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SHARING LIBRARY IDEAS HELPING TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER IN FINGLAS LIFE: Katie Farrell and Lolita Kozlova (both from St Michael’s Holy Faith Secondary School) are pictured with Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe, Erica Byrne (New Cross College), Erika May Pajimna and Alexandra Sacara (both from St Michael’s Holy Faith) at the launch of the Finglas Library project, part of The National Neighbourhood, a Dublin City Council Culture Company. The students were keen to discuss their ambitions for a new library serving FInglas, with Cllr McAuliffe paying tribute to their ideas and suggestions. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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Dolphin Park build rejected by council 161-unit development turned down RACHL D’ARCY

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PLANNING permission for a development on playing pitches in Dolphin Park has been refused by Dublin City Council on a number of grounds.

Local schools, sports clubs and residents had filed a number of submissions against the 161-residential unit develop-

ment, raising a wide variety of issues.

In the refusal of permission, Dublin City Council addressed that issues raised included the biodiversity of the locale and the presence of Light-Bellied Brent Geese, the importance of the playing pitches to the wider community and concerns over traffic-related issues.

Three reasons for the refusal of permis-

sion were given in the report.

These included that the proposed development is ‘at variance with the Z9 zoning objective’ which aims to preserve green space in the capital, as well as an ‘inadequate parking provision’ being detailed in the application for the scale of the site, which would have a knock on impact in the locale.

See more on this story at Dublin Gazette.com.

Trump blimp visits Dublin THOUSANDS of people protested against divisive US President Donald Trump in the city centre late last week, with the infamous Trump Baby Blimp looming over it all, courtesy of a guest visit from London. Our gallery captures the proSEE PAGE 4 test’s tone.

Garda appeal GARDAI are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a stabbing incident at O’Connell Street. A man is being questioned over the incident. SEE PAGE 5

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BLACK MARK FOR COMMUNITY FIGHTING DUMPING

Ballymun wins ‘worst place for litter’ rating

Tesco runners have a well-deserved party

 RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com

BALLYMUN has claimed the unwanted title of the blackest spot for litter in the country, according to a new survey.

In results of the report, undertaken by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) and released last Monday, Ballymun ranked 40th out of 40 areas surveyed across the country due to continued littering and dumping.

Conor Horgan of IBAL said: “An indication of the progress we’ve made over past five years has been the absence of litter blackspots

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The Ballymun Shopping Centre site was singled out for criticism. Pictures: Google Maps

in our survey.

“However, as the Ballymun and other results show, there has been little if any progress in disadvantaged areas of our cities. The gap between these areas and the commercial city centres is widening.”

For the report, IBAL commissioned An Taisce

to conduct the study, with their report saying that a lack of “top ranking sites places Ballymun firmly at the bottom of the league”.

An Taisce also mention that the long neglected Ballymun Shopping Centre site also has a major impact on dumping and littering in the locale.

It read: “The site of Ballymun Shopping Centre wasn’t just littered, but subject to dumping.

“It has had a negative impact on sites directly beside it, resulting in further poor litter grades.

“Due for demolition, as reported in 2018, it will be a fresh opportunity for a new environment.”

Responding to the news, Ballymun Tidy Towns took to Facebook, saying that the community needs to band together in order to tackle dumping and littering in the area, and that they need to take responsibility for the rubbish on the suburb’s streets.

The post said: “None of us are blind to the problem that exists in Ballymun, all you have to do is look out your window, and then there’s the people complaining about it on social media.

“But when is our community going to come together and do something about it? Where are all these people when we come out every Wednesday and do our bit? Or on National Spring Clean day?

“There are a few people that drag our community into reports like this, yet Ballymun is made of much better people. We need to say enough is enough – but we need to stop saying and start doing!

“The community that we all reminisce about is the very community we all live in – If everyone stopped saying: ‘It’s not my problem’.”

TESCO Jervis Street colleagues Sam Nic-Mhaghnusa, Danielle Kenny, Chelsea Browning, Emma Byrne and Kirsty Edgar are pictured at The Davenport Hotel, Dublin 2, as part of celebrations following the recent VHI Mini Marathon.

Tesco hosted a celebratory gathering to thank its colleagues from across the country for participating in this year’s Mini Marathon in aid of its charity partner, Temple Street.

Tesco staff from all across Dublin and farther afield put their best feet forward to take part in the mini marathon, joining tens of thousands of other women from all across the city, county and country to participate in the popular event.

This year, the Tesco ladies came running to help the retail giant support its charity partner, Temple Street, with the staff keen to help support the busy medical hub with its tireless work to help support some of the country’s sickest children, and their families.

The bash at the Davenport was a welcome chance to rest sore feet, meet colleagues, and take a moment to cheer on the fundraising help that the Tesco ladies had helped to give to Temple Street.

A very Buble Wool you birthday for help knit for RTE’s Marty Age Action?

ONE of Ireland’s most legendary TV hosts had a birthday that was almost as legendary last Friday when Michael Buble serenaded him in the 3Arena.

Winning Streak host Marty Whelan was surprised with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” from the Canadian crooner in front of a packed-out audience, complete with a cake.

The Haven’t Met You Yet singer told Whelan that he was “one of his favourite human beings in the world” in front of the packed crowd at last Friday’s gig.

Whelan, who was turning 63, appeared utterly surprised in video footage from the night, which showed Buble throwing his arms around the Eurovision host.

Tweeting about the event, Whelan said: “I’m rarely speechless, but this kindness from Michael Buble blew me away.”

THOUSANDS of mini bobble hats have been submitted as part of Age Action’s Big Knit campaign, with the charity coming close to hitting their target.

Teaming up with Innocent Drinks, the tiny bobble hats will adorn the lids of Innocent Smoothie bottles in the coming months – if the target of needed hats is reached by the end of July.

For every hat knitted, 30 cent is donated by Innocent to Age Action’s Care and Repair programme, which currently receives no statutory funding.

From this October, the little hats will appear on innocent smoothie bottles (250ml) across the country.

Hats can still be sent to The Big Knit 2019, innocent drinks, Fruit Towers, 2 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4, or dropped into any of Age Action’s shops or offices in Dublin.

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WARM PRAISE FOR CITY’S NEW LEADER

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Cllr Paul McAuliffe is new Lord Mayor RACHEL D’ARCY

A FINGLAS-born councillor has been named as the 350th Lord Mayor of Dublin at a Dublin City Counc il meeting last week.

Lord Mayor Paul Mc Au l i f fe ( F F) w a s voted into the coveted position at the first meeting of the newly elected council last Friday, with Tom Brabazon (FF) being named as the Deputy Lord Mayor.

An elected member of DCC for the past decade, Cllr McAuliffe has represented the people of Finglas, Glasnevin, Ballymun and Santry during his tenure.

He has also been chairperson of DCC’s Enterprise and Economic development commit-

New Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe gets a hug from his mother, Georgina

tee, in addition to being a member of the sevenperson Corporate Policy Group.

Outside of his political career, Cllr McAuliffe is married to Ciara and the dad to two young children, Millie and Hugh.

He also has an active interest in supporting local community groups and youth projects in north Dublin and has

worked as a communications manager with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Outgoing Lord Mayor Nial Ring also posted a warm congratulations to the incoming Lord Mayor and his deputy.

He wrote: “Comhgairdeas and best wishes to Paul McAuliffe, the new Lord Mayor of Dublin, and Tom Brabazon, the new deputy Lord Mayor.

“I have known Paul and Tom for many years, and I know they will do a great job for this great city. “ It w a s my g re a t honour and privilege to serve as Lord Mayor and I am so happy to be handing over to two friends who I know will put Dublin and Dublin citizens first.”

Dub dog is Puppy of The Year Metal gods Metallica make their mark with €70,000 for charities WHILST in town for their massive Slane gig last weekend, rockers Metallica made sure to leave an impact on Dublin in more ways than one.

The Metal quartet made two massive donations to charity when they were in the city for rehearsals at the Olympia Theatre.

The band – comprising Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Rob Trujillo and James Hetfield – donated €35,500 to ISPCC Childline, and also the same amount to the Capuchin Day Centre.

Both donations were made through Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation, which sees the group make a charitable donation to a worthy cause in every city that they play in across the world.

The foundation was established in early 2017, with the website saying that the Foundation’s goal is to “assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported [Metallica] for so many years, along with encouraging more participation from [their] fans and friends to help make the world a better place”.

AN e ight-month-old cockapoo from Drumcondra has taken the lead to become Dublin’s Puppy of the Year for 2019.

Oscar is a playful, fast learner and already knows lots of tricks. He can play dead, jump through hoops, roll over, beg and even jump over hurdles. He loves challenges like hide and seek.

He was crowned the winner at a grand final event in Limerick, held by pet retailer Petmania, after two months of public voting and more than 66,000 votes.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

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Keep these top tips in mind with concerts

Cometh the hour, cometh the visiting Baby Trump Blimp

JULIANA REYES

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WITH various concerts and festivals happening all around Dublin this Summer, it is important to prioritise safety to have a fun and safe time.

Before the event, plan how to arrive to the venue and how to get home, so it is one less thing to worry about.

If going with public transportation, thoroughly plan the route and check the times of the buses and the Luas.

There is also an option to schedule an Uber ride beforehand so that it is there right after the concert.

For the concert or festival, try to only bring the essentials such as ID (if needed), phone and money or a credit card, since it is easier to keep track of in a large crowd.

All of these things can fit into pockets or in a small purse or pack.

Most venues only allow small purses for safety reasons and this can lead to shorter security lines.

HOUSANDS of people from all across the city and beyond turned out in central Dublin late last week to see US President Donald Trump – or at least, the infamous Trump Baby Blimp modelled on the US President, which was a special guest at an anti-Trump protest held against the controversial world leader.

A large crowd assembled at the entrance to the Garden of Rememberance, where the towering Trump loomed large over proceedings, gently bobbing about in the wind as fiery speeches were given to the crowd, and also providing some shelter underneath its ample nappy for several handlers once torrential rain was unleashed upon the city.

Dubliners and people from all walks of life joined the protest, with the crowd setting off on a long, looping protest march down O’Connell Street, leaving Baby Trump almost alone to contemplate occasionally passing cars and buses until the thoroughly soaked protestors returned to keep it company and conclude their protest against the divisive American president.

A wide range of colourful home-made signs reinforced the objections of many in the crowd to the controversial American leader. Pictures: Shane Dillon

Group If you are going with a group, make sure to set a meet-up spot both inside and outside the venue in case the group gets split up.

In large venues, mobile reception can be spotty, so by agreeing on a meeting spot it can be easy to get to each other.

Finally, bring your ticket stored digitally on a phone, if possible, so that it is available throughout the night without the fear of losing it.

M a ny ve nu e s a n d performers are moving towards digital tickets only for safety and convenience reasons.

These may seem like common-sense things to do, but in the excitement of catching a concert, you’d be surprised what you can forget.

Just follow these tips, and have a great time!

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TREKKING DINGLE IN AID OF RARE SKIN CONDITION

POLICING

Southsiders head way south to help fight EB

Appeal for witnesses as man dies after stabbing

RACHEL D’ARCY

TWO women from the south of the city recently took on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for a rare genetic condition.

Michelle Dunne from Muckross Park in Perrystown and Laura Haverty from Elm Park, Ranelagh, were among those who took part in the recent Debra Ireland Kerry Challenge to help raise vital funds for Debra Ireland.

Debra Ireland supports those living with the rare skin condition EB (epidermolysis bullosa).

The condition causes the skin and internal body of sufferers to blister and wound at the slightest touch, with the condition often referred to as ‘butterfly skin’.

The charity Debra Ireland’s inspirational Kerry Challenge, which took place from May 24-26, involved three days of trekking through the beautiful Dingle Peninsula.

Michelle and Laura were among over 120 participants from around the country supporting Debra by lacing up their walking boots for the trek.

RACHEL D’ARCY

Michelle Dunne and Laura Haverty, pictured trekking across the Dingle Peninsula to fundraise for Debra Ireland

Speaking ahead of the event, Judith Gilsenan, Debra Ireland’s Head of Marketing and Fundraising, said: “The Kerry Challenge is a fantastic way to make a real difference in people’s lives while meeting new friends and exploring Dingle’s great outdoors.

“Teams and individuals can walk or run between 10 and 25km a day over two or three days in the beautiful

but rugged terrain of the Dingle Peninsula.”

All profits raised from the event go directly to Debra Ireland, which supports the 300 people in Ireland living with EB. The charity provides day to day help and support for EB patients and their families. It also funds research programmes to find better treatments and possible cures for EB.

A MAN who died following an incident on O’Connell Street last Tuesday has been named as 39-year-old Peter Donnelly from Kilkenny.

Mr Donnelly was involved in an altercation with another man at around 1:40am on Tuesday morning outside a gaming arcade on O’Connell Street, where he suffered apparent stab wounds.

He then passed away as a result of his injuries at the Mater Hospital a short time later.

In the statement, Gardai detail that a member of An Garda Siochana – who was on beat duty at the time – requested that two men be monitored on Garda CCTV in the area.

The statement from An Garda Siochana continued: “On arrival [at the scene], the Garda observed one male had been stabbed and attempted to render first aid assisted by members of the public.

“The Garda had already circulated a description of the second male and a second Garda on beat patrol in the Marlborough Street area arrested the suspect.”

The suspect was believed to have been

Gardai on duty by the scene of the incident

hospitalised for injuries, and was to then be taken to Store Street Garda Station for questioning following his discharging from hospital at the time of going to print.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the areas of Cathal Brugha Street, O’Connell Street, Marlborough Street between 1am and 2am on June 11 to make contact.

They have also asked for anyone that may have mobile phone footage of the incident, or dashcam footage, to contact Gardai at Store St Garda Station at 01 666 8000, or the Garda Confidential line at 1800 666 111.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Rachel Mc Caffrey gets bee-sy with help from the St Monica’s Infant Girls DEIS School pupils. Pictures: Julien Behal Photography

Shauna Hickey, a former pupil herself of St Monica’s, meets current pupils Darcy Fagan, Taylor Cuddy and Emily Jane Fallon

All abuzz over great changes at a city school

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HILDREN at St Monica’s Infant Girls DEIS School, Eden- Sophia Kenny more in Dublin 5 were abuzz with excitement when and Joan Mc a number of Aer Lingus volunteers took on a number Donald of projects at the school as part of Make A Difference Day. For the eighth consecutive year, Aer Lingus staff volunteered one day’s annual leave to help their local community in the largest staff volunteer event to take place at Aer Lingus each year.

St Monica’s was the focus of this year’s staff initiative, with almost 150 staff helping to transform the outdoor grounds of the school, to help St Monica’s take pride of place in Edenmore once again. The staff undertook several projects, including creating a discovery wall, activity trail, outdoor stage, a welcome wall and even an outdoor classroom area.

Little Darcy Fagan leads pilot Maria Dowd, Guest Service Agent Shauna Hickey and Senior Cabin Crew member Melanie Kialka

Happy to care to help fundraise in aid of Cari

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Miriam Ahern and Terry McCoy

Jennifer Butler and Aisling Kilduff

Sarah Boylan and Una Elliott

HOST of immaculately dressed guests attended the annual Cari summer lunch recently at the Conrad Hotel. The lunch is a key annual fundraiser for Cari, Ireland’s leading voluntary organisation specialising in therapy and support for children, families and groups affected by child sexual abuse. Despite having a broken leg, long-time Cari supporter and MC Alan Hughes soldiered on, expertly adding a light touch to the popular and important fundraiser.

Miriam, Cecelia and Georgina Ahern. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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HOUSING CRISIS: A VIEW FROM THE FRONT LINE OF THE NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS EMERGENCY

The unsung heroes doing their best to help the city’s homeless PATRICK FINNEGAN

THE terms ‘hero’ and ‘legend’ are bandied about as freely as confetti at a wedding when we speak about the exploits of sports stars, pop stars or film stars..

But when you meet up with Tony Walsh, founder and chief executive of Feed the Homeless, you finally meet a real-life hero.

Tony and his wonderful volunteers perform a vital service for the homeless people of our capital city, where they provide food and nourishment for hundreds of victims of homelessness three times a week.

He spoke to Dublin Gazette about why he set up this service: “Myself and my partner set up Feed the Homeless about three years ago.

“The reason we set it up was because we saw a real need on the streets, with homeless people looking for hot food and support.

“We set up our tables and food at 7pm outside Bank of Ireland on College Green three days a week, and if you stand there for an hour, everything will be gone off the tables.

“That’s three to four

Left: Feed the Homeless founder Tony Walsh; above: Tony with some of the volunteers helping the city’s homeless

large hot pots, curries, pastas, stews, soup, 400 sandwiches, 20 pizzas, biscuits etc. That is a massive amount of food that has been prepared by our chefs throughout the day.

“At the moment, we have about 150 volunteers who come from all parts of Dublin. They are people from all backgrounds, some of whom experienced homelessness themselves and got

their lives back on track.”

But food is not the only service that Tony and his team provides. “We also give out clothes and we also have an on-site support team that offer advice to homeless people to help them get emergency beds in order to get them in off the streets.

“It’s now very hard to keep up with the demand.

We are constantly reaching out for businesses to

come on board and donate to us. “ T h e G ove r n m e n t doesn’t donate anything and we don’t get grants from anywhere.

“We need funds and more volunteers. Local businesses are very generous, and they and the general public provide us with our funding.

“We also have an outreach team that goes around the doorways bringing out tea, coffee, sandwiches, sleeping bags and toiletry packs.”

Tony had some stern words of advice for the Government, when he said: “We have more and

more families who are entering homelessness from the rental market.

“These are people now forced to sleep in doorways who have jobs to go to. They don’t want to go to hostels, because they are full of drugs.

“We have 10,000 people now homeless – 4,000 of whom are children, and it’s still increasing. The only way we are going to resolve this homeless crisis is for the Government to build affordable social housing on a massive scale.

“Until that happens, the numbers at our soup kitchen will continue to rise.”

‘Homelessness is devastating kids’ GARY IBBOTSON

HOMELESS families living temporarily in hotel accommodation in Dublin are seeing devastating effects in their children’s development and disruption intheir daily lives, new research has revealed.

The one-year study was published this week in the Royal Geographical Society’s journal, The Geographical Journal.

The researchers conducted interviews with 16 formerly homeless families, all of whom had become homeless as a consequence of eviction from the private rental sector, family breakdown, or both.

Each household had spent significant periods of time living in hotels in Dublin while waiting for permanent accommodation.

Interviewees said that hotel living had a significant impact on their mental and physi-

cal health.

Daily routines were disrupted as families were unable to cook, do their laundry, or take their children to school without expensive, time-consuming journeys across the city.

According to the study, the limitations on home-cooked meals led to higher expenditures, health implications due to a lack of nutrition, and reduced family time.

The destructive impact on children and their development was particularly acute.

One toddler’s speech hadn’t developed since moving into a hotel, despite her being more than two years old and previously meeting development targets.

A behavioural specialist suggested this could be a consequence of the trauma of homelessness.

Other examples of children’s stunted development included not learning to crawl or walk

due to a lack of space.

Describing their son, one interviewee said: “He has to see the early intervention team, because he can’t climb or walk stairs and he was a kind of rigid baby.

“They’re [the specialists] convinced now that it’s down to where we lived, because he hadn’t got access to move around, to crawl, he never crawled ... he had no space at all.”

The longest period a household in this study had lived in a hotel was for three years.

In Dublin alone in 2018, there were 850 families legally classed as homeless, including 1,926 children, living in hotel accommodation.

The study was carried out by human geographers Dr Mel Nowicki (Oxford Brookes University), Professor Katherine Brickell (Royal Holloway, University of London) and Dr Ella Harris (Goldsmiths, University of London).

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap and recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award, and Siobhán Gallagher Niamh Davies-Betancourt and Daniela Bills-Everett

Catherine Ross and Denise Adams Dareth Newton and Katie Juhas Erinn Walshe, Siobhan Shields and Treasa Brownlee. Pictures: Mark Stedman

The Ireland Funds hosts Spring Gala T Caoimhe Connolly and Richard Willis

Martin and Francesca Shields

HE Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, recently hosted their sixth annual Spring Gala at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin on Friday 17th May. The event was attended by 440 people, and included figures from throughout Ireland’s business community. Funds were raised on the night through the annual Diamond Draw, which was sponsored by Cullen & Co Jewellers. These funds will contribute to the many philanthropic causes which The Ireland Funds work with.

Sandra Nestor and Aisling Byrne

Amy Jordan, Michelle Sweeney and Aileen Gaskin

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ruth Griffin

Patricia Carroll, Leslie Condren, Helen Hutch and Sharon O’Hanlon. Pictures: Justin Farrelly

Eithne Wall and Helen McBreen

Dublin 6 Fashion Show for Charity R

AISING an outstanding €7800, Murphys Pub D6 played host to the 4th annual fashion show in aid of Temple St Childrens Hospital. It was a fabulous evening of fun, fizz and frocks. The success of the night was possible thanks to the local businesses working together and supporting each other.

Marie Guinane and Elaine Reid

Miriam Byrne, Odile Kelly and Laura Warde

Yumiko Chen, Ruth Griffin, Ger Victory, Sarah McGovern, Grainne Wynn and Gail Kaneswaren

Sarah McGovern

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Get going and share the International Picnic Day fun

DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

JULIANA REYES

NEXT Tuesday, June 18, is International Picnic Day and there are various beautiful places in Dublin that are perfect for a picnic - weather permitting, of course.

For a good walk and a scenic place to picnic, try the South Wall Walk with the Poolbeg beach and lighthouse.

The walk from the Irishtown Nature Park to the lighthouse is a gorgeous walk and at the end is a nice beach for a picnic. Make sure to grab a blanket to sit on the sand.

Much, much closer to town, St Stephen’s Green is a great place for a central choice for a picnic.

There are places all around for a proper picnic with a blanket on the grass or on a picnic bench under a lush tree, making it a great location for a lunch picnic with some friends.

Another picnic gem in Dublin is the Dubh Linn Garden by Dublin Castle.

It is a quiet place that has a lot of space to lay out and have a good meal in the sun. It is close to the city centre and not a far walk from other areas.

Adventure For an afternoon picnic adventure, the Phoenix Park has many options, from areas for a nice meal and various grass areas to a picnic area that has many tables and seating.

It has enough room for someone to bring a football or frisbee and even options of biking around the park, or possibly to visit the Dublin Zoo. No matter where the picnic is happening there are a few things that are needed to make it a proper picnic, such a blanket and food that was packed beforehand, or bring take-away (making sure to clean up afterwards).

For a longer picnic, bring something to play soft music or a book to read while relaxing.

So, try to take some time on Tuesday for a lunch outside and celebrate International Picnic Day.

Eddie Smyth

Meeting Eddie

Author tells a tale of life and death, heaven and hell and everything in between I was born in Dublin in 1961 and grew up, if I ever did, in a place called Manor Estate in Dublin 12, a small housing estate that bordered Greenhills, Perrystown, Terenure and Walkinstown, with Kimmage, Crumlin and even Templeogue not much more than a stone’s throw away.

Our official address was Manor Estate, Terenure, Dublin 12.

Though say that to anyone that came from actual Terenure and they would, most likely, disown us and remind us that Terenure was not in Dublin 12.

Misfortune We were amalgamated for sports with Perrystown, hence Manortown United, who I played soccer for very badly for a while

at under-age, our parish was My novel The Prince was pubGreenhills, and I went to St. lished in the 1990s and, even Peter’s school in Walkinstown, though with very little publicity, which was actually just at the it sold quite well, and I was able end of my road, and if you to make a living from it for a ever had the misforwhile, but then I ran out tune to fall foul of money and I ran If you of them, or even out of books, and ever had the needed the ir misfortune to fall foul realised that I’d assistance, we have to get a job of them, or even needed for a while, that were under the j u r i s d i c t i o n their assistance, we were was over twenty of the Crumlin under the jurisdiction of years ago! police.

Now though, the Crumlin It was all very because a lot of people police c o n f u s i n g, a n d , I enjoyed it, and I always think, might even have left wanted to get it out there again, me with an early identity cri- I’ve finally got around to releassis that maybe helped with my ing a new version and titled it inspiration to write.

‘The Revenge Of The Stoned Rats I’ve been writing bits and bobs (The novel previously known as since the age of about five, that’s The Prince)’ all I ever wanted to do!

The novel revolves around the

life and times of the, ultra-imaginative, young Billy Sikes, who is neglected and abused, especially by his awful cousin Agnes, whose life will never be the same again when his mysterious halfbrother Herbert suddenly arrives into it.

Set in Dublin in the 1970s, Billy tells his story to a background noise of the preaching of the Catholic Church, the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland and the war in Vietnam, the warbling of popular music, and the wisdom of his revered, older cousin, Anna.

In my life I’ve also worked as a stores and warehouse operative, forklift driver, motorcycle courier, and as a door-to-door and telephone sales person.

I now live in Slane, in County Meath.

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

EXCITING NEW ACTS PICTURED is dance instructor Don King with Katie Calleary and Sophie O’Brien (both from Dizzy Footwork), at the announcement of an array of new and exciting entertainment acts which have been added to the line-up of the inaugural ‘Funfest’ Family Festival at Tayto Park which takes place this June (29th & 30th).

For an extra €13.50 per person on top of the usual entry and wristband price, Funfest ticket holders get to enjoy unlimited entries on all the attractions and these amazing acts, family entertainment including the Magical World of Pirates Show, puppet shows, street food stalls, dance workshops, juggling shows and much more.

Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

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WE’RE not even going to try to pick out a single highlight – how could you, in a single week with (deep breath) Elton John, Bon Jovi, Pink,Liam Gallagher, Gladys Knight and Mumford and Sons all playing Dublin, somehow? (We just need Sinatra, Elvis and Cher for a Royal Flush.) Enjoy!

JUNE 13 (THURSDAY)

Fleetwood Mac @ The RDS, sold out Classic, iconic rock at the RDS,Fleetwood Mac are sure to be one of the highlights of a series of big outdoor gigs across the capital this summer.

Elton John @ 3Arena, €164+ One last showing from the Rocketman: these pricey tickets are likely to be the last chance to see the likes of ‘Tiny Dancers’ grace the stage anywhere in Ireland.

Plaid @ Whelan’s, €20 Sophie Ellis Bextor @ Vicar Street, €47 Deep Sky Objects @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JUNE 14 (FRIDAY)

Mumford and Sons @ Malahide Castle, €70 Rofi James @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JUNE 15 (SATURDAY)

Bon Jovi @ The RDS, SOLD OUT Scala and Kolacny Brother Choir @ Olympia Theatre, €34 Mumford and Sons @ Malahide Castle, €70 Skinny Lister @ The Academy Green Room, €23 Sam Wickens @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Junior Brother @ Lost Lane, €15

JUNE 16 (SUNDAY)

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ Malahide Castle, €52 Bon Jovi @ The RDS, €93+ Taking Back Sunday @ Whelans, €30

JUNE 17 (MONDAY)

Il Divo @ 3Arena, €69+ Gladys Knight @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT

JUNE 18 (TUESDAY)

Pink @ The RDS, SOLD OUT Gladys Knight @ Olympia Theatre, €72+ The Magic Numbers @ Whelan’s, €22 Beartooth @ The Academy, €26

JUNE 19 (WEDNESDAY)

Billy Corgan @ Olympia Theatre, €66 WHATS next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

Hughie and Heather’s tale takes another odd twist ...

RAY threatens Fiona, leaving her worried about what Ray could say.

Sean chides Paul for his treatment of Ray and Fiona warns Paul to sort it out. Paul tells Nora to give Ray another chance, but Ray’s left bereft when things don’t go to plan.

Renee orders Heather to move home but Ellie insists she doesn’t want Heather back. When Jackie steps in, Renee realises she’s made a terrible

A LITTLE folky, a little twee, and host to an ever-evolving palette of stunning harmonies and surprisingly punchy, ‘kiss with a fist’ lyrics, the evolution of the wonderfullynamed Dublin folk-pop act Mongoose has been a sight to behold.

Comprising four friends drawing on very different musical backgrounds, there’s an open, shared approach to songwriting and a ‘capable of anything’ feel to Molly O’Mahony, Ailbhe Dunne, Muireann Ni Cheannabhain and Cara Dunne’s music.

That happy variety feels particularly prevalent on their latest release, second album, Suck The Wound.

“It’s very much rooted in folk,” O’Mahony says of the new album. “We had a synth set up, guitars, cello, all of this.

“We didn’t set out for the album to be anything in particular, really, it’s a big melting pot of our ideas.

“There’s everything from pretty heavy-going Rock to jazzier stuff, a South American ballero, and then some more Tradinfluenced stuff.

“We didn’t know we’d written a ballero until we hired a South American musician to play on it, but apparently it is one. The whole thing is a mix of all our tastes.”

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There’s a real confidence to the way Suck The Wound comes together; a faith that the disparate influences can untangle and melt into a coherent and memorable whole.

“Everything is a little bit more extreme on it,” Dunne says. “It does feel like it’s an album, as opposed to disparate songs.

“We had a flugelhorn for the first time – that was an exciting day at the studio!

“We had more time with it when we were writing, but then we just recorded it, mixed it, and it was done. It was very much about recreating our live sound, with the vocals are still very essentially to it.”

Harmonies – beautiful, soaring ones and darker, mood-setting ones – are right at the heart of what defines Mongoose as a band, and they’re here with abundance.

“Tonally, we’ve got a lot darker. It covers those middle 20 years that are a wee bit turbulent, trying desperately to mature. Or trying not to,” O’Mahony says. “‘Body and Soul is a little track I wrote after coming

mistake but Renee refuses to take responsibility for her mistake.

Renee enlists Will’s help with Heather, but Heather is suspicious when Renee covers poorly about a referral form, leading Heather to explode when she makes an unwanted discovery.

Hughie tries to calm Heather down whilst Heather dismisses Jackie’s words of comfort. Hughie is forced into making Heather a promise.

Lorna, the psychiatric nurse, has agreed to see Heather, leading to Hughie lying to Heather to get her to see Lorna.

Hughie is left reeling when Heather

home from the festival, and it feels like the cross point of three different stages,” says Ni Cheannabhain.

“It’s like there’s a mix of sounds from different stages, noise from the bars, that kind of thing. It’s from a time that Cara and I shared a poncho in the rain. That doesn’t rhyme very well, so it’s ‘jacket’ in the song.”

In the past, Mongoose have gone openly political, but this time there’s far more of an element of personal discovery.

“This one isn’t pointedly political. It’s a very

shows how infatuated she is with him, with Renee deciding to act when Hughie tells her of Heather’s latest behaviour.

Eoghan takes on more work to go on holidays with Fionn. Eoghan pleads with Wayne to valet his cab when an ill patient gets sick in it but is left in a bind when his cab won’t be cleaned in time to do an important job.

Sharon warns Hayley that putting all her focus on work is making her hard-hearted.

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personal album this time, unlike the old Repeal The 8th song,” Ni Cheannabhain continues.

“I think it’s all of the political spectrum making its way into how we experience things, if anything.

“In one of the songs I’m in the middle of renting a house, and that uncertainty is almost a stressful thing.

“Those kind of things make their way in, but we don’t really pointedly talk about those things, apart from how the political affects the personal.

O’Mahony adds: “Higher Ground is all about feeling,

all about being lost and directionless. A lot of that is the political climate.

“I feel like I’m pushing on and not able to make a living. It’s the state of the nation, sure. It works its way in there.

“The climate influences what you write, and sometimes really resonates with us, then you end up marrying both together.”

For all the hefty content and fun-loving asides, though, Mongoose have depth and a really distinctive, memorable style.

They’re set to soar.

Suck The Wound is out now.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE

ENTERTAINMENT

Something Unmanageable should be a hit at the Abbey Theatre RACHEL D’ARCY

TWO hit shows are scheduled to make a return to the stage of The Abbey Theatre this Summer.

Following a successful run last year, Deirdre Kinahan’s The Unmanageable Sisters and

Roddy Doyle’s Two Pints, are set to return to the Abbey Stage this June until August.

Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, directors of the Abbey Theatre, said: “Every year we look to bring back an unmissable production. This gives audiences a chance

to see some of the really popular productions they may have missed, or a chance to see them again if they really loved them.

“This June we are bringing back The Unmanageable Sisters which will run in tandem with Two Pints, with alternating performanc-

CINEMA | DARK PHOENIX DISAPPOINTS

It’s exasperating, not too exciting SHANE DILLON

AS WITH the recent Pokemon film, I don’t have a superfan’s grasp of core lore in such pop culture fare, but I know just enough about the X-Men universe to know that Dark Phoenix (Cert Sophie Turner 12A, 114 mins) as an increasingly takes a classic erratic Jean Grey X-Men story, but (AKA Dark Phoenix) doesn’t quite hit the mark.

As has occasionally happened with previous X-Men films, this one largely hangs on the fate of a single core character, and the battle for their very soul as their incredible power can be used for good or evil alike.

In this case, Jean Grey’s (Sophie Turner) in the frame, as she’s already arguably potentially the most powerful Mutant, thanks to her incredible psychic and telekinetic powers – but getting zapped by a mysterious alien power during a space shuttle rescue mission gone wrong in this film is just the start of her problems.

The film has already nicely set Jean up as a force to be reckoned with, as a nod at young Jean’s deadly, accidental-parentkilling-powers has her pegged as someone struggling to control her abilities, but zapping her with a bazillion volts of a mysterious alien space energy even further ramps them up.

Cue the usual dithering from the divided X-Men over what to do about Jean, whose surging powers are very attractive to the good and bad mutants alike, but threaten Jean’s identity as a new personality – that of the titular Phoenix – emerg-

es; an identity that’s increasingly happy to surrender to the growing dark power within.

It becomes clear that the only way to save Jean might be to kill her – but can even the X-Men take on the Dark Phoenix?

Unfortunately, while Dark Phoenix is going out as a franchise finale, the end result is more exasperating than exhilarating, with some turgid dialogue, underwhelming set-pieces and a general feeling of going through the motions.

Even the final act – a decent fight sequence on a train – fails to tap into the diverse characters’ potential, with the resultant scrap (which only arose because of extensive reshoots) unleashing the characters’ powers, but it’s all just too little, too late.

Sophie Turner does her best as a conflicted Grey, but it’s hard not to think of what she endlessly mutters about her unwanted new powers throughout the film: variants of “I didn’t ask for this”.

I’m afraid that neither did we, Sophie.

Neither did we ...

Verdict: 4/10

es on the Abbey Stage, over the course of the Summer.”

Two Pints takes to the Abbey stage this summer from June 24 until August

10. Liam Carney and Philip Judge make a welcome return to their respective roles alongside director Caitriona McLaughlin.

The Unmanageable

Sisters returns from June 14 to August 3.

The Abbey Theatre have also announced a special summer ticket offer whereby theatre

goers can see both shows, from the best seats, for just €40 when tickets are booked at the same time.

For further information, see abbeytheatre.ie.

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS I N F O R M AT I O N

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

Feathers fly in All-Japan Pillow Fighting Championships

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QUALIFYING for the All-Japan Pillow Fighting Championships has just concluded following the regional competition.

A small town called Ito, a well-known hot springs spot 150 kms south of Tokyo, recently played host to 16 teams looking to qualify for the national finals in February.

The game is described as a mixture of chess and dodgeball and starts off with the five players from each team “asleep” under duvets.

When a whistle blows the game is on and the players must jump up and reach for a pillow.

The aim is for each team to protect their King from being hit while at the same time trying to lash the other team’s King out of it with pillows.

Each set last 2 minutes and one player from each side

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can use a duvet as a shield.

The game was invented in 2013 by some secondary school children from Shizuoka and is based on the Japa-

nese ritual of pillow fighting when away from the supervision of teachers and parents.

Here’s hoping it eventually becomes an Olympic sport.

Swarm of ladybugs so large it registers on weather radar

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BITS & BOBS

HELP TO HIGHLIGHT IRELAND’S HIDDEN HEROES: Former Hidden Hero award winner Fergus Lennon, from Blood Bike Leinster, and fellow volunteer Sharon Percivall, were joined by children from Junior Genius Forest School in Baldonnell to launch this year’s Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards. Nominations can be made at www.hiddenhearing.ie/heroes, where you can honour ordinary people who make an extraordinary contribution to their community, workplace or family. The winners will be revealed on September 9. Picture: Photocall Ireland

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 Navy, a dog that’ll brighten up your day and give you belly laughs.

Look no further than this six-yearold Akita cross! Although he can be quite shy at first, once he gets to know you, Navy unveils his comedic and affectionate side.

He loves company and forms a strong bond with understanding and patient people.

Navy is a born entertainer and his

hilarious way of playing has his canine carers laughing all day long!

He would like to be the only pet in the home so that he can have all the toys and attention to himself.

If you have room in your heart and home for Navy 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.

Yo u c a n a l s o f i n d t h e m o n Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

navy

Noisy crowing causes a legal row A FRENCH rooster has become a national celebrity after starting a legal row with his early morning cock a doodle do.

Known as Maurice, the noisy bird who hails from Saint-Pierre d’Oleron has landed his owners in trouble and sparked a countrywide debate in his native France.

The family he lives with are being sued because Maurice crows too loudly in the morning and disturbs some of the neighbours.

His owners claim because they live in a rural environment crowing is a part of daily life but an influx of tourists into the area looking for peace and quiet are calling Maurice’s noises a

nuisance.

The family say they’ve tried keeping Maurice in the chicken coop until 8:30 in the morning but because he is a rooster he has to crow.

The neighbours aren’t happy however so they’ve filed a complaint at a regional court.

This action has not gone down well with the locals who feel the case highlights the growing rural urbandivide in France.

“Today it’s the cockerel, but what will it be tomorrow?” asked the Mayor of SaintPierre- d’Oleron Christophe Sueur.

“Seagulls? The noise of the wind? Our accents?”

A SWARM of ladybirds moving through San Diego County was so large it registered on a weather radar.

The swarm covered an area 130 km by 130 km and centred around the town of Hesperia, 110 km east of Los Angeles and showed up on the US National We a t h e r S e r v i c e ’s (NWS) radar.

The NWS office in San Diego tweeted a video of the radar that looked to be showing precipitation but was in fact what they called a ladybird “bloom.”

“The large echo showing up on SoCal radar this evening is not precipitation, but actually a cloud of ladybirds termed a ‘bloom,’” the tweet read.

The ladybirds, who were flying between

5,000 and 9,000 feet high, are considered beneficial by gardeners as they feast on aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs.

The insects are small so a person standing under a swarm would only see dots in the sky.

Man guesses code to safe unopened for 40 years A SAFE that lay locked for forty years has been cracked by a man on his first attempt. Canadian Stephen Mills was visiting Alberta’s Vermilion Heritage Museum last month where one of the attractions is a one tonne safe that hasn’t been opened since the 70s.

While being shown round by a tour guide Mills decided to have a go at opening the safe which had perplexed volunteers at the museum for years. After pressing his ear against the metal, he began spinning the dial.

With numbers going from zero to 60, he turned clockwise three times to 20, counter-clockwise two times

to 40, and then clockwise one time to 60.

He was amazed to hear a click as the safe opened!

Unfortunately, the contents weren’t very exciting.

Inside lay an old pay sheet and part of a restaurant order pad, dating from the late 1970s.

The safe was originally housed in a town hotel, which opened in 1906, and was donated to the museum in 1992.

The museum had previously tried default combinations, asked experts to try to crack the code, and even contacted former hotel employees to see if they could help.

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latitude&longitude Book your place at an iconic sporting event IF you’ve always dreamed of being courtside at Wimbledon drinking in the atmosphere and watching the world’s greatest do battle then dream no more.

Keith Prowse are the appointed reseller for Wimbledon hospitality in Ireland and still have availability for a wide range of dates for both No1 Court and Centre Court with full hospitality up to and including the men’s and ladies’ finals.

No 1 Court has hosted some amazing moments over the years and now with the new roof, there will be even more and with fewer interruptions.

The All New Lawn Hospitality packages provides return flights from Dublin to Heathrow, an overnight stay in the 4-star Deluxe Royal Lancaster London Hotel and a reserved seat on No 1 Court or Centre Court with full hospitality including three-course a la carte menu, traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea, complimentary bar and bespoke cocktails designed and served by mixologists.

Prices start from €1307pps and they’ve even thrown in a travel card for the London underground.

More information and bookings on (01) 878 3500 or www.keithprowseattractions.com.

The Grand Bahia Principe Coba in Cancun is a hotel where adults and children can have fun together, but at the same time enjoy their own space, all while delighting in beautiful natural surroundings

HOLIDAY IN MEXICO | TOP TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VACATION

Everything you need to know about… travelling to Mexico An Post delivers new ten-currency card AN Post has taken the hassle out of money exchange with the launch of its new currency card.

The prepaid and reloadable Mastercard is available at post offices across Dublin and can hold up to ten currencies at one time.

This really is the ultimate travel buddy as it can be used at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide – either online or in store via contactless payments.

Once loaded the exchange rate of the chosen currency – which is commission free by the way – is locked in.

This means whatever your destination, or destinations if you are lucky enough, you can travel outside the eurozone without having to worry about money orders or exchange rates.

It also allows you to shop online in the local currency of the online retailer without having to incur costly transaction fees or being subject to an exchange rate set by the merchant.

Cardholders can change into the currency of choice with ease via the online portal, and a mobile phone app will be launched later this summer.

Sounds like a win win…

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor IF you’re lucky enough to be heading to Mexico for the first time then here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your holiday.

The basics One of the first things that may surprise you is the size of the country and population.

With island territories, Mexico covers almost 1,975,000 square kilometres, and the nation has an impressive 122 million people within its borders.

The main language of the country is Spanish, with around 92% of the population speaking this as their first language, and the Mexican peso is the unit of currency.

Passports As we l l a s ta k i n g yo u r passport with you to enter or exit the country, you should also carry copies of your passport w h i l e yo u t r ave l a ro u n d Mexico. There are some special

circumstances for children under 18 years of age.

If they’re travelling alone, they must report to an immigration officer upon entry and exit from Mexico with a passport and notarised authorisation from their parent(s) which gives permission to travel. This authorisation must be translated into Spanish.

Guardians should note that if Mexican authorities have reasonable grounds to suspect the child is not yours — for example, if you have a different name or appearance – you may be asked to show notarised parental authorisation, birth or adoption certificates or similar documentation.

Mexico and money Note that Mexico takes defacement of currency seriously. If you happen to take bank notes out of your purse or wallet, and they tear as you do so, the recipient can’t accept it.

By the same token, if someone hands you a torn piece of cash, politely ask if they can provide

you with one that is fully intact.

You’ll also find that many places in Mexico accept payment in dollars, which you can use as a backup.

Enjoying the sights and the weather If you’re staying in delightfully su n - k i s se d C a n c u n , you should take a day trip to the sacred site of Chichen Itza to ex p l o re M e x i c o ’s M a y a n heritage. Be aware that the famous, towering temple El Castillo is steeper than it looks.

Also, even though the site is inland, the temperature will feel a little hotter than on the coast. Naturally, on hot days, visitors who are climbing up the temple will be carrying bottles of water — watch out for any being accidentally dropped from above!

Of course, you can’t visit Mexico and not make the most of its fantastic beaches.

One coastal destination you might fancy trying is Playa del Carmen. The main beach runs in front of downtown Playa del Carmen – you should set up at the northern end if you fancy a spot of sunbathing.

The tides tend to come in at the southern end a n d wo u l d

The beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen cut your tanning session short. As you’ll be likely taking a dip in the waters of the beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, or Cancun, you should make sure you’re wearing waterproof sun cream.

TUI is offering last-minute deals to Mexico from €1,279pps for 14 nights. For details see www.tuiholidays.ie.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

FOOD & TRAVEL

TASTE OF DUBLIN | CHAMPIONING THE CHEFS TAKING CULINARY RISKS HEALTHY RACHEL D’ARCY

NOTHING says summer in the city like the return of the beloved Taste of Dublin to the Iveagh Gardens.

Running from June 12 until June 16, this year’s festival will be celebrating the so-called revolution of the Irish menu and aims to champion the chefs across the country taking culinary risk to provide dining delights.

Avril Bannerton, Managing Director of Taste of Dublin said: “Over the past 14 years, Taste of Dublin has championed Irish Chefs, restaurants and artisan producers who put Dublin on the international culinary map.

“This year we are championing the evolving Irish dining experience, the revolutionary new menus and the new dynamic chefs that are changing perceptions of Irish food and the Irish menu.”

Here’s our pick of some of Taste’s highlights this year.

A New Irish Menu One of the festival’s main sponsors, NEFF, will be hosting a taste kitchen featuring some

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o f I r e l a n d ’s m o s t renowned chefs, as well as those who are shaping a new concept of the Irish menu.

Those expected to make an appearance include Kevin Dundon, Clodagh McKenna, Rory O’Connell, and Edward Hayden as well as rising culinary stars including Mark Moriarty, Holly White, Aoife Noonan and JR Ryall.

Taste Tea Garden This year, Taste will provide a rare opportunity to enjoy Afternoon Tea in the historic Iveagh Gardens, produced by one of Dublin’s most creative and popular bakers, The Cupcake Bloke.

Booking is advised on site and is subject to availability.

The Lazy Basics Simon Lamont, also k n ow n a s T h e L a z y Chef, is back this year with The Lazy Basics.

Hosted by Regina Wish, it’ll provide handy hacks for cooking everything from day to day basics to a delicious dinner party.

Taste Tunes!

There is an eclectic line up of music at Taste of Dublin 2019 to kick off the summer, from party tunes to live music.

S m a s h H i t s, The Swing Cats, Ryan J, Qween

Taste of Dublin runs at the Iveagh Gardens from June 12 until June 16

Vive La Food Revolution and Spring Break are on the line up for the Taste Entertainment Stage.

DJ, Chef and Comedi-

In search of the

smoothest, creamiest pint “De Bruns home of the Creamy pint” is a very bold statement to have on the front of your pub. In this particular case, however, they were more than able to back it up. The small, cosy front bar opens up into a massively impressive back lounge and smoking section. The use of space is brilliant in De Bruns, they really haven’t missed a trick here.

The pint was as smooth as they come. The balance between the stout and cream was perfect. It didn’t reach the dizzying heights of an 8/10 in terms of taste, but it is a valiant effort and a pint not to be ignored. @guinnessadvisor

De Bruns of Castleknock

an Marcus O’Laoire will DJ a mouth-watering BBQ with delicious, food drinks and music.

To find out more about Taste of Dublin 2019, visit www.tasteofdublin. ie or follow Taste of

Dublin on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Tickets are available from €15.

LEON, who recently opened their first ever Irish store, have announced that their Mediterranean ‘healthy fast food’ is now available for delivery on Just Eat. Just Eat customers can order breakfast, lunch or dinner from LEON’s delivery menu, inspired by the flavours, variety and hearty healthiness of the Mediterranean diet. With a menu full of plants, fresh herbs, spices, good fats from olive oil, seeds and nuts LEON has been built on ingredients that are good for you, affordable and kind to the planet.

Foodies in selected areas of Dublin 1, 2, 7 & 8 will be the first to benefit from this exclusive new signing. LEON’s nutritious breakfast menu, which includes wholesome breakfast muffins and egg pots available for delivery six-days a week from 8am and from 10am on Sunday.

Stuart Fitzgerald, MD LEON, added; “LEON’s Irish launch has been incredibly positive.

We’ve been overwhelmed with the kindness and the genuine warm welcome we’ve received from the people of Dublin. It’s great to see our guests enjoying naturally fast food in Temple Bar every day and we’re excited to announce that we are expanding our reach through our partnership with Just Eat. Order from the diverse LEON menu - from 8am to 8pm Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 10pm Thursday to Saturday and 10am to 8pm on Sunday – through Just Eat.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Plenary Indulgence Porter Priory Brewery Tallaght  PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado I really enjoyed this porter from this new Dublin brewery. It’s light bodied with a slight coffee/ caramel taste.

It’s not too over powering however so it’s kind to your taste buds. Handcrafted in small batches, this 4.3% is worth a try.

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SHAPING A BETTER SOCIETY AND PLANET

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Dublin’s popular annual Pride parade looks set to be another societal and economic winner for the year this year, with lots of fun events on around Pride weekend

CULTURE | LGBT+ RIGHTS

Another Pride, and another chance to join one of the city’s biggest festivals JULIANA REYES

LGBT+ Pride is celebrated throughout the month of June all over the world and Dublin has many events that LGBT+ people and their family members, friends and supporters can be a part of.

There are many Pride-related events throughout June, from historical LGBT+ tours of Dublin to the Dublin Pride 5K run.

The main festival weekend is June 29-30, with events taking place all around the city.

The Dublin Pride Parade is on Saturday, June 29 at 1pm.

Floats and people are assembling at O’Connell Street and Parnell Square before they start on the route and will end in Merrion Square with a family-friendly, free outdoor event.

The parade’s organiser, Dublin LGBT+ Pride, is expecting more than 150 groups with more than 7,000 participants marching in the parade. All spectators are allowed to walk in the parade/march with a group, or they can follow along behind.

After the parade, there are many parties throughout the city, with DJs and performances from Drag Queens.

June is known as Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in New York city that sparked the gay rights liberation movement in the 1960s.

Today, many cities all over the world celebrate Pride with parades, marches and festivals.

Dublin has had Pride marches and events since the 1970s.

The first large march was in March 1983, with a large march held in protest against violence against gay men and women in Ireland.

That June saw the first organised Dublin Pride parade, with the parade being a staple of the city ever since.

Last year, more than 60,000 participants, spectators and marchers were a part of the parade.

Dublin LGBT+ Pride says within a generation the parade has turned into one of the “biggest and most popular events in Ireland.”

For further information on the various events and the parade/march route, see http://dublinpride.ie.

There’s no corner on Earth that isn’t touched by tourism – and related waste – but you can, and should, reduce your impact on your travels

ENVIRONMENT | TRY SOME TIPS TO MINIMISE YOUR IMPACT

Yes, you can travel in a Greener fashion JULIANA REYES

SUMMER is here, which means more people are beginning to plan their holidays from their destinations to the outfits.

Yet, with a little more planning, travelling in an environmentally-friendly manner is the best way to travel on a budget while protecting the Earth.

With the ongoing focus on climate change and the environment, there are various ways people have practiced eco-friendly living in their daily lives such as bringing their own shopping bags and using public transportation daily.

However, there are also ways to continue being environmentally-conscious while travelling, no matter the distance – whether you’re going abroad or just to a neighbouring city.

Pack bars of soap instead of liquids Eliminating single-use plastics is a significant way to be more environmentally-conscious and while travelling, this can be the easiest way to continue the practice.

Many companies, such as Lush, sell bars of face soap, body lotions, shampoo and conditioner along with travel containers.

Since a bar of soap is a solid, there are no limits on the amount you can bring on an airplane, making it easy to travel with.

However, if liquid shampoo and conditioner is preferred, just bringing a solid body wash bar can make a difference.

Bring a reusable water bottle By bringing a water bottle, you’re eliminating a large part of single-use plastics since filling one up before

the day begins can save money and time of buying a single bottle of water every morning and afternoon.

After the Security area, most airports have a water bottle fill-up station, and many coffee shops can fill it up.

Even refilling a plastic water bottle multiple times is more environmentally-friendly since it does not end up in the bin so quickly – just make sure to recycle it at the end of its use.

If staying in a hotel, utilise the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign so the room is not cleaned every day.

Every time your hotel room is cleaned, the staff use cleaning chemicals that can get into the water and makes it harder to clean.

Also, reusing the bed sheets and towels for a couple of days can be

impactful, since this is saving a washing load.

So, hang up a towel after use to make sure it fully dries for next time, and make the bed every morning for a nice, welcoming feeling.

Using public transportation to travel By taking a train, bus or ferries while travelling, this can be cheaper, quicker and better for the environment overall.

Compared to driving, using public transportation for the main source of travel can be beneficial since they use less fuel and more people are being transported to a single place.

While taking an airplane, try to stick to direct flights, as this reduces the amount of carbon dioxide that is released in the air on every take-off and landing.

Try local beers and drinks while eating out.

Another easy way to participate while travelling in an environmentallyconscious way is drinking and eating at local places.

By sticking to local beers, you leave less of a carbon footprint since this cuts out transportation of the product.

It allows more cultural experiences while supporting local restaurants and companies.

Also, this might be cheaper, since the drink does not have to be transported long distances.

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With just a bit more planning, these steps are attainable for most travellers to participate in, and can be a great way to travel at any time, being both easier on the budget and better for the planet.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Latest stats show a rise in registrations for this May OFFICIAL statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for May are up by 4.7% (6,341 vehicles) when compared with May 2018 (6,055).

New car registrations in the year, to date, are down 7.6% (79,343) on the same period last year (85,868).

Impressive Renault Zoe could well be something of a long-range hero DECLAN GLYNN

FRENCH vehicle-manufacturing giant Renault has a long history in producing electrified motoring solutions, and with their ZOE fully-electric supermini, they are proud to offer an affordable electric car, which is fitted with a lithium-ion battery for great performance and durability.

The Renault ZOE was initially launched in Ireland in 2013, and received a face-lift in 2017, which brought with it a new 41kWh battery capable of a real-life driving range of up to 300km.

Thanks to Renault’s electric vehicle experience and expertise, they were able to offer motorists a greater driving range, and full flexibility.

This set a new milestone in the market of affordable electric vehi-

cles, making innovation from tomorrow, and electric driving pleasure, accessible to everyone, today.

The ZOE has the stylish appearance of a coupe thanks to built-in rear door handles, which have been branded with the designer’s fingerprint.

Combined with an interior design that is thoughtful and spacious, the Renault ZOE offers the best of both worlds.

My review car was a Renault ZOE ZE (Zero Emission) 40 Signature Nav, finished in Pearl Black metallic paint.

Generous standard equipment can be found across the ZOE range, with my test car equipped with 16” ‘Grey Shadow’ alloy wheels, automatic climate control with onetouch demist function, Renault R-Link Multimedia system, electric

front windows, ZE Voice Control AND ZE Connect system.

Other features included satellite navigation, partleather seating, parking camera, rear parking sensors, keyless entry with push button start and a BOSE 3D sound system.

All models in the Renault ZOE range are fitted with an automatic gearbox as standard.

This single-speed gearbox provides linear and fluid acceleration, which maximises driving pleasure.

The ZOE’s electric motor produces 108bhp and a healthy 225Nm of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 11.4 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 134km/h.

O n t h e ro a d , t h e Renault ZOE feels very little different to a petrol or diesel supermini, with

one striking difference being the lack of sound from under the bonnet.

Power delivery is terrific from takeoff, with the single-gear automatic gearbox providing plenty of forward momentum when asked to do so.

The Zoe turns into corners with great poise, helped by its light and precise steering, and there’s plenty of grip.

Taking inspiration from seating found in electric trains across Europe, the seats in the ZOE are comfortable and contemporary, while the uncluttered dashboard is

functional and intuitive in equal measure.

Although it shares some components with its sibling, the Renault Clio, the exterior designs of both cars are completely different.

A low loading lip on the ZOE allows for easy access to a generous 338-litre boot, which can be easily extended to 1,225-litres when the rear seats are folded.

The Renault ZOE is uniquely fitted with Renault’s patented Chameleon charger, which is compatible with a range of different sockets and

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It is also able to charge at the maximum power available, from 3.6kW to 43kW. This means that charging is quicker, more efficient and saves money.

For example, using a 43kW charger will allow the car to charge fully in less than 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Pricing for the new Renault ZOE starts at just €24,990 (inclusive of an SEAI grant and VRT relief). Metallic paint is an additional €640.

Overall, the Renault ZOE is enjoyable to drive, quiet, classy, stylish and a desirable-looking small car.

With extremely low running costs guaranteed, this wonderful small car could be the ideal car to introduce motorists to the world of pure electric motoring.

New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations are up by 5.2% (1,726) on May 2018 (1,641), with registrations down 8.4% (14,617).

New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) increased 31.3% (298) on May 2018 (227), and are also up 7.7% (1,491) on the year, to date.

Imported Used Cars increased 4.1% (9,346) on May 2018 (8,978), while year to date imports are 3% (45,062) ahead of 2018 (43,739).

New electric vehicle (EV) registrations continue to grow month on month, with a total of 1,902 EV cars registered so far this year, surpassing the total number of EVs registered for 2018 (1,233).

Brian Cooke, SIMI director general, said: “Registrations for May showed an improvement on May 2018, although the increase in numerical terms was relatively small.

“However, sales overall year to date have been disappointing with both business and consumer Brexit-related uncertainty contributing to dampened demand for new vehicles.

“The industry is now focused on preparations for the start of the July 192 registration period.”

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ROCHE ON BOARD: SOCCER: A NEW ERA in Liffey Wan-

derers history will begin this summer as Lee Roche moves from on-field leader to head coach on the sidelines.

Pearse Street native Roche is steeped in Liffeys history – his brothers Aidan and Dylan have both won trophies alongside him – and he knows the club insideout.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS CRICKET | MIDDLESEX A PERFECT MATCH IN SANDYMOUNT

Leinster’s summer smash  sport@dublingazette.com

JUNE 21 marks midsummer in Ireland, and the longest day could also be the most glorious one for Leinster cricket as they welcome their most distinguished guests in more than 70 years.

Middlesex are truly fitting visitors, as the county with the longest and deepest links with Leinster and Irish cricket.

From Tim O’Brien, who captained England and Ireland at the turn of the 19th century, through Ed Joyce and Eoin Morgan, up to Andrew Balbirnie and Andrew Poynter, Lord’s has always been a haven for Leinster men.

The Middle Saxons are coming to Sydney Parade for the Smartwater Summer Smash Twenty20 Challenge Match at 5.30pm on Friday June 21, a game that will serve as perfect preparation ahead of their Vitality T20 Blast campaign, while for Leinster Lightning it will serve as a major challenge ahead of the Cricket Ireland Interpro-

vincial Twenty20 Festivals.

The Summer Smash is also the showcase of the Cricket Leinster Centenary Year celebrations.

The Cairn Homes-sponsored Leinster Lightning were triumphant in the Twenty20 cup last year, as they sealed the title over a memorable festival weekend in 2018 at Sydney Parade and have a formidable record in the format.

The Dublin match will also see the debut of Middlesex’s new Twenty20 kit, sponsored by the Irish company Kingspan for the first time.

Middlesex’s new coach Stuart Law will be looking for a victory in Dublin to help springboard an extended run for his side in the T20 Blast.

Steven Finn, Toby Roland-Jones and Dawid Malan all could come to Dublin Lightning coach Albert Van der Merwe sees the game as an important fixture for his side: “This will undoubtedly be the showcase event for the summer.

“Not only does it highlight Cricket

Irish cricket star Paul Stirling in action for Middlesex. Picture: Jordan Mansfield

Leinster’s ambition, but also it gives our players the opportunity to measure themselves against an incredibly strong professional outfit under coach Stuart Law’s guidance.

“It’s a feather in the cap of Cricket Leinster Chief Executive, Philip Smith and his team in securing such a high profile fixture.

“It gives the Lightning side a great

opportunity to go toe to toe with one of England’s biggest counties in a competitive fixture. Middlesex’s recent announcement that they have signed arguably one of the greatest players in recent time, AB de Villiers, has added more interest to this already-exciting contest.

For tickets, go to www.cricketleinster.ie.

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

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR under WELL done9toboys the Junior had a very A la busy week, no better way to recover from the excess’s of communions!

They played terrific games against Clontarf, Whitehall and Castleknock, well done lads!

All boys born in 2010 are welcome, even if there’s no experience of playing at all. And when this is all over, the management and players will have a well earned rest!

Our under 13 girls continued their fantastic form, but this time had to dig deep and a last gasp goal ensured a brilliant 1 point win over a tough St Annes team. Best for us were Kate Hayden, Abi McGuirk and Alanna Elmonem.

We have now launched our summer camps.

Anybody who books online for the Kelloggs Cúl camps, will also get free entry to the club camp the following week, great value indeed. For more information visit our website. All details on the website.

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.

The club executive would like to express deepest sympathies to Carmel Andrews and all her family on the recent passing of her sister Marie after a short illness. May she rest in peace.

So by now you know we’re hosting our Oscarz event on September 7th, We are holding an information night for all potential actors in the Autobahn upstairs on Monday the 24th June at 8pm. If you’re thinking about becoming a star of the silver screen, you should really try make this meeting.

O’TOOLE’S

WELL done to our senior footballers on their very respectable away win on Saturday to Vinnies. It was a good competitive game as our lads never looked like being on the losing side.

In 1969 O’Toole’s created history by winning their first Senior Hurling Championship title. To mark this auspicious occasion, we are holding an informal get together of the team members this Friday 14th June 2019, commencing at 8pm. It will be an evening to catch up on the glory days for anyone with association to this team.

Whether you were on the team, know someone that was, or you weren’t quite born then, come along and meet the greats that did play.

Our plucky little U9’s put in a great shift v Fingallians on Saturday morning. Ever increasingly evident that their training is paying off tenfold. Our players on

the day were Talan, Sam & Eanna. This is a team for the future of O’Toole’s.

Unfortunately, neither our U12 or U13 girls came out on top in their respective games over the weekend. However, their ‘never give up’ attitude is a great and endearing quality no matter what.

Important dates for your diary…….Summer Camps 2019: Junior Camp for girls & boys 4 to 7yr olds Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th July Kellogg’s Cul Camp for boys & girls 6 to 13yr olds Monday 15th to Friday 19th July.

Club Camp for boys & girls 6 to 13yr olds……Tuesday 30th July to Friday 2nd August* For Information or Booking call David on 086 3101034, Kelly 085 1600381 or Hellen 086 3060524. *Forms can also be returned to Club office Places are limited for these camps.

SOCCER: ROCHE LOOKING TO TAKE FAMILY CLUB TO ANOTHER

Liffeys legend Lee takes on coach role LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE  DAVE DONNELLY

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A NEW era in Liffey Wanderers history will begin this summer as Lee Roche moves from on-field leader to head coach on the sidelines.

Pearse Street native Roche is steeped in Liffeys history – his brothers Aidan and Dylan have both won trophies alongside him – and he knows the club inside-out.

Cousin Kenneth captained the south innercity club to the FAI Intermediate Cup in 2017 and, now, he’ll be joined by the husband of another cousin in assistant Ger ‘Buzzer’ Rowe.

Ex-Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers striker Roche was part of the core that rebuilt the club from scratch in 2013 and achieved five successive promotions to the top of the Leinster Senior League.

They also won the FAI Junior Cup as well as the Intermediate Cup in that time, led by manager John Young, whose own father

and grandfather were embedded in the club’s fabric.

That ‘family’ ethos, with Young now installed as chairman, is set to continue with Lee in charge, while brother Aidan is likely to return following a league-winning stint with Crumlin United.

“I’ve always really helped out with the coaching and been a senior player with Liffeys,” Roche tells the Dublin Gazette.

“It was always going to happen but it’s probably after coming a bit earlier than I thought. I’m 33 next week. Especially bringing in Ger Rowe, Buzzer, that was a big plus as well.

“He’s always been around the League of Ireland and he dropped down to the Leinster Senior. I played against him for five seasons and he’s the best Leinster Senior League player I’ve ever seen.

“We’ve been in constant conversations over the past number of years and we always seemed to be on the same page when it comes to talking about football.

“When he heard John was stepping down he said ‘why don’t we just go for it?’”

Roche will face the difficult task of managing the transition of a side revitalised under Young’s stewardship, with a core of local players who grew up together as the backbone.

Captain Carl O’Brien has announced his retirement at the age of 38, while the ageless goalkeeper Philip O’Connor has also moved on.

Roche accepts he will need to bring in players outside the immediate community to move the club forward, and already has eight new recruits in line when the transfer window opens next month.

Key on Roche’s agenda will be maintaining the familial atmosphere that has served the club over the past six years while also introducing fresh ideas from outside.

“That’s the main thing with Liffey Wanderers.

We’ll go and play against other Leinster Senior League teams and they don’t really get what Liffeys have.

“I’m not saying Liffeys are the best team, but what they have is everybody is brothers, everybody is a cousin, everybody’s a best friend. “ We a l l g r e w u p together – we all grew up a stone’s throw away from each other. I think that’s got us to where we are now.”

Casey plays part in history DONNYBROOK’S Owen Casey was part of the Irish Over-45 men’s tennis team won the Potter Cup in the Real Club de Polo, Barcelona over the weekend.

This is effectively the World Championships Over 45s event for tennis-playing nations. It is run by the International Club, a global organisation that operates events for players who have represented their country at junior, senior or veteran’s level.

The Irish men’s Over45s team at Real Club de The Irish team also featured Scott Barron Polo in Barcelona with the Potter Cup (Monkstown) and Stewart Doyle (Blackrock)

along with John Rendina (Castleknock), Ross Niland (Limerick), Alan Donnelly (Naas) and captain Garbhan O’Nuallain (Greystones).

Played on clay, the team was unseeded and came through the draw with wins against powerhouse teams from the USA (4-3), Spain (5-2) and France, in the Final, (5-2).

The US team included Mikael Pernfors, who reached the final of the French Open in 1986 (beaten by Ivan Lendl) and reached a career high ranking of 10 while representing Sweden in a Davis Cup Final.

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LEVEL IN THE LSL Liffey Wanderers’ new coaching team Lee Roche and Gerard “Buzzer” Rowe.

SAILING: BIENNIAL EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER FOUR LOCAL CLUBS

Dun Laoghaire regatta sustains interest for 2019 DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA  sport@dublingazette.com

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O’Flanagan adds five goals to record tally

ANNA O’Flanagan struck five goals in two games to help Ireland’s women to reach the semi-finals of the FIH Series Finals at Banbridge this week.

The Rathgar woman netted four times in Sunday’s 8-1 game against the Czech Republic before adding another in Tuesday’s 11-0 victory over Singapore, ensuring top spot in their group. A win on Saturday will assure a place in the Olympic qualifiers in October.

Picture: Sinead Hingston

IRELAND’S biggest sailing event returns this Summer, with the 2019 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta with the four-day event running from Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14.

The biennial series sees four local waterfront yacht clubs come together for this extravaganza; Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club and Royal St. George Yacht Club.

2,500 sailors and 500 boats across 34 classes will compete in the eighth instalment on seven race courses which will be specially laid out on Dublin Bay. The event attracts Olympic, international and national talent, many of whom are champions, with yachts competing from Hong Kong, England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, and all four provinces of Ireland.

On land, there will also be plenty of entertainment around the waterfront to ensure those in attendance stay afloat.

This year, face painting and a ‘selfie wall’ will ensure you capture your perfect picture from the day. Volvo and Spirit Motor Group will also be displaying their latest range of cars at The People’s Park, the East Pier and the Harbour Plaza.

There will be market food to sample from the People’s Park Market on Sunday, July 14.

For more information see www.dlregatta. org or find Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Facebook and Instagram.

A fetaure of the event will be a focus on sustainability and earlier this week on World Ocean Day, they announce the four important steps the organisers are taking at this year’s event.

“In an effort to protect our waters we are running the event as a Clean Regatta through the international Sailors for the

Sigma 33 footers in action at the 2017 Dun Laoghaire regatta. Picture: David Branigan

Sea programme, supported by the MaREI Centre, which will see us implementing a number of Clean Regattas Best Practices to reduce our environmental impact” said event chairman Don O’Dowd.

This includes using reusable water bottles which will available on site and can be refilled at the venue. No single use plastic

bottles will be sold.

All clubs will use real crockery when serving foods and any other glasses or straws will be reusable or compostable.

Bin stations will be on site for separating waster. There will also be an information campaign on tackling single use plastics and marine litter.

Bohemians U-19s into UEFA league UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE  sport@dublingazette.com

CRAIG Sexton’s Bohemians Under-19s have qualified for the Uefa Youth League for the second year running.

Unlike last year, there were no last-minute Champions League goals needed this time - Atalanta qualifying for the Italian Under19 League final where they will play Inter Milan got Bohemians over the line.

As both clubs already qualify through the Uefa Champions League path, Bohs were next in line to qualify through the Domestic Champions Path.

Bohs lost out 4-2 on aggregate to Danes FC Midtjylland last year, but were up against a side with designs on winning the competition and who subsequently knocked out giants Roma and Manchester United before bowing out against Porto.

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SOCCER

GO FOR LIFE : FATIMA OUTFIT ENJOY SPORTS DAY IN DCU

St Patrick’s Athletic’s Kevin Toner

Toner earns point at the Showgrounds KEVIN Toner cancelled out Jack Keaney’s opener to earn St Patrick’s Athletic a 1-1 draw at the Showgrounds against Sligo Rovers.

Against a Sligo team without a number of key players due to injury, suspension and even international commitments, Pat’s had the better of the early play.

Dave Webster couldn’t hook his early opportunity over Ed McGinty’s head, while Kevin Toner’s cross bounced off the top of the Rovers goal shortly after.

Sligo took time to settle into this one and Ronan Coughlan had Saints goalkeeper Brendan Clarke on his toes 16 minutes in. The Rovers attacker cutting inside but Clarke was alert to swipe the ball from Coughlan at the end line.

Pat’s raised their play once more and went close twice in quick succession through Ciaran Kelly and Gary Shaw. Kelly wriggling free of the Sligo defence at a Mikey Drennan corner, but the centre half couldn’t steer his free header goalward.

While Shaw’s clever turn allowed him space to shoot from the edge of the area, but his rasper cracked back off the crossbar with McGinty beaten. Pat’s were able to scramble away a Lewis Banks header from a Cawley corner just after the restart.

The oncoming Clarke then did just enough to put off Parkes, after good work from both Fordyce and Ronan Murray in the build up.

Drennan should have had Pat’s in the lead on 62 minutes.

But he somehow ballooned the ball over the crossbar from directly under it, after sustained pressure following a Saints corner.

McGinty had to tip Shaw’s header over his goal with a quarter of an hour to go, as this game hung in the balance. The game’s opener eventually arrived when Keaney’s free-kick from 30 yards, took a touch off a number of players before the ball finally making its way past a flat-footed Clarke.

The lead lasted less than a minute however.

Shaw’s initial header came back off McGinty’s far post, but the danger wasn’t cleared as the ball landed to the waiting Toner who fired an unstoppable volley to the Sligo net.

St Pat’s are back in action on Friday at home in Richmond Park against Finn Harps as they look to close the gap to the top four.

City side win nationals NATIONAL GO FOR LIFE GAMES  sport@dublingazette.com

A TEAM representing Dublin City was one of two winning county teams at the 2019 National Go for Life Games held in the DCU on Saturday.

The competition included 24 teams of older people donning their county colours, participating in a day of fun and sport.

The Go for Life Games brings together almost 300 older people from all over Ireland to compete, to be active and most importantly to have fun meeting and competing against their peers from every other county.

Now in its eighth year, it has grown to become one of the biggest social sports events for older people in Ireland.

Catherine Flood, from the Local Sport Partnership, and Dublin City team manager commented

on their win: “The Dublin City team is made up of residents from the Fatima area, and it’s their first year in the tournament.

“They have been really committed to training for the games over the past weeks, they were really enthusiastic and dedicated and they took ownership of training themselves.

“Last week alone they trained three times. I was there to help but they really embraced it, and I’m just really proud of them.

“They are so happy to win, but not just that. They are also so happy to come here today and meet so many lovely people. “ They have expressed it time and time again today, how the camaraderie between everyone is just amazing, and we are just delighted.”

Go for Life is the National Sport and Physical Activity Programme for Older People, run by

CUMAN EVERYBODY Belgrove shine at Croke Park BELGROVE Senior BNS

captain Joe Sheppard, centre, and his team-mates celebrate after winning the Corn Herald during the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals 2019 at Croke Park in Dublin.

They got the best of St Mary’s BNS, Lucan in one of 15 finals on Monday alone at headquarters in the annual celebration of primary school hurling.

Picture: Piaras O MIdheach / SPORTSFILE

Age & Opportunity and funded by Sport Ireland. The Go for Life programme and the National Games event demonstrate that sport is for everyone no matter what age or ability.

With 24 teams from 20 counties competingDublin City faced some stiff competition on the day.

What began as a small pilot event with seven counties taking part in 2012 is now a year round phenomenon, with groups of older adults training, practising, competing with some coming through heats in their counties, in order to compete in the finals in DCU. Sue Guildea, Physical Activity Programme Manager for Age & Opportunity was delighted with the great atmosphere on the day: “The National Games are always the highlight of the Age & Opportunity calendar each year.

“There is a great buzz around

the day which reflects the buildup in each county with leagues, blitz days and weekly games happening in local communities, sports hubs, men’s sheds and sports clubs around the country.

“The beauty of the Go for Life Games is they have been adapted from existing sports so that they are open to adults of all abilities.”

“The games themselves were devised specifically for older people which means even if you have never been “sporty” you can be now!”

“Scidils” is a two sided adaptation of ten pin bowling but using two skittles and a smaller lighter ball and “Flisk” is adapted from boccia and horseshoe pitching.

“Málaí” – an adaptation of the popular cornhole game using beanbags and a wooden box.

Some of the counties have their local men’s sheds putting these sets together for them.

13 June 2019 CITY  DUBLIN GAZETTE 31

HURLING: LEINSTER FINAL SPOT STILL A POSSIBILITY FOR DUBLIN SENIORS

HURLING

Clontarf delight in run to Feile finale

Eamonn Dillon, Naomh Fionnbarra and Dublin, pictured at the announcement that Chadwicks are the new sponsor of the Leinster GAA Chadwicks Club Hurling League.

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Dillon wary of huge test from the Tribe LEINSTER SENIOR HURLING C’SHIP  CÓILIN DUFFY

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DUBLIN hurler Eamonn ‘Trollier’ Dillon says a big test awaits his side if they are to get over the line against Galway on Saturday week in their final Leinster Championship Round Robin tie at Parnell Park.

It’s a must win game for Mattie Kenny’s side if their are to remain in the Championship this year, with a victory ensuring a place in the All-Ireland Series, and also a place in the Leinster final if results go their way.

“Any time you get to a Leinster final is always good,” Dillon told the Dublin Gazette at the announcement that Chadwicks are the new sponsor of the Leinster GAA Chadwicks Club Hurling League.

“We aren’t looking towards a Leinster final just yet, we are looking for-

ward to the next game against Galway on Saturday week.”

Dillon says a tricky test awaits against the Tribesmen.

“Galway coming up to us, they are a great team and they pose a great threat, so we are just focussing on them, and hopefully getting a good result against them if we can.”

It’s Dublin’s second home game of the Championship, and after a 1-22 to 2-19 draw with Wexford in Parnell Park, they are hoping to finish with a win on home soil.

“Having home advantage is huge,” the Naomh Fionnbarra clubman said.

“So it’s important that you get a result at home in your home games, with the way it’s gone in the home fixtures this year.

“We are really looking forward to it, and hopefully the home supporters can come out to support us.”

Dillon says Dublin will need a con-

sistent performance over 70 minutes, if they are to be in with a chance of beating Galway.

“You can just focus on the quick start, but it’s important that we maintain it then, and just keep the foot on the gas.”

Galway lead the table on five points, one ahead of Kilkenny and Wexford and two ahead of Dublin following their impressive win in Nowland Park last weekend.

A draw or a win would book Galway a place in the Leinster final.

If Dublin win and Wexford and Kilkenny draw, all four teams will be on five points, in which case the placings would be based on scoring difference from their games to date.

In that event, Galway would be eliminated from the All-Ireland race as the other three have higher scoring differences.

As for the newly formed Chadwicks

Club Hurling League, the cross county competition which has seen 71 teams from right across the province compete at Junior, Intermediate and Senior level in four divisions.

This year’s Division 1 final took place last Sunday as a curtain raiser to the Leinster Senior Championship clash of Kilkenny and Galway.

It saw two Kilkenny clubs, Mullinavat and St Martins, go head to head at Nowlan Park.

As part of their partnership with the leagues, the Chadwicks Kit-Out competition will see clubs in Leinster win over €20,000 of Chadwicks product to improve and enhance their changing room facilities.

Winners from each county will win €1,000 worth of product before going on to compete for the overall prize of €10,000 worth of product. Clubs can find out more information about this at www.chadwicks.ie.

CLONTARF shone at the John West AllIreland and Regional Under 14 Hurling Féile as they reached the Division 4 Cup final.

There, they succumbed to a strong Tullamore side in the Division 4 Cup decider in Mallow, losing 1-9 to 0-2 in the final.

Tullamore got off to a strong start and led by 1-2 to 0-1 at half-time, and despite their best efforts the Cluain Tarbh lads could only manage a point in the second half.

Despite the loss, it was a hugely memorable weekend for the team who were hosted by the Blarney GAA Club. After a long trip down to Mourneabbey for their opening two group games on Friday, Clontarf came up against Clyda Rover, winning an end to end battle 1-8 to 2-4.

Next up were AllSaints Ballymena who edged out the Dubliners 3-4 to 2-4, but it was still all to play for with a Cup quarterfinal place up for grabs on Saturday morning.

A rip-roaring contest saw Clontarf have three points to spare on a 4-4 to 2-7 scoreline in Blarney. And they were goal hungry again when they claimed a 3-4 to 2-5 win over Fr. Dalton’s of Westmeath.

And they earned their final spot against Clare’s Clonlara in Mallow, Clontarf claiming a 0-10 to 0-6 to advance to the All-Ireland Final.

However, in their second game of the day, Clontarf came unstuck, having had the tougher of the two semi-finals.

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Meath in Maher’s sight as big games abound  CÓILIN DUFFY

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AISLING Maher says there’s lot of positives to take despite a mixed league campaign as Dublin head into the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship, with an opening group game this Saturday against Meath at Parnell Park at 5pm.

Frank Browne’s charges recorded a win, a draw and two losses from their four league games, before losing out to Kilkenny in the first round of the Leinster Championship. St Vincent’s Maher is looking ahead to the Round-Robin style All-Ireland Championship with great hope.

“I think there were loads of positives to take from the league,” she told the Dublin Gazette at the launch of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Championship.

“It was a bit of an up and down campaign – probably not the course we would have written for ourselves going into it, but we had a brand new management team coming in and a massive number of players coming up.

“Players coming in from the Premier Juniors and younger players coming up from underage. For me personally going out playing matches towards the start, there was six, seven, eight players alongside me that I wouldn’t have played with before and wouldn’t know going into the matches.

“That leaves a lot of room for improvement from players and from management to learn how

Dublin camogie star Aisling Maher.

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“We want to play tough games; there’s no

interest in walking through a couple of rounds of Leinster“ players play; who plays well where and how a team might gel and fit together.

“I think the league and Leinster and the challenge games that we would have played along the way giving us an opportunity to get to know the team and play a bit better and see what works out for us in terms of our game plan and management.”

Exiting the Leinster Championship to last year’s All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny was disappoint-

ing as Maher relishes facing the best.

“Sure we always seem to get Kilkenny in the first round!” Maher said. “At the end of the day we want to play tough games, and there’s no interest in walking through a couple of rounds of Leinster.

“We would rather get one tough game and if that results in a heavy defeat in the first-round, well as long as you are learning from that defeat, and as long as you are picking up on areas

you can improve on – well that can mean something to us in the long run.

“Look, Kilkenny are tough opposition, they have always been there or thereabouts, but there’s no point in pulling the wool over your eyes as to where you are in terms of the tough competition.

“It was nice for us to pitch ourselves against the best and see where we are and see the areas we need to improve on, going forward.”

And what does Maher feel those areas are?

“That’s a secret! Ah no, it’s a young team and defensively we probably thought we were opened up a bit in the Leinster Championship, so that’s something we’ll definitely be working on coming into the All-Ireland Championship now, and hopefully we can take it forward.”

Dublin face into a group with All-Ireland Champions Cork; Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Meath;

and Aisling says a tricky opener awaits against the Royals.

“Meath are a very good side. They are up in the Senior Championship now and are obviously there for good reason. They were very strong in Intermediate before being moved up.

“Every year we play them they are there or thereabouts and we would be close to even in a lot of games. Meath will know us very well, and we’ll know them well.”