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 MARK O’BRIEN NATURE-loving locals have expressed their concern about the future of hedgerows and an old oak tree at Blakestown Road. They are afraid that a new housing development near Lohunda could spell the end of the valued greenery, with calls for the council to protect the area’s biodiversity.

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BLAKESTOWN | LOCALS FEARFUL HEDGEROWS, TREES WILL BE LOST

Treemendous concern at impact of dwellings  MARK O’BRIEN BLAKESTOWN Road residents have expressed their concern that a new housing development will result in the destruction of hedgerows and an oak tree (right) that is believed to be more than 150 years old.

Residents are concerned that the proposed development near Lohunda will have a negative impact on the environment.

Cllr Tania Doyle told the Gazette that the campaign to save St Catherine’s Park has encouraged residents to be mindful of protecting the environment in their own

community.

She said: “The St Catherine’s Park campaign has led to residents along the Blakestown Road contacting me to discuss the proposal to build a number of dwellings adjacent to Lohunda.

“Given the planned orientation of the development, it appears that a number of trees and hedgerows and, in particular, an oak tree of significant age will be laid waste to make room for the development.”

All set as the icing on the cake BLANCH man Michael Coady from Creative Cakes swapped the busy surrounds of the Dublin 15 suburb for the hustle and bustle of a busy wedding fair in Kildare recently, as he showcased his culinary cake skills in Clane.

The Westgrove Hotel in the historic

village played host to the busy fair, with Michael joining lots of other exhibitors to help put ona fair featuring everything from vintage transportation to wedding photographers to holiday packages, and more – and his cakes, of course! Picture: Aishling Conway

Cllr Doyle said that she believes these trees and hedgerows help to make Dublin 15 an appealing place to live and should be retained.

“When I moved to the area of Clonsilla nearly 17 years ago, my young daughter remarked one day, as we drove along the Shelerin Road, that it was like a special tunnel.

“Tall, old mature trees and hedgerow lined both sides of the road and it was like a special tunnel, she was right!

“Then, within a short number of years, half of the ‘tunnel’ was ripped out, to make way for a housing development.

“Those trees and hedgerows are gone now, never to return.”

Cllr Doyle added that while she firmly believed that there was a need for more housing, this should not come at a cost of damaging the environment.

She said: “I have called for the provision of great-

er volumes of housing units, but not at such a severe cost to the community and the environment.

“I am concerned that a number of current and future developments are at odds with Fingal County Council’s own biodiversity and conservation initiative.”

A spokesperson for Fingal County Council confirmed that the hedgerows would be removed in order to build a footpath for safe access to the new development.

A tree report was commissioned and it concluded that the oak tree was not suitable for retention due to its poor condition.

However, the spokesperson added: “T he council is mindful of the deep concerns of the local residents in relation to the planned removal of the hedgerow and in particular the oak tree in question.

“To this end, arrangements will be made to undertake appropriate compensatory tree planting in the adjoining open space.

“It is the council’s intention that this planting work will be carried out later this year with the involvement of local residents.

“The councillors in this area will be briefed in greater detail at a forthcoming Area Committee meeting.”

FASTNews

Rafe Costigan, community officer, Fingal County Council with documentary maker Carol Azams

Tyrrelstown documentary enjoys its official premiere LOCALS came out in force last week for the premiere screening of a documentary about Tyrrelstown.

Tyrrelstown: Our Future Re-Defined was compiled and filmed by Tyrrelstown resident Carol Azams, who interviewed local residents, church leaders, politicians and notable people in the community for the documentary.

Her hard work came to fruition when the film screened in the Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown.

Carol even got to say her first ever full sentence in Irish when she read out a letter of congratulations from the First Lady of Ireland, Sabina Higgins.

A notable invitee who took part in the documentary was unable to attend, but Carol revealed that he had passed on his best wishes: “Leo Varadkar couldn’t make it but he sent his goodwill message to us describing the documentary as a very unique project which he was very happy to take part in.”

Council is investigating Porterstown park dumping FINGAL County Council has confirmed it is investigating the illegal dumping in Porterstown Park.

Last week, The Gazette reported that there had been at least two incidents of illegal dumping in the park in recent weeks.

The most recent incident saw a large amount of rubbish dumped in the car park.

FCC say they hope to identify the offenders and issue them with fines.

A council spokesperson said: “We will investigate the matters raised and if suitable evidence is found will issue fines under the Litter Pollution Acts.”

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CHARITY | NIGHT FOR BRAVE DUBLIN GIRL BATTLING RARE DISORDER

Help Daisy, 4, have a life filled with joy  SYLVIA POWNALL HUGE crowds are expected at a fundraiser in Tallaght next week for brave fouryear-old Daisy McDonald.

Daisy suffers from a rare genetic neurological disorder known as Retts Syndrome and the support event takes place in the Kiltipper Bar and Cafe Cafe.

The condition requires her to be on a ventilator for up to 22 hours a day to help her breathe.

Daisy is non-verbal, does not have the use of her hands, is unable to sit unaided or walk, and is tube-fed.

The Bohernabreena girl’s

mum, Lynn, said that despite the daily struggle Daisy faces battling Retts she is an “adorable little girl” with a dazzling smile.

She added: “She suffers daily seizures and extreme irritability along with body spasms that can be excruciatingly painful, and yet she remains the cutest, bravest most adorable little girl with a heart and smile to melt the toughest of the tough.”

Daisy’s older sister Ellie (9, left) is currently Tallaght’s Heart of Gold title holder – an award which was presented to her for all she does for her little sister.

Daisy’s condition has

deteriorated – so her family have started a bucket list to fill her short life with memories, from butterfly farms to hot air balloon rides.

They also hope to fund an outdoor unit to store her medical equipment and supplies so she can have space for a sensory area when she is allowed home from hospital.

Lynn said: “We want to help her achieve and experience as much beauty, joy and excitement as possible in her short little life. Time is precious from here on in.”

The Daisy’s Days benefit night is at 8pm on Wednesday, June 28.

Your €10 could make a huge difference TICKETS for the fundraiser ( just €10) can be purchased on the Daisy’s Days Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/search/ top/?q=daisy%27s%20days). To donate to the fund, see Daisy’s Days on Gofundme.com, at: https://www.gofundme.com/daisys-days.

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COMMUNITY | NOTEWORTHY CULTURAL EVENT FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Inaugural Castleknock Music Festival to thrill  MARK O’BRIEN

THE inaugural Castleknock Music Festival will take place on July 1 and 2, bringing International, national and local classical musicians to the stages of West Dublin.

The festival will take place in venues across Castleknock, including the Castleknock Hotel, St Bridget’s Church and the Castleknock Community centre.

Along with classical concerts, the programme

offers family workshops for younger audiences and light classics/music from the movies performances.

The festival’s organisers said: “We are delighted to welcome you to the new exciting project, Castleknock Music Festival.

“It is a great pleasure for us to present such a cultural event of the highest quality to the beautiful surroundings of Castleknock and general Dublin 15 area.”

The festival is the brainchild of Castleknock resi-

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‘National names include soprano Sylvia O’Brien, cellist Gerald Peregrine, violinist Elizabeth Cooney and Castleknock resident Sinead O’Connell, who is also the artistic director of the festival’

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dent Anna Kiselyova and is supported by Fingal County Council.

Anna is a classical pianist, piano teacher, accompanist and

researcher.

She has been awarded 1st and 2nd prizes in numerous national piano competitions both in the Ukraine and in Ireland, as well as a 2nd place win at the international piano competition Lia Tortora in Italy.

Anna frequently performs as a soloist, with vocalists, instrumentalists, chamber groups and orchestras in Ireland and internationally.

She has appeared in concert halls across Ireland and abroad, including the National Concert Hall, Hugh Lane Gallery, Haus Blankenheim in Germany, and St James Cavalier Centre in Malta.

Anna also collaborates

with Kids Classics in their programme of live concerts presented in children’s hospitals and libraries around Ireland and is an artistic director of the Cultural and Educational Community Centre at the Russian Orthodox Church in Ireland.

Other visiting musicians include Julian Milkis, who was recently described as “simply the best clarinettist in the world” by the Nezavisimaya Gazette, Moscow.

National names include soprano Sylvia O’Brien, cellist Gerald Peregrine, violinist Elizabeth Cooney and Castleknock resident Sinead O’Connell, who is also the artistic director of the festival.

The organisers added: “We all are very passionate about the music we would like to share with you and we believe that every live performance is unique, creative and unrepeatable.”

To book tickets for the Castleknock Music Festival, see www.castleknockmusicfestival.com.

Celebrating a great 10th birthday in the heart of Corduff

THERE was a great turn out at Corduff Sports Centre for its community fun day recently, with Jamie and Joanne O’Gorman just two of the many children who came long for a great day in the sun. Held to mark the centre’s tenth birthday, organisers laid on a wide range of family-friendly activities, with everything from old favourites like face-painting to bouncy castles to some colourful characters walking around, while music from a DJ and a BBQ added to the family-friendly festivities. young and old alike had a terrific day in the heart of Corduff. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon See Gallery Next Week

COURTS | DRUG DEBT

‘Desperation’ led to robbery

A MAN took part in a robbery armed with a “BB gun” in a desperate attempt to repay a debt after being held responsible for the loss of a large quantity of drugs, a court has heard.

Alan Daly (39), of Whitestown Gardens, Mulhuddart, who had previously been abducted and seriously assaulted by the criminals, had been contacted that day and told if he did not have money by 10pm there would be consequences.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard he kept “sketch” at the door of a store while a co-accused, armed with a knife, attempted to get staff to open the tills. The two escaped empty-handed and were arrested nearby.

Daly pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Dunnes Stores, Ongar Village on March 13, 2016.

Daly, who has 13 previous convictions, also pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery, unlawful taking of a car and driving without insurance on the same date.

Garda Peter Foley told Fiona Murphy BL, prosecuting, that Daly, armed with the imitation firearm and a co-accused armed with a knife came running into the store with balaclavas on.

Daly remained at the door, keeping it open, and pointed his weapon at the security guard while his co-accused ran over to the till. Staff at the tills alerted each other that a robbery was taking place by shouting a code word and ran from the area.

The man with the knife shouted at a staff member to give him the keys to open the tills but she threw them on the floor before running to hit a panic button to alert gardai.

Gardai intercepted the car, driven by Daly, and arrested the two men.

Gardai recovered the imitation firearm, a large kitchen knife and balaclava from the car. The car had been taken from outside its owner’s house earlier that day.

Judge Karen O’Connor adjourned sentencing until next week to allow her consider the case and read reports handed into court.

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Out and About

Leo runs to help a charity fundraiser Aaaaaaand they’re off ... Runners concentrate as they begin their Castleknock 5K run. Pictures: Niall O’Connell

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EWLY-elected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar followed his run for the country’s leadership with a trot in the fundraising Castleknock 5km run at the weekend. The local boy made good completed his run with a respectable time of just over 27 minutes, making him probably the fastest-running Taoiseach, to date. He was just one of a large number of people running, jogging and walking in the fourth annual Castleknock 5km, started in memory of Rory Doherty, with this year’s race fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Dublin West branch. The leafy 5km route started at Castleknock College, travelling through Farmleigh Estate’s grounds, and finished back at the college again.

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Last (pic) but not least ... Leo crosses the finish

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SCHOOLS | LOOKING BACK ON A BUSY YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS FESTIVAL

Library to transform into a land of free fun activities  MARK O’BRIEN

The boys and girls did their school proud with different successes on the field – just part of the highlights of the school year

St Ciaran’s scored with sports skills  MARK O’BRIEN

AS THE school year comes to an end, St Ciaran’s School in Hartstown can look back on a memorable year that includes being crowned All-Ireland champions.

S t C i a r a n ’s b o y s team picked up the Spar 5-a-side trophy at the Aviva Stadium last month.

In March, St Ciaran’s boys qualified for the Dublin finals. Follow-

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‘St Ciaran’s also held its first ever intercultural evening in May, celebrated the opening of the front field in September, and completed their Green Schools project on biodiversity.’

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ing a game that went to extra time and penalties, the school was crowned the Dublin Champions, securing them a place in the Leinster Finals in

Navan.

In Navan, after winning all of their matches, St Ciaran’s secured their first-ever Leinster title and were on their way to

the Aviva Stadium.

After winning three matches, the team – featuring Sean Molloy, Josh Clarke, Adam Kavanagh, Eric Marku, Calum Jameson, Belguy Manzambi, Jake Brady and Alex Jones – were crow ned All-Ireland Champions and returned to the school with the trophy along with their 200-strong supporters.

The boys’ coaches, Mr Reilly, Mr Tobin and Mr Dunning, said that

they were hugely proud of the school’s achievements.

The girl’s GAA team also tasted success this year, retaining the Aeneas Lane Trophy at the 10th annual Clonsilla GAA Primary School Blitz at St Peregrine’s GAA in March.

St Ciaran’s also hosted a range of exciting events throughout the year. The school held its first ever intercultural evening in

May, celebrated the opening of the front field in September, and completed their Green Schools project on biodiversity.

The Biodiversity flag was presented to the school at a ceremony in DCU and now takes its place alongside the school’s other prestigious flags awarded for waste, water conservation, energy and travel projects and milestones attained.

Celebrations as St Francis Xavier JNS to hoist Active Schools Flag  MARK O’BRIEN

ST FRANCIS Xavier Junior National School will mark the culmination of a year’s hard work when they raise their Active Schools Flag this morning (June 22).

The Active School Flag is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community.

Vice-principal Olivia Barret told The Gazette: “It’s about building a healthy lifestyle for the children and encouraging them to be active.”

Schools wishing to achieve the Active Schools Flag must complete the programme

across three areas: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Partnerships.

T he school worked to build up the children’s physical education, with the aim of building up to 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

A range of activity was encouraged in the school yard, including skipping, ladders, dance and football.

Olivia said: “We had an Active Schools week. We have

activities that we do once a year for a full week and then we just incorporate activities into every day in school – be it a school dance or our running programme around the school, called Sli na Slainte.”

All classes were encour-

aged to complete the Sli na Slainte as often as possible. The class who completed the most Sli na Slaintes were awarded a “Golden Runner” tag to mark their achievement.

“The kids love the Golden Runner,” added Olivia.

The school also engaged in partnerships with local sports clubs and organisations from the local area, including Castleknock GAA, Coolmine Sports and Leisure and Fingal

Sporting Body.

The hard work of the pupils and teachers paid off with news that they had been awarded the Active Schools Flag, which will be raised this morning at a special ceremony that will be attended by a number of special guests, including local TD Joan Burton (Lab).

The vice-principal praised the students and added that the achievement was “quite significant” given the work that went in to being awarded the flag.

The school hope to continue their Active Schools programme and promote an active life to their pupils.

BLANCHARDSTOWN Library is gearing up for an All-American celebration this fourth of July, with an exciting Independence Day line-up.

The fun starts at 1pm with the first of two puppet shows by the extremely talented Miriam Lambert who will bring the story of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ to life.

Peek and Boo, Miriam’s signature characters, will guide children through the well-known tale of a girl who pays a visit to the home of the bears. The show lasts for less than an hour, and a second performance will take place at 3pm.

Meanwhile, the James Cagney classic ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ will come to the Silver Screen in the library’s lecture room at 2pm.

Ireland’s US links Historical displays will provide plenty of food for thought throughout the day, exploring some of Ireland’s links with the United States, while there will also be plenty of photo opportunities for visitors.

To bring the day to a rousing close, the Blanchardstown Speakeasy is open for business from 5pm – 6:30pm.

The Cotton Club Quartet will keep everyone entertained with music from the golden age of jazz, the era of Prohibition, Great Gatsby and the pre-war Parisian Cafes. All are welcome to come along and dress for the occasion as we transport our borrowers back to the 1920s.

For more information on this, and any other Blanchardstown Library events, please email blanchlib@fingal.ie or phone 01 8905563.

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CHARITY | CENTRE THANKS CUSTOMERS

Blanch shoppers dig deep to raise €32k for Childline

 MARK O’BRIEN

Leaving Certs stay positive as exams loom

THESE students from Blakestown Community School looked relaxed as they faced their Leaving Cert exams recently. The Gazette salutes their can-do attitude and determination to do their best, and wishes these dedicated young citizens – and their peers at schools all across the area – the very best of luck as they await their results.

CUSTOMERS of the Blanchardstown Centre have helped to raise €32,000 for ISPCC Childline.

Customers in their thousands generously donated to the centre’s Donate for Discounts fundraising initiative.

The money will go towards recruiting and training volunteers to answer calls, texts and online contacts from children, for the free 24-hour listening service.

Childline interim CEO Caroline O’Sullivan said she was “bowled over” by the response to the initiative.

“We’d like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported Childline at Blanchardstown Centre,” she added.

“Childline needs to raise almost 85 per cent of its annual costs through fundraising, and that is only possible through the generosity of the public.

“We are very grateful to all the staff at Blanchardstown Centre, and all the shops

that came on board the brilliant ‘Donate for Discounts’ scheme to make sure that children in Ireland can talk to someone they trust about what is worrying them, 24-hours a day.”

The Blanchardstown Centre’s Ciara Curtis thanked customers for getting involved, adding: “We were delighted to raise funds for ISPCC Childline at our Donate for Discounts event. Customers donated to this very worthy cause and availed of some great discounts across the centre in return for their generosity.”

A recent Unicef report found Ireland has the fourth highest rate of teenage suicide in high-income countries, with one in 10,000 teens taking their own life.

Childline is a free, confidential and non-judgmental service, providing support to children across Ireland.

Any child can contact Childline about anything, 24 hours a day on 1800 66 66 66 or until 4am by texting ‘talk’ to 50101 or online at www.Childline.ie.

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Out and About Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy & Dan Lee

Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy and Dan Lee

Rachel Ryan and Sarah Magliocco

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No joke – comedy fest will be a hoot

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Ciara Spain and Alice Higgins

HE Odeon bar played host to a busy launch of the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017, which saw lots of comedy fans gather to get details of the upcoming line-up.

More than 100 acts from Ireland and further afield will be taking to the Iveagh Gardens for four nights in late July (27th-30th), with tickets already going fast for the fun-filled line-up that includes old favourites such as Tommy Tiernan, Al Porter and and Dara O’Briain, and some newer faces including Jim Elliot, Alison Spittle and Enya Martin.

For further information and the full line-up of festival events, see vodafonecomedyfestival.com.

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Berry interesting fare at cook-off T

HE onlookers watching food being prepared at Michelin-starred l’Ecrivain restaurant were also hungry for information as Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps kicked off for summer, with the Breakfast Cook-Off challenge bringing together some well-known faces and GAA stars to whip up some healthy fare. The event was a way to emphasises the importance of healthy, nutritious easting for children, with the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps also encouraging kids to be physically active during the school holidays. Kellogg’s products were key parts of the four nutritious dishes being prepared, which went far beyond old favourites like Rice Krispie Squares.

Niamh Devereux and Niamh Foran

Sybil Mulcahy and Edward Hayden

Mayo footballer Lee Keegan and Tipperary hurler Seamus Callanan

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DUBLINBUSINESS

DNG Stillorgan’s Dempsey lands IPAV role

BRIAN Dempsey, Partner at DNG Stillorgan, is the new President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers.

Brian, pictured here with Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IPAV chief Pat Davitt assumed the role at the organisation’s 47th AGM and annual conference held at the Powerscourt Hotel.

Brian, who holds an Honours Degree in the Built Environment from the University of Glamorgan, says he wants to prioritise growth in IPAV’s education programmes during his term of office so that those within the profession or looking to join it “can be in a position to offer the very best value to consumers and enterprises”.

SPACE@DUBLINBIC | SHARED OFFICE FACILITY CAN FIT 200 ENTREPRENEURS

New co-work space to ease rent pressure on start-ups DUBLIN Business Innovation Centre has announced the opening of its new start-up hub as an affordable office solution for entrepreneurs, freelancers and start-ups.

Situated on the first and second floors of 61 Dawson Street, the co-working facility is called Space@ DublinBIC and it has capacity for in excess of 200 people.

Space@DublinBIC has been designed to offer a choice of office options for those facing low availability of office space in Dublin and soaring prices.

Speaking about the benefits of co-working in the city, Michael Culligan, CEO, Dublin BIC said: “Having a dedicated space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages.

“But in a city in which only about 3% of office space is vacant and prices are reaching record highs again, entrepreneurs and freelancers are finding themselves unable to

access office space from which they can hire talent, scale and access customers easily.”

S p a c e @ D u b l i n BIC offers clients a dedicated desk for €375 per month or a hotdesk for €200 per month. A five-day hotdesk pass costs just €59.

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‘Having a space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages’

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Dublin BIC’s Michael Culligan

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preneurs will have access to 1GB Wi-Fi, an on-site cafe, storage facilities and meeting rooms. Space is holding an open day each Thursday until the end of June to give potential coworkers the opportunity to test it for a day.

To find out more visit http://dublinbic.ie/ourservices/space/

DCU’s prestigious Business School gets Small Business Charter status DCU Business School is the first Irish university to be awarded Small Business Charter status by the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

The Small Business Charter recognises world-class business schools that play an effective role in supporting SMEs, student entrepreneurship and economic development.

The award is in recognition of the

North American spending here up on last year

effective role DCU plays in supporting the development of small- and medium-sized businesses in Ireland and promoting entrepreneurship.

Executive Dean of DCU Business School Prof Anne Sinnott said: “We are honoured to accept this award in recognition of the important role DCU Business School plays in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs.”

CSO Tourism and Travel statistics for the first quarter of 2017 show that spending in Ireland by North American visitors was up 5.6% on the same period in 2016. The figures are based on detailed surveys of overseas visitors and the CSO release also contains detailed information on expenditure, purpose of visit, and bednights.

New monthly award launched to recognise the excellence and achievements of business leaders

A NEW monthly award to mark excellence and outstanding achievement among leaders of Irish businesses has been launched.

The inaugural Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, in association with KPMG, will start next month with the announcement of the June winner.

The awards will be open to Irish business leaders both at home and abroad, as well as international executives leading major companies in Ireland.

For most of us in our working environments, dressing smartly is probably best

There’s no uniform way to dress – but ‘smartly’ is the best YOUR alarm goes off at 6am. You groggily get out of bed, brush your teeth, have a cup of tea, and then walk back up to your wardrobe.

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a more relaxed atmosphere, you will come across the business casual dress code.

The rules are a bit more relaxed, but there still are rules. Make sure your clothing is in good order- no rips or stains.

Usually business casual means no jeans or t-shirts. Ties are optional for men.

Uniform It’s easy to get dressed when your job requires you wearing a uniform – whether you work in law enforcement, health care or hospitality.

Even so, you still need to make sure you have the correct uniform components and that they are clean and in good condition.

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CHARITY CLIMB: TV STAR JOINS ALLIANZ STAFF TO RAISE €50K FOR ALZHEIMER’S

Karl’s on top of the world after four-peaks challenge

EUROPE’S TOP BOWLERS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR PRESTIGIOUS TENPIN EVENT

 DARRAGH McKIERNAN

 JASON BYRNES

OPERATION Transformation star Karl Henry has just completed the challenge of a lifetime, leading 18 staff members from Allianz up four mountains in three days, hiking a total of 3,559 metres.

The challenge was all in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the team are just shy of hitting their €50,000 target – and they need your help to get over the line.

The team begin their Four Peaks Challenge on Friday morning in Co Kerry, hiking 1,038 metres to the top of Ireland’s highest peak Carrauntoohil. On Saturday the team, led by Karl, tackled the 814 metre tall Mweelrea in Co. Mayo.

Sunday saw the group facing the toughest challenge of the weekend with a hike up twin ascents; the 850 metre trek up Slieve Donard in Co. Down before a 925 metre walk up Lug na Quilla in Co. Wicklow.

The group of 18 Allianz workers were all novice hillwalkers before taking on the challenge, but hard work and dedication meant they were able to brave the elements and complete the challenge.

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BOWLING enthusiasts from all over Europe will roll in to town next week for the European Senior Bowling Championships.

The 26th annual event takes place between June 25th and July 1st, with various tenpin bowling centres across Dublin coming together to host the prestigious event.

Over 950 players and guests from 24 countries, including Norway, Israel and Denmark have registered for the championships and they will be welcomed to five different bowling centres, Leisureplex Stillorgan, Coolock, Charlestown, Blanchardstown and ALSAA Bowl.

All five bowling centres, along with the ESBC 2017 organising committee, are encouraging people to make the trip to their local centre during the week of action and help make the ESBC Dublin 2017 a spectacular and event for all those competitors making the trip.

All centres will be open to the public for the entire week, so get down and see just how magnificent an event the ESBC and tenpin bowling really is!

Karl with his labradoodle Sophie & the team from Allianz. You can still donate at http://allianzireland.4peakschallenge.everydayhero.do

week: “‘The Four Peaks Challenge was a truly fantastic experience over this beautiful sunny weekend.

“The sun shone down on us as we all climbed and discovered the four highest peaks in Ireland in only three days.

“The climbs were that extra bit tougher with the

heat, but through hard work, dedication, team work and of course lots of water we made it!

“It was a really great way to explore some stunning parts of our country and the team all really bonded.

“There were a few sore legs returning back to Dublin on Sunday eve-

ning but it was a weekend to remember. I’m delighted to say that we are well on our way to hitting our €50,000 target.

“You can still donate to help us raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and reach our target.”

The aim of the challenge was to raise €50,000 for

the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, a charity of huge importance to Karl personally.

He added: “It was just a matter of waiting for the right charity to come along. When the Alzheimer Society was mentioned, I jumped at the chance..

“My own grandmother

battled with the condition so it was something I had a connection to, so I was delighted to help.”

The team have raised over €48,000 so far, sending them well on their way to going above and beyond their target and providing much needed funds for sufferers of Alzheimer’s.

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BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS: WILL YOUR TOT BE ONE OF 2,OOO MUNCHKINS MARCHING FOR CHARITY? THE ANNUAL BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE THEME: PIRATES... ARRRRR ME CUTIES! The Big Toddle will see 11,682 toddlers in Dublin take up the challenge to teeter a half-mile sponsored walk and support the vital work that Barnardos does with more than 14,100 children and families across Ireland.

A Big Toddle can be held anywhere, anytime during this month.

Barnardos director of fundraising Mary Gamble said: “It’s so heartening to see little ones across the country take part to raise vital funds and awareness – it is often their first ever fundraising event and a great way to show them how they can help other little boys and girls.”

Childcare groups and families can register for the Big Toddle at www. barnardos.ie/ bigtoddle.

IBTS CALLS ON DUBLINERS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS SUMMER THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is urging people to make a special effort to give blood over the coming weeks as their summer campaign gets under way.

Some of the objectives of this year’s campaign – which was launched last week by RTE’s Joe Duffy, with help from volunteers from the Dublin Fire Brigade to coincide with International Blood Donor Day – include encouraging

everyone to strengthen the emergency preparedness of health services in their community by donating blood. The campaign is also a way for the IBTS to celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood regularly, and to encourage young people to become new donors.

IBTS operations director Paul McKinney said: “This is the beginning of the summer holiday period, which usually present difficulties in sustaining the blood supply as donations decline.

“Household routines change during this time with exams and preparations for holidays pushing the intention to donate into the background.

“We’re asking donors not to forget the patient who needs blood by giving blood before you take that well-earned holiday.”

THE MOTHER OF ALL PRIDE BLOCK PARTIES IS COMING TO TOWN MOTHER are teaming up with Smirnoff on Saturday to host one Mother of a Pride Block Party Set to be their biggest party of 2017, Mother are loading up the glitter cannon, stocking the bars and re-building their Pride Festival site in the grounds of the Tivoli Theatre This year, there’ll be a massive main stage, bars and a selection of food stalls as well as bespoke interactive installations.

Kicking off the line-up is Panti Bliss along with the Mother DJs. Choice Music Prize-nominated electronic artist Daithi will also take to the stage.

Ten-time platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Loreen will also perform on the day. Charting at No 1 in 17 countries, Loreen is famous for her Eurovision smash hit, Euphoria.

Tickets are on sale now from eventbrite.ie. Visit facebook.com/motherdublin to find out more.

HEARS TO ALL THE SOUND LADS AT SPECSAVERS TALLAGHT SPECSAVERS Tallaght will host the Specsavers Hearing Van on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June near the west car park at the Square centre.

Shiver me toddlers Little pirates Meghan Pertherbridge and Malaci McUtha map out the route of their Big Toddle. Picture: Patrick Bolger

DFB’s Linda Scully and Caroline Grace with RTE’s Joe Duffy at the launch Listening is key to hotelier Francis Brennan’s business. Picture: Leon Farrell

of Blood Donor Day. Picture: Maxwells

The hearing van will be in situ from 10am each day, with Specsavers’ professional team on hand for consultations and to answer any hearing or optical queries that locals may have.

To raise awareness of the importance of hearing health, TV personality Francis Brennan recently launched Specsavers Sound Check Ireland 2017 – a campaign which encourages Irish adults to take a more proactive approach to their hearing health.

Audiologist at Specsavers Tallaght, Michael McComish, said: “Specsavers recommends that those over the age of 55 should have their hearing tested every two years.”

For further information on the hearing offering available at Specsavers Tallaght, pop by the hearing van or make an appointment at: https://www.specsavers.ie/stores/tallaght.

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Body & Soul

Fashionable festival with a quirky selection of colourful art and theatre events on top of its main musical offerings, Body & Soul takes place in Ballinlough Castle, Co Meath, and stars Metronomy, Bonobo, Lambchop and the sharp rhymes of Sleaford Mods.

June 23-25.

Room

Emma O’Donoghue’s hauntingly wonderful book – which explores the raising of a child in a single room whilst her mother suffers torturous abuse, all through the naive eyes of the child - launches at the Abbey Theatre on June 23 and runs until November.

ROOM AT THE ABBEY

Tattoo Art Expo

The second edition of this body art exhibition comes to the Davenport Hotel for the weekend, featuring (as well as the obvious abundance of ink) live performances, DJs and alternative models. June 24-25.

MUSIC  JAMES HENDICOTT HAVING been a hit movie and a startlingly successful Broadway show, Once’s return to what seems its spiritual home – Dublin’s Olympia Theatre – is a big one, especially with much of the cast renewed, and what’s become a big, global name to live up to.

Once is both unique, and uniquely Irish. With the lead characters played by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in the hit movie version, the play riffs off a similar theme, taking music from the city’s streets and capturing its textures and nuance on stage.

There are some subtle touches: an on-stage bar; the ‘non-acting’ role of the characters in providing musical entertainment before the main performance gets underway, and a relatively unscripted style that makes no two performances quite the same.

Phelim Drew – who’s featured in movies including

The Commitments, Angela’s Ashes and King Arthur – has a lifelong connection with Irish music through his father, Dubliners star Ronnie Drew.

He’s long since established as a name in his own right, however, and the return of Once this summer also marks his return to the role of Billy.

“It’s a different cast – an all-Irish one – and the chemistry has changed considerably,” Drew told The Gazette as rehearsals for the latest run got under way.

“Six new people means a very fresh start, and they’re all amazing musicians and actors, so we’re flying through it. Brian Gilligan, who’s playing Guy, has a lovely quality in that role, which is great. It’s a difficult play to cast, because a lot of the cast – as well as being really stand-out

actors – have to be great singers and guitar players, and it’s difficult to tick all those boxes. That makes Once special in its own way; this time around we have a really great cast.”

“Glen [Hansard] is the embodiment of someone who has worked so hard to get from the streets of Dublin to being idolised abroad,” Drew says of The Frames man’s role in the production, with Hansard having starred in the hit movie.

“I went to see him play in Vicar Street recently and it was just stunning. It’s hard to produce something of

that quality, but we’re doing everything we can to emulate it.”

Drew himself has a long history with the Olympia, with The Dubliners having traditionally played at the venue once a year for a large part of their career, and naturally, Phelim regularly in the audience.

“I’ve played on most Dublin theatre stages

over the years, but it’s always highly emotional on

stage at the Olympia,” he explains.

“Singing ‘The Auld Triangle’ with Glen [Hansard] after Once last time around was really special. I used to go in as a child every summer,when my dad played the big summer shows, and even got to know the staff, some of whom are still there. So it really means something to me.

“There’s not as much pressure on the rehearsals for me this time around,” Drew goes on to admit. “There’s never as much pressure with the basics like getting the lines when you’ve done a show before.

“Last year there was an American director doing it who really wanted to re-examine the play, and that brought its own pressures. It can be hard to forget the previous times.

“Des Kennedy, who’s directing this time around, makes it feel comfortable, happy and makes us feel released as actors despite the obvious pressure to get things right.

“There’s this incredible repertoire of

The cast of Once rehearse ahead of their run at the Olympia

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songs to learn, about 20, plus three more to do before the show every night, and those three don’t stay the same. It’s quite a big undertaking, and there are no real shortcuts.”

Speaking of the show’s most playful quirk, the on-stage bar, Drew outlines how it fits into the feel of the play.

“It’s like walking into a Temple Bar pub, it really mimics that atmosphere,” he explains. “It really eases us and the audience into the show, and people just accept it.

“It’s like watching a good film, you forget you’re watching a movie and suspend your disbelief. People can be a bit blown away but they’ve been very generous and giving in terms of space and enjoyment with the bar.”

On his own return, Drew says “I’ve been lucky, having one good project after another. Ireland being Ireland, for actors, stage is your bread and butter, and while I’ve done a bit of film and TV, it’s a different kind of thing.

“I’m a freelance actor, and such as it is, you’re very rarely in a position to choose your projects. You’re lucky enough to be cast; very few actors have any power overwhat they actually do. If you like what you’re doing, that’s normally a bonus.

“So I’m very lucky to get roles like this that I do really enjoy.”

On his own role, Drew describes his character Billy as “obsessive

Dublin Pride Week

The highlight of Pride Week, the Pride parade will weave its colourful pathway down O’Connell Street and along the quays as Dublin’s LGBTQ community come out to party. The theme of this year’s parade, kicking off on midday on June 24, is ‘Find Your Inner Hero’.

Green Day

American pop-punkers bring what’s always been a bold, brash and entertaining live show to Kilmainham Hospital on June 29, with support from ska-punk mainstays Rancid. The show is sold out, though late production tickets do often become available.

Dublin Flea Market

The biggest of their monthly rotation of Sunday markets spills out of Dublin Food Co-Op on to Newmarket Square, where you can expect to find tents full of all sorts of second-hand treasures, as well as some of the best coffee in the city. June 25.

The Positive Touch album launch

Launching the second in a series of compilations aimed at raising money for charity, ‘The Positive Touch’ will feature tracks

by Paddy Casey, Mundy, Cry Monster Cry, Gavin Glass, The Devlins and many more, and launches at The Workman’s Club on June 29.

Zero Waste Festival

Talks, workshops, screenings, info stands, a market and a swap-shop all form part of this green-leaning event at CIE Hall in Inchicore, which hopes to introduce every new attendee to some fresh ideas on waste reduction. June 25.

New album of the week

Imagine Dragons - Evolve. Following a hiatus for the American act after they made a huge splash with their second album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’, they return with a literally named album this third release is said to signal a sea change in their sound.

Home Once more

Phelim Drew on the return of a uniquely Dublin story to its rightful home

and nerdy – he seems l i ke t h e kind of guy who in owning a music shop, might know the serial number of every instrument. I’m not very nerdy, but like him, I’m definitely quite unhinged! He doesn’t give up, and he has a big heart.

“Our role, ultimately, is to communicate stories to an audience,” Drew concludes.

“Whether they’re American, Chinese or Irish, you can feel when an audience is with you, you get that dynamic on the stage. That’s when things really shine through. Without the audience, you don’t have that connection.”

 Once returns to the Olympia on June 30 and will run until August 26

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Megan Mcgloughlin with her work Touch Taste Tremble

Buse Kanliklic with her work, Disposition

Pictured at the opening of the National College of Art and Design’s NCAD 2017 Show was textile and surface

Spotlight on NCAD Adam McGrane with his piece, Working from Rubble

designer Tanya Byrne with her work Suck it and see. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

THIS year’s NCAD show highlighted the work of Dublin’s future leading artists and designers.

In total, work by 329 students featured in the NCAD 2017 Show.

The showcase presents an annual opportunity to exhibit the creative identities of students as they launch their careers.

Highlights include: · An interactive virtual reality installation by MFA Fine Art student Elaine Hoey, Stranger than Fiction is Fact utilises technology to disrupt and destabilise the viewer’s navigation and understanding of our current political mediascape. It investigates the idea of fiction as a new reality, drawing parallels between technological, mediated

and political systems, proposing new ways to negotiate this uncertain terrain. · Through personal interviews and anecdotes, The Curious Paradox by Visual Communication student Conor Foran, sheds light on the shy presence of stammering in our society. · A Culinary Childhood by Jewellery and Metalwork student, Sinead Christie, explores the challenging and memorable personal moments that she has experienced with her family. Passion for food runs through their veins and when they eat together, they are celebrating life – the good and the bad.

By taking the fork and spoon motifs, Christie turns them into personal and quirky reflections of both her and her family, while showing how love stands in the face of adversity. · Demolishing the Memories by Joint

Painting and Education student, Adam McGrane, is a tribute to the people of St Teresa’s Gardens on the occasion of the demolition of the flat complex.

McGrane’s work captures the moment the resident’s homes were destroyed through using raw materials from the scene as an artistic medium. It offers an insight into the thriving community spirit that once existed, its balcony culture and an intimate view into the characters of St Teresa’s Gardens. · Shackleton by Product Design student Adam Blagburn, explores our sensory perceptions and questions the values we place on everyday experience. Modern society often fails to stop and take in the world around us.

Through haptic navigation and inflatable location mapping Shackleton acts as a tool for modern sensory exploration, disrupting everyday routine.

Alice Mary Brennan with her Pocket Parks ceramic planters

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 EMMA NOLAN, Style Editor

AN exhibition showcasing the work of Irish and Japanese designers side by side is coming to Ireland this summer.

Hi! Fashion, an exhibition exploring garments from Japan and Ireland, will open at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on August 12.

Curated by Gemma A Williams, this new exhibition will present womenswear and accessories that explore the visual correlations and contrasts between designers on the two islands.

Celebrating 60 years of sartorial history, Hi! Fashion will feature Japanese and Irish fashion side by side, creating a visual essay composed of juxtaposing garments. These tableaux will reveal unspoken dialogues, creating new conversations inspired by the contrasting, cyclical and disruptive nature of the design process.

The exhibition will showcase garments from

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across these decades, starting with Irish designer Sybil Connolly, who launched her couture line in 1957.

The work of other significant and internationally renowned Irish designers will include: John Rocha, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading designers; Lainey Keogh who changed the face of Irish knitwear; rising international star Richard Malone; and Úna Burke whose designs have been worn by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Daphne Guinness.

Influential Japanese designers will include: Kansai Yamamoto, designer of David Bowie’s costumes during the 1970s; milliner Maiko Takeda, favoured by the singer Björk; and visionaries such as Issey Miyake together with innovative contemporary makers like Anrealage and Noritaka Tatehana.

Garments have been sourced globally from museum collections, designer archives and collectors as well as newly created pieces.

Kenta Nishimura

Richard Malone

Danielle Romeril

Aideen Gaynor

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Woof day at the office?  EMMA NOLAN HAVE you always wanted to bring your dog to work with you? Well now you have the perfect excuse because tomorrow is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! As part of their exciting new campaign to make Ireland more dog-friendly, Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling for workplaces around Ireland to celebrate with them.

Dogs Trust is offering a limited number of goodie bags to workplaces welcoming dogs to their premises on the 23rd June, and will even be calling into some of the some of the dogfriendly workplaces on the day with some tasty treats for canine colleagues and their humans too!

Sarah Lynch, Campaigns Manager at Dogs Trust said: “We are delighted to be celebrating Bring Your Dog to Work Day again this year.

“This is another exciting initiative in our wider Dog Friendly Ireland campaign, where we highlight the small but effective changes that can be made in many different aspects of public life, in an effort to make Ireland the best country in the world for dogs and their humans.”

Don’t worry if you have never had a dog in your office before.

Once you sign up to take part, Dogs Trust will send you out a welcome pack, including helpful hints and tips that will ensure the day runs smoothly for both workers and pooches.

Suzie Carley, Executive Director Dogs Trust said: “Studies have found that bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying.

ANIMAL WELFARE: IT’S ‘BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY’ TOMORROW “Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

“With over 40% of all Irish households owning a pet dog, Dogs Trust is encouraging organisations to join this fun initiative and allow dogs into workplaces, which we hope will boost morale, create a more satisfied and productive workforce and help make Ireland the best country in the world to be a dog.”

BOUNCY PLUTO IS A CHARMING BOY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR A LOVING HOME

Does your employer needs some more convincing before you are allowed to bring your furry friend to work with you? Perhaps when you explain the benefits of having a dog in the work place, your employer will be more receptive to the idea!

The Benefits Research suggests access to dogs boosts morale and reduces stress levels, whether people have access to their own pets or other people’s.

Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

Dogs Trust is encouraging anyone taking part on the day to share some photos of themselves with their dog across social media by tagging @ DogsTrust_IE and using the hashtags #BringYourDogToWorkDay and #DogFriendlyIreland If you want to know more information about ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ go to www.dogstrust.ie/dogfriendlyireland

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Pluto, an extremely charming, three-year-old Pit Bull Cross.

He is basically a big puppy who just adores the people he is familiar with, and he loves nothing more than spending time with them, playing fetch and being generally funny and goofy.

As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for an adult-only home where he will have company for most of the day. Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks, so please do check out his video on the Dogs Trust website.

If you can be Pluto’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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RECIPE: Whip up the perfect strawberry tiramisu for a summer BBQ

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FOOD&DRINK CHARITY: DUBLIN PUBS RAISE €50,000 FOR ALONE

Launching the initiative at The Two Sister’s Pub in Terenure were Tony McCarthy, Anne McAuley, Noel Murphy and Annette Egan. Picture: Maxwells

CRUMBLED up lady fingers are drizzled in sweet coffee syrup and layered with a creamy filling and juicy strawberries to make this fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert.

This no bake dessert-in-a-jar takes just minutes to make and is perfect served at a barbecue or summer picnic.

Ingredients: Coffee syrup 150ml strong coffee 60g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar Filling: 200ml cream 100g mascarpone 50g Siúcra Icing Sugar 2 tbsp almond liqueur (or 3 tbsp orange juice) 15 savoiardi (ladyfingers), finely crushed 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced To decorate: Cocoa powder, for dusting 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes, to decorate Method: 1. To prepare the coffee syrup, combine the coffee and Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar in a saucepan and heat on medium and reduce by half until a syrup forms.

Leave to cool completely, and then beat together the cream, mascarpone, Siúcra Icing Sugar and almond liqueur in a bowl until softly whipped.

2.

Spoon some of the crushed ladyfingers into the glasses.

3.

Spoon a layer of mascarpone mix on top and spoon over some coffee syrup.

4. Arrange the strawberry slices and complete with mascarpone cream.

5.

Dust each with a little cocoa powder and sprinkle over the almond flakes before serving.

Toasting a tipple that can help city’s elderly  EMMA NOLAN

DUBLIN publicans have already raised €50,000 for ALONE since the introduction of Dublin Amber just a couple of months ago.

The initiative between the charity and the Licenced Vinters Association (LVA) saw Guinness brew a limited edition beer, Dublin Amber Pale Ale. A joint donation of 50 cent for each pint of Dublin Amber sold in participating pubs is being made to ALONE by Guinness and each participating publican to support the expansion of the charity’s services.

Sean Moy nihan, ALONE’S chief executive, told The Gazette: “It’s really great to see that this initiative has gained such traction with Dublin’s publicans and their customers.”

ALONE depends on public support, with 100% of all donations going

directly to providing servicAlthough Ann has a in her foot Ann was cones to older people in need. close relationship with her fined to her house.

Sean added: “The funds children, her two daughThen, a handyman who raised will help us to reach ters live in America and often visited her to help fix out to the one in 10 older England, and her other up her home, let her know people who experience son lives a few hours’ drive that he is a befriender with chronic loneliness.” away.

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Ann is very outgoing pair get on brilliantly.

Ann had been happily and sociable, and felt “very Sean said Ann often married for 56 years when lonely” when her husband mentions how Collette is she lost her husband to passed away. now like “a second daughlung disease in 2009. Her Her loneliness pro- ter” to her, with the pair son, who lived in France, gressed, as her son could regularly going out on trips had passed away suddenly only visit her once a week, and dinners around Dub15 months earlier. and due to nerve damage lin.

‘Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

‘Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.’

Speaking about the par tnership, Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the LVA, said that it was such a fitting match as pubs have long been at the heart of Irish communities.

He said: “The pub is a focal point that keeps people connected. Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

“Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.

“Community is at the heart of the Dublin pub and that is why we chose to partner with ALONE on this initiative.

“Given that Dublin Amber has only been available for a couple of months, we are delighted with the funds raised so far.”

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Citroen C3 Aircross is the latest compact SUV in the range

Citroen’s SUV offensive continues with C3 Aircross AFTER the C5 Aircross reveal, Citroen is stepping up its offensive in the SUV segment with the launch of the new C3 Aircross, its “new-generation” compact SUV. Its unique body styling allows for up to 90 exterior style combinations and five interior design scheme choices.

The new compact SUV claims unrivalled spaciousness and a fresh inside feeling due to its opening panoramic glass sunroof. This car claims to blend city and rural driving comforts and offers Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent systems for driving off the tarmac surface. Citroen has equipped the new C3 Aircross with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as head-up display and four connectivity technologies, such as wireless charging for smart phone.

The new C3 Aircross comes with Citroen’s Advanced Comfort programme which claims to be focused on mental and physical well-being. The cabin claims classleading spaciousness (best ceiling height, generous leg room), a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m and boot volume of 410 litres that extends to 520 litres. The Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV will be launched in Europe in second-half 2017.

Fiat pushes van warranty from three to five years

FIAT is offering business drivers increased peace

of mind by taking advantage of a new five-year or 200,000km warranty on all Fiat Professional van orders placed by the end of July.

Fiat Ireland is increasing the warranty on the range, including the recently-launched Fiat Fullback pick up and the Talento van, from three years to five for all Fiat Professional models ordered by July 31.

The offer includes Fiat’s new Fullback pick-up that has been re-branded from the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. It is powered by an aluminium-block, 2.4litre diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbo charger, which produces 150hp and 380Nm of torque, yet its official combined-cycle fuel economy figure is just 15.6km/litre (44.2mpg) and its CO2 emissions are 169g/km. The standard SX transmission comprises a six-speed manual gearbox.

Available as a double cab only and with allwheel drive as standard on all versions, the Fiat Professional Fullback starts at €25,625 (excluding VAT, delivery and plates)

The new Fiat Fullback pick-

for the SX version.

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Peugeot’s 3008 sets a styling impression

In a packed SUV market, the new Peugeot 3008 stands out from the crowd with impressive new styling inside and out and a driving ability that looks set to convert many SUV drivers. Here, Gazette motoring expert MICHAEL MORONEY gives his report following a week behind the novel 3008

THE new Peugeot 3008 makes a strong first impression. Their design team have excelled in producing a new car/ SUV that has bridged the gap between modern and practical and is sure to boost Peugeot sales dramatically in Ireland.

The accolades for the new Peugeot 3008 have come before it – it was named the 2017 Car of the Year on Monday, March 6, in Geneva by a judging panel comprising 58 European journalists.

It’s the first time ever that an SUV has won the prestigious award, giving the 3008 a significant head start in the market.

I drove the car earlier in the year when it was introduced to the Irish market, but I needed to take it for a longer drive to get more acquainted with its abilities. Peugeot provided me with the range topping GT version that’s probably outside the normal expectations of the car. The specification was high, just to show how well you can dress up the car to add a further touch of luxury to its already impressive credentials.

Peugeot have noticed the swing towards petrol power in the new 3008, even though I drove the diesel version. They expect that up to 205 of new 3008 buyers will be opting for the Peugeot’s 1.2-litre PureTech turbo petrol engine compared with the 1.6- or 2.0-litre diesel versions.

Peugeot offers the new 3008 in four trim levels, Access, Allure, GT Line or

Peugeot’s new 3008 is a very stylish looking SUV that’s been crowned car of the year 2017 and offers a unique blend of modern styling, comfort and road handling

Peugeot’s petrol engine option is another plus at the entry end of the marSPECIFICATIONS ket, while its diesel powEngine 2.0 litre ered 1.6-litre entry model is also very price competiEngine power 150hp tive.

0 – 100km/hr 8.9 seconds Against the 2.0-litre Economy 21km/litre turbo-diesel competition,

(4.8l/100km or 59mpg) which is the dominant Fuel Tank Capacity 53 litres engine size in this segCO2 emissions 124g/km ment of the market, this new 3008 scores well with Road Tax Band B1 €270 a fuel economy rating of Main Service 20,000km/12 months 21km/litre (4.8l/100km or Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2016) 59mpg).

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI

Towing rating 1700kgs Warranty 5 years (100,000km) Entry Price €25,995

GT. They claim that over 85% of orders for the car are from the second level Allure trim upwards, as Peugeot aims to lift the image of the brand to a higher and more prestigious level.

The new Peugeot joins a growing C-SUV segment of the car market where there is lots of impressive

and longer standing competition. Nissan’s Qashqai is the segment market leader so many buyers will be benchmarking the new 3008 against it and the fast growing Renault Kadjar.

The Peugeot 3008 has performance measures to match with the benefit of new Peugeot styling to give the car a stand-out look.

Real world

I drove the 3008 over a 980km test drive and found that my real world driving economy with the car’s six-speed automatic gearbox was about 30% off the rated figure, that’s a level of economy difference that I’ve come to expect across almost all cars that I drive.

On the inside you’ll simply have to be impressed with the modern layout

and design. The new-generation i-Cockpit gives the car a distinctive interior style and feel. I liked the compact Formula cartype steering wheel, the large 12.3” display and central touch screen console which is controlled in an almost mechanical way by what Peugeot call are ergonomic piano keys.

Entry prices for the new Peugeot 3008 are competitive starting at €25,995 for the petrol versions while diesel powered versions come with a starting price of €27,915 for the 1.6-litre engines. That’s a competitive offer relative to the market leaders for a new car design that’s impressively distinctive.

Get close to the new Peugeot 3008 and the design is such a departure from any car that Peugeot has produced before that you will struggle not to be wooed by it. Drive it and you will be convinced.

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Ford to focus on mobility solutions for Europe with new office FORD will soon open a dedicated Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London focussing on future mobility solutions for Europe. The new office will give a dedicated team of Ford specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners as it targets the near term development of smart mobility solutions that meet the needs of Europe’s major cities.

“Basing our rapidly growing team here in the heart of mobility innovation in London is critical to accelerating our learning and development of new technologies. The location will allow us greater collaboration and the out-of-the-box thinking needed to tackle the urban transport challenges of tomorrow,” said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, at the opening of London Tech Week.

The London location allows Ford close proximity to its existing cutting edge trials in London including the plug-in hybrid Transit fleet project launching later this year. The Olympic Park’s unique private road network may also be utilised for testing in the future.

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Seat Open Week takes place at Bradys BRADYS Dublin of Old Navan Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 has announced details of its upcoming Open Week which is taking place from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1.

Open Week offers include a free three-year service plan available across the full Seat product range.

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign which includes a host of other attractive finance offers.

To mark the arrival of the all new fifth generation Seat Ibiza, 2% finance is available on any new Ibiza model with monthly repayments of just €169, and one year free road tax also part of the impressive offering.

Meanwhile, 172 offers also include a staggering 2.9% PCP finance on the award-winning Seat Ateca resulting in monthly repayments of just €269. The comprehensive 172 finance offers on the Ateca also include a trade in bonus of up to €4,000.

For the upgraded new Seat Leon, a trade in bonus of up to €3,000 is available, while 0% finance is on offer on selected Leon models resulting in monthly repayments from as little as €219.

Niall Phillips, brand director of Seat Ireland commented: “This upcoming Open Week represents a tremendous opportunity for cus-

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign

tomers to visit their local Seat dealer and see for themselves the excellent value available especially when you consider that this offer is available across the full Seat range which just so happens to be the greatest product range the brand has ever had. The offer of a free three-year service plan together with finance from 0% and attractive trade in bonuses is available across the dealer network.”

The announcement of Seat’s upcoming

Open Week and the recent launch of Seat’s 172 finance offers comes at an exciting time for the brand who only recently announced that its Irish Q1 sales increased by a significant 16.2% year on year.

Seat is also in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive – the all-new Seat Ibiza will be presented to the Irish market in July, and the Seat Arona will follow later in the year.

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Exploring the best of what’s to come with previews at E3 ANOTHER year, and another E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) – the games industry’s biggest trade gathering-slashfestival, where games developers, publishers, the media, business analysts, beancounters and gamers alike all get a good look at what’s coming along in the next year.

It’s always a big deal and a massive undertaking, with this year’s bustling E3 – held across several days last week in Los Angeles – proving no exception, with an interesting mix of the familiar and the fresh creating a unique gaming flavour for the rest of this year, and into next.

However, while every year sees many old favourites get another twist or sequel, some more lazily so than others, there definitely seemed to be more of an over-reliance on tried-and-true franchises and fan favourites than usual at this year’s E3.

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Of course E3 still managed to have plenty of absolutely great games, as well as lots of industry deals on the sidelines, yet there were few truly stunning or adventurous titles this year – there was a strong flavour of iteration, not innovation, for many of the games on show.

I suspect that E3 2019 – a bit down the road with the newer platforms – will have more striking titles, but for now, here’s a brief look at just a few of this year’s E3 highlights, in no particular order.

First up, a quick overall look at the consoles saw Microsoft make waves with its proper industry reveal of its upcoming

super-powerful but confusingly named console, the XBOX. As I recently wrote, MS has the chance to make up for its blunders with the XBox One, and if this time round it gets more developers and exclusives on board, the XBOX could return the fight to Sony.

Speaking of Sony, like MS it also had some great PS4 games on show, as well as an over-reliance on sequels, making it a good but not brilliant E3 showing for their wares.

However, of all the platforms, Sony drew the most flak for several high-profile titles that were conspicuous by their absence.

In some ways, Nintendo had the freshest E3 showing, as the underdog in the current platform wars came out swinging with some quirky titles for its recently launched Switch console.

Ploughing a different furrow to its two rivals, the

Japanese company presented a variety of pretty fun but not revolutionary titles, as well as some metoo ports of hit titles.

It was business as usual then for the consoles, but what were the games that created the most buzz?

With so many games revealed over E3’s days, I’d need several pages to run through the top titles alone, so here are just some that caught my attention ...

Biggest surprise of E3: the upcoming ground-up full re-remake of Shadow of the Colossus, for PS4.

The cult PS2 classic was absolutely adored by critics, largely ignored by gamers, and has already had a HD lick of paint remake for the PS3 to secure its place in gaming’s pantheon.

The surprise reveal that SOTC’s rock-and-moss monster slaying across an atmospheric, empty landscape is to return – again

Just three out of dozens of great games included Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus; Assassin’s Creed Origins; and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

– was an E3 highlight for many, with the unexpected news cementing its place as an early 2018 highlight, and one of the rare justifications for a game remake.

Everybody loves Nazis – the villains du jour before gamers became fixated on zombies in recent years – and the latest in the wellreceived uncharted: The Lost Leghacy looked quite a blast, pun intended.

Some very slick graphics and confident art direction – not to mention its super-violent gunplay, as

rebels fight back in a Nazioccupied America – made it one to watch out for.

Going way, way back beyond Nazis, ancient Egyptians popped up in the latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Origins.

It’s a series which has always been very pretty, but – sssh – often pretty dull, yet its recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power was pretty stunning, and could be just the fresh blood that’s urgently needed to give the stale franchise the

reboot it needs.

There’s not much that needs to be said about the must-buy imminent Uncharted standalone story, The Lost Legacy, save that it showcased developer Naughty Dog’s usual mix of top-tier graphics with excellent character writing.

Ah, out of space already!

It’s impossible to do justice to the range on show at E3 – but you’ll see several of E3 2017’s best titles grace these pages in coming months, so stay tuned ...

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CINEMA BABY DRIVER: THE DIRECTOR HAS ALL THE WRIGHT STUFF TO EASILY ENTERTAIN

Some breakneck beats abound AFTER the misfire of 2013’s The World’s End, and the on-and-off saga of Marvel’s Ant-Man (off in the end, sadly), those dedicated to the cult of director Edgar Wright have a very good reason to be excited.

Heist-action-comedy Baby Driver (Cert 15A, 113mins) is a blast of fresh air – a funny, exciting and relentlessly clever thrillride.

Young getaway driver “Baby” (Ansel Elgort) is nearing the end of his crime career, working for crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey).

Baby is the best in the business, but only drives to his own personal

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soundtrack – much to the chagrin of the everchanging group of bank robbers he helps escape (John Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzales, Jon Bernthal).

W hen Baby meets waitress Deborah (Lily James, channelling True R o m a n c e ’s P a t r i c i a Arquette) things get complicated – Doc doesn’t want Baby out of the game, and Baby now has

There’s a pretty solid cast assembled for the film, but you’re more likely to remember it for its terrific use of music and pace than their acting chops

something he can’t afford to lose. The basic plot isn’t exactly all that original, recalling the beats of crime classics such as Michael

Mann’s quiet epic, Thief.

What puts Baby Driver in a league of its own is its wonderfully original, flawlessly executed approach

to music. Edgar Wright blends music into his film with more finesse than recent musical hits like La La Land – from the

first frame to the last, Baby Driver’s soundtrack rarely lets up.

Every action is accompanied with a perfectly synched, expertly matched song, ranging from classic soul to New York punk, golden age hip-hop to classic rock. Lyrics are burnt into the celluloid, becoming part of the aesthetic, the scenery, the style, and of course, the soundtrack.

The car chase action here, as exaggerated as it is, is much more grounded than the way-way overthe-top fare of the Fast and Furious series – and much more exciting, to boot.

There’s a kind of choreography to everything on

screen, from simple movements to explosive action; everything is dictated by music.

Accordingly, Baby Driver feel something like an action movie mix-tape – gunshots respond to every music beat, cars weave through traffic at breakneck speeds to the swell of choruses.

The film recalls the best of Wright’s work, blending his love of movies and love of music into a referential delight; cinema and record nerd alike will find plenty to squeal about here.

Baby Driver is likely to be the most fun you’ll have at the movies this year.

Verdict: 9/10

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FastSport SUNDRIVE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CYCLING STARS: SUNDRIVE hosts the Dublin Track Cycling International on July 1-2. The two-day event promises to be a tough one for competitors and an exciting one for spectators with Olympic and World Champion riders descending on the Eamonn Ceannt Park in Sundrive, Dublin to compete in Ireland’s only Class 1 UCI event.

Olympic champion Elinor Barker and top track cyclists from GB, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have been confirmed, as well as a strong Irish contingent.

Among those flying the flag for Ireland are Irish team members Lydia Boylan, Felix English, Anna Turvey and Fintan Ryan, with a large entry of Irish traveling from all corners of the country.

“It’s going to be a tough two days of competition,” Boylan said of the event. events in itself, as well as the scratch race and the points race. I’m ready to race in front of some good home crowds.”

Entry is free for spectators.

IRISH SELECTION: SIZEABLE CREW SET TO REPRESENT COUNTRY ON BIG STAGE

Ten Dubliners Malaga-bound for World Transplant Games

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TEN Dubliners will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Malaga this summer with the event getting underway on Sunday, June 25.

Baldoyle’s Harry Ward has been named as team captain.

He is included along with Castleknock’s Ron Grainger, Santry’s Paul Prendergast, Ar tane’s Anthony By rne, Greenhill’s Angela Sherlock, Skerries’ Paul Heffernan, Clonsilla’s Aoife Murray, Cabinteely’s Michael Dwyer, Tallaght’s Leonard Ryan and Dalkey’s Deirdre Faul.

They will join others from over 50 countries in what will be the biggest gathering of transplant recipients this year.

Almost 1,000 competitors registered to take on events as diverse as athletics, badminton, swimming, ten pin bowling and darts to name but a few.

Ranging in age from 30 to 79, Transplant Team Ireland includes five Liver transplant recipients and 23 who have undergone kidney transplants.

Colin White, the National Projects Manager of the Irish

Members of Transplant Team Ireland with Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly in ALSAA. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Kidney Association is the Ireland Team Manager and he is also currently the treasurer of the World Transplant Games Federation.

Tradition He said of the event: “This year the World Transplant Games Federation is celebrating 30 years and we can be proud of the tradition that our

team has in the competition.

“Our team is known for its sense of fair play as well as its sense of fun with both underpinned by a steely competitive edge. Our athletes are coming from across the country and their dedication and commitment is not only to their training, in practical terms, they also fund the vast majority of the costs involved.

“Their motivation is driven by a determination to be Fit for Life, to show other ‘patients’ what can be achieved posttransplant and to encourage the general public to have a family discussion about organ donation”.

“It will be my 7th World Transplant Games as Ireland Team Manager and it continues to be a most humbling

honour to be a part of such an inspiring group of people.

Every athlete at the World Transplant Games will have already received a kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas or bone marrow transplant.

Although the main objective for team members is to embrace life and promote organ donation, some returning team members will also be contesting for world titles.

Keen to build on their medal successes at the previous World Transplant Games in Argentina in 2015, Faul and Peter Heffernan have being training hard in anticipation of the competition in Malaga.

Team captain Ward has represented Ireland at numerous international Games events both as a dialysis patient and in more recent years as a transplant recipient thanks to his kidney transplant which he received in 2007.

Athletes will compete in their respective age categories in the following events: badminton, cycling, darts, golf, petanque, squash, swimming, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis, mini-marathon, and track and field.

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Damien Peelo, Executive Director, COPD Support Ireland, and legendary cycling champion, Sean Kelly. Picture: Inpho

DUBLINERS are being urged to come out in force on Saturday June 24 to support a 50-strong group of cycling enthusiasts who will be entering the final stages of a marathon cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

The “Get Breathless for COPD” charity cycle from Galway to Dublin, which is led by cycling champion Sean Kelly will see the riders finally cross the finish line at the Commercial Rowing Club in Islandbridge at approximately 5.30pm.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is perhaps better known as bronchitis or emphysema, and is where the airways of the lungs are narrower than normal, leading to airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. It is the fourth most common cause of death in Ireland after heart disease, lung cancer and stroke.

The cycling challenge takes place over two days, with participants getting on their bikes in Galway on Friday, June 23 and travelling as far as Athlone, before hitting the road again for Dublin

on Saturday, June 24.

Kelly, believes the event offers a great opportunity to showcase the importance of physical activity for better health: “I’m really looking forward to getting back in the saddle again for COPD Support Ireland and to joining a really enthusiastic gang of people keen to raise awareness of COPD. “I’d encourage everyone to make themselves aware of the disease and the steps that they can take to minimise their risk by not smoking, by eating a healthy diet and by exercising for 30 minutes most days.

“And, of course, what better way to enjoy physical activity than to go out for a regular spin on a bicycle? It’s great for blowing out the cobwebs, for getting back in touch with nature, and for giving our lungs a good workout. Please come along and say hello if we are in your neighbourhood - we’d love to see you!”

The challenge aims to generate awareness of COPD, while also raising up to €20,000 in muchneeded funds for vital COPD services. Members of the public can lend their support by texting “COPD” to 50300 to donate €2.

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Loreto’s McLoughlin plays key role in Irish series win IRELAND’S Under-21 women’s hockey team produced wins on Saturday and Sunday to see off Scotland at Queen’s, using 30 players across three games as they continue their Euro preparations.

The Scots started the series well, winning the first tie 2-1. Loreto’s Hannah McLoughlin, pictured above, was at the heart of the Irish goal, setting up Edel Nyland for what proved a consolation effort.

In game two, Ireland came back from 2-0 down to score a 5-2 win over Scotland and put the series right back into the mix.

Scotland started the stronger with Millie Steiger and Lorna Cruikshank both scoring before the end of the first quarter.

Ireland improved in the second quarter, holding the majority of possession and creating all the chances with Nyland and Rachel Burns combining brilliantly for a first major chance while a Scottish defender cleared another Burns shot off the line.

Hermes-Monkstown’s Ellen Curran’s crash ball yielded a corner that went unconverted while another chance came when Nyland fired just wide from Emma Kernohan’s pass.

Scottish keeper Megan Inch denied UCD’s Abbie Russell’s powerful shot before McLoughlin got one back from a penalty corner breakdown, making it 2-1 to the Scots at half-time.

They carried that momentum into the second half when Nyland drove around the last defender before drawing another save. Ireland drew level when Erin Getty and Jessica McMaster linked up to play in Russell whose forehand shot found the bottom corner.

It left the game poised at 2-2 going into the final quarter when Ireland took full control. McMaster put them in front from a corner, rebounding off McLoughlin’s initial shot.

The Queen’s striker added another when she drove through the heart of the Scottish defence before slotting home for 4-2.

Tori Hastings then played in Railway Union’s Michelle Carey on the p-spot and she slipped her shot over the line.

Game three saw Ireland win out 2-0. They controlled much of a scoreless first half. Michelle Barry gave them the lead early in the second half.

McLoughlin closed out the win with her second goal in as many days, finishing off after a nice exchange with Carey.

Lamb taking nothing for granted in Leinster Ladies football star says Dublin need to be wary of Laois ahead of their provincial semi-final as she looks forward to a busy summer, heading up Kilmacud Crokes’ multi-sport camps  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE Molly Lamb has yet to lose a Leinster championship match in her fledgling intercounty career with Dublin, the Kilmacud Crokes woman says there are always reasons to be wary.

They face Laois on Sunday at Timahoe in the provincial semi-final with the sky blues starting their bid to win a sixth title in a row. She joined the panel in 2014 as a teenager in the midst that Dublin run, making her mark, eventually lining out in midfield in the first of three successive All-Ireland final against Cork.

Looking ahead to the Laois tie, Lamb says that, growing up, the O’Moore

county always provided problems for Dublin.

“Growing up, we would have had ver y good matches with Laois. The year above me – the 1994 group – Laois had a particularly good team,” she told GazetteSport.

“Last season, a lot of their players went away for the summer but are back now so we wouldn’t be getting too caught up in thinking that we have beaten them in the past.

You just never know what is going to happen.”

She cites a “lucky escape” against Westmeath in the 2015 final.

“It’s not as if we are walking through the competition. You always have to respect your opponent because you never know when you will get caught.”

Indeed, they will be keeping extra close tabs on the influential Maggie Farrelly and goal-getter Ciara Bourke. For 2017, Dublin have been managed by Mick Bohan, taking over from Greg McGonigle and he has mixed and matched for much of the league campaign.

“It was good this year with Mick giving everyone a chance because he is obviously getting to know everyone as well. Throwing some people in who haven’t got much senior game time before. It was good it was chopped and changed that everyone got a chance to impress.”

Since then, he has given the players a healthy space to focus on the club. For Kilmacud, they

Molly Lamb says that you cannot take anything for granted despite an impeccable record in the Leinster senior football championship. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

ran up wins over Clanna Gael Fontenoy and Fingallians, putting them in good shape for games in July against St Sylvester’s and Na Fianna.

“That will be the focus when they come along but now is very much county time. It is nice to compartmentalise it and there is respect for the club scene which makes it easier for the club to release you back to the county.”

For Lamb, giving back to the club and the community is something she will be doing in spades this summer. Along with fellow senior footballer Emer Sweeney, she is heading up the club’s multi-sports camps for five weeks at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn home.

The camps are open to Crokes’ members and non-members alike and are an extra option in addition to the club’s regular hurling, Gaelic football and Kellogg’s Cul Camps where former Dublin hurler Niall Corcoan and Padraic McDonald will be key coaches.

“We have access to the basketball courts, the tennis, dodgeball, rounders as well as Gaelic football and hurling mixed in with loads of other things.

“Coaching is something I have always been involved in between the mini All-Irelands, the camps and going down to the nursery – it’s what I have always done in the summer.

“There’s such massive interest. We have had the

mini All-Irelands on the last few weeks with 400 girls doing football and camogie; there’s 500 for hurling last week and then up 700 for the football this week.

“There’s huge interest and people around all summer so we are facilitating it for the kids.”

For Lambe, she has always been exposed to numerous sports and played international underage hockey before focusing on football.

“Growing up, I would have played basketball, swimming and everything. With the demands of training and so on, you only have time to play one sport but, ideally, I would love to be out playing as much as I could.

“Kids should try everything out and see what suits them best. You meet all kinds of different people and I would still have a good group of friends from hockey and that’s very important.” **The Kilmacud Crokes multi-sports camps run in Glenalbyn from July 10 to August 11 with the camps open for all. For members, the club will run its Kellogg’s Cul Camp from July 3 to 7; a Silverpark coaching camp from July 10 to 28 and their GAA summer camps from August 14 to 25.

For more information, go to http://kilmacudcrokes.com/football/ mini-all-ireland-kilmacudglenalbyn-multisport-summer-camp.

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SOCCER: CLEVERDON INSPIRES CLONSILLA SIDE TO WIN OVER DALKEY

Hartstown Huntstown in red hot football form HARTSTOWN Huntstown FC’s young charges enjoyed the full effect of the new summer football season as they took in the scorching conditions last weekend, producing some fine results.

On the pitch, the Under-8 Grey side played away to Rathcoole and put on a brilliant display of football. Their Emerald counterparts were not put off by a Peamount no show and played amongst themselves.

The Dublin club’s Under-10A side showed during a game against Shamrock Rovers just how much they are improving while the Under10D side put in a great shift away to Phoenix and Under-11D came out winners away to Shankill.

Meanwhile, Aileen Boyd’s Under-13 team continued their fine form with a win against Clonee United.

MSB land double Under-13 gold METRO St Brigid’s AC’s Under-13 relay squads took double gold in Santry last weekend at the Dublin Juvenile Athletics Championship Relays (Uneven Age) championships, landing both the 4x100m boys and girls titles.

A total of 20 athletes from the club’s Under13 group made up five teams with three of them progressing to finals.

The Under-15 boys also kept the club’s flag flying for the older teens, taking bronze in the 4x100The Dublin Championships conclude next Friday in Irishtown with the even age relays.

The St Mochta’s DDSL Under-11E side that got the best of Dalkey United

Mochta’s in flying form DDSL U-11E

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ST MOCHTAS made it two wins from two against Dalkey United in the league this season after they won 4-1 at home in the DDSL Under-11 Division E last weekend.

Nathan Cleverdon, in particular, impressed for the Saints as he stepped into an unfamiliar position in goal and produced a fine performance.

The opening 15 minutes of the games was an even affair as both teams looked to stamp their

authority on the game, but it was the home side who struck first after Oliver Omidiran found the net with a neat finish just minutes after entering coming onto the pitch.

Omidiran was at it again shortly afterwards when he finished off a fine Saints move from inside the box.

It was 3-0 just before the break when defender Aaron Lanigan embarked on a powerful run towards the opposition goal, sauntered past several players, and finished coolly past the keeper - surely a contender for goal of the season.

Mochta’s began the

NEW SPONSOR Verona thankful for support from TGI VERONA’S Under-8 Sunday “Blue” team received a big boost this season thanks to the support of TGI Friday’s.

The team are managed by Dermot O’Mara and Christy Kennedy who are very grateful for the restaurant’s financial assistance which has also allowed them to purchase extra training equipment to aid the team’s development.

Speaking about their support, the club said: “As Verona is a volunteer based club it’s essential to have sponsors on board to ensure children have a platform to play football.”

second half as they had ended the first. Strikers Odhran Kelly and Wayne Fay both defied the heat to run into space and go close on several occasions to increasing their side’s lead.

The hard work from Dalkey’s keeper and back line were keeping them in the game.

Man of the match Robert Ungureanu was not to be denied, however, and after going close on four separate occasions he eventually found the back of the net after racing onto a through ball and slotting home.

His ball carr ying, shooting and competitive

tackling was a fine example of the type of football the club are instilling in their players.

Despite the deficit, Dalkey refused to let their heads drop and continued to work hard in search of something from the game. They were eventually rewarded for the admirable efforts with a consolation strike five minutes from the end.

On the same day, the DDSL Under-12 Division B1 side made the opposite trip to Dalkey, but they too were victorious with a 4-0 score line.

The visitors had a fine start to the game and took the lead after just six

minutes from the boot of top scorer Matthew Cassidy.

Captain for the day Ryan Penny was forced off shortly afterwards as the heat from the sun, mixed with his recent return from holiday, took its toll on him – resulting in the team having to play with eight players for the last 15 minutes.

They didn’t let that affect them, however, and stepped up their game during the second half.

Two goals from Zaim Memisevic and another from Cassidy secured the win that allowed the Saints to return to winning ways.

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MINI LEAGUES St Brigid’s welcome new Taoiseach to Russell Park

CLUB NOTICEBOARD ST BRIGID’S

NEW Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Sam

Maguire trophy were the guests of honour as the St Brigid’s mini-leagues came to a close last weekend in Russell Park in blazing sunshine.

Saturday’s finals day saw over 500 children from Dublin 15 taking part along with a huge number of volunteers for the annual event that was sponsored by Brady’s Seat.

CONGRATULATIONS to the players, par-

Thanks to everyone who supports St

ents and mentors, and to everyone who

Brigid’s club lotto and to our great lotto

was involved in this year’s mini-leagues.

committee.

Thank you to our Taoiseach Leo Varad-

Don’t miss out on St Brigid’s summer

kar and TD Jack Chambers and all the

camps, email eventsbrigids@gmail.com

VIPs who attended.

to book your place. Club Camp is July

Grateful thanks to Brady’s who spon-

24-28 (age four to 12), Kellogg’s Cul Camp

sored the mini-leagues this year and to

is August 14-18 (age six to 12) and the

the many people who helped out gen-

nursery camp is August 21-25 (age four

erously with particular thanks to PRO

to six).

Yvonne McCormack and chairperson

FOOTBALL: KNOCK BEAT MAUR’S BUT FALL TO CROKES

Paddy Davey.

Congratulations to Bernard McMahon

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the

who was presented with the lotto jack-

Summerfest planned for August 19 has

pot winner of €15,000 cheque last Thurs-

been cancelled.

day. The next draw will be in on June 22 in the Vineyard, with the jackpot €3,400.

CASTLEKNOCK

OUR nursery, with thanks to Tigers Childcare, continues next Saturday at Tir na nOg/Somerton/CCC.

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ST BRIGID’S and Castleknock both picked up a win and a loss in a busy week of AFL Division One action.

For the former, they recorded a comprehensive win over St Jude’s in Tymon North on Saturday, their 4-14 to 0-11 scoreline lifting them into the top four and denying their opponents top spot.

An early goal by Alan Daly helped Brigid’s to hit the ground running while the dismissal of Colin Murphy also left Jude’s with a numerical disad-

vantage, as an additional goal from Philip Ryan offered Brigid’s a 2-7 to 0-6 interval lead.

Darren Freeman and Daire Plunkett were also on the scoresheet in the first-half, and a second major by Ryan upon the resumption effectively placed the tie beyond doubt.

Scores by Kevin Callaghan, Collie Carr and Freeman increased the gap between the sides, before a fourth goal from Sean Egan steered the Russell Park men toward their 15-point win.

Three days earlier, Brigid’s had come unstuck

against Ballymun Kickhams by a single point, 3-12 to 1-20, but are still in the mix in a very tight top four. Their nine points are just two shy of leaders Thomas Davis.

For Castleknock, they won their opening tie of the week, edging a tight contest in Rush against St Maur’s 0-9 to 0-7. Chris Carthy was excellent for the home side but, with Limerick footballer Seamus O’Carroll recording a 0-3 salvo, and the likes of Kevin Kindlon and Graham Hannigan also chipping in with crucial scores, Castleknock finished with two points to spare.

They were unable to build on the win, however, as Kilmacud won at Somerton on Saturday in a 1-12 to 1-11 scoreleine. A Pat Burke goal, following superb build-up play from Shane Horan, kept the Glenalbyn men in touch during the opening period, before points from Callum Pearson, Cian O’Connor and MarkVaughan helped them to hit the front after the restart.

A wayward last-gasp free from Dessie Carlos denied Castleknock a share of the spoils.

They are in 13th place in the table after seven matches.

Big game for our senior hurlers in the league this Saturday against Raheny. Get down to Somerton at 6.30pm on Saturday to cheer on the

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lads.

The numbers drawn were 15, 17,

AFL DIVISION ONE

blitz at the weekend.

New members always welcome.

association with Rialto Ford.

Saints thump Jude’s to move into top four

Great wins for AFL1 and AFL3 and a good draw for AFL4 on Saturday.

Nursery enquiries to lisakiernan1@ No winner of the lotto jackpot in

Castleknock were held back by Kilmacud Crokes last Saturday evening in Smoerton. Picture: Martin Doherty

Keep up with all our news on our website, www.stbrigidsgaa.com.

Senior footballer James Sherry will open an extended physiotherapy clinic; see somertonphysio.ie for details.

25 and 28 and there was one match

Annual Golf Classic, sponsored by

three winner, Don Spoll winning €300.

Cunninghams Funeral Directors, will

The lucky dip winner was Joe Keane.

take place on Friday June 23 at West-

Next draw will take place on June 22

manstown Golf Club with loads of priz-

in Kavanagh’s with a jackpot of €4,000

es up for grabs.

Congratulations to all who took

Contact Charlie Spillane or Mick

part in the Mark Downey memorial

Lynch for details and to enter a team.

NAOMH PEREGRINE

ON BEHALF of St Peregrines GAA, we

The smiles on the kids faces said it

would like to extend our condolences

all as they played their hearts out

to Noel Tobin and family on the pass-

before receiving their medals in the

ing of Olive Tobin. Our thoughts and

main stand. Then our Family Fun Day

prayers are with the Tobin Family,

topped it all off from face painting,

O’Carroll Family and Corcoran Family

sumo wrestling, obstacles courses to

at this time.

the hearty BBQ and cold drinks.

Hu g e co n g r at u l at i o n s t o S a m

The day was a huge success with

Beirnes and the U-17 Dublin hurlers

even other local GAA clubs enjoy-

who beat Kilkenny on Sunday to win the

ing the festivities. Big thank you to all

Leinster championship.

our organisers, volunteers parents

What a fantastic way to end our Mini-Leagues. The sun beamed down on Sunday as the finals of the minileagues got in full swing.

ERIN GO BRAGH

and kids who got involved and enjoyed another wonderful event in our club.

Without everyone pulling together these events could never take place.

THERE was no winner of our lotto jack-

sey. Thanks to all who supported the

pot worth €10,000. Numbers drawn

raffle.

were 6, 12, 16 and 24.

Well done to Conor Gorman who played centre half forward for the Dublin U-15 hurlers on Saturday, June 17 against Wexford.

We had a great night’s entertainment

Please remember when shopping in M3 Mulhuddart to put your token in EGB tube – competition ends June 30.

Don’t miss out on our summer camps.

Kellogg’s Cul Camp is July 17-21. Bookings can be made online.

at the smartphone table quiz in the Gra-

Erin Go Bragh summer camps: nurs-

shopper on June 16, thanks to all who

ery to U-11s, August 14 to 18 and our

supported and donated spot prizes.

advance camp for U-12s plus is August

Congratulations to Emma Hughes who won the signed/framed Dublin jer-

15-17. Early booking is required to avoid any disappointment.

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