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Homeless families increase by 20% IAN BEGLEY
THE NUMBER of families listed as homeless has risen by 20% in South County Dublin since the start of the year with urgent calls for the Government to increase funding for social housing. In January, the area’s homeless households stood at 233 but in April the figure was 287. This announcement was recently published in the form of a detailed
report by the council’s housing section at the request of Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF). The report also showed a decrease in the number of people presenting themselves to the homeless service unit since January from 238 to 224 in April. Commenting on these figures, Cllr O’Broin said: “Central government must significantly increase the funds available to the council to build and buy more social housing.” Full Story on Page 6
Everything is all white: Students bring to life a classic fairytale ANDREW and Robyn Saunders were at the Civic Theatre for a performance of one of the most magical of fairytales. Rathfarnham and Terenure Stage School students brought to life the classic tale of Snow White, with
the help of artistic director Joe Conlan who performed for the first time with all his students. The stage school is celebrating its tenth year this year in September. Picture: Cathy Weatherston
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Baldonnel Investment of €40m in state-of-the-art centre
Industrial hub to create jobs boost INVESTMENT of €40m in a state-of-the-art industrial hub along with hundreds of jobs is on the cards for Dublin MidWest. Mountpark Logistics EU recently bought a 35-acre site in Baldonnel, Clondalkin, and has promised to create 120 jobs during the construction phase of the centre whose targeted start-up date is late 2015. There will also be up to 150 additional ancillary services jobs. Welcoming the investment, Minister Frances Fitzgerald, who is a local resident, said: “It’s great to see more and more
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companies investing in our local economy. Overall, this investment could deliver 1,000 jobs to Baldonnel and the surrounding areas. “This investment is a further sign that our economy is strengthening, the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs is working and Ireland’s reputation as a fantastic place to invest
is increasing. I look forward to continuing efforts to build a real recovery and being part of a Government which delivers stability and smart economic management for our future. “I’ll continue to work with my Fine Gael councillors on South Dublin County Council to support ongoing developments on the Naas Road including in the context of the next county development plan.” Formed in 2014, the firm is already engaged in projects in the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Baldonnel site is
Mountpark’s eighth logistics investment in Europe and in total the company has committed to investing up to €350m across these projects. Phillip O’Callaghan of Mountpark described the Baldonnel site as “ideally located” and which would “provide a wide range of job opportunities and an economic boost to the area”. He said: “We are delighted to have acquired this ideally located site in Baldonnel and believe the development will provide a wide range of job opportunities and an economic boost to the area. “We look forward to developing high quality logistics units in South County Dublin for Irish and International busi-
Minister Frances Fitzgerald: “It’s great to see more and more companies investing in our local economy.”
nesses. “We know, from discussions we have already held with businesses and development bodies, there is strong demand for well-located hubs such as this. We believe the project will facilitate agencies such as the
Council wants to rent properties LANDLORDS and potential landlords with available properties in Dublin Mid-West are being encouraged to lease or rent them to South Dublin County Council. This initiative is part of a countywide campaign spanning all four local authorities in Dublin with several beneficial schemes to choose from. Benefits to landlords can include no vacancy costs, no letting fees, no rent arrears and no day-to-day maintenance costs for periods of up to
20 years. They will also be offered guaranteed income of up to 92% of the market rent. Commenting on the campaign, Dick Brady, assistant chief executive of Dublin City Council, said: “There are schemes available for professional landlords who want to maximise income and also for those property owners wishing to be less directly involved with the letting. In all cases, we are offering guaranteed income.” For more information visit dublinlandlords.ie or call 1800 855920.
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IDA and South Dublin County Council in attracting companies to the region.” O’Callaghan added he was looking forward to working with local stakeholders to deliver a longterm benefit for South County Dublin and for
Mountpark. Mountpark has indicated that they intend to commence development once statutory approvals are achieved. Following start of construction they will begin to market the properties to potential tenants.
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don’sdublin The Wide Street Commission and its legacy in the city Although it was disbanded over 150 years ago, the Wide Street Commission left a legacy that we see in the city to this day. It was created by an act of parliament in 1757, and over its 94-year existence, was responsible for the reshaping of the medieval city into what we recognise today. The actual reshaping of the old city began in earnest during the reign of King Charles II (16601685), when the Earl of Ormonde (The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at the time) had radical plans drawn up. Before this the houses backed onto the Liffey that, over time, became little more than a collective sewer. He wanted all house frontages to face the newly built quays, with a street between them and the river. It was an inspired decision that changed the face and character of the city. New large houses and grand buildings, like the Custom House and Four Courts, enhanced the city’s image. The commission’s main work was in reshaping central Dublin and it did this through careful planning with different developers given areas of responsibility. One of its first projects was to widen Essex Bridge (now Grattan Bridge) in 1755 so that it could deal with the traffic of people, horse-drawn vehicles and cattle on their way to market. Parliament Street and the Royal Exchange (now Dublin City Hall) were built later. Most notably, a number of narrow streets were demolished to allow for the creation of Sackville Street (now O’Connell Street), which at 160 ft is one of the widest streets in Europe. O’Connell Bridge (designed by James Gandon) was erected between 1791 and 1794 and connected both Westmoreland Street and D’Olier Street to the north quays. Westmoreland Street ran into College Green (as it faced Trinity College), and a newly widened Dame Street led past the Irish Houses of Parliament to Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral beyond. This north-south axis became the dominant feature of the city, leading to much improved passage and aesthetic appeal. The work of the commission, though short-lived, certainly left its mark.
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The Wide Street Commission left a legacy that we see in the city to this day
crime File being prepared for DPP, say gardai
Man released as inquiry continues Ian Begley
THE MAN arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Guerrine has been released without charge. The inquiry is ongoing. The 37-year-old male was apprehended by investigating officers
in the Tallaght area on June 2 and detained at Clondalkin Garda Station under the Criminal Justice Act until he was released without charge on June 4. A spokesperson from the Garda Press Office told The Gazette that a file will be prepared for
the DPP and the investigation into the death of Guerrine continues. It has been reported th at Gu er r i ne , wh o was in ill health from prolonged dr ug use, was found in the same gateway on Seelstown Lane, Rathcoole, where a baby girl was found
abandoned several weeks beforehand.
Results Preliminary results from the post-mortem examination have not been disclosed for operational reasons. Investigating gardai are appealing to anyone who
may have travelled on Steelstown Lane in the early hours of Saturday, May 23, to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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expansion Event held to celebrate 50 years of bottling at Clondalkin plant
Irish Distillers set to create 30 jobs at facility Ian Begley
IRISH Distillers has announced 30 new jobs at its bottling facility at the Fox and Geese, Clondalkin, in addition to its €17m expansion. This announcement was
made at an event to mark 50 years of bottling at the Clondalkin facility. Minister Frances Fitzgerald said at the event: “I am delighted that Irish Distillers have marked their 50th anniversary of bottling at this Clondalkin facility with
a further investment in this facility. “This is another welcome investment in Clondalkin, creating jobs for local people throughout the west Dublin area. “I congratulate the committed management and
staff of Irish Distilleries for their work over the past 50 years, and wish them the best with this investment.”
Announcement Deputy Joanna Tuffy (Lab) has also welcomed the jobs announcement for the area,
saying: “These local job announcements are a great boost for the community of Clondalkin. “The Clondalkin Social Welfare office saw the numbers on the Live Register on peak at just under 10,000 in 2011.
“The current numbers on the Live Register at Clondalkin social welfare office is 6,819. This is a drop of a third. This decision by Irish Distillers to expand and create new jobs is another good sign that our economy is recovering.”
Awards teach children the benefits of public transport OVER 100 local primary school students attended the first of the 2015 Dublin Bus Children’s Art Competition Awards at City Services Social Club, Clondalkin. The art competition is part of an overall campaign by Dublin Bus to promote the concept of respecting public transport among schoolchildren. A total of three regional ceremonies will take place throughout June to celebrate the efforts of those who took part in the competition which ran throughout April. Each year Dublin Bus school co-ordinators visit schools based within the individual catchment areas. They relay the message to young people how to use
and respect public transport. The theme for this year’s competition was “Dublin Bus is at the Heart of the Community”. Commenting on the awards ceremony, Maria Brennan, media and communications manager with Dublin Bus, said: “The annual art competition helps children to learn the benefits of public transport in their area while developing their artistic skills and most of all having fun.” The winning students from each participating school receive prizes at each ceremony and a selection of the winning entries will be published in a 2016 Dublin Bus calendar.
Carol Kearney Dunne, Tommy and Margaret McGuinness were overwhelmed with the support for their clothes appeal
donations: local community generosity praised
Communion clothes appeal a ‘success’ Ian Begley
A N O T- f o r - p r o f i t Clondalkin-based service which distributed Communion clothes free of charge to families who were struggling financially, described the appeal as a “tremendous success”. In the run-up to May, the tumultuous month of Holy Communions, couple Tommy and Margaret McGuinness along with Carole Kearney asked residents to donate Communion clothes of all sorts to them so they could pass them on to needy children and give them a chance to look
their best for their big day. Working exclusively from their own homes, the trio collected and distributed Communion suits and dresses to many children from Dublin Mid-West, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Speaking to The Gazette, McGuinness said: “We had lots of fabulous dresses and suits that were donated by ordinary people which were then passed on for free to delighted children. “There was definitely no way you could tell that
the clothes were used before – they were all absolutely beautiful. We even got one dress that had to have been worth about €700 or €800. “Kids nowadays go to the church for their Communion and afterwards have a meal in a restaurant, and that’s it – they never wear the clothes again. “We succeeded with this project with the help of school liaison officers, among others, who ensured they were passed onto families who really needed them, in total confidentiality. “To see the little girls
and boys faces when they were dressed up to the nines was a sight to behold. “They were all very, ver y thankful. One woman was on the verge of tears taking the dress and were all very grateful for what we’ve done for them. “But at the end of the day, we acted only as middle men - the people who donated them made the real difference.” To donate any leftover Communion clothes to this not-for-profit service for 2016 call Tommy Mc Guinness on 086 8970506.
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survey: nearly a third of people interviewed oppose development
politics Dowds, Tuffy selected
‘Concrete jungle’ a worry for residents Ian Begley
PEOPLE living near Letts Field in north Clondalkin are concerned that their area will become a “concrete jungle” following a proposal to build a 48-unit infill housing development there. A door-to-door and online survey conducted recently by Clondalkin Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) showed almost a third of the 400 people (approx.) interviewed oppose this development. In addition, up to 90% of respondents said they would like to see a play space development in the field, which is located between the Neilstown and Ninth Lock Road. Cllr Timmons said:
“There is a lot of anger at the lack of facilities in the area and the large percentage [of residents] in favour of the play space shows the need for facilities. “Residents in Moorefield point out all the infill housing that has already taken up green areas. “A lot of people have raised safety concerns about Neilstown Park saying syringes and used contraceptives make it very unsafe to bring children or grandchildren there. “A lot of people are also angered by the development of St Marks Green and Harelawn Green, despite much public objection. “They feel unlistened
to and worry about the whole of north Clondalkin becoming a concrete jungle. There are also issues of antisocial behaviour and many I spoke to highlighted that bringing more people into the area could add to these issues.” The proposal for Letts Field will see 18 four-person units, 25 five-person homes, four six-person homes and one special adapted dormer unit developed on the land. A park and a playground are also included in the proposal. Plans for the development are currently available to view in County Hall in Tallaght and in the Civic Offices in Clondalkin until June 18, and can be viewed at www.sdcc.ie.
Overjoyed: Store recognised for all the hard work put into business tj O’Mahony’s struck gold recently at the Prestigious Octabuild
2015 Awards held in Dublin’s Mansion House. The Ballymount store won Best Builder’s Merchants and DIY Store in the Octabuild 2015 awards. This was the 19th Octabuild Awards, The companies who organise the awards are; Dulux, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Glennon’s Timber, King Span Insulation, Sanra Fyffe. Tegral and Wavin. O’Mahony’s fought off stiff competition amongst 26 other Dublin entrants to finally win this much coveted award. Pictured are Brendan O’Reilly, TJ O’Mahony, Ballymount Retail Centre, Walkinstown, receiving the award from Tadhg Donohoe, chairman, Octabuild (left) and Hugh O’Donnell, president, Hardware Association Ireland.
DEPUTIES Rober t Dowds and Joanna Tuffy have been selected again to stand in the general election for the Labour Party in Dublin Mid-West. The party membership made the selection at its convention in Palmerstown recently. Speaking after the event, Deputy Dowds said: “I am very much looking forward to a positive campaign, and to getting out and talking to people about their concerns.” Deputy Tuffy added: “My priorities will be more investment in public services now that the country’s finances have stabilised. “In particular, I think the next government should prioritise further investment in our health service.”
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housing ‘In fact the problem is set to get worse’
Homeless families numbers increase Ian Begley ibegley@dublingazette.com
THE number of families listed as homeless has risen by 20% in South County Dublin since the start of the year with urgent calls for the Government to increase funding for social housing. In January, the area’s homeless households stood at 233 but in April it was 287. This announcement was recently published in the form of a detailed report by the council’s housing section at the request of Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF). The report also
showed a decrease in the number of people presenting themselves to the homeless service unit since January from 238 to 224 in April. The number of families assessed as immediately at risk also saw a drop from 36 in January to 11 in April. The council stated that it currently has 79 families (with 206 children) placed in hotels or B&B accommodation across the Dublin region. A spokesperson said: “All families placed in emergency accommodation (including hotels) are referred to Focus Ireland new presenters
team for assessment and care planning in order to identify all housing options available to families and support them out of homeless services. “South Dublin County Council made 33 allocations to applicants registered homeless during the period January 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015 with 18 of these allocations (which represents 27 adults and 43 children) to families placed into hotel / B&B accommodation.” Commenting on these figures, Cllr O’Broin (SF) said: “Many of these families are living in totally
unsuitable emergency accommodation in local hotels or city centre hostels. “While the acquisition of 65 temporary accommodation units in Tallaght Cross is welcome this will not address the growing crisis. In fact the problem is set to get worse. “There is no let-up in the number of individuals and families presenting as homeless. “Difficulties with rent supplement, rising rent costs and rising house repossessions are driving the homeless crisis. “The ongoing lack of investment in social housing means that the long-term housing solutions are simply not available. “In the meantime families are being forced to live in unsuitable accommodation. We now have a waiting list for people to get into emergency accommodation. “Central government must significantly increase the funds available to the council to build and buy more social housing.” A spokesperson for the Department of Environment said Minister Alan Kelly recently announced the first major direct build social housing programme with the kick-starting of over 100 separate housing projects. Speaking about the programme Minister Kelly said: “This is the first major investment in local authority housing for many years. This announcement will see over 1,700 housing units delivered over a threeyear period, creating about 300 jobs in construction with all of these projects being assessed in under a two-month period.
Cllr O’Broin (SF): “There is no let-up in the number of individuals and families presenting as homeless.”
“It represents a good start but with much more needing to be done. For many years during the Celtic Tiger, house building was something many local authorities got out of. “It has taken time, but
with about 300 additional housing staff in local authorities, including planners and architects, the funding that is coming on stream, aggressive investment and action is being taken to tackle the housing crisis.
“Between local authorities and the voluntary housing sector, there are now over 150 social housing projects under construction which will in time have an impact on housing waiting lists.”
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opinion ‘If you’re unhappy with your hospital – say so’
Complaining about medical care is healthy The Ombudsman Peter Tyndall tells readers why they should speak out if they have concerns about facilities TWO weeks ago, I published an investigation report called Learning to Get Better, which looks at how well public hospitals handle complaints about their services. The investigation began on foot of my concerns that my office receives relatively few complaints about public hospitals compared with Ombudsman offices in other countries. My investigation listened to the public, hospital staff and representative groups. It revealed that people are often afraid to complain about poor care received in hospitals because they are
concerned about possible repercussions for themselves or their loved ones. It is also clear that many people do not complain because they do not believe it will make any difference. They also find it hard to find out how to complain, and are often frustrated at delays in dealing with their complaints, incomplete answers and failure to provide proper apologies. However, experience has shown the value of complaints and that an effective complaint handling service can help to provide safe and highquality patient services
and care. After all, if you don’t knowwhat is going wrong, you won’t know what you need to do to put it right. In particular, complaints are a vital early warning system for hospitals and other health services. I often wonder whether the tragic events seen in Aras Attracta and the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise could have been avoided if those complaints that were made about these services were dealt with properly. With that in mind, I have recommended that the HSE and each hospital put an action plan in
place to: • Make it easy for people to complain; • Ensure that people have access to an effective, independent advocacy service to support them in making a complaint; • Establish a single, consistent complaints system; and • Investigate the most serious complaints independently. I am pleased to say that the HSE has accepted my recommendations in full and I will be monitoring their implementation to ensure that improvement is achieved and sustained. My full investigation report can be read on my office’s website (at www. ombudsman.gov.ie), and copies of the report are also available on request. Anyone who wishes to make a complaint about a
public hospital may find it useful to visit the website, www.healthcomplaints. ie. This site gives a lot of information about how to complain and what body to complain to. The HSE operates Your Service Your Say, which explains how to make a complaint. You can also contact the hospital’s complaint officer. If you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint to the HSE, you can contact the Ombudsman. Complaints can be made to the Ombudsman in writing, by telephone, by calling to our office, by email or by using our online complaint form. Remember to send us any relevant documentation or correspondence you have which you think
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall
might help us. We will keep in touch with you to let you know what we are doing with your complaint and we will do our best to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible.
T he office of the Ombudsman can be contacted at 01 639 5600, by emailing ombudsman@ombudsman.gov. ie, or through our website at www.ombudsman. gov.ie.
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courts Jail is your future if you reoffend, judge tells 17-year-old youth
Ticket, phone scam nets two-year term A 17- y e a r- o l d w h o conned 22 people out of over €8,500 by advertising non-existent concert tickets and iPhones online that he never had to sell has been given a two-year suspended sentence. Derek Whelan, now 19, placed ads on adverts. ie and donedeal.ie, and asked customers to lodge the cash in an AIB or Permanent TSB account. When one man complained he had never received the tickets he had paid €130 for, Whelan asked for his Visa Debit card details so he could refund him. The teenager then used these details to buy a €220
phone. Some people paid €380-€600 for concert tickets that they never received, while others paid €275-€295 for iPhones never posted out to them. Gardai easily caught Whelan because he used his own card details to pay for the initial website ads and gave customers his mobile phone number and name. He was arrested on June 14, 2014, interviewed by gardai and released without charge. He conned another man out of €380 four days later. Whelan of Moorefield Avenue, Clondalkin,
Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 24 counts of theft on dates between August 2013 and June 2014. He has no previous convictions. Judge Martin Nolan gave Whelan a two-year sentence but suspended it for two years on condition that he kept the peace for that time and abided by probation supervision for 18 months. He ordered Whelan to pay €1,000 to investigating gardai within 10 days – this will be distributed among the victims. The judge warned Whelan that jail was “his future” if he reoffended. “It’s up to you to decide
whether you want to go down that road or not,” he said. He said Whelan was “a young man of ability” with no criminal record who had taken steps to reform. “He hadn’t the best start in life, and until this fall from grace he had been going along okay,” said the judge. Garda Andrew O’Donnell told Sinead McGrath BL, prosecuting that Whelan told officers in his first interview that someone else had been using his laptop and identity. He made admissions in the second interview and apologised for his actions.
Derek Whelan claimed he had been under pressure to repay a debt and had set up the scheme because he had no other source of income
Whelan was released without charge but interviewed again on July 2014 where he continued to co-operate with the Garda inquiry. He claimed he had been under pressure to repay a debt and had set
up the scheme because he had no other source of income. Gda O’Donnell agreed with Michael Bowman SC, defending, that “all roads led back to him [Whelan]” as he had used his own credit card
and phone details for the ads. Mr Bowman said his client had €1,000 in court “to make recompense” which Gda O’Donnell agreed was a “considerable sum” given his background.
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gazetteGALLERIES
Fran Cussins and Valerie Brien
Thi Be Nho Ngo, Maeve O’Sullivan and Mary Seery. Pictures: Cathy Weatherston
in stitches: having a fun time at weekly knitting group morning
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Mick Daly and Clare Morgan
he Gazette’s photographer stopped by Clondalkin Library recently to meet the Saturday morning knitting group. Members were mostly knitting and doing crochet but also doing some embroidery and patchwork. Many of the members crochet to fundraise for children’s charities as well as knit hats and blankets for the neonatal unit in the Coombe Hospital.
Clondalkin Active Retirement Group’s Bright Side of group performed with Rams in Rhythm. Pictured at the Michael Maher. Pictures: Jolanta Rossiter
Margaret Corri and Ellen Goukling
Audrey Coleman, Carol Conway and Maeve Allan
Irene Welsh
Catherine Moriarty
Audrey Coleman
Phillis McCarthy, musician in the Bright Side of Life Mary Dempsey and Patsy Sleppard
choir
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Towers GAA club: Bright Side of Life choir’s show
Debut performance hits all the right notes
Life Choir gave their debut performance at Towers GAA club recently. The
The Bright Side of Life Choir members: Eileen Carey, Margaret
Cllr Kenneth Egan, Clare Morgan
event are Matt Dowling, Vincent Swan, Cllr Kenneth Egan (FG), Ray O Haire,
Vignell and Audrey Hughes
(chairperson) and Mick Daly
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Janice Bangala from Tallaght braved the rain
Rocstrong were among the top draws at this year’s Forbidden Fruit Festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Pictures: James Martin
A musical Eden at the Forbidden Fruit Festival
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USIC fans were not disappointed with this year’s line-up at the Forbidden Fruit Festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. While the rain came down in buckets, the bands just kept the temp up and everyone danced away over the threeday event. Among the top draws were
Jesus Rodriguez
Rocstrong, Earl Sweatshirt, Beauty and the Beats and Brooks Brass Band. For the festival fashion conscious wellies and oilskins were all the rage but between the showers fans and performers got to show off some of their fancier outfits. The legendary Patti Smith took the
Maura Healy from Beauty and The Beats
stage on Monday evening after galeforce winds and torrential rain threatened – but failed – to cancel the show. Smith took her fans under cover in a big-top style tent before belting out the entire 1975 Horses album, which seemed to send as many 17-year-olds as 70-year-olds into raptures.
Brooks Brass Band
Nathan Lieghilo enjoyed the bands
Natalia Bil took time away from the stages
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Gary Egan is well known for roles in Love/Hate, Ripper Street and Adam and Paul
a day in the life: actor, writer and mindfulness advocate gary egan
The write way for his life
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FRESH from a recent guest appearance in TV3’s Red Rock season finale, Dublin actor, horror writer and mindfulness advocate, Gary Egan, spoke to The Gazette about an average day in his life. Egan, well known for roles in Love/ Hate, Ripper Street and Adam and Paul, is from Rathmines. He said: “I usually rise around 9am. Breakfast normally consists of muesli, toast, fruit and tea. I would normally listen to a bit of radio in the morning, such as Dublin Talks on 98fm, which is always entertaining. “I’ve taken up mindfulness [living in the now] this year and try to spend
some time on that each morning after eating. “Then I pop on the laptop and check emails. I’m trying to finish a horror screenplay I’ve been working on by the end of June, so I’ll look at work I did the previous day before starting on new material. This is taking up most of my time right now.” Egan has added another string to his professional bow by taking up writing. He said: “Acting is a notoriously precarious business so it’s important to have other creative options, like writing, to fall back on. Hopefully, I will get a production company to take my screenplay. That’s the plan.” After working on the screenplay for a couple of hours, he heads to the
gym. “I like to work out about three times a week. I’m not a big lunch person, so won’t eat again until evening. I may have a coffee in town, read the paper and meet a friend, depending on who’s around. “Then it’s back home again and get stuck into the writing. I’ll stop writing around 8pm and have some din-dins. I haven’t eaten meat or poultry for 25 years, but do eat a lot of fish. Salmon and veg is a favourite of mine.”
Gothic master Egan has a real passion for the horror genre and his favourite writer is Gothic master Edgar Allan Poe. He also frequently watches retrotelevision, as well as indulging in his
extensive collection of DVDs in the genre. Right now, he is watching the Hammer House of Horror series of films, which were very popular in the 1970s. When it comes to bedtime, Egan said: “I’ll normally turn in around midnight. I’m reading a biography of Steve Davis, the snooker player, at the moment and it’s great. “I love snooker, football, tennis and athletics. I like to play snooker when I can. “I often listen to a meditation or mindfulness CD as I go to sleep as I find it relaxes the brain and helps me sleep well. Everybody should try this and turn their phones off.”
For the perfect family day out, filled with fun, fresh air and frolics, why not take a trip to the third annual Dublin Kite Festival on Sunday, June 14 at North Bull Island Beach. With free entertainment all day long, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday with family and friends. This year’s Dublin Kite Festival will attract kite fliers and spectators from across Ireland and overseas and is sure to be an exhilarating event from start to finish. The festival will challenge kite enthusiasts from all over Ireland and abroad to show off their stunt skills and compete for a number of awards across a wide range of categories including most aerodynamic, most beautiful, and funniest. The Dublin Kite Festival is organised by Dublin City Council as part of their year round programme of city-wide free public events. For more information, visit www.dublinkitefestival.ie
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DIARY dublinlife Council’s sweet tooth cost €80k IT’S a revelation that really takes the biscuit! Dublin City Council has spent more than €80,000 on chocolate bars, sweets and other such confections. Under a Freedom of Information request from The Herald the €3.5m spent on food and drink over the past five years went on refreshments for official meetings, meals for staff on training courses and special events for members of the public. Almost €55,900 was spent on chocolate bars,
€7,800 on sweets and over €16,700 on biscuits. It was also revealed that more than €236,000 was spent on coffee, tea, milk and sugar. Water outlay was €96,600 overall with €43,500 used on the Ballygowan variety alone, and €18,500 paid for sandwiches. Cooking classes, Easter and summer camps, Halloween and Christmas parties for children and older adults and community meetings accounted for 76% of the chocolate
expenditure and 52% of the sweets. Enough to cause a sugar rush, the Diary feels.
telling the tale of 233-year-old watering hole THE iconic Mulligan’s of Poolbeg Street has been immortalised in yet another book, and this time rather than featuring as the setting for a scene, it is the primary focus of the book. RTE journalist Declan Dunne has written: Mulligan’s: Grand Old Pub of
Poolbeg Street which tells the story of the 233-yearold watering hole. The pub was made famous by literary legends such as James Joyce, who used the pub as one of the scenes in the story Counterparts from Dubliners, as well as the numerous writers and journalists such as Flann O’Brien and Con Houlihan who frequented the pub. Along with the myriad writers who frequented Mulligans over the years it was also a favourite spot for various artistes from around the world who would visit while on tour.
joan’s social media campaign not going well LET’S #talktoJoan! The Tanaiste’s latest initiative is calling on citizens to do just that. Her new social media campaign wants members of the public to engage with her, raising issues and commenting on Government policy making. But there is a warning tone … Joan Burton refers to “keyboard warriors” and is adamant that she will concentrate only on comments from those with positive ideas. And lo! Despite this, the very first people to use the hashtag were all negative. Among these were hard left deputies Joe Higgins (AAA) and Joan Collins (ULA) who took the opportunity to blast her about her previous policies.
exhibition set to celebrate birth of Yeats A SOLO exhibition of artwork by Padraic Reaney to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats is running at Sol Art Gallery. The Crazy Jane sequence on which Reaney bases his work are poems WB Yeats wrote in his later years featuring an
The council spent €7,800 on sweets over the past five years
eccentric old woman. In the poems, Crazy Jane’s chance for love is ruined by an interfering bishop, who conspires to keep her and her lover Jack apart. After Jack’s
death Jane’s spindly figure is seen walking forlornly through dense woodlands. The exhibition, which is supported by Yeats 2015, also includes a set
of prints using dry-point on CDs, block prints, monoprints and carborundum. Crazy Jane runs until June 18, at Sol Gallery, 8 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
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A sea of colour as thousands of participants waited in the rain to set off on their way. Pictures: Stephen Fleming
Dan Stokes was one of the rogue males sporting a Sisters Eilish Curtin and Michelle Collins
Eileen Drumgoole and Ann Marie Shevlin, running for Irish Cancer Society
Water colourful day in a wet city centre S
OME 37,000 women – and more than a few rogue males – took to the waterlogged streets of the city centre on June Bank Holiday Monday recently for the 2015 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
An international fixture as one of the world’s largest allfemale events of its kind, the 10km route saw participants of all ages and abilities take to the course with great energy and enthusiasm, despite this year’s
inclement weather. However, nothing could dampen their spirits, with most running to fundraise for, or raise awareness of, a charity or cause close to their heart, making it a wonderful day for all.
Trinh Callan and Hanh Nangle
Darting in to the run ... Barbara O’Flynn, Michelle Corcoran, Clare Gorey and Laura Campbell
cunning disguise to also take part in the run
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ESCAPE THE MAYHEM: stylist and tv personality angela scanlon
Nothing like a little weekend Shaksuka ian begley
Although having a career as a stylist and popular TV personality may seem like an enjoyable profession it can at times be quite stressful if you don’t find the right balance between work and pleasure, according to stylist Angela Scanlon. In this week’s Escape the Mayhem, T he Gazette found out about the type of things Scanlon does to unwind and get away from it all. “I used to run a lot to clear my head and did a half a marathon a couple of years ago but, to be honest, I haven’t ran at all lately and should
really get back into it. “What I love doing though to relax and u nw i n d i s t o c o o k brunch for all my friends at home. I do this thing called Shakshuka eggs which is a mixture of peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes and poached the eggs. “Delicious”
“It’s absolutely delicious and I serve it with big, filthy slaps of white bread, Greek yoghurt and guacamole, and also serve my friends very strong Bloody Marys with them.” Scanlon added that she did a course in transcendental meditation a
few years ago and says that learning to relax is a big thing for her. “I love to listen to Russell Brand on BBC’s Deser t Island Discs and [in one episode] he chose a number of meditation songs called Triple Mantra. I find them so peaceful and it’s a great way to chill out. “A friend of mine lives in London and owns a chicken restaurant in Hackney, so if I ever have a day off I tend to travel there to indulge in great food and cocktails. There’s also loads of people that I know down there, so I always have the best fun. “Coming home and
spending time with my family in Cork or Mayo for a weekend is also something I love to do to get away from it all. I have a niece and a nephew up there and they’re so cute and are always a great way to escape from realty.” Binging
Asked if she ever switches off by binging on episode after episode of a specific series, Scanlon finished by saying: “In the past I’ve lost weeks of my life to Mad Men, Breaking Bad and the Wire, but these days I just don’t have time to commit myself to that sort of stuff.”
To celebrate CocaCola’s summer campaign to encourage people to Choose Happiness, Angela Scanlon recently launched the nationwide tour – Your Summer, Your Choice. Coca-Cola is challenging music-lovers to take to the stage to f lash a winning smile for a chance to win a package of 10 weekend tickets to Longitude Festival. T h o s e w h o c a n ’t attend one of the events can still be in with a chance to win Longitude tickets by sending their smiles to Coca-Cola’s new Irish Snapchat account @CocaColaIreland.
Stylist and TV personality Angela Scanlon
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Michelin Star chef Ross Lewis at Taste of Dublin
Iveagh Gardens: many new features planned for anniversary event
Ten years of fine foods
Keith Bellew
THE Taste of Dublin Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this month at the Iveagh Gardens with a line-up of events with renowned native and international chefs. Taste of Dublin, which takes place June 11 to 14, aims to showcase the range of diverse restaurants, producers and chefs that make up the city’s culinary scene. The programme features one-to-one Q&As, live interactive cooking demos with Michelin Star chefs, taster plates from a melting pot of cuisines and boutique food and drink stalls hosted by artisan producers. Speaking to The Gazette, event coordinator Molly Hutchinson said 2015
was a very big year for Taste of Dublin and to celebrate its tenth anniversary there are many new features. “We have Nespresso on board who are doing an experience Nespresso feature. We also have the National Dairy Council who are doing a ‘skillery’ – this is inspired by Irish dairy where you can have intimate conversations with chefs and they’ll be sharing their top dairy skills and tips,” she said. Sony will be presenting a brand new feature called a Taste of Japan, he said, which is a sushi masterclass involving an authentic Japanese restaurant. “I think Taste of Japan is going to be a huge draw this year because it’s an interactive demonstration where you get to make your own sushi. Twelve
people will take part in a masterclass which will be led by a sushi professional who’ll be showing you how to make your own sushi then take it away with you and eat it,” she said. Along with these new features, the festival will also have the old standards which draw huge crowds every year including the Electrolux Chefs’ Secrets. “The Electrolux Chefs’ Secrets is a really unique feature where you get to cook along with Michelin Star chefs. You get to take part in a 45-minute interactive demonstration and cook along with the recipes that the chefs are cooking,” she said. A range of well-known chefs and restaurants will take part in this year’s festival including Stephen Gibson
from Pichet restaurant, who will be giving a live demonstration on Friday, 12. Speaking to the Gazette, Gibson said that taking part in the festival gave a great boost in footfall at his restaurant. “The great thing about Taste of Dublin is it’s a great opportunity to showcase the style of food you do in the restaurant, so you try and pick dishes that you have on your menu,” said the man who has been involved in every festival except last year’s instalment, which he regretted missing. Gibson is very excited about getting back into the festival this year. For further information on Taste of Dublin 2015 visit: www.tasteofdublin.ie.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Beau, a five-year-old male Staffie. Beau is a boy with a big heart, and he has a super long tongue which is just great for giving big sloppy kisses to his favourite friends. Beau is a worried boy, he’s been in kennels for quite a while now so we’d love to find him a patient, kind home with a family who’ll come visit him several times here at the centre to build up a trusting relationship. If you think you could offer Beau a loving home then please contact Dogs Trust on 01-8791000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and would love to show you around. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie
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IT’S that time of year again when the images of a perfectly groomed hippy-chic Cara and Kendall make their way to us from Coachella. All you can think about are those few days of festival fun and the perfect pieces to wear for each day. Not only do you have to look fabulous for the three days while stay-
ing in a tent, but you want your hair and skin to look amazing too! Well fear not – I have selected some must-have items to have you looking festival fab as well as some tried and tested beauty and hair tips to keep you looking as fresh as the day you arrived! Here are some of the musthave items for your festival wardrobe ...
1. Fringe is everywhere this summer and it can take your look from flat to fab in two seconds. Try a fringed cropped kimono [3] over a pair of denim shorts [4] and a crop top. 2. Keeping with the fringing vibe, a real leather rucksack [6] from Warehouse will keep your personal items safe while you dance. 3. A light dress will keep you fresh and styl-
ish! I love the print on this fabulous Oasis V&A Tunic [5]. 4. A great hat will look chic and work well as a hair cover up after day one. Try a high crown fedora hat from Topshop. 5. Add a festival edge to any look with cool jewellery, such as a gorgeous chain crown from Topshop. 6. Cover up tired eyes
with a pair of classic Aviators [2] – invest in a good pair that will never go out of style! 7. Gladiator sandals are the hot shoe of the season, keep cool and comfortable with buckled gladiators from Missguided. 8. Add a pop of colour to your look with a pashmina [1], and wrap up in style for when the sun goes down.
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As Shoreditch’s “little brother”, Brick Lane has put itself firmly on the map as a home to all kinds of quirky, trendy shops and businesses – and as a centre of vibrant urban art. Pictures: Shane Dillon
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WITH business names like Cult Mountain, Cereal Killer Cafe, LabourAnd Wait, The Lazy Ones and, err, Barry The Barber, a stroll from Shoreditch High Street rail station into the Hipster heaven that is Brick Lane provides plenty to stimulate the senses – and not just in the shop names alone. While London remains a shopping mecca for visitors from around the world, Sterling’s current strength has left the Euro a little battered. However, currency conversion woes aside, there are still bargains galore to be had in this too-cool-for-school corner of London, which in recent years has made a name for itself as a tour-
ist and shopper magnet alike. Whether you’re looking for exclusive designer wares lurking on a rail in a second-hand shop, some hard-to-find accessories or trendy pop culture art, or are just looking to sample some of the global cuisine concentrated in myriad little cafes and restaurants, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane offer plenty to tempt Londoners, locals and visitors alike. Firmly on the map for a few years now, the area is a busy mix of locals, shoppers and tourists at weekends, with the area’s rich ethnic diversity adding to the multicultural dining and shopping experience. However, if you visit during calmer weekdays,
there’s certainly more space to relax, wander, and take in the area’s eyecatching urban art, with graffiti artists creating all kinds of colourful shop fronts, murals, and visually arresting scenes to add to the general buzz. For those looking to perhaps feel more like a Londoner than the hordes of tourists packed into the West End, a half hour walk or so will take Brick Lane escapees south towards the River Thames, passing by quieter residential parts of the city on the edge of the nearby City district. From the world-famous Tower Bridge, an inviting riverside walk back west takes you by some of the most prestigious – and historic – river views in the world, with an ever
shifting skyline underscoring London’s ceaseless growth. From ice-cream eaters by City Hall, past the sundial-like shadow cast by The Shard skyscraper (Western Europe’s tallest building), browsing stalls at the bustling Borough market, misquoting The Bard outside Shakespeare’s Globe, darting into Tate Modern to see free art and then traipsing across Millennium Bridge towards the timeless dome of St Paul’s, a delightful walk awaits. So, whether you’re eager to see some of the buzz about trendy Brick Lane and its environs, or to take in some of the riverside’s timeless appeal, there’s plenty to draw visitors away from the usual city centre hotspots.
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The basics CAREERS: UNUSUAL COURSES are key to the year DOING your work and preparing for your exams at the end might be two key aspects of college life, but getting settled in as early as possible is equally important. Get to know your new environment. Find the nearest supermarket and bus stops. Explore the campus and discover where everything is. Above all, make sure you know how to get to classes. Organise yourself by getting library and student cards. Check whether your student grant or loan has arrived, buying anything that you still need for your accommodation or studies.
Try a forensic approach to criminology
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FOR people wanting to choose the path less taken and who yearn for something a little different by way of a career, a host of unusual courses are on offer around Dublin. At the Communications and Management Institute (CMI), students can study for an advanced diploma in crime scene investigation and foren-
sic science. This is the first course of its kind in Ireland to be recognised by the Chartered Forensic Science Society CFSSoc (UK). Many students will go on to work in forensic science laboratories, become crime scene investigators or work in crime prevention and security. Students will have the opportunity to examine realistic mock crime
scenes, both indoor and outdoor. Once you collect the evidence at the crime scene in your designated CSI team comprised of class peers, you will be expected to present a statement in a courtroom environment based on the particular case. By attending a real mock crime scene, this will allow you apply theory learned in the classroom to practise. Applicants from various levels of work experience and qualifications are accepted onto this course and graduates can
Mock crime scenes and courtroom evidence await in some forensic courses
pursue further study in areas such as law, social work, biological sciences, community work, crime prevention, and sociology. The course costs €1,950 and you can contact CMI at 01 492 7070, or email info@cmi-ireland.com. Blackrock Fur ther Education Institute is running an applied psychology course, which factors in criminology.
This one-year course in psychology is a QQI Level 5 Certificate which has progression links to Level 8 PSI (the Psychological Society of Ireland) accredited courses. Course content contains subjects essential to those seeking to progress in the area academically or to apply psychology theories to areas of management and business. Core elements include behavioural studies, child
development, criminology and work experience. At the outset, students are required to pay for books, exams, a €200 PLC (post Leaving Certificate) Government levy (unless exempt) and a student services charge. There are no tuition fees for EU students. For further information, contact Blackrock Further Education Institute at 01 288 9717, or email office@bfei.ie.
Get to grips with your budgeting KEITH BELLEW
MANY important things are learned in college, not all of which are academic. One of the most important and consistently useful skills – learned in college but used throughout life – is the art of budgeting. Whether you’re at home, on campus or in rented accommodation, chances are you’ll have to budget when you come to college. The first step to doing this successfully is finding out what kind of expenditure to expect. First and foremostm it is important to remember
there may be unexpected costs during the year. Books and supplies are the next thing to consider. Before buying a textbook it is a good idea to check its availability in your college library and if so how many copies are in the short- and long-loan collection. If there are a lot of copies it might not be necessary to buy the book, but if you are obliged to buy it, looking online is a good idea. There are bound to be numerous second-hand copies available. If this is not the case, new copies are generally much
Look after the pennies ... or the euro, if you want to make it through college, and life. Picture: Sean McEntee
cheaper when bought online. When buying stationery and all the other necessary tools, discount shops are an excellent source as their products are usually a few euro cheaper than those in dedicated stationer y stores and are often available to buy in bulk. Eating out is always more expensive than packing a lunch. So, if you lunch out each day
you will see your funds dwindle rapidly. Another positive aspect of bringing your own lunch is that usually it’s the healthier option. Socialising is a key element of college life, and a great way to reward yourself after a lot of diligent study. But drinks are quite expensive, so looking out for the myriad student deals available in various pubs and clubs is a great way to save money.
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LEARNINGCURVE Head abroad to enrich your study
Studying OVERSEAS: AVAIL OF ALL ADVANTAGES music may be for you INDIVIDUALS with a musical bent and a
hankering for a degree
or diploma in disciplines that involve guitar,
vocals, songwriting and music production, can avail of the many special courses offered by BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music) Dublin.
Students have access to venues such as The Workman’s Club and Whelan’s to perform, and Temple Lane Studios for rehearsing and recording. The campus is across two buildings, the main one in Francis Street, and another in The Coombe. Contact BIMM Dublin at 01 513 3666, or email dublin@bimm.ie.
IAN BEGLEY
REASONS for studying abroad are many: entry requirements may be easier; you may have access to courses not available in Ireland; or you may simply want the experience of studying outside Ireland. So you should find out about the application procedures, length of courses, fees and living expenses before you make a final decision on whether a stint in foreign climes is truly suitable for you. If you are a third-level
student in Ireland, your university or college may have information on opportunities for studying outside Ireland. You can also get information by applying directly to a third-level institution for a prospectus. According to Citizensinformation.ie, many Irish third-level institutions offer their students the opportunity to travel through their course of study, often through student exchange programmes. Audrey Byrne, exchange co-ordinator
at the international office at DCU, told The Gazette there were a multitude of advantages for students taking part in Erasmus, an international study programme that students already in college can apply for. She said: “We would have a lot of students who select a programme which has a year abroad as part of their course. In all of our language programmes, it is compulsory that students spend their third year abroad to immerse themselves in the language they’re
studying. “We also encourage students who aren’t studying a language to still avail of a year abroad. We have selected partners overseas who can provide their classes through English and we’re now seeing an increasing number of students opting to go abroad.” Byrne added that many students chose to study abroad because they intended seeking a career away from Ireland after they graduated. “An awful lot of students are looking towards
Students can broaden their educational horizons and study abroad. Picture: David Heuts
a career outside Ireland. I think the days of walking into any workplace and seeing all-Irish faces is a thing of the past.” For further information on studying outside Ireland, visit citizensinfor-
mation.ie. You can also find detailed information on the range of Irish grants and funds for students in further and higher education on www.studentfinance.ie.
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Artist’s work is sew good
AN EXHIBITION of embroidered art opens in the Mill Theatre in Dundrum on June 13, and runs until July 31 from Monday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. The exhibition, A Common Thread, features embroidered portraits depicting women’s traditional styles and costumes from around the world. Sarah-Anne Kennedy is the artist behind the work which features designs from Ireland, Finland Nepal, Nigeria, the Czech Republic and more. All Kennedy’s art on display is for sale.
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THE FINAL SILENCE: BELFAST-BASED CRIME THRILLER
Unlocking the buried secrets of the past
BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN
AS a really exciting summer read, full of high adrenaline and fast-paced action, Stuar t Neville’s thriller The Final Silence is one you can really sink your teeth into. The novel is set in Belfast and is replete with undertones of historic division and paramilitary activities barely
covered by a veneer of surface respectability. Rea Carlisle is a young woman, whose father Graham holds a seat on the Northern Assembly at Stormont. When she inherits her uncle Raymond’s house, she uncovers, not only unsettling and gruesome trophies belonging to her uncle, but also has her eyes opened to her father’s questionable sec-
tarian past. One room in her uncle’s old house is locked, and Rea resolves to get it open at all costs. She finally does this after much effort and what she finds includes a macabre memoir written by her uncle and an envelope containing human nails ripped out at the root. When she questions her mother Ida about her brother, the older woman says: “I didn’t know him and he was my brother. I should have tried harder.” Rea is at a loss as to what to do about the evidence she has found in the house, and decides to call an old flame, Detective Inspector Jack Lennon for help. Lennon, however, has plenty of problems of his own. He is on suspension from the PSNI, his relationship is failing and he has a young daughter to take care of, from a former marriage. What happens next when the two meet up again, sets off a terrible chain of events neither one could have anticipated. There are so many twists and turns in the novel that the reader gets the impression it could have been a much bigger book. To give Neville his due, he is very adept at inserting the most unexpected twists the reader could never anticipate and this is crucial in a thriller writer. Neville is also very good at including lit-
Author Stuart Neville’s thriller The Final Silence is fast paced and the final resolution really packs a real punch
tle telling details about characters and displays a great capacity to identify with what a specific character goes through under a very particular set of circumstances. He understands what a mother would feel when she loses a daughter, what regrets she would have and how shock can interfere with her natural instincts to embrace her
child one last time. This shows Neville as a writer of some insight and great human compassion and not just a writer of action scenes. Although there is a lot going on in the novel by way of sub-plot and the introduction of new characters along the way, Neville never loses control of the novel but holds all strands together
deftly. The Final Silence is a thriller of quality, full of the requisite excitement of the genre but with added intelligence and reflection. The Final Silence, published by Vintage Books, is available in book stores for €19.50.
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MUSIC MOTORING music festival: Leopardstown
Let the Bulmers’ line-up stirrup your emotions
The Sticky Fingers album catches the Stones in transition
The rolling stones: Sticky Fingers is reissued
Polished new insight into a classic album James Hendicott
STICK Y FINGERS: controversial and arguably career defining, yet atypical of the Rolling Stones. First time around, the 1971 album knocked The Beatles off number one, despite the noise surrounding the sizeable bulge in the unzippable jeans of the Andy Warholinspired cover. That iconic cover hid a blues-rock masterpiece. These days, the reissue of a seminal album has become a standard part of the music industry’s repertoire. Sales are falling, why not enhance them with bestsellers endowed with enticing extras? When the content is so intriguing, why not indeed. Sticky Fingers was never the brash, gnarling record that Rolling Stones fans had come to expect. When it first appeared, the lack of rock bite made the release a surprise and
far from universally popular album, albeit one the Londoners were widely forgiven for. It was written - slowly by Stones standards - in the aftermath of Brian Jones’ drowning and amid the murder allegations that surrounded his drugfuelled demise. L i ke m a ny g r e a t albums, time provided context. Hit by circumstance and the resulting change of mood, Sticky Fingers redefined brilliantly an already iconic band. The new Rolling Stones were poppier, yet indulged in lengthy, almost adlibbed moments of guitar brilliance. Whilst doused in overtones of depression, sexual frustration and less than subtle drug references, they’d also edged towards pop. The shine on the reissue is a simple, unintrusive remastering: this is still a flowing album, clawing together blues rock influ-
ences and considered life experience. It builds a beautiful whole around sublime singles and lyrical sharpness. Of course, decades on, it’s the attached rarities that will excite fans. The most essential is an alternative version of Brown Sugar. Instantly memorable, it adds Eric Clapton on crisp slide guitar, giving the track a looser feel. Fans might have come across the bootleg version before, but this tightened studio track is a brilliantly surreal remaking of a classic. The extended rendition of Bitch has heavier edits still, with lyrical changes that include the omissions of Richards’ famous Pavlov’s Dog reference in favour of lines on loneliness and drug use. There’s an improvised version of Can’t You Hear Me Knocking in which you can almost feel the better known form of the track take shape, and a sub-
lime acoustic cut of Wild Horses. Splash out on the super deluxe version - an inevitable add on - and you get a 1971 live recording from Leeds, a book rammed with essays on the album’s recording and assorted posters and cover rarities to go with it. A generation later, and with the world of pop music as openly sexualised as it is, Sticky Fingers doesn’t have the shock factor that its initial release offered, and familiarity has long since burnt the melodies of the likes of Brown Sugar and Sway into rock fans’ consciousness. There’s not a lot here that really crosses the line from “revision” to “new”, but nevertheless it’s a polished new insight into an outstanding album. The glance into the collective minds and songwriting might of the Londoners is a worthy offering in its own right.
BULMERS Live at Leopardstow n has another fantastic line up this summer. And the good news is, there are tickets for lucky Gazette readers who take part in our competition. Read on for details. Paddy Casey kickstarts the music fest on Thursday, June 11. Winner of two consecutive Meteor Music Awards for Best Irish Male, he supported U2 on their Vertigo tour and has appeared on the hugely viewed David Letterman Show in the US. Along with Casey, performers include The Hot Sprockets (June 18), Delorentos (June 25), Hermitage Green (July 9), The High Kings (July 16), Damien Dempsey (July 23) and The Stunning (August 6) and The Human League (August 13). Nominated in the Best Medium Festival category at the Irish Festival Awards 2014, Bulmers Live at Leop-
ardstown has had seven years of attracting some of the biggest names of Irish and international talent. If you want a good night out with lots of onsite entertainment, tickets cost only €15! Each Thursday, performances are preceded by a top-class card of horse racing, a wide selection of hospitality options from the Summer Feast to the premium Pavilion Party, with options for large and small groups. Would horse racing be complete without the fashion stakes? Of course not. So each week there are over €2,000 in prizes to be won in the Dare To Be Different Style Competition in association with The Beacon Hotel, part of Fitzpatrick Lifestyle Hotels. Celebrity judges include Lisa Fitzpatrick, Stylist on TV3 and Xpose, among others. Weekly finalists return as VIP guests for the fes-
Paddy Casey is set to perform on June 11
tival finale on August 13 and compete for the Dare to be Different top prize, valued at €3,000. The racecourse is only 20 minutes from the city centre on the Luas Green line, with shuttle buses running from the Sandyford stop. For more information on how to win these tickets check out page 19 or see our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ dublingazettenewspapers. For more on the gigs, see www.bulmersliveatleopardstown.com Line-up June 11 - Paddy Casey June 18 - The Hot Sprockets June 25 - Delorentos July 09 - Hermitage Green July 16 - The High Kings July 23 - Damien Dempsey August 6 – The Stunning August 13 - The Human League
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We Mary Morris & Pearse FitzGerald in our capacity as executors of Mary FitzGerald’s will intend to apply for retention permission for the following works at 21 Monastery Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Conversion of single storey, ground f loor side garage for habitable use, construction of rear single storey kitchen and sunroom extension, construction of first floor rear dormer extension incorporating 2 bedroom spaces and all associated site works. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of South Dublin County Council during its public opening hours of 9am – 4pm, Mon-Fri, and a submission or observation may be made to South Dublin County Council in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee (₏20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by South Dublin County Council of the application. 24130
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FastSport UCD granted UEFA cup berth: THE League of Ireland will have another team playing European football next season as first-division UCD were granted their UEFA license. The students were granted special permission to play in the 2015/16 Europa League after Ireland finished third behind Netherlands and England in the UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings. UCD finished third in the 2014 SSE Airtricity League Fair Play table but qualified due to the fact that champions Dundalk and third-placed St Patrick’s Athletic – who finished first and second in the rankings – had already qualified for European football. The UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings are determined by the behaviour of each association’s international teams, fans and team performances in UEFA competition. UCD currently sit in third place in the League of Ireland first division, nine points off Finn Harps.
athletics: world university games in seoul calls for local stars
Everard leads up Irish bid aaron gallagher sport@dublingazette.com
UCD’S Ciara Everard will lead the local challenge at the World University Games next month in Gwangju, South Korea where a number of Dub-
lin-based athletes will feature in the international multi-sport competition that takes place from July 3-14. She will be competing in the 800m, an event in which she broke new ground in Belgium in
May when she placed second in a new personal best of 2.01.27 – a time which moves her to number six on the Irish all-time list. Crusaders’ Adam McMullen will contest the long jump event for
Donore Harriers’ John Travers. Pictures: Sportsfile
UCD’s Ciara Everard has been named in the World University Games panel
Ireland after an encouraging indoor season which included a 7.80m jump to win the GloHealth senior indoor long jump title. McMullen represented Ireland at the European Indoor Championships in Prague in March and has an outdoor season best jump of 7.77m from the Loughborough International on May 17 while European Indoor 1,500m finalist John Travers (Donore Harriers) is selected in both the 1,500m and 10,000m events having achieved the times in both. Joining him will be Adams State University’s Kevin Batt who goes into the 5,000m following a time of 13.39.61 at a meeting in Stanford on the 3rd of April. The
Leixlip-born athlete is the current Irish 5,000m champion and also represented Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Bulgaria last December. Also on the team will be University Limerick’s Thomas Barr who will lead team Ireland in South Korea, with the athlete making his debut at the World University Games. Barr has been in impressive early season form including a third place finish in the prestigious IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha where he recorded a time of 48.99 seconds while he continued his preparations with a fine win at the IFAM meeting in Belgium in a time of 49.50.
Among other Dublinbased competitors will be UCD’s Alan McGreal who will line out in midfield for Ireland’s football team. McGreal played for Crumlin United in the Leinster Senior League before moving to Longford Town in 2011. He will be joined on the panel of twenty footballers by DCU student and Shelbourne striker Alan O’Sullivan, partnered in attack by 18-year-old Tolka Rovers striker Luke Kelly. Ireland will be represented across eight different sports at the World University Games featuring archery, golf, men’s and women’s football, athletics, judo and swimming.
Basketball Ireland land major new schools’ sponsor sport@dublingazette.com
Templeogue’s James Killeen and Stephen James help launch Subway’s new deal with Basketball Ireland
BASKETBALL Ireland have netted an important deal as Subway have come on board to be the title sponsors of the All-Ireland Schools Cup for the next three years. A wealth of young and established players were on hand at the launch at the National Stadium including Sam Walsh, Conor Flood, Iarla McKeon, from Templeogue College, Amie Tunnah, Lynn Tunnah, Abbie Keirns, from St Louis Rathmines, with Jason Killeen and Stephen James, Tem-
pleogue BC. The brand, which now has 237 stores throughout Ireland, will engage with franchisees all over the country and encourage them to support their local school when the season re-commences later this summer. The sponsorship will be supported with a full activation plan which will include Low Fat Sub sampling, sports equipment for schools, training sessions with International players and nutritional advice from professional dieticians. Speaking about the sponsor-
ship, Neil Black, Subway Ireland Development Agent said: “We wanted to find a way that would support young athletes in their pursuit of excellence as they represent their schools and their communities. “We believe this partnership with Basketball Ireland allows us to develop the sport and the tournament and help to grow and nurture talent within the towns all over Ireland that our stores operate.” Speaking about the partnership, Bernard O’Byrne, Basketball Ireland CEO said: “We are
delighted to have Subway as the title sponsor of the All-Ireland Schools’ Cup, which has established itself as one of the most popular fixtures on the schools’ sports calendar.” Basketball Ireland has over 28,000 school players from over 520 schools registered with the organisation. Active in 32 counties, the sport is Ireland’s number one indoor sport. Subway also works with sports stars throughout the world including Tommy Bowe, Pele, and swimmer Michael Phelps.
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Bannigan banking on defined club season
FastSport
Kilmacud Crokes’ manager Gabriel Bannigan tells STEPHEN FINDLATER that a defined six to eight weeks must be set American football set for aside for club championships to give them proper respect KILMACUD Crokes’ boss Gabriel Bannigan is adamant that the ongoing discussions about intercounty restructuring needs to include a voice from the club scene with the creation of a “defined” GAA season paramount. His senior footballers were due to play Ballyboden St Enda’s in one of the stand-out fixtures of the second round of the Dublin championship. That tie was postponed, though, with six days notice because of the tie clashing with the Dublin senior hurler’s Leinster replay with Galway. The refix will not take place until at least late August. Bannigan says it is fundamentally “wrong”, adding that club “players, managers, coaches and supporters deserve better”. Speaking to GazetteSport at the announcement of Crokes’ new sponsorship deal with Bank of
Ireland, Bannigan said that the last-gasp cancellation has seen months of plans “go in the bin”. “From January, we were told the second round of the championship was definitely going ahead last weekend,” he said. “All your plans are built around being ready for that date; then, because of a draw in a county hurling match, all those plans go in the bin and preparation goes down the drain.” It is part of the larger debate about the structure of the season at all levels but Bannigan feels the voice of the club is currently not getting heard. “I believe it is wrong. Clubs are treated very badly within the overall structure of the GAA and it needs to be looked at. “That debate around the intercounty season needs to have the club season taken into account. We only have intercounty talent and
structure because of our clubs. We don’t have a defined season. “There should be six to eight weeks to run off the club championship. Clubs have accepted they will be playing most of their county players and that’s fine but have a defined time for the championship rather than try and cram it in to three or four weeks [like the current situation]. “For me, it doesn’t really matter when it is; just as long as it is defined so we can manage, coach and plan towards it.” Bannigan joined up with Crokes in October of last year after a lengthy stint with St Sylvester’s and, despite this championship delay, says that he is loving the challenge so far. Since taking on the manager’s role, the side has been unbeaten in the league, winning four out of six games as well as beat-
Kilmacud Crokes senior footballers Cian O’Sullivan and Rory O’Carroll, with Maria Ní Mhaonaigh, left, and Mia Sarahan at the launch. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
ing Whitehall Colmcilles in championship. “Apart from the results, I have been delighted with the response from the players and the levels of motivation. They are a great bunch of lads to work with. “We are nowhere near the finished article but
He feels “it is a really good fit and something great to get involved in” as Bank of Ireland will sponsor the club for three years with the seniors, minors and Feile sides across all four codes sporting the company logo, leaving space for other sides to receive additional jersey
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‘All your plans are built around a date and, because of a draw, those plans all go in the bin’ - Gabriel Bannigan --------------------------------------------------------
definitely are moving in the right direction in what we are trying to do.” To that end, Cillian O’Shea – who began his Leaving Cert this week – has been a revelation, playing in all six league games before going on study break. He is indicative of the type of player coming through the conveyor belt of talent, the size of which was never as big as with Sylvester’s. That power in numbers is perhaps what persuaded Bank of Ireland to come on board with Crokes, their first GAA sponsorship since supporting the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Bannigan, who has worked for Bank of Ireland for 27 years, is optimally placed to see the dual benefits for the club and company.
sponsorship. Three key aspects will benefit from it with Bannigan saying the youth section, the local club and business community as big beneficiaries. The aim is to bring the community, its youth and its businesses closer together. And they will hoping to have that feeling of togetherness to the fore when their championship tie comes around, a tie Bannigan knows will be a highlight of the autumn. “It will be a serious battle. It’s a huge rivalry with great traditions and has thrown up really close, competitive matches. “You can take that as a given. You only have to look at the make-up of both panels to know there will be a great deal of talent on the field and it’s going to be some game.”
Aviva return in 2016
AMERICAN football will return to Ireland next September with the clash between Boston College and Georgia Tech to be played in the Aviva Stadium in 2016, Enda Kenny confirmed last Thursday. The fixture will bring an estimated €24m into the Irish economy with 25,000 fans expected to travel to the game in nine months’ time. The game was initially proposed to be played in Croke Park, but the idea was rejected by the GAA on the grounds that it was not financially viable due to the euro’s decreasing value against the dollar. It follows the successful tie of Notre Dame and Navy, dubbed the Emerald Isle Classic that attracted 49,000 fans to Landsdowne Road in 2012 with the concept being promoted by the tourism marketing campaign The Gathering three years ago. The Emerald Isle Classic initiative saw the first official American football game played in Europe when Notre Dame and Navy played in Landsdowne Road in 1996. Next September’s game will see the rivals pitted against one another once again as American football continues to rise in both popularity and prominence in Ireland. Following the formal announcement made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke and sponsors of the game, Aer Lingus, Georgia Tech athletic director Mike Bobinski remarked the historic nature of the game. “It’s great to open the 2016 season in Ireland”, he said. “This is a historic day for Georgia Tech football as we will play our first-ever international football game.” It will mark 74 years since the first game of American football was played in Ireland when two teams of US servicemen played in front of 8,000 spectators at Ravenhill, Belfast in a game staged to raise money for the Red Cross. This was followed by a similar game involving US servicemen returning from the Second World War that was played in Croke Park in what is believed to be the first foreign sporting game played in the stadium. Next September’s game will be the ninth American football game played in Ireland and is expected to sell out the Aviva Stadium’s 51,700 capacity.
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soccer: maxwell hails outstanding maiden season
Ormond looking to get back in world title mix QUARRYVALE’S Stephen Ormond is bidding to raise his chances of a title challenge with his latest fight on the New Beginning card at the National Stadium on July 4, writes Aaron Gallagher. Holding a record of 17 wins and two losses, the 32-year-old is preparing for the most important fight of his life, according to his manager Paschal Collins. Speaking to GazetteSport, Collins said that his fighter was in top physical condition in the run-up to the fight after the announcement was made that he would be replacing Brendan Fitzpatrick in the July bout on the card being headlined by Jamie Conlon. “For us, Jamie isn’t headlining the fight, Stephen is,” said Collins. Ormond is coming into the prime of his boxing career and feels that now is the time he should be bidding for a world title shot after a number of near misses. It seemed as though Clondalkin native Ormond would get his own title shot were he to win his fight against English boxer Terry Flanagan, but Ormond attempted to head-butt his opponent a number of times late on, eventually leading to his disqualification. “That’s not Stephen. Stephen is not the kind of guy to head-butt an opponent,” Collins said about the incident.” In the wake of that fight, Flanagan was rewarded with a world title fight instead which he subsequently won. “We congratulated Terry Flanagan after he received his title challenge but we are now focused solely on getting Stephen Ormond where he should be, and that is in with a title fight.” Ormond has long been regarded as one of Ireland’s most talented boxers as his record showcases, and he hopes to showcase the ability that has given The Rock his reputation in a new beginning in July. Collins also trains boxer Luke Keeler who has recently been confirmed for upcoming summer dates on Eddie Hearn shows alongside Jono Carroll. Keeler’s Prizefighter aspirations were hampered by a broken hand, but will fight on a Sky broadcast organised by boxing promoter Hearn in August.
The successful Clondalkin Celtic Under-15 side
Clon Celtic back with a bang james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com
CLONDALKIN Celtic’s Under-15 side have topped off their very first season by winning an unlikely League Cup. Clondalkin have not operated a schoolboy side in over ten years, and reformed the age group team last summer with a view to developing youth football at the Leinster Senior League outfit. Former Clondalkin Celtic schoolboy player Stephen Maxwell was invited in to run the side. Maxwell used his con-
tacts as a former age group manager at Ashwood FC, a club he left two years ago, to help bring together the new team. “As soon as I put up on Facebook that I was starting up a side again, players started getting back to me”, Maxwell told GazetteSport. “I left Celtic as a player at a similar age group, so it made sense for me to come back.” Clondalkin played Granada FC in the league cup final, which pits the top sides in SDFL under15 football against each other in a season-ending
ireland’s call Local quartet included in Smith’s Regions panel collinstown FC’s Dean Carpenter, pic-
tured, and Daniel Matthews and Bluebell United’s Shane Stritch and Aji Sule have all been named in a pair of squads named by Republic of Ireland amateurs manager Gerry Smith for this weekend. They will take part in a challenge match against the World University Games panel on Sunday at 10.30am and 3pm at the AUL Complex, hoping to land a place in the Irish squad for the Regions Cup.
contest. Celtic came out 2-0 winners, with goals from Joe Bankole and captain Craig LynamClarke winning the day. Maxwell highlights Lynam-Clarke as his key player this season, alongside the club’s top scorer Dylan Callely and left back Jamie Hannigan, all of whom he brands “outstanding”. “We reached the semifinal in one cup, won a second cup and finished third in the SDFL Under15 Division 1,” Maxwell told us. “It’s been a good first season. We’ve been running a senior side for
six or seven years now, so it was time to incorporate something a bit more. We’ll be taking things further next year with an Under-17 team.” The Under-15 side finished their league season on a high, with 4-1 and 4-0 wins against the league’s bottom club Aungier Celtic bracketing a marginal defeat, 2-1 to Granada, the same side they went on to take the league cup from a couple of months later. They also drew 3-3 with high fliers Templeogue United, costing the second placed side their title
shot. Templelogue were despatched 1-0 in the league cup semi-final. Maxwell hopes to add a league win as well as achieve further cup success next year, while the club will build on the schoolboy development long term not just with the new Under-17 side, but also – hopefully – by adding two further age group sides the following year. The senior side also had a good season in taking their league title, and reaching the Noel Ryan Cup semi before losing out to one of the LSL big boys, Crumlin United.
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Pat’s and Lucan playing the waiting game sport@dublingazette.com
BOTH St Pat’s Palmerstown and Lucan Sarsfields were left frustrated as their Dublin senior football championship ties were postponed in the lead-up to their respective ties last weekend. Pat’s were down to meet St Sylvester’s while
Lucan were in line to play Castleknock in the first round of the competition in games pushed back initially due to inclement weather. The reply of Dublin’s senior hurlers against Galway in the Leinster championship was cited as the reason why the two games – along with two other ties, includ-
ing the marquee battle between Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Enda’s and St Jude’s and St Brigid’s – were pushed back. But they will now only make their tournament entry, at the earliest for 2015, in late August – and potentially in at the end of September – once the Dublin footballers con-
clude their intercounty campaign. Of the other ties that did get played, St Vincent’s eased past Naomh Olaf, St Anne’s reached a first quarter-final in 16 years with a one-point win over Ballinteer St John’s while Na Fianna crushed UCD, running up six goals in their victory.
football: tower’s upset the league hierarchy
Club Noticeboard round tower clondalkin COMPREHENSIVE win for the senior
Our hurling section is running a very
footballers in the senior B football
novel fundraiser. Raise €100 and be in
championship last Saturday evening
with an opportunity to undertake a
against Templeogue Synge Street.
parachute jump.
Well done to Brian McLaughlin who
A night of entertainment in the
was on the Fermanagh senior hurl-
club on Saturday, June 13 will deter-
ers’ team that won the Lory Meagher
mine the last man or woman standing
Cup in Croke Park on Saturday after-
to undertake the jump. Sponsorship
noon.
cards are available behind the bar.
Congratulations to Hannah Clarke
We encourage all our adult teams
who participated in the All-Ireland
to support Round Tower GAA club golf
Feile camogie skills blitz in Portlao-
classic.
ise. Our Under-13 hurlers and football-
It will take place Friday, July 10 at Newlands Golf Club.
ers present a night of trad music with
If you know of a business that might
EZE-PZE this Friday night, June 12.
be interested in entering a team or
Admission is €5 and all welcome.
taking tee box sponsorship please let
Well done to all involved in hosting of primary school blitz last week that
us know. Details available from any member of the executive.
brought 180 third and fourth class
Round Tower lotto draw (June 1):
girls from local schools to Monastery
numbers drawn were 2, 10, 18 and 19,
Road.
the bonus ball was 11. There was no
The 37th annual club Mass for
winner of the €7,700 jackpot; three
Deceased Members will take place
€100 winners: John Quinlan, Paul
Thursday, July 2 in the club rooms at
Swords, M Rowe.
8.30pm. People are asked to be seated by 7.45pm. Fancy an experience of a lifetime?
Play the club lotto online at www. roundtower.ie and support this very important club fundraiser.
st pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers were 7, 12, 18 and 24;
on Friday, June 19 at Palmerstown
there was no winner this week.
House – all support needed for this
The junior footballers had a loss Round Tower’s Jason Joyce closes in to make a tackle. Picture: Mick McGlynn
Joyce salvo too good for Templeogue SS senior bfc Round Tower 1-18 Templeogue Synge Street 1-8 sport@dublingazette.com
JASON Joyce produced an outstanding tally of 1-7 to help Round Tower defy league status to beat AFL1 side Templeogue Synge Street in the senior B championship. The Clondalkin club signalled their intent within three minutes with Joyce initially and then Stephen McGibney kicking two outstanding points from the 40. Dublin midfielder Denis Bastick replied in kind when he dispatched
a penalty into keeper Gary Cleary’s right corner but Micheal Walsh, who tormented the visitors throughout first half, forged the equaliser. He turned inside his marker before being tugged back; Joyce pointed the free. Walsh added a point of his own before Joyce tapped over a 21m free. Tom Lyons’ dropping ball evaded everyone to bounce up and over the bar as Tower’s pushed on. They were further ahead when Liam Connolly, Ian Ward and Eric Finn combined to release McGibney for an excellent score on the run.
Templeogue tacked on a couple while Mick Hallows added another. Joyce’s third free preceded Walsh going inches away from a goal while Finn and one more from Joyce from play made it 0-12 to 1-4. Templeogue needed to capitalise on the wind now in their favour but two early wides stalled their progress while Tower’s were more efficient. Patient build-up play involving Derek Murray, Finn, Ward and McGibney led to a Joyce free. Templeogue did snatch the next two points but they could not build a
head of steam as Walsh wriggled free for Murray to score a fine point. Ward landed another from distance as they advanced to a 0-16 to 1-8 lead with 12 minutes left. A goal could have given hope to the Division 1 outfit but it was Joyce who effectively finished the game. From the halfbacks, Lyons kicked into the onrushing Hallows in right corner. He beat his marker and Joyce fielded his high ball across edge of square. Off balance he struck low to left corner to give keeper no chance and wrapped up the win.
against Fingal Ravens in their championship match.
fundraiser. No matches for the U-11 and U-12 camogie teams. Camogie skills session
Well done to St Pat’s U-9s who played
for all juvenile camogie girls from U-11
in a blitz in Crumlin; they played bril-
to U-16 on Friday evenings from 6-7pm
liantly with some great perform-
in Glenaulin. Any girls interested can
ances.
attend and new players welcome.
Great games for the U-8s in football
Great win for the U-14 camogie side
against Wanderers GAA at a windy
against Whitehall top four play-off
Glenaulin, loads of great perform-
in their division. St Pat’s had a great
ances.
game with a fantastic win. Looks like
Nice win for St Pat’s U-12 footballers
this league could go down to the wire.
over St Vincent’s; 4-06 to 3-05. Played
St Pat’s are sitting joint top of the
in tough conditions, first half goals
table.
from Liam Barnes and Jack O’Leary
U-15 camogie had no matches this
set us up for the win. Best for Pat’s
weekend but are top of the league
were Adam Devitt, Adam Murphy, Liam
table too.
Barnes and Jack O’Leary. Clubhouse clean-up day – Saturday, June 13: lots of help needed. Don’t forget to get your race cards from the club for a Night at the Races
They also have a top four play-off with games after the summer break. Best of luck to all St Pat’s members doing their Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams this week.
lucan sarsfields MANY thanks to all the teams who
ported the Kube event last Friday. A
sent in match reports this weekend.
huge success for the club and, in par-
Full details can be found on our website www.lucansarsfields.ie over
ticular, the 30 charities who benefited from the night, to the tune of €7,000.
1,500 players in action in the last week
Congratulations to Fintan Clandil-
across all four codes from age seven
lon who carried home the winner’s
to 40+.
cheque of €2,500 for his nominated
Many thanks to everyone who sup-
charity, Nagarhope in Nepal.
GazetteSPORT all of your clondalkin sports coverage from page 28-31
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McLaughlin wins emotional Meaghar title james hendicott
sport@dublingazette.com
BRIAN McLaughlin starred in Fermanagh’s Lory Meagher Cup win on Saturday, May 6, scoring 0-5 from full forward as the Ernesiders claimed the title they missed out on a year ago. Fermanagh finished the game with just twelve men on the pitch, but won by a fairly comfortable score of 3-16 to 1-17. It’s been a rough ride for the Round Tower captain, who sat out an entire season back in 2013 after serious back and hip injuries sustained in a car accident. His comeback, declaration for Fermanagh and subsequent national title is perhaps the story of
this season’s cup. “I came back from the injury for Round Tower in 2014 and we had a great season,” McLaughlin recalls. “We won the Division Four title, and the physios there were great in getting me back to fitness. “The idea of declaring for Fermanagh came up towards the end of the season. I mentioned it to my dad – both he and my uncle used to play for the county side – and he was very keen on it. I qualify through the so-called mother rule for minor counties, and while I was a little reluctant at first because of the extra games, it was definitely the right call.” Sports Med Ireland played a major role for McLaughlin, with the high-
end new training facilities in Ballymount helping further, pushing his fitness and injury progression from September last year. By November, he was ready to talk to Fermanagh manager Shane Duffy, and a journey down to training with Shane Mulholland back in November cemented McLaughlin’s decision. “Shane drove me to Fermanagh’s centre of excellence, which is on the side of a mountain and difficult to find,” McLaughlin recalls. “He talked about how much the Lory Meagher Cup meant and I could feel the passion.” Mulholland died in a tragic car accident back in February, leaving behind his wife and three month-old
daughter. While Fermanagh suffered a poor league campaign, finishing bottom of division three, winning the Lory Meagher became the allencompassing aim, and something to give in Mulholland’s honour. “We never lost our sense of calm and control, even when the side were down to 12 players at the end,” McLaughlin explains. “Round Tower have made things very easy for me, and playing the game in front of my mum, dad, brother, girlfriend and 94-year-old grandfather at Croke Park was very special. “I know I played well, because my grandfather would have called me on it if I hadn’t. It felt like the win was Brian McLaughlin with the Lory Meaghar trophy meant to be.”