Gazette DUBLIN CITY
August 18-24, 2016
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Effects of addicts on area is ‘catastrophic’ Residents say their quality of life being ‘diminished’ by anti-social behaviour
EMMA NOLAN RESIDENTS of St Audoen’s Terrace in Dublin 8 say the “insufferable levels of antisocial behaviour” in the lane behind their homes and the area in general is caused by those who attend the services
of drug and needle exchange centre, Merchant’s Quay Ireland (MQI). Local residents and business owners believe their quality of life is “diminished” due to the large numbers of addicts that congregate daily in the lane. A local resident told The
Gazette that residents estimate that “around 160 people a week use the lane at Borris Court to shoot up”. Cllr Mannix Flynn agrees that MQI is “not fit for purpose”. “The impact on the neighbourhood is catastrophic.” Full Story on Pages 4&5
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PEOPLE | DUBLIN ROSE JOINS BID TO HELP CURE AND SAVE DYLAN
FASTNews
SYLVIA POWNALL
Welcome to the world’s third-friendliest city
Race against time to help save lad’s life
DUBLIN Rose Lorna Whyte is backing the parents of a three-year-old boy with a devastating illness in their bid to save his life. Little Dylan Finglas from Tyrrellstown has an ultra-rare, fatal illness called Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency (MSD), which without treatment can result in a slow and painful death before the age of 10. Last year, his parents – Alan and Michelle – launched a campaign to raise the €2 million needed for the gene therapy he needs. To date, €508,000 has been raised, but Alan says
the devastating news that Dylan carries a severe form of the condition means that time is of the essence. “Dylan has not got the years ahead of him that we and his doctors first thought. The urgency of our mission has just gone to another level.” Before she headed to Tralee, Dublin Rose Lorna, from Malahide, chose MSD Action F o u n d a t i o n / S av i n g Dylan.com as her charity for the year. She said: “I wanted to support a Dublin charity, and as a primary school teacher children are a huge part of my life, so I couldn’t think of a more deserving charity.
“When you meet Dylan, he will instantly melt your heart. I’m asking everybody to support this amazing little boy.” Lorna was joined by Dublin footballers Diarmuid Connolly, Denis Bastik and Brian Fenton, along with Portmarnock comedian Al Foran, a patron of the charity, for a launch at Gibney’s in Malahide. She urged everyone to watch SavingDylan.com’s “This video will save a little boy’s life” on YouTube, which has already been viewed more than 46,000 times. Dylan’s dad, Alan, 35, said: “If he could get the therapy, we could stop the deadly progression of
EMMA NOLAN
Dublin Rose Lorna Whyte with Dylan FInglas, who suffers from a devastating illness
MSD. The ideal treatment is gene therapy – that’s a one-time treatment, would you believe! It’s the only chance we can give to him.” Scientists at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine in Napoli, Italy have successfully cured the disease in lab
tests. The next step is to fund research to develop the treatment for humans. Alan said: “This isn’t a question of ‘can it be done’ – it can be done, but time is of the essence.” Text Dylan to 50300 to donate €4, or visit www. SavingDylan.com for further information.
DUBLIN has been voted the third-friendliest city in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveller Magazine. Our fair city came third on the list, which was topped by Charleston, South Carolina in first place and Sydney, Australia in second. Also representing Ireland, Galway came in at sixth place. Every year, Conde Nast Traveller asks its readers to decide on their favourite cities around the globe, in its Readers Choice Awards survey. Speaking of Dublin, the readers said: “The people make the place,” and “The Irish are so much fun, there’s always a smiling face to talk to.” Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “It is the warm welcome and the craic here that resonates with our overseas visitors and makes our cities, and the island of Ireland, such a great choice for a break.”
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CONTEST | PET INSPIRES OWNER TO RAISE MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS FOR DOGS TRUST IRELAND
Hopes high Holly the collie can take ‘Nose Of Tralee’ title SYLVIA POWNALL
Holly and Angela love nothing more than walking along Portmarnock beach
MEET Holly the collie – Dublin’s entrant in the nationwide Nose of Tralee contest. The 11-month-old border collie came out tops in the capital’s canine stakes beating 1,200 other pets in the process. Now with just over a week left in the voting, devoted owner Angela Murphy is hoping she’ll win the title. Angela, from Glasnevin, revealed: “When our last dog Trixie passed away before Christmas, the house seemed so empty and quiet. “We never dreamt another pet could ever take her place, until we set eyes on new puppy, Holly.” Holly – who won Petmania Puppy of the Year in April – was painfully shy when Angela first got her but now she’s coming out of her shell.
Legal executive Angela said: “She has gained a lot of confidence since then, though she is still very shy and hides under the sofa when people come to visit. “She’s terrified of strangers, bicycles, skate boards, balloons and any kind of noise, but she is trying her best to be more brave.” Holly loves nothing more than a walk along Portmarnock beach or the Bull Wall and although she can be boisterous, Angela says she was incredibly gentle around her mum when she got ill. “Sadly after she passed away in February Holly stepped in and filled yet another empty space in our hearts,” said Angela. “She never fails to make us laugh or smile. We can’t
imagine life without her now.” The coddled collie – groomed by Angela’s sister Jennifer - has started taking part in competitions and events like sponsored walks, and has inspired Angela to raise muchneeded funds for Dogs Trust Ireland. She told the Dublin Gazette: “If Holly is lucky enough to win the Nose of Tralee crown she will work hard and help me promote animal awareness and raise funds to help less fortunate animals. “I think every animal should have the love of a good home.” Vote for Holly online at http:// wshe.es/aWkqK2Dg. People can vote every 24 hours up to 22 August.
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HEALTH | SPIKE IN FRUSTRATION AS FED-UP LOCALS FACE CONSTANT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR,
Addicts wreak havoc at terrace under siege R E S I DE N T S o f S t Audoen’s Terrace in Dublin 8 say that their quality of life is “diminished” due to the large numbers of addicts that congregate daily in the lane behind their homes. Borris Court, is a lane in between High Street and St Audoen’s Terrace in the Christ Church area of the city centre. The lane is hidden from direct view from the main streets in the area and has become a destination for addicts seeking a place to shoot up. Local residents and business owners believe that the “insufferable levels of anti-social behaviour” in this lane and the area in general is caused by those who attend the services of drug and needle exchange centre,
An addict on Borris Court
EMMA NOLAN enolan@dublingazette.com
Merchant’s Quay Ireland (MQI). A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the threats he has received from addicts he has confronted, told The Gazette that residents estimate that “around 160 people a week use Borris Court to shoot up”. The resident said that a few weeks ago, he and his neighbours had to call gardai 17 times and the ambulance services four times in one week. “The kids can’t play outside, the grandkids
can’t play outside when they come to visit – it’s just not a nice area anymore,” he said. “We used to be able to sit outside with the neighbours and have a barbeque and we can’t do anything like that anymore.” The resident said that as well as diminishing the quality of life for locals, the constant presence of addicts has greatly devalued the cost of their houses. “Who would want to live around that all the time?” he asked. “The area is quiet, it’s beautiful, it’s in the centre of town but it’s ruined by the addicts and the needles they leave everywhere.” A meeting was held on August 4 between residents, local business
owners, politicians and the CEO of MQI, Tony Geoghegan. The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy Catherine Byrne (FG), and was attended by several Dublin City Councillors including Deputy Lord Mayor Rebecca Moynihan (Lab), Pat Dunne (AAA PBP), Criona Ni Dhalaigh (SF), Mannix Flynn (Ind) and Michael Mullooly (FF). As a result of the meeting, gates are to be placed at both ends of Borris court in the next few weeks. The resident told The Gazette that he believes this will “eliminate 90% of the problem” for St Audoen’s Terrace resi-
dents but that the addicts will then be congregating somewhere else. A number of local businesses also attended the meeting including Dublinia, Four Courts Hostel and Topaz Petrol Station Ushers Quay. They stated that the anti-social behaviour in the area is also affecting their businesses negatively. Unsafe
One business manager spoke to The Gazette about how his customers say they feel unsafe at his premises. He asked for anonymity to protect his business which is already suffering due to the high number of addicts that are constantly in the vicinity. “We have several issues with having MQI so close by,” he told The Gazette. “Their services run Monday to Friday and they have a Sunday service as well. There is constant queuing outside the building by people availing of the services from 7am until 1am at night – and it doesn’t ease off. “However, on Saturday when it’s closed the street is quiet, calm and there’s no dealers whatsoever. So it’s clear that if they [MQI] were able to manage and control the queuing system and numbers using the facility then there would be less anti-social behaviour in the area. “It’s a very messy system, there doesn’t seem to be any organisation,” he said. The business owner also said that the queuing attracts drug dealers to the area who try to sell directly to the people using the facility. “The dealers are also targeting tourists in the area,” he said.
Back of houses on St Audoen’s Terrace facing Borris Court
The business owners along with local residents say that they have been asking MQI to control their queuing systems and security measures but “absolutely nothing has been done”. “It’s been continuously kicked down the road. We always just get political answers that don’t commit to anything. --------------------------
‘We used to be able to sit outside with the neighbours and have a barbeque and we can’t do anything like that anymore’ --------------------------
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“The lack of respect that MQI and Tony Geoghegan have for the community is disgraceful.” Local independent councillor Mannix Flynn agrees that MQI is “not fit for purpose”. Speaking at the meeting on August 4 he said: “The impact on the neighbourhood is cata-
strophic. “If you over-pack a cinema, if you over-pack a restaurant, if you overpack a theatre, if you over-pack a house there’s consequences. “Mr Tony Geoghegan and the Merchant’s Quay board have over-packed Merchant’s Quay and they’re no longer capable of actually containing or dealing with the issues or delivering a service, both to their own clients and to the local community.” Speaking to The Gazette, Tony Geoghegan said that he hopes that a working group will be set up between locals and the drug services in the city centre to control the problem. “We can manage people when they’re in our building but when they’re out on the street we don’t have the authority to ask someone to move or change their behaviour. “People that use our service also attend the HSE clinic on Castle Street, some of them may be living in the Simon Community Hostel, some may attend the Focus Ireland coffee shop so they’re not only coming to the area to access Mer-
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THREATS AND DISCARDED NEEDLES STREWN AROUND
Borris Court: Constant drug use has ruined locals’ quality of life. Pictures: Emma Nolan
chant’s Quay.” While the concentration of these services in one area however is a problem for those that live and work there, Tony Geoghegan believes that
this is the “reality in any city centre”. Geoghegan told locals at the meeting: “If you’re in any city centre the levels of drug abuse and homelessness are
increased. That doesn’t make it okay, but that is the reality.” Cllr Flynn said that while he supports the placing of the gates at Borris Court he says
that next thing to do is to “challenge this antisocial behaviour and challenge the way MQI and other services like them roll out their services”.
Dangerous crack house boarded up EMMA NOLAN
of the house (pictured) have been boarded up
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and locals say that while
“crack house” in the city
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still a problem.
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No. 7 Adelaide Road is
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resident said.
in 2009.
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GazetteGALLERY
| POOLBEG YACHT AND BOAT CLUB’S ANNUAL REGATTA
Lady Mayoress of Ringsend and Irishtown, Alice Foley
It’s all plain sailing for racing event
Abbie Cassidy, Abbie Larkin and Ryan Cassidy. Pictures: STEPHEN FLEMING
Barman Mick Mulvihill
May Haughey
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HE waters around Dublin harbour were a hive of activity last weekend as Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club held their annual Regatta. The event featured a number of races including the King Of The Liffey Open Sprint and Alexander Basin Dinghy Race. Guests also enjoyed a Caribbean Beach Party with music and a barbecue.
Max McCabe
Ethyl and Robert Larkin
Club commodore Roger Smith
Brid, Mairead, Harry and Maria Daly with Claire and Max Dunne and Ryan
Jemima Owens and Peter Naessens
James and Maria Byrne
Fran Daly and Keith Watson
Cassidy
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JAMESON | REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LIBRARY
€11m upgrade for distillery ELEVEN million euro is set to be pumped into the home of Jameson. The Old Jameson Distillery in Smithfield is to undergo a multi-million euro redevelopment project and reopen in March 2017. Jean-Christophe Coutures, chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers said: “This (€11 million) investment marks an important moment in the history of Jameson in Ireland. “We’ve grown up on Bow Street, in the heart of Smithfield and we’ve always felt privileged to share our home with the world. “Since we opened the Old Jameson Distillery visitor experience in 1997,
we’ve welcomed over four million whiskey lovers through our doors. “Now, as the renaissance of Irish whiskey continues at pace following incredible global growth over 25 years, we want to build on our efforts to share the story of Irish whiskey and Jameson around the world. We’ve enlisted the world’s best ‘experience designers’ and complimented that with a 100% Irish contracting team who will work together to deliver on our vision.” Construction work will begin in September and will be led by BRC Imagination Arts who have previously worked on the Guinness Storehouse and
the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. Ray Dempsey, who has been the general manager at the Old Jameson Distillery since its opening, added: “From John Jameson’s brave first steps into this building in 1780, we’ve been focused on his ambition to create unforgettable experiences. “When we next open our doors you’re going to see what makes our whiskey loved the world over, with live immersive experiences delivered with the personal touch, helping to bring this story to life. “We look forward to welcoming many more whiskey lovers to our Smithfield home when we reopen in March.”
Talk set to shed light on the history of Smithfield
It’s a dog’s life as pups arrive
DUBLIN Zoo’s African painted dog population is on the increase as they have welcomed seven new pups. This brings the total number at Dublin Zoo to eleven. In preparing for the birth, the female excavated a deep burrow in the ground and for weeks the animal care team could only guess what was happening. It is not until the new-borns open their eyes approxi-
mately three weeks after birth that she brings them to surface to the sunlight. To see the pack, visit the African Plains at Dublin Zoo. African painted dogs may also be known as African wild dogs or hunting dogs and have a unique coat pattern which makes them easily recognisable. There are an estimated 6,000 African painted dogs in the wild. Picture: Patrick Bolger
AN illustrated talk on founders of Smithfield cattle market is taking place in Pearse Street Librar y on Tuesday, August 23. The talk, “From Meath of the pastures: The Story of Smithfield, Dublin and a family who lived there” will be delivered by historian Mary O’Connell of the Old Dublin Society. The cattle market was founded by a family of drovers who settled there in 1823 and whose descendants stayed for over 100 years. Historian Mary is a member of that same family. The free event is open to the public and starts at 6pm.
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Mower power to ya! Dubliner set to fly to African skies in craft powered by a two-stroke lawnmower engine for charity SYLVIA POWNALL DUBLINER Oisin Creagh is hoping to set a new record – by flying to Africa on a craft powered by a LAWNMOWER engine. Self-employed architect Oisin plans to fly his paramotor 3,000km to raise money for Gorta Self Help Africa and its operations in drought-ravaged Ethiopia. Now after months of preparation the 52-year-old – much like Olympian sailors in Rio – is praying for a good tailwind so he can set off on his month-long odyssey tomorrow (FRI). He told the City Gazette: “We may get going this weekend, as soon as we get a break in the weather. High pressure and winds are ideal. We need two good days to get through the UK and after that hopefully conditions will be better over Europe.” Oisin, originally from South Circular Road but now based in Cork, will fly his ‘wing’ across the English channel before turning south and heading across the Straits of Gibraltar. Last week he got in some lastminute preparation for his gruelling journey – involving a 100km stretch over water – during a day of forced marine crash landings. He said: “I’m flying in an immer-
Oisin Creagh’a flight path to Africa
sion dry suit, so I’d be fairly confident if I did end up in the water. The real challenge is to prepare for the wing landing on you.” The ‘craft’ – powered by a small two-stroke engine similar to the motor of a lawnmower – is mounted on his back on a rucksack-like frame. The unit is attached to a parachute, so if the engine cuts out it’s possible to glide for about six kilometres. Oisin plans to travel in three-hour stints covering 150km each time. The expedition is due to land in Tangiers, Morocco in mid Sep-
tember. Oisin has cleared his flight plans with the relevant aviation authorities and he will be satellite tracked all the way. He said: “Because paramotoring is a relatively new sport and a very different kind of flying, there are differing regulations on it in different jurisdictions. “I have been a good while planning the route and I am addressing the varying rules and issues as they arise.” He will also have a bluetooth speaker attached to his helmet so he can take calls and communicate with his team in the camper van below. Oisin expects to be travelling at an altitude of around 1,500ft for much of the journey, although over the Irish Sea, English Channel and Strait of Gibraltar he will be higher. He will also need to ascend to heights in excess of 6,000ft for the leg of his journey through the Pyrenees, which separate France from Spain. He said: “It’s been challenging getting it over the line. Some people initially thought it was a bit bizarre and a bit mad. But I have a lot of sailing and diving experience and this doesn’t faze me.” To find out more about Oisin’s journey to Africa, or to donate, visit www.flyafrica.ie.
Oisin Creagh and his paramotor will fly across the English channel before turning south and heading across the Strait of Gibraltar
Teen twirlers take part in world championships TWO Dublin teens represented Ireland in the World Baton Twirling Championships in Sweden last week. Fifteen-year-old Tara Bryne from Belcamp and 17-year-old Aideen McCann from Raheny from Northern Star Twirlers competed after being selected earlier this year at a National Trials event hosted by the Baton Twirling Sport Association of Ireland (BTSAI). The baton twirling world championships take place every two years and hundreds of athletes from 17 different countries compete.
Tara and Aideen competed in the individual freestyle and pairs divisions. “We are thrilled to once again have athletes selected to represent Ireland in international competition,” said Sarah Sexton, Northern Star Twirlers Club Director. “The World Championships are the pinnacle of our sport and will bring together top athletes from across the globe – we are excited to have two Irish athletes taking part in the event this year and looking forward to our athletes taking the floor with the very best that our sport has to offer.”
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STUNNERS FROM ALL OVER IRELAND GATHER IN
Natalia Piechaczek and Bogdan Petric. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Shannen Reilly McGrath
Allanna Hennessy and Sharon Hennessy
Jasmine Gerhardt and Aoife McGrane
Aisling O’Reilly and Tierna Slevin
Eileen Moore and Ann Marie Blake
Ciara Quinn and Zara Crowley
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DUBLIN’S LILLIE’S BORDELLO FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE 69TH MISS IRELAND
Beauty queens bidding for title B
EAUTIES from all over the country descended on Dublin’s Lillie’s Bordello for the launch of the 69th Miss Ireland. The hotly contested heats have drawn to a close, with 35 contestants emerging victorious in the beauty, poise and personality
stakes. The final is set to take place on September 23 in Dublin’s Crowne Plaza Hotel and the winner will represent the country at the final of Miss World, which will be held on December 20 in Washington DC.
Sinead Connery and Niamh Burke
Ciara Buckley and Niamh Kennedy NIamh Enright and Lauren Guilfoyle
Nicole Forde and Niamh Boyle
Colleen O’Reilly and Sorcha Farrell
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DUBLINBUSINESS
Top tips for those seeking employment in today’s market THE recruitment industry has changed significantly in the past five years, according to Irish recruitment consultancy, Osborne. T heir recr uitment experts have compiled five top tips on how to search for a new job in today’s market. 1. Ever y thing and everyone is online now. When CVs land on employers and recruiters’ desks, a candidate’s online profile is often checked. Before applying for a
role or sending out a CV, view your public online profile from a prospective employer’s position. Maybe it’s time to tidy up your online and social media presence? 2. Optimise your LinkedIn page and ensure your profile is completely upto-date and focused on the sector or industry you would like to work in. Also, ensure you can be easily found (via keywords) and contacted online by potential employers. 3. Use your existing
networks and contacts and don’t burn bridges! 4. As cultural fit becomes more and more important to employees and employers, investigate the companies you are applying to and make sure their organisational culture is aligned with your values. 5. Personalise your application to the role and company you are applying for. Employers are looking for people with a genuine interest in working for their company.
Tackling the deficit of women in technology careers
PICTURED are Ringsend College students Shauna Montgomery, Chloe McDonnell and Laura Byrne with mentors Dovile Janusauskaite, Laura Murphy and Sophie Sorel from Murex as they took part in the Teen-Turn programme. The pioneering initiative is helping to get more schoolgirls interested in technology careers. Once placed, each intern is assigned a female mentor and all those involved participate in a two-week tailored technology project.
INSHIP | SAVING BUSINESSES TIME AND MONEY
Start-up strives for paperless office EMMA NOLAN A DUBLIN start-up is working towards creating paperless offices by eliminating what it labels one of the ‘last hurdles’. InShip provide automated invoice processing software to SMEs to deal with their suppliers’ invoices and their aim is to save businesses time and money by removing the need to process invoices manually. Phil Lennon of InShip explains that as every transaction ends with an invoice, 99% of businesses process these documents manually
and file away a paper invoice. “It takes around 10 steps for a company to process an invoice costing in the region of €2 per invoice,” he says. Founded by Adrian Kelehan, InShip’s business model removes the hassle by grabbing a business’s incoming invoices from their supplier’s email, handle the invoice and then upload to their accounts package. The company removes the need to, open post, print invoices, sort, send for approval, match to purchase orders, code, input into accounts packages, store or rec-
oncile. As all these tasks are completed online by InShip. “This eliminates the need for paper when processing invoices and reduces the human error that may cause the business to be under or overpaid by suppliers. “We already have a number of businesses on the system from the southside and northside of Dublin and we are attracting new business each week from all over Ireland,” Phil says. “The business is growing and we have already created three jobs and plan on creating more in the coming year.”
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ASDFSDAF STYLE P27 P20
LEARNINGCURVE Whether you’re a first-time student or want to boost your existing qualifications, there’s a lot to learn about college life – luckily, The Gazette has everything you need to know
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STUDY ABROAD P14
Supporting the ITB Learn + Work programme: Bernard Hickey, Damovo; Mary Meaney, ITB and Patrick Cotter, Fleet Connect
An innovative new programme at ITB
GOOD NEWS!
No matter what your Leaving results were, you have plenty of options ahead PAGES 18-19
IN RESPONSE to demands from companies in the ICT sector, and increasing interest in technology programmes amongst school leavers and mature students, the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown’s (ITB) Department of Informatics is launching a new programme in networking technologies. Its Higher Certificate in Science in Computing is a new and innovative third-level programme that has been designed with the industry in mind, combining in-company placement with up-to-date technical skills that are currently very much in demand. The programme takes place over a two year period, with more than 50% of students’ time being spent applying their knowledge whilst learning new applied skills in the workplace through a work placement.
Motivated Dr Mary Meaney, ITB president, said: “The Learn and Work programme will create a practical path for students to acquire in-demand skills whilst offering companies access to a motivated, productive new talent pool.” Praising the programme, Bernard Hickey, operations and service delivery manager at Damovo Ireland said: “Damovo has experienced an increase in business over the last few years which has created some challenges in resourcing customer contract commitments and new projects. “Damovo has identified the Learn and Work programme from ITB as a perfect fit to enable us to develop the right competence and skills through this accredited programme.” To find out more about the programme, see www. itb.ie/learnandwork, or contact Justin Purcell at 01 8851372. Interested applicants are welcome to an open evening on Tuesday, September 6, from 5 – 7pm to find out more.
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LEARNINGCURVE
ADVICE: STUDYING AWAY FROM HOME IS REWARDING FOR MANY
Why not study abroad? IAN BEGLEY
STUDENTS choose to study abroad for a number of reasons, such as entry requirements may be easier, they may have access to courses that are not available in Ireland, or they may simply want the experience of living outside the country. It is important to know the differences between studying in Ireland and studying abroad. You should find out about the application procedures, length of courses, fees and living expenses before you make a final decision on whether a course of study abroad is suitable for you.
If you are a third-level student in Ireland, your university or college may have information about opportunities for studying outside Ireland. If you don’t have a specific course or institution in mind, there are several sources of information on overseas learning.
According to Citizensinformation.ie, many Irish third-level institutions offer their students the opportunity to travel through their course of study, often through student exchange programmes. Such institutions establish initial contact with
institutions abroad and maintain an ongoing relationship with them. Students move between the two institutions on study and work placements and are offered services such as student orientation, language training, and accommodation services. Contact your college for information about any student exchange programmes they may offer. Audrey Byrne, Exchange Co-Ordinator at the International Office at DCU, said there are a multitude of advantages for students taking part in Erasmus programmes. She said: “We would have a lot of students
who select a programme which has a year abroad as part of their course. In all of our language programmes, it is compulsory that students spend their third year abroad to immerse themselves in the language they’re studying. “We also encourage students who aren’t studying a language to still avail of a year abroad.” For further information on studying outside Ireland, see citizensinformation.ie. You can also find detailed information on the range of Irish grants and funds for students in further and higher education at www.studentfinance.ie.
Lots of alternative courses are also available to pursue FOR school-leavers who may have their eye on a more alternative or specific course not offered by universities, City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB) and Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education Training Board (DDLETB) offer a vast choice of training alternatives. Some of the colleges in the CDETB include the Liberties College, Crumlin College, Ballyfermot College, Rathmines College and 13 others. Ballyfermot College is currently running courses as diverse as animal rescue and millinery to multiplatform journalism, while Rathmines College offers courses in areas such as business, accounting and more. Colleges offering further education courses within the DDLETB area include the College of Further Education in Dundrum, Greenhills College, Deansrath College in Clondalkin and six others. The College of Further Education in Dundrum offers courses from horticulture to nursing studies, while Greenhills College has courses in sports studies, engineering and more. Just check with your desired college for a full list of courses, and if it meets your progression needs.
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LEARNINGCURVE SEARCH: SOARING DEMANDS ACROSS THE CITY
Cutting-edge training at a leading hair salon academy
Househunting is challenging for all
IAN BEGLEY EMMA NOLAN HAIRDRESSING is an option that many school leavers pursue each year in Dublin. Hairdressing education facility, the Dylan Bradshaw Academy, is now accepting registration for the year commencing 2016/2017. Taught by their award-
winning team of leading educators in the hairdressing industry, students will graduate with an internationally recognised City & Guilds Level II Diploma. For both beginners and established hairdressers looking to expand their skills, the academy provides a full curriculum and hands-
on training with Ireland’s leading experts across an intensive 18-month period, focusing on practical skills and all the latest techniques to be at the sector’s cutting edge. T he management team also offer CV and interviewing technique workshops in order to prepare students for life after learning.
AS FRESHERS’ Week draws near, odds are that you’ll have hundreds of questions running through your mind – such as where to live. Some may choose to live at home, but for many others college means trying to find accommodation for the first time. With the shortage of accommodation in Dublin and other urban areas, the Union of Students in Ireland recently set up a site encouraging people with spare bedrooms to rent to students. This service is deemed very necessary as the student population in Dublin faces a serious shortage of accommodation, with CAO offers and the subsequent start of the academic year just a few short weeks away. Speaking ahead of the first information drive in Dublin city centre, USI president Laura Harmon said: “This is an access-
to-education issue. The cost of accommodation in and around Dublin has risen enormously, pricing many students out of the accommodation market. “Many buy-to-renters have repurposed accommodation they had previously made available to students for wealthier renters. “To compound this, the value of the student grant has fallen against inflation over a number of years. The end result will be students unhoused and dropping out. “USI is calling for the Government to form a task force on student accommodation – there needs to be a specific strategy on this serious and growing problem,” she said. As a short-term measure to support the initiative, the USI has put together a simple website, allowing homeowners to list their spare rooms and their conditions, with the objective of providing
On yer (Dublin) Bike ... be prepared to look a little further afield, and to avail of all transport options, when looking for a place to live while at college
students with contacts for those willing to help. The system also allows for landlords and agents to place their available accommodation online at www.homes.usi.ie – and it’s free to use. The USI also mentions that there are many useful accommodation-hunting websites out there, including Daft.ie and Property. ie, which makes it easy to search through lots of accommodation listings on the internet quickly.
These sites also have maps that point out where the specific accommodation you are looking at is located. Accommodation lists may also be available from your Students’ Union. It’s recommended that you contact a Students’ Union rep as it’s the best port of call when hunting for a place to live and if you experience problems during the year. For further student accommodation tips, see www.usi.ie.
Majority of young people are not pursuing their passions – Pitman SOME 84% of 16 to 24-year olds are not pursuing their passions as a career, according to statistics released by Pitman Training. The training centre’s statistics show a huge mismatch in career dreams and career choices, with many risking missing their true calling after leaving school. Research reveals that 84% of 16-24 year olds don’t know how to turn their passions into a career, and 49% feel a lack of qualifications halts them exploring aspirational career opportunities, suggesting that the next generation of employees are at risk of career
dissatisfaction when entering the job market. Research also revealed that young people are also against more ‘traditional’ jobs such as admin or accounts. An advice centre is now available at Pitman-training.ie to help school leavers discover how personality and passions can be channelled into careers. It also shares tips from PAs who are ex-Pitman students, who now work for the BBC and ITV. They came together to challenge the myth that being a PA is old-fashioned and “boring”.
Roy Lalor, at Pitman Training Swords, said: “We’re really excited about meeting school leavers not going to college to help them structure their next steps. “At school age, young people can fall into jobs or further training that is a ‘filler’ [job], so they risk not achieving their true potential. “Many of our training courses can open doors to help people work in the industries they really want, if they are focused on progression. PA, web design and accountancy courses in particular can open up a huge variety of doors into interesting careers.”
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LEARNINGCURVE GUIDANCE: WHETHER YOU WANT TO TRY AGAIN
STUDYNOTES
Continue your learning in the heart of old Dundrum THERE are very good reasons for students to consider undertaking a course in Dundrum College of Further Education. The FE route provides a real alternative to Higher Education. While traditionally FE (PLC) colleges have been considered the “Plan B” for many students, there is a growing realisation that this option delivers better outcomes for those wishing to use it as a stepping stone to both higher education or direct entry to the labour market. Dundrum CFE offers a wide variety of full-time courses leading to QQI-validated awards at Levels 5 and 6, and suitable for school leavers to mature students. Courses are available in the areas of Business, Computing, Nursing and Healthcare, Early Childhood
Care and Education, Social Studies, Art Crafts & Design, and Horticulture. This year, the college has added some exciting new courses to their prospectus, and has revamped existing programmes to reflect the latest developments in technology and the workplace. The College is hosting an open day and an art and crafts exhibition of graduates’ work on Wednesday, August 31 at its Main Street campus (next to the AIB bank). This will provide an opportunity for those considering upskilling or reskilling to talk to teachers about course options and see the IT facilities available. All are welcome. Applications can be made online at www.cfedundrum.com. All courses commence during September.
Don’t panic as you Leaving Cert – many
SO YOU have received your Leaving Certificate results – congratulations! Hopefully, you are happy with your achievements and they reflect the hard work you have put in over the last two years. The next important date in your calendar – if you have applied for higher education courses through the CAO – is Monday, August 22. This is when the points for this year’s courses are published and college offers are issued from the CAO (available from 6am); see cao.ie for further information.
EDEL MCMANUS Guidance counsellor, Lucan Community College
It goes without saying that you should have fully researched your course before you accept a place. There is no shortage of information in this regard on college websites, qualifax and careersportal. Please ensure you follow the instructions carefully when accepting your
offer and make sure you pay close attention to acceptance deadlines. For lots of reasons, not all students will be happy with their results. Perhaps you did not reach your potential, or you are disappointed that your results do not reflect your efforts. This can be an emotional and stressful time. It is crucial to remember that your Leaving Certificate results do not define you, nor measure your worth as a person. If you have determination, passion and a willingness to work hard, you
can accomplish whatever your goal may be. Here are a few options to consider if you have not received the results you were hoping for ... Review/Re-correction of your exam script. You may wish to consider viewing your corrected exam script. This will allow you to view the marks awarded to you, and if you feel there has been an error in the marks awarded, you have the option to have your paper re-corrected. It is free to view a script, although there is a fee for having it remarked.
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OR MOVE ON, FOCUS ON TAKING POSITIVE STEPS STUDYNOTES Payroll tasks add up to a satisfying job
face life after your options lie ahead When you receive your results from your school, the details on how to avail of this will be included. Pay close attention to closing dates. Higher Level Maths exam – second chance exam. If you failed HL Maths and it is a requirement for your course, some institutions offer an alternative exam in the days after the results. If you pass this, you could still qualify for your course. Contact the admissions office of the institution immediately or check online. Consider repeating the Leaving Certificate. Search for repeat Leaving Cert courses in your area,
and apply. You will soon be called for interview. This may be the best option if you feel you could improve your results with another attempt. Consider a course in a College of Further Education. Places have already been awarded to students who applied earlier in the year, but there will be some vacant places available. Apply online; use websites like Qualifax and CareersPortal to help you decide on a course you would be interested in. Most such courses have an excellent progression route linked in, meaning that the Level 5 award
may allow you to progress onto Level 6/7/8 courses in Higher Education. Vacant place courses available on CAO. If a Higher Education Institution has added a new course after the change of mind closing date or places remain unfilled after CAO offers have been made, there may be an opportunity to apply for a course at this stage. See the CAO website for information. Consider an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships can be an excellent way of working towards a qualification that is vocationally-based whilst earning a wage. See Careersportal. ie for specific apprentice-
ship information; Solas.ie is also helpful. Go straight to employment. Getting into the workplace straight away can be an appropriate option for some students. This allows you to begin earning money and can allow you to pursue training opportunities within the workplace if they are available. Mature Entry. Some students take this route and decide to pursue third-level education later in life. Mature students are considered from 23 years of age onwards. Life experience is given consideration at this point.
Life experience Very few people can say at age 17/18 that they know what career they would like to be working at in later life. As such, you do not need to know exactly what you want to do just yet. Do something in an area that interests you and for which you have an aptitude. Life experience will guide your journey. Continuing your education will undoubtedly allow you more f lexibility, opportunity and choice as well as increasing your earning potential. A national helpline is run by The National Parents’ Council in association with The Irish Independent, Eir and supported by the Department of Education and Skills. The Institute of Guidance Counsellors provide qualified guidance counsellors to give advice and support to students and their parents. The helpline phone number is 1800 265 165, and you can email helpline@npcpp.ie.
PAYROLL is a vital function in every company, yet the vast majority of payroll personnel have no formal payroll qualifications. Dealing with ever changing revenue, social welfare and employment law legislation, working to strict deadlines, being proficient in the use of IT and dealing with a myriad of queries from employees and management alike, means that the role of payroll personnel is a highly demanding one, whether operating as a one-person payroll department, or as a member of a pay-
roll team in a large multinational. If you would like to pursue a career in payroll or would like to enhance your career prospects, the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) is Ireland’s leading provider of payroll and VAT training and certification. Their qualifications are accredited by QQI (Quality Qualifications Ireland) at Level 6. Classes are held nationwide and by distance/online learning. For further information, contact IPASS at 01 408 9100, or see www. ipass.ie.
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HEADING back to college shortly or looking forward to your very first day? W h i c h e ve r i t is, you will want to look your best walking through the doors of your new home for the next year or more. So, with this in mind, the Ilac Centre asked Xpose stylist Rob Condon to pick out some really cool and casual looks to help you feel even more proud and confident. Yo u c a n p i c k u p some really great pieces that won’t break the bank from stores such as Catch, Unique M e n s we a r, J a c k & Jones, Angel, Emotion, TKMaxx, River Island, H&M, Quiz and Diesel. And, for cosy boots and footwear, check out Cans fabulous new store,
Korkys, Emotion Shoes, Debenhams and Dunnes Stores, who all have their fabulous aiutumn/winter ranges arriving in daily. Not forgetting the essentials like stationery, bags, phones, calculators, laptops and battery packs – for these, the Ilac has a number of stores for you to choose from. Check out FoneFixer, The PC Clinics, Gadget Geek, Meteor, Virgin Media, Bag City, Argos and Dealz With all the fun and hard work going on, don’t forget to keep healthy.
Stock up on multivitamins and supplements at Boots, Holland & Barrett and SO Nutrition. If you, or someone you know, is starting college this year, they will be interested to read the Ilac Centre’s 12 Tips for Starting College – see ilac.ie/news – but even more than that, they might just fancy winning €500 worth of Autumn/Winter style in the Ilac Centre. All they have to do is post a selfie of their favourite look on Instagram, tagged #CollegeStyle, and also tag @Ilac_Centre anytime between now and Friday, August 26. Entrants must be over 18 to enter but can enter as often as they like. See ilac.ie/terms for full terms and conditions.
The ilac Centre’s retailers offer superb style for everyone heading on to college and further education
DUN LAOGHAIRE: COURSES FOR ALL EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS ON OFFER AT DFEI
All abuzz at a busy hub of learning
YOU may not immediately notice the Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute building on Cumberland Street in Dun Laoghaire, situated in the quiet end of the town. However, there is a completely different buzz when you pass through the DFEi’s automatic doors – the buzz students feel between classes or at break time when the stairs and corridors are filled
with learners of all ages, and from all diverse backgrounds. They might be heading for the library to type up an assignment, heading to the sound studio to do a recording, the radio studio to do an interview or to the TV and film studio for a casting call. Why not tune into 107.8fm and listen to DFEi’s very own radio station, The Wave? You will find an archive of accom-
plished documentaries, thanks to the journalism students. Other learners of a more scientific bent might be bracing themselves for a dissection in the lab, or for testing their newly acquired veterinary assistance or grooming skills on real animals. Meanwhile, more corporate-minded business learners will be grappling with computerised payroll, bookkeeping,
spreadsheets and databases courses, while office administration learners will be acquiring the languages of medicine and the law. In DFEi, you are as likely to see learners carrying T-squares and tool kits as guitars and cameras. That’s because courses such as Furniture Making and Restoration, and Musical Instrument Making and Repair
demand the tools of the trade. These are just some of the many diverse courses on offer at the DFEi building, and so if, for whatever reason, you do not get enough points for your chosen third level course, consider spending a year in DFEi. DFEi courses are open to learners from all walks of life with all types of prior experience who for whatever reason are seeking the knowledge,
skills and competencies to enhance their employment or educational progression opportunities. DFEi’s quality-assured courses are designed to meet current industry standards, while also ensuring students’ individual needs are met.For further information on all DFEi courses, see http://dfei. ie/, telephone 01 280 9676, or email info@dfei.ie.
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GAMING
LITTLE BITS OF CODE MADE QUINTILLIONS OF GAME WORLDS IT’S difficult to convey in print the exhilarating visual impact at the heart of No Man’s Sky – gamers can walk about on any planet, look up at a moon in the sky, and then hop in their spaceship, fly straight to that moon, land, hop out and explore, before choosing to head off to another planet or star system – all without any loading screen. Repeat to infinity, and beyond ... We’ve never seen such a visually arresting spectacle in games before – at least, never at this truly vast scale – where there is an entire universe to explore, with one vast world following after another. How is this universe-
sized game possible? It’s all thanks to maths. Yes, maths! While there are several in-game assets that are manmade and re-used – for example, space stations, planetary shelters, chairs – the game otherwise uses complex algorithms to create the worlds. All kinds of variables are used to create everything you see – and then, once you leave, the game “throws away” the planet/system you just left, as its complex algorithms will recreate it exactly for you if you ever return – or for any other intrepid explorer who may stumble across it. From such little bits of code working together, an entire universe thus springs into existence.
Here’s another random planet to land on, explore, mine for resources, and maybe even name everything for posterity – although if you do, there’s no guarantee that millions of other players will ever even stop at this system, let alone see Planet Fuzzybottom IV... Screengrabs: Shane Dillon
18,446,744,073,709,551,616 *
REASONS TO PLAY NO MAN’S SKY SHANE DILLON
Tech Editor
* BELIEVE it or not, that’s how many worlds that No Man’s Sky (PS4, PC, Cert 7+) offers gamers to explore. A n d w h e n I s ay “worlds”, I mean worlds – the game creates entire moons and planets (see panel, left) in little star systems, each of which are all part of a single, shared online universe containing 18,446,74– yes, well,
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‘Space is big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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you know the rest! Perhaps best described as a blend of Minecraft and Star Trek, players come to beside a crashed spaceship on their own random planet on the far-
flung edge of a universe, with an overall aim of reaching the far, far away centre. They do so by exploring, mining and trading resources, gradually
upgrading their spaceship (or buying a new one), suit, and mining tool/ weapon, moving a few stars closer to the centre, and becoming ever more capable explorers, traders
or fighters – and often, a mix of all three. The oddball game has made a moon-sized impact on the games industry, with enormous interest scrutinising its technology and emergent gameplay, flaws and all. Although a very divisive title – many dismiss its “boring” exploration and meandering across the stars, which is precisely what appeals to many others – No Man’s Sky is out of this world indeed ...
Much of the game is spent using inventory and upgrade screens, which are somewhat unwieldy to use. Future
Postcards from the edge ... With some fantastically pretty planets to discover
No Man’s Sky updates could iron out this clunky wrinkle.
(as well as plenty of dull ones), there’s always somewhere new to find and explore
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GALWAY: A TREASURE TROVE FOR NATURE NUTS
Revealing enchanting Take advantage of some September sun and hidden worlds
TRAVEL NEWS WITH September almost on our doorstep, many of us are feeling a little bit deflated. The summer is almost gone, and the sun is becoming a less frequent sight with each passing day. But don’t pout because there are plenty of reasons why you should take a sun holiday during the month of September. 1. Stock up on prewinter Vitamin D Vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of nutrients; it helps to prevent osteoporosis and arthritis; and it helps regulate things like blood pressure, stress, tension, as well as various body aches. Well guess what? The sun is one of the best sources of Vitamin D. With the Irish sun going missing for most of the summer and going into hibernation for the winter, a September holiday really is an investment in your health…right? 2. ‘Us’ time As much as we all love our kids, let’s face it; summer is hard! Minding and entertaining the kids is a 24/7 job dur-
ing the summer. With schools reopening in a few weeks’ time, why not grab the opportunity to call in the favour of a grandparent and head away to the sun with your other half? After all, every couple deserves time to themselves!
3. Special Offers on September Sun Holidays Peak season for sun holidays is mid-summer. As we approach September, sun holidays get cheaper. Not only that, your favourite shops will have huge sales on all their holiday ranges. So not only can you enjoy the sun on a budget… you can also enjoy the sun on a budget and in style! Fancy going on a sun holiday in September? Of course you do! Why not check out Abbey Travel’s sun holiday offers. Think Costa Dorada for €299. Costa del Sol for €239. Algarve for €199. Malta for €309. All prices are per person based on four sharing and include flights and seven nights, 3-star accommodation.
IAN BEGLEY
THE Freshwater Detect i ve , P r o f e s s o r K e n Whelan, has combined forces with Delphi Resort, County Galway to craft a unique weekend experience at the lovely Aasleagh Lodge in Leenane. Delphi Resort and Ken W helan have designed an in-depth (pun intended) and intriguing weekend at Aasleagh Lodge, an offpiste adventure exploring the Ice Roads, the hidden river valleys gouged out by glaciers millennia ago. Detecting the presence of furtive predators such as otters and mink, learning how other predators such as herons, cormorants and seals interact with 10,000-year old populations of silvery sea trout and the majestic wild Atlantic salmon, on this unique nature trail you’ll hopefully come face-to-face with some of the most fascinating creatures to be found in abundance around the Connemara region’s waterways. Ken will teach you how to identif y the
Children can enjoy identifying insects and other invertebrates in rivers
insects and other invertebrates in the rivers and streams you visit and you’ll also learn how to identif y the more common birds and animals, and how to read a river corridor, a river channel or a lakeshore. Professor Whelan previously led a team of scientists who worked throughout the River Erriff catchment area for almost a decade so he knows this area like the back of his hand, and will guide budding Freshwater Detectives on a unique freshwater
trek from the cosy base in Aasleagh Lodge to some of the more remote rivers and hill loughs of the west of Ireland. He will reveal an enchanting and fascinating world, largely hidden from view to the casual visitor with field trips accompanied by lively talks, slides and video clips, in a conversational, fun and relaxed weekend. Designed for nature nuts and freshwater fans, or anybody who wants to explore this unique aquatic world, Aasleagh Lodge is
hosting three weekend Freshwater Detective courses – one each in August, October and November. The first course runs from August 26 to 29, the second from October 7 to 9, and the third from November 18 to 20. Each Freshwater D e t e c t i ve we e ke n d course is limited exclusively to small groups of guests, and costs €349 per person. T his includes two nights B&B at Aasleagh Lodge, two lunches and one dinner plus all course fees.
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Guinness Storehouse still top for visitors THE Guinness Storehouse is once again the top choice for visitors coming to Ireland on holiday. In Failte Ireland’s annual list of Ireland’s top visitor attractions it stated that last year, the Guinness Storehouse welcomed almost 1.5 million visitors - an increase of almost 230,000 (18%) over the previous year’s performance. Amongst the nation’s fee-paying attractions, the Storehouse was followed closely by the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience and Dublin Zoo which both registered significant increases in paying visitors during 2015. Amongst Ireland’s “free to enter” attractions, the National Gallery of Ireland once again continues to lead the way with numbers up 21% to over 718,000. Also performing well were the National Botanic Gardens, National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street and Farmleigh all making the top five. The Irish Museum of Modern Art climbed the rankings to third place recording impressive growth of 58% which can be attributed to a more extensive programme overall in 2015.
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CINEMA
ReelReviews
JASON BOURNE Jason Bourne (Cert 12A, 123 mins) is the fifth movie in the Bourne franchise and marks the return of Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon to the series. When we reconnect with Bourne, he’s keeping a low profile, making a living as a fighter for hire in some East European outpost. But when his old CIA colleague and fellow rogue agent Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) tracks him down with information about his father’s death, Bourne heads to Athens to meet with her at a street riot. That, unfortunately, puts him back on the radar of the CIA, whose top boss Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) seems determined to take him out.
A little boy has been living in the woods for years, but he wasn’t alone
SUICIDE SQUAD
DISNEY’S PETE’S DRAGON: THIS SOULFUL FAIRY TALE IS MAGICAL STUFF
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year, Suicide Squad (Cert 15, 123 mins) is jam-packed with action, star power and mayhem. To counter threats too dangerous to risk a hero’s life, the US government creates the ‘Suicide Squad’: a black ops team of supervillains whose lives are completely expendable. They’re the worst of the worst: master assassin Deadshot. The Joker’s girlfriend Harley Quinn. Human crocodile Killer Croc. In exchange for a better prison deal, they’re sent on an insanely risky mission that will probably get them killed. performances, that’s okay.
A soaring breath of fresh air MUCH like its titular monster, Disney’s Pete’s Dragon is a rare, mythical beast – a contemporary, live action kid’s movie that doesn’t pander to its target audience and refuses to tell jokes just for the parents. While it suffers from occasional pacing issues, this dreamy, soulful fairy tale should delight audiences young and old. Disney have hit upon a winning formula in recent years, turning out big budget remakes of reliable classics. While that trend continues here, 1977’s Pete’s Dragon seems an unlikely source – the original received mixed reviews and only moderate commercial success. This update, helmed by indie favourite David
MARTIN MACNAMARA
Lower y, doesn’t rely heavily on its source material and consequently, feels fresher than the standard Disney remake. Pete’s Dragon manages to tell a relatively simple, heart-warming tale without stumbling into the all-too-easily trod territor y of the sickeningly sweet. Even so, its stor y begins on a sorrowful note: Five-year-old Pete (Oakes Fegley) survives a car crash while holidaying with his parents. Wandering into the woodlands of the Pacif-
ic Northwest, he is rescued by an enormous, furry, green Dragon, naming him Elliot after a character in his favorite book. Six years later, a ferallooking Pete has his first interaction with society by way of a clumsy encounter with a young girl, Natalie (Oona Laurence), her father, Jack ( We s Bentley), and his fiancee,
Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard). Taking in Pete while they investigate his ori-
gin, the group develops a special bond. Meanwhile, after a star tling br ush with Elliot, Jack’s brother Gavin (Karl Urban) attempts to hunt down the legendary dragon. Lowery tells Pete’s story with a healthy dose of Americana – Robert Redford, playing Grace’s father, kicks off the tale with a wonderful bit of satisfying, gravelly-voiced exposition. A gentle folk score accompanies visually sumptuous shots of endless, Northwestern woodland, and
scenes of life in small town America are captured with quiet transitions and a relaxed, wandering camera.
Lowery has cited film McCabe & Mrs Miller as an influence on his filmmaking and Robert Altman’s presence is certainly felt here – strange as that may be for a contemporary kid’s film. P e t e ’s D r a g o n i s entirely without the wild hyperactivity that dominates the market these days and jokes are few and far between. Drifting dreamily from scene to scene, Pete’s Dragon ambles along at a leisurely pace, perhaps even a little slow at times – though only in comparison to its contemporaries. Consequently, it could be difficult to have a little one sit through it. Indeed, the performances are relatively muted, the dialogue often long and wordy,
and at times it suffers from a notable lack of dragon. However, when it picks up in the third a c t , P e t e ’s D r a g o n fires along – a highspeed car chase makes for an exciting finale, and when Elliot finale decides to come out of hiding and demonstrate his distinctly draconic talents, younger kids should be jumping in their seats. Deviated as it is from the contemporary mainstream, Pete’s Dragon is a film experience outof-time: a classic kind of children’s movie and a breath of fresh air. While it might take a little extra concentration for the youngest audiences, Pete’s Dragon will warm the hearts of children and parents alike. Verdict: 8/10
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OLYMPICS: ANNALISE MURPHY SAILS HER WAY TO SILVER FOR IRELAND
DUNDRUM WIN GLOHEALTH:
DUNDRUM/ SOUTH DUBLIN won the Women’s National Athletics League in Tullamore earlier this month, coming through the finale after earlier team victories in Santry and Belfast propelled them to the season’s heights. The team relied on a number of impressive dual-event athletes picking up points in a hard-fought finale, with Grace O’Rourke’s unusual double in the 800 metres and the high jump complemented by Fiona Clinton’s first and third places in the 3,000 metres and 1,500 metres respectively. Grainne Moggan followed her long jump effort by chipping in for the 4x400m relay, with Rachel Dunne also competing fresh from the single lap hurdles. Sprinters Kate Doherty, Mollie O’Reilly and Katie Berney also scored highly as Dundrum South Dublin took the title ahead of St Abban’s in second.
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ANNALISE MURPHY put to bed the ghosts of Weymouth to win Ireland’s second medal of the Rio Olympics on Tuesday night, with the radial sailor from Dun Laoghaire National Yacht Club com ing through a tense medal race to pick up a longoverdue silver. T he 2012 London Oly mpics had hung over Murphy ahead of the medal race in particular. She surprised many then to win the first four races of those Games, only to fall victim to nerves over the last two days The finale - which sees the field narrowed
to the top dozen competitors and holds a greater weighting than the dozen races that proceed it - had been Mur phy’s undoing when she raced in the Weymouth-based event at the London Olympics. That time around, she slipped from a narrow second place to a wrenching fourth. With any position from the gold medal to fifth a possibility going into the finale this time around, Murphy held her nerve. Wo r k i n g o n h e r weaknesses over the last four years had become a big part of Murphy’s game and it’s easy to see why when, at six foot one, she stands seven inches above most of
her competitors. Speaking to GazetteSport in Rio, she found it hard to contain her delight. “I realised that it was going to be gold or silver when I reached the second top mark because I was a good bit ahead of Anne-Marie [Rindom, from Denmark, who eventually took bronze] and Marit [ B o u w m e e s t e r, t h e eventual gold medallist from Holland],” Murphy said after the finale, “so I think I was in gold for a good while but lost a few [places] on that last downwind. Once I crossed the line I knew I was in silver and I was absolutely delighted.” “It feels amazing,” she continued. “This time four years ago I
Annalise Murphy posing during a pre-Rio photo shoot.
was just devastated, I had just finished fourth and to come back and get the silver medal, it’s just an incredible feeling. I said I was going to do this but for the last few years I didn’t think I was going to be able to, so it’s incredible.” Murphy celebrated by throwing herself into the Guanabara Bay, with much of her family looking on from the beach. “I felt like I drank three litres of water as I jumped in, ‘cause I
was screaming,” she e x p l a i n e d . “ I we n t out today knowing I couldn’t treat it any d i f f e r e n t t h a n a ny other race I’ve done this week, so I was just going to attack it and not being afraid of losing ‘cause that’s what happened four years ago, I was afraid of losing instead of trying to win.” “I started this year and I kinda thought that my best was past me. To be able to come back when it actu-
ally mattered and get a result in a really difficult week of racing, I’m just so happy.” With the Laser Radial World Championship having taken place in Dun Laoghaire, Murphy is already looking to the future after clocking Ireland’s first Olympic sailing medal since the Moscow Olympics 36 years ago. “I hope I can inspire a whole new generation of sailors to get to the Olympics and achieve something,” she concluded.
Rebel’s yell loudest as they end Trojan’s win streak sport@dublingazette.com
Rebels players plead with referee
DUBLIN REBELS upset hot favourites Belfast Trojans to take home the Shamrock Bowl at the Tallaght Stadium last week, ending a run of four successive titles for the Northern side with a spectacular final-seconds snatch and grab. Traditionally amongst the country’s top American football outfits, the Rebels have struggled against their rivals in recent years, and in a low-scoring season finale, needed every ounce of nous to edge through a low
scoring encounter. A fumble by the Trojans close to their own end zone presented the Rebels with the only notable chance of a cagey first quarter, one which enabled quarterback Andrew Dennehy to find receiver Cathal Keane in a crowded end zone to give the Rebels a six point lead, with an attempt at the two point conversion foiled. The score remained that way until early in the third quarter, when Jonah Siri and Neil Montgomery combined to charge downfield and make up the ground that the Trojans have
consistently racked up all season. It was Montgomery who barged over from inches out, with Rick Duffield adding the extra point to hand the favourites a narrow 7-6 lead. The absence of a solid kicker for the Rebels appears an obvious weakness, with a number of scoring opportunities passed up for the home side over the course of the contest, chances offering points that could have negated the day’s late drama. There are few finer ways to win an underdog title than in the dying seconds, however, and
the Rebels served up the critical score right as the clock ticked away. Ciaran Fitzpatrick was the man for the moment, as he ran in a twenty yard completion off a pass from Dennehy to turn the game on its head with only seconds left to play. The Trojans tried their best to force some serious yards in the dying second of the game, but the timely Rebels score marked the end of a dominant era: the Trojans rule of American football in Ireland ends at a four year streak.
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Croquet on up thanks to world class Irish
Danny Johnston believes there is room for the game to grow in Ireland as they battle to beat the pre-conceptions, he spoke to James Hendicott about teaching others the game he loves TUCKED BELOW the Wimbledon-lite grass courts of the Carrickmines lawn tennis club and its opulent clubhouse are four smooth-as-velvet croquet pitches, a small scoring hut and the very heart of an unheralded game in which Ireland is truly world class. Croquet might not be one of the world’s more celebrated sports, but in the past the Irish championships have attracted the very best, including a visit from Australian world number one Robert Fletcher and a host of other visiting stars. This year’s event is a little more low key while Croquet Ireland - under the leadership of bubbly president Joe McGowan - are working on developing more options for future matches. The loss of a couple of key national-level players and pro-
motional difficulties have seen a recent ebb in the sport, one they’re fighting hard to turn around. In some ways the ebb is strange; whilst making for a slow-paced spectator sport [a particularly close association match could easily run to three hours], Ireland’s captain Danny Johnston - a Trinity student who’s been playing virtually all his life - sits alongside Simon Williams, Evan Newell and Jane Morrison in being genuinely globally competitive. The sport is unusual in that it allows men and women to compete against each other directly, with no notable advantage to be gained by being physically stronger. There’s also a clever, tactical system that allows relative newcomers to compete competitively with players like John-
Danny Johnston and his doubles partner Niamh Walsh.
ston and Williams. What stands out about Irish croquet is how accessible even the top level players are during competition. Ireland captain Johnston takes time between shots to coach curious visitors on the rules of the game, and the strategy involved, even pausing between shots to explain why he played them. “What I don’t like is the clique around the sport - things like the Pimms adverts,” Johnston says. “If you had to compare it to another sport, it’s a lot like snooker. There’s a lot of positional play, and once the best players get ‘in’, you might not get another shot. As you can see,” he adds, pointing around the Carrickmines venue, “it’s really something for any age group, and it’s really quite a cheap sport
to get involved in, too.” McGowan is more focused on the history, as well as the potential for development. He sketches out the broad historical connections of the sport, which take in the matchplay of Billy the Kid, as well as a number of historical accounts suggesting that croquet’s origins may well be Irish.
ment of facilities as far afield as Westport and in various parts of Wicklow. McGowan’s also keen to emphasize the family-like atmosphere of the sport, including the tendency of clubs to put up visiting international stars around match days. It’s a homegrown solution for a sport that receives just €5,000 in annual
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‘What I don’t like is the clique around the sport - things like the Pimms adverts’ - Danny Johnston
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His recent additions to the sport focus heavily on persuading venues to add croquet lawns and bringing the game to the public, with efforts including a historical, costumed event in Strokestown Park and the develop-
government backing, and spends that almost exclusively on funding the competition-essential travel of its younger and more serious players. The Irish nationals themselves - which took place over a week in early August - saw Ireland’s highest-ranked played Simon Williams take both the singles and doubles titles. Johnston and Newell will front the Irish team when they return to action in the McWeeney trophy on August 20th and 21st, with the annual match against England, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man taking place in Carrickmines . Croquet Ireland are always keen to hear from those interested in the sport, with contact details available via their website.
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SOCCER: ALL TO PLAY FOR IN THE INNER CITY PECKING ORDER
Murray takes double victory to extend lead NIALL Murray extended his lead in the BRSCC British National Formula Ford 1600 Championship to 98 points with an impressive double in Anglesey. Murray started in second position after fellow Irishman Kevin O’Hara pipped him to pole position by just two hundredths of a second. The Dublin man was not to be denied the lead for long, however, when he went in front after his rival from Kildare ran wide at the first corner. Victory in the first race meant he started race two from pole position but just like O’Hara in the first race, he ran wide and allowed Jack Byrne to overtake. Murray kept close to the leader and took the lead once more as he exited Church corner – setting the fastest lap in a fivesecond victory. Delighted with the win Murray said “It’s been another fantastic weekend at Anglesey in the BRSCC FF1600 Championship getting two comfortable wins and both with the fastest lap to extend my lead of the championship to provisionally 98 points. “It’s also been another amazing job by Bernard and Sam Dolan to give me the best car out there.” Next up for Murray is a trip to Donington Park on August 27/28.
Nine in a row too much for Kevin’s ST KEVIN’S Boys [Orange] Under-10 side reached the final of DB Sports Under10 tournament but lost to Chesterfield FC after conceding two soft goals inside the first minute, in what was their ninth game of the day. Despite getting back to 1-2 before half-time through a Callum Willoughby goal, they could never get back on
level terms eventually going down 3-2. Evan Reilly scored the only goal in the semi-final win over St Joseph’s Boys. Both Kevin’s teams had emerged from their respective groups into the last 16 with both meeting one another in the last eight. In the Under-11 section Kevin’s reached the quarter finals where they went down 2-1 despite having all of the play in the second half.
Harwicke FC in action against Rivervalley Rangers. Picture: TheJuniorSoccerPortal
Hardwicke look to impress sport@dublingazette.com
THESE days the Inner City, and indeed AUL, pecking order reads Sheriff YC, Eastwall Bessbourogh and then Hardwicke FC. Sheriff won ever y amateur contest they entered last season, including the FAI Junior Cup, and are seen as one of the best junior sides of all time. Eastwall have been tipped as the team to push them closest as they look to make it seven league titles in a row, but Hardwicke may just have
assembled a squad to upset the natural order of things in the season ahead. Sheriff remain massive favourites to win all before them again next term, but Hardwicke signalled their AUL Premier A intent by winning the prestigious Tommy Clements Cup pre-season tournament recently. Former Preston midfielder and David Moyes favourite Micheal Keane has put together a strong squad ahead of the clubs debut Premier A season, and after beating Sheriff and Eastwall
DUBLIN’S BOWL DELIGHT XXXX Rebel’s Xxxxx yell loudest as they defeat the Trojans
XXX xxxRebels upset hot favourites BelDUBLIN fast Trojans to take home the Shamrock Bowl at the Tallaght Stadium last week, ending a run of four successive titles for the Northern side with a spectacular final-seconds snatch and grab. Traditionally amongst the country’s top American football outfits, the Rebels have struggled against their rivals in recent years, and in a low-scoring season finale, needed every ounce of nous to edge through a low scoring encounter.
in the semi-final and final of the Tommy Clements respectively, it seems the Inner City side may do a lot more than just make up the numbers in their debut top flight season. W hile others eyebrows have been raised by Hardwicke’s preseason performances the manager is keen to keep his team’s feet on the ground. “It’s ver y positive don’t get me wrong but I’ve explained to the lads the importance of keeping their feet on the ground and working even harder from
now,” Keane said of the Tommy Clements win. “We all enjoyed the day but it was back to pure focus the day after. We had to continue in our preparations for the opening weekend.” Keane, who preaches a hard work ethic, is content with the club’s progress over the last two seasons, but he is keen to point out making the top flight isn’t enough. The ambitious manager, and former crossc h a n n e l m i d f i e l d e r, wants his side to continue to improve and to be competitive in the jun-
ior football’s top flight. “Coming to Hardwicke FC is a very tough job but the club know the only thing I promise is attitude, commitment, hard work and honesty and the same from all the coaching staff who I’ve gradually brought in around us. They are doing a great job but there is still a long way to go. It has got us promoted to Premier A in our first year together and won us the Tommy Clements Cup. We have to keep going and keep working harder and harder because that’s all that I know.”
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CASH FOR CLUBS INITIATIVE
Members urged to help clubs land Topaz cash
CLUB NOTICEBOARD ST VINCENT’S
TOPAZ are giving a total of €200,000 to
clubs across Ireland through their Cash for Clubs initiative. 297 clubs in total have registered to take part, asking members to support them. Earn 1 Token for every €30 you spend on fuel when you scan your Play or Park game tag at a participating Topaz station. You can select the club that you want to collect for online at www.playorpark.ie or in-store.
FOOTBALL: DUBLIN LADIES SECURE SEMI-FINAL BERTH
ALL-WEATHER sur face for Skill-
Limited buggies are available. Con-
zone in progress. New St. Vincent’s
tact Liam: 04590252, Norman: 086
training area to be opened by the
8691058, Paul: 085 1107678, or John-
end of this week.
ny: 01 8477887.
The U16 Hurlers are holding a
Calling all juvenile hurlers…can
table quiz on Saturday next - 20th
you freestyle? To enter, all players
August at 8pm in the club. It costs
should send their 30 second hurl-
€40 for a table of four with spot-
ing freestyle video to the following
prizes on the night. All proceeds will
address: vinsfreestyle@gmail.com.
go towards their preparation for
Prizes include €50 for the individual
the championship. Please support!
6-10 years, €50 for the individual
The Nicky Dolan Perpetual Memo-
11-16 years, and €100 for the team
rial Golf trophy takes place on Fri-
freestyle [two or more].
day August 19th at Corrstown Golf Club. Tee time 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
ST KEVIN’S BOYS
CONGRATULATIONS to our Under-
Fo r m e r Kev i n’s p l a ye r Ja c k
Blackwater Tournament yesterday
Byrne had an impressive start to
afternoon.
his season-long loan at Champion-
Congratulations also to our 13.1
ship side Blackburn Rovers by help-
Sunday team who won the Kells
ing them to a 3-1 win over Mansfield
Blackwater Shield.
in the League Cup. The midfielder,
Our Under-13 Premier team lost
on loan from Man City, was superb
in the semi-final of the Under-14
for Owen Coyle’s side as he made
Kells Tournament going down 1-0
his first start for the club.
to Swords Celtic in a tightly fought
Players from 27 different States
contest that our boys were unlucky
of the USA were involved with the
to lose.
five Super Club USA teams that St
St Kevin’s Boys Club would like to
Dublin’s Sinead Aherne scores point against Meath in a league match.
Dubs down Donegal in hard fought win
LADIES QFC Dublin 1-13 Donegal 2-7 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com
DUBLIN’S ladies had to produce a battling performance to get past Donegal and book their place in the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland semifinals against Mayo The Leinster champions left their shooting boots behind them, shooting almost 20 wides in total, including easy frees. They struggled badly to deal with Donegal’s blanket defence in the first half
and trailed by 1-4 to 0-5 at half-time after Yvonne McMonagle punched the ball past goalkeeper Ciara Trant. The second half saw Dublin produce a much better performance and when a fine point by Niamh McEvoy was followed up by a brilliant Noelle Healy pass to put Sinead Aherne through on goal, they finally started to pull clear. Substitutes Siobhan Woods, Carla Rowe and Lyndsey Davey also contributed as Dublin built up a four-point lead with eight minutes to go. Step forward Geral-
dine McLaughlin. The Donegal star is only recently back from America, and was sprung from the bench at half-time to give her county a lift. She scored a goal in the 55th minute to leave just a point between the sides again. A great individual point from Rowe settled Dublin again before Davey earned a free, which Aherne slotted over. Gregory McGonigle’s side were reduced to 14 players in the final minute when Woods was sinbinned, inspiring Donegal to lay siege to the Dublin goal.
Former fullback star Muireann Ni Scanaill, just back from a long injury lay-off, made one of the game’s most vital interventions when Donegal floated one last possession into the crowded goalmouth. The St Margaret’s star leapt up to secure the ball and clear it before the buzzer sounded. The three-point margin may have flattered Dublin at times but defenders like Sinead Goldrick and Sinead Finnegan worked tirelessly throughout and in the end, the Dubs’ experience and superior bench depth got them through.
0431340.
15 Premier team who won the Kells
Kevin’s hosted at Ward Cross.
extend their sincere condolences
Some excellent players were on
to the Touhy Family on the pass-
view in all of the games none more
ing of Liam Touhy. A legendary
so than at the youngest level which
footballer and manager during his
produced the best and closest
career, may he rest in peace.All our
game of the day where our Under
thoughts are with Liam’s family at
12 Premier team acquitted them-
this difficult time.
selves very well against a side to
Jamie Gray has signed a three
whom they were conceding a year
year deal at Stevenage FC. Jamie
in age and who were physically big-
joined Boro as a scholar last sum-
ger all round.
mer from St Kevin’s Boys and has
Pat Ozburn Academy Director
impressed in first team friendlies
of SuperClub USA said they were
this summer, leaading to a new con-
delighted to get the opportunity to
tract offer. Here’s hoping that his
come to Ireland for the first time
fellow recruits from the club; Luke
and get to play against St. Kevin’s
Wade-Slater, Liam Brady and Mikey
Boys Club which he described as a
Cregan, will soon follow him into the
“class club with class players and
Boro first team squad.
coaches with high standards which
A couple of vacancies have aris-
has made it famous worldwide” He
en on our Under 15 NDSL A Sunday
was proud of his boys which he said
including a goalkeeper. If inter-
were “such great ambassadors of
ested contact Noel Murray on 086-
not only SuperClubs, but the USA.”
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MURPHY’S SILVER SAILING: INNER CITY RIVALRY: Hardwicke have had enough Annalise Murphy lands Ireof living in the shadows after beating Crumlin Utd P31 land’s first sailing medal P28
Sheriff players celebrate scoring against East Wall Bessborough FC last season. Picture: The uniorSoccerPortal
Sheriff land first blow
John Rock put in an excellent perfomance to help Sheriff YC get their hands on the new season’s first piece of silverware by beating Crumlin
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SHERIFF YC ran out as victors in a match dubbed the ‘Clash of the Titans’ to claim the new season’s first piece of silverware on offer. The FAI Junior Cup winners squared off against FAI Intermediate Cup winners Crumlin United and came out on top in a clash with their grade superiors. The victory, and the emphatic nature in which it came, further strengthens the claims that Sheriff are one of the best junior sides of
all time, and adds weight to suggestions they are indeed one of the best amateur sides at any grade in Ireland at present. Sheriff seemed to have shrugged off the turmoil that surrounded the early part of their summer which saw manager Alan Reilly leave the club, only to return a week later. The Inner City side, who won five trophies last season, now have one in the bank before the league has even kicked off. This tie against one of the best, if not the best, Intermediate sides in Ireland was won thanks to a brilliant second half performance. Darren Dunne opened the scoring and picked up the official man of the match gong, but veteran John Rock managed three assists
and a goal in a four-goal second half spectacle. The first half was a tight and tense affair that was shaded slightly by Sheriff but there was little in the way of chances early on with both defences on top. Rock did have a chance after some good inter play from Stewy Glen and Philly Hand, but he fired over from six yards. Alan McGreal came close to opening the scoring for Crumlin right on the stroke of half time as the LSL side made a better start to the second period. However, after riding a five-minute storm after the turn around, Sheriff took the lead. A move down the right flank ended up with the ball at the feet of Rock, and when the Premier
A’s top scorer laid it off for former junior international of the year Dunne, the ball was curled home effortlessly from 20 yards. Crumlin attempted a response but found themselves further behind 13 minutes later. Again Rock was provider as he took the ball with his back to goal, turned and rolled in Stephen Murphy to finish from 13 yards. The game was ended as a contest soon after when Rock cushioned another ball into the path of Sean Murphy, who riffled home brilliantly. Crumlin pulled one back direct from a corner, but Rock restored the three goal cushion by pouncing on a mistake, and banking the goal his performance thoroughly deserved.