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LauraLynn founders get county’s highest honour Brendan and Jane McKenna thanked for their tireless work
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BRENDAN and Jane McKenna, the founders of the LauraLynn Foundation, have been awarded the county’s Civic Honour by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
The McKennas were honoured for theirwork fundraising and raising awareness for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Foundation was founded in 2001 following the death of Jane and
Brendan’s two daughters, Laura (4) and Lynn (13), within two years of each other. Upon presenting the award, An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul, said: “It is a great privilege to award the county’s highest hon-
our – the Civic Honour – to Jane and Brendan for their tireless work in fundraising and raising awareness for families with children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions requiring respite care.” Full Story on Page 5
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People’s Park Pav up for design award ken phelan
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T h e P e o p l e ’s P a r k Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire has been shortlisted for this year’s Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Irish Architecture Awards. This year’s awards received 180 entries – the highest in five years – across 17 categories w i t h 52 s h o r t l i s t e d entries in categories including Best Commercial, Best House, Best Housing and Best House Extension, Best P ublic Building and Best Sustainable Project, amongst others. The shortlisted projects were announced by RIAI on
The People’s Park Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire
Tuesday 31st May. The public has the opportunity to vote for their favourite shor tlisted project, which has the honour of being named I r e l a n d ’s F avo u r i t e Building 2016. T h e R I A I aw a r d now includes new categories including Best
Fit-Out, Best Research and Best Emerging Practice. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Friday, 24th June. Speaking at the announcement of the shortlist, Carole Pol-
lard, President RIAI, commented: “The 27th RIAI awards showcase current Irish Architecture and it is exciting to see the new and diverse range of projects in this year’s shortlist. “Investment in architecture is of multi-generational benefit and delivers long-term value
across residential, educational, commercial and public architecture. We would call on design lovers to celebrate the quality of Irish architecture and vote for their favourite.” Chair of the Jur y, Robin Mandal added: “T his year we are delighted to see Irish architecture being celebrated at home and abroad. We have over 50 projects shortlisted which highlights the q u a l i t y, g e o g r a p h i c spread and the diversity of submissions.” The RIAI Irish Archit e c t u r e Aw a r d s a r e sponsored by Gerflor. For more information and to vote for the Public Choice Award, please visit www.irisharchitectureawards.ie.
FastNews 14 local athletes honoured for significant contribution
There was much sport to be had at the inaugural Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Cathaoirleach Sports Awards which took place in the County Hall. . Fourteen local athletes were honoured for their achievements in sport and two clubs were rewarded for their significant contribution to their local community. Speaking at the ceremony at the end of last month, An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Barry Saul said: “The combination of individuals and clubs here tonight is an excellent example of the positive effect sport can have on a local community and we are proud to have such a selection of sportspeople and organisations based within our County.” The athletes honoured included: Dublin Football Team 2015 - Rory O’Carroll, Cian O’Sullivan, Eoin Culligan, Michael Fitzsimons, David Byrne, Nicky Devereux; U19 Irish Cricket - Lorcan & Fiachra Tucker, Tom Stanto; U20 IRFU – Hugo Keenan; Oldest Irishman to climb Kilimanjaro – Kevin Gormley; U18 FAI – Aaron Robinson; Endurance Running with the Irish Record for 24 Hour Track Running (244km) 48 Hour Road Running (343km) 6 Day Running (815km) – Eoin Keith.
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rathmines brothers Peter and Tiernan Reilly can barely sleep from the excitement of knowing they’re off to France. The boys are heading to Paris bright and early on Saturday morning along with three other pals to follow the Boys in Green, taking in all three of Ireland’s group games – and they’ll be reporting back to The Gazette every day with news of their French adventure. You can check out the lads’ progress on our Facebook page every day and every week in your free Gazette. Peter said: “We just can’t wait. Just a couple more sleeps to go – if we can sleep at all – and we’re off! We’re massive Ireland fans – we even named our dog ‘Trap’ because we got him two days before Giovanni Trapattoni’s Ireland headed off to Poland/Ukraine. “Hopefully, Martin’s team will do better this time around – but whatever happens, we’ll keep you all posted on the craic – and there’ll be plenty of that, regardless of the results on the pitch!”
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Minister for Education sends his best wishes to all students sitting exams
Minister for Education Richard Bruton offered his best wishes to the 120,000 students currently sitting their Junior and Leaving Cert exams this year. “There is great value in everything that students have achieved in the classroom and in their exam preparations, and I hope that they are successful in demonstrating that over the coming weeks. “While recognising that these exams are important, I hope that students remember that there are many opportunities open to them following on from the Leaving Certificate. As well as routes to further and higher education there are alternative pathways to rewarding careers.” Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald also advised students sitting their exams to have a good breakfast, get enough sleep and to remember that it will all be over in a matter of weeks. She said: “When I think back to when I sat the Leaving Cert, I remember how nervous and stressed I was, but also my eagerness to just finally get started. These students have been preparing for these exams for many months, and now finally the moment has arrived. “Most of them just want to begin! As a mother of three sons, I know that this can be a testing time for parents and guardians also, so it’s important that we remember to be supportive of all families with children sitting their exams. The most important message to all students is do your best and remember it’s not the be-all and end-all; there is something out there for everyone!” The ISPCC’s Childline has also reminded students it is available 24 hours a day to help them through the stressful period. Students can contact Childline’s 24-hour phone service by phoning 1800 666 666 or by texting the words ‘Talk’, ‘Bully’, or ‘Help’ to 50101. Leaving Cert results will be available from Wednesday, August 17 and be put online from 12noon that day. For Junior Cert students, results will be provided in mid-September.
Top award for UCD professor A UCD researcher is to receive a highly prestigious award from the American Physiological Society (APS). The APS announced that Professor Cormac Taylor is to be presented with the 2017 Takeda Distinguished Research Award by the society’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Section. The award is presented annually to an outstanding investigator who is internationally recognised for his/her contribution to physiological research in these areas. This is the first time that this award will be presented to a scientist located outside the United States since it was established in 2007. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
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HE city centre was transformed into a flowing tide of colour on Tuesday, thanks to the efforts of 35,000 participants in the 2016 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. The hugely popular event saw women of all ages – and a few rogue males, sporting cunning disguises – take to the streets to run, jog and walk along the 10k route. As ever, almost everyone was putting their participation to good use. With their fundraising efforts for a wide range of national charities and personal stories, not even some heavy summer downpours could dampen their high spirits.
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Councillors to be presented with park plans emma nolan UP TO date plans for the redevelopment of Blackrock Park are to be presented to councillors within the next two weeks. Last week, Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) sought an update on the proposed plans for the park as there was a previous plan (in 2007) that was never progressed, due to opposition at the time. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council confirmed that: “Arrangements will be made to present the draft master plan to the ward councillors within the next two weeks, with a view to presenting [it at an] Area Committee meeting in September, and non-statutory consultation shortly thereafter.”
community | prestigious county award for children’s hospice founders
McKennas honoured ken phelan
JANE and Brendan McKenna, the founders of the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Foundation, have been awarded the county’s Civic Honour by Dun LaoghaireRathdow n County Council. The McKennas were honoured for their work fundraising and raising awareness for children with life-limiting or lifethreatening conditions. The couple received the award at a ceremony in County Hall, hosted by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, following a formal nomination by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul (FG). They were joined by family and friends at last week’s civic reception.
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‘Cllr Barry Saul presented the McKennas with a Certificate of Honour and a sterling silver scroll’
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The LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Foundation was founded in 2001 following the death of Jane and Brendan’s two daughters, Laura (4) and Lynn (13), within two years of each other. They said: “We are delighted and honoured to have received a Civic Award in Dun LaoghaireRathdown”. This is only the second civic honour conferred by the council.
Cllr Saul said: “It is a great privilege to award the county’s highest honour – the Civic Honour – to Jane and Brendan for their tireless work in fundraising and raising awareness for families with children with lifelimiting or threatening conditions requiring respite care. “Jane and Brendan finally saw the result of their efforts in 2011 [with] the opening of Ireland’s only children’s hospice in the grounds of the Children’s Sunshine Home in Leopardstown.” T he hospice cost €5.5m to build, and costs €3.5m annually to run. The money is raised through extensive fundraising and through donations by members of the public and corporate
An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul (FG), presenting Brendan and Jane McKenna with the county’s Civic Honour at County Hall
organisations. Cllr Saul presented the McKennas with a Certificate of Honour and a sterling silver scroll, crafted by a local sil-
versmith, which bears a specially commissioned stamp for the centenary year of The Rising. Other guests at the ceremony included local
councillors, ministers and TDs, as well as board members and staff from the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. See Gallery on Page 10
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festival | thousands flock to the celebration of plants, horticulture
Lots to dig into at Bloom shane dillon LIKE ants to a picnic, people came streaming in to Bloom 2016 across the bank holiday weekend, arriving in their twos and threes to the Bord Biahosted festival in snaking lines. Now in its tenth year, the popular Irish food, flowers and horticulture festival upped the ante on what has already proved a hugely successful model by adding even more attractions for the green-fingered garden enthusiast or foodie alike to take in at the Phoenix Park-based festival. For example, in addition to old favourites such as the show gardens and the Bord Bia Food Village, this year’s Bloom
saw the debut of a BBQ Bliss section. With delicious food provided courtesy of several expertly-run barbecue stalls, relieved families could try many foods that hadn’t been clumsily cremated in their back gardens at home. Meanwhile, a YouBloom stage saw a number of live bands and musicians join the festival’s soundscape, which featured plenty of live broadcasts from RTE, while impromptu music could be f o u n d scattered about the familyfriendly
festival grounds. Despite some hit and miss grey skies, the bank holiday weekend weather answered the organisers’ prayers, with alternating scorching sunshine and cooling clouds providing an agreeable climate. As always, there was a great buzz of excitement and interest in the show gardens that were specially created for Bloom, with these still the number-one attraction at the festival for many. This year, there was also an international f lavour to this zone, a n d
to some of its gardens. Among them, a strikingly presented Chinese garden aroused great interest from onlookers, while nearby, GOAL’s Damascus Courtyard, using plants from Syria, provided food for thought. However, all of the show gardens were a delight to see, showcasing the remarkable skills of Irish designers and students, and their international peers. And, given the bustling, heaving crowds that had once again filled the festival, they provided an oasis of calm, too. Whether looking to explore a dizzying range of food and drink drawn from all across the island of Ireland, browsing a
Bloom celebrated its tenth birthday this year, with tens of thousands once again attending the busy festival site
t r u l y technicolour range of flowers and fauna, taking in some catwalk queens at a glamorous fashion show, savouring cooking demonstrations from top chefs or even learning more
about the not-so-humble spud, Bloom 2016 had everything in place to leave visitors delighted and impressed, thanks to all this and much, much more. Having raised the bar
even further with this year’s superb festival, its organisers have certainly set themselves a bloomin’ hard challenge to match or beat next year ... See Bloom Gallery on P25
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blackrock | james joyce’s childhood home now available on airbnb
Rent a slice of history emma nolan
James Joyce’s childhood home, Leoville, in Blackrock is now available to rent for short stays on Airbnb. The Gazette spoke to owner and actress Jane Walsh, who also grew up in the house, about what it was like growing up in a Joycean landmark. “My parents own the house and bought the property in the 1990s so growing up in a Joycean home was a real privilege. “It introduced me to arts and culture from a very young age, as Bloomsday was an annual event that both inspired and fascinated me,” she said. Jane said that being a Joycean relic, the house has its own “mysticism
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‘My parents own the house ... so growing up in a Joycean home was a real privilege’ --------------------------
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and swagger” and was mentioned in both Dubliners and A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man. Joyce’s brother, Stanislaus, also refers to the fond memories the family had of ‘Leoville’ in his book, My Brother’s Keeper. As for being a part of such a rich element of Dublin’s heritage, Jane says it’s great to be associated with a place that Joyce himself remem-
Home away from home: The lovely relaxing outdoor space at ‘Leoville’.
bered so vividly: “The house is its own literary landmark. We are lucky enough to have guests visit from all over the world, who are as excited as we
are to experience part of Joyce’s history.” Creating a home away from home is part of the Airbnb experience and Jane said that knowing
her guests are having a unique and memorable experience in Dublin is very important to her. “As a host, I always try to learn as much as I can
about guests before they arrive, so when they do arrive it’s like meeting a friend – invariably we end up going for coffee or even discussing a bit of Joyce.”
Celebrate Joyce’s legacy in Dalkey ken phelan A “FEAST of Joycean Extracts linked by music and song” will be held at the Dalkey Bloomsday Festival in Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre on June 15 and 16. A Joycean Evening will see a team of actors perform “enlightening extracts” from Ulysses, Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and more. Baritone Simon Morgan and soprano Donna Malone will be accompanied by Josh Johnston in songs that James Joyce sang, or which feature in his work. Refreshments will also be served. The Nestor Episode from Ulysses will be brought to life in The Dalkey Schoolroom Scene. There are also some Dalkey connections with Joyce which will be uncovered in the guided Joycean walk, led by an expert Joycean guide. T i c ke t s m u s t be prebooked, with A Joycean Evening priced
at €15, while The Dalkey Schoolroom Scene costs €10. Also in Dalkey this month, the Zurich Dalkey Book Festival will take place from June 16 to 19. The festival, which takes place every year in June, was set up by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams in 2010, with author Salman Rushdie hailing it as “the best little festival in the world”. Dalkey, with its rich literary heritage, was the birthplace of George Bernard Shaw, the schoolhouse of James Joyce and playground to Samuel Beckett and Flann O’Brien. Events for the festival will take place in pubs, cafes, shops, schools and the local town hall, as well as the medieval graveyard, the secret garden marquee and the Masonic Lodge. For those interested in all things literary, it’s not unusual to bump into one of the greats, as well as having fun along the way. Online bookings for the Dalkey Bloomsday Festival may be made at www.dalkeycastle.com/productspage-bloomsday, or by calling 01 285 8366.
FastNews
Learn all about Dun Laoghaire’s best tea and coffee shops THE rich coffee culture of Dun Laoghaire is ready to explore through a new map highlighting the best places to get a cup in the town. The Dun Laoghaire Business Improvement District recently launched a coffee and tea map of all the great coffee and tea shops in the town to create awareness of 24 different cafes located in the area. Available to view at dunlaoghaire.ie, favourites on the map include the Cottage Cafe at Patrick Street, JJ Darboven at Georges Street Lower and the Promenade Cafe at Windsor Terrace. The map includes both independent and chain coffee shops and features facts about each one.
Brush up on local art works THE Dun Laoghaire Art Gallery has just launched its 2016 Summer Exhibition, showcasing both abstract and representational pieces in its collection of painting, printmaking, drawing and sculpture works. The exhibition opens on June 11 and runs for 12 weeks until August 31. Fast gaining a serious reputation for championing established and new artists, the gallery is exhibiting the work of artists Myra Jago, Aoife Dwyer, Jackie Ball, Noel Hoare, Katie Moore, Mary O’Connor, Ann Kavanagh, Fionnuala Nolan, Judy Carroll Deeley and Denise French,. Based on the third floor of Brian S Nolan on Georges Street Upper, the Dun Laoghaire Art Gallery “adds a new dimension of art to Dun Laoghaire town”, and is curated and managed by local artist Denise French.
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| heroes ball for lauralynn children’s hospice
Gillian Hogg Maclean, Amada Dolan and Melissa Pierce
Annie Lawlor
Siobhan Wall
Great turnout for the little heroes
Miriam O’Callaghan, Rory Cowan and Jessica McGurk. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
L Owen Doyle and Sarah Meagher
AURALYNN, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, are celebrating the success of their inaugural black tie “Heroes Ball” which took place in Dublin’s Mansion House. More than 420 supporters attended the gala, which raised almost €60,000 for the charity through ticket sales, an auction and a raffle on the night. RTE presenter Miriam O’Callaghan acted as MC for the evening, and wore a stunning baby pink outfit. Stars of TV3 such as Elaine Crowley and Alan Hughes danced the night away to band, Perfect Day. The ball rounded off a hugely successful Children’s Hospice Week. LauraLynn is Ireland’s first and only children’s hospice. There are more than 3,800 children living in Ireland with life-limiting conditions and 350 of these children pass away each year, most within their first year of life.
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is a great success and all the proceeds will prove to be truly invaluable
Caitriona McLoughlin
Karl Broderick, Lisa Fitzpatrick and Alan Hughes
Chris Felthin and Maureen Ryan
Elaine Crowley
Lisa O Hagan and Katie Rafferty
Katie Bermingham and Patricia Forbes
Ruby Enkhtuyn
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D12 firm expands in the Middle East emma nolan
LOCAL consulting engineers ByrneLooby is setting its sights on expansion in the Middle East. The firm, which is based in Centrepoint Business Park off the Nangor Road in Dublin 12, is furthering its expansion in the Middle East with the announcement that it will double its employee numbers in the Bahrain office over the next two years. ByrneLooby is a leading Irish and International consulting engineering practice with specialisations in marine, environment, geotechni-
cal, infrastructure and energy projects. The news marks an essential part of the growth of the Irish company in the Middle East and comes following the company’s success in being awarded a number of projects in the region over the past year. Environmental appointments include work for Saudi Aramco, conducting baseline marine ecological surveys; undertaking the environmental consultancy for a large reclamation project in Hidd, and undertaking enhancement projects by improving marine habitats on
the north coast Diyar al Muharraq. The ByrneLooby environmental team have also been appointed to oversee the environmental works in maintenance dredging, as well as a waterfront development scheme in Abu Dhabi. B y r n e L o o b y c u rrently employs a total of 130 people across their offices. The company first entered the Middle East market in 2009, with ventures in Saudi Arabia, and have since expanded rapidly and been involved in a number of key marine infrastructure projects in the region.
Deadline extended ian begley
Hoping for help to drive business TWO chefs with the perfect recipe for feeding time-poor householders, whilst putting food on the table of children in need, have joined a rising star of Irish fashion design to become Nissan Generation Next ambassadors. Food entrepreneurs Ryan Scott and Sam O’Byrne from Howth, and fashion designer Emma Manley from Castleknock, are each just one step away from securing the
keys to a brand-new, taxed and insured Nissan to drive for a year. The talented trio are among the 20 finalists put through to the public voting phase of the programme, which supports Ireland’s next generation of leaders and champions. Those interested in voting for the trio or any of the other finalists can do so online atwww. nissangenerationnext.ie.
KBC Bank has extended the deadline to June 24 for community groups in Dublin to apply for funding through its Bright Ideas programme. A total fund of €100,000 is available for creative projects that can demonstrate tangible ways to transform, improve or rejuvenate any aspect of Irish community life. Applications submitted to date show groups asking for help to fund projects aimed at improving physical and mental wel-lbeing, creating better civic spaces, protecting people online and providing for youth initiatives. Applications can be submitted through www. kbcbrightideas.com.
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FEATURE
Making his mark with make-up ian begley
ENTREPRENEUR Paul Mooney admits that there are many challenges running a business as a male in a predominately female-dominated sector, but due to his success in the Irish beauty industry there is no doubt that he is a notable trendsetter. Paul, who is a regional chief executive of Turkish beauty brand Flormar, is also the creator of the Irish make-up brand, Flawless, and owns The Cosmetic Outlet in Dublin 8. This week, we find out how the 30-year-old Dubliner realised his full potential. Paul told The Gazette: “When the recession kicked in there was a lot of doom and gloom while I was working for Wolseley, a builder’s suppliers company from the UK. I just got really bored and frustrated there and wanted something different. “A friend of mine asked me to give her a bit of a dig-out by selling some products from her beauty salon that was closing down. “Make-up and haircare was something that I hadn’t a clue about, but
Entrepreneur Paul Mooney
I really loved interacting with customers and helping them out. “I decided to go out on my own. I am very business-minded and always wanted to work for myself. So I left my job, and started off by selling beauty products on a table inside a shop that belonged to my auntie. “I then became really passionate about different cosmetic brands and started to learn everything there was about the industry. Since then, my Cosmetic Outlet shop on Meath Street has done so well.” Asked what challenges are involved in pursuing a career in a predominantly female sector, Paul said: “Every single day I
come up against different challenges because I’m a man. “People are still sometimes surprised at the fact that there’s a man buying cosmetic brands, but to be perfectly honest I don’t let it phase me. “The only problem I really have is that a lot of the awards are all based around women in the industry, and there’s nothing for men! “It’s really a seven-day a week type of job and from the day I started working for myself I never switched off my phone. “But I really love what I do, and the most satisfying part of my job is dealing with people and coming up with all sorts of ideas to market our products.”
Fabulous fern needs a loving home The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week looking for her #SpecialSomeone is the fabulous Fern – a gorgeous one-year-old female Staffie-cross. Fern likes to exercise, so she would love an active family who will want to
snuggle up with her at the end of the day on the sofa. She is typical of her breed – loveable and friendly! If you can be this stunning Staffie’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found
on their website, www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.
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Wing it at a kite-flying festival KITE fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast as the fourth annual Dublin Kite Festival soars into town on Sunday, June 12 at North Bull Island, Clontarf. Brought to you by Dublin City Council, this event offers free entertainment all day long and is the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday with family and friends. This year’s Dublin KiteFest will attract visitors from across Ireland
and is sure to be an invigorating event from start to finish. The festival will challenge kite enthusiasts to show off their stunt skills and compete for a number of awards across a wide range of categories, including most aerodynamic kite, most beautiful kite and funniest kite of the day. Don’t worry if you’ve never flown a kite before – or if you can’t remember the last time you did
– because there will be plenty of kiting experts on hand to get you off the ground. For further information, see www.dublinkitefestival.ie.
could you be the next dublin rose? THE Rose of Tralee’s application window for Dublin Rose 2016 is open for young ladies between the ages 18 – 27 to represent Dublin at the popular annual festival this coming
August. The official selection nights for Dublin this year are on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Citywest Hotel. This year, RTE’s Marty Morrissey is the official MC. If you know of someone who you think fits the bill to be this year’s Dublin Rose, or if you would like to enter yourself, see www. dublinrosecentre.com.
hse pays tribute to late gerry collins THE HSE has paid tribute to the late Gerry Collins and his family on World No Tobacco Day 2016. Gerry and his family have been at the forefront of the HSE’s QUIT campaign since 2011, along with his hard-hitting adverts, filmed before he died from tobacco-related lung cancer in 2014. A special tribute was paid to Gerry’s family at the HSE’s Healthcare Leaders Masterclass in the National Convention Centre earlier this year. Gerry’s family were present at the tribute and were given a standing ovation by senior healthcare managers at the event. Tony O’Brien, the HSE’s director general, said: “We know that Gerry has saved lives and helped many people avoid the pain, illness and loss that are caused by smoking. “We also know that there are more than 100,000 fewer smokers in Ireland since Gerry’s
Four-year-old Marino girl Julia Cordero and her lovely kite . Picture: Conor McCabe
adverts began to air.” Gerry’s daughter, Lisa, thanked the HSE Tobacco Control and Communications team and said it was an “honour” to be at the event.
marilyn monroe goods go on show THE Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) in Newbridge, Co Kildare, in conjunction with auctioneers to the stars Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills, will hold “one of the most significant exhibitions” of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia at MOSI from June
25 to July 25. The collection, which is being auctioned later this year, includes Marilyn Monroe Property from the collection of David GainsboroughRoberts, the estate of Lee Strasberg, and items from the Marilyn Monroe estate. The exhibition will feature film costumes, personal gowns, jewellery and never before seen letters and photographs belonging to the screen icon. The exhibition is a rare opportunity for the general public to view the
collection before it goes under the hammer in LA in November. Highlights of the exhibition include items such as the sheer beaded and sequinned dress Marilyn wore as she sang “I’m Through With Love” in the award-winning film, Some Like it Hot; the white full-length gown of satin with sheer overlay embellished with faux pearls created by designer Beatrice Dawson for The Prince And The Showgirl, and the famous “wiggle dress” designed by Dorothy Jenkins for Niagara.
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Back our boys in green today
Shane Long, seconds after scoring THAT goal against Germany in the EURO 2016 qualifiers last October. His superb strike stunned the world champions, delighted Irish soccer fans – and put us on the road to France.
The Republic of Ireland team: (back) James McCarthy, Jon Walters, Cyrus Christie, Stephen Ward, Daryl Murphy, John O’Shea and Richard Keogh; (front) Jeff Henderick, Shay Given, Wesley Hoolahan and Robbie Brady. Pictures: Sportsfile
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A relaxing Father’s Day at the Shelbourne Hotel emma nolan
The Gentleman’s Old Fashioned package is the newest
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addition to the menu of treatments available for men at the Spa at the Shelbourne Hotel just in time for Father’s Day. This package includes a pine and eucalyptus enriched moor mud back treatment, which will prepare dad for the tension relief back massage that follows.
Effects Then it’s a Skin IQ Power Booster Facial, designed to roll back some of the negative effects of a hectic lifestyle coupled with the ageing effects of frequent shaving and environmental pollution. Following 75 minutes of treatments, guests can kick back and enjoy a well-deserved old fashioned cocktail in the relaxation area, prepared by the bar team in No 27 Bar & Lounge. The Gentleman’s Old Fashioned Package is available for €179.00 per person
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Try a perfect pair of recipes aisling kennedy Food editor
GIVE your taste buds a real treat with both of these delicious recipes, which are courtesy of Neven Maguire and Kevin Dundon, respectively.
Garlic and Lemon Chicken with Rocket Ingredients l 3 tbsp lemon rapeseed oil l 4 shallots, peeled and halved l 2 large garlic bulbs, halved l 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on l 1 lemon, cut in half lengthways and sliced
4 fresh thyme sprigs Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper l Lightly dressed rocket and green bean l Salad, to serve l l
Preparation l Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/gas mark 4). l Heat one tablespoon of
the lemon rapeseed oil in a non-stick frying pan over a low heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for five minutes, until they begin to catch some colour. l Transfer to a small roasting tin. l Increase the heat under the frying pan to high; add another tablespoon
of the oil, and quickly seal the chicken breasts for two minutes on each side, until browned. l Transfer the chicken breasts to the small roasting tin, tucking them around the shallots and garlic, then tuck in the lemon slices and thyme sprigs. l Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over the remaining tablespoon of the lemon rapeseed oil. l Place in the oven for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through. l Remove the chicken from the oven and cover loosely with foil for five minutes to allow the chicken to rest, then serve straight to the table with the rocket and green bean salad.
Strawberry pavlova with berries and cherries Ingredients (using any variation of fresh summer berries, such as raspberries, blueberries or blackberries) l 180g or 6 egg whites l 360g caster sugar l Half tsp of cornflour l Half tsp of vanilla essence l Half tsp of white wine vinegar l 240ml very softly whipped cream l Wexford Strawberries l Blueberries l Cherries Preparation l P r e h e a t ove n t o 110C/225F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. l Place the egg whites into a spotlessly clean
mixing bowl and beat on a light speed until beginning to become stiff, then while beating, slowly pour the caster sugar onto the frothy egg whites, a little at a time. l When all the sugar has been incorporated, add the vanilla essence, cornflour, vinegar and give one final whisk on high speed until glossy and stable. l Spread all the mixture out on the baking sheet
and bake for 1.30 hours until the meringue mixture is very firm to touch, but still soft in the middle. l You can leave to cool in the oven with the door ajar. l When cooled, and just before serving, transfer to a serving plate and spoon over the softly whipped cream. l Add the fruit on top of the cream and serve immediately.
These recipes are by renowned chefs Kevin Dundon and Neven Maguire, who will join Stuart O’Keeffe at this year’s Taste of Dublin festival. Taste will take place from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19 at the Iveagh Gardens in the city centre. This foodie festival will see an amazing line-up of culinary experts, cooking demonstrations, craft beer stands and much more. Tickets are on sale now from www.tasteofdublin.ie, priced from €15.
TV presenter and chef John Torode with importer Kate Barry and Neil McGuigan, McGuigan Wines
Australian wine range expanded in Irish market MCGUIGAN Wines, the fourthgeneration Australian winemaker and one of the world’s most awarded wineries, has boosted its range of new products in the Irish market. The McGuigan Founder’s Series comprises a fruit-led
Barossa Valley Shiraz, a Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills, and a unique Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. The McGuigan Founder’s Series wines are currently on offer priced €16.95 per bottle at
www.winesoftheworld.ie, and available in Redmond’s of Ranelagh. The MT Rose hits the shelves in July, and will be listed from July on www.winesoftheworld.com; and will be stocked at Redmond’s, priced €15.
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Apart from being a refined driving experience, the Astra’s onboard OnStar stystem (inset) could prove to be a life-saving feature
opel astra: the car of the year has some interesting safety features
Driving standards higher with useful tech features dave phillips
WHEN we first encountered the new Astra on a test drive earlier in the year, we were left very impressed. As so, it seems, was everybody else – this seventh generation of Opel’s popular model has consistently garnered praise, with being named as Car Of The Year chief among its recent accolades. What stands out for us about the Astra is an increased performance boost on previous generations, largely thanks to a significant drop of more than 130kg in weight. But what also strikes home are the quality levels inside the car, because while the Astra proves to be a great drive, it also manages to pack in the
kind of internal safety features that you don’t normally see in this price range. It is all centred around the Opel OnStar system – a GPS, 4G-enabled communications system that is debuting in the Astra and will be rolling out across most of Opel’s new range. Set into the roof above the rear view mirror, the OnStar system serves several functions. First and foremost, it is a safety feature – if there is a crash and the airbags are activated, the OnStar system will log your GPS coordinates and one of the OnStar centre team, who operate 24/7 from the UK, will attempt to make contact with you in order to see what help is needed.
If they can’t establish a connection with you, they’ll alert emergency services. For other emergencies, you can also alert emergency services yourself by hitting an SOS button. The OnStar system can also be used in case of the car being stolen – not only is the vehicle easily traceable, but the engine can also be remotely prevented from starting once the theft is reported. Throw in the fact that you can use a smartphone app to check your car diagnostics, use the car as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and press a button to call through to the OnStar centre to give you navigational coordinates to whatever place or service you need, and it is a pretty phenomenal system.
This seventh iteration of the Astra model enjoys a performance boost, partly thanks to an impressive weight drop
Of course, all this comes at a price – OnStar is a subscription-based service that is free on featured models for 12 months, and then kicks in at around €99 per year. The company are keen to support user privacy,
and while the level of remote access to the vehicle may be a concern to some potential customers, the level of monitored safety that OnStar delivers will no doubt be comforting to others. The system sits well
alongside the wealth of other technological safety features available on the new generation of Astra. The model we recently tested came rigged with collision detectors on the dash, a front-facing camera that gave traffic sign
displays alongside your speed, lane departure warnings, and a self-park function. Altogether, it is a range of safety features that you’ll be hard pushed to find in another car of its class.
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youthreach games: dazzling donore hosts City of dublin sports day
Lynch and rodgers take on presidency:
ANITA Lynch and Bernard Rogers have just been installed as presidents of Hollystown Golf Club. The incoming presidents have taken up office for a period of two years at the popular Dublin 15 golf course for its 25th anniversary. Hollystown came into existence in 1992 at a time when the cost of club membership escalated around the country, the opportunity to participate in a club became more difficult. As such, the club aims to cater for individuals who wanted club golf without a massive financial commitment. The club aims to provide 27-holes of golf for those who want championship golf at reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere. The club was ratified by the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) and the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) in 2000 and has grown from strength to strength.
louise browne sport@dublingazette.com
NESTLED on the banks of the River Liffey, Donore Harriers Athletic Club, with glorious blue skies above, hosted last week’s annual City of Dublin ETB Youthreach Sports Day. Around 350 students
representing seven northside and two southside Youthreach centres competed for top honours which was acknowledged afterwards by Bernadette Reilly, CDETB Regional Co-Ordinator. “The combination of good weather and enthusiastic Youthreach students in a great venue all
Ballyfermot Youtreach, left, and Keith Cooney, right
made for a successful day. “We would especially like to thank Donore Harriers for the use of their facilities and the Youthreach staff,” said Reilly. On the track, Luke Momoh of Pleasant Street Youthreach was the stand out athlete of the day with a hat-trick of gold medals, winning the boys 100m and 400m finals. Momoh was also part of the 4x100m mixed relay winning team alongside Kaitlyn Fagan, Aidan Metcalfe and Kaitlyn McKeever. Anna Murphy of Transition Centre-Parnell Square was first home in the girls 100m final while Kaitlyn Fagan from Pleasant Street Youthreach ran the perfect race to win the girls 400m title.
Transition Centre Parnell Square’s soccer team
Luke Momoh and Kaitlyn Fagan. Pictures: Thomas McMahon
In the field competitions, Cabra Youthreach’s Keith Cooney won a brace of gold medals, winning the boys high jump and the boys long jump. The girls high jump gold medal went to Ciara Gavin of Ballyfermot Youthreach and Ballymun Youthreach’s Richelle Carroll won the girls long jump. The boys’ shot putt title went to Pleasant Street Youthreach Sigitas Srtyas with Kathy O’Brien of Transition Centre-Parnell Square finishing top of the podium in the girls shot putt. In the 5-a-side boys
football final, Ballyfermot Youthreach beat Transition Centre-Parnell Square 1-0 courtesy of an excellent first half strike from Alex Murphy. Ballyfermot had started brightly however Transition’s keeper Luke Barcue was excellent in denying Kyle Kenny, Keith O’Shea and Murphy. With half time approaching Ballyfermot finally broke the deadlock when Murphy latched on to O’Shea’s throw before unleashing a low shot to the net. Ballyfermot had some good chances to double their lead but Barcue pulled off two great
saves from Kenny and Murphy. In the second half, Transition substitute Stefan Bikar almost made an immediate impact with a powerful strike which Ballyfermot’s keeper Adam Courtney saved superbly. Transition’s Bikar, Sean Grouse and Martin Cassin threatened late on however Ballyfermot held out for the win. North Great George’s Street Youthreach won the girls 5-a-side football tournament beating Ballymun Youthreach 1-0 thanks to a second half goal from Shannon McMahon.
Healy breaks mile record at All-Ireland schools sport@dublingazette.com
Holy Child, Killiney’s Sarah Healy
IT WAS a case of the girls stealing the show on a day of glorious sunshine at the centenary GloHealth All Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships in Tullamore last Saturday. Sarah Healy, from Holy Child Killiney, was different class in the Under-16 girls’ mile with a new record of 5.03.57. She was among a string of strong performers from south Dublin who brought home top honours from the Co Offaly venue. Amy Rose Farrell, Mount
Anville, stuck to the form books to win the intermediate girls’ 3,000m in 10.15.99; she pulled away from Abbie Taylor (St Gerard’s) who was second in 10.17.73 in the closing stages. Mollie O’Reilly, from Loreto Dalkey, led the senior 400m in 56 seconds flat; St MacDara’s Nadia Power aced the 1,500m senior distance, meanwhile, with a run of 4.44.46. In the field events, Our Lady’s Terenure’s Jennifer Hanrahan three 5.33 in the minor shot put while her schoolmate Eimear Fitzpatrick led the field in the
1,500m steeplechase in 5.03.86. Wesley College were winners of the 4x100m junior relay, coming home in a time of 51.90 seconds. Sion Hill’s Tara Jenkins took the senior long jump with a leap of 5.29 metres. St Joseph’s Rush student Niamh Fogarty was the one north Dublin winner on the girls side as she claimed the 1kg discus for seniors, launching it 42.72 metres. On the boys’ side, Louis O’Loughlin fulfilled his seasonlong promise in which he has won a string of titles by landing
the 800m junior race. The Moyle Park man finished in 2.00.78 to secure the gold medal. St Fintan’s Michael Farrelly was another winner with a 5.98m leap in the long jump. St Michael’s Chris Cosgrave led the way in the junior discus with a 39.97m throw. Castleknock College’s Alex Clarkin continued the school’s strong tradition in the 100m hurdles with a first place at intermediate level while Kylemore College’s Sean Lawlor won the 100m senior sprint in 10.8 seconds.
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World Cup bronze eases Rio heartache
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Lucan’s Jenny Ryan continued to break new boundaries with a stunning performance in Racice but fell less than a second short of landing an Olympic place in the shorter sprints
Five sets of tickets up for grabs for cricket ODI
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LUCAN native Jenny Egan has gone one better than last year, by winning a silver medal for Ireland at the canoe sprint World Cup in the Czech city of Racice before following up with gold at an event in Portugal. It was the perfect way to bounce back after she agonisingly missed out on an Olympic berth in Rio in August. Indeed, Egan, 29, came close to victory in her 5,000m K1 race in Racice but just lost out to Great Britain’s Lani Belcher in a tight, three-boat finish in Racice in her preferred longer disciplince.
To highlight the high standard of the competition, Olympic bronze medallist Bridgitte Hartley could only manage fourth place. Then, last Sunday in Portugal, she edged out USA’ s Margaret Hogan by a single second to claim the gold medal. It was a pair of superb performances from Egan, a member of the Salmon Leap club in Leixlip who has not had much luck on her side during her canoeing career so far – narrowly missing out on Rio 2016 by 0.7 of a second, as well as been 0.4 of a second away from a medal at the 2015 European Games in Baku. At the World Cham-
pionships, last year there were a total of 1,100 male and female competing athletes with only 246 places available for the Olympics between all continents. The distances for the Olympics max out at 1,000m, far shorter than Egan’s preferred event which is not currently an Olympic event. Additionally, the level of competition in Europe is so high that it makes qualification that much harder through the continental qualifiers where she was pipped. “I knew qualifying for the Olympics in Rio was always going to be a tough ask,” said Egan. While missing out on
Jenny Egan is still hopeful of reaching the Olympics in 2020 after missing out in agonising fashion in both 2012 and 2016
Rio was a disappointment for Egan, her experience of a similar fate four years prior helped her to cope. “I just missed out on going to London 2012 by one place and I was very upset about it. It affected me for a long time so I told myself whatever happens this time not to let it
in canoe sprint, and this was evident during her performances throughout 2015. “I was the first Irish person to take a medal in at the European Championships when I won bronze in the Czech Republic, so that was amazing to win.” Duisburg may have
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affect me.” There is an ongoing debate about canoeing in the Olympics with several proposals having been made to make the sport at the games more gender equal. Egan gave her view of where the standard of the women’s game is currently at. “The standard of the women’s kayaking is fantastic but the canoeing is not, so I would like to see it brought up to a level good enough for the Olympics.” Currently, there are four kayak events across all disciplines and no canoe races at the Games while there are eight events for the men, split across canoes and kayaks. Egan excelled at marathons during her junior days but she feels she has improved substantially
been where her Rio hopes ended but there was cause for celebration also as she set new national record times in the 200m and 500m races. Another impressive feat of Egan’s was her participation in three finals in the Czech Republic, all on the same day. During an early start, she first tackled the 500m before taking on the 200m just two hours later. Her day was finally complete when she competed in the 5,000m final. Things are moving thick and fast for Egan at the moment with the European Championships in Moscow coming up at the end of June. Egan is adamant that the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 is a massive target for her, and one she will be doing everything she can to reach.
Gazettesport, in association with Cricket Ireland, has five sets of two tickets to give away to Ireland’s upcoming one-day international match on Thursday, June 16 with Sri Lanka. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: “Where are Ireland playing Sri Lanka in their two ODI matches in June?” Email your answer in to sport@dublingazette. com along with your name and postal address for the tickets by Monday, June 13.
Poynter makes way for next generation ANDREW Poynter has announced his retirement from elite cricket with immediate effect, aged just 29. The Clontarf batsman has played for Ireland no less than 69 times (including as captain) since making his debut in 2008, and travelled to two World Cups. Poynter highlighted other commitments including his coaching role at Clontarf Cricket Club as the reason behind his decision, announced late last week. “I have always found it tough to manage an international and inter-provincial cricket career whilst having to juggle running my own business, AP Sports,” Poynter said. “I’m head of youth coaching at
Clontarf CC and have other coaching roles as well as a young family. “I feel that I can still perform at interprovincial level and scored runs this season, but I do not want to stand in someone’s way who has a dream of playing for Leinster Lightning and Ireland. “I am so proud of my achievements in an Irish jersey, especially captaining my country and playing in two World Cups. I’ll miss the green jersey but this is the right decision for me. Poyner averaged just under 20 with the bat in both the one day and T20 forms of international cricket. Meanwhile Dubliner Barry McCarthy - a 23-year-old bowler currently on-song with Durham in the UK has been called up to play for Ireland against Sri Lanka in Malahide next week.
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Cabo and Merrion stars shine in MGL success CABINTEELY’S Orla Prendergast and Mount Merrion’s Abbie Clarke both played their part as the Metropolitan Girls League claimed the Gaynor Cup on Monday in fine fashion. They retained the Under-14 inter-league competition successes with victory over Cork Women’s and Schoolgirls Soccer League in a lively encounter to wrap up four fantastic days of football in the University of Limerick. After falling behind early on, the Dublin girls dug deep to break down their opponents and come away with a 3-1 victory. Both cup finalists inflicted 3-0 defeats upon their semi-final rivals earlier in the day, with the MGL knocking Donegal out, with Cork seeing past Mayo. Jessica Ziu and Shauna Carroll would both receive the perfect birthday present for MGL as they both scored either side of a finish from Orla Prendergast. In the other semi, Cork were much the sharper team in the opening period and raced into a 2-0 lead through Molly Kelleher and Lauren Egbuloniu. Egbuloniu would go on to grab her 7th goal of the tournament to secure the Munster side’s place in the final. Fast forward a few hours and Cork once again had the brighter start as Zara Foley met a cross first time, smashing the ball into the net and giving her side the advantage. This proved to be a wake-up call for the Dublin girls and they soon were back on level pegging as Mia Dodd unleashed an unstoppable free-kick from the edge of the box. The MGL would soon have the lead as Ziu got beyond the Cork defence to grab her second of the day and her side’s second of the match. Not long after, the MGL had the chance to seal it before half-time as they were awarded a penalty. Up stepped captain Elle Ferguson, who struck her spot-kick well, but the ball would cannon off the post and back into play. Cork had plenty of second half chances to get back into the game, with Player of the Match Egbuloniu threatening but were soon battling against the clock. Seconds before the final whistle, the MGL would seal it as Aoife Glennon fired the ball into the net.
Dubliner Maria Dunne is taking on the finest players from the US in the Curtis Cup this week
Dunne’s Curtis Cup deal sport@dublingazette.com
DU N L AO GH A I R E Golf Club will play host to the prestigious Curtis Cup this weekend from Friday to Sunday and Dubliner Maria Dunne is hoping to make her mark in the competition. The Curtis Cup is the highest level that can be achieved in female amateur golf and, come Friday, the Great Britain & Ireland side will take on team USA in the 39th edition of the competition. Dunne is one of three
Irish players selected along with Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey and is set to prove how far dedication can get you when she lines out this weekend. Dunne set participation in the Curtis Cup as a realistic goal two years ago when she finished as runner-up in the South American amateur championship, an incredible feat considering she works fulltime while also raising a family. “I was watching and playing with Curtis Cup players there and knew I
ireland’s call Monkstown underpin national hockey team daviD Fitzgerald was among a series of Monkstown hockey club members to shine during Ireland’s recent series with Korea at the Merrion Fleet Arena. The goalkeeper, pictured right, was man of the match in game two while club mates Kyle Good, Lee Cole and Gareth Watkins were all on the mark over the course of the series while Stephen Cole and Peter Caruth were also part of the panel. Picture: Adrian Boehm
was every bit as good as them. My coach Roger Yates told me I could make it and he’s not one to lie, so when he said it I knew it could happen,” said Dunne. Dunne has always been a consistent golfer but something changed a few years back when her talents reached a new height. She credits Yates for instilling her with the belief she was good enough. “I had a chat with Roger about five years ago regarding what I wanted to achieve long term. He asked me if I
was willing to work hard enough and I said yes so it was just forward thinking from there.” Viewed as a leader among her Irish team mates, Dunne shared her thoughts on what kind of role she will be playing on the Great Britain & Ireland panel. “By nature I might be seen as a leader, unfortunately because of my age,” she laughed. While a lot of golfers can become intimidated by a large crowd at the first tee, this is not the case for Dunne, who is looking forward to this
apart of it the most. “I will probably be quite nervous but I think that’s normal. I enjoy crowds and tend to play better when there is a big following.” Dunne hasn’t played in a tournament in a while so getting herself in perfect shape has become the focus in the lead up to her big day. T he future is not something Dunne has planned out in her head but there is no denying that she will continue to pave the way for junior girls and up and coming golfers.
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Treacy and Malone to fore in Dubs’s U-21 win
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cuala’s Sean Treacy scored Dublin
Under-21’s second goal during the Bord Gais Energy Leinster GAA hurling championship quarter-final win over Wexford in Innovate Wexford Park. He ended up scoring 1-4 while club mate Jake Malone landed 0-2 in Dublin’s 2-12 to 1-8 win which sees them through to a date with Westmeath in the semi-final.
THE Cuala 2004 boys (Under-12s) have
over Laois this evening the Leinster
entered a competition to win a €500
football quarter-final on Saturday.
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This was Con’s championship debut
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for the Dublin senior footballers.
offer and six entrants, and the win-
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at this important fixture. On Sunday, our other three adult football teams are in league action, our inters are
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hurling: crumlin beaten in fractious afl1 tie
It was great to see two Cuala play-
away to Erin’s Isle and our thirds are
ers, Con O’Callaghan and Michael
away to St Patrick’s (D) both at 12
Fitzsimons, helping the Dublin senior
noon and at 3pm our fourths entertain
footballers to their 2-21 to 2-10 win
Skerries Harps in Dalkey.
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Kilmacud Crokes’ Caolan Conway scored a key goal. Picture: Diarmuid o’Gallchobhair
Conway fires killer goal for Kilmacud
ahl division 1 Crumlin 1-18 Kilmacud Crokes 1-20 sport@dublingazette.com
CAOLAN Conway’s last ditch goal saw Kilmacud Crokes pull clear of Crumlin late in the day in a fractious match, landing their fourth win from six outings in AHL Division 1. On a glorious summer’s evening, despite the late switch of venues to Good Counsel’s ground in Goldenbridge, there was a large and vociferous crowd in attendance. Having been behind
throughout this often tempestuous Division 1 encounter, Crokes’ perseverance reaped rewards as Conway capitalised on a defensive mistake by Crumlin, to hit the back of the net with seconds to go to the final whistle. The goal meant Crokes took the lead for the first time in the match, a lead they held until the long whistle, winning out in the end by two points. Crumlin started the brighter, raising the white flag four times – including two from play – before Crokes finally got off the mark with a
pointed free from Conway. A l t h o u g h C r o ke s registered the next two overs, Crumlin scored a soft goal after 13 minutes followed by a further two points to draw further ahead. Although Crokes hit back with seven more points before the short whistle, the hosts finished the half with a five-point lead, 1-12 to 0-10. After the break, Crokes knuckled down and slowly came back into the game. Crumlin only managed a total of five
points during the half to Crokes 10 overs, before Conway’s late strike to the back of the net – the final score of the match. The win lifts Kilmacud firmly into the top half of the table with their next match likely to be a high quality affair against Lucan Sarsfields on June 18. Cuala continue to lead the way in the league thanks to their 1-18 to 0-17 win over Craobh Chiarain, making it six wins from six in the league as it passes its midway point. Their next tie is against St Vincent’s.
THE academy is back in action this Sat-
com. Book early as the number of
urday, June 11. Our golf classic, spon-
available places is limited.
sored by Brady’s of Shankill, in Power-
Our juvenile academy, sponsored
scourt Golf Club is on Friday, June 24,
by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, Shankill, is
followed by a club night in Brady’s.
in action every Saturday morning at
A team of four is €300. Great prizes
10am in our home ground at Shangan-
to be won. Contact John Doherty on
agh Castle. If you would like your child
086 3215087. This is a major club fund-
to join the academy, just come along
raiser and we are asking everyone to
any Saturday morning or contact us
get behind the venture.
on secretary.shankill.dublin@gaa.
Our club summer camp, sponsored
ie or 086 4010438; there are no trials,
by Specsavers, Stillorgan, will be held
no selection processes and no annual
from July 4-8, 2016. The camp leader is
subscription.
Stephen Davis. The fee is €45 for mem-
Fixtures and training times for
bers and €60 for non members with a
all teams will be available during the
€5 reduction for a sibling and includes
week. New players for all of our teams
club camp top.
are always welcome. For the adult
You can register online at shankillgaasummercampinfo2016@gmail.
football team, contact Kevin on 086 8449902.
Foxrock Cabinteely THE club sends best wishes to all club
Park and will run daily from 10am to
players who are starting their Leaving
2.30 pm. Jane O’Connell Bell has kindly
and Junior Cert.
volunteered to be the co-ordinator.
Congratulations to Niamh Ryan
The cost for the camp is €55 per child;
and her Dublin Under-21 team mates
€45 for a second child; €40 for a third
who won the All-Ireland on Saturday.
child.
Saturday’s win saw Dublin complete a
The annual school blitz will take
three-in-a-row in the Under-21 cham-
place on Wednesday, June 15 in Kil-
pionship, and a second Under-21 medal
bogget. More details next week.
for Niamh.
Members are reminded of the LIDL
Many thanks to Johnny and Aisling
and Topaz promotions. Your support
Egan from JEG Electrical for sponsor-
for the club in these promotions would
ing a new set of jerseys for the Under-
be greatly appreciated.
12 team. The team are picture below in their new kit.
Congrats to Ena Brophy whose contribution to the club was recog-
This year, the club will be running a
nised by Dun Laoghaire County Coun-
Cul Camp from Monday, July 18 to Fri-
cil in the “Celebration of Volunteering”
day, July 22.
awards.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps provide
Ena has been a central and influen-
boys and girls – between the ages of
tial management team member of our
five and 11 – with an action-packed
club senior team since we first fielded
and fun-filled week of activity during
and adult team in 2006. Throughout
the summer holidays which revolves
those 10 years Ena has been the sen-
around maximising enjoyment and
ior team Female Liaison Officer, and
sustaining participant involvement in
has supported and guided many of the
Gaelic Games.
current stars through from juvenile to
The camp will be held in Kilbogget
senior football.
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Kilmacud’s magic eight Molly Lamb captains a Dublin side along with several Crokes’ club mates and Foxrock’s Niamh Ryen to retain the Aisling McGing title
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MOLLY Lamb captained the Dublin side to their third U21 All-Ireland Championship in a row after they beat Galway in dramatic fashion at Naomh Mearnog GAA club in Portmarnock last Saturday. In the new, single-day format, Dublin swept to six wins out of six to reach the final. It led to a tense and tight decider that ultimately needed a rare shootout to separate the sides. Lamb was one of a massive eight Kilmacud Crokes players, along with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Niamh Ryan, to be involved in the final of the Aisling McGing Under-21 cup, which
needed a shootout to separate the two sides. It was a tense and tight final with no quarter given or taken by both sides. Galway packed their defence and cut off the space in front of their goal making it difficult for Dublin to muster scores. When the girls from the west turned over the ball they counterattacked at pace but Dublin matched them every step of the way and defended brilliantly. The break saw Galway ahead by 0-2 to no score, with Dublin unlucky not to be on the scoreboard after hitting the woodwork a couple of times. The second half was just as tight with both defences on top once more.
Remarkably, Dublin were again denied by the woodwork and might have been forgiven for thinking Lady Luck had deserted them. However, Galway were not making any headway up front as the sky blues began to pressurise them into wild shots and misplaced passes. They eventually decided to try and run down the clock by passing the ball backwards and sideways across the pitch but Dublin pressed them hard and forced a turnover, allowing another Crokes woman, Eabha Rutledge, to score their first point of the game. Galway though didn’t learn the lesson and with the full time whistle fast approaching
they again tried to hold onto the ball but Dublin were rewarded with another interception and yet another Crokes player Carla Rowe drew the sides level with a brilliant point. Seconds later and the referee called time on the game, with a shootout needed to decide the destination of the All-Ireland title. With both teams having five kicks from the 30 metre line, Dublin converted three of their kicks, compared to Galway’s two, to run out winners for the third year in a row. Fellow Crokes teammates joining Lamb and Rutledge in the team were Aoife Kane, Aisling Whitely, Ciara Regan, Orla McDonald, Michelle Davoren and Lauren Magee.