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Raid terror staff: ‘We are too scared to work’
Bawnogue shop’s manager beaten with gun in second raid in four days
Sylvia Pownall
TERRIFIED staff at the More4Less shop in Bawnogue are too frightened to go back to work after it was targeted twice in four days by armed raiders. The manager was beaten
about the head with a gun in the latest raid, carried out in broad daylight by two masked men on Monday afternoon. He was treated for his injuries, which were not said to be serious. Now, employees at the Clondalkin shop – who have been held up at
gunpoint five times since the beginning of April – have had enough. A source at another outlet in Bawnogue Shopping Centre said: “This time, it was really bad. They hit the manager in the head with the gun. I think he’s all right though.
“But the girls are terrified. None of them will come back. They are all traumatised and I don’t blame them. No job is worth that. “I don’t know why they keep robbing the same shop.” Continued on Page 4
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ordered to close | prayer centre will cease operating
Mosque represents a traffic hazard – council Sylvia Pownall
A MOSQUE in Clondalkin has been ordered to close because it presents a “traffic hazard”. The prayer centre – above an autorepair shop on the Naas Road close to the M7/M50 interchange – has serviced local Muslims for almost a decade. Worshippers were served notice by the council to stop convening there two years ago and were then served an enforcement notice, but
this was appealed to An Bord Pleanala. Last week’s decision by the planning board to side with the council means the facility, containing a small prayer room, a meeting room and amam’s room, will cease operating. The council objected to the use of the premises as a mosque because it was never notified of its existence and did not grant planning permission. In her report, planning inspector Caryn Coogan
said there was limited parking available on the actual site, and that those who ran the mosque paid an adjoining hotel for the use of 20 spaces in its parking lot. However, she ruled that this arrangement could be revoked at any stage by the hotel, and if this happened on-street parking could lead to a “serious traffic hazard” near a busy intersection. She said: “The development could result in overspill or casual parking
onto the adjoining public road, which is a key junction that feeds onto the M50. “Any obstruction along the road could result in a serious traffic hazard, and is unacceptable in terms of traffic safety at this location.” The inspector also expressed “serious reservations” regarding the appropriateness of using a busy autorepair centre located in an industrial estate as a place of worship.
She said there was no proof to substantiate claims that the site has been used as a mosque for the last nine years. Shamsul Haque, who is involved in the prayer centre, said it caters for a Muslim community comprising Bangladeshis, Indians, Pakistanis and Arabs, and that Friday prayers are typically wellattended by families. He said the decision meant worshippers would now have to revert to renting halls for weekly prayers. Plans for Ireland’s largest mosque at Clongriffin in north Dublin were given the green light three years ago, but the project appears to have stalled.
New astro-turf pitch development on track COUNCILLOR Kenneth Egan is welcoming plans for the development of a new astro-turf pitch for Knockmitten Football Club. The Olympic boxing hero – now a Fine Gael councillor for South Dublin County Council – is throwing his weight behind the Clondalkin project. The land was automatically transferred to the Minister for Public Expenditure after the company which owned it was dissolved and the council will now apply for funding under the next round of Sport Capital Grants. Cllr Egan said: “I have been working with colleagues to secure the waiving of the minister’s interest in the land to South Dublin County Council. “The matter has been subject to careful legal examination over recent months, resulting in a formal decision on June 21 to waive the Minister’s interest.” The council has now lodged documentation to register the property and the project is expected to proceed full steam ahead. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Top Floor, Clarendon House, 39 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
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ver 200 children participated in the Round Tower Summer Camp at Monastery Road. The event was an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in gaelic games.
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crime | garda cutbacks leaving communities exposed - Cllr Mark Ward
Three arrested after raid at More4Less shop Continued from Page 1
Sylvia Pownall The raiders made off with a sum of cash in the direction of Lealand estate. Gardai later entered a house and arrested three men in their 20s. They were detained under the Offences Against the State Act and can be held for up to 72 hours. A garda spokesman said: “Local gardai, assisted by the Burglary Response Unit and members from the Special Detective Unit entered a house where they arrested three males in their 20s. “They recovered a sum of cash. During a follow-up search a firearm was recovered.” The shop was closed for most of Tuesday and just opened for a few hours in the afternoon. It was open
for business as usual yesterday — but with a skeleton staff led by the manager. In April it was targeted twice in the space of three days and a gun was pointed at the head of a 10-year-old boy during one of the raids. A planning application to renovate the centre is with the council and is due for decision on August 3. Cllr Mark Ward condemned the attack and said garda cutbacks were leaving communities exposed. He said: “Those shops have been hit numerous times. They provide a service to the community and any attack really brings the whole area down. We could do with more gardai patrolling the streets. But they don’t have the numbers thanks to years of cuts and people not being replaced and unfortunately Clondalkin is paying the price.”
Pictured (above left) is an armed raider who pointed a gun at a boy during a robbery in April and, above right the emergency services at the latest raid on Monday
Cop-ycat ‘gardai’ in attack GA R DA I a r e p r o b ing claims a man was brutally beaten by two thugs posing as detectives. The man said he was walking on Glenfield Avenue in Clondalkin when he was set upon by two people claiming to be gardai. They pulled over in a red Ford Mondeo, which had flashing blue lights on, and asked him for ID. He handed over his wallet and when he asked for it back they knocked him to the ground and kicked and punched him repeatedly. A garda spokesman said: “We can confirm that gardai in Ronanstown are looking into this. It is still at the early stages of the investigation.”
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a big congrats TO Amplifying Voices, Tallaght people in Tallaght A project to build a website for youngthe group discovered the need
After researching the views of young people in their area, services in their community. for a youth friendly website that contained information on
Techspace Tallaght An animal welfare project to
Big Picture Youth Cafe, Tallaght A campaign to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol
After surveying young people in their area, the group discove red that there was a lack of drug and alcohol education available in their community. The young people brainstormed ideas and decided to make information on the issue more widely available.
Foroige Stay Project, Tallaght
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nt cruelty to animals The group researched animal cruelty and shot a stop motion film to show at an event. They will be putting the film on social media channels such as Facebook and Youtube to reach a larger audience.
A re-vamp of the local youth club house
a clean-up. They removed The group discovered that their clubhouse was in need of graffiti and brightened up the garden area.
Exploring the potential of social change Young Social Innovators (YSI) and biopharmaceutical company AbbVie have joined forces in a unique partnership designed to foster innovation exchanges between those working for the company and young people from surrounding communities. Students from St Mark’s Community School in Tallaght were welcomed to AbbVie’s commercial headquarters in Citywest, Dublin, recently to exchange ideas with employees based there on how innovative thinking is making a difference in the workplace as well as in schools and local communities. The students are taking part in the Young Social Innovators’ Action Programme, which challenges young people across Ireland to use their creativity to bring positive change to an issue affecting them or their communities.
The St Mark’s Community School students’ project sought to create a greater level of awareness of positive thinking and mental health amongst their peers. The group set about creating a mentorship programme where senior students supported their junior school ‘brothers and sisters’. The group also launched a ‘Love Bomb’ week to drive awareness and understanding of their project in their school and local community. In addition to being given a tour of the offices, students attended information sessions with AbbVie teams to witness how innovation was being used in all sectors of their business. AbbVie employees then heard of the innovative actions the students were taking to address the social issues of particular concern to them.
Students Ryszard Bujanowski, Ciara McDonald, Jamie Troy and Belmira Mambu with AbbVie general manager Todd Mannin g
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TALLAGHT FOROIGE Building self-esteem and confidence through challenging experiences THE Future of Dublin 24 is in safe hands -- with two of the three top prizes in this year’s Foroige Youth Citizenship Awards going to youth groups based in Tallaght. The Kingswood Krackers group won the Silver Star Award for their campaign for a safe play area for children in the area, while Amplfying Voices took the Bronze Star. Some 160 community enhancement projects from around the country were exhibited at the event, with all 26 counties represented. And Tallaght was disproportionately well represented — with more than 20 projects from D24-based youth groups getting a special mention. Foroige spokesperson Helena Clarke told The Gazette that the young people of Dublin 24 “had really excelled this year”. The prestigious national awards, which are run in partnership with Aldi, took place on Saturday, July 2 in the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The event was opened by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, MC’d by 2FM’s Eoghan McDermott, and also featured talks from disability rights campaigner Joanne O’Riordan, and social media expert Darragh Doyle. It celebrated the inspirational contribution that these young people have made to their communities with music from Keywest, giant indoor rock climbing and abseiling, a snowboarding simulator, recording studio, miniature golf and a variety of other activities. The young people in attendance also got to learn about the amazing work of their peers taking place throughout the country. Aspire And while Killimordaly/Killtulla Foroige club from Co Galway won the Gold Star Award for their project to raise awareness of defibrillators, it was the work of the groups from south Dublin suburb areas – and in particular Silver Star Award winners Kingswood Krackers and Bronze Star winners Amplifying Voices – that really stood out. Here we take a look at just some of the great projects from Dublin 24 that showed the rest of the country what the youth of today can aspire to.
Kingswood Krackers
A campaign to create a safe playspace for children and youth in the area The Kingswood Krackers club in Tallaght decided to campaign for a playspace for children and young people in the area as there was nowhere safe for them to go. They contacted the local primary schools and asked what the younger kids would like to see in this play space. They then collated their findings and presented them to the Council. The group carried out a lot of research and came up with the theme ‘Robinhood’ for the space. There would be slides, ziplines, benches and a water feature. The Council have agreed to start building the play space this summer with the help of the group. Pictured are: Kingswood Krackers Gavin Byrne (Foroige) Aoife MacCormac, Lauren Benson, Jean Guilfoyle, Oliva Wade and Katie O’Neill
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Sean, 12, died of brain trauma after pony and trap accident
Sean David Doyle
Sylvia Pownall GARDAI will seek a criminal prosecution in relation to the death of Sean David Doyle, his inquest has heard. S e a n (1 2 ) f r o m M e l r o s e Ave n u e i n Clondalkin, was killed
when the pony and trap he was travelling on collided with a truck on St Cuthbert’s Road. Fresh floral tributes and teddy bears were left on a tree at the site last week which has become a makeshif t shrine to the popular
Bawnogue lad in the five months since his death. Sean, who was due to make his confirmation less than two months later, died of traumatic brain injury in the incident at 1.40pm on February 26. He was one of three pals travelling on the pony and trap. T he other two boys escaped unharmed. His inquest at Dublin Coroner’s Court heard gardai are seeking a criminal prosecution in relation to the boy’s death. Inspector Paul Costello, of Clondalkin Garda Station, told coroner Dr Myra Cullinane he was seeking a six-
month adjournment of the inquest for a file to be sent to the director of public prosecutions (DPP). He said: “We will be asking the DPP to consider a criminal prosecution directly in relation to this matter.” Sean’s grandfather Joseph Doyle told how he identified the body of his grandson to Garda Maeve McBride at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on February 29. A post-mortem found that Sean – a pupil of Scoil Talbot primar y school in Bawnogue died due to extensive cerebral damage. Sean was remembered as a “wonderful
boy who loved horses” and loved riding on the horse and cart with friends. T he horse pulling the trap involved in the incident belonged to a friend. Sean’s parents
Stacey and David were not present in court. Cor onor Dr My r a Cullinane extended her sympathies to his grandparents and adjourned the inquest until December 15.
Upbeat dance at Smithfield A FREE family day of music and dance will take place in Smithfield Square on Sunday, July 31 from 3-9pm. Hotter Than July will celebrate dance from around the world, with artists such as the Brazilian samba troupe Maracatu Ilha Brilhante, the Big Bang African Dance Project, and a unique fusion of ancient Persian and Irish music by Nava. For further information, email primprovisedmusic@gmail. com.
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A makeshift shrine to the popular Bawnogue lad
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sonalise their festival experience by starring in a music video, charge up their handsets, get festival make-up and accessories and enjoy DJ sets from a host of acts including Claire Beck and Marcus O’Laoire.
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training: argos manager extols the inspiring virtues of working your way up
Staying focused on a path A PART-TIME Christmas job in Argos has paid huge dividends for
a mother of one from Blanchardstown. When the then 21-year-
old Lorna Devaney took up the part-time post in Argos in the ILAC Cen-
tre, she had no idea of the stunning career path she was embarking on.
Now, 20 years later, Lorna is a member of the Argos Republic of Ireland management team, running a team of people between the UK and Ireland, with the team responsible for more than 200 stores. Argos is celebrating 20 years in the Republic of Ireland this year. Lorna said: “If you had told me back then in November, 1996, that I would be spending three days a week driving around the UK and the rest looking after stores, I wouldn’t have believed you.” She hopes that her story as a young girl rising through the ranks of a major international company will help to inspire other young girls who find themselves in a similar situation.
Inspire others “Maybe it will inspire young girls and demonstrate what can happen if you keep on trying, work hard and show commitment. You can succeed no matter what the obstacles are.” Having been made permanent by Argos after her Christmas job, Lorna is now the regional shrinkage and compliance manager for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Thames and Avon, Hampshire, South West, South Wales and the Cotswolds regions. She is the first Irish person, and the first woman, to hold the position. However, when she was offered the job, Lorna made one thing clear to her Argos bosses: “I said I would take it, but that I still wanted to live in Dublin. You can take the girl out of Dublin but you can’t take Dublin out
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Lorna Devaney, Argos, on her love for home despite her senior UK and Ireland position
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of the girl.” She added: “I might be called ‘a high-flyer’, but when I come home at weekends, I’m just a Blanchardstown girl meeting old friends and going to places I always went to.” Lorna is grateful to Argos for the opportu-
nities the company has given her: “I will never forget what they have given me. I still remember my induction training back in 1996, and all of the stages along the way. “If you are willing to commit and work hard, you will get the opportunities with Argos.”
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a day in the life: making waves in the Irish broadcasting world
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Having initially gained a following for his popular YouTube videos, RTE 2 presenter and Dubliner, Stephen Byrne is currently making waves in the Irish broadcasting world. With a string of celebrity interviews behind him for his showTwo Tube and his radio presenting taking off Stephen has a few more tricks up his sleeve. Speaking to The Gazette about what a typical day for him involves, Stephen revealed that he’s about to start filming for a new RTE show. “I’m working on a prank show that I pitched,” he says. “I can’t say the name just yet but it’s a brand new show and it’s all to do with social media. It was my idea so it’s really exciting.” “It’ll be different to anything I’ve ever done before and there’s a lot of new faces involved. “In terms of my role, I’m going to be the man behind the scenes in the control room, the Ashton Kutcher, the Wizard of Oz.” As for his RTE 2 show Two Tube, Stephen says a day of filming for it typically involves getting a bus to the RTE studios before taking part in pro-
duction meetings to figure out what’s on the show that day. “We have to work out what interviews we’re doing that day and where they’re on. It can be quite hectic. “If there’s an interview on somewhere in Dublin, I’d prepare my questions and hop in the car with the producers to go to the location.” When he gets back to the studio he writes the script for the live show with his co-presenter and best friend Blathnaid McKenna “We’re best mates outside of work as well, which most people don’t understand! They’re always like ‘are you actually friends?’ and we’re like ‘yeah of course!’ “It’s so great to be able to work with your best friend all day every day,” he says. If he has to choose between working on TV or radio, Stephen says it’s a mix. “I’ve been doing Two Tube for four years now so it’s very much routine and I love it, mostly because of the people I work with.” Stephen said that he’s been lucky enough to interview some big names over the years including Brad Pitt and Ange-
lina Jolie. His favourite celebrity encounter so far however has been his interview with Stephen Spielberg. “He is cinema, so when I met him I was just like ‘Well I don’t need to meet anybody else now!’” When it comes to down time Stephen says he loves nothing more than simply chilling out with his friend and boyfriend. “I love getting the chance to catch up with my friend Faye O’Rourke from the band Little Green Cars and just kicking back with my boyfriend, we’ve been together two years now. “Just coming home, cooking a meal, kicking back and watching Desperate Housewives – we’re watching it for the third time now!” As well his upcoming prank show, Stephen also has a documentary on homophobia in the world of football in the works. For aspiring vloggers and YouTubers, Stephen’s advice is be yourself. “Find something about yourself that you think is unique and really hone in on that. Make videos about what you’re passionate about because if you enjoy making them then people will enjoy watching them.”
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Oscar is an ideal second dog to care for OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Oscar, a six-year-old male crossbreed. He is an active and lively dog who is looking for a home with someone there for the vast majority of the day. Oscar would benefit from the company of another dog as he doesn’t enjoy being alone. He adores the beach and would love his new family to take him on extra-long walks. He can live with older children who are confident around dogs, as he tends to be vocal and can get quite excited. If you can be Oscar’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.
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dublinlife DIARY Fancy a way to help sick kids? TESCO stores across Dublin will be taking part in Ireland’s largest fancy dress day on Saturday, July 23. Taking place in all 148 stores countrywide, Tesco has set a national fundraising target of €100,000 to help raise vital funds for its charity partner, Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Nine-year-old Leon McMahon said that he will be dressing up as a soldier for the big day. Leon was diagnosed with asthma when he was one year old, and is a regular visitor in Temple Street at least three or four times a year with respiratory problems. Tammy, Leon’s moth-
er, said: “The team at the hospital has always been amazing, showing him how to take his inhalers and steroids properly.” Tesco colleagues will be kitted out in a variety of costumes while they host parties at the front of their store with cake sales, face painting, badge creation stations, balloons and much more. All funds raised will go towards replacing equipment in the out-patient Ophthalmology department at Temple Street, helping the medical team to give the best possible care to children from all across Ireland by using the latest technology for eye examinations.
Tesco and Temple Street are encouraging all customers to bring their kids down to their local Tesco store on the day between 11am to 6pm for what promises to be a great fun-filled day.
seeing great shots is a snap in town THIS year’s PhotoIreland Festival is currently running until the end of July in Temple Bar. The free festival is focused around photography and image culture. Visitors can explore work of esteemed photographers, as well as that of young photographers and local initiatives. Previous years have
seen events take place in a variety of locations, from the National Botanic Gardens to Dun Laoghaire Pier, and in established exhibition spaces such as the Gallery of Photography and the National Photographic Archive. At the festival, head along to take in portfolio reviews, workshops, talks, free guided tours and lots more.
ironmen invited to tri challenge THE Ironman 70.3 Triathlon is returning to Dublin on Sunday, August 14. Due to the phenomenal success of last year’s race, the triathlon will
Leon McMahon is calling on everyone to help Temple Street. Picture: Andres Poveda
return to the capital city in just over a month, with entries still open for those considering taking part. More than 2,000 athletes will tackle the race, which incorporates a 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim, followed by a 56 mile (90km) bike ride and
then a 13.1 (21.1km) mile half-marathon, all as one race in Dublin. The open water swim will take place in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire before athletes mount their bikes to travel through Dublin and west of the city on
a looped cycle course, finally returning to the Phoenix Park for the intensive half-marathon run to cross the finish line. If you’re fit enough for the challenge, visit eu.ironman.com to sign up.
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don’s dublin The vital transport link that also honours an executed Rebel SEAN Heuston Bridge is one of the most elegant spans across the Liffey and was opened to pedestrian and horse-drawn traffic on June 9, 1829. It replaced a ferry service that had been in operation for the previous hundred years, and was built to commemorate the visit of King George IV in August, 1821. Daniel O’Connell was instrumental in raising funds for the bridge’s construction, and the foundation stone was laid by the Marquis Wellesley on December 12, 1827. It was designed by the English architect George Papworth, who designed other buildings in Dublin – including the interior of the Pro-Cathedral on Marlborough Street – and was built in less than a year, costing £13,000. The engineering work was carried out by Richard Robinson’s company, Phoenix Iron Works, Parkgate Street, with the firm’s proximity helping the speedy construction. Papworth’s design was chosen by King George, and over the years it became known as King’s Bridge. It stayed that way until 1922, when it was changed to Sarsfield Bridge, in honour of the great 17th century military commander who fought against the Williamites until he left for France. He died in Belgium in 1693, fighting in Louis XIV’s army. The name was changed in 1941 to its present one in honour of the youngest man to be executed in the aftermath of the Easter Rising. He and his 13 volunteers occupied the Mendicity Institution, close to King’s Bridge, and surrendered when besieged by superior forces. Heuston was executed on May 8 and was buried in Arbour Hill with other executed leaders. Weight restrictions were introduced after a review in 1980 which led to the construction of the nearby Frank Sherwin Bridge in 1982. However, a major refurbishment was carried in 2001-02 that allowed it to carry the Luas light rail system, with the first trams crossing the Liffey in 2004. The bridge, thankfully, is still open to pedestrians.
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Picture: Wikipedia A Luas tram crosses Sean Heuston Bridge – the first span across the Liffey in the city centre
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WE’VE got a selection of tickets so you and three pals can go and see The Strypes on Thursday, August 4 at Bulmers Live at Leopardsown – the best, summer-long festival in the country! First prize is a Summer Bundle ticket package for you and three pals – worth €120 – giving you all admission, a race programme, a bottle of Bulmers (or a soft drink), a summer feast meal voucher and a FREE €5 Tote betting voucher. Two lucky runners up will win admission tickets for themselves and three pals – so you can enjoy one of Ireland’s most exciting bands FREE – all on us! All you have to do is Like the Dublin Gazette Facebook page and then Like and share our Bulmers Live at Leopardstown post. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page. Let’s hope you Strype it Lucky folks!
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DESPITE none of them having their Leaving Cert behind them, the members of The Strypes – the smash-hit wonders from Cavan – are certainly in no way at a disadvantage from the rest of their peers. Since first starting out in 2011, The Strypes have revolutionised the rhythm and blues scene in Ireland, and despite their young ages (18 – 21), they have accomplished more than many bands could ever dream of. Drummer Evan Walsh (19) spoke to The Gazette this week about his journey so far in the band. He said: “We were in transition year when we really started getting noticed, and all sorts of opportunities started to come our way. “Our parents were the ones who actually decided that the best move was to take us out of school and allow us to focus fulltime on the band, which to be honest suited us perfectly.” Following a phone call from Elton John, the band joined Rocket Music’s roster and soon after landed a record deal with Virgin/ EMI. The label released their debut album, Snapshot, in September 2012, which reached the Top 5 in the
UK and Ireland. Evan said: “We have had so many great experiences and opportunities since then, and got to travel all over the world and meet some amazing people. We’re all very committed to the band and are in it for the long haul – I have no regrets.” He added that one of the highlights for him touring with The Strypes was appearing on the David Letterman show. “In 2014, we took a short trip to the States, where we did the Conan O’Brien show and had an
The members of Booka Brass Band, whose skills have thrilled everyone from Imedla May to President Higgins
Young brass band’s unique sound rubs off on famous fans
toured North America, selling out legendary venues including the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, and the El Ray Theatre in Los Angeles. The band members are now back in Ireland working on their new album, and preparing for the various festivals taking place around the country. Evan said: “We had a lot of time at home over the past couple of months, which is great because it really gives us time to work on new material and come up with ideas for our new album.
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amazing time. We then came back a few months later to do a tour all over the US, and we eventually got the opportunity to appear on Letterman. “It was actually touch and go whether I could do it, because I busted my finger playing the drums a few weeks previously. It was a very surreal and exciting experience, even though we were in and out before we knew it.” Now signed to Photo Finish/Republic in the US, The Strypes have
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“It’s at its infancy stages at the moment, but hopefully come August or September we’ll be ready to step into the studio. “We also have a better opportunity playing at a lot of festivals around Ireland during the summer, which I love because it’s always great craic.” The Strypes are playing at Bulmers Live At Leopardstown on Thursday, August 4. Tickets are priced at €18 and can be purchased at www.leopardstown.com.
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BOOKA Brass Band have become something of an enigma. What started out as a group of young music students shyly addressing a bar full of revellers has unforeseeably and speedily become an eight-piece band of professional entertainers and craftsmen. They’re capable of not just grabbing and holding the attention of thousands of fans in a festival tent, or at any number of their sold-out shows, but leaving them with something that they are not about to forget in this lifetime. The band comprises eight characters, each with a different story to tell and each bringing their own brand of enthralling stage presence that make Booka Brass Band impossible to take your eyes off once they hit the stage.
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Paul Kiernan, trumpet --------------------------
Speaking to The Gazette this week, band member Paul Kiernan said that since playing the trumpet from the age of eight, it has become somewhat of a vital organ for him. He said: “My dad played the trumpet a lot growing up, so it made sense that I would follow suit. “When I was about 15, I joined the National Youth Orchestra and started playing with many different people all around Ireland. “I then went on to study
music in college, and it was really from there that I went on to start Booka Brass with a few fellow brass musicians that I knew. “We’re all good friends and there’s a nice atmosphere in the band. “We all like the sound of many New Orleans brass bands, which is what we started off playing. We also did a lot of covers from the likes of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Youngblood Brass Band. “We then started writing our own stuff, and have many of our own influences such as RnB, Soul, Rock, and pretty much everything mixed into one.” Paul added: “I like playing our originals the most, but playing the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake are really fun to play. Everyone knows the songs, and it really gets the crowd going.”
The band have collaborated with artists such as Lisa Hannigan, James Vincent McMorrow, Paul Noonan, We Cut Corners, and Jerry Fish, to name but a few, as well as playing in Aras an Uachtarain by invitation of President Michael D Higgins. They have also played with Imelda May, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Hot 8 Brass Band and finished off the year to a sold-out Vicar Street crowd on New Year’s Eve. Paul said: “Ireland is a really great place to play because everyone is always up for enjoying themselves – everyone here wants to have fun, and it’s really like nowhere else.” Booka Brass Band are playing Live at Leopardstown tonight; tickets can be purchased at www.leopardstown. com/Booka-Brass-Band, priced €18.
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THIS week, we have a delicious recipe for Seafood Linguine, which serves two, courtesy of head chef Dave Coffey, from The Sussex Restaurant, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4. For further information on summer menus at The Sussex Restaurant, see www.thesussex.ie, or call 01 676 2851.
deveined l 2 handfuls of fresh washed mussels l 2 tbsp of chopped red chilli l 2 tbsp of chopped garlic l 150ml extra virgin olive oil l Juice of 1 lemon l 250ml dry white wine l 4 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley l Salt and fresh black pepper
Ingredients l 2 portions of linguine pasta l 400g raw prawns, peeled and
Preparation l Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
Cool under cold tap. In a large pan, heat the olive oil, then add prawns and season. l Insert garlic and chilli. l Add in the white wine and mussels, cook until mussels start to open. l Reheat pasta in boiling water. Strain and combine in pan. l Add chopped parsley and lemon juice. l Season and serve immediately with a wedge of lemon. l Enjoy! l l
So much to pore over when Whiskey Live Dublin returns to The Printworks Aisling kennedy
Food Editor
WHISKEY Live Dublin will return to The Printworks in Dublin Castle soon on Saturday, November 5. The festival, which is now in its sixth year, is an international celebration that brings together a smooth range of Irish and international whiskeys, along with great food and a variety of entertaining whiskey master classes. Visitors to Whiskey Live Dublin will get to sample whiskey, whiskey cask-matured craft beers, whiskey cocktails
and other Irish spirits whilst mingling with producers and distillers from the industry. Some of Dublin’s best restaurants will also be present, with delicious food pairings to match some of the whiskeys on offer at the festival. Tickets are available for two sessions – from 1.30 to 5pm, and from 6 to 9.30pm, and are priced at €42 plus booking fee at The Celtic Whiskey Shop, with €10 of each ticket sold going to Down Syndrome Dublin. For further information, see http://www. whiskylive.com/ireland.
Picture: Dara Munnis
Sea a delicious recipe
Jobs and training initiative aims to serve up new cooks A NEW initiative to provide job opportunities for budding young chefs was launched recently by KSG Catering Ltd and Taste 4 Success Skillnet, in liaison with the Department of Social Protection, with Sylviana Grad demonstrating skills gained by the initiative. Called the Chef Start programme, the initiative offers jobseekers the opportunity to enter full-time training to become a chef. The first graduates of the Chef Start programme were honoured last week as eight class members completed the course, with many earning full-time positions as commis chefs at KSG Catering. The objective of the course is to offer those on the Live Register with a keen interest and passion for cooking an opportunity to develop a new career. The programme also allows KSG to give students the opportunity to mentor and develop a direct source of new culinary talent to help combat the severe chef shortage in Ireland. For further information on the Chef Start programme, see www.ksg.ie.
Food premises served with enforcement orders Aisling kennedy
Whiskey lovers will be in their element with the sheer range and quality at Whiskey Live Dublin
SOME 11 enforcement orders were served on food businesses by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) in June, with four of the orders issued to Dublin premises. Lebanese K itchen (manufacturer/packer), Unit 97, Millennium Business Park, Dublin 15 was served with a closure order and a prohibition
order under the FSAI Act. The New Leaf Restaurant, Unit 1-2, Tallaght Retail Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and Piece of Cake (food stall), Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 were both served with closure orders under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations. A prohibition order was also served to Gammells Restaurant, 33 Ranelagh
Road, Dublin 6 under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations. Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive at the FSAI, said: “Negligent practices cannot and will not be tolerated. “The onus is on every food business to have a food safety management system in place, which assists in identifying and controlling hazards that could pose a danger in the preparation of safe food.”
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Network in style emma nolan
“THE concept is based on the fact that it’s a space for networking, but also we use a lot of local producers so we’re all part of the network.” So says Oliver Cruise, a 27-year-old accountant from Dundrum who has swapped his desk for a career in hospitality, with Network – the newest coffee shop on the city centre stretch from Richmond Street up to Georges Street. He says: “I’ve been building up to this for the past two years. I was working in bars and restaurants at the weekend, and then last September
I met my now business partner at the Dublin Coffee Festival, and it just evolved from there.” Network’s slick, Scandi-esque interior is relaxed and inviting. It has a sense of brand identity which you could see being easily replicated if they were ever to expand to franchises. The usually neglected Aungier Street has suddenly developed a new lease of life with three new businesses opening beside each other in quick succession – Aungier Danger, Dublin Pizza Co and, of course, Network. What should be a prime location has remained somewhat run down in the midst of the madness
of Camden Street and Georges Street, which are always buzzing, day and night. However, this footfall has never seemed to translate to the humble paths of Whitefriar and Aungier Streets – until now. Oliver says: “The street actually has a really good footfall, but it benefits from having slightly cheaper rent than Camden Street and Georges Street.” There’s also the added bonus of having DIT across the road, but Oliver wants to ensure that the cafe doesn’t just turn into a “student place”. He wants to be open for all coffee lovers.
As for the coffee, it’s delicious; so smooth and with a natural sweetness that means sugar is definitely not needed. Baristas Danny and Sylvia are happy to make recommendations and are keen to show off their latte art skills (inset, right), which are impressive. For staying in, coffee is served in wide coffee cups on a small wooden board, whereas for those on the go, the coffee comes in stylish take-away cups
Full of beans and ready to help – Sylvia, Danny and Oliver
that ref lect the cafe’s interior. Food-wise, at the moment, Network has a range of pastries and sweet treats from Love Supreme on offer, but the
kitchen will be up and running for breakfast and lunch with a healthy and wholesome edge in the next while. Oliver says: “It’s a massive learning curve, and you’re going to make mistakes regardless, but
they’ll all stand to us as we expand and grow. “It’s an ongoing process, but we’re getting there.” Network are open Monday to Saturday. For further information, see the Facebook page for Network Cafe, Dublin 2.
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dublin: trinity city hotel is a gem in town
TRAVEL NEWS
The bulls and participants race through the streets in Pamplona, Spain
Several people hurt at Pamplona bull run ian begley
AN AMERICAN was injured along with five other runners in Pamplona, Spain during the city’s San Fermin festival bull run. Matthew Labin, 39, was gored in the thigh when one of six bulls crashed into a group of runners near a fence, according to the Associated Press. The bull then lifted two other runners into the air with its horns. A brief statement by the Navarra regional government confirmed his condition was not serious. 12 people, including four Americans, have been injured since the start of the nine-day festival on July 7. The bulls run more than half a mile on a street course towards the city’s bull ring, where they face matadors in afternoon bullfights. Around 1,000 people
took part in the 850mrun through Pamplona’s old town, which started at 8am. A firecracker was lit to signal the release of the bulls from their enclosure, and participants sprinted alongside six fighting bulls through cobbled streets to the city’s bullring. Bull runs are a traditional event in summer festivals across Spain. The nine-day San Fermín festival has become Spain’s most famous after being immortalised in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 tale, The Sun Also Rises. Last Wednesday’s run took place four days after a Spanish bullfighter was gored to death in the ring – the first such incident in 30 years. Like bullfighting, animal rights activists condemn the running of the bulls. This year, activists travelled to Pamplona to express their discontent with the running.
As always, thousands of onlookers cheerd on the runners – and the bulls. Pictures: Associated Press
A home from home Ian Begley
Travel Editor
IF YOU’RE not bothered about leaving the big smoke this summer, or if you just want to experience all that Dublin city has to offer, then why not book yourself into the Trinity City Hotel? The hotel, located at Pearse Street, is right on the doorstep of all the best shopping, cinemas and theatres, stylish bars and excellent restaurants of this busy and buzzing city.
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‘As a guest at Trinity City Hotel, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount in the Kilkenny store at Nassau Street – a mere skip from the hotel’
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Arrive at Trinity City Hotel and check in to one of the 198 chic bedrooms and enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival. Before hitting the shops, there’s time to relax at the hotel for a spot of lunch in the hidden garden terrace of this chic city centre hotel.
As a guest at Trinity City Hotel, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount in the Kilkenny store at Nassau Street – a mere hop, skip and jump from the hotel and a luxurious one-stop shop for all your summer wardrobe essentials. With your hotel just around the corner,
drop your bags back to Trinity City Hotel and head north of the Liffey with Henry Street and O’Connell Street a fiveminute stroll away for some more retail therapy, or maybe catch a show in town, go to a gig or simply relax and unwind in your city centre home from home. With its fascinating decor, where almost every carefully selected element has an interesting story behind it, the Trinity City Hotel is a hidden jewel just beside
Trinity College, right in the heart of the city. The Shop and Drop package at Trinity City Hotel includes overnight accommodation for two with breakfast the following morning, a glass of Prosecco on arrival, and 10% off in-store purchases at Kilkenny on Nassau Street, and starts from €153 per room per night, based on two people sharing. For further information and booking details, see www.trinitycityhotel. com.
Set sail for Britain or beyond with a new range of midweek ferry fares ian begley
IRISH Ferries has increased its suite of offers on sailings to Britain with the introduction of a new midweek summer fare that sees two adults and a car travel to the UK from €119 each way. The latest offer can be used in conjunction with their popular “kids go free on the Irish Sea” promotion, meaning families can save money whilst travelling together – news likely to appeal to parents planning a break to
Britain this year. This lead in fare, which is valid on Tuesday to Thursday cruise ferry night sailings between Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Pembroke, from July 19 to December 16, applies to new motorist bookings made before July 21 and two days before departure. Additional adults are charged €35. For further detailed information and reservations, see www. irishferries.com, or telephone 0818 300 400.
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Companies have top offers to get you cruising in 2017
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas ian begley
Travel Editor
From sky-diving simulators and top deck picnic lawns to planetariums and vertical-drop water slides, cruise ship design has reached a whole new level as shipping companies go to extremes to attract passengers. Now the cruise giants are battling to offer the best incentives to book early for 2017 with free flights, buy one cruise fare get one half price,
free upgrades, free drinks packages and lots more. Cruising is becoming increasingly popular with Irish holidaymakers, and over 35,000 people are expected to hit the high seas by the end of 2016. According to top Irish cruise agency e-travel, it is the fastest-growing sector of the holiday market and with some clever planning, there are now some great bargains on the big blue. 2016 has been a good
year so far for Irish travel bookings and sales are up as much as 46% for some agents with many holidaymakers cruising the luxury end of the market. You can choose the massive ships like Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, the $1Billion largest ship in the world, or smaller intimate river cruises which carry less than one hundred passengers. Some of the new ships and destinations on offer for 2017 from Irish
leading cruise agency e-Travel include: • In May 2017 MSC will launch MSC Meraviglia which will become the largest ship in the world (beating Oasis, Allure and Harmony of the Seas), holding a maximum capacity of 5,700 passengers and 1,536 crew members. The ship will feature Cirque de Soleil at sea, The Carousel Lounge - a circular performance space with a 180° circular glass wall and a Mediterranean-style indoor promenade, which will feature an 80-meter LED “sky” that changes throughout the day. • Mo d e r n l u x u r y cruise brand Celebrity Cruises will have five award-winning ships in Europe for 2017-2018 – Celebrity Reflection, C e l e b r i t y E q u i n ox , Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette. The premium line’s richest season yet offers 86 overnights in 24 vibrant cities and four double overnight stays in Europe. • Popular Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International will be bringing their Freedom of
the Seas Ship to Europe for the first time sailing from Barcelona for summer 2107. Freedom of the Seas is one of the most popular ships with Irish People cruising in the Caribbean because it has incredible features such as a rock climbing wall with eleven routes up; a spectacular flowrider surf simulator, a waterpark, cantilevered whirlpools stretching out over the ocean and the magical DreamWorks experience for families. • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its groundbreaking summer 2017 deployment for Europe
that, for the first time in company history, features five ships sailing in European waters in the summer season. Highlights of the new itineraries include cruises to the Baltic Capitals on Norwegian Getaway from Copenhagen and a first ever complete season from Hamburg on Norwegian Jade, with embarkation for those cruises also available in the UK and Amsterdam. In addition to the European sailings, Norwegian also revealed details on Norwegian Escape’s 2017 summer cruises to the Caribbean from Miami. • The 40,000-ton Sil-
The spectacular flowrider surf simulator
ver Muse arriving in Spring 2017 will be the largest ship in the Silversea fleet and the first vessel in a new threeship class. Silversea describes the intimate 596-passenger ship as a step toward “ultra-luxur y ocean cruising”. It will feature all-suite accommodations and a supper club-style speciality restaurant. It is advisable to book early for families to avail of limited interconnecting staterooms and best family ships and itineraries. The e-travel Cruise department can be contacted on 01 4081999 or www.e-travel.ie
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FASHION meets technology at the Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition in Dublin Castle. The exhibition, which is presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland in partnership with the Office of Public Works, is open at the Coach House, Dublin Castle, until August 27. Marking the culmination of the Global Irish Design Challenge, which launched last year as part of Irish Design 2015, the exhibition highlights the strategic importance of design and showcases innovative Irish work which aims to address societal, environmental and economic challenges. The intersection of
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UP emma nolan
Style Editor
Highlights of the Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition in Dublin Castle include THX.OBJ – a 3D-printed garment (above; computer design, right)
WE’RE blessed with our long summer nights here – even if they are cold and grey more often than not, it’s at least our way of differentiating the seasons. One of life’s greatest pleasures is a summer weekend day that starts with afternoon brunch and ends with a taxi home at 3am. These unplanned days/nights are always the best, especially in summer, so here are a few outfit ideas that will take you from the beer garden to the dancefloor.
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fashion and technology is a developing research area that has the potential to revolutionise fashion for both the consumer and the manufacturer alike, with the use of 3D printers becoming more widespread. Featured in the exhibition is THX.OBJ – a 3D-printed garment by Irish designer and curator Nora O’Murchu in collaboration with graphic designer Hua Shu that explores emergent ideas for the development of new printed textiles. Also featured in the exhibition is Tailored/ Sur Mesure, an Irish Linen coat by Maria Cardenas, a third-generation tailor originally from Colombia who is now based in County Down.
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MIX
At a computer-aided cutting-edge border between technology and evolving design
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Model Alicia with designer Fintan Mulholland
Designers Madigan Whisker and Davina Lynch
Model Maria wearing Davina Lynch headpiece
Model Tabea with designer Mary McGregory
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CREATE
emma nolan
BROWN T homas has announced the return of CREATE – a showcase of the most exciting emerging Irish design talent. Now in its sixth year, the installation will celebrate the work of 19 talented designers across ready-towear, accessories, millinery and jewellery for six weeks. The designers who have been selected and mentored will have the opportunity to sit alongside the world’s most luxurious labels at the Grafton Street’s store. This year, CREATE welcomes the return of Ireland’s much-loved designer Mary Gregory with a
collection of signature pieces that she has long been renowned for. Gregory will join a host of new talent, including ready-to-wear designers Teatum Jones and Fintan Mulholland. In accessories, CREATE welcomes Una Burke, Sara O’Neill, Dee Mangan and Wild Cocoon. This year, jeweller y designers include Helena Malone, Tory Long and Mia Parsons Design, and milliner Elaine Keogh. Returning designers for 2016 include Richard Malone, Giovanna Borza, Jill De Burca, Davina Lynch and Margaret O’Connor. NCAD graduate Aideen
Gaynor will showcase her collection, Hard Boiled Wonderland, as part of the Brown Thomas Designer to Watch competition, chosen by Shelly Corkery at the recent NCAD graduate fashion show. Shelly Corkery, fashion director of the Brown Thomas Group, said: “CREATE is the first to find the most exciting and newest talent and showcase the best emerging designers. “Gaining commercial experience is vital and we are proud to support home-grown talent with an invaluable retail platform and to help keep the Irish fashion industry moving forward.”
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Model January wearing Margaret O’Connor Headpiece
Designer Margaret O’Connor
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CINEMA
Spook encounters of a comedy kind The power of nostalgia and the wrath of the fanboy mentality have led to a world where 2016’s most controversial new release is not a particularly distasteful horror film, but a reboot of a near-universally beloved classic. In an industry where modern reworkings of cherished franchises are a dime a dozen, Paul Feig’s version of Ghostbusters has stirred up a perhapsunprecedented degree of vitriol since its announcement. In a twist that will surprise and undoubt-
Martin Macnamara
edly anger the naysayers, Ghostbusters is, for the most part, a successful update that maintains the spirit of the original. Ghostbusters gets by on the comedic prowess of its charismatic stars and a script that is often very funny – much like 1989’s less than stellar Ghostbusters II.
However, like the aforementioned sequel, its high points are often undermined by a plot that gets ahead of itself and a rapid-fire succession of jokes that miss the mark all-too-often. Despite its f laws, Ghostbusters works – it exists somewhere in-between reboot and reimagining and therein lays its strength. Kristen Wiig is Erin Gilbert, a university physicist attempting to cover-up her past in paranormal investigation. After discovering a compromising
book she co-wrote for sale online, Erin goes in search of her former partner and ex-best friend, Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), who is still carrying out paranormal research with the help of Kate McKinnon’s tech-whiz, Jillian Holtzmann. A run in with a genuine paranormal entity and the uploading of some embarrassing footage on Youtube leads to Erin getting fired. A blessing in disguise, Erin and Abby set out investigating the paranormal fulltime, rebuilding their lost
Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon
friendship. After a couple of successful hunts, the newly established Ghostbusters uncover a local madman’s plot to unleash a horde of angry undead on New York. Ghostbusters gives its characters fresh backstories, motivations and personalities and rarely plays up their gender. Ghostbusters never
quite works as a ‘ghostbusting’ film and relies almost entirely on the comedic strength of its leads. This works to its detriment in the final act, when the jokes stop in favour of action. Perhaps most jarring are the frequent nods to the original and some strained cameos (a misplaced “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts” from a familiar
face is cringe-inducingly forced). However, Ghostbusters succeeds when it steers clear of its roots and attempts something fresh. Overall, Feig and his stars have produced a surprisingly original take on a classic that will hopefully lay the groundwork for future reboots and silence the fanatical naysayers. Verdict: 6/10
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The arrival of the Hayabusa sent shock waves throughout the biking community
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa: introducing the world’s fastest production motorcycle
Turn the ignition and unleash the little devil inside of you
ken phelan
In the beginning, God c r e a t e d t h e h e ave n and the Earth, and the Earth was without form and void. And God said: “let there be motorcycle”, and there was motorcycle. And God saw the motorcycle, and saw that it was good. In 1999 AD, the Devil created the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, with a 1340cc in-line f o u r, f u e l - i n j e c t e d engine pumping out 18 0 b h p , a 2 . 7 s e cond 0-60mph and a top speed of 194mph (312kph). The Devil saw the Hayabusa and saw that it was bad,
and he felt good. Despite, or perhaps because of its unholy origins, the Busa was truly a thing of beauty. I t s r e vo l u t i o n a r y design divided the biking community, but most were eventually allured to its bulbous yet sculpted form. Taking its name from the Japanese peregrine falcon –
the
fastest bird on Earth - the Hayabusa, like its namesake, worked at one with nature to achieve its devilish top speed and to lay claim to the title of ‘the fastest production
motorcycle on Earth’. From its rounded nose to tapered tail, the Busa emulated the most aerodynamic shape on Earth – that of the teardrop - beautifully.
Shock Waves T he arrival of the Hayabusa sent shock waves throughout the biking community and stripped the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird of its title as fastest production motorcycle. The Busa’s revolutionary design, uncompromising power, astonishing performance and unbeaten top speed redefined what a motorcycle
could be. But the Hayabusa is not all about speed. Riding the Busa is also about comfort, like sitting on your favourite sofa, albeit with the capability of achieving a quarter mile in 9.8 seconds. Surprisingly nimble for its weight, the Busa is more than capable for twisty roads, although obviously less so than its 1000cc brothers.
Confidence T h e B u s a ’s e x t r a weight however, instils confidence, helping to ground the bike to the road. Mo r e a t h o m e t o motor ways and long rides, the Hayabusa is
the perfect machine for crossing the continent, but is equally suited to urban riding also.
Refinements With previous upgrades to the bike in 2007 and 2013, the 2016 Hayabusa offers further refinements including: the piston diameter on the front Brembo Monobloc brake calipers increased from 30-32mm to 32-32mm; a new, high-performance ABS brake system and a power increase from 180-190 bhp. Not for the inexperienced or faint-hearted, the Busa offers the rider a breathtaking experience and a taste of motorcycling at its
very best. Now in its seventeenth year, the Hayabusa for many still holds the accolade of most desirable motorcycle, and because of manufacturers’ speed restrictions from 2000, the 1999 model retains the title of the world’s fastest production motorcycle. And so, on the seventh day, Lucifer had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. He saw his creation, and he felt good. For all those evil enough to own a Hayabusa, put on your leathers, turn the ignition and unleash the little devil inside of you.
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FastSport Harrington finishes 36th: STACKSTOWN’S Padraig Harrington produced a strong performance to finish in a share of 36th overall at The Open last weekend at Royal Troon. He finished the competition on three over par following a consistent four rounds on the Scottish west coast. He opened with a 70 before making the cut with a 72, level par overall. A 74 and a 72 followed, closing out with 12 holes without dropping a shot on a notoriously tricky back nine. He felt he could have pushed even higher on the scoreboard had his putts sank. “I did everything I could during the week, so I have no regrets whatsoever. If I panicked on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and took myself out of the game on Thursday morning, I’d be disappointed. “To be honest, it’s been a long time since I’ve played a major that I would have a regret that I didn’t get my preparation right.”
hockey: dubliner’s glenanne inspiration to hit the highest levels
Olympic ambition for Shane stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com
OLYMPIC-bound Shane O’Donoghue hails having two of Irish hockey’s most famous names in his own club as a key factor in his ascent. Unlike many of the Irish panel, the Dubliner is one of just a couple of players in the panel that will play in Rio in August as part of the Irish team. It will be the first time Ireland has competed in a team sport in the Olympics since 1948; the last time the country played hockey at the Games was all the way back in 1908. Looking back at his growth in the sport, he said: “I only played two or three years of schools hockey and I did feel I
kind of felt I was missing out in some ways. I did put more emphasis on my club hockey so I made sure that I was doing whatever I could in training to get noticed and each week and learn things.” When it came to role models, he did not have far to look for some of the best in the game, coming from the Glenanne club that was home to two players with over 150 caps to their name. “I was immediately brought into the family club aged seven and pushed on from there. I was lucky enough to watch players like Stephen Butler and Graham Shaw in the club. From that point of view, they were the two players
I wanted to be like and follow the path they had taken. “With Stephen and Graham there, watching them playing on a Saturday at age 10, 11 and 12, it helped me aspire to try and play for the first team in the club. “In Glenanne, there is a lot of passion and it’s a real family. That transfers into the young lads.” As part of that family tradition, he jumped into the third team soon after his 15th birthday. “With them, he played with his father Rory who had won most things with the Tallaght club around the turn of the century before swiftly moving up the teams. “It was weird – there is a bit of an age gap there!
Shane O’Donoghue with his sister and parents. Picture: Adrian Boehm
But I think it was good to do. In Glenanne, regardless of your standing in the team or which team, they do help you develop that hunger and passion, the level of determination to bring success to the club.” He was talented at other sports. Playing Gaelic football with the St Anne’s club in Bohernabreena, he was included in Dublin development panels at Under-14 and 15 level. Hockey, though, was always “the most excit-
ing sport to play” and became his focus once he hit 15 and he soon claimed an Irish Senior Cup crown in 2010 when still in school. An international debut followed in April 2011 before he earned an elite scholarship to UCD and, on graduation from sports and exercise management, picked up a professional contract with KHC Dragons in Belgium, following Shaw and Butler’s path. With two Belgian leagues under his belt,
Rio now comes into focus and there is no thought of making up the numbers for the FIH Rising Talent of the Year nominee. “Our first aim is to finish top four in the group which guarantees us a place in the cross-over games. From there, you take each game as it comes. “We have individual standards and then, as a team, we’ve exceeded expectations each time for the last while, raising our level [and we want to continue that].”
Over 2,000 set for second Great Dublin Bike Ride sport@dublingazette.com
Patrick O’Donovan, TD cyclist Caroline Ryan, and Noeleen Lynana the launch. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
THE Great Dublin Bike Ride will return on September 11 for a second year as part of an initiative from Sport Ireland in conjunction with Dublin City Council, Healthy Ireland, Fingal County Council and Cycling Ireland. This year’s event, part of the Community Participation strand of Ireland 2016, is an opportunity for people of all ability, young and old, to take to their bicycles and join in this celebration of our centenary year.
Up to 5,000 riders will set out from Smithfield in Dublin across two scenic routes; a 60km route for those looking for a slightly less strenuous day in the saddle and a challenging 100km route for experienced riders. The Great Dublin Bike Ride will be a flagship event in Ireland for the European Week of Sport, which runs from September 10 to 18, and welcomes cyclists of all abilities to take part. The first 2,000 people to sign up for this year’s event will receive an exclusive newly designed jersey.
All other entrants will receive a sporting Great Dublin Bike Ride tech top. Registration is now open at www.greatdublinbikeride.ie. Last year, 3,000 people took part in the inaugural Great Dublin Bike Ride including over 28 nationalities from around the world. Thirty counties in Ireland were represented on the day with participants ranging from 17-73 years old. Speaking at the launch of the Great Dublin Bike Ride, Minister of State for Tourism and
Sport, Patrick O’Donovan said of the event: “Following the success of last year’s event, I hope that the 2016 Great Dublin Bike Ride will see even greater numbers participating. “This event provides a tremendous opportunity for people to participate in a unique event based on physical activity and community engagement. “I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in this event and in any of the other events planned for our National Week of Physical Activity and Sport in September.”
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Pick n’ mix Europe reaches crisis point Irish athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan tells GazetteSport that the recent European athletics championships was more like representing a professional football team than your country karl graham sport@dublingazette.com
SONIA O’Sullivan believes that the emergence of African athletes competing for European nations is causing a crisis for Irish athletes. O’Sullivan, who has been appointed ambassador and champion to the 2016 Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon on August 28, was asked at the launch if the scenes witnessed at the recent European Athletics Championships had the potential to plunge European athletics into calamity. “I think it is a crisis right now, I think it’s definitely come to a head and it’s going to be sorted out pretty soon. [European Athletic Association] president Svein Arne Hansen is very proac-
tive about trying to take action.” O’Sullivan was part of RTE’s three-person panel for coverage of the championships alongside Derval O’Rourke and Jerry Kiernan, and was very critical throughout of main offender Turkey sending seven Kenyan-born athletes, two Jamaicans, an Ethiopian, a Cuban, a South African, a Ukrainian and an Azerbaijani to represent them. Many of these athletes went on top dominate their rivals including Kilcoole native Fionnuala McCormack who finished fourth behind Kenyan Vivian Jemutai – now known as Yasemin Can in Turkey – who won gold in the 10,000m “It’s like being a professional team rather than a country – it’s like
Manchester United,” said O’Sullivan. Olympic silver medallist O’Sullivan also spoke about the difficulty Ireland seems to have with developing athletes between junior and senior levels. The country’s athletes came away with just one bronze medal for Ciara Mageean in the women’s 1,500m. O’Sullivan can’t pinpoint the exact problem but the many distractions modern children have these days certainly can’t help. “There is so much other stuff for kids these days it is very hard for them to focus on just one thing when it is not always going right for them. “There are always good young athletes. If you go to Irish schools there is some great talent. Just the development from that
Sonia O’Sullivan with Vodafone employees Paul Voley and Sarah-Jane McGibney at the launch of the Dublin City Triathlon. Picture: Naoise Culhane
age through to seniors, something seems to go wrong there,” O’Sullivan said. The Cobh native was, however, more upbeat on the progress Mageean now finally seems to be making at the age of 24, despite turning down several offers to follow
on what she was doing,” O’Sullivan continued. There was also agony at the championships for the men’s 4x400m relay team who fell short of the qualifying time for Rio by seven hundredths of a second, but O’Sullivan reckons the relay should be looked on merely as a
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in O’Sullivan’s footsteps and accept a scholarship from an American university. “She [Mageean] is the only Irish athlete who has won a medal at the World Junior Championships. I remember sitting down with her in 2010. She had come back with her medal and she was doing an interview and we had a chat about her maybe going to college in America but I could sense she had no interest in doing that. “At the same time, it has still taken her five years to become a good senior athlete so looking back on that, it is comparable to when I did go to college in America except that I was more hidden away. She was more visible here with expectations each year
bonus. “It actually surprised me that they did so well. It shouldn’t be a priority. It should just be an extra relay, because most of the 4x4 relay teams have somebody in the team who is in the final. And we have nobody in the final. Thomas Barr, of course, could be in the final. Mark English could be in the final.” The Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon will take place on August 28 and will begin with a fast swim in the River Liffey before transitioning to the Phoenix Park for the fast bike and run courses. The event is suitable for novices as well as experienced racers, with participants able to choose between an Olympic distance race and a Sprint distance race.
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Ironman 70.3 returns to traverse city in August IRONMAN 70.3 is returning to Dublin on Sunday, August 14 for a second year following the success of its maiden run last year. The triathlon will return to the capital city in just over a month – just before the Dublin City triathlon – with entries still open for those considering taking part. Over 2,000 athletes will tackle the race which incorporates a 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim, followed by a 56 mile (90km) bike ride and then a 13.1 (21.1km) mile half-marathon all as one race in Dublin. The open-water swim will take place in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire at 6.50am before athletes mount their bikes to travel through Dublin and west of the city on a looped cycle course, finally returning to the Phoenix Park for the intensive half-marathon run to cross the finish line. Kevin Stewart, the race director said of the race: “We are delighted to return to Dublin this year for the second IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon. Last year was a huge success; the feedback from participants on the iconic Dublin course and from spectators was fantastic, and we hope to achieve that again this year. “We are encouraging as many local residents as possible to come out and cheer the athletes along the course on race day, it’s a huge boost for participants to see locals lining the route and cheering them on, particularly during the home stretch at the Phoenix Park.” The event has an international flavour with nearly a quarter of participating athletes so far from 48 countries travelling from across the globe to Dublin to compete, along with over 70% of Irish participants. This year, the Ironman 70.3 Dublin race has been selected as a qualifying race for the 2017 World Championships in Tennessee, USA, with 35 qualifying slots up for grabs for the pinnacle event in the global 70.3 triathlon series. Last year, Frenchman Denis Chevrot and Susie Cheetham from the UK were the winners in the men’s and women’s races at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin triathlon race, finishing in 4.01.35 and 4.27.09 respectively.
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Beech Park pair win Foxrock Scratch Cup BEECH Park GC duo Alan Vard and Alan Ronan came out on top of the pile last week as they landed the Foxrock Golf Club Open Scotch Foursomes Over 25 Clubs in the Leinster area were represented in the competition which began with a qualifying round in which 60 teams competed for the 16 places in Monday’s first Matchplay round from which the winners progressively moved to the quarter-finals on Wednesday, semifinals on Thursday and the final on Friday. The standard throughout the competition was of the highest quality, reflected by a hole in one scored at the 190 yard par three 17th hole on the qualifying day by Paddy Butler, the vice captain of Newlands GC, with a 7 iron. It continued through to the final where the two finalist teams of Brain McCarthy and Michael Boyce from Killiney Golf Club battled it out all the way to the 18th hole before losing to Vard and Ronan. There was a tremendous festival like atmosphere throughout the week with participants from all the clubs praising the excellent hospitality from everyone at Foxrock GC along with the condition of the course and greens and the superb catering. The week-long event was topped off by prize giving at a gala dinner on Friday evening where the event sponsors Pat O’Neill of Merrion Capital and Fergal Mulchrone of Hugh Jordan Catering Supplies presented the Claret Jug and prizes for the winners, runners up and semi-finalists (Graham O’Connor with Killian Walshe and John and Mark Aherne of Foxrock GC). The competition has long been known since its debut in 1974 as the McInerney Scotch Foursomes and was successfully re-launched last week as The Claret Jug Men’s Open Scotch Foursomes at Foxrock Golf Club. In the words of Foxrock GC Captain, Paul Stirrat, “The 1884 Sterling silver Claret Jug that is the events new Perpetual Trophy, reflects its association with the founding of both the British Open in 1871 and Foxrock Golf Club in 1893 and the annual timing of our event will also coincide with the more famous one across the water”.
The Irish side that won the playe at the Homeless World Cup
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SHANCASTLE man Jamie Geoghegan showed that life is not over for homeless people as he and the Ireland team won the Plate Final at the Homeless World Cup in Glasgow, proving people can always bounce back from a lowest ebb. While the team didn’t manage to make it through to the main final, they did remain unbeaten in normal time in their 13 games at the tournament, culminating in the plate decider, beating Egypt on penalties following a 4-4 draw
in normal time. The team scored an incredible 114 goals during the tournament, starting with a 4-4 draw against Lithuania and a win for Ireland on penalties. 65 goals later after wins over Bulgaria, the USA, Greece, and Sweden sent Ireland through to the next stage as comprehensive group winners. Losses to Hungary and Chile on penalties were followed by victory over Soccer South London and a penalty win over Northern Ireland to get the team back on track. They beat India 7-1
king louis O’Loughlin kicks clear to win national 800m clondalkin’s Louis O’Loughlin claimed the 800m title at the national juvenile championships in Tullamore with an exciting win in one minute and 58 seconds. The race went off at a fast pace with O’Loughlin leading at the 300m mark and he completed the first hap in 56 seconds. He kept up the pace and went 20 metres clear with 200 to go and kicked home ahead of a great battle for second between Cian Bolger and Conor Maguire.
but a hear tbreaking penalty shootout loss to Chile after a 6-6 draw saw them eliminated from the route to the main final, but entered in the quarter-finals for the Plate. 5-4 wins over Lithuania and Costa Rica saw Ireland through to the final, where they held there nerve and enjoyed a bit of the luck of the Irish to take the victory. Geoghegan, 20, scored the decisive penalty for Ireland in their first game of the tournament and is hoping one of the many overseas scouts in attendance will have noticed his
performances and offer him a trial. The St Michael’s man had his world turned upside down when he was sentenced to eight months in Wheatfield Prison for burglar y when he was just 18. “I got in with the wrong crowd,” he told the Gazette. “It was tough, it was my first time in jail and my girlfriend was pregnant.” Prison helped him to realise what is important in life and set him on a new career path. “When I was inside, I was playing football and going to school. I had time to sort myself
out. Football is all I ever wanted to do so hopefully I can make something of this,” said Geoghegan. Another Clondalkin man, and Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers, Thomas Morgan coached the team for the second year in a row. The players are selected through nationwide trials in the Irish Street League and rely solely on donations to be able to keep the league running year after year. To make a donation to the league you can visit their Facebook page at Irish Street Leagues.
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Hurling: junior side three clear in ahl division 8
Club Noticeboard Round tower, clondalkin CONGRATULATIONS to Jim, Frank and
great turnout for both and we thank
the Dubs for securing Leinster cham-
all those who supported.
pionship glory.
Tuesday. This week’s jackpot is €1,000
ing front. The senior hurlers sched-
for a full house if checked within 49
uled league clash v Ballyboden St
numbers. A great night of fun and all
Enda’s was not played.
are welcome. First call is at 8.30pm.
Our junior hurlers were victors over Wild Geese in their AHL8 clash. Our three adult football teams are in action this week. Details of their fixtures are on the club website.
Round Tower’s junior hurlers got the best of a battling Wild Geese last weekend
Ryan runs riot as Tower’s move top
ahl division 8
Round Tower Wild Geese mick mcglynn
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ROUND Tower’s junior hurlers got their league campaign back on track with a gritty five-point win over a resilient Wild Geese side in sunny conditions at Monastery Road last Sunday morning. Tower’s had suffered their first loss in seven outings to Naomh Barrog in their previous tie but they bounced back well to return to winning ways. They did, however, suffer an early setback when the visitors netted after just two minutes. A high ball broke to the corner forward who pulled his strike across keeper Declan Rafferty to the bottom corner. The reply was swift with Fergal Power handpassing to release Ciaran Brennan to slot from the left wing. Eoin Ryan followed it up with a longrange strike before Geese registered their first white flag. Tower’s started to get on
top but were frustrated by five strikes in a row were dropped short or wide. That changed, however, when Brennan capitalise to leave two between the sides and Tower’s took the lead on 17 minutes with a Ryan goal. It was a superb individual score as he took on his man around the outside, displaying superb close control in doing so. He shortened the hurl to strike from a tight angle and his effort deflected across the line. Ryan soon added another score when a 65 dropped short and he created space to strike a point over his shoulder. The game was being characterised by excellent defending in both full back lines with Eoghan Hutchinson and Simon Nevin, for the Clondalkin club, doing a lot of mopping up around the half backs. Brennan fed low into Ryan and a push on the back led to him tapping over his fourth score for a 1-5 to 1-3 half-time lead. The visitors replied, though, early in the sec-
ond half when a high ball was not properly dealt with and the corner forward pounced from close range. The response was instant – a huge score from the right sideline by Hutchinson. Wild Geese edged clear with another free and almost hit the net when a ground stroke fizzed past the post. Ryan, though, struck the equaliser from a longrange free before he netted his second. Darren Gilligan stormed through the middle, with three bouncing off him, and he released Ryan who struck powerfully on the turn. He added another point after John Weafer did well
under a high ball and struck once more on the run from the right sideline for the first daylight between the teams, 2-10 to 2-6, with the help of Ruairi Keogh. A Ryan free from longrange left the visitors with even more to do. A goal might have given a glimmer of hope and it almost arrived. Raffer ty made an important save when a midfielder crept beyond the Towers rearguard and struck low. Gilligan again made inroads in the half forwards to again set up another Ryan point as Round Tower move three points clear at the top of AHL8.
Round Tower’s lotto for July 11: the jackpot was €10,000 - the bonus ball was €200. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 20 and 26 - the bonus ball was 29. There was
Thank you and well done to our
no jackpot winner. Three €100 win-
great team of volunteers who hosted
ners: Tom Corrigan, Richard Keane,
our summer camp and, prior to that,
Martina McCabe. Thanks to all who
the Kellogg’s Cul Camp. There was a
supported.
ST pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week were
The cost is €3 for the hour. A qualified
4, 6, 10, and 14. There was no winner so
instructor to put you through your
next week the jackpot will be €3,800.
paces. Hope you can all make it, a
The draw takes place in the Palmer-
great way to keep fit together as part
stown House every Sunday night at
of a team.
10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you to all our sellers and to all that support our lotto every week.
Please support our club in Topaz cash for clubs and Moriarty’s SuperValu Kit for Clubs.
Tickets available from all the usual
Big thanks to Maree, Paul and
sellers including Moriarty’s Super-
Samantha for a great week at the
Valu, Palmerstown House and Manor
summer camp; it was great to see so
Hair Studios.
many kids down and a great week was
Our Friday hurling skills continues
had by all. Here’s to another great
on Friday and will be on from 6-7pm
camp this week. Thanks also to Ciaran
next week. Everyone welcome. Cam-
Kilkenny for his visit and the time he
ogie skills are on 7-8pm. It’s a great
spent with the children.
chance for the kids to learn from experienced coaches.
Great win this week for the minor footballers over Cuala, well done lads.
Memberships are overdue so any-
Well done to Sadhbh Duffy who took
one that hasn’t paid can you please do
to the field at the weekend for Dublin
so urgently.
against Derry in the All-Ireland cam-
Our boot camp is on at 6pm in
ogie championship.
Glenaulin (meet at club house) for all
Well done also to Cian McGrane
interested parents, every Wednes-
playing for Dublin against Longford
day night. All levels of fitness welcome.
during the week.
lucan sarsfields THE senior hurlers had a very success-
They had a winning margin over Derry
ful visit to Tymon Park at the weekend.
of 23 points but needed that to be 26 to
The Division 1 league game resulted in
progress. Lucan’s six representatives
Lucan winning, with the final scoreline
on the team can still be proud of their
reading St Judes 0-13 to Lucan’s 0-20
achievements.
on the web (most present reported 21 points for Lucan).
Ladies football is enjoying some success with the juniors winning their
The game saw the return of Peter
league cup. The latest win came at
Kelly from injury for the last 10 minutes
the expense of Clanna Gael with Katie
of the game and also saw Kevin O’Reilly
Wisdom sneaking a last minute goal to
score 11 points from dead balls (10
give Lucan a two-point victory. The
frees and one penalty diverted over).
team were Trudy Keogh, Ellen King,
The senior footballers next game is
Alison Hickey, Kate Britton, Cath-
July 23 away to Oliver Plunketts. Fer-
erine Sexton, Audrey Murtagh, Katie
gal Walsh’s minor A footballers had a
Hegarty, Aileen Quinn, Katie Wisdom,
very convincing 3-19 to 1-8 win over St
Eimear Burnell, Claire Allen, Ella Daw-
Jude’s on Sunday morning.
son, Moureen Fitzharris, Sinead Mad-
Dublin camogie missed out on a quarter final place by just three points. Round Tower in action against Wild Geese
Bingo continues in the club every
It was a quiet weekend on the play-
den, Mary Roche, Hannah Morrin, Avril Quinn and Tracey Walsh.
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St Francis, at Under-15 level, celebrate their Conway Cup victory
Super Saints ascension Baldonnel club says goodbye to some of their finest talents after epic spell, earning multiple All-Ireland titles, as professional clubs in UK come calling
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IT’S all change at St Francis FC as many of their all-conquering Under-16 stars leave the club for pastures new both home and abroad following an historic five-year spell for the club. They won a series of All-Ireland titles during their time with the club but have dispersed in a number of different, high quality directions. Several players have already moved on to the United Kingdom over the last couple of months with Tommy Caffrey turning down several teams before signing for Scottish champions Celtic on a three-year deal. Jack Connolly, who spent 11 years at St Francis, has joined Sunderland on a three-year contract, while Joshua Kayode’s impressive season
saw English Championship side Rotherham United come calling. Former player Millenic Alli moved to the UK recently with his family and has impressed League One side Bury FC enough to sign a two-year contract with the Greater Manchester team. James Jennings will also be making the move to England when he puts pen to paper for Premiership side Stoke City. Back at home, underage international Cian Hughes has made the short trip up the tracks to Inchicore, signing for the St Patrick’s Athletic Under-17 National League squad, while Charlie Smith will now be representing UCD. Elsewhere, Conor Fitzharris has exchanged one set of hoops for another after signing for Shamrock Rovers, while Jake Byrne has crossed
the county border into Wicklow to don the colours of Bray Wanderers. It is Shelbourne who have shopped most at St Francis having snapped up a quartet of talent from the Baldonnel side in the form of Dylan Connolly, Adam McCall, Charlie Barry and Jordan Walker. The players’ former manager at St Francis Mark Connolly spoke to GazetteSport about the club’s pride at the moves. “Whether it’s the lads that are gone to the UK or the lads playing here in the League of Ireland, it justifies all the hard work they’ve put in over the last seven or eight year playing for the club. “I’m delighted for them as their coach and obviously everybody in the club is delighted for them.”
“Anybody going to the UK obviously needs a lot of luck to try and move up the ladder. For the lads who have gone over, their attitude is probably one of the main things that got them there. They’re all top trainers, their diets, their strength of conditioning; they were doing so much outside of St Francis,” Connolly continued. Connolly is moving back to the club’s Under15s this year and is looking forward to helping a new group of players to develop their talents. “We have a really good group coming through. “We have one kid who has made the Ireland Under-15s squad for the Hibernia Cup and we have another four or five lads of that age group going over to the UK over the next couple of weeks,” he said.