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Five-year plans for Dublin published RACHEL D’ARCY
A DOCUMENT containing a number of new proposals for Dublin City, known as The Dublin Agreement, has been published following the first meeting of the new council. An agreement was reached by councillors
last Monday on the document, which has a number of pledges that the council aim to achieve in the next five years. Proposals in the document include the introduction of a Night Mayor for Dublin, an agreement to develop a ‘site of conscience’ at the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean
McDermott Street and to not sell public lands to private developers, amongst other suggestions. Of the new plans, Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab) said: “The publication of the Dublin Agreement is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our capital city.” SEE STORY ON P4
Anger as motorists turn right
A MARINO road sign clearly shows ‘No right turn’ – but lots and lots of motorists in all kinds of vehicles are ignoring it all day, every day, as they turn into a street they shouldn’t have access to. One annoyed local has even shot an almost hour-long video clearly showing close to one vehicle every minute ignoring the clear sign to take a ‘rat run’ shortcut. SEE PAGE 2
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MARINO ‘ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN’ – SENATOR
Anger as motorists ignore warning sign RACHEL D’ARCY
rdarcy@dublingazette.com
VEHICLES of a residential area in Marino are calling for officials to put a stop to drivers using an illegal right turn to use their estate as a ‘rat run’. One disgruntled local filmed nearly an hour’s worth of footage showing cars disobeying a clearly displayed road sign, showing that there was no right turn allowed. The footage, recorded over 50 minutes on a Friday evening, shows 59 cars breaking the rules of the road, going against
A video shot by one frustrated local during a one-hour period captures all kinds of vehicles and registration plates turning right at the ‘No right turns’ sign. Still: YouTube
the sign at the junction of Marino Park Avenue and Haverty Road to turn right. Many of the cars featured in the video are driving at speed, using the cut-through to seemingly avoid heavy traffic on the Marino Mart road
at peak times. In the footage, cars, vans and trucks are also seen taking a wide swing at the entrance to the road as other vehicles are positioned to turn off the street. The road is part of a cycleway, meaning that
cyclists are permitted to turn right. Senator Aodhan O’Riordan (Lab) told Dublin Gazette that locals have grown frustrated with the constant use of their road as a rat run, and that there is a fear that there could one day be an accident. He said: “That video was taken outside the gates of a primary school, and watching the speed of the cars, disregarding that there may not be children around at the of the video, does show there is serious danger there. “There’s already a major problem with rat running and the residents had shown to me that there was a ‘no right turn’ sign that’s completely ineffectual, and that cars are breaking this right hand turn at reasonable speed all the time, and that it’s becoming impossible to have children out on the street. ‘Accident’ “It’s an accident waiting to happen,” he said. Senator O’Riordan also detailed that the National Transport Authority has proposed using Haverty Road as a cycleway as part of its BusConnects plan for the area, to divert cycling traffic away from the main road. However, residents fear further traffic following down the road if there is an obvious diversion from the main junction. S e n a to r O ’R i o rd a n said: “A similar situation was addressed at Walsh Road in Drumcondra by the imposition of barriers that can be bent back for emergency vehicles and allow cycle traffic through. “The solution that I would feel, and a majority of the residents would feel, is that the barrierbased solution would work best.”
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Devastating blaze hits Rugs to Rhinos A WELL-KNOWN shop in Harold’s Cross will be closed for the immediate future, after a devastating blaze following a break-in last week. Rugs to Rhinos on Harold’s Cross Road was subject to an early morning burglary last Thursday, during which it is suspected the shop was left ablaze for over two hours. Firefighters from Donnybrook, Dolphins Barn and Rathfarnham tackled the blaze, with the shop closed and taped off by gardai after the fire was put out. Taking to Facebook, the owners of Rugs to Rhinos posted saying that they couldn’t get into the shop due to structural damage, and asked customers to “be patient for a bit”. Owners posted a number of images of the inside and outside of the building in the comments, showing a Garda presence outside the store in addition to devastating internal damage (pictured). Dublin Fire Brigade reported that there was no injuries in the blaze, while Gardai are still investigating the incident.
Distillery Coolio gets set to open a Versatile at James’ St welcome AN IRISH-BASED whiskey company is joining the current distillery revival in the capital by opening a new distillery on James’ Street. The Roe & Co distillery will be the fourth distillery to establish itself in The Liberties since 2015 when it opens its doors on this Friday, June 21. Operated by Diageo, the distillery and visitor centre is located within the St James’s Gate Brewery’s power station. The building has been repurposed and re-imagined, allowing both a fully working distillery and visitor experience inside the legendary building. The opening of the Roe & Co distillery is the latest in a long line of investment in The Liberties by Diageo, with the drinks giant operating a number of visitor experiences in the locality. It’s believed the group also has future plans to develop a new ‘St James’ Gate Quarter’ across 12 acres of the company’s original brewery lands.
A DUO of rappers on the rise from Ringsend had the incredible chance to join one of rap’s biggest names on stage in Leopardstown last week. Rap duo Versatile – comprising MCs Eskimo Supreme and Caspar Walsh – joined Hip-Hop legend Coolio on stage at Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown last Thursday to perform Gangsta’s Paradise. Hitmaker Coolio had previously mentioned an admiration for the Dubliners, complimenting the use of the duo’s Dublin accents in their music. Both Coolio and Versatile took to social media to post pictures of their meeting following last week’s gig, with Coolio saying his “new homies were killing it in Ireland”. The Ringsend lads recently released their latest single, Prefontaine, and are scheduled to perform on the main stage at Longitude Festival in Marlay Park in July.
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STONEYBATTER: COMMUNITY SPIRIT TO THE FORE AS VILLAGE GETS READY FOR THE WEEKEND
Busy days ahead at a particularly fun festival RACHEL D’ARCY
AN EXCITING community-run festival will be taking place this weekend in one of the city’s most vibrant villages. The Stoneybatter Festival returns for its third instalment on Friday, June 21, and runs until June 23. Featuring the best the northside village has to offer, the festival will feature music, sport, history, local food and culture, as well as a celebration of the Dublin 7 community. More than 120 events will take place across 56 locations in the area, according to community organisers Stoneybatter Pride of Place. Excitement has been building for the festival in recent weeks, with large, vivacious murals and banners appearing around the locale. Stoneybatter was voted the Best Urban Heritage Village in Ireland in 2016, with the community celebrating by organising the first annual Summer festival in 2017.
The entire community came on board with all the businesses participating and residents taking part in an extensive range of events and activities, which has continued on since. There’re several exciting events taking place across the weekend, with some-
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Stoneybatter was voted the Best Urban Heritage Village in Ireland in 2016
thing for everyone in all corners of the village. On June 21, there will be a launch of a brand-new IPA brewed exclusively for the festival at The Drinks Store on Manor Street, as well as the festival launch at the community centre. Saturday is gearing up
to be even more exciting as Open House Day returns, where local businesses, galleries, museums and even private homes open their doors for tours, talks and heritage events. Festivalgoers can experience tours of the Criminal Courts of Justice and the burial place of the 1916 leaders at Arbour Hill amongst many more venues. A ‘Secret Cinema’ will also open at Stable Lane for one week only, with a great line-up including a special screening of a 1988 RTE documentary on Stoneybatter. Local pub Clarke’s City Arms on Prussia Street will be home to a curated selection of music along with DJ sets throughout the weekend, also. On Sunday, June 23, Stoneybatter and Manor Street will be closed to traffic from noon to 6pm to facilitate an action-packed family fun day. Great events are lined up for the day that are sure to appeal to everyone, including best dressed dog con-
Tesco helping Dubs get into the spirit of this year’s Pride TO CELEBRATE Dublin Pride 2019, selected Tesco stores across the Dublin parade route will once again turn their iconic Tesco chevrons to the rainbow colours of Pride. To help colleagues and customers celebrate diversity throughout the festival, selected stores will also have special Pridethemed décor, including rainbow bunting, rainbow roses and official merchandise. Tesco’s presence in this year’s Pride parade is also set to be bigger and better than any before, with more than Tesco
200 colleagues taking to the streets of the capital in celebration of what Pride means to them. The 2019 festival takes place from June 20 to 30, with the pinnacle Pride Parade taking over the streets on Saturday, June 29. A number of colleagues from the festival’s platinum sponsor, Tesco, were also in attendance to show their support for the recent Pride festival launch, supported by Tesco Ireland as part of its third year of support for the festival.
Painstaking preparations have been undertaken to host the best Stoneybatter Festival yet
test Woofstock, the Great Batter Bake-Off with Pauline McLynn, and a pop-up Gaeltacht in Walsh’s pub.
The festival will conclude on Sunday night with a concert of music, song and dance for the
senior citizens of the Stoneybatter area, and after-parties in the local pubs.
For further information about the festival, see www.stoneybatterfestival.ie.
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TRANSPORT: VELO-CITY 2019 TO BRING 1,500 DELEGATES TO IRELAND TO PONDER ISSUES
Wheelie good conference ahead as cyclists to gather in force RACHEL D’ARCY
DUBLIN will play host to the Velo-city 2019 international cycling conference in Dublin at the National Convention Centre. Running from from June 25-29, the conference is the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) annual global cycling summit, organised by the ECF and selected host cities, and is the
world’s largest conference dedicated to cycling, cycling infrastructure, bicycle innovations, bicycle safety, and the social and cultural changes driven by cycling on a global scale. An estimated 1,500 delegates are scheduled to attend the event over the three-day period, providing a significant boost to the local economy. Delegates attending the conference will be involved in the areas of tech-
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The late Philomena Lynott, 88, laid to rest TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Philomena Lynott, the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, who passed away last week aged 88. Philomena, who was from Crumlin, had been battling with cancer for a number of years. She was laid to rest on Monday as friends and family gathered at St Finian’s Parish in Sutton, where she had lived for a number of years. Gifts brought to the altar included a statue of her son, a mini replica of the one on Harry St, a bottle of Holy Water, and a copy of her autobiography, My Boy.
Terenure cafe raises €600 to help ALONE A CAFE in Terenure has raised €600 for the charity ALONE, helping to highlight the issues that older people face when living on their own. FOAM Coffeehouse in Terenure village was thanked on Facebook by Alone, which thanked the independently-owned business for its fundraising support. The coffee shop made a donation to the charity every time their local rugby team, Terenure Rugby Club, won a match.
nology, health, behavioural change, urban and infrastructure policies and mobility. Under the conference title Cycling For The Ages, the gathering will explore visions for the cycling city of the future and how we get there from the cycling city of today, and explore how can we support and design to ensure measures taken are inclusive for all ages, genders, abilities and
nationalities. Owen Keegan, chief executive of Dublin City Council, said: “We are delighted to host Velo-city 2019 and look forward to interesting and informative discussions from leaders in the cycling world. “As a Smart City, we constantly explore how technology can help increase cycling levels and we have worked in partnership with several
companies and organisations trialling unique and Smart solutions to promote and encourage cycling. “As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable transport and making the city more liveable for all, we recently announced that work will begin on three major cycleway projects in the city centre this year, while design work is ongoing on three more routes.”
New council raises Dublin Agreement RACHEL D’ARCY
AN AGREEMENT has been reached by Dublin City Council on a new document which is proposing several changes to council policy. One of the pledges in the new policy is to not sell public lands to private developers, except in exceptional circumstances. The policy, named The Dublin Agreement, was published on Monday evening following the first meeting of the new council since the local elections on May 24, and will run for the next five years. As settled upon by councillors, the council will reject the sale of lands to private developers unless
the monetary benefit exceeds the benefit that the construction of public housing would have. Cllr Rebecca Moynihan (Lab) said: “We need to get real as a city in the middle
of a housing crisis when it comes to the provision of housing. “We can no longer accept the sale of land to developers who will not provide social and afford-
able housing or entertain the cost-rental model.” In other aspects of the agreement, it was also decided that a Night Mayor is to be appointed to the capital in an effort to aid in the development of Dublin’s night-time culture. The new position will be in conjunction with a cultural manifesto being developed for the capital, following in the footsteps of cities such as Amsterdam and London. Parties also pledged to continue the pedestrianisation of areas of the city centre, including College Green, whilst seeking to pedestrianise other areas including South William Street and Moore Street. In a major move, coun-
cillors have also agreed to develop a multi-purpose ‘Site of Conscience’ at the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street. Previously, the Sean McDermott street laundry – which is the last former Magdalene Laundry in state ownership – had been eyed up for sale to, and development by, a hotel chain. Councillors also committed to a publicly provided waste collection service, which Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) said “is a positive step” for both the environment and householders. Cllr Doolan said: “The privatisation of Dublin’s household waste collection has been a disaster. It has led to an increase in illegal dumping, increased cost for households and traffic congestion on our roads. “I firmly believe this is a positive step – positive for the householder and the environment. It is a winwin for everyone.” Speaking on the new plan, Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab) said: “The publication of The Dublin Agreement is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our capital city. “This ambitious plan for Dublin deals with many of the issues and challenges Dubliners face every day such as housing, cycling infrastructure, tackling climate chaos, waste management, transport, arts and culture.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Anna Doyle and Dawen Bailey
Darragh McCann, Aga Grandowicz and Peter Whelehan
Noel Kelly and Leanne Papaioannou
Shama Velloza, Emma Tully, Camille Rogers and Kelly McCormack. Pictures: Kieran Harnett
Stamp of approval for An Post awards
P Ruth McCormack and Michelle Fadden
UBLICIS Dublin picked up the coveted Agency of the Year Award at the An Post Smart Marketing Awards which were held in the Mansion House recently. The Awards recognise excellence in marketing campaigns and last night over 70 awards were handed out on the night to range of agencies and clients.
Elaine Meehan and Yvonne Carey
Audrey Farrelly, Kyla O’Kelly, Charley Stoney and Ailish McGlew
Tom Noonan, Sinead Surlis, Clodagh Gannon and Cathal Murphy
Claire Walsh and Elisa McKenna
Ailish McGlew, Simon Killeen and Jane Devitt
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ARTS: AISLING SERIES LOOKS SET TO PRODUCE THREE MORE CLASSICS
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Boys are found guilty of Ana Kriegel murder BOTH boys on trial for the murder of Ana Kriegel have been found guilty of killing the 14-year-old. The verdict was announced in court at 2:13pm on Tuesday, with the jury finding that both of the accused, known as Boy A and Boy B, had been found guilty of Ana’s murder. Boy A has also been found guilty of aggravated sexual assault. The two boys, who were aged 13 at the time of Ana’s murder, had pleaded not guilty to the murder of the first-year secondary school student in Lucan on May 14, 2018. Ana had been reported missing before her body was found at the abandoned Glenwood House in Lucan three days later on May 17, 2018. The trial had been on-going for the past seven weeks. It is understood that the boys will be remanded in custody for the next four weeks, before appearing again for sentencing. Both Boy A and Boy B are expected to be sentenced on July 15.
Dublin authors sign six-figure book deal RACHEL D’ARCY
T WO D u b l i n - b a s e d authors have signed a sixfigure deal with one of Ireland’s leading publishers, following the success of their first two books. Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght are the coauthors of the popular ‘Aisling’ books, based off a popular Facebook community group set up by the pair a decade ago, ‘Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling’. Their debut book of the same name was Ireland’s bestselling fiction book of 2017, and its follow-up, The Importance of Being
Aisling, won the Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year at 2018’s Irish Book Awards. Based on sales figures, the Aisling books have secured a slot alongside the bestselling fiction titles published in Ireland this century. Some fans have described Aisling as ‘an Irish Bridget Jones’. Now, in a continuation of their deal with Dublin publishing house Gill books, the pair have announced the publication date for the third book, with two more to follow. Authors Emer and Sarah said: “Who knew Aisling
had this much go in her?! We are so thrilled the people of Ireland and beyond have taken her into their hearts. “We have such great plans for her – and the rest of the gang – so to be able to dedicate two more books to their stories is a dream come true.” The third book in the series – Once, Twice, Three Times an Aisling – will hit shelves on Thursday, September 12. This time, protagonist Aisling is turning 30, continuing her adventures in adulthood in a novel that is sure to capture the heart of fans of the Aisling series.
Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght, the two successful authors behind the smash-hit Aisling series
Conor Nagle, senior commissioning eeditor at Gill Books, said: “No other books have so genuinely captured the modern Irish woman – warm and funny, hardworking and sincere, and firmly rooted in her community, family and friends.
“Once, Twice, Three Times an Aisling promises more of what we have all come to love about the life of Ireland’s number-one Aisling, and we are thrilled that Aisling’s story is set to continue in books four and five.” In addition to announc-
ing the continuation of the series, Emer and Sarah are also working with Element Pictures to bring the first novel in the series to the silver screen.
Once, Twice, Three Times an Aisling is currently available for preorder through Easons and Dubray Books.
The new Lord Mayor welcomes Dutch royalty to Dublin RACHEL D’ARCY
Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe welcomes the king and queen of the Netherlands to Dublin
IN THE tail end of a busy first week as the new Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe posed with the king and queen of the Netherlands outside the Mansion House last week. Their Majesties Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander were visiting Dublin last week following an invitation from President Michael D Higgins.
The invitation was extended with the aim of strengthening the bond between the two countries. The royal couple have made several appearances at different events across the capital, including a civic reception in the Mansion House on Dawson Street last Thursday. Greeted by Cllr McAuliffe, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima posed for pictures at the event, discussed the shared history between
Ireland and the Netherlands, and more. Taking to the official Lord Mayor of Dublin Facebook page, Cllr McAuliffe wrote: “It was a pleasure to welcome King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to The Mansion House this morning for a civic reception.” The visit of the Dutch royals marked their first visit to Ireland in their six-year reign, to date.
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HEALTH: QUESTION OVER CLASSIFICATION OF E-CIGARETTES, BUT FEWER PEOPLE SMOKING
Smoking continues to decline in Ireland, as e-cigarettes rise JULIANA REYES
SINCE cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) and vaping became popular throughout the world, it had been thought that the largest user group would be teenagers and young adults. However, here in Ireland, men aged 65 year and older represent a large group that uses e-cigarettes. The Department of Health performed a survey entitled The Healthy Ireland Survey (2018), that showed that 20% of Ireland’s population are smokers – but only 9% of that 20% uses
e-cigarettes. Of note is that this survey separates current smokers and e-cigarette users, even though Ireland recognises e-cigarettes as tobacco products. About 26% of the population are ex-smokers, and currently 10% of that 26% are using e-cigarettes. Men in the 65 years and older group represent 48% of the ex-smoker population. In particular, about a quarter of ex-smoker males who are aged 65 or older currently use e-cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are the most popular with people attempting to quit smoking, since there are lessor non-nicotine options. The Healthy Ireland Survey of 2018 found that 30% of people who successfully quit smoking within the past year are currently using e-cigarettes. Since 2015, there has been a decrease of smokers in Ireland, down from 23 to 20%. Almost half of those who still smoke (41%)used e-cigarettes to help end the habit. The Department of Health is working on its “Tobacco-Free Ireland” goal, which is to get
tobacco use to less than 5% of the population by 2025. However, Ireland labels e-cigarettes and vapes as tobacco products – a move which could make it difficult to truly track the scale of those quitting smoking, given that those who have quit smoking by moving to e-smoking (vaping) are still being included in the ‘tobacco use’ category. For more information on the survey and health in Ireland, see https://health.gov.ie/ wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Healthy-Ireland-Survey-2018.pdf.
Turn off your mobile if you want to enjoy your holiday
This ‘Marty Party’ wants you to help a GOAL target
JULIANA REYES
WITH school holidays now under way and many Dubliners getting ready for Summer holidays, a way to make any holiday or ‘staycation’ even more enjoyable is to disconnect from your social media. On a daily basis, social media and technology takes up a decent amount of people’s time, whether it’s scrolling through Facebook while in the checkout line, or listening to music on the Luas. Every day, so many people go for a meal with each other, but no one talks because they are fixated on their phones. Many people have become dependent on their phones and social media, but this takes away from real connections that could be made instead during those times scrolling through social feeds. The best way to disconnect, especially on holiday, is to delete social media apps from the phone and then reinstall and post when the trip is over. This way, while on your trip there are not any distractions, especially when travelling with friends and family. If possible, try to leave the phone at the hotel, Airbnb or wherever you’re staying to fully live in the moment. Make thorough plans before the trip to decrease your dependence on the phone, and enjoy the company and the beautiful place around when you get there. A main reason to take a holiday is to have a break from everyday life and to spend more time with the people that are there. So take advantage of that time this Summer and turn off your mobile.
DUBS of all ages are being asked to join the ‘Marty Party” and step out for GOAL this Summer. Popular RTE sports personality Marty Morrissey is urging everyone to get healthy in July by signing up online for GOAL’s Mile-A-Day Challenge – they can run, walk, cycle or swim – and help raise money for GOAL’s vital work in 13 countries overseas at the same time. Marty got his help launching his message at the launch of the Mile-ADay challenge from Unislim managing director Fiona Gratzer, and Kaia and Mia Fagan and Matilda Balfe To sign up and for further information, see goalglobal.org. Picture: Sam Boal/ Photocall Ireland
Objectors ready for legal battle over sewage plant SYLVIA POWNALL
CAMPAIGNERS are gearing up for a legal battle to prevent a giant sewage plant from being built in north Dublin. An Bord Pleanala is due to rule on the project next week – with objectors vowing to take their fight all the way to the European Courts if they have to in order to stop it. The Greater Dublin Drainage Project, which Irish Water says is a vital piece of infrastructure to take waste from 500,000 households in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, was the subject of an oral hearing. The controversial scheme includes a €500 million sewage plant at Clonshaugh, an orbital sewer from Blanchardstown and an outfall pipe through the protected Baldoyle Estuary into the Irish Sea.
If it proceeds, it will have the capacity to dump 300 million litres of wastewater every 24 hours just off Ireland’s Eye – something experts warn will have a catastrophic effect on the Dublin Bay Biosphere. Campaigners from across Dublin have united in their opposition with a panel of experts including marine and microbiologists ready to argue their cause. Sabrina Joyce, of the Environmental Conservation and Habitats Organisation, said Irish Water needs to go back to the drawing board. She told Dublin Gazette: “Our experts have come up with a very workable solution and we feel they need to look at that. “We’re ready for a judicial review in the High Court and, if needed, we will push it on to the European Court which will say ‘you need to protect your coastline’.
“They [the project’s developers] got it wrong. The whole project was rushed through. They chose this route because it costs the least amount of money, with the shortest length of pipeline. “But it will destroy habitats and marine life. It’s not just our back garden – this is the Irish Sea we are talking about.” During a four-day oral hearing, planners were told that dumping wastewater – which will include heavy metals from industrial sources – will devastate a vital and fragile marine eco-system. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified water treatment plants as being among the main sources of micro-
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plastics in our waters. Objectors argued that between Ringsend and the Clonshaugh proposal, sewage from more than two million people will exit off our coastline – a disproportion which is “hugely unjust to the people of Dublin”. The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), who made a joint submission with his TD brother Darragh O’Brien, said he is hopeful that common sense will prevail. He told Dublin Gazette: “There are very strong planning grounds as to why it shouldn’t go ahead. I hope An Bord Pleanala will take those on board and adjudicate accordingly.”
It’s not just our back garden – this is the Irish Sea we are talking about
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Lewina Callow and Kendra Becker
Megan Fox and Elle Gordon
Sarah Williams and John Butler. Pictures: Brian McEoy
Shannen Welby
Special screening of Papi Chulo I
rish Writer/Director John Butler joined guests at Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema for a special screening of the eagerly-awaited PAPI CHULO last week. Among those in attendance were actress Norma Sheahan (Moone Boy), Bill Hughes, Ed Guiney, Sarah Williams and Stylist Cathy O Connor. The film received a glowing audience reception from all in attendance on the night.
Toni Wall, Tom Maughan and Megan Grennan. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Launch of new summer menu from ASADOR
T Zara Ronan and Laura Jordan
HE bad weather didn’t stop the fun at Asador restaurant last week. Guests were treated to ASADOR’s delicious new summer menu, devised by chef Florin Vasilache, which was paired perfectly with the sublime vintage of Whispering Angel, with BBQ bites including everyone’s favourite, Prawn Pil Pil infused with mango & chilli, to barbecued Octopus.
Ellie Lee and Laoise O’Dwyer Genna Creagh
Sarah Gunn and Nicola Horner Aimee Moriarty,Fiona Hyland and Ellen McConville
Aoife Grace, Sinead Mitchell and Dee White
Margaret McAuliffe
Nancy Williams and Aisling Merriman
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Karolina Galvin
Siblings Noah Galvin, Samuel and Jacob. Pictures: Kenneth O’Halloran
Teaghan O’Donnell
Noah Galvin and Nicole Polak
ChildVision Annual Garden Party
T Karishma Pragash
Cleo Wynne
HE annual ChildVision Annual Garden Party 2019 took place at the National Education Centre for Blind Children recently. There was something for everyone in the family including pony rides, bouncy castles, ice cream, strawberries and cream. You could also learn to ‘Braille Your Name’, join in ‘Explore the Senses‘ Workshops, pop by the Garden Centre for bargain plant or two and visit the pets corner.
Rose O’Connor with her sister Saoirse
Alison Vatamanelu
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Find plenty of the write stuff in these great books JULIANA REYES
WHETHER you’re going on a holiday or just enjoying more free time, reading is one activity that is perfect for the Summer. So, here are some suggestions to pick up and enjoy while you wait for your flight, or if you’re taking advantage of the nice weather by sitting outside – whenever we get some! Just turn to Amazon or your local bookseller to have a hunt for these recommended titles ... City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert This story follows a nineteen-year-old girl name, Vivan, as she navigates life in New York City during the 1940s. The Eat, Pray, Love author’s latest tale explores the New York theatre world while finding true love. Elsewhere: One Woman, One Rucksack, One Lifetime of Travel, by Rosita Boland Fo r m o r e a d v e n t u r e , Boland illustrates her solotrip to Australia and how it sparked the many journeys she took throughout the past 30 years. She touches on the highest of highs and the deep lows of travelling that leaves the reader inspired to book a one-way ticket. How To Fail: Everything I’ve Learned from Things Going Wrong, by Elizabeth Day Inspired from her podcast, How to Fail, Day uses examples from her life to illustrate how to work through failure and become stronger. She touches on everything from family to work and friendships. The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri This book follows the painful journey of a husband and wife as they leave their country of Syria to Britain after the civil war started. While the story illuminates the physical journey of escaping one’s home country, and doesn’t shy away from the Syrian conflict, it also movingly touches on the very emotional journey that goes along with it.
DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME
Nothing can hold Tracey’s life back
A life-changing disability has stolen young woman’s voice, not her inspiring courage PADRAIG CONLON
DUBLINER Tracey McCann is a two-time bestselling author, international motivational speaker and life coach from Dublin – and achieves all of this without the ability of verbal communication, all thanks to the use of modern technology. Tracey communicates using specialist software to prepare her content, painstakingly making sure that although her ability to speak is affected by her disability, her inspiring message and motivational thoughts are crystal-clear. Communicating with Dublin Gazette, Tracey said: “I have a disability known as ‘Muscular Dystonia’, which I obtained at the age of eight. “I have been through many ups and downs within the past 20-plus years, but I have always been determined not to give into people’s expectations of what I can or cannot do but to defy those expectations. “I am strong minded in the face of the supposed obstacles that should hold me back, and I am an independent individual. “In 2018, I released a book which reached number-one within the first 48 hours of its release on Amazon.” She continued: “I enjoy making the most of life This and creating wonderdisability changed ful memories along my life ... but I refuse the way. However, when “I am very open to allow it to define she was e ight to new experiences. my life. I will speak years old, her life I love travelling the took a massive clearly again. world, exploring differturn when she was ent cultures, and meeting diagnosed with a disnew people. ability known as Rapid On-Set “I am very driven, determined, Muscular Dystonia. open minded and I love nothing This disability rocked both the more than having a good laugh.” lives of Tracey and her family. Born in Dublin in 1988, Tracey She spent years retraining herwas once a healthy and able-bod- self to feed, wash and even dress ied child, who upon birth showed independently after Dystonia no indications of ever having any- stole her ability to do all of these thing other than a ‘normal’ life things. ahead of her. Tracey is now a 31-year-old
woman who, although experiencing many moments of negativity, social isolation and self-pity, has also however, experienced positive moments and is now actively involved in a large network of people who all share the same goal as Tracey. Their goal is to make all of their own lives, and of everyone they meet, more meaningful and positive. Tracey is determined to speak again as clearly as she used to prior to developing her life-changing disability.
She holds true to the message that she tells herself daily: “This disability changed my life ... but I refuse to allow it to define my life. I will speak clearly again.” Tracey McCann has an upcoming event, The Definition of You, on June 25 in the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall, Dublin 9, where she will be putting the spotlight on the audience, and helping them to discover what it truly is that defines them as individuals. Tickets are available for €25 at either EventBrite or Tracey’s website, www.traceyellenmaria.ie.
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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY
PEDDLING A FUN INVITATION
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, was joined by students from Springdale National School, Edenmore and members of Cycling without Age to help launch the Velo-city 2019 Bike Parade, which takes place on June 26.
Dublin’s cyclists of all ages are invited join the Bike Parade in town, which is taking place at the Sails Sculpture, Clontarf from 3.30pm on June 26 as part of the Velo-city 2019 conference taking place this year in Dublin. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
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GOINGOUTOUT
PICK WEEK
OF THE
JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)
Lana Del Rey @ Malahide Castle, €72 The sassy queen of pop drops in on the run of shows in Malahide, in what’s sure to be one of the finest alt-pop performances of the summer.
JUNE 20 (THURSDAY)
Cult Called Man @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Slow Moving Clouds @ Workman’s Club, €15
JUNE 21 (FRIDAY)
George Ezra @ Malahide Castle, SOLD OUT Jesse Malin @ Whelan’s, €17 EllyD @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8
JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)
The Man Whom @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10
JUNE 23 (SUNDAY)
Mavis Staples @ Olympia Theatre, €39
JUNE 24 (MONDAY)
Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT King Princess @ The Academy, €23
JUNE 25 (TUESDAY)
Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT Stereolab @ Vicar Street, €30 Clementino @ Whelan’s, €22 Boy Harsher @ Workman’s Club, €16
A$AP Rocky (main) is headlining this year’s Longitude festival – and here are some of our other favourites to look out for this year. Clockwise from top left: Anne Marie, Nealo, Cardi B and Brockhampton
JUNE 26 (WEDNESDAY)
Tame Impala @ 3Arena, €40+
Give your ears a treat with these new Summer albums JULIANA REYES
MANY artists, from James Bay to Ariana Grande, have released new music in 2019. However, there’s plenty more coming from new and older artists. Here are some albums to look for later this Summer ... No. 6 Collaboration Project, by Ed Sheeran (July 12) The project consists of 15 songs with 22 two collaborations that are being kept secret until the release. In May, Sheeran released two singles, I Don’t Care (featuring Justin Bieber), and Cross Me (featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock) then announced the upcoming album. Freya Ridings, by Freya Ridings (July 19) The English singer-songwriter is set to release her self-titled, studio album
two years after her single, Lost Without You hit the charts. Ridings released You Mean the World to Me, Castles, and Wishbone in anticipation of her debut album. Duck, by Kaiser Chiefs (July 26) The 11-song album will be Kaiser Chiefs’ seventh studio album. The indie band released the single Record Collection at the end of May with the date for the new album. In addition to these, keep an eye out for Chance the Rapper’s new album. In February, he tweeted that his new album should be ready for release in July, but there’s no set date. Since his last album, he has featured in songs with Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and DJ Khaled.
Lovin’ Longitude Five to look out for RACHEL D’ARCY
WITH festival season in full swing – despite the less-than-Summery weather – the hype is building for one of the season’s biggest festivals, Longitude. Here’re our top five artists playing Longitude this year … A$AP Rocky With more than 15 million listeners on Spotify, A$AP Rocky has a fanbase that can’t be scoffed at. Headlining the opening night of Longitude on July 5, his live act draws
crowds from across the globe. A$AP is known for delivering an energetic set of some of his biggest hits, including 2013’s F**kin’ Problems and 2018’s A$AP Forever.
taken over the airwaves in Ireland and the UK over the past few years. For anyone a little more Pop-leaning than Hip-Hop, she’s one to check out on the Saturday.
Anne Marie Chances are, if you’ve tuned into any radio station in the last year, you’ve heard the dulcet tones of the UK’s Anne Marie. A rising pop star, the ‘2002’ singer recently headlined the 3Arena not too long ago. Her unique brand of R’N’B-infused pop has
Brockhampton The definition of an underground sensation, and with a loyal fanbase across the globe, their shows regularly sell out within minutes – including a gig at The Helix last August. Currently hard at work on a new album, Longitude-goers may be treated to a new track during
their Saturday set. Gaining a reputation for theatrics and energy, to boot, even if you’ve never heard of Brockhampton, you’ll walk away a fan. Nealo One of a number of Irish acts playing Longitude, Hip-Hop artist Nealo hails from Dublin and will play on July 6. His star is steadily on the rise, having recently announced a headlining gig at The Grand Social. Nealo recently re l e a se d t h e s i n g l e, Questions, an emotive work that signals the
depth of his talent, making him one to watch, and on the Saturday of Longitude. Cardi B Following a cancellation last year to give birth to daughter Kulture, HipHop heavyweight Cardi B makes her debut at Longitude this year. Performing on Sunday July 7, the winner of the Best Rap Album Grammy is one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend. Expect hits such as Please Me, and I Like It, she’s sure to close out Longitude with a bang.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE WIN A SUMMER SIZZLER FOR YOU AND THREE FRIENDS TO CATCH THE STUNNING LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN
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 ...
THIS WEEK we’re delighted to pair up with Bulmers Live at Leopardstown to give you and three of your friends the chance to see The Stunning on Thursday, July 11. The prize includes four Summer Sizzler tickets with a welcome drink, food voucher, a tote bet and the chance to see The Stunning in concert as well as getting to see some racing action. To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, email your name and contact details to competitions@dublingazette.com before Tuesday, June 25.
ENTERTAINMENT
Will Hughie and Jackie’s big day be ruined by Heather?
HUGHIE and Jackie buckle under the weight of the rumour going around about them, with Hughie telling Bob and Renee they need to shut it down, for Jackie’s sake. To Ellie’s horror, Heather tells Ellie that she and Hughie are in love, leaving him furious by Jackie’s reaction. Jackie takes a deep breath as she begins her wedding day. Heather tells Hughie to call off the wedding but is calmed down by
Renee. Heather is determined to prove Jackie doesn’t love Hughie. Heather concocts a secret plan. Melanie is furious when Fiona brings up her past and accuses Paul of gossiping about her past. Leo accuses Eoghan of stealing his run, and he begs Leo not to tell Carol. Carol, furious at Eoghan’s unprofessionalism, takes him off dispatch. Eoghan blames Leo for his misfortune. While chatting to Heather, Doug lets slip that Pete and Jackie shared a kiss. Heather is delighted with her new knowledge. Fiona gets personal when Jane gives her parenting advice. Jane hits back at Fiona with some barbs
of her own. Leo and Eoghan are furious when another taxi poaches Leo’s fare. Carol is determined to find out who is poaching her drivers’ fares. Carol discovers who the rogue driver is and is adamant Eoghan doesn’t find out. Carol warns Johnny to keep off her turf. Eoghan discovers the identity of the rogue taxi driver. Will fails in hiding his worsening back injury from Cristiano. Cristiano gets the wrong idea when he sees Will and Mairead together. Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
CINEMA | EMMA THOMPSON STEALS THE LIMELIGHT IN LATE NIGHT
A chatty, catty view of the dynamics behind TV shows
SHANE DILLON
Rising Dublin rockers set for Whelan’s headline gig RACHEL D’ARCY
ROCKERS ON the rise, Inhaler have announced a headlining gig at Whelan’s this September. The Dublin-based quartet will play the Wexford Street venue on September 27, following a stellar year supporting the likes of Noel Gallagher and The Academic. Inhaler, comprising Robert Keating on bass, Ryan McMahon on drums, Josh Jenkinson on lead and frontman Elijah Hewson on vocals and rhythm, have had a whirlwind year so far. Having been featured by Hot Press magazine in its Hot for 2018 list, Inhaler are focused on creating new material whilst gigging around. Following the release of singles My Honest Face and It Won’t Always Be Like This, the quartet have
gained a huge amount of support from radio stations such as RTE 2FM, PlayIrish. com, and Today FM. Last year saw the band play their first festivals – Indiependence and Electric Picnic – in 2018, before selling out their first headliner in Whelan’s last September. Speaking following the announcement of the tour, frontman Elijah Hewson (son of the U2 frontman Bono) said: “We want to make these shows the best night of our audience’s life. They’re coming to see us as we are and there’s nothing else. “There’s a lot of pressure to make it a good night, but if we be ourselves then we’ll be all right!” Tickets for the over-18’s Whelan’s headline gig priced at €11 go on sale on Wednesday, June 19 at 9am from WAV Tickets.
CINEMAGOERS could be forgiven for feeling that they’re under siege at the moment – big budget blockbusters and particularly miserable June weather alike are pummeling people. So, for those looking to duck away from the bigger films and lousy Summer, pop in to the chat show experience that is Late Night (Cert 15A, 102 mins). It’s a low-budget, highaiming vehicle for Emma Thompson, picking over the fertile ground that is the male-dominated chatshow circuit with some snippy commentary on this particular boys’ club. Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is an Emmy Award-winning late night chat show host – but she’s also facing oblivion, with a stale format, plummeting ratings and all an-male writing team, none of which is endearing her to her network. She needs to shake things up and turn things around – fast – before her long-running show gets axed at the end of the season. Enter, ‘diversity hire’
Two very different women have to save an ailing chat show facing the axe in Late Night
Molly (Mindy Kaling), a South-Asian American writer who faces suspicious male colleagues, a potential boss from hell, and the daunting challenge of helping to turn Newbury’s show around before it goes to the great commercial break in the sky. Along the way, there are a range of interesting themes to dip into here, none of which get explored too much or settled upon for very long, but at least pop up enough to trigger a conversation. At its heart, however, the film stays focused on
the catty, snappy, often chaotic production background that lurks behind the smoothest of smooth late night chat show hosts, and the barely contained chaos which can drive their shows. We’ve seen this type of content before. Recent TV series like 30 Rock have provided rich seams of comedy gold for behindthe-scenes catfighting, while the still peerless 90s cult show, The Larry David Show, mercilessly mocked and dissected chat shows and their hosts. That’s not quite what Late Night is doing, how-
ever, as it keeps a focus on two very different women facing two very different challenges. Molly proves to be a likable and very capable character. A lesser film might have turned her into a scheming ingenue plotting to depose the boss, but Kaling makes Molly sympathetic and honest enough in her aspirations. Meanwhile, as the boss, Newbury is often fairly monstrous, but she’s not irredeemable – she’s a frienemy to be wary around, but sometimes a sympathetic one because of the pressures she faces,
and her own life choices. A solid supporting cast (including an ever reliable John Lithgow as Newbury’s sickly husband), and a number of high-profile names ‘as themselves’ rounds the cast out nicely. The overall result is a film that won’t exactly wow like some of the blockbusters, but is a decent vehicle for Thompson, highlights gender equality issues, and takes some wryly amusing jabs at the behind-the-scenes chaos of TV production. And, hey now, isn’t that worth popping in to see? Verdict: 7/10
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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS I N F O R M AT I O N
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...
Hop to it if you want to get in on the rentable pogo stick, err, craze
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A SWEDISH company, Cangoroo, is working on bringing rentable, app-enabled pogo sticks to cities around the world in a similar way that bicycles (and even scooters) have been adopted by many citizens. This summer, the popo sticks are launching in Paris, Stockholm, San Francisco, London and Malmo. Users will be able to download a related app, make an account and scan a pogo stick’s ID code, then jump away. Cangoroo claims that its pogo sticks are convenient while also being more environmentally friendly than electric scooters and cars. The company hopes its services “can come to play a central role in changing how people look at sustainable cities and staying healthy”. Over time, the company plans on expanding to multiple cities and university campuses all across the world. So, who knows? Maybe Dubs will be jumping on this new transport option in the near future ...
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BITS & BOBS
A Titanic bit of bad luck at the mall
Run, two, three, four, five... THEY CAME RUNNING TO HELP PROMOTE AN UPCOMING FESTIVAL: In attendance at the launch of the Irish Life Health Festival of Running are Regan, Rob, Cathal, Tara and Marian Heffernan. Organised by Athletics Ireland, the event will bring the elite and everyday runner together in a celebration of running and athletics on Sunday, July 28 at Morton Stadium, Santry. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
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 Martha Mabel, an endearingly beautiful and bouncy one-year-old Pit Bull cross. Martha Mabel is a super clever dog that loves learning new tricks! She is lots of fun, very playful and is happiest when surrounded by lots of toys, or when playing a game with her favourite Canine Carers in our Rehoming Centre. Martha Mabel’s ideal home would be with an active adult family who will help this wonderful dog thrive and
would be interested in teaching her lots of new and exciting tricks. A large garden where she can run and play in would also be top of her priority list for her loving new home. If you have room in your heart and home for Martha Mabel 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.)
martha mabel
Bags of shame to help save Canada
A STORE in Vancouver, Canada is shaming customers for using plastic bags by printing embarrassing messages to remind them to bring their reusable bags next time. This month, East West Market in Vancouver has a campaign to shame customers, courtesy of some unusual branding. When a customer chooses to use a plastic bag at the store, they will be charged $0.05, and will receive a bag with either ‘Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium’, ‘The Colon Care Co-op’ or Dr Toews Wart Ointment Wholesale’ emblazoned on it. Small print on the bag’s bottom reads: ‘Avoid the shame. Bring a reusable bag’. The campaign ties in with Canada’s new push to ban all single-use plastics in use there by 2021.
ACROSS the pond, shoppers at a shopping mall in Mexico could have been forgiven for having a sinking feeling when a storm and a certain Celine Dion song collided. A Zapopan, Mexico mall’s roof gave in during a bad storm, with torrential rain starting to flood the main floor (above). A video on Twitter from a Florida man showed the flooding, with a quickwitted band at the mall striking up My Heart Will Go On as people scrambled away from the notquite-terrifying rainwater. The video has already been viewed 17.8m times – despite viewers having to hear that particular Celine Dion song again ...
Impressive talents earn an ovation
KODI Lee – a 22-year-old autistic and blind man – auditioned for America’s Got Talent and earned the Golden Buzzer from celebrity judge, Gabrielle Union. The pianist and singer performed ‘A Song for You’, by Donny Hathaway, earning a standing ovation. After performing, Gabrielle Union hit the Golden Buzzer which allows Lee to go straight to the live show that starts on August 13. Only nine acts receive a Golden Buzzer from the judges each season. His impressive audition is well worth checking out on YouTube.
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latitude&longitude
Yee-haw! Direct flights to Texas are up and running THERE’S great news for Irish holidaymakers looking to grab a slice of the American dream away from the big cities – direct flights to Texas have now opened up to the Lone Star state. The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has launched the only direct flight from Dublin to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), using state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 planes. Currently running as a Summer seasonal flight operating through to September 28, the direct flight to the heart of Texas Is just one of the airline’s direct flights from Dublin to key American destinations, which also include Charlotte (CLT), Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL), and from Shannon (SNN) to PHL. Caitriona Toner, country sales manager for Ireland for American Airlines, said: “The new direct flight will open up exciting travel possibilities for Irish consumers. “The flight offers customers a chance to experience Dallas and neighbouring Fort Worth, famous for being world-leading business hubs as well as offering authentic Texan food, culture, shopping and hospitality. “For customers who wish to continue their onward journey, American’s largest hub – Dallas/ Fort Worth – offers up to 900 daily departures to destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada.” For further information or for bookings, see www.americanairlines.ie.
Head to historic Cork for Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms CLOSER to home than Texas, lovely Cork can draw Dubliners to the popular city at any time of the year, but especially when there’s a great hotel deal on offer, too. The River Lee, (right) part of the Doyle Collection Hotels, is offering a ‘Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms’ package deal for anyone looking for a chic break in the historic city this summer. The package includes an overnight stay with a cold glass of bubbles on arrival, brunch for two the following morning with a Lillet cocktail on the stylish Blossom Grove Terrace, and a €25 voucher to spend in Brown Thomas. Brunch, Bubbles and Blooms at The River Lee is based on two people sharing and includes overnight accommodation, and extras as outlined above, with the price for this package from €242 per night for two people. For enquiries call 021 493 7772, or see the hotel’s information at www.doylecollection.com.
A cherub from the wooden pulpit looks up to the elegant vaulted ceilings of St Peter’s Church
The late Gothic Town Hall
A quiet, beautiful evening on the ancient streets of Leuven with a view of thehistoric Town Hall
Lovin’ Leuven Yes, Belgian waffles are the best waffles on the planet
JESSICA MAILE
LEUVEN or Louvain is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. It is a very easy 15 minute train ride from Brussels airport. Arriving in Leuven is quite stylish with its train platforms covered by wing-like glass roofing. But the city itself is much less modern and steeped in history. Leuven is a university city but it seemed surprisingly quiet and less populated than I had expected. One of the first thing you notice about Leuven is the lack of cars. Large parts of the city are pedestrianised and this makes getting around so much more pleasurable. Walking around Leuven is quite easy as it is not a very large city. But even though there may not be many cars in the city centre, watch out for the cyclists. It seems that
there are just bicycles coming at you from all angles, so be aware of your surroundings when walking around town. The most pleasurable part was just how quiet it is at night, as I was expecting a rowdy evening with crowded bars emptying out onto the cobblestoned roads at closing time – but this never happened. It was refreshing to be able to walk through the market square and surrounding roads late at night and, whilst there were people on the street, there was none of the boisterous activities that you may expect from a city centre.
All about the beer Belgium in general is great for its beer and Leuven is no exception to this. There are numerous bars where you can sit outside and watch the world on its bicycle go by. The choice of beer in most bars is so numerous that often there will be rather lengthy beer
menus to list the numerous varieties of different beers available. Be warned though as most beer is in the region of 9% ABV, so some may find the offering a little strong. The whole process of ordering a pint is unique in Leuven where is seems every bar has a specific pint glass for each specific brewery. I visited a rather eccentric bar called The Fiere
recommend that you stop off there for a pint. You are spoilt for choice for historic places to visit with many churches and university buildings to visit. St Peter’s Church cannot be missed as it is in the centre of the city. Inside was one of the most spectacular carved wooden pulpits and an alternative painting of Christ’s Last Supper. Both of these
spiralling staircase to the top of the clock tower. The staircase just keeps on going from stone turret like stairwell to a metal spiral staircase that climbs in between the clock mechanism and bells and leads to the viewing deck. The view is splendid as you can walk around the top of the clock tower and gaze down and out across Leuven.
Margriet on Margarethaplein. The decor seemed a collection of stuffed animals, religious relics and more beer glasses that you could ever hope to use. The atmosphere was super cosy and friendly. A group of us enjoyed our evening there and would
magnificent works art were worth taking a look at. Another impressive building is the university library, KU Leuven Bibliotheken. Whilst the actual library was very impressive, many visitors were there to take the narrow
Leuven is definitely a great destination for a quick weekend getaway. It’s a city with a big heart, steeped in history and just full of places to explore or just sit and have a beer and watch the world, and many, many bikes go by...
Grote Markt is a great place to people watch and (right) the great views from clock tower at KU Leuven Bibliotheken
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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS
A delicious blend of blue, cheddar & mozzarella cheese in a delectable dish
TRAVEL & FOOD
AS PART of a panEuropean campaign (“Cheese. Your Way.”) supported locally by the National Dairy Council, Donal Skehan has developed a series of delic ious cheesbased recipes, including a one-pot, threecheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake. This Three-cheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake cooks in about 50 minutes, and serves 4-6 people. Ingredients • 3 tbsp olive oil • 500g beef mince • 100g smoked bacon lardons • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped • 250ml red wine • 200ml milk • 1 tsp dried oregano • 750ml passata • 2 tbsps tomato purée • 500g rigatoni • 1 litre vegetable stock • 200g blue cheese, roughly crumbled • 200g cheddar cheese, roughly grated • 1 x 150g ball buffalo mozzarella, roughly torn • Large handful of basil leaves • Sea salt and ground black pepper Preparation • Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large oven-proof casserole
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pan over a high heat. Add the mince and fry for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove the mince from the pan and set aside on a plate. • Heat another tablespoon of the oil in the pan, then add the bacon and fry for about t wo m i n u te s u n t i l cooked through and golden. • Add the onion, garlic and carrot and fry for a further 3-4 minutes. • Return the mince to the pan with the red wine, milk and oregano. • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes until reduced by half and the liquid has thickened slightly. • Add the passata along with the tomato puree, stir through to evenly combine, followed by the pasta and stock. • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring almost continuously until the pasta is al dente. • Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F or Gas Mark 5. • Stir through half of each cheese along with half the basil leaves. Top with the remaining cheese, dispersing it evenly across the top and place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. • Top with the remaining basil leaves and serve.
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Try a scoop of news about a tasty new ice cream flavour THERE’S great news for the ice cream lovers out there – the ‘Summer’ weather’s been pretty woeful this year, but a new flavour – the Propercorn Salted Caramel Smooch – promises to give everyone a very summersome taste. Ice cream makers Smooch says the offering is a “perfect mouth-watering combo of sweet and salty topped with crunchy popcorn for extra bite”. Made with 100% Irish dairy cream and no palm oil, the ice cream retails for €3.50 and is available in shops all across the country. The company is also launching a brand-new ice cream parlour unit, which is being introduced this Summer. Smooch is available nationwide in more than 170 locations including selected Centra, Londis, Spar stores and independent retailers – the brand is owned and run by Bray-based Dairyglen Products.
CRAFTBEERCORNER Imbongo IPA
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Boundary Brewing – Belfast
NOT far from Clondalkin Village, Boomers is a huge pub with a friendly atmosphere. The outside architecture is a bit of a mishmash of styles, with the long house-like roof of the lounge meeting what almost looks like the turret of a castle, inside which the bar is located. Once inside, Boomers is warm and welcoming, with the smaller bar accompanied by a huge lounge. On a given night, the bar will fill up with regulars and you may be lucky enough to come across a trad session, complete with all the trimmings. The lounge has a number of screens and the space means it’s a perfect spot for sporting occasions. Having got my stout in the busy bar, I settled in the lounge. The pint was not a bad one, with volume, cream and temperature all broadly where you’d want it to be. However, there was just something ever so slightly off with the taste that held it back from a higher score. @guinnessadvisor Boomers Bar, Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
There are some smashing beers coming out of this Belfast Brewery. Not only do some of them have great names, the can designs are works of art and the taste of the beer is even better. This IPA is a mix of Mosaic, Citra, Azacca and Cascade hops and pours a like a hazy/cloudy glass of fruit juice. You will taste the tropical fruit and your different taste buds will detect a whole variety of tastes from pineapple to mango and many others. This was a really tasty drink, thick and yet so fruity. It comes in at a 5.5% ABV and would recommend hunting these down in your specialist off licences.
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BEAUTY BITS
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Sarah Halliwell. Pictures: Karen Morgan
FRENCH haircare brand, Klorane celebrated its latest launch with a breakfast event at Dublin’s Drury Buildings. The event, which was the first for the brand in Ireland, launched the latest innovation in the range. Klorane’s NEW Aquatic Mint range aims to gently cleanse, detoxify and protect the hair and scalp from these daily aggressors. Working and living in an urban environment means scalp and hair are exposed to a variety of pollutants including fine dust, exhaust gases, central heating, tobacco and food smoke. In the short term, this leaves the scalp and hair dirty and dull, while long term exposure can result in accelerated appearance of grey hairs and even premature hair loss. The key ingredient in
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Introducing Aquatic Mint Anti-Pollution range by Klorane the range, Aquatic Mint, is cultivated at the brand’s organic farm in the South West of France. The formula, which is silicone and paraben free, gently and effectively cleans and protects the hair and scalp without weighing it down. The Aquatic Mint range is also part of Klorane’s 100% eco-responsible range. Klorane is available from selected pharmacies nationwide. Klorane Shampoo with Aquatic Mint 200ml RRP €11.50.
Nasty Gal launch new collab with Dua Lipa’s sis FOLLOWING HER famous sister’s footsteps into the spotlight, Rina Lipa has unveiled a new collab with online retailer Nasty Gal. The sister of ‘New Rules’ singer Dua Lipa, 18 year old Rina has collaborated with Nasty Gal on a new capsule collection. From sweatpants to denim jackets, there’s something for everyone in the new collection, launched late last week and available now on NastyGal.com.
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rdarcy@dublingazette.com IF YOU love a little glow in the summer time or a beautiful brow, Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter have just launched a whole range of new products in perfect time for the Summer season. Ten brand new products have been added to the current Carter Beauty collection, all priced to be kind to your pocket. A standout product in the line up include the new mixed face and eye palette, Cherry Bomb. Priced at €14.95, this pigmented palette boasts an array of shimmery hues. Packed with 12 eyeshadow shades from blossoms to foils and glitters as well as three generous face pans to contour, highlight and blush,
it’s the perfect palette to take away with you on any summer breaks without weighing down your luggage. The Window Dressing Brow Kit (€9.95) comes in two different shades, and packs in four great products to each kit. Comprised of two powders, a pencil and a fibre gel, Melissa herself says it’s one of her go-to’s for her brows. Also new to Carter Beauty in this drop is a luxe range of beautiful nude satin liquid lips in four different shades - Ariana, Chrissy, Isabelle and Reese (€9.95). The kits - which also include a lip liner - are named after inspirational ladies including Ariana Grande (who wore the company’s Supreme Gel Liner in her ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend’ video) and Isabelle, Marissa’s four year old
daughter. Two face palettes - the Out of Sight Concealer Palette and the Full House Mixed Face Palette (both €7.95) - also drop today, designed for the girl looking to touch up her glam on the go. Again, perfect for travelling to faraway lands this Summer, with shades to compliment everyone. The concealer palette is packed with 6 high coverage shades, whilst the face palette makes sure to help you glow with four pans of product, including two highlighters, a bronzer and a blush. All of the new Carter Beauty products will be available in select pharmacies and Penney’s nationwide, and from carterbeautycosmetics. com.
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JESSICA MAILE, jmaile@dublingazette.com OKAY, summer weather has been a little elusive BUT it’s always good to be ready when it does decide to stick around. Actually, using sunscreen should be part of your daily beauty routine. Even if it’s cloudy, the sun’s rays still reach the skin and can cause damage. There are many kinds of sunscreens. Some specifically for your face, lips and body. Some waterproof for you sporty types. Some tinted for you bathing beauties. So it really is a matter of preference and your lifestyle. Also remember to keep that skin hydrated with a thermal spring water to freshen your skin and drench it in moisture.
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SHOES, SHOES, SHOES | SANDALS ARE FOR THE FEET BUT ARE AT THE HEART OF SUMMER STYLE SPLASH OF COLOUR
TRUE BLUE
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Blocks of bright colours mixed with neutral colours are always a fashion YES.
Navy is one of the key colours of summer. Although it is dark, it is a neutral shade that goes with just about anything. This toe post sandal ties together navy with a sassy bit of gold. Your feet will think they hit the jackpot!
Platform sandals give a bit of height but are still super comfortable. These are a hit because of the soft palette of colours and textures.
Strive Footwear Lucia coral & gold leather sandal €95
LUNAR Grayson navy & metallic toe post sandal €35
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MOTORS
WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT
Sporty New Ford Focus ST-Line DECLAN GLYNN
THE New Kia XCeed
THE All-New Ford Focus arrived in Ireland late last summer to much applause and acclaim. This latest version of the Ford Focus delivers more style, space and advanced driving technologies for mid-size family car customers than ever before. The new Focus also introduces a comprehensive range of advanced driving technologies that can help drivers make light work of stop-start traffic, see more clearly when driving in the dark, park simply by holding down a button, and avoid accidents. Aerodynamic Silhouette The sporty new Focus silhouette is the most aerodynamic in its class. Athletic and dynamic, with a long bonnet and muscular rear haunches, each model in the range is differentiated with unique elements. There are five trim levels to choose from – Zetec, ST-Line, Titanium, Vignale, and Active, while award-winning petrol and diesel engines are available across the range, along with a choice of 6-speed manual, or 8-speed automatic gearboxes. Review Car My review car was a new Ford Focus 5-door in sporty ST-Line specification, and was fitted with a 1.5-litre EcoBlue (turbo-diesel) engine, mated to a slick 8-speed automatic gearbox. Finished in stunning ‘Deser t Island B lu e ’ metallic paint, the car really stood out from the crowd – thanks in no small part to its standard ST-Line styling kit with
KIA’s New ‘XCeed’ Is Set To Succeed crossover is set to offer a stylish, expressive alternative to traditional SUVs. Featuring a Coupé-like European design, Kia’s new urban crossover possesses sportier design and handling characteristics than an SUV, yet offers comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity. Kia Motors has released the first image of the new Kia XCeed urban crossover, due to be revealed later in June 2019. Stylish, expressive and modern in design, the new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) represents a sporty alternative to traditional larger SUVs. The swept-back, coupé-like appearance of the new Kia XCeed is a
dual chrome exhausts. Other standard features include ST-Line scuff plates, auto lights & wipers, front LED fog lights with cornering feature, Pre-collision Assist, L a n e - Ke e p i n g A l e r t with Lane Departure
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MyKey, and selectable drive modes. Optional features fitted to my review car included a FordPass Connect Modem, 8” SYNC 3 touchscreen with Navigation, Ford Co-Pilot 360 (adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering & Traffic Jam Stop & Go Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Alert, and Traffic Sign Recognition), Design Pack (18” Katana alloy wheels, fixed LED headlights, and privacy glass), open-able panoramic roof, wireless charging, heads-up display, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), and Enhanced Active Park Assist (including a rear view camera). Driving Dynamics On the road, the 120PS (118bhp) engine in my review car really sparkled. With 300Nm of torque available, this EcoBlue engine is capa-
ble of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 10.0-seconds, with a top speed of 196km/h achieveable. On a combined driving cycle, this engine can consume as little as 4.5-litres of diesel for every 100km’s driven, while a carbon emission figure of 139g/km leads to annual road tax of just €280. E xc e l l e n t d r i v i n g dynamics ensure that the new Ford Focus provides a terrific driving experience on all kinds of road surface, while allowing the car to retain the confident handling characteristics of the previous generation model. Spacious Interior The all-new Focus also provides more space inside for passengers and luggage. An additional 5 centimetres of length between the front and rear wheels allows classleading knee clearance
for rear seat passengers, and all occupants benefit from the wider interior – with 6 centimetres more shoulder room in the rear. The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch further back for a more open sensation, and an open-able panoramic roof that lets light flood into the interior (a €1,410 option on my review car). Attractively Priced The new Ford Focus is extremely well priced, with the range starting at just €22,513 (ex-delivery) for the Focus Zetec 1.0-litre EcoBoost model. T h e s p o r t y ST- L i n e model starts at €23,525 (ex-delivery) and represents outstanding value for money. All new Ford passenger cars are covered by Ford’s excellent 7-Year/100,000km warranty.
product of the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, designed under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe. The combination of its elevated ride height and lower hip point give the car a sportier driving position than a traditional SUV. Its raised driving position offers a clearer view of the road ahead than a conventional family hatchback. More emotional and dynamic in format and design than its taller rivals, the new Kia XCeed will nevertheless offer comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity to Europe’s best-selling SUVs. The Kia XCeed will be revealed in full on June 26th, and – with its stunning good looks, and KIA’s renowned reliability – is sure to set pulses racing.
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LATE LATE SHOW: HURLING: DUBLIN pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday. Captain Chris Crummey’s 67th minute goal kick-started a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, on the way to a hardearned victory in an evenly balanced tie against last years beaten All-Ireland finalists.
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Green Army advance on Road to Tokyo FIH SERIES FINALS STEPHEN FINDLATER
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GILLIAN Pinder said Ireland’s second place finish at the FIH Series Finals last Sunday at Banbridge was a bittersweet one as they missed out on gold but did hit their primary target – a place in next October’s Olympic playoffs. The Dubliner played a key role as the World Cup silver medalists beat Malaysia (2-1), Singapore (11-0) and the Czech Republic in both the group (8-1) and the semi-final (4-0) to take a big stride to a potential place at Tokyo 2020. The final, though, slipped through their grasp as they fell 3-1 to Korea with all the goals coming in the last 15 minutes of a tense battle. Ireland had a goal disallowed in the first half when a Roisin Upton dragflick was ruled out for a perceived obstruction and it cost Ireland dear.
They fell behind early in the fourth quarter and they were caught again when pushing for a late equaliser. Nicci Daly did get one back but Korea killed off the tie with their third with six seconds left. “We had our eyes set on winning this tournament and the ranking points that come with it,” Dubliner Pinder told Dublin Gazette. “Of course, it is disappointing but we are still qualifed for that playoff and still have pretty big fish to fry in the European Championships in August. It’s not the end of the world but it is a disappointing end to a really good week. “The first three quarters of the final, there were phases we were on top; phases they were on top; 0-0 into the last quarter, we felt good. When we did concede, we did have to gamble a bit more and in that, they got their second. “To get one back with two minutes to go, we thought we would have a
Gillian Pinder on the attack for Ireland. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
repeat of Hawkes Bay when we levelled from three down but it wasn’t to be.” The competition was Ireland’s first appearance in action on home soil since the World Cup and they performed in front of a sold out crowd for the final at the Co Down venue. “They were great all week even
without the weather which usually brings a big crowd. “Warming up and the PA was on the speaker getting people to move in; we don’t get that in hockey. Banbridge did a brilliant job. The stadium looks great; it was so well run and we are just disappointed we didn’t deliver the goods [in the final].”
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St Pat’s face Europa trip to Norrkopping ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC will face Swedish side Norrkopping IKF in the Europa League first qualifying round, to take place on July 11 and 18 subject to official confirmation. Harry Kenny’s side finish fifth last season but were awarded Ireland’s final Europa League spot after Waterford were deemed ineligible due to UEFA ownership rules. A UEFA official intimated following the draw that one of the ties is subject to legal challenge but didn’t confirm if it concerns the Saints. The Athletic have never faced Norrkoping but Shamrock Rovers did face them in a pre-season tournament in Portugal last year, drawing 1-1 before the Swedes won 4-1 on penalties. The Saints last faced Swedish opposition in the UEFA Cup in 2008 a late goal from Sean McDermott Street’s Mark Quigley earned Pats a famous win and set up a tie with Hertha Berlin. Elsewhere in Dublin, Shamrock Rovers have been drawn with Norwegian side SK Brann while Dundalk, featuring Drimnagh’s Daniel Cleary, will play Riga FC in the Champions League.
Sheriff add LJC title SHERIFF YC manager Mark Quigley says the hunger for trophies is as insatiable as ever as they landed a fourth trophy in little over two weeks with victory over Crettyard in the Leinster Junior Cup final. Keith Rickard scored a goal in either half as the north inner city club ran out 2-1 winners over the Carlow club at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford. Rickard opened the scoring when he shot through a crowd scene after Joe Flood’s header came crashing back off the bar, and he added the second on the break late on. “You never get sick of winning trophies,” Quigley tells the Dublin Gazette. “We’re absolutely loving it. It was a tough one to win on Saturday but it was the most enjoyable one for me to win for some reason. “We were struggling so much with bodies and I had to play myself last-minute. We had to change formation after ten minutes because Bisto [Flood] done his hamstring.” Sheriff have been revitalised under the stewardship of the former Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic striker following a disappointing 2017-18 campaign. They were briefly usurped by Usher Celtic as the kings of the AUL but they’ve turned the tables once more and victory in the FAI Junior Cup final would see them round of the season in style. There is still no date or venue set for the match with St Michael’s, who recently knocked Sheriff out of the FAI Senior Cup, but it’s likely to go ahead before the end of the month.
SOCCER: BOHEMIANS CONTINUE TO HOLD THE INDIAN SIGN
Magical Mandroiu sees Bohs continue hoodoo LOI PREMIER DIVISION Bohemians 2 Shamrock Rovers 1 DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
DANNY Mandroiu scored a goal befitting the grandest of stages as Bohemians made it three Dublin Derby wins from three against bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. The 20-year-old scored and missed a penalty in the first half but it’s his secondhalf effort that will live long in the memory among the Bohs faithful. Rovers had only just deservedly levelled up through Dan Carr when Mandroiu let Luke WadeSlater’s header run across his body. In one swift movement, the former Brighton & Hove Albion trainee set himself and smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner past a stunned Alan Mannus. It’s the most singular strike the Phibsboro ground has seen since Conan Byrne’s infamous effort from the halfway line two seasons ago – but
this one will have left a much sweeter taste in the Jodi Stand. That it came against their fiercest rivals – and stretched their record to seven wins from eight against Stephen Bradley’s side – is every bit as important to the support as the three points. Rovers, for their part, must have left Phibsboro wondering how they walked away without all three points, let alone one, such was their dominance of the game. The visitors have been guilty of being overawed in recent derby games but they created a string of chances, and goalkeeper James Talbot was as worthy of the man-of-thematch award as Mandroiu. Mandroiu was fouled for the first penalty after just 15 minutes when he was clipped by Jack Byrne but his well-struck effort was brilliantly saved by Mannus low to his right. Rovers should have led immediately after as Carr rose to nod Byrne’s corner past Talbot but Andy Lyons had picked up a
great position on the line to head clear. Just as a Hoops goal looked on the card, Bohs won another penalty as Greg Bolger took down Ryan Swan, and Mandroiu stepped up again and, this time, went the other way. Rovers should have levelled when Talbot spilled a shot from Byrne, but the keeper did just enough to turn Dylan Watts’ followup away from point-blank range. Carr levelled six min-
utes after the break as he latched onto Ronan Finn’s header and flicked the ball expertly home, but it was to Mandroiu who provided the game’s telling contribution. Bohs should have had a third late on when substitute Keith Ward saw his shot handled on the line by Roberto Lopes but there would be no third penalty, and Bohs held out. “Them games are just unbelievable to play in,” m a n - o f- t h e - m o m e n t
Mandroiu told the Dublin Gazette. “I seen the crowd after the game and it means so much to people. Going into the break, we needed that win, so we’re all buzzing about that. “The first and second games were unbelievable, and this just topped it off. This is past a joke. This is unbelievable. “The boys in there have hunger and desire and they’re a credit to themselves.”
Mullally memorial on June 29
Bohs fans remember Cian Mullally at Dalymount Park
A FIVE-a-side tournament in memory of young Bohemians fan Cian Mullally will be held at Naas Sports Centre on Saturday, June 29. Last November, Mullally, aged just 21, was lost to suicide and is sadly missed around Dalymount Park and his mother Mary is encouraging all to get involved with all funds going towards Samaritans. “He was an avid Bohs supporter and attended as many games as possible. “Bohs fans had a great presence at his
funeral and sang Hold Me Now at his grave. It was very moving and we really appreciated their support on the day. “Some of Cian’s friends and his former soccer coach have set up a group called #ok2talkIRL and are organizing a footie festival, 5-a-side soccer tournament for the Cian Mullally memorial cup and shield. It promises to be a great family fun day out.” Team bookings can be made via Eventbrite and queries can be made via ok2talkirl@ gmail.com and 087 908 5437.
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OVER ROVERS
SOCCER: NORTHSIDE CLUB SWOOP TO LAND CRUMLIN MAN
Kilbarrack over the Moon’ LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1B
New Kilbarrack United manager Brian Mooney with club chairman Willie Dunne
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Bohs’ Danny Mandroiu holds possession during their 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers. Picture: Martin Doherty
CRUMLIN FANZONE Keane gives taste of Euro2020 at hospital EURO 2020 Ambassador Robbie Keane was greeted by Dubliner Peter Cullinan, aged 10, during Keane’s visit to Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin in Dublin. He was there to cut the ribbon on the new football fanzone a year out from the Euros. Patients and their families will have fun in the fanzone surrounded by famous Irish football moments with the feeling of being in the Aviva Stadium which will host four games at UEFA EURO 2020. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
KILBARRACK United have appointed former player Brian Mooney as their new LSL Sunday Senior 1B manager following the departure of Chris McDonnell earlier this month. The defender joined the northside club ahead of last season and was part of a side who began the season at a blistering pace before injuries derailed their campaign. Kilbarrack eventually finished fourth – three points off a promotion spot – as nine wins from their last 14 games proved slightly short of what was required to make the step to the third tier. Mooney himself was one of the players to suffer an injury early in the season, rupturing the cruciate ligaments in his knee, and had to sit the rest of the campaign out. He returned to a coaching role with Crumlin United – the club with whom he’d won a number of league titles before moving to Kilbarrack – in their Saturday side. He expected to continue that gig next season as he worked his way back to full fitness – his rehab is due to finish in October – but he revealed the offer from Kilbarrack proved too good to turn down. “I’d been offered a couple of jobs I was interested in but I was thinking of going back playing or see how the body felt,” Mooney tells the Dublin Gazette. “Because I was involved at Crumlin and there’s always loads of coaching roles there, I never thought about looking for my own gig. “I had been offered a couple but they weren’t any better than the standard I was coaching at Crumlin. You had the best players – Martin [Loughran] has the best of players in the second and first team. “It would have taken something really proper [to tempt me] and the fact I’m living out here now [swung it]. “There’s a lot of work to be done obviously but it is a really good job but I couldn’t
really turn it down when they offered it to me. “It was a bit of a shock when it came about, and when I first went to meet them I didn’t know what would materialise, but straight away they offered me the job.” Mooney enjoyed great success at the top level of amateur soccer with both Crumlin and Bangor Celtic, but he admits management will be a step into the unknown, but one he’s looking forward to. He hasn’t ruled out lacing up his boots once more once his knee is fully healed, but for now the challenge of his first manage-
ment job is enough to keep him occupied. “Playingwise, I was lucky enough to be fairly successful but management is a different ballgame. “I’m starting from the ground and trying to work my way up. “When all managers come in, the prospect of maybe losing one or two players is high, lads who want to play up in the senior divisions, but we’re looking to bring in a few players. “We’ll bring in a few fresh bodies and we’ll bring back a couple of old heads and we should be ok.”
Clohisey storms to five mile victory IRISH RUNNER 5 MILE sport@dublingazette.com
MICK Clohisey landed the Irish runner five mile title and the new five mile national road championship in a comfortable 24 minutes and two seconds. The Raheny Shamrock man had some 50 seconds to spare on Ballyfin’s Colin Maher who took silver with DSD’s Emmet Jennings taking bronze in 25:04. Clohisey led the men’s team of Michael McMahon (25:30, Wesley O’Brien (27:39) and Robert Frewen to gold, just 18 seconds clear of North Belfast Harriers.
Raheny’s Zoe Quinn led her women’s team to gold when she finished sixth in 31:30 with Orla Manley posting 34:11 and Aisling McNally 34:49. The team were a combined 63 seconds clear of Sli Cualann with Civil Service third some eight minutes off the Wicklow women. Others who competed were Wesley Grant 28:50, Ian McConkey 29:17, Keith Flemming 32:01, Philip McGovern 32:30, David Gargan 33:37, Aisling McNally 34:42 and Ciaran McGowan 35:08. On the women’s side, the home club’s Adrienne Atkins 35:11, Dar-
ren Meikle 36:38, Mary Lynch 38:05, Ann Marie Gargan 38:36, Mary Purdue Smyth 39:12, Ber-
nadette Manley 40:38, Catherine Groves 39:43 and Aine Duffy 42:20 also took part.
Mick Clohisey crossing the finish line at the Irish Runner 5 Mile last weekend. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
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CRICKET
HURLING: TWO DUBLIN SIDES ADVANCE TO SEMI
Celtic showdown CELTIC CHALLENGE CÓILIN DUFFY
Clontarf’s Andrew Vincent celebrates his half century. Picture: Deryck Vincent
Clontarf bow out but Pembroke storm to big win over The Hills CLONTARF bowed out of cricket’s Irish Senior Cup on a tough day for Dublin clubs last weekend despite impressive half centuries from Eoghan Delany and Andrew Vincent. Jurie Snyman registered his second century in as many rounds as he brought Carrickfergus to 255-8 from their allocation in Castle Avenue In chase, Delany and Vincent’s efforts had the Bulls just about in the hunt at 180 for six with 10 overs to go. But the rain came to put a halt to proceedings and Tarf were 16 runs short on DLS, putting paid to their chances of reaching the last 16. At Sydney Parade, a sensational 126 from recently Irish capped Lorcan Tucker propelled Pembroke to a mammoth 328-6 in their fifty overs against The Hills. Andrew Balbirnie had led off the innings with an excellent 55 before Theo Lawson and Tucker took over, lifting the side to 211 for two off 40 overs. It laid a base form which they could hit out in the latter stages of their innings with Tucker progressing from 65 up to 126 by the time he was removed. Lawson finished on 75. Despite the Skerries side becoming quite well versed in chasing down targets this season, they couldn’t do the job this time around, falling for 163 all out in their reply. The Hills got off to a decent start, hitting 50 without loss in the first 10 overs before JJ Garth nicked out a first wicket with the score on 69. And they never really got into too much of a groove after that with Ryan Hopkins nicking out a couple of top order batters while Lorcan Tucker added to his good day with some fine glovework for a couple of stumpings. Paul Lawson took the last three wickets in quick time to finish off the victory. Perhaps the most dramatic game of the round was in Rathmines were Leinster looked all but out when they were all out for 121 against Strabane, thanks largely to a spell of 4-31 from Ryan Gallagher. However, the home side never gave in during the run chase, and thanks to an exceptional 5-28 from Bilal Azhar, they bundled Strabane out for 105, winning by 16 runs.
CITY players certainly did their clubs and county proud in the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Under 17 hurling competition last weekend, with players from the area involved in both the Dublin Clarke and Dublin Plunkett teams. Those two teams will now face off this Saturday in the semi-final of the Corn John Scott in Donaghmore-Ashbourne GAA Club at 3.15pm. In Abbotstown, Dublin Plunkett faced Kilkenny Black in the first quarterfinal of the day in the competition, and the side comprised of Under 16 players came out on top by 2-13 to 1-10 after a keenly contested encounter. A solid second quarter helped Plunkett to victory, as they bounced back from Adam O’Connor netting for the Cats midway through the half, to lead by 2-7 to 1-5 at the break. Plunkett were guilty of eight wides in the opening half – many of those in the first quarter, but as the game progressed they became more solid in front of the posts. Kilkenny moved 1-5 to 0-6 ahead on 27 minutes, following a Paraic Lennon free, but a goal from Ballyboden’s St. Enda’s clubman David Keogh helped really
spring Dublin to life. They launched attack after attack in injury-time, and added their second goal from Best and Fairest Award winner Eoin Wilde, before Sean Cooney finished with a well struck point from play, and Dublin Plunkett took a three-point interval lead. The sides were well balanced in the second half with Dublin shading the scoring by six points to five, but they had done enough to progress. Players from City clubs on the Plunkett panel were Brian Dunne (Raheny), Paddy Doyle, Sean Gallagher (Naomh Barrog); Robert Burnett (Craobh Chiarain); Daniel Peel (St. Vincents); Sam Carthy (Na Fianna); Jack O’Shea (St. Oliver Plunkett’s/ER) and Adam Langan (Erin’s Isle). Another cracking encounter was served up in Abbotstown soon-after, as it took a late goal from St Vincent’s clubman Rory O’Neill to set up a 4-11 to 2-14 win for Dublin Clarke over Tipperary Blue. This was a thriller, as Tipperary bounced back from being six points in arrears in the 48th minute to level the contest, after firing 1-3 unanswered including a goal from substitute Conor Byrne. The sides were twice level in the closing minutes, until Dublin Clarke’s fourth goal 40 seconds into
FOUR STAR SHOW St Vincent’s on the rise in AHL1 IT WAS a profitable day out in
Abbotstown for St Vincent’s, who had eight points to spare over St Brigid’s (4-14 to 0-18) in AHL Division One. The Marino side have claimed two wins on the bounce and they remain in the top half of the league standings as a consequence. Should they win their game in hand against Crumlin, they would move up to third place in the table. Picture: martin doherty
Clontarf’s Andrew Poynter makes a stop in the field. Picture: Deryck Vincent
Craobh Chiarán’s Robert Burnett picks it out of the air. Picture: Noel Browne
second half injury-time from O’Neill which proved to be the match winner. Tipperary led by 0-3 to 0-1 early on but Clarke tagged on 1-4 without reply in almost an sevenminute spell to move 1-5 to 0-4 ahead with a little under 14 minutes gone The goal arriving after Craobh Chiarán’s Jack Murray first-timed the ball to the net. St. Oliver Plunkett’s clubman Ger Ryan delivered a second goal, and at the break Dublin Clarke led 2-8 to 0-7 Tipperary worked hard on the restart, cutting the gap to three points after a Darragh Doyle goal, but Murray – who went on to receive the ‘Best and Fair-
est Award’ grabbed his second goal. Tipp fought right back to level at 2-13 to 3-10 with seven minutes remaining, with the sides trading points, before O’Neill’s late goal. Players from City clubs on the Dublin Clarke panel were Jamie Herbert (Raheny); Diarmuid Clerkin and Ciaran McHugh (Na Fianna); Rory O’Neill (St Vincent’s); Ger Ryan (St. Oliver Plunketts/ER); Jack Murray (Craobh Chiarain); Liam Glynn, Reuben Cantwell (Naomh Barróg); Andrew Garvey (Clontarf), Derry Noonan (Whitehall Colmcille) and Cian Morgan (Clan na nGael Fontenoy).
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FOOTBALL: CASTLEKNOCK MAN LOOKS BACK ON YOUTH BATTLES WITH MEATH
HURLING
Jude’s undone by rising Cuala force
Ciaran Kilkenny at Sure’s launch as official statistic partner of the GAA. Picture: Sam Barnes
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DUBLIN’S Ciaran Kilkenny says there’s a strong familiarity between Dublin and Meath, as they face off in Croke Park this Sunday, with Dublin seeking their ninth provincial title in a row. The counties last met in a Bord na Móna O’Byrne Cup semi-final in January with Dublin prevailing 3-1 on penalties, after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time. Just a month previously, the counties squared off also in the fundraiser for Sean Cox at Páirc Tailteann in Navan – a game the Royals won by 0-16 to 1-11. “That was a fantastic cause and Meath pipped us that day and they have been performing well and they are a Division 1 team now,” the Sure GAA Ambassador said. “They have been putting up serious performances in the last couple of games - putting up big scores so we are going to have to prepare really well for
that game, and do the best we can in our preparation and hopefully we can put in a good performance against them in the final.” While county matters are centre stage at the moment, club concerns are always close to the star forward’s mind. Castleknock Under-14 hurlers were among the Dublin sides involved in the John West All-Ireland Féile na nGael recently – coming away with Division 3 Cup title, following a comfortable 1-12 to 0-3 win over Glen Rovers in the decider. Kilkenny, who has come through the youth system himself with the club, and has won the All-Ireland Feile says it was a special win “They are a special group,” he said. “I was doing some coaching with some of the lads over the Easter break. We had a camp taking place. They are great lads and it’s great that they done well at that competition. “Hopefully they will look to improve all the time, and that I will be playing with some of them in the future. “It was a great weekend overall for the
club, with the Callum Farrell Memorial Cup taking place. “It was brilliant to see that also and they were very happy with it.” It’s not long before youth comes through to deliver in the spotlight, and when Dublin annexed their first title on the road to a potential nine in-a-row of Leinster Senior titles back in 2011, Ciarán was playing in the curtain-raiser. “It’s definitely been a surreal experience from being a small boy playing football and hurling – going to all of these games with Dublin and Meath in the past and now I’m getting to participate in those games. “The whole preparation before it and the atmosphere in the build-up to the game is really exciting and to be a part of it is really special.
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“In 2011 I was playing in the Minor final that day. We played Meath in that Minor final and it was a good game. A lot of those Meath players are in the senior panel at this stage. “We’ve great respect for those guys and I would have played with a lot of them at college level as well since.” This resulted in the first silverware of the day for Dublin, as they claimed a 2-18 to 1-11 win over the Royals. “To have two Dublin teams playing, that day was really special. “As Minor footballers you are going out and you playing, and knowing that your idols and your heroes are going to be playing in the game after that – that’s really cool.” Sunday again will bring some underage-rivalries again to the fore on the senior stage.
It’s definitely a surreal experience from being a small boy going to these games and now I’m getting to participate in them.
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CUALA kept up their pursuit at the top of AHL1 with a big 2-22 to 0-16 win over St Jude’s a Tymon North on Sunday morning. Facing into a marginal deficit at the break (0-10 to 0-9), Willie Maher’s side secured their fifth win of the campaign with a powerful second half display. On a day when no fewer than 10 Cuala players got their names on the scoresheet, the contributions of Naoise Waldron (1-7) and Tom Ryan (0-4) paved the way for the visitors to come out on the right side of the result. As ever, Fionn O Riain Broin and Diarmuid McLoughlin were in fine form for St Jude’s. They amassed a combined tally of 0-11, though it wasn’t enough to prevent their fourth league reversal of 2019. Straight from the second half throwin, Colum Sheanon levelled matters for a sixth time. They subsequently moved back into the ascendancy via the stick of Waldron and he fired beyond the reach of Ross O’Reilly for the maiden goal of the game on 34 minutes. This was a major psychological boost for Cuala and they followed it up with another series of points - Ryan, Niall Carty and roving defender Simon Timlin all finding the range. Waldron (free), Carty and John Sheanon raised white flags to give Cuala a 1-17 to 0-11 cushion on the three-quarter mark and sub Emmet Murphy’s goal completed the win.
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LUCAN Sarsfields clubman Chris Crummey led by example as Dublin pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday. Crummey’s 67th minute goal kick-started a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, as it put them into a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, before finishing with a 3-19 to 0-24 win, and coupled with Wexford drawing with Kilkenny, ended Galway’s involved in the 2019 AllIreland Championship. “I just saw a gap and went for it,” the Dublin Captain said after the game. “It was a great ball inside and I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time and thankfully I could finish it. “I don’t know what was going through my head. I just kept going and went as far as I could and luckily I finished it then.” This wasn’t just any game of Hurling, it was real Championship fare played at a tremendous pace, with the sides level on 18 occasions, before that late burst by the hosts, which saw them outscore the Tribesmen 1-4 to 0-2 in the closing minutes. “Too be honest I don’t think I have ever played in a game like that. It was just score-for-score. Every time we got a score, Galway - credit to them,
Eamon ‘Trollier’ Dillon celebrates after grabbing Dublin’s first goal in the 28th minute Picture: Niall O’Connell
“Too be honest I don’t think I have ever played
in a game like that. It was just score-for-score. they got a score straight back,” Crummey said. “It was nip and tuck for the whole second half. We knew, we had said it was going to go to 70 minutes. “We had played for 40 or 50 minutes in the other games, so we knew it was going to come down to the last five minutes. “In fairness the lads who came in were unbelievable and we just got the job done and I’m just delighted.”
12 months ago Dublin came within a whisker of beating the then reigning All Ireland Champions, before losing out by the minimum margin. Another entertaining encounter was produced in Parnell Park on Saturday, with both sides digging in from the off. Parnell Park was packed to the rafters as Dublin claimed their first Championship win over Galway since the 2013 Leinster Final.
Goals were certainly key to this victory, with Eamonn Dillon grabbing the first half goal, with Sean Moran netting a second half penalty, and Crummey’s strike coming late on. Both teams lost key players in the opening half, with Eoghan O’Donnell coming off with a hamstring injury in the 14th minute, followed by Galway forward Conor Whelan 12 minutes later.
D a n ny S u tc l i f fe and the veteran Conal Keaney was inspirational for the Dubs, with the latter named alongside Alan Nolan, Paddy Smyth and Crummey on the GAA.ie Hurling team of the week. Dillon’s goal arrived on 28 minutes, to push the hosts three points clear. Crummey won a penalty early on the restart after being brought down by Daithí Burke, before Moran fired to the net.
The introduction of Joe Canning in the 47th minute added greatly for the visitors with two points. Keaney and Nolan were among those who deliver for Dublin, before a awe-inspiring finish by Mattie Kenny’s side. Dublin now face either Laois or Westmeath in a Preliminary All-Ireland Series tie on July 6th/7th The Midlanders meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final on Sunday week at Croke Park.