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WORLD CUP FEVER

NICOLETA Postolachi, Emily Meneses and Stehannye K Cordoso are pictured as they announced details that Dublin Hip Venue Tramline on Dublin’s D’Olier Street is the place to be if you are supporting Spain or Portugal in the World Cup, The venue’s giant screens have all the games with Spanish and Portuguese commentaries and to top all that off, they are serving Mediterranean tapas for supporters during the World Cup games. Picture: Brian McEvoy

RESIDENTS of a quiet cul-de-sac in Ranelagh have claimed that they were never consulted by Dublin City Council, over the construction of what call, a ‘monolithic monstrosity’ overshadowing their quiet and peaceful community.

The Bannaville residents contacted Dublin Gazette in an effort to shed light on why this building, containing two muse houses, and which they claim, is like a prison and completely out of character with the surrounding architecture, was constructed without them being consulted. They claim that their privacy has been removed by the ‘underhand’ action by the council.

One furious resident said: “It is incomprehensible that this carbuncle could ever have gotten planning.

This is a Z1 planning zone i.e. developments should “protect, provide and improve residential amenity.

“This development is a larger than life scar on the local community and quite frankly, is an absolute disgrace – An Bord Pleanala and DCC should be ashamed of themselves.”

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EYESORE: LOCALS DEMAND RESPONSE FROM COUNCIL

Furious residents ignored LOCAL residents in Bannaville, a quiet suburban estate located in Ranelagh, close to the Grand Canal, are up in arms over the construction of, what they call, a ‘monolithic monstrosity’ overshadowing their peaceful scenic location.

They contacted Dublin Gazette in an effort to shed light on why this building, containing two muse houses, and, as they claim, is completely out of character with the surrounding architecture in a tiny unused area. This was done without them being consulted about plans for its construction.

Furious residents, among them Stuart Dawson, Brendan Sweeney, Margaret Ryan, Jean Doyle and Tom Hanlon, all expressed their outrage at Dublin City Council for the way they were sidelined in the decision-making process.

Margaret Ryan said: “Local residents here are absolutely appalled that no notification was received by them, that this monstrosity was being built. It went up in six weeks and is ruining the view, blocking the light, but most importantly, it is destroying the privacy of many of the residents.

“It has ruined the back of our homes – we no longer can

enjoy afternoon sunshine. The fact that it was carried out in such an underhand way, makes it even worse. We want clarity and we want to know who gave the permission and we want answers from Dublin City Council, as well as the councillors who approved it.

Pictured is the view of the controversial mews style house, from the living room of one of the Bannaville residents, which clearly shows the impact upon residents, who claim their privacy is severely affected, as is their view of the nearby Georgian homes

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This is a Z1 planning zone i.e. developments should protect, provide and improve residential amenity.

“This is not about a group of Ranelagh residents giving out about any new develop-

ment – we all know that housing is needed ; it’s about being respected and being consulted about the kind of development to be built.”

The residents have written to Dublin City Council and are furious that nobody has been down to the area, despite invitations to come and visit.

One of the residents, Stuart Dawson wrote a letter to Dublin City Council objecting to the aforementioned planning application in the strongest terms.

He wrote: “I have just returned from a posting overseas and am absolutely horrified to see this over-scaled monstrosity overshadowing my home.

“It is incomprehensible that this carbuncle could ever have gotten planning. This is a Z1 planning zone i.e. developments should “protect, provide and improve residential amenity.

“This development is a larger than life scar on the local community and quite frankly, is an absolute disgrace - An Bórd Pleanala and DCC should be ashamed of themselves.

“I moved to 4 Bannaville in 2010 and from my kitchen

and garden, I had an unimpeded view of the beautiful Georgian terraces; those being Ontario Terraces obliterated.

“And this building - according to DCC’s extension of duration letter dated 26 September 2012 - should have been completed on 18 February 2018; the conditions of the planning license have been patently and blatantly contravened. So, what is DCC intending to do?

“Back in 2007, the DCC’s decision to grant planning was appealed by two residents - both on Ontario Terrace. The absence of any objection from Bannaville residents is evidence enough that no site notice was erected, or circulated in a manner that would bring the proposed development to their attention - a convenient and deliberate ploy quite clearly.

“In the DCC’s ‘granting’ letter on 5 July 2007, it alludes to “visual amenity” in relation to roof use, screening and external finishing; this is an absolute travesty - the inappropriateness of this oversized incongruous structure is truly breath-taking.

“And yet, a so-called planner within the DCC had the temerity to talk about “visual amenity”.

“I will be seeking legal advice over the coming weeks

and will revert in due course.”

Dublin Gazette contacted Dublin City Council to find out why these residents were allegedly kept in the dark about this project, but at the time of going to press, no answer was forthcoming.

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FIRST CITIZEN: NORTH INNER CITY COUNCILLOR TAKES OVER FROM MICHEAL MAC DONNCHA

Independent councillor Nial Ring, new Lord Mayor of Dublin INDEPENDENT councillor Nial R ing has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Dublin at the Annual General Meeting of Dublin City Council, which was held on Monday last.

T he new first citizen defeated Solidarity’s Michael O’Brien and Fine Gael’s Paddy McCartan, having been nominated by former Lord Mayor Christy Burke.

A fourth generation Dubliner, councillor Ring was born and reared in Ballybough, in Dublin’s North Inner City. He graduated from Dublin City University with an Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance.

He has held a number of senior banking positions in Ireland and abroad. Councillor Ring is also a fellow of the Chartered Association of

Certified Accountants, a Licentiate of the Institute of Bankers and he holds a Diploma in Financial Services Law from University College Dublin.

Councillor Ring was first elected a member of Dublin City Council in 2004, when he was elected to represent the North Inner Central Electoral Area of the city. He serves on a number of committees including, Finance (Stra-

tegic Policy Committee), Audit, the Moore Street Advisor y Committee, Parnell Square Special Committee and the Central Area Committee.

Councillor Ring is also a member of the Special Committee on Fire/ Ambulance Services & Emergency Manage ment, the Central Area Joint Policing Committee and the Commemorative Naming Committee and he is also a Public Representative for Dublin City Council on the Grangegorman Development Consultative Group.

At local level, he is on the board of a number of community organisa-

Nial Ring with former Lord Mayor Micheal Mac Donncha in City Hall

tions, including; North East Dublin Community Services Initiative Limited, Sean O’Casey Community Centre East Wall Limited, Nor th Wall Community Training Workshop Limited

and National Handball and Croke Park Community Centre Company Limited.

He is married to Joyce and he has four grown up sons. His interests include Irish History,

politics and sports.

The race for deputy Lord Mayor was won by Cllr Catherine Carney Boud from Sinn Fein, when she defeated Cllr Anne Feeney from Fine Gael.

Call for opening to public of Fitzwilliam Square Park

Famous faces attend Stena Line Dublin Horse Show launch ALL the fun and flair of the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show was captured at the party announcing details of the 2018 event, held at the iconic Bewley’s on Grafton Street last week. A stylish line up of guests were treated to some delicious Thin Gin cocktails by the Irish brand, on the balcony overlooking Grafton Street and snapped selfies with the stunning Aga Khan Trophy and one of the iconic Horse Show fences on the night.

This year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS from August 8th - 12th. For more information visit www.dublinhorseshow.com. Pictured are Aimee McClenahan and Heinrich Anhold. Picture: ALISON O’HANLON

COUNCILLOR Dermot Lacey (Lab) has once again called for the opening of Fitzwilliam Square Park to the public and the many office users working in the surrounding areas.

He said: “As we enjoy the rare rays of sunshine, it is quite simply unfair to the thousands of residents and workers here in Dublin that they should be locked out of this facility, right in the heart of the city.

“It is exactly 10 years since I publicly called for the reopening of Fitzwilliam Square to the public and to office workers.

“The continued closure of this green space at the heart of the City is a scandal and a relic of old privilege.”

As part of his ongoing campaign to have Fitzwilliam Square

Cllr Dermot Lacey

Park opened to the public, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Lacey has ensured that the objective is in the City Development Plan.

He said: “The continued closure of this park to the general public was a scandal and should not be tolerated.

Securing access to the park has been included as an objective in the current and previous City Development Plans.”

And he urged City Management “to renew their efforts to have this remaining vestige of privilege abolished and restore the park to the people of Dublin”.

At present Fitzwilliam Square Park is controlled by the elite Fitzwilliam Square Association Ltd, a Company limited by guarantee.

Voting membership is controlled by the existing members.

Any change of the lease or use of the Park would require the approval of the Pembroke Estate office.

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GRAVE CONCERN : PASSENGERS’ SAFETY PARAMOUNT

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Call for dedicated DIARY transport police

DAVINA AND VICTORIA’S PRIDE POP-UP PARTY

LABOUR Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has welcomed the move by Irish Rail to put on extra security staff at certain north Dublin stations, but said there was still a need for a dedicated transport police force to address the overall increase in violence and anti-social behaviour.

He said: “The large increase in anti-social behaviour on our trains as revealed by RTE’s This Week last Sunday, is a wake up call for the Government, and it’s time Minister Ross took action.

“Workers in Irish Rail are gravely concerned at the many incidents that have occurred recently, but staff there shouldn’t have

to resort to the withdrawal of services when there are solutions available.

“Over 1,000 incidents of anti-social behaviour have been reported since 2017

by Iarnród Éireann, but we know this just covers those that have been officially recorded.

“The type of threats and abuse that is being directed at staff is not acceptable and must be tackled. We would all prefer if these attacks didn’t happen in the first place, but we have to deal with the reality of what is happening.

“Additional security at flash points along the DART north of Connolly Station will help address problems there, but won’t deal with the overall increase in anti-

social behaviour.

“The obvious solution is to establish a dedicated public transport police unit,

In response, Minister Ross’s department said: “Minister Ross has asked his Department to engage with

through An Garda Síochána, similar to the British Transport Police.

“Unfortunately, Minister Ross has been more concerned with reforming judicial appointments, rather than addressing the problems in our transport systems.”

Iarnród Éireann and the Railway Safety Advisory Council (which includes representatives from operators and trade unions) to take all action necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and workers.

“Minister Ross takes this matter very seriously. He is concerned to ensure the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff travelling and working on our rail network “Pending the outcome of this engagement, the Minister will engage with the Minister for Justice and Equality, if necessary. Any such dedicated transport police that may be considered necessary would require primary legislation and additional resources.”

“There were 45.5 million

passenger journeys in 2017 on Iarnród Éireann, the vast majority of which occurred without incident. Antisocial behaviour is a matter for An Garda Síochána who work in close co-operation with Iarnród Éireann on this issue.

“Additional summer staffing is in place to enhance staff coverage. In addition, Iarnród Éireann has advised that they have outlined proposals to trade unions to enhance staffing on board trains with the deployment of full time Customer Service Officers across Intercity services.

“This will mean that where currently trains can be driver only, there is a customer service presence and deterrent to anti-social behaviour on board. Iarnród Éireann has advised that they are keen to secure trade union agreement to progress this and commence recruitment.

“The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on trains, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána who work in close co-operation with Iarnród Éireann on this issue.”

TWO of Dublin’s best known drag queens, Victoria Secret and Davina Devine, will host their annual pride pop-up party this Saturday.

The dynamic duo will be taking over Twenty Two Dublin, just off Grafton Street, for nine whole jampacked hours. Expect pop music to beat the band, a legion of drag queens taking over the stage and a celebration of all things pride across two floors. Devine and Secret also promise some exciting surprises on the night too, so it’s definitely worth checking out.

Doors will open at 6pm, with €10 early-bird tickets available now from draggedup.net.

MOTHER’S PRIDE BLOCK PARTY

ONE of the biggest events on the Pride calendar every year, the Mother Pride Block Party returns to the Tivoli for it’s fourth year.

Getting started from 4pm, there’ll be bars, food stalls, a massive main stage and ‘everything needed for a banging proud block party’ after the Pride parade.

Joining the DJs from Mother on the Block Party stage are legendary DJ Nick Siano, Nadine Coyle performing her own hits and those from her Girls Aloud days, and soul singer Soule.

Tickets for the Block Party are on sale now from Eventbrite.ie.

Official Pride Afterparty Pride is the perfect time of year to indulge in your notso-guilty pop pleasures, and the official afterparty of this year’s Pride Parade will allow you to do just that.

Ireland’s own princess of pop Samantha Mumba will take to the Opium stage as part of Dublin LGBTQ Pride’s official parade after-party. Expect to hear her iconic hits, like the toe-tapping ‘Body to Body’ and ‘Gotta Tell You’.

As well as Samantha’s headlining set, there’ll also be DJs playing the best pop and ‘pride’ anthems throughout the night.

Expect disco balls, confetti cannons and dancing.

Tickets are €15 and are available on Eventbrite now.

ELLYD AT WHELAN’S

DUBLIN singer-songwriter EllyD will launch her new single at her first ever headline show in Whelan’s on Friday.

Following on from the release of her successful EP ‘Lighthouse’ earlier this year, the alternative pop artist will be debut her highly anticipated new single ‘Close’ at the iconic venue.

She has since played some of Ireland’s biggest festivals and top venues including Electric Picnic, The Secret Village Festival, Battle of the Lake Festival, The Button Factory, Whelan’s and The Workman’s Club.

Tickets for the gig are available from Eventbrite priced €8 or can be purchased for €10 at the door on the night.

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GALLERIES

Sean Headley, Teachers Musical Society, won the Best Best Comedian Award Gilbert Section, for his portrayal of ‘Franz’ in The Producers

Teachers’ Musical Society members celebrate. Pictures: Don MacMonagle

Dubs’ delight after wins at annual AIMS awards D

UBLIN was well represented at this year’s AIMS Musical Society awards in the INEC, Killarney. Teachers’ Musical Society had an amazing experience winning Best Stage Management, Best Comedian and Best Chorus. Trinity Musical Theatre Society, with just their second ever production, took home Best Choreography.

Gerry McCann, Teachers Musical Society, who won the Best Stage Management Award Gilbert Section, for The Producers

Noreen MacLoughlin of Teachers Musical Soicety, winner of the Best Chorous for The Producers

Sean Cassidy and Jack Farrell, Trinity Musical Society, winners of the Best Choreography Award Sullivan section for ‘Evita’ pictured receiving the trophy from Seamus Power, President and Rob Donnelly, Vice-President AIMS at the AIMS annual Musical Society awards in the INEC, Killarney

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CREDIT UNION: DONATION TO LOCAL SCHOOL

Generous donation to Drimnagh School CAPITAL Credit Union has presented a cheque for €10,000 to Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys National School in Drimnagh, to enable the school to invest in new technology for its students.

The donation is part of Capital Credit Union’s wider commitment to the local community and the economic and social wellbeing of its 5,000 members in the area.

Our Lady of Good Counsel BNS approached Capital Credit Union earlier in the year, after it was selected as one of only 20 primary schools in the country to participate in a pilot

programme for the Digital Learning Framework.

The school realised the best way to fund the required equipment was to form a partnership with a likeminded community organisation, and got in touch with Capital Credit Union.

Addressing the recent cheque presentation ceremony, Gerry McConville, CEO Capital Credit Union said: “We are delighted to support such a worthwhile cause. We all know how important technology has become in our daily lives.

It’s essential that children are taught how to embrace it from an early age so they

can realise their full potential.

“We look forward to continue working with Our Lady of Good Counsel BNS and assisting them wherever possible.”

In response, Aidan Knight, Principal Our Lady of Good Counsel BNS had this to say: “On behalf of our school, pupils and staff and all involved with Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys, I would like to thank Capital Credit Union for their very generous contribution.

“I can see this being the start of a very fruitful relationship. They share our values and do great work in the local community.”

Participants enjoy last year’s parade

It’s a matter of pride THE 2018 DUBLIN PRIDE Parade takes place this Saturday June 30th.

It will assemble at St Stephen’s Green South where there will be speeches and entertainment before the processions will head at 2pm though the city centre and to Smithfield.

It will go down Cuffe Street, Kevin Street and Patrick Street - before crossing Fr Matthew Bridge and heading on Church Street around to Smithfield.

The first Dublin Pride Parade took place in 1983, and more than 30,000 people took part in 2017.

Organisers said the parade is “a celebration of the rich diversity of the LGBTQ community in Dublin, Ireland and the world”.

This year’s theme is ‘We are Family’ and the festival is taking place until June 30th. For more information visit www. dublinpride.ie

In attendance at the cheque presentation ceremony were Pat Byrne, Chief Operations Officer, Capital Credit Union, Aidan Knight, Principal Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys National School, Senator Catherine Ardagh and Minister of State Catherine Byrne.

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COURTS: USED MICROSOFT PAINT TO FORGE DOCUMENTS

Forger set for sentencing A FINANCE industry worker used forged documents to unsuccessfully apply for three loans within days of each other, a court has heard.

Neil Dolan (26) used Microsoft Paint to alter scanned identity documents before forwarding them to banks in the course of loan applications made using an alias over the phone.

The applications were rejected on all three occasions and the banks were not at a loss.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Dolan had been under “stress and strain” at the time and hoping to start a business.

Dolan has one previous conviction for custody of a forged death certificate. The court heard a “substantial bill” was cleared after a phone company was contacted to say “Neil Dolan” had died and were furnished with a death certificate.

The company’s suspicions were

raised a few weeks later when Dolan tried to have the number reactivated and gardai were called. A fine was imposed in the District Court in 2013.

Dolan, of Nash Street, Inchicore, Dubliln admitted 14 counts of making a forged document and 14 counts of using a forged document in the course of applying for three loans on dates between June 30th and July 7th, 2017.

He was sent forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on signed pleas from the District Court.

Judge Cormac Quinn said he had “question marks” in his mind about Dolan’s motivation and what he had been doing at the time. He ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing until July 31st.

Garda Sonia Skelly told John Byrne BL, prosecuting, that on June 30, 2017 Dolan applied to KBC bank using the alias “Neil Nolan” for a €7,535 personal loan over the phone. He was then

requested by the bank to furnish them with certain documentation, which he emailed to them the same day.

The documents he sent the bank included altered copies of a PTSB account statement, a passport, an age card and revenue documents in the name “Neil Nolan.” During the verification process at the bank it became apparent they were altered copies of genuine documents.

Two further loan applications were made by Dolan on July 6 and 7, 2017 using an alias to attempt to get loans of €21,500 from Permanent TSB and €24,000 from KBC. Altered documentation including a utility bill and pay slip was also supplied during these applications All applications were rejected by the banks involved because they could not establish the true identity of the applicant and the gardai were alerted. Gardai were able to establish that Dolan

was behind all three applications and he attended by arrangement for interview in December 2017.

Gda Skelly said Dolan told gardai he had scanned the documents and altered them using Microsoft Paint.

This included copying and pasting garda certification on documents, as well as altering the name and date of birth. She said he made full admissions in relation to all the documentation.

Dolan, who was working in the finance sector, told gardai he was sorry and he knew it looked bad.

Gda Skelly said gardai asked Dolan if he had gambling debts or substance abuse issue and he told them he did not. She said he had indicated from an early stage that he would plead guilty.

Kevin McCrave BL, defending, said his client suffered from anxiety and stress and this process had weighed heavily on him.

He handed in a letter of apology in which Dolan outlined that he was sorry for wasting the time of the court, police and bank and that he had been going through “serious personal issues.”

He said Dolan had been under “stress and strain” at the time of the offences and was considering opening a business. He said Dolan was nervous, shy and somewhat immature for his age Counsel said Dolan had gone missing for three days in November 2014 and a garda alert issued before he was found safe and well. He said Dolan was suffering from anxiety at that time and attended counselling afterwards. He has now re-registered for counselling.

Mr McCrave asked the court to take into account the early guilty plea, the fact that there was no loss of income to the banks and no violence involved.

He asked the court to give his client “a chance.”

Train With Elaine

THREE remarkable women are embarking on a potentially life changing journey with TV3’s Elaine Crowley as they set off on a 10 week journey of fitness.

Every Monday, one of the women will appear on Elaine to discuss her progress and give viewers an insight into their week from exercise regimes to nutrition tips.

To help the women on their Journey, Elaine has enlisted the help of two highly regarded fitness experts from Puissance online.

Pictured are Amy Williams, Bernie Kirwan and Tracy Renehan.

National Bag Pack Collection

IRISH Wheelchair Association (IWA) is looking for volunteers that can spare two hours on Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th of July to bag pack in their local Tesco Store. Volunteers will be bag packing in Tesco Stores nationwide, as part of IWA’s National Bag Pack Collection.

All funds raised during the bag pack collections will be immediately invested

into the range of essential services IWA provides to people with disabilities in their own homes and local communities. IWA invites all local people to get involved, by filling out a registration form at www.iwa.ie/tesco or by contacting Alison McDonnell, IWA Community Fundraising officer (alison.mcdonnell@ iwa.ie/ 087 2676688)

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SAFETY : FATAL ACCIDENT LEADS TO FIRE BRIGADE WARNING

Dublin Fire Brigade Isssue Advice After Drowning RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

A MAN in his 50s died after a drowning incident in Dun Laoghaire on Sunday.

Gardai, Coastguard and emergency services attended the incident at the West Pier at around midday after the man was found unresponsive in the water by a passer-by.

His body was recovered and taken to Loughlinstown mortuary for a post-mortem.

A Garda spokesperson told Dublin Gazette there was “no foul play” and the incident is being treated as a “personal tragedy.”

The news came in the wake of a status yellow high temperature warning for the country.

Irish Water Safety average eleven drownings every month and has issued an alert advising the public on how to stay safe near water.

FIRE BRIGADE ADVICE  Swim and stay within your depth  Supervise children closely and do not use inflatable toys in open water  Swim at Designated Bathing Areas where lifeguards are on duty during the bathing season which runs from the 1st of June to the 15th September  Make sure that the water’s edge is shallow shelving so that you can safely enter and exit  Wear a wetsuit if you are not used to cooler water  Wear a lifejacket when on or near water  Do not mix alcohol with water activities.

Alcohol is a factor in one third of drownings  If you see someone in difficulty: Shout to the casualty and encourage them to shore, reach out with a long object such a branch or a piece of clothing but do not enter the water yourself, throw a ring-buoy or any floating object, and call 112 for the coast guard.

Dun Laoghaire West Pier

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ciara Owens and Megan McGowan. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Caoimhe O’Dwyer, Robyn Byrne and Natalia Petric. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

At a tan-tastic launch party B

Bold Tan hosted a party to celebrate the launch of thier new Xtra Dark tan recently. The Only Way Is Essex star and brand ambassador Lauren Pope jetted into take in the Irish sunshine for the occasion.

Opium’s Botanic Gardens was the perfect venue for the party with the sun shining bright as guests were treated to ‘dark and stormy cocktails’ on arrival and there was a chocolate fountain and photo booth to entertain throughout the night.

Monika Klinaviciute and Milda Klinaviciene

Lauren Pope

Yasmin Robinson

Shannon Leatham

Emma Doyle

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Mark Rogers and James Patrice Butler. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Roisin Tierney Crowe

Men’s Grooming event at Kiehl’s Since 1851

Karl Bowe and Dean Anthony

Naomi Kelleher and Eamon McGill

Damien Broderick and Lawson Mpame

A show of support for a great way to enjoy the World Cup

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ICOLETA Postolachi, Emily Meneses and Stehannye K Cordoso pictured as they announced details that Tramline on Dublin’s D’Olier Street is the place to be if you are supporting Spain or Portugal in the World Cup. The venue’s giant screens have all the games with Spanish and Portuguese commentaries and to top all that off, they are serving Mediterranean Tapas for supporters during the World Cup games.

Picture: Brian McEvoy

Killian O’Sullivan and Debbie McQuillan

Susan Burke and Rick O’Shea

Leonard Daly and Stephen Kelly

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DEAL : COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP WITH BANK

Dublin City Council and SoftBank announce landmark partnership DUBLIN City Council and SoftBank Corp. have announced that SoftBank will join Dublin City Council’s Smart City programme and its Smart Docklands District testbed.

Both parties will exchange information and knowledge about Smart City solutions, explore potential trials, proofs of concepts and find best use cases for the future smart city.

Both organisations are

committed to building a ‘Proof of Concept’ programme of activity and will collaborate across Dublin’s world leading tech ecosystem to trial a number of Smart City solutions. SoftBank will pilot their Global IoT (Internet of Things) Platform in Dublin.

The partnership aims to deliver real impact with an emphasis on solutions ‘designed to scale’ and easily transferable to other

cities. The partnership will also enable SoftBank to work alongside industry, academia and entrepreneurs to jointly solve city challenges, improve service delivery while also delivering positive outcomes for the city and its citizens.

Owen Keegan, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council said: “Dublin City Council is delighted to welcome SoftBank to join our Smart City programme.

This partnership will help position Dublin at the forefront of Smart City innovation and to turn the opportunity of Smart City technologies into a reality.

“We are committed to building a programme of activity through ‘Smart Dublin’ and to concentrate pilots across our Smart Docklands testbed district which is emerging as a world class smart technology testbed.”

“We look forward to

collaborating with Dublin City Council to share our rich experience in Smart City development in Japan and to also leverage our global IoT platform. SoftBank strongly believes it can contribute to Dublin’s development and future growth building out local solutions that can scale globally,” said Junichi Miyakawa, Representative Director & Chief Technology Officer of SoftBank Corp.

Minister Bruton turns sod on new schools for Belmayne

Education Minister Richard Bruton is pictured with the Student Council BETNS at the turning of the sod at the new school site in Belmayne

MINISTER for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD visited Belmayne in Dublin 13 last Monday, to turn the sod on a new 16 classroom school for St Francis of Assisi. It was a busy time for the Minister in the area, as on the previous Monday, June 18, he turned the sod on the new 16 classroom school for Belmayne ETNS. The schools will be located on a shared campus on a green field site on Belmayne Avenue and

construction is anticipated to be completed in Quarter 1 2019.

Over €11.6m is being invested by government to provide these new state of the art facilities for the Belmayne community.

He also recently announced four new schools - two primary and two post primary, for the Donaghmede/ Howth/Sutton/Baldoyle area to open 2019-2021.

These new schools will create 2,800 new school

places at primary and second level, in addition to the new schools for Belmayne ETNS and St Francis of Assisi.

Speaking at the new green field site, Minister Bruton said, “I would like to pay tribute to all of the staff, parents and children who have created a warm and welcoming environment in which our children can thrive.

Delighted “I am delighted that their hard work in developing the schools is being backed by an €11.6m government investment in state of the art facilities. We are also planning ahead commencing the process to establish four new schools over the next 3 years to deliver over 3,600 school places for the area.

“We are now investing more in school places than at any other period in the history of the State. Since 2011, the capital investment in the school sector amounts to almost €800m in Dublin.”

The Search For Miss Bikini Ireland THE search is on for the 7th Annual Miss Bikini Ireland. With over 20,000 visitors to the website weekly at www.missbikiniireland.ie Miss Bikini Ireland 2018 top prize for winning is worth €15,000 in prizes which includes all expenses paid trip to the world finals of Swimsuit USA International for 9 days with, the chance of winning prize worth $80,000. www.swimsuitusa.net To Date they have crowned such winners as Valerija Plontnikova from County Kildare, Judy Fitzgerald from Limerick, Rebecca Hanley from Dublin, Jeni Assandey from County Cork and the current winner Eileen O’Donnell from Derry, Northern Ireland.

Miss Bikini Ireland has grown to be a huge success with thousands of entrants applying yearly with the hope of becoming the next winner to represent Ireland at a national level.

Previous winners have had amazing success to date with appearances at New York Fashion Week, Cannes Film Festival, London Fashion Week, and events across Ireland and around Europe.

Miss Bikini Ireland welcomes women from all nationalities but must live in Ireland, Women with kids welcome, Women with Tattoos, For full details on entry information go to www.missbikiniireland.ie/apply

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST BITS THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND HAS TO OFFER

GET LOST AND WANDER THROUGH ART IN THE PERFECT SETTING

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BEST OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND

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HE National Gallery of Ireland was named the Top ‘Free to Enter’ Tourist Attractions in Ireland in 2017 surpassing the one million mark for the very first time. This June celebrates the first anniversary of its reopening to the public.

Founded in 1854 the doors opened to the public in 1864, the National Gallery of Ireland boasts some 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works. With the perfect setting in the heart of the city centre, the Merrion Square location offers a pleasurable and free day out to all. There is also plenty on offer to keep the kids happy.

THE COURTYARD CREATED by architects Heneghan Peng as part of the refurbishment project of the historic wings of the National Gallery of Ireland, the Courtyard is flooded with light and is a public orientation space that sits between the 1864 Dargan wing and 1903 Milltown wing on Merrion Square.

A sculpture commissioned by the Office of Public Works stands glorious in the Courtyard. The Magnus Modus is a large scale, seven-metre-tall, free-form sculpture by Irish designer, Joseph Walsh. It is made of multiple layers of laminated olive ash wood.

It is stunningly engineered and acts as a focal point around which visitors will circulate.

Resting upon a small Kilkenny limestone base, Magnus Modus delineates space in its slender aspect, stationed on a tiny footprint, reaching upwards and then outwards. As the sculpture ascends, it becomes lighter and reacts to subtle changes in atmosphere.

It creates surrounding spaces, shadows and delicate lines of movement, thereby transforming the viewer into an actor by its responsive presence.

THE CAFE & BRAND NEW ‘THURSDAY LATES’ WALKING around a gallery can make you quite hungry and there’s plenty of delicious treats at the Gallery’s Cafe.

Located in the Millennium Wing, the hugely popular chain Brambles supplies the cafe’s offerings which is cooked freshly every day.

Their brand-new terrace is a fantastic edition to the gallery, opened when the Irish weather permits! Pure bliss on a summer’s day with tea, coffee, lemonade, alcoholic beverages, pastries, salads, sandwiches or even a cheeky prosecco on offer.

The gallery has also just launched their first ever ‘Thursday Lates’ which started last week on Summer Solstice, June 21st. The evening festivities takes place from 4.30pm to 8.30pm on selected Thursdays and is perfect for after-work evening entertainment or a tipple. The evening features food, drinks, lawn games as well as outdoor performances, DJs and guided tours.

An event not to be missed! See Page 25 for full details on ‘Thursday Lates’.

ART OF THE SHOW IMMERSE yourself into the world of the circus this summer with this brand-new exhibition at the gallery: Circus250: Art of the Show.

It is opened until October 14th 2018 in the Hugh Lane Room and you can keep your hands in your pockets because admission is free!

The exhibition forms part of the UK and Ireland-wide celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the original circus, established by Philip Astley in London in 1768.

Dublin was the first city outside England to which he travelled, performing and giving riding lessons from 1773.

The exhibition, which showcases the work of well-known Irish artists such as Jack B. Yeats, Mainie Jellett, Mary Swanzy, Harry Kernoff and Martin Gale RHA, brings some of the fun of the big top and the history of this inspiring spectacle to the Gallery.

Public events will include performances, film screenings, workshops and a residency by graphic designer and illustrator Steve Simpson. A free brochure complements the exhibition is available in the Gallery.

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HOME & STYLE PRINT POWER: TRENDS come and

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On the catwalks for AW18 are a lot of bold prints, ones that are designed to make the wearer stand out from the crowd - and luckily for us, our favourite high street stores are replicating the look.

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

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Davy’s a mass of emotions over women priests AS soon as I saw Davy, I let a roar at him. iar tone he adopts when he’s got some sort of grand state“Wha’ in the name of Jaysus are you wearing, sun- ment to make. shine?” I says to him, loudly enough that a few of the “Ah you’re talking to me again then, are ye?” I says. other regulars looked around and had a little chuckle.

But he rarely hears me when he gets into pontification Davy’s face was already farmer-tan red but it somehow mode. managed to go redder. I think the paint catalogues would “What do ye think of the idea of women priests?” he call it crimson although I wouldn’t normally go in for that asks me. kind of messing. It’s green, not bleedin’ tortoise-shell “I’m not too keen on the idea of priests full stop,” says I. whatever you’re having yourself.

“Ah I know that but like I don’t see what’s wrong with Still but, crimson seems an appropriate colour for having them. Sure what does it matter at the end of the Davy’s face and he deserved the embarrassment. He was day. We’re blokes, right and like it or not, we live in a patriwearing one of them sleeveless numbers ye see them fel- archal society and that’s perpetuated by the likes of the las that spend all their time looking at themselves in the church.” mirror of fancy gyms wearing.

“Do you know what any of what you just said means?”

Those lads are spanners of the highest order but at least I asked him. they have the arms to be wearing them things. Davy’s “I do yeah,” he says. “The daughter’s been educating arms are more of the baby sparrow variety. me about it and I find I have to agree with her. Women “Leave it you, will ye,” he hisses back crankily at me. have been oppressed forever basically. Why not let them “I’m killed with this heat. I had to get out for a pint. At be priests?” least it’s air conditioned here. Me gaff is like a sauna and “I’m not sure that’s the kind of liberation a lot of women the noise of that fan in the sitting room when I turn it on have in mind to be honest Davy,” I says to him. drives me mad.

“I know, I know. But I still think it should be allowed. I “It’s only on two. If I set it to three then I’m pretty sure was just reading on the phone there about the Archbishop it’s gonna take off.” giving out because that government min“You could open a window,” I says to ister took mass when there was no priest You’d think with around.” him.

“Then all them bugs get in and ye all the bugging you “Which minister is that?” I says to him. know I can’t stand them creepy crawl- do, they’d be like “Ah one of those wishy, washy ones,” ies.” he says. family to ye “You’d think with all the bugging you “Minister for painting and drawing or do, they’d be like family to ye,” I says to something like that. But she was pushing him with a grin on me face. the whole repeal thing so that’s probably He got in a bit of a huff then and why the bishop was so annoyed I’d say.” wouldn’t talk to me for a while, which “That’s probably it,” I says to him and was a pretty blissful state of affairs to watched the smug look roll across his be honest. face.

Eventually he looks away from his Still and all though, male or female, phone and back to me. she wouldn’t be the first politician to say “C’mere,” he says in that familmass.

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Social fun at The Camden Backyard Aoife McWeeney and Lorraine Cormican are pictured at The Camden Backyard which featured adult ball pool, Koppar-cocktails, Kopparberg slushies, comedians, food trucks, live hip hop and RnB performances.

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ALL the fun and flair of the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show was captured at the party announcing details of the 2018 event, held at the iconic Bewley’s on Grafton Street on Wednesday 20th June.

A stylish line up of guests were treated to some delicious Thin Gin cocktails by the Irish brand, on the balcony overlooking Grafton Street and snapped selfies with the stunning Aga Khan Trophy and one of the iconic Horse Show fences on the night. RDS CEO, Michael Duffy, addressed the crowd, raising the excitement for the upcoming festival, while a pianist provided some lively entertainment for the evening. Guests on the night included some of Ireland’s social and equine glitterati. Avid Horse Show attendees, former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh and Irish tenor Paul Byrom came along to celebrate the occasion. This year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS from August 8th - 12th.

Apprenticeship programme returns FOLLOWING on the success of the 2015 apprenticeship programme, Gas Networks Ireland has announced that its Apprenticeship Programme will return this Autumn, to recruit 7 new apprentices.

The apprenticeship programme plays a key role in ensuring the owner and operator of Ireland’s natural gas network can attract and nurture the top talent needed to continue to deliver on its operational and strategic objectives, delivering gas services to Ireland.

The four-year programme provides mentor-led apprenticeships in Plumbing, Electri-

Open call for Vikings extras

THE Vikings TV series, based in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, is coming back to film another season in the coming weeks and once again, they will be looking to employ thousands of film extras in the coming months.

Producers are holding a couple of open casting day on Saturday, June 30 in The Complex, Little Mary Street, Dublin 7 between 9am and 5.30pm.

It is paid work and the open casting/ application days are open to all adults, with filming to commence in July.

For full details of the casting criteria, visit the Vikings Extras Facebook page.

cal Instrumentation and Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting.

The programme is facilitated in partnership with SOLAS. The apprentices receive on-site training with Gas Networks Ireland technical training coaches and will also attend formal classes in the Educational Training Boards, Metac facility and in appropriate Institutes of Technology.

On completion of the Apprenticeship Programme, successful trainees will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft. This is recognised nationally and internationally as the requirement for craftsperson status.

Dyspraxia group to host innovative talks ahead of new pilot programme DYSPRAXIA/DCD Ireland have announced a number of events will be held this summer in preparation for a new educational model, due to be piloted in Irish schools from September.

On July 3 and 4, globally recognised researcher, Professor Cheryl Missiuna travels to Dublin to discuss the ‘Partnering For Change’ (P4C) programme, which was established in Canada in 2013.

‘Partnering for Change’ is an innovative model which provides rehabilitation services in schools for children with special needs, including developmental coordination disorder. Known as P4C in Canada, the

programme has resulted in positive outcomes for children, families, educators, OTs and the healthcare and education systems.

As a similar programme is being piloted in Irish schools from September, Professor Missiuna, a founding member of P4C, will provide insights to Irish audiences on the programme’s implementation.

The events take place in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street on Tuesday July 3 from 7.30pm-9.30pm and Wednesday July 4 from 10am-12pm. Tickets for each event are priced at €25.

Log on to www.dyspraxia.ie or call 01 874 7085 for further information.

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ENTERTAINMENT

City spectacular returns to capital MARK O’BRIEN

THE 13th annual Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular returns to Merrion Square next week, with a spectacular line-up of street performers set to dazzle the crowds.

The festival runs over three days and showcases the best in international street performance, the world’s leading living statue artists, free family activities, delicious street food from around the world as well as a pet area with charity partner the DSPCA. Speaking about this

year’s City Spectacular, Festival Director Shell Holden said: “Celebrating 13 spectacular years, the festival will be brought to life with new programming additions and a terrific international buskers line-up.

“New to 2018 is the It’s Good to Live Stage where kids and their parents can dance, drum, jump and join in on family health classes across the two weekends in Dublin and Cork.

“The antithesis of game consoles and mobile phones, we are also unveiling a new

activity within Laya Healthcare’s It’s Good to Live area dedicated to children’s imagination and a more wholesome approach to play.

“We are encouraging families to go back to basics with play and games and let their imagination run free.

“As always, everyone is welcome and all festival programming will be of the very highest quality.

We think everyone who attends this year will be in for a uniquely spectacular experience.”

The festival line-up includes Sara Twister,

the woman who can fire a bow and arrow from her feet while balancing upside down and Mat Ricardo, the first man in history to put the tablecloth back on a set table.

The Piano Juggler is the world’s fastest piano juggler, while Charlie Caper a world renowned and award-winning magician from Sweden will astound the crowds.

Festival-goers will also come face to face with some of the world’s leading living statue artists including world champion JOHNman, Portuguese DJs Living Statue

DJs and real life cartoon Cartoonette.

Bringing their 80’s NYC street party vibe to the Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular street is Limerick based art collective, Limerockers Cru. Kids and parents can learn to pop, lock and breakdance and learn how to drop some beats which is sure to impress.

Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will take place from July 6 to 8 inMerrion Square from 12pm to 8pm daily.

Entry is free of charge.

For the full programme, visit cityspectacular.com

DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Daisy is an awesomely beautiful 4 year old little snuggle bug Staffie who tries to squish herself onto your lap within seconds of meeting you! She is an affectionate and instantly friendly dog who loves nothing more than cuddles. Typical of her breed Daisy is a very people orientated girl who enjoys company and her favourite place to rest is beside her human friends on a comfy sofa.

Daisy is looking for a loving, patient and caring family. She is such a good girl and will make a wonderful pet. Daisy could potentially live with young children, but like all dogs, she will need to be supervised around kids. This sweet and affectionate girl will make some lucky family very happy!.

If you have a Daisy-shaped space on your sofa and think you could just be the special someone this handsome hound has been waiting for, contact Dogs Trust at 01 879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline, or Twitter, @DogsTrust.

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

Where there’s a will, there’s a lot still to consider TODAY, I propose to address some of the most common questions that I come across in relation to administering an estate.

What exactly is ‘probate’? Probate is the legal term for the process of proving a will.

Taking out a grant of probate is the process of establishing the validity of a will to the satisfaction of the Probate Office, which is the office charged with the task of issuing all grants of probate and administration.

Is it always necessary to take out probate? As a general rule, if the bank account or accounts in relation to a deceased person, contain less than €25,000 and there is no real estate, such as land or houses, the bank will release the monies to the next-of-kin on condition that an indemnity is provided; in that case, no grant of probate or administration is required.

Banks differ on the amount that they will release without production of a grant.

What about nominations? Is it necessary to extract probate in the case of a nomination? In many instances, the holder of an account or investment can nominate the person who will become entitled to the proceeds of that account or investment on their death.

Provided that a valid nomination form has been completed, the funds will

generally be paid out to the person named as the beneficiary under that nomination, without the production of a grant.

What happens in the case of property that is jointly owned? Where a person owns property jointly with another, the most important question is whether that ownership is on the basis of joint tenancy or tenancy-incommon. The difference is highly significant.

A surviving joint tenant will, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, on the death of the other joint-tenant become automatically entitled to full ownership of the asset in question, regardless of the provisions of the deceased joint tenant’s will.

Joint tenancy normally applies in the case of property owned by married couples. Most commonly, this helps ensure that on the death of one, the property will automatically and conveniently pass to the survivor without the necessity of taking out a Grant of Probate.

On the other hand, when one tenant-in-common dies, there is no automatic right of ownership in favour of the surviving tenant-in-common.

Instead, the share of the deceased tenant-incommon will pass either under the terms of their will, or to their next-of-kin in the event of intestacy.

How long does this

probate/administration take? There is a duty on the executor to administer the estate as is reasonably practicable.

Under Section 62 of the Succession Act 1965, the estate of a deceased person must be distributed as soon as is reasonably practicable after the date of death.

Beneficiaries under a will cannot demand that the estate be distributed until one year has passed from the date of death.

In reality, the time taken will depend on the size and nature of the assets in the estate – for example, if the estate contains multiple properties at home and abroad, there are likely to be inevitable legal delays.

In addition, where there are a large number of beneficiaries, it can also take time to secure the necessary information from them, such as their PPS numbers and details of any prior gifts and inheritances taken by them.

The executor will also need to obtain clearance from the Department of Social Protection and the Revenue Commissioners before the estate can be distributed.

Once the relevant grant is issued, the executor or administrator distributes the estate. This may involve selling shares and property, or vesting title in beneficiaries’ names, both of which have the potential to be lengthy processes.

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

Aengus MacGrianna will walk 112km in aid of the national charity. Picture: Robbie Reynolds.

Broadcaster to walk Camino De Santiago for a great cause REBECCA RYAN

BROADCASTER and Dublin walking enthusiast, Aengus MacGrianna, wants you to make every step count for end-of-life and bereavement care this September by walking the Camino de Santiago in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF).

This year’s IHF Camino takes place from September 9th-15th taking in the most famous Camino route, the French Way. Starting in Sarria, the route stretches 112 km, winding through the beautiful Galician landscape dotted with charming villages, hamlets and towns and finishes in the historic city of Santiago de Compostela.

“Death and bereavement hits every town and village across Ireland,” MacGrianna says, “I’ve seen how end-of-life care helps people live their last days with dignity, so I’m delighted to support the Irish Hospice Foundation.”

Martina Crehan, who lives in Dublin, was one of the 55 partici-

The group who have signed up to do the walk. Picture: IHF Facebook.

pants who took part on the inaugural IHF Camino last year. She said that she really learned from the experience.

“It’s easy to say you should focus on the moment and not sweat the small stuff, but that’s not always easy to do in day-to-day life.

“On the Camino trail, you have

no choice, and reminding myself of that feeling and the calmness it brings is something I am trying to apply back in the real world.”

There is still time to register for this year’s event. If you want more information, please contact Louise by email on louise.mccarron@hospicefoundation.ie.

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ENTERTAINMENT

GOINGOUTOUT

Kila: Thirty Years of Worldly Experimentation  JAMES HENDICOTT

THERE’S a vibrant intensity to Kíla in person that you quickly get the sense reflects their extreme passion for what they do. It’s best summed up in the closing seconds of our interview.

“One more thing for this, before you go,” frontman Ronan O’Snodaigh says as we finish up our chat in Dublin’s Library Bar on a quiet Thursday afternoon. “If you’re going to write about us, write about what we are now. If we’re not good enough for that, we don’t deserve to be written about at all.”

Let’s touch on that particular message first.

Alive Beo - Kíla’s latest release, recorded during the band’s 2016 tour - is breathless, seamlessly diverse, fresh, freewheeling, spontaneous and a great advert for their show. It’s the album of a band at the peak of their powers. They didn’t tell me to say that.

It’s hard to tell if O’Snodaigh is particularly proud of the Dublin world music act’s newest output, or simply sick of features on Kíla that largely harp back to their roots in the early 90s. The band are happy to reference their huge body of work - they’ll be doing so in their 30 year celebratory mini-festival, Féile Kíla, at the end of the year - but also feel they’ve come a long way since the days of hit 90s release Tóg É Go Bog É.

“We’ve had to relearn some of the music for touring that album, actually, because there are some people in the band

PICKWEEK OF THE

JUNE 2 (SATURDAY) Kris Kristofferson @ Olympia Theatre, €45 Little Steven and the Disciples @ Vicar Street, €50 Lavengo + A Great Quiet @ Whelan’s, €8 Michael Hurley @ Grand Social, €16

JUNE 29 (FRIDAY) who weren’t around w h e n we w ro te i t, ” bandmate Brian Hogan explains. “We had a time, back then, when the rehearsal studios were just full of crap. Some of it great crap, and some of it useless crap.”

“Colm [O’Snodaigh, Ronan’s brother and fellow band member] just loves trying new stuff.

Lots of it. You might use it once, on one thing. It does help as a musician if you just pick something up and make a noise on it, though. It’s amazing what you learn from that.”

Colm and the band’s ‘crap’ is said to have included things like a Tibetan nose flute and Mongolian camel fiddles.

For a band often loosely linked to the Irish trad scene, the band’s music veers wildly away from that traditional, incorporating those instruments

into a beautiful rhythmic cacophony of vibrant sound.

The band’s influences are incredibly broad.

“Anything you grab can give a different idea,” O’Snodaigh explains.

“We go through phases, then we just mislay things after a while. We used to bring three big African djembe drums, two guitars each and an amp on tour. We didn’t realise at the time what an unnecessary nightmare it was, but they all contributed to the sound. We’ve isolated what’s needed for tours now. We were guilty of musical tourettes syndrome.”

“The books, the poetry, it’s all output,” Hogan adds, referencing the band’s incredibly variety of artistic creations. “You feel compelled to do it.

Maybe it is tourettes.” He points at O’Snodaigh and

laughs. “He goes to the toilet and an album pops out.”

“It has to be music,” O’Snodaigh explains.

“If it wasn’t it would be something else. It was football for a while growing up. It could have been drugs, or gambling.”

Thankfully for all of us, it wasn’t.

Kíla play Groove Festival at Kilruddery House, Bray, County Wicklow on Sunday July 8, where they will be joined by The Stunning, Heather Small and Ham Sandwich.

On Saturday July 7, Fun Lovin’ Criminal, The Riptide Movement and Something Happens play the festival’s opening day.

Funky Dawgsz Brass Band + Soul Badger @ The Bowery, €10 Chewing On Tinfoil + Girlfriend, @ Whelan’s, €10 EllyD @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 David Kitt @ The Workman’s Club, free One of Ireland’s finest electronic artists plays a free gig as part of the Workman’s Club’s ever-popular Wellington Weekender: a guaranteed sweaty party (turn up early to get in!)

Kris Kristofferson @ Olympia Theatre, €45

JUNE 30 (SATURDAY) Albert Ross Foundation @ The Bowery, free Drivelight @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Kiefer Sutherland + Rick Brantley, The Academy, €33.50 Jogging + Shifting @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free A late night appearance from bold, rhythmloving rockers Jogging sees raw intensity brought on stage at Whelan’s. Expect noise.

Booka Brass Band @ The Workman’s Club, free Kris Kristofferson @ Olympia Theatre, €45

JULY 1 (SUNDAY) Fred Cooke @ The Workman’s Club, free

JULY 2 (MONDAY) The Sheepdogs @ The Workman’s Club, €15

JULY 3 (TUESDAY) Tremonti @ The Fallen State, The Academy, €22.50 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

JULY 4 (WEDENSDAY) Lalah Hathaway @ Whelan’s, €39 All In This Together @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 The Cadillac Three @ The Academy, €30

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ellen Corrigan & Holly Perry. Pictures: Kevin Freeney

Emma Sinead and Dolla Zainab Sarumi

Julia Geoghegan, Ellen Quigley, Izzy Daly, Rachel Mckinney, Conor Mockler and Karl Magee

Emma Gorman and Kevin Coughlin

Sun Shines Down On Camden Backyard

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HERE was adult ball pool, Koppar-cocktails, Kopparberg slushies, comedians, food trucks, live hip hop and RnB performances in a hidden space off Camden Street On the Thursday there was a live podcast with comedian Alison Spittle. Alison was joined by James Kavanagh (presenter and social media star).

On Friday and Saturday there was hip hop and RnB music from local talent, artists, and DJs including Tara Stewart, Super Silly, Handsome Paddy, JYellowL, Mona Lxsa, Soft Boy DJs, UNQ and more.

Jolene Callaghan and Aoife Finnegan

Erica Cody, Lorna Duffy and Nirina Plunkett

Grainne Bins

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The Youngest and Oldest team members of Transplant Team Ireland John McAleer and Rachel Eagleton

Mike Keohane and Charlie Ryan

Aoife Murray, from Clonsilla, Co. Dublin (left) pictured with her mother Mags Murray and family friend 18 month old Fiadh Gaffney, from Dunshaughlin

Press Snappers Expo Opens to the Public John Kelly, Branch Manager, AIB Baggot Street Lr. (left) with Lucia O’Riordan, Head of Banking Dublin South Central, AIB, PPAI Photographer of the Year 2018 Cyril Byrne, Irish Times and Robbie Reynolds, President, PPAI, pictured at the opening of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland’s exhibition held in the AIB Baggot Street Lr., Branch. The exhibition is open to the public in the branch from today until the 27th of July.

Pic: Mac Innes Photography

Triumphant Transplant Athletes Arrive Home

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RANSPLANT TEAM IRELAND member, Kieran Murray pictured with his three daughters, Sophie, age 3, Grace age 5 and Chloe Murray, age 8 as Kieran arrived home to a rapturous welcome by family, friends and supporters at Dublin Airport’s Arrivals Hall as the team brought back with them a haul of 11 Gold, 20 Silver and 23 Bronze medals from the 10th European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships held in Cagliari, Sardinia. Pic. Robbie Reynolds

PPAI members at the launch of the exhibition in AIB Baggot Street Lr. branch.

Pat O’Sullivan

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ENTERTAINMENT

SCARE FLICK REVIVAL CONTINUES

Supernatural Hereditary a welcome ‘dino’ break WITH the big beasties of Jurassic World continuing to stomp all and sundry into the box office dirt at the Irish box office, and elsewhere, you’d be forgiven for not noticing some of the smaller films scurrying for cover (and

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market share) out there right now.

That’d be a pity, as although there’s slim pickings at the megaplexes at the moment (the shoddy likes of Super Troopers 2 getting released now is pretty much on a par with cinemas hanging Gone Fishin’

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OCEAN’S 8

Not making many waves in the crime caper genre GEORGE Clooney and pals are well and truly out of the picture in this one – suave heistmeister Danny Ocean is dead, for starters, but his jailbird sister Debbie has plans for her own big score to pull off – if she can get the right crew together ... It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good heist movie, and it looks like we’ll be waiting a little longer, as Ocean’s 8 (Cert 12A, 110 mins) is fine, rather than fresh. Still, it’s all female-lead cast are decent enough, despite one rather unfortunate Oirish accent ...

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Dino-ugh, already - give us something new!

AS WE all know by now, it’s hard to go wrong with dinosaurs – as movie stars, that is, as the dinos at the heart of Jurassic World (Cert 12A, 128 mins) soon go very, very wrong indeed once they’ve been rescued from their exploding island home.

As nobody wants to see Jurassic World: Peaceful Park, the ensuing mayhem is fun enough, but at this stage it’s hard not to feel that we’ve finally seen pretty much everything dinosaurs can do. Maybe the next one can give them guns. In space.

BOOK CLUB

Comes with 50 shades of excrutiating gags SOME glamorous grannies start reading the 50 Shades books, and decide they’d like some of the sexy, sexy times too with the silver-haired foxes in their lives. Yeesh. That’s the premise of Book Club (Cert 15A, 104 mins), which digs up a whole bunch of (ahem) mature actors and actresses, uses every bit of lighting and camera trickery known to man to de-age them, and starts lobbing in predictable gags about seniors’ sex drives. It’s all as wonderful and entertaining as that all sounds.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

Not the most stellar of origins stories WIDELY regarded as the Star Wars film that nobody was asking for, Solo: A Star Wars Story (Cert 12A, 135 mins) is now officially a flop – the first in the Star Wars multiverse. If you’ve ever wanted to see all about the misadventures of a young Han Solo (how he got his name and reputation, how he won the Millennium Falcon etc), you’re in luck. However, it lacks classic Star Wars magic, its lead looks nothing like Harrison Ford, and it just feels like a cynical cash-in on the august franchise’s name.

signs on the ir front doors), there’re some decent films out there, if you look past the destructive dinos.

One such title is Hereditary (Cert 16, 127 mins), a film you may have seen being particularly heavily advertised, and creating a real buzz for people looking for more than ‘just’ dinosaurs.

At heart, it’s a highconcept horror with heavy psychological u n d e r t o n e s, w h i c h , sticking with the dinosaur theme just another moment longer, is another interesting addition to a genre which had almost gone extinct, but which has evolved down unexpected paths in recent years with the likes of the excellent It Follows, and Get Out, to name but two films.

Zombies and beasties are pretty passe at this stage – although there’s always a place for those in horror’s pantheon – as some of the best horror films of recent years have been those diving into the darkness at the heart of relationships and familial ties.

Add in a dash (or a dollop) of the supernatural and seances, and you h ave h e av i l y hy p e d Hereditary.

A woman is dead – an elderly and particularly difficult and controlling grandmother – with her passing mourned by her

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Toni Collette impresses in Hereditary

family, with her miniature-modelmaker daughter Annie (Toni Collette) trying to come to terms with the loss, while keeping her own family on an even keel.

That’s a challenge in itself – daughter Charlie (an unnervingly excellent Milly Shapiro), son Peter (Alex Wolff) and dull husband, Steve (Gabriel Byrne) are all slightly odd, and grandma’s passing is a trigger for some more crises.

The old dame may be dead ... but that’s not to say that Death has left the family, as events take ever stranger turns for the worse.

It would be spoiling things to reveal what the trailers heavily hint at – that Annie’s mother is dead, but that doesn’t mean she’s not still influencing the family, as increasingly bizarre (and grisly) events play out, ratcheting up the tension.

Much of the film’s emotional weight falls on Toni Collette’s shoulders – a task she ably meets.

She’s given a lot to work with here, although it’s a tricky line she has to walk between conveying a woman dealing with seemingly supernatural events and intense grief, and being at the heart of emotional scenes that are, perhaps, slightly overcooked at times.

Still, Hereditary’s histrionics are fair enough

– the film crams in a lot to deal with as it relentlessly turns the screws on the family.

It certainly throws a lot at Annie and the kids, while also playing with the idea of the increasing horrors they face being hereditary, fate, or even, perhaps, just caused by their own actions.

With the likes of the always excellent Ann Dowd in a supporting role, first-time writerdirector Ari Aster has crafted a creepily effective modern horror, which can’t quite avoid ticking some standard horror tropes off its checklist, yet remains a confident, assured debut.

Overall, you’ll also be impressed by Toni Collette, with a performance and character that’s perhaps as striking as, say, Essie Davis’s increasingly fraught mum in the singular, The Babadook.

When Hereditary rarely strays into almost formulaic horror territory, Toni yanks everything back to Shrieksville with her particularly intense, focused performance.

Lastly, what might you get if you crossed the dinosaurs of Jurass i c Wo r l d w i t h t h e malevolent matriarch f ro m He re d i ta r y? A Dyouthinkshesaurus, of course. That’s me gone fishin’, folks ...

Verdict: 7/10

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LAOIS | GREAT STAYCATIONS WITH LOTS TO OFFER

It’s the Laois you can do to treat yourself to a staycation SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor SOME of the best discoveries turn out to be the ones on your very doorstep – The Heritage Hotel & Spa in Killenard being a perfect example.

This contemporary five-star spa resort, which opened its doors in June 2005, is set in the countryside just outside the pretty village of Killenard in Co Laois.

It’s just an hour’s drive from Dublin and a short hop from Portlaoise,

Portarlington and the renowned outlet campus of Kildare Village.

First impressions? A light-filled four-storey atrium greets guests on arrival with a show-stopping staircase, sparkling crystal chandeliers and gleaming marble floors.

But the effect is far from daunting as the style and opulence is matched by the friendliness of the staff allowing for an atmosphere that is relaxed and welcoming.

On arrival we enjoyed an informal supper in the

Slieve Bloom bar which is stuffed with comfortable armchairs and sofas and serves up a mean cocktail.

There is outdoor seating on the spacious patio overlooking the first tee of the championship golf course and the Slieve Bloom mountains.

Next morning breakfast was cooked to order in the classic and atmosp h e r i c d i n i n g ro o m and then it was time to explore the impressive grounds.

There’s no shortage of things to do and see – the

fairy garden is enchanting and the 5km floodlit walking and jogging track offers spectacular views.

And if the weather is, well, as unpredictable as only ours can be you can enjoy a swin, sauna and jacuzzi in the health club, indulge in a spa treatment or just sink into a cosy couch with a good book.

We may have tried to pack too much in, but with Kildare Village on your doorstep and a further 10% discount offer for hotel guests, what’s a girl gonna do?

After a spot of retail therapy, it was time for another kind of therapy – in the award-winning 7,000sqft spa.

A hot stone massage was the order of the day.

The combination of aromatherapy oils, warm volcanic stones and a therapist with years of experience is enough to lull even the most stressed-out subject into a blissful stupor.

The warmth of the stones penetrate your muscles and relieve deep tension – and the relaxation room is the perfect place to reacclimatise in peace and quiet.

The spa has 16 treatment rooms and its heat and hydro experience are one of the best you’ll come across.

Starting with a rustic sauna cabin guests can move on to the sanarium, caldarium, tepidarium and hammam to cleanse pores and relax muscles, and finish with the refreshing multi-sensory showers and tissue-firming ice fountains.

If you don’t feel rejuvenated and invigorated after that then a trip to

The Heritage Hotel & Spa in Killenard

the GP might be in order…

Cocooned in old-world charm we rounded off our visit with a sumptuous four-course dinner in the Arlington Restaurant.

Seasonal, quality ingredients prepared expertly by head chef Ian Clifford and his team were the order of the day – with the duck liver parfait a standout dish.

Departing refreshed the next morning it was hard to say what scored highest – the food, the spa, or the deluxe, spacious room with its lavish bathroom and breathtaking views over the golf course and mountains?

A return trip might be required to arrive at a final decision…

The Heritage Hotel &

Spa offers one-night bed and breakfast from €149 per room per night. A onehour hot stone massage treatment costs €105 per person. The Time for Us package offers a twonight relaxing break in a deluxe room, including breakfast both mornings. See www.theheritage.com or phone 057 8645500.

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TRAVEL & FOOD

The best burger in Leinster revealed LEINSTER’S Best Burgers have been revealed and you won’t have to stray too far from home to get your hand on a juicy award-winning burger.

To celebrate Ireland’s first ever National Burger Day, which took place last Thursday, almost 17,000 Irish burger enthusiasts cast their vote for the most mouth-watering burger in the country among 500 burger outlets.

Among the Dublin winners, Silvios won Best Burger at an Independent Chain. Best national burger at a Restaurant went to Thunder Road Café, and best burger in a Convenience/Forecourt went to Burger King at Applegreen in Dublin.

The overall win-

ner was The Hungry Moose in Kilkenny who was awarded the Best Burger in Ireland.

Bláthnaid Ní Fhátharta, Kepak Marketing Director said: “Kepak received thousands of votes on our quest to find the best burger in the land and with so many burger outlets to choose from it was a tough competition for all.

“We send huge congratulations to the winners and want to thank all the burger lovers across the island of Ireland for casting their votes.

“We know that every one of the restaurants involved are committed to providing top-quality burgers for their customers and we think National Burger Day helps recognise this.”

Young workers go hungry to pay rent A new study has found that young workers in Ireland go without food in order to make their rent.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions carried out a survey on 1,500 members under the age of 34.

It found that over half of all young workers had to borrow or sacrifice another basic need like food, heating or transport to pay for their rent or mortgage in the past year.

46% of people felt frustrated that they’re still living in their parents’ house or felt they are trapped renting. While a startling 74% have little or no confidence in being able to buy a home in the future.

Congress General Secretary, Patricia King said the findings are “worse than feared”.

“Lives are being damaged and destroyed and a whole generation of young workers are now feeling alarming levels of frustration, insecurity and despondency with their housing situation. We are failing badly our young people.

“Congress will use these stark findings to continue to put pressure on Government to take action through our ongoing housing campaign and in the upcoming social dialogue with ministers and employers,” said Ms King.

National Gallery of Ireland manager Angi Crispe and Barista Andrei Raileanu

National Gallery of Ireland launch new terrace cafe REBECCA RYAN Food Editor

THE HOTTEST new outdoor terrace has just launched in the heart of the city.

Located at the National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square, it is the perfect setting for a summer’s day.

The new coffee dock is run by the Irish coffee company Warbler & Wren. Hand roasted in Dublin they are the guardians of great coffee from bean to cup.

Popular chain Brambles supplies the food offerings that are cooked freshly every day.

Dublin Gazette caught up with the Manager of the Gallery Cafe Angi Crispe (33) who has been running it since January. She told us more about what’s on offer at the new terrace cafe.

“It’s a lovely spot with an amazing view right in the middle of the city centre.

“You can get a lovely crisp cold glass of prosecco, or a lemonade, or of course the amazing Warbler & Wren coffee.

“We do all our gorgeous baked goods here every morning and then we do a lovely takeaway offering for lunch with our homemade salads and sandwiches.

“We keep the pastries and

cakes topped up all day because we’re quite famous for our baked goods which are all made fresh every day.”

There are also vegan and gluten free options, and almond and coconut milk is available.

The Gallery Cafe is in great hands with Angi. She grew up in the Barossa Valley in South Australia where her parents owned a bar in the wine making region.

She was always surrounded by food and drink which gave her a “passion for customer service.”

Angi has been living in Monkstown for the last 13 years and told us she has seen the coffee culture grow here in the last few years.

She said: “When I came to Dublin 13 years ago I wouldn’t have ordered a flat white, because nobody would’ve known what it was. It has really developed since.

The standard has risen.”

As soon as you walk into the Gallery Cafe there is a bright and friendly atmosphere where you are greeted with a smile.

There is a wonderful mix of staff and volunteers at the Gallery and Angi told us between her staff they speak 11 languages, which comes in very handy with tourists visiting from all over the world!

Speaking of the staff, Angi said: “We’re like a big family, everybody comes in and works so hard and they’re so passionate. It’s such a wonderful team of people and what a building to work in!”

Angi clearly has a passion for people and customer service. Her motto is wanting every visitor to feel like they got a “hug” before they left.

The terrace cafe opens from 10.30am weather dependent, however if the heaven’s open you can pop indoors and enjoy the Gallery Cafes in the Millennium Wing.

To celebrate the opening of the terrace, the Gallery has launched the exciting ‘Thursday Lates’ which is the perfect afterwork evening entertainment or a sneaky tipple on a Thursday night.

Marking Summer Solstice, the event started June 21 and will take place on selected Thursdays in 2018 from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.

You can enjoy food, drinks and lawn games in the forecourt of the Gallery’s Merrion Square entrance, as well as a special outdoor performances throughout the evening.

DJ Dermot Kelly spins the tunes in the Courtyard, where nail artists from Tropical Popical create

customised nail art inspired by the Gallery’s latest exhibition Circus250: Art of the Show.

For art-lovers, there is also two guided tours at 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

Angi describes the new ‘Thursday Lates’ as a “mini festival.”

She said: “We’ll be bringing in additional furniture and blankets and cushions.

“There’ll be lawn games, Connect Four, Giant Jenga – it’s going to be great fun!

“We’re trying to really attract a young crowd by opening up the gallery in a way you might not have seen it before.

“While all the exhibition spaces will still be open, there’ll be live music, performances, interactive tours.

“We’ll [also] be doing speciality cocktails to theme with what exhibition is going on. It’s a really good place to be on a Thursday evening!

“Come along! Try Warbler & Wren coffee, it’s absolutely delicious. Experience sitting out on Merrion Square in front of one of the most beautiful buildings in the city centre.”

For more information on the new cafe terrace or ‘Thursday Lates’ visit www.nationalgallery.ie

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FEATURES

Planting the seeds on new community initiative

MARK O’BRIEN

CELEBRITY Architect and RTE star Dermot Bannon, along with over 450 Bank of Ireland volunteers, tackled 200 gardens in Dublin, Cork and Galway recently as part of a community initiative with Age Action.

Now in its second year, the Bank of Ireland Backyard Blitz matches employees with older members of the community whose gardens are in need of a summer tidy-up and find these jobs hard to tackle by themselves.

Discussing the initiative, Dermot Bannon said: “The Bank of Ireland

Backyard Blitz initiative is a fantastic way to support communities and I am very proud to be involved.

“As an architect, I know from experience that once a space looks well are more inclined to use,

it and enjoy it.

“Strong communities are built on strong community spirit and this initiative from Age Action and Bank of Ireland will make a real impact for those involved.”

One of the gardens that benefited from an expert makeover was the Seán O’Casey Community Centre Garden in East Wall.

The Centre provides a space for members of the 5,000-strong community in the area, 70% of which are aged over 65.

With Dermot Bannon’s design expertise, Bank of Ireland volunteers refurbished the garden, add-

ing a patio area, pergola, beautiful plants and a mural to brighten up the area for all the residents of the community.

Fran Laycock of the East Wall Community Ce n t re s a i d : “ We ’re

with, the Philadelphia internship was an invaluable experience in furthering my education in law. It is a once in a life time opportunity, and I will forever be grateful I got to be a part of it.”

The internship, which is run by the Honourable James Murray Lynn and The Brehon Law Society, allows students travel over to the USA for five weeks and work in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas where they are each assigned their own personal judge to act as their mentor.

The students get to sit in on real life court cases in the Family, Federal, Civil and Criminal courts and learn about how to US justice system operates.

A s we l l a s l e a r n ing about life in the US court, the students are also taken on a variety of trips including visiting a police station, a fire fighter department, going on a ride along with some of the local police officers and a marine boat tour.

They also get to meet members of the SWAT

and K9 departments as well as visiting some of the state prisons.

The internship is available to all students of the Law Faculty at Griffith College and to get chosen they have to go through a rigorous interview process.

The lucky six students (pictured right)are Jade Banaghan from Tipperary, Katie Prendergast, Lisa Fitzsimons from G l a s n ev i n , P re c i o u s Abebe from Laois, Richard Donnelly Devine from Louth and Sarah Hayes from Dublin.

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Celebrity architect Dermot Bannon jokes with volunteers. Picture: Naoise Culhane.

The Bank of Ireland Backyard Blitz initiative is a fantastic way to support communities and I am very proud to be involved - Dermot Bannon thrilled to have dozens of Bank of Ireland staff lend their hand to fixing up our communal garden.

“Here in East Wall we are a close-knit community and will greatly benefit from a usable green

space that we can enjoy and maintain together.

“I am really looking forward to spending a lot of time in the garden this summer.”

Bank of Ireland also supports Age Action with

volunteering, fundraising and financial support, as well as providing teaching on the basics of the internet and digital world.

Lucky students participate in US internship THE Griffith College Dublin Law Faculty has sent six lucky students on their way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to participate in a summer law internship with some of the top US judges.

The group set off last Wednesday (June 20) and will spend five weeks being mentored by some of the country’s top legal minds.

Jane Casey, a student from Griffith College who went on the internship in 2016 said: “As well as making many friends who I am still in contact

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Building on his passion for striking eyewear, first inspired by the hip-hop icons of his youth – such as Run DMC and Flavor Flav – the 17-piece collection references classic and iconic styles with an innovative and futuristic twist. will.i.am said: ‘What makes my collection and designs unique are the subtleties and attention to detail that gives them the extra ‘oomph’, while remaining entirely wearable. I want my line to inspire everyone to accessorise with glasses in a dope way.’

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28 DUBLIN GAZETTE 28 June 2018

TECH TIME

How workers may thwart the growth of ‘dark tech’

SHANE DILLON

sdillon@dublingazette.com

YOU couldn’t turn on a social media channel or open a website last week without finding international outrage over the plight of families – not just ‘illegal aliens’ and ‘criminals’, but families – being detained and torn apart along the US border.

The disturbing scenes (including video, photo and audio clips) of caged, distressed children and minors prompted a great deal of concern in the tech world, too, with the top heads of triple-A companies ranging from Apple to Facebook weighing in on a situation they commonly referred to as “inhumane”.

Why the weighty response from top tech heads?

Because tech firms have long had lucrative associations with policing, security and border issues all over the world, with the rise of ‘dark tech’ – everything from bog-standard server support through to advanced drone tech sporting facial recognition technologies – increasingly providing a nice little financial and research sideline for many such firms to make use of.

Microsoft – to choose but one tech company drawn into the border outrage – was reported to be facing plenty of internal unease over its association with ICE, America’s border patrol agency.

With last week’s sights inflaming public and political opinion around the world, Microsoft employees have reportedly been threatening to quit, with reports of internal message boards blasting the tech titan’s work with ICE – an internal rebellion that MS was quick to attempt to dampen down, and to engage with staff concerns.

Notwithstanding the company’s close to $20m contract with ICE for

THERE’S precious little ‘good’ news about the awful sights seen last week, except, perhaps, to point out social media’s power to effect change and provide support.

All kinds of fundraising support groups for the children and their families sprouted in the days after the story broke with, at the time of writing, many millions of dollars pledged across many sites and pages to help provide legal aid and other supports for the affected children and families.

While such momentary focus and support won’t address the bigA two-year-old cries in Rio Grande ger migrant and border issues, it’s Valley as her mother is taken away to be hoped it can at least help the by border officials. Pic: John Moore poor unfortunates in the global eye.

email and admin-related matters, MS head honcho Satya Nadella wrote: “I am appalled at the abhorrent policy of separating immigrant children from their families.

“This new policy implemented on the border is simply cruel and abusive, and we are standing for change.

“I want to be clear: Microsoft is not working with the US government on any projects related to separating children from their families at the border.”

His words were echoed by peers from across the IT divide, as partners and rivals chimed up with their own condemnations of the distressing scenes rocking traditional and newmedia worlds.

Apple boss Tim Cook piped up: “It’s heartbreaking to see the images and hear the sounds of the kids. Kids are the most vulnerable people in any society.

I think that what’s happening is inhumane, it needs to stop.”

One thing has become clear: tech companies are beginning to find that their employees themselves pose as

much a threat to future projects as any external factors, with internal human concerns beginning to chuck spanners into what had seemed like unstoppable international corporations.

For example, Microsoft et al must have surely noted how an internal staff rebellion at Google recently put paid to Project Maven – an AI contract with the Pentagon to support its drone strike programme.

However, facing an internal revolt by huge numbers of Google staff over developing any war-related tech, Maven was axed, with a number of other controversial projects at other leading tech firms also facing internal dissent and questionable futures.

With the tech world suddenly crashing into some global uncertainties, these unsettling incidents are underscoring that human beings, and our emotions and concerns, continue to prove a check and balance in perhaps preventing ‘dark tech’ from being created, or at least from easily advancing along as it might otherwise do.

YouTube mulling over the New EU ruling could have impact of Austrian ruling devastating internet impact GIVEN the fuss over all kinds of awful events (see above), most

ANOTHER tech story, and even more bad news threatening

people won’t have noticed that YouTube is currently fighting a ruling that could have a drastic impact on how it works.

An Austrian court ruling earlier this month found YouTube is responsible for copyright breaches of content it hosts, rejecting its defence of just being a (media) host provider.

With a four-week window to consider the court’s rulings, which are not yet legally binding, it’s unclear what happens next, with an appeal also currently open to the global giant.

However, with time swiftly running out before the next step in the ruling, a legally-binding ruling against YouTube (and by ‘legal osmosis’, similar media providers, like Facebook) are likely to force a drastic adjustment in how YouTube operates here in Europe, and what content can be accessed.

all internet life as we know it, Jim. At the time of writing, an EU parliament committee has just approved Article 11 and Article 13 – basically, new rules looking to ‘ban memes’, and any misuse of copyrighted work.

That sounds straightforward enough – until you consider how much of what many of us see, do and send online involves content created by others. As an unintended consequence, if you want to, say, forward on family photos to a sibling, have you secured their verified, documented approval to do so, or could this fall foul of Article 11 and 13 laws?

That’s scaremongering, a little – but just a little, as it’s very early days in what’s already being regarded, with horror, as rulings that will strangle the internet’s openess. We’ll see ...

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Van world gets to grip with electric power Electric car power is here to stay and become mainstream. Renault and Nissan have been pioneers in the use of electric vehicles with a number of models in each range. MICHAEL MORONEY took the entry level Renault Kangoo ZE electric van for a test drive, and quickly came to terms with his range anxiety and grew to develop a spark of affection for the small van.

ELECTRIC car and van power is on the way and we’d better start getting used to the fact that it’s going to happen.

Our health and the impact of fossil fuel exhausts on our cities are going to dictate the move; legislation will decide on the pace of this change.

Be assured that the change is happening with cities across the world now fixing dates when fossil fuel cars and vans will be banned, Dublin included.

Renault and Nissan have been at the forefront of electric car technology in terms of what’s available on the market. The two companies are part of a manufacturing alliance, which now includes Mitsubishi. They are forging ahead with readily available electric car technology.

For Irish drivers, the newer versions of electric cars are easing the

Renault Kangoo ZE 33 Electric Van Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

Electric 60hp 20.6 seconds 0 km/litre (0 l/100km) (5.6l/100km or 58mpg)

CO2 emissions Full charging time Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price range fear concerns.

From a thirsty Audi RS4, I changed over last week to a super-efficient, all-electric Renault Kangoo van, to bring me right up to date with electric car and van technology. The change in culture was more than obvious, taking aside the fact that I moved from a luxury sports car to a basic and practical white van.

I have a higher power 7kW charging point at

0g/km 6 to 11 hours 30,000km/12 months NA 5 years/100,000km €28,190 home since they were first offered and this made overnight charging easy with the Kangoo.

The van comes with one charger option, unlike some of the other electric cars. So if you don’t have a proper charging point at home, you’ll have to invest in one order to live with a Kangoo.

I do a longer out of Dublin region commute at least twice a week and I’ll

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TECH & MOTORS

Iconic Camry makes a return to Ireland TOYOTA is re-introducing the large Camry car to the Irish market in April 2019, after a 14 year absence. The Camry is rated as the world’s bestselling saloon car and the new generation models

The new Renault Kangoo ZE electric van has a miserly running cost and is especially attractive for city driving

admit to a level of range fear when I got behind the wheel of the Kangoo van as I pointed it in the direction of Portlaoise. The overnight charge showed a range of 230km so a return journey was possible, if only just about.

I noted that with steady 90 to 100km/hr driving speed that I still had a range of 160km when I reached the midlands town. To defray any range concerns for my return journey I opted for a midday fast recharge.

While the local double car charge point outside the local ESB office was

DS Automobiles unveils its 182 offers DS Automobiles, which is part of the Citroen Group, has unveiled a range of 182 offers which include 0% APR finance and also receive three years’ complimentary servicing.

The latest generation DS models combine design, technology, comfort and performance in three distinctive vehicles.

The DS 3 is available from just €199 per month while the DS 4 is available from €269 per month.

Customers can also experience the DS 5 which is available from €349 per month.

engaged, I got my short power boost from adjacent Renault dealer Joe Mallon Motors.

There was time enough for some small jobs around Portlaoise town followed by a coffee to give me an additional 40km of range.

Out on the road the Kangoo is as smooth and quiet as you would expect.

You just simply drive it as you would a normal automatic gearbox car or van.

The electric car acceleration performance is attractive while marginally poorer than the equivalent diesel van, but

will be available as self-charging hybrid with a newly developed 2.5-litre hybrid electric system.

it seems lively because of the nature of electric motor power.

For the many short range runs that city drivers make each day, the electric Kangoo ZE now makes so much sense.

The range issue is no longer the concern for city drivers who rarely clock up than 200km in short stop start runs.

This electric Kangoo ZE is practical in that it has a payload of 625kg, just marginally less than the 650kg payload of the similar diesel powered Kangoo models.

This is because the van

itself is marginally heavier as adding vehicle weight takes away from payload.

In every other sense, the van dimensions are similar. This makes the Kangoo ZE a practical city van option if it can suit your delivery needs.

The final and important part of the electric van difference is the running cost.

Renault claims that a full overnight charge for the Kangoo will cost €4 at the electric meter and give a range of 270km.

Compare that with the entry level Kangoo diesel van with a range of over 1,000km from its 60 litre

capacity fuel tank which will cost in the region of €80 and if your van application suits, the electric ve rs i o n w i n s h a n d s down.

Prices start at €28,190 which is €12,000 more than the entry level diesel van and that price difference is the one of the obvious reasons why van buyers are dashing to make the electric move.

In this case it’s not the economy, stupid, it’s the entry cost that’s putting off small business city van drivers.

That will have to change.

This new model gives Toyota a line-up of 8 hybrid models.

This new 2.5-litre hybrid electric drive claims a combination of fuel efficiency and low emissions and quiet operation with more power and greater responsiveness. The car is built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform which claims greater driving dynamics. Toyota claims that the car’s driving dynamics have been specifically tuned for the European market.

The exterior design is more modern looking and Toyota claims that the car combines with superb levels of on-board comfort and roominess. Prices have not yet been released.

This Camry is the 8th generation of a car that has won countless awards and distinctions since it first went on sale in 1982. The model is sold in more than 100 countries globally, with sales totalling over 19 million units to date. With annual sales of more than 700,000 units globally, Camry remains the best-selling D/E-segment saloon in the world.

Kia launches its third generation Ceed model KIA launched its third generation Ceed model to the Irish market and the new range cars will be available here from August.

The Ceed has changed its name from c’eed to Ceed and with the change there is a brand new third generation range of cars.

The new Ceed has a fresh design with a host of new features and a starting price of €22,695. Kia retains its 7 year, 100,000km warranty on the new Ceed models.

For the new Ceed Kia now offers ‘level two autonomous driving’ Lane Following Assist technology and a comprehensive range of advanced driver assistance systems.

There are new engines

available for this latest Ceed, including a new 140bhp 1.4litre T-GDi petrol engine and a new and efficient 1.6 litre diesel engine.

The new Ceed five-door hatchback is 20mm wider and 23mm lower than the outgoing model.

Its wheelbase remains the same while the front overhang shortened by 20mm and rear overhang extended by 20mm.

Kia claims that the Ceed Sportswagon, estate version features a longer cargo area and rear overhang.

The new Ceed has been designed, developed and engineered in Frankfurt by Kia’s European design, product development and R&D teams.

It is manufactured in Žilina,

The Kia Ceed models will be available in Ireland from August with entry prices starting at €22,695

Slovakia, alongside the Kia Sportage and Kia Venga.

More than 1.3 million cee’d models have been built at Kia’s Slovakia manufacturing

facility since its introduction in 2006. The five-door hatchback makes up the majority of sales, while Sportswagon models have accounted for

approximately 40% of all cee’d sales since its launch in 2007 (compared to around 30% for other C-segment vehicles with tourer variants).

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ARTHUR Lanigan-O’Keeffe went one better than his girlfriend 24 hours earlier as he won a historic first UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Final medal for Ireland in Kazakhstan last weekend.

The Donnybrook-based athlete and partner Natalya Coyle won gold in the mixed relay two years in a row but neither had come home with an individual medal until Saturday – despite Coyle’s best efforts in finishing fourth in the women’s final on Friday.

Lanigan-O’Keeffe, 26, was European individual champion in 2015 and won a brilliant gold at Pentathlon World Cup Sofia last month, but this was arguably his finest day as a solo pentathlete.

The Pentathlon World Cup Final is third in terms of prestige to the Pentathlon World Championships and

the Olympic Games, where LaniganO’Keeffe managed top-10 finishes at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

This time, the only thing separating him from gold was a brilliant Korean duo – Jung Jinhwa won a dominant gold and Jun Woongtae kept the Irish charge at bay to secure silver.

Lanigan-O’Keeffe admitted that the sandy running track had made life difficult for the group of athletes locked in an intense battle for podium places during the decisive LaserRun event in Astana.

He said: “It was a very tough course and the sand was deep in places. On the last two laps, everyone around me was feeling it and it was a real battle of guts.

“Anything can happen in LaserRun and you never know if the leader will keep his head, so I never gave up hope of gold, but Jung was the best man today.

POWER COUPLE: Natalya Coyle hands over Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe’s trophy at the UPIM Pentathlon World Cup final. Picture: UIPM

“I just kept chasing everyone who was in front of me, and I managed to get past the Russian [Alexander Lifanov] but I couldn’t quite catch the second-placed Korean. They have a great team.”

Lanigan-O’Keeffe had performed consistently throughout the final, finishing seventh in fencing with a

tally of 20 wins and 14 defeats, second in swimming with a 200m freestyle time of 2mins 01.91secs and top of the standings in horse riding after an immaculate clear round.

Lanigan-O’Keeffe and Coyle now adjust their focus to the European Championships in Hungary from July.

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CLUB NOTES

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR heroes of the week are the group of volunteers who went above and beyond the call of duty on the scorching day that was last Saturday to clean up our clubhouse and grounds.

They not only went to great efforts to attend, but the work rate and quality of it was second to none, all despite the searing temperatures.

A huge thank you to you all, for all your sterling work and the end results speak volumes. Particular thanks must go to Colum Fanning for his work on the dreaded potholes in the club, but most especially to Gerry Staunton and Linda Parnell, who were the chief organisers of this brilliant initiative.

Well done all of you, and take a large collective bow, because you are the recipients of this weeks most coveted award of “Laoch Na Seachtaine”!

Our “mothers and others” group are on the look out for new players. This non competitive social football for ladies is on every Monday in the club at 8pm and all new members are welcome, and it must be reiterated, no previous experience of playing sports of any kind are necessary. It’s a fun way of getting fitter and making new friendships! Just show up and ask for Sinead.

Our minor boys team had a fine win over Clan Na Gael Fontenoy with a strong team performance, but stand out games from Jason Keating, Andrew McCaul, Glen Sheridan and Ryan Murphy saw the win home. Well done lads.

Congratulations to Philly Mc Mahon, Paddy Small, John Small, James McCarthy, Dean Rock and Evan Comerford on the latest piece of silverware for this legendary Dublin squad. We are fiercely proud of their achievements and look forward to further adventures as this summer progresses.

Maith sibh.

Finally, next Saturday is our last nursery/academy of the summer, until our return in August.

CLONTARF FOIRNE na Seachtaine are our U-7 (2011) cailini & buachailli, who hosted their first cluichí in St Paul’s on Saturday morning.

Putting in very fine displays in warm weather against our visitors, Beann Eadair and Scoil Ui Chonaill.

GRMA to Naomh Uinsionn, who hosted boys on Friday night.

Well done to our U-9 cailíní, who took part in a Blitz with host club Naomh Peregrine and Naomh Barrog in scorching heat on Sunday.

Both our U-9 grúpaí got a run out against Sylvester’s in their last Go Games hurling action before the break.

Our U-11 hurlers were hosted by Na Fianna in a Hurling Blitz in Collinstown on Sunday.

Our U-13B hurlers lost narrowly to Naomh Uinsionn on Saturday afternoon in hurling, an entertaining game in the heat.

GRMA to Beann Eadair, who hosted our social peiladóirí under blue skies in Howth on Saturday.

With a combined age of about 1,300, there wasn’t a lack of effort and Cluain Tarbh edged the contest we believe by a point.

Intermediate hurlers lost 1-12 to 1-10 to Kevin’s in IHC. They will host Cuala on Saturday in next group game.

Junior B hurlers played a ‘friendly’ away to O’Dwyers, as they were missing a réiteoir.

Well done to our minor hurling teams, who both recorded victories in their first games back. The Roinn Four foireann defeated Fionnbhru Colmcille, 2-7 to 1-7, on Friday night while the Roinn Two lads defeated Sylvester’s 1-12 to 0-7 on Sunday morning.

Comhghairdeas to Jack McCaffrey who picked up another Leinster SFC medal.

TENNIS: FAMOUS CLUB TO HOST OPEN DAY ON JULY 8

Donnybrook LTC celebrates 125th

From historic victories in the Dublin leagues at the turn of the 20th century to young stars making waves on the Grand Slam circuit and the Davis cup in recent times, Donnybrook toasts its successes  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

DONNYBROOK Tennis Club are all set to celebrate their 125th year, with an open day to be held in honour of the occasion between midday and 4pm on July 8.

The open day will see the club lay on coaches and refreshments, and invite members of the public to make use of the five faux-grass courts for free, as well as answering any tennis and club-related questions.

The club was a hit from its early days, with 147 members signing up within six months of establishment way back in 1893. The founding date, April 10, 1893, makes the club one of the oldest in Ireland. There have been plenty of successes to celebrate over the years.

Most recently, the stand out

player out of Donnybrook has been Georgia Drummy, an 18 year old junior player who’s currently ranked number 38 in the world at ladies’ underage level.

Drummy recently appeared at the French Junior Open and is set to travel to Wimbledon in the coming weeks to compete in for their junior title.

Drummy has had significant success this year, including making the semi-finals in both singles and doubles at the Astrid Bowl in Charleroi, Belgium in late May, losing in the same two finals at Carson (US)’s International Spring Championships, and outright winning Ecuador’s Mundial Juvenil de Tenis back in February.

The youngster – one of Ireland’s most promising up and coming tennis players – is only Donnybrook’s most recent

Donnybrook LTC is celebrating its 125th season in style

story, however.

The club’s early achievements date back to the dawn of the last century and include becoming the first club to win two separate divisions of Dublin League Tennis in the same year (men’s class 2 and men’s class 3, in 1903), and a victory in the inaugural women’s DLT championship in 1910.

World War II presented the first really significant challenge to a by then long-established and numerically strong club, with the ladies playing a key role in keeping things operating as membership numbers declined significantly.

Characters like Heather Boyd and Rita Rutherford became vital, helping Donnybrook take titles on the court, and stay afloat off it.

Things were difficult into the 60s and 70s, too, in particu-

lar financially. The creation of a junior section ultimately proved critical around that time, bringing in a new influx of talent that was to transform the club.

A number of Donnybrook players went on to get honours for Ireland in serious international competition, with Bernadette Davy, Jerry Sheehan and Jim McArdle appearing at the Fed Cup (for women) and the Davis Cup (for men) for their country.

In February 1976, with the facilities in need of a thorough upgrade, permission was granted to lay four hard courts.

The new courts were such a success that only two years later, the remaining three grass courts were also converted, and the club became the new home of the Leinster Harcourt Championship.

As well as Drummy’s s u c c e s s (w h i c h h a s also taken her to the Fed Cup), Donnybrook club members Osgar O’hOisin, John Morrissey, and David O’Hare have all represented Ireland at the Davis Cup in the last five years as the success continued.

The club are keen to emphasise, however, that they cater to all levels of players, from absolute beginners up. They have a thriving junior section, and new facilities allow year-around tennis inside an Airhall.

The 125th anniversary, they hope, will mark another influx of new members on their inspirational journey.

Check out the facilities, coaches and atmosphere of Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club by attending their Open Day celebration on July 8.

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WNL: UCD HOPES OF FIRST WIN IN TWO MONTHS DASHED

LOI SHORTS Shels keep up pressure SHELBOURNE kept the pressure on Women’s National League league leaders Wexford Youths as soals from Roma McLaughlin and Rachel Graham saw Shelbourne to a 2-0 win over Galway at the AUL Complex on Saturday afternoon.

In the absence of top scorer Leanne Kiernan, highly-rated 16-year-old Jessica Ziu started up front for Shels, but it was last season’s top scorer McLaughlin who broke the deadlock on the cusp of half time.

She got on the end of a flowing move to slot the ball low past Louise Creaven.

Graham doubled the lead within seconds of the restart, ben- Picture: Alwyn Robinson efitting from uncertainty in the Galway rearguard to shoot past Creaven.

ROVERS FAMILY FUN DAY UCD Waves captain Chloe Mustaki directed her side’s operations against Cork. Picture: Alwyn Robinson

Wasteful Waves made to wait for WNL win WOMEN’S NAT LEAGUE UCD Waves Cork City  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD Waves were denied a first league victory in two months as Cork City’s Katie McCarthy struck late to cancel out Leanne Payne’s secondhalf opener.

The home side led for just 15 minutes at Jackson Park, but they dominated the game from the start and, with more clinical finishing, would have already been out of sight when McCarthy struck.

In the end, it was Waves who were hanging on as injury time approached, and goalke e p e r E r i ca Tu r n e r pulled off a couple of top-class saves to earn the Students a point.

This was UCD’s last game at the Stepaside

venue before relocating to the UCD Bowl while the Jackson Park pitch is relayed, and the need for a fresh surface was plain to see.

The hard, dehydrated ground wasn’t ideal for the fluid, passing style UC D a re l o o k i n g to implement, but they had some joy early on with captain Chloe Mustaki the pivot in midfield.

Dearbhaile Beirne – shifted inside to the number 10 role from her usual position on the wing – looked UCD’s most lively attacking outlet during a subdued first half.

She created the first clear chance as she beat two players down the left and crossed low for Kerri Letmon, who turned the ball goalward, forcing Eve Badana to make a fine low save at her near post.

Another incisive run and cross from Beirne set Letmon up once m o re, b u t t h i s t i m e Maggie Duncliffe had tracked the run and she made a strong block.

Letmon had the best chance of the first half when Turner’s long free kick sent her through on goal but, having rounded Badana, she couldn’t steer her shot into the unguarded net and Ciara McNamara cleared the loose ball.

UCD upped the tempo a f te r t h e b re a k a n d Payne was frustrated to see her volley fly past the post, while Roisin McGovern wasn’t far off steering Aisling Dunbar’s free kick home.

Waves took the lead just past the hour and it was well-deserved, Payne pouncing on a defensive error before calmly slotting the ball p a s t t h e a dv a n c i n g

Badana.

City equalised against the run of play with their first real chance as McCarthy kept onside before latching onto a through ball and squeezing the ball low past

“

You control a game like that but your finishing is poor, then you get a sucker punch

Turner.

UCD should have led again immediately as Mustaki’s corner presented Beirne with a free header, but she glanced the ball wastefully past the post.

Duncliffe forced Turner into a spectacular save late as her furious striker was pushed up before bouncing onto the top of the crossbar.

Saoirse Noonan and Mc C a r t hy b o t h h a d chances to nick it for Cork in injury time, either side of another poor finish from Payne, a s t h e p o i n t s we re halved in south Dublin.

“I thought we played some good football,” UCD Waves manager Noel Kealy told the Dublin Gazette.

“We’ve been working on various things over the close period, and I have to say it’s a very disappointing draw. “ We w e r e i n t h e ascendancy. We dominated the game. You control a game like that and your finishing is poor, then you get a sucker punch like that towards the end.”

SHAMROCK Rovers are back from the mid season break with a home tie against Derry City at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, kick off 8pm with a special event to celebrate the summer holidays.

It’s one for all the family too as they have a free SSE Airtricity Family Fun Zone set up outside the stadium

pre-match with loads of skills games and free face-painting for all the kids.

That starts at 6.30pm in the concourse next to the Megastore.

The club also have a special School Holiday ticket offer where it’s buy one, get one free on the €5 kids tickets (max three per purchase).

Bohs “More than a Club” project soars BOHEMIANS More than a Club initiative is making a strong impact in their local community with five key programmes in their area taking flight.

“We’ve Walking Football, explains the club’s Carina O’Brien. “We have a programme for people with early dementia and memory loss which is called Football Memories, Double Club which is a numeracy programme for third and fourth class primary school children, Run The Club is one that our partners, Vi-Ability in Wales, have been running as a programme and we plan on adapting it here to run for transition year students - it’s everything about the football industry, everything that happens off the pitch, and another one called App for Mobile Health that is targeted at third & fourth class children to design an app.”

The initiative is supported by the European Regional Development Fund via the Ireland Wales cooperation programme.

Linking in with Bohemians has been vitally important to More Than A Club being able to prosper with facilities, equipment and support provided to O’Brien and her colleague Shane Fox. ”I have to say that the club have been fantastic and any help we want the manager Keith [Long) is brilliant. You contact them and ask would somebody like to do this and they are fantastic,” said O’Brien.

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CRAOBH CHIARAIN NO winner of the lotto jackpot of €4,500 on Monday, June 18. Five Match 3 winners each receive €120. Numbers were: 3, 6, 11 & 18. Next Monday’s Jackpot will be €5,000.

Tickets are €2 each and the draw takes place every Monday in the Club Lounge at 11pm.

Remember to do your Lotto in advance if you are going on holidays.

Senior hurlers had a great win in the league against Cuala. They play Faughs in Clonshaugh on Saturday at 6.30pm. Adult footballers continued their winning ways with a win over Bank of Ireland. Junior hurlers also had good wins in the league on Thursday and in the Championship against Kevin’s on Sunday. They play Naomh Fionnbarra in John Paul Park on Sunday at 11am.

Next up for the Dubs is Donegal on the weekend of July 14/15 July. Details of tickets will be posted as soon as information becomes available.

CRUMLIN CRUMLIN GAA Summer Camp details are as follows: Dates; July 9-13 and 16-20.

Cost: one child for one week is €60 and two weeks is €95. For two children, one week is €110 and two weeks is €170. For three children, one week is €150 and two weeks is €240.

Time: 10am-2pm on all weeks.

Club Camp will run from August 20-23 and cost for one child is €40 and two children is €65. Note: discounts for Camps are for brothers & sisters only.

Static Cycle took place in the Ashleaf on Friday and Saturday.

Thanks to all those who organised, shook buckets and cycled. The day itself will be on us quite quickly, so I hope all those taking part are training hard.

Lotto was not won.

Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 15 and 27. There were five Match 3 winners and next week’s jackpot will be €6,000.

Club Shop no longer opens every Thursday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get club gear.

If there is anything you need, just contact Shirley at shirleylawlor@hotmail.com and the gear will be ready two weeks later.

NA FIANNA CONGRATULATIONS to Jonny Cooper, Conor McHugh, Eoin Murchan and Dublin’s senior footballers on Sunday’s Leinster Championship final win.

Jonny captained and lifted the Delaney Cup (the first Na Fianna man to captain the county to a Leinster SFC title) to mark Dublin’s recordbreaking eighth provincial title in-a-row.

Good wins at weekend for our Senior Two footballers against Skerries and our Junior A hurlers in Championship against St Joseph’s and our Minor A hurlers away against Whitehall.

Camogie on Thursday night on back pitch, Mobhi Road at 7.30pm against Plunkett’s in Cup. Sunday at 10.30am sees our Junior B hurlers play Cuala in Collinstown, and our Minor A footballers playing Ballyboden in Mobhi Road. Minor Bs play Whitehall away at 11am. Best of luck to all teams.

Well done to Bar Committee on great job done in providing new bar furniture in Members’ Bar. Definitely worth a visit.

Details of upcoming Na Fianna Summer Camps now on website, early booking advisable.

Club Shop now closed until end of August.

SOCCER: INCHICORE CLUB MAKE THE MOVE FROM THE AUL

Michael’s hit reset to start new five year plan in the LSL AUL MOVES  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

ST MICHAEL’S have become the latest amateur club to leave the AUL for the Leinster Senior League following a successful appeal this week.

The Dublin Gazette recently revealed Michael’s were one of four clubs, alongside Rivervalley Rangers, Columbas Rovers and East Wall Rovers, jumping ship from the ailing league.

They’ve since been joined by a fifth in Blackrock and, while Rivervalley are by far the highestprofile, it’s another blow for the once-thriving AUL. The story of Michael’s is somewhat different to the others as the club was formed just three years ago, and joined the AUL from the Leinster Football League a year later.

By virtue of a dozen

clubs leaving AUL over two years, Michael’s were promoted to Premier B earlier than anticipated and finished bottom.

The season finished on a high, however, as they reached the RPD Cup final after their semifinal defeat to Kippure was overturned on appeal due to them fielding a suspended player.

The final was delayed five weeks as Kippure appealed to the Leinster Football Association, but finally went ahead with Rivervalley emerging 3-1 winners at the AUL Complex.

That doesn’t tell the whole story as Michael’s had to play their right back in goal, due to their regular goalkeeper having booked a holiday before the unprecedented delay.

The decision had already been made to move to the larger LSL, however, and for club secretary Michael Russell, it’s

a chance for the Inchicore club to start from scratch.

“Our motto since last Christmas has been ‘we’re pressing the reset button,’” Russell told the Dublin Gazette.

“When we started out three years ago, that was the first five-year plan.

Unfortunately, when we went to the AUL that plan took a serious dint.

“That five-year plan we had three years ago is probably starting to be another five-year plan.”

The ambitious club, from a hotbed of Dublin football, will look to enter at the bottom end of Sunday football in Division 1 or Premier 1.

The Fran O’Brien-managed side have made huge strides off the field, and play at the state-of-theart astro pitch in Brickfield, hope to build on the field from a solid base off it.

It helps that, rather than the north Dublincentred AUL - most of

the clubs at that level are based around Tallaght and south Dublin, and they’ve experience competing with many of them in recent friendlies.

“Most of our midseason friendlies have been against teams like Palmerstown and Marks, Tymon Bawn, Terenure.

“Our record against them was pretty good – I think we had four wins and two draws. “ T h a t ’s w h e re we believe we’re at.”

White wins maiden medal

The Irish team at the European Transplant Games on their return to Dublin airport.

BALBRIGGAN’S Chikoyo White (a dialysis patient) won a single medals in the petanque competition at the European Transplant Games at the beautiful Poetta Beach setting in Cagliari, Italy.

White was contesting her first competition and was delighted with her silver medal. She went on to scoop a bronze with team mate Aoife Murray, from Clonsilla, in the doubles.

Murray said of the experience: “I’m having a ball here at the championships. I’m over the moon with this medal in Petanque singles.

“Being a team Ireland member is like being part of a lovely family where everyone looks out for everyone else.

“Special mention to Team Captain Harry Ward and Team Manager Colin White.

“It’s great to share the games experience with my mam, Mags, who has travelled here with me.”

The European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships are open to all kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, bone marrow transplant recipients as well as dialysis patients.

28 June 2018 CITY  DUBLIN GAZETTE 37

LACROSSE: MARYLAND BECKONS AFTER TRIAL SERIES

St Michael’s line up before the RPD Cup final against Rivervalley Rangers.

Picture: Rivervalley Rangers

Loreto quartet earn unique US opportunity LACROSSE DEVELOPMENT

Rebecca Moloney, coach, Orla Buggy, Tara O’Sullivan, Megan Ross and Lily Walsh

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PHOENIX RISING

Raheny’s Keron hits top spot in 5 Mile

ATHLETICS Ireland president Georgina Drumm presents the prizes to the winners at the Irish Runner 5 Mile in the Phoenix Park last weekend.

Freddie Keron, Raheny Shamrocks (centre), won the race and was followed by Brendan McDonnell (right) and Eskander Turki of Monaghan Town Runners.

Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

FOUR lucky young Dublin girls have been given the exciting opportunity to represent Ireland Lacrosse at a summer camp led by top US women’s lacrosse players in Maryland this summer.

Three of the girls, Orla Buggy (17), Tara O’Sullivan (16) and Megan Ross (16) hail from Glasnevin with Lily Walsh (16) from Stepaside representing the southside of the city.

All are students at Loreto College, St Stephens Green, where their coach, Rebecca Moloney is a past pupil. Moloney is also a star on the Dublin women’s lacrosse team.

Women’s lacrosse was played in Ireland from the 1920s but lost popularity in the 1970s. However, since 2005 there has been a re-emergence of women’s lacrosse, especially here in Dublin and the girls have been training for the past year.

“This is a really fantastic opportunity for these four girls who have been training hard,” Moloney said. “While in the US, they will have an intensive week-long training programme in Maryland and they will also be able to witness a professional game which I think will really inspire them.”

Lacrosse is a hugely popular sport in the US and according to Michael Kennedy, CEO of Ireland Lacrosse, it has gained popularity at university level in Ireland, and now more work is being done in schools and at youth level.

“Through the work of Rebecca, Loreto on the Green became the first school in Ireland to run a year-long programme. We are really excited to see this sport, which offers so much to young female athletes, being revitalised, especially at youth level.

“Orla, Tara, Megan and Lily are terrific ambassadors for Ireland Lacrosse and we are sure this will be a very successful trip –

the first of many we hope!”

The girls participated in trials on June 23 and 24 at ALSAA for the first ever Irish women’s Under-19 national lacrosse team which will participate in the World Under19 championships in Peterborough, Ontar-

io, Canada in August 2019.

Trials for the Irish women’s senior national team, which will compete in the European Championships in Tel Aviv, Israel in June 2019, took place in conjunction with those trials.

Tarf move top of Murray Cup table ALAN MURRAY CUP  sport@dublingazette.com

CLONTARF moved top of the Leinster Cricket Alan Murray Cup T20 table after four rounds of matches as they got a 29-run win over Phoenix under their belt.

Batting first, Tarf were immediately in trouble when the prolific Bill Coghlan fell for 0 on the fifth ball of the innings, caught

by Gordon Millar off the bowling of Richie Lawrence. Obus Pienaar then joined Conor Kelly and things got better. The pair

brought the score to 77 before Kelly was stumped off the bowling of Ben White. Pienaar fell 22 runs later bowled by Rory Anders for an entertaining 61 from 35 balls with 11 fours.

But strong late innings additions from Joe Morrissey and David Delany saw them progress to 164 for six from their allotted overs.

Reinhardt Strydom and Adam Chester opened for Phoenix and they were soon on the back foot.

Strydom was caught by Pienaar off the bowling of Morrissey

for 0 and Chester was run out, Phoenix 18-2 early in their reply.

Fletcher Coutts and Brad Kneebone quickly brought the score to 41 when Coutts fell caught by Andrew Poynter off the bowling of Shariful Islam for 24.

Wickets continued to fall and they were reduced to 85-7 in the 14th over. Ben White and Thomas Anders brought the score to 106 when Kelly removed Anders, caught by Islam for a well-made 32 but they were always behind the rate and were bowled out Clontarf’s Joe Morrissey with nine balls to go.

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CLUB NOTES

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O’TOOLE’S THERE was a good home win for our U-14 Division Three hurlers in the league v Fingallians on Saturday. The lads played well and, in the end, deserved their victory.

Well done to our U-12 girls, who hosted part of a super blitz here on Saturday. The girls had a great day. Thanks to Adrian for looking after it.

A big well done to Karl Hamilton, who successfully organised and ran our Mini-Leagues in the club last week.

Summer Camps are only two weeks away, so don’t delay. Register today with David; 0863101034, Kelly: 0851600381 (after 5pm) or Hellen; 0863060524. Dates for our Summer Camps: Nursery Camp, July 10-13, Cúl Camp, July 16-20 and Club Camp, July 30 to August 3.

Completed forms can also be dropped into letterbox outside office, or why not take the easy route and book online at http://otoolesgac.ie/coaching/camps/ summer. Cul camp online: www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie. You can register for Camps this Saturday in O’Toole’s office, from 9.30am-11am.

Entertainment in our lounge this weekend. Verse 3 on Saturday night and “Look Sharp’ on Su of our Thursday night ‘Live’ Club Lotto draw. The numbers were 3, 9, 10 & 12. The Jackpot this week is a hot €2,900.

RAHENY WELL done to our boys in blue, Brian Howard and Brian Fenton, helping getting more silverware for the Dubs, and not forgetting our dual minor player, Liam Dunne who also aided the Dubs minor hurlers into the Leinster final scoring a massive 11 points.

Our Raheny All Stars had their last session of the season on Friday, a massive thank you to the lead coaches Catherine Bedford Leech, Maria Curtis, Kevin Woods and Will Lillis and to all the junior coaches, who have been amazing with the children.

All coaches have completed their dis-

ability inclusion courses. All Stars is back on Friday, September 14.

Ogra also finished up for the summer again thanks to the lead mentors Will Lillis, Tom Reynolds, Seamus Dunne and Bill Quigley and to the junior coaches for giving our future stars a great introduction to GAA, not forgetting Aideen Kellett who choppped the fruit for over 100 children every Saturday. We need more voluteers to be able to continue this service. Ogra is back on 8th September.

On June 28th Senior 4 Camogie are at home to CBC at home pitch 10 at 7.30.

SCOIL UI CHONAILL OUR senior men’s captain Andy Bunyan made his All Ireland Championship debut as he represented Dublin on Sunday in the Leinster final as sub keeper.

The Oneness Gala momentum continues to build as we have began to share the stores of past and present Scoil members - starting with Colm Meaney’s. Keep an eye on our social media pages for more.

Anyone interested in availing of very attractive pitch side advertisement should contact Aidan Mulvey on 085 7213789.

Adult Hurling and Football teams train in Scoil Mondays and Thursdays from 6.30pm. Ladies training is in Scoil on Mondays at 8pm.

Mothers and Others training takes place on Tuesdays at 7pm. Juvenile training takes place in Scoil at 9:30am on Saturday mornings. New members welcome, as always. For any news or enquiries please contact scoil.pro. eoc@gmail.com.

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT’S/ER THANKS to all team mentors who helped to organise the Community Credit Unionsponsored boys and girls Mini-Leagues over the last two weeks.

Cul Camp, which is fully booked, commences Monday, July 2. Registration for Club Camps, commencing July 9 and August 20, is now open.

Healthy Club Project team training sessions, on Mondays and Wednesdays from Hole in the Wall entrance to Phoenix Park at 7pm.

Club Golf Classic on Friday, July 20 at Castleknock Golf Club. Senior and minor hurling teams had good wins over Naomh

Barrog and St Jude’s. Junior team lost to Skerries Harps.

Best wishes to Sean Bugler and Dublin U-20 football team in Leinster Championship semi-final v Meath, at Pairc Tailteann on Saturday, June 30. Throw-in 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Dublin senior football team on victory over Laois on Sunday.

Minor hurling v Ballyboden St Enda’s, Pairc Ui Murchu at 7.30pm on Saturday; senior hurling championship v St Patrick’s (Palmerstown), Glenauline Park at 6.30pm on Sunday, July 1 - Stacy Cup semi-final v Lucan Sarsfields, MSP 11am. Minor Football v Ballymun Kickhams

SOCCER: ROBBIE ARNOLD HAS STEPPED DOWN

Kilbarrack move quickly to sign up boss McDonnell  DAVE DONNELLY

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KILBARRACK United have moved quickly to appoint Chris McDonnell as manager following the resignation of Robbie Arnold last week.

LSL Sunday Senior 1B’s newest side were rocked when Arnold and co-manager Jonathan Maleady stepped down, citing time constraints.

And they’ve plumped for a familiar face in McDonnell, who spent time on the coaching staff at Kilbarrack before taking over at Raheny United 12 months ago.

The Dubliner, who is a member of Gerry Davis’ coaching staff with the amateur international squad, guided Raheny to a sixth-place finish in AUL Premier A last season.

The ambitious manager pushed for Raheny to replace Rivervalley Rangers at the top level of AUL football following the latter’s demotion on the eve of the season.

McDonnell exceeded expectations with a club

looking to build from the ground up but had already decided a new challenge was needed, and Kilbarrack fit the bill.

“I had decided to step away from Raheny, and that set up a chance for me to meet Kilbarrack,” McDonnell told the Dublin Gazette.

“I met them [last] Thursday evening and they made a formal offer for me to step in.”

The forward-thinking club have thrived since opting to make the move from AUL to the Leinster Senior League 12 months ago, gaining promotion to intermediate level at the first attempt.

Arnold and Maleady also helped Kilbarrack to Polikoff Cup success – their first trophy in over a decade – but felt they couldn’t dedicate as much time to the management side again this year.

McDonnell has already been in touch with squad members from Kilbarrack – some of whom he knows from his time with the Irish amateur side – and will bring in some

IRELAND’S CALL Pinder and O’Flanagan in World Cup side

PEMBROKE Wanderers Gillian Pinder and Railway Union’s Grace O’Flanagan have both been confirmed in the Irish side to play in July’s hockey World Cup in London.

The pair were selected by coach Graham Shaw in the final 18 with Pembroke’s Emily Beatty named on the reserved list in case of injuries.

Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

New Kilbarrack United boss Chris McDonnell

fresh faces.

“The facilities are their own in Kilbarrack, which was a huge draw for me in terms of the pitch and the clubhouse right beside it.

“The committee seem to have set a good base for themselves. That helped my decision to go

in there.

“I can concentrate hugely on the football side of things, whereas I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into at the start of last season. This seems further down the line in terms of the project.”

28 June 2018 CITY  DUBLIN GAZETTE 39

FOOTBALL: AFTER EIGHTH LEINSTER TITLE, FOCUS SWITCHES TO SUPER 8S

CAMOGIE

Reigning champs too good for Sky Blues

Dublin’s Eimear McCarthy. Picture:

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Jim Gavin is confident Stephen Cluxton will be back in the fold for the Super 8s. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Gavin says Cluxton on comeback trail ALL-IRELAND SUPER 8S  DAVE DONNELLY

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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin says Stephen Cluxton will be fit and ready when the Super 8s kick off next month after he missed Sunday’s Leinster Championship final win over Laois.

Cluxton had been named in the starting line-up but was a late withdrawal after failing to recover from a rib injury that forced him to be replaced during the semi-final with Longford.

The 36-year-old was expected to miss a month following a late challenge from Longford’s James McGivney, but was deemed fit enough to be named in the starting 15 just two weeks later.

A flare-up of the injury meant he missed a championship game for the first time in 14 years.

Cluxton was replaced by deputy Evan Comerford, who performed well as Dublin secured an eighth successive provincial title with an easy 1-25 to 0-10 win.

Gavin moved quickly, however, to

reassure fans that number one Cluxton will return between the sticks raring to go come July 14.

He said: “Stephen had declared himself fit during the week and we had to give a team in so we were going to give him every chance.

“Ultimately it comes down to the management team to make that call, what’s best for the player and for the team.

“I thought Evan was exceptional. It’s something we are not surprised with because he is playing so well in our games in training, so hats off to him.”

Gavin was surprised to see John Small sent off 12 minutes from time for an alleged slap on Laois’s Evan O’Carroll.

“My initial reaction was that it was just a clumsy challenge,” said Gavin.

“I don’t think there was anything malicious in what John did.

“Maybe the linesman said something to the referee, I’m not too sure, but I was surprised he was sent off.”

Gavin feels there’s improvement in the side yet, as they left a number of points on the field during an evenly-

contested first half, before pulling away in the second.

“Overall, I’m happy with the performance. In the first half Laois played really well and our boys created a lot of scoring chances but just didn’t convert.

“But the positive thing at half-time was we were just a little bit clunky but creating lots of goal chances, lots of chances for points, just didn’t take them.

“The contrast was we were quite clinical in the second half.

“I think our first wide was after the 26th minute of the second half.”

Gavin was mildly critical of the experimental Super 8s format, which sees the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland scrapped in favour of two groups

“

of four.

The four provincial winners – Dublin, Kerry, Galway and Donegal – will be joined by the winners of next week’s qualifiers.

“On the isle, there’s p ro b a b l y 2 4 o t h e r teams looking in going: ‘That’s a nice party, it would be nice to be part of it.’

“I don’t know what the leadership of the GAA’s vision is for the end of this.

“Obviously, a lot of teams will have finished their championship by mid-July.

“I’m not going to make too much of it now, it’s something to reflect upon postseason. From a Dublin perspective, we’re just going to focus in on the three games we will have and try and do our very best in each of those games individually.”

Stephen had declared himself fit and we were going to give him every chance to play.

Ultimately we make the call on what’s best for the player

”

ALL-IRELAND champions Cork proved too strong for Dublin at Pairc ui Rinn as they fell to a 4-15 to 2-3 defeat in Group 2.

After a slow start, Dublin egded themselves back into the game with a goal from Orla Beagan and finely struck points from Emma Flanagan, Siobhán Kehoe, and Eimear McCarthy.

After 20 minutes Ali Twomey was Introduced for Alex Griffin and made her mark immediately.

Roisin Baker was glued to experienced defender Gemma O’Connor and took her completely out of the game much to Dublin’s delight.

But Cork pounced for a second goal and they duly pulled away in the second half.

With Cork players like Orla Cronin scoring 1-5 and a Katrina Mackey adding another 1-3 to the score line it made Dublin’s effort to come back into the game unlikely.

There was a moment of magic when the young Beegan scored a magnificent goal from a free which skimmed along the surface,, unstoppable for keeper Aoife Murray.

But the Rebels were always in cruise control and got their win.

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McMahon match-fit for quickfire Super 8s  DAVE DONNELLY

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BALLYMUN Kickhams man Philly McMahon feels the new Super 8 format in the All-Ireland will suit elite players as it means playing more games at the highest.

The new format has come in for criticism this year as it means 24 counties are finished their season by mid-July, but the corner back can see the benefits.

“As a footballer, training prepares you for matches, but if you’re playing matches all the time, even better,” McMahon told the Dublin Gazette at the AIG Heroes event on Wednesday morning in Ballyfermot.

“That’s the exciting part about it, that there’s less of a gap between the games.

We’re not going in to think we have three games [to qualify].

“We still think we need to get three performances, so we need to get three wins from the performances. Our mindset doesn’t change.

“Our first game is Donegal, and they’re an extremely tough team.

We experienced that in the league this year, and it’s something we’re looking forward to.

“The load on the body will be different. We’ve got three games in four weeks, so that will be tough on the bodies. Our preparation needs to be on point and recovery needs to be looked at as well.

“All the teams that are in the Super 8s are going

Philly McMahon was speaking this week to the Gazette at an AIG Heroes event in Ballyfermot

“We still think we need to get three performances,

so we need to get three wins. Our mindset doesn’t change.” - Philly McMahon to go through the same thing, so the team that has the best squad this year will definitely be the team that’s competing for an All-Ireland final.”

The Dubs have been drawn alongside Ulster champions Donegal, as well as the winners of the games between Fermanagh and Laois and their qualifying opponents, which are still to be determined.

Dublin defeated Laois 1-25 to 0-10 in the Lein-

ster championship final at Croke Park on Sunday to seal and eighth successive Leinster crown.

They did so despite the loss of defender John Small to a red card in the second half, a decision that baffled many including his fellow back McMahon.

“I think it was the linesman that called it. In that split second, the linesman made a decision that John had made contact with the player’s face.

“When you look at the game and the position the player was in, and where the ball was, how many points we were up by.

“We were pulling away from Laois at that stage, so why on earth would a player want to go and make contact with someone’s face purposely?

“For me, it was accidental. These incidents all look worse speeded up.

When you slow it down, you see he’s reaching for the ball and it’s an acci-

dent.”

Jim Gavin expects to have goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton – who missed his first championship game in 14 years due to a rib injury – and Cian O’Sullivan back in contention for Donegal on July 14th.

And McMahon feels his Ballymun teammate Evan Comerford – who stepped in for Cluxton against Laois – was a more than able deputy.

“It’s something differ-

ent to have Evan in goal.

For the other defenders – not for me as he’s a clubmate of mine so I’m used to him playing behind me.

“It was great to see all the work the three keepers put in. It helped Ev gel into the game, and he was very confident.

“He didn’t concede a goal, his kickouts were good and he was very vocal, so for us to have not only two great goalkeeper, but three, it’s great. We’re very fortunate.”