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Housing COOLOCK locals have reacted with shock and anger to the news that a major development has been approved.

Some 500 apartments across eight to nine storeys has been approved

by An Bord Pleanala, with the project to be built on the former Chivers site.

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FOOTBALL: Jackies

move ever closer to retaining their AllIreland crown with big win over Cork.

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A NOTEWORTHY CELEBRATION: There was strum-thing in the air that made the day great for everyone attending the Festival of Nations last Saturday in Mountjoy Square Park. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe (centre), was delighted to meet musical performers, stall holders and festival organiser Carol Azams at a stall at the festival, which was organised by the Diversity and Multicultural Initiative. Picture: Photographique

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Mum faces desperate battle to help son, 7

Nadine forced to home-school Maddix RACHEL D’ARCY

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A MUM of three has been forced to homeschool her young autistic son as she has been unable to secure a place in a special needs school for the new school year.

Nadine Staunton, from North King

Street, is the mother of Maddix (7), who was diagnosed with autism last October.

Maddix attended a mainstream school in Dublin 7 until the end of the last term, when she was forced to remove her son from school as he wasn’t receiving the level of support he needed.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Nadine said that because of Maddix’s condition, he needs consistent, specialised care.

She said: “I had to take him out two weeks before the Summer holidays. He wasn’t allowed into the classroom; he’d be allowed in for an hour, if he could even last the hour.”

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Cassidy kids turn 18, 18, 18, 18 and 18

YOU read that right – these unusual teens are celebrating their milestone birthday as Ireland’s only set of quintuplets.

Conor, Amy, Cian, Rory and Derbhail didn’t seem to mind sharing one birthday cake when the five Cassidy kids returned to the Rotunda Hospital, where they were born, to help celebrate the big day.

They were also delighted to meet some of the staff who’d helped care for them when they were born prematurely in 2001, with the kids having grown up into five fine SEE PAGE 3 young adults.

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HAROLD’S X ANGER AS LOCAL KIDS EXCLUDED

Parents to protest postcode inequality

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Fun after-school film club set for Ballymun  RACHEL D’ARCY

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PARENTS in Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 will hold a protest to express their frustration at the decisionmaking process of a new post-primary school in Harold’s Cross.

The ETHX campaign group, which is advocating for an Educate Together ethos for the new school, will hold a Protest for Postcode Equality this Friday, August 30 in Harold’s Cross Park, near the site of the proposed school.

The group has said that it has met with the Minis-

The former greyhound stadium site which will be home to the new school – but some local children have been excluded from the new school’s planning area

ter of Education to raise the concerns of more than 750 parents, many of whom are located just minutes away from the former racetrack on which the school will be opened.

Parents of children from

D8 and D12 will not have a say as they are not included in the ‘school planning area’, but parents from D6, D6W and the Clonskeagh areas will all be consulted.

A parent from the D8 area, Asumpta Sweeney,

previously told Dublin Gazette: “It is bizarre that children from D8 have been included in the catchment for the new Educate Together Secondary School in Sandymount but will not be able to attend the new Secondary School in Harold’s Cross.”

The new school will serve D6, D6W and Clonskeagh because the Department has identified that these schools are oversubscribed.

However, through a Freedom of Information Act request by a member of the ETHX group, parents have discovered that these schools are full because of a large number of pupils coming from D8 and D12.

In response to a query from Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson from the Department of Education said: “New schools established to meet demographic demand are required to prioritise enrolments from within the school planning area which the school was established to serve.

“This does not preclude schools from enrolling pupils from outside of the designated school planning area(s) where they have sufficient places, and this new school may offer an additional option for parents in D8 and D12 if there are available places.”

It is expected by the group that more than 200 people will gather to protest this Friday.

DETAILS of an exciting new after-school film club in Ballyfermot have been announced, providing kids and their parents/guardians with a new after-school activity.

Axis CineMates will start on September 25, showing The Incredibles 2 (above), and will run until the end of the year, offering children and their families a fun and free afterschool activity once a month.

The aim of the initiative is to provide a free treat to local families that is accessible for all.

Movies on show will include Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation, on October 30, a showing of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, on November 27, and The Grinch, on December 18.

Children and their adults will be welcomed into the Axis cafe from 2pm, where they can grab a cup of tea or coffee and a snack, do some homework or colouring before going in to the theatre to enjoy the film on the big screen at 3.15pm. All films being screened are PG certificate.

The initiative is supported by the Dublin Airport Authority Community Funds and Axis funders, Dublin City Council.

Tickets are available in person at the box office and are first-come, first-served.

Fianna Fail Nest boxes warn over for Swifts to drug use be installed ELECTRIC Picnic attendees have been urged to be safe at the festival this weekend when it comes to recreational drug use.

Fianna Fail Spokesperson for National Drug Policy and Urban Affairs, John Curran, issued the caution following the tragic case of Jack Downey, who passed away following a suspected drug overdose at Indiependence.

Deputy Curran said cases such as Jack’s should send a warning to all festival goers that there is no way of knowing what exactly is in a drug or how your body will react to it.

“Warning of the dangers of drug use, he pointed out: “Every single cent spent on drugs – whether it’s just for a festival weekend, or for a longer-term habit – goes directly into the pocket of deadly criminals who are holding communities at ransom.”

GREEN Party leader Eamon Ryan has announced that ten nest boxes for Swifts are to be installed at the refurbished Leinster House.

The boxes, which will be installed by Swift Conservation, will be located in the eaves of the colonnade of the revamped building.

The environmental group says that the Swift population has declined by more than 40% in the past 15 years and is on the amber list of birds of conservation concern.

Deputy Ryan said in a tweet that the boxes are “good news” and that the “remarkable bird is threatened by a lack of nesting sites”.

He has previously stressed the issue of Swift conservation – suggesting that bird boxes be installed on the scaffolding that surrounded Leinster House during its refurbishment.

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RETAIL: SPORTS GIANT DECATHLON TO CREATE 90 JOBS WITH ITS FIRST IRISH OUTLET

Ballymun to say ‘Bon jour’ to French sports megastore RACHEL D’ARCY

FRENCH sport megastore Decathlon has announced that construction is set to begin on its first Irish store, in Ballymun, on September 2.

Opening in the northside next to Ikea, the sporting store took to Facebook to confirm that the flagship store will start being built within the next week.

The company wrote: “We have finalised negotiations with our Irish construction partner and the construction of the Decathlon Ballymun flagship store will begin on September 2,” with

more than 1,500 people liking and sharing the post.

In addition to announcing when construction is set to begin, the company also revealed that it is set to open its doors next Spring.

Decathlon announced last January that it received planning permission for the development of the sports hub, which is expected to be the first of three stores in Dublin for the French company.

Decathlon acquired the 17,000sq m site last September, which had been used as an overflow car park for Ikea.

Decathlon are expected to open nine

stores across Ireland in the coming years, creating hundreds of jobs across the country. There will be 90 jobs created with the opening of the Ballymun store.

The application process is now open for positions at Decathlon.ie, with Councillor Noeleen Reilly (Ind) wishing good luck to those who apply for the positions.

On Facebook, she posted: “I have written to Decathlon requesting they work with the local jobs centre to ensure local people benefit [from the jobs on offer].”

Architect’s render of how the finished megastore will look

The remarkable Cassidy kids celebrate their 18th birthday RACHEL D’ARCY

THE country’s first – and only – quintuplets recently celebrated a m i l e s t o n e b i r t h d ay, returning to the hospital they were born in to celebrate their big day.

The Cassidy quintuplets made their return to the Rotunda Hospital to visit the staff, who spent months caring for the siblings after they were born on August 16, 2001.

They then spent a number of months in hospital, leaving that December.

The birth of the babies made national news and saw the five new-borns appear as tiny guests on The Late Late Show.

When their parents, Veronica and Kevin, went for scans early on in the pregnancy, they believed they were just having twins, but said that every time they went for another scan another baby was found.

Premature Conor, Amy, Cian, Rory and Derbhail were born prematurely after just over 25 weeks’ gestation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Rotunda.

The babies weighed between 1lb 6oz and 1lb 11oz when they were born, and will sit their Leaving Cert next year.

Returning to the Rotunda for their 18th

birthday, the ‘Famous Five’ were presented with a huge birthday cake and balloons in celebration of the day, where they met the midwives and doctors who helped with their delivery.

Master of the Rotunda Hospital, Professor Fergal Malone, said that there has been an increase in successful births of multiple babies in the past 20 years, but quintuplets remain a rare birth phenomenon.

He said: “There has been a 30% increase in the number of successful twin births in the past two decades, which is due to wider availability of assisted reproductive technologies and older maternal ages at conception.

“However, the number of triplets, quadruplet and quintuplet births has halved, due to more effective controls on assisted reproductive technologies.

“With multiple births, there is a 95% survival rate for twins, 70% for triplets, and 50% for quadruplets.

“It is clear, however, that quintuplets are very rare today, with the Cassidy quintuplets being the only set in Ireland, and the healthy survival rate of all five babies in a quintuplet pregnancy is quite exceptional.”

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Rascals all set to host a new food and drink fest in Inchicore

Birthday fun is a team effort for Conor, Amy, Cian, Rory and Derbhail Cassidy – Ireland’s only set of quintuplets. The teens were delighted to return to the Rotunda Hospital to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday, meeting some of the staff who had helped care for them when they were born.

Picture: Robbie Reynolds

A BRAND-NEW food and drink festival is set to take Inchicore by storm in the coming weeks.

The Happy Days Beer & Food festival will take place at the Rascals HQ Taproom (above) and Pizza restaurant on September 21 and promises to be a great event for food and beer lovers.

There will be Irish and international breweries pouring craft beers all day, alongside a select number of acclaimed Irish food trucks that will aim to spoil attendees with top-quality food on the day.

Rascals’ own pizza chef will also be on hand, creating fresh pizza through the day.

There will be free brewery tours across the day, free food and beer pairing sessions, a blindfold beertasting challenge, and the Rascals Spin the Wheel game.

There will also be DJs and live music from the minute it opens until late in the evening.

Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite, priced at €15.

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Summit good to attend to help support mental health

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SUMMIT MC Brent Pope was happy to chat about the importance of mental health as he helped launch the upcoming fourth annual Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit 2019, which is taking place at Croke Park on October 11.

This year’s summit builds on the great success of its predecessors, with an impressive range of experts, celebrities and well-known faces lined up to discuss and promote sustaining good mental health for everyone. Picture: Paul Sherwood

2019 Dublin Festival of History revealed

Shock as 500 Coolock apartments approved RACHEL D’ARCY

PERMISSION has been granted for almost 500 apartments in Coolock, despite inspectors describing the proposed project as “monolithic” with the potential to set an “undesirable precedent” for future developments.

The development of 495 apartments across eight to nine storeys has been approved by An Bord Pleanala (APB), with the project to be built on the former Chivers site.

Approval was given for the development by UK-based Platinum Land, despite ABP’s inspector advising against giving

permission for the site on several grounds.

As previously reported

by Dublin Gazette, the land was voted for rezoning by Dublin City councillors last year following a presentation from developers Platinum Land.

However, those who voted on the initial proposals said that what has been submitted to An Bord Pleanala has some differences.

Cllr Larry O’Toole (SF) said that the submitted plans were “at variance” with a presentation given by the developers last year.

Cllr O’Toole said: “This is an excessive develop-

Architects’ render of the proposed development

ment in a very settled residential neighbourhood, and does not consider the adverse effect it will have on local infrastructure and the impact it will have on the local road network.”

In the inspector’s report, they stated that they are “not convinced” that the area surrounding the massive development will have amenities that would be needed to create

a sustainable neighbourhood.

The report states: “The proposal ... will give rise to an increase in population within this local area where I am not convinced that there is a commensurate level of employment opportunities, social and recreational facilities required to underpin sustainable neighbourhoods.

“The development

strategy for the site itself, both in terms of scale and height, is considered excessive.”

However, despite the recommendations made in the Inspector’s report, the board made the decision to approve the development.

The direction reads: “The Board considered that ... the proposed development would make a positive contribution to the urban character of the area, would not seriously injure the residential amenities of property in the vicinity, and would be acceptable in terms of traffic and pedestrian safety and convenience.”

Speaking on the new development to Dublin Gazette, Cllr Alison Gilliland (Lab) said: “Local re s i d e n t s we l c o m e d much-needed residential development on this long vacant site.

“What I find most concerning is that ABP overruled its own inspector’s report, which recommended that the application as submitted be refused, citing that the proposal would be ‘contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area’ on height, density and design.

“While we all acknowledge the need to build and increase housing supply it is very unusual that such detailed consideration be over-ruled,” she said.

THE line-up for the 2019 Dublin Festival of History has been revealed, taking place this October with more than 150 events, with organisers promising something for everyone.

Running from October 1 to October 20, events this year will include walks, talks, tours and exhibitions taking place across the city on a variety of different topics.

There will be discussions on the relationship between fashion and the city, a look at the history of housing prices in Dublin, a celebration of anniversaries including the moon landing, an in-depth look at the partition of Ireland 100 years on from the War of Independence, and much more.

The festival will culminate with a ‘Big Weekend’ of talks at the Printworks in Dublin Castle (October 18-20) with the best-selling author of Wild Swans, Jung Chang; radio presenter and author, Joe Duffy; and popular historian and TV presenter, Dan Jones, All events are free and the full programme is available from libraries or on the official website over at dublinfestivalofhistory.ie.

Firefighters Support for fundraising seniors still for sick kids available THE committee of the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland has announced details of its annual fundraising day for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. Comprising 2,500 retained firefighters from across the country, the members decided to select Aoibheann’s Pink Tie as their long-term charity partner, and in particular long-term goals for the Lighthouse Project, a house bought in Drimnagh to help support families.

The Lighthouse Project gives families from across Ireland who have a child receiving vital cancer treatment clean, safe, purposebuilt accommodation for the period of their child’s cancer treatment.

For more information on the August 31 fundraising day, see Facebook.com/ NRFA.Ireland. For further information on Aoibheann’s Pink Tie, see aoibheannspinktie.ie.

THE Seniors Alert Scheme is proving popular with older people in Dublin, according to Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton.

The scheme is a community-led support that provides people aged over 65 with a free monitored alarm that they can use if they get into difficulty or need assistance.

Deputy Bruton said: “A total of 11,367 people have availed of the Seniors Alert Scheme in Dublin since 2015.

“Last year, 4,744 people were approved for the scheme in Dublin, and with numbers of applicants rising across the country, we can see that 2,627 people in Dublin have been approved already in the first six months of this year.

“I strongly encourage more people to register for the scheme. They can find out more by contacting Pobal at 01 511 7222, or see www.pobal. ie. They can also contact my office if they need assistance in registering for the scheme.”

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EDUCATION: YOUNG MUM FORCED TO SPEAK OUT TO TRY TO GET HELP FOR AUTISTIC MANNIX

‘My son has been in school since he was four, but he can’t write his name’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Nadine said: “There was one Special Needs Assistant for the whole school.

“Maddix is like a baby, and needs constant looking after, and I had loads of times where I was called down to the school any time he had an accident because there was only one SNA for four or five kids, or where the principal rang me saying I’d have to keep Maddix home because the SNA wasn’t in.”

Nadine said she was forced to take Maddix to be diagnosed privately last year, as suggested by his former principal.

She said: “The former principal of the school, before she left, said that I should take Maddix pri-

vate or I’d be still looking for help [from the HSE], so that’s what I did.

“The doctor said for me to bring Maddix to [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services], that he needed intervention and a support around him.

“To this day, we have got nothing from the time my child was diagnosed last October. He needs a needs assessment from the HSE, and I tried to get that, and I can’t.

“My child has been in a mainstream school since he was four, but he doesn’t even know how to write his own name because he isn’t getting the support he needs.”

Now, struggling to find a place in a special school for Maddix, Nadine turned to

looking for home tuition, but was told that she would be put on a waiting list for a private home tuition teacher.

She was also told that she could be waiting until 2020 for a school place to become free for Maddix.

Nadine has now been forced to teach herself the curriculum so she can educate Maddix at home, while still looking for a school place.

Her other two children, Jackson and Jefferson, will return to school this week, and she says Maddix is asking when he will get to go back to his old school.

This Friday, Nadine and other parents in the same situation will stage a peaceful protest outside the Department of Edu-

cation on Marlborough Street at 3pm to highlight the struggle their children are facing in achieving an education.

Nadine added: “I’m being strong, all I can do is be strong and keep going for Maddix, but this is what us mammies have to do in 2019.

“If my son got all the help and support he needed, if he got in to the school he needs, he would be a new child. He should’ve had this [support] long ago; the HSE just keep telling me I’m on a waiting list.

“I’m 29 years of age and I’ve had to give up my job to teach my son. Maddix has his schoolbag, his runners and his colours, and all he needs is a school and a uniform.”

Ilac Centre welcomes an all-new Dunnes food hall RACHEL D’ARCY

AN ALL-NEW Dunnes Stores Food Hall opened last week on the ground floor of the Ilac Centre in Dublin, a place where great chefs and renowned food producers come together.

The new chic and comfortable seating area is a perfect spot to enjoy the extensive, freshly-cooked meal selection covering breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

Lunch times have become even more exciting with delicious food served in Baxter & Greene.

Amazing options to choose from include freshly cooked stone-baked pizza, hot roast sandwiches and healthy salad bowls, all made fresh and on-site by house chefs.

In addition, Cafe Sol offers greattasting coffee and a selection of pastries to have in-store or take-away.

The new Dunnes Stores Food Hall in the Ilac Centre offers shoppers the opportunity to pick up the best of quality fish from a dedicated in-store fishmonger, offering one of the widest selections of fresh fish in Dublin city centre.

A wide range of cheeses at Sheri-

The changes even further enhance fare at Dunnes Stores at the Ilac Centre

dan’s cheese counter offers an experience like no other. You can pair your cheese selection with some freshly baked bread from the bakery counter too.

Nourish also has shelves packed full of delicious organic food, wholesome pantry essentials and vegan treats.

Welcoming the latest new retail offering at the city centre shopping destination, Billy Reid, centre manager at Ilac Centre, says Dunnes Stores has uniquely created a world

of great-tasting food for shoppers to enjoy in-store, on-the-go or at home.

He said: “This new premium food offering truly enhances the Ilac Centre’s appeal for shoppers and those working locally.”

The Dunnes Stores Food Hall is open seven days a week, from 8:30am to 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with later hours until 9pm on Thursdays, and Sunday opening from 10am to 7pm.

Mannix and Nadine share some photo filter fun together

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Fiona Hanna, Tara Povey and Jess Glynn

Kevin Meighan and Hannah Popham

Sonja Mohlich and Geraldine O’Leary

Kymann Power and Aine Leech

Avril Collins and Katy Walsh. Pictures: Kieran Harnett

A real Taste of great Irish fare F

Tracey Coughlan, Angela Scanlon and Ali Levins

OODIES and people interested in exploring and celebrating a wide range of fare for the body and mind were out in force at the Dublin launch for Taste the Island recently.

TV presenter Angela Scanlon was

on hand at the bustling launch at Ely Place to reveal the line-up for the much anticipated programme, with the 12-week Taste the Island programme set to celebrate Ireland’s seasonal ingredients, adventurous tastes and bold

experiences taking place this September, October and November.

The diverse and creative Taste line-up will feature more than 600 unique food trails, festivals and dining experiences, taking place across the nation.

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APPEAL

Mother raising funds for life saving operation A CLONDALKIN mother whose son is the only child in Ireland with a rare condition, hopes to raise vital funds for his life saving operation.

Emma Styles’s fouryear-old son Luke was diagnosed at five months old with the extremely rare neurological condition AADC (Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency.)

AADC affects the body’s ability to produce dopamine, serotonin and neurotransmitters and there is no cure.

“The easiest way I can explain it to you is it’s like a form of baby Parkinson’s,” Emma says.

“Luke’s body makes uncontrollable movements that can be very painful and because of his low muscle tone he is susceptible to aspirating, which is like he is drowning in his saliva.

“He is on 21 different medications which have a lot of bad side effects and because of this he needs strong sedatives to stop his body from moving so he can sleep.”

Luke is non-verbal, unable to walk and requires round the clock 24 hour care. With only around 130 children in the world with AADC, Emma had to go online to connect with other parents going through the same experience as her.

“I’m in a group on Facebook, AADC Research Trust and it was through that I found out about a gene therapy treatment in Poland,” Emma says.

“This treatment, which involves brain surgery, has produced outstanding result. There isn’t a timescale on this but the sooner Luke can have the operation the better.”

If any readers who like to donate please go to Emma’s JustGiving page https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/EmmaStyles3

PORTRANE: AUTHORITIES ON ALERT AFTER PET’S MYSTERIOUS DEATH

Beach poison fears after dog dies after walk in dunes SYLVIA POWNALL

PORTRANE beach was last week swept for poison after a devastated dog owner whose border collie died raised the alarm with the local authority.

Fingal County Council requested that lifeguards do an extra patrol along the popular strand after reports of the dog becoming ill after a walk in the dunes.

Pam Robinson shared a warning with other dog owners about “possible poison” being laid near Portrane beach following the death of her beloved

dog, Sox. She said five-year-old Sox was taken to the vet’s hospital in UCD after he started shaking, vomiting and became disorientated one evening in July.

Ve t s s a i d h e h a d ingested poison, but the source of the substance remained a mystery as the family could not fathom where he could have picked it up.

He was treated and recovered, but fell suddenly ill again immediately after a walk on the beach earlier this month.

Pam said: “He’d gone off into the dunes a few

Cherrywood in danger of being delayed GARY IBBOTSON

ONE of the country’s largest housing developments, Cherrywood in south Dublin, is in danger of having its completion severely delayed due to a funding shortage of around €62m.

As a greenfield site, it is required that Cherrywood consists of common infrastructure – such as roads, bridges and flood attenuation areas with the estimated cost of these builds believed to be around €175m.

However, according to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and its spring capital projects programme, the money currently on-hand would “not address the full funding requirement,” and around €61.9m is being sought.

As per the Sunday Independent, in a statement the council said that “the greatest risk associated with the delivery of Cherrywood is the current funding gap, which must be resolved to deliver the common infrastructure.

“There is a high risk that if funding and legal solutions are not found, the pace of delivery will be significantly adversely affected, despite the potential benefit of the development from a housing and economic perspective.”

Green Party councillor Ossian Smyth said he was concerned about the gap in funding.

“Right now, construction is happening as fast as possible,” he said. “There are five cranes and 1,300 apartments being built for completion in 2021.

“So, the shortfall in funding has not yet become an issue. However, if a source of income is not found, the delivery of housing will be delayed.

“The most obvious source is an increase in future development levies.”

hundred yards beyond the cement ‘SeaBees’ on our way home.

“Some 20 minutes later he collapsed as we came through our gate, had a fit – similar but more severe to the previous ones – before I’d even thought ‘vet’.

“He started staggering, he started fitting ... he collapsed over onto his side and then was gone. It was really sudden and really quick.”

Warning vigilance among other dog owners, she added: “We are in

Part of Portrane beach. Picture: Patrick Commerford

shock and miss him terribly; our daughter is devastated.

“If you walk your dog off lead at Portrane beach, use extreme care. If you know anyone baiting for rats, remind them to lay poison in pipes or under a shed out of reach of other animals.”

Fingal County Council confirmed they had not laid any poison in the area in recent weeks.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “The Operations department has requested the lifeguards to conduct an additional patrol to ensure

there is nothing untoward on the beach.

“Fingal County Council also advises any affected dog owners to contact a vet as soon as possible.

“They might be able to confirm and identify symptoms and point to a possible cause.”

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HEALTH

Boys in first year of secondary school are being offered the HPV vaccine for the first time

Secondary boys are now offered the HPV vaccine

Get strength from Vicky’s remarkable life story in her memoirs, Overcoming

WHEN Vicky Phelan delivered a passionate statement from the steps of the Four Courts in April, 2018, she exposed the medical and political scandal of our times.

She had just refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement in the settlement of her action against the HSE and would not be silenced.

By going public on her court action against the HSE in 2018,

she broke the cervical cancer scandal, where 221 known sufferers – including herself – were not told of a clinical audit that had revised their earlier negative smear tests: their cancers could possibly have been prevented.

Since then, Vicky’s systemchanging activism has made her a household name, with her upcoming memoirs, Overcoming (inset), seeing her share her remarkable personal story.

Speaking ahead of the imminent release of Overcoming, Vicky said: “If there’s any message I want people to take from this book, it is hope that, even in the hardest of times, life is worth living, one precious moment at a time.”

Vicky Phelan’s Overcoming: A Memoir, is published

by Hachette Ireland in Trade Paperback, priced €14.99, and available from September 12.

Call to address councillors’ pay

INDEPENDENT Senator Victor Boyhan has again called on the Government to address the issue of county councillors’ pay.

Senator Boyhan has called for councillors to receive between €25,00030,000 per year for their work, well above the cur-

rent €17,000 (plus allowances and expenses) that they currently receive.

Senior Counsel Sara Mo o r h e a d h a s b e e n tasked by the Government with compiling a report on pay and conditions for councillors, but has yet to make any recommenda-

tions.

Senator Boyhan said: “The basic rate of councillor pay is just over €17,000 per year, subject to standard income tax, USC and PRSI contributions, and this is simply not sufficient or fair pay for the work and commitment

that councillors give to the job.”

Senior Counsel Moorhead was appointed in June, 2018 to conduct an independent review of the role of councillors’ remuneration, but Senator Boyhan says councillors are getting frustrated

with the lack of progress.

He added: “As city and county councillors prepare to head back to their council chambers across the country after the Summer recess, it is timely that the Government address the issue of poor pay for councillors.”

FOLLOWING on from a recommendation by Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), boys in first year of secondary school are now being offered the HPV (Human Papilloma Viruses) vaccine for the first time.

Since 2010, girls in secondary school have been offered a form of the vaccine that protects against four types of HPV. Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland, Averil Power, the chief executive of Irish Cancer Society said although HPV can cause cervical cancer, it also causes some cancers in men, such as penile cancer, anal cancer and head and neck cancers in both men and women.

She said: “HPV is an incredibly common virus – some 80% of us will be infected at some stage. For most people your immune system will clear it, but for many it doesn’t, and as a result we lose 130 people – men and women – in Ireland every year that die from HPV-related cancers.”

However, boys who are in second year or above in secondary school will be able to receive the vaccine through their GP – an issue the Irish Cancer Society has raised with Minister for Health, Simon Harris.

Power said: “We want every parent to have the opportunity to get it for a girl or boy, particularly if they are aged under 15, but even if you have to go to your GP, we would urge parents to do that. We have an opportunity here ... to eliminate a whole form of cancer.

“Even where treatment is successful, the consequences for your life of some of these cancers can be really horrific.

“Many women with cervical cancer will find that their treatment has made them infertile or extremely difficult to have a family, or other physical impacts.

“It’s really important; the vaccine is safe, it’s effective, it’s recommended by the World Health Organisation.

“Australia was the first country to vaccinate girls in 2007, and what they’re now seeing in women in their 20s, is that they don’t have HPV, they’re not seeing the precancers that would go on to cause cancers in those women later in life. That is really quite remarkable,” she said.

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HOUSING CRISIS: ‘EXTREMELY CONCERNED’ OVER APPROACH TO SUCH SCHEMES

Close any potential co-living loopholes immediately, warns Fianna Fail deputy SYLVIA POWNALL

ANY loophole in the law which denies co-living tenants their rights must be closed immediately, according to a Dublin TD. Fi a n n a Fa i l Ho u s ing spokesman Darragh O’Brien said he was “extremely concerned” at the approach taken by developers to shared living schemes in the capital.

Bartra Capital is arguing that the Residential Tenanc ies Act won’t apply to them – because kitchens and living spaces will be shared – and has reportedly written to

Dublin City Council planners citing legal advice on the matter.

Deputy O’Brien said: “I would be extremely concerned about the approach that’s been taken that effectively says anyone who is living in a co-living arrangement has no recourse to a Residential Tenancies Board.

“I’m going to challenge that, and I’m calling on the Government to seek their own legal advice on it, and if needs be, Fianna Fail will bring forward amendments to the existing residency and protec-

tion legislation.”

Meanwhile, Labour Cllr for the south east inner city, Kevin Donoghue, has submitted a motion to Dublin City Council opposing co-living units being delivered under the minimum 12sq m established in the Fine Gael guidelines.

Cllr Donoghue said: “The idea of co-living in Ireland is barely in its infancy, and we are already seeing developers trying to bring units to market well below the minimum standard [of individual space required].

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The jury’s still very much out on the idea of co-living spaces – are they a cool new way to share and socialise with other people, or are they a glorified throwback to crowded student digs that impede adult independence and privacy?

“This is what happens when you allow developers to be at the centre of tackling the housing crisis.

“We have to call out t h e s e d eve l o p e r- l e d efforts to undermine our planning system even

further.

“The motion calls on the Planning Department in Dublin City Council to abide by the minimum standards set down by the Minister and refuse any application under 12sq m.

“An oversupply of co-

living units is detrimental to the development of sustainable communities.

“What Dublin City needs is a supply of apartments and housing, at suitable densities and sizes to support a range of family sizes.”

THE All-Ireland Food and Drink Business Conference and Awards comes to City West on September 5.

As the showcase of the National Food & Drink Business Conference, the awards give recognition to the fantastic work that is being done within the food and drink industry all around the country.

More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the conference, which is to include discussions on the impact of Brexit on the food and drink industry, how to scale a food business, the Irish take-away and delivery sector overview, and craft beer and spirits trends for 2020.

Some of the speakers confirmed for the event include RTE broadcaster, Phillip Boucher-Hayes; food and style blogger, Holly White.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Farah Black, Nikki Hayes and Amelia Staunton with Sandy

Ava Norman, Siobhan O’Connor and Alex Norman

Niamh O’Connor and Blaithin Willis

Alex and John Kennedy with Pepsi. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Dogs paws for a film premiere D

Dee Purcell and Mihaela Ivankenco with pooch pal Bass

Jasmin Yau and Ryan Kavanagh

OGS took plenty of people on Walkies to the cinema recently, where a special dog-friendly preview screening of the new film, The Art of Racing in the Rain, was held at The Point.

The American comedy-drama film tells the story of a successful Formula One race car driver, with his wife, young daughter – and his best friend, a dog that wants to be reincarnated as a human – also at the heart of the film.

Whatever the dogs thought of the film, their accompanying humans certainly enjoyed the new film. Also spotted at the screening were the likes of Martin King and Nikki Hayes, as well as Caitriona O’ Connor and Monica Walsh.

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Stephen Faloon and Claire Whelan

Louise Cooney

Aoife Kavanagh, Lisa Kavanagh and Sarah Kavanagh. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Teresa Maher, Linda Maher and Josephine Jordan

Andrea and Eileen Smith

Opening night of Kinky Boots I

T was all glitz and glam at Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre recently for the opening night of the musical Kinky Boots.

The musical features music by Cyndi Lauper The ‘dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

Kinky Boots book by Harvey Fierstein, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, runs at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until August 31.

Emer Ryan and Lorraine Allen

Ann Cahill, Brendan O’Loughlin and Kate Moriarty

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CLOSURE | A MIX OF EMOTIONS

It’s a good-bye (for now) for historic market DUBLIN’S HISTORIC Fruit and Vegetable market closed its doors last week after 127 years of trading.

The site, located off Capel Street is set for redevelopment which could take over two years to complete.

The market was designed in 1884 and completed with modifications in 1892, by then City Engineer Spencer Harty.

On Tuesday 6th of December 1892 the market was officially opened for business by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Joseph M. Meade.

It was built to give the traders of the area a permanent structure where they could trade fresh produce and fish.

Since the times of the Vikings,

the area around the current market was always an area where traders sold their fresh produce.

Dublin City Council has had permission since 2015 to convert the market into a 50-50 retail and wholesale market.

However, the market may now be changed to a retail-only facility, depending on the outcome of a tender process for the redevelopment, which gets under way in the coming months.

Although many traders will get compensation to move elsewhere, there will be mixed emotions over the closing of one of Dublin’s institutions.

The compensation being offered

to traders is believed to be €5m.

The redevelopment of the market was first proposed by DCC in 2002 and three years later, the Markets Framework Plan was published.

In 2011 the council announced plans to redevelop the fruit and vegetable market as a retail and wholesale food market.

In 2012, it began repairs to the roof and the following year drafted plans for the redevelopment aiming to open the new market in 2015.

Following a delay, plans for the redevelopment were approved by DCC in February 2015.

It is hoped the market will reopen in 2021 and might be a catalyst for the redevelopment of the area.

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MAN FINDS 50-YEAR-OLD Bear falls on moving police car MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE WHEN Tyler Ivanoff went searching for firewood about 20 miles from his hometown on an island in western Alaska, he arrived back with something entirely unexpected.

Posting online a picture of a green wine bottle with a piece of paper rolled up inside and the subsequent paper unrolled, Ivanoff asked if anybody could translate the message inscribed on the scroll, as it was written in Russian.

It was later found that the message was written

by Captain Anatoly Botsanenko, a former sailor who wrote the message and subsequently dropped it into the sea, while on board the Russian ship Sulak on June 20, 1969.

Botsanenko is now 86 years-old and reportedly burst into tears of joy when it was revealed to him that his message-in-a-bottle was found – 50 years later. The message reads: “Sincere greetings! From the Russian Far East Fleet mother ship VRXF Sulak.

I greet you who finds the bottle and request that you respond to the address Vladivostok -43 BRXF Sulak to the whole crew.

We wish you good health and long years of life and happy sailing. 20 June 1969.”

HALLELUJAH it’s raining… er, bears? That’s what a police officer in Northern California was thinking when he was responding to an apparent overdose call earlier this month.

The Humboldt Country Sheriff’s officer was on his way to the scene at about 11pm, when a bear fell from an embankment

above and onto the hood of the patrol car.

According to Caltrans, the state highway department, the patrol car struck an ridge, rolled over and caught fire. The flames then spread to nearby vegetation – destroying half an acre of foliage. The outcome of the overdose which sparked the initial

‘Crocodile’ causes quite a stir POLICE officers in Devon, England were recently alerted to the possible sighting of a crocodile in a nearby swamp.

Images of the croc first appeared on local Facebook page in Loddiswell, called Spotted Knightsbridge.

However, after officers responded to the call of a potentially lethal reptile loose in rural England, it was revealed that the crocodile was actually a plastic toy.

Police said: “Police were notified at

around 9am this morning to reports of what looked like a crocodile in a swamp in Loddiswell, Kingsbridge.

“Officers attended the scene and it transpired that this was a plastic crocodile.”

In October 2014, a similar incident occurred when wildlife experts and police were called to a garden in Plymouth where a crocodile was supposedly hiding.

It later transpired that the crocodile was only an inflatable swimming apparatus.

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

Bella is a loving and affectionate 5-yearold terrier cross lady who is full of character.

She is a super clever girl who has a lot of obedience training under her belt and is still eager to learn new tricks. She is looking for a quiet home where she can relax and enjoy her new, happy life. This small but sparky girl has so much potential!

Her favourite thing in life is learning new tricks and showing off just how clever she

call wasn’t clear.

“Travellers are reminded to stay alert while exploring the beautiful highways and nature of District 1,” Caltrans said on Facebook.

“Bears, elk and deer are just some of the critters sharing our coastal home.”

Luckily enough, both the officer and bear escaped the ordeal unscathed.

is! Bella can be shy with new people initially, so she is looking for an understanding family who will help build up her trust and let her settle in at her own pace.

If you have room in your heart and home for Bella 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.)

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Dubs just 70 minutes away from historic first ever All-Ireland five-in-a-row BROGAN  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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It takes two to tango in an All-Ireland Final, and Paddy Andrews knows the trials and tribulations of Championship Football as they come up against Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football this weekend.

A mammoth task awaits both sides this weekend. On one hand, Dublin are on the quest of rewriting the history books if they manage to pull off a historic five ever five-in-a-row. For Kerry, they face one of the biggest challenges in Gaelic football history in trying to stop that ‘Drive for Five’ - a feat that has never been achieved with Offaly stopping Kerry from winning a fifth Sam Maguire triumph on the bounce in 1982.

“It’s a great joy to be a part of this group and with the success we have had over the last couple of years, it’s just an exciting time for us as players, and an exciting time around the county,” Andrews said.

“You could see that, even before qualifying for the final, over the last couple of weeks - around the Summer Camps with kids, and around the clubs and things like that.

“There is a great atmosphere around, and all you can do as a player is embrace that.

“There’s no point in trying to hide behind anything like that. We have experience and we are lucky to have that experience.

“We know what to expect in the lead

up to the final, but it doesn’t really change for us.

“It’s going to be hard work, with lots of preparation.

“We’ll review obviously what happened in the semi-final, and prepare for the challenge that Kerry are going to bring.”

Andrews says facing into the final game of the year - on the biggest stage of all - an All-Ireland final is where every player wants to be.

“There’s nowhere you would rather be.

I am very excited about it.”

Speaking about five-in-a-row talk, Andrews says it’s something that’s hard to avoid.

“We know that people are going to talk about that, and I think that’s something

more for the media and supporters and things like that and that’s fine.

“We want them to be excited about it.

We know that they are very passionate about supporting the team, but as players we have to be focussed.

“We can’t really lose sight of what we need to do. We know the challenge that Kerry are going to bring and we have to be focussed on that.

“We can’t be caught up in talk about records or other things that are externally ourside of our control.

“That’s not going to help us. I think that’s the benefit we have of being in this situation before, and having that experience built up over the last number of years, that we know what we need to do, and we’ll just focus and prepare for that.”

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ALL-IRELAND FINAL SHORTS Call to erect big screen in Smithfield CALLS have been made to erect a big screen in Smithfield next Sunday, as Dublin aim for a historic five-in-a-row of All-Ireland Senior Football titles.

A big screen has previously been erected at the Dublin 7 plaza for All-Ireland finals involving Dublin, but turnouts were low.

However, much of the reason for the less than expected attendance was due to wet weather. But Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn believes that there is a need for it.

“A lot of people can’t get into Croke Park, or the Mansion House, and even people who have very little interest in the GAA want to be part of this and the celebrations. That’s what people are saying to me.

“You’re going to have a vast amount of Kerry people who don’t have a ticket, who want to be in the atmosphere in the city for this event. The Council should be announcing this and inviting everybody.”

Banter among councillors has been at fever-pitch in recent weeks also, with Dublin Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe sending his Kerry counterpart a tongue-in-cheek letter which replaced all ‘S’s’ in the text with the number 5.

Strong Dubs interest in Mini-Sevens THERE will be a strong Dublin interest in the Mini Sevens INTO Cumann na mBunscol half-time games during the All-Ireland Minor Football Final between Cork and Galway at Croke Park this Sunday.

Girls footballers Niamh Andrews, of St Patrick’s NS Diswellstown, and Nicole Pierce, of Scoil Maurice Clondalkin, will be in action.

Johnny Dillon of Rolestown NS and Jack Geraghty St Paul’s Senior NS Ayrfield are involved in the boys football game.

Players such as Brian Fenton and Brian Howard from Raheny; Ciaran Kilkenny, Cormac Costello and many others in the current Dublin senior football squad have featured during their primary school days at Croke Park, either in the Mini Sevens games which take place during

the All-Ireland semi-finals and finals, in county colours; or for their primary schools in the Dublin Cumann na mBunscol football and hurling finals, which have become a regular feature at GAA Headquarters in recent years.

Indeed, it’s not just about getting the chance to play in these games but also, perhaps, feature as the ‘man or woman in the middle’ as over the last decade the Cumann na mBunscol GAA Young Whistlers programme has gone from strength to strength in the capital.

Two young Dubs will be acting as referees at Croke Park on Sunday.

Toby Devlin from St. Pius X Boys National School in Terenure; and Nessa Haverty of St Brigids. Girls National School in Glasnevin, will be officiating.

Niamh Andrews from Castleknock who will be representing St Patrick’s NS, Diswellstown in the Mini Sevens games on Sunday,

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OUTLOOK: NO STONE UNTURNED BY BOSS

Team’s consistency and high performance levels are key – Gavin  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin says consistency and a high level of performance are something he seeks over a 70-minute spell, rather than in short bursts.

Dublin hit 2-6 in a 15-minute spell to blitz Mayo early in the second half of the semi-final last time out.

Gavin says this type of play needs to happen over a 70-minute spell.

“All we are trying to eke out is a high level of consistency and performance over the games,” he said.

“When you look at it in terms of performance of a team, perfection is a bit like infinity - there’s always something in each facet of play that you want to improve upon.

“We went through a patch against Mayo where we executed very well in the first half. Mayo defended really well and took their scores really well, and they went in two points up and it could have been more.

“I thought we did really well to limit the scores to just being down by two points.

“Over the expanse of the game it will ebb and flow, and when the opportunities come your way, you just need to execute them as best you can.”

Gavin is known for his strong tactical analysis of Dublin’s opponents, and it’s been no different ahead of this year’s showpiece encounter.

“Having looked at Kerry closely in recent days, it’s quite apparent what a solid game plan they have and the skill levels that they have, so it’s going to be an exceptionally tough game for us.”

Gavin reflects back to their league meeting in Tralee in the league earlier this year, and the special atmosphere that cold, wet night in Austin Stack Park.

“That was a really enjoyable game and a great game for us to get. We were only back from the Christmas break a few weeks at that stage, and we obviously had a lot of work to do in the legs.

“Kerry looked very fresh and full of energy. In hindsight it was great to get a close-up look at them. We came

Jim Gavin believes Kerry have shown to have solid foundations this year in both their game plan and their skill levels

back on the bus saying ‘that’s a very impressive team’.

“It wasn’t just a once off though.

They looked very accomplished during their National League campaign and got some serious results, both at home and away, and rightfully deservedly got into a National League final.

“I think they have carried that form into the Munster campaign.

They looked very impressive against Cork, albeit the score was tight.

‘Impressive’ “They opened with an impressive six attacks and got 1-5 on the board.

In their game in Ennis against Clare in difficult conditions, they managed quite well.

“In the quarter-final series, Donegal would have posed a lot of questions for them, and I thought they answered them really, really well.

“They had a very clinical performance against Meath, in difficult circumstances going up to Navan, and they came away relatively unscathed.

“Then their semi-final against Tyrone, they were four points down against a really experienced team,

with an outstanding manager in Mickey Harte and they still turned it around and finished with some aplomb.

“They backed it up, with a performance in Killarney against Mayo, with 15 points on the board from their first 19 attacks.

“This isn’t a team who are developing. This is a team who are very accomplished and polished, so it’s going to be a massive challenge.

“It’s one we are looking forward too, and one for which we will prepare to the best of our ability.”

Gavin says games at this stage of the year are certainly ones to savour.

“They’re great opportunities and great occasions. Getting through a semi-final, they are there to be won and that’s the main thing about them.

“The performance the last day against Mayo has given us the opportunity to eek out and seek as good a performance in the next game, which happens to be an All-Ireland final against Kerry.

“The great challenge from a management perspective is to prepare the team as best as one can, and creating an environment where the guys can be at their best.”

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DRIVE FOR FIVE ALIVE FOR DUBLIN MIDFIELD MAESTRO: BALLYBODEN DYNAMO AIMING FOR SEVENTH ALL-IRELAND MEDAL

Macauley has plenty more to offer  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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MICHAEL Darragh Macauley is always a bundle of energy, and is certainly one of the jokers of this Dublin squad, always offering a light-hearted moment to proceedings.

It’s hard to believe, nearly six years have passed since the Ballyboden St Enda’s Clubman scooped the ‘Footballer of the Year’ accolade - his maurauding runs and high fielding just some of his trademark features of that Summer.

There’s been much change in the Dublin squad since he picked up his first All-Ireland Senior medal back in 2011. Paul Flynn, the most recent departure, while play-

ers like Barry Cahill and Alan Brogan have long since departed - Alan’s brother Bernard, struggling to make the matchday panel, after a cruciate injury in 2018.

But Macauley is feeling as fresh as ever.

“My body is feeling good, Paul was saying his body wasn’t feeling good. Bernard obviously had injuries and he was coming back from last year and bits and pieces,” Macauley states.

“So, as I said, I’ll probably trip on a step coming out of here and be out of the final. But that’s the way it goes. I’ve had a clean run of things for the last while and I’m in a decent position.”

He’s delivered three

goals in the campaign to date, showing that as well as his high fielding and attacking prowess, he also has a keen eye for a score.

“I think I have another level to be honest, which I need to hit at some stage because we don’t have many matches left.

“But yeah, no, I feel good. I think a lot of this stuff comes down to getting a run with injuries.

“A lot of people don’t see what happens behind the scenes, people have niggles, people wonder why people don’t play.

“It’s usually because they’ve been picking up niggles or haven’t had a good run of training schedules.

“So I haven’t had a scratch. Yeah, all good,

feeling good.”

Dublin go for five-in-arow this weekend. It’s hard to avoid the talk. For years, it’s always been about Offaly stopping Kerry in 1982, now the tables have turned for the Kingdom.

History and records don’t concern Macauley.

“It’s not something that bothers me individually.

I’ve been hearing a different number every year for the last number of years.

I believe this number is… five, is it?

“We had this exact same conversation three years ago and you said, ‘You’ll never do two, two, how will you deal with the pressure of two?’ Then it was, ‘Oh, three, three...’

It is what it is. It’s another number.”

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DRIVE FOR FIVE ALIVE FOR DUBLIN KERRY VIEW

Good balance in Kerry says Keane KERRY manager Peter Keane believes his side have the balance right to challenge Dublin this weekend.

The Kingdom face one of the biggest challenges in Gaelic Football history, in trying to stop Dublin’s quest for a fifth AllIreland title in succession on Sunday.

“As a management, myself and James Foley, Tommy Griffin, Donie Buckley and Maurice Fitzgerald; came in here with a view that it was a blank page.

“We weren’t hung up about what fellas did before us, it was what we could do now.

That’s the way we have been looking at all through.”

Dublin’s Bernard Brogan (centre) with Valerie Mulcahy (Cork), Damien Comer (Galway), Andy Moran (Mayo) and Doireann O’Sullivan (Cork) and the mighty Sam Maguire Cup at the launch of SuperValu’s 10th year as sponsor of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

His hunger for success keeps Bernard driven

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Competition Keane says there’s great competition for places in the matchday squad.

“The first thing we try to do is to develop a panel and you need depth to compete at this level.

“If you don’t have depth, you won’t be in a position to compete, whether it’s starting the team or finishing the team, or supporting the team.

“The guy who is number 33 might be as important to you as the guy who is number 3, because he might be pushing the fellas all along. ”To win we need to score more than we concede and there-in lies the problem.“

BERNARD Brogan has never lost the hunger, despite not being a constant part of Dublin’s match-day squads this Summer.

In 2018, a cruciate injury looked liked it spelled the end of the St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh clubman’s days in the Sky Blue and Navy of Dublin.

Serious injuries aren’t just the preserve of competitive inter-county fare, but perhaps an insight into how intense inter-county training has become, that Brogan’s pain came on a Winter’s night training in Innisfails “Paul Mannion just pinged the ball into me and I just went up to it and I lost the ball in the floodlight and I kind of just moved ahead to get the ball out,” the six-time All-Ireland winner recalls.

“I landed awkwardly and just rolled the left knee. I knew straight away that something was wrong.

“It is tough when you’re not getting picked, tough to not be involved, confidence was down, the twilight of my career to do a cruciate so late I was like, God, will I ever get back?”

But there’s resilience in the Brogan clan, and the 35-year old, who has won 12 Leinster titles in his 13-year senior career with Dublin, worked hard to get back into the frame.

“I was always good at bouncing back. I always felt when the pressure was on, when people questioned me, when people didn’t think I was up for it, that’s when I’ve always stood up and done my best.

“I just went straight into recovery.

You usually have a period to build the legs up to take on the operation, but I was in good enough nick that the following couple of days, I got into Santry and got it done.”

The Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry has become a familiar scene for many inter-county players in recent years.

Recovery from any injury can be a lonely spell, but it’s also the result of a lot of team-work.

Brogan pays tribute to physio James Allen for all his work in aiding his recovery.

“James Allen, the physio, we were with each other four or five times a week – I was in his house every Saturday morning and he kind of devoted his

time to trying to get me back,” he said.

“For me I was like, ‘this is my last chance to try and be involved in an AllIreland’ and, for all I knew, it was my last chance to play with Dublin.”

Brogan said it was tough being around the Dublin camp during the Allianz Football League campaign, where his on-field action was at a minimum.

“For the National League I didn’t feel I was there, I didn’t get much game time, my confidence was down, and I didn’t know if I’d made the right decision and all that, but I just said, I’ll stick with it.”

They bleed blue in the Brogan household - his namesake father Bernard Snr won three All-Ireland Senior titles.

His first came in 1974 as a squad member, with Dublin claiming their first All-Ireland SFC success since 1963.

Bernard Jnr had the fortune of lining our with his brother Alan for three of Dublin’s recent All-Ireland wins.

“Sport has been a massive connector for our family. People always say, ‘Your Dad was a legend.’ You’d walk the streets and you’d hear people talking to

him, about the great Dublin and Kerry games and the great days of the Dubs and how much of a legend he was.

“I’d love to walk down the streets someday and have my kids talking about me and kind of look up and go, ‘wow – he must have been an impressive guy.’ For me, that’s massive – the pride that brings to your family.”

Having represented his county for 13-years, Bernard finds himself imparting wisdom on some of the younger footballers coming through the ranks: “I always talk to the young lads and not to forget their career – yes you can give everything to football for a period, but don’t chose a career just because it’s going to give you more time to play football. Choose a career that’s right for you and unlock your true potential.

“When I was young, I was just transfixed on football. I didn’t care about anything else. All I cared about is just putting on the blue jersey.

“Where you’re from is everything.

For me, my family, my club, my school – everything that I’ve done in my life has been building towards that and to put on that blue jersey and to play for Dublin is amazing.”

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WHEN THE MURDER CAPITAL’S debut album ‘When I Have Fears’ dropped last week, it quickly bolstered an already growing reputation: one for stark, brittle, slightly miserable art punk that ruminates abstactly on Dublin’s - and their own - problems.

It’s a distinctly local album referencing Yeats and nodding to The Liberties and Dublin music college BIMM, but also dealing in existentialism and brutalism.

The Murder Capital have not been slow burners. Despite a relative dearth of material in the build up to this debut, their wafer-thin diet of sparse, angsty singles has fuelled hype not dissimilar to vaunted neighbours Fontaines D.C. They’ve appeared in NME and The Guardian, and in an unusual twist, found the hype to be slightly nauseating.

“I wish someone would come out an criticise us,” guitarist Cathal Roper tells me when I mention the hype.

“It feels weird to have people talk about us like this. We don’t make the kind of music you’d expect everyone to like.”

It’s true: the shouting and tangled guitars that characterise the band - references, they say, to poetry and fearful philosophy as much

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Phoebe is hostile towards Mairead

TESSA persuades Pete to audition Dean as the new ‘dinner and date’ festivals event chef, impressed with his ambition.

Dean’s admiration for Tessa grows as she helps him deliver a successful audition, with the pair go Dean and Tessa grow closer but Tessa reminds Dean that Fionn is her first priority. However, Tessa and Dean get closer as she commits to the relationship.

Phoebe is hostile towards Mairead, leading to a wedge pushing between the pair as Will ingratiates himself with Phoebe. She accuses Mairead of instigating the kiss with Will, with Damien reeling from the accusa-

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as musical touch points are not exactly straightforward or easy to suck in.

They’ve taken a stab at Dublin’s housing situation, and ruminated on their own existence. It’s poignant, and somewhat abstract.

“It’s not a pop album,” Roper says of the release.

“It’s mainly recorded live. We wanted to capture that energy.

“We are a live band above all, and when it came to making a record we wanted to give a sense of that energy. “ We p u t a l o t o f

tion. Mairead warns Will to tell Phoebe the truth.

Hayley gets used to Mondo being her boss. Sharon walks out as Bela and Anto discuss the details of the house sale. Sharon is desperate to help Comet get new business. Sharon frets that their home has come at a heavy price for Hayley but Hayley reassures her.

Paul struggles to hide his upset when Ruth leaves for boarding school, with Fiona advising him to use his newly-free evenings for networking.

Phoebe’s alarmed at a gift Damien’s bought for Mairead, and probes into Damien’s past relationships.

Phoebe takes drastic action to slow down Mairead and Damien’s relationship but worries about the repercussions of her actions.

Hayley puts on a brave face for Sharon’s sake when Mondo shuts her out of an overseas deal, and her pride is dented when she’s offered P.R. work for Vino’s.

thought into how we put this album together. It’s a kind of narrative, but also a feel thing.” There’s a real contrast that leaps out in the flow of the album, with fluctuating moments of loud and quiet, an enticing sense of tone.

“It’s not really political,” Roper says of the album, which is odd, because it could easily be portrayed as such.

“It’s about our experiences. We learnt a lot at BIMM, but there’s a lot you can’t learn until you get out there playing, too. You never really

learn how to go on tour, how to resist the temptations and how to function when you’re out there, not until you do it.”

Eve n t h e n a m e i s forged from dark corners: one of lead singer James McGovern’s closest friends died by suicide, and the band and their content are one of the ways he deals with the grief.

They’re named for that role. There are some things, though, that feel like they should remain unexplained, at least in this particular little nook

Tessa fills Pete and Dolores in on the newest festival event, the King and Queen of Carrigstown competition, and Anto gets the community to rally behind the festival.

Fiona feels left in the cold when Melanie, Ruth and Paul share a warm moment, and suggests Melanie is overstepping some boundaries. Paul is unimpressed when Anto tells him the Collins family are his permanent neighbours.

Hayley pretends she’s okay about her new role in Comet, but Sharon can see through the facade. Lee tells Hayley to bide her time at Comet until Mondo messes up. Hayley and Sharon share a tender mother-daughter moment, as Sharon worries about what the future may hold.

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of explosive Irish rock.

The Murder Capital have stoked the status of ‘enigma’, and even with the long-awaited release of their debut, there’s a sense that they’ll continue to deliver their barrage of cutting riffs on stage and pass relatively little comment about why.

There doesn’t need to be a why, after all. The abstract assault of their stark, memorable poetry offers more than enough to chow down on.

‘When I Have Fears’ The Murder Capital’s debut album, is out now.

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The imaginatively developed Titanic Quarter in Belfast certainly has some terrific attractions concentrated in the area. The Titanic Museum, and the dry-docked SS Nomadic (top row), are a proven hit with visitors – and the lovely Titanic Hotel (and its delicious fare, above left) and a nearby time-limited Game of Thrones exhibition (above) also make this trip to Northern Ireland an absolute must. Pictures: Shane Dillon

There’s much more to this bustling Belfast hub than ‘just’ the Titanic SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor BELFAST has always had plenty of historic attractions, with the relatively recent development of the Titanic Quarter adding a particularly impressive string to the northern city’s bow.

And a bow and a stern are, for many of us, what we immediately think of when we think of the Titanic Quarter – no prizes for guessing why – with a certain White Star Line ship drawing visitors up to Northern Ireland to the superb Titanic Museum.

However, although ‘just’ the museum itself is reason enough to hit up the road, there are other attractions to draw readers north – and with some urgency, too, thanks to a time-limited Game of Thrones attraction to take in.

But first things first – and the Titanic Museum itself (https://titanicbelfast.com) should be the first port of call for any visitor to the quarter, which is

a bustling hub of activity.

By now, there can be few people across the island who don’t know of the striking museum, which has proved a huge success since its 2012 opening.

Visitors are advised to book a slot (typically £19 per adult, children £0-8.50; see website), but once inside, there’s everything you could want to know about the RMS Titanic’s past, and even her present.

Indeed, the museum has an exhaustive amount of attractively presented information to delight any Titanic buff – from the smallest of rivets to the luxury of her state rooms, everything you could possibly want to know about the ship is found right here.

Just a rope’s throw away lies the SS Nomadic in dry dock (www.nomadicbelfast.com; admission included in museum ticket), which captures an echo of her famous sister ship’s lost majesty.

As the last remaining ship of the once mighty White Star Line, the

Nomadic (launched 1911) keeps a watchful eye over the museum that’s dedicated to her more famous sister vessel.

Restored in a similar livery as the Titanic, you can stroll her wooden decks and get a feeling for what

bring the past to life, with some cleverly projected ‘holographic’ characters helping to flesh out her past.

The hours that you could spend in the Titanic Museum, followed by a stroll aboard the Nomadic,

The Titanic Museum and Titanic Hotel easily deserve a trip North – and Game of Thrones fans can also spot a bit of Westeros, with this nearby key King’s Landing set

passengers may have thought aboard her back in 1912 when the Nomadic ferried many First- and Second-Class passengers out to the now infamous ocean liner.

The Nomadic also makes similar impressive use of technology as the Titanic Museum to help

will certainly whet the appetite – making the Titanic Hotel (www. titanichotelbelfast.com) the perfect spot to drop anchor for an hour or two, or for the night.

Set literally within a few feet of the museum, the smart and stylish hotel is fast becoming something

of an attraction in its own right, thanks to its imaginatively presented links to the Titanic found throughout the building.

For example, it incorporates the Drawing Rooms in which the Titanic was born – you can wander through the rooms where, once upon a time, the ship’s very first rivets, beams and lines were sketched out by master engineers and shipbuilders, giving birth to the ship with every stroke of their pens and pencils.

The hotel also incorporates many other unique and fascinating features for the eye to alight on and the mind to take in – but hungry landlubbers may first want to decide on the hotel’s varied wining and dining options before diving into its features and history.

My travelling companion and I plumped for a window seat in the riveting hotel’s new restaurant, The Wolff Grill, with a view of the museum to our side, where an immediate decision was made to order

a classic bite to eat.

And what else could you have at the Titanic’s birthplace, near the sea, besides some good old fish and chips?

That was possibly an undemanding order for the hotel’s award-winning chefs to conjure up, but my goodness, even this simple fare proved quite a treat, with the attentive (but not intrusive) staff creating a welcoming mood – always an appreciated touch.

Last but not least – and the reason why I’d urge going north sooner rather than later – was the time-limited Game of Thrones exhibition (gameofthronesexhibition.com).

With its run extended until September 8, this exhibition (admission £17.50; see website for prices) set not even five minutes’ walk away from the Titanic Museum has a terrific range of key costumes and props from the smash-hit television show.

If you ever wanted to stand a foot or two away

from intricate weapons, ponder doomed Ned Stark’s crypt statue, stare a White Walker in the blue eyes – or even take a dorky photo of yourself sitting on The Iron Throne – this is an absolute must-see exhibition for any fan.

And, as an added bonus, eagle-eyed visitors can even spot a little bit of King’s Landing itself – part of a still-standing set featuring ruined, dragonscarred streets and greenscreens can be spotted behind the side of the exhibition’s car park.

Whether or not anything to do with dragons or thrones is enough to get you to fly up to Belfast in the next couple of weeks, you should definitely make the time to visit the Titanic Quarter.

If nothing else, Belfast has shown that it’s very much looking to the future, with the help of some superbly presented, respectful and researched tributes to her most famous ghost from the past.

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TRAVEL & FOOD

‘SCANDAL’ | $1 TRILLION WORTH OF FOOD IS LOST OR THROWN AWAY

Food waste levels hit record highs

ACCO R D I N G to t h e head of the European Food Safety Authority, Europe’s high levels of food waste “are an ethical scandal at a time when hundreds of millions of people around the world are going hungry”.

Dr Bernhard Url, chief executive of the EU food

safety watchdog was speaking at a conference in Dublin where he said that “theoretically, 100 million people could potentially have the calories that we throw away”.

Dr Url’s words come at a time when the EU has begun requiring member states to report their annual food waste levels and provide incentives for collecting and redistributing

unsold food.

According to the World Food Program, $1 trillion worth of food is lost or thrown away each year – about one third of the world’s food produce.

“The food production systems are so complex, spanning global supply chains, that people don’t know where the stuff comes from, who is processing it, what is really in there. So, there’s a bit of distrust,” Dr Url said.

Dr Url explained that food waste is also damaging to the environment because when it is dumped in landfill, it begins to rot and produces greenhouse gases.

One of the reasons for a high-level of household food waste, Dr Url, says is because of some confusion regarding “best before” and “use by” dates.

While a “use by” label is a strict guideline to

determine whether or not perishable goods such as meats and eggs are still safe to eat, “best before” labels only indicate an item’s quality or freshness – and are often safe to eat after the “best before” date has expired.

Dr Url said: the ‘best before’ date is one where more awareness has to be built with consumers and say, ‘don’t throw it away.

Look at it. Smell it and maybe you can use it’.”

A hidden gem that’s full

of character and characters NESTLED away at the top of Tyrconnell Park lies one of Dublin’s hidden gems, Slatts’.

It’s a real ‘local’s local’ and it was even used as a location for a few scenes in Love/Hate.

The bar hasn’t changed much since it opened its doors; the small front bar and lounge are full of character and characters alike.

The pint has been recommended by a few over the past few months, so I had high hopes going in – I wasn’t disappointed.

Pulled from the bar, the pint was smooth, creamy and with temperature on point. I stayed for quite a few, to be sure ... I highly recommend you do the same. @guinnessadvisor

Slatt’s, No 126A Tyrconnell Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Free workshop offers SMEs advice on food safety Do you work in a small to medium sized Dublin food business? Maybe you’re a local food producer or processor, or a catering company? If so, your work will require you to keep up to date and informed on a number of food safety issues.

THAT’S WHY safefood, in partnership with Teagasc, are hosting a free workshop specifically for SME food businesses, to provide practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your food safety questions, with topics including: • Food allergens in a nutshell - Dr James McIntosh, safefood • Food labelling: What you need to know – FSAI • The role of packaging in food safety – Edward O’ Neill, Teagasc • Food hygiene essentials: A clean regime – Edward O Neill, Teagasc • Controlling food-poisoning bacteria – Dr Kieran Jordan, Teagasc One previous attendee – a Leinster-based soft drink SME – “found the true-life experience of participants helpful and informative,” and “enjoyed the relaxed and open atmosphere generated by the speakers.” Similarly, a Dublin-based food SME described the workshop as offering “lots of good information and practical advice” with “excellent topics covered and explained in simple terms rather than heavy detail.”

We’re coming to Dublin on Wednesday 4th September 2019, 9:15am – 1.00pm, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. The workshop is FREE, but places are limited so make sure to register at safefood.eu/events.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Irish Defence Forces invest in new Toyota Land Cruisers DECLAN GLYNN

T OYO TA I r e l a n d i s delighted to announce that the Land Cruiser has been selected as the vehicle of choice for the Irish Defence Forces for the next four years.

The Defence Forces have confirmed an order for 280 new Toyota Land Cruisers, with first vehicles arriving in late 2019.

The Toyota Land Cruiser, which is synonymous with toughness and the ability to perform in some of the worlds harshest conditions, has proven its capabilities over the decades with organisations such as the UN, the Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres.

The Land Cruiser was chosen for its quality, durability and proven reliability as well as its comprehensive customer support network both in Ireland and worldwide.

The Land Cruisers will

be enabled to operate sophisticated on-board IT and communications equipment commensurate with the requirements of a modern defence force.

All Land Cruisers are also fully compliant with Euro 6 emissions guide-

lines which will contribute to lower fuel costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

This significant investment reflects the Irish Government’s commitment to strengthening the operational capability the Irish armed forces.

Commenting, Steve

Tormey, CEO, Toyota Ireland said: “Toyota Ireland is delighted to be chosen as the 4x4 supplier to the Irish Defence Forces for the coming 4 years.

The Toyota Land Cruiser has proven itself to be an incredibly tough and reliable vehicle since its

introduction into Ireland in 1973. Its off-road ability and durability is legendary.

“As a 100% Irish owned company, Toyota Ireland welcome with great pride this opportunity to work with and support the Irish Defence Forces.”

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New Nissan JUKE primed and ready for action

SELLING over one million units since its debut appearance in 2010, the new JUKE has been in the final stages of road testing, showing a new look and agile driving performances ahead of its official unveil next month.

Taking to the Millbrook testing track in the UK with a camouflaged exterior, there are elements of the new design left to drivers’ imagination, but the stage is set for its bold return to the B-SUV segment it pioneered almost a decade ago.

Designed in Europe, New JUKE has been an exciting and successful journey in collaboration, bringing together talented Nissan designers across the region to work together on its evolution.

The original JUKE model landed with significant impact and captured the imagination of drivers, the next episode is about to begin.

Before the official unveiling in early September, Nissan can reveal: 1) Sleek coupe lines, striking 19” alloy wheels and athletic stance that set a new standard in compact crossover design.

2) Inspiration for the new JUKE design development has been tailored around B-SUV customer demands for leading design, latest tech and ‘fun to drive’ performance.

3) Loaded with empowering tech, JUKE becomes the third Nissan model to feature ProPILOT technology, which forms part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision.

4) The footprint of new JUKE has increased in size to provide greater ‘roominess’ and comfort for the driver and passengers, without losing its agile driving style.

Having launched and led the B-SUV segment with the first model, the Nissan JUKE will shortly be back with its unique identity, even more character, exciting performances and a leading level of connectivity that responds to drivers’ evolving needs.

Nissan is about to unleash an even bigger personality and exciting driving experience that will appeal to the growing number of drivers opting for the B-SUV segment.

Rest assured: while JUKE has grown up in many respects, it will ultimately remain fun to drive!

New Toyota Camry Hybrid – A Legend Returns DECLAN GLYNN

THE all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid Saloon is a winning combination. It takes the sophisticated elegance of a quality saloon and adds all the benefits of a Toyota Hybrid.

Powered by an all-new 2.5 litre engine, the driving experience has been transformed, allowing the hybrid system to produce impressive power of 218 bhp and 221Nm of torque, alongside excellent fuel economy, and CO2 emissions from just 98-101g/km –model dependent.

The supremely quiet drive is made even more tranquil thanks to superior sound insulation that reduces road and wind noise at all speeds. The Camry Hybrid comes with Toyota Safety Sense as standard, providing a unique set of advanced driver assistance technologies.

Three Trim Levels There are three trim levels in the new Toyota Camry Hybrid – an un-named entry-level Camry, mid-spec ‘Sol’ and top-spec ‘Platinum’, with all models powered by an all-new 2.5-litre petrol engine which is mated to a self-charging electric motor. No matter which model you choose, generous equipment levels are guaranteed.

Car On Review My review car was a Toyota Camry Hybrid ‘Sol’ which looked terrific in striking Pearl Red pearlescent paintwork with contrasting beige leather upholstery.

With more than adequate performance (0-100km/h in 8.3-seconds) and super-quiet driving around town, driver’s will be hard pushed to realise when the petrol engine

kicks in, with a comfortable ride quality equivalent to some ‘premium’ brand models.

The spacious cabin in the new Camry Hybrid Saloon is built with precision, with a logical and intuitive layout allowing for a relaxed driving experience. The new Camry Hybrid Saloon is priced from just €39,750 (ex-delivery), and certainly is a car that is ‘built for a better world’.

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1) Imposing 4-Door Hybrid Saloon 2) Toyota Safety Sense Technology 3) Low Running Costs 4) Comprehensive Warranty 5) Priced From €39,750 (ex-delivery)

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ALISTAIR Brownlee and Nikki Bartlett led home the field to win their respective men’s and women’s Ironman 70.3 Dún Laoghaire races last Sunday ahead of the some of the biggest names in professional triathlon.

The swim started at 7am, where professional athletes and age grouper athletes began their 1,900m swim.

After a thick fog rolled into Scotsmans Bay during the rolling swim start, the decision was made to shorten the swim to a 950m course for the remaining athletes as the town came out in force to support the evnt In the women’s race, Bartlett and Lucy Hall went neck and neck throughout the whole race. Hall led the way for most of it and made it out of the water first, with a time of 24:51, followed by Rebecca Clarke, from New Zealand, with a time of 26:12.

Hall kept her pace on the bike and kept her first place position intact. It

wasn’t until the run where Bartlett made up the time she had lost in the swim.

They were toe to toe for most of the run course until Nikki passed Lucy and crossed the finish line with a seven minute and 42 second lead, leaving Hall in second.

Just a minute later, Lisa Roberts, from the USA, ran down the red carpet and took third place. She ran an impressive 1:26:35 half marathon.

In the men’s race, all eyes were on Alistair Brownlee to see if he could make it an Irish double having won Ironman Cork earlier in the year.

Defending champion, Elliot Smales from Great Britain, was also back to try and retain his winning title. Ireland’s very own, Bryan McCrystal, took to the start line and everyone was looking forward to seeing a Brownlee/ McCrystal showdown once again.

Brownlee was first out of the water with only a one second lead ahead of Ireland’s Chris Mintern, who is racing

Nikki Bartlett, main picture, and Alistair Brownlee cross their respective finish lines in Dun Laoghaire. Pictures: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty

as a professional for the first time this year. Adam Bowden was hot on their tails as they all entered T1 together.

It was Brownlee who kept the lead throughout the bike course and saw McCrystal followed by Tim Don coming into T2 next. It wasn’t until the run when Smales moved up from fifth to second position with Brownlee pull-

ing away into an eventual 10 minute victory.

Mintern and Smales raced neck and neck for nearly 12km, but it was Smales who took the lead, leaving his rival in third position. Bowden eventually passed Mintern on the run, leaving Bowden to take the bronze position.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS LUCAN SARSFIELDS ALL TICKET applicants for the All Ireland final have now been contacted and A if la their membership is WELL done to the Junior confirmed, they will be added into the drum for the draw. Please read the email again and make sure you attend the draw and follow the instructions.

Best of luck to all those on the hunt for tickets.

And the very best of luck to Jin Gavin and his team, especially our super six, in their quest for immortality. Up the Dubs.

Congratulations to Mick Bohan’s Dublin ladies team on reaching the All Ireland final after a terrific win over fierce rivals Cork. Another All Ireland to look forward to, well done ladies!

Also by now you know we’re hosting our Oscarz event on September 7th.

Our brave actors have completed filming, with 7 movies now in the can! Our trailers are being released slowly, and are available to view on our Oscars page on our website. Please keep an eye out for our sponsorship cards and our online sponsorship pages here: https://www.ifundraise.ie/ BKFundraise Sponsor as much or as little as you can, every small bit helps! This is gonna be epic!

A huge thank you to all of our hard working members for making last Friday’s golf classic the huge success that it was. Thank you to St. Margarets golf club who yet again, proved to be fantastic hosts. Congratulations to our winners, and again to all our sponsors, thank you for your support.

O’TOOLE’S WELL done and congratulations to the Dublin ladies on reaching another All-Ireland final. It was a superb fast moving exciting end-to-end game. A thoroughly welldeserved victory over Cork.

We wish the Dublin senior men’s team the very best this coming Sunday in their endeavour to win five AllIreland’s in a row.

Way to go for our U15 girls that had a magnificent game and a massive win over St Finians in their game at home last Thursday. It’s great to see the girls play and win just for fun.

The culmination of the Camaint, run over five weeks during the summer was held in Parnell Park last Friday, of course O’Toole’s was there in full force, having entered two teams at U11 level. These teams were a mixed panel of boys U10’s, U11’s and U11 girls.

Just to prove how great our kids are. They played in two separate finals, winning one and not the other. Well done to all involved.

O’Toole’s Coaching Presentation is a talk by Coach Educator, Paul Kilgannon “Building a coaching world, creating a learning environ-

ment”: Venue: O’Toole’s Clubhouse, poolroom.

Time: 7:30pm. Date: Friday 20th September. If you would like to attend, please contact David Needham on 086 3101034.

Our ‘MONSTER’ raffle tickets are selling well. This is your chance to win the tidy sum of €10,000 just in time for Christmas. And that’s just the first prize.

There are ten monetary prizes in total. This is a limited draw of only 300 tickets, that’s a 300/1 chance of winning. Tickets are €100 each. Don’t panic, you don’t have to pay it all in one go.

You can pay €25 a month for 4mths, €50 for 2mths and of course you can pay the full amount. This would make a super gift for someone,even if that someone is you. To get your lucky ticket contact Ciaran on 087 6465273, Brendan on 087 6690445 or Hellen on 086 3060524.

You can also catch Hellen in our lounge every Thursday evening from 9 to 11pm This weekend in our lounge for your entertainment. Sat night ‘Alley Cats and All-Ireland Sun after the game ‘Eddie Sherlock’ & 9pm ‘Keltic Mood’.

SOCCER: ARMAGH ROAD MEN LOOKING FORWARD TO BIG DATE

Crumlin relishing FAI Cup quarters after win over Lucan

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CRUMLIN United got their season up and running on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Lucan United to set up an FAI Cup quarter-final against League of Ireland side Bohemians.

The Leinster Senior League champions – who went unbeaten in the league last year – lost their opening fixture of this season’s campaign 1-0 at home to St Mochta’s last week.

There was to be no repeat against a strong Lucan side at Armagh Road, however, as an own goal, a Jake Donnelly penalty and an Alan McGreal strike sent Crumlin into a 3-0 half-time lead.

It could easily have been more but Lucan battled and pulled one back through defender Paddy Seery, however Crumlin

managed the final 20 minutes to book their place in the last eight.

A Lucan side containing several former League of Ireland players started at a blistering pace. Marco Chindea’s volley forced an early save from Crumlin keeper Michael Quinn.

Quinn prevented a certain goal moments later as Andrew Bracken broke through on goal and tried to round the keeper, who stuck out a long arm and nicked the ball off his toe as he prepped to finish.

Within two minutes, Crumlin led as a free kick from Gareth ‘Redser’ Brady – one of two brothers of Ireland star Robbie in the side – was turned into his own net by Shane Maloney.

Crumlin doubled their lead from the spot nine minutes later. Bobby Mazono was judged to have handled a Dean Kelly cross and Donnelly squeezed the ball narrowly past keeper Ian Molloy.

Quinn was again on

top form to stop Chindea halving the deficit, getting out quickly to narrow the angle after he was played through by Bracken.

Molloy showed great reflexes to deny sub Liam Brady. But there was nothing he could do to prevent Alan McGreal making it three with a sublime touch and finish from Thomas Hyland’s pass.

The keeper denied McGreal a spectacular second after the break, touching his shot onto the post, and

Lucan found a goal back when Seery squeezed a header in between the post and Quinn.

“We had a great first half and we kind of stepped back a bit in the second half. We probably could have scored more but great result overall,” captain Hyland told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’s going to be difficult [to match last season]. We saw last week – the first league game we lost. But we bounced back from

that – that’s what good teams do.”

Monday morning’s draw pitted Crumlin at home to Bohs, currently third in the Premier Division, but speaking on Sunday, the skipper expressed confidence they could beat anyone.

“We’ll take each game as it comes [now]. It’s a cliché in football but we look at the teams that are still in it and we want a good draw.

Who says we can’t beat a big Premier team?”

Sheriff finally face St Michael’s

Sheriff YC celebrate their Leinster Junior Cup title earlier this summer.

SHERIFF YC may have finished last season with a remarkable sweep of four trophies in two weeks – but there’s one debt left unsettled for Mark Quigley’s side.

Saturday afternoon sees the north innercity club take on St Michael’s at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway in the biggest game in the junior football calendar.

The FAI Junior Cup final, which was due to the be played at the Aviva Stadium in May, was postponed due to a challenge from beaten semi-finalists Aisling Annacotty.

The appeal was ultimately thrown out but, with the fixture schedule too tight, the final had to be moved to August 31st.

A lot has changed since the originally scheduled date – not least that the club joined the exodus from the AUL to the Leinster Senior League.

Sheriff were bested by St Michael’s in Tipperary in the FAI Senior Cup preliminaries and Quigley, who plans to line out as playermanager this year, will be itching to put it right.

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Crumlin United’s Liam Brady takes on Lucan United’s Paddy Seery.

Picture: Martin Doherty

SOCCER: DECORATED BALLYFERMOT CLUB SHUTS ITS DOORS

CIE Ranch’s final stop LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE  DAVE DONNELLY

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CROSS COUNTRY

Clohisey launches chance to run 2020 Euro route RAHENY Shamrock’s Irish international athlete Mick Clohisey was on hand to launch the SPAR Cross Country Xperience.

The event will take place at the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus on Sunday, October 20. Participants will get the opportunity to run on the cross country course that will host the 2020 European Cross Country Championship. Places are limited, to sign up visit www.athleticsireland.ie/runzone/crosscountry-xperience.

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FORTY-FOUR years of Ballyfermot/Inchicore footballing history came to a close last week as CIE Ranch shut its doors for the final time.

Ranch, who famously contested the ‘El Traffico’ derby with Dublin Bus in the 2018 FAI Cup, have been forced to pull out of the Leinster Senior League due to lack of numbers.

It’s a problem affecting adult clubs across Ireland, and Ranch are one of four intermediate clubs to pull out before the season started, along with Mullingar Athletic, Beggsboro and Mount Merrion.

The club, founded by John Merriman and the late Michael Gaff as Ranch United in 1975, have been known as CIE Ranch since they move into the CIE Works in 1991.

They enjoyed a renaissance in recent years under the coaching of Ballyfermot native Keith Cronin, who guided them to four promotions in five years to reach LSL Sunday Senior 1A last year.

Cronin took them to the second round of the FAI Cup last year, where they were within three minutes of beating eventual semi-finalists UCD, and won the league and Polikoff Cup double in 2016.

The turning point came earlier this summer when only nine players showed up to a pre-season friendly with Rivervalley Rangers, and then the job at top-flight Cherry Orchard came knocking.

“Keith gave everything to the club,” honorary secretary Ian Dixon tells the Dublin Gazette.

“If you can’t get a player out on a sunny Sunday morning in July, you’re not going to get him out when it’s November in the rain.

“Even if Keith was still there, we wouldn’t have lasted until Christmas. The commitment just isn’t there anymore across the board.”

Part of the problem is simply that there aren’t the same number of players in their twenties willing or able to commit to playing

CIE Ranch founder member John Merriman closes the doors of the club one last time.

football.

“I think it’s more generational than anything else. We had seven or eight players all in their mid-late thirties. Young people don’t play as much football anymore and they’ve so much choice.

“Before you’d have football and Gaelic and that’s all. Now you have MMA, you have boxing, you’ve athletics, you’ve basketball.

“It’s going to get worse before it gets better.

You’re going to get more teams going in the next couple of years for the same reason.”

Nearby clubs have been in touch with a

view to possibly merging with Ranch, but Dixon sees it as the end of the road.

“This is the end. John Merriman, the treasurer, he’s 74 years of age, and when he finally said to me ‘we’re done,’ then I knew we were done.

“You see the outpouring of grief on Twitter saying don’t say this is the end. Clubs had been onto us about amalgamating this season, but it wasn’t in John’s heart.

“John is CIE Ranch. He said if you want to take the name over, good luck to you, but he’s done.”

Miserly Clontarf fan Phoenix flames CRICKET - TILLAIN CUP FINAL  sport@dublingazette.com

CLONTARF secured the 2019 Tillain Cup after some miserly, economic bowling saw them to a 23-run victory over Phoenix at College Park on Saturday.

Andrew Vincent (36) and Andrew Delany (20) may have topscored with the bat for the Castle Avenue side, but the bowling of Ian Dent (0-11) and Paul Ryan (1-6) in the first seven overs of the Phoenix chase made all the difference.

The bowlers prevented Phoenix gaining any momentum in their reply and, from then on, the target

looked a distant one for the Park residents.

Stephen Black (21) and Nitin Naik (31) batted well but struggled to build partnerships as youngsters Ben McCabe (3-21) and Mark Collier (3-22) continued to take wickets throughout the middle overs.

It was Ryan who returned to the attack to remove Naik and strike the final decisive blow for Clontarf, leaving Phoenix 80/7 with just 15 balls remaining.

With Asher Abassi injured in the first innings, when Mehta was run out by Andrew Vincent to leave Phoenix nine down, that was the

clinching of the Tillain Cup for Clontarf.

Vincent had earlier struck 36 off 38 deliveries with four boundaries as he made sure Clontarf got off to a good start despite the early loss of Ryan.

Anish Rana may have taken 3-23 for Phoenix as Clontarf lost four wickets for just one run, however Andrew Delany’s 20, with the tail, ensured Clontarf made what turned out to be a winning 106/9 off their 20 overs.

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FOOTBALL: MAGEE HAILS ANNUAL SEVENS EVENT Tomas Ó Sé, Richie Donnelly and former Dublin footballers Paul Griffin and Charlie Redmond at the launch of the Londis Senior All-Ireland Football 7s.

Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Pembroke celebrate their Irish Senior Cup win

Khan and Balbirnie lead Pembroke to maiden title IRISH SENIOR CUP FINAL

Crokes’ 7s heaven  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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A BRILLIANT all-round performance by Shaheen Khan, backed up by a wonderful team effort, propelled Pembroke to their first ever Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup, beating Waringstown by a comprehensive 135 runs.

It was an historic moment for the Sandymount club, lifting the title for the first time in its 159 years.

Khan scored a wonderful hundred which, combined with both Theo Lawson’s 63 and Barry McCarthy’s useful 37 not out in the later overs, got Pembroke up to an extremely competitive 316-7 from their 50 overs.

Tight early bowling restricted Waringstown and they bowed to the pressure, ending up 181 all out in their reply, thanks mainly to a four wicket haul from Jack Balbirnie.

Having lost the toss and been sent into bat, Pembroke got off to a solid start, until Jack Balbirnie was adjudged caught behind down the leg side off the bowling of Hazeeb Azam. Early batting conditions were tough but Andrew Balbirnie looked generally fluent at the crease on the way to 22.

However, he drove loosely off James Mitchell and was caught in the covers.

When Phil Eaglestone came on soon after and with his first ball struck to dismiss Fiachra Tucker, Pembroke were in trouble.

Lorcan Tucker looked in very good touch on his way to 33 at a run a ball, but his dismissal to Eaglestone left Pembroke 96-4.

Khan came in to join Lawson and the two both batted sensibly. The former was more aggressive, punishing loose deliveries freely and fluently.

Lawson was equally efficient, sweeping well off both spin and seam. The two brought up their fifties in back to back overs with Khan the slightly quicker in terms of balls.

The next few overs proved the turning point with Khan deciding to cut loose, hitting boundaries at will, racing from 70 to 100 in no time.

He brought up his hundred up with a hard swept boundary. He departed shortly after Lawson had been dismissed but their mammoth stand of 148 brought their side to a very telling total.

McCarthy and Ryan Hopkins played entertaining cameos as the innings came to a close and a challenging total.

Waringstown had to get off to a good start to have any chance of chasing the target. However, McCarthy, who has been in ruthless form with the ball, had other ideas. He struck twice to clean bowl both James Hall and Kyle McCallan early on. When Khan struck to dismiss Adam Dennison LBW, Waringstown were 32-3 nearing the end of the powerplay.

It left all the responsibility down to Greg Thompson and Lee Nelson, who did counter-attack to good effect.

Their partnership was too short lived too as Josh Little bowled Lee Nelson with a wonderful delivery. That sparked a mini collapse for Waringstown; 85-3 quickly became 122-8, mainly down to the off break bowling of Jack Balbirnie.

His brilliant ability to mix his pace to great effect was the undoing of Thompson, who was caught sweeping for 45. It was the final nail in the Waringstown coffin; Balbirnie himself finished with 4-52, and was worth every wicket.

The defending champions’ tail did wag to add another 59 runs but it was never likely to change the tie.

KILMACUD Crokes are once again gearing up for the Londis All-Ireland Senior Football Sevens, this Saturday.

Teams from across the four provinces will travel for the event, including last years champions Corofin, who are also the reigning All-Ireland Club champions.

There’s a strong contingent of Dublin clubs also taking part this year, along with the hosts.

Neighbours Naomh Olaf, Thomas Davis, Fingallians, St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh, Templeogue Synge St., Ballymun Kickhams andFingal Ravens all expect to line out on Saturday.

Páirc De Burca, Glenalbyn and Silver Park will host group games beginning at 11am, with the final set to take place at 6pm.

Kilmacud Crokes manager Jonny Magee has been giving an outline of what makes a successful Sevens side.

“The Sevens game is a great game,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“When you have the ball, you aren’t allowed pass it back, so the objective is that the ball always goes forward.

“You have to be accurate, because you know if you lose possession, or don’t kick the ball over the bar, or put it in the back of the net; that the other team will go down the field with it so quickly, because

THE GREEN ARMY O’Flanagan hits Belgian winner MUCKROSS striker Anna

O’Flanagan played a key role for the Irish women’s side as they equaled their best ever performance at the European Championships.

She scored a last minute winning goal against hosts Belgium in Antwerp for a 2-1 win. They also won late on against Russia 3-2 to finish in fifth place overall but were left frustrated not to reach the competition’s final four.

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the pitch is smaller.

“Lads have to be more tuned in to not giving the ball away, and making sure there’s a fella over the shoulder.

“Sevens football is so taxing mentally and physically that you have to be switched on. If I’m going forward, and there’s no one off my shoulder, then you are going to get the ball stripped off you and met with a counterattack quickly.”

Less than a fortnight ago in Glenalbyn, there was plenty of excitement with the Beacon Hospital Hurling 7s taking place.

Portroe were crowned overall Cup winners, after the Tipperary side delivered their first Sevens success in 20 years, with a 4-13 to 0-10 win over

Mullagh of Galway in the decider.

It was a day to savour for Munster, with Crotta O’Neill’s becoming the first Kerry club to claim a Senior Hurling Sevens title, following their 6-6 to 2-4 win over last years champions Setanta in the Shield final.

A strong contingent of Dublin clubs were involved, with Na Fianna and Naomh Barrog the only sides from the capital to advance to the knockout stages, with the sides meeting in a quarter-final tie, which Na Fianna won 4-10 to 3-11.

The Mobhí Road side subsequently lost to last year’s winners Mullagh on penalties, after the sides were tied 5-8 to 6-5 at fulltime.

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Bohan’s blues bounce back in best possible fashion to beat Cork LGFA ALL-IRELAND SENIOR SEMI-FINAL Dublin Cork  DARAGH SMALL sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN manager Mick Bohan says his side will have a big battle on their hands if they are to hold on to their crown when they meet Galway in the TG4 All-Ireland senior final at Croke Park on September 15.

He was pleased that his side made the step up to handle the Cork challenge after two earlier losses to the Rebelettes earlier in 2019.

“Three weeks ago, we weren’t in a good place. We weren’t playing good football. We certainly didn’t hit the tempo that was requires for this end of the championship,” said Bohan.

“We were hugely impressed by the way these guys went about it, particularly over the last fortnight. Just the maturity in the group in knowing that they had to get up a couple of notches, and the way that they approached training and the leadership they showed to make the thing work.

“I’m so proud of our group today, the way they went about their work.”

His biggest concern ahead of the final showdown with Galway concerns a knee injury which curtailed Nicole

Owens’ involvement to just four minutes.

Second-half goals from Caoimhe O’Connor and Sinéad Aherne proved the difference in the end as Dublin booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland final.

The sides were deadlocked at 0-7 apiece at half-time following an absorbing opening half hour of action where neither side could establish a period of dominance.

Dublin scored their first goal when Cork were down a player in their fullback line with Eimear Meaney off the field. Caoimhe O’Connor applied the finish after a smart move and Aherne wrapped up the win with a late penalty.

The sides were level seven times in the opening half as they traded score for score in a gripping encounter in front of a crowd of 10,886.

Both sides picked off fine points with Lyndsey Davey, Niamh McEvoy and Carla Rowe in top form for Dublin, while Eimear Scally, Doireann O’Sullivan and Orla Finn were impressive for Cork.

Aherne edged Dublin in front after the restart. But they were reduced to 14 players in the 33rd minute when Niamh Collins was penalised for a foul on Doireann O’Sullivan and issued with a yellow card. Finn scored the free.

Rowe’s quickly taken free allowed her to send over her third point and inter-

Brilliant Barrog complete stellar season

Clontarf’s Caoimhe O’Connor fires home her goal. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportfile

val substitute Noelle Healy opened up the first two-point margin between the sides when she fisted a score.

That lead was halved by a Finn free but Meaney was sent to the line for a yellow card in the 41st minute. Áine O’Sullivan almost scored a goal for Cork two minutes after her arrival as a substitute, but she couldn’t finish off Ciara O’Sullivan’s pass.

But Dublin substitute O’Connor took her chance when she was set up by

Niamh McEvoy and Healy in the 44th minute.

Dublin extended their lead when Jennifer Dunne pointed after coming off the bench, while Áine O’Sullivan then departed on a yellow card for an off-theball challenge on Davey.

Finn ended Cork’s 17-minute scoring drought. Collins was fouled at the other end, however, for Aherne to score the resultant penalty and seal their place in the final.

Na Fianna and Vincent’s off to winning starts  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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St Vincent’s have taken a confident first step forward on the road to a potential senior camogie championship campaign

HURLING

NA FIANNA and St Vincent’s both got their ‘We Are Dublin’ Senior 1 Camogie Championship campaign off to a winning start, with 15-point wins over Skerries Harps and Ballyboden St Enda’s respectively on Sunday morning.

In the first of seven round-robin games in a new look singular group format, the city clubs both performed strongly on home soil.

Na Fianna delivered a 1-18 to 1-3 win over Skerries Harps, Na Fianna led by 0-11 to 1-1 at half-time, and only netted late in the game through Emma Deeley.

Harps were without their regular freetaker, and missed four very scorable frees in the opening half, while at the opposite end Na Fianna’s long range point-taking was sublime, with Niamh Rock (5), Roisin Baker (3), Emma Gray, Caoimhe O’Gorman and Deeley on target.

Megan Carroll registered 1-1 from play for the visitors in the opening half – the goal arriving after Na Fianna had rattled off three unanswered points early on.

Harps only managed two second half

points, with Orlaith Durkan landing both scores. Niamh Rock and Roisin Baker were among those who put in solid displays up front for the hosts.

Ciara Copeland and Jean Murphy tried hard in defence for Harps, as did Ciara Durkin and Tara O’Flaherty in attack.

St Vincent’s were also hugely dominant in their meeting with Ballyboden St Enda’s as they recorded a 2-16 to 1-4 home win.

Vincent’s looked good throughout, and led by 1-8 to 0-1 at half-time, with Ali Maguire netting their opening goal.

Ballyboden pegged a goal back, with Claire Kirwan on target, but Vincent’s found the net for a second time, following a deflected effort, on the way to a comfortable victory.

With seven group games in successive weeks, the action continues with the second round of games this Sunday at 10am.

Na Fianna host a Ballinteer St John’s team aiming for their first win; while St Vincent’s travel to take on Lucan Sarsfields, who were 2-6 to 0-5 away winners over Ballinteer St John’s last Sunday.

Elsewhere, Ballyboden St. Enda’s host St Jude’s and Skerries Harps are at home to Faughs/Celtic.

CHAMPIONS Naomh Barrog completed their Adult Hurling League Division Two campaign in style at Pairc Ui Bhriain on Saturday evening, recording a comprehensive 4-23 to 1-12 success at the expense of Naomh Olaf.

Having already secured their promotion to the top-flight with a similarlyemphatic triumph over St Sylvester’s 13 days earlier, the Kilbarrack men knuckled down to make it an impressive seven wins on the bounce.

Their last defeat in the league was back on May 18 against Thomas Davis.

Throughout their victorious season, Barrog have had a number of star performers on each line of the field. Josh Rooney has proven to be a calm presence between the sticks, while Donnacha Butler and former Fingal hurler Niall Ring provide a strong spine in their formidable defence.

Billy Foley and Adam Rooney have also performed admirably, and they were once again to the fore in Sandyford.

Ex-Sky Blues underage star Cillian Costello combined effectively with Paul Ryan, making it possible for the likes of Nathan Kidd and Dean Flood to prosper in attack.

When the half-time whistle sounded, the visitors held an unassailable 2-17 to 1-4 cushion.

To the credit of Olaf’s, they persevered with their challenge on the resumption and contributed an additional eight points to their final haul.

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Kenny hears the calls and resign as St Pat’s manager  DAVE DONNELLY

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ST PATRICK’S Athletic are on the lookout for a new manager for the second season running as Harry Kenny had his resignation accepted by the board on Saturday afternoon.

The Dubliner decided his position at the club was no longer tenable following Friday’s 3-1 FAI Cup defeat to UCD, who themselves had lost by a league-record 10-1 to Bohemians the week before.

Director of football Ger O’Brien will once again assume control until season’s end, as he did following Liam Buckley’s departure last September, and will be assisted

by Sean O’Connor.

Kenny took the reins at the end of the 2018 season following Buckley’s resignation and oversaw the club’s return to fulltime football.

He had been Buckley’s assistant when the Saints won the league for the first time in 11 years in 2013, and improved Bray Wanderers’ fortunes markedly during his two years in charge.

Though he made a number of high-profile signings, not least the return of Chris Forrester on a three-year deal, performances and results have been inconsistent over the season.

The Saints have the third-lowest goalscoring tally in the league – just 24 from 29 games, bettering only UCD and second-

St Patrick’s Athletic’ inconsistent season saw manager Harry Kenny resign following defeat to UCD. Picture: Martin Doherty

“I’m not made of stone by any means. I heard them loud and clear.“ bottom Finn Harps.

Top scorer Mikey Drennan has managed a paltry six, three of which were penalties, and he’s missed eight games with suspension while another big signing, Brandon Miele, left in April for disciplinary reasons.

Kenny is understood to have offered his resignation three weeks ago following defeat to Dundalk but was persuaded to persevere.

The 57-year-old

appeared to have steadied the ship since and three wins on the bounce left them just three points behind Derry City in fourth and well in contention for Europe.

The cup tie was all but over when Liam Kerrigan made it 3-0 after 46 minutes. And the team left the field to boos and chants of “we want Kenny out”.

Yoyo Mahdy had put the Students in front very much against the run of

play midway through the first half with a superb header.

Kerrigan made it 2-0 five minutes later when Jason McClelland all-tooeasily sliced open the defence with a throughball. UCD squandered further chances to add to their lead before Kerrigan made it 3-0 within 50 seconds on the second half beginning.

A late effort saw Conor Clifford pull one back for the Saints with a fine

finish. Glen McAuley, meanwhile, saw his shot brilliantly-saved by Gavin Sheridan, but the fans had long since made up their minds.

“It hurts,” Kenny told the Dublin Gazette of the scenes at the final whistle.

“I’m not made of stone by any means. I heard them loud and clear, but you just have to keep believing in the players and in yourself and keep motoring ahead.

“We had a good chat at half time and when they scored after a minute it sort of blows everything out of the water.

“We did show a little bit of character towards the end but the damage had been done in the first half.

From where UCD were at, and where we were at, it was very disappointing.”

Any remaining optimism appeared to dim overnight and Kenny’s resignation was accepted by the Saints board.