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Man vows he’ll risk arrest to stop play pen project Blakestown centre’s plan for toddler facility sparks outrage

 ian begley A PLANNED children’s play pen at Blakestown Community & Resource Centre has sparked outrage amongst some residents – with one local even willing to get ARRESTED if build-

ers attempt to enter the site.

Plans have been made to construct a two-and-a-halffoot fence within the centre’s community garden for toddlers to use two times a day for just 20 minutes.

However, some residents who frequently use the cen-

tre believe the community garden in front of the building will be destroyed once the development begins, and do not think it is an appropriate or safe site for toddlers to play in.

Jason Brady told The Gazette he is willing to stop

the play pen from being built at all costs.

He said: “If the gardai have to take me away in handcuffs, so be it, because I’m not letting them uproot our garden.”

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Childs’ play plan sparks FastNews outrage amongst adults Man found with shotgun in bedroom avoids jail

A number of members of Blakestown Community & Resource Centre are protesting against a planned kids’ play-pen – with one even saying he’s willing to get arrested if builders attempt to enter the site.

Plans to construct a two-and-ahalf-foot fence within the centre’s community garden for toddlers to use two times a day for 20 minutes, has been met with opposition from local residents and some staff members employed under back-to-work schemes.

They believe the community garden in front of the building will be destroyed once the development begins and do not think it is an appropriate or safe site for toddlers to play in.

Jason Brady told The Gazette he is willing to stop the play-pen from being built at all costs and started a petition, which he says has more than 100 signatures.

He said: “Once a digger comes

in here they’re going to destroy all the work that has gone into the garden throughout the years.

There are many people from the community who come here to have a cup of coffee and to find a bit of peace and solace.

“If the police have to take me away in handcuffs so be it because I’m not letting them uproot our garden. And if I do get arrested I hope it causes uproar and that people start to stand up for themselves in this area.

“There’s no community spirit around here because we’ve all been oppressed.”

Regular member of the community centre Margaret McGuire said: “I’ve 11 children altogether so when they’re in school I like to come here to relax with the other members.

“This is my time and I don’t want to see more kids running about and as a mother I wouldn’t feel very comfortable with my

Members are concerned for their garden

children playing in an area that’s so close to the road – god knows who’s passing by.

“There is a perfectly good spot behind or beside the centre to put the play-pen and I hope that the management soon come to their senses,” she said.

Janice O’Sullivan, member of the Blakestown Community Centre’s board of management, said she was surprised to hear of

opposition to the play-pen, adding that the garden will not be affected by its development.

She said: “We needed to have a suitable outdoor play area for the children who attend the creche here. We decided that the best place for the kids to be, in terms of health and safety, was in front of the building where they will be surrounded by a beautiful natural environment.”

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A Castleknock man who was found with a shotgun in his bedroom has been given a suspended three-year sentence.

Shane Byrne (28) of Brompton Lawn, Castleknock, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm in his home between March 1 and March 7, 2012.

Garda Michael Costello told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on July 13 that gardai carried out a search warrant at a house in Castleknock, which Byrne shared with his older brother, Michael.

Shane Byrne led gardai to his bedroom where they discovered a shotgun stuffed down the side of an armchair. Gardai also found another shotgun and a quantity of drugs. Byrne’s brother has been dealt with by the courts in relation to those items.

Byrne told gardai his brother had left the gun in his bedroom and that he “wasn’t involved in any of this stuff”, the court heard.

Byrne has no previous convictions. He later went travelling to Australia and was charged in Dublin airport upon his arrival home.

Seoirse O Dunlaing BL, defending, said the shotgun was only in Byrne’s bedroom because his brother put it there. Judge Melanie Greally said it was important to note the “harm caused to society” by firearms. She handed down a three-year sentence and suspended it in its entirety.

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Gazettegallery | star turns 27

A great birthday party is a snap for James ...

Guest of honour James Kavanagh makes his grand entrance. Pictures: Elliot Browne

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UBLIN Snapchat star James Kavanagh was joined by 180 of his closest friends last Saturday, who all turned out to celebrate his super sweet 27th birthday. The bash was held at L’Gueuleton Restaurant, Fade Street, where James’s elaborate entrance saw the social media virtuoso carried in by a procession of torch bearers and burly men, with his flower crown completing his fresh summer style.

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James Kavanagh, Roz Purcell and Stefan Langan

Rachel Purcell and Matthew Feeney

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Tyrellstown | forty families fear they will soon become homeless

Council bidding to buy properties so residents can stay in their homes  Ian Begley Fingal County Council are working towards purchasing a number of properties in a housing estate in Tyrellstown where 40 families who face eviction fear they will soon become homeless.

It’s been five months since the families in Cruise Park received letters telling them that the houses they are renting were to be sold to

American vulture fund Twinlite.

Since then, they have been fighting to keep a roof over their heads and have brought their concerns to the Government and local representatives in a desperate bid to save their homes.

Many feel the best option is for either the council or the Government to purchase the homes so that the residents will be tenants of

Fingal and not of a privately owned firm.

To alleviate their concerns, the council look as if they are now stepping up their plans to purchase the houses.

A Fingal spokesperson in response to a question asked by The Gazette said: “Fingal County Council is continuing to work together with an Approved Housing Bodies with a view to progressing the purchase of a number

of properties in this development for social housing purposes.”

Approximately 50 people attended a meeting hosted by the Tyrrelstown Tenants Action Group last Friday to express how worried they are about the possibility of becoming evicted.

Every councillor and TD within the constituency was also invited to the meeting. Among those present were: Ruth Coppinger TD (AAA), Cllr Lorna Nolan (Ind), Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF), Cllr Matt Wayne (AAA), Cllr Roderic O’Gorman (GP), Cllr Tania Doyle (AAA) and Cllr Howard Mahony (FF).

Funke Tobun, who is a member of the Tyrrelstown Tenants Action

Group, said: “We have been campaigning so hard to stay in our homes, but nothing has been done so far. Most of us are here and have children going to the local school, but we still do not know our fate.

“There are very few houses as it is to rent in Dublin 15 and the chances of getting one is very slim,” she said.

Another woman speaking at the meeting said: “The fear of becoming homeless is so frightening.

“It’s very scary not knowing what’s going to happen and how will we cope. Will we have to live in hotel rooms or even on the streets?

“I have three sons and my oldest has autism

and has been waiting for occupational therapy for two-and-a-half years. If I leave he’ll be put at the end of the list.”

Deputy Coppinger said she believes the councils do not really want to buy properties with people living in them.

She said: “I don’t believe that the councils really want to buy properties with people in them. This has emerged at the housing committee as being a real issue.

We have to change their mindsets because what’s the alternative? The alternative is that a number of people could become homeless and others will be forced to move around the country – we don’t want to break up communities.”

Residents in Tyrrelstown facing eviction held residents meeting to discuss concerns

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No dark days for Scott Local Barista Scott Lyons, based in the Blanchardstown Marks & Spencer Cafe, recently beat out stiff competition across Ireland and the UK to win Barista of the Year for his “Dark Twist” take on a cappuccino.

Scott amazed judged with his presentation skills and delicious signature drink which saw him win £500 and a trip to the World Barista Competition with a four-day hospitality package. The competition final was recently held at the Matthew Algie training centre in London where all M&S baristas are sent for training and to learn all about coffee.

Have a say in tax reduction SINN Fein council members are calling for a 15% reduction in the local property tax in the upcoming budget. Cllr Malachy Quinn reminded homeowners that the tax deadline of July 29 was imminent, and he urged them to have their voices heard. He said: “We were sold a pup with the introduction of the local property tax. [Homeowners] rightly expected an increase in services.

What the Government did instead was not only to subvent Irish Water for the first two years, but also reduce the Local Government fund and capital grants, meaning there was no additional income for the coffers of Fingal.”

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| taking part in SUNSHINE SUMMER CAMP 2016

Sophie Roche, Director Jennifer O’Dowd with team leaders Daniel O’Reilly, Maher from Graham and Cautley te Charlot , Scanlon Liam Rachel Quinn, r Cross).

Irish Guide Dogs with Jonah (a four-month-old Golden Retrieve

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Loads to learn and do for kids

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his week The Gazette brings you some more pics from The Sunshine Summer Camp 2016 which was a real hit with local children.

Participants were spoilt for choice with a whole range of activities on offer including

singing, dancing, drama, sports, arts and crafts and baking to name but a few. The event is the creation of the award winning Cecilian Theatre Arts drama school who also hold theatre arts classes all year round for children aged 4 to 18.

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census 2016 | call for better public transport

Dublin 15 in top ten fastest growing electoral districts  Ian Begley Dublin 15 is included in the top-ten fastest growing electoral districts in the country, according to Census 2016.

In 2011, the population of the BlanchardstownBlakestown division (which includes Ongar), was 36,057, but saw an 8% growth in 2016, currently standing at 38,924.

The BlanchardstownAbbotstown division (including Waterville) also saw a significant growth of 27%, with the

population growing from 4,870 in 2011 to 6,204.

The Ward division (which includes Waterville) saw a 27% growth compared to 2011, from 8,241 to 10,470 in 2016.

Following the results of the initial Census 2016 figures Cllr Roderic O’Gorman (GP) has called on the new Minister for Transport Shane Ross to increase capital spending on public transport in Dublin 15.

“The Census is giving statistical proof of something that Dublin 15 resi-

dents know all too well.

More and more houses are being built, but the services, particularly in the area of public transport, are not being provided to match.

“Last year I highlighted how the Capital Infrastructure Plan 2016-2021 delivered little for Dublin West in terms of improving our public transport infrastructure.

“For example, no funding was provided in it for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme from Ongar to UCD.

This was despite the fact that the BRT is regarded as the major transport solution for the Ongar/ West Blanchardstown area.

“As these Census results demonstrate the sustained population growth in Dublin 15, it is essential that the new Minister for Transport review the Capital Infrastructure Plan before 2021 and give funding for projects in west Dublin.

“We cannot afford five years of traffic gridlock,” said Cllr O’Gorman.

Oisin (5) and Laragh Gibson (8) from Blanchardstown, Anna (5) and Heidi O’Hanlon (8) with Grace Plunkett (8) from Portmarnock race up the beach with little Cathal Gibson (2) bringing up the rear

Fun in the scorching sun WITH the city basking under the great summer sun last weekend, there was only one place for people from all across Fingal to be found – at the sun-kissed beaches and cool waters all along the coast.

Whether at Howth, Portmar-

Six-year-old Leo Plunkett

nock, Malahide or further afield, Blanchardstown babies rubbed shoulders with Swords seniors, as young and old alike from across Fingal, and further afield, headed to the county’s diverse shores, with The Gazette joining in the fun at Portmarnock strand.

Cathal’s colourful top was pretty cool

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Containers ‘key to N3 car attacks’

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thugs are climbing onto steel containers in the park beside Littlepace, Clonee to hurl rocks at motorists on the N3, locals claim.

Last week, a number of people had their windows smashed while driving just off the main N3 CavanDublin road.

Some Littlepace residents say teens are climbing on top of the containers, which are adjacent to the Clonee slip road and separated by a fence. They are used to store sporting equipment by a number of sports clubs in the area.

Many feel the best course of action is to move the containers away from the road.

One resident said: “I’ve been living here for years and the park is generally a peaceful place. However, I’ve seen a good few teens hanging out where these containers are and lighting fires and drinking.

“Although I haven’t witnessed them throw any rocks onto the road I have seen them climb onto of the containers.”

Another said: “I walk my dogs in the park so when I heard there were lads throwing rocks at cars I knew how they were doing it. If they move the containers closer to the centre of the park, there’d be no problem.”

One woman who didn’t want to be named said some residents refuse to accept there’s a problem

Residents pin down suspected car vandal

with anti-social behaviour in the area.

She said: “I’m not saying Littlepace is rampant with anti-social behaviour, but you can’t deny we have an issue with gangs of youths getting up to no good here, especially in the summer.

“I get the impression some people just won’t listen when you tell them

RESIDENTS in a Clonee estate used social media to track down a suspected car thief and then restrained him until gardai arrived.

Several members of the Latchford Resident’s Association were made aware that a man in his mid-twenties was attempting to rob cars in the area last Thursday night.

Collaborating via WhatsApp, the

the area where they live has things like this happening. The problem won’t end unless residents come together to do something about it.”

Serious Clonee United chairman Gerry Keogh told The Gazette he was not in a position to comment on the club’s behalf.

“The club works in cooperation with Erin Go Bragh, the local residents association and Fingal Co Council on an ongoing basis,” he said. “I haven’t received a proposal so I’m not in a position to comment.”

Clonee United did however highlight the issue on their Facebook page recently, stating: “Atten-

group managed to track the man’s whereabouts in Allendale and pinned him down until the guards arrived to arrest him. According to Latchford resident Rob O’Gorman, gardai have asked for people who had their car damaged recently to file a report.

He added: “In the meantime, can we all continue to keep an eye out in the estate and report any suspicious

tion all Club Members / Parents / Volunteers.

The Club are extremely concerned about recent serious stone throwing incidents at the N3.

“Should you see any stone throwing or antisocial behaviour at the containers at Littlepace Pitches please call Blanchardstown Garda Station at (01) 666 7000.”

activity on either Facebook or on the estateWhatsapp group? If possible, try take a quick photo as the gardai require evidence and it helps with identifying the people involved.”

A Garda spokesman confirmed the incident, saying that the arrested man was brought to Blanch Garda station and released without charge. A file has been prepared for the DPP.

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to marlay park

Samantha Mumba, Aisling Breen, Daryl Crosbie and Linzi Cowap

Jolanta Gerulskyte and Ellen Flood. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Festival-goers in for the long haul

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round 30,000 music fans descended on Marlay Park for the three-day summer festival Longitude. As well as festival-goers, the odd celeb was spotted at 3Live experience where revellers could per-

sonalise their festival experience by starring in a music video, charge up their handsets, get festival make-up and accessories and enjoy DJ sets from a host of acts including Claire Beck and Marcus O’Laoire.

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Caoimhe Joyce and Alanna Logan Hassig

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training: argos manager extols the inspiring virtues of working your way up

Staying focused on a path A PART-TIME Christmas job in Argos has paid huge dividends for

a mother of one from Blanchardstown.

When the then 21-year-

old Lorna Devaney took up the part-time post in Argos in the ILAC Cen-

tre, she had no idea of the stunning career path she was embarking on.

Now, 20 years later, Lorna is a member of the Argos Republic of Ireland management team, running a team of people between the UK and Ireland, with the team responsible for more than 200 stores. Argos is celebrating 20 years in the Republic of Ireland this year.

Lorna said: “If you had told me back then in November, 1996, that I would be spending three days a week driving around the UK and the rest looking after stores, I wouldn’t have believed you.”

She hopes that her story as a young girl rising through the ranks of a major international company will help to inspire other young girls who find themselves in a similar situation.

Inspire others “Maybe it will inspire young girls and demonstrate what can happen if you keep on trying, work hard and show commitment. You can succeed no matter what the obstacles are.”

Having been made permanent by Argos after her Christmas job, Lorna is now the regional shrinkage and compliance manager for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Thames and Avon, Hampshire, South West, South Wales and the Cotswolds regions.

She is the first Irish person, and the first woman, to hold the position.

However, when she was offered the job, Lorna made one thing clear to her Argos bosses: “I said I would take it, but that I still wanted to live in Dublin. You can take the girl out of Dublin but you can’t take Dublin out

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‘You can take the girl out of Dublin but you can’t take Dublin out of the girl. When I come home at weekends, I’m just a Blanchardstown girl going to places I always went to.’

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Lorna Devaney, Argos, on her love for home despite her senior UK and Ireland position

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of the girl.”

She added: “I might be called ‘a high-flyer’, but when I come home at weekends, I’m just a Blanchardstown girl meeting old friends and going to places I always went to.”

Lorna is grateful to Argos for the opportu-

nities the company has given her: “I will never forget what they have given me. I still remember my induction training back in 1996, and all of the stages along the way.

“If you are willing to commit and work hard, you will get the opportunities with Argos.”

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a day in the life: making waves in the Irish broadcasting world

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Having initially gained a following for his popular YouTube videos, RTE 2 presenter and Dubliner, Stephen Byrne is currently making waves in the Irish broadcasting world.

With a string of celebrity interviews behind him for his showTwo Tube and his radio presenting taking off Stephen has a few more tricks up his sleeve.

Speaking to The Gazette about what a typical day for him involves, Stephen revealed that he’s about to start filming for a new RTE show.

“I’m working on a prank show that I pitched,” he says.

“I can’t say the name just yet but it’s a brand new show and it’s all to do with social media. It was my idea so it’s really exciting.”

“It’ll be different to anything I’ve ever done before and there’s a lot of new faces involved.

“In terms of my role, I’m going to be the man behind the scenes in the control room, the Ashton Kutcher, the Wizard of Oz.” As for his RTE 2 show Two Tube, Stephen says a day of filming for it typically involves getting a bus to the RTE studios before taking part in pro-

duction meetings to figure out what’s on the show that day.

“We have to work out what interviews we’re doing that day and where they’re on. It can be quite hectic.

“If there’s an interview on somewhere in Dublin, I’d prepare my questions and hop in the car with the producers to go to the location.”

When he gets back to the studio he writes the script for the live show with his co-presenter and best friend Blathnaid McKenna “We’re best mates outside of work as well, which most people don’t understand! They’re always like ‘are you actually friends?’ and we’re like ‘yeah of course!’

“It’s so great to be able to work with your best friend all day every day,” he says.

If he has to choose between working on TV or radio, Stephen says it’s a mix.

“I’ve been doing Two Tube for four years now so it’s very much routine and I love it, mostly because of the people I work with.”

Stephen said that he’s been lucky enough to interview some big names over the years including Brad Pitt and Ange-

lina Jolie. His favourite celebrity encounter so far however has been his interview with Stephen Spielberg.

“He is cinema, so when I met him I was just like ‘Well I don’t need to meet anybody else now!’”

When it comes to down time Stephen says he loves nothing more than simply chilling out with his friend and boyfriend.

“I love getting the chance to catch up with my friend Faye O’Rourke from the band Little Green Cars and just kicking back with my boyfriend, we’ve been together two years now.

“Just coming home, cooking a meal, kicking back and watching Desperate Housewives – we’re watching it for the third time now!”

As well his upcoming prank show, Stephen also has a documentary on homophobia in the world of football in the works.

For aspiring vloggers and YouTubers, Stephen’s advice is be yourself.

“Find something about yourself that you think is unique and really hone in on that. Make videos about what you’re passionate about because if you enjoy making them then people will enjoy watching them.”

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Oscar is an ideal second dog to care for OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Oscar, a six-year-old male crossbreed.

He is an active and lively dog who is looking for a home with someone there for the vast majority of the day.

Oscar would benefit from the company of another dog as he doesn’t enjoy being alone. He adores the beach and would love his new family to take him on extra-long walks.

He can live with older children who are confident around dogs, as he tends to be vocal and can get quite excited.

If you can be Oscar’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000.

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dublinlife DIARY Fancy a way to help sick kids?

TESCO stores across Dublin will be taking part in Ireland’s largest fancy dress day on Saturday, July 23.

Taking place in all 148 stores countrywide, Tesco has set a national fundraising target of €100,000 to help raise vital funds for its charity partner, Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

Nine-year-old Leon McMahon said that he will be dressing up as a soldier for the big day.

Leon was diagnosed with asthma when he was one year old, and is a regular visitor in Temple Street at least three or four times a year with respiratory problems.

Tammy, Leon’s moth-

er, said: “The team at the hospital has always been amazing, showing him how to take his inhalers and steroids properly.”

Tesco colleagues will be kitted out in a variety of costumes while they host parties at the front of their store with cake sales, face painting, badge creation stations, balloons and much more.

All funds raised will go towards replacing equipment in the out-patient Ophthalmology department at Temple Street, helping the medical team to give the best possible care to children from all across Ireland by using the latest technology for eye examinations.

Tesco and Temple Street are encouraging all customers to bring their kids down to their local Tesco store on the day between 11am to 6pm for what promises to be a great fun-filled day.

seeing great shots is a snap in town THIS year’s PhotoIreland Festival is currently running until the end of July in Temple Bar. The free festival is focused around photography and image culture.

Visitors can explore work of esteemed photographers, as well as that of young photographers and local initiatives.

Previous years have

seen events take place in a variety of locations, from the National Botanic Gardens to Dun Laoghaire Pier, and in established exhibition spaces such as the Gallery of Photography and the National Photographic Archive.

At the festival, head along to take in portfolio reviews, workshops, talks, free guided tours and lots more.

ironmen invited to tri challenge THE Ironman 70.3 Triathlon is returning to Dublin on Sunday, August 14.

Due to the phenomenal success of last year’s race, the triathlon will

Leon McMahon is calling on everyone to help Temple Street. Picture: Andres Poveda

return to the capital city in just over a month, with entries still open for those considering taking part.

More than 2,000 athletes will tackle the race, which incorporates a 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim, followed by a 56 mile (90km) bike ride and

then a 13.1 (21.1km) mile half-marathon, all as one race in Dublin.

The open water swim will take place in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire before athletes mount their bikes to travel through Dublin and west of the city on

a looped cycle course, finally returning to the Phoenix Park for the intensive half-marathon run to cross the finish line.

If you’re fit enough for the challenge, visit eu.ironman.com to sign up.

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don’s dublin The vital transport link that also honours an executed Rebel SEAN Heuston Bridge is one of the most elegant spans across the Liffey and was opened to pedestrian and horse-drawn traffic on June 9, 1829.

It replaced a ferry service that had been in operation for the previous hundred years, and was built to commemorate the visit of King George IV in August, 1821.

Daniel O’Connell was instrumental in raising funds for the bridge’s construction, and the foundation stone was laid by the Marquis Wellesley on December 12, 1827. It was designed by the English architect George Papworth, who designed other buildings in Dublin – including the interior of the Pro-Cathedral on Marlborough Street – and was built in less than a year, costing £13,000.

The engineering work was carried out by Richard Robinson’s company, Phoenix Iron Works, Parkgate Street, with the firm’s proximity helping the speedy construction.

Papworth’s design was chosen by King George, and over the years it became known as King’s Bridge.

It stayed that way until 1922, when it was changed to Sarsfield Bridge, in honour of the great 17th century military commander who fought against the Williamites until he left for France. He died in Belgium in 1693, fighting in Louis XIV’s army.

The name was changed in 1941 to its present one in honour of the youngest man to be executed in the aftermath of the Easter Rising. He and his 13 volunteers occupied the Mendicity Institution, close to King’s Bridge, and surrendered when besieged by superior forces. Heuston was executed on May 8 and was buried in Arbour Hill with other executed leaders.

Weight restrictions were introduced after a review in 1980 which led to the construction of the nearby Frank Sherwin Bridge in 1982.

However, a major refurbishment was carried in 2001-02 that allowed it to carry the Luas light rail system, with the first trams crossing the Liffey in 2004.

The bridge, thankfully, is still open to pedestrians.

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Picture: Wikipedia A Luas tram crosses Sean Heuston Bridge – the first span across the Liffey in the city centre

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DESPITE none of them having their Leaving Cert behind them, the members of The Strypes – the smash-hit wonders from Cavan – are certainly in no way at a disadvantage from the rest of their peers.

Since first starting out in 2011, The Strypes have revolutionised the rhythm and blues scene in Ireland, and despite their young ages (18 – 21), they have accomplished more than many bands could ever dream of.

Drummer Evan Walsh (19) spoke to The Gazette this week about his journey so far in the band.

He said: “We were in transition year when we really started getting noticed, and all sorts of opportunities started to come our way.

“Our parents were the ones who actually decided that the best move was to take us out of school and allow us to focus fulltime on the band, which to be honest suited us perfectly.”

Following a phone call from Elton John, the band joined Rocket Music’s roster and soon after landed a record deal with Virgin/ EMI. The label released their debut album, Snapshot, in September 2012, which reached the Top 5 in the

UK and Ireland.

Evan said: “We have had so many great experiences and opportunities since then, and got to travel all over the world and meet some amazing people. We’re all very committed to the band and are in it for the long haul – I have no regrets.”

He added that one of the highlights for him touring with The Strypes was appearing on the David Letterman show.

“In 2014, we took a short trip to the States, where we did the Conan O’Brien show and had an

The members of Booka Brass Band, whose skills have thrilled everyone from Imedla May to President Higgins

Young brass band’s unique sound rubs off on famous fans

toured North America, selling out legendary venues including the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, and the El Ray Theatre in Los Angeles.

The band members are now back in Ireland working on their new album, and preparing for the various festivals taking place around the country.

Evan said: “We had a lot of time at home over the past couple of months, which is great because it really gives us time to work on new material and come up with ideas for our new album.

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‘Our parents were the ones who decided that the best move was to take us out of school and allow us to focus full-time on the band’

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amazing time. We then came back a few months later to do a tour all over the US, and we eventually got the opportunity to appear on Letterman.

“It was actually touch and go whether I could do it, because I busted my finger playing the drums a few weeks previously.

It was a very surreal and exciting experience, even though we were in and out before we knew it.”

Now signed to Photo Finish/Republic in the US, The Strypes have

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“It’s at its infancy stages at the moment, but hopefully come August or September we’ll be ready to step into the studio.

“We also have a better opportunity playing at a lot of festivals around Ireland during the summer, which I love because it’s always great craic.”

The Strypes are playing at Bulmers Live At Leopardstown on Thursday, August 4. Tickets are priced at €18 and can be purchased at www.leopardstown.com.

interview: cavan band on their success so far

Spot The Strypes aS THEIR RISE CONTINUES

BOOKA Brass Band have become something of an enigma.

What started out as a group of young music students shyly addressing a bar full of revellers has unforeseeably and speedily become an eight-piece band of professional entertainers and craftsmen.

They’re capable of not just grabbing and holding the attention of thousands of fans in a festival tent, or at any number of their sold-out shows, but leaving them with something that they are not about to forget in this lifetime.

The band comprises eight characters, each with a different story to tell and each bringing their own brand of enthralling stage presence that make Booka Brass Band impossible to take your eyes off once they hit the stage.

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‘Playing the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake are really fun to play’

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Speaking to The Gazette this week, band member Paul Kiernan said that since playing the trumpet from the age of eight, it has become somewhat of a vital organ for him.

He said: “My dad played the trumpet a lot growing up, so it made sense that I would follow suit.

“When I was about 15, I joined the National Youth Orchestra and started playing with many different people all around Ireland.

“I then went on to study

music in college, and it was really from there that I went on to start Booka Brass with a few fellow brass musicians that I knew.

“We’re all good friends and there’s a nice atmosphere in the band.

“We all like the sound of many New Orleans brass bands, which is what we started off playing. We also did a lot of covers from the likes of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Youngblood Brass Band.

“We then started writing our own stuff, and have many of our own influences such as RnB, Soul, Rock, and pretty much everything mixed into one.”

Paul added: “I like playing our originals the most, but playing the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake are really fun to play. Everyone knows the songs, and it really gets the crowd going.”

The band have collaborated with artists such as Lisa Hannigan, James Vincent McMorrow, Paul Noonan, We Cut Corners, and Jerry Fish, to name but a few, as well as playing in Aras an Uachtarain by invitation of President Michael D Higgins.

They have also played with Imelda May, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Hot 8 Brass Band and finished off the year to a sold-out Vicar Street crowd on New Year’s Eve. Paul said: “Ireland is a really great place to play because everyone is always up for enjoying themselves – everyone here wants to have fun, and it’s really like nowhere else.”

Booka Brass Band are playing Live at Leopardstown tonight; tickets can be purchased at www.leopardstown. com/Booka-Brass-Band, priced €18.

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THIS week, we have a delicious recipe for Seafood Linguine, which serves two, courtesy of head chef Dave Coffey, from The Sussex Restaurant, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4.

For further information on summer menus at The Sussex Restaurant, see www.thesussex.ie, or call 01 676 2851.

deveined l 2 handfuls of fresh washed mussels l 2 tbsp of chopped red chilli l 2 tbsp of chopped garlic l 150ml extra virgin olive oil l Juice of 1 lemon l 250ml dry white wine l 4 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley l Salt and fresh black pepper

Ingredients l 2 portions of linguine pasta l 400g raw prawns, peeled and

Preparation l Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

Cool under cold tap.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil, then add prawns and season. l Insert garlic and chilli. l Add in the white wine and mussels, cook until mussels start to open. l Reheat pasta in boiling water.

Strain and combine in pan. l Add chopped parsley and lemon juice. l Season and serve immediately with a wedge of lemon. l Enjoy! l l

So much to pore over when Whiskey Live Dublin returns to The Printworks  Aisling kennedy

Food Editor

WHISKEY Live Dublin will return to The Printworks in Dublin Castle soon on Saturday, November 5.

The festival, which is now in its sixth year, is an international celebration that brings together a smooth range of Irish and international whiskeys, along with great food and a variety of entertaining whiskey master classes.

Visitors to Whiskey Live Dublin will get to sample whiskey, whiskey cask-matured craft beers, whiskey cocktails

and other Irish spirits whilst mingling with producers and distillers from the industry.

Some of Dublin’s best restaurants will also be present, with delicious food pairings to match some of the whiskeys on offer at the festival.

Tickets are available for two sessions – from 1.30 to 5pm, and from 6 to 9.30pm, and are priced at €42 plus booking fee at The Celtic Whiskey Shop, with €10 of each ticket sold going to Down Syndrome Dublin.

For further information, see http://www. whiskylive.com/ireland.

Picture: Dara Munnis

Sea a delicious recipe

Jobs and training initiative aims to serve up new cooks A NEW initiative to provide job opportunities for budding young chefs was launched recently by KSG Catering Ltd and Taste 4 Success Skillnet, in liaison with the Department of Social Protection, with Sylviana Grad demonstrating skills gained by the initiative.

Called the Chef Start programme, the initiative offers jobseekers the opportunity to enter full-time training to become a chef.

The first graduates of the Chef Start programme were honoured last week as eight class members completed the course, with many earning full-time positions as commis chefs at KSG Catering.

The objective of the course is to offer those on the Live Register with a keen interest and passion for cooking an opportunity to develop a new career. The programme also allows KSG to give students the opportunity to mentor and develop a direct source of new culinary talent to help combat the severe chef shortage in Ireland.

For further information on the Chef Start programme, see www.ksg.ie.

Food premises served with enforcement orders  Aisling kennedy

Whiskey lovers will be in their element with the sheer range and quality at Whiskey Live Dublin

SOME 11 enforcement orders were served on food businesses by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in June, with four of the orders issued to Dublin premises.

Lebanese K itchen (manufacturer/packer), Unit 97, Millennium Business Park, Dublin 15 was served with a closure order and a prohibition

order under the FSAI Act. The New Leaf Restaurant, Unit 1-2, Tallaght Retail Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and Piece of Cake (food stall), Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 were both served with closure orders under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations.

A prohibition order was also served to Gammells Restaurant, 33 Ranelagh

Road, Dublin 6 under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations.

Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive at the FSAI, said: “Negligent practices cannot and will not be tolerated.

“The onus is on every food business to have a food safety management system in place, which assists in identifying and controlling hazards that could pose a danger in the preparation of safe food.”

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Network in style  emma nolan

“THE concept is based on the fact that it’s a space for networking, but also we use a lot of local producers so we’re all part of the network.”

So says Oliver Cruise, a 27-year-old accountant from Dundrum who has swapped his desk for a career in hospitality, with Network – the newest coffee shop on the city centre stretch from Richmond Street up to Georges Street.

He says: “I’ve been building up to this for the past two years. I was working in bars and restaurants at the weekend, and then last September

I met my now business partner at the Dublin Coffee Festival, and it just evolved from there.”

Network’s slick, Scandi-esque interior is relaxed and inviting. It has a sense of brand identity which you could see being easily replicated if they were ever to expand to franchises.

The usually neglected Aungier Street has suddenly developed a new lease of life with three new businesses opening beside each other in quick succession – Aungier Danger, Dublin Pizza Co and, of course, Network.

What should be a prime location has remained somewhat run down in the midst of the madness

of Camden Street and Georges Street, which are always buzzing, day and night.

However, this footfall has never seemed to translate to the humble paths of Whitefriar and Aungier Streets – until now.

Oliver says: “The street actually has a really good footfall, but it benefits from having slightly cheaper rent than Camden Street and Georges Street.”

There’s also the added bonus of having DIT across the road, but Oliver wants to ensure that the cafe doesn’t just turn into a “student place”. He wants to be open for all coffee lovers.

As for the coffee, it’s delicious; so smooth and with a natural sweetness that means sugar is definitely not needed.

Baristas Danny and Sylvia are happy to make recommendations and are keen to show off their latte art skills (inset, right), which are impressive.

For staying in, coffee is served in wide coffee cups on a small wooden board, whereas for those on the go, the coffee comes in stylish take-away cups

Full of beans and ready to help – Sylvia, Danny and Oliver

that ref lect the cafe’s interior.

Food-wise, at the moment, Network has a range of pastries and sweet treats from Love Supreme on offer, but the

kitchen will be up and running for breakfast and lunch with a healthy and wholesome edge in the next while.

Oliver says: “It’s a massive learning curve, and you’re going to make mistakes regardless, but

they’ll all stand to us as we expand and grow.

“It’s an ongoing process, but we’re getting there.”

Network are open Monday to Saturday. For further information, see the Facebook page for Network Cafe, Dublin 2.

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TRAVEL NEWS

The bulls and participants race through the streets in Pamplona, Spain

Several people hurt at Pamplona bull run  ian begley

AN AMERICAN was injured along with five other runners in Pamplona, Spain during the city’s San Fermin festival bull run.

Matthew Labin, 39, was gored in the thigh when one of six bulls crashed into a group of runners near a fence, according to the Associated Press. The bull then lifted two other runners into the air with its horns.

A brief statement by the Navarra regional government confirmed his condition was not serious.

12 people, including four Americans, have been injured since the start of the nine-day festival on July 7. The bulls run more than half a mile on a street course towards the city’s bull ring, where they face matadors in afternoon bullfights.

Around 1,000 people

took part in the 850mrun through Pamplona’s old town, which started at 8am.

A firecracker was lit to signal the release of the bulls from their enclosure, and participants sprinted alongside six fighting bulls through cobbled streets to the city’s bullring.

Bull runs are a traditional event in summer festivals across Spain.

The nine-day San Fermín festival has become Spain’s most famous after being immortalised in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 tale, The Sun Also Rises.

Last Wednesday’s run took place four days after a Spanish bullfighter was gored to death in the ring – the first such incident in 30 years.

Like bullfighting, animal rights activists condemn the running of the bulls. This year, activists travelled to Pamplona to express their discontent with the running.

As always, thousands of onlookers cheerd on the runners – and the bulls. Pictures: Associated Press

A home from home  Ian Begley

Travel Editor

IF YOU’RE not bothered about leaving the big smoke this summer, or if you just want to experience all that Dublin city has to offer, then why not book yourself into the Trinity City Hotel?

The hotel, located at Pearse Street, is right on the doorstep of all the best shopping, cinemas and theatres, stylish bars and excellent restaurants of this busy and buzzing city.

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‘As a guest at Trinity City Hotel, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount in the Kilkenny store at Nassau Street – a mere skip from the hotel’

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Arrive at Trinity City Hotel and check in to one of the 198 chic bedrooms and enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival.

Before hitting the shops, there’s time to relax at the hotel for a spot of lunch in the hidden garden terrace of this chic city centre hotel.

As a guest at Trinity City Hotel, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount in the Kilkenny store at Nassau Street – a mere hop, skip and jump from the hotel and a luxurious one-stop shop for all your summer wardrobe essentials.

With your hotel just around the corner,

drop your bags back to Trinity City Hotel and head north of the Liffey with Henry Street and O’Connell Street a fiveminute stroll away for some more retail therapy, or maybe catch a show in town, go to a gig or simply relax and unwind in your city centre home from home.

With its fascinating decor, where almost every carefully selected element has an interesting story behind it, the Trinity City Hotel is a hidden jewel just beside

Trinity College, right in the heart of the city.

The Shop and Drop package at Trinity City Hotel includes overnight accommodation for two with breakfast the following morning, a glass of Prosecco on arrival, and 10% off in-store purchases at Kilkenny on Nassau Street, and starts from €153 per room per night, based on two people sharing.

For further information and booking details, see www.trinitycityhotel. com.

Set sail for Britain or beyond with a new range of midweek ferry fares  ian begley

IRISH Ferries has increased its suite of offers on sailings to Britain with the introduction of a new midweek summer fare that sees two adults and a car travel to the UK from €119 each way.

The latest offer can be used in conjunction with their popular “kids go free on the Irish Sea” promotion, meaning families can save money whilst travelling together – news likely to appeal to parents planning a break to

Britain this year.

This lead in fare, which is valid on Tuesday to Thursday cruise ferry night sailings between Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Pembroke, from July 19 to December 16, applies to new motorist bookings made before July 21 and two days before departure.

Additional adults are charged €35. For further detailed information and reservations, see www. irishferries.com, or telephone 0818 300 400.

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Companies have top offers to get you cruising in 2017

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas  ian begley

Travel Editor

From sky-diving simulators and top deck picnic lawns to planetariums and vertical-drop water slides, cruise ship design has reached a whole new level as shipping companies go to extremes to attract passengers.

Now the cruise giants are battling to offer the best incentives to book early for 2017 with free flights, buy one cruise fare get one half price,

free upgrades, free drinks packages and lots more.

Cruising is becoming increasingly popular with Irish holidaymakers, and over 35,000 people are expected to hit the high seas by the end of 2016.

According to top Irish cruise agency e-travel, it is the fastest-growing sector of the holiday market and with some clever planning, there are now some great bargains on the big blue.

2016 has been a good

year so far for Irish travel bookings and sales are up as much as 46% for some agents with many holidaymakers cruising the luxury end of the market.

You can choose the massive ships like Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, the $1Billion largest ship in the world, or smaller intimate river cruises which carry less than one hundred passengers.

Some of the new ships and destinations on offer for 2017 from Irish

leading cruise agency e-Travel include: • In May 2017 MSC will launch MSC Meraviglia which will become the largest ship in the world (beating Oasis, Allure and Harmony of the Seas), holding a maximum capacity of 5,700 passengers and 1,536 crew members.

The ship will feature Cirque de Soleil at sea, The Carousel Lounge - a circular performance space with a 180° circular glass wall and a Mediterranean-style indoor promenade, which will feature an 80-meter LED “sky” that changes throughout the day.

• Mo d e r n l u x u r y cruise brand Celebrity Cruises will have five award-winning ships in Europe for 2017-2018 – Celebrity Reflection, C e l e b r i t y E q u i n ox , Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette.

The premium line’s richest season yet offers 86 overnights in 24 vibrant cities and four double overnight stays in Europe.

• Popular Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International will be bringing their Freedom of

the Seas Ship to Europe for the first time sailing from Barcelona for summer 2107.

Freedom of the Seas is one of the most popular ships with Irish People cruising in the Caribbean because it has incredible features such as a rock climbing wall with eleven routes up; a spectacular flowrider surf simulator, a waterpark, cantilevered whirlpools stretching out over the ocean and the magical DreamWorks experience for families.

• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its groundbreaking summer 2017 deployment for Europe

that, for the first time in company history, features five ships sailing in European waters in the summer season.

Highlights of the new itineraries include cruises to the Baltic Capitals on Norwegian Getaway from Copenhagen and a first ever complete season from Hamburg on Norwegian Jade, with embarkation for those cruises also available in the UK and Amsterdam.

In addition to the European sailings, Norwegian also revealed details on Norwegian Escape’s 2017 summer cruises to the Caribbean from Miami.

• The 40,000-ton Sil-

The spectacular flowrider surf simulator

ver Muse arriving in Spring 2017 will be the largest ship in the Silversea fleet and the first vessel in a new threeship class.

Silversea describes the intimate 596-passenger ship as a step toward “ultra-luxur y ocean cruising”.

It will feature all-suite accommodations and a supper club-style speciality restaurant.

It is advisable to book early for families to avail of limited interconnecting staterooms and best family ships and itineraries. The e-travel Cruise department can be contacted on 01 4081999 or www.e-travel.ie

ASOS Gat rimon topaz swallow print skirt €150.70; top €114.08

FASHION meets technology at the Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition in Dublin Castle.

The exhibition, which is presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland in partnership with the Office of Public Works, is open at the Coach House, Dublin Castle, until August 27.

Marking the culmination of the Global Irish Design Challenge, which launched last year as part of Irish Design 2015, the exhibition highlights the strategic importance of design and showcases innovative Irish work which aims to address societal, environmental and economic challenges.

The intersection of

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outfits

UP  emma nolan

Style Editor

Highlights of the Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition in Dublin Castle include THX.OBJ – a 3D-printed garment (above; computer design, right)

WE’RE blessed with our long summer nights here – even if they are cold and grey more often than not, it’s at least our way of differentiating the seasons. One of life’s greatest pleasures is a summer weekend day that starts with afternoon brunch and ends with a taxi home at 3am.

These unplanned days/nights are always the best, especially in summer, so here are a few outfit ideas that will take you from the beer garden to the dancefloor.

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Missguided Kimono sleeve shirt dress €29.26

fashion and technology is a developing research area that has the potential to revolutionise fashion for both the consumer and the manufacturer alike, with the use of 3D printers becoming more widespread.

Featured in the exhibition is THX.OBJ – a 3D-printed garment by Irish designer and curator Nora O’Murchu in collaboration with graphic designer Hua Shu that explores emergent ideas for the development of new printed textiles.

Also featured in the exhibition is Tailored/ Sur Mesure, an Irish Linen coat by Maria Cardenas, a third-generation tailor originally from Colombia who is now based in County Down.

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At a computer-aided cutting-edge border between technology and evolving design

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Model Alicia with designer Fintan Mulholland

Designers Madigan Whisker and Davina Lynch

Model Maria wearing Davina Lynch headpiece

Model Tabea with designer Mary McGregory

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CREATE

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BROWN T homas has announced the return of CREATE – a showcase of the most exciting emerging Irish design talent.

Now in its sixth year, the installation will celebrate the work of 19 talented designers across ready-towear, accessories, millinery and jewellery for six weeks.

The designers who have been selected and mentored will have the opportunity to sit alongside the world’s most luxurious labels at the Grafton Street’s store.

This year, CREATE welcomes the return of Ireland’s much-loved designer Mary Gregory with a

collection of signature pieces that she has long been renowned for.

Gregory will join a host of new talent, including ready-to-wear designers Teatum Jones and Fintan Mulholland.

In accessories, CREATE welcomes Una Burke, Sara O’Neill, Dee Mangan and Wild Cocoon.

This year, jeweller y designers include Helena Malone, Tory Long and Mia Parsons Design, and milliner Elaine Keogh.

Returning designers for 2016 include Richard Malone, Giovanna Borza, Jill De Burca, Davina Lynch and Margaret O’Connor.

NCAD graduate Aideen

Gaynor will showcase her collection, Hard Boiled Wonderland, as part of the Brown Thomas Designer to Watch competition, chosen by Shelly Corkery at the recent NCAD graduate fashion show.

Shelly Corkery, fashion director of the Brown Thomas Group, said: “CREATE is the first to find the most exciting and newest talent and showcase the best emerging designers.

“Gaining commercial experience is vital and we are proud to support home-grown talent with an invaluable retail platform and to help keep the Irish fashion industry moving forward.”

Photocall Ireland

Model January wearing Margaret O’Connor Headpiece

Designer Margaret O’Connor

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Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon

Spook encounters of a comedy kind The power of nostalgia and the wrath of the fanboy mentality have led to a world where 2016’s most controversial new release is not a particularly distasteful horror film, but a reboot of a near-universally beloved classic.

In an industry where modern reworkings of cherished franchises are a dime a dozen, Paul Feig’s version of Ghostbusters has stirred up a perhapsunprecedented degree of vitriol since its announcement.

 Martin Macnamara

In a twist that will surprise and undoubtedly anger the naysayers, Ghostbusters is, for the most part, a successful update that maintains the spirit of the original.

Ghostbusters gets by on the comedic prowess

of its charismatic stars and a script that is often very funny – much like 1989’s less than stellar Ghostbusters II. However, like the aforementioned sequel, its high points are often undermined by a plot that gets ahead of itself and a rapid-fire succession of jokes that miss the mark all-too-often.

Despite its f laws, Ghostbusters works – it exists somewhere in-between reboot and reimagining and therein lays its

strength.

Kristen Wiig is Erin Gilbert, a university physicist attempting to cover-up her past in paranormal investigation. After discovering a compromising book she co-wrote for sale online, Erin goes in search of her former partner and ex-best friend, Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), who is still carrying out paranormal research with the help of Kate McKinnon’s tech-whiz, Jillian Holtzmann.

A run in with a genuine

paranormal entity and the uploading of some embarrassing footage on Youtube leads to Erin getting fired. A blessing in disguise, Erin and Abby set out investigating the paranormal fulltime, rebuilding their lost friendship.

Angry undead

After a couple of successful hunts, the newly established Ghostbusters uncover a local madman’s plot to unleash a horde of angry undead on New

York.

Ghostbusters gives its characters fresh backstories, motivations and personalities and rarely plays up their gender.

Ghostbusters never quite works as a ‘ghostbusting’ film and relies almost entirely on the comedic strength of its leads. This works to its detriment in the final act, when the jokes stop in favour of action.

Perhaps most jarring are the frequent nods to the original and some

strained cameos (a misplaced “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts” from a familiar face is cringe-inducingly forced).

However, Ghostbusters succeeds when it steers clear of its roots and attempts something fresh.

Overall, Feig and his stars have produced a surprisingly original take on a classic that will hopefully lay the groundwork for future reboots and silence the fanatical naysayers.

Verdict: 6/10

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The arrival of the Hayabusa sent shock waves throughout the biking community

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa: introducing the world’s fastest production motorcycle

Turn the ignition and unleash the little devil inside of you  ken phelan

In the beginning, God c r e a t e d t h e h e ave n and the Earth, and the Earth was without form and void.

And God said: “let there be motorcycle”, and there was motorcycle. And God saw the motorcycle, and saw that it was good.

In 1999 AD, the Devil created the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, with a 1340cc in-line f o u r, f u e l - i n j e c t e d engine pumping out 18 0 b h p , a 2 . 7 s e cond 0-60mph and a top speed of 194mph (312kph).

The Devil saw the Hayabusa and saw that it was bad,

and he felt good.

Despite, or perhaps because of its unholy origins, the Busa was truly a thing of beauty.

I t s r e vo l u t i o n a r y design divided the biking community, but most were eventually allured to its bulbous yet sculpted form.

Taking its name from the Japanese peregrine falcon –

the

fastest bird on Earth - the Hayabusa, like its namesake, worked at one with nature to achieve its devilish top speed and to lay claim to the title of ‘the fastest production

motorcycle on Earth’.

From its rounded nose to tapered tail, the Busa emulated the most aerodynamic shape on Earth – that of the teardrop - beautifully.

Shock Waves T he arrival of the Hayabusa sent shock waves throughout the biking community and stripped the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird of its title as fastest production motorcycle.

The Busa’s revolutionary design, uncompromising power, astonishing performance and unbeaten top speed redefined what a motorcycle

could be.

But the Hayabusa is not all about speed.

Riding the Busa is also about comfort, like sitting on your favourite sofa, albeit with the capability of achieving a quarter mile in 9.8 seconds.

Surprisingly nimble for its weight, the Busa is more than capable for twisty roads, although obviously less so than its 1000cc brothers.

Confidence T h e B u s a ’s e x t r a weight however, instils confidence, helping to ground the bike to the road.

Mo r e a t h o m e t o motor ways and long rides, the Hayabusa is

the perfect machine for crossing the continent, but is equally suited to urban riding also.

Refinements With previous upgrades to the bike in 2007 and 2013, the 2016 Hayabusa offers further refinements including: the piston diameter on the front Brembo Monobloc brake calipers increased from 30-32mm to 32-32mm; a new, high-performance ABS brake system and a power increase from 180-190 bhp.

Not for the inexperienced or faint-hearted, the Busa offers the rider a breathtaking experience and a taste of motorcycling at its

very best.

Now in its seventeenth year, the Hayabusa for many still holds the accolade of most desirable motorcycle, and because of manufacturers’ speed restrictions from 2000, the 1999 model retains the title of the world’s fastest production motorcycle.

And so, on the seventh day, Lucifer had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.

He saw his creation, and he felt good.

For all those evil enough to own a Hayabusa, put on your leathers, turn the ignition and unleash the little devil inside of you.

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FastSport Harrington finishes 36th: STACKSTOWN’S Padraig Harrington produced a strong performance to finish in a share of 36th overall at The Open last weekend at Royal Troon.

He finished the competition on three over par following a consistent four rounds on the Scottish west coast. He opened with a 70 before making the cut with a 72, level par overall.

A 74 and a 72 followed, closing out with 12 holes without dropping a shot on a notoriously tricky back nine. He felt he could have pushed even higher on the scoreboard had his putts sank.

“I did everything I could during the week, so I have no regrets whatsoever. If I panicked on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and took myself out of the game on Thursday morning, I’d be disappointed.

“To be honest, it’s been a long time since I’ve played a major that I would have a regret that I didn’t get my preparation right.”

hockey: dubliner’s glenanne inspiration to hit the highest levels

Olympic ambition for Shane  stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

OLYMPIC-bound Shane O’Donoghue hails having two of Irish hockey’s most famous names in his own club as a key factor in his ascent.

Unlike many of the Irish panel, the Dubliner is one of just a couple of players in the panel that will play in Rio in August as part of the Irish team.

It will be the first time Ireland has competed in a team sport in the Olympics since 1948; the last time the country played hockey at the Games was all the way back in 1908.

Looking back at his growth in the sport, he said: “I only played two or three years of schools hockey and I did feel I

kind of felt I was missing out in some ways. I did put more emphasis on my club hockey so I made sure that I was doing whatever I could in training to get noticed and each week and learn things.”

When it came to role models, he did not have far to look for some of the best in the game, coming from the Glenanne club that was home to two players with over 150 caps to their name.

“I was immediately brought into the family club aged seven and pushed on from there.

I was lucky enough to watch players like Stephen Butler and Graham Shaw in the club.

From that point of view, they were the two players

I wanted to be like and follow the path they had taken.

“With Stephen and Graham there, watching them playing on a Saturday at age 10, 11 and 12, it helped me aspire to try and play for the first team in the club.

“In Glenanne, there is a lot of passion and it’s a real family. That transfers into the young lads.”

As part of that family tradition, he jumped into the third team soon after his 15th birthday.

“With them, he played with his father Rory who had won most things with the Tallaght club around the turn of the century before swiftly moving up the teams.

“It was weird – there is a bit of an age gap there!

Shane O’Donoghue with his sister and parents. Picture: Adrian Boehm

But I think it was good to do. In Glenanne, regardless of your standing in the team or which team, they do help you develop that hunger and passion, the level of determination to bring success to the club.”

He was talented at other sports. Playing Gaelic football with the St Anne’s club in Bohernabreena, he was included in Dublin development panels at Under-14 and 15 level.

Hockey, though, was always “the most excit-

ing sport to play” and became his focus once he hit 15 and he soon claimed an Irish Senior Cup crown in 2010 when still in school.

An international debut followed in April 2011 before he earned an elite scholarship to UCD and, on graduation from sports and exercise management, picked up a professional contract with KHC Dragons in Belgium, following Shaw and Butler’s path.

With two Belgian leagues under his belt,

Rio now comes into focus and there is no thought of making up the numbers for the FIH Rising Talent of the Year nominee.

“Our first aim is to finish top four in the group which guarantees us a place in the cross-over games. From there, you take each game as it comes.

“We have individual standards and then, as a team, we’ve exceeded expectations each time for the last while, raising our level [and we want to continue that].”

Over 2,000 set for second Great Dublin Bike Ride  sport@dublingazette.com

Patrick O’Donovan, TD cyclist Caroline Ryan, and Noeleen Lynana the launch. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

THE Great Dublin Bike Ride will return on September 11 for a second year as part of an initiative from Sport Ireland in conjunction with Dublin City Council, Healthy Ireland, Fingal County Council and Cycling Ireland.

This year’s event, part of the Community Participation strand of Ireland 2016, is an opportunity for people of all ability, young and old, to take to their bicycles and join in this celebration of our centenary year.

Up to 5,000 riders will set out from Smithfield in Dublin across two scenic routes; a 60km route for those looking for a slightly less strenuous day in the saddle and a challenging 100km route for experienced riders.

The Great Dublin Bike Ride will be a flagship event in Ireland for the European Week of Sport, which runs from September 10 to 18, and welcomes cyclists of all abilities to take part.

The first 2,000 people to sign up for this year’s event will receive an exclusive newly designed jersey.

All other entrants will receive a sporting Great Dublin Bike Ride tech top. Registration is now open at www.greatdublinbikeride.ie.

Last year, 3,000 people took part in the inaugural Great Dublin Bike Ride including over 28 nationalities from around the world.

Thirty counties in Ireland were represented on the day with participants ranging from 17-73 years old.

Speaking at the launch of the Great Dublin Bike Ride, Minister of State for Tourism and

Sport, Patrick O’Donovan said of the event: “Following the success of last year’s event, I hope that the 2016 Great Dublin Bike Ride will see even greater numbers participating.

“This event provides a tremendous opportunity for people to participate in a unique event based on physical activity and community engagement.

“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in this event and in any of the other events planned for our National Week of Physical Activity and Sport in September.”

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Pick n’ mix Europe reaches crisis point Irish athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan tells GazetteSport that the recent European athletics championships was more like representing a professional football team than your country  karl graham sport@dublingazette.com

SONIA O’Sullivan believes that the emergence of African athletes competing for European nations is causing a crisis for Irish athletes.

O’Sullivan, who has been appointed ambassador and champion to the 2016 Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon on August 28, was asked at the launch if the scenes witnessed at the recent European Athletics Championships had the potential to plunge European athletics into calamity.

“I think it is a crisis right now, I think it’s definitely come to a head and it’s going to be sorted out pretty soon. [European Athletic Association] president Svein Arne Hansen is very proac-

tive about trying to take action.”

O’Sullivan was part of RTE’s three-person panel for coverage of the championships alongside Derval O’Rourke and Jerry Kiernan, and was very critical throughout of main offender Turkey sending seven Kenyan-born athletes, two Jamaicans, an Ethiopian, a Cuban, a South African, a Ukrainian and an Azerbaijani to represent them.

Many of these athletes went on top dominate their rivals including Kilcoole native Fionnuala McCormack who finished fourth behind Kenyan Vivian Jemutai – now known as Yasemin Can in Turkey – who won gold in the 10,000m “It’s like being a professional team rather than a country – it’s like

Manchester United,” said O’Sullivan.

Olympic silver medallist O’Sullivan also spoke about the difficulty Ireland seems to have with developing athletes between junior and senior levels. The country’s athletes came away with just one bronze medal for Ciara Mageean in the women’s 1,500m.

O’Sullivan can’t pinpoint the exact problem but the many distractions modern children have these days certainly can’t help. “There is so much other stuff for kids these days it is very hard for them to focus on just one thing when it is not always going right for them.

“There are always good young athletes. If you go to Irish schools there is some great talent. Just the development from that

Sonia O’Sullivan with Vodafone employees Paul Voley and Sarah-Jane McGibney at the launch of the Dublin City Triathlon. Picture: Naoise Culhane

age through to seniors, something seems to go wrong there,” O’Sullivan said.

The Cobh native was, however, more upbeat on the progress Mageean now finally seems to be making at the age of 24, despite turning down several offers to follow

on what she was doing,” O’Sullivan continued.

There was also agony at the championships for the men’s 4x400m relay team who fell short of the qualifying time for Rio by seven hundredths of a second, but O’Sullivan reckons the relay should be looked on merely as a

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in O’Sullivan’s footsteps and accept a scholarship from an American university.

“She [Mageean] is the only Irish athlete who has won a medal at the World Junior Championships. I remember sitting down with her in 2010.

She had come back with her medal and she was doing an interview and we had a chat about her maybe going to college in America but I could sense she had no interest in doing that.

“At the same time, it has still taken her five years to become a good senior athlete so looking back on that, it is comparable to when I did go to college in America except that I was more hidden away. She was more visible here with expectations each year

bonus.

“It actually surprised me that they did so well.

It shouldn’t be a priority.

It should just be an extra relay, because most of the 4x4 relay teams have somebody in the team who is in the final. And we have nobody in the final. Thomas Barr, of course, could be in the final. Mark English could be in the final.”

The Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon will take place on August 28 and will begin with a fast swim in the River Liffey before transitioning to the Phoenix Park for the fast bike and run courses. The event is suitable for novices as well as experienced racers, with participants able to choose between an Olympic distance race and a Sprint distance race.

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Ironman 70.3 returns to traverse city in August IRONMAN 70.3 is returning to Dublin on Sunday, August 14 for a second year following the success of its maiden run last year.

The triathlon will return to the capital city in just over a month – just before the Dublin City triathlon – with entries still open for those considering taking part.

Over 2,000 athletes will tackle the race which incorporates a 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim, followed by a 56 mile (90km) bike ride and then a 13.1 (21.1km) mile half-marathon all as one race in Dublin.

The open-water swim will take place in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire at 6.50am before athletes mount their bikes to travel through Dublin and west of the city on a looped cycle course, finally returning to the Phoenix Park for the intensive half-marathon run to cross the finish line.

Kevin Stewart, the race director said of the race: “We are delighted to return to Dublin this year for the second IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon.

Last year was a huge success; the feedback from participants on the iconic Dublin course and from spectators was fantastic, and we hope to achieve that again this year.

“We are encouraging as many local residents as possible to come out and cheer the athletes along the course on race day, it’s a huge boost for participants to see locals lining the route and cheering them on, particularly during the home stretch at the Phoenix Park.”

The event has an international flavour with nearly a quarter of participating athletes so far from 48 countries travelling from across the globe to Dublin to compete, along with over 70% of Irish participants.

This year, the Ironman 70.3 Dublin race has been selected as a qualifying race for the 2017 World Championships in Tennessee, USA, with 35 qualifying slots up for grabs for the pinnacle event in the global 70.3 triathlon series.

Last year, Frenchman Denis Chevrot and Susie Cheetham from the UK were the winners in the men’s and women’s races at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin triathlon race, finishing in 4.01.35 and 4.27.09 respectively.

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motorsport: blanch-based team build huge lead in itcc

Farrelly and O’Hagan fly Luttrellstown flag A QUEST to win Europe’s biggest pro-am begins for Gerard Farrelly and his Luttrellstown Castle PGA Professional Peter O’Hagan when they tee up in a forthcoming Lombard Trophy regional final at The K Club on August 2, one of 14 regional finals being staged across the United Kingdom.

They will be up against 64 other clubs with the winning club going through to compete in the 36-hole final at Portugal’s luxurious Pestana Vila Sol Golf and Hotel resort on the Algarve in September.

Farrelly landed a chance to have a tilt at qualifying for the grand final when he won his club qualifying competition with a nett score of 73.

Lombard, the UK’s largest asset finance provider has enjoyed a long association with the event, helping make it the biggest proam in Europe.

Ian Isaac, head of Lombard, added: “Following the success of the Lombard Trophy in previous years, we’re delighted to once again be working with the PGA to offer the opportunity for professional and amateur golfers to play in this very exciting competition.

“This year’s event will culminate at Vila Sol, one of the most prestigious courses in the Algarve. We’d like to welcome all the golfers taking part in the 2016 Lombard Trophy and wish everyone the best of luck.”

The tournament attracts entries from upwards of 700 clubs across Great Britain and Ireland. Lombard originally sponsored the tournament from 1995 to 2006 before returning as headline sponsor in 2013.

Gerard Farrelly, is a company director from Dublin. He plays off a handicap of six.

Peter O’Hagan, 50, has been a professional at Luttrellstown Castle for six years.

PGA pros play an important role in the success of golf clubs, using their expertise and knowledge to benefit all aspects of a club’s business.

Last year’s winners were PGA Professional Jason Levermore and amateur partner Ben Steed from Channels Golf Club, Essex.

Grzegorz Kalinecki leads the way in the Irish touring class championship. Picture: Michael Chester

Kalinecki closes in on title sport@dublingazette.com

GRZEGORZ Kalinecki consolidated his Teng Tools ITCC championship lead with a hard earned win at round 7 in Mondello Park last week with his Blanchardstown-based Sportchip. ie Golf.

Robert Savage had to settle for second place having had a great battle with the Sportchip. ie car, while Shane Rabbitt hung on for the final podium spot, coming under some late pressure from the Honda of Kealan O’Connor.

Kalinecki, who qualified on pole, couldn’t match the start of Rabbitt who took the early lead into turn one, or Robert Savage.

Rabbitt’s lead didn’t last long however as Savage found a way past at turn three, and would lead the first lap across the line. Martin Duffy seemed to struggle early in the race for speed, the Au-toremap.ie backed racer would find a clutch issue post-race.

In production class, it was championship contender Jay O’Reilly who lead from the lights to

flying flynn Coolmine star leads way at Mary Peters track coolmine’s David Flynn claimed victory at the 3,000m steeplechase in Belfast last weekend at the Mary Peters track seeing off Emmet Jennings and a Kenyan, Freddy Sittuk.

It came down to a last lap sprint with Flynn and Sittuk in the mix. With flashbacks to the recent national championships when Flynn just missed out on gold, he was determined not let history repeat itself and ended up taking the win at the line.

chequered flag to take a strong win from an impressive Pa Hudson and Nicole Drought.

David Cassidy suffered turbo failure in qualifying and made a pre-race swap to drive the ex-John McGovern Honda Civic to make the most of a bad day.

In Touring, Kalinecki had found a way past Rabbitt and Savage to take the lead, and opened up a thtrr second gap to second place.

O’Connor and Eddie Kinirons had slight contact on the way into the esses, causing the BMW

M3 to spin and allowing the Esquires Coffee backed Honda to close up to the back of Shane Rabbitt.

Hudson eventually found a way past Drought in production class to take second position.

But Drought kept on the pressure with Robert Doherty for company to keep things interesting.

J ay O ’ R e i l l y h a d opened a large lead at the front of the pack, and never looked troubled.

O ’ R e i l l y we n t o n to take the win from

P a Hu d s o n i n s e cond place, and Nicole Drought rounding out the top 3, while Grzegorz Kalinecki took the win in Super Touring from Robert Savage and Shane Rabbitt.

Rounds 9 and 10 will be held on the in Mondello Park on August 13 and 14 on the national track in the reverse configuration.

Kalinecki leads the way by 40 points with four rounds of the competition remaining from Kinrons with Ciaran Timmons 70 points back in third place.

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strong victory

Brigid’s three and easy in big win over Ballymun

Club Noticeboard st brigid’s

st brigid’s minors moved up to fourth

place in MFL Division One thanks to a 3-10 to 0-9 win over Ballymun Kickhams, lifting them above their north Dublin rivals on score difference.

The result was their fourth win from 11 outings to date this season and they will hope to stay clear of Kickhams, Na Fianna and Ballyboden St Enda’s in the table.

CONGRATULATIONS to Paddy Andrews

St Brigid’s has 10 Gaeltacht Schol-

and the Dublin senior football team on

arships available for members. The

winning their sixth successive Lein-

scholarships are available to mem-

ster title.

bers in first to fifth year for July 24

The next St Brigid’s summer camps

to August 14. For further informa-

will be in August; Kellogg’s Cul Camp -

tion, contact Stephen Moore on 087

August 15- 19; nursery camp - August

6339238 or s_moore64@hotmail.

23-26. For further information, see

com.

the club website.

Picture: Martin Doherty

football: strong wins over plunkett’s and cuala

St Brigid’s has been nominated for

The St Brigid’s nursery is now on a

the Tesco Community fund. Please

summer break and will return in Sep-

support the club by putting your blue

tember.

token in the St Brigid’s slot when you

The lotto jackpot carries over at €15,000 for this week’s lotto draw in

do your shop in the Tesco Store in Roselawn.

The Vineyard on Thursday, July 21.

There’s an opportunity to help St

Make sure to have your tickets in the

Brigid’s if you shop in SuperValu or

draw or you can purchase online via

Lidl or buy petrol in Topaz as all are

our website: www.stbrigidsgaa.com.

running promotions for local GAA or

The trustees and members of St

sports clubs generally.

Brigid’s wish to extend our deepest

Please support St Brigid’s if you

sympathies to the Fitzsimons family

can. For Topaz the initiative is via

on the death of Albie Fitzsimons. Ar

their loyalty card and the St Brigid’s

dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

registration number is 3620.

castleknock GREAT win for our Division 2 hurlers

The club is running a Capture the

away to Naomh Mearnog. The minor

Crest photography competition

A footballers have kept up their win-

where the winner will get a Canon EOS

ning run with two impressive wins

1300D camera with the RRP of €520.

over Cuala and Plunkett’s. The minor

Simply take cracking photos dur-

hurlers are in the league semi-final

ing the summer but the Castleknock

action this week.

Crest must be in the photo.

Double MFL delight as Castle lead the way

The adult Division 1 footballers take

Sincere thanks to Canon and Conn’s

on St Jude’s on Saturday, July 23 in

Cameras for their assistance with

Somerton at 6.30pm.

this initiative.

mfl division two

Cycling club who took part and organ-

Castleknock’s minor footballers saw off St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh in midweek. Picture: Martin Doherty

Castleknock 2-15 FSt Oliver Plunkett’s/ER 2-10  karl graham sport@dublingazette.com

CASTLEKNOCK’S minor footballers maintained their unbeaten run with two wins in the space of four days to keep their place at the top of the Dublin League Division 2.

First up was a hardfought 2-15 to 2-10 victory over St Oliver Plunkett’s at Somerton Park last Wednesday, with Niall Millmore and Oisin O’Kane particularly impressive.

There was a point in it

with just a minute to go when a late goal from Odhran O’Brien after Rob Shaw ran the length of the pitch to set him up, finally put the visitors to bed.

Castleknock then scored an identical 2-15 against Cuala’s 0-12 in Shanganagh Park on Sunday to keep them just ahead of the rampaging Lucan Sarsfields in the table.

Cuala got off to the best start despite missing several key players, and put the first two points over the bar early on.

Darragh Warnach was keeping Castleknock in the game by kicking

three placed balls within the first 12 minutes.

As the half went on, ‘the parish’ began to exert themselves on the hosts and when they followed several points with O’Brien’s second goal in two games, they were commanding a five point lead.

Tom Magee brought his points tally for Cuala to five but Gavin Wright, Sean Ryan, and Warnach replied to leave the halftime score at 1-9 to 0-7.

Cuala came out in the second-half with a clear agenda to stifle their opponents attack. They managed this initially but didn’t seem to have

the scores in them to get back into the match.

Castleknock reverted to a counter-attack approach, content to pick u points when the hosts left gaps at the back.

For all Cuala’s huff and puff, they simply didn’t have the quality to put it up to their opponents, and their faith was effectively sealed when Eoin Dalton started a move from the half-way mark in the 51st minute, and finished it by deflecting the ball into the back of the net.

Warnach finished off another impressive display with two late frees.

Congrats to Ciaran and the Dublin senior footballers on their Leinster success.

Well done to Aisling, Aoife, Claire, Molly and Niamh on progressing to phase two of the Liberty Insurance squad goals competition.

Well done to all in the Castleknock ised the annual Respect Cycle to Gal-

E-mail photos to knockpics@yahoo. com or tweet to @castleknockgaa.

Could all club members and friends consider registering for the Topaz cash for club promotion.

Full details along with other fundraising opportunities are on the website www.castleknock.net.

Please check and see if you can support.

way. Well done to our U-10 girls who

Please keep an eye on club property

played at half time during the Dublin

over the summer months and report

v Derry camogie clash.

any anti-social activity.

erin go bragh OUR Cul camps will take place from

Adult hurling and football training

August 15-19. For more information,

continues. Our adult teams are always

contact Cecil on 086 2597789.

looking for players.

Our golf classic takes place on Fri-

Anyone interested in playing foot-

day, September 30 in Westmanstown

ball can call George on 087 9709795.

golf club. Call Finbarr on 086 3837411.

Anyone interested in playing hurling

Well done to Sarah Duggan who was

can contact Karl on 087 2352074. Our

one of 11 girls who represented Dublin

hurlers play Cuala in the league on

LGFA in Portlaoise at the TG4 Leinster

Sunday.

final.

There was no winner of our weekly

Our adult camogie team is looking

lotto. Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 19 and

for coaches; contact Jason on 086

20. Winners of our five €20 prizes: T

3541146. Hard luck to our hurlers in

McDonald, M O’Neill, N Doogan, N Bed-

their league game against Cuala.

ford and J Moran.

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Francky Haba, left, is one of the Corduff young stars looking to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Poame who has gone from strength to strength since signing for Sunderland

Corduff conveyor belt

Dublin 15 club set to provide an increasing list of representative players to NDSL panels as graduate Poame continues to make waves at Sunderland

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CORDUFF FC has had three players called up to the NDSL side to represent the county in the Macron Galway Cup later this month.

Christian Toko, Jack Flood and Sean Farrell from the club’s Under-14 Premier side will all line out in the prestigious tournament – which will see the winner of this year’s Most Valuable Player receive a Bulova watch.

Francky Haba has also been called up to represent the NDSL at next week’s Super Cup NI [Formally the Milk Cup] in Northern Ireland.

Toko, who is from Mulhuddart and joined

the team three years ago, was entered into the NDSL Academy last year and has shone ever since.

Corduff Public Relations Officer John McGuinness spoke to GazetteSport about how proud they are to see their young players such as Toko making great progress.

“Yesterday he [Toko] went out to the FAI emerging talent system. It’s giving somebody like him the opportunity to prove what he can do and after that it’s up to the kid,” said McGuinness.

Flood is from Clonee but has only been at the club for a year after he contacted them looking to join.

Farrell, a goalkeeper whose brother and

father also played in goal for the club, and Haba, a gifted striker from Clonsilla, have both been with the club since they were four.

There was also great news from across the Irish Sea as former player Johnny Poame, who joined Sunderland in 2014, has just made his first appearance for the Black Cats’ U21 side.

McGuiness explained how nobody at the club is surprised at Poame’s quick rise through the ranks: “He’s making the progress that we hoped he would make.”

McGuinness also believes that players such as Poame coming through the system are great for Irish football.

“No disrespect to the Irish international team because over the last few years a few

good players have come through. But if you look at the Irish team over the last four or five years and you’re looking at them doing the sideways passing, and then you at players like Johnny Poame who can go through two people, pick up a pass, make a run, pick up the ball again and put it in the net. That’s raw ability.

“There is an overemphasis on coaching. Coaching will improve a player but you shouldn’t take out a kid’s natural instinct of street football.

“With Johnny, he had natural ability, he was coached sensibly by good coaches who just guided what natural talent he already had,” McGuinness continued.