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Round ound Tower centre doors set to open on July 3 Pictures: Thyes Kavanagh

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CLONDALKIN’S €3.5 million Round Tower heritage centre will open to the public from Monday, July 3. Invited guests will next week get a sneak peek at the impressive facilities, which include a visitor centre, monastic garden,

cafe and craft shop, ahead of its full opening. A spokesperson for The Happy Pear – which will run the centre – told The Gazette: “We will have ‘invite only’ community events next Thursday, Friday and Saturday for local groups, residents, businesses and councillors.

“All things going to plan we will open for trading on July 3. Fingers crossed we’re still on track.” Volunteer tour guides will operate from the centre and provide guided walks of Clondalkin’s heritage trail. Meanwhile, plans are afoot, subject to approval, to have the

Seventh Century tower open to visitors during the Clondalkin Festival which runs from 7-9 July. Festival organiserThyes Kavanagh told The Gazette: “We’ve done this before but the tower is a national monument and there are four bodies which need to give their permission. Continued on Page 4

It’s hoped the tower itself will be open in time for the festival

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CLONDALKIN | GREYHOUND ADMITTED MOVING WASTE TO UNLICENSED SITES

Recycling giant hit with €25k fine for breaches

 SYLVIA POWNALL

GREYHOUND Recycling has been fined €25,000 for breaching its agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency after it transferred waste to five unlicensed sites and failed to keep adequate records. A representative of Greyhound Recycling and Recovery (GRR) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on the company’s behalf to moving waste to unlicensed sites in Kildare, Dublin and Laois on dates between April and June 2012. The company also admitted failing to keep records of the recycling of waste, providing false and misleading information and

breaches of its license on dates between March and August 2012. EPA official Mary Gurrie said GRR was granted a waste license in May 2007 in relation to storing and transferring waste from a site in Clondalkin.

Cement The court heard that most of GRR output from the site in Clondalkin was in the form of Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) – shredded and dehydrated biodegradable waste and recyclable material. This is then compacted into bales and sold as fuel to cement factories. GRR had permission to store the bales at a Dublin Port facility prior to shipping them to the continent.

Ms Gurrie said the port storage was full and GRR transported bales to various unlicensed sites. She said the EPA’s concern was that the company didn’t seem to know where the waste went and had no records tracking the movement of these bales. Ms Gurrie said the site in Clondalkin was also inspected after locals complained about a bad smell. It was then discovered that waste had been stored in one building which was not in accordance with GRR license with the EPA. The company only had permission to store clean, dry segregated waste which should not contain any odorous material in that particular building.

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O Broin tells Irish Water Greenogue is ‘entirely’ unsuitable’ for biosolids

DEPUTY Eoin O Broin has contacted Irish Water outlining Sinn Fein’s objection to proposals to locate a biosolids storage unit in Greenogue Business Park. While accepting the need for such a facility Deputy O Broin (above) said: “This site is entirely unsuitable for such a project. Irish Water clearly did not take into account a number of important criteria when drawing up its shortlist of locations for such a facility. “The proposed site is located too close to Rathcoole and Newcastle villages. These are large residential areas and the residents and local businesses there would be negatively impacted by the odour coming from such a facility. “The submission outlines a number of other issues with the site. These include planning issues, the risk to the environment and the potential impact of such a facility on local food processing plants.”

Man who attacked Lotto machine with a bat jailed

A MAN with 139 previous convictions who smashed a lotto machine with a baseball bat during a supermarket robbery has been given a three-year sentence. Joseph French, 25, is currently serving a seven-and-ahalf year sentence for other robberies committed in 2014 and an offence of endangerment in which he reversed his car at speed towards a garda in 2015. French, of Neilstown Park, Clondalkin pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to robbery of Centra at Kingswood Shopping centre on September 30, 2015. His previous convictions include theft, robbery, possession of stolen property and road traffic offences. A staff member described how a man armed with a bat jumped over the counter and screamed at him to open the tills. The man swung at the lotto machine and tills with the bat before fleeing with €1,900. French has since turned his back on crime and was sorry for his actions, his lawyer said.

A fair-y good way 19 Tallaght-based groups to show business to receive SDCC grants CLONDALKIN businesspeople Bernice Farrell and Vinny Whelan, of Spiritual Ceremonies, swapped the busy surrounds of their Dublin suburb for the hustle and bustle of a busy Wedding Fair in Kildare recently, as they made their way with plenty of other Dublin businesses to Clane. The Westgrove Hotel in the historic village played host to the busy fair, with Bernice and Vinny joining several other companies to help showcase their service alongside everything from vintage transportation to wedding photographers to holiday packages, and more. Picture: Aishling Conway Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers

ALMOST €34,000 is being provided by South Dublin County Council to 19 Tallaght-based groups, clubs and projects. The grants are being delivered under round one of the Community Grants Awards, with major equipment grants being provided to Newtown Rangers FC (€5,000), St Mark’s GAA Club (€5,000), Tallaght Parish Indoor Bowling Club (€4,000) and the Kingswood Youth Choir (€2,500). An Cosan education centre in Jobstown is also set to receive a €4,000 grant for IT infrastructure, while the Killinarden Angling Initiative and Tallaght Bridge Club both netted €3,000. Residents’ associations in Kingswood Heights, Sundale and Russell Square were also successful, as were the 158th Castleview Scouting Group and the Glenanne Sports Club. The grants were welcomed by Cllr Charlie O’Connor (FF).

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CHARITY | NIGHT FOR BRAVE DUBLIN GIRL BATTLING RARE DISORDER

Help Daisy, 4, have a life filled with joy  SYLVIA POWNALL HUGE crowds are expected at a fundraiser in Tallaght next week for brave fouryear-old Daisy McDonald. Daisy suffers from a rare genetic neurological disorder known as Retts Syndrome and the support event takes place in the Kiltipper Bar and Cafe Cafe. The condition requires her to be on a ventilator for up to 22 hours a day to help her breathe. Daisy is non-verbal, does not have the use of her hands, is unable to sit unaided or walk, and is tube-fed. The Bohernabreena girl’s

mum, Lynn, said that despite the daily struggle Daisy faces battling Retts she is an “adorable little girl” with a dazzling smile. She added: “She suffers daily seizures and extreme irritability along with body spasms that can be excruciatingly painful, and yet she remains the cutest, bravest most adorable little girl with a heart and smile to melt the toughest of the tough.” Daisy’s older sister Ellie (9, left) is currently Tallaght’s Heart of Gold title holder – an award which was presented to her for all she does for her little sister. Daisy’s condition has

deteriorated – so her family have started a bucket list to fill her short life with memories, from butterfly farms to hot air balloon rides. They also hope to fund an outdoor unit to store her medical equipment and supplies so she can have space for a sensory area when she is allowed home from hospital. Lynn said: “We want to help her achieve and experience as much beauty, joy and excitement as possible in her short little life. Time is precious from here on in.” The Daisy’s Days benefit night is at 8pm on Wednesday, June 28.

Your €10 could make a huge difference TICKETS for the fundraiser ( just €10) can be purchased on the Daisy’s Days Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/search/ top/?q=daisy%27s%20days). To donate to the fund, see Daisy’s Days on Gofundme.com, at: https://www.gofundme.com/daisys-days.

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CLONDALKIN | WAR ON LITTER AS LOCALS PLEDGE TO TAKE BACK THEIR GREEN SPACES FROM Page 1

Council looks to drones in battle to end dumping  SYLVIA POWNALL ‘EYE IN THE SKY’ drones to detect and combat illegal dumping are being considered by South Dublin County Council. The local authority confirmed it planned to examine “developing technologies” in a bid to stamp out the practice – in reply to a motion tabled by Cllr Mark Ward (SF). Cllr Ward said: “Illegal dumping is a scourge in Clondalkin and across the county as a whole. It is an attack on the vast majority of residents. The actions of a few impact the many. “There are litter black spots in Bawnogue, north Clondalkin and Knockmeenagh Lane, and despite getting extra resources from the council to deal with the issues the problems are getting worse.” Demand Earlier this month Minister for Communications Denis Naughton announced that an additional e650,000 would be allocated to the national anti-dumping initiative due to unprecedented demand. He said the use of “covert surveillance and smart technology, including aerial imagery from drones and satellites” as well as the installation of CCTV cameras and tighter policing would all be included in the crackdown. Cllr Ward said: “The litter warden is finding very little evidence to prosecute illegal dumpers. The use of new technologies such as

DISGRACE: Household waste that has been dumped in Bawnogue, while inset left, burnt out cars in Fonthill

drones I believe would hinder dumping and lead to more prosecutions.” South Dublin County Council has already agreed to install CCTV cameras at St Cuthbert’s Park in Bawnogue at a cost of e35,000.

On foot of information received Cllr Ward said: “The council is currently examining the potential of emerging technologies to perform the monitoring, recording and retrieval of illegal dumping activities which will assist in capture and prevention.

“It is envisaged that drones will form part of those technologies subject to meeting required permits/restrictions. “The council need to look at all ways to combat this blight using overt and covert measures.”

Cllr Ward

A burnt out bed that was left in Bawnogue

Household waste dumped in Bawnogue

Things are looking up

Long wait for €3.5m tower heritage hub almost over “It would be great to have it open for the duration of the festival, so watch this space.” The three-day community event has this year secured Google as its main sponsor, and the line-up of free entertainment includes carnival rides, magicians, stilt walkers and other street performers, face painting and live music. The eagerly-awaited visitor centre project includes the refurbishment of the nineteenth century Mill Cottages at Millview Terrace on Tower Road. Its completion will transform the heart of the village – and comes 13 years and one week after 800 people took to the streets in 2004 to protest at plans to build flats on part of the site. The centre will feature interactive displays and rotating exhibitions reflecting the town’s rich history progressing from an early monastic settlement to a Viking stronghold ransacked by Brian Boru’s troops in 1014, through the paper mills era and the commercial transport role of the canal.

St Cuthbert’s Park fete will go ahead, locals vow

PLANS for a community fete in St Cuthbert’s Park are moving lished to tackle serious anti-social behaviour and its speahead as locals bid to reclaim their green space from joyriders cific aim is to restore the park as a safe and attractive local and vandals. amenity. The green space which borders Lealand, Melrose, Deansrath and Lindisfarne estates has been The fete will take place on Saturday plagued by joyriders and has become a July 22 with a full line-up of entertainment being considered includdumping ground for anything from household waste to large items of furniture and ing five-a-side soccer, music, stalls, burnt out cars. multicultural activities, emergency services demos, a dog show and a Just last weekend the boundary wall was flower show. knocked by joyriders gaining access to the Registration forms for those interpark who caused a disturbance until 3am and ested in taking part are available on Damage caused by joyriders then left three burnt out cars in their wake. the Friends of St Cuthbert’s Park FaceGardai have told FSCP members they are book page or from Bon Barbers in Bawnogue Shopping Centre. concentrating their efforts on targeting anti-social behaviour The group was set up as a sub-group of a task force estab- in the area and have made a number of arrests

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Out and About

Hope Omoregie, Niamh Idehen, Mary Adebigi and Tope Mustapha

Isabelle McGovern, Amber Kate Hendrick, Hannah Cullen, Sophie Dolan, Annemarie Ilie and Amanda Genys

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HE Gazette caught up with Colaiste Bride students in Clondalkin as they get ready to take on the Leaving Cert exams. Despite the seriousness of these exams, the students seemed cool, calm and collected and ready to go! The results of the Leaving Cert will be published on Wednesday, August 16, while the Junior Cert results will be out in September.

Chloe Smith and Angelika Major

Chloe Mullins, Jessica Stapleton, Valarie Doran and Eve Ellis. Pictures: Aishling Conway

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Rachel Kinsella, Chloe Johnson and Chelsea McDermott

Alisha Curtis and Sinead Gannon

Shannon Boland and Roisin Meenan

Megan Farrington, Emma Warren and Angelika Jurah

Zainab Abdullah, Ioana Bagaian, Faith Dorokinni and Oghogho Evbazieghere

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COURTS | BRAVE WOMAN RELIEVED AS MAN PUT BEHIND BARS

Victim speaks out after rapist jailed for 12 years  SYLVIA POWNALL A YOUNG woman tied up and raped at a gaming convention in Dublin said she can “feel safe again” after her attacker was jailed for 12 years earlier this week. Dominique Meehan (25) waived her right to anonymity to expose the actions of Keith Hearne (below), from Allenton Drive in Tallaght, who tied her up and raped her in a hotel meeting room while she was preparing for a presentation. Hearne (28) pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, one count of oral

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‘I felt I had to expose what he did because there are still a lot of people in the gaming world who follow him on Facebook, and I wanted them to know who he is so they could be safe’

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rape and one count of falsely imprisoning Ms Meehan at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015 during the ArcadeCon convention. Ms Meehan, from Donegal, said: “I had fears that he could corner me while he was out on bail. But now that I know he is

behind bars I can feel safe again. “I felt I had to expose what he did because there are still a lot of people in the gaming world who follow him on Facebook, and I wanted them to know who he is so they could be safe.” The Central Criminal Court heard how Hearne

bound Ms Meehan’s hands with his tie and raped her.

He told her he had a knife in his bag and would use it, and threatened to break her neck. The attack stopped when another conference worker heard her screams and entered the room with a key card. Hearne was arrested and his backpack, containing a prop knife, handcuffs, condoms, a

mask and other “sadomasochistic” items, was found at the scene. Ms Meehan told the court how she woke up every night crying for months after the attack, “thinking he had come back to finish the job”. She added that she is gay, and feels that more was taken from her in the attack because of this.

Fire safety expert criticises Celtic Tiger era apartments THERE are “major concerns” over fire safety in Celtic Tiger era apartment blocks in Dublin, a fire-proofing expert has warned. Chartered building surveyor Kevin Hollingsworth said “a significant proportion of buildings” constructed between 2000 and 2008 were not in compiance with building regulations at the time of construction. Mr Hollingsworth told The Irish Times that “lessons need to be learned from the appalling loss of life” that occurred in last week’s Grenfell Tower tragedy, which has claimed at

least 79 lives. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has called for an “urgent review” of all multi-storey social housing units in the State. Minister Murphy met Dublin’s Chief Fire Officer last week in light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett told RTE News that a fire consultant had contacted him warning that “huge amounts of Irish housing stock, public and private – not just multi-storey complexes – are seriously in breach of fire safety standards”.

PEOPLE | IN WOMAN’S WAY SEARCH

Delight as Clondalkin mum Joy could win top Mum of the Year title  SYLVIA POWNALL

A M O T H E R - O F -T W O f r o m Clondalkin has been shortlisted for the title of Woman’s Way Mum of the Year. Joy Sutton (60) is among 15 finalists chosen from hundreds of entries in with a chance of winning €3,000 worth of Beko home appliances. The judges – who include Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh, Mary Byrne and Alison Canavan – will make their final decision in July. Charity worker Joy has been dubbed “mother, wife, sister, aunt, volunteer extraordinaire, florist, baker”, by her

daughter Karen. She began volunteering with Barretstown family and bereavement camps and she is involved in the HOP (Hospital Outreach Programme) at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, as well as the Team Hope shoebox appeal. Joy has also recently been credited as a walking tour guide volunteer for the Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin. Of her nomination, she says she was “absolutely honoured ... I enjoy what I’m doing, I don’t see it as being ‘the patron saint of goodness’. It all just evolved.”

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Fitzgerald holds on to Tanaiste role in Cabinet DUBLIN Mid-West TD Frances Fitzgerald has been appointed as Minister for Enterprise and Innovation. Ms Fitzgerald was appointed to her new role last week by new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and will also continue in her role as Tanaiste. She previously served as Minister for Justice and Equality. In a statement following her appointment, she said: “I am proud and honoured to be appointed Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise and Innovation this week by the new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. “I am particularly pleased to accept this new portfolio, which, at its core is about creating opportunity.”

Dealz appeals council ruling on its future DEALZ has appealed South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse permission for its retail store at Fonthill to continue trading. The local authority refused a change of use application for the outlet which employs 38 full- and part-time staff. The Gazette last month reported the company intended to appeal. Poundland Ltd, trading as Dealz, has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanala and a final decision is due by October 16. A number of neighbouring traders in the retail park, including Power City, supported Dealz in its initial application, as did a number of elected representatives including Deputy John Curran (FF) and Cllrs Trevor Gilligan (FF), Kenneth Egan (FG), William Lavelle (FG) and Vicky Casserly (FG).

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Out and About Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy & Dan Lee

Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy and Dan Lee

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No joke – comedy fest will be a hoot

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HE Odeon bar played host to a busy launch of the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017, which saw lots of comedy fans gather to get details of the upcoming line-up. More than 100 acts from Ireland and further afield will be taking to the Iveagh Gardens for four nights in late July (27th-30th), with tickets already going fast for the fun-filled line-up that includes old favourites such as Tommy Tiernan, Al Porter and and Dara O’Briain, and some newer faces including Jim Elliot, Alison Spittle and Enya Martin. For further information and the full line-up of festival events, see vodafonecomedyfestival.com.

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Sally Anne Clarke Sharon McGowan and Sandra Mallon. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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HE onlookers watching food being prepared at Michelin-starred l’Ecrivain restaurant were also hungry for information as Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps kicked off for summer, with the Breakfast Cook-Off challenge bringing together some well-known faces and GAA stars to whip up some healthy fare. The event was a way to emphasises the importance of healthy, nutritious easting for children, with the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps also encouraging kids to be physically active during the school holidays. Kellogg’s products were key parts of the four nutritious dishes being prepared, which went far beyond old favourites like Rice Krispie Squares.

Niamh Devereux and Niamh Foran

Sybil Mulcahy and Edward Hayden

Mayo footballer Lee Keegan and Tipperary hurler Seamus Callanan

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DUBLINBUSINESS

DNG Stillorgan’s Dempsey lands IPAV role

BRIAN Dempsey, Partner at DNG Stillorgan, is the new President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers. Brian, pictured here with Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IPAV chief Pat Davitt assumed the role at the organisation’s 47th AGM and annual conference held at the Powerscourt Hotel.

Brian, who holds an Honours Degree in the Built Environment from the University of Glamorgan, says he wants to prioritise growth in IPAV’s education programmes during his term of office so that those within the profession or looking to join it “can be in a position to offer the very best value to consumers and enterprises”.

SPACE@DUBLINBIC | SHARED OFFICE FACILITY CAN FIT 200 ENTREPRENEURS

New co-work space to ease rent pressure on start-ups DUBLIN Business Innovation Centre has announced the opening of its new start-up hub as an affordable office solution for entrepreneurs, freelancers and start-ups. Situated on the first and second floors of 61 Dawson Street, the co-working facility is called Space@ DublinBIC and it has capacity for in excess of 200 people. Space@DublinBIC has been designed to offer a choice of office options for those facing low availability of office space in Dublin and soaring prices. Speaking about the benefits of co-working in the city, Michael Culligan, CEO, Dublin BIC said: “Having a dedicated space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages. “But in a city in which only about 3% of office space is vacant and prices are reaching record highs again, entrepreneurs and freelancers are finding themselves unable to

access office space from which they can hire talent, scale and access customers easily.” S p a c e @ D u b l i n BIC offers clients a dedicated desk for €375 per month or a hotdesk for €200 per month. A five-day hotdesk pass costs just €59. Companies and entre---------------------------------------------

‘Having a space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages’

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preneurs will have access to 1GB Wi-Fi, an on-site cafe, storage facilities and meeting rooms. Space is holding an open day each Thursday until the end of June to give potential coworkers the opportunity to test it for a day. To find out more visit http://dublinbic.ie/ourservices/space/

DCU’s prestigious Business School gets Small Business Charter status DCU Business School is the first Irish university to be awarded Small Business Charter status by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. The Small Business Charter recognises world-class business schools that play an effective role in supporting SMEs, student entrepreneurship and economic development. The award is in recognition of the

North American spending here up on last year

effective role DCU plays in supporting the development of small- and medium-sized businesses in Ireland and promoting entrepreneurship. Executive Dean of DCU Business School Prof Anne Sinnott said: “We are honoured to accept this award in recognition of the important role DCU Business School plays in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs.”

CSO Tourism and Travel statistics for the first quarter of 2017 show that spending in Ireland by North American visitors was up 5.6% on the same period in 2016. The figures are based on detailed surveys of overseas visitors and the CSO release also contains detailed information on expenditure, purpose of visit, and bednights.

New monthly award launched to recognise the excellence and achievements of business leaders

A NEW monthly award to mark excellence and outstanding achievement among leaders of Irish businesses has been launched. The inaugural Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, in association with KPMG, will start next month with the announcement of the June winner. The awards will be open to Irish business leaders both at home and abroad, as well as international executives leading major companies in Ireland.

For most of us in our working environments, dressing smartly is probably best

There’s no uniform way to dress – but ‘smartly’ is the best YOUR alarm goes off at 6am. You groggily get out of bed, brush your teeth, have a cup of tea, and then walk back up to your wardrobe. You fling open the doors, only to discover you have no idea what to wear! Fear not. We’ve got you covered ...

The Interview Every office will have its own dress code, but you probably won’t be familiar with the ins and outs of the dress code until you actually start working there. When in doubt, go with a corporate dress code. Corporate Environment What’s a corporate dress code, you may ask? This is the standard business suit in a conser vative colour. You want to look smart and put together. This look will give you an air of confidence and professionalism. Business Casual Whether your corporate office has a “Casual Friday” or you work in Are you dressed for success? If you’re interested in temping or want to talk to someone about your career, contact RecruitmentPlus at 01 2788 610, or also see www.recruitmentplus.ie.

a more relaxed atmosphere, you will come across the business casual dress code. The rules are a bit more relaxed, but there still are rules. Make sure your clothing is in good order- no rips or stains. Usually business casual means no jeans or t-shirts. Ties are optional for men.

Uniform It’s easy to get dressed when your job requires you wearing a uniform – whether you work in law enforcement, health care or hospitality. Even so, you still need to make sure you have the correct uniform components and that they are clean and in good condition.

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CHARITY CLIMB: TV STAR JOINS ALLIANZ STAFF TO RAISE €50K FOR ALZHEIMER’S

Karl’s on top of the world after four-peaks challenge

EUROPE’S TOP BOWLERS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR PRESTIGIOUS TENPIN EVENT

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OPERATION Transformation star Karl Henry has just completed the challenge of a lifetime, leading 18 staff members from Allianz up four mountains in three days, hiking a total of 3,559 metres. The challenge was all in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the team are just shy of hitting their €50,000 target – and they need your help to get over the line. The team begin their Four Peaks Challenge on Friday morning in Co Kerry, hiking 1,038 metres to the top of Ireland’s highest peak Carrauntoohil. On Saturday the team, led by Karl, tackled the 814 metre tall Mweelrea in Co. Mayo. Sunday saw the group facing the toughest challenge of the weekend with a hike up twin ascents; the 850 metre trek up Slieve Donard in Co. Down before a 925 metre walk up Lug na Quilla in Co. Wicklow. The group of 18 Allianz workers were all novice hillwalkers before taking on the challenge, but hard work and dedication meant they were able to brave the elements and complete the challenge. He told The Gazette this

BOWLING enthusiasts from all over Europe will roll in to town next week for the European Senior Bowling Championships. The 26th annual event takes place between June 25th and July 1st, with various tenpin bowling centres across Dublin coming together to host the prestigious event. Over 950 players and guests from 24 countries, including Norway, Israel and Denmark have registered for the championships and they will be welcomed to five different bowling centres, Leisureplex Stillorgan, Coolock, Charlestown, Blanchardstown and ALSAA Bowl. All five bowling centres, along with the ESBC 2017 organising committee, are encouraging people to make the trip to their local centre during the week of action and help make the ESBC Dublin 2017 a spectacular and event for all those competitors making the trip. All centres will be open to the public for the entire week, so get down and see just how magnificent an event the ESBC and tenpin bowling really is!

Karl with his labradoodle Sophie & the team from Allianz. You can still donate at http://allianzireland.4peakschallenge.everydayhero.do

week: “‘The Four Peaks Challenge was a truly fantastic experience over this beautiful sunny weekend. “The sun shone down on us as we all climbed and discovered the four highest peaks in Ireland in only three days. “The climbs were that extra bit tougher with the

heat, but through hard work, dedication, team work and of course lots of water we made it! “It was a really great way to explore some stunning parts of our country and the team all really bonded. “There were a few sore legs returning back to Dublin on Sunday eve-

ning but it was a weekend to remember. I’m delighted to say that we are well on our way to hitting our €50,000 target. “You can still donate to help us raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and reach our target.” The aim of the challenge was to raise €50,000 for

the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, a charity of huge importance to Karl personally. He added: “It was just a matter of waiting for the right charity to come along. When the Alzheimer Society was mentioned, I jumped at the chance.. “My own grandmother

battled with the condition so it was something I had a connection to, so I was delighted to help.” The team have raised over €48,000 so far, sending them well on their way to going above and beyond their target and providing much needed funds for sufferers of Alzheimer’s.

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BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS: WILL YOUR TOT BE ONE OF 2,OOO MUNCHKINS MARCHING FOR CHARITY? THE ANNUAL BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE THEME: PIRATES... ARRRRR ME CUTIES! The Big Toddle will see 11,682 toddlers in Dublin take up the challenge to teeter a half-mile sponsored walk and support the vital work that Barnardos does with more than 14,100 children and families across Ireland. A Big Toddle can be held anywhere, anytime during this month.

Barnardos director of fundraising Mary Gamble said: “It’s so heartening to see little ones across the country take part to raise vital funds and awareness – it is often their first ever fundraising event and a great way to show them how they can help other little boys and girls.” Childcare groups and families can register for the Big Toddle at www. barnardos.ie/ bigtoddle.

IBTS CALLS ON DUBLINERS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS SUMMER THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is urging people to make a special effort to give blood over the coming weeks as their summer campaign gets under way. Some of the objectives of this year’s campaign – which was launched last week by RTE’s Joe Duffy, with help from volunteers from the Dublin Fire Brigade to coincide with International Blood Donor Day – include encouraging

everyone to strengthen the emergency preparedness of health services in their community by donating blood. The campaign is also a way for the IBTS to celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood regularly, and to encourage young people to become new donors. IBTS operations director Paul McKinney said: “This is the beginning of the summer holiday period, which usually present difficulties in sustaining the blood supply as donations decline. “Household routines change during this time with exams and preparations for holidays pushing the intention to donate into the background. “We’re asking donors not to forget the patient who needs blood by giving blood before you take that well-earned holiday.”

THE MOTHER OF ALL PRIDE BLOCK PARTIES IS COMING TO TOWN MOTHER are teaming up with Smirnoff on Saturday to host one Mother of a Pride Block Party Set to be their biggest party of 2017, Mother are loading up the glitter cannon, stocking the bars and re-building their Pride Festival site in the grounds of the Tivoli Theatre This year, there’ll be a massive main stage, bars and a selection of food stalls as well as bespoke interactive installations. Kicking off the line-up is Panti Bliss along with the Mother DJs. Choice Music Prize-nominated electronic artist Daithi will also take to the stage. Ten-time platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Loreen will also perform on the day. Charting at No 1 in 17 countries, Loreen is famous for her Eurovision smash hit, Euphoria. Tickets are on sale now from eventbrite.ie. Visit facebook.com/motherdublin to find out more.

HEARS TO ALL THE SOUND LADS AT SPECSAVERS TALLAGHT SPECSAVERS Tallaght will host the Specsavers Hearing Van on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June near the west car park at the Square centre.

Shiver me toddlers Little pirates Meghan Pertherbridge and Malaci McUtha map out the route of their Big Toddle. Picture: Patrick Bolger

DFB’s Linda Scully and Caroline Grace with RTE’s Joe Duffy at the launch Listening is key to hotelier Francis Brennan’s business. Picture: Leon Farrell

of Blood Donor Day. Picture: Maxwells

The hearing van will be in situ from 10am each day, with Specsavers’ professional team on hand for consultations and to answer any hearing or optical queries that locals may have. To raise awareness of the importance of hearing health, TV personality Francis Brennan recently launched Specsavers Sound Check Ireland 2017 – a campaign which encourages Irish adults to take a more proactive approach to their hearing health. Audiologist at Specsavers Tallaght, Michael McComish, said: “Specsavers recommends that those over the age of 55 should have their hearing tested every two years.” For further information on the hearing offering available at Specsavers Tallaght, pop by the hearing van or make an appointment at: https://www.specsavers.ie/stores/tallaght.

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Body & Soul

Fashionable festival with a quirky selection of colourful art and theatre events on top of its main musical offerings, Body & Soul takes place in Ballinlough Castle, Co Meath, and stars Metronomy, Bonobo, Lambchop and the sharp rhymes of Sleaford Mods. June 23-25.

Room

Emma O’Donoghue’s hauntingly wonderful book – which explores the raising of a child in a single room whilst her mother suffers torturous abuse, all through the naive eyes of the child - launches at the Abbey Theatre on June 23 and runs until November.

ROOM AT THE ABBEY

Tattoo Art Expo

The second edition of this body art exhibition comes to the Davenport Hotel for the weekend, featuring (as well as the obvious abundance of ink) live performances, DJs and alternative models. June 24-25.

MUSIC  JAMES HENDICOTT HAVING been a hit movie and a startlingly successful Broadway show, Once’s return to what seems its spiritual home – Dublin’s Olympia Theatre – is a big one, especially with much of the cast renewed, and what’s become a big, global name to live up to. Once is both unique, and uniquely Irish. With the lead characters played by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in the hit movie version, the play riffs off a similar theme, taking music from the city’s streets and capturing its textures and nuance on stage. There are some subtle touches: an on-stage bar; the ‘non-acting’ role of the characters in providing musical entertainment before the main performance gets underway, and a relatively unscripted style that makes no two performances quite the same. Phelim Drew – who’s featured in movies including

The Commitments, Angela’s Ashes and King Arthur – has a lifelong connection with Irish music through his father, Dubliners star Ronnie Drew. He’s long since established as a name in his own right, however, and the return of Once this summer also marks his return to the role of Billy. “It’s a different cast – an all-Irish one – and the chemistry has changed considerably,” Drew told The Gazette as rehearsals for the latest run got under way. “Six new people means a very fresh start, and they’re all amazing musicians and actors, so we’re flying through it. Brian Gilligan, who’s playing Guy, has a lovely quality in that role, which is great. It’s a difficult play to cast, because a lot of the cast – as well as being really stand-out

actors – have to be great singers and guitar players, and it’s difficult to tick all those boxes. That makes Once special in its own way; this time around we have a really great cast.” “Glen [Hansard] is the embodiment of someone who has worked so hard to get from the streets of Dublin to being idolised abroad,” Drew says of The Frames man’s role in the production, with Hansard having starred in the hit movie. “I went to see him play in Vicar Street recently and it was just stunning. It’s hard to produce something of

that quality, but we’re doing everything we can to emulate it.” Drew himself has a long history with the Olympia, with The Dubliners having traditionally played at the venue once a year for a large part of their career, and naturally, Phelim regularly in the audience. “I’ve played on most Dublin theatre stages

over the years, but it’s always highly emotional on

stage at the Olympia,” he explains. “Singing ‘The Auld Triangle’ with Glen [Hansard] after Once last time around was really special. I used to go in as a child every summer,when my dad played the big summer shows, and even got to know the staff, some of whom are still there. So it really means something to me. “There’s not as much pressure on the rehearsals for me this time around,” Drew goes on to admit. “There’s never as much pressure with the basics like getting the lines when you’ve done a show before. “Last year there was an American director doing it who really wanted to re-examine the play, and that brought its own pressures. It can be hard to forget the previous times. “Des Kennedy, who’s directing this time around, makes it feel comfortable, happy and makes us feel released as actors despite the obvious pressure to get things right. “There’s this incredible repertoire of

The cast of Once rehearse ahead of their run at the Olympia

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songs to learn, about 20, plus three more to do before the show every night, and those three don’t stay the same. It’s quite a big undertaking, and there are no real shortcuts.” Speaking of the show’s most playful quirk, the on-stage bar, Drew outlines how it fits into the feel of the play. “It’s like walking into a Temple Bar pub, it really mimics that atmosphere,” he explains. “It really eases us and the audience into the show, and people just accept it. “It’s like watching a good film, you forget you’re watching a movie and suspend your disbelief. People can be a bit blown away but they’ve been very generous and giving in terms of space and enjoyment with the bar.” On his own return, Drew says “I’ve been lucky, having one good project after another. Ireland being Ireland, for actors, stage is your bread and butter, and while I’ve done a bit of film and TV, it’s a different kind of thing. “I’m a freelance actor, and such as it is, you’re very rarely in a position to choose your projects. You’re lucky enough to be cast; very few actors have any power overwhat they actually do. If you like what you’re doing, that’s normally a bonus. “So I’m very lucky to get roles like this that I do really enjoy.” On his own role, Drew describes his character Billy as “obsessive

Dublin Pride Week

The highlight of Pride Week, the Pride parade will weave its colourful pathway down O’Connell Street and along the quays as Dublin’s LGBTQ community come out to party. The theme of this year’s parade, kicking off on midday on June 24, is ‘Find Your Inner Hero’.

Green Day

American pop-punkers bring what’s always been a bold, brash and entertaining live show to Kilmainham Hospital on June 29, with support from ska-punk mainstays Rancid. The show is sold out, though late production tickets do often become available.

Dublin Flea Market

The biggest of their monthly rotation of Sunday markets spills out of Dublin Food Co-Op on to Newmarket Square, where you can expect to find tents full of all sorts of second-hand treasures, as well as some of the best coffee in the city. June 25.

The Positive Touch album launch

Launching the second in a series of compilations aimed at raising money for charity, ‘The Positive Touch’ will feature tracks by Paddy Casey, Mundy, Cry Monster Cry, Gavin Glass, The Devlins and many more, and launches at The Workman’s Club on June 29.

Zero Waste Festival

Talks, workshops, screenings, info stands, a market and a swap-shop all form part of this green-leaning event at CIE Hall in Inchicore, which hopes to introduce every new attendee to some fresh ideas on waste reduction. June 25.

New album of the week

Imagine Dragons - Evolve. Following a hiatus for the American act after they made a huge splash with their second album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’, they return with a literally named album this third release is said to signal a sea change in their sound.

Home Once more

Phelim Drew on the return of a uniquely Dublin story to its rightful home

and nerdy – he seems l i ke t h e kind of guy who in owning a music shop, might know the serial number of every instrument. I’m not very nerdy, but like him, I’m definitely quite unhinged! He doesn’t give up, and he has a big heart. “Our role, ultimately, is to communicate stories to an audience,” Drew concludes. “Whether they’re American, Chinese or Irish, you can feel when an audience is with you, you get that dynamic on the stage. That’s when things really shine through. Without the audience, you don’t have that connection.”

 Once returns to the Olympia on June 30 and will run until August 26

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Megan Mcgloughlin with her work Touch Taste Tremble

Buse Kanliklic with her work, Disposition

Pictured at the opening of the National College of Art and Design’s NCAD 2017 Show was textile and surface

Spotlight on NCAD Adam McGrane with his piece, Working from Rubble

designer Tanya Byrne with her work Suck it and see. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

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THIS year’s NCAD show highlighted the work of Dublin’s future leading artists and designers. In total, work by 329 students featured in the NCAD 2017 Show. The showcase presents an annual opportunity to exhibit the creative identities of students as they launch their careers. Highlights include: · An interactive virtual reality installation by MFA Fine Art student Elaine Hoey, Stranger than Fiction is Fact utilises technology to disrupt and destabilise the viewer’s navigation and understanding of our current political mediascape. It investigates the idea of fiction as a new reality, drawing parallels between technological, mediated

and political systems, proposing new ways to negotiate this uncertain terrain. · Through personal interviews and anecdotes, The Curious Paradox by Visual Communication student Conor Foran, sheds light on the shy presence of stammering in our society. · A Culinary Childhood by Jewellery and Metalwork student, Sinead Christie, explores the challenging and memorable personal moments that she has experienced with her family. Passion for food runs through their veins and when they eat together, they are celebrating life – the good and the bad. By taking the fork and spoon motifs, Christie turns them into personal and quirky reflections of both her and her family, while showing how love stands in the face of adversity. · Demolishing the Memories by Joint

Painting and Education student, Adam McGrane, is a tribute to the people of St Teresa’s Gardens on the occasion of the demolition of the flat complex. McGrane’s work captures the moment the resident’s homes were destroyed through using raw materials from the scene as an artistic medium. It offers an insight into the thriving community spirit that once existed, its balcony culture and an intimate view into the characters of St Teresa’s Gardens. · Shackleton by Product Design student Adam Blagburn, explores our sensory perceptions and questions the values we place on everyday experience. Modern society often fails to stop and take in the world around us. Through haptic navigation and inflatable location mapping Shackleton acts as a tool for modern sensory exploration, disrupting everyday routine.

Alice Mary Brennan with her Pocket Parks ceramic planters

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AN exhibition showcasing the work of Irish and Japanese designers side by side is coming to Ireland this summer. Hi! Fashion, an exhibition exploring garments from Japan and Ireland, will open at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on August 12. Curated by Gemma A Williams, this new exhibition will present womenswear and accessories that explore the visual correlations and contrasts between designers on the two islands. Celebrating 60 years of sartorial history, Hi! Fashion will feature Japanese and Irish fashion side by side, creating a visual essay composed of juxtaposing garments. These tableaux will reveal unspoken dialogues, creating new conversations inspired by the contrasting, cyclical and disruptive nature of the design process. The exhibition will showcase garments from

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across these decades, starting with Irish designer Sybil Connolly, who launched her couture line in 1957. The work of other significant and internationally renowned Irish designers will include: John Rocha, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading designers; Lainey Keogh who changed the face of Irish knitwear; rising international star Richard Malone; and Úna Burke whose designs have been worn by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Daphne Guinness. Influential Japanese designers will include: Kansai Yamamoto, designer of David Bowie’s costumes during the 1970s; milliner Maiko Takeda, favoured by the singer Björk; and visionaries such as Issey Miyake together with innovative contemporary makers like Anrealage and Noritaka Tatehana. Garments have been sourced globally from museum collections, designer archives and collectors as well as newly created pieces.

Kenta Nishimura

Richard Malone

Danielle Romeril

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Woof day at the office?  EMMA NOLAN HAVE you always wanted to bring your dog to work with you? Well now you have the perfect excuse because tomorrow is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! As part of their exciting new campaign to make Ireland more dog-friendly, Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling for workplaces around Ireland to celebrate with them. Dogs Trust is offering a limited number of goodie bags to workplaces welcoming dogs to their premises on the 23rd June, and will even be calling into some of the some of the dogfriendly workplaces on the day with some tasty treats for canine colleagues and their humans too! Sarah Lynch, Campaigns Manager at Dogs Trust said: “We are delighted to be celebrating Bring Your Dog to Work Day again this year. “This is another exciting initiative in our wider Dog Friendly Ireland campaign, where we highlight the small but effective changes that can be made in many different aspects of public life, in an effort to make Ireland the best country in the world for dogs and their humans.” Don’t worry if you have never had a dog in your office before. Once you sign up to take part, Dogs Trust will send you out a welcome pack, including helpful hints and tips that will ensure the day runs smoothly for both workers and pooches. Suzie Carley, Executive Director Dogs Trust said: “Studies have found that bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying.

ANIMAL WELFARE: IT’S ‘BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY’ TOMORROW “Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. “With over 40% of all Irish households owning a pet dog, Dogs Trust is encouraging organisations to join this fun initiative and allow dogs into workplaces, which we hope will boost morale, create a more satisfied and productive workforce and help make Ireland the best country in the world to be a dog.”

BOUNCY PLUTO IS A CHARMING BOY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR A LOVING HOME

Does your employer needs some more convincing before you are allowed to bring your furry friend to work with you? Perhaps when you explain the benefits of having a dog in the work place, your employer will be more receptive to the idea!

The Benefits Research suggests access to dogs boosts morale and reduces stress levels, whether people have access to their own pets or other people’s.

Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. Dogs Trust is encouraging anyone taking part on the day to share some photos of themselves with their dog across social media by tagging @ DogsTrust_IE and using the hashtags #BringYourDogToWorkDay and #DogFriendlyIreland If you want to know more information about ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ go to www.dogstrust.ie/dogfriendlyireland

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Pluto, an extremely charming, three-year-old Pit Bull Cross. He is basically a big puppy who just adores the people he is familiar with, and he loves nothing more than spending time with them, playing fetch and being generally funny and goofy. As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for an adult-only home where he will have company for most of the day. Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks, so please do check out his video on the Dogs Trust website. If you can be Pluto’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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RECIPE: Whip up the perfect strawberry tiramisu for a summer BBQ

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FOOD&DRINK CHARITY: DUBLIN PUBS RAISE €50,000 FOR ALONE

Launching the initiative at The Two Sister’s Pub in Terenure were Tony McCarthy, Anne McAuley, Noel Murphy and Annette Egan. Picture: Maxwells

CRUMBLED up lady fingers are drizzled in sweet coffee syrup and layered with a creamy filling and juicy strawberries to make this fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. This no bake dessert-in-a-jar takes just minutes to make and is perfect served at a barbecue or summer picnic.

Ingredients: Coffee syrup 150ml strong coffee 60g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar Filling: 200ml cream 100g mascarpone 50g Siúcra Icing Sugar 2 tbsp almond liqueur (or 3 tbsp orange juice) 15 savoiardi (ladyfingers), finely crushed 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced To decorate: Cocoa powder, for dusting 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes, to decorate Method: 1. To prepare the coffee syrup, combine the coffee and Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar in a saucepan and heat on medium and reduce by half until a syrup forms. Leave to cool completely, and then beat together the cream, mascarpone, Siúcra Icing Sugar and almond liqueur in a bowl until softly whipped. 2. Spoon some of the crushed ladyfingers into the glasses. 3. Spoon a layer of mascarpone mix on top and spoon over some coffee syrup. 4. Arrange the strawberry slices and complete with mascarpone cream. 5. Dust each with a little cocoa powder and sprinkle over the almond flakes before serving.

Toasting a tipple that can help city’s elderly  EMMA NOLAN

DUBLIN publicans have already raised €50,000 for ALONE since the introduction of Dublin Amber just a couple of months ago. The initiative between the charity and the Licenced Vinters Association (LVA) saw Guinness brew a limited edition beer, Dublin Amber Pale Ale. A joint donation of 50 cent for each pint of Dublin Amber sold in participating pubs is being made to ALONE by Guinness and each participating publican to support the expansion of the charity’s services. Sean Moy nihan, ALONE’S chief executive, told The Gazette: “It’s really great to see that this initiative has gained such traction with Dublin’s publicans and their customers.” ALONE depends on public support, with 100% of all donations going

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‘Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it. ‘Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.’

Speaking about the par tnership, Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the LVA, said that it was such a fitting match as pubs have long been at the heart of Irish communities. He said: “The pub is a focal point that keeps people connected. Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it. “Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public. “Community is at the heart of the Dublin pub and that is why we chose to partner with ALONE on this initiative. “Given that Dublin Amber has only been available for a couple of months, we are delighted with the funds raised so far.”

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Citroen C3 Aircross is the latest compact SUV in the range

Citroen’s SUV offensive continues with C3 Aircross AFTER the C5 Aircross reveal, Citroen is stepping up its offensive in the SUV segment with the launch of the new C3 Aircross, its “new-generation” compact SUV. Its unique body styling allows for up to 90 exterior style combinations and five interior design scheme choices. The new compact SUV claims unrivalled spaciousness and a fresh inside feeling due to its opening panoramic glass sunroof. This car claims to blend city and rural driving comforts and offers Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent systems for driving off the tarmac surface. Citroen has equipped the new C3 Aircross with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as head-up display and four connectivity technologies, such as wireless charging for smart phone. The new C3 Aircross comes with Citroen’s Advanced Comfort programme which claims to be focused on mental and physical well-being. The cabin claims classleading spaciousness (best ceiling height, generous leg room), a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m and boot volume of 410 litres that extends to 520 litres. The Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV will be launched in Europe in second-half 2017.

Fiat pushes van warranty from three to five years

FIAT is offering business drivers increased peace

of mind by taking advantage of a new five-year or 200,000km warranty on all Fiat Professional van orders placed by the end of July. Fiat Ireland is increasing the warranty on the range, including the recently-launched Fiat Fullback pick up and the Talento van, from three years to five for all Fiat Professional models ordered by July 31. The offer includes Fiat’s new Fullback pick-up that has been re-branded from the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. It is powered by an aluminium-block, 2.4litre diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbo charger, which produces 150hp and 380Nm of torque, yet its official combined-cycle fuel economy figure is just 15.6km/litre (44.2mpg) and its CO2 emissions are 169g/km. The standard SX transmission comprises a six-speed manual gearbox. Available as a double cab only and with allwheel drive as standard on all versions, the Fiat Professional Fullback starts at €25,625 (excluding VAT, delivery and plates)

The new Fiat Fullback pick-

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Peugeot’s 3008 sets a styling impression

In a packed SUV market, the new Peugeot 3008 stands out from the crowd with impressive new styling inside and out and a driving ability that looks set to convert many SUV drivers. Here, Gazette motoring expert MICHAEL MORONEY gives his report following a week behind the novel 3008

THE new Peugeot 3008 makes a strong first impression. Their design team have excelled in producing a new car/ SUV that has bridged the gap between modern and practical and is sure to boost Peugeot sales dramatically in Ireland. The accolades for the new Peugeot 3008 have come before it – it was named the 2017 Car of the Year on Monday, March 6, in Geneva by a judging panel comprising 58 European journalists. It’s the first time ever that an SUV has won the prestigious award, giving the 3008 a significant head start in the market. I drove the car earlier in the year when it was introduced to the Irish market, but I needed to take it for a longer drive to get more acquainted with its abilities. Peugeot provided me with the range topping GT version that’s probably outside the normal expectations of the car. The specification was high, just to show how well you can dress up the car to add a further touch of luxury to its already impressive credentials. Peugeot have noticed the swing towards petrol power in the new 3008, even though I drove the diesel version. They expect that up to 205 of new 3008 buyers will be opting for the Peugeot’s 1.2-litre PureTech turbo petrol engine compared with the 1.6- or 2.0-litre diesel versions. Peugeot offers the new 3008 in four trim levels, Access, Allure, GT Line or

Peugeot’s new 3008 is a very stylish looking SUV that’s been crowned car of the year 2017 and offers a unique blend of modern styling, comfort and road handling

Peugeot’s petrol engine option is another plus at the entry end of the marSPECIFICATIONS ket, while its diesel powEngine 2.0 litre ered 1.6-litre entry model is also very price competiEngine power 150hp tive. 0 – 100km/hr 8.9 seconds Against the 2.0-litre Economy 21km/litre turbo-diesel competition, (4.8l/100km or 59mpg) which is the dominant Fuel Tank Capacity 53 litres engine size in this segCO2 emissions 124g/km ment of the market, this new 3008 scores well with Road Tax Band B1 €270 a fuel economy rating of Main Service 20,000km/12 months 21km/litre (4.8l/100km or Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2016) 59mpg).

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI

Towing rating 1700kgs Warranty 5 years (100,000km) Entry Price €25,995

GT. They claim that over 85% of orders for the car are from the second level Allure trim upwards, as Peugeot aims to lift the image of the brand to a higher and more prestigious level. The new Peugeot joins a growing C-SUV segment of the car market where there is lots of impressive

and longer standing competition. Nissan’s Qashqai is the segment market leader so many buyers will be benchmarking the new 3008 against it and the fast growing Renault Kadjar. The Peugeot 3008 has performance measures to match with the benefit of new Peugeot styling to give the car a stand-out look.

Real world

I drove the 3008 over a 980km test drive and found that my real world driving economy with the car’s six-speed automatic gearbox was about 30% off the rated figure, that’s a level of economy difference that I’ve come to expect across almost all cars that I drive. On the inside you’ll simply have to be impressed with the modern layout

and design. The new-generation i-Cockpit gives the car a distinctive interior style and feel. I liked the compact Formula cartype steering wheel, the large 12.3” display and central touch screen console which is controlled in an almost mechanical way by what Peugeot call are ergonomic piano keys. Entry prices for the new Peugeot 3008 are competitive starting at €25,995 for the petrol versions while diesel powered versions come with a starting price of €27,915 for the 1.6-litre engines. That’s a competitive offer relative to the market leaders for a new car design that’s impressively distinctive. Get close to the new Peugeot 3008 and the design is such a departure from any car that Peugeot has produced before that you will struggle not to be wooed by it. Drive it and you will be convinced.

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Ford to focus on mobility solutions for Europe with new office FORD will soon open a dedicated Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London focussing on future mobility solutions for Europe. The new office will give a dedicated team of Ford specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners as it targets the near term development of smart mobility solutions that meet the needs of Europe’s major cities. “Basing our rapidly growing team here in the heart of mobility innovation in London is critical to accelerating our learning and development of new technologies. The location will allow us greater collaboration and the out-of-the-box thinking needed to tackle the urban transport challenges of tomorrow,” said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, at the opening of London Tech Week. The London location allows Ford close proximity to its existing cutting edge trials in London including the plug-in hybrid Transit fleet project launching later this year. The Olympic Park’s unique private road network may also be utilised for testing in the future.

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Seat Open Week takes place at Bradys BRADYS Dublin of Old Navan Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 has announced details of its upcoming Open Week which is taking place from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1. Open Week offers include a free three-year service plan available across the full Seat product range. Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign which includes a host of other attractive finance offers. To mark the arrival of the all new fifth generation Seat Ibiza, 2% finance is available on any new Ibiza model with monthly repayments of just €169, and one year free road tax also part of the impressive offering. Meanwhile, 172 offers also include a staggering 2.9% PCP finance on the award-winning Seat Ateca resulting in monthly repayments of just €269. The comprehensive 172 finance offers on the Ateca also include a trade in bonus of up to €4,000. For the upgraded new Seat Leon, a trade in bonus of up to €3,000 is available, while 0% finance is on offer on selected Leon models resulting in monthly repayments from as little as €219. Niall Phillips, brand director of Seat Ireland commented: “This upcoming Open Week represents a tremendous opportunity for cus-

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign

tomers to visit their local Seat dealer and see for themselves the excellent value available especially when you consider that this offer is available across the full Seat range which just so happens to be the greatest product range the brand has ever had. The offer of a free three-year service plan together with finance from 0% and attractive trade in bonuses is available across the dealer network.” The announcement of Seat’s upcoming

Open Week and the recent launch of Seat’s 172 finance offers comes at an exciting time for the brand who only recently announced that its Irish Q1 sales increased by a significant 16.2% year on year. Seat is also in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive – the all-new Seat Ibiza will be presented to the Irish market in July, and the Seat Arona will follow later in the year.

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Exploring the best of what’s to come with previews at E3 ANOTHER year, and another E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) – the games industry’s biggest trade gathering-slashfestival, where games developers, publishers, the media, business analysts, beancounters and gamers alike all get a good look at what’s coming along in the next year. It’s always a big deal and a massive undertaking, with this year’s bustling E3 – held across several days last week in Los Angeles – proving no exception, with an interesting mix of the familiar and the fresh creating a unique gaming flavour for the rest of this year, and into next. However, while every year sees many old favourites get another twist or sequel, some more lazily so than others, there definitely seemed to be more of an over-reliance on tried-and-true franchises and fan favourites than usual at this year’s E3.

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Of course E3 still managed to have plenty of absolutely great games, as well as lots of industry deals on the sidelines, yet there were few truly stunning or adventurous titles this year – there was a strong flavour of iteration, not innovation, for many of the games on show. I suspect that E3 2019 – a bit down the road with the newer platforms – will have more striking titles, but for now, here’s a brief look at just a few of this year’s E3 highlights, in no particular order. First up, a quick overall look at the consoles saw Microsoft make waves with its proper industry reveal of its upcoming

super-powerful but confusingly named console, the XBOX. As I recently wrote, MS has the chance to make up for its blunders with the XBox One, and if this time round it gets more developers and exclusives on board, the XBOX could return the fight to Sony. Speaking of Sony, like MS it also had some great PS4 games on show, as well as an over-reliance on sequels, making it a good but not brilliant E3 showing for their wares. However, of all the platforms, Sony drew the most flak for several high-profile titles that were conspicuous by their absence. In some ways, Nintendo had the freshest E3 showing, as the underdog in the current platform wars came out swinging with some quirky titles for its recently launched Switch console. Ploughing a different furrow to its two rivals, the

Japanese company presented a variety of pretty fun but not revolutionary titles, as well as some metoo ports of hit titles. It was business as usual then for the consoles, but what were the games that created the most buzz? With so many games revealed over E3’s days, I’d need several pages to run through the top titles alone, so here are just some that caught my attention ... Biggest surprise of E3: the upcoming ground-up full re-remake of Shadow of the Colossus, for PS4. The cult PS2 classic was absolutely adored by critics, largely ignored by gamers, and has already had a HD lick of paint remake for the PS3 to secure its place in gaming’s pantheon. The surprise reveal that SOTC’s rock-and-moss monster slaying across an atmospheric, empty landscape is to return – again

Just three out of dozens of great games included Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus; Assassin’s Creed Origins; and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

– was an E3 highlight for many, with the unexpected news cementing its place as an early 2018 highlight, and one of the rare justifications for a game remake. Everybody loves Nazis – the villains du jour before gamers became fixated on zombies in recent years – and the latest in the wellreceived uncharted: The Lost Leghacy looked quite a blast, pun intended. Some very slick graphics and confident art direction – not to mention its super-violent gunplay, as

rebels fight back in a Nazioccupied America – made it one to watch out for. Going way, way back beyond Nazis, ancient Egyptians popped up in the latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Origins. It’s a series which has always been very pretty, but – sssh – often pretty dull, yet its recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power was pretty stunning, and could be just the fresh blood that’s urgently needed to give the stale franchise the

reboot it needs. There’s not much that needs to be said about the must-buy imminent Uncharted standalone story, The Lost Legacy, save that it showcased developer Naughty Dog’s usual mix of top-tier graphics with excellent character writing. Ah, out of space already! It’s impossible to do justice to the range on show at E3 – but you’ll see several of E3 2017’s best titles grace these pages in coming months, so stay tuned ...

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CINEMA BABY DRIVER: THE DIRECTOR HAS ALL THE WRIGHT STUFF TO EASILY ENTERTAIN

Some breakneck beats abound AFTER the misfire of 2013’s The World’s End, and the on-and-off saga of Marvel’s Ant-Man (off in the end, sadly), those dedicated to the cult of director Edgar Wright have a very good reason to be excited. Heist-action-comedy Baby Driver (Cert 15A, 113mins) is a blast of fresh air – a funny, exciting and relentlessly clever thrillride. Young getaway driver “Baby” (Ansel Elgort) is nearing the end of his crime career, working for crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey). Baby is the best in the business, but only drives to his own personal

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soundtrack – much to the chagrin of the everchanging group of bank robbers he helps escape (John Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzales, Jon Bernthal). W hen Baby meets waitress Deborah (Lily James, channelling True R o m a n c e ’s P a t r i c i a Arquette) things get complicated – Doc doesn’t want Baby out of the game, and Baby now has

There’s a pretty solid cast assembled for the film, but you’re more likely to remember it for its terrific use of music and pace than their acting chops

something he can’t afford to lose. The basic plot isn’t exactly all that original, recalling the beats of crime classics such as Michael

Mann’s quiet epic, Thief. What puts Baby Driver in a league of its own is its wonderfully original, flawlessly executed approach

to music. Edgar Wright blends music into his film with more finesse than recent musical hits like La La Land – from the

first frame to the last, Baby Driver’s soundtrack rarely lets up. Every action is accompanied with a perfectly synched, expertly matched song, ranging from classic soul to New York punk, golden age hip-hop to classic rock. Lyrics are burnt into the celluloid, becoming part of the aesthetic, the scenery, the style, and of course, the soundtrack. The car chase action here, as exaggerated as it is, is much more grounded than the way-way overthe-top fare of the Fast and Furious series – and much more exciting, to boot. There’s a kind of choreography to everything on

screen, from simple movements to explosive action; everything is dictated by music. Accordingly, Baby Driver feel something like an action movie mix-tape – gunshots respond to every music beat, cars weave through traffic at breakneck speeds to the swell of choruses. The film recalls the best of Wright’s work, blending his love of movies and love of music into a referential delight; cinema and record nerd alike will find plenty to squeal about here. Baby Driver is likely to be the most fun you’ll have at the movies this year. Verdict: 9/10

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FastSport SUNDRIVE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CYCLING STARS: SUNDRIVE hosts the Dublin Track Cycling International on July 1-2. The two-day event promises to be a tough one for competitors and an exciting one for spectators with Olympic and World Champion riders descending on the Eamonn Ceannt Park in Sundrive, Dublin to compete in Ireland’s only Class 1 UCI event. Olympic champion Elinor Barker and top track cyclists from GB, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have been confirmed, as well as a strong Irish contingent. Among those flying the flag for Ireland are Irish team members Lydia Boylan, Felix English, Anna Turvey and Fintan Ryan, with a large entry of Irish traveling from all corners of the country. “It’s going to be a tough two days of competition,” Boylan said of the event. events in itself, as well as the scratch race and the points race. I’m ready to race in front of some good home crowds.” Entry is free for spectators.

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Ten Dubliners Malaga-bound for World Transplant Games

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TEN Dubliners will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Malaga this summer with the event getting underway on Sunday, June 25. Baldoyle’s Harry Ward has been named as team captain. He is included along with Castleknock’s Ron Grainger, Santry’s Paul Prendergast, Ar tane’s Anthony By rne, Greenhill’s Angela Sherlock, Skerries’ Paul Heffernan, Clonsilla’s Aoife Murray, Cabinteely’s Michael Dwyer, Tallaght’s Leonard Ryan and Dalkey’s Deirdre Faul. They will join others from over 50 countries in what will be the biggest gathering of transplant recipients this year. Almost 1,000 competitors registered to take on events as diverse as athletics, badminton, swimming, ten pin bowling and darts to name but a few. Ranging in age from 30 to 79, Transplant Team Ireland includes five Liver transplant recipients and 23 who have undergone kidney transplants. Colin White, the National Projects Manager of the Irish

Members of Transplant Team Ireland with Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly in ALSAA. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Kidney Association is the Ireland Team Manager and he is also currently the treasurer of the World Transplant Games Federation.

Tradition He said of the event: “This year the World Transplant Games Federation is celebrating 30 years and we can be proud of the tradition that our

team has in the competition. “Our team is known for its sense of fair play as well as its sense of fun with both underpinned by a steely competitive edge. Our athletes are coming from across the country and their dedication and commitment is not only to their training, in practical terms, they also fund the vast majority of the costs involved.

“Their motivation is driven by a determination to be Fit for Life, to show other ‘patients’ what can be achieved posttransplant and to encourage the general public to have a family discussion about organ donation”. “It will be my 7th World Transplant Games as Ireland Team Manager and it continues to be a most humbling

honour to be a part of such an inspiring group of people. Every athlete at the World Transplant Games will have already received a kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas or bone marrow transplant. Although the main objective for team members is to embrace life and promote organ donation, some returning team members will also be contesting for world titles. Keen to build on their medal successes at the previous World Transplant Games in Argentina in 2015, Faul and Peter Heffernan have being training hard in anticipation of the competition in Malaga. Team captain Ward has represented Ireland at numerous international Games events both as a dialysis patient and in more recent years as a transplant recipient thanks to his kidney transplant which he received in 2007. Athletes will compete in their respective age categories in the following events: badminton, cycling, darts, golf, petanque, squash, swimming, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis, mini-marathon, and track and field.

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Damien Peelo, Executive Director, COPD Support Ireland, and legendary cycling champion, Sean Kelly. Picture: Inpho

DUBLINERS are being urged to come out in force on Saturday June 24 to support a 50-strong group of cycling enthusiasts who will be entering the final stages of a marathon cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland. The “Get Breathless for COPD” charity cycle from Galway to Dublin, which is led by cycling champion Sean Kelly will see the riders finally cross the finish line at the Commercial Rowing Club in Islandbridge at approximately 5.30pm.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is perhaps better known as bronchitis or emphysema, and is where the airways of the lungs are narrower than normal, leading to airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. It is the fourth most common cause of death in Ireland after heart disease, lung cancer and stroke. The cycling challenge takes place over two days, with participants getting on their bikes in Galway on Friday, June 23 and travelling as far as Athlone, before hitting the road again for Dublin

on Saturday, June 24. Kelly, believes the event offers a great opportunity to showcase the importance of physical activity for better health: “I’m really looking forward to getting back in the saddle again for COPD Support Ireland and to joining a really enthusiastic gang of people keen to raise awareness of COPD. “I’d encourage everyone to make themselves aware of the disease and the steps that they can take to minimise their risk by not smoking, by eating a healthy diet and by exercising for 30 minutes most days.

“And, of course, what better way to enjoy physical activity than to go out for a regular spin on a bicycle? It’s great for blowing out the cobwebs, for getting back in touch with nature, and for giving our lungs a good workout. Please come along and say hello if we are in your neighbourhood - we’d love to see you!” The challenge aims to generate awareness of COPD, while also raising up to €20,000 in muchneeded funds for vital COPD services. Members of the public can lend their support by texting “COPD” to 50300 to donate €2.

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Loreto’s McLoughlin plays key role in Irish series win IRELAND’S Under-21 women’s hockey team produced wins on Saturday and Sunday to see off Scotland at Queen’s, using 30 players across three games as they continue their Euro preparations. The Scots started the series well, winning the first tie 2-1. Loreto’s Hannah McLoughlin, pictured above, was at the heart of the Irish goal, setting up Edel Nyland for what proved a consolation effort. In game two, Ireland came back from 2-0 down to score a 5-2 win over Scotland and put the series right back into the mix. Scotland started the stronger with Millie Steiger and Lorna Cruikshank both scoring before the end of the first quarter. Ireland improved in the second quarter, holding the majority of possession and creating all the chances with Nyland and Rachel Burns combining brilliantly for a first major chance while a Scottish defender cleared another Burns shot off the line. Hermes-Monkstown’s Ellen Curran’s crash ball yielded a corner that went unconverted while another chance came when Nyland fired just wide from Emma Kernohan’s pass. Scottish keeper Megan Inch denied UCD’s Abbie Russell’s powerful shot before McLoughlin got one back from a penalty corner breakdown, making it 2-1 to the Scots at half-time. They carried that momentum into the second half when Nyland drove around the last defender before drawing another save. Ireland drew level when Erin Getty and Jessica McMaster linked up to play in Russell whose forehand shot found the bottom corner. It left the game poised at 2-2 going into the final quarter when Ireland took full control. McMaster put them in front from a corner, rebounding off McLoughlin’s initial shot. The Queen’s striker added another when she drove through the heart of the Scottish defence before slotting home for 4-2. Tori Hastings then played in Railway Union’s Michelle Carey on the p-spot and she slipped her shot over the line. Game three saw Ireland win out 2-0. They controlled much of a scoreless first half. Michelle Barry gave them the lead early in the second half. McLoughlin closed out the win with her second goal in as many days, finishing off after a nice exchange with Carey.

Lamb taking nothing for granted in Leinster Ladies football star says Dublin need to be wary of Laois ahead of their provincial semi-final as she looks forward to a busy summer, heading up Kilmacud Crokes’ multi-sport camps  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE Molly Lamb has yet to lose a Leinster championship match in her fledgling intercounty career with Dublin, the Kilmacud Crokes woman says there are always reasons to be wary. They face Laois on Sunday at Timahoe in the provincial semi-final with the sky blues starting their bid to win a sixth title in a row. She joined the panel in 2014 as a teenager in the midst that Dublin run, making her mark, eventually lining out in midfield in the first of three successive All-Ireland final against Cork. Looking ahead to the Laois tie, Lamb says that, growing up, the O’Moore

county always provided problems for Dublin. “Growing up, we would have had ver y good matches with Laois. The year above me – the 1994 group – Laois had a particularly good team,” she told GazetteSport. “Last season, a lot of their players went away for the summer but are back now so we wouldn’t be getting too caught up in thinking that we have beaten them in the past. You just never know what is going to happen.” She cites a “lucky escape” against Westmeath in the 2015 final. “It’s not as if we are walking through the competition. You always have to respect your opponent because you never know when you will get caught.”

Indeed, they will be keeping extra close tabs on the influential Maggie Farrelly and goal-getter Ciara Bourke. For 2017, Dublin have been managed by Mick Bohan, taking over from Greg McGonigle and he has mixed and matched for much of the league campaign. “It was good this year with Mick giving everyone a chance because he is obviously getting to know everyone as well. Throwing some people in who haven’t got much senior game time before. It was good it was chopped and changed that everyone got a chance to impress.” Since then, he has given the players a healthy space to focus on the club. For Kilmacud, they

Molly Lamb says that you cannot take anything for granted despite an impeccable record in the Leinster senior football championship. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

ran up wins over Clanna Gael Fontenoy and Fingallians, putting them in good shape for games in July against St Sylvester’s and Na Fianna. “That will be the focus when they come along but now is very much county time. It is nice to compartmentalise it and there is respect for the club scene which makes it easier for the club to release you back to the county.” For Lamb, giving back to the club and the community is something she will be doing in spades this summer. Along with fellow senior footballer Emer Sweeney, she is heading up the club’s multi-sports camps for five weeks at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn home. The camps are open to Crokes’ members and non-members alike and are an extra option in addition to the club’s regular hurling, Gaelic football and Kellogg’s Cul Camps where former Dublin hurler Niall Corcoan and Padraic McDonald will be key coaches. “We have access to the basketball courts, the tennis, dodgeball, rounders as well as Gaelic football and hurling mixed in with loads of other things. “Coaching is something I have always been involved in between the mini All-Irelands, the camps and going down to the nursery – it’s what I have always done in the summer. “There’s such massive interest. We have had the

mini All-Irelands on the last few weeks with 400 girls doing football and camogie; there’s 500 for hurling last week and then up 700 for the football this week. “There’s huge interest and people around all summer so we are facilitating it for the kids.” For Lambe, she has always been exposed to numerous sports and played international underage hockey before focusing on football. “Growing up, I would have played basketball, swimming and everything. With the demands of training and so on, you only have time to play one sport but, ideally, I would love to be out playing as much as I could. “Kids should try everything out and see what suits them best. You meet all kinds of different people and I would still have a good group of friends from hockey and that’s very important.” **The Kilmacud Crokes multi-sports camps run in Glenalbyn from July 10 to August 11 with the camps open for all. For members, the club will run its Kellogg’s Cul Camp from July 3 to 7; a Silverpark coaching camp from July 10 to 28 and their GAA summer camps from August 14 to 25. For more information, go to http://kilmacudcrokes.com/football/ mini-all-ireland-kilmacudglenalbyn-multisport-summer-camp.

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KENNEDY CUP: CHELARU WINS PLAYER OF THE DAY GONG IN GOLDEN RUN

Ormond’s title hopes all but ended by Evans STEPHEN Ormond’s trainer Paschal Collins has praised the fighter for his dedication to the sport after his dreams of becoming a world champion all but came to an end with defeat to Craig Evans. The 34-year-old from Clondalkin has spent years fighting through moments of bad luck in search of his dream and Saturday’s WBO European title challenge fight in Belfast was seen as his final opportunity. Both fighters sprang from their corners in the first round and traded body shots but Evans seemed to be landing more. Ormond improved in the second round and brought that form into round three. The fourth was a farce as Evans began to increasingly hold onto ‘The Rock’. Round five travelled along a similar path, with the standard of bout declining rapidly. Both fighters fell to the floor at the start of round seven after a wrestling-style grapple. However, both got back to their feet and managed to land a big punch each before the bell. Ormond looked like he was tiring quicker than the opponent seven years his junior, as both hit the canvas in each of the next two rounds, but Evans was the one taking the scores with good work on the swelling around Ormond’s eye. By the time the tenth and final round came about, Ormond was dead on his feet with bodyshots sending him to the canvas twice near the end. The fight went to decision and when the judges voted unanimously – controversially by a bigger margin than expected – in favour of Evans, the career of one of Dublin’s favourite fighters seemed to have come to an end. Following the fight, Collins took to Facebook to praise Ormond. “I would like to say how proud I am of Steve Ormond. Here is a young man who has given his life to be the best he can be day in day out. “It has been an emotional roller coaster throughout his career, almost reaching the top only to be knocked by some form of bad luck. Lesser men would have quit but not Stephen, he just keeps on moving forward.”

Cherry Orchard’s quarter who played in the Kennedy Cup, left; the DDSL squad celebrate their success

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CHERRY Orchard star William Chelaru picked up the player of the day award as he helped the DDSL side walk away from the University of Limerick as Kennedy Cup champions for the 31st time. Chelaru was joined by Orchard teammates K ian Moore, Nathan A ny a nw u a n d C i a n Kavanagh in the squad who defeated Sligo/ Leitrim 2-0 in the final. Roland Banya gave DDSL the lead after just four minutes when he picked up the ball on the

right hand side of the pitch before cutting onto his left foot and giving the keeper no chance with a curling finish that looped over the despairing dive of Kayle Wasjszczuk in the Sligo/ Leitrim goal. T hey went 2-0 up before the break thanks to an own goal after Ben McCormack’s attempted cross was deflected past the keeper. “I was a little bit nervous at the start but as soon as the game got going I just had to focus on the team. The boys went out with the right attitude and got the win,” defender Chelaru said

COURSE RECORD Butler breaks Newlands best score with 64 CATHAL Butler is pictured with his scorecard following his sensational 64, seven under par round during the Leinster Students Championship at Newlands GC. The Maynooth sports scholar broke the course record in proves, going one better than the record previously held by Cameron Raymond of Newlands with 65. Butler dropped away in the final round of the competition with Kinsale’s John Murphy taking the overall title ahead of UCC’s Ben Murray by a single stroke.

after the game. His manager Garreth Dodrill was also delighted with the effort his players put in throughout the week. “ I t ’s q u i t e t o u g h because you are expected to win it and when you win it, ever yone thinks you should be winning it anyway so you’re in a bit of a no win situation,” said Dodrill. “I was down here five years ago so I knew what it was about and the boys were told what to expect from other teams and to be fair to them they took ever y thing onboard. T hey behaved themselves around the place

and put the effort in.” Sligo/Leitrim were impressive throughout the tournament but couldn’t handle the efficient DDSL. “We were expecting what the game was. They have a couple of nippy players up front and their number eight in midfield was outstanding - one of the players of the tournament – and the three players at the back were solid enough. “We spoke to the boys and told them they would get some joy down the wings. We needed a nice early goal just to settle the nerves and prevent them from

getting their tails up. Thankfully we scored after a few minutes and got the second one then to calm the ner ves,” Dodrill continued. The manager also praised his coaching staff for the work and commitment they have put in over the last few years. “It’s a huge commitment from everyone. It’s every Sunday morning for the last three years, some midweeks, games, and friendlies so it’s a lot for all the coaches to put in and for our families to put up with us being out of the house all the time.”

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Round Tower Under-8s show off their skills

ST PAT’S, PALMERSTOWN WELL done to Emma Ryan and Sadhbh

football first and sacrificed attending

ROUND Tower’s Under-8 footballers

Duffy who were in the Dublin minor

the start of the show.

enjoyed a short hop to the 12th Lock to take part in a blitz in a high-quality blitz in scorching conditions last weekend. They took on the hosts Lucan Sarsfields, St Jude’s and Clanna Gael Fontenoy, showing all the skills they have learned over the years in the Clondalkin club’s academy.

camogie trials at the weekend. A huge well done also to the girls who took part in the Gaelic4girls blitz Satur-

St Patrick’s GAA Club held their

day. They played three games in a very

OsKaRs fundraiser on Saturday in the

warm Moorefield GAA, Newbridge.

Red Cow Morans Hotel.

The U-9 boys football teams faced Crumlin last week.

Picture: Joe Ledwidge

Both teams won convincingly against two competitive teams. Special mention

CAMOGIE: TRIBE’S 2-4 FIRST HALF BLITZ TURNS TIDE

Well done and thank you lads delighted you got the win.

for Emmanuel Kayode who won man of the match. The U-10s had two super games on Saturday morning against St Mark’s football team. They really worked hard for each other and deserved their wins. Well done to Josh Nolan on his work to keep the opposition out. St Patrick’s senior footballers put in a great display against St Patrick’s, Donabate, coming away with a well deserved win. The lads had committed to supporting our OsKaRs fundraiser but put their

The event was attended by a huge crowd from all over the community. Here, the full seven movies our actors had worked on were shown. Well done and thank you to everyone who worked so hard over the past few weeks to make the event the success it was and to our sponsors. Dates for your diary: our family fun day takes place on July 1. Summer camps dates are as follows: Kellogg’s Cul Camp: July 10-14; St Patrick’s club camp: July 17-21. Contact: 086 2224672. Our lotto numberss on June 18 were 2, 3, 10 and 28; there was no winner this week. Jackpot for Sunday, June 25 is €1,600.

LUCAN SARSFIELDS CALLING on all members for a big push on selling the car draw tickets. Please return sold tickets to the club ASAP. Congratulations to the U-14 camogie

Dublin’s Faye McCarthy. Picture: ilivephotos.com

Dubs’ strong start undone by Galway SENIOR CAMOGIE

Dublin 1-12 Galway 3-18  sport@dublingazette.com

A TOUGH 10-minute spell in the first put paid to an impressive showing from Dublin at a toasty Parnells as they succumbed to Galway last weekend. They had scorched into a 1-5 to 0-2 lead after just 12 minutes as they looked to build on their opening day win over Clare. But Galway stopped the rot and struck 2-4 in jig-time, a salvo that possibly saved their day, handing the Westerners a 2-8 to 1-9

half-time lead. Faye McCarthy had made quite an impact for Dublin in her first senior county season and her goal direct from a 80 metre free saw the hosts build a nice lead. It added to a scores from Aisling Maher and Siobhan Kehoe Aoife Donohue, though, quickly set about turning the game in Galway’s favour and she pounced on uncleared attacks to knock home goals in the 14th and 23rd minute. It helped them edged into a two-point lead. Despite the setbacks, Dublin had reason to feel optimistic going into the

second half. The good vibes grew further when, two minutes after the restart, McCarthy pointed again. But Galway had sorted their problems out at halftime and, playing with an extra defender in their own half, Dublin could make little headway in attack where the Connacht side’s half backline of Lorraine Ryan, Rebecca Hennelly and Heather Cooney was superb. Building from their own half, they were clinical and, time and again, were able to find their danger players Ailish O’Reilly and Donohue.

Dublin defended bravely with Aisling Carolan having her moments at number six but the concession of frees and a penalty would yield 1-5. They were in contention until the clinical finish from a penalty in the 47th minute from Hennelly put significant daylight between the teams. Dublin had intro duced Ali Maguire at half-time and brought on Claire Donnelly, Zoe O’Donoghue as well as debutantes Eimear O’Lear y and Megan Lewis but the experienced Galway girls had come good.

Vesey Arms or Kenny’s Bar. Next up for the senior hurlers is a home encounter against St Oliver Plunketts on June 24 at 6.30pm.

girls on getting to the quarter final of the

The senior footballers lost out to both

National Feile competition at the week-

Thomas Davis and St Vincent’s in the last

end. Two pool wins got them the trip to

week, it seems difficult to lift it for league

Bunclody but Sarsfields of Glanmire got

games when you are out of champion-

the better of them.

ship. Next up is Skerries at home on June

Last week, there was no winner of the €5,400 lotto and the numbers were 2, 12, 20 and 26. This week’s €5,800 draw will be

28 and hopefully a change in fortune. The intermediate footballers lost to Cuala 3-14 to 4-14.

managed by Team Josephine Donohue

Junior football is fairing much bet-

and is sponsored by John Ryan Account-

ter with the As overcoming Naomh Olaf

ant.

in the championship and Crumlin in the

Tickets can be purchased online, at the club, in Carey’s Newsagents or in

league. The junior Bs took an away win out at O’Dwyer’s.

GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN MIXED week for our adult teams with

weekend with a league fixture against

two win and two losses. The intermedi-

Cuala in Westmanstown on Sunday

ates had two league fixtures beating

morning at 11am.

Clann Mhuire Naul at Westmanstown on

The ladies excellent form continued

Wednesday evening by 2-18 to 2-13 but

with a 3-18 to 1-3 league victory away at

unfortunately lost away to Ballyboughal

Round Tower, Clondalkin.

on Saturday by 2-17 to 0-17. Next fixture at home to Ballymun Kickhams on Wednesday, June 28.

Big weekend for the U-14 girls Feile squad who travel to Tyholland GAA Club in Monaghan for the National Feile. Best

The inters are drawn against St Jude’s

of luck to the players, mentors and sup-

in the quarter final of the intermediate

porters who are making the journey

championship to be played afters Dub-

north.

lin’s championship campaign is finished.

The U-14 boys travelled north this

The juniors lost in the league away to

week to take on Aodh Rua of Ballyshan-

St Finians, Swords by four points; next

non, coming away with a good win.

fixture on Tuesday, June 27 at home to

Thanks to Aodh Rua for their hospitality.

Kilmacud Crokes.

The U-11 boys travelled to Naomh Olaf,

The minors resume activity next

fielding three teams with mixed results.

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