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Edelle Monaghan with Andy Thomas and his son Cian certainly got into the Spirit of things at a recent Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation Family Fun Day in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 4. The specialist nurses from around the country all dressed up in an American theme on Independence Day to entertain the children and their families.

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Kelly’s €18.5m ‘promise’ for homeless is in doubt Council asks for funding but Department says option is untenable

 Keith Bellew

An injection of €18.5m into homeless services, “promised” by Environment Minister Alan Kelly will not be forthcoming.

Dublin City Council says it was promised the

extra €18.5m in December to bring the Dublin homeless budget from €37m to €55m, and is requesting its release.

However, a spokesperson from the Department of Environment said this extra funding was not

promised, but the Minister had said that if savings were made in other departmental areas of expenditure, they could be rerouted to homelessness.

The spokesperson said that providing €18.5m was an untenable option but

the Minister was committed to securing a satisfactory outcome.

He has also agreed to meet Dublin City councillors to discuss the housing crisis in Dublin.

Full Story on Page 7

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politics Burton, McDonald spar over lone family payments

Tanaiste hits back as Sinn Fein attack welfare cut Tanaiste Joan Burton has hit back at Sinn Fein following strong criticism of the recent cut to the Lone Parent Family Payment, accusing them of populism and unsustainable ideas.

This comes following scathing criticism of the cut from Sinn Fein deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald, who said the cut was anti-woman and

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anti-child.

She said the Tanaiste is taking up to €87 a week from more than 10,000 single parent families,

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and added: “This is the eighth successive cut that you have inflicted on lone parent families. The vast majority of these parents are women. Many are in low-paid and insecure jobs. Many more are living in or at risk of poverty.”

She said the Tanaiste has gone back on a commitment made in 2012 not to make further cuts unless a system of safe, affordable and accessible child care was in place.

“Tanaiste, why have you broken your solemn commitment that, in the absence of accessible and affordable child care, you

Sinn Fein deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald and Tanaiste Joan Burton were sharply at odds over the recent cut to the Lone Parent Family payment, with both holding strident views about the measure

would not introduce this cut?

“You continuously and conspicuously avoid answering this central question. Many lone parents will be forced to leave employment in the absence of adequate childcare,” said McDonald.

She went on to say that the Tanaiste has taken a “Thatcherite” stance.

“For all of your supposed concern, Tanaiste, these struggling families can see a Thatcherite stance from you and your utter indifference.

“If you are not in a position to work 19 hours, you are in difficulty – something which you have inadvertently

acknowledged.

“Lone parent families have suffered enough under your government.

Will you, Tanaiste, even at this late stage, reverse this cruel and unjust decision to push thousands of oneparent families into poverty?” asked McDonald.

The Tanaiste said that, over time, these changes would help reduce poverty among single-parent families.

“In its rush to populism, Sinn Fein shows no interest in tackling poverty, because the strongest protection against poverty is decent, secure and fairly paid work.

“Sinn Fein’s answer – a welfare economy – is not a sustainable answer,” she

said, adding that the Government’s priority is to ensure that lone parents have the same opportunities to access employment, training and education as others in society.

The Tanaiste continued: “Approximately 30,000 lone parents will transition from the oneparent family payment.

All will move to another welfare payment.

“Some people seem to believe that every one of these parents will suffer an income loss. This is categorically not the case. In fact, two out of every three will not lose anything, or will actually gain, from the transition,” she said.

She went on to say

that the majority of the remainder will be able to qualify for two additional welfare payments – family income supplement and the back to work family dividend – if they can increase the number of hours they work to 19.

This, she said, would see them better off than previously.

“We have introduced schemes that offer heavily subsidised childcare places to assist lone parents take up a community employment place or a job. Both these schemes build on the annual investment of €260m into high-quality childcare, which benefits about 100,000 children each year,” said the Tanaiste.

Seeking an awful lot of Mrs Browns ...  aisling kennedy

If YOU have a penchant for fancy dress, you will be excited about the upcoming Mrs Brown world record attempt, set to take place in Finglas this month.

Following in the footsteps of successful events such as TedFest, the event will attempt to gather the largest number of Mrs Brown

lookalikes in one place at the same time.

Comedian Brendan O’Carroll is from Finglas originally, and local businesses and residents are looking forward to the day, according to local councillor and event committee member Paul McAuliffe (FF).

The event is part of a summer festival that will run in the area

from July 13 to 19, and the world record attempt will take place on July 19.

The best Mrs Brown lookalike will win a weekend away, courtesy of Carmine Carvery, with a second prize of a €100 voucher for Complete Furniture.

To enter, you must register first on the website at www.finglasfestival.com.

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ballyfermot: state of sanitary units is ‘frightening’ – cllr doolan (sf)

New jobs at gaming company

Repairs under way at Traveller site

 keith bellew

Repair works cbegan recently on 21 sanitary units at the Traveller site in Labre Park Ballyfermot that had fallen into disrepair.

Some 13 sanitary units which provide basic kitchen, shower and toilet facilities and access to electrical supply to the residents of the site were installed in 2011 following representations from local Traveller advisory groups and councillors.

A further eight were installed in 2013.

According to the council, the total cost to provide the units in Labre Park was €278,285. The units have since fallen into disrepair and were

examined earlier this year.

The necessary repairs were forwarded to the relevant contractor and the works agreed and started late last month.

This followed demands from Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) that the units be repaired. He said he visited the park recently and described the state of the units as “frightening”.

He went on to say that the units were not fit for use, posed an immediate health and safety risk and needed to be refurbished pending a full redevelopment of the park.

“W hat I saw was frightening. One unit had already caught fire.

Others had naked electric wires and walls had

crumbled away because of dampness. To pay this money for sanitary units that are not fit for use is ridiculous and unacceptable. It is an insult to local residents and the public who have to pay for the rental,” he said.

A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that having regard for the plight of the families living in Labre Park, the authority leased sanitary units for the occupiers of Labre Park.

“The units were examined earlier this year and the electrics checked. The repairs were forwarded to the relevant contractor.

The works were agreed on June 18 and commenced on June 23,” said the spokesperson.

1,000 reasons to smile: Girls have a twin-tastic time at a special eatery TWINS Ava Jane and Emily Winders had a bonny time when they helped to mark the opening of The First 1000 Days pop-up restaurant at Airfield recently. The Glasnevin girls joined lots of expectant parents, new parents, babies and toddlers attended the shortlived eatery, with top chef and The First 1000 Days ambassador Neven Maguire shipping up some nutritious three-course meals.

The initiative was a way to help mark four key stages from pregnancy to toddlerhood, with a focus on the right nutrition for babies, infants and toddlers paving the way for a lifetime of good health, and a reduced risk of obesity and heart disease.

International gaming company KamaGames has promised to deliver 100 new jobs at its Dublin-based office in Amiens Street over the next three years.

KamaGames, a global publisher of social games for XBox Live, PlayStation Network and Steam, have also announced that 50 of these jobs will be delivered within the next 12 months.

We l c o m i n g t h i s announcement, Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton said: “These new jobs will be very well received in the local economy and by those who secure them. I wish KamaGames the very best of luck with this phase of their expansion and to a successful future in Dublin central.”

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transport Minister unveils new measures intended to promote safe biking

Cyclists can now be fined €40 for certain offences  ian begley

Hundreds of cyclists who travel around Dublin each day are at risk of being fined €40 for committing certain road traffic offences.

The fixed charge will be set at €40 and is expected to be in effect from July 31.

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Dublin’s driest June in 40 years Dublin had its driest June for 40 years, according to a recent weather forecast by Met Eireann.

The weather station in the Phoenix Park recorded just 11.5mms of rain during the month making it the driest June since 1975.

Dublin’s other weather stations at Dublin Airport and Casement Aerodrome reported rainfall of just 14.1mm and 17.4mm respectively, their driest June since the mid-1990s.

Indications that this spell of good weather Dublin has been having lately is set to come to an unfortunate end.

Get ready for the Knockwalk in aid of Mary’s Meals The inaugural Dublin to Knock walk in aid of charity Mary’s Meals takes place from August 7 to 15.

Mary’s Meals is a charity which provides meals to 1,035,637 of the world’s poorest children each day that they attend school An information evening on the walk will be held at All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Tuesday, July 14 at 7.30pm.

Those interested in attending can contact Eimear Felle at 01-8572155 or eimear. felle@marysmeals.org.

On July 2, Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe unveiled the seven offences that will be the subject of the fixed charge notices. Fixed charge notices are issued without having to appear in court.

The offences that are now subject to a €40 fine, include:

Driving a pedal cycle without reasonable consideration; No front lamp or rear lamp lit during lighting-up hours on a pedal cycle; Proceeding into a pedestrianised street or area; proceeding past traffic lights when the red lamp is illuminated; proceeding past cycle traffic lights when

red lamp is lit; failing to stop for a school warden sign; and proceeding beyond a stop line, barrier or half barrier at a railway level crossing, swing bridge or lifting bridge, when the red lamps are flashing.

Commenting on this, Minister Donohoe said: “This new measure is intended to

promote safe cycling practices and to discourage dangerous cycling.

“Our pro-cycling policies are very successful and are resulting in a very significant increase in cycling. It is important that we seek to ensure that growth in cycling takes place on the basis of

responsible cycling behaviour,” he said.

The months of May to September are the most dangerous for cyclist injuries and fatalities.

Last year 13 cyclists were killed on Irish roads. This year to date three cyclists have lost their lives.

support: not-for-profit service fights to continue their services

Asylum seeker project needs urgent funding  ian begley ibegley@dublingazette.com

A not-for-profit service that provides vital support and guidance to young LGBT asylum seekers and refugees is in danger of closing due to lack of funding.

BeLonGTo’s asylum seekers and refugees project, based in Dublin, is the only service of its kind in Ireland and has tried to make life better for hundreds of young asylum seekers and refugees who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender since 2013.

Last month, however, its members were issued with an email which stated that the project will unfortunately come to an end on June 30.

Since then, they have managed to secure some bridge funding to keep the project open until August, which will give them an opportunity to look at other avenues to secure funding.

David Carroll, who is the executive director of BeLonGTo told The Gazette that the asylum seekers and refugees project has received an overwhelmingly positive response since its origins in 2013.

He said: “The funding we received buys us a lit-

tle bit more time, but of course we’re still really concerned about the survival of our project.

“In total we have helped over 130 young people under the age of 30, either through telephone, email or faceto-face. Our workers here facilitate people to come together in a safe and appropriate space.

Being an LGBT refugee or asylum seeker is a double marginalisation for some people, which can cause a profound sense of isolation.

Vulnerable

“We find that these young people are often the most vulnerable in our society and have the biggest needs when it comes to challenging the isolation they feel.

Our support and guidance to these people is the reason why it’s really important for this project to continue.

“The vast amount of people who have come to us for help is a signifier that there is a vast need to support this part of our population” said Carroll.

An asylum seeker of African descent, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Gazette that BeLonGTo’s asylum seekers and refugees

Executive director of BeLonGTo David Carroll says the asylum seekers and refugees project has received an overwhelmingly positive response

project has helped her come to terms with her sexuality.

“When I first came to Ireland I really didn’t know what their policy was on LGBT rights. I was told that this country was very religious and traditional and for the first six months I was

here I kept my sexual orientation private.

“It was through online LGBT support groups that assured me that Ireland has a very vibrant gay community and I was then put in contact with BeLonGTo’s Asylum project.

“I gave them a ring

and they soon arranged for a face-to-face visit with one of their councillors. I was still very upset and unsure about my future in Ireland and I did not want to go back to my own country because homosexuality there is very much illegal.

“They gave me some very good legal advice and explained all the rights I have as an asylum seeker in Ireland.

I have also met many other asylum seekers like me and without Belong To’s support I would still feel very alone and afraid to live my life as I want.

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don’sdublin A gem of a library in Dr Steevens that’s definitely worth a visit They say that “good things come in small parcels” and a visit to the Edward Worth Library, based in Dr Steevens’ Hospital near Heuston Station, certainly proves the point. It is one of the city’s lesser-known gems and, after nearly 300 years, is unchanged and offering a unique step back in time.

Worth (1678-1733) was born in Dublin, the second son of John Worth, Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. He was educated as a physician in Oxford and Leiden University in the Netherlands. The collection of books reflects his training, in that as much as a third comprises works on medicine and science, with the remainder dealing with philosophy, literature, history and the classics. And although he has left us a priceless gift, it is surprising that we know almost nothing about his own life, personal or professional, as he left no correspondence. The closest we get are the notes he made on bookauction lists.

Dean John bequeathed a small number of books to Edward, who was only 10 years old, when he died in 1688. However, the majority of the collection was assembled by Edward himself, buying “libraries” from auctions in Dublin, London and Amsterdam. He was very selective in what he bought and the collection reflects this. There are almost 4,400 volumes on show, with the earliest dating from 1475 – a mere 30-odd years since Guttenberg’s breakthrough.

Worth worked in Dr Steevens’ Hospital and left his collection, and funds for shelving and bookcases, to the new hospital. An east-facing room was chosen to minimise the sun’s effect, and the library was the first to protect books through glass-fronted doors.

Today, many conferences are seminars are held in the library that reference books in the collection.

There will be an open day on Friday, July 24 (details at www.edwardworthlibrary.ie) which will be of interest to those with a love of books and “all things Dublin”. Should you go along? Of course, because it’s Worth it!

Don Cameron

www.donsdublin.wordpress.com

The Edward Worth Library has books dating as far back as 1475

shopping centre Change of ownership is in train

Stephen’s Green revamp is on the cards  ian begley

S t e ph e n ’ s G r e e n shopping centre is about to undergo a change of ownership, which will include a new layout to accommodate five large new fashion stores and a nine-screen cinema on the roof of the centre.

Irish Life which owns a 73% stake in the centre is

planning to sell 35.4% of its interests at which point the changes take effect.

It has been reported that the investment and pension company instructed its commercial property adviser, Max Reilly of JLL, to look for €45.6m for its sharehold.

T he investment is expected to yield an

income return of about €3m per annum, including revenue from the adjoining car park.

The remaining 27% interest is held by businessman and property developer Pierce Molony.

The new ground-floor layout of the shopping centre will include a central pedestrian aisle instead of the two exist-

ing walkways and the amalgamation and enlargement of many of the shops to give traders spacious outlets ranging from 300sq m to 400sq m.

The reconfiguration is also expected to be of considerable benefit to a range of shops on the first floor, where TK Maxx is the biggest crowd puller.

It is paying a rent of about €600,000pa for a store extending to 2,322sq m.

The current owners of the centre have already secured planning permission to develop a €10m, nine-screen cinema on the roof of the centre, with a seating capacity of 1,612. It will be the only cinema in the south inner city.

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Injured Blackrock girl is making good progress says family

Berkeley student Aoife Beary is recovering well  aisling kennedy

LOCAL girl Aoife Beary from Blackrock, who was one of the students involved in the Berkeley balcony collapse in California, is making good progress, according to a statement released by her family this week.

The family said that they are “overwhelmed” by the support which they and Aoife have received since the disaster.

Six students were killed on June 16 when a fourth-floor balcony they were standing on collapsed at a 21st birthday party. Beary was one of

seven students injured in the incident in California.

In a statement posted on the Friends of Aoife Beary Facebook page, the Beary family said that Aoife had a long journey ahead, but they were optimistic and would remain by her side in the US. The statement said: “The

Beary family is overwhelmed by the support, best wishes, and prayers received for themselves and Aoife from friends and colleagues far and wide over the last two weeks.

“Aoife’s condition has stabilised following her emergency transfer from Highland Hospital to the Stanford

Medical Centre, Palo Alto for successful heart surgery on June 26.”

Beary has made steady progress over the last number of days, according to the statement, and both her medical team and parents are optimistic that she will make a good recovery.

The statement fur ther read: “A serious head injury remains her main concern.

This will be a long and slow road to recovery over many months to come.”

Dalkey School Project NS in Glenageary has set up an account to support the family at www.idonate.ie.

Dublin Port is going green with €1m agreement with Vayu Energy Dublin Port is going green as a result of a gas and renewable electricity deal between Dublin Port Company and Irish energy supplier Vayu Energy.

The agreement valued at €1m per year will see Vayu supply Ireland’s premier port with gas and 100% green electricity to meet the year-round energy requirements for its operations.

Dublin Port is Ireland’s largest commercial port and handles almost 50% of the country’s trade, 42% of GDP and two-thirds of the country’s containerised imports and exports.

More effective energy procurement and management is an essential part of Dublin Port Company’s environmental

sustainability programme, which aims to achieve a 33% increase in energy performance by 2020 through greater efficiencies while also significantly reducing carbon emissions through the use of cleaner fuels such as natural gas and renewable electricity.

Dublin Port Company’s maintenance and services manager Ciaran Callan said increased energy performance was a major focus for the company.

“This requires us to achieve ambitious targets over the coming years in terms of better energy management, more effective energy procurement and greater use of greener energy sources,” he added.

Staff at Sacred Heart BNS in Ballygall, Finglas, above, will find out about how many special needs assistants will be allocated to their school in the coming days

education: NCSE is advising minister on allocation

SNAs ‘in dark’ about work for next year  keith bellew

Sacred Heart BNS in Ballygall Finglas will find out how many special needs assistants (SNA) will be allocated to the school in the coming days.

Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan said she will confirm SNA allocations for the entire country over the next few days.

Finglas Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF) says there has been a significant delay in informing SNAs that they will soon be out

of a job due to changes to the number of pupils with special needs at certain schools. It means that many SNAs are now heading into the summer with no idea of whether they will be back in September.

“The special needs assistants at my local school are beginning their summer holidays [and are] completely in the dark about their jobs.

It is a very distressing situation for them and they are now left with no certainty whatsoever about their future,” he said.

SNAs are usually informed well in advance of the end of the school year, he says. if they will be out of work in September due to changes in the numbers required in each school.

It was “completely unacceptable” that many SNAs and parents of children with special needs are now facing a situation where they get a call in the middle of the summer to say they are suddenly out of a job, he added.

A spokesperson from the Department of Edu-

cation said the National Council for Special Education requested all schools to submit applications for SNA support in March 2015.

Following this deadline, each application had to be assessed by the NCSE before it was in a position to advise the Minister on the SNA allocation necessary for schools for the coming year.

They went on to say the Minister would be seeking to confirm allocations to schools over the next few days.

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housing Councillors requesting release of funding

€18.5m to help with homeless unlikely  Keith Bellew kbellew@dublingazette.com

Environment Minister Alan Kelly has agreed to meet Dublin City councillors to discuss the housing crisis in Dublin, but it is unlikely that the extra €18.5m in funding being sought by the council will be released.

Councillors say they were promised the extra €18.5m in December to bring the Dublin homeless budget from €37m to €55m, and are requesting that this funding be released.

Inner City Helping Homeless directorAnthony Flynn said instances of homelessness had

increased in 2015 and the situation was now at crisis point. “ We h ave a ve r y serious problem on our hands, the Dublin Region Homeless Executive are owed in excess of €18.5m from the department. Minister Kelly has promised additional funding in December 2014 on foot of the death of Jonathan Corrie on Dublin’s streets with no sign of it forthcoming,” he said, adding that the Minister was now putting lives at risk across the city.

“With the clear increase of children and families presenting as homeless we now need to declare a

crisis, this can no longer be brushed under the carpet,” he said.

This follows the release of figures showing an increase of children living in emergency accommodation with a rise of up to 1,122 children registered at the end of June 2015.

Figures also show that a further 75 families were made homeless in June.

However, a spokesperson from the Department of Environment said this extra funding was not promised, but the council was told that there would be opportunities to switch additional funding to homelessness later in the year if savings are made in other

areas of Departmental expenditure.

The spokesperson went on to say the national budget for homelessness is €55m and if the council’s request had been granted, no other city, town or county would have received any allocation.

“That was clearly not a tenable option,” said the spokesperson.

However, the spokesperson went on to say the Minister was committed to achieving a satisfactory outcome to the discussions.

“Last year, a similar process resulted in an extra €4m being allocated to Dublin to tackle

Inner City Helping Homeless director Anthony Flynn say homelessness is now at crisis point

homelessness,” said the spokesperson.

Speaking to The Gazette, the council’s housing committee chairman Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) said: “We will be going to this meeting in earnest, with a clear focus

on delivering the funding for homeless services.”

He went on to say that the only way the housing crisis could be dealt with was through building social houses in Dublin.

The Department spokesperson outlined

a number of measures being undertaken including 36 units of emergency accommodation to come on stream soon and 100 housing units currently being acquired by the council for homeless families.

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gazetteGALLERIES

Angel Cordero and Zuzana Kovacova

The Enchanted Forest takes root in the centre of Christ Church Cathedral. Pictures: Stephen Fleming

christ church: a flower and gardening festival

A curiouser and curiouser event Janet and James McKenzie

Rana Sayegh, Caroline Montgomery and Deirdre Lynam with little Chloe Delaney

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LICE in Wonderland was just one of the striking influences at a memorable flower and gardening festival held in, around and even under Christ Church Cathedral recently. The cathedral, gardens and crypts were transformed with a wide range of memorable floral and organic arrangements created by a wide range of groups, while colourful characters engaged with visitors in the actual gardens outside. Visitors could also enjoy a wide range of delicious snacks and treats, while several top gardeners and plant experts provided a number of talks.

With so much to see and do, visitors were always growing to leave impressed by it all ...

Mila Khokha, Baked With Love

Faolin and Leon McDonnell

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Mario gets a lift from John Patrick Colclough and Miriam Campion

Colourful lighting was atmospherically effective

Nick Hines, Cranky Yankee Corn Dogs

Victoria Batrosse and Emma House

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Mathijs Rotteveel, Ingrid van der Vorst, Maggie Timoney and Glenn Patrick

Andrew Montgomery with Rebecca and Graham Tucker

Kelvin Frain, Neasa Sheahan, Frances Fahy, Daniel Gerard Finnegan and Pepper Goggin. Pictures: Naoise Culhane

Time to party like it’s 1878 at 3Arena

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celebration of the renaming of the Private Members’ Club at 3Arena, the 1878 (formerly Audi Club), took place during the sold-out Fleetwood Mac concert held at the venue last week.

The new name, the 1878, refers to the year the original building housing 3Arena was built, previously used as a rail terminus for the Mid-

land and Great Western Railway Company.

With a nod to the building’s past as a point of departure and a reference to the journey through history it has made, the 1878 continues to provide the backdrop to journeys – now the musical and inspirational journeys created by the world-class acts, performers and musicians welcomed to 3Arena.

Anne and Rory Larkin

Elaine Sheehan, Marie McGrane and Grainne Barry

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GAA presenter Rachel Wyse talks the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day

day in the life: presenter Rachel Wyse is all about the broadcast

Up for the big match

 Aisling Kennedy

Working as the current Sky Sports GAA presenter, Rachel Wyse is a busy woman. She took time out this week to talk the Gazette to tell us about a typical day for her on a match day.

“On programme day which is every Saturday, I fly from London the night before and stay in a hotel somewhere around Ireland. So usually every Saturday morning at about 7am I wake up in a hotel and myself and the Sky Sports team will go down for breakfast. I work with such a lovely team so it’s always a great day.”

After breakfast at around 8.30/9am, Rachel then tries to take some time for herself and visit some local scenery depending on what county she is

visiting.

“I try as much as possible wherever I am around the country to go and see something because I usually get an hour or two of down time. Last Saturday I went to Lough Erne to chill out and I went for a nice little walk.

“We spend so much time travelling that I never get to see places as much so this year I said if I have a little bit of down time I’ll go off and see the sights. I’m good friends with my director so we’ll usually hop in the car and head off somewhere to see something nice.”

Rachel then heads for the GAA grounds for 1pm where she meets the panel of experts that will analyse the game with her.

“For the outside broadcast each week

we have a fleet of massive trucks that hold the viewing gallery for the director and producer.

“We’ll all sit down in the trucks and have a meeting where we go through everything that’s coming up in the show and then we’ll go into the travelling studio and do rehearsals. There’s five of us in the studio in total.”

Once the meeting is over, Rachel then heads into hair and make-up which takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

“We then do one final run through and then at about 4pm we do a live cross to Sky Sports News with our two guests and we preview what’s coming up on the show. We then have a little bit of down time to go over our own notes for the show and then at about 6.30pm we go right through to 9pm when we

come off air.”

Rachel is finished her work day at 9pm and then does a de-brief of the show with her team.

“The producer always has a chat with me after the programme airs and then it’s straight back in the car and back to Dublin Airport.”

Rachel stays overnight in the hotel at Dublin airport and then flies back to London the next morning.

She is currently back in Dublin to launch the Make My Magnum popup store in Arnotts which gives people the chance to make their own bespoke Magnum ice-creams with a range of toppings.

The Make My Magnum pop-up store is open in Arnotts from now until the 23 August 2015.

tle event celebrating early arts for infants and toddlers takes place in Draiocht, Blanchardstown on Wednesday, July 15.

The event called Beag, has a focus on the arts for the very young. Draiocht will be transformed into a big space for adventure through story, visual arts, music and dance for the very small. With a combination of book-in and free drop-in events, children are invited to explore the little spaces that big people don’t usually see.

Little characters will lurk under the chairs – footprints will amble across floors and elsewhere in the small nooks that only children notice.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

Participants are advised to dress for mess.

All events bookable through Draiocht’s Box Office, phone 01-8852622.

For more information on the series of workshops visit www.draiocht.ie

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diary dublinlife More than five million people see Emma’s story of domestic abuse

exclusive: the gazette talks to the assaulted finglas woman at the heart of a social media storm

 mimi murray

THE young Dublin woman at the centre of a social media storm this week says she doesn’t regret posting an emotional video to Facebook and is proud that she has already helped hundreds of women affected by domestic abuse.

Emma Murphy, from Finglas, posted a gutwrenching video to Facebook, her face left black and blue after an assault by the man she loved and who is the father of her two children.

Through tears, she spoke articulately of the attack, but also her pain at the loss of a partner she loved and who she still loves.

As her young children played happily in the other room, she told me of her sorrow, that the person she has spent her adult life with could raise his hand to her.

“Physically, I feel really, really drained. I have lost a lot of weight over the last few days, and I’m very emotional that it has come to this.

“I still love him with all my heart, and it kills me to

think we’re just not going to be together again.”

As she bit back the tears, she said: “He doesn’t deserve to be with me – I know that with all my heart, but it’s sad that it got to this, and it’s sad that our relationship was in so much turmoil.

“We’ve two gorgeous kids and we’re just going to be miles apart now.

We’re not going to be even on talking terms. He has not tried to contact me, and that breaks my heart.

“When somebody hits somebody else, you show remorse and sorrow.

There was no remorse, and that’s really hard for me to take because I thought I meant more [to him].”

Psychological abuse She said this wasn’t the first time she had been physically abused by her partner, but she also wanted people to know that it wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But the psychological abuse was more of a regular occurrence, she said.

“It was the mental abuse, telling me I’m psycho and paranoid and I’m

always moaning. Saying nasty things and name calling. That killed me.

“Calling me awful names, in front of his family and his kids, and it was getting disgusting.

Between the two of us, it was tough because I was led to believe I was a psycho.”

Speaking of the reason for posting the video, which has now been viewed more than five million times, she said: “It’s wrong what happened and I have to stand by what I believe in.

“I have a young girl, and if somebody was to treat her the way he treated me, how would he feel?

“My dad’s heart was broken when he saw me; that’s the way a dad should be.

“I just want to protect [my kids] and to show them this is not acceptable from anyone. It’s not acceptable to touch [assault] a woman.”

Of the video going viral, she said: “I never in a million years thought this would happen, but in saying that, I am proud of what’s happening because I am inundated with emails, calls, peo-

ple telling me they are so inspired that I have helped them, saying that they are in the same situation and can I talk to them. That’s amazing.

“The whole world is talking about it, where it would have been brushed under the carpet otherwise. It’s [domestic violence] something that needs to be raised more, and so many people are suffering this in silence.

Hectic “It’s [the attention] been a bit too much though, and been so hectic that I haven’t been able to be attentive to the kids, and I don’t like that so I’m probably going to turn my phone off for the next few days and go away because I didn’t expect this reaction.

“It’s getting to me, it’s getting me down. I haven’t slept,” she said.

“It has torn us apart, but I believed what I was doing and I had to go with it. I kept quiet about the other times so I don’t believe I should have kept quiet again.

“I knew when I posted [the video] – that was it. It was final, and that was a

killer. It really hurt me.

“It was scary, but something in my heart told me it is right. I have to stand up and be a good role model for my kids.

“If I was accepting the cheating and a box [assault] it would make me even weaker than I was. I am weak, but I feel like I’m getting a little bit of strength back,” said Murphy.

According to research carried out by Women’s Aid, instances of domestic violence are on the increase. In 2014, the national domestic violence agency noted 16,464 disclosures of domestic violence against women, and 5,786 disclosures of child abuse.

Speaking to The Gazette, Linda Smith, the manager of Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, said it’s quite difficult for women to talk about the issue because there is a lot of shame attached to the experience they’ve had.

She said: “If they’ve been in the relationship a long time, they will be told on numerous occasions that it’s their fault and if they hadn’t done this or

Finglas woman Emma Murphy after her assault, and before it (above, left)

said that it wouldn’t have happened to them.”

She went on to say that when women speak out about their experience of domestic abuse, it can give other women the courage

to do the same.

She urged any woman who finds themselves in an abusive relationship to contact the Women’s Aid National helpline at 1800 341 900.

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HE shot to fame as the co -presenter for the Newstalk breakfast show, and now Irish businessman and former politician Ivan Yates will front TV3’s new weekend version of Ireland AM, along with Simon Delaney.

So with a hectic lifestyle like this what does he do to get away from it all? The Gazette caught up with Yates recently.

He said it’s the simple things in life that offer him a means to escape.

“When I go to Wexford I like to go on very long walks along the beach to relax which I find very peaceful and a good way to clear the head.

“But what I really like to do to escape from it all is to indulge myself in sports.

“I’m a massive sports nut and on the weekends I watch practically anything that’s sports related – cricket, rugby, soccer, GAA etc. Racing is also a huge passion of mine and I often find myself so engrossed in it that I tune out pretty much everything around me.

“I love to watch sports with a few cans of beer, cider or with a bottle of wine. I flake out on the sofa and usually have a few quid on the side for a bet and get stuck in.”

Asked if he likes to unwind to anything else besides sports, Yates said

that he enjoys spending time with his family, but admits he has a firm line when it comes his now grown up children.

“My youngest son is about 20 and I recently got rid of him. Seagulls have a policy where they put their nest on the edge of a cliff and one day when the chick is hatched and reared they just push it off the cliff.

“They can either fly away or drow n and that’s my policy with my kids.”

Ivan Yates, Simon Delaney and Anna Daly will be the weekend faces of Ireland AM later this summer as TV3 gets set to expand its popular morning show into a seven-day operation.

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do your homework: commission publishes advice

Top tips for hiring a top tradesman  keith bellew

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published a series of tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home.

The commission says that planning is the first hurdle to overcome, and

having a realistic budget and clear idea of what you want before you contact a tradesman is the best way to achieve this.

Once you are ready to hire – check the company is registered with the Companies Registration Office or that the individual is a member of a trade association,

ask friends/family for recommendations, check online reviews and ask for references – including the chance to visit other builds carried out by the tradesman.

Before starting work, check if they have a valid certificate for public liability insurance and if they are covered for damage to

your property.

The commission also advises getting a quote rather than an estimate, as an estimate has no legal standing, and the price can rise during the job.

A written quote is binding – as long as you don’t make changes to the job’s requirements.

“Most professionals will give you a ‘no obligation’ quote before you hire them, however some may charge so make sure you ask first,” says the commission.

You are always advised to use a contract when hiring a tradesman or builder as it protects you.

For a large project, such as an extension, consider getting the contract checked by a solicitor. It could be a small price to pay to ensure that you are protected if things go wrong. In the contract, include issues like clearing up after the job and the length of time the work is guaranteed for.

Both you and the tradesman should sign a copy before work commences.

Paying a deposit indicates that you intend to buy the service and are entering a contract.

You and the tradesman should agree the deposit amount, the date the balance is due and the timeline for the job.

If you can, try to pay a large deposit using a debit or credit card, as this gives you greater protection if the supplier goes out of business.

When you hire a tradesman you are buying their services, and your rights as a consumer are the same as those when buying any other services.

If you are not entirely

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published tips for hiring a tradesman to do repairs or renovate your home. Picture: Alan Cleaver

happy with the work carried out or feel that the tradesman did not provide a proper service with care and diligence; used faulty materials or

didn’t complete the job as agreed, you are entitled to have the problem sorted out. This applies whether your agreement with them is verbal or written, but

having your agreement in writing will put you in a stronger position.

For further tips on hiring a tradesman, visit www.consumerhelp.ie.

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FEATUREs society: third age appeal to remember that many people around us are alone and isolated

Look out for our older citizens’ wellbeing  ian begley

A MASS appeal to support and look after the wellbeing of older people this summer and beyond has been launched by Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people.

Loneliness and despair is unfortunately rife among the hundreds of elderly people living alone in Ireland.

An example of the calls that Senior Help Line, Ireland’s national confidential listening service for older people, received in June alone includes: “I have only my radio for company. I can’t get out,

my neighbour collects my pension. It is so lonely day after day,” (Sheila, aged 77).

“My husband is in a nursing home and my son never visits him. I feel sad and alone,” (Bella, aged 69).

“I never married and live with my 94-year-old father. Life is tough and I’m finding it very hard to look after him on my own,” (James, aged 66).

“I fell recently, which makes me very anxious.

I’m worried I will fall again. My carer comes in only once a day for half an hour,” (Joe, aged 82).

According to Third Age, calls to the Senior Help Line from older

people consistently point to the need for more home supports, which underpins the Government’s commitment to keep older people living at home as long as possible.

Aine Brady, chief executive of Third Age, said: “This is summertime when the sun is shining.

We have people going on holidays, day trips, outings, attending festivals.

For many, it is a lovely, happy time of year.

“But there is another side to it. In Ireland today, it is not always realised the deeply lonely lives that some older people lead.

“Many of our callers

Third Age – a voluntary organisation that supports the rights of elderly people has launched an appeal to support the wellbeing of older people this summer

are single or widowed, or bereaved. They live alone, often in very isolated areas. Others live in towns or cities, but have few or no friends. Many

have lost contact with families.

“People who are widowed or single can find retirement very difficult, because in one fell swoop

they can lose work-related friends, a purpose, meaning and routine to their day.

“I would also speak directly to any older per-

son who feels alone this summer: you are not alone.

“There are many more like you who, through no fault of your own, can find yourself in need of someone to talk to, someone to share your day with.

“Senior Help Line is there. We are open every day of the year, from 10am till 10pm. Don’t be alone.

Phone us, we are here to listen, to lessen the loneliness,” said Brady.

To talk to someone from the Senior Help Line, call 1850 440 444.

All calls are confidential, with phones managed by older volunteers who are trained to listen and support.

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summer camps

Plenty to banish holiday boredom ALTHOUGH they look forward to them from the ver y first day of school in September, children are very susceptible to boredom during the summer holi-

days.

To save your children and yourself from the summertime blues, why not enrol them in one of the great summer camps in Dublin?

Coolmine camps Coolmine Sports Camp has been running camps for the children of Dublin 15 and surrounding areas for nearly 40 years.

Each day’s programme

is packed with at least six different activities and instruction is given in all activities by qualified staff, including in areas such as gymnastics and swimming.

The camps take place throughout July and August, with a junior camp for children aged four to seven from 10am to 1pm daily, and a senior camp for children aged eight to 14 from 10am to 4pm daily. For more information, see www. coolminesports.ie.

FAI soccer schools For those who love the beautiful game, the Football Association of Ireland hosts Sportsworld summer soccer schools at clubs throughout the country including at a host of Fingal clubs, such as Swords Celtic, Balbriggan FC, Lusk United AFC, Rush Athletic, Malahide United AFC and Portmarnock AFC. T hese camps take place throughout July and August and aim to provide children of all abilities between the ages of six and 14 with the opportunity to enjoy five days of fun and football.

For further information, see www.summersoccerschools.ie.

Lucan camps Lucan Leisure Centres summer camps are currently encouraging children from ages of five to 10 to sign up to one of their camps that run from July to August.

The camps run for a period of five weeks from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59 per child or €65 for two siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week.

Lucan Leisure Centre is also holding a summer mini-camp for younger children aged three to four.

These camps also run for five weeks in July and August, with the dates and activities the same as the full summer camps.

For further information, contact Lucan Leisure

Why not enrol your children in one of the great summer camps offered in Dublin and banish those summertime blues

Centre at 01 624 1930, email info@lucanleisurecentre.com, or see www. lucanleisure.com.

Clondalkin splash Clondalkin’s renowned summer splash camps are currently booking for children aged six to 12 to sign up for their vast array of summer activities at the Clondalkin Leisure Centre.

The camps will start for a period of five weeks, with each one lasting for four to five days from 9.30am to 2pm.

The camps run every week from July 6 to August 14. Prices for the camps are €59, or €65 for siblings, and €47/€52 for children attending the camp during the bank holiday week.

Camp activities for this year include tag rugby, football, basketball, badminton, GAA, bench ball, aerobics, volley ball, archery, rock climbing and much more. Camp attendees also go swimming every day.

Bookings are now being taken at the reception

of the Clondalkin Leisure Centre. To confirm places, call 01 451 4858, email info@clondalkinleisure.com or for further information see www. clondalkinleisure.com.

Photography skills If you have any budding photographers in your house, then the Photography Academy Camp run by Artzone Studios in Rathfarnham will be of interest.

This camp is suitable for beginners, improvers, and advanced photographers.

Instruction will be ageappropriate, covering framing, lighting, focus, development, editing, retouching and more.

Students will develop a lifelong love of photography in a fun environment with other students who share their passion and enthusiasm for photography.

The camp is open for children age 10+ and the camp begins on July 13 and finishes on July 17.

For further information, see www.artzone.ie.

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The High Kings are busy bringing their brand of pop-folk to fans everywhere, with one of their songs currently going down a storm on the airwaves in Germany

Bulmers Live: High Kings get on track for the stage in Leopardstown

Ready for a right regal recital  Keith Bellew

The High Kings, the Irish band which describes itself as “pop-folk”, returns to Dublin this month taking to the stage at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown on July 16.

This week the Gazette spoke to High King Darren Holden who said that he and his regal bandmates are excited to be back in Dublin.

Having formed in 2008, the group has enjoyed great success both at home and abroad, and say the last 12 months have been the most successful yet. One of the songs from their last album, Oh Maggie, is currently on the

top 10 airplay list in Germany.

“It’s being played off the air at the moment in Germany. We just came back from a German tour and it’s on the top 10 airplay list over there at the moment,” said Holden.

He described the bands live show as a rollercoaster of all things Irish which is very emotional in places.

“We do try and do some new High Kings original songs that we had on our last album, like Oh Maggie, as well as [covers of] Rocky Road to Dublin, and the Auld Triangle and Whiskey in the Jar. It’s kind of a mish-mash of old and new and everything in between, so people just need to come

along and bring their singing voices with them and we’re happy.”

The band is very excited about performing a new version of a particular song with an interesting back story.

The song in question is Hand Me Down My Bible which was written by legendary singer songwriter Phil Coulter in 1970.

“It’s sort of a long lost song of his.

The Dubliners did a version of it but it kind of got away, it wasn’t a massive hit. I found a 45” record of this in my mam and dad’s house in Kilkenny last November, so I brought it back to Dublin with me and played it for the lads and said, ‘I think we can do

something with this’,” he said.

He went on to say that the only problem was that the song was a bit too short, so he contacted Phil Coulter to see if he would be interested in writing another verse.

“He went off and wrote a new verse and we are the first band now to actually release that song in its current form which is really good. It’s a catchy song and Phil is actually very excited about it and has been telling everybody at his own concerts about it, so that’s a good sign,” he said.

For a chance to win tickets to High Kings check out Gazette’s Facebook page.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Polly, a three-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed. Polly has been at Dogs Trust for a while now and will require lots of TLC (time/love and commitment) from her new owners. She is a big puppy and really has no idea of her own strength, so she is seeking a home with older children. Polly has a lot of tricks and loves to learn, she is super bright and knows all the basics including “paw” and “roll over”. If you think you could offer Polly a loving home where you will have a real interest in continuing her training, 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 www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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italy: say ‘buongiorno’ to the eternal city

Go Roman around with some tempting offers  ian begley

there are lots of great hotel deals on offer for visitors

from 1887; the other, on via Carlo Alberto, was built a few years later.

Renovation work was carefully planned to restore the buildings’ facades and the romantic interiors to their original splendour.

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For those travelling on a budget, you can stay at the four-star Villa Torlonia Hotel for as little as €46pp each night.

Housed in a historic building, and set in its own spacious garden, Hotel Villa Torlonia is a five-minute walk from Policlinico Metro Station with the Coliseum and Roman Fora just

four Metro stops from the hotel.

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Featuring a rooftop whirlpool jacuzzi and modern, comfortable rooms, Venetia Palace Hotel is 250m from Roma Termini Train Station.

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Grill Power

M&S Lamb ribs

Iceland BBQ burger

Iceland Swordfish

M&S Cumberland whorl, ribs, bacon

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A RECENT poll by Iceland food retailer shows more than half of respondents (56%) think “BBQing” is a man’s job – so it’s about time women showed them who’s boss!

And what better time to do it – the sun is shining (as I write, but I realise there could be snow by the time this is published) and we are all in that feel-good “let’s eat al fresco” mood.

All of the biggest stores are now stocking some wonderful meats and veggies to fling on the barbie, so it is definitely the right moment to fire up the grill and get roasting.

The Gazette has come up with a few ready-made meats to make the job that little bit easier, and we have a delicious recipe for kebabs, made with Caor Acla lamb, that will taste delicious cooked on hot coals.

Caor Acla, Blackface Achill mountain lamb, is homegrown and guaranteed to satisfy your hungry guests.

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roughly and place in a blender with the lemon juice, the black pepper and the olive oil. Blend until you have a sloppy paste; pour the paste over the lamb cubes and mix them thoroughly together. You will do this

Ingredients

most effectively, if rather

500g leg of lamb

messily, by hand.

For the marinade

pletely with clingfilm and

cubes onto them. Shake

the moisture has evapo-

40g ginger, peeled

set aside in a cool place

off any excess marinade.

rated and it is starting

4 cloves of garlic

or even in the fridge for

• When the grill is very

to brown, and add the

2 whole chillies

as long as you can. There

hot, put the skewers

ground cumin, coriander

Juice of 1 lemon

is no point in doing so for

under it and let the lamb

and tomato puree.

1 tsp black pepper

less than two hours and,

cook quickly, turning

• Stir the onion, garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

in an ideal world, you

once. You don’t want to

and chilli back into the

For the yoghurt sauce

should leave it overnight.

let the meat dry out, so

meat. Add the tomatoes

• It’s a good idea to make

watch carefully.

to the meat and season

4 tbsp Greek style

the sauce in advance too.

• Serve the kebabs with

with salt and pepper stir

yoghurt

Simply put the yoghurt

rice or with couscous,

well.

1 clove of garlic

in a small bowl, crush

with the yoghurt mixture

• Add the beans to the

Salt

the garlic with a little

on the side for spooning

pan. Bring to the boil and

Small bunch of fresh

salt, and mix the two

over.

simmer for 20 minutes.

coriander

together.

• Chop the chilli. Heat the

• Add the chocolate and

• Then chop corian-

oil in a frying pan over

stir it through, simmer

Preparation

der, leaves and stalks

a medium heat and add

for five minutes. Taste for

• Trim the lamb of all fat

together, very finely and

the onion, the garlic and

seasoning and season.

and gristle and cut into

stir it in so that you end

the chilli. Cook them until

• When ready, chop the

bite-sized cubes. Place in

up with a creamy, green

soft. Remove the onion,

fresh coriander and

a shallow, flat-bottomed

mixture.

garlic and chilli to a plate.

sprinkle over before

dish.

• Heat the grill. When the

• Turn the heat up, add

serving.

• Peel the ginger and the

lamb is ready to cook,

the mince and break it

• Serve with rice or in

garlic and de-seed the

take four metal skew-

up with a wooden spoon.

wraps with salsa and

chillies. Chop all of them

ers and thread the lamb

Cook the meat until all

sour cream.

• Cover the dish com-

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MUSIC

LEFTFIELD: ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE

Surprise third album from masters of bass  COLM MURRAY

ALBUM number three in a 25-plus year musical career is a little short on returns by any act’s standards, regardless of genre.

Perhaps the lingering pressure of having a groundbreaking debut some 20 years earlier may still linger.

But Leftfield have always been a step ahead of the pack. Since their dub fusion chugger, Not Forgotten hit dancefloors in 1990, they’ve helped shape the underground dance music movement and their influence on the mainstream over the next decade was unmistakeable.

Their Hard Hands label churned out some of the most sought-after tunes during this period, which placed them in demand as remixers by everyone from Bowie to Stereo MC’s.

Their early live shows from the Leftism tour in 1996 caused them to be banned from several venues in Europe due to “excessive noise levels” – a result of excessive bass.

The intensity, though, still lies with the music and the sound-systems are still key to the Leftfield experience.

Anyone looking for a follow up or a homage to their musical tour de force, Leftism, shall be waiting another few years at least.

A mere 16 years had passed since the rather lacklustre Rhythm and Stealth, so when Neil Barnes streamed the first single out of the blue, Universal Everything, it came as a welcome surprise.

It’s a slow burner of

a track, with a rumbling bass line powering through synth licks and industrial stabs.

Now in full control of the operation (along with long-time collaborator Adam Wren), Barnes has produced a record that has its place in electronic music of today.

As with previous outings, he has enlisted the services of an eclectic bunch of guest vocalists to bring to life the themes and ideas of the album, Wilder Mind (Infectious/BMG).

Opener, Bad Radio boasts a monotone melody over layers of synths and metallic breaks and rhythms.

The tune continually rises, yet the vocal restrains it from peaking too early. Universal Everything segues in and keeps the foot to the floor mid tempo, chugging nicely en route to peak time dancefloors the

world over with a steaming breakdown.

P o l i c i a ’s C h a n ny Leaneagh provides the vocals on second single, Bilocation.

It’s claustrophobia which provides a theme for the album. It’s Barnes’ previous battles with depression which was a factor in the length of time it took to deliver the third Leftfield album, even to the point where he could not face setting foot in the studio for months.

H av i n g ove r c o m e this and channelled the energy into work, he has provided the listener with many overlapping soundscapes.

Gone are the ragga toasters, Cheshire Cat and Earl Sixteen. The attitude here comes in the form of Jason Williamson, from Sleaford Mods.

A younger John Cooper Clark springs to mind with his rasping rapping about “chicken in a bas-

ket and dandruff warriors” from the album’s most distinctive (and possible divisive) track.

Dark Matters says it all, with its moody rising textures; an instrumental that displays both heart and soul followed by pure peak time techno with Channy Leaneagh resuming duties on the album’s peak point, Little Fish.

Not that it’s all downhill from here – the soundscapes are further explored and the light continues to permeate throughout.

Another helping of cutting acid techno in the form of Shaker Obsession, before we float out seamlessly by the aptly titled, Levitate for You. A l t e r n a t i ve L i g h t Source – Leftfield picking up from where they left off and no-one has picked up the baton from them to the next level – are still playing the music for the twenty-first century.

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CINEMA MOTORING

ReelReviews

MINIONS

Lovable, not despicable THE Minions – the stars of the Despicable Me films – are still trotting about in this fun family movie (Cert G, 91 mins). The familiar bumbling but sweet sidekicks to master villain Gru get their own origins story, telling of their race’s quest down through the ages to find a villain worthy of their service. That’s a tall order for these pint-sized goons, but Scarlet Overkill could be the boss they seek ...

In a fresh take on worldly cynicism versus youthful innocence, a bounty hunter (Fassbender) accompanies a lovestruck youth (Smit-McPhee) into the West ...

slow west: follow along with a dreamy, thoughtful and violent tale

Take an unsettling journey

ONCE upon a time, Jay Cavendish travelled from the cold shoulder of Scotland to the baking heart of America to find his love.

So begins the story of Slow West, the first offering from newly fledged Scottish director Jon Maclean.

A darkly comic feature starring young Aussie Kodi Smit-McPhee alongside Michael Fassbender, Slow West is a road trip through a soup of lawlessness, hope, and exploitation that makes up the burgeoning United States of America.

Jay (Smit-McPhee) is a wide-eyed, lovedup 16-year-old Scottish laird who heads west in pursuit of his beloved Rose (Caren Pistorius), who was forced to flee

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the Caledonian highlands when her best-laid plans went awry.

His blunderings lead him to cross paths with the world-weary bounty hunter Silas Selleck (Fassbender) , whose conflicting impulses of tenderness and profiteering lead him to chaperone the lost boy on his journey.

It is a time-honoured odd-couple pairing, and filmed in the widescreen format that was popular in the 1950s, but don’t expect to find too many Wild West conventions.

From the moment the fairy tale narration guides us to a scene of Jay staring into the night sky and illuminating constellations with imaginary blasts from his pistol, it becomes clear that we are dealing with a singular vision of the American frontier.

Filmed exclusively in New Zealand, Maclean’s world zings with vibrant colours – lime-green grasses and emerald forests sit under an endless azure sky, but stunning as it is, Maclean never lingers on the scenery.

Instead, our focus is kept in close to the characters, who in contrast to the vibrant landscape comprise ornate and interwoven shades of grey.

Jay is the quintessential dandy, left alone and

aloof in a world that he is no way prepared for.

Smit-McPhee is excellent in this role, exuding all the kind of innocence and infatuation that comes with first love.

While on paper the character appears tirelessly optimistic in his search for love, SmitMcPhee is able to find the depth beneath that, and tap into some of the feelings of desperation and detachment that are part and parcel of being a hopeless romantic.

Silas, on the other hand, is far more utilitarian in his outlook – justifying the end by whatever means are necessary – and, as a bounty hunter, the end in question is usually a hefty payload.

While Jay is ignorant

of it, Silas is very aware that Rose and her father (Game of Thrones’ Rory McCann) have a reward on their heads.

Silas is a moral mobius strip, existing in a world where the line between right and wrong has not yet been drawn.

Fassbender, who previously appeared in two of Maclean’s short films, clearly enjoys a good working relationship with the director, and is able to skilfully walk that undrawn line while embodying the same offkilter feel that Maclean has woven throughout the film.

Once Silas’s associates (a gang headed by the brilliantly evil Ben Mendelsohn) learn of his situation, they become all too keen to lend a hand in the pro-

ceedings.

Full of dark comedy, bloody violence, existentialist musings, and absurd music, there are touches of the Cohen brothers and Tom Stoppard throughout, but Maclean manages to create something of his own with Slow West, which despite the title, plays out in a very snappy 86 minutes.

The end result is an entertaining clash of poetry and pragmatism set against a backdrop of hope and bloodshed.

S l ow We s t i s a n engrossing, funny, and incredibly stylish film that showcases clever writing, great acting, and a singular and fresh vision of the American West.

Verdict: 8/10

spy

A clued-in comedy MELISSA McCarthy is motoring along with her comedy, Spy (Cert 15A, 120 mins). With her comic timing and a sympathetic character, her turn as a former CIA analyst unexpectedly tasked with stopping bad guys with a global plan has been a nicely deserved hit. Jude Law and Jason Statham sportingly send up both of their images, adding to the overall witty mood.

Jurassic world A true beast of a film

STILL taking a healthy chunk out of the box office, Jurassic World (Cert 12A, 124 mins) doesn’t stray very far from the franchise’s formula (theme park opens with dinosaurs, boss says “relax – nothing can go wrong”, everything duly goes wrong), but tries to liven things up a bit with an even scarier super dinosaur. Entertainingly silly, but paleontologists may laugh more than most.

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MOTORING

corsa: a dose of vitality into small car range

A slick design with a wealth of features  Dave Phillips

Driving success: Ryans garage gets on the road with Ssangyong ryans Garage in Blanchardstown has recently been appointed an

authorised Ssangyong dealer in Dublin, distributing SUV vehicles which now account for 20% of the market share. This is the latest success story for the family-run business, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Proprietor Niall Ryan said he believed the reason the company is so successful is that as a small family run business, they are able to give customers the personal touch.

Pictured at the launch of the new Ssangyong Tivoli was Joe Harris, Aine Ryan, Niall Ryan, John Keogh and Cllr Jack Chambers (FF).

Picture: Ronan O’Sullivan

The Corsa doesn’t boast the same success in Ireland as it does in the UK (where it nabbed second best overall sales last year) and it is understandable why.

There is stiff competition among small cars in the Irish market, with Golfs and Fiestas maintaining popularity through long proven dependability and long standing tradition. Opel’s muscular fifth generation Corsa hopes to shake things up.

The Corsa available for test was a three-door Flame Red Limited Edition model. While aesthetically akin to the previous generation, the Corsa looks more athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides, and a similar face to the Opel Adam giving the front a slightly wider, more buff feel to the previous generation. The limited edition model came equipped with 17” alloys and a tidy chequered trim inside.

There is a wealth of features inside and this is where the Corsa really makes a mark. A glossy, minimalist feel is kept throughout the interior, with a seven-inch touch screen handling most of the entertainment and navigation controls. The display syncs with your smartphone to offer satellite radio and GPS. It is a complete world apart from Opel’s Navi 950 system with its sometimes overwhelming amount of buttons.

A city mode, which lightens the steering comes as standard on all Corsa models. But the

The Corsa looks athletic and sleek, with blade curves adding some welcome definition to the sides

test model was decked out with all the optional extras, some of which add a huge amount to the experience.

Standout extras were blind spot detection, which flashed a warning in your side mirrors if you indicated while another car was in your blind spot; a front facing camera reads upcoming traffic signs and displays them on the dash, it also sounds a warning if you drift across lanes without indicating while on the motorway.

Bi-xenon headlights adjust themselves automatically to the road, and turn with your steering

at low speeds to help see better around corners.

The Corsa also shows off some of Opel’s new park assist technology, which will find a parking space and steer the car into it for you – not worth the money if you are happy to park yourself, but it can get the car into some small spots with real ease.

Taking the Corsa out for a spin up the coast to Skerries and looping around through the back roads of Meath was a blast. Because features and looks aside, the Corsa feels fun to drive.

The 1.0i turbo engine is punchy and very respon-

sive, making this a surprisingly nippy drive.

It manages to hold its own on the motorway too.

With three- and five- door models available, and an ample amount of boot space, the Corsa could be a bona fide contender in the marketplace.

While its competitors can offer a sense of durability and familiarity, the Corsa seems to inject a much-needed dose of vitality into the small car range – it manages to be every bit as stylish and secure as its counterparts, but just a whole lot more fun. The three-door Corsa is available for €19,395 exc options.

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HEALTH MOTORING

To build motivation start by detoxing your mind  Aoife Ryan

Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change

making a change: doing what’s needed and committing to it

Nurture motivating thoughts, neutralise the negative ones  Aoife Ryan

Dublin Nutrition Centre

We all know exactly what we should be doing to maintain a healthy weight, but finding the motivation to do what is needed and committing to it can be difficult.

Motivation comes from within, and only we can decide when we are ready ourselves to make a change.

Step one in building motivation is figuring out how important it is for the individual to lose or gain weight. This comes from the level of concern and knowledge they have about why they need to make the changes.

Step two is figuring out how confident the individual is about being successful…this is where motivational interviewing and language skills come into play…or simply “change talk”.

Ambivalence is a nor-

mal part of any change process. Often there will be reasons not to change alongside reasons to change. Wanting two conflicting things is common, for example, wanting to lose weight but also wanting a slice of cake, or wanting to be fit but at the same time wanting to sit on the couch all evening watching tv.

To overcome this ambivalence we need to think about which lifestyle we want more. Any language that favours a movement towards changes is known as “change talk”.

Some change talk is preparatory, and is generally heard before someone is ready to fully commit to making a lifestyle change. The first thing we all hear when helping someone strive towards a healthier lifestyle is their desire to change eg.

“I want to lose weight” or “I wish I was fitter”. We

all know that we have the ability to make changes for example “I can start walking to work” or “I could start eating breakfast every morning” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will make those changes!

Other terms that sometimes can cause a stressful response for some people are the reasons or need to change.

Examples of this include “I need to lose weight as I have high cholesterol and I have to eat healthier” or else “I might get type two diabetes”.

Sometimes terms like “have” and “need” can result in added pressure which makes them more difficult to carry out.

The key to building motivation to make changes is to move away from “I can” and towards “I will”. This type of change talk is described as mobilising and involves making plans

Get Organised Make lists of tasks you need to carry out. Prioritise – do what you feel is most important first and allocate time for the rest.

Switch off Step away from technology for a few hours every day. Go for a walk and take time with your thoughts in the fresh air. This gives you peaceful time to work through and find solutions to things that may have been wearing you out emotionally.

Diet Less sugar, caffeine and alcohol. More fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. Keep hydrated and don’t skip meals.

Wake Up To Positive Thoughts Take 10-15 minutes when you wake to think about nice things you will do today. Waking up in a happy mind frame can lighten the tone for the rest of the day, eliminating a lot of unnecessary anxieties.

Relax and Get Your 8h+ Take time to unwind at the end of your day –stress can lead to a bad night’s sleep which will leave you tired, making you less able to cope with daily stresses. By allowing yourself some much-needed “me time” and taking time to unwind you will sleep sounder.

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Mobilising change talk involves a commitment to change, a firm decision “I will”.

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example, “I need to stop drinking fizzy drinks” will automatically make you think about fizzy drinks and make you feel instantly guilty if you have one, whereas “I will drink more water today” moves your attention towards a more positive behaviour and one that you have made a decision to do. Simple really!

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SPORT East the European Champions

FastSport

soccer: killester’s lacey shoots ireland to regions cup success

Irish cricket gets new t20 sponsor deal:

SHAPOORJI Pallonji announced its sponsorship of the Ireland cricket team this week for the upcoming ICC World T20 Qualification Tournament, which kicks off on July 10.

The Irish team will be aiming for a place at the ICC World T20 which takes place in India next March.

The ICC World T20 Qualifier will be co-hosted by Ireland and Scotland and will see 14 teams play 51 matches across eight venues, in what is the biggest cricket tournament to come to these shores with matches at Malahide and Stormont. The teams will be playing to secure one of the six qualification spots on offer for the showpiece event next year where they will join the top teams in the world.

Entry to Ireland’s matches will be €10 for adults and €8 for OAPs in Malahide; entry for Under-16s is free. Tickets are now available on www. cricketireland.ie and through Ticketmaster.

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IRELAND are European champions after Gerry Smith’s Eastern Region side lifted the UEFA Regions’ Cup in Tallaght Stadium last Saturday after a series

of brilliant results in the competition.

The Regions’ Cup, the biggest and most prestigious competition in amateur football, was held in Ireland for the first time in and around the Dublin area

and Smith’s side beat the Zagreb Region of Croatia 1-0 last Saturday to win the trophy for the very first time.

Killester United frontman David Lacey got the all-important goal with a brilliant diving

The Republic of Ireland Eastern Region side celebrate their success

Tony Fitzgerald, President of the FAI, Eastern Region captain Ken Hoey, and Noel Fitzroy Chairman of the FAI Junior Council. Picture: Dennis Cruise

header connected with James Lee of Crumlin’s accurate cross.

“I just felt confident coming in, I know that’s what I can do, score goals,” said Lacey after the final whistle. “It’s just waiting on the right opportunity and it came, you know, I do what I do, back of the net, simple as that.”

Killester’s new manager was also involved, with Gerry Davis acting as Smith’s righthand man for the Ireland amateur side and he also spoke after the Eastern Region were crowned champions of Europe.“It’s a culmination of a long long period of work, hard work, and commitment from all the players and

staff and it’s all come to fruition today. It’s really been a fantastic achievement today against really top quality players and sides from all across Europe; it’s just great for our players.

“The game in Ireland is predominantly amateur, and this is the culmination, we’re European champions. There is no other 11-a-side senior team in Ireland that has been European champions, so let’s enjoy the moment today and then see what happens after that, but it’s a fantastic feeling I tell you.”

The Irish side were in excellent form in all four of their games, topping their group with three wins from three, as well

as the win in the final.

Overall they managed to score seven goals and conceded just one against Ankara of Turkey, South Moravia of Czech Republic, Tuzla Canton of Bosnia and Zagreb in the final.

S m i t h s a i d a f t e rwards: “It’s been a hard but great nine or 10 days.

“I need to sit down and gather my thoughts because if I thank people I might forget people so I’ll leave that for another day because there’s so many people that put in so much effort so if I forget them, I might insult them.

“This is just a marvellous day for Ireland from a soccer perspective.”

Kelly looking forward to Under-18 European champs  sport@dublingazette.com

Tia Kelly Stevens, second from right back row, is making waves for the Irish Under-18s

IT’S SET to be a hectic few weeks for Mercy DCU Basketball ClubArtane’s Tia Kelly Stevens having been selected for the elite Under18 Irish team while having several major Division 1 Colleges in America watching her every move on the court.

The promising young forward has already begun her summer schedule for the Irish team, in preparation for the Europeans, which are being held in Bucharest, Romania between July 30 and August 9. The team set out for

Copenhagen for a training camp on June 26 and will also travel to Luxembourg from July 19-23 for another camp before the competitive action in Romania.

On the latter, where Ireland have been drawn against England, Latvia, Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group D, Division B of the 2015 European Youth Championships, Stevens said: “The group is a tough one but we have been training hard and preparing for the strong competition.

“Our coaches tell us that this will only make us better in the

long run. It’s going to be a long summer.

“I want to thank those who have supported me and the team in regards to enabling us to make the trip financially. It’s also an honour to represent our country as I am excited to play against the more notable basketball countries such as; Bulgaria, Latvia, England, and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” she added.

Stevens was also quick to thank those who have helped her personally reach this stage.

“For me personally, without the support of the Cock and Bull

Coolock Village, Manguard Plus Security, Security Partner Limited, DNL Recovery, DC Tyres and Services Centre, I would not be able to make the trip. Thank you,” she said.

Head coach Tommy O’Mahony also commented on the busy summer his team face. “Over the next month we have a busy schedule that will lead to Romania at the start of August.

“We have trips to Denmark and Luxembourg, which will get the team up to international standards just in time for the Europeans,” he said.

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McManamon eyes fifth Leinster title

Kevin McManamon says there are still plenty of facets of Dublin’s game that can be improved on ahead of the Leinster senior football final following two big wins this summer

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WITH the Leinster Senior Football Championship final just days away, Kevin McManamon is aiming to bring home his fifth provincial winner’s medal in as many years.

The St Jude’s man played the first 43 minutes as Dublin tore Kildare apart in the semifinal two weeks ago, setting up a final against massive underdogs Westmeath at GAA Headquarters this Sunday.

The 5-18 to 0-14 score was Kildare’s heaviest defeat against their neighbours in 118 years, and the industrious forward was asked whether or not he thought it was a complete performance from Dublin.

“Not really, I would say that we’re a long

way from complete performances,” he said. “I suppose a lot of things did go well for us and I think it could have been a different story if Kildare had taken more of their chances in the first half, it could have been a tighter game.

“That last goal before half-time really put daylight between us. “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f standards we have that we didn’t achieve [last week], but at the end of the day we did perform in the upper echelons of our capability but there’s a couple of things we need to improve on.”

Much has been made of Dublin’s ease at progressing to and winning 10 Leinster finals in 11 years, and the question was put to McManamon if it is hard to push yourself when winning

so easily. “No I wouldn’t say that, I think you’re always trying to improve and find areas where you can grow,” he answered.

On Sunday’s final itself, many would have predicted before the semi-finals a Dublin vs Meath final, and for much of the semi-final between Meath vs Westmeath, that prediction would have looked to be intact but for a heroic comeback for the Lake County which saw them beat their rivals for the first time ever in championship action.

“I was interested to hear the result,” McManamon said. “I’d probably left the stand with about 45-50 minutes gone and I think Meath were seven or eight points up at that stage. So I have to admit when I got brought

Kevin McManamon is eyeing up a fifth Leinster title after big wins over Longford and Kildare in the championship to date

off and I heard people behind me shouting it’s Westmeath I was a bit surprised.

“But look I suppose p e o p l e m i g h t h ave jumped into it thinking Meath were a shoo-in to win that game and Westmeath, the experience would have stood

starts and you’re so kind of entrenched in it that it’s hard to hear. There’s probably only been four or five times that the crowd have stopped me in my tracks at Croke Park over the years so you try not let it affect you.”

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to them over the last few years, of playing Division 1 last year and I think they were slowly waiting, after one or two inconsistent games in the league. It was a big performance and we’ll see what happens the next day.”

The man who scored the crucial goal which turned the 2011 AllIreland Final against Kerry with seven minutes remaining knows too well how a pumped crowd can affect a game.

So will the Westmeath fans, with this game meaning so much to the entire county, be able to make a difference?

“I suppose anything adds to the atmosphere of the day. I love it though and take all that in on the way to the stadium on the team bus but then the match

scoring that goal in September 2011 to bring the Dubs within one point of Kerry? “No, I still can’t really remember it to be honest. I have vague pictures in my head but no, I was kind of in the zone.”

Finally, with four provincial medals already safely locked up in his family home, does winning one now feel less significant than the first?

“It’s a big thing for me to say that I’ve won four Leinster titles, and at the end of the day I think it’s about putting the head in the sand and keep going forward at it and see how many I can win in my career. But the thing for me over the coming days is to put the tunnel vision on and focus on Westmeath and getting the win.”

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Fitzgibbon helps launch national championships DSDAC athlete Anita Fitzgibbon launched the GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships which take place in Morton Stadium, Santry on August 8 and 9.

Irish record holder Fitzgibbon is the reigning national champion and will be keen to retain her title again this year.

The event, the pinnacle of the Irish athletics calendar, will feature over 500 athletes from all over Ireland, competing in 40 competitions across several different disciplines. The GloHealth Senior Track and Field Championships is also the last opportunity for international athletes to achieve the coveted qualification standard for the International World Track and Field Championships taking place in Beijing this August.

This year’s GloHealth Championships will feature a number of leading lights, many of whom will be competing on the international stage in the coming months.

European 800m medallist, Mark English (UCD AC), who won his first national title at 18 years of age in 2011 and a second in 2014, will be vying to pick up a third title before he heads East for the World Championships in Beijing.

Reigning European number one 400m hurdler Thomas Barr (Ferrybank AC) will be hoping to make it five in a row at these championships.

Sprinter/jumper Kelly Proper (Ferrybank AC) will endeavour to increase her medal tally and further solidify her status as one of the most prolific Irish champions of all time, having won 15 outdoor titles to date.

In the field events, Sean Breathnach of the Galway City Harriers will aim to make it a lucky seven in 2015 having been shot putt national champion six times. Another athlete who will be working hard to retain his title is pole vaulter Ian Rodgers (Clonliffe Harriers), who broke his club-mate David Donegan’s six year winning streak when he claimed the title last year.

Tickets for this year are currently on sale at a cost of €10 for an adult with children U16 going free, visit www.athleticsireland.ie for further details.

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boxing: fitzgerald and geraghty rock the stadium

Footgolf ready for the Road to Buenos Aires IRELAND will get to pitch and putt their footgolfing ability and standards to the world this summer after a double-birdie bit of news was announced by Irish Footgolf Association (IFGA) last week.

Firstly, the association launched the Race to Buenos Aires, the first national footgolf an amalgam of soccer and golf - competition that will decide who will go on to represent Ireland at the Footgolf World Cup in Argentina next January.

Also, the association announced that Dublin will host Stage 9 of the European Trophy Tour at the 18-hole Footee championship course in Tallaght from July 24-26 this summer. The tour is played over 15 stages across Europe and will attract 60-80 of the top footgolfing players in Europe to Dublin for Stage 9.

But the IFGA’s main focus for the year will be the Race to Buenos Aires, a series of ranking events that will determine which players go on to represent Ireland at the World Cup between January 7-10, 2016 in Buenos Aires.

Ireland can send up to 16 players in total and places will be played for over 11 stages across the country with ranking points up for grabs at each stage. Each competitor’s best six finishes count towards the overall leaderboard.

The first stage tees off on the morning of July 11 in Waterford, before a second event later in the day in Courtown, Co Wexford.

The first Dublin event will be The Irish Open at the Footee course in Tallaght on July 25-26, before another date at Footee on August 8.

The last stage will also be held in Dublin, on September 19 at the Deerpark Footgolf course in Howth.

Entry to each stage costs €20 and players are recommended to compete in at least six events. For more information, contact Ronan Cunningham, President of the IFGA at info@ footgolfireland.com, or Cathal Jenkinson, IFGA Tournament Director at cathal@footgolfireland.com.

Declan Geraghty, left, produced a fine performance to beat Dinars Skripkins

The Pride of Dublin boxing  nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com

TWO inner-city boxers enjoyed victory at the MGM and BoxNation New Beginnings fight night held at the National Stadium last Saturday night.

Anto “Pride of Dublin” Fitzgerald and Declan “Pretty Boy” Geraghty both managed victories in front of a packed Dublin crowd in the Stadium.

Fitzgerald was competing in his first lightmiddleweight bout and was forced to go the distance against the tricky Englishman Kieran Grey, eventually winning 77-75

on points.

Speaking to Irish-Boxing.com, Fitzgerald said: “He was awkward. I just couldn’t catch him properly; whatever way he kept coming in was awkward. But I got the win and that was the main thing.”

On what’s next for the popular fighter from the Liberties, he said: “I’d like the winner of Brian Rose and Carson Jones; I’d love the winner of that. So I’ll sit down with my manager and see what they say. If they can make it we can make it. If we won the Spike fight we would have got it but we didn’t win the Spike fight and he

ireland’s call Ten Leinster players get place in Trophy side ten Leinster players from the recent Under-15 interprovincial series have been called into the Irish squad to compete at the ICC Europe Trophy at Rugby School, England, from August 3 to 8.

Harry Tector of YMCA will skipper the side with his club mate Rory McGovern – who clipped a brilliant century in the interpros – also included while there are also representatives from Merrion, Pembroke, Clontarf and Rush in the Irish selection.

didn’t win then. Now he’s building back up and his rematch, but we’re after building back up so why not give me the winner of two of them?”

Geraghty meanwhile put on a show against the Latvian Dinars Skripkins in front of the cameras.

Despite a cut very early on after a clash of heads, the former Senior Champion recovered and began to pick apart his opponent, almost playing with him until the fight was put to an end just over two minutes into the second round.

Also speaking to IrishBoxing.com afterwards, the Docklands man

praised the home support.

“The atmosphere was brilliant, electrifying,” he said.

“With everyone cheering for me as soon as I came in and then after I got the result the whole thing just went off the roof.”

When asked if he was nervous, fighting in front of the TV cameras, the 25-year-old replied: “I enjoy it. It’s all part of the game, you’re either made for it or not made for it and I believe I’m made for it. It’s about relaxing and enjoying it.”

Stephen “The Rock” Ormond made a statement of intent with his return to the ring in Dublin last Saturday night

with a second round win over the Polish fighter Jacek Wylezol.

The first round ended 10-9 in the Clondalkin man’s favour but the gulf in class was much wider than that. While Ormond seemed intent on finishing early, he also looked to be making sure to get 10 rounds worth of energy into however long the fight lasted as he barely paused for breath in the opening two rounds.

In the second, Ormond’s clinical body shots began taking their toll on the big Pole and eventually referee David Irvine stepped in and called a halt to proceed-

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Drimnagh Credit Union support club fundraiser drimnagh Credit Union recently presented a cheque for €3,000 to Good Counsel GAA and Camogie Club as part of their primary sponsorship of the club’s upcoming Strictly-Counsel Style on October 10.

From left to right, Noel Cox, chairman of Good Counsel Tom Martin, Estelle Gillick, secretary Gretta Byrne and Gerry Lawless were on hand to take part in the presentation.

football: dublin through to provincial final

Tipp too strong for Dublin TIPPERARY just held off a rampaging Dublin camogie side to bag their second win of the senior championship campaign on a 1-13 to 2-9 scoreline at O’Moore Park. Cait Devane scored nine first-half points as Tipperary went in at half time leading by 0-11 to 0-4.

Dublin used the wind to good effect in the second period with Siobhan Kehoe and Ali Maguire amongst the scorers. The key scores were the goals from Sarah O’Donovan and the ageless Louise O’Hara but crucially Gemma Grace grabbed a major for Tipperary that enabled them to keep their noses in front.

Cats finish the stronger to edge out minor hurlers Niamh Rickard attempts to break away from a tackle. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

Healy goal kills off Laois in Leinster leinster sfc semi final

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JUST like their male counterparts, Dublin’s ladies footballers will play Westmeath in their provincial championship decider thanks to a 10-point victory over Laois in Timahoe last weekend.

The visitors Dublin got the defence of their title off to the perfect start popping over four unanswered points with Amy Connolly, Sarah McCaffrey, Lyndsey Davey and Kim Flood on target early on.

Noirin Kirwan got Laois on the board after 11 minutes but it proved scant respite as Dublin responded quickly with a Carla Rowe free and a point apiece from Davey and Flood.

Laois rallied, though, and the O’Moore County were rewarded for their efforts when team captain Laura Marie Maher finished a well-worked Laois attack to the back of the Dublin net.

Laois veteran Martina Dunne added to their tally with a well-taken free to leave just two points between the sides.

But it was as close as

they came as the reigning champions once again picked up the pace to finish the opening half strongly with four unanswered points - Noelle Healy, Rowe, McCaffrey and Flood with the scores to make it 0-11 to 1-2.

As weather conditions deteriorated, Laois made a brief rally at the start of the second half but a welltaken goal from All Star forward Healy affectively killed the game as a contest.

Dublin simply had too much strength and depth for Laois and finished the game out with four unanswered points from Flood,

Rowe, Davey and McCaffrey.

Dublin boss Gregory McGonigle will look for an improved performance from his players as they prepare for a Leinster final showdown with Westmeath though he was pleased to have a reasonably competitive outing under their belt after nine games without a match.

The 2015 Leinster final will take place in Dr Cullen Park on Sunday, July 19 at 4pm, the holders will be looking to secure their 11th provincial crown while their opponents Westmeath will be looking for their first.

KILKENNY put in a springheeled finish to reel in and edge out Dublin 1-17 to 1-15 to win an exciting Electric Ireland Leinster MHC final at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.

Johny McGuirk’s lads had moved into a two-point lead with the finish line in sight but inside the concluding four minutes Kilkenny held their never with the winning scores coming from subs Conor Hennessy and Edmund Delaney.

Dublin did recover from the concession of a sixth minute goal from Tadhg O’Dwyer but the freetaking of Matthew Oliver andFergal Whitely score from play brought Dublin back into the contest.

Oliver continued to keep the scoreboard ticking from placed

balls but points from John Donnelly and Andy Gaffney gave the reigning Leinster and All-Ireland champions a 1-7 to 0-8 half-time lead.

Half-time sub Alex Considine gave Dublin the perfect restart with a goal to put them right back in the frame and they managed to eke out a further lead.

With 15 minutes remaining points from Eoghan Conroy and Oliver had the Dubs three points clear.

But back came the Cats to draw level before Oliver and Considine edged the Dubs two clear going into the final minutes of the contest.

However, it was then Kilkenny came up with the winning scores to secure the Hanrahan Cup once again.

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Conor McGregor will fight for the UFC interim featherweight title against Chad Mendes

McGregor vs Mendes Fight night fast approaching for Dubliner who says his reach advantage should give him a massive edge over the recent replacement for Jose Aldo

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CONOR McGregor is aiming to continue his meteoric rise to the top of the UFC with his bout against Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title at UFC 189 this Saturday night at the MGM in Las Vegas.

With the late withdrawal of McGregor’s previously planned opponent, featherweight champion Jose Aldo, due to a rib injury suffered in training, Mendes stepped in at the final hour to ensure a fight went ahead.

It will be the first time McGregor and Mendes meet in the octagon but the two have had an ongoing war of words which

started long before this fight was confirmed.

The Dublin fighter has said of his opponent: “Chad’s a 5ft 6in overblown bodybuilder. I’ve an eight-inch reach advantage on him. I’ll tower over him.”

In reply, Mendes has spoken about McGregor a number of times leading up to the fight.

Personal “Conor made it very personal, I don’t like him, he doesn’t like me. I’m going to be looking to knock him out,” he said.

The 30-year-old is a former All American Wrestler from his college days who has gone

on to introduce serious power to his locker, landing a number of knockouts throughout his career.

He has only lost to one man, Aldo, and was perhaps unlucky to lose that fight, bringing the Brazilian to the brink of defeat in their fight back in October.

On stepping in for the Brazilian for UFC 189 main event, Mendes has said: “I met up with Dana [White] in Vegas. He told me Aldo was injured and asked could I make the weight in a couple of weeks, I said ‘hell yeah’.”

Continuing on about the Dubliner he’ll face come Saturday, Mendes said: “Conor McGregor has never fought a guy that knows

he’s the baddest man on the planet, “I have that mentality. He can say what he wants, he can do what he wants, it’s not going to bother me, when we step into the octagon, I’m looking to rip his head off.”

McGregor, however, a man who seemed to be unfazed by anything, particularly a change of opponent, hit back.

“If you can lay claim that you are number one then it should not matter who is standing across from you on the night.

“I said one by one I would take every single one of them out whether it is Chad first and Jose next or Jose now and Chad next, I will get every single one of them, I said I would do that and I will do that.”