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DUBLIN will paint Croke Park a special shade of blue this weekend, as both the men’s and ladies’s footballers take to headquarters in search of special pieces of history.

On Saturday evening, Jim Gavin’s heroes are lining up a second shot at becoming the first county to complete the drive for five.

Their first meeting with Kerry a fortnight ago was an epic for the ages; an injurytime equaliser keeping alive the metropolitan hopes of their place in the record books.

Saturday’s replay at 6pm promises to be another monumental battle – one to bring the city to a standstill, with sky-blue adorning every corner inside and outside of Croker.

A day later, Mick Bohan’s women’s team are gunning for their third All-Ireland win in succession, too, with a huge crowd also in the offing.

Rare old times in the storied history of Dublin GAA! Read our ladies’s football All-Ireland final preview on PAGE 31; our men’s final preview is on PAGE 32.

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SHOCKED DUBS MOURN PUB FACING LAST ORDERS

The Bernard Shaw to close in October  RACHEL D’ARCY

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DUBLINERS have been mourning the loss of one of the city’s cultural institutions, The Bernard Shaw, as the owners of the pub announced that it will close for good at the end of October.

The Richmond Street haunt, which is also home to the beloved Eatyard, took to their website to post an emotional statement to say that it will be shutting up shop, despite their best efforts to keep the pub open.

On social media, many

The Bernard Shaw: local landmark and a popular cultural hub in the city – at least, until the end of October, when it’s closing down for good. Picture: Google Maps

people reacted with anger and sadness to the news of the impending loss of The Bernard Shaw, saying that its closure reflects a greater shift in the future of Dublin culture.

Musician Hozier wrote: “What is most special and unique about Dublin

are Dubliners themselves, and spaces like this where culture and community is fostered and grows. Without interesting places like [The Bernard Shaw], the city loses its heartbeat.”

Roisin Agnew said: “In a city like Dublin where there are so few public

spaces, a bar like The Bernard Shaw was the equivalent of the public square [hosting] markets, exhibitions, club nights, midweek drinks. It’s a huge loss.”

Bodytonic, the group behind The Bernard Shaw, said that it had tried “really hard” over the past few months to renew the lease for the pub, or to even buy the premises, but “a lot of things didn’t go [their] way ... it’s out of our hands now, unfortunately”.

They thanked loyal patrons who had visited the pub over the past 13 years, as well as the “brilliant and very helpful” neighbours near the pub, Dublin City Council and their landlord.

It also paid tribute to the many artists, musicians, DJs and more who have appeared at The Bernard Shaw, as well as the staff who have worked in the venue over the past 13 years.

The group said: “Everything we do is about people ... their ideas, trying things out, making a mess of it, trying again, getting it right, having fun, making memories, and when the party’s over, let’s plan another party. But parties weren’t meant to last ...”

Bodytonic mentioned in its statement that it has plans in the pipeline for another venture: “We’ll start something else, somewhere else [plans are afoot], and keep fighting the good fight.”

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Griffith College’s new campus is opened GRIFFITH College welcomed Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, to officially open its newest campus on Wolfe Tone Street recently, with the new campus the college’s second Dublin location.

The president of Griffith College, Prof Diarmuid Hegarty, is pictured helping Minister Mitchell O’Connor do the honours at the opening.

Griffith College City Centre will offer learners the opportunity to study a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, short and professional courses, ranging from Accounting, Business, Computing, Law, Marketing to Management.

Minister Mitchell O’Connor spoke of Griffith College’s “significant national footprint”, with more than 7,000 graduates over its 45 years in existence.

She said: “The college plans to offer upskilling and training for those living in the city centre and is keen to reach out to the many DEIS post-primary schools to assist in increasing participation in thirdlevel”.

For a full list of courses at Griffith College, visit Griffith.ie.

‘Bittersweet’ Threat to progress for night buses Ballymun at Busaras A COUNCILLOR from Ballymun has said that the demolition of the Ballymun Shopping Centre earlier this week was “bittersweet”.

Works began on demolishing the old shopping centre on Monday, after being purchased by Dublin City Council.

Ballymun resident and local councillor Noeleen Reilly said that the demolition is something that was necessary but was still emotional.

Cllr Reilly (Ind) said: “[The demolition] is definitely something that needed to happen, but it is certainly bittersweet for us all.

“What happens now is really important for Ballymun. The site is the jewel in the crown of Ballymun. There needs to be a marketing plan and investors sought for what has huge potential for our community.

“We need additional retail facilities in the area and this has to be a top priority,” she said.

BUS drivers warn they will no longer collect or pick up at Busaras after dark, due to increasing attacks and antisocial behaviour.

Drivers for Bus Eireann will put the procedures into effect next Monday, unless the company agrees to position more security at the station.

Dermot O’Leary, the general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, said that in the past six months there have been an increase in attacks, including a serious attack on a bus to Newbridge.

Busaras is Ireland’s busiest bus depot, with drivers having made the call for extra security for some time.

O’Leary said: “It’s up to the company at this stage to provide adequate security,” saying that the action is not a strike, but rather a measure that drivers believe is necessary to ensure their safety.

A Bus Eireann spokesperson confirmed they are in talks with the union regarding issues over anti-social behaviour.

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CABRA: FUNDS NEEDED TO HELP INFANT STRUCK BY RARE ILLNESS

Parents appeal to help Olivier get well again RACHEL D’ARCY

THE parents of an eightmonth old boy are appealing for help to fund extensive physiotherapy for their son, after he was struck by a rare neurological disease in July.

Little Olivier was a healthy little boy, up until he was rushed to hospital on July 17, severely unwell.

The infant, who lives in Cabra, spent three days in intensive care before he was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis.

This is an inflammation of both sides of one section of the spinal cord and can interrupt the messages that the spinal cord nerves send throughout the body.

This can cause pain, muscle weakness, paralysis, sensory problems, or bladder and bowel dysfunction.

His mum, Ewa Rozynska, said: “Olivier was six months old when he got admitted to hospital. The race against the clock started because Olivier’s health was getting worse and worse.

“That very rare neurological disease affected the whole spine, causing paralysis, respiratory failure, bloated stomach and urine retention. I was devastated, watching my son in so much pain and knowing that I couldn’t do anything to help him.

“We could just pray and wait for the treatment to start working. On top of that, Olivier was infected by rotavirus, which emaciated his body even more.”

Thankfully, after seven weeks in hospital, Olivier is getting better. His mum says that he can now move his arms, but he remains unable to use his legs, and will require intensive and expensive physiotherapy.

Ewa says, however, that the hospital can only provide one hour a week of physio for Olivier, with the family now having to fund any additional treatment.

“The first few months after the incident are the most important in his recovery, so we need to put as much effort as we can to get him back to normal.

Eight-month-old Olivier’s family urgently needs funding support to help the lovely little infant recover from a devastating illness, requiring expensive physio treatment

“I cannot go back to work as Olivier needs a lot of attention now. Me and my husband, Pawel, are not able to cover any extra physiotherapy costs from our personal budget.

“We have never asked for any financial help before, but now we need to because our son’s health and life depends on it.

“Please help our dream come true and get Olivier running around with other kids on the field,” she said.

Ewa and Pawel are looking to raise thousands of euro to contribute towards Olivier’s ongoing physio treatment. To donate, see gofundme. com/f/support-olivier.

Kindly cobblers try to help homeless sleep RACHEL D’ARCY

A CITY centre-based cobblers have offered to give a helping hand to the homeless, by repairing ripped sleeping bags for free.

Tara Leathers, which has three shops in the city, posted on Facebook that they would repair the bags free of charge.

The shops have been operating in the city for more than 25 years, and recently opened a new store at Dame Street.

Jim Brennan, the owner of the shop, said he sees homeless people daily, and wanted to do something

to help.

In a post on Facebook, he wrote: “As the saying goes, ‘I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something – then I realised, I am somebody’.”

Since he began offering the free

service, Jim says he has repaired more than 20 sleeping bags that may have otherwise been thrown away.

The shop will also help to repair tents as well that have been damaged.

The initiative by Tara Leathers has been praised by Dublin-based charity Inner City Helping Homeless.

“Well done, everyone in Tara Leathers, for such a thoughtful initiative,” they said.

Tara Leathers have stores at 19A Talbot Street, 5 Tara Street and 67 Dame Street.

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Former world champion to officially start new race EAMONN Coghlan (inset), three-time Olympian and former 5,000m World Champion, will be the guest of honour and official race starter at a new race in Dublin.

The Griffith Avenue Mile will take place on one of Dublin’s best-known streets, Griffith Avenue, on September 22.

Registration is now open for the event, but spaces are filling up fast, with those looking to take part encouraged to sign up for a space early to avoid disappointment.

Coghlan said he is “delighted” to support the event, having taken place in a similar race on the avenue in 1983.

He said: “I’m delighted to support the Griffith Avenue Mile – a truly special event that was last run all those years ago in 1983, in which I finished in the top five.

“I wish all the participants

the best of luck in this exciting event and I would like to congratulate Marino Athletics Club on re-establishing this great race.”

The race will cater for runners of all abilities, with a Family Fun Run for beginners and families, followed by an adult timed race.

The one-mile track will be closed to traffic between the Swords Road and the Malahide Road to allow all participants and supporters to enjoy this unique event.

Interested participants can register to participate in this community event at GriffithAvenueMile.ie.

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CRISIS: JUDGE SYMPATHETIC BUT FORCED TO RULE ON SAFETY ISSUES

High Court ruling on homes makes 63 people homeless PADRAIG CONLON

UP TO 63 adults and children say they are homeless after the High Court upheld orders requiring them to leave their city centre homes due to fire safety concerns.

The group, all residents of bedsits and flats at Numbers 100, 101 and 104 Seville Place, initially received notice last week requiring them to vacate the properties after the High Court granted Dublin City Council (DCC) temporary injunctions.

They were back in the

High Court on Monday responding to the injunctions, but were told by Mr Justice Garret Simons that he “no alternative” but to uphold the orders.

Sympathising with the tenants, he said he would be negligent if he ignored evidence put forward by a senior safety officer for DCC which showed that each of the buildings is “potentially a deathtrap”.

DCC’s actions are against the owners of the properties, Vincent and Catherine (Kathleen) Donoghue and Stephen Tennant of Grant Thornton, who was

A staircase and landing at one of the properties

appointed receiver over the three properties by AIB in October 2016.

Mr Donoghue told the court he has had no control over the properties for

nearly three years.

The receiver wants to sell the properties and the court was told contracts are in place to do so.

One of the residents, Romas Tusla, said in an affidavit he had asked the council for the fire safety reports so he and the other tenants can fix any defects themselves.

Justice Simons refused to vary the orders, but accepted the tenants had a right to contest the council’s application.

He said DCC’s fire safety concerns in the three buildings had not been

addressed and adjourned the case for two weeks to allow the residents to prepare their cases.

However, he said the orders to vacate the buildings are to continue.

A spokesperson for the Irish Housing Network told Dublin Gazette: “Grant Thornton, the receiver, should have accommodated these families as they knew about this for 18 months-plus, but sat on their hands.

“The DRHE [Dublin Regional Housing Executive] have only accommodated five single people and two families so far [from the properties], and this isn’t good enough.

“At the end of day, tenants and families are the only losers in this.”

Dublin Gazette contacted DCC and Grant Thornton in relation to this story but had not received a response by the time of going to print.

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The bright, colourful new stamps which celebrate the fun and creativity of Culture Night

A stamp of approval for Culture Night CULTURE Night – Ireland’s largest free annual cultural event, which this year falls on September 20 – is being celebrated on four new postage stamps, issued last week by An Post.

More than 400,000 people will participate in Culture Night 2019 when museums, art galleries, dance and music venues and public buildings all across Ireland will stay open late into evening to encourage people of all ages to enjoy a night of free culture.

Aimee van Wylick, Culture Night national coordinator, said: “An Post has long been a supporter [of Culture Night], hosting wonderful events each year in the GPO. We’re honoured that An Post is issuing four postage stamps, which capture all the fun and wonder that Culture Night creates each year.”

The new €1 stamps created by Zinc Design Consultants show the diversity of events in Culture Night’s ever-expanding programme, incorporating the very best of Ireland’s arts and heritage.

They are available now at all main post offices, online at irishstamps.ie and at the stamp shop in the GPO itself.

Council can reclaim bin service – SF A COUNCILLOR has said the council is “confident” that it can reclaim ownership of Dublin’s bin services.

In July, a council meeting agreed to set up a cross-party group, aiming to agree a plan on how to take Dublin’s domestic waste collection back into Dublin City Council (DCC) ownership.

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF), who chaired the meeting in July, said: “Sinn Fein, the Green Party, Labour, Social Democrats, Independents and PBP councillors met with unions representing local authority workers.

“We are confident that we can finally take Dublin’s bin service back into council control.”

Cllr Doolan says that they believe a single service for Dublin will be better for the environment, in addition to being cheaper for the householders of Dublin.

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STONEYBATTER: ‘LYNCHPIN’ MOURNED

BUSINESS

Tributes paid to late Audrey Gray RACHEL D’ARCY

T R I B U T E S h ave f looded in for a Stoneybatter ‘lynchpin’, who spent years of her life working to benefit and better her community, following her death last Friday.

Audrey Gray (inset) grew up in Stoneybatter and lived on Manor Street for much of her life, working hard to participate in any and all things community-related.

Most recently, she was one of the key members of a campaign on BusConnects in the locale.

A local Facebook group, Stoneybatter Pride of Place, shared a touching dedication to Ms Gray, sharing news of her passing with the community.

“Audrey was the embodiment of the true meaning of Pride of Place. Audrey, Mary Ward and Liz Pender flew the flag for Stoneybatter long before Stoneybatter [Pride of Place] came into existence,” the

group wrote, in a post that had more than 100 ‘reactions’.

They listed a number of the things Ms Gray had done to benefit the local area, including planting f lowers on Manor Street, and encouraging other residents to have flower boxes, much like her own distinctive planters that brightened the area and were admired by many. “[Audrey kept] Dublin City Council on its toes to ensure that Stoneybatter received its fair share, that the streets were cleaned and that planning laws were properly enforced.

“She worked tirelessly for the area she was born and reared in. Walking her beloved Minnie along Manor Street, Audrey had time for everyone.”

She is survived by her husband, Paddy; her children Damian, Beverley, Lesley and Muriel; her sister and brother, grandchildren and her great-grandchild.

Sandwich boards fall foul of fee

Doing their part to try to help businesses prepare for Brexit TANAISTE and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, was happy to join Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, to launch the Getting Your Business Brexit Ready: Practical Steps publication at Enterprise Ireland’s International Markets Week recently.

The publication is part of the Government’s push to try to help businesses

prepare for Brexit and the potential risk of a British No Deal exit from the EU on October 31.

Covering several key areas, the publication examines the likely impact on Ireland in the event of a No Deal Brexit, and runs through the action that businesses can, and should, be taking now to attempt to mitigate the withdrawal’s impact. See the booklet at gov.ie/brexit for further information. Picture: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic

IN THE first week of Dublin City Council’s sandwich board ban, 50 of the ‘A-boards’ were seized from businesses across the capital.

The new regulations came into force on September 1, requiring businesses to pay a €630 licencing fee to have a sandwich board outside their business on public footpaths.

In the days leading up to September 1, more than 160 businesses with advertising boards were given warnings to apply for licences, with the council saying that information leaflets were also distributed ahead of the deadline.

Only five traders across Dublin made applications to the council to maintain their boards, but none of these applications have been approved, thus far.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Tom places his hand-painted centenary stone with others in the grounds (right)

Olivia and Gavin

The pupils doing their best to listen to all the grown-ups speaking. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Celebrating a remarkable first 100 years T

HE threat of light rain could do nothing to dampen the excitement around a special day in the south of the city centre recently, where Rathgar Junior School and Kindergarten was holding its centenary celebration.

The milestone event was a great way for the landmark institution’s current staff and children to look back at a remarkable century, as well as looking ahead to the years to come.

As Ireland’s only independent junior school

School principal Brigid Rose Kalisa

Ria and Lorcan

with a Quaker ethos, the school has seen all kinds of noteworthy people pass through its doors as former pupils, from film producers to gender equality campaigners, Chief Justices of Ireland to even a UN Assistant General Secretary.

However, such lofty positions were far from the minds of the kids, who had lots of fun on the day with a party, special guests, burying a time capsule and placing their own commemorative stones around the grounds.

Special guest Peggy King, who has served on the school committee for years as the Quaker representative, and whose two sons also attended the school

Students Amelie, Alex-Anne, Anna and Clodagh

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New Wolves in the Woods habitat opens at Dublin Zoo

DUBLIN Zoo has opened “Wolves in the Woods”, a large and stimulating new habitat which will be home to the pack of seven grey wolves.

Featuring a stunning water feature, a dedicated feeding area and three visitor observation points where visitors to the Zoo can observe the wolves, the space is over 4,000 metres squared

Rugby legend calling on everyone to join Big Brunch IRISH rugby legend, Paul O’Connell has joined up with the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) to host a Big Brunch and is calling on others to join in, sign up and raise funds for a worthwhile cause.

The Big Rugby Brunch campaign was created by the IHF to help support its endof-life and bereavement care programmes and services.

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner (September 20 – November 2), the foundation is asking people to organise a brunch for family, friends or colleagues while watching the games.

Irish and Munster legend, Paul O’Connell is looking for supporters to answer the call,

saying: “While you’re supporting our lads in Japan, you can also be doing your part to support end-of-life care in Ireland.

“Pick any game and invite your friends, family or colleagues around for a tasty brunch and ask them to make a donation to a great cause.”

Mo n ey r a i s e d w i l l g o towards the IHF’s work, including the Nurses for Night Care service for people with non-cancer related illnesses.

The service provides nursing care, practical supports and reassurance for people and their families in the last days of their lives at home.

Demand for Nurses for

Ni g h t C a re h a s a l re a d y increased by 20% in 2019.

Director of Fundraising at the IHF, Helen McVeigh said the Nurses for Night Care is an invaluable service.

“Through Nurses for Night Care, we are able to support over 600 families every year all over Ireland.

“Our vital programme also support children, adults, families and staff in hospitals, nursing homes and residential care settings across the country.

“By hosting an IHF Big Rugby Brunch, you will make such a difference to people approaching the end of their lives and those grieving their loss.”

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell

in size and was inspired by the natural habitat of the grey wolf.

Dublin Zoo’s team leader, Ciara McMahon said: “I am delighted to say that the wolf pack have adapted to their new habitat very quickly. They are very comfortable and confident in their new surroundings”. Pictures: Patrick Bolger

It’s Good To Talk in aid of Pieta House!

EVERY Friday for the month of September when you by a hot drink at Marks and Spencer cafes, one euro will be donated to Pieta House.

Celebrating 40 years in Ireland this year, Marks and Spencer are hoping to raise €100,000 for the mental health charity.

Fundraising The retailer has been raising money since January through various in-store activities and has now started a major fundraising drive for the month of September to help achieve its goal.

All money raised through the fundraise will support the Pieta House Resilience Academy - a mental health programme offered to second year students in secondary schools nationwide.

The money will enable Pieta House Resilience Academy facilitator teams to reach 30 extra schools and nearly 3,500 more students across the country.

So why not pick a Friday in September, invite a friend and visit any of the M&S cafes throughout Ireland.

It’s good to talk!

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Stephen Mullin and Mary Rose Mullin

Omesh Vij and Rashmi Singh

Jemma Houlihan and Mary Murphy John and Geraldine Carey Janet Humphries,Caroline Bocquel and Jenny Murphy. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Black Tie Ball well attended

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Alan Vard and Siobhan Walsh

Alison Cowzer and Audrey Cowzer

ELL-known names from the world of sport, business and media turned out to attend the 2019 GOAL Ball aimed at raising funds to support the Irish humanitarian aid agency’s vital work in the most fragile parts of the world.

More than 400 people gathered in the Round Room of the Mansion House, for the black-tie event which featured a special Rugby World Cup panel discussion with leading rugby personalities Jamie Heaslip, Dan Leavy, Malcom O’Kelly and Jenny Murphy.

The panel discussion was chaired by the Ball MC and radio star, Pat Kenny.

Mary Van Lieshout amd Miriam Donohoe

Maeve Rafferty and Dervla Potter

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Leah and Sean Casey

Doreen Edwards

Colm McGlone and David Cashman. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Happy to see a prison drama C

INEMA fans were drawn to the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield recently for a special preview screening of the new film, The Informer.

The audience certainly appreciated

the new film, which stars Clive Owen in the story of an ex-con who gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate The Mob at a maximum security prison, to help keep his wife and daughter safe.

The twist on the prison drama staple

went down well with the Smithfield cinemagoers, who also welcomed Owen’s return to form in the new British crime thriller, which also stars Rosamund Pike, Common and Ana de Armas.

Ciara and Peter Collins

Andy Matuszwska

Lisa Freeman

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WHEREVER YOUR INTERESTS LIE, THE CULTURE NIGHT PROGRAMME HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER

Captivating Culture Night to take over Dublin for one big night PADRAIG CONLON

CULTURE Night returns to Dublin this month when, once again, local venues will open their doors for loads of exciting free late-night entertainment.

The theme for this year’s event is “Wrap Up in Culture” and tens of thousands are expected to attend on Friday September 20th.

Now in its fourteenth year, Culture Night Dublin 2019 is the biggest programme to date with over 300 venues hosting over 500 events for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

This year, festival goers can watch a film at an outdoor cinema in the Digital Hub, attend Dublin Flea Night Market or take in an exhibition

“Time As Form”, a collection of works by asylum seekers and refugee artists.

I r e l a n d ’s n e w e s t museum, the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), will also officially open its doors for the first time at 5pm on the day.

The National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks will once more be hosting RTE’s flagship Culture Night event.

Hosting Historic Clarke Square at Collins Barracks will light up as RTE presents an evening of free live family entertainment from 7.30pm to 10pm, featuring a mix of live music, spoken word, dance and performances.

The line-up features

both established and emerging Irish artists, and special guests, in the company of the RTEConcert Orchestra.

Singer Lisa Hannigan will be performing at the Irish Museum of Modern Art while Artistic Liberties will tell the story of the historic Liberties area through photographs.

Events Irish language events will also take place which include tours of Conradh na Gaeilge and an evening of Irish set and Ceili dancing lessons and trad music at Aras Chronain Ionad Cultuir in Clondalkin.

Complimentary Dublin Bus routes will also be provided to bring people to their cultural destination.

Over 4,000 free events will be taking place all over the country on the night, with everything from animation and light projections to readings and open-air concerts.

Events will also be taking place in Abu Dhabi, Paris and Leeds.

Organised by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht along with arts offices, local authorities and cultural organisations, Culture Night has grown from a smallsca l e c u l t u ra l eve n t staged only in Dublin in 2006, to a massive national celebration which organisers say was attended by over 400,000 people last year.

Advice Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Office, has the following advice to festival goers planning on attending Culture Night Dublin 2019.

“Seek out the culture around every corner, as you chart your own path through the city’s different cultural quarters,” he said. “ E n c o u n t e r s h o wstopping spectacle, learn about hidden histories, dabble in different workshops and embark on thrilling tours.

“Wherever your interests lie, the Culture Night programme has something to offer.”

The full programme of events can be found on the Culture Night website.

GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium. Picture: Allen Kiely

The Digital Hub, Arts and Crafts / Film

Following Her Path: A Walking Tour of Ireland’s Remarkable Women

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Sharing a giggle at a festival launch SIBLINGS Adrien and Jasmine Tessier shared a giggle as they helped launch the ninth edition of the Red Line Book Festival, which takes place from October 7-13.

Taking place at County Library, Tallaght, the festival will bring local, national and international authors to venues across south Dublin, with a programme of talks, workshops, a writer in residence programme, creative writing

competitions and more.

The line-up includes Irish Laureate for Fiction Sebastian Barry, Laureate na nOg Sarah Crossan, Kevin Barry, Sarah Webb, Alison Spittle, Joseph O’Connor, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Colm O’Regan and Laura Dodsworth, making it a must-go event for literary fans across the city. For further information, see redlinebookfestival.ie.

Picture: Julien Behal Photography

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A voice of independence The uncompromising passion of Amanda Palmer

FROM years as a statuesque street performer handing flowers to passers by, to marrying famed author Ne il Gaiman, Amanda Palmer’s life has been almost as unconventional as her musical career.

The latter, traversing theatrical duo The Dresden Dolls, and finding TED talk fame in talking about how she connects with audiences, has ultimately thrived on swimming upstream.

For the past few years, Palmer’s solo work has taken some unconventional roads.

She’s been accompanied on tour by an ever

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changing cast of local musicians who she brings on stage for impromptu jams, replacing her backing band night after night.

She plays guerilla gigs in parks and at roadsides for fans who can’t afford tickets, or simply want to see her twice.

She’s spoken openly about empathy, and about her trio of abortions, then later explored the complexities of parenthood and raised money through a committed team of

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15,000 personal backers.

Being away from a label, she’s found, is a real route to independence and personal control.

Of her current record, she says: “I’m really good at forgiving myself, which is the theme of the show.

“I’ve been touring for so long that I’ve found an approach to stage work that involves never being bored.

“If you’re going to do this job for decades, you’ve got to figure out a way to love getting on stage every night, or you just won’t last, or [you’ll] become really grumpy.

“I like it too much to ever want to feel like I’m

SEPTEMBER 12 (THURSDAY)

Julia Michaels @ Olympia Theatre, €25 Zaska @ Whelan’s, €15 Fox Jaw @ The Workman’s Club, €5 Bonniesongs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11

SEPTEMBER 13 (FRIDAY)

Peter Hook & The Light @ The Academy, €28 FM104’s Big Gig @ Olympia Theatre, €40

just closing my eyes and doing a routine.”

Of her deeply personal new album, There Will Be No Intermission, she says: “Some things haven’t changed since the early days of The Dresden Dolls.

“My connection with the actual human beings who come to see me is a massive ingredient in my ability to get up there every night and tear my heart out of my chest.

“I wouldn’t want to do it alone.

“I know there’s a real element of catharsis in it, not just for me, but for everyone who’s watching.

“The crowdfunding has really changed things.

This kind of thing is actually really hard to describe to people, because I think people think about crowdfunding, Kickstarter, Patreon – they think about the financial side of it all.

“They don’t think about the vast emotional connection that it gradually fosters between me and all these people.

“I try to write about this, and I also talk about it in the stage show. It’s really hard to explain what it does to an artist to be solely and unconditionally trusted and supported.

“I didn’t even quite realise what I was getting into when I started using

Nerves @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Aitch @ The Academy 2, SOLD OUT Chewing On Tinfoil @ The Grand Social, SOLD OUT

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Mary Black @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Katie Kim @ The Workman’s Club, €10 King Khan’s @ The Grand Social, FREE Edwyn Collins @ Liberty Hall

patronage; I just thought it would be a reliable way of gathering people together and getting paid regularly.

“It turned the flame way up on my ability to be brave in my artwork.

“I knew that I wasn’t going to have to run songs about abortion and miscarriage past guys at the boardroom table at a major label, who were just going to listen to this kind of material and roll their eyes, thinking: ‘What are we going to do with this?

It won’t play well on radio’.

“I sort of knew that intellectually, but making this record – knowing that I had 15,000

Theatre, €30 Fur @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

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Kojaque @ The Academy, SOLD OUT Ruairi De Leastar @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11

SEPTEMBER 16 (MONDAY)

Off Book Podcast @ Whelan’s, €23 Steve Gunn @ Lost Lane, €18

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people unconditionally supporting it, no matter what was on it, and that it was already pre-sold, that I could say and write anything – was a level of artistic liberation that I’ve never felt before.

“I’m getting older and less afraid in every department. But this has fast-tracked me to a place of really hardcore authenticity.

“There’s no dude in Marketing to tell me that a ten-minute song to kick off a record is a bad idea.”

Amanda Palmer plays the National Concert Hall on October 24, with tickets starting at €27.50.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela @ Olympia Theatre, €34 Mexican instrumental guitarists Rodrigo Y Gabriela made their name, in part, on the streets of Dublin busking, which promises to make their return on tour all the more special for fans, and newcomers too.

Pat Silke @ The Sugar Cub, €10 Brand New Friend @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Father! @ Workman’s Club, €5

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE While some locals look to the future, others may not be able to shake off their troublesome pasts ...

WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

AS FESTIVAL prep gets under way, Carol rallies the troops to get everything ready. She becomes irritated over a complaint that the King and Queen competition is not inclusive and renames the competition.

Bob suggests Renee extend an olive branch to Dolores, and she tries to make peace by donating her wedding dress again, but the selling of the dress leaves a bad taste in Bob’s mouth.

Sharon and Hayley bond over plans for Hayley’s 30th birthday. Sharon is shocked to see Ger in Phelan’s and makes a quick exit, but tries to cover her fear from her family.

Sharon warns Ger to stay away from her family, but is left reeling from Ger’s unexpected reaction.

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Killer clown’s return may make a box office killing SHANE DILLON

Barry O’Hanlon returns home, with him and Paul sharing a warm reunion where Barry tells Paul that he plans on living in Carrigstown.

However, when someone brands him a murderer in the street and there’s an incident at the festival, Barry realises it won’t be easy settling back into Carrigstown.

Will’s isolation escalates when Cristiano doesn’t answer his phone, and he’s then gutted to learn Phoebe is leaving to take up a hockey scholarship in France.

Darragh is annoyed when Erica unwittingly makes him a laughing stock. Anto and Sharon find an unwanted guest has joined their family dinner.

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

WITH Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker kicking up one hell of a buzz ahead of its upcoming release, a very different joker – and arguably a much darker one – has scuttled back into cinemas in the form of It: Chapter Two (Cert 16, 169 mins).

It’s the sequel and concluding part to the smashhit film from a couple of years ago, which much like Pennywise/It, the murderous clown at the heart of the film, has been a real box office attraction during its brief release, to date.

However, while audiences have been rushing back to see what good ol’ child-killing Pennywise has been up to, reviews haven’t been quite as enamoured of It, second time round, with a more derivative tale at the film’s heart.

The grown-up surviving members of ‘The Losers’ Club’ – reunited again to tackle an ancient evil that’s resurfaced in their home town

As the direct sequel to the earlier film, It Two concerns itself with returning to the fictional town of Derry, Maine.

That’s where Pennywise/It (the ancient creature that usually appears in the guise of a clown), has resurfaced to resume a brief but bloodthirsty rampage, as It does every quarter century or so before

hibernating again.

Cue the return of ‘The Losers’ Club’ – the plucky kids at the heart of the first film, now grown up and scattered to the winds as a group of very different adults, summoned back to Derry by the lone member who never left town.

It’s an impressive ensemble cast, including the likes of James McAvoy,

Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader, who admittedly do indeed have something of a spark between them.

These ‘Losers’ aren’t exactly a radical group of ghostbusters when they meet up; their memories are lost in a fugue of forgetfulness, with their literal life-or-death childhood encounters with It seeming the stuff of night-

mares, rather than a clear and present danger.

However, with It back on the prowl and delighted to have lured its earlier targets back to town as adults, it’s not long before It starts a killing spree again, promoting the remaining Losers to try to stop It, once and for all ...

It Two does a great job of reestablishing the feeling and lore of the first film, with a great cast, and Bill Skarsgard, as Pennywise/ It, revelling again in his sinister role.

However, sometimes less is more, and in ramping up its occasional gore and monster quota, with just a dash of gratuitously distasteful cruelty, the end result is a generally satisfying conclusion, but not quite the more insidious fairground attraction it might have been.

Verdict: 7/10

Inhaler show their Honest Face in candid interview GARY IBBOTSON

“YEAH, we’re looking forward to an incredibly gnarly Monday morning,” says Robert Keating, the bassist of Irish four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band, Inhaler.

“We just flew in, we just got in today. This weekend is our only break before Christmas so we’re doing the whole festival experience,” added Eli Hewson, frontman and vocalist of the group.

Inhaler were speaking at Electric Picnic prior to their Saturday afternoon gig at the Rankin’s Wood stage, a step up from their previous year’s performance at a much smaller tent.

“It’s our second year playing and third year here as punters. We’re staying until Monday,” said Hewson.

“Yeah, we’re going for it,” Keating confirmed.

Settling on their current lineup in 2016 while still in school, the band’s other two members comprise Josh

Gary Ibbotson (second right) with Inhaler: Eli Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating and Ryan McMahon

Jenkinson on lead guitar and Ryan McMahon on drums.

Gigging and recording guitar-driven Punk-Pop Rock ‘n’ Roll for a couple of years now, the band mates say the pursuit of a music career was partially driven by the desire to avoid the conventional adult lifestyle.

“I think we wanted to be in a band

so we didn’t have to go to college, but evidently it seems like we’re doing five times the amount of work,” said Hewson, to a laugh from his fellow band members.

“We’re not complaining, though – we enjoy it so much,” added Keating.

Having only completed their Leaving Certificate in 2018, the band are

still very new to the constant pressures that the music business exerts.

However, despite their relatively young age, they emanate composure and an assertiveness beyond their years – be that rooted in PR training or natural aplomb, however, is hard to tell.

Telling me they were looking for-

ward to seeing acts such The Strokes, The 1975, Echo and The Bunnymen over the weekend, the conversation quickly turned to Otherkin and their decision to disband after seven years.

“Yeah, it’s a sad day,” said drummer McMahon. “You could say they were the ones to kick this whole [recent Irish Rock music revival] thing off.”

Speaking of the resurgence of Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll bands, Hewson, the son of U2’s Bono, said it’s a stimulating time.

“It’s just really, really exciting to be a part of it. Everyone’s learning from each other, everyone’s friends, everyone’s really up for helping.

“All the bands have a very different approach – you have When Young, The Academic, us [Inhaler], Murder Capital, Fontaines DC – Wild Youth, as well.

“We want Rock ‘n’ Roll to be big because that’s the music we connect to the most.”

Inhaler’s single, My Honest Face, is available on YouTube and Spotify.

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Maid of honour I N F O R M AT I O N shows up to wedding Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240

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A MAID of honour in the United States recently turned a wedding into a little bit of a tyrannosaurus wreck, by arriving dressed as a dinosaur.

Christina Meador, who was maid of honour for her sister, arrived dressed in a T-Rex costume after her sister said they could wear whatever they wanted to the nuptials in Nebraska last month.

Posting a picture of her outfit next to her sister and the rest of the bridal party, Meador wrote: “When you’re maid of honour and told you can wear anything you choose … I regret nothing.”

The picture has since gone viral, with more than 40,000 people sharing the image across social media and over 18,000 people commenting on the original Facebook post.

Thankfully, the bride saw the funny side of things, telling the Daily Mail that her sister is ‘awesome’. “I genuinely was not kiding when I said she could wear whatever she wanted,” Deanna Adams said.

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SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Dawn delivery LAST Thursday morning, as the dawn was breaking, the city welcomed an unusual delivery – the 270-foot-long Tall Ship, Cuauhtemoc, one of the world’s tallest such ships.

Thousands of people subsequently visited the Mexican ship at Sir John Robertson’s Quay over the following few days, ahead of her departure on Monday morning. Launched in 1982, the windjammer and her 257-strong crew were making their fifth visit to Irish waters, where their visit, and the magnificent ship, were given the warmest of Irish welcomes by fascinated Dubliners. Picture: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic.

Rapist tried to join Police POLICE in the American state of Georgia spent years on the hunt for a serial rapist - without realising they had recruited him as one of their force.

Kenneth Thomas Bowen III was connected to seven rapes and one sexual battery through DNA over the course of more than four years.

He was previously a Clayton County Police Academy Recruit in June 2018, but was ultimately fired from the force last September for repeatedly showing up late

to training, and lying about where he was.

“Upon arriving, he gave multiple statements that differed as to where he was and who he was with. And I found that to be untruthful and a reason to remove him from our academy,” Clayton County Police Department Chief Kevin Roberts said last Wednesday.

“In actuality, had he not attempted to join the ranks of the Clayton County Police Department, it’s questionable as to when we would have apprehended him.”

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

This week’s dog of the week is Sidney, a very affectionate and playful three-year-old pit bull terrier.

His favourite thing in life is spending time with people and playing with his toys.

Sidney loves his daily walks in the Rehoming Centre, but he is quite an adventurous spirit and also loves going on walks to places he’s never been before.

Sidney loves seeing doggie friends when out and about, but his excitement can sometimes be a bit full-on, so his potential family will need to work on his impulse control.

He is looking for a family who will

shower him with love and let him be the centre of attention!

Sidney loves people so much that he would love a home with someone who spends a lot of time in the house, so he can be their sidekick.

He is an amazing dog who has won the hearts of everyone in Dogs Trust, and he will be a great addition to his future family.

If you have room in your heart and home for Sidney then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

Sidney

Veteran (96) ‘breaks own diving record’

A 96-year-old celebrated his recent birthday by breaking his own record as the world’s oldest active scuba diver for the third year in a row.

World War Two veteran, Ray Woolley dived to a depth of 42.4 metres for 48 minutes, the equivalent of a 15-storey building, to explore a shipwreck off Cyprus.

He beat his own previous record of 40.6 meters for 44 minutes.

“Its just unbelievable,” Wooley said following his epic dive. I’ve been diving now for 59 years and these are the sort of dives that you remember because there are so many divers with you. If I can still dive and my buddies are willing to dive with me, I hope I can do it again,” Woolley, who is a great grandfather, lives in Cyprus and was a radio operator in World War Two. He is originally from Port Sunlight in Merseyside and had broken two previous records he held in 2017 and 2018.

The Zenobia, a c a rgo ve s s e l laden with trucks that sank off of Larnaca in 1980, is a popular dive site.

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Martha The fierce fashions of the 1980’s

 MARTHA GILHEANEY I BEGAN compiling a list of the most feared fashion and beauty trends of all time and in the process realised that everything, with the exception of low rise jeans which merit their own article, came from the 1980s.

This piqued my interest because so do I. It’s referred to as the decade fashion forgot, but let us not forget that fashion has never been about looking good. That’s where style comes in. Fashion is about living in the moment and having fun and few decades are as fun (or funny) as the 1980s.

The recent popularity of ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Glow’ has finally allowed us to unapologetically and intensely celebrate the glittery, scrunchy glad, neon glory of this decade. But this appreciation need not be confined to your tv. These trends are back!

1. Shoulder pads - These have been slowly creeping back but are set to be big by 2020. They give fabulous proportions to those with narrow or naturally sloping shoulders and I’m a fan!

2. Shell suits - Visit any trendy thrift shop today and you’ll find a wealth of them, all in demand. I prefer them as diluted down separates.

3. Bum bags - These came back with a bang a couple of years ago and are holding strong, albeit with an updated over the shoulder rather than around the waist position. I think they’re perfectly practical.

4. Perms - I haven’t met anyone with a perm yet, but I’d love one myself. Mullets, however, are a whole different story.

5. Neon - Visit Pennys and you will see brightly that it’s back. I think it’s fun, in small doses.

6. Scrunchies - First slinked onto our wrists until we were brave enough to put them back on our heads. I love scrunchies because they are so gentle on hair.

7. Blue eyeshadow - Hasn’t quite hit but is all over the runways along with pink, orange, purple and frosted varieties. I love these swashes of bright colours which are much easier and faster to apply than layers of blended neutrals. With my green eyes, I like to wear pink or purple but blue is ideal for accenting blue-eyed beauties.

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DENIM DISCO DIVA  Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor ONE OF the UK’s biggest pop sensations in recent years has been ‘New Rules’ hitmaker Dua Lipa.

In addition to her stunning vocals, however, the songstress has become a key face on the fashion scene.

Now, fans of Dua and style mavens alike can get their own taste of the ‘IDGAF’ singers’ wardrobe, as she teams up with Pepe Jeans for her first ever capsule collection. Taking inspiration from her childhood growing up in London, her family and the music scene, there’s something for everyone.

“I love Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore and Naomi Campbell in the

90s. I was inspired by a mixture of the 1990s and early 2000s – off duty supermodels, grunge club scene and festival vibes,” Dua said.

“I really loved delving into the archives of Pepe Jeans for inspiration and having the creative freedom to reinterpret what I consider to be wardrobe staples.

Creating a really great shaped t-shirt and the perfect fit jean was so fun to work on.”

Featuring a range of denim styles, including jean jackets, skirts, a denim corset and three different styles of jean, Dua says that denim – specifically a solid pair of jeans – is a wardrobe stable, in addition to a glitzy dress like those that feature in the Pepe Jeans collection.

“I love jeans in all different shapes & colours. A key piece for me is the metallic silver dress – it could be worn dressed down and grunge with heavy boots, or on a night out with heels and super glamourous. I love this versatility and day to night transition,” the pop princess explains.

With prices for the collection ranging from €30 to €400, there’s a versatility to the collection that ensures your investment will be worthwhile. It’s not a collection focused on trend, but rather on personal style, ensuring something for everyone.

The Dua Lipa x Pepe Jeans collection is available in River Island Grafton Street, and from RiverIsland. ie.

Our Dua x Pepe Picks

PEPE JEANS Dark blue denim dress €120

PEPE JEANS Black wash Jeans €120

PEPE JEANS Chainmail dress €200

PEPE JEANS Khaki wax jacket €399

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FASHION | ZENDAYA X TOMMY AW 19

70s cool with a deluxe twist: Meet the AW19 Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya collaboration

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rdarcy@dublingazette.com With Autumn / Winter showcases now in full swing, one of the highlights of the season so far is the impeccable new TommyXZendaya collection from Tommy Hilfiger.

Created in collaboration with the Euphoria and Greatest Showman actress, this collection will be the third collab between Hilfiger and Zendaya, who is also the global brand ambassador for the company.

In a release, the collection is defined as ‘power dressing for the modern woman, with each piece designed to evoke emotions of strength and confidence’.

The collection debuted at a distinctive interactive show at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New

York last Sunday during the TOMMYNOW event, receiving acclaim from critics, as well as Tommy and Zendaya’s respective fans.

T h e ve n u e s e l e c tion was no mistake – it has hosted some of the world’s most iconic entertainers including Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti LaBelle, and The Supremes, all of whom played a role in the inspiration of the Fall collection, helping to reimagine era-defining power dressing with a bold modern edge.

Meshing 70s silhouettes with classic American cool, the AW19 collection takes on a monochrome vibe this season, compared to the graffiti inspired muted vibrancy of the SS19 designs.

Melting in gorgeously with the monochrome

THIS IS ZENDAYA’S third collection each having a 70s inspired twist.

Think bold patterns and tailoring with a modern edge, replicant of the actresses’ own style.

cool of the collection are a fusion of different burgundy tones and vibrant metallics, delivering an unexpected edge to traditional tailoring.

Creamy leathers, divine faux furs and rich velvets enhanced by metal detailing and add a luxe touch to wardrobe staples. Houndstooth sartorial tailoring elevate the timeless trench coat, narrow-waist blazer and wide-legged pants.

Fro m a p p a re l a n d accessories to swimwear and underwear, the Fall 2019 TommyXZendaya collection is strong and confident, reimagining era-defining styles with a bold edge.

The TommyXZendaya collection is available in Tommy Hilfiger stores across Dublin now, and online at TommyHilfiger. com.

BEAUTY | LUXE FALSE LASHES AT A BARGAIN PRICE HAVING ONLY recently been converted to the glory of false lashes, suddenly I find myself unable to live without them.

Thankfully, beautiful bargain brand Catrice have released new durable, stylish, vegan and most importantly affordable styles of their Lash Couture lashes for Autumn / Winter.

With styles for day and night, they’re perfect for a more natural look or that little bit of dramatic flair.

The InstaExtreme Volume lashes provide full length volume with a natural feel, perfect for those starting out in the world of falsies. With a transparent band, application of these bad boys is an absolute breeze. €4.50

For a more smokey eye effect, the Dramatica Smokey lashes are the perfect compliment for an intense eye look. The outer lashes are thicker, giving a more dramatic effect, perfect for a night on the town. €4.50

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The latest industry figures reveal how Irish travel agents have kept an impressive market relevance

Irish travel agents record a bumper €1.1bn turnover SHANE DILLON

IRISH travel agents had a particularly busy 2018, according to reports by the licensing authority for travel agents, the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR), which shows that they turned over a hefty €1.1bn turnover.

Despite the oftmooted death of the traditional travel agent as many people now book their own holidays online, the impressive turnover shows that’s anything but the case with Ireland markets.

Bucking international trends, the Irish travel agent sector has held its own, adapating well to keep pace with changing and emerging trends in the travel sector – with the new

figures, released as part of CAR’s 2018 annual report, showing an impressive retention of traditional clients, as well as securing new revenue streams.

On the sector’s success, Pat Dawson, chief executive of The Irish Travel Agent’s Association, said: “The travel industry has seen a lot of change in the last ten years. Many agencies have home-workers, allowing employees to have a flexible working environment to suit their lifestyles.”

Recent CSO figures also support a steady growth in travel from Ireland, citing a 7.3% increase in overseas travel from January – July 2019, compared to the same period last year.

New study shows costs of most expensive beaches A NEW study has revealed the most (and least) expensive beaches to visit based on a range of financial factors, calculating the cost of popular family beach activities and amenities per person and what that means for a family of four.

The results of the study by parasol supplier, We Are Promotional (available at www.wearepromotionalproducts.co.uk/least-expensive-beachesaround-world/) should be taken with a pinch of salt (or a grain of sand), with TripAdvisor reviews heavily skewing the results.

Fellow coastal culchies are probably thinking of deserted beaches and strands ‘up home’ which cost €0 to go to and use, yet also have zero facilities or other attractions– but the results should be interesting reading for anyone heading away on holiday.

If you’re visiting any of the following top most expensive beaches to visit (based on associated costs, such as parking, luxury beach huts and other amenities), be sure to bring a bit of loose change...

Renaissance Island, Aruba, £302.50pp (or €334, converted at time of editing); Coney Island, USA (€288); South Beach, USA (€193); Bournemouth Beach, UK (€185); Biarritz, France (€161); Whitehaven Beach, Australia - (€160); Brighton Beach, UK (€158); Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands (€131); Fistrel Beach, UK (€130); and Santa Monica Beach, USA (€111).

Follow the Erne up to some staycation bliss SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor CONCLUDING an unofficial trilogy focusing on staycation charms across or along the Border, this week we’re dipping a metaphorical toe in the calming waters of the Erne.

As one of the island of Ireland’s most diverse waterways, the Erne makes its way across some of the most ruggedly ancient and beautiful scenery in the Republic and Northern Ireland alike.

With its huge reach, the Erne provides contemporary inhabitants of the island with an alluring waterway that’s as relevant to modern living as it was to our long-gone ancestors.

And it’s very much to the fore of contemporary tourism, too, with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism announcing the imminent return of Festival Lough Erne, a two-day celebration of local food and the Fermanagh Lakelands.

Taking place on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 in and around Enniskillen, it features a bumper schedule of events both on and off the water.

The schedule includes a food village packed

with tasty treats; live cookery demonstrations with celebrity chefs Paula McIntyre, Adrian Martin and Glen Wheeler; cocktail masterclasses from a converted horse-box bar; a walking food and drink tour; live music; and a raft of other activities designed to keep families and even the most discerning of foodies entertained.

As part of the fun, the Enniskillen Taste Experience will be navigating through the best of artisanal culinary delights that Fermanagh has to offer.

Children can enjoy cupcake decorating and crafting workshops from Lough Erne Cakes and The Party Bees, while live sets and a host of traditional Irish music, brass and accordian bands, will have hits and tracks to suit all interests.

While there should be more than enough to keep happy foodies busy at the festival, Enniskillen itself is also a town with a lot to take in, dominated by its striking riverside castle.

It’s also a perfect base from which to explore the Fermanagh Lakelands, home to more than 150 islands dotted along the Erne, with several boathire services in the area.

And, if you’re thinking of heading north to the busy

The River Erne flows through counties Fermanagh (top) and Donegal (above), which both offer very different events to enjoy. Pic: (bottom) Martin Kalvaster

festival, why not hit up the road a little further along to County Donegal, where the Erne meets the sea?

After all, there’s a growing amount of people who want adventure or active holidays, or to build a staycation around an invigorating event – in which case, Gaelforce North is for them (or for you).

The rugged county to the northwest of the Erne will be home on Septem-

ber 21 to the ninth annual Gaelforce North, which will offer hardy staycationers the chance to take in a challenging 63km or 45km race, involving running, cycling and kayaking past some of the most dramatic scenery on the island.

Taking in parts of Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal in the county’s north, it’s sure to be a staycation with a difference, offering particularly

fit Travel fans the chance to see Donegal from a whole new angle.

And, as a perfect finish to that race, they’ll also be able to swing by the rest of Festival Lough Erne on their way back down to the big smoke.

For further information, see www.festivallougherne.com/ and gaelforceevents.com/ en/gaelforce-north-gaelforce-north.

Good news for people flying to America WITH Ireland-America flights even busier than ever, news of extra preclearance services at Dublin Airport, and Shannon, will be welcome news for the thousands of Irish people hopping over the pond.

The Tanaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney joined Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to welcome the revised Ireland/United States Preclearance Agreement, which allows for additional and enhanced preclearance services

at the relevant airports.

While US authorities will continue to fund a baseline level of service, the additional and enhanced preclearance services including the potential for additional staff numbers, with other issues, including the designation of preclearance areas and new signage, also provided for in the amended agreement.

The changes mark the end of detailed negotiations between Irish officials and their US counterparts, and will act as a further support for our significant tour-

ism and trade interests.

Praising the agreement, the Tanaiste said: “I welcome the final step in strengthening the support for preclearance facilities in Ireland.

“This agreement, and the Government’s support for it, will directly and positively impact air travellers transiting through Dublin and Shannon airports.

“As a result of this agreement, not only will it be easier than ever to travel to the US, it will also help grow passenger numbers and help support jobs in

Irish airports, as well as support important connectivity between Ireland and the US.” Minister Ross added: “Preclearance continues to be a huge success in Ireland and this is evidenced by the 1.9 million passengers who availed of the service last year.

“It’s a very valuable asset for Ireland, allowing people move more easily between Ireland and the USA, and it is a testament to the long and unique relationship between the two countries.”

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Irish Food and Drink Business Awards winners revealed at Citywest ceremony

THE winners of the 2019 Irish Food and Drink Business Awards were announced at a ceremony last Thursday at Citywest Hotel.

First introduced last year by Premier Publishing and Events, the awards were established to recognise innovation and excellence across the entire food and drink industry on the island of Ireland.

As a whole, the awards are a part of the National Food and Drink Business Conference and Exhibition, and aim to promote

and celebrate the best of Irish food and drink products and manufacturing.

The overall winner was selected from the winners of each of the 18 awards categories – which was claimed by Freshways Ireland.

The company won the Food Service Company of the Year category before being named the Food and Drink Company of the Year.

Freshways Ireland also took Silver in the Food and Drink Innovation of the Year category.

Other award winners included

The protein shaker that attracted two Dragons to make an investment ONE of the products at the Irish Food and Drink Business Awards (above) which caught Dublin Gazette’s eye was the quirkily named ShakeSsphere, as featured and successfully back on British business show hit, Dragon’s Den. Described as the world’s best patented shaker, the ShakeSphere saw two ‘Dragons’ make a rare investment, with their interest sparked by its take on being a shaker for fitness enthusiasts.

Zero protein wastage With a unique pitch that avoids protein powder gunk and similar unwanted mess, the ShakeSphere can ‘blend’ soft fruit (such as bananas and berries) without the use of blades, and due to its design, it also leaves zero protein wastage, with the side benefit of saving customers money.

By shaking any mixture in the tumbler, it passes around the hemisphere base and lid at speed, with the centrifugal force pushing the mixture around the capsule shape, and inertia breaking down the powdered mix.

Available in a variety of colour ways, the ShakesPhere retails from €24.95. For further information, see www.shakesphere.com.

Java Republic (Beverage Company of the Year), Kerrygold Butter Packaging (Dairy Manufacturing Company of the Year), Manor Farm (Meat/Poultry Company of the Year), Bretzel Trading Company (Bakery/Confectionery Company of the Year), and Great Northern Distillery (Spirits Company of the Year).

A special Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Vincent Carton, head of Manor Farm, the largest chicken processor and market leader in the

Republic of Ireland.

The business can trace its roots back to 1775 when it commenced trading in the Dublin markets area, before moving in 1970 to a custom-built factory at Shercock in County Cavan.

Vincent, with his brother, Justin, are the eighth generation of the Carton family to run the business, which was acquired by Sweden-based Scandi Standard, the leading chicken producer in the Nordic region, in a €70 million cash and shares deal in 2017.

The 2019 Irish Food and Drink Business Awards served up a fasctinating overview of the contemporary sector

Rathmines restaurant grabs a pizza glory for Ireland on top EU list MANIFESTO Restaurant, in Rathmines, has been named one of the best pizzerias in Europe by the prestigious 50TopPizza online guide.

The restaurant, which was ranked at number 35, is owned by Lucio Paduano and is the only Irish restaurant on the list.

Taking the top three places were eateries in London, Paris and Copenhagen, respectively.

An anonymous team of 150 inspectors visit many restaurants across Europe to compile the list, which is updated every year.

Curators of the awards include gastro scientists, culinary masters and food journalists, and the list is highly respected within the pizza community.

Manifesto has a history of winning awards, with its ‘Sofia Loren’ pizza being voted the best in the world in 2010, while it’s ‘Don Corleone’ pizza was voted best in Ireland in 2011.

One of its eye-catching and renowned offerings is the ‘U2 ... The Irish Flag’,

Manifesto restaurant has been named as one of the best 50 pizzerias in Europe

which features gold organic cherry tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola and friarielli or broccoli rabe – all organised to represent the tri-colour.

Paduano, who comes from Southern Italy, is a proud third-generation pizza chef and his family has been making deli-

cious pizzas since 1929.

Opened since 2009, Manifesto has been a staple for south Dublin pizza-eaters for just over a decade and its interior matches the quality of its pizzas.

Furnished with wooden beams and exposed brick walls, the establishment is

stylish yet rustic, knowing what it is while also not making too much of a fuss about what essentially is a simple food.

Speaking about the announcement, Paduano said: “To be listed among the top 50 pizzerias in Europe is a huge honour for us.

“At Manifesto, we work so hard, using premium ingredients in all our pizzas, and being Italian, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do.

“This listing recognises our hard work and effort, and myself and the whole team are extremely grateful.”

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

The VW Amarok – a pick-up for all seasons DECLAN GLYNN

IN the new VW Amarok, drivers will experience the pinnacle of exclusive driving comfort on almost any terrain.

It combines high ground clearance with the best body stability, along with the proven 4 MOT I O N a l l -w h e e l drive system.

This results in traction in virtually every situation, even with high tensile loads and payloads.

The Amarok’s 3.0litre V6 TDI engines have more than enough power to tackle the most demanding terrain, with 204bhp or 258bhp available, depending on the model chosen.

The new Amarok’s interior boasts plenty of space and numerous storage options, while the new Amarok is the only pick-up in its class

to come with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, 17-inch disc brakes at the front and 16-inch disc brakes in the rear as standard.

Review Vehicle There are three well equipped trim levels in the new VW Amarok – entry level Comfortline, mid-spec Highline, and range-topping Aventura.

My review vehicle was an Amarok V6 Aventura (258bhp), and it looked amazing in Ravenna Blue Matte body finish.

Produc ing a whopping 580Nm of torque, the Aventura can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 7.4-seconds, achieve a top speed of 203km/h, and can consume as little as 8.5-litres of diesel for every 100km’s driven on a combined cycle.

The towing capacity of the Aventura I drove

A NEW PEUGEOT 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled.

The most powerful road-going PEUGEOT ever, the new 3008 HYBRID4 boasts 4-wheel drive and a combined 300bhp, yet it emits just 29g CO2/km and consumes a meagre 1.3l / 100km of fuel under WLTP (Real World Driving) standards.

The model, avail-

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1) Spacious Double-Cab Pick-Up 2) Three Trim Levels 3) 3.0-litre V6 Diesel Engines 4) Manual or Automatic 5) Priced From €46,885 (inc VAT & VRT) is 3,500kg (braked) or 750kg (unbraked), while the generous proportions

of the load bay – 1,555mm in length, 1,620mm in width, and 508mm high

– allow a wide variety of items to be carried, with a 1,222mm clearance between the wheelarches for added practicality.

The combination of a meaty 3.0-litre V6 engine, a slick eightspeed automatic gearbox with steering-wheel mounted paddles, and 4MOTION all-wheel-

drive go-anywhere ability, provides the Amarok Aventura driver with all the tools necessary for safe, practical, versatile, and fun driving ability.

Pricing Inclusive of VAT and VRT, the VW Amarok is priced from €46,885, with the Aventura model starting from €61,830.

Another month of declining new car sales OFFICIAL statistics released today (September 1st 2019) by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the month of August are down 13.3% (5,131) when compared with August 2018 (5,921). New car registrations year to date are down 7.9% (110,572) on the same period last year (120,003).

LCV’s & HGV’s New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations are up 35.1% (1,880) on August 2018 (1,392), however registrations year to date are down -2.2% (21,906). While New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) decreased 20.7% (157) in comparison to August 2018 (198) and year to date are up 3.1% (2,207) Imports Imported Used Cars for August saw an increase of 10.2% (9,708) on the same month last year (8,812) and year to date imports are up 5% (72,211) ahead of 2018 (68,784).

Electric New electric vehicle registrations

Peugeot unveils new 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model

continue to grow month on month with 172 vehicles registered for the month of August, an increase of 4.2% on August 2018 (165) while a total of 2,860 EV cars were registered so far this year.

Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General comments: “Despite the strong economic growth, the new car market continues to contract this year, with registrations for the month of August following this trend.

“In this business context and with the increasing likelihood of a hard Brexit, SIMI is calling on the Minister for Finance not to increase taxes on new cars in Budget 2020.

“It is important that our new car market is as strong as possible from both an environmental and employment view point. Instead, the current Brexit and taxation mix only encourages people to hold on to their older higher emitting cars for longer.

“New car sales need to increase if Ireland is to see the real benefit of improvements in emissions from new technologies, and taxation systems should support not hinder this.”

able in the top-ofthe-range GT trim, will be launched across Europe from October 2019.

Prices and final specifications will be announced closer to launch. With more than 700,000 vehicles sold since its launch in 2016, the success story of the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV, a former European and Irish Car of the Year winner, takes a new dimension with the powerful HYBRID4

192 NEW VEHICLE STATS New car sales total year to date: (2019) 1 1 0, 5 7 2 v ( 2 0 1 8 ) 120,003 -7.9%

Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales August: (2019) 157 v (2018) 198 -20.7%

5 Top Selling Car Brands year to date are: 1. Volkswagen 2.

Toyota 3. Hyundai 4.

Ford 5. Skoda

version.

Travelling up to 59km in 100% electric mode and going from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds (driver only), the 3008 HYBRID4 is fitted with a 200bhp (147kW) petrol

New Car sales total August: (2019) 5,131 v (2018) 5,921 -13.3%

Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date: (2019) 21,906 v (2018) 22,398 -2.2%

Light Commercial Vehicles sales total August: (2019) 1,880 v (2018) 1,392 +35.1%

Used Car Imports total year to date: (2019) 72,211 v (2018) 68,784 +5.0%

Used Car Imports total August: (2019) 9,708 v (2018) 8,812 +10.2%

New Electric Vehicles sales total year to date: (2019) 2,860 v (2018) 1,077 +165.6%

engine, combined

5 Top car model’s year to date: 1 Toyota Corolla 2. Hyundai Tucson 3. Nissan Qashqai 4. Skoda Octavia 5. Volkswagen Tiguan.

with two independent electric motors, altogether powering each of the four wheels; the electric unit at the front develops 110bhp (81kW) and is coupled to an eight-speed e-EAT8

To p S e l l i n g C a r August 2019: Hyundai Tucson.

automatic gearbox; a second electric motor with 112bhp (83kW), is fitted to the rear axle.

The battery capacity is 13.2kWh and charging

Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date: (2019) 2,207 v (2018) 2,141 +3.1%

New Electric Vehicles sales total August: (2019) 172 v (2018) 165 +4.2%

is easy and fast; a full charge can be done in 1h 45m, when using a Wallbox (7.4kW).

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CONROY’S HEROICS: AMPUTEE FOOTBALL: JAMES Con-

roy was the hero for Bohemians as they secured the Megazyme Amputee Football League Cup trophy with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over rivals Shamrock Rovers.

The goalkeeper saved the decisive spot-kick after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray.

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Sky the limit for Watkins’ Olympic bid  sport@dublingazette.com

CHLOE Watkins hopes two painful near misses in her Olympic pursuit can be harnassed to propel her and the Irish women’s team to finally end their long wait and land a ticket to Tokyo 2020.

The Monkstown woman has been part of the national side for almost a decade. It has encompassed a final qualifier loss in 2012 at the hands of Belgium and, in 2016, by the width of a post against China for a place in Rio. Now, the World Cup silver medalists are one big weekend away from reaching Tokyo. Canada are the opposition on November 2 and 3 in Dublin, two head to head matches with the best aggregate earning that Olympic spot.

“We have turned that into motivation,” Watkins told the Dublin Gazette at the qualifiers draw this week. “There certainly were scars. It took us the guts of a year to get back to reality [after the China game].

“Now, it’s just a motivating factor.

People have been in the squad for 10 years. It’s something we’re all working towards, something we’ve always wanted to achieve. And this is our chance. When you’re with a group like this, you never know how many opportunities you’re going to get again. We have to make the most of them.”

Indeed, this is the most direct route Ireland have had in the Olympic pursuit. While previous editions have been via lengthy tournament formats, this is a straight showdown.

Ireland’s heroics in London last year mean they have won the hosting rights and the draw has pitted them against the lowest ranked opponent on offer – Canada are 15th in the world compared to Ireland in eighth.

“Canada have improved a lot over the last few years,” Watkins adds, saying she is taking nothing for granted.

“They’ve got a good programme and been based more in Europe. We know they’re a good team and we’ve had

Chloe Watkins at the draw for the Olympic qualifiers in Belfield. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

a few mixed results, like before the World Cup last summer we lost to them and then we beat them.

“Overall, we’re going in the right direction with our team and we’re certainly feeling strong coming into the next few months.

“We made history at the World Cup and the Olympics has been the one

we’ve always chased. We’ve never qualified for an Olympics so for us, first and foremost, is our target and goal. It’s driving this group at the moment.

“I suppose every time we go out there we want to try and perform. But we do know we have a special group of players in place. The sky is the limit now .”

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS LUCAN SARSFIELDS TICKET applications for the All Ireland replay are now closed.

Tickets will be to those WELL done to the Junior A distributed la lucky enough to win the draw on Friday night at the usual venue and time. Very best of luck to all the Dublin team and Jim Gavin, especially our super 6.

Let’s hope we can get the job done this time.

Very best of luck also to the Dublin ladies who look to achieve their own piece of history by doing the 3 in a row on Sunday. Great times to be a Dublin football fan.

Congratulations to our under 13 girls team who defeated St. Annes away by 4-11 to 0-5 in the cup.

These girls are on an incredible run. Well done girls.

Well done also to our minor footballers who defeated Naomh Mearnog in the A championship group game. Star men were Robbie Bolger, Ciaran McManus and Dean Robertson.

But of course, we’re leaving the best for last. Our much heralded Oscarz night. The word “wow” was heard so many times throughout the evening, and very fitting too.

It was a magnificent event, also, and most importantly, earning much needed funds for the club. A huge thank you to our MC, Pat Mannion, to Barney, Teresa and Denise our judges, to Keith Plunkett on security and to the committee Melanie, Fiona, Colm, Fidelma, Siobhan and Suzanne.

Huge thanks to the Bonnington hotel crew and Karl Wall in particular. A massive debt of gratitude is also due to Fundraising events group, in particular, Jimmy, Louise, Francis, Peter and Dylan.

Their professionalism and courtesy put all the actors and producers and committee at ease throughout the whole experience. Thank you to Kev Brady and Phil O’Dea and all who helped out on the night and in the lead up to the event.

We must also thank all spouses and partners of everyone who gave up so much personal time, to make this the success it was.

Thanks also to all our sponsors and supporters on the night, in particular to Camfil clean air solutions our title sponsor. But the most thanks must go to the monster crew of actors and producers who took on their roles with aplomb and wooed the crowd with their epic performances. Thank you all!

This is a night that will go down in club folklore and the annals of great social nights and events.

Now we can sit back and breath!!

LOVELY HURLING Crumlin into semi-final CRUMLIN advanced to the semi-finals of the senior B hurling championship with a big win over Castleknock, winning out 2-10 to 0-11 in their battle at Somerton.

Jake Stacey is pictured on the attack in their victory last weekend.

SOCCER: DALYMOUNT SIDE DENY SHAMROCK ROVERS DOUBLE

Conroy fire Bohs amputee side to League Cup glory AMPUTEE LEAGUE CUP Bohemians Shamrock Rovers Bohs win 3-2 on penalties  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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JAMES Conroy was the hero for Bohemians as they secured the Megazyme Amputee Football League Cup trophy with a dramatic penalty shootout win over rivals Shamrock Rovers.

The goalkeeper saved the decisive spot-kick after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray.

Donal Bligh equalised for the Gypsies after Stefan Balog’s unfortunate own goal had given Rovers an early lead.

There were no further goals and it went down to spot-kicks, where Balog, Neil Hoey and Bligh kept their nerve while Conroy saved the second Rovers penalty.

It was a victory made all the sweeter by the fact it

denied Rovers the double, the Hoops having secured the league title two rounds earlier in Cork last month.

“We actually practiced penos during the week in training because it’s a cup game and you never know,” said Bohemians manager Ronan Croke.

“Neil Hoey was a bit nervous and took it before the ref blew the whistle and had to retake it, but he put it away.

“Donal had the opportunity in training to win it and the same happened in the game. It was a lovely penalty, bottom left corner.

“He didn’t realise it was the penalty to win it. But he could see the other lads’ reaction to it. It was a great way to ease the pressure on him.

“To win another cup, and to beat Rovers, it is a bit of revenge if you want to call it that.

“I felt for Rovers – it’s not a nice way to lose, but it is what it is and someone has to step up and be

the hero, and James was our hero saving the peno.”

Cork City, the third team to compete in the national league, were unable to take part so the competition was a round robin between Bohs, Rovers and Scottish invitees Partick Thistle.

While Rovers’ consistency earned them a deserved league title, Bohs have twice gotten the better of them in cup finals, having beaten them at Fussballiade 2019

in Germany during the summer.

For the players on the team, representing Bohs means more than just wearing a jersey – they’re proud to be part of the club’s proud tradition.

Goalscorer Bligh is a diehard fan, while Balog played with the club’s underage teams before losing his leg in an accident, and playing in Dalymount Park in the black and red is a huge honour.

“They’re extremely

proud to play for Bohs. It’s something I would draw on a lot in teamtalks. To wear the Bohs jersey is a great honour and they do feel privileged to wear it.

“We played a round of fixtures in Dalymount back in August, and that was brilliant, to play in Dalymount, to be in the dressing rooms.

“The lads know what Bohs means and it means a lot to them. They’re extremely proud to represent the club.”

Clonliffe Grand Prix returns

Picture: Niall O’Connell/@KnockPhotos

Clonliffe Harriers get back into full flow this week with the Grand Prix series return

CLONLIFF Harriers’ 2019 Grand Prix Series resumes in Morton Stadium on Thursday night, September 12, for one of the club’s most prestigious races, the Walker Cup. Thursday will be the 53rd running of the Walker Cup, donated by the Walker Family back in 1966. Although the Walker’s association with the club has sadly come to an end, it is fitting that the Walker Cup and the Walker Family and their contribution to Clonliffe are remembered with this prestigious race.

The Walkers’ association with the club

goes back to 1893 and the Walker Cup is generously sponsored by Pamela Cooper.

This is round 12 of the 16 race series currently led by Deirdre Fitzsimons, from Gerard Fay and Mick Bermingham.

Following the Walker Cup comes the Bonass trophy/Club 10,000 championship on September 25 for the final track race of the series. Then it’s out to Malahide for the Ahern Cup/Club 10 mile on October 12 before returning to Santry for the final two rounds in November, the Irwin and Horan Cups

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SOCCER: GRAHAM BRACE UNDERPINS FAI INTER FINAL WIN

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Bohemians players celebrate after winning the Megazyme Amputee Football League Cup Finals at the Carlisle Grounds.

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Hendrick hits milestone in Swiss showdown FORMER St Kevin’s Boys player Jeff Hendrick hit the 50-cap milestone last Thursday during Republic of Ireland’s memorable 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.

The midfielder was at the heart of a couple of Ireland’s best attacks as the boys in green fought all the way to the finish to nick the result courtesy of David McGoldrick. The 27-year-old made his debut in 2013 and started all four of Ireland’s Euro 2016 games.

Picture: Martin Doherty

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WHITEHALL Rangers could make it two trophies in a week as they contest the final of the DWSL Premier League Cup against Intermediate Cup champions TEK United in Greenogue on Sunday.

Rangers lifted the FAI Intermediate Shield for the first time thanks to an emphatic 5-0 win over Mayo side Manulla in Mullingar on Sunday afternoon.

A brace for Charlie Graham and one each for Helen Cooney, Katrina Moore and Leah Farrell were enough to see the north inner city side lift intermediate football’s second most-prestigious cup.

Captain Graham was the first to trouble Manulla keeper Simona Fernandez with a shot from distance but she couldn’t find the target.

She made amends moments later, however, eking out space for a shot inside the Manulla box and drilling the ball home from close range.

Tara Bergin played in Moore for a chance to double the Dublin side’s advantage but her low shot cleared the right-hand post.

Whitehall doubled their lead after 16 minutes when Cooney picked the ball up at the edge of the box and curled a shot past Fernandez.

It was 3-0 on the half-hour mark as Moore scored the pick of the afternoon’s goals with a spectacular chipped effort that left Fernandez with no chance.

Rangers continued to dominate after the break as Graham was denied a second when, played one-on-one with Fernandez, she saw her clipped effort clear the bar.

The captain would get her second goal even-

Whitehall captain Charlie Graham is presented the trophy by FAI Women’s Council’s Derek Collins. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

tually, and it arrived on the hour mark as the striker dispossessed Laura Regan and found the bottom corner.

Farrell rounded off the scoring with 17 minutes remaining as she poked home a loose ball from a corner and Whitehall cruised through the remainder before lifting the trophy.

Whitehall topped the DWSL Premier League this summer season with 13 wins from their

14 games ahead of Terenure A, St John Bosco and TEK in fourth.

Like TEK, Whitehall came unstuck against Women’s National League opposition in the FAI Cup, playing out an entertaining 8-2 defeat to Limerick at the Market’s Field.

The game takes place at Greenogue, the home of Peamount United, on Sunday at 3.30pm.

Daly’s Formula Female’s massive boost MOTORSPORT  sport@dublingazette.com

MORE than 1,000 female secondary school students will get the chance to sample life in the fast lane after a joint initiative

by Motorsport Ireland and Formula Female received funding of €35,000 from the Sport Ireland Women in Sport grant scheme.

The new Go Girls Karting Initiative will provide 1,080 girls aged 13-16 from all over Ireland with an opportunity to combine sporting and educa-

tional experiences as they get behind the wheel.

Go Girls will be led

by Ireland World Cup hockey star Nicci Daly who has also worked as a Data Engineer for Indycar Team, Juncos Racing.

The programme will offer classroom workshops to demystify and align practical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) subjects with motorsport, as well as an introduction to kart driving on local tracks.

Karting is the gateway to motorsport in Ireland.

However, currently only 4.5% of Motorsport Ireland karting competitors are female. Motorsport Ireland, the governing body of motorsport in Ireland, is determined to increase this as part of its 2020 Women in Sport commitment.

The Go Girls Initiative has received funding of €35,000 from Sport Ireland in year one of a twoyear programme. This funding will be matched

by Team Ireland, a philanthropic organisation which supports Irish mot-

orsport. Total investment in the initiative in 20192020 is expected to be up to €140,000.

The Go Girls Karting Initiative is designed to drive

visibility and active participation by highlighting positive female role models who are successful in motorsport, other sports, and related education.

Motorsport Ireland’s Leo Hassett, Minister Brendan Griffin and Nicci Daly

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ROWING

SOCCER: BALLYBOUGH MAN PLAYS KEY ROLE

Byrne fires up fine win over Bulgaria  DAVE DONNELLY

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Stella Maris on the water in Dingle

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STELLA Maris Rowing Club wrapped up their 2019 season in style with their junior section retaining the East Coast Junior Shield for the seventh year on the bounce.

Their senior section also achieved East Coast champion status in spite of not quite peaking as much as previous years, still finishing the season on the highest point count.

Reflecting on the year, the club’s Barry Saunders says it was a fine year to reflect on, saying: “Our kids are the pulse of the club with such consistent training, determination and love for their hobby.

“They epitomise sportsmanship on and off the river and they really deserve their dues.

“Also, it shouldn’t go unmentioned that every crew that rows, from Under-12 all the way up to our Under-18s, have all placed for an East Coast medal, including our unbeaten Under-16s boys. With all of the above, the club is extremely proud of our Junior Section.”

With the East Coast Season wrapping up, last weekend took Stella to Dingle for the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation All Ireland with six crews from the Ringsend club taking part: Novice Ladies, Intermediate Ladies, Mixed, Intermediate Men, Senior Men and pre Vets - Rowing both in Heritage and One Design style boats.

In what was a very wet, cold and blustery weekend, the conditions did not make for nice viewing, or easy rowing.

First up for Stella was their senior men, rowing in the heritage category, who fell just shy of the winners spot, claiming a silver medal, setting the bar for the weekend, despite the horrendous conditions to keep the medals coming.

The inter men followed with a splendid win, while the inter ladies looked seriously promising for a crew that was put together days before for the purpose of this event.

With a flying start, they looked sure for another win but, as the wind and rain battered them, the team came across the line in a hard-earned bronze medal position.

Sunday races, still in the thick of wind and rain, saw Stella’s unbeaten mixed crew finish out their season in serious style, romping home to yet another trophy and gold medal.

The club’s novice ladies have gone from strength to strength and they finished out their East Coast racing with two bronze medals from the final weekend of rowing at Greystones and Wicklow.

They took on the challenge of the Novice Ladies Heritage race and were literally pipped at the post for a third place. Although they didn’t make the podium this year, the club have no doubt of what they can achieve upon their return for the 2020 season.

BALLYBOUGH’S Jack Byrne played a starring role on his senior international debut, playing a part in two late goals as Ireland edged out Bulgaria 3-1 in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

The former St Kevin’s Boys youth was introduced on the hour mark for Alan Judge and quickly got into the thick of the action in the centre of the park.

It was the 23-year-old’s corner that led to Kevin Long putting the Boys in Green make in front, and his delicate chipped pass started the move for James Collins’ clincher late on.

Preston North End’s Alan Browne had put Ireland in front early in the second half before a penalty from Ivelin Popov levelled things up for the visitors, who had lost 4-0 to England on Saturday.

There was also a debut from the start for former Lucan United and Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Mark Travers, while fellow Dubliners Judge, Enda Stevens and Jeff Hendrick also featured.

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy made ten personnel changes from the

Jack Byrne proved the star of the show for the Republic of Ireland on debut in his second half cameo against Bulgaria. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

side that drew 1-1 with Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday, while Conor Hourihane moved to leftback.

The new-look side, featuring debutants Travers and Josh Cullen, imposed themselves from the start and controlled the ball in midfield without creating much of note.

Once Ireland had taken the lead via Browne, they looked certain to kick on from there but a mistake from Cyrus Christie allowed Bozhidar Kraev in and he was fouled by John

KIA RACE SERIES Keogh storms his way to title in Blessington DONORE Harriers’ Eric Keogh

crossed the line in third place last weekend at Blessington Lakes in a time of 31.17 minutes in round eight of the Kia Race Series.

The results was enough to be the Dublin overall winner of the Kia series. His club mate Peter Gaffney was first in the men’s Over-50s group.

Picture: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Egan, and Popov blasted home an emphatic penalty.

The introduction of Byrne swung the momentum, however, as he teed up Long before picking out Stevens to steer the ball to Collins for a spectacular third.

“I’m buzzing to just get on the pitch and obviously to affect the game is special. I can’t explain it,” Byrne said after the final whistle. It’s all a bit of a blur at the moment. I’m just buzzing. I’d no nerves, I just wanted to show people what I can do.

“If that’s good enough, it’s good enough, but if it’s not then no bother. I’ll dust myself off and go again and keep trying.

“I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea – I know that – but I’ll try my best to get on the ball and try and do what I can do because I’m not going to go around smashing people.”

Ireland Under-21s made it three wins from three with a comeback 3-1 win in Sweden, thanks to a brace from ex-Belvedere man Troy Parrott and one from former Lucan United defender Conor Masterson.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: DUBLIN BOSS YET TO TASTE CHAMPO DEFEAT IN THREE YEARS

Bohan aims to keep incredible streak rolling LGFA ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DUBLIN manager Mick Bohan says his side have no fresh injury worries ahead of Sunday’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final against Galway at Croke Park (4pm).

Apart from St Sylvester’s player Nicole Owens, who just tasted four minutes of action in the semi-final win over Cork, before exiting with a knee injury; the rest of the squad are fit and ready to go for Sunday.

Owens has had surgery since, and has already started her way back from recovery. She previously sustained a knee ligament injury in the warm-up before Dublin’s All-Ireland Championship Series opener.

“Well, the surgeon made sure she wouldn’t play on Sunday. I’d say if she hadn’t undergone that, she would have given it a go,” Clontarf man Bohan said.

“It’s amazing, one of the lads who had gone through a similar fate linked up with her immediately. She had 33 one-on-one sessions, as well as working with the physio and her team. The

work she put in to try and rehab the tear was just incredible.

“We would have felt that she deserved that opportunity [to play].

“People talk about high risk and all that stuff, I’m very clear that if there’s that type of player on your team — not everyone, there’s only a very small percentage of players who can even attempt it, and a sports surgeon told us this — I think they deserve that opportunity, that loyalty to show you’re willing to back them.”

Dublin are aiming for their third AllIreland title in succession and, amazingly, Bohan hasn’t managed Dublin to a loss in the championship since taking over in late 2016 - his second coming as manager of this team.

Bohan says confidence is high in the group, having accounted for rivals Cork in the semi-final.

“I think we would have said to people coming into that game that we didn’t know where we were at, regardless of who it was going to be in the semi-final,” he said.

“The ante had to go up, and that’s what it unfolded as. It was a particularly competitive game, and at the end of the day it was a good result for us,

Vincent’s hammer Finbarrs to reach quarters

Dublin boss Mick Bohan leads a team talk. Picture: Piaras O Midheach/Sportsfile

and now we look forward to the big one.”

It’s Dublin’s sixth All-Ireland Senior final appearance in succession, but Bohan is quick to point to Galway’s underage All-Ireland experience.

“It does [count]. But by the same token, we have five or six girls who have never played in All-Ireland finals,” he said.

“The older girls will certainly pass on their experience. All those things

are factors, but at the end of the day we saw with Kerry, with very little experience were certainly able to manage the big day.

“Part of the threat of Galway is the way they play. They obviously have footballers who are hugely talented and a very mobile team, and they probably mix it up more than other teams.

“We expect it to be a massive contest, and that’s what we are in the competition for.”

De Buitlear delivers crucial blow for Scoil DLGFA JUNIOR H FINAL Scoil ui Chonaill Shankill  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

Scoil ui Chonnail celebrate their success.

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2-12 5-2

A 63rd MINUTE Caoimhe De Buitlear point earned Scoil Uí Chonaill’s second team Dublin Junior ‘G’ Ladies Football Championship silverware, after an intriguing battle with Shankill at St Margaret’s.

Shankill led by 3-1 to 0-5 at halftime, with goals from Aisling O’Leary and Ailis Conlon, but it looked like Scoil were odds on victors with 11 minutes of normal time remaining, after bursting out of the blocks in the second half to fire 2-5 unanswered.

Indeed, Shankill didn’t score until the 51st minute in the second half, when Conlon completed her hattrick; to ensure for a tense finish, and real edge of the seat fare in the closing minutes.

Shankill went long periods of this game without scoring. After a sixth

minute goal put them two points clear, they failed to add to their tally for almost another 14 minutes.

Likewise, they went 20 and a half minutes without a score in the second half, with scoring opportunities rare for the South Dublin side at stages.

Scoil had begun well with captain Aideen Naughton leading by example with the first of her four points coming after just 20 seconds.

Shankill got in for their opening goal after five and a half minutes, when O’Leary’s shot found the net.

Scoil weren’t fazed, bouncing back to lead 0-4 to 1-0. But Shankill responded with Conlon grabbing their next two scores – with 1-1 inside 100 seconds, a 2-1 to 0-4 lead in the 21st minute.

And Conlon got in to ensure a green-flag was raised for her side for the third time, and help them to a 3-1 to 0-5 interval lead.

After that, Shankill were on the rocks as Scoil scored their 2-5 unan-

swered.

Katie O’Rourke-Keane opened the second half scoring with a point, before Caoimhe Keohane claimed their opening goal. Naughton and De Buitlear (2) added points to ensure their side held a 1-9 to 3-1 lead.

Player of the Match De Buitlear brought her tally for the half to 1-3, with a dipping goal from an acute angle and then a 49th minute point; before Shankill eventually broke their run. Conlon completed her hat-trick, before Lisa Morgan added a point from close range, and then a dipping free from Grace O’Neill finished to the net.

This handed Shankill a one-point lead with four and a half minutes of normal time remaining, but Scoil weren’t finished yet.

Naughton tied the game 90 seconds later with her sixth point, and while both sides missed chances in the latter stages, De Buitlear got in for a late winner, despite pressure from Shankill’s Zoe Donoghue.

ST VINCENT’S set up a quarter-final clash with Ballyboden St Enda’s after overwhelming Nh Fionnbarra, 10-28 to 1-11, in their Dublin SHC ‘A’ Group 3 clash at Parnell Park on Sunday.

Vincent’s had ten different scorers with Cian McBride leading the way with 3-4 from play before being substituted at the midpoint of the second half.

The early signs were ominous for the Barrs and Vincent’s stacked up the scores towards the close of the opening half to lead 3-16 to 0-4 at the interval.

McBride got the first of his hat-trick of goals in the second minute when he got a touch to a Conor Burke point effort dropping short.

His younger brother Riain added two points as Vincent’s put early distance between the sides. Just before the break Vincent’s struck for two goals when Brian Bolger and Cian McBride, with his second, both raised green flags. McBride’s second goal illustrated Vincent’s at the best as he fired to the net following great interplay between Tom Connolly, John Hetherton and Riain McBride.

Hetherton was on target from placed balls and finished the game with a personal tally of 0-11 including five frees and two successfully converted ‘65s’.

There was scant consolation in this tussle for the Cabra side but Eamonn Dillon did score a superb individual goal before the finish when outpacing several Vincent’s defenders and rifling low to the corner of the net in the 55th minute.

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FORMER Dublin footballer Paul Casey is hoping that the men’s Footballers can finish the job against Kerry in Saturday’s AllIreland Final replay and complete the “five-in-arow” on a unique weekend in the capital Casey has a huge weekend ahead, switching between fan on Saturday, to key coach on Sunday for the ladies football final and their bid for a third successive crown.

“It’s a Festival of Football in Dublin this weekend. You take the six teams involved on Ladies Finals Day on Sunday, and then Kerry and Dublin involved,” Casey said.

“There’s so many people who will have an interest in both games.”

Looking to the men’s game, he wasn’t surprised

by Kerry’s strong showing in the drawn encounter, with strong underage pedigree beginning to show through.

The Kingdom have claimed the previous five All-Ireland Minor Football titles.

“That Kerry team have won five Minor titles in a row, and those players were eventually going to come through,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“They live and breathe their football down in Kerry. They showed during the league that they were able to go toe-to-toe with Dublin.

“They got to the league final, and probably learned an awful lot from that

Paul Casey (inset) says Jack McCaffrey (main picture) will be pivotal once again for Dublin

“Hopefully, we can sit down in the middle of

Winter, watch both games and reflect on what has been a great weekend for Dublin!“ defeat to Mayo.”

Casey says that Kerry have been continuing to impress as the Championship rolled on.

“They have been coming good, and they are going to gain even more confidence knowing now that they can go toe-to-toe with Dublin on the biggest day of the year,” he said.

“It’s going to be fascinating the next day to see what way the individual battles pan out, and we are in for a really good game.”

Having soldiered for

Dublin in defence for over a decade, including as a 2011 All-Ireland winning panellist, Casey has a keen eye on what happens at the back.

He’s been impressed with Jack McCaffrey’s effort and drive in recent years.

“Jack could probably play in any position on the pitch,” Casey said.

“I think he has been pound-for-pound the best footballer in Ireland in the last few years, and he’s having a superb run of

form at the moment.

“Jack has worked really, really hard to get to the level he’s at. He also has his professional career, and he is a very driven guy and it’s great to watch him.

“Croke Park - the biggest stage of all with 82,000 people, whether Dublin or Kerry; they have to enjoy watching Jack McCaffrey and, hopefully, he’ll have another big game on Saturday.”

There was shades of the 2011 All-Ireland decider

against Kerry, as Dean Rock stepped over a late free in this year’s drawn decider.

Stephen Cluxton landed a late winner back in 2011 against the Kingdom to ensure a first All-Ireland title since 1995 for the Dubs.

“Dean could take 20 of those and score 18 of them,” Casey said.

“I always remember Stephen Cluxton saying the comforting thing about standing up to take that kick in 2011 was, that

if he missed it we were going to get another shot at it anyway - if it goes over it’s a huge bonus.

“I know Dean is probably the most reliable freetaker in the country, and I hope he’ll have another high-scoring ratio the next day again.

“Hopefully, we can sit down in the middle of Winter and watch both [the men’s and women’s] games and reflect on what hopefully has been a great weekend for Dublin!,” he said.