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June 30, 2011

DECADES OF DUTY: Local RNLI volunteer thanked at ceremony Page 5

Re-Joyce-ing at an event: Having Bloomsday fun Soccer: Zayed selected for Dublin Super Cup squad Page 32

WHO would have thought that James Joyce’s seminal work, Ulysses, could create such laughter? However, smiles and good humour were in abundance when The Gazette found Monica McWeeney, Garda Marie Barry, Noelle Ann Curran and Garda Cathy Burke joining other arts lovers to help celebrate Bloomsday 2011 in Dun Laoghaire, which saw many visitors celebrating the day across the town.

Picture: Peter Doyle

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Search is on for a Tesco replacement ‘Strong anchor tenant needed for shopping centre’

Q DAWN LOVE

INTENSIVE efforts are being made to secure a replacement anchor tenant at the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre following the departure of Tesco, said Fine Gael TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

Speaking to The Gazette,

Deputy Mitchell O’Connor said it was vital that a new and “strong” anchor tenant was secured.

“I understand how important Tesco was to the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre.

“A strong anchor tenant in a shopping centre such as this is fundamentally important

to attract footfall, which the other tenants in the centre can benefit from.

“I know many local people and businesses are concerned about the loss of Tesco, but I am confident that another significant tenant will be secured for the site,” she said.

Full Story on Page 5

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PLANTS: CHANGES AT WINDYRIDGE

SAILING Dun Laoghaire ‘salts’ take part in a competitive race

Garden centre’s redesign ‘a hit’ A DUN Laoghaire garden centre has just undergone a major redevelopment.

Owned by brothers, Paul and Justin Harvey, the redesigned garden centre on Rochestown Avenue has vastly improved the volume and diversity of stock on offer, particularly the herbaceous plant range.

The garden centre was established by the brother’s aunt in 1962.

Paul, who is an accountant by profession, said the improvements to the business seem to be paying off, as the centre has never been busier.

His brother, Justin, is a landscape designer who trained in the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin.

His training is evident in the new show garden and vegetable plot that he has created alongside the driveway into Windyridge.

Meanwhile, an eye-catching new Windyridge Nurseries sculpture/flag banner, designed by local blacksmith, David Page, has also been erected.

Some of the craft taking part in the Dingle Skellig Hotel Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race 2011. Pictures: Michael Chester

Sailing along in the spirit of competition T HE Dingle Skellig Hotel Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race 2011 made quite a splash when the biggest offshore race of the season took place recently, with 29 crafts competing.

With many Royal St George Yacht Club members competing, the race passed off under wonderful sailing conditions, with

clear sunshine and favourable winds boosting spirits in the race, while the magnificent sails and busy crafts delighted onlookers from the shoreline as they moved along the coast.

The Dun Laoghaire sailors proved tough competitors throughout the race, drawing upon years of experience and competition,

both friendly and determined, gained at the club.

Regardless of the event’s outcome, the pleasant sailing conditions, sporting spirit of competition, and the sight of the colourful sails made it a great time for all, both for the seasoned salts taking part and for the shorebound landlubbers alike.

Hilda Byrne helps to manage

RTE’s Brian Dobson, preparing for the challenge

The race saw 29 craft competing

the race

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OBITUARY Publican, Conn Cusack

COUNCIL: WORKS

A local legend and a gentleman W E L L - k n ow n D u n Laoghaire publican, Conn Cusack, has passed away, aged 91.

Conn was a legend in the bar trade in Dun Laoghaire, and was involved in the longest pub strike whilst working in Downey’s Pub, near Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

On March 20, 1943, the German u-boat, U-638, commanded by Kapitanleutnant Heinrich Oskar Bernbeck, stopped the Irish Elm. Rough seas prevented the Elm’s crew from pulling their rowboat alongside the submarine to present their papers, so the interview was conducted by shouting.

During the course of the conversation, the Elm’s chief officer, Patrick Hennessy, gave Dun Laoghaire as his home address.

The late Conn Cusack

Bernbeck asked if “the strike was still on in Downey’s”, referring to the Downey’s Strike, which started in March, 1939, and lasted for 14 years.

On another occasion, a customer came to Conn’s pub to change a cheque, after trying a number of banks in Dun Laoghaire, to no avail.

Conn took the cheque, and held it to the light, to the dismay of the individual. Alarmed, he asked: “Is there anything wrong, Conn?”, to which Conn replied: “Not at all, Ron-

nie, but who the heck is RTE?” Ronnie Drew and Conn remained life-long friends.

Conn also worked in The Hibernian, Albatross, The Glenburnie, Bakers Corner, and retired from The Eagle House in Glasthule in 1983.

He was one of nature’s gentlemen; a man of strong faith, a diligent work ethic and a love of family life, and a party night with Conn was not complete without a blast of Paddy Reilly.

Conn had just turned 93. He passed away peacefully in St Michael’s Hospital in Dun Laoghaire on Tuesday, June 21.

He is survived by his wife, Freda, and children, Geraldine, Susan, Sheila, Mary and Michael; his sister, Eileen; sons-in-law, his 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Plan for stream scheme on show INFORMATION on the multi-million euro Carysfort Maretimo Stream Improvement works will go on public display this Thursday, June 30.

The information will be available for members of the public to view between 4pm and 7pm in Carysfort National School, Convent Road, Blackrock.

A heavenly win: Presenting a school choir with an end-of-year award HAZEL Nangle, from Bank of Ireland, Blackrock, was delighted to present the overall Music Award to the school choir at the Rockford Manor student award ceremony recently.

Acting on behalf of her bank branch, who sponsored the awards, Hazel congratulated the Blackrock choir’s members, some of whom are pictured above, on their impressive activities throughout the school year, which included being chosen as winners of the Arklow Festival and the Feis Ceoil.

Locations The scheme involves stream improvement works at a number of locations between Stillorgan Grove and Newtown Avenue, Blackrock, with the works scheduled to commence shortly.

Project staff will be available on the evening to discuss the scheme.

For further information, see www.dlrcoco. ie/capitalschemes.

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TRAINING

Get set for the 10K race IT’S time to get the running trainers on and take part in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown 10K road race.

The race, which will be held for the first time this year, will take place on the August Bank Holiday Monday at 10.30 am.

The scenic race will take in areas including Dun Laogahire, Blackrock, Monkstown, Glenageary, Killiney, Sandycove and Glasthule.

Entries close on Monday, July 11.

For more information visit www.dlrbay10k.ie.

NATURE Native red squirrels to be guarded by new council project

Endangered squirrels protection Q MICHAEL HANNAN

news@gazettegroup.com

The native red squirrel has been endangered for some time

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‘The project commenced in Killiney Hill Park when it became apparent that there was a small population of red squirrels present there.

It was a very significant find as they are the only red squirrel population that we are aware of’ --------------------------------------------------------

ONE of Ireland’s most endangered native species is set to get support with a new initiative from the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council.

The red squirrel has been under threat since the introduction of the grey squirrel to Ireland from North America in 1911.

Under the initiative, Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown is hoping to help conserve and protect surviving red squirrels throughout the county.

Joann Breen, assistant

parks superintendent for Dun Laoghaire, and Helena McGorman, senior executive parks superintendent, are spearheading the Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown Red Squirrel Conservation Project initiative.

“The project commenced in Killiney Hill Park when it became apparent that there was a small population of red squirrels present there.

“It was a very significant find as they are the only red squirrel population that we are aware of in the greater Dublin urban area,” says Breen.

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servation web page went live on June 17 and posters have been put up in all Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown parks directing the public to www.dlrcoco/ parks.ie, where they can report a sighting.”

Conserving Breen says that the project has been successful in conserving the small number of red squirrels on Killiney Hill. However, she said that the number of greys has increased.

Grey squirrels do not injure or kill red squirrels.

Their larger size, more prolific breeding and more varied diet allow them to out-compete red squirrels in broadleaved woodlands.

Grey squirrels can also carry the squirrel poxvirus, which does not harm them, but causes a high rate of deaths in reds.

A report commissioned by the Department of the Environment on the habitats of red squirrels and their numbers in Ireland suggests that the red squirrel has suffered a 20% decline since the introduction of grey squirrels here.

Meanwhile, a recent survey commissioned by Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council found two more red squirrel habitats located at the woodlands in Barnaslingan/Carrickgollogan and Ticknock/Kilmashogue.

The Dun Laoghaire Parks Service is working in consultation with Coillte, Dublin Mountains Partnership, National Parks & Wildlife Service and public and private landowners to conserve and protect these woodland habitats.

Breen says that the information will be used to locate the distribution of red and grey squirrels and establish control mechanisms.

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BUSINESS: RETAIL

Efforts made to secure new anchor tenant Q DAWN LOVE news@gazettegroup.com

INTENSIVE efforts are being made to secure a replacement anchor tenant at the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre following the departure of Tesco, Fine Gael TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor said this week.

Speaking to the Gazette, Deputy Mitchell O’Connor said it was vital that a new and strong anchor tenant was secured.

“I understand how important Tesco was to the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, both for residents in the area and the other businesses in the centre. A strong anchor tenant in a shopping centre such as this is fundamentally important to attract footfall, which the other tenants in the centre can benefit from.

“I know that many local people and businesses are concerned about the loss of Tesco, but I am confident that another significant tenant will be secured for the site.

“Commercial sensitivities mean that no information can be released as yet, but I am hopeful of a positive outcome for Dun Laoghaire within the next couple of months,” she said.

“I also welcome the fact that Tesco will accommodate all 50 of their Dun Laoghaire staff in their other stores. In effect, this changeover could mean a net jobs gain for the area when a new tenant is in place,” she said.

The local TD said there was some good news given that the shopping centre was still attracting new retailers, including Carraig Donn.

Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that leading Irish retailer Avoca is set to open a new store in Monkstown this Autumn.

The retailer has stores in Rathcoole, the City Centre and Kilmacanogue.

AWARDS Long-time volunteer is awarded Bronze Badge CULTURE 21 years of local dance

Local honoured for her service to the lifeboats Q DAWN LOVE

A DUN LAOGHAIRE volunteer was recognised last week for her longtime service to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

June Stapleton received a Bronze Badge at the RNLI Ireland Awards, which took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, where she and other volunteers were recognised for their role in raising funds and awareness for the charity that saves lives at sea.

Longtime Volunteer

June has been volunteering since the Lifeboat Shop opened at Dun Laoghaire 20 years ago and, prior to that, since 1950 in the RNLI shop in Clare Street. The charity said that, along

with assisting customers, she can always be counted on to be at the lifeboat shop every Monday without fail.

They also described her as a “tremendous asset” to the charity.

Guest of honour for the ceremony was wellknown businessman and Dragon’s Den panellist, Bobby Kerr.

On the day awards were handed out to 40 volunteers from all over Ireland, who have given years of service to the RNLI. The ceremony is held annually to recognise their commitment and to thank them for their tireless work and dedication to the charity.

A big thank you

RNLI Irish Council chairman, John Coyle,

presided over the ceremony and thanked the volunteers for their continued support. Speaking at the event he said: “This ceremony is about giving thanks, recognising and celebrating the contribution that our lifesavers, fundraisers and supporters make to our cause. “ I wo u l d l i ke t o acknowledge our appreciation to all those who give their time to the RNLI, whether they bravely carry out the rescues themselves, or provide vital support to our lifesavers.”

Awardees on the day were from RNLI branches and stations throughout the Republic of Ireland, including counties Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Louth, Waterford, Dublin, Donegal, Mayo and Kerry.

Dragon’s Den panellist Bobby Kerr presented the award to June Stapleton. Picture: Margaret Brown

THE Monkstown-based College of Dance is to celebrate 21 years with a series of special performances, entitled Dance 2011, from June 30 until July 2 in Belvedere College. The performances will start at 8pm in the O’Reilly Theatre.

Meanwhile, a gala performance will take place on Friday, July 1. The showcase of student talent will feature a range of new and revived works created by the College faculty in styles ranging from ballet to Broadway.

Highlights of the programme include a new ballet, entitled Ruses d’Amour, a new contemporary dance work by Samantha Lyons, and a grand finale featuring all students in a reworking of the musical, Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Tickets are €20/€17 available from www.ctb. ie or phone 0818 205 205.

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CULTURE One-in-three chance to take title

John Tierney, Dublin City Manager; Andree Dargan, county architect, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Ruairi Quinn, Minister for Education and Skills, and Ali Grehan, Dublin City Architect

AWARD: ENTERED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CONTEST

Dublin shortlisted as World Design Capital Q DAWN LOVE dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

DUBLIN is just three cities shortlisted worldwide to become World Design Capital 2014.

T he International Council of Societies of Industrial Design announced last week that the prestigious designation, awarded biannually to cities that use design to benefit people socially, culturally and economically, will be awarded for 2014 to either Dublin, Bilbao or Cape Town.

The winning city will be announced this autumn.

The Dublin bid – Pivot

Dublin, Turn Design Inside Out – is a collaboration between the four Dublin local authorities, including Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

It includes proposals to improve quality of life in cities, using Dublin as a test-bed, under four themes: Connecting Cities, Making Cities Flow, Making Cities Lighter and Making Cities Smile.

Work on developing and implementing these proposals, described in the bid as “seed projects”, will begin immediately.

Speaking following the announcement, the Lord

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‘Our bid tells a story of a solid tradition of great Irish design, and a vibrant, informal design scene’

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Gerry Breen, Lord Mayor of Dublin

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Mayor of Dublin, Gerry Breen, said that “Dublin was honoured to be one of the three cities shortlisted for World Design Capital 2014”.

“On behalf of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal county councils, and Dublin City Council, I welcome the opportunities that the World Design Capital project will give us.

“Our bid celebrates ambiguity, diversity and difference, and tells a story of a city where there is much talent, a solid tradition of great Irish design, and a vibrant, informal design scene.

“We look forward to sharing that experience with the world – come what may – now, in 2014 and beyond,” he said.

Harbouring plans: Taking a close look at company’s proposals for facility LOCAL Fine Gael deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor was happy to overlook proposals for the town’s harbour when she called to see a Masterplan on display at the Terminal building recently, where Sean Costello, chairman, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Board, pointed out some of the plan’s points.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour says it hopes to create 1,000 new jobs, with a new Masterplan that, it says, will position Dun Laoghaire Harbour as a marine, leisure and tourism destination of international calibre. The Masterplan would involve an investment of more than €230 million over the next 10 to 15 years which, the Harbour Company says, will result in 1,000 sustainable jobs in areas such as tourism, marine service companies, select retail, and food and beverage sectors.

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CHARITY Over 700 employees take part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon

Tesco staff members putting their best foot forward Q DAWN LOVE

STAFF members from Tesco’s head office in Dun Laoghaire, put their best foot forward for charity recently when they took part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to raise vitally needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Over 700 employees from Tesco took part in the race.

Staff at the company are hoping to bring this year’s funds raised to over the €1 million mark for the Tesco Charity of the Year partnership.

The Irish Cancer Society is Tesco’s Charity of the Year partner for 2010 – 2012 and, in year one, has raised a staggering €950,000 through fundraising initiatives all over the country.

All funds raised through

the partnership will go towards the rollout of Care to Drive, a national volunteer driving service for cancer patients.

Delighted

“We are delighted that so many staff members from Tesco’s nationwide took part in our Ladies’ Mini Marathon team. The funds raised through this and the other fundraising ini-

tiatives by the dedicated teams at all the Tesco stores are helping us roll out our Care to Drive programmes throughout the country.

“We would like say a big thank you to all the Tesco ladies that took part and to congratulate them on crossing the finishing line,” said Jim O’Malley, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Irish Cancer Society.

Staff members from Tesco’s head office in Dun Laoghaire

COMPETITION: €10K IN EQUIPMENT IS WON

FACILITY

A&E services meeting

Student scoops a major film package Q DAWN LOVE dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

A DUN LAOGHAIRE student has scooped a €10,000 film production package after winning a prestigious documentary competition judged by a multinational jury.

Peter O’Brien, a final year student at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, beat off stiff competition in the inaugural Guth Gafa Next Generation student competition in Gortahork, Donegal.

“I am absolutely

thrilled about this award, I am very honoured,” Peter told the Gazette. “It really makes me feel good about what I’m doing in film production. Hopefully, the next one will be just as successful.”

Guth Gafa festival co-director, David Rane (left), and American film executive, Cynthia Lopez, award Peter

Feelings

O’Brien for his creativity and film direction

Peter won the national award for his direction of the short film, Rose, which focuses on his own mother’s feelings about placing his grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, in a nursing home.

For Peter, the award means a production

package consisting of shooting equipment, picture and sound postproduction and editing software for his next film.

The jury, chaired by Cynthia Lopez (executive vice-president of POV American Documentary,

one of the leading documentary film-funders in the US), watched 12 films in the competition from nine different colleges nationwide.

“The films from Irish students were so impressive and so diverse, ranging from an examination

of obsessive compulsive disorder to Irish female jockeys and ballet students in training as well, of course, as Peter’s winning film,” said Lopez.

“Peter displayed an excellent story-telling approach, with poignancy and real depth of char-

acters, as well as managing to capture intimate moments.”

Also on the jury was film-maker and Guth Gafa festival co-director, David Rane, who described the entries as being of “an extremely high standard”.

A PUBLIC meeting aimed at discussing the future of the 24-hour A&E service in St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown, will take place on Thursday, June 30.

The meeting will start at 7.30pm in the Royal Hotel, Bray.

Organisers of the meeting say there has been a huge amount of concern in relation to the future of the A&E service and what plans are in place with regard to the facility.

They say it provides a criticial service for people in South Dublin and also Wicklow but that under current plans it is due to be downgraded and will only provide a daytime minor injuries unit.

The public meeting is open to members of the public and a number of public representatives from South Dublin and Wicklow have also been invited.

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HERITAGE Dun Laoghaire celebrated this year’s Bloomsday

Writer John Waters and Rita Simons had fun joining local arts lovers to pose in front of a backdrop celebrating classic Joycean characters

A trip back in time to the days of Leopold Bloom HE community in Dun Laoghaire celebrated Bloomsday in style this year, honouring one of James Joyce’s most famous characters, Leopold Bloom, by reliving his life in style.

Stylish hats and outfits of yesterday were dusted down as local business people and others in the community got into the spirit of Bloomsday, going “back in time” to 1904, to present the sights of Joyce’s, and Bloom’s, Dublin.

Throughout the day, live music was played at a number of venues, with excerpts from Ulysses performed by

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skilled actors in an open-air setting.

The annual celebrations were blessed this year with pleasant weather and sunny smiles – not least from John Waters, who was on hand to help celebrate the work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers, with one of the country’s best-known modern writers paying tribute to the enduring legacy of a great forerunner in the arts.

Some familiar faces showed up during the day, as local Fine Gael Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor came along to join Waters in celebrating Bloomsdayy.

Well, they’re

all having a Bloom-ing fun

Dennis McArdle

Aisling Simmonds and

Carmen Sanjulian and

Geraldine Mulcahy

Brendan Hughes

and Rob Earley

Joyce Doyle and Nikki Quinn, from The Sue Ryder Foundation shop

Wonderful old-world style from Nora Connolly

The lovely weather brought the crowds out to celebrate and enjoy the day’s events

Aisling O’Toole and “Mr Bloom”

(AKA Paul Gunn)

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event, honouring the

famous Irish writer in style

“The Honey Trap Girls” Duffy and Aisling

– Blue Ruin, Melissa Carton, Alison Hick, Helene O’Toole

time at the day’s events ... Monica McWeeney, Garda Marie Barry, Noelle Ann Curran and Garda Cathy Burke

After taking to the wheel of a classic motor (where she was joined by Peter Caviston and Kevin Byrne), local Fine Gael Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor was happy to join Peter as he raised a toast the success of Bloomsday 2011

These colourful characters called themselves “The Mollys”, in tribute to a classic Joycean character

Irene Murphy

Nastasie Leddy-Mulloy, who adapted and directed a live Bloomsday performance in the town, with Dr Rosemary and Tom Quinn

Valerie and Eddie Kiernan with Roseline Healy and John and Myra O’Neill

author, John Waters, who introduced it

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TAKE TWO Another look at a college’s fashion graduate show

A happy return to Sallynoggin style ITH a particularly gloomy summer pouring down across Dun Laoghaire, The Gazette is happy to return to the bright feeling that a recent photo gallery gave many of our readers, thanks to Sallynoggin College of Further Education’s superb fashion show at The Pavilion Theatre. Now, we are happy to present some unseen shots from that event.

Showcasing some of the terrific work by 16

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of the college’s graduating designers, and demonstrating in style their skills built up across two years, the fashion show featured cuttingedge styles during the collaborative event.

Dance students opened the fashion show with a self-choreographed piece, and a number of awards were also presented on the night, with Teresa Jacob presented with Student of the Year, while Alexandra Fitzpatrick was named as Designer of the Year.

The theatre’s setting focused the

attention on the catwalk

Models are joined by Sallynoggin College of Further Education’s inative outfits created by the graduating gr raduating designers radu Some of the colourful, imaginative

Christine Redmond, tutor

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HEALTH Therapies being used to deal with life problems

Offering support as you figure out best way forward Q GILLIAN BUCKLEY

Counsellor and Psychotherapist

challenge you, according to counsellor and psychotherapist, Gillian Buckley

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‘The therapist will offer you support when you try to figure out the best way forward when dealing with some of life’s problems’ --------------------------------------------------------

talk to.

The therapist will offer you support when you try to figure out the best way forward when dealing with some of life’s problems. It would not be possible to go through life without some upset or a particular time of uncertainty.

The reasons why people attend therapy vary.

Some people may attend due to unexpected current events taking place in their lives.

To name a few – redundancy, fertility difficulties or illness. Others may have been considering therapy for some time, as they are aware of events in their past or present that are affecting the quality of their lives.

These could include abuse, events in their childhood, bereavement or ongoing conflict in their relationships. Or, maybe, you or someone you know, is experiencing an overall sense of frustration and helplessness. Perhaps a number of things have compounded leaving you or your friend feeling over-

whelmed.

Seeing a therapist is not about being weak or unable to cope. It can help you overcome life’s obstacles and come out with solutions. It is helpful to anyone.

Therapy offers a safe opportunity to speak freely of your thoughts, opinions and experiences without judgment.

The role of a therapist is not to make decisions for you, but to support and challenge, so that you’re able to come up with your own solutions.

Through listening to your story the therapist will encourage you to look at aspects of your life, they can offer you insight and perspective to your situation.

Therapists work on the belief that people have the power to work out for themselves what is true for them.

The therapist helps the process of self-discovery and the development of new life skills.

Contact Gillian at hello@gillianbuckley.ie or visit www.gillianbuckley.ie

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The role of a therapist is not to make decisions for you, but to support and

OFTEN people are hesitant when they hear the word psychotherapy.

Some think it’s like psychology or psychiatry, others imagine lying back on a black leather chair while a therapist takes notes.

The truth is psychotherapy has very little in common with either.

Psychotherapy is centred around offering perspective and support, it’s not about analysing someone’s mind or taking notes, but rather it is focused on what the client wants to achieve.

Counselling and psychotherapy are two terms that are often heard being used interchangeably.

Both of these therapies are used to deal with life problems, and the skills used by the therapist are very similar.

Although these two practices have common characteristics, there are some differences.

Counselling can be defined as focusing on a specific life problem, whereas psychotherapy tends to deal with deeper, more long-term issues that may have stemmed from the past.

Psychotherapy can offer an opportunity to

bring about welcome change. The differences between counselling and psychotherapy need not concern anyone seeking help.

The practitioner will discuss the desired outcome of attending and will want to ensure the help they offer is appropriate for the individual concerned, before a commitment is made.

For the remainder of this article I will refer to counsellors and psychotherapists as therapists and the service they offer as therapy.

Therapy offers a unique opportunity to speak to a person in confidence about your life experiences and feelings in a way that is not always possible with friends or a family member.

Perhaps speaking with someone close can be more confusing than helpful. Maybe you only share part of your situation with them, not wanting to burden or worry them.

Or perhaps you are concerned what they may think, or they may advise you on what to do.

They may not know what is best for you, fuelling your own confusion.

When faced with obstacles that occur in life it can help to have someone impartial you can

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A few simple steps to tackle the effects of debt THE Phoenix Process is a group of individuals who came together with a vision of National Recovery.

The Phoenix Process articles will focus on different issues, the intention behind all the articles will be to encourage, inspire, motivate and to bring muchneeded hope.

Each writer is a professional, who has been affected by the economic crisis in different ways.

Five-point Recovery Plan: FIRST, write down a list of all unsecured loans (name of creditor and amount owed) Make a ring binder file for each of these creditors and name them, then put these files in a box named ‘Courage under Fire’ ( For example).

Make a separate file for mortgage and household, personal/family bills. Name this file ‘LIFE’ One file is about looking after You, Your loved ones and Your Home. The other is not!

Now make an Income and Expenditure List: (These forms are available from MABS offices) Remember to include EVERYTHING you, and or your dependents, need on this list.

Include EVERYTHING that is essentially and necessarily beneficial to your, and your family’s, well-being. Do this as a sixmonth forecast.

1. Make at least 30 copies of your Income and Expenditure Form – put these forms in another file called ‘Action Plan’.

2. For every file you make, set up a folder on your PC with the same name.

3. For every file you make, set up a folder in your email account with the same name.

4. Now make a diary named ‘Life after Debt’ and make a first entry 1. ‘Make an appointment with Debt Management Agency’ – you will carry out tasks the day after you enter them in the diary.

5. Write to all creditors to let them know that you are in financial difficulty and will write again enclosing an income and expenditure form, as well as all other relevant details.

6. Enter one task in your diary per day that you will carry out on the following day, and so on.

So, that’s it: A ‘Life’ File A ‘Courage under Fire’ File A ‘Life after Debt’ Diary An 'Action Plan' File This will lead to …… Recovery A five-point plan that will happen and will work.

Remember to be honest with everyone around you and receive support with all of this.

There should NEVER be shame around being in debt – especially when there is a National debt crisis.

One of the most important aspects of dealing with any crisis is positive and proactive support systems.

This column will be printed weekly, and if you feel you would like to join in this process, please contact www.phoenixprocess.ie This week, we hear from Tara O’Grady. Tara was a restaurateur who lost everything financially in recent times, following the closure of her business.

She has actively been seeking debt law reform to protect people’s homes, minds and lives for some time now. Having suffered from a stress-related disorder due to the pressures that were put upon her, she decided to put together a survival package for those suffering from debt despair. She is positive and proactive about dealing with the ramifications of debt, both on an individual and national level.

Tara O’Grady

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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY

Edited by Dawn Love

Get ready to improve you beach confidence Q KATHLEEN ROWLEY

E Irish love the sun – we wait impatiently for its arrival then lose the run of ourselves once it’s here! However, there is one word associated with our welcomed visitor that is guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of Irish women … bikini.

After a very tough winter spent wrapped up under numerous layers of clothing and clinging to radiators, most of us will have bluey-white skin that has taken on a slightly bumpy feel. Fear not ladies, there are a number of things you can do that will improve your beach confidence.

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Brushing

Body brushing each morning before your shower has numerous benefits for your body – its helps improve circulation, remove dead skin and can reduce the appearance of our worst enemy, cellulite!

It’s a relatively cheap way to improve skin tone with the Body Shop’s Round Body Brush coming in at a pursefriendly €11.95.

Using long sweeping strokes, go from toe to head making sure to brush gently and towards the heart, go softer on areas where the skin is thinner.

Scrubbing dishes and floors is not my idea of a good time, but I adore giving my body a good scrub! Regular exfoliation softens rough skin, sloughs away dead skin cells, leaving skin softer and allowing sun cream to work more effectively. It has become a real beauty staple, so there are loads of options. L’Oreal Exfotonic Skin Revealing Exfoliator (€13) has just the

right amount of grit to refine the skin and has a fresh scent.

Green Angel Sunrise Body Smoother (€25.95) feels like a real treat for the skin, it contains natural salt, lemon, grapefruit and Irish seaweed extract and l e av e s s k i n soft and rejuvenated. Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash (€7) is a nice introduction for those who have never used exfoliating products before.

Moisturising

The next step is moisturising! Moisturising regularly is the most important thing, so there is no need to spend a fortune.

Apply straight after your shower when pores are still open and can absorb the lotion better. The Vaseline Sheer Infusion (€6.50)

range aims to moisturise deep into your skin without being sticky.

For the green queens out there, Voya’s Softly Does It combines a silky blend of wild seaweed extracts and organic essential oils for a deep moisturising experience. Personally, I’m nuts about nuts, so Palmers Cocoa Butter (€6.50) and legendary Body Shop Body Butters (€17.95) are my favourites.

Fake tan

If you’ve been doing your damnedest to shape up, but still don’t feel like a truck load of dollars, then a bit of fake tan can help. If you can’t tone it – tan it! For gradual tans without that fake tan scent, Dove’s Summer Glow (€6.30) and St Tropez’s Gradual Tan Everyday (€20) have been praised for their pleasant fragrances.

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze range has creams, gels and lotions, so they suit most skin types ranging from €13 to €20.

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There are a number of things you can do that will improve your beach confidence this summer

Smoothest feet ever with the Micropedia home spa DO you tend to suffer from dry, cracked heels or rough skin on your feet? Well, don’t even think about slipping into high heels and gladiators without taking care of your footsies this summer!

Most of us tend to neglect and abuse our feet, getting a pedicure once every leap year and squeezing into shoes that look gorgeous, but feel torturous. There is a good solution to resolve this problem forever.

Now you can get super smooth holiday feet with Lifes2good’s amazing new Micropedi and put your best foot forward this summer, whether you are staying home or going abroad.

Home spa The professionalat-home pedicure system works quickly and effectively on all areas of your feet, removing

The Micropedi is ideal for smoothing dry, rough, calloused skin on feet

the dead skin cells safely and leaving your feet feeling soft and looking like you just stepped out of a spa.

The Micropedi is ideal for smoothing dry, rough, calloused skin on feet, its unique roller spins 360 degrees at 30 times per second.

It’s safe and gentle action give immediate results and it is portable and easy to use. and is

just €39.95.

Lifes2good claims that it’s the perfect way to get a professional spa-like pedicure in the comfort of your own home. Holiday footperfect in just a few minutes!

Micropedia is now available at the leading pharmacies and health stores nationwide or, alternatively, visit www. lifes2good.ie.

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GazettePETS PETS

Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA

THE FACTS: PURCHASING A ‘DESIGNER’ DOG CAN LEAD TO NOTHING BUT MISERY

Although not from puppy farms, the Dublin SPCA rescued these three pups, Chipstick, Bruno and Georgie, which only look this healthy due to their care and veterinary treatment

Do you know where your new puppy came from?

V E RY DAY, through my education programmes and my work on the mobile clinics, I speak with people regarding animal welfare issues and it concerns me when I meet pet parents who tell me they’ve purchased so-called “designer” dogs from some puppy farmers – often spending as much as €500 per puppy!

These dogs, they inform me, often become “very ill, very quickly,” and they cannot understand why this has occurred.

Really?

Ok, let’s not beat about the bush…if you buy a dog from some puppy farmers you’re buying TROUBLE! You’re buying HEARTACHE! Now, please don’t get me wrong, I must point out, immediately, that there are many responsible, registered, humane breeders out there who are appalled and dissociate themselves totally

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from those who farm puppies in a cruel and inhumane manner – where the poor animals are treated as commodities.

A responsible breeder will always invite you to visit his/her premises and allow you inspect them, and will be equally interested and concerned about your bona fides and want to know where the puppy is going and the type of person who will become his new parent.

A responsible breeder is one who cares about animal welfare.

However, let me educate you regarding the reality that is the inhumane puppy farmer: Each year, approximately 90,000 puppies are born in this country – around 45,000 of these are exported overseas, usually to the UK and, as you can imagine, this is a very lucrative business, pulling in around €29m.

Therefore, in order to identify the origin

of each puppy, prevent the unscrupulous overbreeding of animals in appalling welfare conditions, i.e. puppy farms; protect you, the consumer, ensure traceability as well as accountability and prevent the spread of disease and enhance the credibility of responsible breeders, a very necessary piece of legislation was required.

That legislation is called The Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. This is an act to regulate the operation of dog breeding establishments, which requires local authorities to establish and maintain registers of dog breeding establishments and to prohibit the operation of unregistered ones.

The Act was welcomed by the Dublin SPCA, and other animal welfare groups, because some puppy-farmed animals spend their lives in squalid conditions, often in underground oil drums

or standing on painful wire flooring, are matted with their own faeces.

Often this is all they have to eat – their own faeces – and are forced to drink their own urine because little or no sustenance is provided for them.

Inhumane

They are too ill to move because of their cramped, over-crowded, inhumane conditions and suffer horrendous injuries and illnesses and receive little or no medical care. In fact, in most circumstances the only care they ever receive is just enough to keep them alive to breed again and again and again.

Oops, did you think the cute little farmed puppies slept in warm beds and frolicked around in open fields, like something out of a Disney movie?

Well, get real and think again.

Remember, often when dogs in some puppy farms

are no longer capable of breeding, they’re callously discarded. So purchasing a puppy from one of these places is the best way of supporting this shameful practise, adding to the misery of these animals and condemning them to a life of suffering and abuse.

This is a plague and it’s spreading – don’t feed it!

Again, I stress responsible, registered, breeders are not the cause of this situation!

So, take the following into consideration as a guideline before you buy.

Better still, adopt from an animal shelter. We have numerous, wonderful dogs looking for loving homes.

• Research dogs that interest you and find out which breed is right for you and your family/ environment.

• Insist on seeing the puppy’s parents – examine temperament / mental and physical condi-

tion/eye problems/other related health problems specific to your breed of choice.

• Inspect the environment where the puppy was kept and never, ever agree to meet the breeder half way or in a car park – insist on visiting the premises.

• Ask about inherited conditions from parents/ grandparents.

• Does the puppy come with a veterinary certificate of health? Speak to the vet.

• Dogs are adults longer than they are puppies, so make certain you are familiar with the adult type of your chosen breed.

If the breeder is responsible, he/she should ask certain questions such as: • Have you researched this breed/ why do you want this dog?

• What hours do you work/who will care for this dog when you’re at

work/on holiday?

• Do you have children/their ages?

• Describe a typical day/week at your house • What will you do if you can no longer keep this dog?

• Will the dog be spayed/neutered?

• Will the dog be allowed into the family home or be kept outdoors?

• Do you have other pets?

Remember it’s important you maintain good contact with your puppy’s breeder and understand you’re committing to this animal’s care for the rest of its life. A responsible breeder will welcome your commitment.

If you’re uncomfortable, or have any concerns, contact your local animal welfare shelter.

For more information, log onto www.dspca.ie or email me at Miriam.kerins@dspca.ie

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SNAPSHOT The stories of the day from across the capital

Over the hurdle Invincible Ash wins the Woodie’s DIY Sapphire Stakes: Pictured at the presentation was Ray Colman, and his wife Dolores, with winning connections PJ & Bernadette Condron, their daughter, Aislinn Swanick, Trainer Michael Halford and jockey, Gary Carroll.

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Opening of Martello Towers’ exhibition DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN County Council has launched its 2011 Summer of Heritage programme with the Martello Towers’ of Dublin exhibition.

And to celebrate the start of Summer of Heritage 2011 the Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr. John Bailey opened exhibition at County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, this week. The exhibition will be open to the public from July 1 at 9.30am.

The iconic buildings along the Dublin coast are familiar landmarks.

But how many people know anything about them?

The exhibition will, for the first time, tell the story of Dublin’s Martello Towers that were built to defend the capital from French invasion.

It will also tell the story of why they were called Martello Towers.

People will learn how they worked as a military unit, how they were the first fortifications for centuries built to defend Dublin from attack, how they are being treated in the 21st

DIARY century by brave owners (one of whom has spent nearly €2m of his own money on restoring one) and how Stately Plump Buck Mulligan rooted the towers in literary legend.

In addition to the exhibition the Seapoint Martello Tower has been restored and is open for tours throughout the summer!

The Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition is part of The dlr Summer of Heritage programme, which runs throughout the summer until Sunday, September 4.

of July 4.

The celebrations will run from Friday to Sunday.

All three nights are completely free and feature a host of talented bands from all across Dublin.

Friday night will see the hotlytipped Gypsies On The Autobahn headline.

Meanwhile, The Late Fragments, who packed Captain Americas only a couple of months ago, are also on the bill, with many more acts to follow as well. Saturday will see more great local acts in Stone Motion and Jerome’s Law heading the proceedings. Sunday has more local heroes with HyperGiants topping the bill, along with The Million Dollars, Last Second Magic and Any Mans Gang.

For more information on the festivities and the acts performing, log on to their website now: www.captainslive.com

The Captain celebrates in style Dragons invade Fingal Enterprise week CAPTAIN AMERICAS in Blanchardstown is set to come alive this weekend A three-day festival is planned celebrating the 40th birthday of the restaurant chain as well as American Independence Day,

FINGAL businesses will be

pitching against each other in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to decide the overall winner of the 2011 Fingal Enterprise Awards, as part of Fingal Enterprise Week this September.

Bobby Kerr, from RTE’s Dragon’s Den series, will sit on the judging panel alongside Ben Dunne and 11890’s Nicola Byrne.

Four local businesses are expected to go head-to-head in front of the Dragons, for a chance to win a share of the €6,000 cash prize, with mentoring support and the chance to represent Fingal at the National Enterprise Awards later this year.

For the first time, audience members will also get a chance to have their say on the best business pitch.

Audience voting will take place in a special Audience Winner prize category.

The Fingal Enterprise Awards are expected to be one of the main highlights of this year’s Fingal Enterprise Week.

Fingal Enterprise week runs in various locations throughout the county from Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30.

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POLITICS He talks to the Gazette about life, family, career

Why I would like to be President - Cox PAT Cox is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for the Presidency. The Party will hold its Selection Convention on July 9. Here, he answers a number of questions about his family, values and career.

Who influenced you most in life?

My parents, whose main legacy was to encourage a belief that a good education was a key to a successful life.

Tell us a bit about your family.

Our family consists of seven children, six of them young adults and our daughter, Mary, who was tragically killed at the age of six in a traffic accident in 1988.

Did you miss out on family life/ children growing up due to your political commitments in Dublin and Brussels/Strasbourg?

Political life is very demanding on family life with a lot of time spent away from home. Staying in touch constantly and ensuring some family time each week got us through.

What has been the most testing

time in your life?

Undoubtedly, coping with the loss of our daughter Mary.

What, to date, is your greatest regret in life?

I have two. The fact that Mary died so young and that I never really got to know my father as an adult.

How much is your current income?

Approximately €180,000 gross before tax.

What is your vision for the upcoming Presidency?

Today, too many of our citizens have no jobs, too many young people are worried about their prospects and too many parents are anxious about their children’s future. The next Presidency needs to strike a balance between recognising this reality and promoting hope in our future. I would like to be a strong advocate for our country and to use all my skills and contacts to be a champion for Ireland’s cause abroad.

Would you forgo your public

service pensions during your term if elected?

Yes, very definitely.

Do you agree that our current Corporation Tax rate of 12.5% is non-negotiable?

Yes. Ireland is entitled to defend our corporate tax rate. We are also entitled to remind President Sarkozy that, politically, he was a key author of the legally binding guarantees given to us to that effect initiated during the French Presidency of the EU in 2008.

Is the Europe project now doomed to fail?

No, it is not doomed to fail, but it is under more pressure now than for some time. This relates especially to the Eurozone crisis which, since its onset in Greece early in 2010, has witnessed the failure of the EU and key national political leaders to move beyond reactive policies and get on top of the problem. So far the EU policy response has addressed some key symptoms of the problem but has yet to solve the underlying debt crisis.

Pat Cox is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for the Presidency

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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs

MOTORISTS DISTRUST SPEED CAMERAS: A NEW survey in Britain showed that less than a third (29%) of motorists think that speed cameras are only used at sites with a bad record of crashes and injuries, and 50% think that raising money is their primary aim. And are we any different here in Ireland? The survey showed that support generally for speed cameras was high at 79%. Seventy percent of motorists agree that speed awareness courses are a better idea than prosecution. The greatest support for this is among 17 to 24-year-olds, with 82% in agreement.

IRELAND IS SIXTH SAFEST COUNTRY IN EU: A NEW report published by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) based in Brussels shows that Ireland has made remarkable road safety progress over the last decade and is now the sixth safest country out of 27 EU Member states.

The report shows that, since 2001, Ireland has seen a rapid improvement in road safety. A total of 411 people were killed on Irish roads in 2001, compared to 212 in 2010, which represents a 48% cut in road deaths. Only 10 other countries, out of 27 EU member states, managed to achieve or improve on this level of reduction in road deaths.

Volkswagen’s new Amarok double car pick-up is a big machine with a modern, twin-turbo diesel 2.0-litre engine that delivers good power and economy

Volkswagen Amarok is here Volkswagen is widening its scope as it aspires to be the world’s leading car. MICHAEL MORONEY checks it out.

OLKSWAGEN’S Amarok is here and, on first impressions, this is one big machine. It almost has an American pick-up feel to in terms of size, yet under the large bonnet is a thrifty 2.0litre, turbo-diesel engine that provides some running cost comfort.

It is unmistakably a Volkswagen, with that big VW badge up in front.

But, it also combines the solid design features with a strong chassis that’s designed to combine work and play.

It has a wide stance on the road, giving it extra stature and making it

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SPECS: VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK 2.0T Top speed: 181 km-hr 0 – 100km/hr: 11.1 secs Economy: 12.8 km/litre (7.8 l/100km) CO2 emissions: 206g/km Road Tax Band: N (€614) or commercial tax €288 Scrappage Eligible: Yes Warranty: 2 years Entry Price: €34,110

very noticeable on the road. It’s 100mm wider than the Nissan Navara, and you can feel that from behind the wheel.

Volkswagen has chosen this modest size engine for the Amarok to

combine enough power with the best-in-class economy. There are two power options for the new Amarok – either the entry level 122bhp or 163bhp version.

Volkswagen expects that the higher power version will be the most popular because the price differences are not that significant. And that was the Amarok Highline version that I drove, which had the benefit of attractive styling and comfort features.

The modest-size engine is impressive. Volkswagen has achieved this by combining the effect of two exhaust, gas-powered

turbo-chargers. It can develop 163bhp, which is more than a match for any of the 2.5-litre pickup competition in terms of power and torque output.

The Amarok accelerates impressively. I would rate it as the fastest crew cab 4x4 pick-up on the market, marginally faster than the 2.5-litre Nissan Navara, which, along with the Toyota Hilux, is its main competitor.

Economy The bonus comes in terms of fuel economy.

The new Amarok comes with a rating of 12.8 km/ litre (7.8l/100km) which,

on any comparison, is rated as the best in its class.

That’s because the Amarok can sit on the road at 2000rpm and in sixth gear achieve the motorway speed limit of 120km/hr with absolute comfort. The economy figure will drop significantly with trailer work, but it’s still ahead of the competition.

The Amarok range is rated at 1,000km on a full 80-litre tank of diesel.

While I covered more than 1,300km in a week’s driving, I achieved closer to 900km on a full tank.

On road, the Amarok is very comfortable due

to its big size 3,095mm wheelbase. The bigger 17-inch alloy wheels added to the comfort, even though, like all pickups, the rear suspension is a leaf spring design.

Take it across field and hills and the Amarok lives up to its claims. The ground clearance is second highest at 249mm, just slightly lower than the Toyota Hilux.

There is a simple to operate 4x4 engagement system that includes the option of a low 4x4 drive and the option of including a differential lock.

The system is a mechanical one that electrically engaged at low speeds.

Driving in Europe – ignore the rules at your peril MOTORING on the continent can work out expensive. In Europe, speed cameras, over-zealous policemen and on-the-spot fines await the unwitting Irish driver.

An EU directive began in March allowing European countries to share driver information. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said: “Foreign

drivers account for 5% of traffic on Europe’s roads, but 15% of offences. If you are that driver, I have bad news. It’s about to stop.”

Penalties Irish drivers are being forced to hand over €90 for not displaying an IRL sticker or failing to carry a high-visibility vest.

Not having a warning triangle or spare bulbs can cost another €90. In France, licence and vehicle confiscation is another possibility. Ignore the rules and drive at your peril.

There are frequent police checkpoints at the exits of the major ferry ports to check whether drivers have the required safety equipment, so it is best to ensure

that you have all the necessary equipment before travelling to France.

Different countries have various rules on what you need to keep in your car.

Check out the Department of Foreign Affairs website www.dfa.ie for full details on what you’re obliged and advised to take. Ignore the rules and drive at your peril.

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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY Wool carpets: Nothing else compares

Castlethorn’s Adamstown development

ADAMSTOWN: WIDE RANGE OF PROPERTIES

Discernible value for house-hunters For discerning property buyers looking for real value, Castlethorn’s popular development at Adamstown Square, in Lucan, is well worth a visit. £135,000 is the competitive price of the twobed apartment that boasts an extremely high level of specification, and is also located close to the main amenities of Adamstown, including local shops, schools and train station.

For those looking for a larger home, there are new large three-bed duplex units located on the second and third floors, with over 1,000 ft sq accommodation and a spacious balcony at prices from £165,000. Similarly-sized, groundfloor three-bed duplexes with private amenity areas start from €185,000. In addition, there are a small number of three- and four-bed houses available from €235,000 and €249,950 respectively.

In total, there are six fully-fitted showhomes on view at Adamstown Square, so there is plenty of choice for the price-conscious home hunter.

All homes come with the standard of quality and finish synonymous with the Castlethorn brand.

All master bedrooms are very generous in size and are en suites.

In addition, purchasers will benefit from modern, fitted kitchens complete with oven/ hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washer/ dryer. The BER (Building Energy Rating) rating of each home is very high.

The Adamstown marketing suite and show units are open every day, weekends from 3 to 5pm and on weekdays from 10am to 5pm.

For further information, phone Leahys on 601 1800, or log onto www.castlethorn.ie

WOOL Carpets are still tops with homeowners! That’s according to TC Matthews, who are the biggest sellers of wool carpets in the country.

According to their MD, Brendan Cumiskey, the demand for quality wool carpets has never diminished – even in these severe recessionary times. He claims: “People are prepared to look at wool carpets as a future investment, rather than a casual discretionary purchase.”

Carpets woven from man-made fibres do not offer the same degree of quality, luxury and long-term wear, he advises. “Wool carpets have, in fact, recently come down in price, in relative terms. This obviously makes them more affordable. And, at TC Matthews, we are always delighted to pass these savings onto our customers,” says Brendan.

Certainly, it would appear that Cumiskey’s company is cashing in on the “wool” demand. He has just opened a €1million expanded and

refurbished branch in Walkinstown.

“Like Feargal Quinn, we believe the customer is king, and we have always offered a very personal service to our customers,” he says.

“Carpets still account for a big slice of home furnishing spend, and we feel we owe it to our customers to personally advise on what is the best investment for them, in the longer term. And, because we buy big

volumes of wool carpets, we get them at very keen prices, and can then pass these savings on. It means more people who thought they couldn’t afford wool, now can!”

Certainly, the current TC Matthews Summer Sale seems to offer astonishingly good value across a wide range of quality household names. Savings of up to 65% in some cases.

DUNSANY: FIVE-BEDROOM LUXURY HOME IN COUNTRY FOR €595,000

Opulent accommodation in rural County Meath FOR homeseekers looking for something special in the countryside of County Meath, Carty Properties, in Trim, are bringing Rolling Hills Lodge, at Boycetown, Dunsany The property is an architecturally-designed five-bedroom detached dormer bungalow set on a landscaped site of c.75 acre, to the market for €595,000 This property is located down a country lane in peaceful rural setting approximately one mile off the Trim to Dublin road, four miles from Trim and just 24 miles to Dublin city centre.

The house comprises entry hall with Chinese slate flooring, a formal dining room with two windows to the front of the property, and a solid teak wooden floor.

Also downstairs is a family room with two

windows to the front, a feature fireplace and s o l i d t e a k wo o d e n floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room features maple fitted kitchen units, an island, a sliding door to the outside decking area, and a Chinese slate floor. There is a utility room plumbed for washer and dryer.

The lounge has three cathedral-style windows to the side, and two windows to the front, a wood-panelled high ceiling with recessed lights, and a wood pellet stove.

There are five bedrooms in the property, all of which are en suite, with carpeted or wooden floors, and three of which feature walk-in wardrobes.

The attic area is partially converted, with a bedroom, bathroom and games room all accessed

Rolling Hills Lodge at Boycetown near Dunsany is on the market for €595,000

by Styra.

The property is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway and is surrounded by landscaped lawns to the front, side and rear.

The third bedroom downstairs comes complete with a separate

kitchen and outside access, providing an ideal granny flat, or suitable for renting with a potential rental income of €450 per month.

Features of Rolling Hills include underfloor heating, a solid teak wood staircase, a double

detatched garage, and its peaceful rural location with panoramic views of the local countryside.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Carty on 04694 86860 or see www.carty. ie.

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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS

Supported by AIB

Interview: Eimear Connolly, Area Sales Manager for Carlton Hotels, Dublin.

The success behind Eimear Connolly of Carlton Hotels EIMEAR began her career as a HR Administrator in ntl and eventually decided to move into a sales role with the company. This gave her a taste for selling and she spent many years growing within sales divisions in a couple of large multinational telecoms and IT Companies, including ntl and BT. Eimear decided in 2007 to put her career on hold and pursue her life-long ambition of doing a world tour for nine months. On return, she decided to move into a new industry with new challenges, and joined the Burlington Hotel as corporate sales manager. She then joined the Carlton Group in June 2010, where she took up the position as sales and marketing manager for the Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel. Eimear recently received a promotion to area sales manager Dublin, when the group took over their new addition to their expanding Irish Hotel Group, Carlton Blanchardstown, formerly known as Park Plaza Tyrrelstown.

Having two properties to look after, Carlton Dublin Airport and Carlton Blanchardstown, Eimear’s new role is challenging. However, coming from a strong sales background, it all comes natural to her. Loving the excitement and challenge of each day, Eimear spends most of her time out on the road meeting new people and developing new working relations with business clients.

Eimear is enjoying the challenge of her new role

FINANCIAL ADVISER OR SALES REPRESENTATIVE? Q – I am finding it hard to see the difference between a so-called financial adviser and someone who is just trying to sell you a product like an insurance policy or mortgage. Is there any way of telling and what is the best route to take ? Mairé - Bray

Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be?

A: A nun, and then I spent 14 years in convent schools, and discovered boys.

Q: What sport do you follow?

A: GAA – Come on Down!

Q: What sport can you play?

A: Tennis, when I find the time.

Q: Who do you follow on Twitter/Facebook?

A: Anyone that lets me.

Q: What was your worst holiday experience?

A: Nearly falling over a cliff

Q: What was your last Tweet/ status update?

A: Haven’t updated anything in

edge in a jeep in Bolivia.

Q: Describe your dream holiday?

A: Sun, sea and ... sangria!

Q: What was your first job?

A: McManus Shoe Shop.

Q: What is your guilty music/ TV or movie pleasure?

A: Well, I love my soaps and

Q: And your first pay cheque?

A: £1 an hour – slave labour.

I could watch Pretty Woman over and over and over....

Q: Describe your dream meal?

Q: When did you start your present job?

A: June, 2010.

Q:What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be?

A: A box of mince pies that

Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna?

Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: I guess I love the fact that

have been there since Christmas...

A: Can I not have dinner with

Q: Who best represents modern Ireland – David Norris or Jedward?

A: Jedward all the way!

someone else?

in Peru, it was tough and I never in a million years thought I could do it...especially as I did no training for it!

Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously?

A: Clothes, shoes and furniture

Q: What would be your dream job?

A: I think I have it!

no two days are the same, and managing our Blanchardstown and Dublin Airport Hotels gives me the opportunity to meet a lot of new people.

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a while.

A: Anything hot and spicy

shops.

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Q: Have you achieved anything that you once thought you could not pull off?

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Q: What do you plan to do when you retire?

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When you then realise the ONLY way the adviser earns income is by selling a product, you can ask further questions. The second question to ask is: Does the adviser have a vested interest in the product? All financial advisers are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and about 400 of them MUST give the best advice, irrespective of agencies held (yours truly is one of the 400).

They MUST give you a TERMS of BUSINESS which states who they act for and what they charge. There are stringent regulations now governing financial advisers, and when you meet they MUST obtain all financial information from you, so that appropriate recommendations, action plans and solutions can be found. This is a legal requirement.

There is a difference between servicing a need and forcing you into a financial product – a true financial adviser will know that difference.

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but I think I would like to move somewhere hot, catch up on some much-needed sleep and just enjoy doing nothing!

at www.moneydoctor.ie. John Lowe, Fellow of the Institute of Bankers, is founder and managing director of Money Doctor

New web business offers virtual shop for Irish-made goods

Siopa.com is a new web business providing a virtual shop window for quality and unique Irish-made crafts and goods. It is expected that the launch of siopa.com will help to create 100 local jobs in indigenous Irish craft and gift businesses, and small local producers across Ireland by tapping into the vast international Irish diaspora market in order to profile the very best Irish products abroad.

With the Irish crafts industry estimated to be worth €500 million annually in economic terms, siopa. com expects to generate in excess of €10 million annual turnover before their third year of operation.

Siopa.com’s supply partners range from some of the long-established popular Irish gift brands such as Waterford and Tipperary Crystal and Carraig Donn Knitwear, to many of the smaller craft and jewellery mak-

ers, such as Dublin-based Alan Ardiff, Baby Elegance, Boru Jewellery, Breda Haugh Jewellery, Gaga Baby and Tipperary Crystal.

This 100% Irish-owned company, run by Irish online entrepreneur Lulu O’Sullivan, who has over 15 years online retail and global delivery experience with giftsdirect.com, has been developed with the support of Enterprise Ireland.

The site acts as a conduit to inter-

national markets for smaller artisan producers across Ireland. Currently, siopa.com supports more than 100 indigenous Irish craft and gift businesses, giving them opportunity to market their wares to the world in a cost-effective manner, by tapping into the extensive experience of online marketing skills and world-wide logistic capabilities that the siopa. com team have.

Lulu O’Sullivan, CEO of siopa.

com, commented: “With siopa.com we bring you the very best of Irish giftware with a level of personal customer service that is second to none.

As part of siopa.com, my team and I travel extensively around Ireland to source the best quality traditional products and we can now provide an extensive outlet for unique Irish products.”

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GazetteTTRAVEL FastTravel Brittas Bay in County Wicklow. Photo courtesy of Wicklow County Tourism

With 84 Irish beaches awarded blue flags for great bathing areas, now is the perfect time to enjoy an Irish summer holiday RECENTLY 84 beaches around the country were awarded blue flags for their top-class seaside bathing areas and what better way to celebrate the Irish summer than with a “staycation” to one of these spots.

Excellent water quality, lifeguards on duty, and clean and safe facilities are just some of the things to expect when visiting these golden strands, and Hotels.com is offering some good deals on hotels around the country. Just keep everything crossed for blue skies.

In Wicklow, The Grand Hotel in Brittas Bay, comes complete with a nightclub and fitness centre. Local attractions include gold-standard beach Brittas Bay, Wicklow’s Gaol and Mount Usher Gardens. Prices starts from €105 per night, from July 1 to 3.

On Inchydoney Beach, in Cork, the Quality Hotel starts from €110 per night.

Situated in Clonakilty, just a short drive from Inchydoney, the Quality Hotel is an ideal spot to relax after a day enjoying the surrounding attractions. Long appreciated as a picturesque and romantic location, make sure to pack a picnic and enjoy the ocean views while there.

Positioned in Castlebar, close to McHale Park, the Harlequin is a family-friendly property. Visitors can enjoy the private surroundings of Old Head Beach or climb Croagh Patrick for something a little different. Prices for The Harlequin Hotel, on the Old Head in Mayo, start from €79 per night.

Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel in Clare is a famous golf and leisure hotel, which is located right on the beach making it the perfect summer holiday destination. Surf lessons can be taken at the beach and local attractions include the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Prices start from €105 per night from July 1 to 3.

GETTING AWAY: REJUVENATE THE MIND AND THE BODY

‘This is not like any other part of Dublin’ PAUL HOSFORD

HE promise of h e ave n w i t h i n reach of the city centre will sound more like an ominous warning than an advertisement for Celtic Tiger sur vivors, burned by the notion of commuter belts and supposedly ideal surroundings.

Luckily, however, sometimes marketing is capable of simply summing up a place succinctly.

Pulling into The Village At Lyons, on the grounds of Celbridge Abbey, you are immediately struck by the other-worldly charm.

This is not like any part of Dublin I have ever been to.

Quaint brick buildings, the twisted chimney stack on The Shackleton House, the absolute tranquillity.

On checking in, we were brought the short distance to the residences, where we would spend the night in The Grace Morrison Suite, a beautiful ground-floor lodging.

Tucked away behind wrought iron gates, the residences feel secluded,

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peaceful and calm.

An emphasis is on silence and the result is a stay so peaceful, that it will rejuvenate the weariest of bodies and minds.

Having got our bearings, we decided to take a walk around the spectacular surrounds.

The layout of The Village feels perfect. The residences are a short walk from the centre

thing to keep us going.

While on the surface, it looks like a regular cafe, the food is just that notch above.

The Girlfriend tucked into a potato and pesto soup while I plumped for honey roasted ham on a brown health loaf with Gubbeen cheese and spicy apple chutney.

Now, as a veteran of many GA A matches

evision completed this feeling.

Although, given it was the night of the Champions League Final, this was a blessing and a curse but, being the intrepid reporter I am, I bore my burden of missing Messi and Co. Following a short rest, we walked to dinner in La Serre.

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area, which includes the Canal Cafe, NP2 Jewellery, Renaissance Designs and the Clodagh M c K e n n a C o o ke r y School and General store.

T h e j e we l i n t h e crown, however, is La Serre Restaurant, which was to be visited later in the evening.

Feeling slightly peckish, we stopped by the Canal Cafe for some-

and days out to Thurles, I consider myself a connoisseur of the “hang sangwich”, but this was like nothing I’d ever tasted. It will be hard to return to tin foil from a car boot, anyway.

Taking the chance to explore the Grand Canal walking path, we were struck by just how relaxed a place this is.

Indeed, the absence of anything resembling tel-

rant, set under a conservatory, is remarkably relaxed, but gorgeously adorned, with food to match.

I opted for a monkfish and bacon starter that was beautifully balanced and cooked to perfection, while The Girlfriend’s crab risotto was sweet and light, bordering on perfect.

As the mains of fillet of beef and roast chicken

The Village at Lyons boasts

breast arrived, the immediate impression you get is just how fresh everything is.

The vegetables feel freshly picked and the presentation of both dishes was truly impressive.

The flavoursome beef, served with a truffle oil, was perfectly done, while The Girlfriend was highly impressed with the chicken.

Desserts of white chocolate parfait for herself, and an amazingly done apple pie panacotta with blackberry jam, rounded out a glorious meal.

The next morning we were so comfortable in bed we missed breakfast.

But, whether it is the noise of a town, breakfast or a football match, it is hard to feel you miss anything when the surroundings are this impressive.

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Experience a city fjord cruise in beautiful Oslo this summer OSLO is beautifully situated at the very head of the spectacular Oslo Fjord, making it the perfect location for an introduction to cruising. The proximity to unspoiled nature lends a special atmosphere to the city and a two-hour guided boat trip provides a unique perspective on Oslo city centre, the busy harbour, and the fjord with its islands and inlets. Cruise by the stunning Opera House, through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through a maze of islands with small summer houses as well experiencing fantastic views of the Akershus Fortress.

Fly direct from Dublin to Oslo from as little as €69 one way, including all taxes and charges with SAS. For more details go to www.flysas.ie.

Castle Durrow - Midweek Summer Pamper/Garden Package

spectacular surrounds, as well as a fantastic cafe and restaurant

SPOIL yourself in one of Castle Durrow’s luxurious individually-styled bedrooms, and indulge with amazing food and wine served by friendly, efficient staff in relaxed country surroundings Dinner, bed and breakfast costs from €210 per couple, with a delicious evening meal in the Castle’s dining room Complimentary tea/coffee, and mineral water available throughout your stay.

Guests can be pampered in the tranquil beauty salon and receive two treatments for the price of one from their full range of facials, massages and body wraps, or receive a guided tour from the head gardener, Bart, through the extensive gardens of the castle including its walled kitchen garden.

The beds are so comfortable you may miss breakfast

Music lovers and sun worshippers can enjoy both this September PAUL Claffey, the well known presenter and managing director of MWR (Mid West Radio), has been involved in the entertainment business all his life and has been organising music holidays in Ireland and abroad for over 17 years.

Music and Fun in the Sun with Paul Claffey packages to Portugal include entertainment from some of Ireland’s best known bands and entertainers.

For more information, call Joe Walsh Tours on 01-2410800 or visit www.joewalshtours.ie

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GazetteENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 1GoingOUT PAVILION 01 231 2929 Irish Youth Dance Festival

Dublin Youth Dance Company, in partnership with dlr County Council Arts Office, presents, The 11th Irish Youth Dance Festival. The Irish Youth Dance Festival Is Ireland’s leading youth dance event. Held over two days, the programme will showcase the wealth of youth dance talent from around the country and abroad. At the event, Dublin Youth Dance Company premieres their latest choreography, Lilith.

Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 Tickets: €10/€14

SEAMUS ENNIS CULTURAL CENTRE 01 802 0898 Fionn Regan Acclaimed singer-songwriter Fionn Regan, with two albums under his belt, brings his unique live show to The Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre. With a new album coming later this summer, this show is not to be missed and is your chance catch this talented artist that is still on the rise.

Saturday, July 9 at 8:30pm. Admission: €16.

THE HELIX 01 700 7000 National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland returns to The Helix’s Mahony Hall for Summer Proms on July 2. This performance will feature guest conductor Garry Walker and pianist Sophie Cashell, who, along with the orchestra, will perform Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 and Mahler Symphony No. 1.

Saturday, July 2 at 8pm. Tickets: €15 or €10 with concession.

Liz Taylor Film Season The Helix begins its Liz Taylor Film Season on Wednesday July 6, with the opening film, Cleopatra. The season will run until July 16 and will also show National Velvet, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof and A Place In The Sun. Season tickets are €20, or €12 concession. Entry to each showing is €4/€6.

MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 Waiting for Ikea

Director Alan King brings his production, Waiting for Ikea, to Dundrum’s Mill Theatre for two nights on June 30 and July 1, after sell-out runs in the past. This comedy has been lauded as full of laughs as it follows the everyday lives of Jade and Chrissie, two single mothers in Dublin.

Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1 at 8pm. Admission: €18/€15

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 Syncopated Tempos of Time

Syncopated Tempos of Time is the new show from the students of Dance Fusion who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their first performance in Draiocht. The show is promised to be a “rhapsody of imagination, celebration and inspiration”.

Sunday, July 3 at 2.30pm and 8pm. Admission: €18/€15

CIVIC THEATRE 01 4627477 Don’t Dress for Dinner Beezneez Theatre Company presents this new comedy, Don’t Dress for Dinner for two nights in the Civic Theatre. Don’t Dress for Dinner is story of one man’s attempts to entertain his mistress while his wife is away for a weekend. Laughs are guaranteed.

Monday, July 4 - Wednesday, July 6 at 8pm. Admission: €20/€16 with concession. Super Saver: All tickets €10 on Monday July 4.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake are the focal points of the film

Too cool for school Cameron Diaz struggles a little in the role of Bad Teacher but still delivers some silly laughs Q JONATHAN KEANE

“LEAVE your brain at the door” comedy is an exhausted phrase but sometimes it’s just necessary, and, in the case of Bad Teacher, it’s right on the money.

This is director, Jake Kasdan’s, return to the big screen after 2007’s Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, in that time though, he brought the hit series, Californication to our smaller screens.

Bad Teacher, unfortunately, does not, in any way, scale those same heights as the series.

In one sense, the plot of Bad Teacher is strange one. Cameron Diaz is teacher Elizabeth Hasley, a young gold digger who thought she had left the teaching profession behind when she met the loaded hubby of her bank account’s dreams.

However, things go

stale for Ms Hasley when she is found out and dumped. Crestfallen, she must return to the doldrums of teaching junior high school, where the classroom acts as her retreat for mouthing expletives, knocking back a few drinks and getting high – the traits of any great teacher, of course!

Several comparisons can be made to Bad Santa, the 2003 Billy Bob Thornton flick that saw him dawn a Santa outfit in a haze of drunken and misanthropic misbehaviour.

What made that film work was Thornton’s commitment to the role with no give in his explicit rambling and actions.

Diaz, on the other hand, is half-baked in the role of the crude Ms Hasley.

The odious and, intended, offensive remarks and gestures throughout just don’t have that same

bite. She is not the most suitable, when an array of the other actresses would have slotted into the crass character with ease.

The film is salvaged, somewhat, by the other characters of Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake) and Russell Gettis (Jason Segel). They can distract from some of the more overly-dim moments throughout, the former more so.

Timberlake’s Scott Delacorte character is a key element in the plot.

He plays the young substitute teacher, who just happens to be an heir to a wealthy fortune, so of course he catches the eye of Ms Hasley.

With that, she begins to stalk her prey in the hope of wooing young Scott and landing the ludicrously wealthy husband and cushy and worryfree lifestyle of yore that she so craves. But she

FILM OF THE WEEK: Bad Teacher +++ (16) 00 mins Director: Jake Kasdan Starring: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Lucy Punch

OUR VERDICT: BAD Teacher is a relatively decent comedy flick, just with a few mishaps in casting here and there. But there are plenty of moments that filled with silly laughs. Justin Timberlake is the film’s true redeeming factor in his role of Scott Delacorte and meshes well with Jason Segel and Lucy Punch too. Bad Teacher is certainly good summer comedy movie.

has competition in the form of Ms Amy Squirrel (Lucy Punch), something of a polar opposite to Hasley.

Justin Timberlake is the shining light of the film. The guy has proved a handful of times in the past that he has the chops for comedy roles of this nature. Of course, he’s not going to change the face of comedy anytime soon, but when held up against the rest of the cast, he’s a godsend to the film.

To be fair to both Diaz’s

role and Kasdan’s leadership, Bad Teacher is not an utter failure. There are laughs to be found, and good ones at that, and as far as simple comedies like this go, there are far, far worse out there.

Granted, it’s not essential viewing by any means.

Bad Teacher might be the kind of film worth renting out when it lands on DVD, opposed to making the heroic trek to the cinema, when this summer movie listings are littered with some truly must-see movies.

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Google’s extra tech for searches ADAM MAGUIRE

WITH its Android system for phones, and its “Chromebook” laptops coming to market in the US, you might think that Google had forgotten that it is a search engine at heart.

However, this could not be further from the truth.

T he company still makes the majority of its massive profits from its search engine, and ensuring people that keep using it is vital to its success.

But, with Microsoft and others nipping at their heels, they need to keep what they offer fresh and fast to stay attractive.

A number of new features announced for Google.ie in recent weeks is the proof, if any were needed, that they intend to do that.

Here is what the search engine can do, now ...

Voice Search Already a feature on mobiles, Google will now allow users to search using their voice alone (though only when they use Google’s own Chrome web browser, coupled with a microphone).

Assuming you are using Chrome, you will now see a microphone icon every time you are on Google.ie, which you just have to click to activate.

The idea is that using your voice will be quicker and more intuitive than typing – but how good a job the voice recognition will do with Irish accents remains to be seen!

Search by image While searching for an image has been a common feature of Google for years, you will now be able to search with an image, too.

This means that you can point Google to a picture, and it will help

you find out more about it.

So, for example, you might have a holiday snap where you cannot remember the name of the building in the background – drop that image into Google, and it should be able to tell you what it is.

Instant pages A big part of what Google wants to do is make searching faster – that is the main reason why search results now come up even before you’ve entered your

entire request.

However, as Google points out, once you find what you want and click on it, you might have to wait a few more seconds for it to load.

Now, with a new feature called “Instant Pages” this wait will be reduced.

Google will now load the top few pages in the background before you even click on them.

This means that if, these pages are what you are looking for, they will be ready to load instantly by the time you realise that.

Samsung Galaxy S II

WITH the first Samsung Galaxy S proving such a hit world-wide, its successor was always

going to have a lot to lose. However, the Galaxy S II hits all the right notes.

Samsung had a bit of a spluttering start with the Android platform when it launched its Galaxy device, which looked cheap, and felt rushed.

But the Galaxy S w a s a m a s s i ve i m p r ove m e n t o n that, with good looks and a great interface, which made it a real competitor in the smartphone market.

Thankfully, the Galaxy S II takes that quality and brings it on to

a significant degree.

The first thing you

will notice when you pick up the device is just how large its screen is – it dwarfs the iPhone 4, for example – but just how thin and light it is, despite this.

Indeed, when balanced on a fingertip, the phone has barely any weight at all, while it fits neatly in even the tightest of pockets.

Aesthetics aside, the operating system’s interface is simple but user-friendly.

The large touchscreen

is extremely responsive and vibrant, while its 8MP camera, with flash, delivers as much as you would expect it to.

Overall, this is one of the better Android phones out there – only HTC has done as good a job as this.

It is also up in the big leagues when it comes to smartphones in general, putting up a decent challenge to the iPhone.

The Samsung Galaxy S II is available from free on a contract with Three.

Visit teic.ie for the latest tech news, reviews and views.

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Permission is sought for attic conversion together with the provision of a gable wall in lieu of existing hipped roof end and amendments to existing front entrance door and screen in order to provide new W.C. in existing entrance hall at No. 18 The Green, Woodpark, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 by Jonathan O’Riordan.

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PLANNING NOTICE DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL I, the undersigned, wish to apply for planning permission, on behalf of “the Assets of Alan Hanly (in Receivership)”, for modifications to the residential development known as Carrickmines Green permitted under Planning Register Ref.: D04A/0327, D04A/0327/E, D05A/1614, D08A/0414 and PL06D.224283 on lands, measuring 2.14 hectares, at Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, within the townland of Carrickmines Great. The development will comprise the omission of 99 no. residential units as follows: 14 no. Type A units (14 no. 3 storey duplex units, comprising 14 no. 3 bed units and 14 no. 2 bed units); 8 no. Type B units (8 no. 3 storey 4 bed terraced houses); 1 no. Type C - 1 no. 4 storey corner duplex unit comprising 1 no. 3 bed unit and 2 no. 2 bed units; 12 no. Type D - 12 no. 3 storey duplex units comprising 12 no. 2 bed units and 12 no. 3 bed units; Block G comprising 12 no. one bedroom apartments and 18 no. 2 bedroom apartments; and the crèche building comprising a four storey block with a crèche of 231.5 sq m at ground floor level with play area; 6 no. 2 bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and 15 no. car parking spaces.

In lieu of the above units it is proposed to develop 45 no. new residential units as follows: 4 no.

3 bedroom two storey houses; 4 no. 3 bedroom 2 storey with base-

ment houses; 7 no. 3 bedroom 3 storey houses; 7 no. 3 bedroom 3 storey with basement houses; 5 no.

4 bedroom 3 storey houses; 2 no.

2 bedroom 2 storey houses; 6 no.

2 bedroom 2 storey with basement houses; 2 no. three storey apartment block each comprising 3 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments, 1 no.

2 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment, providing a total of 10 no. apartments. The scheme as approved provides for 287 no. residential units. The modified scheme will provide for a total of 233 no. units - a reduction of 54 no. residential units. Planning permission is also sought for the omission of 23 no. car parking spaces at basement level and re arrangement of surface car parking to accommodate the newly revised site layout.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased during office hours 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday at the offices of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the County Council of the application. Signed: Liam Loughrey BE C Eng (Agent) A&L Consultants Ltd., Drumullin, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

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DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Permission is sought for the erection of a school sign (1.4m by 1.1m) with white lettering on a blue background on both sides, fixed on poles to a height of 2.6m on the grass verge between the school car park and public footpath at Our Lady’s Girls’ National School, Ballinteer Avenue, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 by The Board of Management of the National Girls School, Ballinteer.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission or observation may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the planning authority.

Permission is sought for a single storey extension to the rear; a first floor extension with a gable roof profile to the rear including two windows with obscure glazing in the side elevation; a new window in the existing ground floor side elevation & a new window with obscure glazing in the existing first floor side elevation at 57 Sandyford Hall Crescent, Sandyford, Dublin 18 by Conor & Fiona Logan. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission or observation may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the planning authority.

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RUGBY: IRELAND FAIL TO IGNITE IN TOURNAMENT AGAINST WORLD-CLASS OPPONENTS

’Rock boy takes top scorer title in U-20 World Cup sport@gazettegroup.com

IRELAND’S Under-20 rugby side, who were filled with an array of local talent, were only able to claim eighth place in the IRB Junior World Championship, played recently in Treviso, Italy.

The tournament saw impressive performances across the board from the whole playing panel, but their opponents in many of the matches were among the elite of world

rugby, as was reflected in the results.

The team started off with a close game against England, which saw Ireland come within seven minutes of an historic win in the competition, following Blackrock College’s Andrew Conway’s try, Ireland’s only fivepointer in the game.

However, a late fade from the boys in green allowed England to steal victory and a late penalty denied Mike Ruddock’s

side even a losing bonus point.

The Under-20s then put in a brave performance that saw Conway once again the try-scorer, but ultimately the Baby ‘Boks’ size and power proved too strong as they ran out 42-26 winners in the side’s second Pool C match of the tournament.

Ireland’s only win in the tournament came in their final pool game against Scotland, scoring

Former Blackrock College students, Jordi Murphy and Andrew Conway, along with Paddy Jackson

three late tries against the Blues, to register a 30-13 win that saw them into the fifth-eighth place play-offs.

Unfortunately, their first match again was against South Africa, who recorded an even higher margin against

Ireland, but their hopes of back-to-back wins were not to bear fruit against the strong and slippery Boks.

A final match against Wales saw Ireland come close again, but the Dragons were not to be extinguished and Ireland were

outscored by five tries to three, going down 38-24 in the seventh-eighth place play-off.

Despite the defeat, it was still a memorable afternoon for Ireland full-back Andrew Conway whose first half try saw him draw level

with New Zealand’s Zac Guildford in the all-time top try-scoring stakes at the championship.

Conway, who turns 20 next month, has scored 10 tries in as many matches - five each in the 2010 and 2011 tournaments.

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Hollypark Boys’ National School, this year’s winners of the Camel Trophy

The final match went down to a penalty shoot-out

CAMEL TROPHY

Victory for the Hollypark Boys HE Camel Trophy sevena-side football tournament took place on June 8 with Hollypark Boys’ National School taking home the trophy.

Seven other schools competed at the tournament throughout the day – Taney NS, who entered two teams, Johnstown Boys’ National School, Eurocampus, St Kilian’s, Muslim National School and Lycee Francais d’Irlande.

The final, between Hollypark and Taney A, went to a scoreless

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draw and was decided by the dreaded penalty shoot-out, with Hollypark coming out on top.

Hollypark’s victory in the tournament marked their second win, having captured the inaugural contest in 2008.

There were 80 under-12 players participating in this year’s tournament.

The same day, over 50 kids from Lycee Francais d’Irlande and St Kilian’s took part in Soccer Fest, which included various soccer workshops.

There were plenty of young talented footballers on show all day

Everyone got involved in the action

Some interesting skills were on display too

UCD’s mascot, Collee, was out to join in the fun

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Peamount discover draw for UEFA qualifiers

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LIAM RUSHE

LEEANNE ROYLE

MARIA MCGRATH

ST PAT’S hurling star Rushe was a pivotal player for Dublin as the Blues claimed their place in this weekend’s Leinster final.

His showing when injury forced him into a positional switch earned him a well-deserved man-ofthe-match award.

THE Corduff karate star registered a first for the sport in Ireland when she was awarded the prestigious Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding child competitor at the Karate Union of Great Britain’s National Championships.

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s Maria McGrath was awarded the player-ofthe-match award when she helped guide Dublin Under-16 ladies’ footballing side to the Leinster title after a deluged and delayed final against Meath.

MALAHIDE CG TEAM

LORETO HC

MOUNTVIEW BOYS

THE Malahide Community Games’ team celebrated a bumper medals haul following the Dublin Community Games’ Athletics finals in Santry, which saw the group bring home 13 medals, including three golds.

LORETO stormed to European glory in Lille when they claimed gold at the EuroHockey Club Champion’s Challenge II, with tournament top-scorer Nikki Symmons, Cathy McKean and Naimh Small all scoring in the final.

MOUNTVIEW Boys’ Under-11s triumphed in the national final of the Danone Nations’ Cup held in AUL Complex, beating 900 teams from around the country to the title. They now travel to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu to contest the world title.

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WELCOME to the 2011 Dublin Sports Awards, as we mark our local sportsmen and women’s June sporting achievements across the capital and, indeed, across the nation.

We’re delighted to once again be able to celebrate the finest achievements in Dub-

lin sport, with some huge efforts at local levels coming to our attention in a variety of well-known, and some, less prominent, sports.

Ever y form of sporting achievement, at any level and in any sport, is valuable and gives an indication of the diversity of sporting commit-

ment there is around our fair city at all times of the year.

Let us know!

Let us know about your achievements in sport, so that the Gazette can tell the rest of Dublin — and give you, or your team, a chance of being one of our monthly stars.

Contact us on 01 601 0240 or sport@gazettegroup.com to tell us all about your successes, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ gazettesport.

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FAI Women’s Cup holders, Peamount United, have been drawn in Group 3 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualifying Round.

The draw, held in Nyon last week, paired the Clondalkin club were paired with Spanish side Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, ZNK Krka of Slovenia and Purnu FC from Estonia.

The group matches are to be played in Slovenia from August 11 to 16.

Spanish champions Rayo Vallecano will be favourites to top the group having come within a minute of beating Arsenal LFC in last season’s quarter-finals.

Coached by Eileen Gleeson, Peamount are bidding to join the Gunners and the other 22 top seeds in the round of 32, but must get through one of eight mini-tournaments that will be played.

All eight group winners plus the two best runners-up will proceed to the draw for the rounds of 32 and 16 on 23 August, with the two-legged knockout phase beginning the following month.

Holders Olympique Lyonnais are among those entering in the last 32.

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Pedal to The Metals in Bike Week special event THE Metals Family Cycle in Dun Laoghaire last weekend saw over 220 cyclists of all fitness levels and ages taking part.

Organised by Duin Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership and the County Council’s Transportation Department, this was part of Ireland’s annual National Bike Week, which took place last week with lots of cycling and awareness-raising events organised across the county.

The route followed The Metals to Dalkey, and returned along the Coast Road to finish in People’s Park.

Connecting Dun Laoghaire to Dalkey, the Metals route takes in some of the most scenic and historical streetscapes in the county.

Peamount holding trials this weekend PEAMOUNT UNITED are inviting ambitious young players from across Dublin to try out for one of the club’s schoolboy teams this weekend and become part of Ireland’s most exciting football project.

The West Dublin club are holding trials this Saturday for the array of teams they have competing in top divisions in the Dublin District Schoolboy League from Under8s all the way up to Under-18s – boys and girls.

Even youngsters born in 2005/2006 are welcome to join the

club’s 2011Academy, which is under the guidance of the club’s UEFA A Licence Director of Coaching.

Located in Greenogue, Newcastle, the club’s now-renowned football complex is an ideal location for players from Lucan, Clondalkin, Leixlip, Celbridge, Tallaght and almost anywhere in Dublin if they are ambitious enough.

The club are now looking to create the top schoolboys/girls’ section in the country to go with the best women’s section and welcome all players along this weekend.

For specific times each age group are holding trials at Peamount FC on Saturday, July 2, go to www.peamount.com

CABINTEELY FC: DLOCAL CLUB HAIL THEIR 2010/11 SEASON

Cabinteely FC’s commitment to underage development at the club is a foundation for future sucess

Cabo eye more success sport@gazettegroup.com

CABINTEELY FC have had another season to remember, with 850 members actively playing football in 55 teams across the DDSL, SDFL, LSL, DWSL, NDSL and Special Needs Blitzes.

While Cabo have won silverware — five league titles, four runners-up places, five cups, two other finalists, a number of promotions and success in various international tournaments — particular note must be given to the U-8s and U-9s, the developing girls’ section, the treble-winning U-11s, double-winning U-13s and the U-18s, who

finished their under-age career with a league and cup double.

The club has also had a number of players selected for the SDFL Kennedy Cup squad, and one for the NDSL girls’ Gaynor Cup squad.

Two international trips of note were those of the U-8s and U-9s to the Fulham FC academy, where both sides won, and the U-11s to the Barcelona academy, the famed La Masia, where they held the home side to a draw.

The key point for the club is that all 55 teams had a successful season by one measure or another, and are already looking forward to next season,

Aiming high in Athens: Special Olympics AMANDA McAllister of Team Ireland,

from Dun Laoghaire, relaxes during a divisioning game in the early stages of the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Ireland were in action against Turkey in this match at the OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall, Athens Olympic Sport Complex in Greece.

The games got under way on Saturday night with an opening ceremony at the Kallimarmaro stadium.

The events will run until July 4 and will feature 7,500 athletes from 183 countries taking part in 22 sports.

with open days and training to begin soon.

On a broader front, Cabinteely launched its new crest and colours in August while, in December, the club was delighted to take delivery of its FIFA One Star all-weather pitch, on which its academies for all ages, from U-5 through to U-11, are run in co-operation with coaching partner, Coerver Coaching.

Pitching forward The pitch also guarantees winter training for all teams, and marks the successful attainment of one of the club’s long-held objectives.

The benefits of both

the new pitch and the enhanced emphasis on improved coaching methods and techniques, as implemented by the club’s Football Development Committee (FDC), is already fully apparent in the style of play to be seen by both individual Cabo players and their teams, especially at the younger ages.

Cabinteely had a great culmination to its season with the club’s perennial two-week 22nd Annual Mini World Cup, which saw 12 pitches host 86 teams, 357 games and 1,667 goals.

In addition, last week saw a Cabo Select XI take on John Aldridge’s Irish

International Legends XI in what proved to be a great club and family occasion in the Kilbogget stadium.

The club prides itself on its “football for all” ethos and the Cabs try their best to keep to this mission statement.

The majority of its members are children and the first rule is that, if they play for Cabinteely FC, they have to have fun, while being encouraged, coached and helped to the best that they can be.

Cabinteely FC continues to go from strength to strength and their ethos helps to enhance the community in South County Dublin.

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CLUB NOTICEBOARD NAOMH OLAF THE dates for Summer camps are

to add to this record, any club mem-

July 11 to 15 (VHI Cul Camp), July 18 to

ber, who has represented their coun-

22 (Gaelic football/hurling), August 8

ty, in hurling, football, or camogie,

to 12 (multi-sports camp). All camps

at any time in the past. Anyone who

are open for boys and girls from Sen-

knows of any club member, who should

ior Infants to 6th Class. Times 9:30am

be included in this record, please con-

to 2pm each day. Cost €50 per camp.

tact Brendan McGlynn.

Book any two weeks before June 30 for the special price of €80 per child.

Sympathy is extended to the Birrane family, Donnybrook, on the death

The club has compiled a record of all

of Brid’s mother, Hannah Cannon.

club members who have represented

Funeral mass at St Cartha’s Church,

their county, in hurling, football, and

Kilcar, Co Donegal. Ar dheis Dé go raibh

camogie, since 1981. It is now intended

a hainm dílis.

BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S Best of luck to Dublin in the Leinster

is a special Summer Camp website

senior and minor hurling finals on

this year, at www.ballybodensum-

Sunday. Speedy get well to Michael

mercamp.com.

Darragh Macauley.

A five-point victory over Whitehall sees Cuala maintain their lead at the top of AHL 2

Cuala keep up the pace at top of table AHL DIVISION 2 Cuala Whitehall Colmcille’s PETER CARROLL

0-17 0-12

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TABLE-TOPPERS Cuala got the better of Whitehall Colmcille’s last week in an AHL 2 match played at Shankill.

The Dalkey club’s senior hurlers remain unbeaten thus far in the league after this victory, having won five and drawn two of their seven outings, and lead the league by a point, while St Jude’s keep the pressure on in second.

Whitehall Colmcille’s have been competitive this season, winning three and losing three of their six matches, and after this performance, they sit in the middle of the table in seventh position.

Cuala started the game playing with a strong, cutting wind that would prove to be a massive advantage. They completely dominated the first half, with Colmcille’s finding it hard to make headway into the brisk

gale.

JJ Ryan and Paul Butler were in great form for Cuala, playing very active roles in the forward line.

John Sheanon and Shane Kiely also played their part with scores from placed balls.

Cuala dominated playing attractive hurling, which left the half-time score at 0-12 to 0-01, in a very one-sided affair, albeit with a very large advantage playing with the wind.

Whitehall Colmcille’s showed amazing determination with a dogged display in the second half. The travelling outfit looked a different side with the wind, and chased the game despite the large gulf in scores.

T he two sides exchanged points early in the second half, before Colmcille’s began a dominant display of their own.

Six unanswered points from the Whitehall side gave Cuala something to worry about, but the Dalkey men saw out the game with stand-out

performances from their captain, Bobby Browne, and goalkeeper, Fintan O’Brien.

The score finished up 0-17 to 0-12 in favour of the Cuala men.

Manager Harry Roberts showed his admiration for Colmcille’s after the game.

“A lot of sides in that situation at half-time would come out with their heads down in the second half.

Colmcille’s proved they are a greatly determined side today by not losing heart,” said Roberts.

Roberts is pleased with Cuala’s current position in the league.

“We have a great mix of experience and youth in the squad. We have

to keep getting the wins and concentrate on the championship at the same time.

“As most people know, with a lot of the lads playing for Dublin, I’m really working with two sides – my league side, and then when Dublin players are freed up, we have our championship side.

“I’ve been very happy with the young lads that have come in this year, a lot of them would have won the championship in 2009.

“Our goals this year were to win the league and qualify from our group, and they are all still big possibilities, so I’m very happy,” said Roberts.

Many thanks to Paul Cullen of

The annual golf classic will take

Life Goals Financial Services for

place on Friday, September 16 in

sponsorship of the Senior B hurling

Edmondstown Golf Club. This is a

team.

very important fundraiser for the

Lotto: Winning numbers were 21,

club. See website for application

14, 2 and 26. The jackpot of €9,000

form.

was won by Ned Flood

The club is now accepting appli-

The lotto is scheduled to resume

cations for the Cruinn Diagnostics

on Monday, July 18. First jackpot is

sponsored Summer Camps. There

€4,000.

WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of the lotto jackpot.

fitness levels very welcome. Contact

Numbers drawn were 7, 11 and 16. €25

Darren on 087 664 7205.

goes to Gerry Kelly, Gerry Whelan, T

The ladies had a great win last week

Mills and Chris Mangan. Next week’s

v Whitehall Colmcilles, with Sinead

jackpot is €1,400.

O’Connor at right half back and who

Junior As play Erin’s Isle at home on Friday, July 1 at 7.30pm.

Junior Bs play away to Crokes on

marked their best player off the pitch, and Jennifer Clilfford in goal saving numerous point blank shots on goal.

Thursday, June 30 at 7.30pm and at

Players are reminded to contact

home to Ballfermot on Sunday, July 3

their mentors prior to arranging any

at 3pm. All support welcome.

treatment by physios.

Ladies’ training is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm. All skill and

Thanks to all who organised and supported the annual dog night.

STARS OF ERIN THE Under-8 hurler s had their

each or 5 tickets for €20. Please see

last game of the year against St

any of the club representatives or

Patrick’s, Palmerstown. Great turn

any bar staff for tickets.

out for our final game; thanks to all who turned up.

The Stars of Erin Summer camp will start on July 4 and run through

Some really good hurling on dis-

until July 8. Please contact David

play and the hurlers skills have

Gill 087 7827144 for further infor-

i m p r ove d m a s s i ve l y s i n ce t h e

mation.

beginning of the season.

T h e Un d e r -11 h u r l e r s p l a ye d against Naomh Olaf and were narrowly beaten.

There are tickets still available

The results of the weekly draw are 1st: Maria Shelly 2nd: Jean Dermody 3rd: Des Kennedy.

There will be no weekly draw this week.

for the Moped Draw. This draw, in

Best of luck to the adult foot-

association with the Step Inn, will

ballers who have two important

take place on July 15. Tickets are €5

upcoming fixtures.

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Eamon Zayed, seen here in action for his former club, Sporting Fingal, will look to secure a place in the Airtricity League select in the Dublin Super Cup

Zayed called up to Super Cup squad Former St Joseph’s Boys star selected for League panel to face Celtic, Manchester City and Inter Milan STEPHEN FINDLATER dundrumsport@gazettegroup.com

FORMER St Joseph’s Boys player, Eamon Zayed, has been rewarded for his form thus far for Derry City with a call-up to Damien Richardson Airtricity League selection to face Celtic and Manchester City at this year’s inaugural Dublin Super Cup. Indeed, the league’s top scorer looks to be one of the certainties, barring injury, to be included in the tournament’s line-up, as European club involvement for Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians could see some players ruled out.

For instance, if Rovers were to make it through their opening round of matches in the Champions’ League qualifiers, there would be a clash of fixtures which would render his involvement in the highprofile event impossible.

Nonetheless, it is an exciting call-up for the local lad who, as a Libyan international, is one of four fully-capped players to appear.

With Richardson recently installed as the Airtricity League XI team’s manager, a large preliminary selection of players has been chosen in preparation for the tournament that takes place at the Aviva Stadium on July 30 and 31. The final squad will then be cut down closer to the tournament, to no less than 25 players making the final selection.

Speaking about the potential curve-ball to the selection process — one which could affect players from St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians, too — Richardson explained it was the reason for naming an expanded 35-man squad.

But he believes it will nonetheless offer the league’s top stars the chance to shine in front of a worldwide audience, with Sky, Foxsport and Supersport broadcasting the competition in over 130 countries.

Damien Richardson said: “I’m really excited to be naming my provisional panel for the Dublin Super Cup, as I think it highlights some of the exciting talent we have playing in the Airtricity

League.

“I will now use the coming weeks to fine tune my selection before confirming the final squad.

I’m confident we’ll be capable of competing with Celtic and Manchester City in this tournament, which I feel has captured the imagination of the Irish sporting public.

“I’ve already spoken to some of the boys and I know how thrilled they are to be taking part in a game that will be broadcast around the world and already I sense a mood of anticipation and determination beginning to build.”

As well as Manchester City and Celtic being in attendance at the Aviva Stadium, Italian cup winners and current FIFA Club World Cup holders, Inter Milan, will also be in the hunt to win the first Dublin Super Cup. Inter, like the Airtricity XI, will be up against Manchester City and Celtic with the Airtricity League fans relishing the prospect of watching the likes of Samuel Eto’o and Wesley Sneijder in action.