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Goodbye, Bottler Laughter and tears as Dublin mourns a favourite son, the late comic Brendan Grace

RACHEL D’ARCY

THE late Brendan Grace was given a worthy send-off by thousands of Dubliners this week, with laughter, tears, applause and cheers greeting the beloved comic on his final journey through the city.

As with all his gigs down the years, there was

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standing room only for the mourning crowd that had gathered near his funeral mass at the Church of St Nicholas of Myra in Francis Street, many of whom had waited for hours to pay their respects.

A who’s-who of Irish society attended the funeral mass, keen to honour the lad from The Liberties whose spirit and humour had touched many thousands around the world. SEE PAGES 3, 15

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‘NOT ENOUGH IS BEING DONE FOR BALLYFERMOT ‘

Call for more help to prevent suicides

Ilac Centre all set to renovate central hub

 RACHEL D’ARCY

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A TD FOR Dublin SouthCentral has called on the Government to fund a c o m m u n i t y- b a s e d response to prevent further suicides in the Ballyfermot area.

The call comes after several young women in the Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard areas have passed away in the past number of months.

Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Aengus O Snodaigh (SF) made a call for the Government, in particular Minister Catherine Byrne – to visit services in the Ballyfermot area that are trying to support mental health issues in the wake of the recent epidemic.

Deputy O Snoadaigh said: “The level of suicide is at near epidemic proportions in [Ballyfermot] with more than 20 deaths

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The impact on mental health issues for women and mothers, amongst another groups, was one concern raised by Deputy Aengus O Snodaigh (SF)

in the last two years.

“The profile of those dying is different to elsewhere, with 50% being women, often many with young families, and often dying a violent death.

“These deaths have hit the community like a tornado and left families and the community in mourning and appealing for urgent help.

“The local support services are overwhelmed and crying out for more resources to help those in

distress, those at risk of suicide.

“I call on Minister for Mental Health Services and Minister for Drugs Services Catherine Byrne, who lives in the constituency, to visit the area, to meet with the services such as Star and Familibase who are struggling to cope and to resource the multi-agency approach to suicide and mental health issues which this epidemic demands.”

Deputy O Snodaigh said that the community groups need additional resources in order to thrive and help support the locals that are grieving in the

wake of the recent tragedies.

He added: “At present, the local drugs taskforce and community groups cannot cope without additional resources so they can support grieving families, those at risk of suicide and the community in general.

“While acknowledging that there is no instant quick fix to the rise in suicide in this area or anywhere in the country, there is a need for the roll-out of programmes such Safetalk, Storm, and access to other mental health services in the community on a 24/7 basis.”

THE owners of the Ilac Centre have announced that the centre’s Central Square will be renovated over the coming months, delivering new restaurants and a retail unit.

In the revamped Central Square will be three new restaurants, a cafe and a 3,000sq ft retail unit.

Silverleaf will be the first restaurant to take space in the scheme and is due to open next to O’Briens on Parnell Mall in the first quarter of 2020.

Yours Clothing, a store catering to plus-sized men and women, is also set to open a new store before Christmas as part of the renovation.

Simon Betty, Hammerson’s retail director for Ireland, said: “The renovation of Central Square is another important step in the enhancement of the Ilac Centre, allowing us to introduce new dining and retail concepts whilst providing customers with an exciting and relevant tenant mix.

“It will complement Moore Mall South and create a new space for customers to shop, dine and enjoy.”

‘Hopeful’ Meeting on prints to cathedral help Kolkata roof works ONE of the city’s best-loved graffiti artists has teamed up with The Hope Foundation for a limited series of prints.

Artist Maser has created 100 prints of his new work, Hopeful, which will all be signed and numbered.

These unique prints are priced at €115 and all profits will go towards the work of HOPE in Kolkata, India.

HOPE works tirelessly for the welfare and protection of street- and slum-connected children and communities and their vision is to create a world where it should never hurt to be a child.

Speaking about the project, Maser said: “Myself and a small group of artists will travel to Kolkata to create site-specific artworks in some of the most underprivileged communities in Kolkata.”

Prints can be purchased from Atelier Maser, Maser’s own gallery space on Charlemont Street or from his website at https://maserartstore. com/products/hopeful.

A PUBLIC information meeting will be held on July 24 to discuss the upcoming works on the roof of St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Starting at 9:30pm, the meeting next Wednesday will involve a question and answers session with cathedral architect John Beauchamp and provide information to relevant stakeholders on the exciting new project.

This will be the first major undertaking of building work on the cathedral since the Guinness Restoration in the 1860s, and is scheduled to last two years at a cost of €9 million.

Approximately €4 million has been raised for the project so far.

A number of issues require immediate attention, including ageing work to the parapets which allow a direct point of entry for water into the building, two “car-sized” holes in the roof, and more.

For more information, see StPatricksCathedral.ie.

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BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL: CROWD MOURNS THE LIBERTIES LAD WHO MADE THE NATION LAUGH

Laughter and tears as thousands pay their final respects to ‘Bottler’ RACHEL D’ARCY

Grace] show and you laughed, and you cried. It’s the same today – we’ll grieve, and we’ll laugh.”

He added: “Everybody loved B re n d a n G ra c e, whether they were Protestant or Catholic, young or old, educated or noneducated.

“He unified the country and send them home with a

DUBLINERS said farewell to one of The Liberties’ finest on Monday, as comedian Brendan Grace’s funeral was held in St Nicholas of Myra church.

Crowds lined Francis Street from early morning to pay their respects to ‘Bottler’ ahead The late Brendan Grace – comic, actor, of the funeral mass husband, dad, grandfather and legend at 1pm, which featured performances from Red Hurley and smile on their face.”

Paddy Cole.

Symbols of Grace’s life were delivered Songs came from the Dublin Forget- to the altar by three of his grandchildren, Me-Not choir, a choir for older people James Gillespie, Aidan Bradley Grace and affected by dementia and memory loss, Patrick Gillespie. A guitar, a book of Brenwho Grace was heavily involved with. dan’s own jokes, ‘Amusing Grace’, and Grace planned every detail of his cer- a microphone were all delivered to the emony prior to his passing. altar.

Thousands of mourners lined the His four children – Amanda Grace, streets as Grace’s hearse drove through Bradley Grace, Brendan Patrick Grace and the streets of The Liberties.

Melanie Gillespie – also delivered witty Well-known figures including singer yet emotional eulogies to their father, Daniel O’Donnell, broadcaster Marty with Brendan Patrick saying his father Morrissey and former Taoiseach Ber- was “generous, wise, confusing, beautitie Ahern were all in attendance at the fully strange and hilarious”. funeral.

One of Grace’s final wishes were that Chief celebrant of the funeral mass, his remains were to be carried from the Father Brian D’Arcy, told mourners that church to the sound of his own voice the ceremony would be a “Dublin saun- singing Dublin In the Rare Auld Times, ter” through the life of one of Dublin’s with the hundreds of mourners in attenbest-known funnymen, who passed dance encouraged to join in. away aged 68 last week.

The hearse was led through the gates The ceremony blended moments of of the church after the three-hour cersadness and mourning with those of wit emony to the sounds of Molly Malone and laughter, with Father D’Arcy refer- being playing on the bagpipes as the encing that the funeral reflected Grace’s crowds sang along and applauded Brenstand-up shows: “You went to a [Brendan dan and his family as they left the church.

Standing room only – just as Brendan would have wanted it – as a huge crowd of people from all walks of life gathered to pay their final respects to the beloved comic

The remains of Brendan Grace at the Church of St Nicholas of Myra in Francis Street, ready to begin their final journey.

The arrival of the late comic’s remains was greeted by cheers and applause from his final audience. Pictures: Simon Peare

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New report details sex abuse stats

HERITAGE: COMMEMORATION AT RATHMINES HOME

JULIANA REYES

Jojo Siwa set for a Dublin 3Arena gig NICKLEODEON star and YouTuber Jojo Siwa is set to play her first Irish gig this November as part of an upcoming European tour.

The online sensation will be bringing her D.R.E.A.M tour to the 3Arena on November 6.

The 16-year-old is best known for her YouTube account, where she has nearly 10 million followers.

She also appeared in two seasons of Dance Moms alongside her mother when she was younger, and on numerous shows on Nickelodeon.

She also works alongside Nick Cannon in Nickelodeon’s hit competition series Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and has also appeared on various Nickelodeon live-action series including School of Rock and The Thundermans.

Tickets for Jojo Siwa’s D.R.E.A.M tour will go on presale for Three customers this Wednesday, July 17, and will then go on general sale this Friday, July 19.

Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster on Friday from 10am.

THERE has been a significant increase of sexual assault victims disclosing and seeking help, according to a new report from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC).

The DRCC annual report for 2018 states it had 13,367 contacts through calling, text messaging, emailing or through social media services.

Some 44% of those who disclosed the type of abuse they suffered said that they had experienced adult sexual assault, while 33% said that they had experienced sexual abuse as a child.

More than half (51%) of adult sexual assault or rape victims said that their abuser was a friend or an acquaintance, with just 23% of victims saying their abuser was a stranger.

If you or someone close to you needs support and information, you can contact the DRCC’s national 24-hour hotline at 1800 77 8888.

The commemorative plaque unveiled at Surrey House, a former home of Countess Constance Markievicz

Countess Markievicz is honoured with a plaque RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of Ireland’s most famous female figures was honoured with a plaque erected at her former home in Rathmines on Monday.

Countess Constance Markievicz, who fought in the 1916 Rising and was the first woman elected to Parliament in 1918, had a Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaque established at her former home in Rathmines.

Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe unveiled the plaque at Surrey House on Leinster Road as part of the council’s commemorative plaques scheme.

The scheme commemorates people, organisations and events that

have made a unique and significant contribution to the history of Dublin.

Speaking about the event, Cllr McAuliffe said: “It is fitting that Countess Markievicz should be remembered here at Surrey House which was her home during some of the most troubled years of this country’s history.

“During that time, s h e w a s a c t ive l y involved in the Women’s Movement, but also in the political and military movements that were gaining momentum in the lead up to the Easter Rising.

“She was truly a leader in both her political and military life and it is important that this

commemorative plaque should be placed here in her memory.”

Born into the wealthy Gore-Booth landlord family of Lissadell, County

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She was truly a leader in both her political and military life and it is important that this plaque should be here Sligo, Constance Markievicz turned away from her privileged background and devoted her-

self to the struggle for Irish freedom, women’s suffrage, and social justice.

Surrey House was her home during the crucial period of 1912-1916.

It was raided and wrecked by British troops during the Rising.

A ‘Na Fianna Eireann’ banner, seized by the British authorities from the house in 1916, is currently on display in City Hall, on loan from the British Royal Collections.

Cou ntess M a r ki evicz didn’t live in Surrey House following the Rising, spending the remainder of her life living with friends until her death in 1927.

Lizzo fans’ fury as tickets snapped up RACHEL D’ARCY

HUNDREDS of disappointed fans of US singer Lizzo have aired their frustrations over tickets for her Olympia gig selling out in under a minute.

Tickets for the gig flew off the virtual shelves, with handfuls ending up on resale sites for as much as €200 for a single ticket to the November show.

Ticketmaster began to offer their own ‘platinum’ tickets for €140 following a sell-out of face value tickets, which were initially priced between €35 to €45.

The rapid-fire sell-out led fans of the ‘Juice’ singer and regular giggoers alike to call once again for a crackdown on the ticket selling industry in Ireland.

‘Lizzo’ was a trending topic on

Twitter for a majority of the Friday following the ticket scramble as fans called for a second date from the Truth Hurts songstress.

Fans also referenced the need for the introduction of a “mid-sized” venue to accommodate larger acts who may not sell out the 3Arena, but demand to see the act exceeds the smaller rooms of Vicar Street or The Olympia.

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A REAL TREAT IN STORE FOR DUBLIN 8

HEALTH

Liberties Festival sure to delight all

Extra €1m to support groups

JULIANA REYES

LIBERTIES locals are getting ready for another exciting Liberties Festival, with this year’s jampacked festival – which is now running until next Sunday, July 21 – promising to be the best yet.

Set in the heart of Dublin 8, the festival promises five jam-packed days of music, comedy and other family-friendly activities in locations across the historic locality.

The Digital Hub hosted the festival’s launch event with performances, speeches and more events last Wednesday, helping to pave the way for the following.

Today (Thursday, July 18) and Friday will feature a Guinness Walk-

ing Tour of the Liberties area, an outdoor cinema showing Song of the Sea, Opera in the Open, and an ‘In Our Shoes’ local walking tour through the Liberties.

Roe & Co Distillery is inviting festival attendees to their opening of their new home on James Street.

On Saturday, festival attendees can participate in The Liberties Trail and go through various events, tours and workshops about the D8 area.

There will also be outdoor yoga in St Patrick’s Park, and an Artfully Market at Lucky’s bar.

A great family fun day will be held on Sunday at St Patrick’s Park, with some great performances and a DJ for children, making it something that

mums, dads and their kids can truly enjoy.

Most of the events during the Liberties Festival are free and to participate, you just need to register for tickets on the website, www.libertiesfestival2019.com.

The Liberties Festival has been a cornerstone of the community since 1970 and has been a summer highlight ever since.

The five-day festival aims to get people exploring and learning more about the area as it continues to grow, and is for everyone who is new to the area, just visiting, or who has been in The Liberties for many years.

For further information on the events and to register for tickets, see www.libertiesfestival2019.com.

RACHEL D’ARCY

It’s bun-tastic news as bakers raise €226,152 for hospital TEMPLE STREET has thanked the people of Dublin (and specifically, her legions of enthuiastic bakers) who answered its call to support a special fundraising drive earlier this year, which has raised €226,152 – with €128,782 raised by Dubliners alone. With the totals now tallied for the Great Irish Bake for Temple Street, supported by Gem, the funds will help the hospital to buy vital, lie-saving equipment, directly benefiting thousands of sick children.

Patient Sarah Ni Liathain is pictured helping to launch the drive. Picture: Mark Stedman

A NEW initiative will see an extra €1 million in funding being made available to community and voluntary groups working with older people.

Approximately €250,000 of this funding will be dedicated to dementia-related initiatives. It is envisaged that grants will range from €5,000 to €20,000. The closing date for receipt of applications for the Community & Voluntary Support Grant is August 15.

More information and application forms are available from the HSE Community Health Organisations or at https://www.hse. ie/eng/services/list/4/ olderpeople/supportgrant-for-older-persons/ community-voluntarysupport-grant-for-olderpersons.html.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

IUNVA Pipe Band. Pictures: Paul Hyland

Lord Mayor with pupils of St Gabriel’s School

Stoneybatter enjoys a fabulous festival

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HE Stoneybatter Festival returned for its third year last Miriam Gattis week. Over 120 events took place in 57 locations across with Clementine the three-day Festival, encompassing music and entertainment, food and drink, arts, culture and heritage, family fun, sport, and the environment. Once again, food and drink featured strongly across the festival programme and a wide range of local businesses hosted events and discussions on food sustainability and biodiversity.

Local councillor and one of the festival organisers, Joe Costello, hailed the third Stoneybatter Festival a great success. “Over 8,000 people passed through traffic free Manor Street and Stoneybatter on Sunday and all of the events throughout the weekend were packed to capacity. The Festival is a celebration of our local community and the creativity that surrounds us in the heart of Dublin 7.”

Mrs Doyle Tea Party

Burundi Drummers

Launch-St Garbriels School Choir

One of the pageants

A piper

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Nadine Reid with Sam Faiers

Jeff Byrne and Chris King

Kristina Cosgrave and Tiffany Cawley

Kenda Becker, Ceira Lambert and Ali Ryan. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

New salon all set to be a cut above

F Danielle Lloyd and Michael O’Neill

Martin Guilfoyle and Emily Jade Elliott

ASHIONISTAS were out in force for the recent opening of Irish Celebrity Hairdresser Ceira Lambert’s new city centre salon in McCauley’s Health & Beauty Phar-

macy, Charlemont Street,Dublin.

A host of well-known and familiar faces came along for the launch of Ceira’s new venture, keen to congratulate her and encourage her on

her efforts to be a cut above in the highly competitive salon scene. Ceira was delighted to welcome her guests and well-wishers, who also enjoyed a drinks reception to help toast the salon.

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ARTS: POLITICIAN TURNED WRITER ON HIS WORK

Role of housing provisions to be examined by review group A PUBLIC consultation has been launched by the Department of Housing over a controversial ‘fast-track’ process introduced in 2016.

The Planning and Development and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 Act enabled a ‘fast-track planning’ process.

This process allowed applications for developments of 100 or more housing units, or student accommodation of 200 or more bed spaces, or shared accommodation developments of 200 or more bed spaces, to be made directly to An Bord Pleanala.

Applications by-passed the local authority under this plan.

The intended purpose of the Act was to speed up decision making for strategic housing proposals.

Its aim was to facilitate the delivery of an increased housing supply, in a time where housing in Ireland was deemed to be in short supply.

The provisions for the strategic

housing developments apply until the end of 2019; however, Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy may extend the period until the end of 2021.

However, the Act dictates that the Minister review the effectiveness of the operation before October 30 of this year, which will appear before both houses of the Oireachtas.

A review group has now been established, but the Department of Housing have also launched a public consultation where the opportunity will be afforded for stakeholders to make submissions on strategic housing developments.

With the review already open, submissions can be made up until the close of business on July 25.

Submissions can be sent by email to shdreview@housing.gov.ie, or by post to SHD Review, Planning Policy Section, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Custom House, D01 W6X0.

Alan’s new book is all set to shatter any confusion on politics GARY IBBOTSON

NOW retired from politics, Dublin Gazette caught up with the politician-turnedauthor Alan Shatter recently to get an insight into his career, and his new book, Frenzy and Betrayal: The Anatomy of a Political Assassination.

The book is a look back over his political career, highlighting the latter years of his political life.

He discusses when, as then Minister for Defence, he was under fire over complaints over the handling of the Sergeant Maurice McCabe issue relating to historic corruption in the Force, culminating in his resignation – and his subsequent vindication of any wrongdoing by the O’Higgins Commission in 2016.

What inspired you to write the book?

I thought, firstly, it would be interesting for people to see the inside of how politics works. There have been all of these unprecedented controversial issues – a tsunami of them in the first half of 2014.

There was a lot written and said at the time [about me] by others and I thought due to the nature of the issues and the importance of the issues – I thought it was important to give a truthful chronological account of what occurred.

I tried to do it in a way that was not only truthful but also interesting – one or two of the reviews have said that it’s a bit like reading a thriller.

Have you got much of a response – or feedback from people – so far?

The feedback from people who have read the book has been quite extraordi-

nary. It’s been positive.

I think the book is different from what a lot of people expected. I think a lot of political memoirs are really boring and even when you know the events, it can be difficult to see your way through them.

The book, as I say, was written in a way that is different to the tradition and people have found it a very interesting read.

I’ve been told people have been given insights, some of which are disturbing, about what happens in politics.

Because the events that took place had so much notoriety, I think it was important there was an accurate historical account.

How long did it take to write?

I started to write it in January 2015, but it was written on and off. A large chunk of the writing was done in 2015 but I couldn’t continue the book as I had to wait for events to work themselves out.

In the earlier chapters, to a degree, I was kind of anticipating where events would go and my anticipations ultimately proved

pretty accurate.

It covers 2014, all the way through, and doesn’t finish until February 2019.

So, it was a rolling project and in the middle of it all I stopped to write another book to get my head out of it.

For me, personally, it was a very difficult time, but ultimately, I was proven to having told the truth and acted competently on various issues.

Since the release of the book, have any former colleagues got in touch?

Have they reached out to you?

Some former colleagues who are in Fine Gael but are no longer members of the Oireachtas have been in contact and I received some nice congratulations.

Some former colleagues have expressed their astonishment at what occurred – the book has a lot of revelations that nobody knew of.

Do you have any future in politics, or has the whole experience soured

your taste for it?

I am no longer a member of Fine Gael – I was a member of Fine Gael for nearly 40 years.

There are fantastic people in Fine Gael, but I have no confidence in the moral compass of the leadership in Fine Gael. I quietly didn’t pay my membership fee in 2018, and that was that.

I’m constantly asked if I will run in the next election. Unfortunately, if I was to run again, I would have to run as Independent. It’s something I’m giving consideration to.

I enjoy writing and have far more free time to write.

But there is no definitive decision made yet and I will have to discuss it with my family.

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CITY-WIDE EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

Celebrate Curiosity with a diverse festival that’s packed with fun KEITH BROWNE

A CITY’S THANKS FOR ARTHUR RYAN THE late Penneys-Primark founder and chairman Arthur Ryan (83) was given a respectful and appreciative send-off by many current and former staff as his funeral procession passed through the city centre last weekend.

A guard of honour was formed at key locations, with staff at Jervis Street, and the Penneys store at Mary Street – the first Penneys store to open, in 1969 – joined by many citizens, with applause rippling through the onlookers as they paid a fond farewell to the quiet figure whose empire clothed generations of people in Dublin, Ireland and far beyond.

Tributes were paid from many diverse corners of Irish society and business, with Mr Ryan’s singular vision, kindness and huge success lauded by all.

Pictures: Maxwell Photography

THIS week sees the return of Dublin’s annual international festival of science, arts, technology and design – the Festival of Curiosity.

Now in its seventh year, the festival will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Taking place from July 18-21 in various venues around the city, the Festival of Curiosity looks like it’s going to be a thrilling experience for all ages.

Whether you want to check out a theatre premiere or go for a bat walk, there is something for everyone.

Celebrating the anniversary of the moon landing (inset), there will be two very special events.

Festival co-founder and chief executive Vince McCarthy said: “Both events will pay tribute to the great spirit of exploration that sent humanity to the moon.”

The first event, Moon-

shots of the 21st Century, is taking place on Friday in the O’Reilly theatre and will be hosted by RTE’s Rick O’Shea.

This event takes inspiration from the moon landing and looks forward to see what will be the big moonshot ideas for the 21st Century.

Joined by an expert panel including a former NASA astronaut, Jurassic Park science advisor and two National Geographic explorers, this is a talk sure to leave you enlightened and inspired.

The second event is on in the Dunsink Observatory and will allow stargazers of all ages to marvel

at the beauty of our skies using telescopes.

This year sees the programme expanded and more venues added to meet the demand for more events. It also sees the development of the Curious Nights evening programme which includes a late night cocktail-making session.

When asked what he was looking forward to most, McCarthy said: “I’m looking forward to the premier of an innovative new Irish theatre show at Smock Alley Theatre, These Stupid Things.

“Part play, part human experiment, it is a blend of science, psychology and storytelling.

“This is what the festival is all about – new and innovative ideas connecting with our everyday lives. Definitely something you will not experience anywhere else!”

For tickets and a full programme, see www.festivalofcuriosity.ie.

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CHARITY: LIFE-CHANGING HELP FROM SPECSAVERS JUST PART OF A GREAT TRIP TO IRELAND

Chernobyl kids see a different side of life on their annual visit to Dublin A GROUP of young adults from Chernobyl were invited to a Dublin Specsavers during their annual summer visit to have their hearing and eyes tested.

The Swords branch played host to Ksenia, Denis and Sasha from the Vesnova Orphanage in Belarus who are spending time here as respite from institutional life back home.

Denis and Sasha first visited the store in 2018 where they were provided with hearing aids.

On this visit, Denis’ aid was updated and he was given a remote control for the volume as well as cleaning equipment and batteries for one year.

Sasha’s hearing aids were also updated to ensure they work to their

full ability.

Ksenia had an eye test and was provided with glasses of her choice, fitted with the appropriate lenses to aid her vision.

Denis and Sasha also received eye tests and it was discovered they too needed glasses, which were provided for them by Specsavers Swords.

Hearing aid expert at the Swords store Lynn Byrne said: “The chance to not only provide these services but to also conduct check-ups on hearing aids prescribed last year is terrific.

“It’s great to see the improvements these have made to their quality of life.”

Volunteers with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International (CCI) are hosting the young adults who have been on

numerous days out in Dublin since their arrival.

One of the highlights was the Flavours of Fingal county show at Newbridge House & Farm in Donabate, where the rest and recuperation group enjoyed every minute of

SINCE opening their doors just a few months ago with their modest 30-seater restaurant, the Wine & Tapas Bar at the Old Orchard is thriving and quickly becoming a firm favourite amongst the locals.

Due to demand the bustling restaurant will shortly double in capacity with the imminent launch of their newly renovated terrace.

Located on Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, The Wine & Tapas bar takes inspiration from a Spanish ‘tapas style’ restaurant.

To compliment the expansion, their experienced Head Chef Darren Raethorne has created a brand-new Tapas Menu which includes a wide range of delicious mini sharing dishes using only the best in locally sourced produce.

The Wine & Tapas Bar offers guests an authentic Spanish dining experience

with a vast variety of choices for everyone.

The new Wine & Tapas Bar at the Old Orchard is the newest addition to the Chawke Group.

Made up of 10 well established venues, the group prides itself on providing superior service and hospitality in a traditional atmosphere.

Ali Chawke, Owner and Director has been the driving force behind the newest venture.

“We knew we wanted to do something different with the space available to us,” she said.

“So a few months back we opened the new Wine & Tapas Bar, providing guests with that intimate, dining experience.

“The response was better than we ever expected.”

The outdoor terrace and new tapas menu will launch tomorrow Friday the 19th of

July and will offer guests the option to dine al fresco, and watch the world go by, whatever the weather!

SYLVIA POWNALL

Ksenia (above) gets some glasses at the Swords Specsavers store and (left) with Denis and Sasha, also visiting from the Vesnova Orphanage

their weekend.

A CCI spokesperson said: “Our young adults got to see lots of animals, take part in many events from dancing to cycling to ziplining, and listen to some great musical entertainment.

“We met so many kind people along the way.

Everyone was amazing.”

CCI was founded by Adi Roche in 1991 to alleviate suffering and protect generations of children and young adults affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

New wine and tapas bar at the Old Orchard well worth checking out

In the past 28 years, more than 25,000 children have visited Ireland on

holiday and have received optical, dental and medical treatment.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Mary Kirwan and Will Hanafin

Triona McCarthy with her children Mini and Maxi White. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Barretstown CEO Dee Ahearn welcomes Sabina Higgins, Simon Harris to Barretstown for its 25th Anniversary

Sonya Sheils

Joe Griffin and Sylvia Leatham

Fran Winston and Aisling Robinson

A pawsitively great premiere M

OVIE fans were out in force at Cineworld Dublin recently for the Irish premiere screening of The Queen’s Corgi.

When the Queen’s favourite dog, Rex, becomes lost, he must make new friends and embrace new adventures in order to find his way back to the palace.

Sarah McGovern with her children Robyn and Jude

Triona Jensen Burke

Ian Fraser and Polly Fraser

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Eimear Caslin, Pamela O’Neill and Clare O’Neill. Pictures: Tony McLean

Hillary joins celebrations H

Hillary Clinton, Maurice Pratt, chairman of Barretstown and Minister for Health founders dinner

ILLARY Rodham Clinton visited Barretstown to mark its 25th Anniversary recently. The children’s charity has served over 50,000 seriously ill children and their families since it was established in 1994 by the legendary actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. Mrs Clinton visited 120 campers in Barretstown before being guest of honour at its 25th Anniversary Founders dinner.

Aoife D’arcy, Hillary Clinton and Gordon D’arcy

Laura Jayne Halton

Professor Aengus O’Marcaigh and Karen O Neill

Lucy and David Burke

Aine Ni Fhaolain and Anne Marie Doody

Jennifer Smith Turner and Eric Turner

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

ALL EYES ON A NEW EXPERIENCE THE Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan officially opened the new ‘Wonder Cabinet’ at the National Museum of Ireland’s Natural History section in Merrion Square, Dublin.

The specimens in the cabinet all come under the theme of ‘Predator and Prey’.

They include a 30,000-year-old Spotted Hyena jaw from an Irish cave, a 10,500-year-old Giant Irish Deer antler, and a Loggerhead Turtle found on a beach in Galway. Pictured is Charlie Walsh Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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OBITUARY: THE BEARDED ‘BOY’ FROM THE LIBERTIES WHO MADE THE WHOLE COUNTRY LAUGH

Late comedy legend ‘leaves a legacy of love and laughter’

PADRAIG CONLON

DUBLIN said a sad final farewell to one of her best-loved sons this week as comedy legend Brendan Grace was laid to rest.

Born in The Liberties in 1951, Brendan grew up near The Coombe, the eldest child of Seamus – a very popu-

lar barman who worked in O’Reilly’s pub in Hawkins Street, and Chrissie.

At the tender age of 13 he left the CBS in James’ Street and began work as a messenger boy to help bring some extra money into his home.

Always good at singing, he made his first foray into showbusiness with the ballad group, The Gingermen.

It was through that musical group that he discovered his talent for making people laugh.

On one occasion the band were missing a couple of members and were due to go on stage.

In order to buy a little time, they sent Brendan out to talk to the crowd and he soon had the

entire room in stitches with his tales about growing up in The Liberties.

From that moment on, and for the next 50 years, he worked as a standup comedian, becoming the greatest Irish family entertainer of a generation.

His sense of timing and ability to read an audience was phenomenal and two of his most popular and enduring characters – Bottler, and the Drunk Father-of-The-Bride – were instant hits with audiences.

In 1989 came a wonderful break in his career when he got to entertain Frank Sinatra following the legendary singer’s concert in Lansdowne Road.

Ol’ Blue Eyes was so impressed with Brendan’s performance that he asked him to come on tour with him and eventually convinced the Dubliner to go to America so he could arrange shows for him.

This prompted a move to Florida but he never lost touch with his Liberties roots and was a frequent visitor home.

In 1996 came an unforgettable appearance in Father Ted where he played sinister priest Father Fintan Stack, which brought his comedy to a whole new generation of fans.

Other acting roles included Big Sean in the RTE comedy

Kilnaskully in 2007, and a role in the crime thriller movie The Gift in 2015.

Last year, his life was the subject of an RTE documentary which featured tributes from Michael Flatley, Paul McGrath and Brendan O’Carroll.

Brendan Grace is survived by his wife Eileen and his children Bradley, Melanie, Brendan and Amanda.

FOREVER BOTTLER ... TRIBUTES TO THE LATE BRENDAN GRACE So sad at the passing of a great comedy legend, husband and father Brendan Grace. He opened doors for so many of us and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through this land and we will all mourn his passing. Rest peacefully Bottler you’ve earned it.

Brendan O Carroll Brendan’s sense of humour was drawing from, and itself a profound contribution to, the deep wellspring of Irish wit. It was a privilege to know him, and a pleasure to meet Brendan as recently as the 5th of June last, when he accompanied The Forget Me Nots choir to a Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin.

President Michael D Higgins

So sad to hear the news of the death of Brendan Grace. A genuine comedy legend in Ireland, when we were growing up he was the king of the entertainers. Sorry I never met him, but relieved I never had to follow him. RIP Brendan.

Dara O Briain I’m shocked this morning he was such a wonderful comic, I was a big fan of his. He’s a very kind man and he was very kind to me when I started out.

He was a wonderful family man, Eileen and himself were very much together.

It wasn’t just his comedy, but his voice too, he was an all-rounder.

He had a fantastic career and he will be sorely missed by everyone in Ireland.

June Rogers

SOCIETY: MOVE TO HELP CURB ONLINE BULLIES AND NEGATIVE IMPACT ON VICTIMS

Instagram rolls out an anti-bullying social media measure JULIANA REYES

I N S TA G R A M h a s announced a new antib u l l y i n g fe a t u re to decrease the amount of cyberbullying that takes place on the social media app.

This new feature will give users the option to rethink their harmful comments with Instagram’s artificial intelligence (AI) detecting the

hateful speech and giving the user the time to undo the post.

If a user posts a comment with harmful words such as “stupid” or “ugly”, the AI could detect it and bring up the option to undo the post while giving information on why they should undo it.

There will also be another feature for the person receiving the comment to restrict the bully

so that the harmful comment is not seen.

Also, the bully will not be notified if they are restricted or not, so this keeps the anti-bullying move – and post’s visibility – secret.

These new additions are for all users but geared more towards teenagers since they receive and also perform the most cyberbullying.

Teens are also less like-

ly to report or block their bully than any other age group, because they are worried about any confrontations or retaliation.

For those reasons, Instagram emphasised that the bully will not be notified if they are restricted, in a move that is all about safety and giving the victim the chance to take control.

This move comes after a massive increase of cyber-

“

Many people have taken to change laws to include cyberbullying as harassment

bullying, especially when it comes to teens and young adults.

The spike of cyberbullying has been attributed to the increased number of depression, anxiety and suicide cases in teens.

Cyberbullying has been seen as a main component in the issue, along with eating disorders and homelessness.

With soc ial media companies working on changing their policies,

many people have taken to change laws to include cyberbullying as harassment.

Changes like these are important to positively impact teens’ mental health and save lives.

Any move to crack down on online bullying is to be applauded, with the move by Instagram a positive step forward to help tackle an unfortunate modern problem.

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Bizarre orange bird turns out to be seagull covered in curry

Missing husband found in TikTok video

A WOMAN, whose husband had been missing for over three years recently rediscovered her estranged partner, after a relative spotted him on the video making app TikTok. The woman, who lives in India, had been looking for her husband and the father of their two children ever since he disappeared in 2016.

She had even filed a report with the local police station, but he remained missing.

However, earlier this year, a relative stumbled across a video on Tiktok where a man who looked similar to the woman’s missing husband, Suresh, was the star of the clip.

The relative showed this video to the woman, who confirmed it was her missing husband and police then tracked the man to a city about four and a half hours away.

It was discovered then that Suresh had fled his home after becoming angry with some ‘household issues’, moving to a new town and becoming a mechanic where he had found a new partner, who was also pictured in the Tiktok video.

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SOUTH DOCKS FESTIVAL GETS UNDERWAY PICTURED enjoying the official launch of the annual South Docks Festival were Betty Ashe of St Andrew’s Resource Centre South Docks Festival, Clown Johnie K and Bernie Walsh of Sunflower Recycling. The South Docks Festival is run by staff and volunteers at St Andrew’s Resource Centre in collaboration with local communities around Pearse Street, Westland Row and City Quay.

The Festival is a celebration of community and heritage, taking pride in the identity inherent in the South Dublin Docklands area. The festival runs until Friday 19th July with activities, fun and games for all. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

A burglar, a Christmas onesie, a cat named Spaghetti THERE was a particularly strange cat burglary in the US recently, involving a cupcake, a cup of coffee, a Christmas onesie and an actual cat named Spaghetti.

A man broke into a house in Nashville, Tennessee, and brought his cat Spaghetti with him to the scene of crime.

38-year-old Ryan Bishop was arrested after the homeowners returned home to find their house damaged alongside items on their lawn that didn’t belong to them.

The homeowners heard a noise from their crawl space, where they discovered Spaghetti the cat wearing a t-shirt, but also heard a larger individual hiding in the

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space too.

The owners called police and when officers were at the scene, a man emerged from the crawl space wearing the homeowner’s Christmas onesie, which he took out of their dryer.

Police say Bishop and Spaghetti broke into the home, ate a cupcake and made a cup of coffee before raiding the dryer for the festive garment.

Bishop was jailed on charges of firstdegree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, and third-degree theft.

The homeowner said she did not want her Christmas onesie back.

AN orange bird discovered in the UK last week, that was thought to be a foreign, unique species, turned out to be something a little, er, spicier than that.

The Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital had a vibrant orange patient admitted into their care on July 1, after members of the public rescued the bird believing that it couldn’t fly.

Taking to Facebook, the hospital said that the case of the mysterious flying bird was one of the strangest casualties they had seen in a while.

“When they called to say they had picked up an orange bird, we had no idea what to expect – and would never have guessed at this!

“He had somehow gotten himself covered in curry or turmeric!

“It was all over his feathers, preventing him from flying properly.

“We have no idea how he got into this predicament but thankfully, apart from the vibrant colour and pungent smell, he was healthy.”

The seagull was named Vinny – after a Vindaloo curry – and will be released back into the wild soon, after a decent clean by the veterinary staff.

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

This week’s dog of the week is Alexis, a very special six-year-old Collie cross lady who is looking for a quiet and easy going home where she can grow in confidence. She has some issues with her hips so she can only go on shorter walks and will need to be careful when walking on slippery surfaces as she finds it hard to grip.

Alexis is a very gentle and sweet lady who really deserves to find a very special and loving home. She would ideally like a quiet home as she can be worried by new

people so an adult home, or home with older teenagers would be nice. Although she may have some problems with her hips and can be a little hard of hearing, this really doesn’t affect her sweet and gentle nature.

If you have room in your heart and home for Alexis 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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Head to Blessington for one of the country’s most eclectic festivals,

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JULY 19-21 (FRIDAY TO SUNDAY)

Knockanstockan @ Blessington; €Varies WHILE there are a number of interesting gigs, acts and bands playing around Dublin this week, we’re picking Knockanstockan as our choice for Gig of the Week (see main review, right).

After all, with such a diverse range of things to see, hear and do that offers something a little different to ‘the usual festival fun’, this quirky, creative festival deserves more recognition, and should easily earn the Gig of the Week title.

JULY 18 (THURSDAY)

Honeyfeet @ Whelan’s, €20 Elizabeth Moen @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Huun Huur Tu @ The Sugar Club, €20

JULY 19 (FRIDAY)

The Vercettis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Macy Gray @ The Sugar Club, €35 Kevin Morby @ Whelan’s, €23

JULY 20 (SATURDAY)

Macy Gray @ The Sugar Club, €35 Transmission (Joy Division cover act) @ Whelan’s, €15 Daly @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JULY 22 (MONDAY)

Binkbeats @ The Sugar Club, €23

JULY 23 (TUESDAY)

Action Bronson @ The Academy, €43 The Wailers @ Vicar Street, €34 Reggae legends The Wailers (with a slightly revised line up to the original, naturally) are a bunch of life’s good guys, and all but guarantee a cracking night out.

JULY 24 (WEDNESDAY)

Eve Belle @ Whelan’s, €10 Little Hours @ The Sugar Club, €18 Cathal Flaherty @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 Seo Linn @ Whelan’s, €13

THERE are a whole heap of festivals in Ireland these days, but few can make the claims to rugged authenticity and party antics that surround longstanding Blessington eve n t , p a r t y- l ov i n g Knockanstockan.

Jokingly called “The AGM of the craic” by its hard-working, fun-loving organisers, the festival focuses heavily on local acts.

It takes an artsy, colourful approach to layout, and has a general air of hippie wonderland to it. It’s one of the places to go if you’re looking for a glance at the less-hyped echelons of the Irish music in one weekend, and it’s all done for love.

“I’m sure you’re not making much money out of this?” I ask Graham Sharpe, long behind much of Knockanstockan’s musical direction, when we meet two weeks before the 2019 event.

“Much?” He laughs. “We don’t make any.”

But as one of very few Irish festivals without major financial backing, the money side has never been the point.

That’s unquestionably one of the reasons the festival – which has a real community feel – stands out.

“My favourite moment is the first band on stage,” Sharpe continues. “Once everything’s open and the first band is on stage, it’s

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like time slows down.

“There’s something to deal with every 30 seconds, but I love that moment. It feels like when English Paper 2 is on the table, there’s no more time to studying, it’s just go.”

By then, of course, a lineup full of the more local stars of Irish music has been filled.

“The booking strategy is just book the best bands possible. There are some bands we’ll have had on a list since November or so the previous year, and we’ll probably get ten of them,” Sharpe says.

“We take advice from

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Is the end nigh for the Heather and Hughie saga?

HEATHER confesses that she doesn’t want Renee to go to Brazil this week, with Bob agreeing with her.

There’s a teary farewell as Heather gets ready to pack up her things and leave, but how will Hughie feel?

Eoghan and Christino try to make everything right this week, but Dean is still cold toward one half of the pair.

Eoghan knows he needs to make things better between the two, but whether his plan to heal the rift succeeds or not is yet to be seen.

Cristiano is excited for his plans for Brewzers this week, but Will tries to advise him to slow it down for fear he might be taking on too much.

When one of his plans falls through, Cristiano dreads telling Will

people we know, and try to see as many bands as we can. Submissions are a huge part of it, as we get about 1,000 submissions a year.

“There might be one or two bands we haven’t checked out live that play, but with the overwhelming majority, someone on the crew has vouched that they put on a serious show.

“It’s easier to get an overview of what’s going on in the country for the last three of four years, as we have a much larger crew, so we make it into a celebration of what’s going

on in the country. We call it the AGM of the craic.”

Elsewhere, the festival has a growing kids area, some themed events, performance arts and other extras.

“A lot of our original people have kids now,” Sharpe says. “We want them to come down and have a good time, too.

“We pride ourselves on it being a lovely crowd down there. The crowd is so into the music side of things, and there are so many musicians down there that it doesn’t feel like there’s a separation between crowd, acts and

crew. It’s just everyone at Knockanstockan.

“The first one was an eye opener for me. I’d never experienced anything like that, and I ended up involved afterwards.

“But it’s unbelievable, I wouldn’t change it for anything. The buzz, the feeling of fairness down there, the way bands feel about the festival. It’s great.”

Knockanstockan takes place at Blessington Lakes on July 19, 20 and 21.

Tickets are on sale now, at €155 for the weekend (some shorter-stay tickets are available).

– but will he be the one that saves the day in the end?

Mairead is gearing up for a long-anticipated date this week but is left disappointed when her suitor pulls out.

Dearbhla and Charlotte start planning a new event for The Station, but Carol is uncertain about their plans when she overhears their discussions.

Charlotte is stunned when someone new arrives to Carrigstown, on the run from a dangerous man, but agrees to let her stay in hiding.

Darragh is concerned at Erica’s reaction to seeing her ex, Philip.

Sharon tells Erica to talk to him about their past history. Erica reassures Darragh but is conflicted after meeting Philip.

Damien hides his financial woes from Mairead, but someone else ends up spilling the beans later on in the week.

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

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Sudden death of Fair City star Karl Shiels shocks fans

THE Fair City cast and crew, and the popular soap’s fans, were plunged into mourning this week with the sudden death of actor Karl Shiels (47).

Familiar to many as ‘Robbie Quinn’, his death comes just weeks after the the passing of Tom Jordan (‘Charlie Kelly’) also shocked people across the country.

Mr Shiels reportedly died in his sleep after nodding off on set during shoots, with the actor still to appear in the hit show in coming weeks with his completed work.

He had been at the heart of several key plots within the Dublin-based soap, with his life in ‘Carrigstown’ just one aspect of a diverse, multifaceted career. His television and film work included roles in Peaky Blinders, The Clinic, Intermission, Batman Begins, and Veronica Guerin.

Paying tribute to Mr Shiels, his agent, Lsa Richard, said: “Karl was a uniquely talented individual, simultaneously intense, light-hearted, funny, sharp-witted, outspoken and intensely powerful as an actor, director and artistic director of the Theatre Upstairs and of his own company, Semper Fi, before that.

Our hearts are broken but our thoughts are with his partner Laura and his family, his children and their mother Dearbhla.”

ENTERTAINMENT

2019 EMMYS | RECOGNISING THE BEST ON ‘THE SMALL SCREEN’

Celebrating excellence SHANE DILLON

GLANCING from the big to the small screen, this year’s Emmy award nominations have just been announced, celebrating the very best of television – and Game of Thrones’ terrible final season, too.

Ah, just kidding – the Emmys crowd clearly regard GoT as anything but terrible, at least on a technical level, with the now finished show landing a whopping 32 awards across the board.

That’s enough to have finally taken the mostnominations-

Game of Thrones scooped a huge haul of nominations

for-a-drama-series title from beloved NYPD Blue, which has held that claim since 1994.

GoT’s astounding haul of nominations is one of the last hurrahs for the show, because while the final series was by and large a disaster – in terms of betraying fans with a bungled plot and some

truly terrible writing – it paradoxically had some incredible-looking episodes and peerless design.

As such, even the worst series of the hit show has scooped a lot of nominations, from Kit Harrington for Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series (with his counterpart, Emilia Clarke, getting the Best Actress

nod) to a huge range of technical nominations.

However, while GoT made headlines for its nominations, it was far from the only show in town, as several rivals in this, ‘the golden age of television’, also got welldeserved recognition.

For example, it was no surprise to see the creeping dread of critical darling Chernobyl pick up several nominations, with the short but merciless series gripping critics and unnerving audiences with its singular recreation of the Soviet disaster.

The depth and detail in that show underscored that intellectually ‘heavy’ shows can still be a critical (and commercial) hit, providing some chilling food

for thought.

Still, it wasn’t all warring nations and collapsing empires and doom and gloom and death, oh my – the Emmys gave plenty of nods to lighter content, too, singling out plenty of comedies and easier entertainment to chillax with.

From The Good Place to Fleabag, the silly and the sublime also got some well-deserved nods for making audiences laugh and chatter about their quirky content.

It’ll be interesting to see how the nominations land at the glittering ceremony in LA on September 22. For now, the complete list of the 2019 Emmy nominations is well worth checking out over at www. emmys.com.

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TOMMY TAKES OVER THE APOLLO ONE OF fashion’s most-loved and must-see shows has announced their 2019 location.

Tommy Hilfiger have again teamed up with actress Zendaya for a capsule collection that promises to pack as much of a punch as the debut release. The TOMMYNOW runway event will be set in the iconic Apollo Theatre on September 8, Tommy Hilfiger’s first show in New York since 2016.

“After traveling the world with TOMMYNOW and an unforgettable show in Paris with Zendaya, I’m excited to return to where our “See Now, Buy Now” journey started,” said Tommy Hilfiger.

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Great Lengths MD Joscelin McCourt, said “I think the Great Lengths brand and ethos ties in perfectly with ladies day, and The Mane Event is a special evening to celebrate women, fashion and millinery! We’re so excited to be hosting this beautiful celebration again for 2019.”

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ACCORDING to the National Cancer Registry Ireland, skin cancer deaths among men in Ireland have doubled over the past 30 years.

It is believed 530 cases of melanoma diagnosed in Irish men each year, resulting in 88 deaths annually, meaning daily sunscreen application is just as important for men as women.

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FOOD

FOOD | AN ESCAPE FROM THE MUSIC FOR FOODIES AND FANS

Something new to feast on at this year’s Picnic

Mark Moriarty & Derry Clarke at the launch of The Banquet at Electric Picnic. Picture: Gareth Chaney Collins

RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com TWO EXCITING food and drink experiences are set to make their way to Electric Picnic this year – a fundraising banquet and an exhilarating drinks experience.

Chefs Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty announcing the return of the ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ last week, which will raise funds for Temple Street and Pieta House.

Guests to the Banquet will receive silver service and a tantalising food experience in the surrounds of Stradbally, with tickets available now

priced at €120.

This year, the five-star gourmet banquet will also cater for vegetarians.

The line-up for this year’s banquet will consist of a starter of Irish smoked salmon or smoked cauliflower cigars, baked Orzo with chili prawn and fennel; BBQ West Cork dry-aged rib eye beef or soy glazed BBQ portobello mushroom mains; followed by salted lemon tart, pine nuts, frozen sorrel with Tuscan olive oil for dessert.

Chef Derry Clarke said he is ‘thrilled’ that the banquet will be making a return to EP in 2019. “[The Banquet] was a

huge success last year, and I thoroughly enjoyed putting together the menu and meeting picnickers over the three days, we raised a lot of money for a charity that is very close to my heart – Pieta House.

“It’s a funtastic way to have a gourmet dining experience in a festival setting.”

Seats are limited, with four sittings over the weekend. There will be two on Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm and 5.30pm with each sitting lasting approximately two hours.

Mark Moriarty said: “I’m thrilled to be joining forces with Derry for this

year’s Banquet; together we’re presenting a menu of food that is classically Irish based, simple and confident, presented in a new way.

I’m really looking forward to sharing the expe-

rience with guests, with live music setting the ambiance and knowing that they are supporting these great charities with Temple St and Pieta House. It’s such a special event during a festival.”

Tickets to the Fine Dining Picnic are priced at €120 and are available via www.giv2go.com/thebanquet2019.

Also returning to Stradbally this year is Casa Bacardi, comprised of a stage with a riotous line up of incredible dance acts across the weekend, as well as a Bacardi Bar. Headlining the Casa Bacardi stage this year will be Heidi, Detroit Swindle and Mark Knight.

Several Irish acts will also grace the stage, including DJ Tara Steward, Riff Shop and Boots & Kats.

This will be Casa Bacardi’s 16th year at Electric Picnic, making it a definite must see if you find yourself in Stradbally.

Throughout the weekend, Bacardi bartenders will be sharing their skills with festival goers showing them how to make delicious Bacardi rum cocktails with their new and exciting flavours, Raspberry and Ginger.

There will also be a dedicated Mojito Bar serving the timeless classic cocktail loved by leading mixologists worldwide.

Some of the line up at this year’s Casa Bacardi.

Margaret Jeffares, founder of Good Food Ireland

Good Food Experiences website launched GOOD Food Ireland has launched Good Food Ireland Experiences – an online service that allows customers to book food experiences and tours all across the country.

Mushroom foraging in Wicklow, goat’s cheese making in Cork and beekeeping tours in Galway are only a couple of the experiences on offer.

Founder of Good Food Ireland, Margaret Jeffares said: “With Good Food Ireland we seek out those places off the beaten path that people can discover and enjoy.

“We’re encouraging the people of Ireland to experience what is right there on their doorstep. We have worked tirelessly with the best food producers and chefs in Ireland to carefully develop, inspect and bring to market food experiences which are now available on one platform, easily searched and navigated by various criteria.

We realise that more and more Irish people care where their food comes from, not just for the local economic benefit, but because it tastes so much better.”

Place your votes for Ireland’s Greatest roast dinner THE search is underway to find Ireland’s greatest roast dinner.

Previously known as the Great Carvery of the Year, entry for the 2019 version is now open with pubs and hotels invited to submit their take on the classic dish until 29 September.

Visit the Unilever Food Solutions website and tell them why your roast dinner should be crowned the best and include a photo of the meal and a link or image of your menu.

A shortlist of venues will be announced the week commencing 30 September. All of the shortlisted venues will be mystery dined to decide which ones will take away the provincial titles and be crowned “Ireland’s Great Roast Pub 2019” and “Ireland’s Great Roast Hotel 2019”.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

You’re ready for your holiday – but have you checked the car is?

DECLAN GLYNN

AS THE school holidays really get into the ir swing, the thoughts of many families turn towards the precious annual holiday.

For families that are planning a holiday with the car, either at home or abroad this summer, G e r m a n t y re - m a ker, Continental Tyres, is advising that some simple car checks before heading off could save a lot of trouble.

Here are five simple vehicle safety checks that any driver can do to their car to help keep families safe during the annual migration ...

Give the car’s interior a clean The majority of motorists are not particularly careful about keeping their cars very clean – inside or out.

A recent Continental Tyres survey of 2,000 motorists showed that one in five claimed to tidy the inside of their car just once a year, generally when it is facing an NCT or garage visit.

However, when you are embarking on a long journey such as heading off on holiday, it is important to have the cabin area of the car clear of the usual clutter that can accumulate.

For example, an empty can, bottle or other piece of rubbish rolling under the brake pedal while driving could have very serious consequences.

Check the car’s tyres Studies show that the highest number of tyrerelated incidents occur during the summer months.

Families heading off on holiday in cars more heavily laden than usual are especially vulnerable.

A damaged tyre is more likely to fail when carrying a heavier load on a much longer trip than usual, such as with a heavily laden car with people and baggage.

This is exactly what happens when a family departs on holiday in their car, and that’s why it is crucially important to thoroughly check the tyres.

clearing the water, see about replacing them before you set off.

Being able to fit everything in the car should be just one of the things to get right

The next time you fill up the car with fuel, check the air pressures in your tyres and inspect the tread depth of all four tyres, not forgetting the spare wheel, if you have one.

If there are any bulges or cracks, take your car to a reputable tyre dealer to have them professionally checked.

Tyres are your only point of contact with the road, so it is very important to regularly check on their condition.

Check the car’s windscreen wipers On holiday, we are all hoping for good weather but sometimes it doesn’t always go according to plan, so be ready for some

of those sudden, heavy summer downpours.

So, make sure to check the condition of your car’s wiper blades.

Lift the front and rear windscreen wipers away from the glass and check that their rubber blade isn’t worn down or peeling away from its base.

If they are not totally

Check the car’s lights Driving with defective lights is both illegal and dangerous for you and for other road users.

So, take a couple of minutes to ask a family member or friend to walk around your car as you switch on the side lights, the headlights, operate the main beam and then check the indicators and brake lights.

Don’t forget the fog lamps and reversing lights.

If you are travelling to the continent, don’t forget to use headlamp converter stickers so that your headlights do not dazzle oncoming traffic.

Check the car’s service schedule Occasionally checking the level of oil in the engine is not enough to keep your car in good health.

It should be serviced according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service

schedule, which can be found in the car’s handbook.

During its service, important items s u c h a s t h e t y r e s, b r a ke s, s u s p e n s i o n , engine, exhaust and transmission will all be inspected.

Simple items such as the filters will be changed – important when you are embarking on a long drive, perhaps (hopefully) in warm weather.

You don’t want to circulate dirty air in the car or – even worse – risk a breakdown because an old fuel filter is clogged with debris.

Drive carefully Finally, the number of road accidents actually increases during the summer months as many more people take to the roads for holidays and outdoor activities.

So above all, make sure to drive in a careful and courteous manner, paying particular attention to more vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

REVIEW: FROM INFOTAINMENT TECH TO RAW SPACE, THIS MODEL IS SURE TO IMPRESS

All-new Civic rolls out another winner for Honda DECLAN GLYNN

THE all-new Civic has been engineered from the ground up to fulfil the promise of agility on the road, while also having the ability to turn heads with its striking design language.

The new Civic’s wider and longer platform results in class-leading interior space.

The entirely new interior features a simple, uncluttered layout, new technologies, exceptional refinement and high-grade materials.

The seating position is lower to give the driver a greater feeling of connection with the car, and the new Civic builds on the model’s reputation for combining unrivalled passenger and luggage space, with practical usability.

Honda’s intuitive infotainment and

connectivity system incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, bringing the new Civic right up-to-date in terms of infotainment technology.

The new Civic debuts an all-new 1.0litre VTEC Turbo petrol engine that has been developed specifically to deliver a powerful, engaging and efficient driving experience, and a comprehensively revised 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine which delivers outstanding real-world efficiency and refinement.

The new Honda Civic Sedan is available in two lavishly equipped trim levels – Smart Plus and Premium – while all models come with Honda Sensing as standard.

Featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Road

Departure Mitigation, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition, this innovative suite of advanced safety and driver assistance technologies ensure the new Civic is among the very safest cars in its class.

My review car was a Honda Civic Sedan 1.6litre i-DTEC Smart Plus model, which attracts annual road tax of just €180.

Honda’s CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is optional in petrol engine guise, while Honda’s wonderfully smooth 9AT (9-speed Automatic Transmission) is available as an option with the diesel engine.

Usually a cost option, the 9AT gearbox is being offered by Honda as a no-cost option for a limited time only, and only while stocks last.

Pricing for the new Honda Civic Sedan starts at just €27,750.

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WARNING SHOT: LADIES FOOTBALL: DUBLIN forward Niamh McEvoy sounded a warning to her teammates that they still have a lot of improving to do if they are to retain their TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship.

It followed an emphatic show of force against Waterford at the weekend in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS ULTIMATE FRISBEE | SUCCESS IN HUNGARY FOR DUBLIN CREW

Magnificent seven land gold at Euros  sport@dublingazette.com

SEVEN Dubliners propelled the Irish side to the 2019 European Ultimate Frisbee Championships gold following a remarkable set of performances in Hungary.

Jessica Chambers (Sandycove), Áine Gilheny (Clonskeagh), Fiona Mernagh (Clongriffin), Heather Barry (Sutton), Emily O’Brien (Templeogue), Estelle Murchan (Cabra) and Amy Moffet (Castleknock) formed part of the team coach by Clongriffin’s Ian Franch and managed by Raheny man Richard Buggy.

They swept their way to the title, eventually beating Switzerland 15-8 to get the gold. This is the first time an Irish national team has won gold at an international tournament.

After a gruelling week-long tournament in Gyor, Hungary, playing in temperatures of up to 37 degrees,

the 21-woman Irish squad finished top of the 15-nation tournament.

It was quite the performance as they entered the campaign seeded 11th and major outsiders for glory.

Comeback After coming second in their pool, having lost to the current 2015 champions, Finland, Ireland came back to beat the Finns in a rematch by one point in a nailbiting sudden death match in the quarter-finals where the Irish women demonstrated their skill, patience and athleticism.

They then moved on to beat the favourites, Russia, in the semifinals on the Friday, before an emphatic 15-8 win over second seeded Switzerland.

This is the first time any Irish national team has won an international championship and builds on the strength and hard work of a small but passionate community.

Ireland’s Ultimate Frisbee team celebrate their victory over Switzerland.

Picture: Focus Ultimate

The first time an Ireland Women’s international team participated in the EUC was in France in 2003, and the first Ireland Women’s international match win was at the 2007 EUC against Belgium, in Southampton.

The closest Irish national teams have come to gold in the past was

silver wins by the Irish Mixed Team on beach in 2013, IrishMixed Team at EUC 2015 and Irish Men’s under 20s in 2017.

The Irish Mixed Team won Spirit at the 2019 EUC and finished seventh while the Irish men’s team finished elevent in their 2019 EUC campaign.

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS WHATdone WELL a brilliant to theset Junior of camps A la we just had, and while the kids could keep on going, we had to give our brilliant coaches a rest!

Well done to every single person involved in running and coaching the 2 camps, but most especially to Gerry Seaver, Louise Kearns and Janet Dorgan, without whom the camps, quite simply, would just not take place!

We had nearly 250 children at our camps, and all agreed, that they were our best yet. So thank you to all the well behaved children, all the not so well behaved children and all their parents, for making this the resounding success it was. See you all when nursery resumes on August 31st!

Our annual golf classic is on Friday August 23rd in St. Margarets golf club. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Dermot Leahy on 0862543205, Phil O’Dea on 0862416813 or Kevin Leahy on 0876121960 We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced.

A gentle reminder to all, the club shop is now closed for the month of July. Enjoy the well earned rest Linda and all your helpers!

So by now you know we’re hosting our Oscarz event on September 7th. Last week we revealed on our social media, what actors would be in what movies, and the training is starting to take place now. Please keep an eye out for our sponsorship cards and our go fund me pages as they become released. This is gonna be epic!

Congratulations to Jim Gavin, his team of players and most especially, our super 6 players who defeated Cork in round one of the super 8’s.

Especially great to see Jamesy and Paddy back fit and raring to go!

Lastly, the executive committee would like to express our sympathies to Frank and Simon Lee and their extended family on their recent bereavement of their brother Billy, and also to The Bailey family, all his Cuala club colleagues and all of his colleagues in the Dublin county board on the recent passing of former county chairman, John Bailey. May the both rest in peace.

O’TOOLE’S WELL done to our minor hurlers on their great win away to St Marks on Sunday in the league. It wasn’t an easy game by any means, it was tight up to the very end, but our lads pipped the home team in the end to take the valuable points.

We’re all looking forward to their next exciting game.

Our U14 Div 3 hurlers had hard luck away against a strong Ballinteer side on Saturday. The home team won by a single point.

Without boasting (too much) our Nursery camp was a HUGE success. This was, of course, due to the organisational skills of our

GPO and his fantastic team.

They made it fun to learn, learning through fun. There were happy smiling faces coming in each morning and happy tired faces going home. Thanks to all those that attended and their parents for bringing them.

Entertainment this weekend in our spacious lounge on Saturday night ‘PULSE’ and Sunday with ‘Christy Deans’.

Congratulations to the lady that won the ‘Find the Joker’ jackpot on Sunday. She was part of the Webster/Williams wedding party. The jackpot this week is €150.

SOCCER: SWEDISH SIDE HOST INCHICORE CLUB WITH BIG TWO

Kenny still holds hope of St Patrick’s upset in Europe EUROPA LEAGUE  DAVE DONNELLY

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ST PATRICK’S Athletic manager Harry Kenny insists the Saints’ Europa League ambitions aren’t quite finished despite a 2-0 first leg defeat at home to Swedish side IFK Norrkoping.

The Inchicore side were undone by Simon Thern’s strike early in the second half before Lee Desmond completed a miserable evening for the home side by turning into his own net late on.

It all could have worked out so much differently for Kenny’s side had Gary Shaw been awarded a penalty after he was bundled over in the box inside the first 15 minutes.

T h e Sw i s s re fe re e waved away Shaw’s protests, however, and the Swedes gradually took control of the game and Kenny conceded they

were the better side on the night.

Despite needing to score at least twice away from home, having only managed 21 in 25 games in the league this season, Kenny thinks they have an outside chance of turning the tie on its head.

“It was always going to be a difficult tie, but in Richmond I was hoping to get a better result to give us a chance in the second leg,” Kenny said in the post-match press conference.

“We won’t give up the tie by any means. There are good lads down there who love this club and will die for it and give everything they have in the second leg. “ Yo u wo u l d n’t g o attacking straight off [in Sweden]. We’ll try and sneak an auld goal and then try and have a go.

You still want to be in the game going into the second half of a game like

St Patrick’s Athletic’s Simon Madden will hope to be part of a famous comeback.

Picture: Martin Doherty

that.”

Thern put the leaders in front ten minutes after the break as Norrkoping capitalised on a mistake from defender Ciaran Kelly and the winger finished clinically.

The second arrived five minutes from time when Thern’s corner was met by the head of defender Kasper Larsen before taking a wicked, and unfortunate, def lection off Desmond.

While lamenting the

decision not to give a penalty for Alexander Fransson’s foul on Shaw, Kenny admitted the most frustrating part was not making Norrkoping work harder for their goals.

“Shawsy got in behind him and it was definitely a nudge in the back. I can’t believe he didn’t give it, which possibly would have changed the course of the game and given everyone a lift.

“It wasn’t given and t h a t ’s fo o t b a l l . I ’m

delighted with the lads’ effort and performance.

They’re a very good team, a really good team, particularly on the break.

“It’s sort of been the story of our season a bit in that I’d really like teams to carve us up if they’re going to beat us.

“We give the ball away for the first goal, and you definitely can’t do that against a team of that calibre.

“They just go up the other end and score.”

Trinity launch new GAA camp

Trinity GAA Development officer Conor Laverty

TRINITY Sport has launched a new GAA camp coached by nominated all Star player and Trinity GAA Development Officer, Conor Laverty. The camp will kick off from July 29 until August 2 at the Iveagh Grounds, Dublin 12.

Places on the Trinity GAA summer camps are available for boys and girls from the age of 6 up to the age of 13 and they will provide an actionpacked week of GAA activities as well as giving attendees the chance to meet their Dublin GAA heroes, make new friends and have lots of fun in the process.

The GAA camp has been tailored by the Trinity Sport GAA development team to encourage the next generation of upcoming GAA stars.

Laverty is looking forward to everyone joining: “Trinity Sport and the GAA development team have created a camp that will work on the GAA skills of each attendee as an individual and as part of a team in a fun and positive environment.”

The price is €65 per head. To register your interest in taking part, go to: https://www.tcd. ie/Sport/children/GAA-camp/

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GOAL ADVANTAGE

BASKETBALL: GLASNEVIN CREW UNDERPIN SIDE IN FINLAND

Dublin half-dozen to take on world champs MASTERS BASKETBALL  CÓILIN DUFFY

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IRISH RUNNER

Flynn storms to 10-mile Irish national title DAVID Flynn (Clonliffe Harriers) won the Senior Men’s National Title with a strong and confident performance at the Irish Runner 10 Mile last Saturday in Phoenix Park.

Flynn (pictured) pulled away from a gutsy run from Clonmel AC’s David Mansfield on his way to taking the gold. Cillian O’Leary of Raheny Shamrock AC came in a close third.

Raheny won the men’s team title while Donore Harriers won the women’s with 12 minutes to spare.

Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

SIX players from Dublin, will get the chance to don the Irish Basketball singlet for the first time when they head to the 15th FIMBA World Maxibasketball Championships 2019 in Espoo, Finland from July 25.

Glasnevin BC players are to the fore, with Collette Boylan captaining the side, and Regina Birmingham and vice-captain Suzanne Lakes from the club also involved.

Tigers BC’s Siobhain Monerawela; Aer Lingus’s Therese Traynor, and Meteors Eileen Bradley will also represent Dublin on the world stage while Tommy Costello is the side’s assistant coach.

Marla Candon, who is now based in Belgium is a familiar face in Dublin as an ex-UCD basketballer, and also through winning All-Ireland and Leinster Club Ladies football medals with Foxrock-Cabinteely.

It’s the first time an Irish Womens Masters team will take part in an international competition, and it’s exciting times for all involved.

“It’s been a great process so far,” head coach Mike Murray told the Dublin Gazette.

“A lot of the challenge games we’ve had, we have done really well in, and the balance of the team is quite good – we have a lot of guards, forwards and everything is matching up quite well and they are a really good bunch of women.”

The squad is a mix of former internationals, but also players featuring for Ireland for the first time.

“A lot haven’t played for their country before, and for them to put on the green jersey is always a huge proud day for anybody to do at any level no matter what the sport.

“If you are playing for Ireland it’s a huge achievement and these women have actually put a lot of work in.”

Ireland are in the ‘Over 40 Women’s’ category, which comprises of four groups, with three

Dublin-based players Regina Birmingham Colette Boylan, Siobhain Monerawela, Suzanne Lakes, Therese Traynor and Eileen Bradley; full Irish squad below

teams in each of the groups, except for Ireland who contest Pool D alongside Mexico, Colombia B and hosts Finland B (Pinja).

“Our team is giving it 100 percent I can assure you,” Murray said.

“This is being taken very seriously. It’s the exact same as if you were going to the Euro’s for the Underage. They have the same attitude and we will do as best as we possibly can.

“It’s an unknown, we don’t know what these teams are like. The tournament is being

streamed so we will get video, and check them out, but other than that.

“Our initial first game (against Mexico on Sunday July 28th) will be into the unknown and it will be about learning as we go.”

The Irish Mail on Sunday are among the sponsors, while friends, family and work colleagues of the players have also helped with fundraising, including at the Dublin Gazette where Siobhain Monerawela is a senior account manager.

Sandymount stages Master-ful battle MASTERS HOCKEY  sport@dublingazette.com

THE SPANISH visitors to Pembroke’s Serpentine Avenue in Ballsbridge took the spoils from their Over-55 Masters international ties against Ireland last weekend with a pair of strong wins.

The Spanish outfit prevailed 4-1 and 6-1 in their two test matches on a weekend filled with good company, hockey, music, food and sublime weather in south Dublin.

The two sides will both meet against in the group phases of the

European championships in Krefeld, Germany in August where the Irish side will seek revenge.

“There are plans to repeat mutual visits to Spain and Ireland next year,” said the visitors’ Hans Kools.

“That shows that both teams are happy with the way things went this year. Great sportsman and companionship. We will keep on playing as long as our bodies permit it!”

Each masters and grand masters (Over-60 and above) pay for their own travels, hotels, food as most federations do not have money to

support these teams.

The Spanish side are lucky enough to have support from renovation building contractor and

a renewable energy engineering company to keep expenses down, something which their Irish counterparts are working on.

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SOCCER

ROUND

GOLF: DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN DRAWS HUGE CROWDS

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Cabinteely and Shelbourne tangle in the box. Picture: Maurice Frazer/Shelbourne Photos Ryder Cup Director Guy Kinning John Rahm, Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin, Minister Brendan Griffin and Paul McGinley

Morris laments Shels’ bravery as Cabo snatch last ditch draw

Lahinch’s festival feel

LOI FIRST DIVISION Shelbourne Cabinteely  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

SHELBOURNE manager Ian Morris said his players “weren’t brave enough” as the Reds missed out on a chance to move seven points clear at the top of the First Division.

Conan Byrne saw his penalty in the sixth minute of injury time saved by Stephen McGuinnes – the second spot-kick the keeper has saved against Shels this season – to ensure the points were shared.

The Reds looked set to finally end the hoodoo held over them by Cabinteely when Shane Farrell finished off a fine counter-attack with 11 minutes to play.

The league leaders had lost each of their two league games against Cabo this season and were just seconds from their ninth win on the bounce when Shane Barnes equalised in injury time.

A draw was a fair reflection of the night as table-toppers Shels struggled against a well-organised Cabo side, who were the better side until the introduction of Byrne and Alex O’Hanlon late on.

Shels had the first real chance as Daniel McKenna crossed to for Dan Byrne, who glanced his free header past the post.

Cabo went even closer shortly afterwards when top scorer Rob Manley’s volley came crashing back off Colin McCabe’s crossbar.

The Stradbrook club’s defender Conor Keeley was caught in possession by Farrell and the teenager raced through on goal but a heavy touch allowed McGuinness dash out to save.

Cabo emerged for the second half with a fire in their belly and, after Paul Fox had driven a shot over, Manley forced McCabe into a smart low stop and Fox couldn’t finish the rebound.

The goal arrived when Keeley misjudged a long punt forward and Farrell raced in from the right and stood up the defenders before curling his shot into the far corner.

Shels went all-out defence for the remaining ten minutes and it nearly worked, only for a lapse at the back to allow Barnes break in from the right and lash a shot in at McCabe’s near post.

The drama continued deep into injury time as Eoin Massey was very harshly judged to have handled in the box but, after a lengthy delay, McGuinness got down to palm Byrne’s penalty clear.

“It’s very frustrating,” Morris told the Dublin Gazette.

“When you’re winning 1-0, you see games out and that’s what we have been doing for the past nine games.

“It’s a point gained but I think the manner of conceding in the 92nd and missing a peno in the 94th, it’s a bitter one to take at the minute.

“I don’t think we passed the ball well enough or kept it well enough. We were lucky to go in front and then we just weren’t brave enough to see it out. It’s not the end of the world.

“It feels like a loss because we had three points in hand, and then we had a penalty to win it again, and that’s just a little bit bitter to take. Performance-wise, we can’t argue with the result.”

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 STEPHEN FINDLATER

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PAUL McGinley was able reflect fondly on the “festival” atmosphere that was created in Lahinch last week at the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

The Dubliner from Grange GC was the host of the event and saw the Co Clare venue thronged for the European Tour event which was won by Jon Rahm. “’We’re going to create a festival and this is what the Irish Open is always going to be about’,” McGinley said after the event. “I think when you make a brilliant event with huge crowds and really embraced by the public, the players will come more.

“That’s why appearance

money is not the answer.

You’ve got to engage them with their hearts. Like Jon Rahm. He comes for the right reasons. He comes because his heart is there.”

Rahm shot a 62 on the final round to storm up the leaderboard, much to the excitement of the 20,477 sell out crowd who attended on final day. A total of 86,793 spectators attended the tournament over the five-day event.

This is the fifth year that Dubai Duty Free has been the title sponsor of Ireland’s biggest sporting event, and the world’s largest airport retailer have committed to backing the tournament until 2022.

Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, alongside his wife Breeda and the Senior Vice

OLYMPIC SPIRIT Gillick offers Fairview support VHI ambassador David Gillick is calling on walkers, joggers and runners to join him at Fairview parkrun on Saturday, July 20 when Vhi will host a special event to celebrate their partnership with parkrun Ireland.

In addition to the normal 5km parkrun at 9.30am on Saturday, the Olympian will be on hand to lead the warm-up for parkrun participants and offer support and encouragement to newcomers and seasoned parkrunners alike.

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President of Marketing atDubai Duty Free, Sinead El Sibai, hosted 60 guests each day in their exclusive Dubai Duty Free VIP Chalet which overlooked the 18th green.

Speaking after the final presentation was made on the 18th, McLoughlin, said: “That was another fantastic edition of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, and Jon Rahm is a worthy winner.

“This was a wonderful week of sport, festivity and fun, there were massive crowds and a fantastic atmosphere both at the golf and in the village.

“I would also like to thank and congratulate Paul McGinley, Lahinch Golf Club, the European Tour, Clare County Council, the local community and all who worked so hard and partnered with

us to make this tournament so special.”

The event started with a Pro-Am competition with sports stars including All Ireland winning Limerick hurler, Cian Lynch, Kerry footballers Tomás Ó Sé and Kieran Donaghy, Clare hurler, Shane O’Donnell, Joe Canning, Davy Fitzgerald, Olympic silver medallist, John Treacy, rugby players Paul O’Connell, Shane Byrne, Keith Wood, and Luke Fitzgerald, and horse racing legends Ruby Walsh and AP McCoy taking part.

Dubai Duty Free also hosted several ancillary events throughout the week. The airport retailer invested heavily in flags and bunting for traders and community organisations around Lahinch to enter a Best Dressed Window Competition.

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FOOTBALL: JACKIES MAKE BIG STATEMENT IN ALL-IRELAND GROUP STAGES

McEvoy says more to come despite huge win over Waterford TG4 ALL-IRELAND SFC GROUP STAGES Dublin Waterford  sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN forward Niamh McEvoy sounded a warning to her teammates that they still have a lot of improving to do if they are to retain their TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship.

It followed an emphatic show of force against Waterford at the weekend in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

The Sky Blues ran out 18-point winners in this Group 2 tie on Saturday, with Monaghan due to play Waterford next Saturday in what is now a crunch fixture.

As champions for the last two seasons, all eyes are on Mick Bohan’s side this summer, and after recently defending their Leinster title, the got their round robin series off to a convincing win thanks to goals from Lyndsey Davey, Nicole Owens and McEvoy.

“Nothing we’ve done before in the past is going to be good enough to win an AllIreland. You always have to improve on the previous season,” said McEvoy, who scored 2-4 of her side’s total.

“We know we have to bring a bit more, but there was no talk of who was missing

today. It was everybody who was available, what they could bring to the table.

“We’re obviously happy with the win, but there’s definitely things we’re going to take away from today to build on.”

Despite the absence of team captain Sinead Aherne through injury, the attacking triumvirate of Nicole Owens, McEvoy and Lyndsey Davey ensured victory was never in doubt for the Leinster outfit.

Starting with 11 of the team that secured the Brendan Martin Cup at Cork’s expense last September, the three in-arow chasing Sky Blues signalled their intent during a fast-paced opening.

Following an early point for Davey, Owens released St Sylvester’s club-mate McEvoy for a clinical fifth-minute goal.

The centre-forward also raised a white flag at the end of a subsequent attack.

While Waterford full-forward Michelle Ryan was an also target, an ear-lier major for Davey left them five points behind, 2-2 to 0-3, at the end of the first-quarter. Their woes were further compounded when Owens raised another green flag for Mick Bohan’s charges.

Siobhan McGrath and Lauren Magee added points either side of this effort and a fourth Dublin goal inevitably arrived through McEvoy, when she got her second

Dubs gunning for first title at U-20  CÓILIN DUFFY

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Niamh McEvoy takes on Waterford’s Rosie Landers. Picture: Piara O Midhaeach/ Sportsfile

after 19 minutes.

Points from Owens and Noelle Healy bolstered their tally and while half-back Roisin Tobin kicked an excellent point for Waterford, the champions led 4-6 to 0-4 at the break.

A pointed Delahunty free gave Ciaran Curran’s side further hope on the resumption, only for Owens and McEvoy to respond in similar style at the far end.

Waterford did get a goal when Sinead Goldrick was adjudged to have hauled down Eimear Fennell inside the square, Delahunty slotted the penalty beyond the reach of Ciara Trant.

Nevertheless, Dublin quickly reinforced their superiority courtesy of unanswered points from McEvoy, Davey and Owens and Davey added a late goal for good measure.

Tipp edge out sky blues camogie side SENIOR CAMOGIE Tipperary 1-11 Dublin 0-9  sport@dublingazette.com

FOOTBALL: Man of the match meets Maddison

SMILES all-round after Maddison Kavanagh (6) from Cabra presented Jack McCaffrey with his Man of the Match award at Croke Park on Saturday.

The Clontarf man was in exquisite form as Dublin tore clear of Cork late in the closing stages, en route to a 5-18 to 1-17 success.

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TIPPERARY edged out Dublin by five points in a hard-fought encounter at The Ragg in the Liberty Insurance Senior Camogie Championship, Group 2.

In a game where every score was hard-earned, Niamh Treacy put Tipp in front after 30 seconds but then Dublin pushed 0-2 to 0-1 ahead after ten minutes of action.

It could have been much more, after Caoimhe Burke pulled down S i n é a d Wy l d e fo r a penalty, but the Dublin attacker – who was in superb form from frees throughout most of the game – pulled her effort wide of the post.

Tipperary edged in front and two monster

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scores from Mary Ryan from midfield helped them to lead by 0-7 to 0-4 at half time.

They struck another point before the crucial score after 40 minutes set them on a winning path.

Grace O’Brien turned ove r a s h o r t D u b l i n puckout and the ball was worked to Eilish McDonald for the only goal of the game.

Late points from Laura Twomey and Gráinne Quinn kept Dublin it but Cáit Devane finished with 0-5 and McDonald with 1-2 for Tipp, while Caoimhe Burke made a superb late save to deny Wylde and preserve a 1-11 to 0-9 win for the Premier women.

The result leaves Dublin in fourth place in the group with their final game against Clare next Saturday at Parnell Park.

Naomh Uinsionn’s Deirdre Johnstone in action against Tipperary. Picture: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

DUBLIN are aiming for a first Eirgrid Leinster Under-20 football title on Friday night when they face Laois at Bord na Mona O’Connor Park, Tullamore at 7.30pm (Live on TG4).

Dublin have claimed 14 Leinster U21 titles in the past, but contest the second ever final at U20’s level, after Kildare beat them in the inaugural decider last year, before going on to claim All-Ireland silverware.

Laois beat a fancied Kildare side in the first round this year, and their manager Billy O’Loughlin will be a familiar face in the capital, having been involved as DIT’s (Now TUD) Sigerson Cup team manager in recent years, himself a former student of the college.

Both sides come in with great momentum to the final, with Laois accounting for Kildare, Westmeath and Meath en route; while Dublin have recorded big wins over Longford and Wexford.

“Laois have come through three really tough games against Kildare in the first instance, and went through extra-time against Westmeath and they seem to have had a very good win over Meath,” Dublin manager Tom Gray said.

“They have certainly come into the Leinster Final fully tested, so we’ll have to be at our absolute best to be a challenge to them.”

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DIARMUID Connolly may feature in the Dublin squad for this weekend’s Super 8’s clash against Roscommon on Saturday in Croke Park (7pm).

In a video released

by Dublin GAA on their social media channels on Sunday, Jim Gavin mentioned in passing the St Vincent’s club man’s return to Dublin training, while listing out a number of players who were coming back into the frame including Ballyboden’s Robbie McDaid.

Connolly hasn’t featured since February 2018, when Dublin beat Mayo by 2-10 to 0-12 in the league, when he came on as a 43rd minute substitute.

He returned to club action 10 days ago, scoring two goals as a substitute in St Vincent’s 3-16 to 0-10 Division 1 league win over Templeogue Synge Street.

Connolly trained with Dublin squad on Sunday morning at Scoil Uí Chonaill, and is sure to be a major asset in the Dubs ‘drive for five’, having already won five All-Ireland SFC titles, 10 Leinster crowns and four National Leagues. Not to forget his two All-Star awards, and five Dublin SFC’s and two All-Ireland Club titles with St Vincent’s.

Dublin enter Saturday’s game with the best scoring difference of any of the sides in Super 8’s action after Round 1,

Diarmuid Connolly - lifting Sam Maguire - is back in the Dublin squad. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

“This Dublin team has been very resilient over

the years. Cork got it back to three points in the second half and our lads responded.“ despite being handed a testing opener against Cork.

Gavin’s side had 13 points to spare at the finish on a 5-18 to 1-17 score-line, where goals were ultimately key before 30,214 spectators at Croke Park.

Cork made a strong start and led by 0-4 to 0-0 early on with Kevin O’Driscoll, Seán White, Paul Kerrigan and Ruairí Deane all scoring from

play, but ultimately Dublin’s resilience and fire-power helped them over the line, something which pleased Gavin.

“This Dublin team has been very resilient over the years. They (Cork) got it back to three points in the second half and our lads responded very well to that. It was all hands on deck,” he said.

“I think we did well to limit Cork to 1-17, they are a very potent side. We

might have got a penalty claim (early on) but they looked really strong. We probably took out goal chances a bit better than they did, and that was the difference in the end.”

Dublin led by three points entering the final 12 minutes of normal time, before hitting Cork with a late hat-trick, outscoring the Rebels by 3-4 to 0-4 in the closing minutes.

A 46th minute Luke

Connolly penalty cut the gap to two points for Cork, but Niall Scully; Ciaran Kilkenny and Brian Fenton grabbed late goals.

Jonny Cooper then entered to make his first appearance of the campaign, with James McCarthy also introduced.

Meanwhile, the final round fixtures of the Super 8’s have been confirmed. Dublin will travel to Healy Park, Omagh to

face Tyrone on Sunday August 4 at 4pm, while at the same time in Pairc Uí Rinn, Cork host Roscommon.

The game is being played at the 16,440 capacity venue, due to a new pitch being laid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Both of the other final Super 8’s game will take place the previous evening, with 6pm throw-in’s as Mayo host Donegal and Meath face Kerry.