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Building’s black paint mystery in city centre RACHEL D’ARCY THERE have been m i xe d r e a c t i o n s from Dubliners over one of the Georgian Buildings in Merrion Square being painted entirely black.

The building is adjoined to the Mont Hotel that recently underwent a major redevelopment. Located at Merrion Square West, the building was formerly painted white and housed a bar and restaurant.

Images of the newly-blackened building were shared on Twitter,

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with some commentators saying that the building is visible from as far as the north side of Merrion Square.

Many people queried how the owner of the building was able to get permission to paint the building such a stark black, whilst others said they liked the new look.

In response to a query from Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that the painting of the building is currently under investigation by its Planning Enforcement Section.

HEY, DOLL: Presenter Lucy Kennedy was happy to meet the eponymous Annabelle at the preview screening of Annabelle Comes Home at Cineworld recently. Picture: Brian McEvoy

FED-UP Finglas locals have again demanded action to tackle the scourge of scramblers in the area. Their calls for tougher legislation followed an incident which saw PAGE 2 a scrambler crash into a house’s front door.

COMMUNITY DID you know that the inner city hosts a hidden gem? Learn all about Mud Island, inside. PAGE 3

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FINGLAS: BIKE SMASHES INTO HOUSE WITH TODDLER

Anger as scrambler menace hits home  RACHEL D’ARCY

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A MOTHER in Finglas has said it is “absolutely disgraceful” that nothing has been done about the scramblers raging havoc in the northside suburb.

Kayleigh Mulvey, the mother of a toddler, was speaking after a scrambler shot through her front driveway and smashed into her front door last Friday.

Posting an image of the damaged scrambler in her front driveway to Facebook, Kayleigh wrote: “Absolutely disgraceful!

“One of those bikes with a teenager no older than 16 driving it comes crashing into our front door at 4 o’clock in the day, pinning the teenager that was driving it into our front door [of our] house where my two-year-old daughter could have been easily playing in the garden and

been killed.

“When are the gardai going to do something about this before someone innocent is killed?”

This latest incident comes as there are repeated calls from Finglas residents for gardai and the Government to put a stop to the use of scramblers on main roads and in public areas, with many saying they fear going outside due to the reckless behaviour of some drivers.

Residents reacted in horror to last Friday’s incident, offering their sympathy to Kayleigh and her daughter, while also detailing on social media their own experiences with the careless use of the bikes.

Laura Weldon said her child was nearly hit by a scrambler when the baby was just six months old, and she continues to witness reckless driving by scrambler users.

According to Laura: “[A scrambler] was inches from knocking my pram when my daughter was six months old! Frightened

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“They were flying up and down Cappagh road Wednesday night at half 9 at night, revving and backfiring.”

Valerie Smullen said she “can’t count” the number of scrambler bikes she has seen speeding in Finglas.

Many people also agreed with Valerie’s point that it will only be a “matter of time” before another major incident involving a scrambler – like that in Darndale last summer, where Ilabek Avetian was

very seriously injured – occurs in Finglas.

Summing up the local mood, Valerie said: “I can’t count how many times I have seen bikes speeding down the streets of Finglas and up on paths. It’s only a matter of time before another person dies.

“Why can’t gardai take the bikes off them [such careless drivers]?

“Every bike in the area should be taken and crushed. It’s disgraceful, the carry-on they’re getting away with.”

THE Peter Mark Long Service Awards recently took place at The Westin Hotel, recognising 75 employees from salons who have worked at Peter Mark for more than a decade.

In the city, 16 employees received awards recognising their service. Elaine Doyle and Karen Ryan from Finglas, who have been with Peter Mark for 15 and 25 years respectively, were two northside employees who were awarded on the night.

Lorraine Cahill, Rosamund Garrett, Claire Cotterell, Yvonne O’Connell, Gillian Day and Olivia Murphy from the Peter Mark head office all received awards.

Elsewhere in the city, Mary Street’s Annamaria Coffey’s 25 years of service were acknowledged, as were O’Connell Street’s Natalie Phelan’s 20-year service.

Linda Leavy from O’Connell Street was also awarded for 40 years of service.

Lyndsey Hughes and Sara Byrne both celebrated a decade at the Style Club North Earl Street, while Lorraine Warren and Christopher Devine’s 10 years at the Peter Mark Training Centre were also acknowledged.

Asia Market St Michan’s helps ocean crypt is set clean-up plan to reopen ASIA Market, one of Ireland’s largest Asian supermarkets, has teamed up with Japanese frozen dumpling brand Ajinomoto to support the Ocean Clean Up Project to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans.

From July 20 to August 31, for every packet of Ajinomoto prawn dumplings sold, each company will donate €0.25 towards Ocean Clean-up.

In addition, 20 customers will be rewarded with a free Dopper reusable water bottle.

News of the initiative drew a favourable response from recently elected Green councillor Hazel Chu, who said: “I am happy to endorse this initiative and it’s essential and great to see retailers like Asia Market partnering with their suppliers in helping combat the pressing issue of plastics in the ocean.”

To support the initiative, shop online at asiamarket.ie or in store at its Drury Street, D2 branch or Ballymount, D12 branch.

A CRYPT that was broken into in February will reopen to the public this month.

The crypt at St Michan’s Church in Smithfield is expected to open its doors to tourists and Dubliners alike following the disruption of the crypt where a number of remains were desecrated.

The crypt has been closed ever since February’s break in, where an 800-year-old head, from ‘The Crusader, and a skull were stolen.

Gardai recovered the head of the Crusader and the second skull a short time after the break in, on March 5.

Nichols Undertakers have also re-coffined the remains, and have provided new coffins, with increased security also now in place at the church and crypt.

Since the recovery of the remains, the National Museum of Ireland have been working to restore the Crusader’s head, which will be returned to the crypt.

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COMMUNITY: INVESTIGATING A GARDEN THAT’S FULL OF NATURAL WONDER

Mud Island reveals a hidden gem bursting with beauty JULIANA REYES

MUD Island Community Garden, set on a 0.2-acre site, is situated between Nottingham Street and Newcomen Bridge on Dublin’s North Strand beside the Royal Canal and near Croke Park, and it is one of the finest examples of community spirit in the capital.

It is full of wildflowers, fruits and veggies – but most importantly, also the kind-hearted people that take care of the area.

Residents Fionnuala Haplin, John Hannigan and Maeve Foreman began to campaign for a community garden in the area in 2009.

Then the recession hit and finding an area for the campaign slowed down a bit. In 2011, they gained on-site access to the area comprising today’s garden.

Committee secretary Maeve Foreman said: “Dublin City Council levelled the area for us, but we had to clean it up. The centre of the garden is the first footprint of the garden and the council liked what we did, and they gave us

‘Tall Ship’ the Sea Cloud II berths in Dublin

WITH her masts almost camouflaged by the forest of Docklands construction cranes behind her, the Sea Cloud II Tall Ship made berth in Dublin this week.

Quietly moored just off the city centre, the Sea Cloud II added some old-world elegance to the very modern Docklands landscape, with the luxury barque – which sails under the Maltese flag – just the latest in exotic cruise ships finding their way to Dublin’s shores. Picture: Mark Boland

the wrap-around all the way up to the polytunnel.”

The entire garden has always been a team effort, giving something back to the community.

Due to the extra space, they have had opportunities to throw concerts and host larger events.

Chairperson Fionnuala Haplin said: “Everyone had an idea for a central meeting area, and we didn’t want it to be organised. We planned on using raised beds, which are accessible for everyone.”

Throughout the eight years of being open to the public, the garden has hosted various events for families such as gardening workshops, concerts and ukulele festivals.

The Mud Island Community Garden is open to everyone in the area and anyone can join the committee by just showing up and participating.

By having members of the community join, bringing in support, the garden has flourished as an important part of this area.

The area forms part of reclaimed land from the

sea, hence the name ‘Mud Island’, and the garden has been a positive change in the community by establishing outreach projects and events for everyone.

In 2017, the Mud Island Community Garden was a recipient of the Dublin Bus Community Spirit award for the work in planting flower beds throughout the area.

The imagination and hard work of the committee has gone a long way to ensuring that North Strand has a community project that locals can be very proud of, and a visit to this hidden gem – a fine example of community spirit and endeavour at its best – comes highly recommended.

The garden is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 2-5pm during Summer.

Members Mary Kennedy, Michael McMenamin, Shane McGrath, Ross Golden-Bannon, Maeve Foreman, Mick Convey, Michael McCusker and Fionnuala Halpin

FOOD SAFETY

Closures at Moore St FOUR food businesses in the Moore Street Mall were served with closure orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in June.

His Food, Steam Asian Street Food, Mroz and Gorace Gary were all served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation under the FSAI Act 1998.

There was evidence of cockroaches at each premises. In His Food, Steam Asian Street Food and Gorace Gary, living cockroaches were all found on the premises.

A dead cockroach and evidence of a mouse infestation were found at Mroz.

Rodent droppings were also seen at Gorace Gary and Steam.

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DEATH: DUBLIN STATIONS HAIL MENTOR’S ENERGY, CHARACTER AND LEGACY

Firefighters pay tribute to late colleague, Gerry Sweeney RACHEL D’ARCY

TRIBUTES have flooded in for a long-serving firefighter on the north side of the city, who has passed away following a long illness.

Firefighter and paramedic Gerry Sweeney served the citizens of the city for more than 37 years and passed away on July 2 in a hospital in Glasnevin.

Mr Sweeney was a member of the C-Watch team in Phibsboro

Station, where he was the most senior firefighter on the watch, and he had also spent 15 years working at Finglas Fire Station as well.

Finglas Fire Station paid tribute to their late colleague on Facebook last week and said that he will receive a full brigade funeral, in tribute to his extended service.

The station wrote: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of a true gent, firefighter/paramedic

Gerry Sweeney (Badge 426).

“Gerry will be fondly remembered because of his continuous good humour. Gerry will receive a full brigade funeral. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.”

Phibsboro Station, where Gerry served until his passing, also paid tribute: “It is with utter sadness and heartbreak that we hear of the passing of one of our own, firefighter/paramedic Gerry Sweeney.

“Whenever Gerry entered

the room everyone knew about it because he was always surrounded by energy, laughter and the occasional one-liner.

“He mentored many junior firefighters who have come through the station and has left a legacy behind him.”

Mr Sweeney is survived by his wife, Nuala; children Jason, Lyndsey and Peter; brother Paul, sisters Joan, Maura, Barbara, Liz and Anne, and grandchildren Jake and Hannah.

The late Gerry Sweeney

Knobs & Knockers’ relocation plan is hailed as ‘end of an era’ RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of the city’s bestknown shops is set to relocate from its premises on Nassau Street after 48 years at the same building.

Knobs & Knockers is one of the city’s most famous shops, and has been trading on Nassau Street for over four decades.

The shop has been the subject of thousands of

photographs on social media, with even the most famous of stars taking a cheeky snap outside the signature blue and white shop front.

Most recently, Fleet-

wood Mac’s Mike Campbell took a picture outside the shop before the band’s gig at the RDS. The shop is currently having a moving sale, before it moves to a new premise in Dun Laoghaire at the end of this month.

Knobs & Knockers are an ironmonger, selling everything from kitchen cabinet handles to front door furniture and more.

Graeme McQueen, from Dublin Chamber, said that the closure of the store is “the end of an era”.

McQueen spoke to Dublin Gazette, saying that the store was an “integral part” of Nassau Street.

He said: “It’ll be sad to see Knobs & Knockers go.

It’s been an integral part of Nassau Street and Dublin city centre for the best part of half a century.

“The sign above the door always raises a smile when you’re walking

along Nassau Street.

“It’s probably one of the most photographed shop fronts in the city, too, with tourists constantly stopping and taking a picture to show their friends back home.

“But aside from the name, it’s a really unique store to have in our city centre.”

He added: “We’re lucky to have a great retail offering in Dublin, with a wide range of shops and stores like Knobs & Knockers really adds to that mix.

“We wish the owners well in whatever they decide to do next, and we look forward to seeing what the next chapter has in store for the building.

“It’s a great location, and I’m sure there’ll be a lot of interest in setting up a business there.”

Others also remarked on the loss of the shop at Nassau Street, including

Dublin North West TD Noel Rock, with others querying what would be fit to replace such an iconic Dublin staple.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Des Cooney, from Knobs & Knockers, said: “Yes, sadly after 48 years on Nassau Street, we are moving at the end of this month. Our new address will be Number 3 The Forge, Bakers Corner, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.

“When we first started trading, to have any credibility you needed to be in the city centre.

“However, this has changed now – this isn’t the way any more.

“We’re probably one of the last building traders in the city, and our clients usually want to come to the shop by car. Our lease is up for renewal soon and the cost may go up, so it’s the time to relocate.”

The iconic shop front and sign in Nassau Street so beloved of tourists and Dubliners – soon to be no more, with the shop relocating off to Dun Laoghaire. Picture:Google Maps

FASTNews Open day for locals about key D8 site RESIDENTS, community groups and sporting clubs in Dublin 8 are being invited to attend special open days on the proposed regeneration of the former Player Wills and Bailey Gibson sites.

The two drop-in open days will take place on Thursday, July 11 from 12.30pm to 8pm, and on Friday, July 12 from 8am to 6pm.

Hines Ireland acquired the properties at the beginning of the year, with a project team since drafting a vision for the regeneration of both sites.

The open days aim to provide locals with insight into the planning application and the delivery timelines for the development.

The Hines project team will also be on site throughout both days to provide additional information and gather feedback from members of the public about the vision for the proposed regeneration of the site.

Tour guiding students have graduation ST PATRICK’S Cathedral recently played host to the inaugural graduation of Liberties College’s first group of Tour Guiding Graduates.

Clare Tuffy, visitor manager of Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, presented the first group of Tour Guiding graduates from Liberties College with their QQI Level 6 award in National Tour Guiding.

She also presented each graduate with their personalised National Tour Guiding White Badge.

The Tour Guiding course currently runs over 26 weeks, one evening per week, with practical outings and some assessments taking place on Saturday mornings.

It is delivered by experienced tour guides and industry experts, who share their knowledge and experience in an effort to provide the best possible training.

For further information about this course or to view Liberties College’s range of other QQI courses, see www. libertiescollege.ie.

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TERRIFIED VICTIM WITH STAB THREAT

POLITICS

No jail over role in attempted robbery A MAN has avoided a prison sentence for taking part in a “nasty” attempted robbery of a pizza delivery man while high on ecstasy.

Daniel Duffy (21) and Stephen Dargle (19), both of Annamoe Terrace, Cabra, both pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Drumalee Grove off the North Circular Road on October 10, 2017.

Garda Brian Kenny told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that when the delivery man went to the address, Dargle came up to him and told him “give me that delivery or I’m going to stab you”.

He said he had a knife and the victim could see the handle of a knife which he held in his jacket pocket.

The victim ran away but Dargle chased him and

pulled the knife out.

The victim, a foreign national, was scared and screamed and knocked on the door of one of the flats on the road.

Dargle came at him again and the man tried again to get away but Duffy blocked his path.

The victim threw a bottle of a mineral drink at Dargle and screamed out again. Some neighbours came out and began shouting at Dargle to get away.

Both men were identified when gardai spoke to a woman whose mobile phone they had used to order the pizza delivery.

They told gardai they were high on ecstasy tablets at the time. Duffy said he had also been snorting cocaine. He said he was sorry and that it wouldn’t

happen again.

Judge Melanie Greally said Duffy’s previous convictions were limited to a period of homelessness and acute drug addiction in the summer of 2017.

She said he is a young man and is remorseful.

She noted he had brought €500 to court as a token of remorse and ordered this to be given to the victim, who had to take a month off work after the attack.

Judge Greally noted he had stayed out of trouble since this incident. She suspended a sentence of three and a half years on condition he keep the peace and engage with drug awareness and offence focused work with the Probation Service.

She adjourned Dargle’s sentencing to October 18, next.

Fitzgerald awarded a top EU role

Getting ready to compete for Ireland at the Transplant Games INTERNATIONAL para athlete Mary Fitzgerald (in white) is pictured with tennis players who will compete in Tennis at the upcoming World Transplant Games next month: Aodhagan Cullen, Sheila Gregan, Finnian Farrell and Rachel Eagleton. The tennis players gathered at the ALSAA Sports Complex, Dublin Airport last weekend for a motivational talk by Mary, ahead of the 2019 World Transplant Games, which are taking place in Newcastle-Gateshead, England from August 14-24. They will be joining more than 2,000 participants from 60 countries taking part. In addition to supporting the games, the athletes are calling on everyone to continue supporting the organ transplant cause, and to carry an organ donor card. For further information on World Transplant Games and the Irish athletes, see www. transplantteamireland.ie and www.worldtransplantgames.org. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

FRANCES Fitzgerald has been elected the spokesperson for the European People’s Party (EPP) in the Women’s Rights Committee of the European Parliament.

The newly elected MEP said: “I am delighted to have been entrusted with this role by my EPP colleagues on the Women’s Rights Committee.

“We will be dealing with some vitally important issues in the coming five years such as tackling the gender pay and pension gap and getting more female representation in political and economic decision-making.

“The recent nomination of two women to the Presidency of the European Commission and the European Central Bank is a powerful message for gender equality in Europe.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Special guests celebrate with Francis St School

Pictured are some of the volunteers who took part in the event. Pics: Thomas Comerford

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INISTER Joe McHugh, Catherine Byrne TD and Cllr Rebecca Moyihan were at Francis Street School recently to help celebrate the graduation of the 6th class boys.

The minister’s highly personable manner put the crowd of over 300 at their ease as he presented Digital, Student Council, Green Schools, Chess, Literary, Changemaker, Sportsman, School Spirit, Achievement and School Spirit Awards as well as imparting some words of wisdom. He expressed his delight, as a Donegal man, at finally getting to visit the famed ‘Liberties’. The Minister is pictured interacting with some of the pupils.

Grand Canal Dock race for a great cause

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OMELESSNESS charity Depaul’s annual Raft Race Against Homelessness event took place recently. The event, now in its sixth year, saw teams take to the water to power their rafts around a course in Grand Canal Dock in a series of 500m races to become the winners of this charity challenge. It is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Depaul, all funds raised go towards supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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FASTNews

Commuters and Dubliners facing higher air pollution HIGH levels of air pollution from transportation on the M50 motorway, Dublin Port Tunnel and certain streets in the city centre poses a risk to public health, according to a finding from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report.

The EPA’s report indicates high levels of nitrogen dioxide (ND) around Dublin that exceeds the EU’s limits.

ND is an air pollutant that derives from traffic emissions

which can negatively impact on people’s lung health.

Traffic around Dublin is the main source of the high levels of ND, and the EPA states that the public needs to support clean transportation such as cycling or walking to decrease the risk.

Due to the high levels of the air pollutant, the EPA placed an air monitor station near Heuston Station and another one will be placed on Pearse Street this summer.

Tech firms help charity to raise €1m for Temple Street TECHIES 4 Temple Street has now surpassed its goal of raising €1 million for Temple Street Children’s Hospital within five years.

On July 5, the charity held its unique ‘treasure trail’ event where more than 165 teams of tech and business companies competed by answering questions and clues around Dublin city.

This year’s title of Smartest Techies went to Zen Mob (pictured), who represents the software company, Zendesk.

Techies 4 Temple Street raised more than €250,000 for the Temple Street Foundation with this year’s event, which helped them to reach their overall milestone goal.

Choo-choose a great view of The Sea Breeze TRAINSPOTTERS from all across Dublin were well placed along the track near Killiney hill to catch sight of The Sea Breeze as it chugged past on a Dublin to Wexford trip recently. The classic

steam train was taking in one of the most scenic lines in Ireland, with a route offering expansive views of tunnels, cliffsides, beaches, forests and rivers on its way south – with the steam delight-

ing the trainspotters in just the right place to catch the sights and sounds of the old reliable rolling past on its leisurely trip to the sunny south east. Picture: Justin Farrelly

Share some magical mixology fun with a Harry Potterish bar A HARRY Potter-themed bar – The Cauldron – is running all this month with an interactive magical mixology class.

Following massive success in New York City and London, The Cauldron has popped up in the Clarence

Hotel at The Liquid Room, with The Cauldron Magic Experience offering a 105minute immersion class where participants learn how to brew their own cocktails.

For €29.99, each wizard receives their own robe

and wand, as well as one welcome drink and two cocktails.

There are also alcoholfree, gluten-free and vegan options.

For tickets and further information, see https:// thecauldron.io/dublin.

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SOCIETY

SUPPORT: VOLUNTEER PRAISES IMPORTANCE OF HOSPITAL VISITS

‘Helping sick kids is the best thing I’ve ever done’ SYLVIA POWNALL

Intolerance for many groups still lingering in Ireland, CSO data shows PADRAIG CONLON

LGBT+ people experience the highest rates of discrimination in Ireland, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures.

In its report, the CSO found that nearly 18% of people aged 18 or over said they had experienced some form of discrimination in the past two years.

The highest rates of discrimination were reported by those who identify as LGBT+ (33.2%), followed by persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds (33.1%).

Commenting on the just published report, statistician Maureen Delamere said: “Almost a fifth of persons aged 18 years or over stated that they had experienced discrimination within the previous two years.

“Those who experienced most discrimination were persons who identify as LGBT+, at 33.2%; persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds, at 33.1%; unemployed persons, at 30.2%; and non-Irish persons, at 26.7%.

“Almost one in ten people, at 9.4%, experienced work-related discrimination either in the workplace or while looking for work, while 11.8% cited discrimination when accessing services.

“The latter includes discrimination experienced in places such as shops, pubs, restaurants and other retail outlets, or in banks and other financial institutions.”

Also included in the CSO report is discrimination experienced when looking for housing or accommodation, or in accessing education, health, transport or other public services, or discrimination experienced from An Garda Siochana.

DUBLINER Ornaith Woodley has found the perfect way to blow off steam after a tough day at the office – by getting down to the serious business of play.

The 24-year-old HR consultant from Glasnevin has spent the past two years cheering up sick children in Temple Street Hospital and says she gets more out of it than they do.

Play volunteer Ornaith is now a team leader with the charity Children in Hospital Ireland and she is urging anyone who has a few hours a week to spare to get involved.

She told Dublin Gazette: “You could be having the worst day in work and then you go in and a child is beaming at you from their hospital bed, whatever they might be going through.

“There is one girl who has been in and out of hospital there for 14 years. It definitely puts life into perspective.

“I didn’t have that much experience with kids, but it’s almost as if these kids

are teaching me.”

Of the 270,000 child visits to hospitals in Ireland each year, 75,000 are under four and almost all are admitted through A&E – meaning an unplanned visit for the family.

Play helps to alleviate the trauma of hospitalisation, for both parents and child, providing a sense of normality in an unfamiliar and often overwhelming environment.

Ornaith explained: “I go in every Monday from 6 to 8pm. We go around to the children’s bedsides.

We would have games, books, anything to entertain them.

“We have our own trolley stacked with board games. They all love Connect 4; they love headbands as well, and that is great because it’s a group activity which helps them make friends.

“Part of our role is also to give the parents a break. Some may have travelled long distances to get to the hospital.

“If they want to go for a coffee or top up their parking, we can sit with the sick child. But sometimes I find the parents

Ornaith Woodley

just want to chat.

“Some people ask ‘Is it not really sad’, but I have never come out feeling sad because the kids are so happy. It’s such a nice thing to do.

“You actually feel great after it, and so do they. I would absolutely recom-

mend this to anyone – it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

L e a d i n g c h i l d re n’s charity Children in Hospital Ireland has been providing play and fun for sick children in hospital around the country for almost 50 years.

They are now seeking volunteers for the first phase of the new national children’s hospital, which is due to open at Connolly in Blanchardstown.

To find out more, see www.childreninhospital.ie/become_a_volunteer/.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Vicky Phelan and her mother Gaby Kelly

Gloria Hunniford and Stephen Way

Mary Byrne

Martina Cox with daughters Sinead Skelton and Emma Cox. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Claudia Carroll and Clelia Murphy

Caitriona Nic Mhuiris

Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year Awards 2019 T

Shane Kelly, Celeia Homan Lee and Ian Collins

Triona McCarthy and her mother Margaret

Rhona Cullinane

HE Woman’s Way & Beko Mum of the Year Award winners were announced last week at a special lunch at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin.

The prestigious awards showcase and celebrate the evolving role of Irish mothers and highlights their contribution across all facets of society.

Legendary broadcaster and TV presenter, Gloria Hunniford, arrived in Dublin to accept the prestigious Icon 2019 Award, in recognition of her outstanding career and achievements.

Broadcaster and author, Kathleen Watkins, was also recognised with the overall Celebrity Mum of the Year accolade. The award was chosen exclusively

by Woman’s Way readers.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Thousands take part in Bike Parade T

HOUSANDS of cyclists set off from Dublin city centre, as part of Velo-City 2019 – the world’s largest cycling conference. Delegates attending the world’s largest cycling conference Velo-city 2019 departed from the Convention Centre venue and travelled along a section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) cycle route, which is a UNESCO designated Biosphere and one of Dublin City Council’s and the National Transport Authority’s flagship cycling projects.

Louise Bourke and Sinead Mooney Aoife Kathleen Kelly

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Maura Walsh.

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Credit Unions host fun day for families

Colm O’Brien and Pat O’Gorman

B Sean Clarke

Anastasia Cojocaru and Jenifer Viera Da Silva

Bobby Max

ALLYFERMOT and Inchicore Credit Unions held a Q&A day in their offices last week.

Members of staff were on hand in both branches to answer questions, promote the credit union, its products and services like loans up to €100K, junior accounts and electronically signing for loans through Docusign. They also promoted the benefits of membership such as their Death Benefit Insurance cover.

Bobbi and Lucy Whitemorris

Killian and Frankie Redmond

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THE AMAZING STORY OF THE MIAMI SHOWBAND COULD BE THE MUST-SEE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR

Miami Showband massacre is focus of new musical play PADRAIG CONLON

THE amazing story of The Miami Showband, one of the Ireland’s greatest showbands in the 1960’s and 70’s, is set to hit theatres across Ireland.

The Miami Showband Story, written by Marie Jones (Stones in His Pockets) and Martin Lynch (Dancing Shoes –The George Best Story) could be the must-see musical of the year.

Taking audiences on an amazing roller-coaster ride from the glory days of the band in the 1960’s right through to the tragedy of 1975, the show will feature a full-live band of young actors and musicians.

Told through the eyes of best friends and song writing duo, Fran O’Toole and Des Lee, we witness their rise from Dublin and Belfast beat groups to the kind of fame and fortune any young musician could only dream of.

But less than ten years later, the dream comes to a tragic end.

When Fran is murdered at a bogus British Army road-check outside Newry, (along with Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty), Des’ life is thrown into meltdown.

Beset with survivor’s guilt, Des turns to alcohol and eventually leaves the country for South Africa.

However, this doesn’t stop Fran’s ‘presence’ continuing to haunt Des and it isn’t until 25 years later when a phone call from Ireland proposes a Miami reunion that the chance o f redemption is offered to Des. Speaking at the recent launch of the musical, Des Lee said audiences can expect a very special, unique show and an amazing night out.

“I’ve read the script and it’s going to be a great show, but I’ve no doubt it will be a truly emotional night for me,” he said.

“We didn’t want the play to be leaning heavily on the massacre.

“Instead, we wanted it to explore what the Miami Showband was all about, how successful they were and what they meant to their fans.

Miami Showband saxophonist Des Lee with Chris Mohan as Dickie Rock, writer of musical Martin Lynch, Derek Dean Freshmen frontman, Aileen Mythen as Foles mother and Gavin Peden as Bap, Mick, Peter and new Miami member. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

“They were heroes of the time.

“This is a show that will bring smiles, laughter, tears and joy.

“It’s got everything, I can envisage people hearing ‘Clap Your Hands, Stamp Your Feet’ and dancing in the isles.”

P l ay w r i g h t, M a r i e Jo n e s observed, “As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on this show.

“I know the people of Ireland are going to love it.”

The actor Chris Mohan who will be playing the iconic Dickie Rock said: “While it’s a great honour to play someone as legendary as Dickie Rock, it is also very intimidating but a challenge I look forward to very much!”

The Miami Showband Story, which opens next month in Belfast, places the dizzy heights of pop stardom alongside human tragedy in this unique story of Ireland in the 1960’s and 70’s.

Dubliners will get a chance to see it when it hits the Gaiety Theatre from 16 - 21 September.

As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on

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THESE young festival fans were among the thousands taking in the sights and sounds at Longitude last weekend. Christina Berezovsk and Kristina Fursenko joined crowds from all across Dublin and beyond for the busy festival fun at Marlay Park. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

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JULY 14 (SUNDAY)

Bob Dylan and Neil Young @ Kilkenny THINKING outside the box – and certainly out of the capital – there’s a particularly impressive gig taking place in Kilkenny, which will surely see Dublin fans hit off up the road for a chance to see these two legends – Dylan and Young.

Bob and Neil, for it is they, are headlining at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny – one of the only two team-ups they’re undertaking this year (with the other in London’s Hyde Park, also this month), with fans of the two timeless legends expected to come from all over the world to London and Kilkenny alike.

Tickets for the double-whammy gig are still available, priced €162-€189 from ticketmaster.ie.

JULY 11 (THURSDAY)

Idles @ Iveagh Gardens, €35 The Big Geraniums @ Whelan’s, €15 Arms That Fit Like Legs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show The Silken Same @ The Fumbally Cafe, €14

JULY 12 (FRIDAY)

Villagers @ Iveagh Gardens, sold out One of the most innovative Irish acts of modern times, superbly inventive alt-indie stars Villagers bring their show home to a Dublin music scene they unquestionably helped to shape.

Sharon Shannon @ Whelan’s, €28 Fade To Light @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Ded Rabbit @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show

JULY 13 (SATURDAY)

Aslan @ Iveagh Gardens, €42 Aly and AJ @ The Academy, €31

“THERE’S Nothing Great about Britain” reads the title of Slowthai’s debut album, the cover of which features the man himself in a rustic wooden stockade, restrained naked before a large block of council houses as the occupants look on.

If you know a little about the history of the Northampton rapper – a rising star of the increasingly pervasive and hard-hitting British Hip-Hop scene – it’s easy to see why such sentiments would appeal.

S l ow t h a i – Ty ro n Frampton to his friends – was brought up in a tough estate in the East Midlands, and struggled through early life. He’s determined to pay back those less fortunate.

“The 99p tour, it’s because that’s the price of an ice cream,” he laughs about his incredibly cheap recent UK tour.

“I don’t want people to miss me because they can’t afford it, you know?”

There will be plenty of people fighting for tickets for the hardhitting lyricist, a man whose abrasive style has seen him come on stage in body bags, make videos featuring him wrapped naked around his girlfriend, and produce cutting lyrics dealing with how at one point in his life, drug dealing seemed like the only realistic career choice.

JULY 14 (SUNDAY)

JULY 15 (MONDAY)

Mono @ Whelan’s, €20 ArnoCorps @ The Grand Social, free Syrens @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7

JULY 17 (WEDNESDAY)

Black Stone Cherry @ The Academy, €27 Huun Huur Tu @ The Sugar Club, €20 The Hot 8 Brass Band @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT Judah and the Lion @ Workman’s Club, €21

I A H T W O L S

“I did some dumb stuff and I was going nowhere,” Frampton laughs. “I was doing some labouring and working in Next.

“I got in trouble for giving my friends the employee discount. It was a difficult life.

“There’s this hidden side to society that most people don’t see unless they live it.”

Frampton found a way out, though, his almost skittishly varied music drawing the attention of the notorious tastemaker

poll, BBC Sounds, where he was ranked fourth most likely in British music in 2018.

“That was we ird,” Slowthai says. “They just called me and told me I was on it. I wasn’t expecting it.

“I’ve got a lot more attention since, I guess, but these things don’t really matter. I want to be a musician, I don’t really care about that stuff.”

That desire to explore music brings Frampton into a varied world, one

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Mac Demarco @ Iveagh Gardens, €47 Arkells @ Whelan’s, €14 Mikaele Davis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16 Moonlight Benjamin @ The Sugar Club, €15

JULY 16 (TUESDAY)

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So, how will Heather react to Brendan’s return?

TESSA grows irritated this week when Dean and Eoghan try to change her mind about her internship, leading her to make an important decision about her future.

Hughie is trying to keep his distance from Heather, which leads to her growing more upset.

When she sees Hughie is down during the week, she tries to encourage him to take a drink, but when he refuses it causes a further rift in their relationship (inset).

Bob and Renee worry over Hughie’s struggle

where he performs with full-on riotous punks Slaves, traditionally seen as being at an opposite musical extreme.

He’s determined to delve into worlds beyond what’s traditionally been quite a narrow an insular rap scene.

His topics are wide and cutting: he ruminates on Brexit, talks about smalltown life (another feature of his budget tour was an insistence on going far from the beaten touring track), cuts deep on

to stay sober, but Renee fails to convince Heather to give Hughie space as he tries to conquer his demons.

Brendan makes a return to Carrigstown this week, and pledges to try to get Heather away from Hughie. Will she accept an invitation to run away with him to Brazil?

This week also sees Robbie opening up to Carol about how he suffered as a child and trying to make amends with Nora.

With Ruth and Jack going to the same kids’ camp, Carol and Fiona start to get competitive.

Robbie and Carol decide to bring Fiona down a peg or two.

Elsewhere in the village, Darragh offers to lodge Sharon’s savings, but forgets the money in a rush to get to work. Sharon arrives home to

housing and healthcare, and talks about nationalism and its links with poverty-dominated lifestyles.

It’s not intellectualism, though, so much as the cutting perspective of someone who’s been there, and lived the life he’s reflecting in his lyrics.

Slowthai bring his Circus Tour to the Dublin Academy on October 10 and 11. Tickets priced at €20 are on sale now.

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discover her house burgled – will Darragh tell her that her savings were taken, too?

Hot Pots got a bad review online, but Dean knows who’s behind it. When he goes to confront the author of the review, Cristiano and Fionn make it difficult for Dean to get to him.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | RIP TORN – GRIZZLED, GRUMPY, BRILLIANT

A singular force of cinema passes away

SHANE DILLON

The kids –well, most of them – at the heart of the mayhem in sleepy Hawkins, Indiana

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Stranger Things 3 turns the chaos up to Eleven this series RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S BEEN a long wait for Stranger Things fans, but the third season of the cult has finally hit our screens.

After a year and a half, the Netflix smash returned with eight jam-packed episodes that are sure to deliver a shock and thrill, particularly toward the end.

Still taking place in the rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, the beloved kids are all grown up now, becoming moody teens right before our eyes.

Eleven and Mike are wistfully in love, Dustin and Will are trying to find where they fit in, Steve, Jonathan and Nancy are working full time jobs and Max shows Eleven exactly how to be a teenage girl in the 1980s.

The aesthetics of the show are incredible, if nothing else. Fluctuating between the neons and vibrant colours that the decade was known for, to the dark and dreary underbelly of a

world being destroyed by the elusive Demogorgon, it’s nearly worth watching for the visual beauty alone.

This season stands out from it’s predecessors, however. Focusing more on the individual characters and their development, fans of the sci-fi element may spend the first few episodes tapping their toes in wait.

Between the opening of the new Starcourt Mall and the kids all getting into the swing of summer break, things seem a little too pleasant for an episode or two, particularly when you see beloved father figure character Steve Harrington serving sugary treats dressed as a sailor.

That wait is worth it though, watching as Hawkins becomes infiltrated by an outside source, something theorists have compared to the rumoured infiltration of the US by foreign sources in recent elections.

A new side to the series is explored in season three, that leaves you feeling more connected to the characters than ever. Even the supposed bad guys - keep an eye out for Smirnoff / Alexei - manage to make you feel sympathy toward them at times.

Of course, the Duffer Brothers manage to deliver on the bone chilling scifi front too, whilst also maintaining that air of mystery and suspense that Stranger Things has become known and loved for, particularly in the explosive, tear-jerking 70-minute finale, ‘The Battle of Starcourt’.

With a fourth season on the very distant horizon, things are only bound to get stranger - and we can’t wait.

I HAD a film review that I was going to turn in – only for the Gods to pluck Rip Torn (88) from this mortal coil just at the time of going to print, throwing my plans into disarray.

And ‘disarray’ is certainly a word that comes to mind when thinking of the late actor’s-actor, with Rip – one of the greatest actors many people may not have noticed – having led a chaotic life that saw him pinballing around Hollywood and television, often proving the architect of his own downfall.

And yet, everywhere he landed (often at the heart of one falling out or spat or another) Rip impressed his peers and directors, earning respect alongside his controversies.

Usually seen playing irascible and crotchety characters, it’s impossible to think of anyone else who could turn in grizzled, growling roles with the aplomb and ease that Rip brought to his roles.

Elmore Rual ‘Rip’ Torn Jnr (‘Rip’ being a traditional nickname within his family) drifted into a burgeoning Hollywood trajectory during the late 1960s counterculture climate, but he was stranded in the eddies by his sheer volatility, which saw him miss out on key roles.

For example, getting replaced by a then largely unknown Jack Nicholson on Easy Rider was undoubtedly a huge blow to his career’s trajectory.

Still, despite his volatility leading him to everything from physical fights to lawsuits, Rip continued carving out a singular path as a force of nature within Hollywood.

Recent decades saw

The late Rip Torn (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019)

him orbiting greater fame and mass recognition with small yet key roles in several mainstream films and franchises, from Men

in Black to Dodgeball, while TV viewers recently saw a recurring role in 30 Rock as a network chief.

However, it’s his inimitable role as the pragmatic producer Arthur in TV’s The Larry Sanders Show – a snarling bulldog one second, wheedling sycophantic babysitter the next – that perhaps cemented his legacy, earning him Emmy success and knowing, insider kudos.

Often a leading actor on stage, but generally a character actor on the small screen, there was nothing small about his impact, respect or reputation within the trade, and the loss of this grumpy, brilliant actor is sad to contemplate.

RIP, Rip ...

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Joe Nicchi, the founder and owner of the popular CVT Soft Serve truck in LA, had started to receive weekly requests from selfproclaimed Instagram influencers for free icecream in exchange for a post featuring his truck and product.

Nicchi posted on

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However, in the US, some airports have become the destination with several airports now offering non-travellers the opportunity to explore all that’s on offer past the dreaded security gates.

This new phenomenon – called ‘terminal tourism’ – sees people visiting a terminal to experience some of the food being served up, the retail offerings and the bars usually reserved for those jetting off.

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Instagram that he would “never give you a free icecream in exchange for a post”.

He told The Guardian: “We’re the anti-influencer

influencers. It’s weird ... but I think it’s really fun. I hope it inspires small businesses to hold their own and tell people to f*** off.”

Nicchi is also an actor and paid for the vintage-looking truck out of the money he made for shooting a commercial in 2014.

“This is a moneymaking thing. I can’t give away my ice-cream for free.

“As much as I’d love to do that, I don’t think my kid’s school accepts celebrity photos as a form of tuition payment.”

Leo’s shorely Will ‘terminal tourism’ having some take off as a thing to do? fun with this final touch at Center Parcs

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AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar was happy to join Martin Dalby, chief executive of Center Parcs, to mark the completion of the €233 million landmark Center Parcs Longford Forest resort, with Leo happy to sprinkle some sand about at the lakeshore to help add some finishing touches.

Construction partners Sisk and Roadbridge completed Ireland’s first forest holiday resort on schedule and on budget, with finishing touches under way ahead of the resort’s official opening at the end of July. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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

This week’s dog of the week is Meadow, a fun-loving one-year-old German Shepherd that is full of life and love!

She is extremely intelligent and loves to play brain games (especially if there is a tasty treat involved).

Meadow greets everyone with her infectious smile and hilarious welcome wiggle of excitement!

She is a super dog who already has lots of training under her belt, such as Sit, Down, Paw etc and she is fully house-

trained too.

She will need a family who has an interest in continuing her positive reward-based training and teaching her new tricks.

If you have room in your heart and home for Meadow then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

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Tampa Airport began offering nontraveller passes last month, where 100 non-travellers can apply for a pass to visit the airport on a Saturday, with places fully booked until September.

It follows in the footsteps of Pittsburgh, the first airport to open up to non-travellers in 2017.

Now, America’s busiest airport – Ha r t s f i e l d - Ja c ks o n At l a n ta International – may be seeking approval for a trial run, with the idea also being considered in Detroit and Austin airports.

Cory’s canny penny-pinching (oh, and penny-stacking) ways may yet pay off A PENNY-pincher from the US state of Arizona has spent the last three years on what he hopes is the world’s largest coin pyramid.

Co r y N i e l s e n ( 5 5) completed construction on the massive pyramid made entirely out of pennies on June 16.

The pyramid comprises over than one million pennies, with the construction process being documented on Nielsen’s YouTube channel, ‘Penny Building Fool’, across 46

videos.

To celebrate the finalising of the pyramid, he posted a six-minute timelapse of the construction process.

In the description of the video, he said he has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records, hoping that his penny pyramid will beat a previous world record set in Lithuania.

There is no glue or other solvent holding the pennies together – they’re simply balancing

on top of one another.

The pyramid measures 65 stacks across by 65

stacks back by 65 stacks high, which roughly equates to the pyramid

being worth $10,303.15 – an incentive, if any, to collect your old coins!

Iraqi drought delivers an ancient palatial gift A DROUGHT that caused a severe reduction in water levels at the Mosul Dam reservoir in Iraq has revealed a 3,400 year-old palace that was buried deep below.

A team of Kurdish-German archaeologists are now working carefully to dig out the palace ruins (above) from underneath the earth.

Lead archaeologist Hasan Ahmed Qasim said: “The find is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the region in recent decades.”

The existence of the palace underneath the dam was first discovered in 2010. However, rising water levels, as well as the looming threat of ISIS, made it difficult to continue work on the site.

This year marks the first time that the dam was dry enough for experts to finally begin excavation.

The ancient structure is known as Kemune Palace and was constructed using mud-brick walls.

It is believed the palace had been part of the Mittani Empire that once ruled parts of Syria from the 14th to the 15th Century BC.

Oh, crumbs, what a compo!

BISCUIT lovers are invited to take a bite at a Maryland contest, with the biscuitmaker hunting for the UK’s and Ireland’s ‘craziest cookie fan’ to become their official cookie taste tester.

The chosen taste tester will also be given the opportunity to create their own cookie.

For those interested, head over to the Airtasker website and click ‘Make and offer’ and leave a com ment explaining what lengths you would go to get your hands on a Maryland cookie.

Some suggestions include wearing a onesie to work for a whole day, tap dancing down the supermarket aisles or teaching your gran to dab and, according to the brand, the crazier the idea you come up with, the better!

The winner will also

get to try the brand’s entire range of products, including those that aren’t yet on the supermarket shelves.

The applicant who manages to convince Maryland that they’re the biggest cookie fan will be appointed as the official cookie taster.

Following this, they will be invited to visit the Maryland Innovation Centre in Edinburgh for a day, where they’ll taste and share their thoughts on Maryland’s entire range of cookies.

Lastly, for all of the hard work you put in eating those cookies, you’ll also be paid £350 – enough to buy another biccie or two for the trek home, if you win.

But if you don’t the competition, well, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, we suppose ...

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Penneys founder passes away  Rachel D’Arcy THE FOUNDER of legendary Irish retailer Penneys, Arthur Ryan, passed away this week at the age of 83. Ryan founded the first ever Penneys store on Mary Street in 1969, on behalf of the Weston family, when he was just in his 20’s.

He was the CEO and Chairman of the legendary clothing chain, which expanded internationally as Primark under Ryan in the 1970s. Currently, Primark has over 370 stores across Europe and America.

Current CEO of Primark, Paul Marchant, said that Ryan was a ‘gifted retailer and visionary leader’.

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“Arthur Ryan was a retail pioneer and a man of remarkable business acumen. At Primark, we feel very fortunate to have experienced up close his drive and passion for the business as well as his integrity, warmth and wonderful sense of humour. He was very generous in so many ways. He devoted a lot of his time to advise and connect people and he quietly supported people in the background in times of need.

“Despite his many talents and successes in life, Arthur always modelled great humility. He said that we should ‘remember who we are, challenge ourselves to be the best we can be, push the boundaries all the time and never be complacent or satisfied’.

“His words remain guiding principles at Primark today.

Throughout his entire career he remained strongly connected to the customer and regularly visited the stores and walked the shop floors. Equally, he placed great importance on talent development and influenced so many careers, which remains instilled in Primark’s culture today.

“Arthur Ryan’s legacy will continue to live on in the business that he founded and built. He will be hugely missed by his Primark family,” Marchant continued.

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latitude& longitude Great deals for camping THE Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has three lastminute European holidays on offer for July.

You can stay at the Delftse Hout park in The Netherlands, Le Brevedent in Normandy, or Du Poulquer, France for seven nights for as little as €300.

Prices are based on two adults plus standard electric pitch and return ferry crossing from the UK. Delftse Hout is a short walk from the town of Delft and Rotterdam and The Hague are both within driving distance.

Le Brevedent in Normandy is set in the old orchard of a former hunting lodge. Du Poulquer is just 200m from the sandy beach of Benodet with plenty of coastal towns to explore in the region.

To find out more or to book, see www. camc.com.

Fancy going foraging?

GET back to nature and make the most of the good weather with a foraging adventure in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.

Foragers Lisa and Emily will walk you through the forests, identify wild plants and impart their wisdom about the landscape.

Lisa, founder of Orchardsnearme.com, said: “Our workshops are designed to be fun.

We identify wild plants, taste wild tea and take time to get to know one another.”

Tours (€20pp) include a two-hour guided walk in the countryside, with expert local guides, wild tea samples and some wild bookmarks.

Spaces are still available for July 12, 15 and 25. To book, see www. orchardsnearme.com/ guided-day-toursdublin.

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Gorgeous getaways

The Gods themselves would marvel at the sheer beauty of the world-famous Erosantorini hotel, Santorini

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor OBSESSED with Love Island – even if you’re not prepared to admit it?

Then why not plan your own romantic getaway to the Balearic island (below) where it’s filmed?

The hit TV series is set in sunny Majorca – home to sweeping ribbons of sand, turquoise waters and tropical greenery.

T h e f a m o u s L ove

Island villa itself is located in Ses Salines, a pretty town in the south east region of the island known for its stylish shops and bars, romantic coves and quaint fishing villages.

Ses Salines itself is just 30 minutes from the resort of Cala d’Or where there are plenty of love nests to suit any budget.

TUI have plenty of last-minute deals so it’s worth checking out their

website (tuiholidays.ie).

If you can travel at short notice (as in Saturday, July 13) you can get seven nights half board at the Exagon Park, Ca’n Picafort from €599pps.

And if you fancy flying from Cork (August 27 departure) you can get seven nights self-catering at the Bahia Azul, Cala Bona from €529pps.

Alternatively, if money is no object when it comes to spoiling the

one you love, why not indulge in a stay at Erosantorini, voted one of the world’s top 20 most seductive places to stay?

The luxury hotel with unrivalled service and facilities offers guests breath-taking panoramic views of Santorini’s iconic caldera and the endless blue of the Aegean Sea. Lounge on a daybed by the 115ft infinity pool, which features an underwater sound system,

relax in the spa, take in a yoga class or explore the coastline by yacht.

There’s even an openair cinema where couples can snuggle up with a movie under the stars as they watch the sunset.

Foodie options range from a traditional Greek setting by the fournos (BBQ), to a formal soiree and romantic clifftop dining under the stars for couples where the house sommelier sources the

finest Greek wines to pair each of chef’s dishes.

There’s also a concierge service for any outdoor activity such as private sunset sailing tours, archaeological site visits with private tour guides, visits to famous wineries and horse riding.

If that doesn’t get you in the mood, nothing will!

For more information, see www.erosantorini. com.

While TV’s Love Island (left) may be attracting some extra attention to Majorca, the island itself is already full of beautiful things, coupled with a rich history and a sun-kissed climate

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

Ronan O’Hagan, Molson Coors; Niall McMonagle, Windmill Lane Recording Studios; Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza and John Paul Prior, MusicMaker store

Grab a pizza the action in a music superstar search

Tetyana Zhemerdyey, Glorious Sushi; Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Heather Condren, Sadie’s Kitchen and Christine Fowler, Ardkeen Stores

FOUR Star Pizza has launched a nationwide competition to find Ireland’s next musician superstar.

Star Nation is calling on musicians from all four provinces to submit one original song for an opportunity to win €3,000-worth of music gear, a recording session in Windmill Lane Studios and a chance to perform live at the final showcase gig at Whelan’s.

Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza communications executive, said: “For a relatively small population, we have produced some of the biggest musicians in the world.

“Whether you’re a solo

singer or play in a band, are a rapper, a potential rock star or a country legend, we would encourage you to get writing and send us your songs. We can’t wait to hear them,” she added.

Star Nation is free to enter and musicians can submit their track to Four Star Pizza online before the closing date of Wednesday, July 31.

All entries must be completely original compositions and only one song per artist can be submitted. Entrants must be over 18, reside in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, and be willing to participate in promotional activity if selected.

Wood you join in with this Bushmills’ collaboration?

Alan Phillips, Studio Coffee and Emma Murray, Arthur Mallon Foods

John Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit; Artie Clifford, Blas na hEireann and Amy Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit

BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey will team up with creative woodworker, Eamonn O’Sullivan, for the next event in their Black Bush Stories series. The collaboration will see Eamonn join Bushmills to host a series of hands-on whiskey and woodcarving workshops in Dublin.

Taking place on July 23 and 24 at Drury Buildings, guests will experience a whiskey tasting led by the Bushmills Brand Ambassador, before attendees then having the chance to try their hand at woodcarving too, with specially created Black Bush drinks served throughout the event.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Tropical Torpedo IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Fallon Moore, Blas na hEireann and John Murphy, Murphy’s Home Bakery

Denise Marron, Intertrade and Damien Clarke, Kookee

Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Fionnuala Malone and Maria Svejdar, GS1 and Tommy Bowe, Country Style Foods

Irish food awards attendees B

LAS NA hEireann, the Irish Food Awards, recently held their Backyard event in the Seamus Ennis Centre in The Naul. Entitled Buyer Insights, the event saw keynote speaker, Malachy O’Connor, speak about the key skills needed for preparing for buyer meetings, negotiations and commercial developments.

O’Connor is the founder of Irish Food Consulting and has more than 20 years’ experience in the supermarket trade with roles in Marks & Spencer, Dunness Stores and Aldi Ireland.

On the day, guests also enjoyed a lunch of Blas na hEireann award-winning produce in the sunshine. Blas na hEireann are the largest food awards on the island,

open to all 32 counties, with judging taking place during June and July, with finalist judging in Dingle, the home of the awards, on October 2 and 3.

With Backyard at Blas talks taking place on October 4 and 5, the final Blas na hEireann 2019 awards will be presented on these dates alongside these popular producer networking events.

 PALE MAILE,

Beer Aficionado

THIS COULD BE the drink of the summer. A wonderfully fruity beer with the taste of mango, papaya and passion fruit. There are five different hops used that, when combined with the fruit, make each mouthful a delight. It has a very refreshing light body but it’s stronger than a normal session IPA with a 6.7% ABV.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Renault workhorses get revised new models A KEY player in the van market for 120 years, Groupe Renault is upgrading its light commercial vehicle range with enhanced styling, connectivity and bespoke features that both cater to the varying needs of its professional customers and deliver quality levels comparable to those of passenger cars.

Since their launch in

This generation of a popular model has seen Mitsubishi further refine the line, offering a superb range of features that should prove a hit with many looking for their next SUV

Meet the perfect SUV: Mitsubishi’s Outlander

DECLAN GLYNN

NOW in its third generation, the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV has become even more popular in recent years thanks to a plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) joining the range in 2014, and sitting alongside its 2.2-litre turbo-diesel counterpart.

The Outlander range was heavily face-lifted in 2015, with new styling, extra equipment and a revised chassis.

In 2017 there were additional minor improvements in order to keep up with the fastmoving SUV sector, and it has now received a refresh for 2019.

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has a smoother look than before, while its excellent underpinnings remain unchanged It’s more aerodynamic, too, with underbody panels helping to aid fuel

efficiency.

It has been given a more curvaceous design in line with Mitsubishi’s latest ‘Dynamic Shield’ design language, with LED headlamps and a large three-diamond logo.

Generous use of chrome detailing on the front grille, window line and tailgate door give the new Outlander an upmarket look.

Overall, the exterior look of the new Outlander is clean, robust, purposeful and very pleasing to the eye.

In order to keep things simple, Mitsubishi offer the new Outlander in diesel guise with just two trim levels (both generously equipped) – Instyle or Black Line (both with 4WD, manual or automatic transmission, and seven seats as standard).

However, the PHEV model is only available with five seats, but trim

levels are increased to three – Intense, Instyle and sporty S-Edition.

Blending an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain with the space, comfort and off-road capability you expect from an SUV, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is ready for any challenge.

Offering up to 45kms of all-electric range – which, for many drivers will be enough for the average commute and most everyday tasks – the new Outlander PHEV is the perfect travelling companion for nearsilent, zero-emissions urban driving.

On longer journeys, the 2.4-litre petrol engine wo r k s i n te l l i g e n t l y with the electric motor to provide more power and torque, while also improving fuel economy.

As a result, the Outlander PHEV delivers up

to 139mpg (combined) and Co2 emissions of 40g/km, without compromising performance.

Additionally, whether you are in electric or hybrid modes, the Outlander PHEV’s advanced four-wheel-drive system keeps working to deliver added confidence on slippery roads and loose surfaces.

My review car was a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Instyle, in striking Orient Red metallic paint, with sumptuous diamond-quilted black leather seating as standard.

Featuring 8-way pow-

er-adjustment, it was very easy to get comfortable behind the leather-clad multi-function steering wheel.

Other standard features include 18” alloy wheels, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors with corner sensors, silver roof rails, sport mode switch, electric parking brake and rain and dusk sensors.

Some of the many other features include LED daytime running lights, LED headlamps with automatic levelling and LED high beam, Smartphone Link Display

FACT BOX

1) Refreshed for 2019 2) More capable Than ever 3) Outstanding fuel efficiency 4) Annual road tax just €170 5) Priced from €39,900 (ex-delivery)

Audio with six speakers, DAB radio, along with numerous other quality features.

Spritely performance is guaranteed, with the stylish SUV capable of sprinting from 0-100km/ h in just 10.5-seconds.

With a comfortably interior, up to 1,602-litres of load space, and driving technology that makes driving easier and keeps you safer on the road, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the perfect SUV for every adventure.

Pricing starts at just €39,900 (ex-delivery) and is inclusive of a €5,000 SEAI grant for private customers, and €2,500 VRT relief.

For ultimate peaceof-mind motoring, all Mitsubishi passenger cars are supplied with an 8-Year/150,000km warranty as standard, along with a 5-Year Mitsubishi Assistance Package.

1980, Master and Trafic have established themselves as mainstays of the LCV market, having sold more than four million vehicles.

The new models of both have gained stronger design, powertrains and equipment with both benefiting from new designs, new engines, bespoke cabin layouts, improved driving comfort and greater onboard connectivity.

Enhanced The new Master’s cabin gains upmarket appeal as well as enhanced practicality and functionality.

Under the bonnet there are new 2.3 dCi engines providing more power and torque while reducing fuel consumption.

Driving is also safer and more seamless thanks to new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The New Trafic is even more versatile, in terms of its agility, connectivity and revised ergonomics.

Powered by new 2.0 dCi engines, it responds to all professional situations and to certain personal uses.

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REVENGE MISSION: SOCCER: CRUMLIN captain Thomas

Hyland has revenge on his mind after the LSL Sunday Senior champions were paired with Malahide United in the draw for the first round of the FAI Cup. Crumlin were crowned league and Metro Cup champions but surrendered their grip on the Charlie Cahill Cup when Malahide denied them a third win on the bounce on penalties.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HOCKEY | SPANISH RIVALS PAY RETURN VISIT TO DUBLIN

Masters all set for Murcia rematches  sport@dublingazette.com

THE IRELAND Masters Over-55s hockey team is looking forward to their rematches with Spain at Ballsbridge’s Pembroke Wanderers this weekend following a memorable challenge series in Murcia against Spain earlier this year.

The Spanish side – who will stay in the nearby Sandymount Hotel – face off on Saturday at 5.30pm against Ireland and then again on Sunday at 10am in a pair of international fixtures famed for intense competition but with a strong camaraderie.

“Ireland Masters have a reputation for sportsmanship, inclusivity and determination,” says the Irish team’s Chris Townson.

“We can’t change the fact we have only a small pool of players but we can punch above our weight, we can be proud to wear the shirt and above all demonstrate to all the true value of sport.”

Reflecting on the Spanish series, Townson reflects: “The alarm goes at 3.30 am on Saturday, the bags are packed the international shirt folded and the anticipation is rising. I get up and out for a flight at 7am our first friendly of the season awaits at 5pm in Murcia Spain.

“The excitement and pride of playing international sport at 56 years old makes commitment worth it. The journey might be long today and all those sessions in the gym, the training camps and the effort to improve; but this is worth it.

“I eventually arrived at the ground at 4pm to a warm and sunny February afternoon to meet our squad and our opposition.

“The game was great fun. Our Spanish friends came out on top today but only just, I could genuinely feel the spirit of Masters Hockey. The pride to wear the shirt, the camaraderie and craic.

“The evening was still young and

The Ireland Over-55 Masters side ahead of their matches against Spain in Murcia in February

great lifelong friendships were formed over dinner and a glass of local wine.

My newfound friend, the Spanish goalkeeper and captain, would be tested tomorrow “The next morning, we play again, the friendships made put aside for the 60 minutes. We play much better, but the illusive win…

“What a weekend, great sport, great teammates and fantastic hosts. The spirit of Masters Hockey is very powerful, we must do it in Ireland next time.”

And thus this weekend’s rematches come into view while there is also the jostle for places in the Masters World Cup squad who will play in South Africa in 2020.

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS WHATdone WELL a start to to theour Junior 2 weeks A la of camps. The Kelloggs Cúl camp was a magnificent success with over 240 children at the camp!

Gerry and all the coaches provided all the children with fun, laughs and new skills for on and off the pitch! We’re all looking forward to the club camp starting tomorrow at 10am in St. Kevins school. Remember, this is a 4 day camp, finishing on Thursday and at 1pm every day! Hopefully the weather will behave just like it did last week.

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

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

So by now you know we’re hosting our Oscarz event on September 7th. Last Monday we hosted the auditions and last Friday we had our launch night, when all the actors found out their roles and their movies.

Excitement is now starting to build! We will reveal on our social media this week, all the actors and all the movies. There are some crackers in there.

We are also looking for some people to take part in some smaller roles, so if you’re interested, give us a call!

O’TOOLE’S IT’S SUMMER Camp time in O’Toole’s!

Very well done to our Div 10 U14 footballers that play a stormer on Saturday morning, winning at home in the league to Clontarf. It was a great game played at a tremendous pace.

While our Div3 U14 hurlers also had a terrific home win in their league over fellow north siders Naomh Mearnog on Thursday evening.

Most of our younger teams are now on their summer term break…….so enjoy, have a great summer and of course don’t forget our ‘Summer Camps’ MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE AWARENESS*, Sat July 27th 10.30am to 1.30pm, in the clubhouse, open to anyone over 16 years of age. ‘Are you concerned about a friend or family members mental health or do you want to learn more about suicide awareness and to learn to understand it better. An Cumann Uí Thuathail are

delighted to be running a workshop, as part of our health and well-being programme, that will help to build awareness and offer new skills to our club members’.

Kellogg’s Cul Camp for boys & girls 6 to 13yr olds: Monday 15th to Friday 19th July.

Club Camp for boys & girls 6 to 13yr oldsTuesday 30th July to Friday2nd August.

Registration this Saturday 10 to 11:30am in the Club office.

For Information or Booking call David on 086 3101034, Kelly 085 1600381 or Hellen 086 3060524.

Forms can also be returned to Club office.

Entertainment for your pleasure this weekend…….

Saturday it’s ‘The Dave Marr band‘ and Sunday North & South Our ‘*Find the Joker*’ jackpot this Sunday is €1,500. There was no winner of our Thursday night ‘Live’ Club Lotto draw.

SOCCER: HYLAND KEEN TO GET ONE OVER SIDE THAT DENIED

Crumlin revenge mission in FAI Cup against Malahide FAI SENIOR CUP DRAW  DAVE DONNELLY

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CRUMLIN United captain Thomas Hyland has revenge on his mind after the LSL Sunday Senior champions were paired with Malahide United in the draw for the first round of the FAI Cup. While Crumlin were crowned league and Metro Cup champions this season, they surrendered their grip on the Charlie Cahill Cup when Malahide denied them a third win on the bounce on penalties.

So there’s a little of a grudge match about what will be the season’s curtain-raiser as the Crumlin boys look to get one over on the side that denied them a treble.

“We’ve had a bit of history with Malahide – they beat us in a cup final on penalties in the season just gone,” Hyland told the Dublin Gazette.

“I think we owe them.

We’re happy to get a nonleague team. It gives us a good chance to get into the next round and a home draw is obviously massive.

“If you don’t get nonleague team, like ourselves, you want a big team. There’s a big gap in whether we got Shamrock Rovers or Dundalk, or we take a team we fancy our chances against.

“Before the draw was even made, we were talking about Malahide, saying they’re going to be one of the dark horses in our league this season. It’s a tough draw.

“We’re happy we got the home draw but they are a very good side. They’ve one or two players and they’ll definitely be challenging in our league.

“They’re a top side to play against. We’re not going to be too confident going in, but happy at the same time.”

Last season was one of

unprecedented success for Martin Loughran’s side as they went the entire league campaign unbeaten and reached three finals.

While two of those – the Charlie Cahill and the FAI Intermediate Cup at the Aviva Stadium in May – ended in defeat, Hyland says there are far more positives than regrets about the season.

“It finished well because we won our last game and that made it two trophies for the season. If we’re

going to be greedy I think we can say we wanted all four.

We lost one game in 90 minutes over the season, we were unbeaten in the league, so we can’t ask for any more. Looking at the season overall, it was very successful so we’re very confident.

“We expect to have the same squad [for next season] and even add to it.

“The success we had last season, players are obviously going to be attracted

to coming to us. It’s looking on the up again.”

Elsewhere, Killester Donnycarney will also face fellow LSL opposition as Gary Howlett’s side, who finished second behind Crumlin, are set to face Lucan United.

St Patrick’s Athletic were drawn at home to Bray while arguably the tie of the round will see Bohemians host future shared tenants and top of the First Division Shelbourne to Dalymount Park.

Shels’ Finn gets player gong

Jamie Finn receiving her award from Rachel Lea Stuart Picture: Harry Muprhy/Sportsfile

SHELBOURNE player Jamie Finn was this week named the Só Hotels Women’s National League Player of the Month for May. Finn has been a key player for Dave Bell’s side so far this season and her contribution was recognised this evening when she was presented with the honour by Só Hotels Business Development Executive, Rachel Lea Stuart at FAI HQ. At just 21-years-old, Finn is one of the more experienced played in a Shels squad that includes a lot of impressive young talent.

She beat competition from Roisin McGovern

of DLR Waves and Kilkenny United goalkeeper, Lauren Davis to scoop the award.

Speaking on accepting the honour, Finn said: “I’m delighted to win the award, it’s always nice to get recognition for the work you put in. Things are going well for us at the moment. Training is great and we are happy with the performances we are putting in.

“We’re getting a lot of goals, which is obviously a positive. We’ve a great team spirit in the squad, and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the hard work that all the girls have put in.”

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HIS SIDE A TREBLE Crumlin United’s James Lee and Thomas Hyland at the FAI Cup draw on Monday. Picture: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile

ATHLETICS: DUBLIN CLUBS SOAR AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Raheny, Clonliffe and Donore in gold rush NATIONAL U-23/JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

MISTER JUNE

Danny the champion of June after star month DANNY Mandroiu of Bohemians was named the SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month Award for June following a series of brilliant performances for the Dalymount Park club.

He is pictured with his award at Ellenfield Park, Whitehall.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

RAHENY Shamrock, Clonliffe Harriers and Donore Harriers were all among the medals at the national Under-23 and Junior championships last weekend in Tullamore.

For Raheny, Mark Smyth and Niamh Fogarty got into the groove for the European Under-23 championships both taking national gold medals.

Smyth posted 10.74 to take 100 metre gold some three hundredths of a second clear of Tallaght’s Joseph Ojemumi. Smyth had won his heat in 10.86 seconds.

Fogarty took under-23 discus gold with a best of 51.02 metres, well clear of Fingallians AnnMarie Torsney whose best was 34.26 metres.

While Michael Farrelly took silver in the 100 metres posting 11 seconds just five hundredths of a second behind Fingallians Reality Osuoha.

Kim O’Hare took silver in the under-23 triple jump with a best of 11.63 metres just 12 centimetres off gold medallist Waterford’s Grace Furlong who jumped 11.75 metres.

Lucy Barret took bronze in the Under-23 1500 metres posting four minutes 52.65, Carla Sweeney of Rathfarnham won out in 4:31.90 with Lauren Tinkler of Clebridge second in 4:51.24.

From Clonliffe, Keith Marks won the Under23 long jump gold (6.92) while there was gold also for Alannah Cooley in an 800 personal best of 2.20.15. Sean Carrigg won the Under-23 3000m steeplechase in 9.59.53.

For Donore, Jack Raftery and Louis O’Loughlin both played their winning hand in final showdowns.

In the 400 metres junior men’s final, Raftery was languishing back in seventh place at the 200m mark and his chances of a medal seemed remote. Round the top bend, the affable Donore Harriers athlete drove forward in pursuit of the leaders.

Entering the home straight, he played his

Raheny’s Mark Smyth, left, held off Joseph Ojemumi to win gold. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

ace and used his superior strength to put himself back in contention, slicing his way through the field and hit the front with just five metres remaining. A final forward lunge to the line secured the gold medal and a new personal best time of 48.40.

O’Loughlin (1.54.00) had earlier won the most dramatic race of the day when he edged out Mark Milner (1.54.01) of Tullamore Harriers and Daragh McIlhenny (1.54.02) of Bantry AC in a tense, tactical race.

The three pre-race favourites had broken clear of their pursuers at 300 metres and reached the bell in a mod-erate 60 seconds. The

race did not reach high-tension until the 600 metres mark when Milner made his move, gaining three metres on O’Loughlin and McIlhenny as they rounded the top bend.

McIlhenny, who recently set new Irish junior records for the 5,000m and the 3,000m, began chasing down Milner in the sprint to the line in what seemed like an ultimate duel between the two. O’Loughlin was two strides back and looked out of contention.

But he wanted to be the king and, holding the inside line, he sprinted to a remarkable win, with just two-hundredths of a second separating the three athletes.

McQuillan penalty save earns semi

WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES  DAVE DONNELLY

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S H E L B O U R N E g o a l ke e p e r Amanda McQuillan scored a penalty and saved a penalty as Ireland advanced to the semi-finals of the World University Games in Naples on Tuesday.

McQuillan had little to do during the 90 minutes against China as Dave Connell’s side dominated possession and chances but she stood up when counted in the penalty shoot-out.

The 21-year-old took responsibility for the first penalty and, after Yingying Yang skied China’s opening kick, McQuillan saved from Ruonun Yin. McQuillan, Megan Smyth-Lynch and Lynn Craven all converted for Ireland it was left to Peamount United striker Eleanor Ryan Doyle to calmly slot home the winning penalty. Ryan Doyle had hit the bar for Ireland with a header during an action-packed second half as Ireland looked to finish the game in normal time.

Earlier, Shels defender Craven

had struck the post in a game Ireland dominated with 73% possession, as they had in group games against holders Brazil and South Korea.

Ireland will now face North

Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday knowing that a win will guarantee them at least a bronze medal under a coach widely touted for the vacant national team role.

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FOOTBALL

CAMOGIE: CAPITAL CHAMPIONSHIPS HOPES TAKE DOUBLE BLOW

Rebels raid Dublin to land pair of wins SENIOR C/SHIP Dublin 0-9 Cork 2-20  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

Dublin Under-20 manager Tom Gray

Gray content as U-20 side soar EIRGRID LEINSTER UNDER-20 FC SEMI-FINAL Dublin 1-17 Wexford 0-6  CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLIN manager Tom Gray was pleased with his sides second half showing, as they booked a place against Laois in Friday week’s Eirgrid Leinster U20’s Football Final in Tullamore, with a comfortable 14-point win over Wexford in Parnell Park on Tuesday.

Naomh Maur’s Ciaran Archer was again impressive, and netted Dublin’s only goal in the second half, before finishing with a tally of 1-8, including seven pointed frees.

Dublin led by 0-9 to 0-2 at half-time, after a dominant first-half which also saw them register 10 wides.

Gray’s charges improved their accuracy on the restart, and just fired two wides in the closing 30 minutes, while adding 1-8, including Archer’s goal 15 seconds into the second half.

Just eight points of Dublin’s match tally came from frees, with Ross McGarry (0-2) adding the other; and James Doran, Brian O’Leary, Niall O’Leary (0-2 each) and Conor Kinsella (0-1) also accounting for the hosts scores.

“I was very happy with the performance overall,” Gray said.

“It was very workmanlike. Wexford made it tough in the first half, and we found it difficult at times to break it down, but over the course of the game the guys found out how to work the ball through the lines, and through the wide channels to create scoring chances.”

Laois weren’t troubled either in their semifinal, as they led throughout before accounting for Meath by 1-13 to 0-7 in Portlaoise, with Alan Kinsella netting a first-half goal.

D U B L I N ’s C a m o g i e teams suffered a double dose of defeat against Cork in the Liberty Insurance Camogie Championship on Saturday, after two strong displays by the Rebelettes.

Chasing their second win of the campaign, Dublin were handed a tough test by Cork Seniors at Parnells GAA Club, as the visitors continued the ir unbeaten start with a 2-20 to 0-9 win in Coolock.

Cork made a strong start to this game, and led by 1-6 to 0-0 after just 12 minutes, with full-forward Linda Collins netting their opening goal in the seventh minute.

Dublin opened their account on 16 minutes through a pointed free from Aisling Maher, but were then hit with a further blow, after Amy O’Connor delivered Cork’s second goal.

Maher and Sinead Wylde added points for Dublin, but Cork moved 2-11 to 0-3 ahead at the break.

Na Fianna’s Eve O’Brien tackles Cork’s Linda Collins. Picture: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

The second half was a more balanced affair, with Ali Twomey taking some fine points from play, and Orla Beagan also on target, as Dublin outscored Cork by three points to one inside nine minutes of the restart.

But Cork had done enough in the opening half to secure victory, despite the hard work of

CLARE CRUSHED Jude’s midfielder key to Under-16 success

NAOMH Jude’s Aisling Gannon (pictured) played a crucial role for the Dublin Under-16 side’s 3-18 to 1-6 win over Clare last weekend in the AllIreland camogie championship.

Starting in midfield, she forced a great save with a rasping shot that popped over the bar in the first half while her accurate diagonal passes were a feature throughout.

One of them led to Emma Diamond’s goal just before half-time to give Dublin a 1-7 to 1-3 advantage.

Aisling O’Neill and Ellie Kane added goals in the second half, however, to break the game in Dublin’s favour and see them home with plenty to spare.

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the likes of Alex Griffin and substitute Aoibhe Dillon for Dublin.

Next up are Tipperary on Saturday in The Ragg, just outside Thurles at 5pm.

At the Cork Camogie Grounds in Cork City, it was yet another case of disappointment for Dublin Intermediates, as they lost to the Rebels by 3-14

to 0-6.

They head to Kinnegad for their fourth group game next Saturday when they face Westmeath at 5pm.

There was some positive news from a Dublin Camogie perspective, as Dublin delivered a 3-18 to 1-6 win over Clare in the All-Ireland Under 16 A Championship in Par-

nells GAA Club on Sunday.

Just four points separated the sides at halftime on a 1-7 to 1-3 scoreline, but Dublin delivered a big second half performance, as Jonny Jackson’s side went on to record an 18-point win.

They have another home tie next Sunday, when they face Galway.

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The Dublin minor side ahead of their Leinster final against Kildare last weekend. Picture: Paul Lundy

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DUBLIN’S minor footballers quest for a second Electric Ireland Leinster Championship title in the space of three years ended in disappointment after an extratime loss to Kildare on Saturday in Navan.

Jim Lehane’s charges were hit with two goals in extra-time, with Eoin Bagnell and Aaron Browne to the fore for the Lilywhites, on the way to a five-point win.

St Oliver Plunkett’s clubman Lehane said despite the loss, his side played well at stages during the game, but ultimately missed a lot of scoring chances.

“We played well, quite well in patches,” he said. “We had a lot of goal opportunities, we hit the bar a couple of times, we missed a penalty.

“In normal games we have been taking those chances readily, so it was a bit unfortunate today on the big day that it didn’t happen, but in fairness to Kildare they really got their match-up’s right.”

This game was delay for 11 minutes towards the end of the first half of normal time, after Dublin centre-half-back Senan

Forker collided with Kildare’s Kevin Eustace while contesting a ball close to the side-line, with the game tied at five-points apiece. Castleknock GAA confirmed on Saturday night, that Senan “didn’t sustain any neck injuries”.

Forker and fellow clubman Luke Swan were among those who worked hard for Dublin, with the latter scoring 1-1, including a goal in the opening minute of the second half.

Both sides had their periods of dominance in this game, with Dublin leading 0-4 to 0-2 after just 16 minutes, before Kildare responded in strong fashion.

Browne and Bagnall led the Kildare charge finishing with 1-7 apiece.

Murray led Dublin’s scoring, and was pretty impressive throughout from placed balls – finishing with 11 points, including eight frees and one 45’.

Forker’s injury halted Kildare’s momentum, as Dublin finished the half strongly with Ballyboden’s Ryan O’Dwyer and Murray on target to ensure a 0-8 to 0-7 interval lead.

Swan’s goal, along with an Alex Rogers point pushed Dublin 1-9 to 0-7 ahead inside four minutes of the restart, but Kildare failed to lie down.

Eustace; substitute Mikey Delahunty, Bagnell and Browne helped bring them

back into the contest, with the sides tied at 1-9 to 0-12 after 47 minutes.

Murray grabbed Dublin’s first point in 16 minutes to edged them back ahead, before Kildare fired two points on the bounce.

The Lilywhites mis-fired in the closing minutes, before Murray stepped up in the fourth minute of injury-time with a point to force extra-time, after a good combined team move.

Kildare were strongest in extra-time,

Top scorer Fionn Murray. Picture: Paul Lundy

and fired 1-1 inside 40 seconds of the throw-in, including a Bagnall goal.

Luke Curran and Murray kept Dublin in touch, but Kildare fired their second goal before the break to take a 2-17 to 1-14 interval lead.

Kildare again proved strong on the restart, and although Dublin were awarded a penalty after a foul on Swan, they only managed a point, as Kildare held out for a five-point win.

THE AFL1 form of defending champions St Vincent’s has been mixed to date in the top-flight, but they were back to their best when facing Templeogue Synge Street at Santry Avenue.

Luke O’Brien and Alex O’Toole were on target for Templeogue - ensuring they were a single point adrift on the first-quarter mark. Enda Varley created further daylight with a 0-2 salvo and his 28th-minute goal propelled the Marino side towards a 1-11 to 0-3 interval lead.

Eager to make amends for a difficult end to the opening period, TSS were much-improved on the resumption.

With O’Brien, Eoin O’Donovan and Lorcan O’Dell prominent, they cut into the Vincent’s cushion.

Yet, thanks in no small part to the powerhouse midfield of Eamon Fennell and Nathan Mullins, Vins remained in control.

Latching onto a Tomas Quinn pass, substitute Diarmuid Connolly unleashed an unstoppable shot to the back of the Templeogue net.

The five-time Celtic Cross winner was not finished there and Quinn released him up for another outstanding major on 58 minutes. Although O’Brien and O’Toole subsequently swapped scores with Varley and Quinn, Vincent’s eased to a 3-16 to 0-10 triumph.

The win puts Vincent’s in seventh place while Na Fianna are in a share of third after a 2-14 to 3-10 win over Ballinteer St John’s.

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DUBLIN Ladies football manager Mick Bohan says it’s possibly time to end the Provincial Ladies Football Championships.

As Dublin get set to face Waterford in their first game of a Round-Robin All-Ireland Championship in Portlaoise this Saturday (3.30pm), he feels that a one-game Leinster Championship doesn’t feel right.

Dublin retained provincial silverware, after victory over Westmeath in the final - their first game this summer.

It’s the eighth year in-arow that the Jackies have claimed the Mary Ramsbottom Cup. Bohan says it’s time to move away from the Provincial Championships.

“I actually had hoped that the LGFA would come forward as a leading-light and abandon the provincial series,” he said.

“Certainly in Leinster and Connacht it’s not working, and I don’t think anyone could argue with that.

“One game in a province - it hardly feels like a provincial final when you go to play it. Ultimately when you talk about the game itself and how to promote it - you need games.”

Bohan laments a lack of home games in the Championship, and is thankful that Dublin’s qualifier clash against Monaghan will be played at Parnell Park.

“In a provincial situation, we should have a home game and an away

Dublin ladies football boss Mick Bohan.

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“One game in a province - it hardly feels like a provincial final when you go to play it.“ game, and then kids would come and watch it,” he said.

“This year is the first time we have a home game in the round-robin series. We play Monaghan in Parnell Park, and that’s an opportunity to go and sell the game.

“They are all important stepping stones in the promotion of the sport.

It’s not that people just decide on August 25 that they will go in and watch

a game in Croke Park they have to be sold the game little-by-little before that.”

Bohan’s comments c o m e fo l l ow i n g t h e announcement that the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship semi-finals will be played at Croke Park for the first time this Summer.

The games will form a double-header at GAA Headquarters on August 25.

Bohan says it is great news.

“It’s a huge incentive for anyone who wants to get to that stage.

“The opportunity to play in Croke Park is a huge one. For four teams to get the chance now is certainly a huge opportunity.”

Waterford are next up, and Bohan knows the Deise will pose a tough task.

“For 42 minutes they

put it up to Cork in the Munster final, and they are not too dissimilar in the way they play to Cork,” he said.

There’s been some tight battles between Dublin and Waterford in recent years, including in a Championship game at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny back in 2017. Bohan recalls a tough battle that day.

“It was only in the last 12 minutes that we

pulled away in that game.

Sinead [Aherne] scored a fabulous goal in that tussle. In fact one of the goals I remember was when Nicole Owens scored a palmed goal against them, which just gave us a bit of airspace.

“Waterford were a fine team that day, and it was a cracking game.

“We can’t wait for Saturday and it’s in a good venue, so we expect a really good contest.”