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Calls for ‘out of touch’ Minister Murphy to quit RACHEL D’ARCY

MINISTER for Housing Eoghan Murphy has responded to severe backlash against highly controversial comments made at a conference this week.

The Housing Minister said that “young workers” should be “excited” about the prospect of co-living spaces and paying “less rent for less space”.

However, TDs and the general public alike slammed Minister Murphy for the comments, made just days after

another public protest highlighting the ever worsening housing crisis in the capital under his Department.

Taking to Twitter to defend himself, Minister Murphy wrote: “CoLiving is one option as part of bringing greater choice into the housing market.

Works in other cities across world.

“We wouldn’t judge concept of houses on one planning app & should not do that here. Politicians trying to restrict choice for younger generations is wrong.”

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INCREDULOUS CALLS FOR HOUSING MINISTER TO RESIGN

Anger over Murphy’s remarks on co-living

Gallery unveils work by homeless children

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THERE have been calls for Eoghan Murphy to resign following the highly controversial comments made by the Minister for Housing regarding co-living spaces in Dublin.

Minister Murphy said that young people should be “excited” about the prospect of co-living and paying “less rent for less space”.

Last week’s comments came just two days after another Raise The Roof housing protest saw thousands of people take to the

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As the housing crisis gets worse by the day, Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy thinks young people should be “excited” to have to share with lots of others in a co-living space

capital’s streets in an effort to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis.

Co-living developments usually comprise a number of people paying for their own bedroom and bathroom, but sharing kitchen and living room facilities.

He made the comments at the National Housing

Conference at Dublin Castle on Monday, prompting a widespread backlash over his remarks.

Dublin mid-west TD Eoin O’Broin took to Twitter to slam the Minister, asking if Minister Murphy had “any conception” of what young people in Dublin are facing.

He wrote: “I really think that [Eoghan Murphy] has lost it. Young people should be excited about renting crappy bed-sits with strangers for €1,300 a month?

“Has the man any conception of what young people are facing in the rental market in Dublin[?]”

Writer Una Mullally also queried the comments made by the Housing Minister, citing the cost of a new co-living development in the city.

Mullally wrote: “What does ‘less rent’ look like to Eoghan Murphy when it comes to this ‘co-living’ we should be ‘excited’ about?

“A bedroom in Node [a co-living hub] in [central] Dublin, for example, costs €1,200-€1,500 a month.”

‘Inexcusable’ Dublin City Councillor Ciaran Cuffe (GP) has called for Minister Murphy to resign, saying the comments are “inexcusable” and “out of touch”.

Cllr Cuffe said: “Minister Murphy’s comments are inexcusable. He is out of touch with what is happening in Dublin – he must resign.

“There is a lost generation sleeping on couches and in homeless accommodation who will be outraged at these remarks.

“We are in a housing crisis; we need to build, and we need capable leadership at home and in Europe to deliver housing in the numbers needed to tackle the crisis.”

A NEW publication created by young people using homeless services was unveiled in the Hugh Lane Gallery this week.

A Space to Create is an illustrated publication celebrating the creativity of children who participated in artist-led workshops in a collaborative project between the Hugh Lane Gallery and the Foundations Project, an initiative for people using homeless services.

The publication was launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring at the gallery.

A series of 26 art workshops for children aged between 4 and 12 was curated by the gallery, where children experimented with different art forms from printing to painting and more.

Speaking about the launch, Cllr Ring said: “A Space to Create is a beautiful, fully illustrated publication documenting the creativity of children participating in the Hugh Lane – Foundations Project collaboration.

“The Hugh Lane Gallery is very fortunate to have a light-filled dedicated education studio space to enable this freedom of creativity and we wish to congratulate the participating children for the commitment, enthusiasm and creativity they demonstrated throughout this project and reflected by their work in this publication.”

Try Helping Anti-gum Hands help campaign for funding launched AN EVENT will take place in Darndale next week to provide information to local groups on how to submit effective applications when applying for grant funding.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, made the announcement on Monday.

The free event forms part of the “Helping Hands” initiative. These events will provide information on how to submit applications for grant funding and are aimed at groups that have received little or no funding in the past.

The Darndale event covers the Dublin region and will take place on May 30 in the Darndale Belcamp VC in Coolock, with Minister Ring calling on groups who may not have been successful in obtaining grant funding to avail of the initiative.

THE Gum Litter Taskforce’s gum litter education campaign has been officially launched in Raheny.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton was on hand to launch the initiative.

The 2018 campaign maintained an all-time high of 93% of people stating that they regard chewing gum as litter, up from 74% when the campaign first began in 2007, pointing to the impact which the campaign has had.

Minister Bruton said: “Together, we must continue to work hard to tackle the issue of littered gum for the betterment of our environment and the overall streetscape of the communities in which we live.

“This campaign is very important in that regard.”

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FINGLAS: BITTERSWEET MOMENT AS POPULAR TALENTED YOUNG RAPPER IS HONOURED

Sadness and joy as bench dedicated to the late ‘Lil Red’ RACHEL D’ARCY

JUST over a year since his passing, a bench dedicated to Sean ‘Lil Red’ Hughes has been unveiled in Johnstown Park in his hometown of Finglas.

The bench was unveiled at a heartwarming ceremony last Thursday, with a number of friends of the musician, his family, and local representatives gathering in the park for the launch.

Rising rapper Hughes passed away last year suddenly from Sep-

sis, with his parents Karen and Joe since going on to carry out a devoted campaign to raise awareness of the disease across social media and other events.

The unveiling of the bench saw music played by his friends, and touching speeches being given in honour of the late Lil Red. Tribute Cllr Noeleen Reilly (Ind) posted a tribute on Facebook following the launch of the bench, saying: “Lovely event to unveil the bench

in Johnstown Park for Sean ‘LiL Red’ [Hughes]. Very much missed by his family and friends.

“His legacy lives on in his family and all those who campaign for Sepsis awareness and also in this bench today.

“Well done all and he certainly had some amazing people around him.”

Election candidate Keith Connolly (FF) also took to social media to say that the dedicated bench was a “fitting tribute to a young man taken far too soon”.

The late Sean Hughes, affectionately known as ‘Lil Red’, and the bench dedicated to him

You’ll Brea enchanted by little author’s (9) new adventure book

RACHEL D’ARCY

A YOUNG girl from Dublin has had her dream of becoming an author come true, with the launch of her debut novel in Eason’s on O’Connell Street.

Nine-year-old Brea Mullarkey from North Dublin had 200 copies of her adventure novel, Lost & Found (A bedtime story for my brothers), published by Gill Publishing, with the help of Make-A-Wish.

The book tells the story of three children living on Achill Island, and the adventures that await them when they make a trip to the forbidden caves of the beach.

Children’s author Catherine Doyle helped Brea to write her book, while wellknown illustrator Fatti

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It is truly amazing that Brea can now touch and feel her very own book that she created Burke helped with illustrations for the novel.

Speaking about her debut book, Brea said: “I have two brothers who love stories, especially adventure stories. Every night I sit in their room and tell them a story until they fall asleep.

“Then I sneak back to my own room and enjoy the peace and quiet until I fall asleep too! I wrote Lost & Found for my brothers.”

Catherine Doyle, children’s author said: “Brea is a truly special girl with a huge imagination. Her

book is a testament to her determination and creativity, as well as all the love and support that surrounds her.

“I’m delighted to have been part of Brea’s inspiring journey to publication and suspect this book will be the first of many for her.”

Make-A-Wish and Eason have come together to grant Brea’s wish. Brea is in remission from acute myeloid leukaemia and is doing really well.

Elaine, Brea’s mum, said, “Brea has had some tough times with her illness but the journey she

has been on to make this wish happen has just been wonderful.

“Brea has always shown an interest in books and writing. It is truly amazing that she can now touch and feel her very own book that she created and is now published.

“I cannot tell you the value of this wish to Brea and the whole family.”

Launch night proceeds from the sale of the book, which costs €5 per copy, are being shared between Crumlin Children’s Hospital and Make-A-Wish, with all future proceeds going to Crumlin Hospital, which was part of Brea’s wish.

Susan O’Dwyer, chief executive of Make-A-Wish Ireland, said: “This was a unique wish and we are honoured to have made

Talented Brea Mullarkey (9) and her parents, Tommy and Elaine, as they helped her launch her new book, ‘Lost & Found (A Bedtime story for my Brothers). Pictures: Robbie Reynolds

Brea’s one true wish a reality.

“To see the joy and happiness on Brea’s face when she first held the print version of her book has made it all so worthwhile.

“We are very grateful to all our partners – Eason, Gill Publishing, Catherine Doyle and Fatti Burke; their contribution to making this happen has been absolutely inspiring.

“Thanks to their generosity of time and expertise, we have made a special memory for Brea and her family and I think we have started a wonderful creative journey for Brea.”

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HERITAGE: AN TAISCE SLAMS ‘UNAUTHORISED ACTION’ AT SITE

Anger over ‘unjustifiable’ demolition at Smithfield RACHEL D’ARCY

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BOOTS’S new Hearingcare service now offers free hearing tests and services such as wax removal and expert audiology advice, and is available now in Boots’s Jervis Street and Liffey Valley shopping centre outlets. Pictured at the launch are Carl Morris; Rob Skedge, Boots Hearingcare managing director; Bernadette Lavery, Boots ROI managing director; Esther Moore, Boots Hearingcare audiologist; Geraldine Brannigan, general manager, Boots Liffey Valley; and Andrew Coulter, Boots Hearingcare audiologist. For further information, see www.boots.ie/hearingcare. Picture: Julien Behal

THE demolition of a prominent part of a heritage building in Smithfield has been blasted as “shameful destruction”.

A section of the Old Irish Distillers Building was demolished following approval from Dublin City Council (DCC).

The site is currently b e i n g d eve l o p e d by Linders of Smithfield, who own a number of car dealerships across the Dublin area.

The building was a wellregarded office scheme, having been sensitively converted from an old spirits store in the 1970s.

An Taisce have lashed

out at the demolition work, saying that the entirety of the Smithfield locality – and Bow Street where the building is located – are a designated Conservation Area under the Dublin City Development Plan, 2016–22.

They say that under the planning permission given in 2016, the construction of an office development by the company was to include incorporation of part of the building.

When contacted by Dublin Gazette, DCC said: “Approval was given ... to demolish the building except for the eastern wall but when the demolition happened, the developer discovered a structural

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issue which meant that the eastern wall would also need to be demolished. “[We] gave approval for this on health and safety grounds. However, the developer has been instructed to rebuild the eastern wall as part of the works.”

In a statement, An Taisce said: “There is an established procedure for retaining a historic facade,

which was not followed.

“Demolition of the structure, required to be maintained as part of the planning permission, is unjustifiable.

“DCC is requested to invoke the provisions under planning legislation to levy an appropriate substantial financial penalty, reflecting the gravity of the unauthorised action taken by Linders of Smithfield.”

Dubliners have been reacting with anger to the demolition, with several people on social media calling for those responsible for the works to be prosecuted.

Cllr Andrew Keegan (PBP) said: “As a construction worker who has worked on the restoration of that same building over 20 years ago, it disgusts me that such vandalism could be carried out.”

Using iconic Dublin doors to help open eyes to the worsening homeless crisis HOMELESS charity Depaul has launched a new campaign, aimed at bringing homelessness and rough sleeping to the forefront of people’s minds.

Since 2016, when counts have taken place, there have consistently been more than 100 people sleeping rough in Dublin.

Recent rough sleeper figures released for Dublin show there were a total of 128 people sleeping rough in Dublin.

The Real Doors of Dublin campaign (inset) was created alongside Bloom, a Dublin-based creative agency, and looks to marry an iconic image of everyday Dublin life with the reality of homelessness.

Speaking about the new campaign, Depaul’s chief executive, Kerry Anthony, said: “With

the problems in rough sleeping and homelessness continuing, Depaul are urging people not to become indifferent to those who are rough sleeping or who are experiencing homelessness.

“We want to ensure that the general public continue to see homelessness as a huge societal issue and not just a part of everyday life.

“Rough sleeping has been a constant issue in Dublin over the past few years and has become an all too familiar sight.

“With that familiarity comes the risk of the issue being normalised, and the risk that people will see rough sleepers as an everyday part of life. This cannot happen.

“We are urging the public to remain sympathetic to those who find themselves in such a vulnerable situation and to keep the issue of homelessness to the forefront of their minds.

“The Georgian door is an iconic symbol of Dublin life – however, we don’t want this to be the same of rough sleepers. Everybody can play their part and that is what we would urge people to do.”

Sharing a cuppa and a welcome with Tusla team PARENTS from Ballyfermot welcomed Tusla staff to a coffee morning in St Matthew’s Family Resource Centre recently as part of Tusla’s National Child and Family Support Week 2019.

Running from May 13 to 17, Prevention, Partnership and Family Support programme teams visited local centres across Dublin South Central to speak about the supports available in the area – and share a cuppa and a chat as they engaged with locals, with the monthly coffee morning hosted by staff at the centre on Drumfinn Park proving a great way to meet Ballyfermot people.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Float like a Butterfly premiere at the Lighthouse Cinema F

Actors Amelie Metcalfe, Johnny Collins and Hazel Doupe. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Kathleen Lawrence and Rosaleen McDonagh

Hilda Fay and Noelle O’Regan

Rosie O’Sullovan and Shannon McDonagh

Cathy Belton

Martina Niland and Lesley McKimm

rom the producers of Once and Sing Street, Float Like a Butterfly is a powerful and timely story of a girl’s fight for freedom and belonging. Some people say it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose.

But for Frances (Hazel Doupe) losing is not an option – at stake is her own freedom, her mother’s honour and her father’s faith.

This unmissable multi awardwinning Irish film shot in West Cork is about championing the underdog and features stellar performances from an outstanding cast, including rising star Hazel Doupe.

Charlene Gleeson

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COURTS: DRIVER FORCED TO SCUFFLE WITH WOULD-BE ROBBER WITH BB GUN

‘Practical joke’ taxi robbery sees man jailed for three years A MAN who pointed a BB gun at the head of a taxi driver and demanded money has been jailed for three years.

Paul Evans (36), of Moatview Court, Priorswood, later claimed to gardai it was a practical joke and the driver had overreacted.

During the attempted robbery, taxi driver Frank Rowan managed to overpower Evans and take the firearm.

Evans repeatedly ran at Mr Rowan and demanded the gun back

until the driver struck him on the head with the gun.

Evans continued to run at the victim and a passer-by stopped and called gardai. Evans told the victim he would wait for the gardai and would “do him for assault” when they arrived.

He later told gardai that the driver “couldn’t take a joke” and that he had only pretended to rob him.

A black ski mask was found on him and gardai arrested Evans.

Evans pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to attempted robbery at Marigold Ave, Darndale on November 13, 2016.

He also admitted unlawful possession of a realistic imitation firearm.

He told gardai that the 6mm air pistol belonged to his son and they used it to shoot cans in their family garden.

The court heard that after getting into the taxi Evans put the gun an inch from the driver’s

The court heard how the taxi driver was afraid that he would be shot during the attempted robbery

head and told him “Give me your money or I’ll f*****g shoot you”.

Evans repeated this threat and the driver saw Evans pull the slide on the gun and heard the gun click.

Mr Rowan didn’t know if the gun was real or not and he was afraid that he would be shot, Garda Elaine Galley said.

The victim grabbed Evans’ hand and managed to overpower him.

Evans kept his finger on

the trigger but the victim felt he was stronger and during a scuffle both men fell out of the taxi.

Mr Rowan then grabbed the gun and stuck Evans, causing a small injury to his forehead.

The court heard Evans has no previous convictions for violent offending and Pieter Le Vert BL, defending, said the attempted robbery was entirely out of character.

He said Evans was

doing very well in custody, is drug-free and working in the prison laundry.

Judge Melanie Greally said she accepted Evans was heavily intoxicated at the time and that the offence was out of character.

She noted he was a hard worker, a good family man and could be a productive member of society when he was not drinking.

However, Judge Greally said the offence was too serious to be dealt with by way of suspended sentence, adding: “It’s an issue for taxi drivers; they are being exposed to extremely menacing behaviour.

“This is just one such incident and cannot be met with anything other than a custodial sentence.”

She imposed a six-year sentence and suspended the final three years on strict conditions.

‘Support mental health needs in the north side’ RACHEL D’ARCY

A SENATOR has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health to commit to providing mental health services on the north side of the city.

The calls come after it was revealed that there were attempts made to withdraw and suspend community mental health services in Raheny, Donaghmede, Edenmore and Kilbarrack.

A northside GP posted a notice from the HSE on Twitter on Friday morning which said: “I regret to inform you that due to the high referral numbers the service of primary care mental health has been suspended in Raheny/Donaghmede/Edenmore and Kilbarrack until later in the year.”

The HSE’s Community Health Organisation section in Dublin north city and county were then forced to release an apology, citing that information in the letter was incorrect, confirming that mental health services in Kilbarrack had not been affected.

Labour Party Senator Aodhan O Riordain has said that the HSE apology does not make clear what it is doing to provide extra services to meet demand, with a recruitment embargo currently in place.

He said: “It is frankly unbelievable that less than a week after the Darkness Into Light walk [for Pieta House], a vital northside service would be suspended purely because it so badly needed.

“It’s clear from the rapid u-turn that there was political intervention to reverse this.

“It still doesn’t address the fact however that there are not enough services to meet demand. No extra facilities are being provided.

“The Government needs to clarify this situation urgently as to what they will do to meet demand.

“There is a recruitment moratorium in place in the HSE so it would appear there will be no efforts to provide additional vital mental health supports in these northside areas.”

FASTNews FAO Schwarz to open outlet at Arnotts ICONIC New York toy store FAO Schwarz is coming to town, just in time for Christmas, with the announcement of a flagship outlet at Arnotts.

FAO Schwarz at Arnotts will open in October as the second location in Europe for the brand.

The Arnotts store will embody a ‘Return to Wonder’ theme across its 6,000 sq ft of retail space, offering customers playbased platforms and unique experiences unlike anything currently available in Ireland.

FAO Schwarz will house everything that’s loved about the brand, including its trademark plush stuffed animals and walk-on piano keyboard – as famously featured in the 1988 movie Big, starring Tom Hanks.

Ensure your voice is heard this May 24 THE Referendum Commission has called on Dublin voters to ensure their voice is heard in the referendum on the regulation of divorce.

The chairperson of the Referendum Commission, Justice Tara Burns, said: “The Constitution belongs to the people of Ireland and can be changed only by them and not by the Government, politicians or courts.”

You don’t need to have your polling card with you when you go to vote, however, you should bring some valid form of personal identification such as a passport, a driving licence, a public services card, or an employee or student identity card with a photograph.

Other forms of identification are also acceptable, such as a credit card or a birth certificate, as long as you also have another document which confirms your address in the constituency.

You might not be asked for proof of identity, but if asked for it you need to show it.

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on Friday, May 24.

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SHARING FACTS ABOUT CONDITION

GLASNEVIN

New ad campaign seeking to tackle the stigma of HIV RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW ad campaign has been launched on video advertising screens around Dublin in an effort to help to tackle the stigma around HIV. The campaign is a collaboration between HIV activist group ACT UP Dublin and website MASC., and features people in Ireland who are living with HIV sharing messages about the prevention and health benefits of treatment.

Using the phrase ‘Undetectable = Untransmittable’, often shortened to ‘U=U’ or #UequalsU, the Dublin campaign is part of an international effort to promote awareness of

the fact that effective HIV treatment is also effective HIV prevention.

When someone is on effective treatment for HIV, their viral load – the amount of virus in their blood – gets very low, referred to as ‘undetectable’.

The launch of the campaign comes on the heels of the publication of the results of the PARTNER 2 study, which confirmed results of previous studies, saying there is no risk of sexual transmission of HIV with an undetectable viral load.

The study found: “Our findings support the message of the U=U campaign, and the benefits of early

testing and treatment for HIV.” Eithne MacSweeney from Micromedia, the advertising company running the advertisements, said: “We are very excited to be working with ACT UP Dublin on the Undetectable = Untransmittable campaign.

“We hope to assist ACT UP in sharing facts and removing the stigma surrounding HIV today.

“It’s very rewarding to be able to use our screen network to help circulate this incredibly important information and create a shift in the language and imagery we use around HIV, its treatment and those living with it.”

School’s site sold to hospital RACHEL D’ARCY

Helping to ensure Veronica’s legacy endures JOURNALIST Veronica Guerin was commemorated with another honour in the late reporter’s name when Dublin City University named one of its main lecture theatres after her. The formal naming of the theatre, on the university’s Glasnevin campus, was undertaken as part of the institution’s Women in Leadership initiative, Project 50:50, which includes a commitment to name half of its major buildings after inspiring women.

Pictured are Veronica’s brother, Jimmy Guerin, with his sisters Marie Therese Brannigan and Claire O’Brien as they admire a photo of Veronica, with the trio on hand for the formal unveiling and naming cermony in honour of the journalist who was murdered in 1996.

DCU president Professor Brian MacCraith praised the lecture theatre’s naming, adding: “Veronica was not only one of Ireland’s most fearless and dedicated journalists, she was also a trailblazer for equality who became the country’s leading crime correspondent, in a male-dominated field.” Picture: Julien Behal

A MUCH loved model school in Glasnevin has officially been sold to one of the country’s leading private hospital firms.

The land, and the old school building, were purchased at an auction held by the OPW last November, selling for €870,000, slightly above the asking price.

Dublin Gazette can confirm that the site has been purchased by Bon Secours Hospital, which owns an adjoining site to the former school building.

In a statement, a representative from Bon Secours said: “The future use of the building and site will be determined in late 2019 as part of a development control plan exercise due to be undertaken at the hospital.”

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GO APE OVER THIS GORILLA AFTER waiting and waiting – and waiting some more – the sex of the new baby gorilla born recently at Dublin Zoo has been revealed. It’s a girl!

Her very protective mum wouldn’t put this lovely little looker down from the moment she was born, keeping zoo staff and carers on their toes while they kept an eye open to see what gender the zoo’s latest little arrival was. Now, SSE Airtricity and Dublin Zoo have launched a competition to name the little girl gorilla, with a year’s free electricty up for grabs.

To help name the latest arrival, just see www.sseairtricity.com/dublinzoo and suggest a name for the baby that reflects her West African origin ...

Panda offers to recycle election posters for free A RECYCLING company has said that it will accept and recycle all election posters free of charge at its centres from May 27.

Panda’s announcement is to encourage candidates to responsibly dispose of their posters, and to ensure that towns and areas around the capital

won’t be blighted by the campaign posters beyond election day.

The posters will be shredded by Panda, with the material then used to make a range of products such as paint tubs. Cable ties will also be accepted at the waste collection sites and will be recycled

to manufacture fruit and vegetable trays.

Panda is hopeful that the availability of this free service will encourage candidates to quickly take down their posters and bring them to be recycled after voting day.

While there is no deadline for dropping the post-

ers into the Panda sites, they hope that posters will arrive in the days following the elections so they can be recycled in large batches.

Des Crinion, managing director, Panda Recycling Division said: “We’ve seen a real demand for a service like this and are now

delighted to be able to offer this service and play our part in alleviating the issue of election litter.

“I would urge all political parties, candidates and county councils to make use of our service.”

Grumpy Cat is no more THE WORLD is mourning the death of a beloved cat that has constantly been memed.

‘Grumpy Cat’ (actually named Tardar Sauce) became famous for her grumpy expression and had her image regularly shared around the internet.

Sadly, ‘Grumpy’s’ owners have announced that she has passed away after complications with a urinary tract infection, aged seven.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Rebecca Markey and Nadine West

Thalia Gonzalez and Saoirse Hanley

Rua and Conor Cross

Aisling Lynch and Ronan Banahan Simon Murphy, Eoin MacDonnacha and Raymond Keogh. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Jessie Ward and Donna McCormack

Film fans enjoy frightfest Blaithin and Sandra Wilson

Michael Buckley and Yeiniay Rangel

Barry Maguire and Irma Mali

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UBLIN’S Lighthouse Cinema was full of horror film fans last week for the special preview screening of the American supernatural horror film, The Curse of La Llorona. Guests were on the edge of their seats for the film which is set in 1970s Los Angeles and tells the story of the legendary ghost La Llorona who is talking the night and the children.

Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids who are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona’s deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

David Mitchell and Clint Drieberg

Dean Anthony and Karl Bowe

Cliona Curran and Justin Cassidy

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Les Mills and Adam Burke from Bodyattack

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Chilling out

WellFest 2019 presenters Tyrone Brennand and Richie Norton. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Top tips for thousands at WellFest 2019

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Les Mills body combat in action

Tom Byrne and his dad Sheamie Byrne

Kathryn Thomas

HOUSANDS flocked to Royal Hospital Kilmainham for WellFest 2019 last week. The two-day event is Europe’s largest outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival and features 17 stages; over 150 health and fitness experts; a vast array of talks, workshops, cookery demos and workouts; and a dedicated schedule for children at the WellKids area.

Taking place for the fifth time, WellFest welcomed a host of national and international stars from the health and fitness industry over the weekend, including: British broadcaster Fearne Cotton, fitness expert Joe Wicks, aka ‘The Body Coach’; Mixed Martial Arts coach John Kavanagh; bestselling cookery author Roz Purcell, Dublin Presenter Fearne Cotton and The Body Coach Joe Wicks footballer Philly McMahon, and more.

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POLITICS

IT’S TRULY YOUR CHOICE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 24

Voting day is here at last – so choose your vote wisely ELECTION DAY is upon us at last, with the local and European elections taking place tomorrow, Friday.

In our last two editions of Dublin Gazette, we have already emphasised the importance of casting your precious votes to determine

who will be your voice at council level, as well as deciding who will represent Dublin at European level.

With four Dublin seats to be decided in the European elections, a recent TV debate will have given Dubliners some profile of the candidates and

an indication of the importance of the European parliament for Ireland.

This is particularly important, particularly with Brexit looming and the dark shadow of ultra-nationalist populism that is gaining ground across the continent.

Much publicity has surrounded both European and local elections, with candidates’ posters on practically every tree and lamp post across the city and suburbs.

However, there is also a third vote to be cast that can change the Constitution on divorce that has largely been overlooked in the run up to Friday.

So, what are the proposed changes?

The first question relates to how long people must be living apart before applying for a divorce, and the second is the recognition of foreign divorces.

There will be one question on the ballot paper and voters can either vote Yes to allow both changes, or No to reject both changes.

Voters cannot accept one change and reject the other.

The proposal to amend the Constitution must first be

No matter what your views, just be sure to use your precious vote this Friday, and vote for the person, party or outlook that you want to support

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Whatever your views, be sure to cast your precious vote in the upcoming elections

introduced in the Dail as a Bill, setting out the text of the proposed amendment.

The Bill cannot contain any other proposals. If the Bill is passed by both the Dail and the Seanad, as it was, it is then submitted to the people in a constitutional referendum, so that they can vote for or against it.

If the majority of the votes

cast at the referendum are in favour of the change, the President signs the Bill into law and the Constitution is then amended.

If the majority of the votes cast at the referendum are not in favour of the change, the Bill is not signed into law and the Constitution is not amended.

Only Irish citizens who are aged at least 18 can vote in a referendum. You need to be registered in order to vote – either on the main Register of Electors, the Postal Voters List, the Special Voters list or the supplement to one of these lists.

However, non-EU citizens may vote at local elections only.

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THE visually spectacular Canadian aerial acrobats ‘The Silver Starlets’ swing into Dublin with Emma Weafer from Boogie Bounce to launch Ireland’s biggest summer festival which takes place this July 12 - 14 in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will feature an exciting line-up of talent and is entirely free.

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Workers at a Lidl supermarket in the town were sorting through a delivery of fresh fruit into the store, when they spotted the tree frog inside.

Immediately calling the RSPCA, the animal organisation came to take the amphibian, placing him with a keeper that had knowledge of the breed, who was found sat atop bananas that workers were unloading to put on shelves.

The frog, which has since been named Lloyd, travelled over 5,000 miles on his holidays.

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Sally is a very sweet three-year-old Collie cross who is looking for a patient and understanding home. Sally was quite unwell when she first arrived at our Rehoming Centre so she will need a family with a gentle approach who will be sympathetic to her on-going medical issues.

Sally can be quite shy, but with time and patience she will make a super addition to the right family. She needs someone who will help build up her confidence and will let her settle in at her own pace.

Sally is a gentle girl, so she would be happy to share her home with children over the age of 12 who will be calm and gentle with her.

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‘Plastic bag’ found at deepest point on Earth

A PLASTIC bag has been found at the deepest part of the ocean by an expedition team who were exploring the seabed.

Victor Vescovo, a private equity investor from Dallas, Texas who has also climbed to the world’s highest points, spent four hours exploring the remote bottom of the Mariana Trench with members of his crew.

The team believes it has discovered four new species of amphipods, a type of crustacean.

However, disturbingly, Vescovo and his

team also found a plastic bag and sweet wrappers. Sadly, this isn’t the first time plastics have made their way down to the deepest parts of the world’s oceans.

In 2018, National Geographic found a piece of plastic that descended to the deepest part of the Mariana Trench after examining thousands of photos taken during dives over the past 30 years.

The expedition established Vescovo as the record-holder for the world’s deepest dive.

Diner accidentally gets £4,500 bottle of wine PICTURED are The class of 2019 from The Liber8 Music Project photographed at the programme’s showcase event which took place at BIMM Institute, Dublin 8, last week. The 10-week music programme is designed for 14 – 16 year olds living within and around the Liberties area of Dublin 8, who have limited exposure to music and digital media. Over the course of ten weeks, students immerse themselves in the creative programme which includes modules on ‘Music Styles’, ‘Introduction to Performance Techniques’, and ‘Introduction to Recording and Sound Design’.

The programme culminates with a showcase event where the course participants perform live on stage to an invited audience. Pictures: Peter Houlihan

nts hit the high note Guns N’ Roses Sue Brewery Is this the world’s

IT seems as if Guns and Roses won’t be welcoming this brewery to the Jungle anytime soon, as they’re suing Oskar Blues Brewery for trademark infringement.

The rockers are accusing the Colorado-based brewery of piggybacking off their band name to sell the ‘Guns N Rose’ beer, in addition to merchandise and bandanas in support of the product.

The complaint launched against the brewery says that Oskar Blues tried to trademark Guns N Rose last year, but abandoned the efforts after the 80s rockers objected.

Now, Guns and Roses want a court order blocking the brewery from using the name, and turning over any profits from the merchandise and the product itself.

Looks like the group have a slight appetite for destruction…. of the brewery’s claim on the name.

worst Airbnb?

A BRITISH tourist in Amsterdam was given a shock when he discovered his Airbnb lodgings turned out to be a shipping container placed on the side of a road.

Londoner Ben Speller paid £100 for a single night stay at the accommodation described as “clean room with private bathroom,” by the host, Jacob on the popular room-sharing website.

But what he found inside the container was a mattress, a blanket and a portaloo attached to

the “bedroom”.

Speller decided then to book a hotel room for the night with Airbnb refunding him his £100 and money paid for the hotel.

The company say that ‘Jacob’s’ account and listings have been taken down from the website.

“Misrepresented or fraudulent listings have no place on our platform, and our team works hard to constantly strengthen our defences and stay ahead of bad actors,” said Airbnb in a statement.

A LUCKY customer was given a £4,500 bottle of wine after a mix up occurred at the Hawksmoor restaurant in Manchester. A tweet posted on the Hawksmoor Manchester Twitter account said: “To the customer who accidentally got given a bottle of Chateau le Pin Pomerol 2001, which is £4500 on our menu, last night - hope you enjoyed your evening! To the member of staff who accidentally gave it away, chin up! One-off mistakes happen and we love you anyway.”

According to the high-end restaurant, the customer had actually ordered a bottle of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2001 which is priced at £260.

“A member of staff picked up the wrong bottle, mistaking it for another Bordeaux of the same vintage. The wine went out and was served to the customer.”

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA AND TV FAIR CITY: Opportunity knocks for some, but not others THIS week in Carrigstown, some more surprises catch locals unaware, bringing a mixture of good news – and bad – for some ...

AN UNEXPECTED visitor stuns Bob and Renee early this week, which leads the pair to grow increasingly concerned as the week ploughs on.

They wonder if they may lose Ellie for good, leading Renee to take some desperate measures, leading to some turbulent consequences later in the week.

Hughie is concerned when Ellie slips back into her role of Heather’s carer. Renee fears the consequences for Heather as a visit from Deegan looms.

Doug lets Erica in on his big mystery this week, too. Doug also tells an impressed Pete his big surprise. Jackie and Pete share a warm moment talking about him.

Dean is determined to get Hot Pots back on track and enlists Hayley to help, reluctantly taking her advice on board

to increase his social media presence.

Hayley advises Dean to give Hot Pots his full commitment, leaving Dean torn about his job at Vino’s.

Christine tells Paul bad news about his business venture, and Fiona offers to help him out. Unknown to Fiona, Jarleth returns and sees an ally in Jane.

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Fun family film is one to Pika-choose SHANE DILLON

TO BE honest, I couldn’t name many Pokemon if my life depended on it, and even after seeing Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Cert PG, 104 mins) recently, that’s still pretty much the case.

Err – Pikachu, Mewtwo, Bulbasaur, Charizard ...

Sleepy, Bashful, Rudolph, Prancer, Smurfette? No? So it’s fair to say that I’m not exactly the world’s greatest Pokemon expert, but perhaps Pikachu is the world’s greatest Pokemon detective.

The furry clever yellow creature is one half of the dynamic duo at the heart of the film set within the Pokemon universe, where Pokemon and humans coexist to a large degree.

Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) is introduced soon after we’ve met a driven young man, Tim (Justice Smith), who heads to bustling Ryme City after learning of his dad’s death.

Tim (Justice Smith) and Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) are an unlikely dynamic duo, but there’s a mystery to crack down Ryme City’s mean, fluffy streets ...

Tim soon crosses paths with Pikachu, and as Tim has the rare ability to understand the adorably cute Pikachu – who’s actually a Pokemon cop who was working a case with his late partner, Harry, Tim’s dad – the pair team up to investigate Harry’s suspicious death.

Through some dogged detective work, a little luck, and with help from a reporter, they’re soon on the trail that led to Harry’s death.

However, there’s something rotten going on in Ryme City’s murky underworld, where a bumbling human and some pushy Pokemon could make some dangerous enemies ...

It can be hard to rate kids’ films, even if you helpfully have a kid who knows the subject matter (plus their disinterested parent) in tow, as I did.

I know that Junior thought the film was “cool”, and he certainly snickered here and there

during the film.

Personally, I thought it was fine. A big baffling, if you don’t know your Pokemon from your Pikachu, but despite having plenty of Pokemon lore the film stayed accessible enough even for non-Pokemon people like me, with some great visuals to take in.

I’m still not convinced about Reynolds’ suitability as Pikachu, but the film will clearly entertain kids and Pokemon fans – so pika pika, I choose ... 7/10

Wild Youth sure to wow at the Court Yard, Leixlip

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THE Leixlip festival returns to the Court Yard hotel this June Bank Holiday Weekend, and promises to be an exciting Summer highlight.

The spectacular open air music festival offers four days of outstanding entertainment with the best of national and local musical talent, including main stage rockers Wild Youth (inset).

Having sold out their first Irish tour, including a headline show at The Olympia, Wild Youth will open the festival on the Rock the Yard main stage on Friday, May 31.

The Irish four-piece is enjoying a breakthrough year with their hit single, Can’t Move On, following earlier chart-toppers, All or Nothing, and Lose Control. Their signature radio

toe tappers will be sure to make you dance!

Their melodic brand of pop-rock has seen them support artists such as Niall Horan, The Script, Zara Larsson and Kodaline, playing numerous gigs across Ireland and the UK. Tickets for the weekend are now

on sale, with Day Tickets at €10 each plus booking fee, and a Weekend Ticket at just €30, offering four days for the price of three.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite and via the Court Yard Hotel website, and will be sold at the gate each day, subject to availability.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Wedding Present:

Past Glances 34 YEARS after their formation, The Wedding Present - under the continued tutelage of their inimitable frontman David Gedge - are still one of the kings of musical juxtaposition.

A deeply emotional band ruminating on themes of love and desperation, Gedge’s pulsating live act complement the alluring simplicity of their age-old topics with vibrant, manic guitar and melodic gnash.

Gedge, the sole remaining original member of the band, is going through something of a nostalgic period at the moment.

“There are new ideas within this group,” he says, “but these anniversary tours are quite interesting. When they were first suggested to me, I wasn’t at all keen on the idea, but I spoke to people about it and almost universally, to a person, they said ‘do it’.”

“I’ve come to really enjoy them. Oddly, I’ve found it easier this time around. We used to fall off stage and almost col-

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lapse backstage after shows. Maybe I’ve developed the muscles to play guitar this way.”

Back living in the UK after various periods in the US, Gedge and the band have ended up playing a series of 30th anniversary shows, touring in spots such as Asia and lesser-known corners of Europe along the way.

“Back then I wrote a little like I was writing in a diary, so when I go back to this, it’s almost like reading back,” he says of the latest tour, which is in memory of 1989 album ‘Bizarro’.

“It has meant that we don’t write as much now,” he continues. “I just don’t have the time.

Back then, we released ‘George Best’, ‘Bizarro’ and ‘Seamonsters’ in six years. Now I’d be lucky to get one album out in that time.

“It’s been very inter-

esting, though. We have a different kind of crowd now. People are coming back after years. They’ve had kids and moved away from music, and then all of a sudden the kids have left the home and they’re back at our gigs. Some of the kids are with them.

There are more people, a changing profile.”

The Wedding Present were never a band afraid to make a statement.

Famously, when performing Bizarro single ‘Brassneck’ on Top Of The Pops.

Gedge and co lightly mocked the show by standing stock still and refusing to mime along.

“It was a reference to the video for the song,” Gedge laughs.

“In it, we stand still while people dance madly around us. I loved Top Of The Pops. I think I was expecting someone to step in and have a word about it, we were getting more and more ridiculous with every rehearsal. But no one ever did.”

Audience reaction, it happens, is the main thing that keeps bringing Gedge back to Ireland, a

place The Wedding Present particularly love to play. “People love to get involved and dance here,” he says.

“If you go to somewhere like Germany, they’re still fans, but they kind of stand back and study the music. In Ireland, they get that music is about connection. You know if you play in Ireland and the gig gets a bad reaction, something’s wrong.

“Music isn’t a film,” he explains. “It’s not a book.

It’s about connection, about back and forth.

“Next year, we’re going to take it a bit easier, and we might get to some recording. Before that, I’ve got the shows, there are two books, the new movie and there is a single on the horizon. It’s been busy!”

The Wedding Present play The Academy on May 25. Earlier in the day, the new indie movie about their career, ‘Something Left Behind’ will show at the IFI in Temple Bar, with Gedge and director Andrew Jezard taking questions.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Opel’s ‘impressive’ new Insignia Grand Sport DECLAN GLYNN

THE Opel Insignia ‘Grand Sport’ is the replacement for Opel’s family saloon and hatchback offering, the Insignia, which – in turn – replaced the Vectra many moons ago.

The new Insignia Grand Sport is built on an allnew platform, which has allowed the car to grow substantially, leading to increased cabin space in the process.

Trim & Engine Options There are four specification levels to choose from in the new Insignia Grand Sport – SC, SRi, SE and Elite.

Engine choices include 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbopetrol units offering 140PS and 260PS respectively.

Diesel engines consist of a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel with 110PS or 136PS, a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 170PS, or a 2.0-litre Bi-turbo-diesel with a whopping 210PS. Equipment is generous across the entire range with stylish alloy wheels, automatic lighting control, electric windows front & rear, keyless entry & start, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, air-conditioning.

Also cruise control with speed limiter, leather multi-function steering wheel, IntelliLink infotainment

Audi’s A4 Celebrates its 25th Birthday ON May 7th 1994, the first Audi A4 drove off the assembly line in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Since then, the premium car brand has produced more than 7.5 million units of the model.

A quarter of a century after its birth, demand is unabated for the Audi A4, now in its fifth generation.

With 344,586 units sold in 2018, the A4 is the world’s most popular

system with DAB/FM/ AM radio with 7 speakers, 7-inch colour touchscreen, Smartphone connectivity,

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Siri/Google voice command, Bluetooth, ESP, ABS, front camera system, six airbags, ISOFIX on 3 rear seats, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and an alarm system all included.

All new Insignia’s feature Opel’s innovative OnStar Personal Assistance system, which gives you a direct line to a personal assistant 24/7.

My review car was an Opel Insignia Grand Sport ‘Elite’ 1.5-litre (140PS) ecoTec turbo-petrol, in Mineral Black metallic paint.

The range-topping Elite model is extremely well equipped, with standard features including 17” diamond cut alloy wheels, IntelliLux LED™ matrix headlights, auto wipers, front & rear parking sensors, rear privacy glass, front fog lights.

Also Navi Pro infotainment system (incorporating an 8” colour touchscreen with fully integrated European satellite navigation, Bluetooth™ audio streaming with mobile phone portal, USB audio connection, and seven speakers), dual-zone electronic climate control, leather seat trim, heated ergonomic front seats, and a Driving Assistance Pack. On the road, the

model for Audi.

Approximately every fifth Audi delivered worldwide today comes from this series.

The Audi A4 set new standards when it went into production in 1994 as the successor to the Audi 80 series.

With its elegance, sportiness and comfort, it quickly impressed customers all over the

new Insignia Grand Sport really excels, with terrific road-holding ability, direct steering, strong brakes, and a composed ride on offer.

The smooth-revving engine in my review car produces 140PS (138bhp) and 250Nm of torque, is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in just 9.9 seconds, and will hit a top speed of 226km/h.

Fuel consumption as low as 6.2l/100km (45.4mpg) is possible on a combined driving cycle, while annual road tax is just €270. When tested by Euro NCAP for crash protection of occupants and pedestrians, the new Opel Insignia Grand Sport achieved the maximum score of 5 stars.

The crisp, clean lines of the new Insignia Grand Sport ensure that the car attracts positive attention from fellow motorists and pedestrians alike, while

the sumptuous interior of the car will do likewise for occupants.

Ergonomic active front seats in my review car provided excellent support in crucial areas of the body, and are certified by the ‘Campaign for Healthier Backs’ (AGR), an independent centre of excellence for ergonomics.

The boot is big, square, and ultra-practical, with 490-litres of space available with the rear seats in place, or multiples times this capacity with the rear seats folded flat.

The new Opel Insignia Grand Sport oozes quality in every detail, possesses striking coupé-style contours, and is engineered

by Opel to exceed expectations in every perceptible sense. Prices start at just €28,145, with my review car specification priced from €33,540.

world.

The model became a bestseller in its first full year of production in 1995, when more than 272,052 units drove off the production line.

And today, the model continues to launch highlights in its class with numerous driver assistance systems.

“For a quarter of a century now, the A4 has symbolised Audi like no other model. It stands for cutting edge technology in the premium mid range, as well as for innovative production technologies at the highest level,” said Albert Mayer, Plant Director at Audi’s site in Ingolstadt.

“Our employees’ tireless commitment and passion for our brand have been, and continue to be, the driving force behind the impressive success story of the A4.”

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TRAVEL Dare to try the latest thrill seekers attraction in Malaga

Enjoy the local gastronomic tuna festival in Tarifa

Cordoba “Patios” Festival

SPAIN | SOME GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

Perfect for a short break away SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor SPAIN remains the number one holiday destination for Irish sun-seekers and as the weather warms up so too does the calendar of events and festivals.

Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a foodie, a gardening enthusiast or just a lover of outdoor pursuits in the sunshine there’s a last-minute break away to suit.

Experience the thrill of skydiving at Spain’s first open-air skydiving simulator, Fly4Real in Malaga. Open from May 1, the wind tunnel experience packages start from €52.

Stay in the nearby village of Alora

in this rustic lakeside one-bedroom traditional Spanish farmhouse with panoramic views over the turquoise El Chorro lakes.

Enjoy an adventure-filled break in the Andalusian countryside. Hike in the El Caminito Del Ray, once considered to be the most dangerous footpath in the world. A three-night break in Alora can be had from just€134 per person, with flights to Malaga (extra) from €60 return.

Head to the surfer’s paradise of Tarifa on the Atlantic coastline at the end of May for foodie heaven!

This traditional fishing village celebrates the annual bluefin tuna harvest with a tapas competition – Ruta del Atún – from 24 May to 2 June,

where over 50 participating bars and restaurants compete to create the winning tapa. In all over 40,000 tapas will be served during the weeklong event.

Stay in this well-appointed twobedroom apartment with swimming pool just 50m from the beach and close to the town centre with its bohemian vibe. Three night stay from just €41 per person sharing, flights (extra) to Malaga.

The annual Cordoba “Patios” Festival sees the owners of private traditional Cordoba-style houses open up their courtyards to the public for visitors to enjoy and experience these hidden treasure floral oases.

Stay in a well-appointed two-bed-

room apartment in the heart of the city, ideally located to visit the courtyards and other cultural attractions in the historic centre. Three nights’ accommodation from €143 per person (four sharing), flights to Malaga.

Paint the town Pink Benidorm Pink Weekend (26 May) is dedicated to all things pink, with four days/nights of parties, fun, picnics on the beach and fiestas.

Stay in this two-bedroom apartment which amazing sea views with well-maintained gardens and communal pool.

Located just 100m from the Playa de Poniente beach along with shopping, dining and nightlife all close by.

Three nights’ stay from €51 per person, flights (extra) to Alicante from €120 return.

For more visit www.spain-holiday.com.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | SEVENTH YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL EVENT

Dublin ready for Master Class  sport@dublingazette.com

THE SEVENTH Dublin Masters International Basketball Tournament takes place this weekend from May 24 to 26 with 40 teams competing in four age categories.

This year’s main tournament sponsors are SDCC (Dublins Outdoors), Failte Ireland and ‘Wines

by Lily’.

With over 300 people travelling to Dublin for the tournament it is an event which is growing year on year and has become an important weekend in the Irish Basketball Calendar.

Twelve teams will compete in the Over 40 men’s with leading contenders likely to be Joe’s Boys – a team of ex professional BBL players in England –and twice winners St Declan’s who are bolstered by former Irish Super League stars Ricardo Leonard and Gabe Jackson.

Team BNAF have a few Americans and top Irish players on board plus St Vincent’s Dublin will also be challenging for top honours.

Another team to watch from Croa-

tia is Adriatic Split.

In the Over 40 Ladies, Wild Rovers have dominated this competition in recent years and will be going for their sixth title in a row.

Led by Catriona White and with a team of many ex Super League stars, this team would still be strong contenders in the current National and Super Leagues.

Last year’s finalists, Mustangs, with the incredibly talented Siobhan Kilkenny leading the way, will be hoping to go one better while local team Oblates always put up a great show and have been unlucky in recent years not to win the title.

From abroad, there is a new team from Malta as well as from the UK: Sheffield Pick n Mix and Team Fusion.

In the Over 50 Men’s, DM Ballers will hope to retain their title but will have very stiff competition from a super Lithuanian team containing many Olympic medallists from the 90’s and will be the team to beat.

A new category added this year is the Men’s Over 60s with three

The 2018 men’s Dublin Master champions from St Declan’s

teams competing, Irish side Shannon Dodgers, from Scotland Strathclyde Sixers and from USA the aptly named Still Here.

72 games will take place from Friday to Sunday in four venues – Oblate Hall and Inchicore Sports Centre, National Basketball Arena and Colaiste Bride Clondalkin.

Entry is free to all games and the

main finals are on Sunday from 1pm-5pm in the Oblate Hall Inchicore.

This year’s nominated charity is Hugh’s House (www.hughshouse. ie) and there will be a great raffle with first prize of an overnight stay in Ashford Castle and other activities at the Tournament Party in the Louis Fitz hotel on Saturday night.

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

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

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR under WELL done13 to girls the Junior team have, A la quite amazingly, taken part in Feile na n-óg, a year early! They were pitted against Mary’s, Erin Go Bragh and Man O’War. They sadly didn’t progress, but the courage and the displays by every member of the squad brings high confidence for the girls as they will enter the competition in their own right next season. Well done to Sarah, Carla, Fergus and all the mentors and parents who support the team.

Huge thank you also to exceptional hosts Erin Go Bragh for their hospitality and congratulations to them for a brilliantly run tournament.

Some fixtures for the coming mid-week. On Thursday, our junior B team play Starlights away at 7:15, so just a short walk across the pitch!

There are also weekend games to look forward to, our seniors are away to Lucan on Sunday at 10:30am in 12th lock, Our inters are away to Annes in Boharnabreena also at 10:30 on Sunday.

Our junior A team are away to Balinteer at 12:30 in Marley park on Sunday and our junior B team are away to Whitehall in Cloghran at 3pm, also on Sunday. Please try support all our teams.

We have now launched our summer camps.

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

We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced.

For more information on all our news snippets, go to our website, FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram page, where you can find a myriad of facts about the club!

O’TOOLE’S WOOHOO Féile magic for young O’Toole’s girls’ team.

The girls ranging in age from eleven to under 14 played like old pros with their ‘the games not over until the whistle sounds’ attitude.

They won two and drew one, on their way to a semi final v Whitehall Colmcille, whereby our plucky girls were victors and en-route to Crumlin and the aptly named O’Toole park for a final showdown with St Pats Donabate on Sunday.

This match certainly wasn’t for the faint hearted.

It was end to end on a pitch that looked huge in comparison to the petite young ladies running up and down, passing and kicking the ball as though it was a big hot potato at times. The crowd were urging the girls on, cheering each and every pass. It was a very close game and really could have

gone either way right up to the end. Thankfully for our Larrier lassies we lifted the cup.

A very big ‘Thank you’ to the mentors of the three teams, for giving their time and expertise to training the girls.

Thanks also to the parents for making a mountain of sandwiches on Saturday, to those (too many to name) that helped dole out cup after cup of beverages, to the ground staff for having the pitches and grounds in pristine condition, to the girls themselves, we’re so proud of you. And last but definitely not least to Ann Walsh for all her time and effort co-ordinating our hosting of the group stages. Two great days were had…………roll on next year.

Well done to our senior hurlers that had a great home win v Setanta in the league on Saturday evening.

SOCCER: TOLKA PARK CLUB BACK ON TRACK WITH 14 WINS OUT

Super Shels wrap up MGL title in emphatic fashion U-14 MGL PREMIER Enniskerry FC Shelbourne  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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SHELBOURNE Under14s celebrated the ir Metropolitan Girls League Premier Division title on Saturday as they brought the 2018/19 to a close with victory over Enniskerry.

Casey McQuillan’s side had already wrapped up the league with victory over nearest challengers Cabinteely two weeks earlier as they travelled to the Bog Meadow.

And Shels were able to round off the 16-game season with their 14th win, a result that left them four points clear of a strong Cabo side.

The league success was all the more sweet for the squad as there was no guarantee the club would be able to enter a team at all this season.

“It’s a bit more special for our girls because we didn’t even know if we’d have a 14s team at the start of the season,” McQuillan tells the Dub-

lin Gazette.

“A few players came in from Home Farm and they gelled quite quickly, which is unusual. It’s a demonstration of where we wa n t to ge t o u r teams.

“If you go back a few years, Shels were winn i n g eve r y t h i n g a t underage. Other clubs have improved in that time so we need to do a bit more.”

The launch of the U n d e r- 1 7 s n a t i o n a l league last year forced Shels, like others, to adapt their structures but now that it’s there, the club can use it as a selling point.

The club this week announced the appointment of Mandy Giles a s s p o r t i n g d i re c to r and she’ll work alongside academy director McQuillan.

An emphasis has been put on the appointment of UEFA-licenced coaches to prepare players for elite football, while a holistic club ethos promotes mental as well as physical well-being.

“We have the pathway to the National League

The Shelbourne Under-14 girls side

and that’s what we’re selling, because we don’t actually have the base of an area like other clubs do.

“That works for you and against you – we have a wider spread but it’s a bit harder to attract players if they don’t have transport, etc.

“We’re putting good coaches at underage level in order to make them even better for when when they get to the National League level.

“ We ’ve a U E FA B coach and I’m a UEFA A coach myself – I’ve done Champions League and I’ve won the league with Raheny.

Quality coaching “The emphasis we’re putting on is getting quality coaches in over the next couple of years, and Mandy is going to be part of recruiting them as well. “ We ’re l o o k i n g to build a pathway and educate the girls. We’ve

good plans for next year, strength and conditioning that everybody’s doing but with a mental health side to it.

“It’s a complete programme.

“We’re trying to gel in school, lifestyle and football because at the top level you need the right character.

“You need to be able to deal with the pressures that come with that. You can’t teach that but you can help them along the way.”

Talbot the April stand-out

James Talbot with his player of the month award for April. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

BOHEMIANS James Talbot was named the SSE Airtricity League/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for April.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper has been a revelation for the Gypsies since arriving at the club during the off-season.

Having spent five years at Sunderland, the former Home Farm schoolboy was initially expected to compete with Shane Supple for a starting berth.

However, the Bohs number one was forced to announce his retirement just a day after Talbot’s

signing due to a persistent knee injury.Since then, the youngster has been immense between the sticks for Keith Long’s side, despite his inexperience in senior football.

He conceded just one goal in April – a late Patrick Hoban penalty – and recorded six clean sheets as they kept up the pace with title challengers Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers.

“I could possibly say I’m surprised to win the award but it’s good to get acknowledged when you’re doing well personally and as a collective,” Talbot said.

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OF 16 IN MGL

BOXING: UNIQUE CHANCE TO GET IN RING WITH OLYMPIC HEROES

Carruth and Egan take on all comers for CF fund HELP US FIGHT CYSTIC FIBROSIS CHALLENGE  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

ATHLETICS

Kya launches Leinster bid in shot and javelin KYA Mothiram of St Vincent’s SS, Glasnevin, pictured in action in the Minor Girls Javelin event during the Irish Life Health Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium.

She went on to finish in fifth place in her category with a throw of 27.44 metres while she also finished in second place in the shot put with a throw of 9.88 metres, just four centimetres behind eventual winner Ciara O’Brien.

Picture: SON Photographic

OLYMPIC champion, Michael Carruth, is urging would-be “challengers” to unite with him in the fight against cystic fibrosis as he embarks on a novel fundraising effort for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI).

The Drimnagh boxing hero, who won gold at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, is getting back in the ring along with other Olympians Kenneth Egan, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes and Andy Lee taking place in the National Boxing Stadium on Friday, June 28 at 7pm.

Members of the public interested in this exciting challenge will be joining these legends in the ring.

More high-profile names will be revealed closer to the date in what promises to be a series of thrilling encounters for those both inside – and outside – the ring.

The challenge is open to anyone who is physically fit, over 18 years old, and who fancies taking Carruth, Egan, Nevin, Barnes or Lee on for the fun – they promise to be gentle.

For full details on how to grab your spot in the blue corner, and to receive a fundraising pack, visit www.cfireland.ie An ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Carruth said of the challenge: “I am far too young to be considering throwing in the towel and if I can get back in the ring, then I have put out the challenge to the other Olympic boxing medallists to do likewise in our ‘Help us fight CF’ challenge and have been knocked out with the support from my fellow boxers.

“I am calling on anyone that would like to spar for a one-minute round against me or any of the Olympian champion boxers in the National Stadium on Friday, June 28 to sign up now at www.cfireland.ie.

“We have everything in place. We will be in

Olympic heroes Michael Carruth and Kenneth Egan. Picture: SON Photographic

the red corner and you’ll be in the blue corner with your own team behind you. We will supply the gear and the sparring will be adapted to your level of ability.

“At the end of the round, we’ll even have time for a photo together in the middle of the ring – if you are still standing!

“We’re asking everyone that signs up to pay a minimum registration fee of €50 and then to fundraise to support this great cause.

It will be a wonderful night’s entertainment so bring your family and friends along to see how you get on in the ring with a former Olympic Champion!”

The Help Us Fight CF aims to raise awareness of the fight that people with cystic fibrosis have on their hands every minute of the day.

Funds raised will go to provide much-needed supports and services, including patient grants for exercise, transplant assessment, fertility treatment and counselling, as well as research and new healthcare facilities.

Ireland has the highest rates of cystic fibrosis in the world and some of the most severe types of the disease, with more than 1,300 people living with cystic fibrosis nationwide.

Awesome Avona on All-Ireland stage BOXING  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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AVONA Boxing Club from Arbour Hill produced a series of stunning performances to land five All-Ireland titles.

Kayleigh Whelan was the latest to join the list last weekend when she took down the girls 47kg crown at the National Stadium.

She got the better of St Michael’s Athy’s Kamile Mernkova with a first round

stoppage in the semi-finals and then saw off Muskerry’s Chelsea Jordan 5-0 in the final.

It followed up success in April for Roy Colgan ( 3 8 . 5 k g ) , L e e Mc Evoy (50kg), Martin McDonagh (33kg) and Barney McDonagh (54kg) on the boys sides of things.

They fought their way to victory in the last week of April to cap superb seasons and a memorable year in the history of the innercity club.

Avona BC’s Kayleigh Whelan celebrates her final win

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FEILE: COMEBACKS GALORE FOR MARINO GIRLS

HURLING

Dublin have one point out of four in the Leinster so far. Picture: Deryck Vincent

Kenny praises Dubs digging deep as Moran rescues point LEINSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Dublin Wexford  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN senior hurling manager Mattie Kenny praised his side for digging deep to deliver a dramatic draw at Parnell Park on Sunday.

A last gasp Seán Moran goal, in the last play of the match ensured Dublin secured a share of the spoils with their Wexford counterparts.

After Liam Rushe was fouled in the 77th minute, Moran capitalised – not for the first time the Cuala clubman delivering a vital late score.

“We’ve see Seán Moran do it before on Paddy’s Day in Croke Park and he came up trumps again today,” Kenny said.

The Dublin boss felt victory was very much in his sides grasp, with the key moment a Mark Fanning save midway through the second half.

“I suppose the feeling of the players and ourselves was that we were in a winning position half way through the second half,” he said.

“Fanning made a really good save when Liam Rushe played in Paul Ryan, and if that ball had gone in, it was game over at that stage – but it didn’t happen.

“In that period of dominance half-way through the second half we hit a few wides as well, and that was our purple patch, and our chance to go on and win the game.

“We were disappointed that we didn’t close out the game during that period.

“They came back and got a goal. We were five points up at the time, and it brought them back to two, and that gave them a real lift.

“You could see all across the field, Wexford were really pushing on.

We just had to get our hands on the ball, but they got a couple of quick points.”

Kenny said it was vital to grab a draw.

“It was hugely important not to lose. Rightly or wrongly, the character of the side had been questioned a number of times.

“To come out of today with something from the game, that’s going to bring on the group a lot.

“It will stand to us going forward. We showed again today, and we showed in Nowlan Park for 40 minutes, that the quality of hurling this side can play is high. We just need to put in that level of performance for 75 minutes.”

Dublin face a break in action this weekend, before travelling to Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on June 2nd.

Carlow tested Galway first day out, but Kilkenny had far too much last weekend. With the Tribesmen in their final game, Kenny knows there’s two big games ahead.

“We will definitely need two wins,” he said.

“But at least it’s in our own hands. We will have to work hard in Carlow.

If we manage to get a result there, it will come down to the last game here in Parnell Park.”

St Vincent’s toast their Dublin Division 2 ladies football Feile title. Picture: GAAPics.com

Vincent’s victorious AIG LADIES FOOTBALL FEILE DIV 2 FINAL

St Vincent’s 1-5 Na Fianna 1-1  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

ST V I N C E N T ’S p ro duced a series of stunning comebacks to win Division 2 of the DLGFA football Feile last weekend, crowning it with a 1-5 to 1-1 final win over Na Fianna.

The side was behind in four out of their five matches at half-time but came back each time to get the results they

needed to advance.

Indeed, they could have been knocked out at the group stage after an opening draw with Na Fianna (1-4 each) before they fell behind in a titanic battle against Garristown. But they rallied to win that one 2-7 to 2-6 and then back it up to reach the semifinals with a 2-6 to 1-1 success against Lucan Sarsfields.

Again, they went the tough route to see off Fingallians, setting up a final rematch with Na Fianna. The Glasnevin

TOP OF THE TOHILL Dubliner scores first home win THREE time Irish Rallycross

champion Derek Tohill scored his first home win of the year last weekend with his Parts for Cars Fiesta taking top place in both the Supercar Final and the day’s main race, the Super Final, at Mondello Park.

The Dubliner seized the lead at the start of both races and finished well clear each time of former title holder Tommy Graham, with Noel Greene taking a distant third place on each occasion.

girls took the early initiative and their single goal had them 1-0 to 0-1 ahead at half-time before the Marino girls started the ir ascent once more with Martha O’Malley, Tessa Lambe and Kate McGovern to the fore.

It was a real nail-biter with quality throughout the pitch. The scores started to come for Vincent’s to match the high volume of control they had on the ball with three points in succession either side of half-time with Isabelle

Dunne (who ended with 0-3), Louise Hennessy and Eimear Adamson all on the score sheet.

Na Fianna got on the board to edge back in front 1-1 to 0-3 but two more points got Vincent’s in front for the first time and the game was won with the last score from Ciana Boland finding the net to put the result beyond doubt.

It was a fine outcome for Vincent’s, a squad of 24 that almost exclusively line out in both football and camogie for the club.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: DUBLIN 3 SIDE FIGHT BACK TO BE COUNTY CHAMPS

FOOTBALL

O’Toole’s toast Division 6 triumph

Clontarf celebrate their Feile success with a super final win over Erin’s Isle last Sunday in Blakestown. Pictures: GAAPics.com

Clontarf feel the Feile fever AIG LADIES FOOTBALL FEILE DIV 1 FINAL Clontarf Erin’s Isle  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

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CLONTARF Under 14 Ladies Footballers are Connacht bound next month for the All-Ireland Féile Peil na nÓg, after an Emma Connolly hat-trick helped them to take AIG Dublin Division 1 honours at St. Peregrines GAA Club on Sunday.

The red and whites came through a busy weekend of action to take silverware, which included bouncing back from a 1-7 to 2-2 group stages defeat to Erins Isle on Saturday in Finglas.

Three points in arrears, six minutes into the second half of the decider Clontarf held Finglas to just one further score, as they dug in to take the title Erins Isle looked eager early on, and after a number of early misses took the

opening score – a goal from Ella Wilson.

The Finglas side continued to dominate, especially from kickouts, with Wilson adding a pointed free to their tally.

Clontarf opened their account on six minutes when Emma Connolly registered a point – her only occasion during the game to send the ball over the bar – but she was to have a telling impact on this contest.

As was the case during the earlier games of the day, the uprights were well tested, and this included an effort from the aforementioned Connolly coming off the posts in the 10th minute, as Clontarf tried to add to their tally.

They now began to dominate possession, with Caoimhe Creighton blazing the ball wide with a soccer style effort, before Wilson ended an almost 11-minute barren spell for Erin’s Isle with a pointed free 30 seconds into injury time.

Connolly cut in for the first of her goals two minutes later, while at the opposite end Danielle Dinan pulled off a

fine save from a Kate Watson goal shot.

Erins Isle pushed hard for scores, but only led by the minimum at the break on a 1-2 to 1-1 score-line.

They moved three points clear on the restart following scores from Mya Breen and Watson (free), before Clontarf took control.

Their opening score of the second half came nine minutes in, when Ellen Leddy Doyle pointed a free, before Connolly grabbed her second goal.

Erins Isle responded with a point from Watson to level the tie at 1-5 to 2-2 after

11 and a half minutes, but this was her sides final score.

Clontarf finished strongly, adding 1-2 without reply, with Connolly’s third goal bookended by points from Amelie Ní Riain on the way to a five-point win.

Afterwards Pat O’Donoghue Dublin LGFA presented the Emma Jones Memorial Trophy to Clontarf captain Aoife Quigley.

Attention now turn to the All-Ireland Féile in Connacht from June 28-30, with Galway’s Kilkerrin-Clonberne set to host Clontarf.

CLONTARF: Danielle Dinan; Abby Wat-

ERIN’S ISLE: Kadie Martin; Emma Ball,

ters McNelis, Alison Garvey, Lily Boles;

Cody Lowe, Mya Hoey; Aoife Brown,

Aisling Aherne, Aoife Quigley, Lucy

Aine Cantwell, Lana Murphy; Ella Wil-

Owens; Aisling Courtney, Ellen Leddy

son (1-2, 2f), Saoirsa Delaney; Aaliyah

Doyle (0-1, 1f); Fiona O’Sullivan, Sara

Kirby, Kate Watson (0-2, 1f) , Niamh

Hanley, Amelie Ní Riain (0-2); Anna

Dunne; Abbie Spain, Ella Byrne, Aoife

Sophie Keane, Caoimhe Creighton,

Brazil.

Emma Connolly (3-1). Subs: Roisin

Subs: Katie Wilde, Mya Breen (0-1),

O’Neill, Caoimhe McDaid, Jenny Mei

Georgia O’Brien, Mikayla Flood, Molly

Wilson, Rebecca Kavanagh, Nora

O’Rourke.

Collins, Andie McHugh, Georgie L’Estrange, Alicia King.

REFEREE: Finbarr Shanahan

O’TOOLE’S went the distance but eventually prevailed in extra time to defeat St Pat’s, Donabate 3-2 to 2-3 and win Division 6 of the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Under14 Feile.

Sophie Smithers produced a star turn as her 10th goal over the course of the weekend ended up being the crucial score.

After normal time had ended locked at 2-1 each, Smithers popped up with the winning goal in the second half of extra time, completing her hat trick into the bargain.

She was among a host of brilliant performers in the side with Jane Lennon, Katie Fennelly and Ciara Douglas also shining bright.

The side was a real mix of ages, ranging from 11 up to 14, with as many as 16 of the 22 players involved over the course of the weekend being eligible for another season with a potential promotion up a level or two on the cards for 2020.

They made it through the group games with two wins and a draw before getting the better of Whitehall Colmcille in the semi-final to earn their final spot.

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Cooper urges caution ahead of Wee clash  CÓILIN DUFFY

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JONNY Cooper has urged caution as Dublin Footballers begin the ‘Drive for Five’ this Saturday, with a Leinster senior football championship quarter-final against Louth at O’Moore Park (7pm).

There’s no live TV from Portlaoise for the game which forms part of a Leinster quarterfinal double-header with Carlow and Meath in the curtain-raiser – and Cooper knows Dublin will have to be sharp, if they are to avoid a potential slip-up.

Already in the championship, teams of lower ranking in the league have accounted for higher counterparts. Cooper doesn’t want this to happen his side.

“What’s always been our mantra, and what has worked for us in the past is giving our opposition the respect they deserve,” he told the Dublin Gazette at AIG’s #EffortisEqual campaign launch.

“We’ll look at as much footage as we can to get to know them as best we can.

“We’ll try to highlight areas that we can capitalise on, but also stop them, because equally they have some dangerous players, particularly offensively.”

Cooper says the club month has really refreshed his side after a disappointing league campaign, which saw

Dublin stars Niamh Collins and Jonny Cooper launched AIG’s new #EffortIsEqual campaign.

Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

“The main things we took out of it was when

you don’t work hard, and work for each other, and invest the time that’s required, you get caught out.“ Dublin fail to reach the final for the first time since 2012. “ T h e r e ’s a g o o d healthy buzz around our camp certainly. We had a good club four weeks away which gave us good refreshment, and was a good energiser to go away and reflect, and do good work with our clubs and with ourselves.

“I think it serves as a great benefit to us to give us a break; keep us involved in a different way, but also give us an opportunity to come back with a refreshed and energised mindset.”

Cooper acknowledges Dublin made a lot of mistakes during the league this year.

“I think the team as a

whole - we got what we deserved I guess,” he said.

“In many respects we weren’t at the pitch of it in some of the games that we lost in particular, and obviously the results went against us.

“We ref lect on ourselves, and I think the main things we took out of it was that when you don’t work hard, and

work for each other, and invest the time that’s required at this level you get caught out.

“It’s a big lesson for us, going into what will be a big game against Louth.”

Since the club action, many players have got their chance to come into the Dublin squad, including Kilmacud Crokes Rory O’Carroll.

“He’s back in, and he has an equal opportunity like the rest of us,” Cooper said.

“He went off and done his own thing for the last few years and more power to him, even more so now having an opportunity off the back of his club performances, coming back in and pushing as hard as anyone else to do so.”