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Pedestrian plaza plan greenlit for Lwr Liffey St RACHEL D’ARCY THERE’S set to be a pedestrian plaza created on the northside of the Liffey, after councillors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the project last Monday.

Plans are now in motion to close Lower Liffey Street off to cars, with more detailed plans to be issued in early 2020 for the pedestrianisation of the street, at the north end of the

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It is estimated that 32,000 pedestrians use the street every day, compared to just 1,000 cars using the road. Upper Liffey Street will remain open to vehicles.

Under the proposals for the new plaza, traffic will turn right from Lower Liffey Street onto Great Strand Street towards Jervis Street and Capel Street.

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KNIT A BOTHER: Age Action member Ann Russell, from Skerries, looks relaxed last week as she finished knitting the very last of the little hats for innocent’s upcoming Big Knit fundraising campaign. The popular annual fundraiser will see little hand-knitted wool hats popped on Innocent bottles in November, with each one sold seeing 30c donated to Age Action to help it support older people. Picture: Mark Stedman

DUBLINERS may have noticed a few less sandwich boards (‘A-Boards’) cluttering up the streets – a new charge in effect has seen businesses hit with an annual licence cost of €630 to use the boards.

While many businesses have not been happy about the council’s charge, the move was welcomed by The Disability Federation of Ireland, as the signs pose a hazard to many people P2 with mobility issues.

THE mural ‘Horseboy’ in Smithfield will soon be neigh more, as the council has ruled that the popular work by the Subset collective must be removed. SEE PAGE 5

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IT’LL NOW COST SHOPS €630 A YEAR TO PLACE A-BOARD OUTSIDE

Disabled group praises sandwich board licences  RACHEL D’ARCY

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BUSINESSES across the city will now have to apply for a licence to have a sandwich board outside their premises under a new regulation.

Dublin City Council (DCC) announced some weeks ago that businesses would be required to apply for a licence to have the advertisements outside their premises.

From September 1, all businesses with a sandwich board have to pay €630 a year for a licence to keep their boards on the

Whether or not you’re advertising tasty French Cream Puffs, the end is nigh for businesses being able to just freely drop sandwich boards outside their premises

street. If they don’t pay for the licence, then the board must be removed.

This is under section 254

of the Planning & Development Act 2000, which provides for a licencing system for advertising

structures on public roads and footpaths.

In an additional block, DCC have also said that sandwich boards – also known as A-boards – will not be permitted in any of the 23 architectural conservation areas (ACAs) of the city centre.

Areas deemed as ACAs include Chapelizod, Sandymount, Phibsborough and Ranelagh.

A spokesperson for DCC said: “In accordance with the policies and objectives regarding advertising structures and the public realm in the respective ACAs, advertising boards/A-boards should not be permitted on the public realm in ACAs as they would lead to visual clutter.”

Under the new licencing laws, DCC say that if there are two or more businesses in one premises in an ACA that want to use a sandwich board to promote their services, that they should share the one sign.

A spokesperson said: “Excluding the O’Connell Street ACA and the Grafton Street and environs/ south city retail quarter ACAs, consideration may be given to an A-board only for a basement or

upper-f loor commercial use which does not already have any other advertising signage, structure or feature.

“Where there are two or more such uses, they should share advertising on one A-board.”

The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) welcomed the move to reduce the level of on-street signage, saying that the likes of sandwich boards on pavements makes it difficult for those with disabilities to go about their day.

In a statement, DFI said: “We welcome this important move towards keeping the paths clear for people with disabilities.

“As the lead organisation in the annual Make Way Day on September 26, we have highlighted the wide range of obstacles that clutter our streets and stop people with disabilities from going about their business. “ T h e s e [s a n d w i c h boards] can be life-threatening for people with disabilities.

“Pavements are first and foremost for the public, and that has to include people with disabilities,” said the federation.

FASTNews Maxi Zoo set to open 10 new stores

IRELAND’S largest pet retailer, Maxi Zoo, has announced plans to open 10 new stores.

The new outlets, which are set to open over the next three years, will bring the total number of Maxi Zoo pet stores nationwide to 30.

The first of the 10 new store openings takes place this month at OMNI Retail Park in Santry, where seven people will be employed.

The new Santry store welcomes pet owners to bring along their pets to the official opening day on September 12 and to the family fun day on September 15, as well as any time while visiting the store.

Speaking about the announcement, Ciaran O’Neill, managing director of Maxi Zoo Ireland said: “At Maxi Zoo, we believe in the power of bricks and mortar retail.

“Our focus is to engage with our customers on a one-to-one basis in our stores, rather than to push customers online, and this has proven a great success for us.

“With the announcement of the 10 new stores, we are delighted that we will be able to deliver our expertise to even more pet owners in Ireland, by opening stores in new communities and spreading our reach even wider.”

Call for Living Wage Fund for childcare SIPTU representatives have called for a Living Wage Fund for workers in the childcare sector to be set up as part of Budget 2020.

This move is in order to ensure an increase in the number of quality services for children.

Darragh O’Connor, SIPTU head of strategic organising and campaigns, said: “[On Sept 1] it was reported that Minister Katherine Zappone is seeking to establish the Living Wage of €12.30 per hour as the minimum payment for workers in the childcare sector.

“A reported 94% of educators struggle to make ends meet and 51% are actively looking for a job in a different sector.”

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COMPETITION: PUBLIC ASKED TO VOTE FOR TALENTED YOUNG CLONTARF ARTIST EXERCISE

Peacock art is a crowning glory for Aifric RACHEL D’ARCY

A TEN-YEAR-OLD artist from the north side of the city had been crowned a finalist in an exciting award for young artists.

Aifric Ni Riain, from Clontarf, was selected as a finalist in the 2019 Bic Kids Young Artist Award, coming in ahead of nearly 1,500 other entries to become a regional finalist.

The BIC Kids Young Artist Award celebrates the creative children from across the UK and Ireland, giving youngsters and their parents the opportunity to see their child’s

drawings graduate from the fridge door to billboards.

For her entry, Aifric – who plays for Scoil Ui Chonaill GAA’s under-10s team – drew a superb peacock.

Her GAA team have encouraged their supporters to get behind the budding artist, tweeting their support for Aifric.

Phil Corbett, an illustrator who sat on the judging panel for this year’s campaign, said judges were wowed by Aifric’s creation.

He s a i d : “ We a re delighted to crown Aifric

as our regional finalist for Ireland. Great composition – I love the blend between pattern and illustration.

“The peacock’s head shows a lot of character, too, especially in its eyes.

“We were wowed by the quality of her submission and we hope that becoming a regional winner encourages Aifric to continue developing her natural talent and technical ability.

“We hope the people of Ireland get behind Aifric and cast their vote for this talented young artist on the BIC KIDS Young Artist

Step up to a new and fun road race

Aifric Ni Riain stands with her own pretty peacock artwork which has made it onto a billboard – and that is also in the running in a national competition

Award website.”

Aifric’s entry is now on a huge billboard on Macken Street, and her perky peacock will appear on posters across Dublin and beyond.

She goes forward for a public vote against other regional finalists, which runs until this Sunday, September 8.

The public will then decide who wins the over-

all prize of having their artwork published on billboards nationwide, as well as a creative art party.

To vote for Aifric, see bickids.co.uk/youngartist.

ONE of the best-loved streets in Dublin is to host the city’s newest road race on September 22.

Registration is now open for the Griffith Avenue Mile, a joint initiative by the All Hallows Area Association and Marino Athletics Club, in association with Athletics Ireland.

Eamonn Coghlan, three-time Olympian and former 5,000m world champion, will be the guest of honour and official race starter at the race, which is supported

by Dublin City University and Dublin City Council.

The race will cater for runners of all abilities, with a family fun run for beginners and families followed by an adulttimed race, both along a one-mile section.

To register to participate, see GriffithAvenueMile.ie.

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COUNCIL MEETING: COUNCILLORS VOTE TO PEDESTRIANISE NORTHSIDE STREET

Lower Liffey Street to be pedestrianised LOWER LIFFEY STREET is set to be pedestrianised after councillors voted for the move in the first council meeting of the term last Monday.

A protest had been held in support of pedestrianising the street last Saturday, claiming that over 30,000 pedestrians use the street per day, located beside the Ha’penny Bridge. In comparison, it is believed only 1,000 cars use the road daily.

The agreement was

made unanimously by councillors at last Monday’s Dublin City Council meeting.

Earlier this year, DCC created plans for a new plaza on the northside, following the refusal by An Bord Pleanála of the College Green plaza.

For the Lower Liffey Street plaza, DCC will use their own planning powers, rather than submitting plans to An Bord Pleanala.

Under the proposal, the section of the street from the Quays to it’s junction

with Great Strand Street will be made car-free, with the council aiming to produce more detailed designs for the pedestrianisation of the street.

These pedestrianfriendly designs will then come before the council in early 2020, and are expected to include benches, trees, bicycle stands and more.

Traffic will turn right from Lower Liffey Street onto Great Strand Street towards Jervis Street and Capel Street under the new plans.

Right: View of the proposed Liffey Street Lower Plaza, and (above) the street’s current design.

Picture: Google Earth

There had been opposition to the pedestrianisation of the street by local car park owners, with the Dublin City Traders’ Alliance submitting their opposition to the council.

Originally established to oppose the plans for College Green, the alliance said the development ‘would result in a significant impact upon

“Over 30,000 pedestrians use Lower Liffey Street daily compared to 1,000 cars

traffic movement in the city’ and that a traffic study would be required for the city prior to the pedestrianisation of Lower Liffey Street.

Representatives of Arnotts and the Ilac Shopping Centre also said that the plans would cause traffic congestion in the area.

Other businesses in

White-water rafting plan bubbles up again

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PLANS have resurfaced for a €12m whitewater rafting centre in George’s Dock, despite the previous council turning down the proposal.

Initially, plans were presented to councillors last January, which would see the dock converted into a rafting facility, an emergency service training centre and a water polo pitch.

Members of the council sank the plans, however, prior to the local elections in May. However, following the elections and the establishing of a new council, management

in Dublin City Council (DCC) are making a new attempt to get it developed.

DCC inherited George’s Dock from the Dublin Dockland Development Authority in 2016 and has since tried to find a use for the facility.

It is hoped that the former office building for the authority at Custom House Quay will be demolished and replaced with offices and support infrastructure for the proposed facility.

Submissions can be made on the plans until October 3, but the final decision the future of the white-water rafting facility will remain with city councillors.

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the area, including Nourish Health Stores and The Winding Stair, submitted their support for the pedestrianisation to DCC, with The Winding Stair saying it would ‘benefit retail operations throughout the area’.

Work is expected to begin on the developments in the coming months.

Beaumont salon claims bridal award A SALON in Beaumont has been crowned Bridal Hair Specialists of the year at the annual Irish Hair and Beauty awards.

Hair Candy, located at Shantalla Road, went up against several professionals from across the country to take home the coveted title at the event on August 25 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dublin Airport.

A Hair Candy representative said: “We are extremely grateful of winning such a prestigious award. We would like to thank all our lovely clients for their custom.”

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FIGURES OVER 10K FOR LAST SIX MONTHS

Over 3,700 children homeless in Ireland RACHEL D’ARCY

FOR THE SIXTH month in a row, over 10,000 people accessed emergency accommodation with figures rising to 10,275 in July, including an extra 103 children accessing support.

The new figures from the Department of Housing show that there are 1,721 families accessing support whilst the number of adults remains at 6,947.

Commenting on the figures, CEO of Depaul, David Carrol said: “The increase in the numbers experiencing homelessness reflects the volatility still being felt within housing and rental sectors.

“July’s figures give a clear indication that we are a long way from making any significant impact on the numbers presenting

Help provide tea-mendous support for an ICS fundraiser RADIO and TV presenter Mairead Ronan was joined by ‘little teapot’ Rose Aherne, from Stepaside, to share a cuppa minutes to launch the Irish Cancer Society’s (ICS) upcoming October fundraiser for breast cancer patients. Mairead, who lost her mum to breast cancer just before she turned 21, is urging people to host a Cups Against Breast Cancer coffee morning on October 11 to support those affected by the disease. Every year, more than over 3,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland. She added: “This October 11, you can take a simple action to support anyone facing breast cancer. Host a Cups Against Breast Cancer coffee morning and raise crucial funds to ensure the ICS can continue to fund lifesaving research and free supports for those in need.” For more information on hosting a coffee morning, see www.cancer.ie/cupsagainstbreastcancer. Picture: Andres Poveda

Enforcement notice issued for Smithfield’s Horseboy RACHEL D’ARCY

A BELOVED MURAL in Smithfield has been ordered for removal by Dublin City Council.

The ‘Horseboy’ mural on Stirrup Lane was created by street art collective Subset.

As previously reported in Dublin Gazette, there had been a planning dispute over the future of the mural.

Previously, a warning letter was issued for the removal of the Horseboy mural.

The tenant living in the house that the piece is painted on made an application to Dublin City Council in

June, in which they said the mural should be an ‘exempted development’.

A submission was then made by the owner of the property, who raised an objection to the mural. A

petition was launched by Subset to try to save the mural, which received over 5,000 signatures of support on Change.org, and was still active at time of going to press.

An appeal was made to An Bord Pleanala, but this has now been withdrawn.

An enforcement notice for the mural to be removed has now been issued by the local authority following the withdrawal of the appeal.

The notice allows for the mural to be removed within an amount of time, after which the council may resort to legal proceedings to force the removal of the artwork.

as homeless.

“As we speak there are 3,778 children homeless, some of which are travelling from hotels and B&Bs to start a new school term.

“Starting a new school term is daunting enough for children without the added stresses and stigma that comes with being homeless.”

Currently in the Dublin City authority area, there are over 10,000 people on the housing list. However, only 346 new units have come on stream in 2019.

In Monday’s council meeting, the DCC chief executive said just 19 new homes were built by DCC themselves in Elmdale, Cherry Orchard, with the other houses acquired by DCC, or delivered under Long Term or Standard leasing schemes.

In response to these housing figures, Fianna Fail councillor Racheal Batten said it’s ‘concerning’.

“There are over 10,000 people on the housing list and in 2019 a mere 346 new units have come on stream.

What is more concerning is that the council’s owns land is constantly being sold for private developers and not building properties themselves.

“In 2019 there [were only] 19 new builds, with the increasing housing list and the growing population of the city this is completely failing the citizens of Dublin.

“If the council its taking an active approach not to build affordable and social housing, then we are [forgetting] our responsibilities to provide [housing].”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Anita, Blathin, Oisin, Aoise and Patrick Gildea

Elaine Sullivan, Joanne O’Neill, Olivia Tucker, Bruce Masefield, Nadia Benson, Darren Lacken and Sarah Mason. Pictures: Kieran Harnett

Adrian Mihalcea and Nadia Funaro

Stylists’ designs were Wella done

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HE Irish finalists from the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2019 all gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel recently to show exactly why their creations were a cut above in the style stakes.

Several cutting-edge styles and emerging talents were displayed on the night, with a number of shows putting the sharp designs front and centre of attention

for the prestigious event. There was a live DJ set, creative demonstration zones, a competitor gallery and even a wig installation, all helping to set the tone of the stylish evening.

The 14 winners from the night are going on to compete in the TrendVision Award UK & Ireland Final, being held in London later this month.

Himani Sharma, Jane Swan and Emma Drumm

Diane Kelly, Tracey Rafter and Aisling Farrell

Holly O’Neill and Melanie Morris

Christopher and Richard Gorman

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FAIRVIEW: ‘D3’ A FINALIST IN NATIONAL COMPETITION

Dawson Street could soon get a boutique cinema

FASTNews Council agrees a new five-year clamping deal A NEW clamping contract for the city has been agreed

by Dublin City Council, for €36.67 million.

The deal for clamping cars around the capital is with Tazbell Services Group DAC, a Dublin-based business. The company triumphed over bids from two rival firms to secure the contract.

Tazbell Services has operated the council’s clamping contract since 2004, and each year tickets, clamps, relocates and stores in the region of 60,000 vehicles in Dublin City Council area.

The new contract will last for five years, with an option to extend year by year for a further two years after this.

In the first six months of 2019, figures show that an average of 129 motorists in the city have their cars clamped daily.

In 2018, the council recorded revenue of €27.9 million from parking fees and a further €3.2 million in clamp release fees.

Tazbell Services Group operates more than 30 locations in Ireland.

DCU named as a finalist in energy awards

DUBLIN City University has been announced as a finalist in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards.

DCU are one of 22 organisations which have been shortlisted as finalists across seven categories, with it shortlisted in the Public Sector – Leadership category alongside NUI Galway, TG4 and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown.

Professor Brian MacCraith, DCU president, said: “I am delighted that DCU has been shortlisted again for the SEAI Sustainable Energy Awards.

“This achievement is an endorsement of the whole-of-university approach to sustainability, as reflected in our strategic plan goal to place sustainability at the core of the university.”

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Orlaith and Padraig Sweeney, of Sweeney’s D4 off-licence, Fairview

Off-licence hoping for win at The Pitch RACHEL D’ARCY

AN INNOVATIVE business from Fairview has been selected as one of just nine finalists in a prestigious business competition.

Northside entrepreneurs Orlaith and Padraig Sweeney, of off-licence Sweeney’s D3, have been selected as one of nine finalists in this year’s The Pitch, a competition run by IMAGE Media, in association with Samsung Ireland.

Sweeney’s D3 is a beloved store in the neighbourhood that looks to reinvent the traditional meaning of an off-licence.

Sweeney’s D3 combines the owner’s passion for food and drink, selling hand-selected wines, craft beers and spirits as well as coffee.

In addition to their liquid offerings, the Fairview store also stocks an extensive deli selection, designed to complement the drinks on offer.

Padraig and Orlaith will now go on to compete in the live final tonight (September 5) at City Hall, where one of the nine innovative Irish business selected as a finalist will

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In addition to their liquid offerings, the Fairview store also stocks an extensive deli selection, designed to complement the drinks on offer

be chosen as a winner.

Linda Nolan, marketing director at Samsung Ireland, said: “This is the second year of The Pitch, which was set up to support Irish businesses across the country and equip them with Samsung technology and products which will allow them to grow their business.

“We have been blown away by the standard of the entries we received this year, and we had a tough time selecting our shortlist.

“On behalf of the judging panel, I would like to extend our congratulations to all nine finalists.

Each business has demonstrated true innovation and passion in their entries, and we look forward to hearing more from each one on the night.”

The finalists will deliver a short pitch to a panel of judges on why they should win the top-place prize, valued at more than €100,000.

This year’s judging panel includes Jo Malone, beauty mogul; Bobby Kerr, Newstalk presenter and founder of Insomnia Coffee Company; Linda Nolan, marketing director at Samsung Ireland; Clodagh Edwards, chief executive of Image Media; and last year’s winner, Jennifer Rock, AKA The Skin Nerd.

The winners will walk away with a suite of technology products from Samsung Ireland, in addition to receiving a multiplatform media package from IMAGE Media, and a social media marketing masterclass from Teneo Ireland.

A BOUTIQUE cinema chain, Everyman, has applied for planning permission for its first Irish location.

The chain has multiple outlets across the UK, with several cinemas in London, and is eyeing up a venue on Dawson Street next to The Ivy restaurant for its first Irish location, according to new plans filed with Dublin City Council.

The Everyman group announced earlier this year that it would open another 14 cinemas by 2022. This will be the group’s first cinema outside of the UK. In the plans, the company details that it wants to develop part of the empty

retail unit to construct a two-screen cinema, complete with bar and dining area spread across the ground floor and basement of the premises.

One cinema will contain 51 seats, whilst there will also be a larger 72-seater auditorium.

In the plans, the Everyman group say that it expects up to a thousand people to visit the venue each week. They added that the cinema will provide a “higher-order, boutique cinema on a smaller scale” compared to other city centre cinemas, including Cineworld and The Savoy.

A ruling is expected from Dublin City Council in the coming months, following the last date for observations on September 5.

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HEALTH

E-SCOOTERS: GOVERNMENT ASK FOR PUBLIC OPINION

John O’Leary and his wife Catherine and sons Tom (8) and Jack (10).

Call for support for Jack & Jill fundraiser

An example of an E-Scooter that could become more popular on Irish roads

Consultation opens on the use of E-Scooters PADRAIG CONLON

THE PUBLIC are being asked to give their opinion on whether e-scooters should be legal on Irish roads.

This is because the Department of Transport launched a public consultation process on Sunday 1st September that will last two months.

A government report recommended the machines should be legalised, but with strict conditions on licensing, speed restrictions and visibility.

The report was commissioned by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and was submitted to Transport Minister Shane Ross back in June.

Researchers examined the legal framework governing e-scooters in various other jurisdictions, particularly in Europe before deciding on their recommendation.

E-scooters are not regulated or defined in current legislation, which makes

them illegal to use on Irish roads.

The scooters, which have grown in popularity in recent years, are now becoming a common sight, in Dublin and pressure has grown on the government to address the gap in legislation.

Launching the public consultation, Minister Ross said: “Ireland is not unique in facing up to the issue of either continuing to ban or regularising the growing presence of powered personal transporters and particularly e scooters.

“Administrations across Europe are facing similar challenges.

“The report commissioned by the RSA outlines how there is no universal consensus in other countries in how to approach this issue.”

“I believe this eightweek consultation period will allow us to hear from a wide variety of stakeholders, interest groups, safety organisations and members of the public which

will better inform us as to how to address this changing commuter and transport landscape.”

The transport minister is seeking to develop regulation for the devices which can reach speeds of up to 40km/h.

If the machines are regulated here, Dublin will be a very attractive place for international firms who offer scooter sharing schemes for subscribers which work through a mobile app used to locate scooters nearby.

Subscribers can then scan a QR code to unlock the machines.

Several firms have already contacted Dublin City Council about operating in Dublin, but the head of transport advised against allowing them because of concern about the machines’ legal status and safety.

Meanwhile Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran has criticised Minister Ross for failing to introduce legislation

for e-scooters, despite receiving the Road Safety Authority’s report two months ago.

Speaking after receiving new information through a parliamentary question from Minister Shane Ross, Deputy Curran said: “Currently e-scooters are considered to be mechanically propelled vehicles, therefore users of these vehicles must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, with penalties under road traffic laws (including fixed charge notices, penalty points, fines and possible seizure of the vehicle) for not being in compliance with these requirements,” he said.

“Yet it is currently not possible to tax or insure e-scooters.

“This contradiction in the legislation is ridiculous and needs urgent attention from Government.

“The use of e-scooters is becoming increasingly popular across Dublin, especially among young people and this is to be

welcomed.

“They offer a green alternative to commuters making short journeys around the city and suburbs and have the potential to reduce congestion.

“I see parents using them to do the school drop off, while their children scoot or cycle beside them, this has to be encouraged.

“The Government’s reaction has been to look the other way and pretend it isn’t happening.

“There is no doubt that these devices have the potential to make a very positive impact on transport in the city and we need a plan.

“We want to see less cars on the roads, less congestion and less emissions but we want people to be responsible and safe and to minimise the potential for any accidents and injuries.”

Submissions to the public consultation can be made on the Department of Transport website www. dttas.gov.ie

DUBLIN GAA football legend John O’Leary, his wife Catherine and sons Tom (8) and Jack (10) are calling on people to lend their support to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” fundraising challenge.

The fun endeavour, in support of the Foundation’s home nursing and in-home respite services for seriously-ill children, sees organised climbs taking place at the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park on Sunday September 22 at 2.30pm, and at Tara Pool, Lake Drive, in Citywest on Wednesday September 25, at 1pm.

Goalkeeping legend, and Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation board member, John knows only too well the value of the services provided.

“My son Tom was born with a heart condition and rare chromosome disorder which left him in need of constant care,” O Leary said. “He has had open heart surgery and 56 hospital admissions.

“There is no other child in the world like Tom as his condition is so rare. Jack & Jill helped us to get Tom off to the best possible start, giving us the confidence and coaching that we needed in the early days.

“Tom is now eight years old and a graduate of Jack & Jill and we are so proud as a family to get involved in the Up the Hill campaign this year, where Tom will be walking with us along with his big brother Jack.

“On Sunday September 22, not only will we be going ‘Up the Hill for Jack and Jill’ in the Phoenix Park, but we will also be doing it for Tom and for all the children supported by Jack & Jill across the country, each with their own story. Jack & Jill is all about community, I call it the GAA of Irish charities with a big reach into local communities everywhere.

“Whether you can join us in the Phoenix Park, or on one of the other organised hill climbs, or do your own, or you’d rather just simply make a donation of €16, I’d really urge you to do what you can to lend your support.”

To register and receive a fundraising pack, visit www. jackandjill.ie .

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ruth Ryan and Edwina Carey

Alison Clarke and Amber Clarke Doheny

Aideen, Will, Cian and Finn McCann

Michelle and Ella Durnin

Big smiles from Addison and Katelyn McConnell with Courtney McKee and Jacob McConnell. Pictures: Kieran Harnett

Help to grow a Green outlook L

The one and only Don Conroy with a young fan of the artist and wildlife expert

EGENDARY author and broadcaster Don Conroy teamed up with award-winning author Aga Grandowicz at Dublin Zoo recently for a Protect Our Planet weekend, in association with SSE Airtricity and the zoo.

Readings and drawing workshops aimed at younger readers, helped to highlight environmental themes such as sustainability and biodiversity, while a range of activities helped to further spread the Green-friendly message.

Don and Aga were delighted to meet lots of children and families, and to help encourage a Greener way of living. In return, the families were equally happy to meet the pair, and to get a first-hand insight into important issues.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Niamh Sherwin, Clare Sherwin, Lily Murray and Erinn Malone Anarosa De Eizaguirre Butler and Karl Bowe

Jeannie Wenham and Taine King

Special screening at Omniplex T

HE special screening of the new film Thank You Come Again was held at Omniplex in Rathmines last week. Spotted on the evening were members of the cast including Anarosa De Eizaguirre Butler who flew back to Ireland from Brazil for the occasion.

Leah Skerrett, Tara McMahon, George Carroll and Freya Gavin.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Enjoying an exclusive preview screening

O

Barbara and Grace Geoghegan

DEON Point Square recently hosted a special preview screening of Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The film tells the story of Dora, who, having spent most of her life exploring the jungle, goes on her most dangerous adventure yet - to high school.

Accompanied by a ragtag group of teens and Boots the monkey, Dora embarks on a quest to save her parents while trying to solve the seemingly impossible mystery behind a lost Incan civilisation.

Denise McConnell, Sidney Gammell, Harvey Gammell, Zoe O’Halloran and Leo Fitzpatrick

Orla Maguire, Summer Geoghegan and Toni O’Rourke

Siobhan Madden

Danii Byrne.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy Una Beale, Lauren Beale and Ella-Rose Byrne

Shauna Crawley

Izii Monet, Eva Zavaezki and Oluwole Jones

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Challenge for the Physically Active Retired THE Hardy Annual Charity Challenge Walk once again returns to Glendalough on Thursday, September 26.

Aimed at retired people who still enjoy being active, the walk will raise funds for Partnership America Latina (PAL), a charity that supports disabled people in Peru by supplying them improved wheelchairs, better quality of accommodation while travelling to receive treatment and general care and assistance.

To cater for walkers of all fitness levels, there will be four walks taking place on the day all devised by Tom Milligan, an experienced member of the Irish Ramblers Club.

The longest hike of the day will be 22km in length with an ascent of 1000m, followed by 20km in length with an ascent of 860m, 15km in length with an ascent of 660m and 10km in length with an ascent of 300m.

Registration for the hikes will start in the Brocagh Centre in Laragh at 9:30am with the walks beginning at 10am.

Refreshments All walks begin and end at Brocagh Centre with music and refreshments being offered when the walks are complete.

The group recommends that anybody partaking in the walk to bring plenty food and water, wear light layers rather than heavy sweaters and use Vaseline for any blisters that appear on sore feet.

Any interested parties can register for the event by emailing Tom Milligan at hardyannuals@gmail. com or telephone Fergus Roche on 085-1402480.

There is a €25 contribution fee with all monies raised going towards PAL.

DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2-WEEK FESTIVAL

The brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer

Tara Brandel mixes street dance, twerking, contemporary dance, and aerial pole.

PADRAIG CONLON

DUBLIN Fringe Festival, which kicks off this Saturday (7th) celebrates its 25th birthday with shows in more than 30 city locations over the next two weeks.

A multi-disciplinary festival focusing on new and innovative approaches to the arts, Dublin Fringe attracts over 30,000 spectators every year who come to see mavericks and inventors showcasing brand new ideas for the very first time.

This year’s festival is gearing up for a whopper birthday celebration with an illuminating city take-over and the biggest party in town for 16 days and nights.

Staging an impressive 36 venues, 77 productions, 545 performances and 54 world premieres, the Fringe is set to take over and

transform Dublin city’s map by showcasing the brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer.

There will be shows in theatres and arts spaces all across town but this year particularly look out for the shows where the setting tells part of the story, like in a restaurant, a gothic chapel, on the DART, in a dressing room in Croke Park, in a hairdressers, the National Stadium, on an ice rink, in The Four Courts and in a former VIP nightclub.

Dublin Fringe Festival provides context for new work and demands audience engagement and dialogue.

The scale and environment of the festival broadens arts participation, playing a vital role in the fabric of Dublin and Irish cultural life.

For artists, the Fringe presents

an opportunity to innovate, to cross disciplines and boundaries and to find new ways and places to create work.

Ruth McGowan, festival director, says this years’ Fringe will delight audiences with art adventures.

“Our 2019 festival focus is on power and pleasure, with an electric programme full of new ideas and adventurous spirit,” she said.

“I can’t wait for this bold assembly of artists to light up the city this September, delivering impactful and urgent performances on powerful stages, from the Four Courts to Dublin Castle and offering joyful escapism with big nights out and one-of-a-kind experiences that will send you home starry-eyed.

“Dublin Fringe Festival is about discovery, we champion inven-

ALISON SPITTLE: This is a show about righting a wrong and looking like you want it enough.

tion, new ideas and voices that defy the mainstream.

“I would love for you to join us, you’ll be rewarded with revelation, beauty and intimate encounters that linger long after the curtain falls.”

This year’s festival programme has been broken down into nine defined chapters to help audi-

ences find their ideal Fringe experience and is buzzing with some of the most fantastic events and artworks the city will see this year.

Dublin Fringe Festival 2019 runs city-wide from September 7 – 22.

All 2019 Fringe events are now on sale at fringefest.com or 1850 FRINGE (1850 374 643).

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TRAVEL:

BRAVE THE STEPS OF THIS ‘STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN’: There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats. Page 20

steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelized onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard. Page 21

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CAUTION | APPEAL TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Put road safety on ‘back to school’ checklist

THE Road Safety Authority (RSA), ESB Networks and A Garda Siochana are appealing to parents, guardians and teachers to ensure road safety is part of the back to school lesson plan for all school children this September.

The RSA wants to remind parents to ensure their child is visible when walking or cycling to school, or when waiting for the school bus in the mornings and evenings.

Moyagh Murdock, chief executive, Road Safety Authority said: “With children returning to school over the coming days, road users need to be extra vigilant. In addition to the inevitable increased traffic levels, motorists and other road users should be conscious of children walking and

cycling to and from school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas.

“Congestion at the school gates is another particularly serious problem, with parents often double parking, or parking on yellow lines to drop their children off.

“The result is incredibly dangerous: small children weaving in and out of parked and moving cars at the school gate, many of whom are too small to be seen by drivers pulling in and out.

“Therefore, we are encouraging parents and teachers to be as proactive as possible when it comes to road safety.

“Parents can ensure their children are wearing high-visibility vests

and when cycling make sure they are wearing a safety helmet and that their bikes should are properly equipped with bell, lights and reflective strips. Teachers can do their bit by educating children in road safety best practice at an early age.”

The RSA is also reminding parents to ensure that children are properly secured in the correct seating. They should be secured in the back seat in a restraint appropriate to their individual height and weight.

For the ninth year running, the RSA and ESB Networks will distribute free high visibility vests to every child starting school in September.

To date, this partnership has provided 880,000 children throughout the country with high visibility vests.

Finn MacDonald, with Daniel Modu and Florence Marlow Ward, pictured as the Road Safety Authority, ESB Networks and An Garda Siochana are appealing to parents to ensure road safety around school gates as children go back to school. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK His post-popstar OF THE

life suits Shayne

Former X-Factor winner on his grown-up outlook SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)

Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45 GOOD old Gilbert takes to the NCH this Saturday (and Sunday), bringing a dash of old-skool music statesmanship to Dublin.

The mulltiple award-winning artist has a back catalogue that would be the envy of even his peers, with decades of tracks and chart-topping glories all around the world to draw upon.

Tickets are still available, priced €45.

SEPTEMBER 5 (THURSDAY)

We Banjo 3 @ Whelan’s, €20 K- Trap @ The Academy 2, €15 Shrug Life @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Evan Marien @ The Workman’s Club, €10

SEPTEMBER 6 (FRIDAY)

Eric Paslay @ The Academy, €23 The Lost Messiahs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)

Fields + Emma Langford @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Mack Fleetwood @ Whelan’s, €17 Increasingly popular Fleetwood Mac cover band are nailing the classics, and they are some classics...

McLusky @ The Workman’s Club, €16

SEPTEMBER 8 (SUNDAY)

Pilgrim St @ The Workman’s Club, €16 Barry Wilson @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45

SEPTEMBER 10 (TUESDAY)

The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

SEPTEMBER 11 (WEDNESDAY)

Ella & Louis @ The NCH, €11+

Some of Shayne’s pop culture appearances – singing on X-Factor back in the day, and outside t’Rovers pub in Coronation Street

 JAMES HENDICOTT

SHAYNE WARD burst onto a very different pop scene in the middle of the last decade.

Back when pop was largely a shiny, crooning outlet for love songs and harmonies, he was a fresh-faced X-Factor winner who grabbed an immediate Christmas number one, the first stemming from an original post-show song, with That’s My Goal.

In fact, that debut single was the third-fastest selling in UK history back in 2005, yet while writing and performing music is still central to Ward’s life, he’s progressed into some strong acting roles, too, and sees balance as his new primary aim in life.

Referring to his years on Coronation Street and a number of film roles, Ward jokes about some of his idols, and admits it’s mainly about having the right kind of experiences.

“I’ve watched other people balance film and music, people like J-Lo and LL Cool J, and I figured I’ve got to try my hand at it. You only get one life to live,” he says.

His acting has arguably taken centre stage recently. Along the way, Ward’s not been afraid to speak his mind.

In one particularly bold move, he went on popular chat show Loose Women at a physical low ebb, and talked about male body confidence, having gained weight himself after the arrival of his first child.

“A lot of guys have body

Shayne Ward: “I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me”

confidence issues. I felt okay being a bit bigger, and I’ve lost the weight again now, but I thought it was important to talk about. Shaming people for their body isn’t okay,” Ward explains.

“It felt like an important message. I think men are much worse at talking about that kind of stuff.

“I’ve had a lot of obligations recently, and I’ve tried to make them things that matter to me,” he continues.

The music, clearly, has become a much more occasional part of Ward’s life, though you still sense

the passion in his voice when he speaks about it.

“Back when I released that first song, I felt a lot of pressure, it was a huge responsibility,” he recalls of That’s My Goal.

“I was really lucky it was received so well. An original song for X-Factor seemed like quite a new idea back then.

“The coming show in Dublin will be a mix of classic songs, and with it being late October, I’m going to do a bit of Halloween stuff.

“I have a lot of things I’m working on, including a feature film, so it’s hard

to imagine an album any time soon. Maybe an EP. “I crowdfunded the last one [Closer], which was a great way to get people involved in things.

“I’m just really grateful to be doing it. A few years ago, I had a vocal issue, a bit like Adele has, through overuse of the vocal cords.

“Back at the start I did so many vocal performances.

I knew I’d done something [to damage my voice], I just sensed it. It really affected my falsetto.

“I had surgery on it, and it’s back at about 90%, which I’m really grateful for.

“I’m in a great position, enjoying life a lot both professionally and personally. I’m doing it for the love of it, and out of respect for my future.

“I think people are over the idea that pop stars get big and then disappear.

You can keep going for a long time now if you keep connecting with your fans.

“I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me.

They’re great.”

Shayne Ward plays the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, on October 10.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Festival pressures start to mount up in Carrigstown ORGANISING for the festival picks up this week, with Carol finding herself under pressure as the day looms closer. McCoys and The Station go head to head competing for the drinks licence this week, but who’ll get the honour on the day? Bob and Renee begin to bicker with Pete and Dolores at a festival meeting.

Damien finds himself stressed while preparing for an important visit this week from Caoimhe and Saoirse, but the stress fades into delight when he sees the pair.

Will gives Mairead and Damien good news about the separation proceedings.

Renee decides to enter the King and Queen competition being held at the festival. but Bob is less than enthusiastic. Renee is furious when Carol says Dolores can enter the competition. Renee wants to wear a wedding dress for the King and Queen competition,

but Carol decides to put a stop to it – will Renee come up with a way to wear her dress anyway?

Damien worries about Caoimhe and Will’s flourishing friendship, meanwhile Will is unhappy at how close Phoebe and Saoirse are becoming, reminding Phoebe to keep an eye on Damien, not spend time with Saoirse.

Debbie returns home for Eoghan’s birthday celebrations, but Eoghan notes tension between Debbie and Katy.

Eoghan is delighted with all the attention he’s getting for his birthday, but something’s in the back of his mind, leading him to making a confession to Debbie.

Hughie is exasperated with Paul’s scheming, but Sean tells him there may be a way to get back at him ...

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | FAST & FURIOUS SPINOFF DELIVERS THE GOODS

Drives some reliable comedy SHANE DILLON

A LAST-MINUTE change of plans saw me and a friend park our bums on seats earlier this week for Hobbs & Shaw (Cert 12A, 136 mins), a standalone, spin-off film from the interminable Fast & Furious cars-and-criminalcapers franchise.

I’m not a huge fan of the FAF films, to be honest; they’re normally the kind of things I’d burn rubber to get away from.

However, this vehicle for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and self-deprecating ‘ardman Jason Statham proved surprisingly entertaining to roll along with.

As the titular characters, Luke Hobbs (The Rock) and Deckard Shaw (Statham) are forced

Statham and Johnson having a hell of a time at the wheel

to team up in search of Shaw’s sister, Hattie (Vanessa Kirby); an agent on the run from the film’s scenery-chewing villain, Brixton Lore (Idris Elba).

There’s much fuss made over a deadly supervirus that the good and bad guys alike are desperate to con-

trol, leading to some globetrotting shenanigans and scraps.

That’s pretty much the plot right there, as the need to find the Snowflake virus and then protect and work with Hattie is something of a McGuffin; a deliberate misdirect

that takes a back seat to the real driving force of the film - the Hobbs and Shaw dynamic.

The two main leads spark off each other here with great effect, with each playing to their very different natural charisma as their characters are forced to work together.

With the film playing off the duo’s mutual dislike of each other, there’s a lot of fun to be had from the frequently outlandish scenarios Hobbs and Shaw find themselves in, and how they each react to them, with the pair constantly trying to outdo the other.

In the background, there’s some reliable support from the likes of Helen Mirren and the

mighty Elba, although his role and character here as a cybernetic supervillain isn’t exactly a pole position performance.

However, who knew that the FAF films could milk the formula so successfully by spinning things off in a different direction?

In taking a very different approach to the often po-faced FAF films, Hobbs and Shaw have successfully steered the franchise’s worldbuilding and lore towards a hit.

Sure, the film is far from perfect, but as someone who normally accelerates away from over the top, laddish nonsense, I still found plenty to enjoy here, thanks to the star turns at the heart of the film.

Verdict: 8/10

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Werewolf numbers rise by 17 in Spain

Think about how to best feed Fido

AT LEAST 17 children in Spain have become ‘werewolves’, after being given a medication for hair loss by accident.

The children, some of whom were babies, were to be given Omeprazole (a medication for gastric reflux), but in a major mix-up they were given Minoxidil (used to treat hair loss).

Now, the children are suffering from Hypertrichosis, which causes abnormal hair growth, and is also known as ‘werewolf syndrome’.

The mistake originally emerged in June, with children affected so far were in the regions of Cantabria, Andalusia and Valencia.

All the kids are understood to be doing well, despite their hair-raising predicament.

KEEPING your pet healthy and well fed may not be as straightforward as you’d think, with nutrition and the right diet just as important for them as it is for you. This week, we have some great advice for feeding and caring for your pet.

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WHEN choosing a food for your pet, you should look for a food that has good sources of protein and fat.

Ideally, you will select a pet food that features two or three meat proteins in the first several ingredients listed.

Both whole meats and meat meals are good sources of protein. Whole meats refer to foods such as whole chicken, beef, fish, and lamb.

Some people don’t like meat meals as much as whole meats, but they are a concentrated form of the meat in which the moisture has been removed.

They contain several times as much protein as a whole meat.

Meat meals are usually quite acceptable as one of the first ingredients in a good quality pet food. They are used by many good pet food brands.

Many pet foods today use lots of plant proteins, such as lentils and peas, and often have high-protein percentages on the label.

However, it’s important to consider how much of the protein in the food comes from meat and how much comes from plants.

Your pet can digest meat protein more easily than plant protein, as it is a much more natural source of protein for your pet than plant protein.

Dogs also need good sources of fat. You should look for named fat sources such as chicken fat.

Other named fats also provide needed nutrients such as fish oil, which can provide omega-3 fatty acid to help keep the skin and coat healthy.

Puppies can benefit from DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a specific form of omega-3 fatty acid that helps with brain and eye development.

Older dogs seem to benefit from medium-chain triglycerides, which feature medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs).

These have been found to help older dogs feel and act younger. They are often made from a combination of coconut oil and other oils.

If you want to avoid corn, soy, and wheat in your dog food, your pet may still be able to eat an alternative grain such as barley or oats.

Alternatively, you can feed a grain-free pet food that uses an alternative source of carbs that is low-glycemic based, such as sweet potatoes.

Generally, it’s a good idea to keep the carb percentage low to moderate.

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Meet trio-mendous musicians LEGENDARY songwriter and musician Phil Coulter was joined by Sarah Ambrose (St Raphaela’s Secondary School, Stillorgan) and Rachel Lynch (Loreto College, St Stephen’s Green)

to help launch the 2019 Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards.

As Ireland’s largest such competition for secondary schools, the closing date for entries is Friday, Sep-

tember 13, which will be very lucky for some. For further information about the competition, see www. frankmaherclassicalmusicawards. com. Picture: Peter Houlihan

Oh, grate – cheese nicked

Police act over bad bin bags IT SOUNDS like a load of rubbish, but it’s true – a woman in Ipswich was jailed for using the wrong coloured bin bags.

The woman, Lyndsey Webb (34), was detained by police in the English town for using the wrong

bin bags for more than 60 bags of rubbish left for collection outside her home.

She was eventually released without conviction, but was ordered to pay a £50 fine to her local council, Ipswich Borough

Council, which prosecuted the mother for breaching the Environmental Protection Act four times near her home last March.

In addition to her fine, the Ipswich native was also given a six-month conditional discharge.

Some unstolen cheese, yesterday

THERE’S somebody up to no gouda in Ontario as police hunt for a man who has stolen more than CAD$180,000-worth of cheese.

Police in the southern part of the Canadian province say a man allegedly made off with $187,000 worth of cheese, after claiming a massive shipment was for him.

The cheese went missing from a busi-

ness in the Oxford County area of Ontario last week, with employees saying a man came to the business and claimed that the shipment that was originally destined for New Brunswick.

It’s alleged that the man then loaded up a trailer and drove away with his haul of dairy produce in this un-brie-lievable daylight robbery.

The naked DOG OF THE WEEK shock of it A CALIFORNIA family had the shock of their life last week, finding a naked burglar cooking in their kitchen after they came home from a meal out.

The family, who live in the Fortuna area of the state, returned from dinner last week to find a naked woman in their kitchen cooking a meal. They then discovered another man who was also naked upstairs in their bath.

The family later discovered the man and woman had taken several selfies on a phone left behind on the kitchen counter – a picture perfect crime.

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Dubh, a fun-loving one-year-old Saluki that has barrels of energy and enthusiasm.

He is an extremely playful dog that loves a good game of fetch. Dubh is so friendly and greets everyone he sees with huge excitement. He will make a fantastic addition to an active family that will be able to match his love for life.

Dubh loves making doggie friends and would love a home with another dog that will play with him and help him settle in.

Dubh is super smart and would benefit from positive reward-based training classes where he can put his clever mind to use – we have no doubt he will be a star pupil!

If you have room in your heart and home for Dubh 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 www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

DUBH

BITS & BOBS

TOP TWEETS ... TOP TWEETS embarrassing all bodies are.

They’re horrid. All wet inside, got legs & arms dangling about the place, and do not get me started on teeth. So you might as well get that tattoo of Betty White on a skateboard, IMO. Maybe if Millennials didn’t buy an avocado toast every single day, then they could afford to purchase a house in 1955 like everyone else. @myqkaplan

Vet told us our dog was overweight. Was walking down the stairs and I hear my mam say: “Don’t mind that vet, you’re just big boned” while feeding the dog slices of deli ham. @nniaamh

You stop worrying about tattoos looking stupid when you realise how

@imteddybless

Your bus may never come for you, but death will. Eventually. @DubIinBus [Not THE Dublin Bus]

If u ever feel like an idiot just remember Mark Zuckerberg bought instagram for $1 billion when on the Play store it was completely free. @QuackityHQ

I just got honked at by a car with eyelashes on the headlights, so I don’t really mind if we go extinct anymore. @awsten

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ELECTRIC PICNIC

SUPERSTARS AND SOME CRAIC AT STRADBALLY

The top pick(nic) of the festival season

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AFTER a late arrival and horrifically awful experience of attempting to erect a tent, Dublin Gazette finally got into the festival mood on Friday evening.

Although threatening to rain from the outset, Friday was largely dry and warm, the perfect climate for excited revellers to kick off Ireland’s biggest festival.

And what a way to get everything started.

Billie Eilish, teenage pop sensation and already global idol, hit the main stage at 7:30pm, a change from her original billing of a smaller venue and rightfully so - I would be surprised if any act over the weekend attracts a larger audience.

The Los Angeles native effortlessly strutted her way through a set of her unique blend of electro and alternative pop with breakthrough singles Bad Guy and Bury a Friend highlights.

Hozier closed out the main stage on

Friday evening with the local man’s set containing all of the hallmarks of a heroic homecoming with the crowd on top form.

The performance of From Eden was genuinely a beautiful moment and numbers such as Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene and Nina Cried Power were firm fan favourites.

Ending on the megahit Take me to Church, the overall spectacle felt like a triumphant return for an artist clearly beloved by his country-people.

The first and only proper shower of the weekend fell on Friday evening, but by Saturday morning, glorious sunshine replaced rain and sun cream replaced ponchos as the protection of choice.

After a fantastic Electric Arena set by PC Music poster-girl, Charlie XCX, one of few great rock ‘n’ roll bands of our generation were tasked with closing out the main stage on Saturday. The Strokes were the epitome of arrogance-lined cool with Julian Casablancas swaggering his way through a

performance that was both apathetic and tremendous at the same time.

Clearly not interested in embracing the festival culture – even admitting to just flying in and having little interest in catching any other act – the New York four-piece are just an incredibly well oiled-machine and with a crazily deep discography to boot, it’s hard to blame them for embracing their aurora of invincibility.

Sunday, like most festival Sundays, was relatively relaxing and tame. Mitski in the Electric Arena and Florence and the Machine’s headline set were expectantly a lot of fun.

Welch looked genuinely happy to be there and her exuberant twirling and sprinting up-and-down the stage barefoot was an invigorating sight.

It’s hard to beat anthems such as Dog days are Over and You’ve Got the Love to send the crowd home happy and her performance was a great ending to an overall fantastic weekend.

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IDOL VS EILISH

 Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor

THIS WEEK, it’s the battle of the Billies, or erm, Billys, when it comes to the style stakes.

With 17-year-old electric pop powerhouse Billie Eilish dropping her collaboration with Bershka in addition to playing the main stage at Electric Picnic, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer is taking the world by storm.

Her comfy cool style has made its way into the main stream - but one of the other major trends this Autumn/Winter sees the revival of a more punk, grunge style, á la the great rocker Billy Idol, with structured leathers contrasting with Billie’s laid back cool.

We’ve selected our top picks from Billie’s Bershka collection, as well as our fave Billy Idol inspired pieces on the high street as we come into the cooler Autumn weather.

This week, we test out Cosmic Candy Glow, a mystical gradual tan from Australian self tan brand BTan I’M NOT usually the tan-

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powering tan.

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Spooky family fun awaits in Co Clare

Try Dromoland Castle for a spook-tacular break WITH the Summer holidays over and September now upon us, Hallowe’en will be the next landmark event to look forward to – and Dromoland Castle at Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, is a beautiful landmark hotel that’s offering a great Hallowe’en family break.

The 16th Century hotel on the shores of Lough Dromoland is surrounded by more than 450 acres of breath-taking scenery, including a championship parkland golf course, with a spa just another part of its significant charms.

A popular family destination all year round, Dromoland Castle has prepared a spook-tacular Hallowe’en break with a particular focus on familyfriendly fun, including a family treasure hunt, fancy dress disco, pumpkin carving, a bonfire and more.

The hotel is offering a two-night B&B stay with Dinner on one evening and high tea for children each day for €450 per adult, with children under 12 sharing at no additional cost, with a complimentary box of Hallowe’en treats for each child on arrival to help start the spooky festivities.

Make no bones about it – your boys and ghouls should love this break down the country. To book, see www.dromoland.ie, or call 061 346 7007.

There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats – as well as fast-changing mountain weather. Pictures: Shane Dillon

Brave the steps of this ‘Stairway to Heaven’ SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor

The Kingdom is a winner with Cahernane House WITH the GAA lads from The Kingdom having fought Dublin to a draw last weekend, there’s even more interest than usual in Kerry right now.

The Kerry side didn’t win outright at Croker, but Kerry people are still very big winners in the hospitality trade – with award-winning Cahernane House Hotel, Killarney adding a great ‘staycation’ destination to the list.

The hotel has teamed up with a leading holistic sleep therapist to offer The Sleep Coach Package, which runs from November 15-17.

Priced €320 per person, this package includes two nights B&B, dinner both evenings, yoga and practical sleep tips. As a blend of stillness, restful yoga, mindfulness and unwinding, the package stay promises to help guests relax and unwind in style, with a focus on also reducing stress points and tension.

For further information about what promises to be a particularly relaxing stay, or to make a booking, see www.cahernane.com, or call 064 663 1895.

AS THE old saying goes, “If you build it, they will come”, which is perhaps not the most obvious of links to a windswept mountain side and blanket bog, but bear with me.

Said terrain is home to the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – AKA the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail – which threads a thin path along the side of a mountain a boulder’s roll away from the Marble Arch Caves, just across the Border in lovely Fermanagh, near Belcoo.

Truth be told, I found the trail to be a curious mix of scrabbly gravel, glorified wooden pallets and fixed steps on my recent visit, but it’s a clear, defined route across the middle of nowhere.

And my, what nowhere, as the rolling hillsides set at the feet of the dark

Cuilcagh mountains, offer some of the bleakest but most striking views on this island with nary a tree to be seen, putting you slap-bang in the middle of plants and terrain impossible to find in Dublin.

Those with a hunger for barren beauty will find their taste easily sated here, as they drink in sweeping, expansive views of what feels like a particularly ancient part of the North.

And that’s where my Field of Dreams reference at the start comes into play. (See? I told you it would.)

These particular fields of dreamy views don’t draw the ghosts of baseball players forth, but instead the living from every corner of the island of Ireland.

You’d be surprised how many people want to cough up £5/€6 to park

in the middle of nowhere and then do their best Von Trapp hill-roaming – I certainly was.

These hills may not have been alive with the sound of music, but they at least echoed to the sounds of families from Kerry, raggle-taggle groups of Dubs, lone dog walkers, gossiping middle-aged locals, and curious Brazilians disgorged from a minibus, with a busy car park that was absolutely humming with activity.

You might think you’d be far from the madding crowd up here – but the madding crowd appears equally determined to traipse yon hills with you, as you’ll find twos and threes and lone wolfs before and behind you on the path.

They’re there for the views of the bog and hills, the atmosphere and the trail itself, of course – dif-

ferent accounts peg it at somewhere between 16-20km long, for those brave/uninformed souls who decide to hike out to the very end and loop back.

Those who do will gradually scale the sides of the Cuilcagh mountains, where steps and stairs reward hardy hikers with some truly spectacular, unique views at key viewing points.

Or so I’ve heard – conscious of my waiting chauffeur (a sister) back at the car park, I just had time to walk a few kilometres out before returning, long before facing the challenge of the true climbs ahead, while silver curtains of rain descended on the darkening hills behind.

And a good thing, too – the next day, leg muscles in a delicate area had completely seized up, turning the stairs at home into my own private Matterhorn to

descend, before facing the vast, daunting Hallwaytokitchen Plain to slowly shuffle across.

That day-after delicateness was no doubt due to the deceptive travails of the trail, which isn’t accessible to everyone, and never will be.

If you have mobility issues, are a wheelchair user, or have a baby in a buggy – with the trail’s steps, gates and crumbling paths up and down hills lying in wait – this isn’t remotely for you.

However, if you’re fairly fit and mobile, understand that you’re literally striding off into the wilderness (where a few sparsely scattered benches await, but there are no toilets, shops, cafes or the like), and want to take in one of the most unique experiences on the island of Ireland, the Stairway to Heaven awaits your earthly footfall...

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

RECIPE | A WINNING CHOICE FROM RISING STAR CHEF ADRIAN MARTIN

Enjoy the most delicious lamb steak sandwich Castleknock baker goes through to semi-finals THIS week, Chef Adrian Martin shares his recipe for a delicious lamb steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelised onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard.

Ingredients • 2 large lamb steaks • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 2 small onions, peeled and sliced • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 tbsp butter • Olive Oil • 150ml aged balsamic vinegar plus extra for the sauce • 1 large rustic baguette • Cream • Cracked black pepper Garnish

• Dijon mustard • Half a lemon • A good handful

organic salad leaves

of

Method • Take the lamb steak out of the fridge and bring to room temperature for 30 mins. Heat a

pan on a high heat.

• Put the thyme, butter and a bit of oil into a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat.

• Once the butter has melted, place the onions into the pan, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, pop on a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for around 20 minutes, or until beautifully golden.

• Pop the bread into the oven at 180C to heat it through.

• Season the lamb steaks well on both sides. Oil the hot pan and place in. Seal the meat on both sides for two minutes.

• Keep turning the lamb on the pan until it reaches your desired temperature.

• I like mine medium.

Remove from the flame and allow to rest while you crack on with the pepper sauce.

• To make the sauce, add in a good glug of the extra vinegar to the pan you cooked the lamb in.

• Reduce down by half on a high heat and then

MARTIN Malone from Castleknock has qualified for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition semi-finals.

In association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA), the national competition was relaunched five years ago by the NPA and has been a great success ever since.

The competition began in June with the heat stages, where bakers from all across the country entered their homemade loaves for inspection.

Craft brewers call for the retention of excise relief

add the cream and pepper to your liking.

• Cut the warmed b re a d i n h a l f, t h e n spread on some mustard if you like.

• On the bottom half of the bread, layer over the onions, slices of the lamb, pepper sauce and bit of lemon-dressed organic salad.

• Pop the other half of bread on top, press down lightly, carve the sandwich into decent chunks, and get stuck in to the delicious fare.

Thousands to attend food & drink conference THE National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2019 – Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, retail, food service and hospitality sectors – is being held at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin today (Thursday, September 5).

The National Food & Drink Business Conference and E xhibition 2019 encompasses all major sectors of the Irish food and drink industry.

The event will highlight the key trends and challenges facing the industry, while also offering practical solutions, as well as showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and new technological solutions available.

Now in its seventh year, this must-attend annual event for food and beverage professionals is expected to attract more

Malone was then chosen as one of eight lucky contestants to compete in the semi-finals which will take place at the National Ploughing Championships on September 17 and 18.

Two bakers from each day will then be picked to go and contend the final on September 19.

The overall winner of the competition will see their winning brown bread on sale in Aldi stores across the country for a minimum of six months, and will win a share of the profits, guaranteed to be at least €15,000.

than 3,000 visitors from across the country to participate in a range of conferences, se m in a r s a n d p a n e l di scu s s i o n s highlighting the most pressing issues facing the industry.

With a turnover of about €28 billion,

food and drink manufacturing is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry.

Despite a year of unprecedented global volatility, involving political uncertainty, extreme weather events and continuing curre n c y f lu c tu ati o n s im p a c tin g competitiveness, the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reached €12.1 billion in 2018 – down just 4% from a record high in 2017 – according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects 2018/2019 report.

However, although the economic fundamentals in the long term remain bright, a cloud of uncertainty resulting from the Brexit referendum in Britain poses major challenges for the entire Irish food and drink industry in the short term, especially given its export-orientated nature.

THE Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland (ICBI), representing 34 small independent craft breweries, had asked Minister Paschal Donohoe, to maintain the current 50% excise relief on Alcohol Products Tax, which is applicable to microbreweries, in advance of his Budget 2020 plans.

The group has submitted its pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance and has stressed to the Minister the importance of the excise relief to the independent craft brewing sector.

Currently, the market place in which independent craft brewers operate is dominated by multinational and global brands which hold a market share of 97% - with artisan brewers operating from the remaining margin.

CRAFTBEERCORNER P60 Dublin IPA Persistence Brewing Co, Dublin

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado This brew is a refreshing West Coast IPA from this Dublin brewer located in Fade Street. Very crisp with a nice selection of cascade, summit, warrior and Nugget hops. It’s a nice 6% ABV and can be found in several bars in Dublin.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

REVIEW

Peugeot 508 SW – A fusion of style and practicality DECLAN GLYNN

HOT on the heels of the striking new PEUGEOT 508 Fastback comes the even more practical SW (Station Wagon) which combines the stunning good looks of the Fastback, with a sleek bodystyle that oozes desirability.

Exciting Interior Peugeot’s latest interior design continues to impress, with excellent quality and a unique, modern feel that makes most rivals feel dull.

The 508 SW is a great place in which to spend time, as the small racing car-like steering wheel provides a sense of occasion to every journey, while the swept-back dashboard and tall centre console makes the driving position feel low-slung and sporty.

The 508’s piano-key shortcut buttons sit in a row beneath the central display and add even

more style to the mix.

Trim Levels There are four trim levels available in the new PEUGEOT 508 SW – Active, Allure, GT Line, and range-topping GT. While the entry-level Active trim is available only with a 1.5-litre (130bhp) diesel engine, all other trim levels come with petrol or diesel options.

These consist of a 1.6-litre THP (petrol) unit with 180bhp (225bhp in GT trim), or a 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) with 130bhp, and a 2.0-litre BlueHDi with a choice of either 160bhp, or 180bhp. A slick 6-speed manual gearbox option is available with the 1.5-litre BlueHDi engine, with all other engines only available in 8-speed (8-EAT) automatic guise. Choose the 1.5-litre BlueHDI engine, and the 8-EAT gearbox can also be specified.

Review Car My review car was a new PEUGEOT 508 SW GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130bhp Automatic, which looked amazing in Nimbus Grey metallic paint, with its fang-like LED daytime-running-lights (DRL’s) and ‘Claw Effect’ LED rear lights.

Upon unlocking the car’s stylish frameless doors, the DRL’s flash repeatedly for a few seconds, while the rear lights provide a dramatic ‘dance’ from side to side in unison with the DRL’s, and this certainly adds an extra layer of drama to the exciting exterior look of the car.

Performance & Pricing The new 508 SW is equally as exciting to drive as it is to look at, and with prices starting at just €34,410 (plus delivery), it truly is a sound finacial proposition for families, and company car drivers alike.

FACT BOX

1) Sleek, Sporty Station Wagon 2) Cargo Capacity Up To 1,780-litres 3) Stunning Interior Design 4) Petrol or Diesel Engines 5) Priced From €34,410 (ex-delivery)

Report shows used car sales down 4.2% DECLAN GLYNN

VEHICLE history and data expert Cartell.ie have released their findings from the latest state of the market report in conjunction with BAC Auto Consulting.

Used car sales for the first seven months of 2019 are down 4.2% including imports, and down 4.4% excluding imports.

Used car sales have f a l l e n eve r y m o n t h this year over the same period in 2018 except for March, where the fall in used car sales in March 2018 helped deliver a 9% increase in total used car sales in March 2019, 6.3% increase excluding imports. Total used car imports hit 22.9% of all used car sales to the end of July 2019.

This is up from 21.9% of all used car sales in 2018.

The figure of 22.9% constitutes a record since Cartell has started recording this figure.

This increase of imports

impacting used car sales is expected to continue whilst the UK border stays open and the euro remains strong against the pound.

The report states: “While the issue of an open or closed border between Ireland and the UK is seen as the biggest issue facing Brexit, there is some irony that a closed border could actually be a good thing for parts of Ireland’s automotive industry, according to the latest data from Cartell.ie Carstat database.

Back in 2013, with a relatively strong euro against the British p o u n d i m p o r t s we re flooding in at a rate of two for every three new cars sold.

Collapse The collapse of the Euro in 2015 saw this drop to a ratio of 1:3 before rising again to a record of almost four imports for every five new cars sold in 2018.

H o w e v e r, t h e U K

Volkswagen at the 2019 Ploughing Championships

stumbling over Brexit s aw U K b u s i n e s s e s stockpiling in the runup to the original March 2019 Brexit data which boosted UK GDP growth and strengthened the pound against the euro.”

Despite the pound weakening since March, total imports remain 5.4% down over the first

six months of last year.

The UK car market fell by 4.3% for the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year.

Both markets are also seeing the introduction of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test.

This could see some UK dealers and manufacturers pushing new

car sales in the run-up to September to clear out stock before the new regulations are mandated and to recover some lost sales.

The political brinkmanship over Brexit co u l d a l so ke e p t h e pound weak adding to the attractiveness of importing.

VOLKSWAGEN will have a strong focus on its SUV range at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

Volkswagen has been a strong supporter of the show for many years and this year will have their largest range of SUVs on display ever, including the all- new T-Cross, the T-Roc, the Tiguan and 7-seat Tiguan Allspace and the top of the range Touareg.

The National Ploughing Championships attracts almost a quarter of a million visitors each year, and this year with such a focus on new technology, including electric vehicles, visitors will see the fullyelectric e- Golf.

Also, making its Irish debut is the new Volkswagen Passat and this new model is available as a petrol, diesel and as a plug-in hybrid in the form of the new Passat GTE. And while we can hope for sunshine at this year’s event, history tells us to expect for the worst and visitors to the Volkswagen stand can pop by and pick up a Volkswagen poncho.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will also have a strong presence at this year’s show – models in display will include the new Grand California and the brand is also promising more surprises to be revealed closer to the event.

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TEST OF WILL: ENDURANCE: IT WAS a childhood spent boxing for Ger Prendergast. Teenage years were occupied playing futsal.

In adulthood, it escalated to become completing 52 Ironman races in 52 weeks and preparing for the world’s longest triathlon consisting of a 50-kilometre swim, a 4,500-kilometre cycle across America and a 500-kilometre run through the Death Valley.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS ATHLETICS | AMERICAN ROB DOMINIC WINS FAMOUS RACE

Morton Mile makes big Santry splash  sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE wet conditions mitigated against planned fast times, the Morton games still managed to produce fireworks at the Santry Stadium for one of the highlights of the athletics summer.

Highlights included a second Morton Mile win from Robert Dominic (USA) in a time of 3.58.90. Despite the conditions, five athletes managed the magical sub-four minute mark.

Clonliffe had two worthy competitors in the race – Cathal Doyle, tenth in 4.02.65 and Eoin Pierce 13th in 4.05.40.

There was a truly magnificent win in the Albie Thomas 5000 from Aussie Pat Tiernan who took a tumble, including a somersault, after 600 metres but still managed a 13.28.41 win, magnificent in the drenched arena.

There was also a very classy women’s 1,500m, producing a superb race,

won by last year’s runner-up Elinor Perrier in a time of 4.08.59.

In the sprint events, an intriguing men’s 100 metre line-up brought 19 athletes to the start line, whittled down by the heats to 10 athletes, where there was a superb win by Cordero Gray (USA) in 10.44 seconds ino a strong headwind.

In the women’s 200m, Phil Healy gave the packed home straight stand something to cheer about, as she came off the bend in first place and battled to the finish line. She was just being overhauled by Kiara Parker (USA) who won in 23.94, 8 hundredths of a second ahead of Healy.

The men’s 400m saw local favourite Brian Gregan in his comeback race.

Unfortunately, his hamstring played up and he only lasted 150 metres. Obi Igbokwe (USA) was a worthy winner in 45.95.

The women’s 800m brought the prospect of a Ciara Mageean win and the possibility of a fast time, the pace-

Robert Dominic (wearing 2) battles the field and the conditions in the Morton Mile. Picture: Fintan Stewart

maker did an excellent job.

But the strong headwind put paid to any such notions. Coming off the final bend, with Mageean well in contention, it was the fast finishing Canadian Lindsey Butterworth who was strongest down the straight in a time of 2.01.33, The men’s 800m saw Mark English

run out of it with 200m to go. American Isiah Harris won in 1.48.20.

An interesting mixed 4 x 400 relay, which was essentially a Netherlands versus Ireland match ended from the off as the Dutch team inexplicably started without their baton.Although they finished the race, they were promptly disqualified.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS LUCAN SARSFIELDS AFTER a mighty tussle with Kerry, we live to fight

another day.toWe allAmembers to email to the WELL done theinvite Junior la usual address to apply for tickets for the replay on the 14th, please do so as soon as possible so we can gauge the level of interest in applications. Well done to Jim and his team on overcoming the numerical odds to keep the dream alive.

Also, by now, you know we’re hosting our Oscarz event next Saturday September 7th. Our brave actors have completed filming, with 7 movies now in the can! Our trailers are being released slowly, and are available to view on our Oscars page on our website. Please keep an eye out for our sponsorship cards and our online sponsorship pages here: https://www.ifundraise.ie/BKFundraise. Sponsor as much or as little as you can, every small bit helps!

This is gonna be epic!

Our under 10 boys took part in an All Ireland tournament in Celbridge GAA club on Saturday, and after a difficult start, overcame the odds to finish in the final, sadly losing to a terrific opponent. A huge thank you to Celbridge for the invitation and for the terrific occasion. Well done to all concerned.

Our under 13 girls resumed after the summer break to defeat Erin Go breagh 7-8 to 2-5 in the cup. Well done girls and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kaitlyn Kearney after her injury with her terrific performance. Well done girls.

We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds.

O’TOOLE’S LAST Tuesday night proved a momentous occasion for our Minor Hurlers as they beat Naomh Fionnbarra in John Paul II Park, Cabra to win the Division 3 title.

The score line reflects the absolute team effort and it would be unfair to single out the performance of any one individual. This result caps off a great league campaign which saw ten wins and only one defeat.

Josh Fitzpatrick accepted the cup from the County Board Representative and commented on the togetherness and camaraderie within the panel. Given the talent on show, the future looks bright for O’Toole’s hurling.

Congratulations to the entire panel of players, mentors, coaches and parents that made it all possible.

There were also wins over the weekend for both our U14 hurlers. Tuesday saw the A team travel to Fingallians for a tremendous win. While the B team stayed home to beat Clontarf by a very important single point.

Brilliant stuff for our U12’s too. Both teams had com-

fortable wins vs St Olaf’s. the A’s on Friday and the B’s on Saturday.

Well done to our U13 girls as they eased back into their first game after the summer break with a superb win in their group A Cup game over Kilmacud at home on Saturday.

Our U12 camogie team had a great contest on Saturday with the entire team pulling together and making a big effort to win in competitive style.

Bravo to our super U9’s & U8’s, who as always play from the heart. Our 9’s travelled all the way to Co Meath to claim wins. And our 8’s excelled in their game across the Malahide road to neighbours Parnells.

Don’t forget our Nursery commences this coming Saturday 7th at 9:45am so bring along your budding Dub to learn our national sports in an excellent professional environment.

Note to all mentors and any interested party: Paul Kilgannon is giving a talk on Friday 20th September.

Word on the street is he’s outstanding.

SOCCER: ST MICHAEL’S NICK THE ONLY GOAL FROM ILL-FATED

Sheriff’s cup final detour ends in defeat

FAI JUNIOR CUP FINAL St Michael’s Sheriff YC  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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SHERIFF YC narrowly missed out on a remarkable fifth trophy of the season as they were edged out by St Michael’s of Tipperary 1-0 in the FAI Junior Cup final at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway.

The tie was originally scheduled to take place in a double-header with Crumlin United’s FAI Intermediate Cup final with Avondale United at the Aviva Stadium in May. However, an appeal from beaten semi-finalists Aisling Annacotty caused the FAI to postpone the match and it took three months for the game to be rescheduled.

In that time, Sheriff have moved from the AUL to the Leinster Senior League, but not before adding four trophies to their cabinet, and kicked off a new league season.

They won their opening league game against

Transylvania 5-0 despite only being able to field ten players before knocking League of Ireland Drogheda United out of the Leinster Senior Cup. The Junior Cup final proved one step too far, as a Sheriff side decimated by injuries, absences and cup-tied players travelled to Galway with only 12 players available.

Willie Armshaw scored the only goal of the game w i t h e i g h t m i nu te s remaining, a spectacular volley from inside the box to beat Lee Murphy.

Murphy – junior football’s penalty specialist – had earlier denied Joey Mulcahy from the spot after Lee Murphy was judged to have fouled Jimmy Carr.

And all this after they only arrived at the ground half an hour before kickoff as their three-hour bus journey was made even longer by a navigation mix-up.

“The bus driver must have had a bet on Michael’s because he was struggling to find the ground,” Sheriff boss

Mark Quigley joked to the Dublin Gazette.

“We had two or three really good chances in the first couple of minutes and, if we took them, I think it’s game over really. I’m more disappointed with not taking them.

“I think we were the better side overall. But it’s just unfortunate; we were down to the bare bones.

We were down eight players and, probably, eight players who had a chance of starting.

“They were a quality side. It’s just a pity it wasn’t played three months ago when it was supposed to be played.”

Quigley has brought in a number of reinforcements, including former St Patrick’s Athletic teammate Anto Murphy, defenders Nathan Bell and Hayden McCauley, Alan McCabe and Tony Kane.

The target now is, as is the tradition at Sheriff, to not only gain promotion

to intermediate level, but to win the title and every cup that’s on offer in junior football.

“We’re aiming to win the league – when you’re with Sheriff, that’s what you do. You aim to win trophies, you aim to win the league, and it’ll be no different this year.

“We’ll aim to win the league and as many cups as we’re in. We’ve a strong squad and the lads are excited for the season ahead.”

Bohs U-19s face Greek side

BOHEMIANS Under-19s will begin their UEFA Youth League campaign with a two-legged tie against Greek champions PAOK of Salonika.

The competition, which is essentially a Champions League for academy teams, pits the young Gypsies side against a team only narrowly eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur last season.

The first leg will take place on the 2nd of October, while the return leg will take place Bohemians U-19s beat Drogheda 8-1 with a three weeks later on the 23rd (exact details to Brandon Bermingham triple. Picture: Martin Doherty be confirmed in due course).

Bohs themselves bowed out in the first round at the hands of Danish side Midtjylland, who would go on to knock out Manchester United on their way to the quarter-finals.

Craig Sexton’s side would go on to retain their league crown with a victory over Shamrock Rovers in the final at Tallaght Stadium, wrapping up a domestic double.

Should Bohs come through the encounter unscathed, they will face the winner of Ukraine’s Dynamo Kyiv and FK Shkendija of North Macedonia.

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ULTRA ENDURANCE: THE GER PRENDERGAST STORY

Sheriff YC missed out on the FAI Junior Cup but can still look back on a 2018-19 season that featured four trophies for their senior team.

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NEW MANAGER

O’Donnell takes on the reins in Inchicore ST PATRICK’S Athletic appointed Stephen O’Donnell as head coach of the club with immediate effect following the departure of Harry Kenny a week earlier.

The 33-year old O’Donnell captained Dundalk to four league titles, including three under the guidance of current Republic of Ireland U-21 manager Stephen Kenny, with the standout achievement of his time at the Lilywhites seeing O’Donnell skipper the side to the group stages of the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League.

Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

IT WAS a childhood spent boxing. Teenage years were occupied playing futsal. In adulthood, it escalated to become completing 52 Ironman races in 52 weeks and preparing for the world’s longest triathlon consisting of a 50-kilometre swim, a 4,500-kilometre cycle across America and a 500-kilometre run through the Death Valley, California.

Ger Prendergast’s is a life less ordinary. His journey is a remarkable one. The Ballymun native started out seeking a new challenge and ended up targeting world records.

His father was responsible for the first gym set up in Ballymun and it is there, alongside his six brothers and sisters, where a lifelong relationship with sport commenced.

St Paul’s Boxing gym played host to the community, but Prendergast was only ever able to train due to a childhood accident.

“I was unlucky early on. I got an injury when I was eight, a stick in the left eye which left me half-blind. I was unable to box competitively.

All my brothers were competitive boxers so it was unfortunate. I still boxed and trained in the gym with my brothers, but my interest turned to soccer.”

Futsal became his game and he excelled. Due to his visual impairment and ability, Prendergast qualified for the Republic of Ireland Futsal team. Sometime later, he began dabbling in 11-a-side football but it never quite clicked.

“It wasn’t the same with the eye and, not having a background in it from an early age, I never really had it explained where I position myself on the pitch. So, I started doing a bit of running. I was 31 or 32 at this stage.

“I found I was half decent at it; I started with a 5k, then a 10k. The natural progression is a half marathon. Then I did my first marathon. It went really well. I really enjoyed the running at this stage.

“I started looking for bigger challenges. I saw these things called duathlons; running, cycling and running again. I was aware of triathlons, but I couldn’t swim.

“So I bit the bullet and got a lesson off a guy in swimming. You just have to fully commit, that’s what I did.”

This ignited a fire that needed to be constantly feed. With every step forward Ger Prendergast set his sights higher again. Within a year, he completed a full Ironman, made up of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile run.

Then ultra-races. Soon it became 24-hour adventure races; running, cycling, kayaking, swimming. Racing from one coast of Ireland to the other until eventually, the stakes were upped again.

“I was always trying to find that next challenge. I was online looking for something in 2017 and came across this thing in England called the UK ‘Deca’ Ironman.

Ger Prendergast is one of the local heroes helping to promote Dublin City Sportsfest 2019, a seven-day, multi event, sports festival being held across Dublin from September 23.

“Ten Ironmans, one every day for ten consecutive days. That blew my mind, I wasn’t sure if it was even possible or if I would be able to do it.”

After the first day he finished last. There was no panic, this was quite literally more than a marathon and certainly not a sprint. Step-bystep, he kept going. That process paid off. In the end he finished four and a half hours clear of his nearest competitor.

The Dubliner takes a moment when asked the obvious question, why? Why put yourself through such gruelling competition and mammoth length races?

The answer is as clear an insight into the power of sport and its everyday importance as you will find.

“I discovered my mental strength was my best asset. I really relished the fact everything was on me. When you are doing an individual sport, there are no excuses.

“For me, I really relished everything being on me. No excuses. Being out there on my

own.”

Upon winning the Deca Ironman, there was a joyous welcome awaiting in his hometown. One of their own was excelling on a world stage and Ballymun wanted to mark that.

It did not end there. Last year, Prendergast finished 52 Ironmans over 52 weeks. At the same time, he raised €12,000 for Mental Health Ireland, a noble nod to a family member who passed away by suicide during his prep.

His next target is breaking the world record of 41 Ironmans in 41 days and the ultraendurance race in America while continuing his fund-raising.

“The mental challenge is something I love, it is easy to say that is enough now today, but I relish trying to improve. I will keep going. I want to do more,” he says with a laugh. Overcoming bigger and better challenges, one step at a time.

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GYMNASTICS

CRICKET : SULTAN’S SWING KEY FOR SANDYMOUNT SIDE

Railway on track in National Cup win NATIONAL CUP FINAL  sport@dublingazette.com

Olympian Gymnastics celebrate their launch. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

Olympian Gymnastics club open new Greenhills venue OLYMPIAN GYMNASTICS CLUB sport@dublingazette.com

OLYMPIAN Gymnastics Club recently moved into Greenhills Business Park as they officially opened its doors to all in late August.

The Lord Mayor of South Dublin, Vicky Casserly, cut the ribbon to their new gymnastics training facility in Greenhills. The club, which has been running since 1965, has been providing classes to thousands of children in the South Dublin area, in both their clubs and in local schools.

Children of all abilities are welcome in classes and every child is encouraged to do their best and to leave the gym with a smile on their face.

Neil Gissane, manager at Olympian Gymnastics Club, says they are delighted to be a permanent part of the Tallaght community and they look forward to many happy years here.

The company provides jobs to over 60 coaches and managers across it’s venues, many of whom have come up through the club.

There will be more job opportunities arising with the launch of their new venue and they are looking out for people who are passionate about sport to join their team, either in a coaching or management capacity.

Olympian’s Gina McDonagh said the club has played a key role in his life: “In 1997, my parents sent me to after school gymnastics to get rid of me for a few hours.

“Fast forward 20 years and I’m moving on from my position as site manager having qualified as a teacher. What four-year-old me didn’t know was how instrumental OGC would be in shaping the adult I would become.

“Being a member of OGC lent itself to many opportunities. Being part of the display team brought a promise of travel to various competitions and festivals- France, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Greece and the UK. “The club gave many of us our first job, taught us responsibility, punctuality, patience, leadership and teamwork. Friendships that will last a lifetime and span continents were formed.

The passing on and development of coaching knowledge and skills meant that the club has become more inclusive, diverse and progressive as it has evolved.”

“I joined many clubs and teams as a child but gymnastics remained a constant. At 14, when most of my friends were quitting their beloved sports in favour of social lives, OGC kept me sufficiently challenged, disciplined and perhaps most importantly motivated.

“In 6th year and throughout college it was my escape. Word counts, deadlines and CAO applications are not exactly at the forefront of your mind when you’re mid backflip.

“The skills and experiences gained over 20 years have proven valuable assets as an adult: Listening as a gymtot, understanding as a teen and communicating as an adult to name but a few. Not to mention how convenient a cartwheel is when you need a party trick!”

To find out more about Olympian gymnastics, go to www.olympiangymnastics.com or email info@olympiangymnastics.com.

RAILWAY Union Cricket Club collected their first Clear Currency National Cup after defeating Ardmore by 19 runs after a seesawing battle at North County Cricket Club.

Considering the recent rainfall in the region, the North County ground was looking superb, and indeed contributed to setting up a great decider.

Railway Union captain Glenn Querl won the toss and elected to bat first.

The Ardmore bowlers took the early honours, removing the top three Railway batters for 37 runs, including the prize wicket of Kevin O’Brien who hit a breezy 16 from 13 balls.

The Sandymount side then stabilised through the middle-order, led by Saad Ullah Khan who hit 38 from 32 balls, which included five boundaries.

Ardmore fought back again and claimed late wickets to then have Railway at 120-8, but the Railway tailenders eked out a further 39 runs for the last two wickets and ensured their side had a target they had a chance

Railway Union players after the Clear Currency National Cup final. Picture: Matt Browne/ Sportsfile

of defending.

For Ardmore, Conor Brolly’s 3-31 and Gary Neely’s 3-35 led the way with the ball, ably supported by an excellent fielding performance by t h e w i d e r te a m , with several well taken catches, particularly Brolly’s smart caughtand-bowled to remove O’Brien.

NEW RACE Coghlan to start Griffith Mile EAMONN Coghlan has been confirmed as official race starter for the Griffith Avenue Mile which takes place on Sunday, September 22.

Registration is open now at GriffithAvenueMile.ie.

The event is a joint initiative by the All Hallows Area Association and Marino Athletics Club, in association with Athletics Ireland, supported by Dublin City University, Dublin City Council and our sponsors.

The run chase started slowly, with Ardmore losing early wickets, and finding themselves at 31-4, which included the crucial losses of the in-form Peet Pienaar and experienced Dekker Curry.

A counter-attacking innings of 40 from 43 balls from Jared Wilson, which included four

sixes, got the Ulster-side back in the contest – aided by a steady 31 from Ciaran Curley.

But, in the end, wickets to Hashir Sultan (3-20) and O’Brien (2-29) brought the Ardmore chase to an end on 140.

Sultan was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

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FOOTBALL: 14 MAN DUBS RESCUE REPLAY FROM THRILL-A-MINUTE FINAL Player of the match Jack McCaffrey on the attack. Picture: James Crombie/Inpho

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DUBLIN’S quest for a fifth All-Ireland senior football title in succession continues, after a keenly contested drawn final at Croke Park on Sunday.

In a gripping affair, there were shades of the 2011 final when it came down to the final kick, but this time there was to be no winner.

Dean Rock’s tight, angled effort from close to the sideline went wide in the 79th minute, and the sides were left to battle it out for another day.

This was a game where Dublin will have plenty to reflect upon.

There was certainly strong agreement that the performances of Jack McCaffrey, Brian Howard and Stephen Cluxton were among Dublin’s best on the day.

McCaffrey was on fire for the Metropolitans, scoring 1-3 from play, in a game which was easily Dublin’s stiffest test of the championship summer.

The 35th minute dismissal of Na Fianna’s Jonny Cooper on a second yellow card proved testing for the five-in-a-row chas-

ers.

Although Kerry held a one-point lead in injury-time, after an effort from Whitehall Colmcilles substitute Cormac Costello was adjudged to be wide by Hawkeye, Dublin tied the game for the sixth time in the 74th minute through Rock.

At least seven minutes of additional time were announced and, when Sean O’Shea fouled Paddy Small with almost 77 minutes played, up-stepped fellow Ballymun Kickhams clubman Rock, but the free-taker failed to land the place-kick.

Earlier, Dublin got off to a solid start and led by 0-3 to 0-1 with a little under four minutes played with Kilmacud Croke’s clubman Paul Mannion; and Rock (2) on target.

Kerry’s point came from O’Shea – the first of 10 points from the Kenmare clubman over the contest.

The Kingdom were working their short kick-outs well and began to get a firm foothold at midfield, moving 0-4 to 0-3 ahead after 13 and a half minutes.

Mannion equalised before O’Shea put Kerry back in front at the end of an opening quarter which saw his side register four wides.

A crucial point in this game came in the 19th minute, after Howard won posses-

sion from a kick-out, and Dublin drove forward with James McCarthy also involved, before McCaffrey finished to the net for his side’s goal.

Dublin gained momentum, and added five of the next seven points, including a quartet of Rock efforts, and one from Cuala’s Con O’Callaghan to move 1-9 to 0-7 ahead, before Cooper’s dismissal.

O’Shea cut the gap just before the break, beginning a scoring spell which saw him claim three points, two after half-time, as Kerry cut the gap to two.

Dublin kept ahead at crucial moments through the efforts of Rock and McCaffrey, but the introduction of Tommy Walsh and Killian Spillane helped swing things in Kerry’s favour.

Both linked up, before the latter grabbed a well struck 56th minute goal.

This kick-started a bright spell for Kerry, as they scored four of the next five points, to take a 1-16 to 1-15 lead on 66 minutes, but Dublin were resolute and dominated possession for the remainder of the game.

Stephen Cluxton dives to save Paul Geaney’s penalty. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

CAMOGIE

Na Fianna and St Vincent’s continue winning ways NA FIANNA and St. Vincent’s continued their winning ways in the ‘We Are Dublin’ Senior 1 Camogie Championship on Sunday morning.

At Mobhi Road, Na Fianna claimed a 3-12 to 1-5 win over Ballinteer St. John’s to claim their second victory of the campaign, while the Marlay Park side are still searching for their first win.

St Vincent’s also had plenty to spare on their travels to Lucan, registering a 19-point win over Lucan Sarsfields on a 4-13 to 0-6 scoreline.

Elsewhere, Ballyboden St. Enda’s were slender 0-13 to 0-12 winners over St. Jude’s; while the game between Skerries Harps and Faughs-Celtic was postponed.

Senior 1 action moves to Saturday this weekend, with round three games scheduled at 5pm.

St Vincent’s host Na Fianna in Mobhi Road; while, elsewhere, Faughs/Celtic take on Ballyboden St. Enda’s; St Judes host Lucan Sarsfields and Skerries Harps face Ballinteer St Johns.

In Round 1 of the Senior 2 Championship on Tuesday night, Good Counsel had a 4-12 to 2-7 win over Raheny, while Naomh Mearnóg and St Oliver Plunkett’s Eoghan Ruadh drew 0-9 apiece.

In Junior 1, Whitehall Colmcille were 5-8 to 2-4 winners over Faughs/Celtic.

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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin’s feeling was one of disappointment by his sides overall performance, as the five-in-arow dream managed to remain intact, after Sunday’s All-Ireland Final draw with Kerry at Croke Park.

The 1-16 apiece scoreline at the full-time whistle of referee David Gough ensured a first replayed All-Ireland Senior Football Final since 2016 – when Dublin faced Mayo.

“I’m just disappointed with our performance - that’s the overriding thought,” Gavin said after the game.

“The resilience that t h e D u b l i n p l aye r s showed, to be on the ropes as such, and to still keep moving and creating scoring chances and turning the ball over - that’s obviously the impressive piece.

“But, during the overall expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough from standards the players have of themselves - not what I set for them.

“When they reflect, they will have a lot to say. And all we have done today by getting a draw is given us the opportunity to come out here in 13 days and hopefully get a better performance.

“If we can do that, hopefully, we will be there again at the end of the game.”

Gavin was impressed with how his side bat-

Dublin manager Jim Gavin was given plenty to ponder following their All-Ireland final draw last Sunday. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

“The resilience that the Dublin players showed,

to be on the ropes - that’s obviously the impressive piece.“ tled, after being reduced to 14 men, following Jonny Cooper’s second yellow card just before half-time.

“I thought the guys did really well. I thought the players on the pitch were doing phenomenally well against a fantastic and super side like Kerry,” he said.

“They are going to put you under pressure. I thought our guys did really, really well in defence in that regard.

“Obviously, it changes the dynamic - absolutely it does.

“As I said, over the full expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough - that’s all, so we’ll just have to move on with it.”

Dublin were placed as strong favourites going into this contest, and indeed the odds for a draw stood at 14/1.

Gavin was far from surprised by Kerry’s strong showing, having also been very impressed

with the Kingdom in the lead-up to this game.

“They have been so impressive,” he said.

“For us in the national league, obviously we met them in Tralee. We had a good look at them upclose.

“The National League final didn’t go their way, but they have been very impressive in the Munster Championship and the same with the AllIreland Series.

“A lot of questions

were asked of them against Donegal when they were down a couple of players.

Fo u r p o i n t s d ow n against Tyrone, and no more against ourselves today when they came back fighting.

“That side is full of quality, and, like ourselves, age doesn’t mean anything. “ I f yo u a r e g o o d enough, you are old enough, and their players did really well today.”

Players such as Bernard Brogan and Eoghan O’Gara didn’t make the match-day 26 on Sunday, and Gavin says places are very much up for grabs ahead of the replay.

“We’ll obviously recover as best we can over the coming days and go back training.

“I suppose we have a very strong squad and lots of players hungry to get on the [match-day] squad to get game time, so it just opens up again.”