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Locals rally to save square from ‘greedy developers’ Residents fear regeneration will threaten markets
EMMA NOLAN LIBERTIES locals are holding a rally today to “save” Newmarket Square from “greedy developers” . Residents against the proposed regeneration of the area by developers Newmarket Partnership Ltd say
that the plans pose a threat to the Dublin 8 square’s popular markets. However, a spokesperson for developer Newmarket Partnership Ltd say that the community and the square’s markets will benefit from the plans. Full Story on Page 4
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HOWTH JUNCTION | NEW SYSTEM TO DERAIL THUGS’ DESTRUCTION
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EMMA NOLAN DELIBERATE vandalism is preventing commuters from using the lifts at the Howth Junction Dart station in Donaghmede, according to Irish Rail. Angry commuters have been complaining about the lack of working lifts for some time. L o c a l T D To m my Broughan (Ind) says he has received complaints about the lifts from constituents for a long time. There have been a number of initiatives by Irish Rail to try and improve the significant disruption caused while the lifts are out of use, in particular to commuters with mobility issues and people travelling with small children.
Part of the Howth Junction Dart station, where broken
‘The biggest contributor to the functionality of these lifts relates to the vandalism they are routinely subjected to’ --------------------------
lifts have been an issue for some time. Picture: Wikipedia
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In a communication received from Irish Rail, Deputy Broughan was informed that “without doubt, the single biggest contributor to the functionality and reliability of these lifts relates to the extensive and deliberate vandalism that they
a remote monitoring system for the lifts at Howth Junction. This means that when a person who wishes or needs to use the lift goes to it, they press a button, which alerts the remote monitoring centre. CCTV cameras will
are routinely subjected to instead of mechanical failure”. A spokesperson for Irish rail confirmed to The Gazette that consistent, deliberate vandalism is the cause for the lifts’ limited functionality, but they have now introduced
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then show the centre operator that the person genuinely wishes to use the lift and the lift will be opened for them to use. At all other times the lift will be locked. T h e s p o ke s p e r s o n added: “We hope that this will prevent vandalism and ensure that lifts are in service for those who need them.” Deputy Broghan said: “I welcome the recent reply ... confirming that [Irish Rail] is trying to find solutions to an ongoing problem with lift access. “I would urge all concerned constituents to keep me informed on the matter, to ensure that [Irish Rail] is kept up to date on the accessibility at this station.”
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DCC housing list could hit 180 years, blasts Sinn Fein IT COULD take 180 years to clear the current Dublin City Council social housing waiting list. The latest housing statistics released by the council indicate that it could take until 2197 to house the 19,752 applicants on the list – and that figure does not include the 7,409 people awaiting a transfer to the council’s housing lists. Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) said: “These statistics are a shocking indictment on the failed housing policies of consecutive governments. “The Government cannot sleepwalk through the housing crisis any longer. Minister Eoghan Murphy must greatly increase the housing budget from a paltry €732m. This cut of €100m on the 2011 budget comes at a time when we are slipping deeper and deeper in to the housing crisis. “Dublin City Council has the land and the plans for housing developments. Minister Murphy needs to cut the department’s red tape and meet with Dublin City Council as a matter of urgency and discuss directly funding our housing proposals.” In response to Cllr Doolan’s claims, a spokesperson from DCC said: “The figures are accurate but the level of need would vary.”
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Underpants fans flock to a new film
FANS of the popular children’s character Captain Underpants weren’t too knickered to make their way over to Odeon Point Village for its special family preview, with the new animated film from Dreamworks capturing his zany adventures in style. Michelle, Adam and Madison Culverwell joined Dylan Brady in the lobby as they waited to take their seats, with the audience saying that the new film was anything but pants. For more shots from the great premiere, see Page 11. Picture: Brian McEvoy
THE National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) will hold its first Cycle of Light event on August 25. This fundraising event will see 100 people cycle into the darkness of night for sight loss. From 8.30pm until dark, participants will cycle from Dalkey to Howth and back to Dalkey, via the outskirts of Dublin city, raising vital funds for NCBI’s rehabilitation and children services. Sean Gallagher, ambassador for the Cycle of Light, said: “We all need to be grateful for our sight and be aware of people who are blind or visually impaired. I know first-hand what it is like to experience sight difficulties, having been born with congenital cataracts. I’m urging people to participate in this unique fundraising event – they’re guaranteed a fun-filled night.” NCBI’s services a wide range of practical supports, as well as offering an online shop with lots of practical solutions for those with sight loss. If you would like to join the team and participate in the Cycle of Light, register at www.ncbi.ie. Alternatively, contact cycleoflight@ncbi.ie, or call Collette at 01 882 1970. Registration closes on August 4. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
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PEOPLE | MEET THE DUB WHO MAKES 50-60 DELICIOUS MEALS A WEEK FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE
CURRY ON CARING EMMA NOLAN
Retired Ballyfermot man Brian Birkett learned to make curries when he worked for an Indian restaurant – now he prepares up to 60 meals a week for Dublin’s homeless. Picture: A LENDING HAND
A SELFLESS Dubliner has gone viral after photos of him cooking mouth-watering curries for the homeless were shared online. Retired Ballyfermot man Brian Birkett (65) is being hailed as an “inspiration” for his dedication to making up to SIXTY hot meals for Dublin’s homeless every Monday night on Dame St. He joked: “I hear Conor McGregor’s getting a bit upset about all the publicity I’m getting!” Brian told The Gazette he’s been “inundated” with calls since the photo went viral, but he’s just happy that the homeless crisis is being addressed. “It needs to be highlighted as much as possible,” said Brian, who volunteers with homeless charity A Lending Hand. “I’m delighted [with the publicity] and I couldn’t sing A Lending Hand’s praises enough.” The charity – set up by Coolock woman Keira Gill – is dedicated to providing food and other essentials to homeless people, and Brian’s become well-known for the delicious curries he’s been making for the past year and a half. “They don’t last 10 minutes!” Keira said of the 4-in-1s which contain chips, rice, chicken and curry sauce. “They know he’s coming and everyone asks, ‘Where’s Brian with the curries?’”
On Facebook last Monday, A Lending Hand posted a photo of Brian preparing his curries, adding that he needed a lift from Ballyfermot to Dame St. Within hours, the post had gone viral and he was inundated with offers to help. However, Keira and Brian said support for A Lending Hand has dwindled in recent months and donations of food had slowed, leaving volunteers footing the bill all on their own. Brian explained: “People used to call to my house with chicken fillets; one woman used to give me a sack of rice every two months and we were ticking over – but it seems like people thought the homeless crisis was sorted after Apollo House. But it’s still snowballing.” When Brian first volunteered he made sandwiches, but decided to start making hot meals once he realised the scale of the problem. “I was years working in an Indian restaurant where a Pakistani chef thought me how to make curries and I helped him learn English so my talents came in handy when I decided to have a go at making the curries,” he said. “Each one of those little tubs is a meal in itself.” “He’s a legend,” added Keira. “He’s famous, I said I’m going to have to ask him for his autograph now! “He’s a brilliant person.”
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Happy to be roped in to help Irish Life support charities STAFF at a city centre company braved serious heights to raise money for two worthy charities last week. Some 113 Irish Life employees, including Declan Bolger, chief executive of Canada Life Assurance Europe, raised €35,000 for CMRT Crumlin and MS Ireland by abseiling down nine floors from the roof of Irish Life’s building on Abbey Street. The staff’s €35,000 was matched by Irish Life, creating €70,000 to be split between the two charities. Each year, two charities are nominated by the financial institution’s employees, often with very personal connections to them. CMRF Crumlin provides vital funding for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and The National Children’s Research Centre, and MS
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Ireland. The Irish Life staff organise and participate in a range of activities to raise money throughout the year. Since its inception in 1995, Irish Life Staff Charities has raised
more than €2 million for various national and international charities. Last years charities were The Down Syndrome Centre and The Laura Brennan Charitable Trust, with the final
donation in 2016 to each charity set at €172,000. David Harney, chief executive, Irish Life said: “The spirit of serving the communities in which we’re based and supporting those in need is a key
part of our Irish Life culture. “I’m proud to lead a team that really gets behind this initiative each year, giving their time and support in a way that makes a real difference.” Picture: Morgan Treacy
PROTEST | FEARS AT IMPACT OF MULTI-MILLION EURO REGENERATION ON AREA
Locals rally to ‘save Newmarket Square’ EMMA NOLAN
A RALLY to save Newmarket Square from “greedy developers” is taking place today (Thursday, August 27). Following the announcement two weeks ago that developers had applied for planning permission for a multi-million euro regeneration of Newmarket, many locals have reacted warily to the plans and a group called Save Newmarket has formed. Group founder, Joe McTolin told The Gazette that there has been a “heartening response” to the rally from locals. He said: “Newmarket Square has been overrun by for-profit businesses that consolidate our community wealth into the hands of a few. “If these planning applications are successful, they will bring a giant hotel, expensive retail space, and yet another alcohol-oriented business to
the square which profits off the addictions of many Dublin 8 residents.” Three new planning applications with Dublin City Council have been submitted by Newmarket Partnership PM Ltd.
A hotel, indoor market, microbrewery, offices and residential space are planned and the overall development, which includes regeneration work on the adjoining Mill Street, will extend to more than 400,000sq ft.
Despite local fears about plans for the area, developers say their plans will enhance and support Newmarket Square
Joe said that the existing Dublin Food Co-op and Dublin Flea Market’s futures will be in doubt if the plans get the go-ahead. “Our beloved Newmarket Square, home to the Dublin Food Co-op, Dublin Flea Market, Fusion Sundays World Market, and Pure Vintage Market, is under threat by greedy developers.” Newmarket Square was identified as a key development area in the Liberties Local Area Plan by the council. This plan was prepared and approved by Dublin City Council in May 2009 and extended for another five years in 2014. Now, Newmarket Partnership Ltd are saying that the proposed regeneration works would complement the tourist attraction Teeling Distillery which is based at the site, and would also complement the €2.3m upgrade works proposed by the council. In a response to Save New-
market and the rally, a spokesperson from developers Newmarket Partnership Ltd said that the existing markets will not be impacted by their proposals. The spokesperson said: “We of course want to hear what those concerned with the plans want to say, but they should study our proposals carefully because we plan to expand the amenities and pedestrian access to the square.” They said that the main site of the regeneration is the 1970s enterprise office which is currently owned by food company Blenders, and that the Dublin Co-op and Dublin Flea Market will benefit from added space in the plans. “The plans are in tandem with Dublin City Council’s proposed €3.2 million upgrade works to Newmarket Square – to create a living, breathing, open space that will ultimately bring 1,700 jobs to the area.”
LAST weekend’s soldout U2 concert in Croke Park provided a boost of around €12m to the local economy. According to Dublin Chamber, the city’s hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars and retailers all benefitted from the influx of U2 fans for the concert and surrounding days, many of whom travelled from outside of Ireland for The Joshua Tree world tour. Dublin Chamber’s Aebhric McGibney said: “Hotels around the city are reporting a significant boost in sales for this weekend and other businesses in the hospitality sector will get a lift too. “A U2 concert in their home town is a massive draw for the band’s incredibly loyal fan base. A U2 concert in Dublin is a truly international event with fans travelling from all over the world.” Gallery - See Pg 7
JustEat takes a bite at branding on DublinBikes TAKEAWAY giant Just Eat Ireland has been announced as the new commercial partner of the DublinBikes scheme in a three-year agreement worth an estimated €2.25m. The online food delivery marketplace takes over from the previous incumbent sponsor, Coke Zero, and the new-look bikes will be hitting the streets of Dublin over the coming days. Since 2009, almost 20 million journeys have been taken on DublinBikes. 15 new bike stations and 100 new bikes will be added to the scheme when the Grangegorman expansion starts up.
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Out and About
Comedian Alan Short and wife Colette
Stars come out to celebrate Actor Rory Cowan
DJ Ian Dempsey with his wife Ger
Karen Buckley and Jess Ryan. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
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HERE was a host of well-known Irish faces at the triple celebrations for entertainment consultant Carol Hanna in the InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge. Carol marked 50 years in the entertainment business while her company Carol & Associates reached its 30th Anniversary and it was also her birthday on the evening. Guests included Johnny Logan, Linda Martin, Miriam O Callaghan and Anne Doyle.
Red Hurley, Dickie Rock, Linda Martin, Carol Hanna and Johnny Logan
Shay Byrne and Linda Byrne
Alannah Sammon
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Out and About Picture: Michael Donnelly
Anne Doyle and Carol Hanna
Brendan Grace and wife Eileen
Picture: Michael Donnelly
Carol Hanna and Miriam O’Callaghan
Paddy Cole and wife Helen
ROCK LEGENDS DELIGHT WITH GIG, FLYOVER AND A TRIBUTE TO HERO DARA
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Lisa Fleming and Wendy McAnthony
ONO and the boys wowed with ease at their jam-packed gig at Croke Park last weekend, with 80,000 U2 fans lapping up every note, syllable and song from their classic catalogue. The homecoming concert had been long awaited, with the Dublin show from their international Joshua Tree anniversary tour showing that the legends are just as popular as ever. In a night of many highs, the high point – literally – came from a flyover by four planes from the Air Corps as they cast a Tricolourhued trail across the sky to the deafening cheers of approval and applause from below. The crowd were also delighted when Bono paid tribute to Captain Dara Fitzpatrick during Ultra Violet, with the late Rescue 116 hero (right) among a group of inspirational women singled out on screen for a moment’s reflection during the song. It all added up to an unforgettable night, with fans very definitely finding what they were looking for ...
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COURTS | DIVERSE SPUR OF THE MOMENT ACTIONS END UP BEFORE THE BENCH
No jail for man who stabbed his sister A MAN who stabbed his sister has avoided going to prison after the victim told a court she forgave her brother and had no animosity towards him. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Colm O’Hara (49) had mental health issues and had stopped taking his medication on the day he attacked his older sister. O’Hara, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to assault of Miriam O’Hara causing her harm at her home on Edenmore Green, Raheny, on June 23, 2016. The court heard he was in an agitated state when he went to the house. He was giving out about a lot of issues, including historical references to his childhood. He was behaving irrationally and suddenly grabbed a peeling knife from a knife block on the kitchen counter and lunged towards her and tried to stab her. The victim wrestled with her brother but was stabbed in the back. She got the knife off him but O’Hara got a longer knife and attacked her again, cutting her arm and wrist. The victim told gardaI later that she
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was in fear of her life at the time. She was screaming “sorry” repeatedly in an attempt to calm him down. He calmed down almost immediately and suggested his sister call the police. In her victim impact statement Ms O’Hara described her wounds as small and has returned to her normal dayto-day life. She said she does not feel intimidated in her home and feels no animosity towards her brother. Judge Karen O’Connor suspended a sentence of two years on condition that O’Hara keep the peace and continue to take his medication. She told him: “It is clear you are not a bad person but you have to take your medication.” Judge O’Connor said Ms O’Hara was a kind and understanding lady and praised the manner in which she had forgiven her brother and accepted his expressions of remorse. She also praised the work of Garda Liam Wright, who entered the house after the attack and dealt with O’Hara in a “very sensitive and very compassionate way”.
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Woman hurt after punter threw glass up in air inside pub A MAN who unintentionally injured a woman when he threw a glass into the air in a crowded bar has received a suspended jail sentence. Kenneth McCabe (25) told gardai that he could not remember throwing the glass and said he had no reason or wish to injure the victim. Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court said he accepted that the assault had not been intentional but it had been reckless. He said that throwing a glass in a crowded place was likely to cause injury. McCabe, of Cashel Road, Crumlin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on February 14, 2016 in The Quay Public House, Temple Bar. Judge Nolan suspended a prison sentence of one year on condition that he keep the peace and
The Quays in Temple Bar. Picture: Google Maps
be of good behaviour. He ordered McCabe to pay €3,000 over to the victim in the next 12 months. The court heard that after McCabe threw the glass, it struck a beam, showering glass on Corrigan Serpa. She sustained injuries to her nose and left thumb, both of which required stitching. Garda Padraig Keoghan told Diana Stewart BL, prosecuting, that after the incident McCabe was act-
ing aggressively and shouting abusive language while security staff held him outside the bar. Ms Serpa has since left the country and lives in America. She retains scars from the injuries she sustained and awaits further surgery. After his arrest, McCabe told gardaí that he was sorry about injuring the woman and that he “didn’t mean to cause her any harm”.
Keith Spencer BL , defending, said that McCabe had thrown a small glass tumbler, rather than a pint glass. He said that McCabe had been severely intoxicated and did not remember being in The Quays that night. The father of one has one previous conviction for a public order offence and is currently employed at Marks & Spencer’s. Judge Nolan said that he was ordering the payment of the money primarily as a punishment. He said that if McCabe was convicted of assault again he would go to jail. Paraphrasing a famous quote from Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest, Judge Nolan said: “I think it was Lady Bracknell who said, ‘If you offend once it could be an accident, but if you offend twice, you’re getting close to going to jail’.”
Burglar got a haircut – then broke into house next door A BURGLAR was identified after he was caught on CCTV footage having his hair cut in the barbers next door to the premises he broke into, a court has heard. Matthew Ahern (53), of St Brigid’s Court, Raheny, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary at Collins Avenue East, Killester on February 17, 2016. Garda Laura Nulty told Grainne O’Neill BL, prosecuting, that the homeowner heard rustling noises at a dresser and thought it was her husband but when she turned to look saw Ahern with her iPad and laptop. She grabbed them back and he took two phones before leaving the house. The court heard he had gained entry to the house by smashing a panel in the front door.
Gardai recovered CCTV from the barbers next door which showed Ahern having a haircut immediately prior to the burglary. He was arrested and initially denied involvement. Gda Nulty agreed with Seoirse O’Dunlaing BL, defending, that although it was traumatic for the woman to find an unknown male in her home, there had been limited interaction between them. She agreed he had no implements on him and it had been a “smash and grab”. Mr O’Dunlaing said Ahern had worked with his father after leaving school but entered a cycle of offending behaviour after falling into drug addiction. He submitted that prior to 2016 there had been a gap of seven years in serious offending while he was
engaging with various agencies. He handed a number of reports into court and said Ahern wished to apologise for the offence. Counsel asked Judge Karen O’Connor to allow Ahern complete a stabilisation program to address his long-standing drug addiction. Judge O’Connor said it was hard to take Ahern’s apology seriously when he had initially denied being the culprit. She said: “This lady’s home was violated and I take that very seriously.” She noted the reports handed into court and adjourned sentencing until October to allow Ahern complete the stabilisation program. Judge O’Connor ordered a probation report to be prepared and asked it address his risk of reoffending.
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TRAGEDY | SAFETY OFFICER DIES WHILE SAVING FELLOW FREEDIVER
Tributes paid to ‘hero’ diver Stephen Keenen EMMA NOLAN
Brilliant entrepreneurs square off for €50k fund THE TANAISTE and Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald, was joined by Minister of State for Business, Pat Breen, and several young business people to launch a national search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs of 2018 (IBYE) through Local Enterprise Offices. The closing date to enter this year’s competition is Friday, September 29, with a €50,000 county investment fund on offer to local winners and runners-up – part of IBYE’s investment fund of up to €2 million. For further information and to enter online, local young entrepreneurs (aged 18-35) should visit www.ibye.ie. Picture: Joe Keogh
Gardai appeal to help find missing teenager, Yu Xin Li GARDAI have renewed their appeal to help find Yu Xin Li, who has been missing from Bray in Co Wicklow since June 22. The 16-year-old is 1.6m (5’3”) tall and of slight build, and has dyed blond hair and brown eyes. Gardai believe that Yu may have been in the Kilmacud area of Dundrum. Anyone who may have seen Yu there or in Dublin, or can assist in finding her is asked to contact Bray Garda Station at 01 666 5300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Swords Boxing Club warns locals of bogus collectors SWORDS residents are being warned to be vigilant following reports of bogus collectors calling door to door posing as members of the local boxing club. Swords Boxing Club chairman Thomas Clarke said: “There are people calling to homes in the Swords area and it’s not the first time this has happened. The club is running for years in the community and has a well-established team of boxers. We just want to highlight this and bring it to the attention of residents. “It’s always good to ask people for identification when they call just to make sure that they are actually calling from the organisation they say they are from.”
TRIBUTES have been paid to “hero” and muchloved diver Stephen Keenen who died tragically in Egypt last week. The 39-year-old Glasnevin man died while saving a woman from drowning in the town of Dahab on the east coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Having lived there since 2009, Stephen was a co-owner at Dahab Freedivers and also regularly operated as a safety officer at freediving competitions. He was a highly skilled and respected freediver. His death occurred at the arch of the Dahab
Blue Hole, an area which is notorious for diving deaths. It is understood that the female diver got disorientated underwater and Mr Keenan dived in to help her but suffered an in-water blackout and died on the way to hospital. Many dedicated tributes to heroic Stephen on Facebook, with friends, family and his past pupils expressing their sadness. Stephen’s company Dahab Freedivers left a touching message. It read: “Many of you have already heard the tragic news, our smiling Irish left us yesterday while doing a deep safety; he was doing what
SUPPORT FOR INNER CITY
Apprenticeship programme is launched at DIT
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A PROGRAMME has been launched at DIT that will support 48 young people from the inner city to secure apprenticeships. The Access to Apprenticeship pilot programme, supported by JP Morgan and ESB, will r un over three phases, from September to next June. The programme aims to address the current obstacles faced by young people from areas of socio -eco nomic disadvantage in securing an apprenticeship. In its pilot phase, the programme will recruit 48 young people aged 16-24 from communities in the inner-city. The 12-week course
will give students the opportunity to experience different types of apprenticeships, as well as taking career and personal development modules, and a dedicated work placement with support from a wide range of employers who accept apprentices. Recruitment of the first 16 students to start the programme in September is under way, and this will be followed by two further groups of 16. There is a particular emphasis on ensuring equality of opportunity for both young men and women, and this objective has been endorsed by potential employers who are seeking to encourage young women to join their workforce.
Stephen Keenen
he cherished the most: being fully committed for others. “We in Dahab are out of breath. We need
first some peace and silence for few days. It was a traumatic experience for many freedivers who were there and they
absolutely did the best they could to bring back Steve to us. But it was just impossible.” One past pupil said: “It’s very rare to meet someone who truly lives life to the full. Steve was one of those people. Typical that he lost his life trying to save someone else. Thoughts are with you all.” Another said: “Our chief, our family, our best buddy you are sorely missed. We love you to the bottom of the ocean and back. You will not be forgotten.” Stephen is survived by his family, friends, and many colleagues in the freediving community all over the world.
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Out and About
Actress Aoibhin Garrihy
Actress Cathy Belton
Jackie Harte
Stars are out for world premiere
Vincent Brightling, Pat Moylan and Ciaran Walsh. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Aisling Holly and Lindsey Dolan
Rachel Treacy and actor Johnny Ward
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HE world premiere of Angela’s Ashes The Musical took place at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre last week. Based on the best-selling memoir by Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes The Musical follows the life of an impoverished boy living in Limerick between the 1930s and 40s who dreams of something better.
Peter and Doireann Sheridan
Andrea Smith and Cathy O’Connor
Aisling Conway and Tina O’Kelly
Kathleen Watkins and Anne Friel
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Rebecca Whelan, Caroline Whelan, Layla Pierce and Josephine and Deirdre Sweeney
Mia Whelan
Under the spell of an epic comedy
Stephan, Cooper, Zak, Millie and Brody Murray. Left: Andy and Darragh Preston Pictures: Brian McEvoy
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OMEDY fans flocked to the Odeon Cinema in Point Village last week for a special invite only family preview screening of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. This comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim witted superhero named Captain Underpants.
Amy Murtagh, Kyle Murtagh, Nicole Cranley and Ava Cranley
Aaron and Derek Wall
Radio presenter Phillip Cawley with wife Rochelle and children Abbey Burton, Linda Burton and Mia Richard and Hannah
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Mushiira Nawool and Aleena Nawool
Ava Norman, Avril O’Connor and Alex Norman
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SHORTLST: TWO DUBLINERS UP FOR A PRESTIGIOUS RETAIL WIN
Seafood experts hope to hook a top award EMMA NOLAN TWO Dubliners have made it to the BIM Seafood Retail Business Awards 2018 finals. Laura Desmond, from Reid’s Fish Market in Howth, was one of four people shortlisted under the Independent Seafood Specialist category, while Scott Smullen of Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt was named a Supermarket Seafood Manager finalist in the competition. BIM are specifically looking for retail managers that can demonstrate successful business models, and an excellent understanding of seafood, coupled with outstanding business and sales acumen. The competition finals will take place in September when each of the finalists will present to a panel of business experts including retail mentor James Burke, entrepreneur and business-
man Bobby Kerr, financial advisor Moira Creedon, and Ronald Hovenars, a food business mentor from Holland who brings an international element of insight into progressive seafood retailing. Speaking after the announcement of the finalists, Jim O’Toole, chief executive of BIM said: “In September the finalists will need to reflect to the judges how they have implemented what they have learned through their mentoring with the experts in BIM for the benefit of the business, and how they plan to grow their businesses into the future. I wish them all the very best of luck.” The winners will receive a prize package of business supports worth €15,000 including branding and promotional advice, PR training, business mentoring and support, helping to further develop their business into the future.
No matter how great – or awful – your current job and company is, if you’re moving on continue to work as best you can, and show grace when it’s time to go
Resign with grace, and continue with a professional outlook
Finalists Laura Desmond, from Reid’s Fish Market in Howth, and Scott Smullen, of Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt
Dublin still has a long way to improve for women entrepreneurs as city ranks 34th out of 50 cities EMMA NOLAN
DUBLIN has been ranked 34th in the top 50 Global Cities for Women Entrepreneurs. The findings were announced at the eight annual Dell Women Entrepreneur Network Summit, with the study’s results ranking cities based on the impact of local policies, programmes and characteristics in addition to national laws and customs. It found that New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, London, Boston and Stockholm are the top-five cities for high-potential women entrepre-
While Dublin city has a number of key strengths for women entrepreneurs, the city also still faces some challenges to overcome to create a better environment for all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender
neurs. Dublin’s placement saw it just behind Nairobi and ahead of Warsaw.
The city’s notable strengths include its status as the Digital Capital of Europe, generous maternity leave policy, high-
quality education and accessibility to technology training, with areas for improvement including the city’s high cost of living and childcare supports. Elizabeth Gore, entrepreneur-in-residence at Dell, said: “Each of the cities on this list can learn from one another and encourage political change to attract and support women entrepreneurs. “The resulting change will be felt at not just a city level, but around the world as we develop an ecosystem where all entrepreneurs can thrive regardless of gender.”
YOU’VE done the interview, and aced the presentation – now you’ve been offered your dream job. The next step is informing your current employer that you’re leaving. Keep in mind that your current employer is still paying your salary and you have contractual obligations to fulfil before you leave. Even if you are really unhappy in your current job, there are benefits to managing your resignation professionally and continuing to meet the expectations of the role. You need to provide your current employer with a resignation letter. The better option in many situations is to meet with your line manager and tell them that you have decided to leave, and give them the resignation letter. In the resignation letter, it is okay to thank the employer for the oppor-
Are you ready to resign from your current job? For further information, and for help and advice in progressing your career, contact RecruitmentPlus at 01 2788 610, or see www.recruitmentplus.ie.
tunity and be positive about the time you had within the company. If you are working through a notice period, it’s good practice to continue to perform. It is also an opportunity to prepare good handover notes and help your current employer to transition as easily as possible. Try and give your employer as much time as you can to find a replacement. If your current employer is hostile to your departure, you don’t have to mirror this behaviour. There are benefits to maintaining a high-performance level through to your last day. You don’t know what path your career will take, and you may encounter some of your colleagues again in another organisation. Your legacy and references will be impacted by your exit strategy, so handle it professionally, discreetly and with grace.
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DUBLINLIFE Let Dublin Gazette Newspapers take you on a tour of the news and events taking place across the city and county this week
LET LADY BRING SOME ADVENTURE TO YOUR LIFE OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Lady. Lady is a beautiful female Rottweiler aged 5. She is an amazing dog in every way and she loves people and other dogs. She loves cuddles and attention from people and loves making new friends. Lady really enjoys an adventure and loves travelling in the car. She is very playful and loves a game of tug and her tennis balls. Like her name, she is a real Lady and likes to be clean and tidy and just loves to be brushed, she also loves her comforts and likes to chill in a nice, cosy soft bed. Lady is looking for an active family that will take her on day trips where she can potter around and enjoy life. Lady can live with children who are at least 10 years of age and she would also be willing to share her home with another playful dog! If you can be Lady’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, atfacebook. com/dogstrust irelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.
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A voice of reason JAMES HENDICOTT YOU most likely know Rubberbandits for something daft. It might be that Horse Outside video, their numerous appearances on RTE’s Republic of Telly, or an episode of Rubberbandits Guide To. You might even remember their Channel 4 outing with the Almost Impossible Gameshow. In the latter, they had contestants complete ludicrous mini-games like “groin croissant”, in which the frustrated participants had a few seconds to shake free a plastic pastry attached to a certain part of the outside of their jumpsuit with velcro. Continued on Page 16
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CITYWEST HOTEL HAS IT ALL FOR SOME SUMMER FAMILY FUN
doors. Visit citywesthotel. com for more info.
AROUND 2,800 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and on September 9 and 10 thousands will take part in the 7th year of the Great Pink Run with Avonmore Slimline Milk to run for them. Many of those participating will wear elaborate pink costumes and paint their faces to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes nationally. Unfortunately, many people know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and the Great Pink Run is an opportunity to come out and show support by running, walking or jogging for them. Registrations are now open at www.greatpinkrun.ie.
LOOKING for some summer family activities? The Citywest Hotel has just launched their summer family fun activities programme. Packages start from €372 for a family of four to include two nights B&B including dinner in the new Woodlock Brasserie, children’s activities and full access to the leisure facilities. Until August 27, guests are invited to partake in a full programme of family fun activities, events and classes that will cater for all the family. Citywest Hotel will host cupcake classes, pizza parties, disco and karaoke and a fairy trail, where parents and children can make their evening stroll more exciting by going on the hunt for the hotel’s fairy
JOIN DAY-LONG FUNDRAISER TO HELP KICK CANCER’S BUTT ON July 29, a day-long fundraiser called Kick Cancer in the Butt will celebrate Saggart-native Jimmy Byrne. This is the fourth year of this popular event organised by Ruth Devoy, from Rathcoole, which celebrates Jimmy’s life. “I was inspired to run this event because of first-hand experience of the great work of the hospice from the care received by friends and family. “Last year with the help of family, friends and hundreds of generous supporters over €16,000 was raised for Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services and we hope to do even better this year,” she said. All funds raised will provide essential equipment
DIARY DIARY for the patients of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services. For details, contact Clare Farrelly at 085-7735010 or visit www.facebook.com/ kickcancerinthebutt/
IT’S ALWAYS TIME TO LOOK OUT FOR SCAMS TIME’S almost up on Scam Awareness Month – but OFTEC, which represents the domestic oil and heating industry, are urging everyone to stay alert whenever anyone calls to the front door. As this July was marked as the group’s month to
Lucy and Kate Dowling and Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan who will lead out the Great Pink Run. Picture: PAT MOORE
Pink power
be extra aware of some common doorstep scams, OFTEC want everyone to remember its warnings all year round, and to keep the heat on any scammers at your door! One of the main things to look out for is the right OFTEC accreditation, with certified technicians and installers required to have the official identity badge to prove it. W hile thoughts of oil heating and top-ups may not be at the top of your to-do list right now, OFTEC hopes everyone will remember to look out for scammers at any time of the year.
COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE KIDS’ CREATIVITY THIS summer, proud parents across Ireland and the UK will have the opportunity to see their child’s drawings displayed for all to see. In partnership with Mumsnet, BIC KIDS is launching a competition celebrating kids’ creativity by taking their drawings beyond the fridge door, putting 10 lucky winners’ works of art on billboards nationwide. Running from July 17 to August 6, the competition is open to all aged 5-11. To enter, parents sim-
ply need to take a photo of their child’s drawing and upload it to the native discussion page on the Mumsnet website by Sunday, August 6. Entries will then be judged by an expert panel of creatives from the marketing, publishing and illustration industries, before winners are notified and the billboards launched in September. For more information visit mumsnet.com.
THIRTEEN DUBLIN BANDS AMONG PICNIC SHORTLIST THIRTEEN Dublin bands are amongst the 30 shortlisted acts for the 2FM Play
Citywest has a huge choice of activities for a fantastic family break
The Picnic Competition, with the Top 10 acts getting to play at Electric Picnic this September. The voting text line is open until Friday, July 28, for this competition run in conjunction with Festival Republic, Jack & Jill and RTE 2fm on www.2fm.ie. The final 10 acts will get to Play the Picnic tent at Electric Picnic, with the overall winner also getting to play the Cosby Stage at Electric Picnic and winning a full day studio session at RTE’s state-of-the-art recording studio. The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is the charity partner benefiting from this campaign. It provides home nursing care and respite to sick kids and the charity has supported 2,200 children nationwide since 1997. As well as voting for their favourite unsigned band, texters are in with a chance of winning tickets to Electric Picnic by simply texting the word PICNIC followed by the number assigned to your favourite act and the text costs €2 and Jack & Jill will receive a minimum of €1.63. See https://2fm.rte. ie/2017/06/06/2fm-playpicnic-2017/ for the bands and their codes.
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SEARCH: TV3 LOOKING FOR NEW TV WATCHERS FOR ITS NEXT GOGGLEBOX IRELAND SERIES
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Tune in to ... you on the telly? DO YOU laugh at your own jokes, or do your friends hang on your every word? If so, and if you think you and your family or your friend’s witty banter needs to be shared with the world, Gogglebox Ireland is back this autumn and TV3 are on the look-out for some new faces (and their sofas) to join Ireland’s most opinionated TV fans. For the brand-new series, TV3 bosses are looking for long-term couples, brothers and sisters, retired people, sporty lads – they’re even looking out for
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TV3 bosses are even looking out for any funny nuns or priests to take part in the next series -------------------------
the clergy, so if you know any funny nuns or priests (or are one yourself) ... The last season saw the country laugh along with some hilarious, highly-opinionated households like pals Tracie and Anita from The Liberties, best friends
Previous Goggleboxers (clockwise from top left) Angela and Aileen, The Gruffertys, The Tully Twins and ‘The Cabra Girls’: Jamie, Lindsay, Ashley and Grainne
Angela and Eileen from Castleknock, and John and Dave from Dublin 8, as well as a whole host of other people. If you think you’ve got what it takes, email casting@kiteentertainment.com, and tell them who’s in your group, where you’re based, what you like to watch together, and a group photo of yourselves if possible.
You could end up ‘on the telly’ too if you apply for the show
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Birds of prey and other exotic species can now be spotted at Tayto Park’s expanded park
SOME 20 rare birds of prey are now living at Tayto Park as part of its World of Raptors exhibit. The park’s brand-new open air seating arena is home to the exhibit which gives visitors a very rare up close and personal experience with the magnificent species, with various species of eagles, owls, vultures and falcons from all across the world taking part in a freeflying demonstration at the arena. Not only can visitors enjoy the aerial displays featuring the world’s largest eagles and fastest birds of prey, as well as impressive vultures and iconic owls, they also learn all about these birds with educational talks from the
bird of prey team. Speaking on the latest attraction at Tayto Park, a team spokesperson said: “We’re very excited for the opening of World of Raptors. It’s been a very busy time getting all the birds fit and ready for the display, so it’s great the time is finally here for the opening. “Working with raptors is a very special job and we’re lucky to get to share our work with everyone that visits. It’s amazing getting to see them grow and express their natural behaviours, just as they would do in the wild.” World of Raptors opened on July 20 with falconry displays and educational talks taking place twice daily at Tayto Park. For further information and opening hours, see www.taytopark.ie/themepark/world-of-raptors.
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Newmarket Flea Market
The best of the Dublin 8 square’s monthly rotation of events, the Flea Market sprawls across the Food Co-Op, the Green Door Market and the Newmarket square, with bric-a-brac and vintage clothing to explore. July 30.
Why Rubberbandits Matter...
Hotter Than July
A world music festival hosted in Smithfield, this free event on the square features music from Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and more, as well as stacks of kids entertainment. July 30, 3pm to 9pm.
Out To Lunch All Day Party
HOTTER THAN JULY
Hosted somewhere in Howth - the precise spot is secret until nearer the time - the Out To Lunch All Day Party is divided into ‘home’ (Dublin acts) and ‘away’ (those who are just visiting). It has a distinctly dancy flavour. July 29
Head Stuff Lectures
The 12th and latest in the popular series of talks sees half a dozen people stand up and talk about anything that happens to take their fancy. Think TED Talks with an Irish flavour. Times of Ireland journalist Ellen Coyne is amongst the stars. August 2.
Howth Trad Fest
The peninsula will bring eight venues to life over an extended bank holiday weekend as the likes of Kila, Declan O’Rourke and Andy Irvine take to a Smithwick’s trail. The festival will also feature outdoor performances and a nice selection of free gigs to get your teeth into. June 2-5.
‘Malahide Has It’ Festival
Malahide’s own music festival is a family friendly offering featuring barbeque on the beach, food stalls, lively entertainment and lots of other family-leaning fun, bringing out the best of the town. July 28-30.
Big Bang Festival
Meeting House Square in Temple Bar comes alive with a selection of dancers performing on July 30, taking in styles ranging from Palestinian Dabke dance to a form inspired by a range of African adventures. One to get the feet tapping.
Manchester United v Sampdoria
The Manchester United pre-season tour stops off at the Aviva, with legendary Italian club Sampdoria the opposition. The quality of sides appearing at these friendlies can vary substantially from the first team, but expect a few stars to turn up on August 2.
New album of the week
Arcade Fire - Everything Now. Canadian indie stars return with another dose of their swirling brand of driving melody and subtle harmonies, having made many of the album announcements in the run up to ‘Everything Now’ through a Twitter account disguised as a Russian spambot.
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It’s high time the comedy hip-hop stars were given credit for their insight and intelligence JAMES HENDICOTT They are, in short, quite exceptionally silly. But their satire also has a tendency to shine a light on Irish society. Put aside the croissant shaking, or songs about Spastic Hawks, and some corners of their professional output is subtly but brilliantly political. They take a satirical look at race relations on Black Man. Spoiling Ivan documents the friendship between a grown man and a child, playing off the inbuilt societal assumption that labels such a friendship as somehow wrong. There’s even an ode to holding off on sex, and its relationship benefits. Far beyond the music, their use of social media, and public comments on sensitive issues have stretched in scope and become ever-more assured. It’s a trend that seemed to really kick off when Blindboy Boatclub called into Joe Duffy to debate the drug references in Horse Outside. In doing so, he absolutely shredded an irate caller, confidently explaining the duo’s thinking in the process. There’s a certain confidence that comes with addressing serious issues anonymously from behind the mask of a holey plastic bag. By engaging with Blindboy (who tends to be the louder of the pair on the issues), it’s very difficult for a TD, for example, to come out well. That Blindboy’s angles are so astute and well reasoned is one thing. He’s also advantaged by the very nature of the argument: should a rival outwit the rapper (and it’s rare), they are nevertheless arguing with a silly comedian, typically topless from the waist up, and facially ensconced in a plastic bag. And the man in the bag usually comes off the more reasoned and intelligent. From such a platform, The Rubberbandits in particular through their social media - have loudly railed against perceived injustices, and done so to huge audiences. Their Facebook alone, for example, has 420,000 followers. Last week, they posted: “Something tells me we’re going to look back on direct provision centres in the same way we now look back on abusive catholic institutions.” There’s no joke there. No punchline. It’s a direct railing against a Government policy stated succinctly and potently. They went on to get involved in the replies, articulately explaining their reasoning, and encouraging readers to get in contact with their TDs about the issue. Over 2,000 different readers engaged with the post. Just inside the last month, they’ve posted - in amongst pleas for help finding a missing cat, and a handful of comedy skits - a similarly strong message encouraging Leo Varadkar to
work on mental health and housing issues. They’ve extolled the virtues of a “snowflake” generation, talking of the mental health benefits that come from being open about feelings. They waded into the Herald’s mistaken use of a picture of rapper Stormzy in place of Romelu Lukaku, pointing out hypocrisies to those playing down the significance of the error. This stuff, clearly, is way beyond the normal remit of a comedy act. They’ve moved realms, in a sense, to a world where they’ve learnt they can punch above their weight. In doing so, the Rubberbandits have become a serious voice for socially liberal, left-wing values, one that can seem oddly lacking amongst the political classes. Hip-hop - especially home-grown hip-hop has never held as much cultural weight in Ireland as it does today. In acts like Rusangano Family, Rejjie Snow, Lethal Dialect and Tempermental Misselayneous, there are suddenly voices willing to critique loudly in their music, and that’s progress, especially in a time of political upheaval. For all the unquestioned brilliance of Rusangano Family’s work, especially in the immigration commentary of Heathrow, Rubberbandits are the act that have crafted a public voice outside of their music, and they’re relentlessly, vocally and unapologetically opinionated. Blindboy Boatclub can seem an oddly articulate voice to those only familiar with his less serious musical output. He’s fast become one of the most astute political commentators in the country.
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Shoe gallery move makes it the sole stop for shoppers THE Arnotts Shoe Gallery is Ireland’s largest women’s footwear department, and now offers customers an even better shopping experience with the new department located right next to the sprawling womenswear department on Level 1. T h e new sp ace offers 3,000 different
V-neck choker slip dress €25; Ashlee faux fur coat €53
High waist skinny check leggings €31; Olive cross back satin cami top €20; Gingham print frill hem mini skirt €24; Cross front frill sleeve crop top €25
styles from 52 footwear brands, which equates to 54,000 pairs of shoes in stock! The new shoe gallery also welcomes a number of exciting new brands to the womenswear shoe collection this season, including French footwear brand Jonak, and the worldrenowned footwear brand Michael Kors.
Colour Infusion cuff €49
Mermaid €36
Charming bangles from Alex & Ani
Paisley printed cami maxi €38; Wrap flute sleeve dress €29
Starfish €41
What Is For You Will Not Pass You €41 WHETHER it’s a confirmation, wedding, festival, summer holiday or if you’re just looking for a thoughtful gift, ALEX AND ANI have a bangle for every occasion. From meaningful charms to that perfect pop of summer colour, here are our summer picks for the brand, which is available in Kilkenny Shop, Arnotts, Weirs & Sons and jewellery stores nationwide.
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Making mouthwatering mini meringues is so easy INJECT a burst of colour to your dessert this summer by whipping up a batch of these adorable and delightful summer-inspired mini meringues. This simple dessert, courtesy of our friends at Siucra, will create a firework display of colour and flavour for your next summer soiree. Ask the kids to help you with the toppings for this tasty combination of different flavoured meringues, with this recipe making about 40-60 mini meringues.
Ingredients (for the mini meringues) 4-5 egg whites (about 150g) 300g Siucra Granulated Sugar Half tsp vinegar Piping bag Ingredients (for the colours and toppings) 2 tbsp lemon zest 50g desiccated coconut 3 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries 3 tbsp cocoa Yellow, red and pink food colouring Edible glitter Preparation Preheat the oven to 200c. Line a baking tray
(30x40cm) with parchment paper, pour the sugar onto it and place in the oven for about five minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites into firm white peaks, then take the sugar out of the oven and lower the heat to 100C. Continue whisking the egg whites at high speed and add the hot sugar a little at a time. Following this, add the vinegar. Whisk at maximum speed for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is opaque and completely stiff. Add flavourings as desired. Click or pipe out small meringues, then bake in the oven for three hours. Next switch off the oven and leave the meringues in the residual heat for a few hours, until they are completely dry.
Add flavourings as desired 2 tbsp lemon zest, yellow food colouring. 50g desiccated coconut, half added to the meringue mixture and half scattered over the top. 3 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, red/pink food colouring. About 3 tbsp cocoa, 1 tbsp folded into the mixture and 2 tbsp scattered over the meringues. Sprinkle with edible glitter to add a magical touch. Serve, and enjoy!
A Dory-licious dish EMMA NOLAN IRELAND’S 10 semifinalists for the S Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 competition have been announced, with Romuald Bukaty (right) from Swords in with a chance of winning. The finalists have been selected from thousands of applications submitted by young chefs from more than 90 different countries, all looking for their chance to be part of S Pellegrino’s global
talent search for the world’s best young chef. Romuald Bukaty is chef de partie at The Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport, and his dish is, Hey John Dory (above). Each young chef’s application and signature dish was evalu-
ated by experts at the world’s leading international educational and training centre for Italian cuisine, ALMA, in charge of the local finalist selection. The experts of ALMA evaluated the applications in adherence to its five golden rules relating to ingredients, skill, genius, beauty and message. The semi-finalists of each region will compete in local challenges until this December. Best of luck, Romuald!
ChanChan adds Korean Hot Pepper to spice up Irish fast-food favourite EMMA NOLAN ATTENTION, spice bag lovers! The Dublin delicacy has become even spicier with the introduction of a Korean Hot Pepper version of the ChanChan Spice Bag
Seasoning Mix. The original ChanChan Spice Bag Mix caused a stir when it launched, allowing people to make their own healthier at-home versions of this now iconic Irish fast-food dish.
It is now available from even more retailers across Ireland, and is now joined by a spicier version with added Korean Hot Pepper. Known as the flavour of Hong Kong and created by Chef Kwanghi from
an original mix of spices and herbs for an authentic flavour, the seasoning mixes taste good on pretty much everything. They’re also MSG-free and priced at just €2.95 for a tub containing 50 servings.
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Travelmood deals to whisk you off to the summer sun (even in Jan!)
IF YOU’VE ever wanted to see the world, worldwide holiday specialists Travelmood have just the thing for you. From Mauritius and the Dominican Republic to South Africa and Thailand, Travelmood has your holiday needs well and truly covered, with destinations jampacked with experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Go all-inclusive in Mauritius and the Dominican Republic, or experience life in the wild on safari in Thailand or South Africa.
Thailand Spend eight nights this September at the Centara Karon Resort, Phuket, B&B, and two nights at the four-star Elephant Hills Jungle Safari, Koh Sok, on a full board basis, from only €1,389pps. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 10 nights’ accommodation, taxes and charges, based on two adults sharing. (Ref number:1512864.) South Africa Spend four nights next January at the four-star Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town, B&B, and three nights on safari at the four-star Aquila
Private Game Reserve, on a full-board basis from only €1,729pps. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, seven nights’ accommodation, taxes and charges, based on two adults sharing. (Ref number: 1510145.)
Dominican Republic Spend seven nights next January at the fivestar Dreams Dominicus La Romana (above), on an all-inclusive basis, from only €1,889pps. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, seven nights’ accommodation, taxes and charges, based on two adults sharing. (Ref number:1517688.) Mauritius Spend seven nights this October at the fourstar Ravenala Attitude All Suite Hotel, on an all-inclusive basis, from only €1,839pps. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, seven nights’ accommodation, taxes and charges, based on two adults sharing. (Ref number:1512507.) For further information on these offers or to book, see www.travelmood. ie, call the team at 01 433 1063, or visit the Travelmood store at Duke Street, Dublin 2, just off Grafton Street.
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Wave blues away with a staycation Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa in west Cork offers an idylllic setting - and sheer luxury – for a perfect, relaxing staycation
SYLVIA POWNALL Travel Editor
IF THE word ‘staycation’ conjures up memories of rain pounding the roof of your leaky caravan as you lament the lack of WiFi, then maybe you should think again. This summer, why not take in a spot of motor yachting, whale watching or even kayaking under the stars – all within a train ride of the capital? Fancy having a whale of a time? Then head to Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa in west Cork where guests can enjoy a two-night package including a close-up of the abundant marine life. The offer includes two nights in a deluxe room with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, breakfast each morning in the Gulfstream Restaurant, and access to the heated seawater therapy pool, hammam and relaxation areas. While the fresh sea air and stunning coastal views are breath-taking in themselves, you can further explore wild West Cork’s coast with a halfday whale watching trip from Baltimore with Dr Nic Slocum. Guests have been known to spot (right) fin whales, humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks and porpoise, all while taking in the gorgeous scenery. The package
costs from €240PPS. With a stunning location overlooking two magnificent stretches of a Blue Flag beach, just outside the pretty heritage town of Clonakilty, it doesn’t get much more idyllic than this. Visit www.inchydoneyisland.com for more. A summer break at the newly refurbished Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone is highly recommended, and a motor yacht cruise along the river Shannon with a bottle of bubbles is the perfect way to take in the sights. Afterwards, stroll around the town or sit with something chilled to drink in the Quayside Bar & Lounge or out on the sundrenched terrace
You could have a whale of a time wildlife spotting off the coast
overlooking Athlone Marina. Grab a summer package, including overnight accommodation for two, a delicious buffet breakfast and a choice of romantic activity for two, from €119. Call 090 644 2600 to book (w w w.radissonblu.ie/ hotel-athlone). If you’re feeling brave, why not discover Limerick city under the stars with a date on the River Shannon via The George Hotel? The four-star hotel in the heart of Limerick is the perfect base from which to explore all that the vibrant city has to offer. Start your date night in Da Vincenzos Food & Wine Hall, the hotel’s famous Italian eatery, before making your way to the River Shannon to meet the guides for a unique guided night-time kayak tour. D i s c ove r Limerick’s fascinating history under the stars as you kayak along the river in the darkness soaking up the city’s famous landmarks - including the impressive 13th century medieval King John’s Castle. A Date Night on the River
Shannon package is priced from €153PPS and includes overnight accommodation in one of the stylish and contemporary bedrooms, a three-course dinner in Da Vincenzos Food & Wine
Enjoy a suite break away in the comfort of the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone (above) or The George Hotel in Limerick
Hall, night kayaking on the River Shannon, a complimentary drink on your return, cupcakes in your bedroom, freshly prepared breakfast the following morning and a late check out. For more information or to book, see www.georgelimerick.com or call 061 460 400.
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Fuel prices drop for fourth month in a row, AA finds PETROL and diesel prices have dropped for the fourth
successive month, according to AA Ireland. On average a litre of petrol now costs 131.9c, while a litre of diesel will cost 119.2c down from June’s prices of 134.3c and 122.2c per litre respectively. The latest drop marks the fourth successive month in which prices have fallen, with the cost of a litre of now at its lowest since December 2016 while diesel is at its least expensive since October of last year. “The last several months have brought good news for motorists when it comes to fuel prices and July has, thankfully, continued that trend,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “With the cost of a litre of fuel continuing to fall prices are moving closer and closer to where they were 12 months ago, with petrol prices just 0.6 per litre more expensive than it was in July 2016, although diesel is still almost 3c up on this time last year. Despite the drop in fuel prices, the motoring organisation has highlighted that the extent to which fuel is taxed in Ireland only serves to make it tougher for people who rely on their car to commute to work.
New Velar SUV unveiled THE fourth member of the Range Rover family, the new Velar, has now arrived in Ireland. The new addition sits between the Evoque and the Sport. This is a new mid-size luxury SUV that claims to deliver new levels of refinement, elegance and technology. There are six engine options for the Velar ranging from the 180bhp 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel with CO2 emissions from only 142g/km, to the powerful 380bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The Velar comes with all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and active locking rear differential ensure all-terrain capability and claims of maximum driver engagement on-road. Built around a light aluminium-intensive body, the Velar stands out with its super-slim Matrix Laser-LED headlights and flush deployable door handles. The Velar has a towing capacity of up to 2,500kg complemented by the Advanced Tow Assist function which allows the driver to reverse the vehicle with trailer attached using the Touch Pro Duo rotary controller, and with no need to counter-steer. Velar is a stunning addition to the Range Rover family and it brings increased choice to new and existing customers in a growing SUV market.
Ford builds on Fiesta success for new future This week, Ford unveiled its new Fiesta model, due to Irish dealerships within a matter of weeks. MICHAEL MORONEY travelled to Valladolid in northern Spain to put the new car through its paces.
FOR Ford, the Fiesta is a 40-year-old success story with the car selling more than 17 million versions since its launch in the 1970’s. For the Irish market, the Fiesta is the second most popular car behind the Focus and the market leader in its segment. Replacing a successful car with a new version always requires some care and that’s why the new Fiesta for 2017 is not a radically changed one. Ford claims to have made multiple changes to the car in terms of engineering for better safety and driver comfort. There are subtle changes to the structure of the car to give it more strength, but it was the improved driving comfort that was most noticeable to me on the winding Spanish roads. I drove the new ST Line version of the Fiesta powered by a 100bhp EcoBoost petrol engine. The three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine was impressively smooth to drive and comes with ample power, even if the torque rating shows a minor drop from the current models. The end result is however a faster car with improved acceleration and marginally better economy. Ford will also offer a new 1.5 litre turbo-diesel engine in the new Fiesta and claim that it’s the most powerful diesel engine ever fitted to the car. The diesel and petrol engines are a match in
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Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Warranty Entry Price terms of fuel economy showing just how much progress has been made in small petrol engine design. For the Irish market, Ford expects that the new 1.1 litre petrol engine will be the most popular and this will be the entry model in terms of pricing. Ford claims that fuel efficiency is fur ther enhanced with Auto Start Stop technology offered for all engines and Active Grille Shutter for 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 85 PS 1.5litre TDCi engines.
are designed to enhance Fiesta comfort, convenience and safety but they are not available in all 1.0 litre models from the entry 100hp level. 10.5 seconds The Fiesta does come 28m/litre (4.7/100km with a lane departure system and speed limiter or 78.5mpg) on all models, which will 42 litres enhance the car’s oppor97g/km tunity to achieve a Euro A2 €180 NCAP 5 star safety rating 20,000km/12 months when its tested. 5 years /100,000km For those who opt for the full technology pack, €16,650 there is an advanced driver assistance system supportThe Fiesta comes with a ed by two cameras, three new Eco button for man- radars and 12 ultrasonic ual transmissions which sensors. In combination adjusts engine and throt- these are able to monitor tle settings to help drivers 360 degrees around the save even more fuel. vehicle, and scan the road There is also a new six- ahead up to a distance of speed manual gearbox 130 metres, that’s more that I found to be espe- than the length of a footcially easy to use. ball pitch. Ford also claims that the This new Fiesta is the Fiesta delivers the most first Ford to deliver an sophisticated range of enhanced version of driver assistance technolo- Pre-Collision Assist with gies and connectivity fea- Pedestrian Detection. tures of any volume small This system can detect car on sale in Europe. people who are in or near These new technologies the road ahead, or who
may cross the vehicle’s path, using light from the Fiesta’s headlights at night. The system is designed to reduce the severity of some frontal collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, or help drivers avoid some impacts altogether. Ford will also offer Ford’s Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking for the first time in a Fiesta. This helps drivers find suitable spaces and park hands free nose-totail and side-by-side with other cars. This new Fiesta will be sold across four specification levels, Zetec, Titanium, ST Line and the highest specification Vignale models. Entry prices will start at €16,650 for the base 1.1 litre petrol version, which is a mere €200 more than the current model, for a car that’s more spacious, more modern and certainly significantly safer. This Fiesta will retain its perch as the best seller in its segment.
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Picking up the Pace JAGUAR is predicting that its new E-Pace premium compact SUV will become its top-seller, overtaking the larger F-Pace crossover. The new smaller E-Pace is more affordable than its big brother. The E-Pace is Jaguar’s smallest SUV, and it will compete against BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and forthcoming Volvo XC40. Irish prices for the E-Pace have yet to be announced. The entry E-Pace will be front-wheel drive while higher-spec models will be
offered with all-wheel drive. The standard all-wheel-drive system delivers torque to the rear wheels when needed. It will be powered by Jaguar Land Rover’s Ingenium family of four-cylinder, 2.0-litre engines. This includes three diesels and two petrol engine options. Jaguar’s larger F-Pace was its bestselling car during its fiscal year that ended in March. The company sold 67,955 F-Pace units, accounting for 39% of Jaguar’s overall
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sales of 172,848 cars during the period. The company reported that the F-Pace was the fastest-selling Jaguar in the brand’s history with more than 80,000 sold globally since April of last year. The new E-Pace will be built for all markets except China by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria as all of Jaguar Land Rover’s factories in the UK are at full capacity. It will also be built in Changshu, China, at a plant operated with joint venture partner Chery Automobile.
Summer heat, when it comes also marks the arrival of pressure cooker driving conditions. Many drivers will be taking to the road stressed by holiday deadlines, long traffic queues, overheated cars and hot tempered drivers. Here we provide some advice on dealing with road rage for riders and drivers. Be considerate. You are not the only driver or rider on the road. Swallow your pride and continue with your journey rather than getting caught up in an argument. If you are at fault admit it and apologise. Call the gardai. If you do not feel safe and feel the situation is getting beyond your control, lock your doors and get in contact with the gardai or drive to a busy location. Stay calm. Most incidents on the roads can leave you shaken, especially after a road rage situation. Before continuing your journey, why don’t you try looking for a quiet space to stop where you can breathe deeply and recollect yourself. Don’t react. If you see someone acting in an intimidating or aggressive manner, don’t make eye contact or behave in a manner that could aggravate the situation further. Resist the urge to retaliate as you can never predict how the other driver or rider will respond. Avoid it. Avoid tailgating and responding to rude gestures and remarks. Acknowledging your mistake with a cheery wave will often defuse a situation immediately.
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DUNKIRK: FILM ABOUT INFAMOUS WW2 RETREAT JOINS THE BEST OF THE GENRE
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A masterful take on the legendary evacuation
IT’S CLOSE to two decades since Christopher Nolan’s debut, Following, and in the years since the director’s career has been spent playing with time and space and messing with the conventions of storytelling in mainstream cinema. He’s reinvented Batman and brought us two epics of hard-science fiction. With Dunkirk (Cert 12A, 105mins), Nolan delves into the annals of history and delivers a war film that will forever stand alongside the genre’s greats. For those not versed in the history behind the film, Dunkirk takes place on and around the beaches of the titular town in May, 1940. The German army has cut off the Allied troops from France, surrounding them on all fronts. With limited air and ground cover, an evacuation of several hundred thousand troops is attempted. Nolan arranges his war epic like a delicately woven tapestry. We follow a number of narrative strands, taking place on
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land, on sea and in the air – much like in the rhetoric of Winston Churchill’s famous speech. The structure itself takes the form of a sort of palindrome, with three separate timelines that eventually meet in the middle – one on land a week before the final evacuation, another a day before it following the journey across the channel, and also events in the air above the chaos.
Evacuation Newcomer Fionn Whitehead escapes fire on the streets of Dunkirk and makes it to the beach, where he teams up with Gibson, another young private, and the pair try to make their way aboard an evacuation vessel. Mr Dawson (a very welcome turn from Mark Rylance) takes his boat across the sea with his son
Peter and a teenage hand, George (Barry Keoghan). O n t h e i r w ay t o Dunkirk, they rescue a shell-shocked soldier (Cillian Murphy) who urges them to turn around back to England. Finally, in the air, three Spitfire pilots fly across the English Channel – another performance from behind a mask for Tom Hardy following his turn as Bane in the final part of Nolan’s Batman trilogy. These are some of Dunkirk’s most exhilarating sequences, engaging the audience while rarely leaving the space or sounds of the cockpit. As these separate narrative lines grind toward the climax like cogs in a machine, they synchronise with a powerful catharsis; an immensely satisfying conclusion and a successfully payoff for what is a considerable narrative experiment for a mainstream war film. Dunkirk delivers deeply human emotion; a remarkable and truly admirable feat for a film with little or no dialogue.
PLANET OF THE APES ‘War’ conclusion wows
AS THE final film in the successfully rebooted franchise, War for the Planet of the Apes (Cert 12A, 140 mins) puts lots of other series and other blockbusters to shame. Its terrific effects take second place to a compelling story, with Andy Serkis turning in another top-notch performance as the charismatic ape leader finally forced to turn against desperate humans.
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Still a Homecoming king SPIDEY’s fun reboot is still entertaining audiences in Homecoming (Cert 12A, 133mins), which wisely ditches all the legacy lore which everyone already knows (Uncle Ben’s murder, spider bite, blah blah) and just dumps Peter Parker straight into the action as he learns how to be a superhero, meets some legends, and otherwise does his thing without all the doom and gloom that’s weighed down too many superhero films lately.
The desperate events around the top-secret Allied retreat from Dunkirk are now passing from memory into the history books – but director Christopher Nolan’s film brilliantly brings the chaotic scenes amid the mass evacuation back to noisy, fearful life
The men portrayed on screen struggle with notions of bravery and honour; the very notion of evacuation betrays the sense of duty at the heart of all war propaganda. Accordingly, the cast – Nolan regulars, newcomers and screen Stalwarts such as Kenneth Brannagh – deliver deeply nuanced performances. Composer and frequent Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer’s score melds
the ticking of a clock with the grinding of machinery as the film counts down toward its ultimate climax. The horizon is always visible in Dunkirk – whether it represents the safety of home, or the doom of the beaches. The enemy’s face is never seen, and is all the more terrifying for it. With practical effects and an enormous cast of extras, Dunkirk evokes the scope of classics of the
genre, creating a sweeping epic that’s yet neatly packaged into an hour and forty-five minutes. You’re unlikely to feel emotion as intensely in any other movie this year – certainly any war movie. Dunkirk stands as Nolan’s best – it’s a remarkable achievement in visceral, historical storytelling and a sure contender for next year’s award season. Verdict: 10/10
IT COMES AT NIGHT
A subtle, brilliant horror THOSE expecting a pretty standard horror will be disappointed, but It Comes at Night (Cert 15A, 92 mins) is one of the smartest and creepiest horror films of recent years. With a virus decimating the world, a small family of survivors hiding out in the woods take in another frightened family – but can they trust each other? Should they? The result will linger in the mind long after the credits.
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Another level of trouble for Crash Bandicoot to hotfoot his way through
Winne the Pooh falls foul of censors EVERYBODY’S favourite bear (sit down, Yogi, and you too, Boo-Boo) probably doesn’t automatically spring to mind as an internet warrior or a figurehead of online freedoms, but the beloved Disney character is now officially banned in China as the latest in a long line of innocuous things running foul of internet censors there. With Chinese netizens constantly engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with censors as they try to find gaps in the Great Firewall of China and get around internet restrictions, poor old Pooh had become a way to refer to Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the two said to look alike. As such, whenever Xi Jinping met another world leader, Chinese netizens would invariably respond with side-by-side comparison pics and memes of, say, Xi Jinping walking beside Obama versus Pooh and Tigger, and so on. Pooh is now banned, with the plump and pleasant honey-loving character a persona-non-grata (or bearsona-non-grata) in the country. One wonders what censors here might have done some time back if we’d had a cartoon bear called Biffo knocking about ...
A furly challenging reboot IT’S official – trying to make a goofy marsupial jump from pillar to pillar while a runaway boulder threatens to flatten it really isn’t as easy as it sounds, or as it used to be. That’s the formal verdict of the newly released Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy (PlayStation 4),
with tech watchers and the remake’s developers alike pointing out that Crash, the orange star of the game with a knack of getting into trouble, doesn’t quite control the same way as he used to. In short, although the rebooted game looks better than ever, and better than back around Crash’s late 1990s heyday, the controls (and collision detection) have been
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updated for modern tech – and, yes, his jumps are every so slightly trickier now, adding an extra level of fun (or infuriation) to the cult platformer. Originally one of the PlayStation’s early mascots and figureheads, the wildly popular platformer had a lot of games for many years, with Crash increasingly wedged into some bizarre games, to diminishing returns. However, with his style of retro ‘screenrunner’
Elena Fisher watches Nathan Drake blunder through Crash Bandicoot on her old PlayStation - the Uncharted 4 easter egg that hinted that a remake was on the way
games largely falling out of favour, nothing much was seen of Crash for many years until a cameo appearance in 2016’s brilliant Uncharted 4. A brief in-game section with lead character
Nathan Drake playing Crash Bandicoot on his girlfriend’s original PlayStation – with both commenting on the gameplay as he/you played the game – hinted that Crash was somewhere knocking
about in development. Et voila – the recently released upgraded, rebooted collection of his first three adventures. Apart from Crash’s slightly adjusted controls, it’s a very faithful upgrade of the original games, giving Crash and his worlds additional detail and some subtle effects, affecting everything from the camera to lighting effects. Vicarious Visions have created an excellent remaster of the series, with the fun reboot doing well – while summer is a quiet time for games releases, there are still some great games out there, but the likes of the excellent Switch title, Splatoon 2, have
The Tweeters send their regards to Ed SHANE DILLON
ONE of the biggest tech stories of the past week involved Tweet machines everywhere throwing up plumes of smoke and showers of sparks as they tried to cope with the huge reaction to Ed Sheeran popping up on TVshow du jour, Game of Outwitting and Murdering All Your Enemies (or Game of Thrones, for short). The, ahem, enthusiastic response online to young Sheeran’s campfire ditty and brief mumblings as he and some other House Lannister footsoldiers innocently crossed paths with
baby-faced traveller (and one-woman-murder-machine) Arya Stark suggested that a lot of viewers suddenly had someone they hated even more than the late Ramsay Bolton (or the late High Sparrow, or the late Walder Frey, or the late – well, there’s a long list of late characters who’ve been bumped off). The show has become a stalwart of fierce online debate, analysis, response and discussion in a way that few TV or other cultural creations can achieve, becoming much more than just a pop-culture reference for Millennials or fans.
As such, the expected cameo of the singer in the long-awaited opening episode of the new series sparked a lot of intense reactions and criticism online, with Ed’s brief role – following in the footsteps of several musicians who’ve also appeared throughout the series – overshadowing reactions to the episode itself. One feels a bit sorry for the campfire crooner – at the time of writing, it was reported that Ed had temporarily closed his Twitter profile, fed up of the sea of intense abuse about his brief role which the show’s producers had set up as a surprise for
his massive fan, Maisie Williams (Arya). Whatever your views of Ed’s music – let’s just say I’m not a fan, and leave it at that – it’s silly and unfair that anyone gets hounded out of an online presence just because they’ve done something as mundane as making a brief cameo in a TV show. While it’s unlikely Ed’ll give up the day job to become a Lannister henchman, you can bet your kingdom that the show will keep sparking lots of online reactions.
been flattened by Crash’s charge to the top of the charts, boulder in tow. T he games industry is just as keen to get remakes and reboots out there as the cinema and television sectors, with older gamers likely to be interested in any reboot, while such content is new to younger gamers. Either way, if done well, such reboots are a reliable way to steer a character – and its developer and publisher – towards a nice pot of gold at the end of the release rainbow. Whether you’re an oldskool Crash fan, or this is your first run-in with the runaway rascal, it’s a fun, colourful return to form for him – just mind the gaps as you jump ... Ed Sheeran: singer, bit part actor, and now a wandering Lannister henchman
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FastSport TOHILL DOUBLE IN SUPER FINAL: DUBLIN’S double European Rallycross class champion Derek Tohill had a great weekend at Mondello Park, with his Parts for Cars Fiesta taking top place in the Super Final on both days ahead of Noel Greene’s Mirage, and also finishing third each time in the Supercar Finals, which were rounds of the British Rallycross Championship. London based Limerickman Ollie O’Donovan finishing as runner up in the main reace on Saturday but his Focus tangled with another car in the semi-final and he didn’t qualify for the final, leaving current points leader Oliver Bennett to take second place after leading for half of the race. Tohill also had problems in his semi-final and had to start the final from the back of the grid, but to the delight of the large partisan crowd, he made a sensational getaway and was up to fourth place by the end of the opening lap, picking up another position during the remaining laps.
CRICKET: FINALS DRAWS NEW LEVEL OF CROWDS TO THE ALAN MURRAY CUP
Clontarf bat off Pembroke to land Leinster T20 victory
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CLONTARF emerged victorious from the LHK Insurance [Alan Murray] T20 League in a very close encounter with Pembroke last weekend in front of a large crowd in the ground and also via a live Youtube stream for the first time. In terms of the play, the best was kept until the last as Tarf won a pulsating final by just four runs. Batting first, as all winners on the final day of action did, Clontarf posted a total of 149/8 in their 20 overs. They might have expected more following a 71 run second wicket partnership between Andrew Poynter (52) and Brad Barnes (47). At 115/3 in the 15th over, a total around 165 might have been expected. But excellent fielding and slow bowling from Jack Balbirnie (3/16), Fiachra Tucker (0/27) and Benn Hoey (1/23) ensured that there was a very chase-able total on the board. Pembroke started well with a 55-run opening partnership in eight overs between Andrew Balbirnie (56) and Theo Lawson (26) . Balbirnie then
Clontarf celebrate their success. Picture: Deryck Vincent
shared in another 55-run partnership with Lorcan Tucker (26) which brought the score to 110 with the best part of five overs to go. But what should have proved a relatively comfortable chase proved to be anything but. Excellent death bowling by John Mooney and ‘Ropu’ Islam put massive pressure on the Pembroke batting and
in the end they came up short only managing 145/5. Earlier in the day, the finalists had reasonably easy wins over Merrion for Pembroke and The Hills v Clontarf. In the first match, Pembroke posted was seemed at the time a fairly ordinary 144/4. That they got this score was thanks again to runs from Lawson (51) and Balbirnie
(44). Tom Stanton (2/19) was the pick of the Merrion bowlers. But, in reply, Merrion’s top order never really fired and only John Anderson (44) managed to get above a run a ball. Ryan Hopkins led the Pembroke attack with the best bowling performance of the day (4/19) but it was a team effort with the five bowlers
used all playing their part. Merrion ended up 27 runs short but in truth they never really looked like chasing down the total. In the second semi-final, Tarf made 165/7 batting first thanks to a typically belligerent 59 (43 balls) from Robert Forrest. Best of the bowling came from Nazeer Shoukat (2/18) with his usual accurate spell. The response by The Hills never really got going and only Sean Terry (71) mastered the conditions and the Clontarf bowling. The most economical four overs of the day came from Mooney (1/13) and Islam (3/17). The finals weekend completed the first season of a new format for the competition with three weekends of group matches, a midweek quarterfinal and subsequent finals day in a mid-season block. T he setup was par t of attempts to raise the profile of the domestic T20 competition with the hope of knock-on success for the Irish national team, an area where they have struggled in recent years.
Leinster Lightning extinguished by the North West BERNARD DUFF sport@dublingazette.com
Leinster captain John Anderson
HAVING won ten out of the 12 trophies across all formats since 2013, the Leinster Lightning cricketers just needed to win on Friday against the North West Warriors to secure 2017’s T20 Trophy. However the men from Derry had other plans as Leinster were comprehensively outplayed in the T20 Inter-Pro at Merrion Cricket Club. In a series which has predominantly been one-way traffic in Leinster’s favour, the North West silenced the home fans as
Leinster stuttered to 26/3 off the six over powerplay. Warriors’ captain Andrew McBrine cleverly shuffled his bowlers throughout the innings. All told, McBrine employed eight bowlers in the twenty overs. The stand out was pace bowling of Craig Young who returned figures of five for 22. Although he wrapped up the tail by hitting the stumps twice in the 20th over, the damage was done earlier. Leinster’s powerful opener Andrew Balbirnie was bowled in Young’s first over for two. In Young’s second over, Simi Singh lofted the
ball to third man as he was misjudged Young’s pace. Later, in the 17th over, Young removed George Dockrell for 10 after Dockrell hadn’t cleared the mid-wicket fielder Stuart Thompson. All out for 118 meant early wickets were needed for Leinster. However Leinster captain John Anderson employed no catchers hence no pressure was exerted on the North West batsmen. They had freedom to play their shots so it was only down to a runout by Kevin O’Brien that gave Leinster their first wicket.
O’Brien neatly ran out David Rankin but, at 33/1, no comeback would happen. The two left handers Stuart Thomson and Graham Kennedy came together at 52/2 and comfortably made the game safe. A towering six over long-on by Kennedy off Dockrell in the 16th over to take the score to 98/2 was effectively the killing blow in a one-sided match. The result means that the North West cut Leinster’s lead to four points ahead of the last T20 round in the series, a tricky trip to Cork verses the Munster Reds on August 11.
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Strong Dublin crew named in women’s rugby squad IRELAND’S WOMEN’S rugby team have announced their full panel ahead of the home world cup, taking place in Dublin’s UCD and in Belfast next month. The Irish side have been making confident noises ahead of the tournament, and the 28-player panel is a strong one, seeing players returning from injury to take their place at the summer showdown. Jenny Murphy, pictured, a centre who plays her rugby with Old Belvedere (and traveled to the 2014 tournament in France, in which Ireland finished fourth) will return from injury having been cut from an earlier squad back in June. Similarly, prop Ailis Egan who also plays at Belvedere and saw herself dispatched back in June, returns to strengthen an experienced final 28, containing only a single uncapped player. Niamh Briggs captains the side, despite having been away from the Ireland panel since the November internationals, also due to injury. The other Dublin-linked players to make the final 28 are forwards Ciara Cooney (of Railway Union), Paula Fitzpatrick (St Mary’s College), Cliodhna Moloney (Railway Union), multi-sport superstar Lindsay Peat (Railway Union), MarieLouise Reilly (Old Belvedere) and Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere). In the backs, they’ll be joined by Jamie Deacon (Blackrock College), Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock College), Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere) and Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere). At the launch event for the tournament, coach Tom Tierney said “The players have been training consistently over the past number of months, and we have had a preparation that is far more comprehensive than previous campaigns.” “The anticipation and excitement has been building steadily amongst the players and the program has provided us every opportunity, so it is now up to us to put our best foot forward during this campaign.” “The opportunity to play in a World Cup on home soil is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and while we are in a tough pool with Australia, Japan and our six nations rivals France, I am sure the players will rise to the occasion in front of their home fans.” Ireland’s Pool C games will take place at UCD Bowl, with the side facing a tough group against Australia, Japan and France.
Sothern and O’Flanagan lead double celebrations The Irish men’s and women’s hockey teams moved a giant leap closer to 2018 World Cup qualification in the past week as they both produced outstanding runs in Johannesburg STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com
SHANKILL’S Alan Sothern scored the crucial goal that saw the Irish men’s hockey team qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1990 as they continue to push the boundaries for the sport. Sothern also scored a crucial goal in the Olympic qualifying process when Ireland beat Pakistan in a 1-0 victory and he repeated the feat at last Saturday’s World League Semi-Final, landing the goal that beat New Zealand to ensure a fifth place finish at the competition. It was the first time Ireland had ever beaten the blacksticks in 13 attempts and means Ireland will go to the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India. Sothern was joined in the team by fellow Dubliners Shane O’Donoghue, Stephen Cole, Stuart Loughrey and Jamie Car.
“It was a win built on character and defence,” coach Craig Fulton said of the performance. “We wanted to come away with qualification and that’s really pleasing, it was a great squad effort.” Ireland started well with Shane O’Donoghue drawing a top block from Richard Joyce early on before having to endure sustained kiwi pressure. Hugo Inglis rattled David Harte’s near post with an absolute rocket in the first half while Hayden Phillips put a gilt-edged chance wide after the big break. By that stage, their numbers had been trimmed further with Eugene Magee going off with an ankle injury, joining John McKee – a broken collar bone victim – on the sidelines. Harte produced a double save as Ireland threw bodies on the line at regular intervals to protect their clean sheet before
nabbing their winner with 11 minutes to go. Chris Cargo’s cross was booted away by goalkeeper Devon Manchester but only as far as Sothern and the poacher supreme flicked in his third goal of the tournament. From there, they showed the battling defensive qualities that ser ved them so well against France two days earlier to get them over the line and into the World Cup. Earlier the same day, the Irish women got a huge boost in their World Cup qualification bid when Railway Union’s Grace O’Flanagan came off the bench to make a crucial penalty save in a 2-1 win over India. That turning point, though, came when number one goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran was sent for a ten-minute suspension. O’Flanagan’s first act was to save Rani Rampal’s penalty stroke to prevent
India going 2-0 up after Gurjit Kaur’s early opening goal “It was some way to come onto the pitch and not how I expected!” O’Flanagan said afterwards. “The girls put in a superb effort throughout the match. I think we dominated throughout and I think we deserved it.” Her coach Graham Shaw agreed: “The performance from the first minute to the last was superb,” he said. “The dominance didn’t show in the first half but this team showed incredible character to go down to ten men and create so many chances. We showed that resilience to keep fighting and eventually getting too great goals.” The side featured a large Dublin-based contingent with goalscorers
Lizzie Colvin (Loreto) and Katie Mullan (UCD) turning the game around in the closing quarter. They lined out with Hermes-Monkstown’s N i k k i Ev a n s , A n n a O’Flanagan, Chloe Watkins and Sinead Loughran, UCD’s Deirdre Duke, Lena Tice and Gillia Pinder, Loreto’s Hannah Matthews, and Muckross’s Nicci Daly. In terms of the World Cup, they must now await the outcome of the continental championships over the next few months but odds are in their favour that Ireland will make the final cut. “It’s huge. This team deserve it,” Shaw added. “There is no better group of girls. They work incredibly hard on a small budget; they are part-time, working full-time and so deserve everything they get.”
Ireland’s women mob Lizzie Colvin, bottom right, Dublin trio Stuart Loughrey, Alan Sothern and Shane O’Donoghue celebrate
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Ireland’s qualification for the 2018 Hockey World Cup . Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
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SOCCER: GYPSIES FRUSTRATED AS DERRY RAID FOR NARROW VICTORY
Gregan back on top form with national 400m glory BRIAN Gregan confirmed he is finally back at the races when he crossed the line first to take gold in the men’s 400m at the Irish Life Health National Championships at Morton Stadium last weekend. Gregan was pegged for great things as an up and coming young athlete, and after enjoying a great season in 2013, it looked like he would go on to great things. However, a change of coach and a move abroad kicked off three years of frustration for the 27-year-old. The Clonliffe Harriers athlete missed most of last season due to injury and illness but has been in fine form since returning to action and can now leave for the World Championships in London on a high after finishing in a time of 45.74 sseconds to land the Irish title for the fourth year in a row. The Harriers also experienced golden joy elsewhere, with Jeremy Phillips taking the 100m title in 10.39 and finishing second in the 200m after crossing the line in a time of 21.14 – just 0.09 outside of Gregan’s club record. Stephen Rice won the javelin after throwing 62.94, just ahead of teammate Rory Gunning’s mark of 62.35m to give him silver. Elizabeth Ariel Lieghio also took home gold after finishing first in the pole vault with a distance of 4.10m. Jayme Rossiter finished second in the 3000m steeplechase in a time of 9.18.14, while Andrii Mahin picked up bronze for third place in the triple jump with a distance of 13.70m. There were also bronze medals for Sean O’Leary in the 3000m junior men, Luke Mangan in the shot put, Leah Moore in the 100m women’s and Keith Marks in the long jump. Raheny Shamrocks also tasted gold last weekend thanks to brothers Conor and Kevin Dooney. The former finished first in the 5000m with a time of 14.25.60, while his sibling ran twice as far and crossed the line in 29.30. The club also landed three silver medals through Colm Bourke in the long jump, Kieran Kelly in the men’s 800m, and Mick Clohisey in the men’s 10000m. Dublin City Harriers won the 4x400m women’s in a close battle with St Laurence O’Toole AC that saw the Dubliners finish 0.3 seconds ahead of their rivals with a time of 4.02.48.
Bohemians Ismahil Akinade rises highest for a header. Picture: Martin Doherty
Bohs stuck in LOI seventh LOI PREMIER DIVISION
Bohemians 0 Derry City 1 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com
BOHEMIANS go into tomorrow night’s fierce derby against Shamrock Rovers needing three points to keep their slim European hopes alive and take a big step away from the SSE Airtricity’s relegation zone. Last weekend’s 1-0 loss at home to Derry City saw them suffer defeat for the third game in a row and get dragged back into an intriguing battle for survival involving seven teams.
Derry’s Barry McNamee had the first chance of the game inside four minutes but his effort from the edge of the area flew just over the crossbar. The home side were struggling to get going and they allowed their opponents another chance six minutes later, but Darren Cole couldn’t connect with a bouncing corner from Nicky Low. Nathan Boyle then received the scorn of his own fans when he ruined a certain goal by touching the ball over the line from an offside position. Rory Patterson got on the end of a long ball forward and scuffed a shot past Shane
HAPPY HARRIERS Clonliffe embrace top notch Fingal 10k race A LARGE Clonliffe Harriers crew enjoyed the
Fingal 10k last weekend around the streets of Swords in what is one of traditional build-up events for the SSE Dublin marathon. Over 4,000 runners took part today in the fifth edition of the race, an increase of 10% on 2016. The second of the race series, the Frank Duffy 10 Mile will take place in the Phoenix Park on August 26. The Dublin Half Marathon will take place in a new venue in 2017, the Newbridge Demesne in Donabate. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon
Supple in the Bohemians goal. The ball looked to be reaching the line without Boyle’s unnecessary intervention. Supple then produced a good save to keep Aaron McEneff’s free kick out of the net shortly afterwards. With the half drawing to a close, it was starting to look like the game would be scoreless going into the break until McNamee landed his eighth league strike of the season. Ronan Curtis cut inside from the left and unleashed a rasping shot on goal that Supple superbly kept out – but he could do nothing about
McNamee’s follow up. Bohs had a great chance to equalise with just seconds of the half remaining when Dan Casey headed the ball into the ground and towards the top corner. The bounce had taken the power out of the header, however, and Ger Doherty gathered it easily. The Gypsies came out fighting in the second half and began to press the ball more frequently. Keith Long also plumped for a shift in formation on the hour mark by introducing Ismahil Akinade to the game and pushing him up alongside top scorer Dinny Corcoran.
T he Nigerian was involved in the action straight away but not in the way Long would have liked, as he was almost dismissed just four minutes after entering the fray for swinging an arm at Aaron Barry as both men battled for the ball. As the second half wore on, it was the Candystripes who continued to create the better of the chances but they were wasteful in front of goal. Bohs had the better of the game’s final quarter but couldn’t find a way past Doherty, even when Barry was shown a red card with six minutes remaining on the clock.
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Goldrick and Stack lead way at St Brigid’s event ST BRIGID’S hosted the Lidl Future Stars as local young girls aged eight to 12 practiced their Gaelic football skills alongside their female sporting heroes. A panel of LGFA county players including Sarah Goldrick and Brid Stack hosted various skill sessions whilst also teaching the players, in a fun way, about the key benefits of sport and nutrition Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile
CAMOGIE: TIPP AWAIT IN ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL
Boden reel in Na Fianna at head of Division One The Dublin camogie side have an All-Ireland quarter final to look forward to. Picture: Inpho
Dublin downed by Cats but not out SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Kilkenny 3-14 Dublin 0-8 sport@dublingazette.com
DUBLIN reached the quarter-finals of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland camogie championship, despite falling to a 3-14 to 0-8 loss to Kilkenny at Tom Ryall Park in Kilkenny last weekend. The Cats went into the game as huge favourites so the result came as no surprise but Dublin manager David Herity will be disappointed with a number of errors his side made to help the reigning champions across the line.
Kilkenny got off to a devastating start and held a 2-5 to 0-1 lead as early as the 17th minute. They fully deserved their lead but Dublin will be disappointed with the manner in which they conceded the goals. The teams exchanged scores early on – Dublin’s coming through Aisling Maher - but Miriam Walsh and Danielle Morrissey punished mistakes by Dublin’s defence by palming efforts into the back of the net. Katie Power was in storming form for the home side and sent over two great points, with
Denise Gaule and Anna Farrell also getting their names on the score sheet. Maher managed to hit four more points during the remainder of the first half but when a string of Kilkenny points were followed up by another Walsh goal, the Cats took a 3-8 to 0-5 lead into the break. Kilkenny had their halfbackline of Claire Phelan, Anne Dalton and Grace Walsh to thank for the way they prevented the Dublin forwards from getting a foothold in the game, as hardly a ball went in the direction of the full-forward line.
The sky blues came out in the second half and gave a much better account of themselves and the errors of the first half were eradicated. Faye McCarthy kicked a free for the Dubs in the 34th minute before Ali Twomey rewarded her teammate’s pressure with a great score. Dublin were industrious but they could only notch one more point during the remainder of the game through a McCarthy free, while Kilkenny saw Meighan Farrell, Julieann Malone, Morrissey and Walsh all hit points.
NA FIANNA lost their outright lead at the top of AHL Division One as they fell to a six-point defeat to Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-15 to 1-9 at Mobhi Road with the southside club now joining them at the head of the table. Na Fianna were high on confidence heading into this game, following their comprehensive 12-point triumph (4-19 to 1-16) over Cuala at Shankill three days earlier. But an early goal from Paul Ryan helped the southsiders to find their groove, and this was quickly supplemented by a Paul Doherty point. Na Fianna forced their way back in contention as the half wore on, before a brace of Conal Keaney scores moved Boden back into the ascendancy. Conor Dooley and Shane Durkin were also on target in the latter stages of the half, but incisive attacking play by Na Fianna meant that the sides were on level terms - 1-6 apiece - at the break. This set the tie up perfectly for a nail-biting second period, and despite coming under pressure from the Glasnevin outfit at various junctures, contributions from Simon Lambert (two) and Doherty placed them in the driving seat as the final-quarter approached. The versatile Dooley added three successful frees to his personal tally, as Ballyboden held out for a hard-earned six-point win. Elsewhere, St Vincent’s moved up to seventh place, after they recorded a commanding 4-23 to 1-12 success at the expense of Naomh Fionnbarra at Pairc Naomh Uinsionn. Vinnies were looking to build on recent encouraging displays against Na Fianna and Craobh Chiarain, and thanks to a strong midfield showing from Ronan Fallon, they were given the platform to place their Cabra counterparts on the back-foot. Excellent scoring returns by John Hetherton, Conor Burke, Alan Moore and Neal Billings kept the scoreboard ticking away, and they ultimately eased towards their third win of the season.
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Former Shelbourne star Richie Baker
Baker’s piece of the Jigsaw Former Shelbourne star to line out with a team of ex-professionals for a top class charity event in the National Basketball Arena on August 27
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RICHIE Baker will be pulling on his football boots once again next month as he gets set to take part in a charity event for youth mental health organisation JIGSAW. The former Shelbourne and Republic of Ireland youth legend will join his brother Dessie and St Patrick’s Athletic star Killian Brennan among a host of well-known faces for an indoor tournament at the National Basketball Arena on August 27. They will form a team of ex-professionals in one team with a homeless street league side, a Bohs legends team, an Irish musicians side – The Coronas and Picture This – a celebrity team and a “Joe Soaps” team.
In addition, there will be entertainment from the mini Messi and Empire dance and fitness with football-darts and football-pool side events, all sponsored by Renault Belgard. “I’m looking forward to the event and I hope it goes well,” Baker told GazetteSport. “The people who are looking after things seem to be doing them right, and if there are people out there who want to help out then please do.” Baker is well placed to get involved as he has worked with special needs kids since he hung up his boots in 2009. “I did a course in IT Tallaght in 2009/2010. When I was playing football, a lot of the time I was involved with special needs kids for the Republic of Ireland and other teams that used to come out to the AUL. We’d stay out with them after training and it was something that I always
enjoyed doing. Putting a smile on somebody’s face and just being around was great. “I’m a special needs assistant now and I help organise events for schools and soccer clubs to help raise money for them. I suppose, when anything like that comes up then I have no problem doing it. I always like to help out wherever I can.” The two Bakers will not be the only League of Ireland legends taking part in the event with a string of celebrities and musicians set to go up against the Irish homeless street league team and a Bohemians legends side. There will also be football pool and darts football to keep people entertained, as well as superheroes for the kids. “I will try and do a little bit. The legs are still working at the moment. The back is getting a bit
sore as the years go by but I’ll be up there at the event and have a bit of a kickabout with a few of the old lads that I used to play with a few years ago so it will be good to see a few faces as well,” said Baker. As far as competitive football goes, Baker is still involved but has ruled out a return to the LOI. “I’m after taking over a team for Rosemount out in Dundrum this year. I’ve always wanted to stay involved in the soccer side of things but not too high up. I wouldn’t like to go back into the League of Ireland with the way things are run at the moment.” ** You can read more of Baker’s League of Ireland views in next week’s editions of Gazette Newspapers.