have been trained by Parents Plus to deliver the programme to parents in Fingal. It is a credit to the 35 preschools led by childcare and community workers who came together to support the families in their communities.” Places are limited at the workshop and booking is required. For more information email: info@fingalcountychildcare. ie.
Tanaiste Joan Burton has hit back at Sinn Fein’s criticism of the recent cut to the lone parent family payment
politics: Lone Parent Family Payment changes
‘This cut is very unfair, vindictive’ Keith Bellew
Tanaiste Joan Burton has hit back at Sinn Fein following strong criticism of the recent cut to the lone parent family payment, accusing them of populism, and unsustainable ideas. Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) attacked the cuts saying they are unfair and will hurt the most disadvantaged families and children in society. “This cut is a very unfair, vindictive and punitive cut, which will affect a very vulnerable category of people, who are far more likely to suf-
fer disadvantage than the population at large. “The people affected here include some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community. Figures from the Tenancy Protection Service show that more than 60% of households seeking urgent assistance are lone parent households. These changes may force even more families into poverty,” he said. The Tanaiste said that over time these changes will help reduce poverty amongst single-parent families. “In its rush to populism, Sinn Fein shows
no interest in tackling poverty, because the strongest protection against poverty is decent, secure and fairly paid work. “Sinn Fein’s answer, a welfare economy, is not a sustainable answer,” she said, adding that the Government’s priority is to ensure that lone parents have the same opportunities to access employment, training and education as others in society. “Approximately 30,000 lone parents will transition from the one-parent family payment. All will move to another welfare
payment. Some people seem to believe that every one of these parents will suffer an income loss. This is categorically not the case. “In fact, two out of every three will not lose anything, or will actually gain, from the transition,” she said. She went on to say that the majority of the remainder will be able to qualify for two additional welfare payments – family income supplement and the back to work family dividend - if they can increase the number of hours they work to 19.
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blanch Employment in numerous departments
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister Gerald Nash announcing the jobs to the media. Picture: Paul Sherwood
Blue Insurance to create 100 jobs
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There has been good news for those in Blanchardstow n seeking employment in the insurance business as Blue Insurance, located in Blanchardstown Corporate Park, has announced the creation of 100 jobs. Blue Insurance, which is one of Ireland’s leading niche insurance providers, announced its plans to expand into the personal lines and international insurance market, creating 100 jobs over the next 18 to 24 months. The company will be employing staff across numerous departments including call centre customer services, IT developers, junior management, and administrative levels in its Dublin office. This expansion will see employment numbers rise from 45 to 145 employees. The expansion has been supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland. The company has 14 different brands includ-
ing multitrip.com, gadgetinsurance.com, carhireexcess.com and petinsurance.ie. This announcement will be a welcome development following the recent announcement by Liberty Insurance that there will be 130 voluntary redundancies at the company. Tanaiste Joan Burton said this is good news for Dublin West and the Irish insurance market. “This is fantastic news for Blanchardstown and the surrounding area with 100 new jobs being created as part of Blue Insurance’s expansion. Blue Insurance is an indigenous company that is competing and winning in the most competitive and sophisticated online insurance market globally, the UK. It is a young company that rewards its employees for imaginative thinking,” she said. She added that it has shown its ability to be innovative, and to respond rapidly to changing market needs. “Under Ciaran Mulligan’s leadership, and
with the strong team he has built around him, the potential for this company is enormous,” she said. Health Minister Leo Varadkar said the recent announcement of job losses by Liberty Insurance was a significant blow, but this announcement shows how resilient the employment market is in west Dublin. “Blue Insurance is both a local and a national success story. Any company tripling its workforce to almost 150 is clearly doing something right. The company only started 12 years ago, and is now set to employ almost 150 people. “That’s a very impressive achievement. It’s one of a small number of Irish companies operating in the insurance sector, which have built up a significant export base,” he said. He went on to say that this announcement was further proof of the success of Dublin West, and Blanchardstown in particular. He said there was a tendency to look on the area as a place that
commuters leave every morning to go to work in the city centre, or further afield, whereas in reality more people now commute into Dublin 15, than from it. “As a local TD and Minister, I’m always delighted to see new jobs being announced in west Dublin, and to see growth in locally-based companies. But it makes me really proud to see an Irish start-up like Blue Insurance doing so well. “And, I want to commend the founders for their dedication and hard work, and for their committed staff,” he said. He added that this announcement by Blue Insurance shows Blanchardstown is thriving, citing the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, and multinationals like eBay and PayPal being based in the area, alongside major pharmaceutical and life science companies, like Bristol Meyers Squib and Mallinckrodt. The company is due to begin recruiting for the new positions very soon.
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don’sdublin A gem of a library in Dr Steevens that’s definitely worth a visit They say that “good things come in small parcels” and a visit to the Edward Worth Library, based in Dr Steevens’ Hospital near Heuston Station, certainly proves the point. It is one of the city’s lesser-known gems and, after nearly 300 years, is unchanged and offering a unique step back in time. Worth (1678-1733) was born in Dublin, the second son of John Worth, Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. He was educated as a physician in Oxford and Leiden University in the Netherlands. The collection of books reflects his training, in that as much as a third comprises works on medicine and science, with the remainder dealing with philosophy, literature, history and the classics. And although he has left us a priceless gift, it is surprising that we know almost nothing about his own life, personal or professional, as he left no correspondence. The closest we get are the notes he made on bookauction lists. Dean John bequeathed a small number of books to Edward, who was only 10 years old, when he died in 1688. However, the majority of the collection was assembled by Edward himself, buying “libraries” from auctions in Dublin, London and Amsterdam. He was very selective in what he bought and the collection reflects this. There are almost 4,400 volumes on show, with the earliest dating from 1475 – a mere 30-odd years since Guttenberg’s breakthrough. Worth worked in Dr Steevens’ Hospital and left his collection, and funds for shelving and bookcases, to the new hospital. An east-facing room was chosen to minimise the sun’s effect, and the library was the first to protect books through glass-fronted doors. Today, many conferences are seminars are held in the library that reference books in the collection. There will be an open day on Friday, July 24 (details at www.edwardworthlibrary.ie) which will be of interest to those with a love of books and “all things Dublin”. Should you go along? Of course, because it’s Worth it!
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The Edward Worth Library has books dating as far back as 1475
irish studies Student-parent tutoring programme
Pupils show off language project Keith Bellew
Fourth class students from St Philip the Apostle Senior School in Mountview recently made a presentation of their Irish language project at the Learner Voice Conference in the School of Education in Trinity College. The
project aimed to empower children and parents to engage with the Irish language through a student-parent tutoring programme. The children were the only representatives of primary school students over the two-day conference. Eleven students, three
parents and teacher and principal Jane O’Connell spoke during the presentation which was received with much applause. “We carried our three cycles of action research, implementing different ideas in the Irish language classroom to engage students, which
then led to the introduction of an Irish language student-parent tutoring programme which we called ‘Is Tusa an Muinteoir’,” said O’Connell. The students and parents really engaged with the project from the start, she added, and it was a great achievement for all involved to speak
at the conference and share the findings of the project. The project has also received a lot of positive feedback on Twitter (@JaneO_Connell and @ Tu s a a n m u i n t e o i r ) including comments from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
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Joe Harris, Cllr Jack Chambers (FF), Tim Ryan, Fr Dan Joe and Niall Ryan at Ryans Garage in Blanchardstown at the launch of the new SsangYong Tivoli, the company’s first B segment crossover. See page 24 Pictures: Ronan O’Sullivan
Ryans Garage: celebrating launch of new tivoli Aine O’Reilly and Jon Smith getting ready to climb
no hanging around: Climbers pushed to the wall for cause
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embers of the Irish Mountaineering Club had a very special mountain to climb recently when they took part in a fundraising event for victims of the Nepal earthquake. The group were at indoor rock climbing venue Awesome Walls where ascended the 13m wall around 680 times, which is the equivalent height of Mount Everest.
Launch party motoring along
Jon and Aine getting to grips with the 13m wall Magician Carl Campbell showing off a trick or two
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Joe Harris, Aine and Niall Ryan with John Keogh and Cllr Jack Chambers (FF) at the Ssangyong Tivoli launch party Jake, Harry and Calum Brady with their mother, Jackie
Ann Ryan, Ultan Wilson and Richard
Staff Christy McDonnell, Brigid O’Sullivan and Shiela
Wilson
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Niall Ryan and Joe Harris unveiling the Tivoli
Greg Montague and Paul O’Connor
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Mathijs Rotteveel, Ingrid van der Vorst, Maggie Timoney and Glenn Patrick
Andrew Montgomery with Rebecca and Graham Tucker
Kelvin Frain, Neasa Sheahan, Frances Fahy, Daniel Gerard Finnegan and Pepper Goggin. Pictures: Naoise Culhane
Time to party like it’s 1878 at 3Arena
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celebration of the renaming of the Private Members’ Club at 3Arena, the 1878 (formerly Audi Club), took place during the sold-out Fleetwood Mac concert held at the venue last week. The new name, the 1878, refers to the year the original building housing 3Arena was built, previously used as a rail terminus for the Mid-
land and Great Western Railway Company. With a nod to the building’s past as a point of departure and a reference to the journey through history it has made, the 1878 continues to provide the backdrop to journeys – now the musical and inspirational journeys created by the world-class acts, performers and musicians welcomed to 3Arena.
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Elaine Sheehan, Marie McGrane and Grainne Barry
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GAA presenter Rachel Wyse talks the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day
day in the life: presenter Rachel Wyse is all about the broadcast
Up for the big match
Aisling Kennedy
Working as the current Sky Sports GAA presenter, Rachel Wyse is a busy woman. She took time out this week to talk the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day. “On programme day which is every Saturday, I fly from London the night before and stay in a hotel somewhere around Ireland. So usually every Saturday morning at about 7am I wake up in a hotel and myself and the Sky Sports team will go down for breakfast. I work with such a lovely team so it’s always a great day.” After breakfast at around 8.30/9am, Rachel then tries to take some time for herself and visit some local scenery depending on what county she is
visiting. “I try as much as possible wherever I am around the country to go and see something because I usually get an hour or two of down time. Last Saturday I went to Lough Erne to chill out and I went for a nice little walk. “We spend so much time travelling that I never get to see places as much so this year I said if I have a little bit of down time I’ll go off and see the sights. I’m good friends with my director so we’ll usually hop in the car and head off somewhere to see something nice.” Rachel then heads for the GAA grounds for 1pm where she meets the panel of experts that will analyse the game with her. “For the outside broadcast each week
we have a fleet of massive trucks that hold the viewing gallery for the director and producer. “We’ll all sit down in the trucks and have a meeting where we go through everything that’s coming up in the show and then we’ll go into the travelling studio and do rehearsals. There’s five of us in the studio in total.” Once the meeting is over, Rachel then heads into hair and make-up which takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes. “We then do one final run through and then at about 4pm we do a live cross to Sky Sports News with our two guests and we preview what’s coming up on the show. We then have a little bit of down time to go over our own notes for the show and then at about 6.30pm we go right through to 9pm when we
come off air.” Rachel is finished her work day at 9pm and then does a de-brief of the show with her team. “The producer always has a chat with me after the programme airs and then it’s straight back in the car and back to Dublin Airport.” Rachel stays overnight in the hotel at Dublin airport and then flies back to London the next morning. She is currently back in Dublin to launch the Make My Magnum popup store in Arnotts which gives people the chance to make their own bespoke Magnum ice-creams with a range of toppings. The Make My Magnum pop-up store is open in Arnotts from now until the 23 August 2015.
tle event celebrating early arts for infants and toddlers takes place in Draiocht, Blanchardstown on Wednesday, July 15. The event called Beag, has a focus on the arts for the very young. Draiocht will be transformed into a big space for adventure through story, visual arts, music and dance for the very small. With a combination of book-in and free drop-in events, children are invited to explore the little spaces that big people don’t usually see. Little characters will lurk under the chairs – footprints will amble across floors and elsewhere in the small nooks that only children notice. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child. Participants are advised to dress for mess. All events bookable through Draiocht’s Box Office, phone 01-8852622. For more information on the series of workshops visit www.draiocht.ie
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diary dublinlife More than five million people see Emma’s story of domestic abuse
exclusive: the gazette talks to the assaulted finglas woman at the heart of a social media storm
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THE young Dublin woman at the centre of a social media storm this week says she doesn’t regret posting an emotional video to Facebook and is proud that she has already helped hundreds of women affected by domestic abuse. Emma Murphy, from Finglas, posted a gutwrenching video to Facebook, her face left black and blue after an assault by the man she loved and who is the father of her two children. Through tears, she spoke articulately of the attack, but also her pain at the loss of a partner she loved and who she still loves. As her young children played happily in the other room, she told me of her sorrow, that the person she has spent her adult life with could raise his hand to her. “Physically, I feel really, really drained. I have lost a lot of weight over the last few days, and I’m very emotional that it has come to this. “I still love him with all my heart, and it kills me to
think we’re just not going to be together again.” As she bit back the tears, she said: “He doesn’t deserve to be with me – I know that with all my heart, but it’s sad that it got to this, and it’s sad that our relationship was in so much turmoil. “We’ve two gorgeous kids and we’re just going to be miles apart now. We’re not going to be even on talking terms. He has not tried to contact me, and that breaks my heart. “When somebody hits somebody else, you show remorse and sorrow. There was no remorse, and that’s really hard for me to take because I thought I meant more [to him].”
Psychological abuse She said this wasn’t the first time she had been physically abused by her partner, but she also wanted people to know that it wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But the psychological abuse was more of a regular occurrence, she said. “It was the mental abuse, telling me I’m psycho and paranoid and I’m
always moaning. Saying nasty things and name calling. That killed me. “Calling me awful names, in front of his family and his kids, and it was getting disgusting. Between the two of us, it was tough because I was led to believe I was a psycho.” Speaking of the reason for posting the video, which has now been viewed more than five million times, she said: “It’s wrong what happened and I have to stand by what I believe in. “I have a young girl, and if somebody was to treat her the way he treated me, how would he feel? “My dad’s heart was broken when he saw me; that’s the way a dad should be. “I just want to protect [my kids] and to show them this is not acceptable from anyone. It’s not acceptable to touch [assault] a woman.” Of the video going viral, she said: “I never in a million years thought this would happen, but in saying that, I am proud of what’s happening because I am inundated with emails, calls, peo-
ple telling me they are so inspired that I have helped them, saying that they are in the same situation and can I talk to them. That’s amazing. “The whole world is talking about it, where it would have been brushed under the carpet otherwise. It’s [domestic violence] something that needs to be raised more, and so many people are suffering this in silence.
Hectic “It’s [the attention] been a bit too much though, and been so hectic that I haven’t been able to be attentive to the kids, and I don’t like that so I’m probably going to turn my phone off for the next few days and go away because I didn’t expect this reaction. “It’s getting to me, it’s getting me down. I haven’t slept,” she said. “It has torn us apart, but I believed what I was doing and I had to go with it. I kept quiet about the other times so I don’t believe I should have kept quiet again. “I knew when I posted [the video] – that was it. It was final, and that was a
killer. It really hurt me. “It was scary, but something in my heart told me it is right. I have to stand up and be a good role model for my kids. “If I was accepting the cheating and a box [assault] it would make me even weaker than I was. I am weak, but I feel like I’m getting a little bit of strength back,” said Murphy. According to research carried out by Women’s Aid, instances of domestic violence are on the increase. In 2014, the national domestic violence agency noted 16,464 disclosures of domestic violence against women, and 5,786 disclosures of child abuse. Speaking to The Gazette, Linda Smith, the manager of Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, said it’s quite difficult for women to talk about the issue because there is a lot of shame attached to the experience they’ve had. She said: “If they’ve been in the relationship a long time, they will be told on numerous occasions that it’s their fault and if they hadn’t done this or
Finglas woman Emma Murphy after her assault, and before it (above, left)
said that it wouldn’t have happened to them.” She went on to say that when women speak out about their experience of domestic abuse, it can give other women the courage
to do the same. She urged any woman who finds themselves in an abusive relationship to contact the Women’s Aid National helpline at 1800 341 900.
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FEATURE ESCAPE THE MAYHEM: IVAN YATES
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Irish businessman and former politician Ivan Yates will front TV3’s new weekend version of Ireland AM, along with Simon Delaney
Sports help to kick the stress into touch IAN BEGLEY
HE shot to fame as the co -presenter for the Newstalk breakfast show, and now Irish businessman and former politician Ivan Yates will front TV3’s new weekend version of Ireland AM, along with Simon Delaney. So with a hectic lifestyle like this what does he do to get away from it all? The Gazette caught up with Yates recently. He said it’s the simple things in life that offer him a means to escape. “When I go to Wexford I like to go on very long walks along the beach to relax which I find very peaceful and a good way to clear the head.
“But what I really like to do to escape from it all is to indulge myself in sports. “I’m a massive sports nut and on the weekends I watch practically anything that’s sports related – cricket, rugby, soccer, GAA etc. Racing is also a huge passion of mine and I often find myself so engrossed in it that I tune out pretty much everything around me. “I love to watch sports with a few cans of beer, cider or with a bottle of wine. I flake out on the sofa and usually have a few quid on the side for a bet and get stuck in.” Asked if he likes to unwind to anything else besides sports, Yates said
that he enjoys spending time with his family, but admits he has a firm line when it comes his now grown up children. “My youngest son is about 20 and I recently got rid of him. Seagulls have a policy where they put their nest on the edge of a cliff and one day when the chick is hatched and reared they just push it off the cliff. “They can either fly away or drow n and that’s my policy with my kids.” Ivan Yates, Simon Delaney and Anna Daly will be the weekend faces of Ireland AM later this summer as TV3 gets set to expand its popular morning show into a seven-day operation.
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dublinlife
do your homework: commission publishes advice
Top tips for hiring a top tradesman keith bellew
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published a series of tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home. The commission says that planning is the first hurdle to overcome, and
having a realistic budget and clear idea of what you want before you contact a tradesman is the best way to achieve this. Once you are ready to hire – check the company is registered with the Companies Registration Office or that the individual is a member of a trade association,
ask friends/family for recommendations, check online reviews and ask for references – including the chance to visit other builds carried out by the tradesman. Before starting work, check if they have a valid certificate for public liability insurance and if they are covered for damage to
your property. The commission also advises getting a quote rather than an estimate, as an estimate has no legal standing, and the price can rise during the job. A written quote is binding – as long as you don’t make changes to the job’s requirements. “Most professionals will give you a ‘no obligation’ quote before you hire them, however some may charge so make sure you ask first,” says the commission. You are always advised to use a contract when hiring a tradesman or builder as it protects you. For a large project, such as an extension, consider getting the contract checked by a solicitor. It could be a small price to pay to ensure that you are protected if things go wrong. In the contract, include issues like clearing up after the job and the length of time the work is guaranteed for. Both you and the tradesman should sign a copy before work commences. Paying a deposit indicates that you intend to buy the service and are entering a contract. You and the tradesman should agree the deposit amount, the date the balance is due and the timeline for the job. If you can, try to pay a large deposit using a debit or credit card, as this gives you greater protection if the supplier goes out of business. When you hire a tradesman you are buying their services, and your rights as a consumer are the same as those when buying any other services. If you are not entirely
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home. Picture: Alan Cleaver
happy with the work carried out or feel that the tradesman did not provide a proper service with care and diligence; used faulty materials or
didn’t complete the job as agreed, you are entitled to have the problem sorted out. This applies whether your agreement with them is verbal or written, but
having your agreement in writing will put you in a stronger position. For further tips on hiring a tradesman, visit www.consumerhelp.ie.
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FEATUREs society: third age appeal to remember that many people around us are alone and isolated
Look out for our older citizens’ wellbeing ian begley
A MASS appeal to support and look after the wellbeing of older people this summer and beyond has been launched by Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people. Loneliness and despair is unfortunately rife among the hundreds of elderly people living alone in Ireland. An example of the calls that Senior Help Line, Ireland’s national confidential listening service for older people, received in June alone includes: “I have only my radio for company. I can’t get out,
my neighbour collects my pension. It is so lonely day after day,” (Sheila, aged 77). “My husband is in a nursing home and my son never visits him. I feel sad and alone,” (Bella, aged 69). “I never married and live with my 94-year-old father. Life is tough and I’m finding it very hard to look after him on my own,” (James, aged 66). “I fell recently, which makes me very anxious. I’m worried I will fall again. My carer comes in only once a day for half an hour,” (Joe, aged 82). According to Third Age, calls to the Senior Help Line from older
people consistently point to the need for more home supports, which underpins the Government’s commitment to keep older people living at home as long as possible. Aine Brady, chief executive of Third Age, said: “This is summertime when the sun is shining. We have people going on holidays, day trips, outings, attending festivals. For many, it is a lovely, happy time of year. “But there is another side to it. In Ireland today, it is not always realised the deeply lonely lives that some older people lead. “Many of our callers
Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people has launched an appeal to support the wellbeing of older people this summer
are single or widowed, or bereaved. They live alone, often in very isolated areas. Others live in towns or cities, but have few or no friends. Many
have lost contact with families. “People who are widowed or single can find retirement very difficult, because in one fell swoop
they can lose work-related friends, a purpose, meaning and routine to their day. “I would also speak directly to any older per-
son who feels alone this summer: you are not alone. “There are many more like you who, through no fault of your own, can find yourself in need of someone to talk to, someone to share your day with. “Senior Help Line is there. We are open every day of the year, from 10am till 10pm. Don’t be alone. Phone us, we are here to listen, to lessen the loneliness,” said Brady. To talk to someone from the Senior Help Line, call 1850 440 444. All calls are confidential, with phones managed by older volunteers who are trained to listen and support.
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summer camps
Plenty to banish holiday boredom ALTHOUGH they look forward to them from the ver y first day of school in September, children are very susceptible to boredom during the summer holi-
days. To save your children and yourself from the summertime blues, why not enrol them in one of the great summer camps in Dublin?
Coolmine camps Coolmine Sports Camp has been running camps for the children of Dublin 15 and surrounding areas for nearly 40 years. Each day’s programme
is packed with at least six different activities and instruction is given in all activities by qualified staff, including in areas such as gymnastics and swimming.
The camps take place throughout July and August, with a junior camp for children aged four to seven from 10am to 1pm daily, and a senior camp for children aged eight to 14 from 10am to 4pm daily. For more information, see www. coolminesports.ie.
FAI soccer schools For those who love the beautiful game, the Football Association of Ireland hosts Sportsworld summer soccer schools at clubs throughout the country including at a host of Fingal clubs, such as Swords Celtic, Balbriggan FC, Lusk United AFC, Rush Athletic, Malahide United AFC and Portmarnock AFC. T hese camps take place throughout July and August and aim to provide children of all abilities between the ages of six and 14 with the opportunity to enjoy five days of fun and football. For further information, see www.summersoccerschools.ie. Lucan camps Lucan Leisure Centres summer camps are currently encouraging children from ages of five to 10 to sign up to one of their camps that run from July to August. The camps run for a period of five weeks from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59 per child or €65 for two siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week. Lucan Leisure Centre is also holding a summer mini-camp for younger children aged three to four. These camps also run for five weeks in July and August, with the dates and activities the same as the full summer camps. For further information, contact Lucan Leisure
Why not enrol your children in one of the great summer camps offered in Dublin and banish those summertime blues
Centre at 01 624 1930, email info@lucanleisurecentre.com, or see www. lucanleisure.com.
Clondalkin splash Clondalkin’s renowned summer splash camps are currently booking for children aged six to 12 to sign up for their vast array of summer activities at the Clondalkin Leisure Centre. The camps will start for a period of five weeks, with each one lasting for four to five days from 9.30am to 2pm. The camps run every week from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59, or €65 for siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week. Camp activities for this year include tag rugby, football, basketball, badminton, GAA, bench ball, aerobics, volley ball, archery, rock climbing and much more. Camp attendees also go swimming every day. Bookings are now being taken at the reception
of the Clondalkin Leisure Centre. To confirm places, call 01 451 4858, email info@clondalkinleisure.com or for further information see www. clondalkinleisure.com.
Photography skills If you have any budding photographers in your house, then the Photography Academy Camp run by Artzone Studios in Rathfarnham will be of interest. This camp is suitable for beginners, improvers, and advanced photographers. Instruction will be ageappropriate, covering framing, lighting, focus, development, editing, retouching and more. Students will develop a lifelong love of photography in a fun environment with other students who share their passion and enthusiasm for photography. The camp is open for children age 10+ and the camp begins on July 13 and finishes on July 17. For further information, see www.artzone.ie.
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Pets
Polly needs some proper puppy love
The High Kings are busy bringing their brand of pop-folk to fans everywhere, with one of their songs currently going down a storm on the airwaves in Germany
Bulmers Live: High Kings get on track for the stage in Leopardstown
Ready for a right regal recital Keith Bellew
The High Kings, the Irish band which describes itself as “pop-folk”, returns to Dublin this month taking to the stage at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown on July 16. This week the Gazette spoke to High King Darren Holden who said that he and his regal bandmates are excited to be back in Dublin. Having formed in 2008, the group has enjoyed great success both at home and abroad, and say the last 12 months have been the most successful yet. One of the songs from their last album, Oh Maggie, is currently on the
top 10 airplay list in Germany. “It’s being played off the air at the moment in Germany. We just came back from a German tour and it’s on the top 10 airplay list over there at the moment,” said Holden. He described the bands live show as a rollercoaster of all things Irish which is very emotional in places. “We do try and do some new High Kings original songs that we had on our last album, like Oh Maggie, as well as [covers of] Rocky Road to Dublin, and the Auld Triangle and Whiskey in the Jar. It’s kind of a mish-mash of old and new and everything in between, so people just need to come
along and bring their singing voices with them and we’re happy.” The band is very excited about performing a new version of a particular song with an interesting back story. The song in question is Hand Me Down My Bible which was written by legendary singer songwriter Phil Coulter in 1970. “It’s sort of a long lost song of his. The Dubliners did a version of it but it kind of got away, it wasn’t a massive hit. I found a 45” record of this in my mam and dad’s house in Kilkenny last November, so I brought it back to Dublin with me and played it for the lads and said, ‘I think we can do
something with this’,” he said. He went on to say that the only problem was that the song was a bit too short, so he contacted Phil Coulter to see if he would be interested in writing another verse. “He went off and wrote a new verse and we are the first band now to actually release that song in its current form which is really good. It’s a catchy song and Phil is actually very excited about it and has been telling everybody at his own concerts about it, so that’s a good sign,” he said. For a chance to win tickets to High Kings check out Gazette’s Facebook page.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Polly, a three-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed. Polly has been at Dogs Trust for a while now and will require lots of TLC (time/love and commitment) from her new owners. She is a big puppy and really has no idea of her own strength, so she is seeking a home with older children. Polly has a lot of tricks and loves to learn, she is super bright and knows all the basics including “paw” and “roll over”. If you think you could offer Polly a loving home where you will have a real interest in continuing her training, 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 www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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SUMMER ESSENTIALS MIMI MURRAY
THE sun has arrived and every girl needs a few beauty essentials to stay cool in the heat. I have just returned from a beach holiday and I know how important it is to pack a
few vital items, in travel sizes if possible. Factor 50 is an essential for my face, while a cute bikini is all you need for a day on the beach. After a hard day of lounging by the pool, understated make-up
is all that’s needed for night-time. A slick of mascara, a chubby eyeshadow pencil and a sweep of bronzer and you’re good to go. Add some essential bangles and you’re ready to hit the clubs!
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TRAVEL
italy: say ‘buongiorno’ to the eternal city
Go Roman around with some tempting offers ian begley
there are lots of great hotel deals on offer for visitors
from 1887; the other, on via Carlo Alberto, was built a few years later. Renovation work was carefully planned to restore the buildings’ facades and the romantic interiors to their original splendour. With its 74 rooms, the Mecenate Palace Hotel combines efficient service with a cordial, personalised welcome. For those travelling on a budget, you can stay at the four-star Villa Torlonia Hotel for as little as €46pp each night. Housed in a historic building, and set in its own spacious garden, Hotel Villa Torlonia is a five-minute walk from Policlinico Metro Station with the Coliseum and Roman Fora just
four Metro stops from the hotel. The four-star Venetia Palace Hotel Rome is also offering cheap deals from just €89pp. Featuring a rooftop whirlpool jacuzzi and modern, comfortable rooms, Venetia Palace Hotel is 250m from Roma Termini Train Station. The Piazza Repubblica and the Opera House are also just a 10-minute walk from the Venetia Palace, with the Coliseum just two Metro stops away. To book any of these hotels, or for further information about planning your perfect Roman holiday, see www.ebookers.ie, www.lowcostholidays.ie or www.clickandgo.ie.
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Grill Power
M&S Lamb ribs
Iceland BBQ burger
Iceland Swordfish
M&S Cumberland whorl, ribs, bacon
mimi murray
A RECENT poll by Iceland food retailer shows more than half of respondents (56%) think “BBQing” is a man’s job – so it’s about time women showed them who’s boss! And what better time to do it – the sun is shining (as I write, but I realise there could be snow by the time this is published) and we are all in that feel-good “let’s eat al fresco” mood. All of the biggest stores are now stocking some wonderful meats and veggies to fling on the barbie, so it is definitely the right moment to fire up the grill and get roasting. The Gazette has come up with a few ready-made meats to make the job that little bit easier, and we have a delicious recipe for kebabs, made with Caor Acla lamb, that will taste delicious cooked on hot coals. Caor Acla, Blackface Achill mountain lamb, is homegrown and guaranteed to satisfy your hungry guests.
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Tuck into this great lamb kebab recipe THIS week, we have a perfect summer treat Lamb kebabs using Caor Acla lamb with yoghurt and coriander sauce. For further information on CaorAcla, see www.caoracla.ie.
roughly and place in a blender with the lemon juice, the black pepper and the olive oil. Blend until you have a sloppy paste; pour the paste over the lamb cubes and mix them thoroughly together. You will do this
Ingredients
most effectively, if rather
500g leg of lamb
messily, by hand.
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pletely with clingfilm and
cubes onto them. Shake
the moisture has evapo-
40g ginger, peeled
set aside in a cool place
off any excess marinade.
rated and it is starting
4 cloves of garlic
or even in the fridge for
• When the grill is very
to brown, and add the
2 whole chillies
as long as you can. There
hot, put the skewers
ground cumin, coriander
Juice of 1 lemon
is no point in doing so for
under it and let the lamb
and tomato puree.
1 tsp black pepper
less than two hours and,
cook quickly, turning
• Stir the onion, garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
in an ideal world, you
once. You don’t want to
and chilli back into the
For the yoghurt sauce
should leave it overnight.
let the meat dry out, so
meat. Add the tomatoes
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watch carefully.
to the meat and season
4 tbsp Greek style
the sauce in advance too.
• Serve the kebabs with
with salt and pepper stir
yoghurt
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rice or with couscous,
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1 clove of garlic
in a small bowl, crush
with the yoghurt mixture
• Add the beans to the
Salt
the garlic with a little
on the side for spooning
pan. Bring to the boil and
Small bunch of fresh
salt, and mix the two
over.
simmer for 20 minutes.
coriander
together.
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• Add the chocolate and
• Then chop corian-
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stir it through, simmer
Preparation
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for five minutes. Taste for
• Trim the lamb of all fat
together, very finely and
the onion, the garlic and
seasoning and season.
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stir it in so that you end
the chilli. Cook them until
• When ready, chop the
bite-sized cubes. Place in
up with a creamy, green
soft. Remove the onion,
fresh coriander and
a shallow, flat-bottomed
mixture.
garlic and chilli to a plate.
sprinkle over before
dish.
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• Turn the heat up, add
serving.
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lamb is ready to cook,
the mince and break it
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garlic and de-seed the
take four metal skew-
up with a wooden spoon.
wraps with salsa and
chillies. Chop all of them
ers and thread the lamb
Cook the meat until all
sour cream.
• Cover the dish com-
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MUSIC
LEFTFIELD: ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE
Surprise third album from masters of bass COLM MURRAY
ALBUM number three in a 25-plus year musical career is a little short on returns by any act’s standards, regardless of genre. Perhaps the lingering pressure of having a groundbreaking debut some 20 years earlier may still linger. But Leftfield have always been a step ahead of the pack. Since their dub fusion chugger, Not Forgotten hit dancefloors in 1990, they’ve helped shape the underground dance music movement and their influence on the mainstream over the next decade was unmistakeable. Their Hard Hands label churned out some of the most sought-after tunes during this period, which placed them in demand as remixers by everyone from Bowie to Stereo MC’s. Their early live shows from the Leftism tour in 1996 caused them to be banned from several venues in Europe due to “excessive noise levels” – a result of excessive bass. The intensity, though, still lies with the music and the sound-systems are still key to the Leftfield experience. Anyone looking for a follow up or a homage to their musical tour de force, Leftism, shall be waiting another few years at least. A mere 16 years had passed since the rather lacklustre Rhythm and Stealth, so when Neil Barnes streamed the first single out of the blue, Universal Everything, it came as a welcome surprise. It’s a slow burner of
a track, with a rumbling bass line powering through synth licks and industrial stabs. Now in full control of the operation (along with long-time collaborator Adam Wren), Barnes has produced a record that has its place in electronic music of today. As with previous outings, he has enlisted the services of an eclectic bunch of guest vocalists to bring to life the themes and ideas of the album, Wilder Mind (Infectious/BMG). Opener, Bad Radio boasts a monotone melody over layers of synths and metallic breaks and rhythms. The tune continually rises, yet the vocal restrains it from peaking too early. Universal Everything segues in and keeps the foot to the floor mid tempo, chugging nicely en route to peak time dancefloors the
world over with a steaming breakdown. P o l i c i a ’s C h a n ny Leaneagh provides the vocals on second single, Bilocation. It’s claustrophobia which provides a theme for the album. It’s Barnes’ previous battles with depression which was a factor in the length of time it took to deliver the third Leftfield album, even to the point where he could not face setting foot in the studio for months. H av i n g ove r c o m e this and channelled the energy into work, he has provided the listener with many overlapping soundscapes. Gone are the ragga toasters, Cheshire Cat and Earl Sixteen. The attitude here comes in the form of Jason Williamson, from Sleaford Mods. A younger John Cooper Clark springs to mind with his rasping rapping about “chicken in a bas-
ket and dandruff warriors” from the album’s most distinctive (and possible divisive) track. Dark Matters says it all, with its moody rising textures; an instrumental that displays both heart and soul followed by pure peak time techno with Channy Leaneagh resuming duties on the album’s peak point, Little Fish. Not that it’s all downhill from here – the soundscapes are further explored and the light continues to permeate throughout. Another helping of cutting acid techno in the form of Shaker Obsession, before we float out seamlessly by the aptly titled, Levitate for You. A l t e r n a t i ve L i g h t Source – Leftfield picking up from where they left off and no-one has picked up the baton from them to the next level – are still playing the music for the twenty-first century.
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CINEMA MOTORING
ReelReviews
MINIONS
Lovable, not despicable THE Minions – the stars of the Despicable Me films – are still trotting about in this fun family movie (Cert G, 91 mins). The familiar bumbling but sweet sidekicks to master villain Gru get their own origins story, telling of their race’s quest down through the ages to find a villain worthy of their service. That’s a tall order for these pint-sized goons, but Scarlet Overkill could be the boss they seek ...
In a fresh take on worldly cynicism versus youthful innocence, a bounty hunter (Fassbender) accompanies a lovestruck youth (Smit-McPhee) into the West ...
slow west: follow along with a dreamy, thoughtful and violent tale
Take an unsettling journey
ONCE upon a time, Jay Cavendish travelled from the cold shoulder of Scotland to the baking heart of America to find his love. So begins the story of Slow West, the first offering from newly fledged Scottish director Jon Maclean. A darkly comic feature starring young Aussie Kodi Smit-McPhee alongside Michael Fassbender, Slow West is a road trip through a soup of lawlessness, hope, and exploitation that makes up the burgeoning United States of America. Jay (Smit-McPhee) is a wide-eyed, lovedup 16-year-old Scottish laird who heads west in pursuit of his beloved Rose (Caren Pistorius), who was forced to flee
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the Caledonian highlands when her best-laid plans went awry. His blunderings lead him to cross paths with the world-weary bounty hunter Silas Selleck (Fassbender) , whose conflicting impulses of tenderness and profiteering lead him to chaperone the lost boy on his journey. It is a time-honoured odd-couple pairing, and filmed in the widescreen format that was popular in the 1950s, but don’t expect to find too many Wild West conventions.
From the moment the fairy tale narration guides us to a scene of Jay staring into the night sky and illuminating constellations with imaginary blasts from his pistol, it becomes clear that we are dealing with a singular vision of the American frontier. Filmed exclusively in New Zealand, Maclean’s world zings with vibrant colours – lime-green grasses and emerald forests sit under an endless azure sky, but stunning as it is, Maclean never lingers on the scenery. Instead, our focus is kept in close to the characters, who in contrast to the vibrant landscape comprise ornate and interwoven shades of grey. Jay is the quintessential dandy, left alone and
aloof in a world that he is no way prepared for. Smit-McPhee is excellent in this role, exuding all the kind of innocence and infatuation that comes with first love. While on paper the character appears tirelessly optimistic in his search for love, SmitMcPhee is able to find the depth beneath that, and tap into some of the feelings of desperation and detachment that are part and parcel of being a hopeless romantic. Silas, on the other hand, is far more utilitarian in his outlook – justifying the end by whatever means are necessary – and, as a bounty hunter, the end in question is usually a hefty payload. While Jay is ignorant
of it, Silas is very aware that Rose and her father (Game of Thrones’ Rory McCann) have a reward on their heads. Silas is a moral mobius strip, existing in a world where the line between right and wrong has not yet been drawn. Fassbender, who previously appeared in two of Maclean’s short films, clearly enjoys a good working relationship with the director, and is able to skilfully walk that undrawn line while embodying the same offkilter feel that Maclean has woven throughout the film. Once Silas’s associates (a gang headed by the brilliantly evil Ben Mendelsohn) learn of his situation, they become all too keen to lend a hand in the pro-
ceedings. Full of dark comedy, bloody violence, existentialist musings, and absurd music, there are touches of the Cohen brothers and Tom Stoppard throughout, but Maclean manages to create something of his own with Slow West, which despite the title, plays out in a very snappy 86 minutes. The end result is an entertaining clash of poetry and pragmatism set against a backdrop of hope and bloodshed. S l ow We s t i s a n engrossing, funny, and incredibly stylish film that showcases clever writing, great acting, and a singular and fresh vision of the American West.
Verdict: 8/10
spy
A clued-in comedy MELISSA McCarthy is motoring along with her comedy, Spy (Cert 15A, 120 mins). With her comic timing and a sympathetic character, her turn as a former CIA analyst unexpectedly tasked with stopping bad guys with a global plan has been a nicely deserved hit. Jude Law and Jason Statham sportingly send up both of their images, adding to the overall witty mood.
Jurassic world A true beast of a film
STILL taking a healthy chunk out of the box office, Jurassic World (Cert 12A, 124 mins) doesn’t stray very far from the franchise’s formula (theme park opens with dinosaurs, boss says “relax – nothing can go wrong”, everything duly goes wrong), but tries to liven things up a bit with an even scarier super dinosaur. Entertainingly silly, but paleontologists may laugh more than most.
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MOTORING
corsa: a dose of vitality into small car range
A slick design with a wealth of features Dave Phillips
Driving success: Ryans garage gets on the road with Ssangyong ryans Garage in Blanchardstown has recently been appointed an
authorised Ssangyong dealer in Dublin, distributing SUV vehicles which now account for 20% of the market share. This is the latest success story for the family-run business, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Proprietor Niall Ryan said he believed the reason the company is so successful is that as a small family run business, they are able to give customers the personal touch. Pictured at the launch of the new Ssangyong Tivoli was Joe Harris, Aine Ryan, Niall Ryan, John Keogh and Cllr Jack Chambers (FF). Picture: Ronan O’Sullivan
The Corsa doesn’t boast the same success in Ireland as it does in the UK (where it nabbed second best overall sales last year) and it is understandable why. There is stiff competition among small cars in the Irish market, with Golfs and Fiestas maintaining popularity through long proven dependability and long standing tradition. Opel’s muscular fifth generation Corsa hopes to shake things up. The Corsa available for test was a three-door Flame Red Limited Edition model. While aesthetically akin to the previous generation, the Corsa looks more athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides, and a similar face to the Opel Adam giving the front a slightly wider, more buff feel to the previous generation. The limited edition model came equipped with 17” alloys and a tidy chequered trim inside. There is a wealth of features inside and this is where the Corsa really makes a mark. A glossy, minimalist feel is kept throughout the interior, with a seven-inch touch screen handling most of the entertainment and navigation controls. The display syncs with your smartphone to offer satellite radio and GPS. It is a complete world apart from Opel’s Navi 950 system with its sometimes overwhelming amount of buttons. A city mode, which lightens the steering comes as standard on all Corsa models. But the
The Corsa looks athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides
test model was decked out with all the optional extras, some of which add a huge amount to the experience. Standout extras were blind spot detection, which flashed a warning in your side mirrors if you indicated while another car was in your blind spot; a front facing camera reads upcoming traffic signs and displays them on the dash, it also sounds a warning if you drift across lanes without indicating while on the motorway. Bi-xenon headlights adjust themselves automatically to the road, and turn with your steering
at low speeds to help see better around corners. The Corsa also shows off some of Opel’s new park assist technology, which will find a parking space and steer the car into it for you – not worth the money if you are happy to park yourself, but it can get the car into some small spots with real ease. Taking the Corsa out for a spin up the coast to Skerries and looping around through the back roads of Meath was a blast. Because features and looks aside, the Corsa feels fun to drive. The 1.0i turbo engine is punchy and very respon-
sive, making this a surprisingly nippy drive. It manages to hold its own on the motorway too. With three- and five- door models available, and an ample amount of boot space, the Corsa could be a bona fide contender in the marketplace. While its competitors can offer a sense of durability and familiarity, the Corsa seems to inject a much-needed dose of vitality into the small car range – it manages to be every bit as stylish and secure as its counterparts, but just a whole lot more fun. The three-door Corsa is available for €19,395 exc options.
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HEALTH MOTORING
To build motivation start by detoxing your mind Aoife Ryan
Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change
making a change: doing what’s needed and committing to it
Nurture motivating thoughts, neutralise the negative ones Aoife Ryan
Dublin Nutrition Centre
We all know exactly what we should be doing to maintain a healthy weight, but finding the motivation to do what is needed and committing to it can be difficult. Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change. Step one in building motivation is figuring out how important it is for the individual to lose or gain weight. This comes from the level of concern and knowledge they have about why they need to make the changes. Step two is figuring out how confident the individual is about being successful…this is where motivational interviewing and language skills come into play…or simply “change talk”. Ambivalence is a nor-
mal part of any change process. Often there will be reasons not to change alongside reasons to change. Wanting two conflicting things is common, for example, wanting to lose weight but also wanting a slice of cake, or wanting to be fit but at the same time wanting to sit on the couch all evening watching tv. To overcome this ambivalence we need to think about which lifestyle we want more. Any language that favours a movement towards changes is known as “change talk”. Some change talk is preparatory, and is generally heard before someone is ready to fully commit to making a lifestyle change. The first thing we all hear when helping someone strive towards a healthier lifestyle is their desire to change eg. “I want to lose weight” or “I wish I was fitter”. We
all know that we have the ability to make changes for example “I can start walking to work” or “I could start eating breakfast every morning” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will make those changes! Other terms that sometimes can cause a stressful response for some people are the reasons or need to change. Examples of this include “I need to lose weight as I have high cholesterol and I have to eat healthier” or else “I might get type two diabetes”. Sometimes terms like “have” and “need” can result in added pressure which makes them more difficult to carry out. The key to building motivation to make changes is to move away from “I can” and towards “I will”. This type of change talk is described as mobilising and involves making plans
Get Organised Make lists of tasks you need to carry out. Prioritise – do what you feel is most important first and allocate time for the rest. Switch off Step away from technology for a few hours every day. Go for a walk and take time with your thoughts in the fresh air. This gives you peaceful time to work through and find solutions to things that may have been wearing you out emotionally. Diet Less sugar, caffeine and alcohol. More fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. Keep hydrated and don’t skip meals. Wake Up To Positive Thoughts Take 10-15 minutes when you wake to think about nice things you will do today. Waking up in a happy mind frame can lighten the tone for the rest of the day, eliminating a lot of unnecessary anxieties. Relax and Get Your 8h+ Take time to unwind at the end of your day –stress can lead to a bad night’s sleep which will leave you tired, making you less able to cope with daily stresses. By allowing yourself some much-needed “me time” and taking time to unwind you will sleep sounder. Herbal Teas Herbal teas have been used to promote health and well-being. They have huge benefits that include improving digestion, increasing energy levels, boosting metabolism and reducing appetite.
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and carrying out steps to make this change. Mobilising change talk involves a commitment to change, a firm decision “I will”. To make this clear, you don’t have to seek professional help to get the benefit of this change talk. It is actually something that you can incorporate into your everyday life yourself. For
example, “I need to stop drinking fizzy drinks” will automatically make you think about fizzy drinks and make you feel instantly guilty if you have one, whereas “I will drink more water today” moves your attention towards a more positive behaviour and one that you have made a decision to do. Simple really!
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soccer: killester’s lacey shoots ireland to regions cup success
Irish cricket gets new t20 sponsor deal:
SHAPOORJI Pallonji announced its sponsorship of the Ireland cricket team this week for the upcoming ICC World T20 Qualification Tournament, which kicks off on July 10. The Irish team will be aiming for a place at the ICC World T20 which takes place in India next March. The ICC World T20 Qualifier will be co-hosted by Ireland and Scotland and will see 14 teams play 51 matches across eight venues, in what is the biggest cricket tournament to come to these shores with matches at Malahide and Stormont. The teams will be playing to secure one of the six qualification spots on offer for the showpiece event next year where they will join the top teams in the world. Entry to Ireland’s matches will be €10 for adults and €8 for OAPs in Malahide; entry for Under-16s is free. Tickets are now available on www. cricketireland.ie and through Ticketmaster.
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IRELAND are European champions after Gerry Smith’s Eastern Region side lifted the UEFA Regions’ Cup in Tallaght Stadium last Saturday after a series
of brilliant results in the competition. The Regions’ Cup, the biggest and most prestigious competition in amateur football, was held in Ireland for the first time in and around the Dublin area
and Smith’s side beat the Zagreb Region of Croatia 1-0 last Saturday to win the trophy for the very first time. Killester United frontman David Lacey got the all-important goal with a brilliant diving
The Republic of Ireland Eastern Region side celebrate their success
Tony Fitzgerald, President of the FAI, Eastern Region captain Ken Hoey, and Noel Fitzroy Chairman of the FAI Junior Council. Picture: Dennis Cruise
header connected with James Lee of Crumlin’s accurate cross. “I just felt confident coming in, I know that’s what I can do, score goals,” said Lacey after the final whistle. “It’s just waiting on the right opportunity and it came, you know, I do what I do, back of the net, simple as that.” Killester’s new manager was also involved, with Gerry Davis acting as Smith’s righthand man for the Ireland amateur side and he also spoke after the Eastern Region were crowned champions of Europe.“It’s a culmination of a long long period of work, hard work, and commitment from all the players and
staff and it’s all come to fruition today. It’s really been a fantastic achievement today against really top quality players and sides from all across Europe; it’s just great for our players. “The game in Ireland is predominantly amateur, and this is the culmination, we’re European champions. There is no other 11-a-side senior team in Ireland that has been European champions, so let’s enjoy the moment today and then see what happens after that, but it’s a fantastic feeling I tell you.” The Irish side were in excellent form in all four of their games, topping their group with three wins from three, as well
as the win in the final. Overall they managed to score seven goals and conceded just one against Ankara of Turkey, South Moravia of Czech Republic, Tuzla Canton of Bosnia and Zagreb in the final. S m i t h s a i d a f t e rwards: “It’s been a hard but great nine or 10 days. “I need to sit down and gather my thoughts because if I thank people I might forget people so I’ll leave that for another day because there’s so many people that put in so much effort so if I forget them, I might insult them. “This is just a marvellous day for Ireland from a soccer perspective.”
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Tia Kelly Stevens, second from right back row, is making waves for the Irish Under-18s
IT’S SET to be a hectic few weeks for Mercy DCU Basketball ClubArtane’s Tia Kelly Stevens having been selected for the elite Under18 Irish team while having several major Division 1 Colleges in America watching her every move on the court. The promising young forward has already begun her summer schedule for the Irish team, in preparation for the Europeans, which are being held in Bucharest, Romania between July 30 and August 9. The team set out for
Copenhagen for a training camp on June 26 and will also travel to Luxembourg from July 19-23 for another camp before the competitive action in Romania. On the latter, where Ireland have been drawn against England, Latvia, Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group D, Division B of the 2015 European Youth Championships, Stevens said: “The group is a tough one but we have been training hard and preparing for the strong competition. “Our coaches tell us that this will only make us better in the
long run. It’s going to be a long summer. “I want to thank those who have supported me and the team in regards to enabling us to make the trip financially. It’s also an honour to represent our country as I am excited to play against the more notable basketball countries such as; Bulgaria, Latvia, England, and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” she added. Stevens was also quick to thank those who have helped her personally reach this stage. “For me personally, without the support of the Cock and Bull
Coolock Village, Manguard Plus Security, Security Partner Limited, DNL Recovery, DC Tyres and Services Centre, I would not be able to make the trip. Thank you,” she said. Head coach Tommy O’Mahony also commented on the busy summer his team face. “Over the next month we have a busy schedule that will lead to Romania at the start of August. “We have trips to Denmark and Luxembourg, which will get the team up to international standards just in time for the Europeans,” he said.
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McManamon eyes fifth Leinster title
Kevin McManamon says there are still plenty of facets of Dublin’s game that can be improved on ahead of the Leinster senior football final following two big wins this summer
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WITH the Leinster Senior Football Championship final just days away, Kevin McManamon is aiming to bring home his fifth provincial winner’s medal in as many years. The St Jude’s man played the first 43 minutes as Dublin tore Kildare apart in the semifinal two weeks ago, setting up a final against massive underdogs Westmeath at GAA Headquarters this Sunday. The 5-18 to 0-14 score was Kildare’s heaviest defeat against their neighbours in 118 years, and the industrious forward was asked whether or not he thought it was a complete performance from Dublin. “Not really, I would say that we’re a long
way from complete performances,” he said. “I suppose a lot of things did go well for us and I think it could have been a different story if Kildare had taken more of their chances in the first half, it could have been a tighter game. “That last goal before half-time really put daylight between us. “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f standards we have that we didn’t achieve [last week], but at the end of the day we did perform in the upper echelons of our capability but there’s a couple of things we need to improve on.” Much has been made of Dublin’s ease at progressing to and winning 10 Leinster finals in 11 years, and the question was put to McManamon if it is hard to push yourself when winning
so easily. “No I wouldn’t say that, I think you’re always trying to improve and find areas where you can grow,” he answered. On Sunday’s final itself, many would have predicted before the semi-finals a Dublin vs Meath final, and for much of the semi-final between Meath vs Westmeath, that prediction would have looked to be intact but for a heroic comeback for the Lake County which saw them beat their rivals for the first time ever in championship action. “I was interested to hear the result,” McManamon said. “I’d probably left the stand with about 45-50 minutes gone and I think Meath were seven or eight points up at that stage. So I have to admit when I got brought
Kevin McManamon is eyeing up a fifth Leinster title after big wins over Longford and Kildare in the championship to date
off and I heard people behind me shouting it’s Westmeath I was a bit surprised. “But look I suppose p e o p l e m i g h t h ave jumped into it thinking Meath were a shoo-in to win that game and Westmeath, the experience would have stood
starts and you’re so kind of entrenched in it that it’s hard to hear. There’s probably only been four or five times that the crowd have stopped me in my tracks at Croke Park over the years so you try not let it affect you.” Was one of those times
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to them over the last few years, of playing Division 1 last year and I think they were slowly waiting, after one or two inconsistent games in the league. It was a big performance and we’ll see what happens the next day.” The man who scored the crucial goal which turned the 2011 AllIreland Final against Kerry with seven minutes remaining knows too well how a pumped crowd can affect a game. So will the Westmeath fans, with this game meaning so much to the entire county, be able to make a difference? “I suppose anything adds to the atmosphere of the day. I love it though and take all that in on the way to the stadium on the team bus but then the match
scoring that goal in September 2011 to bring the Dubs within one point of Kerry? “No, I still can’t really remember it to be honest. I have vague pictures in my head but no, I was kind of in the zone.” Finally, with four provincial medals already safely locked up in his family home, does winning one now feel less significant than the first? “It’s a big thing for me to say that I’ve won four Leinster titles, and at the end of the day I think it’s about putting the head in the sand and keep going forward at it and see how many I can win in my career. But the thing for me over the coming days is to put the tunnel vision on and focus on Westmeath and getting the win.”
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Fitzgibbon helps launch national championships DSDAC athlete Anita Fitzgibbon launched the GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships which take place in Morton Stadium, Santry on August 8 and 9. Irish record holder Fitzgibbon is the reigning national champion and will be keen to retain her title again this year. The event, the pinnacle of the Irish athletics calendar, will feature over 500 athletes from all over Ireland, competing in 40 competitions across several different disciplines. The GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships is also the last opportunity for international athletes to achieve the coveted qualification standard for the International World Track and Field Championships taking place in Beijing this August. This year’s GloHealth Championships will feature a number of leading lights, many of whom will be competing on the international stage in the coming months. European 800m medallist, Mark English (UCD AC), who won his first national title at 18 years of age in 2011 and a second in 2014, will be vying to pick up a third title before he heads East for the World Championships in Beijing. Reigning European number one 400m hurdler Thomas Barr (Ferrybank AC) will be hoping to make it five in a row at these championships. Sprinter/jumper Kelly Proper (Ferrybank AC) will endeavour to increase her medal tally and further solidify her status as one of the most prolific Irish champions of all time, having won 15 outdoor titles to date. In the field events, Sean Breathnach of the Galway City Harriers will aim to make it a lucky seven in 2015 having been shot putt national champion six times. Another athlete who will be working hard to retain his title is pole vaulter Ian Rodgers (Clonliffe Harriers), who broke his club-mate David Donegan’s six year winning streak when he claimed the title last year. Tickets for this year are currently on sale at a cost of €10 for an adult with children U16 going free, visit www.athleticsireland.ie for further details.
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soccer: exciting times for saints as they prepare for top tier
Footgolf ready for the Road to Buenos Aires IRELAND will get to pitch and putt their footgolfing ability and standards to the world this summer after a double-birdie bit of news was announced by Irish Footgolf Association (IFGA) last week. Firstly, the association launched the Race to Buenos Aires, the first national footgolf an amalgam of soccer and golf - competition that will decide who will go on to represent Ireland at the Footgolf World Cup in Argentina next January. Also, the association announced that Dublin will host Stage 9 of the European Trophy Tour at the 18-hole Footee championship course in Tallaght from July 24-26 this summer. The tour is played over 15 stages across Europe and will attract 60-80 of the top footgolfing players in Europe to Dublin for Stage 9. But the IFGA’s main focus for the year will be the Race to Buenos Aires, a series of ranking events that will determine which players go on to represent Ireland at the World Cup between January 7-10, 2016 in Buenos Aires. Ireland can send up to 16 players in total and places will be played for over 11 stages across the country with ranking points up for grabs at each stage. Each competitor’s best six finishes count towards the overall leaderboard. The first stage tees off on the morning of July 11 in Waterford, before a second event later in the day in Courtown, Co Wexford. The first Dublin event will be The Irish Open at the Footee course in Tallaght on July 25-26, before another date at Footee on August 8. The last stage will also be held in Dublin, on September 19 at the Deerpark Footgolf course in Howth. Entry to each stage costs €20 and players are recommended to compete in at least six events. For more information, contact Ronan Cunningham, President of the IFGA at info@ footgolfireland.com, or Cathal Jenkinson, IFGA Tournament Director at cathal@footgolfireland.com.
Porterstown club St Mochta’s are setting out their plans for the 2015-16 season
Mochta’s ticket to the LSL nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com
SEASON tickets, a new clubhouse, fresh changing rooms, an allweather facility and a club shop; it’s all getting very professional at St Mochta’s FC as the club prepare for their debut season at the top of intermediate football. And why not? It is not only their first season in the top tier, but the upcoming season will also see the first side from Dublin 15 play at the top of the LSL, and Mochta’s chairman Shane Nulty told us the
club have put plans in place to ensure that’s where they remain. They may have played their last league game in Senior Division 1 Sunday just over 50 days ago, but the work has not stopped for the Porterstown Park side over the summer, with a number of announcements on its official website in recent weeks, the first of which Nulty discussed was the season ticket scheme. “It’s really a way for us to give something back to the people who have given us so much support over the past few years,” said Nulty.
Under-21 star Lowndes wins prize for club and county naomh peregrine’s rising star Eric
Lowndes was presented with an EirGrid 21 Under-21 award by Padraig Slyne, fromEirGrid. The awards honour the 21 standout players from the 2015 EirGrid GAA football Under-21 All-Ireland championship. In addition to his award, Lowndes received a €210 voucher towards training gear for his club in Blakestown.
Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
“All home games will have a €5 entry fee anyway next year, and with at least 13 home games set to be played, our season ticket adult price of €40 can get you a saving of at least €25. Season ticket holders will also get entry to any cup games at home, excluding the FAI Intermediate Cup.” As well as a new ticketing scheme, Porterstown Park will be regenerated next season as work is already under way on the club’s new all-weather facility which will host four five-a-side pitches, plus
a new clubhouse, shop, and three changing rooms. “I was down there this morning, it’s looking great,” said Nulty. “It’s going to be amazing when it’s finished and a mark of how far the club has come in the past three to four years. “When I came in as chairman my big goal was to get this club a proper clubhouse, and now we’ve done that through some brilliant fundraising and a capital sports grant which means the club is debt free. “The club is in a bril-
liant position; our senior section is flying as with the Sundays stepping into the tier and our Saturday side gaining promotion too. “Our junior section won a number of trophies this season and the appointment of Colin Hawkins as director of football will bring that on even further. “Brendan Kennedy and the rest of our academy staff are running a phenomenal academy and there’s plenty more people, who if they weren’t there, we wouldn’t have had half the success.”
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Erin Go Bragh record first league win sport@dublingazette.com
ERIN Go Bragh’s junior football team picked up their first win of the 2015 league season last Sunday afternoon in Hazelbury, seeing off Scoil Ui Chonaill 3-7 to 1-7 in AFL11N. The team had come agonisingly close in previous league games draw-
ing with St Monica’s and losing out to local rivals Tyrrelstown and St Peregrine’s by a single point. T he hosts surged into a 1-2 to 0-0 lead in the opening exchanges before Scoil opening their account with a free. The loss of Cian Dolan to injury and with no substitutes available meant Erin Go Bragh had to play the
majority of the game with 14 men. But this didn’t hinder them. The hosts continued to dominate the game adding a further 1-2 to their tally and limiting the visitors to few chances, building a 2-4 to 0-4 lead at half-time. The Braghs picked up where they left in the second half with Scoil look-
ing to close the gap with some early goals. A penalty save by goal keeper John McLeod ensured that the visitors weren’t going to get back into the game and a further goal late on put the result beyond doubt at full time. The win leaves the team in good form going into their important championship game next week.
football: four wins from four for somerton side
Club Noticeboard st brigid’s CONGRATULATIONS to our U-11 girls on
Myos on Friday, July 10.
their victory in the Gerard Canavan
Additional Gaeltacht scholarships
Cup in O’Toole’s on Saturday after-
are available to St Brigid’s members
noon.
in first year (those just finished and
Best of luck to Paddy Andrews and
those beginning in September) and
Philip Ryan with the Dublin senior
second year pupils. Course dates:
footballers in the Leinster Football
July 19 to August 9. Contact Stephen
final against Westmeath this Sunday
on 087 6339238.
in Croke Park.
The St Brigid’s GAA summer camps
Congratulations to Sorcha Furlong,
will run for three weeks in July and
Noelle Healy, Ciara Trant, Colleen
August. Week 1: club camp - July
Barrett and the Dublin ladies foot-
20-24. Week 2: Kellogg’s Cul Camp -
ballers on their victory over Laois to
August 10–14; Week 3: nursery camp
reach the Leinster final. Well done to
- August 18–21, ages four to seven.
Carolyn McCarthy and the Dublin U-1 A camogie team on beating Limerick 5-18 to 2-07 on Sunday. Our club nursery is on summer break and will return on August 29.
For bookings and more information, contact Paul on 087 9154748. The full range of St Brigid’s GAA gear is available on our online shop on the club website.
The club lotto jackpot remains a
For up-to-date St Brigid’s GAA fix-
massive €15,000 with the reserve ris-
tures and results visit our website
ing to €8,000 for this week’s draw in
www.stbrigidsgaa.com.
castleknock HUGE congratulations to our U-13
This clinic is open to all club mem-
ment at the weekend, beating Clontarf
bers and will take place in the Castle-
in the final.
knock Hotel every Saturday morning
Well done to the senior footballers
The Castleknock Under-13 hurlers celebrate their success
Castleknock toast Troy joy in Whitehall sport@dublingazette.com
CASTLEKNOCK’S Under-13 hurlers created another piece of history last weekend when they captured the P J Troy title for the first time in the club’s history. Now in its 21st year, the annual competition is hosted by Whitehall Colmcille in memory of the late Whitehall player PJ Troy. In near perfect conditions, nine teams from all over Dublin descended on the north Dublin venue for the festival of hurling. The Dublin 15 boys’ first outing was against the hosts, Whitehall. A unique
feature of the competition is that, in the opening minutes of each half the teams, are restricted to ground hurling. This tested both sides in the early stages. Castleknock saw out the first half ahead by a narrow margin on a score line of 0-2 to 0-1. The west Dublin boys started the second half with an early goal and two more points were tagged on to give a winning score line of 1-4 to 0-1. Conor Murray and Tommy Igoe were amongst those who impressed throughout the day with Luke Swan also continuing his recent good form.
Evan McSherry and Oisin O’Flannagain were also influential. A match up with Naomh Barrog was next with the Kilbarrack club starting smartly through an early goal. A resourceful Castleknock side answered quickly and closed out the half 2-1 to 1-0 up. In the second half, Barrog fought back but Castleknock had the better of the chances. Goals from Castleknock’s Mikey Bohan and solid defending by Alex Watson helped Castleknock record a 3-2 to 2-0 victory with Jack Lynch also producing a confident display of hurl-
ing in the process. The west Dublin club then met Faughs for a chance to meet Clontarf in the final. Excellent performances throughout the team, including an industrious Rian Buckley, gave Castleknock a comfortable 3-5 to 1-2 win to secure a final place. Clontarf had enjoyed a good run in the competition but were to meet a very strong Castleknock side in the final. Dominating proceedings from the outset the local club produced an excellent display of hurling to run out clear winners and claim their first PJ Troy title.
Sherry MISCP.
hurlers who won the PJ Troy tourna-
– full details on the website.
after their win on Saturday to stay
Application forms for the second
top of Division 2, and also to the second
summer camp are on the website.
adult football team, who progressed
The dates are August 17 to 21. Email
to the quarter final of their champi-
brendan.phelan.gpo.dublin@gaa.ie to
onship last week.
secure a place.
The very best of luck to all those
There was no winner of this week’s
starting the summer camp this week.
lotto jackpot, which now stands at
GMT is on every Tuesday and Thursday,
€4,600.
starting at the Carpenter at 6.30pm.
The nursery is on every Saturday in
We are pleased to inform members
Tir Na nOg beside Castleknock Com-
of the opening of a new chartered
munity College at 10am, and all new
physiotherapy service lead by James
players and families are welcome.
naomh peregrine THIS week’s lotto numbers were 9, 10,
a big win. The U-14s, 15s and 16s also
14, 19. There was no winner. The jack-
had big wins during the week.
pot is €3,800 next week.
Well done to Martha McNally and
Well done to the junior As who had a
Rachel Brennan who played pivotal
huge 12-point win over St Brigid’s to go
roles in the Dublin win over Limerick
top of the table. The junior Bs also had
on Sunday afternoon.
erin go bragh OUR summer camps will be held Mon-
to our U-13 hurlers. Well done to the St
day, July 13 to Friday, July 17; the cost
Catherines U-16 footballers who beat
is €55. The next camp is August 17 to 21;
Kilmacud Crokes.
cost is €40 and €35 for siblings.
Well done to our Gaelic for moth-
After receiving fantastic feed-
ers and others team who took part in
back on our advanced camp for 12
a blitz in Trim. Our ladies football and
to 16-year-olds will be held again on
camogie teams are looking for play-
August 18, 19 and 20. The cost of the
ers. Gaelic4mothers and others con-
camp will be €30. Call John for more
tinues Thursdays. Call Ciara on 087
information on 087 7541948.
9147154 for more.
Well done to all our underage teams in action over the weekend. Hard luck
Well done to our footballers at the weekend. They beat Scoil Ui Chonaill.
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Mountview’s first team from the 2014-15 season
Sliney on the Mount
Mountview sign up new manager as they look to the 2015-16 season with improved facilities, a fresh committee and a positive outlook nathan kelly
sport@dublingazette.com
FOLLOWING the club’s relegation from PremierA last season, Mountview CFC have undergone massive changes as they aim to return to the top tier of the AUL with immediate effect. With a new manager, a completely new committee, and a new home ground, some players from last season may have been questioning if they were at the same club as their pre-season training got under way this week. Former League of Ireland player and star of the amateur game Ray Sliney is the man in charge of the club’s first team now and he spoke to GazetteSport on how he was approached for
what is his first permanent managerial role. “I had a chat with the club a couple of weeks ago and they told me about the project they wanted to build,” said Sliney. “With an all-new committee and new top of the range facilities, and a drive to get straight back into Premier A, I was sold really.” In what is massive news for the club, Mountview recently secured an agreement to become the anchor tenant of the brand new, state-of-the-art FAI Abbotstown facility, which will become the base camp for Republic of Ireland teams a little later in the year. This means that for the upcoming season, Sliney’s side will train and play on world class surfaces, and when floodlights are installed in
October can play their games on Friday nights. “It really is an unbelievable set-up,” Sliney said of the facilities. “It’ll be a massive factor in recruiting players. In fact, I did another interview a couple of days ago. “As soon as it went out, I had texts from three or four Premier A players asking were we really going to be in Abbotstown and saying that they might come down now.” Sliney himself was once a hot prospect at St Patrick’s Athletic but moved on to Home Farm/Everton due to limited playing time at Richmond Park at a time when Paul Osam and Eddie Gormley were in their prime. He later went on to play for the highly suc-
cessful Cherry Orchard side under Joe Healy and Martin Loughran’s Crumlin United as well as a host of other Dublin clubs. Working under such top names from the amateur game will no doubt have helped mould Sliney as a manager. “I learnt a lot from those two in particular, they’re very different managers but both excellent managers,” he said. “I’ll take bits from both of them as well as my own ideas. “I like to see football played the right way and will be trying to implement that. “I need to be able to trust the players and the players need to trust me to get that sort of play flowing. It may take a while but I’m confident we’ll get there.”