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Laois are no sacrificial Lambs 29

‘Absurd’ build blasted

by Clarinda residents  EMMA NOLAN

Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you Architect’s render of the proposed building

A PROPOSED “monstrous” development, designed

by Dermot Bannon, has caused “uproar” among Dun Laoghaire residents.

Residents at Clarinda

Park are opposing the construction of a house they say is “totally out of character with the local area”.

The site itself is a vacant piece of land at Clarinda Park West, a conservation area at one of Dun

L a o g h a i r e ’s V i c t o r i a n square parks.

Local resident Justin Tuite told The Gazette that he objected to the “invasive and absurd” proposed plans and described the proposed house as a “monstrous trav-

esty and unwelcome addition to the square”.

Having initially been rejected by the council in April, the refusal is now being appealed to An Bord Pleanla by the applicants.

Full Story on Page 5

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COURTS | DRIVING BAN OVER 2011 INCIDENT IN BLACKROCK QUASHED

Driver ‘snapped’ and ran down fleeing man A TAXI driver who “snapped” and ran down a passenger who ran away without paying the fare has had his four-year driving ban lifted.

David Ryan (59) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Eoin Daly at Carysfort Park, Blackrock on April 7, 2011.

In July 2014, Judge Patricia Ryan suspended a sentence of three years and banned Ryan from driving for four years.

On Tuesday, lawyers for Ryan asked the court to reinstate his driving licence as he needed it for his work as a rural publi-

can in Cappaghwhite, Co Tipperary.

His barrister said that the area had a poor public transport service and a limited taxi service.

Judge Ryan agreed to lift the ban after noting that Ryan, formerly of Glenfield Park, Clondalkin, requires the car for his occupation and that he has not come to any adverse garda attention since the conviction.

Garda Geraldine McManigan told Paul Carroll SC, prosecuting, that Mr Daly suffered fractures to his ankle which have affected his ability to play rugby at senior level in university.

Mr Daly was on crutch-

es for months, but has since gone back to playing rugby.

In his victim impact report, he said he accepts he was wrong to run away from the taxi and was embarrassed. He suffered flashbacks afterwards and has spent €4,492 on physiotherapy.

Ryan picked up Mr Daly and another passenger at around 3am. He drove them to the Carysfort Park area where the two passengers ran from the taxi without paying the fare.

The taxi driver drove his car onto a footpath and across the park, swerving from side to side. Mr Daly said Ryan was driving so

fast that the other man had to jump into a garden to avoid being hit.

A witness from a nearby house described seeing one man running across the green with a car “in hot pursuit” and said the driver was trying to block the men off by repeatedly driving in front of them.

The car hit Mr Daly and he fell to the ground. Ryan got out of this taxi and stood over him and started gesticulating and arguing with him about the fare before driving off.

Gardai arrested Ryan two weeks later and he admitted there had been an incident. He denied knocking the victim down and said Mr Daly had fall-

en down.

In 2014, counsel for Ryan said Ryan snapped on the night and did something dangerous to get his fare. “He is saddened and disgusted with himself.

There is no excuse,” said Steven Dixon BL, defending.

Suspending the sentence, Judge Ryan noted that the accused had been under great financial and family stress but had €5,000 in court as a token of remorse.

She noted his remorse and apology and accepted the offence was out of character. She noted that the mandatory four-year disqualification would affect his ability to work.

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Wing it to Dalkey to follow in Maeve Binchy’s footsteps DALKEY Castle and Heritage Centre has announced that its Maeve Binchy and Famous Irish Writers Walk is returning for a second year, due to its phenomenal success last year.

Taking place on Thursdays at 6.30pm, and Fridays at 1.15pm, the guided walk starts at the Writers’ Gallery at Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, where visitors can discover how Maeve approached writing her novels while also learning about the work of 45 creative artists including Joyce, Bono and Beckett.

Visitors then walk along the streets of Dalkey, enjoying snippets of work from Maeve, James Joyce, Flann O’Brien and more, with the walk finishing in the beautiful Maeve Binchy Garden at Dalkey Library where a mosaic (above) to Maeve’s memory proudly stands. The walk lasts just under one hour, with tickets priced €12. To book, call 01 285 8366 or email info@dalkeycastle.com. For further information, see http://www.dalkeycastle.com/

Dun Laoghaire BID names its new chief executive

Hat’s a great look for you, Margaret!

THE Gazette ran into community organiser Margaret Brown – AKA Dun Laoghaire Rotary Club’s Person of the Year – when she was out in Glasthule in period dress helping to make Bloomsday special. She was delighted with last week’s coverage in The Gazette (right), and paid warm tribute to everyone doing their best to help others all across the town and area.

DUN Laoghaire Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed JP Montgomery as its new chief executive.

A graduate of Smurfit Business School with a masters in Business Studies, JP also holds a diploma in Strategic Marketing Management from IMI, and a BA in Business Studies from Portobello College.

His most recent role was sponsorship and marketing manager with Basketball Ireland, where he was responsible for sponsorship management and strategy, social media and communications planning.

Previous to this, JP held the role of commercial project manager with Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, overseeing all commercial aspects of the harbour; senior marketing executive with the RDS (Dublin Horse Show), and marketing and events manager with Palmerstown House and Citywest Golf Resorts.

JP said: “I am honoured and very excited to take up the position and I look forward to working with BID members and other stakeholders in the town.”

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CHARITY | NIGHT FOR BRAVE DUBLIN GIRL BATTLING RARE DISORDER

Help Daisy, 4, have a life filled with joy  SYLVIA POWNALL HUGE crowds are expected at a fundraiser in Tallaght next week for brave fouryear-old Daisy McDonald.

Daisy suffers from a rare genetic neurological disorder known as Retts Syndrome and the support event takes place in the Kiltipper Bar and Cafe Cafe.

The condition requires her to be on a ventilator for up to 22 hours a day to help her breathe.

Daisy is non-verbal, does not have the use of her hands, is unable to sit unaided or walk, and is tube-fed.

The Bohernabreena girl’s

mum, Lynn, said that despite the daily struggle Daisy faces battling Retts she is an “adorable little girl” with a dazzling smile.

She added: “She suffers daily seizures and extreme irritability along with body spasms that can be excruciatingly painful, and yet she remains the cutest, bravest most adorable little girl with a heart and smile to melt the toughest of the tough.”

Daisy’s older sister Ellie (9, left) is currently Tallaght’s Heart of Gold title holder – an award which was presented to her for all she does for her little sister.

Daisy’s condition has

deteriorated – so her family have started a bucket list to fill her short life with memories, from butterfly farms to hot air balloon rides.

They also hope to fund an outdoor unit to store her medical equipment and supplies so she can have space for a sensory area when she is allowed home from hospital.

Lynn said: “We want to help her achieve and experience as much beauty, joy and excitement as possible in her short little life. Time is precious from here on in.”

The Daisy’s Days benefit night is at 8pm on Wednesday, June 28.

Your €10 could make a huge difference TICKETS for the fundraiser ( just €10) can be purchased on the Daisy’s Days Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/search/ top/?q=daisy%27s%20days). To donate to the fund, see Daisy’s Days on Gofundme.com, at: https://www.gofundme.com/daisys-days.

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LUAS | SENATOR’S SURVEY BACKS HIS CALL FOR CHANGES TO TRAMS

Two-thirds of us can’t get a rush-hour seat  EMMA NOLAN There’s plenty of space at night – but rush hour Green Line Luas carriages are jam-packed

MANY Luas users are unable to board the packed trams at rush

hour, a recent survey has shown.

Undertaken by Senator Neale R ichmond (FG), the results of the

poll show that many Luas users are left stranded on workdays as trams are packed to capacity.

He said: “My recent Luas survey shows that 9% of Green Line Luas users are unable get on the train on a weekly basis.

“A further 4% of people say they are unable to get on the train on a daily basis. This is due to the carriages being full to capacity at rush hour.

“Furthermore, of the commuters I surveyed, 62% said they can ‘Never’ get a seat on the Luas at rush hour, and 31% answered ‘Almost never’ to the same question.

“I have written to the Luas operator, Transdev, with the results of my survey.”

Senator Richmond’s survey of Luas users was conducted at six stations on the Luas Green line in the Dublin-Rathdown constituency from May 15 to 24, from 7.30am to 9am every morning.

He said: “I am pleased to report that seven new, longer trams are being ordered, and to facilitate this, 11 platforms on the original Green Line from Stillorgan into town are being lengthened to 54m in order to cope with the introduction of longer trams.

“It is hoped this will greatly increase the capacity of the trams to take more passengers, reducing the wait that some commuters are forced to endure.

“Transdev may also want to consider reducing the amount of seating on the trams in order to increase the amount of standing space needed to get more commuters on board at peak times.

“With clear signage mandating patrons to give up seats to elderly people and those with access issues, this could work to increase the space in each tram,” he said.

All change as Cormac makes way for the new mayor, Tom

CLLR Cormac Devlin (FF) was the first to congratulate the new Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Tom Murphy (FF), after stepping down from his own stint in the council’s top role. The new mayor, from Sandyford, congratulated Cllr Devlin on his busy and diverse year in office, and spoke of his own passion for promoting the county’s rich diversity of people, businesses and heritage in the coming months. Cllr Murphy spoke of DLRCC’s continuing efforts to promote the county in everything from tourism to enterprise, and said he was looking forward to working with the council, colleagues, stakeholders and community groups across the county during his term.

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FASTNews

Plant yourself in a horticultural course starting in September

THE Southside Partnership have a free Level Four horticultural course in September open to unemployed people, with enrolment now open in the Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire areas.

The QQI Level 4 Horticulture course is run by Southside Horticulture, in the Cabinteely Park, and features a combination of theory-based coursework alongside practical learning.

Its emphasis is on students receiving handson practical outdoor experience in plant care and maintenance using a large range of tools and equipment.

The course consists of four weeks of practical work experience with an industryrecognised qualification in horticulture on completion.

For further information, contact les@ sspship.ie.

Maura builds up business skill A BLACKROCK business owner was one of 16 graduates in the Ireland Smart Ageing Exchange (ISAX) Ingenuity Accelerator Programme, run by DCU Ryan Academy and sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

Maura Davis, of CounsellingandTherapy.com, took part in the nine-week ISAX programme which saw mature business owners from around the country take part in the specialist course.

As a graduate of the programme, Maura will now put the skills and knowledge she has learned into elevating her counselling company to the next level.

DUN LAOGHAIRE | SQUARE’S RESIDENTS OUTRAGED BY PROPOSED BUILDING

Modern Dermot Bannon build sparks local anger  EMMA NOLAN A PROPOSED development, designed by Dermot Bannon, has caused “uproar” among Dun Laoghaire residents.

Residents at Clarinda Park are opposing the construction of a house that is “totally out of character with the local area”.

Having initially been rejected by the council in April, the refusal is now being appealed to An Bord Pleanla by the applicants.

The site itself is a vacant piece of land at Clarinda Park West, a conservation area at one of Dun Laoghaire’s Victorian square parks.

The proposal outlines plans for a “part three-

storey over-basement and part single-storey detached dwelling”.

Local resident Justin Tuite told The Gazette that he objected to the “invasive and absurd” proposed plans and described the proposed house as a “monstrous travesty and unwelcome addition to the square”.

Having lived at Clarinda Park for the past 25 years, Tuite – an architect – said: “It’s a very, very modern house proposed in a pocket handkerchief-sized site beside the entrance to Clarinda Park House.”

The applicants want to put up a detached threestory house, that levers out onto the park and the top two floors are covered in

Architect’s render of the proposed building at Clarinda Park which has outraged many residents

rusting steel material that’s “very aggressive and modern”, he said.

“The residents are astonished and appalled at this proposal – to put it right in the centre of this Victorian square, which is

supposed to be a conservation area.”

In their initial request for planning permission, Dermot Bannon Architects submitted that the contemporary design of the house would “create

a bookend to the terraced street, standing independent and respectively within an architectural conservation area”.

The site has been subject to seven previous planning applications, all of which were refused by the council, and four of those applications appealed to An Bord Pleanala were also rejected.

A total of 28 objections were made by local residents, many citing that the plans are not in keeping with the existing style of the area. A public meeting was also held where residents’ views on the plans were unanimous.

“It’s completely out of character and we’re astonished that somebody

would even propose such a thing,” added Tuite.

“This is an architectural conservation area designated by the council – there’s very few of these in the whole country. Then the architect comes along and proposes this statement building bang in the centre of it – it couldn’t be more out of keeping [with the area].

“It seems to us like they are deliberately contrasting with the surroundings.

I don’t believe it brings anything of value or any good to the square.”

The Gazette reached out to Dermot Bannon Architects for a response but had not received a reply by the time of going to print.

COURTS | DAD OF FOUR JAILED FOR STEALING, THEN SELLING CLARINS PRODUCTS

Man stole make-up worth €725,000 from employer A MAN who stole Clarins cosmetic products with a retail value of more than €725,000 from his elderly employer was sentenced to two and a half years of jail, with the final year suspended.

Joseph Walshe (49, and also known as Jody Walshe), of Carrickmines Dale, Carrickmines Wood, Dublin 18, was convicted of ten counts of theft by a jury on May 10 after a trial that lasted 12 days at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Walshe, who was employed as a general manager at Nevinar Cosmetics Ltd from November 2006 to December 2011, had overall responsibility for sales, marketing, public relations and the movement of stock in and out of a warehouse used by the company.

The court heard he dishon-

estly organised the movement of Clarins products between November 2009 and December 2011, and retained proceeds from the goods for himself.

Detective Sergeant Sean McClafferty said that Nevinar Cosmetics was set up in Ireland in 1987 by now 87-year-old Jerry Hickey.

Initially the company involved just Mr Hickey and a suitcase, and then developed into a large business, becoming the sole distributor of a number of cosmetic brands.

Anne Rowland, BL, prosecuting, said Clarins products were purchased from Clarins in Paris

by Nevinar.

The products purchased

by Nevinar were then stored in a warehouse distributed to customers. These customers primarily included high-end

department stores and chemists.

Some 5% of the stock purchased was designated as “Free of Charge”, and was used for marketing purposes and training courses. Meanwhile, “Purchase Credit Release” was a method by which discontinued or damaged stock would be placed out of circulation.

Walshe was able to take some of this stock and sell it on to a cosmetic wholesaler who was based in the UK. This wholesaler believed Walshe was acting on behalf of Nevinar, and made payments to him, but the bank details Walshe provided him with were the details of his own personal account.

In total, Walshe was paid a total of €204,122.38 for the Clarins cosmetics. The loss of these products to Nevinar equalled €181,582 – but the retail value of

the products equalled €728,494.

On May 30, 2013, Walsh was arrested. John Fitzgerald BL, defending, told Judge Pauline Codd that his client accepted the jury’s verdict and would not appeal the case.

He said Walshe, who volunteers extensively with charities, had expressed guilt and shame for what he had done and offered to pay Mr Hickey the €181,582 in full.

He has continued to work since he resigned from Nevinar, at a company providing support to people with complex health needs.

Walshe is married with four children, and was supported by his family and a great many friends and colleagues in court.

Mr Fitzgerald said Walshe’s family suffered a number of tragedies, with his father dying

in 1989. He and his brother then had to support their mother, who suffered from serious mental health issues. She has since passed away.

Walshe’s daughter and wife suffer from health issues, the court heard. In a letter for support to the court, Mrs Walshe described her husband as a “wonderful and supportive husband”; an “amazing father”; and a man of “passion, honesty, trust and integrity”.

Judge Pauline Codd handed down a sentence of two and a half years in prison, with the final year suspended.

She said Walshe is also to pay Mr Hickey the €181,582.

Judge Codd said that in the event Mr Hickey does not wish to receive the funds, he can nominate a charity to be the recipient.

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Out and About

Residents, family and friends enjoying Bloomsday breakfast while Eamon Hynes reads Ulysess

104-years-old Anna May Egan enjoying Bloomsday

A fun day blooms at Ashford House B

Ann Marie Mitchell, Nuala Lane and George Hayes

LOOMSDAY celebrations were in full force in Ashford House Nursing Home in Dun Laoghaire. Residents, family members, friends and staff donned Joycean costumes and enjoyed a champagne breakfast. Readings from James Joyce’s Ulysses and wonderful musical entertainment followed the morning meal. Residents like 104-years-old Anna May Egan donned festive hats and really got into the spirit of the day!

Nelius Bresnan, from

Bloomsday performers, Val O’ Donnell who plays Simon Dedalus, Jim O’ Keeffe, who plays Jack Power, Ian Blackmore as Leopold Bloom and Michael Carolan Blooms Narrator. Pictures: Colm Mahady / Fennells

Glasnevin with Derek

Christine Culbert from Marino Rita Carroll, Mary Donlon,

Grainne Harnett with her

McCarthy from Swords

both from Clontarf and Marcella Collins from Stillorgan

six-month-old son, Oisin

Bloomsday celebrations continue in Glasnevin

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Justin Chege, Fred Glynn, Declan O’Connor and David O’Brien. Pictures: Rose Comiskey

Eamon Hynes and Ann Marie Mitchell reading Ulysess

Getting Cert-afied T

he Gazette caught up with students on the first day of exams at Holy Child Community School in Sallynoggin. The students looked cool, calm and collected before they set out to prove just how much they have learned. The results of the Leaving Cert will be published on Wednesday, August 16, while the Junior Cert results will be out in September.

Grace Murphy and Courtney Reddin Ann Flanagan (96 years) and Eamon Hynes (86 years) discussing Ulysess

Owen Ellis and John Ryan

Nigel Bennett Sandymount, Patricia Carolan Drumcondra and Noel Collins

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HE annual Bloomsday event at Glasnevin Cemetery celebrating the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The event was marked by a costumed performance by the Joyceanstagers of chapter six, “Hades”, from Ulysses, which is set in Glasnevin Cemetery. Glasnevin Cemetery holds a special place for Joyce devotees, as chapter six is set in the grounds of the cemetery.

Lauren Keegan Aisha O’Keeffe and Shauna Johnston

Daniel Kennedy and Orla Casey

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SCHOOLS | SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF TRAGEDY IN CALIFORNIA

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Council opens book for London blaze’s victims

Berkeley bench unveiled  EMMA NOLAN A SCHOOL has unveiled a special bench in memory of those who died in the Berkeley balcony tragedy.

Hollypark GNS paid tribute to the victims and their families on the second anniversary of the tragedy, with survivor Aoife Beary present for the unveiling.

A former pupil of Hollypark, Aoife cut the ribbon at the ceremony with

Patricia Walsh, mother of Eimear Walsh, who died following the incident in California two years ago.

Having held a concert to commemorate the victims on the one-year anniversary last year, the proceeds of the concert were donated to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, with Sam Dunwoody from the hospital accepting the cheque for €2,500 on their behalf (right).

Teacher Bernadette

Codd told The Gazette that the school had been planning the bench since the concert last year.

She said: “We knew that we wanted to use the proceeds from the concerts to remember Eimear and the other victims.”

Current Holly park pupils have been very involved in activities to commemorate the Berkeley victims, from performing at the concert to holding other events in the school.

DLR doctor graduates

A NUMBER of delighted Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown graduates donned caps and gowns to graduate from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) School of Medicine at a special ceremony in the National Convention Centre recently.

Among the day’s 275 RCSI graduates from 25 different countries was Dr Zoe Lynch from Cabinteely, who received her medical degree as she graduated at Ireland’s largest medical school conferring.

Picture: Lafayette Photography

OUTGOING Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Cormac Devlin, has opened a Book of Condolence for the victims of the Grenfell Tower blaze in London.

Cllr Devlin said: “On behalf of the citizens of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, I wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of this dreadful fire in London.”

Members of the public are invited to sign the book at County Hall, Dun Laoghaire.

The book is available to sign between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and form 9am to 4.30pm on Friday.

Reservoir plan still uncertain IRISH Water have not confirmed whether or not the Stillorgan Reservoir will be open to the public once it is covered over.

Calls to turn the decommissioned land into a public park are increasing as plans for the €80m redevelopment have been given the go-ahead, with a new covered reservoir and control building to be built, and decommissioned areas to be landscaped. There are calls for the public to be able to access the site when completed.

A spokesperson from Irish Water said: “Irish Water is reviewing the decision by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to grant planning permission for the construction of a new covered reservoir at the Stillorgan Reservoir site.

“Once this process has concluded, we will provide an update on the project.”

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Out and About Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy & Dan Lee

Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy and Dan Lee

Rachel Ryan and Sarah Magliocco

WIN €500 Abi Moran, Melissa Byrne and Nicola Halloran. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

No joke – comedy fest will be a hoot

Dave Treacy, Evan Doherty and Jessica McGurk

voucher from

Jennifer Gleedaon & Donnchadh Boyle

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Ciara Spain and Alice Higgins

HE Odeon bar played host to a busy launch of the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017, which saw lots of comedy fans gather to get details of the upcoming line-up.

More than 100 acts from Ireland and further afield will be taking to the Iveagh Gardens for four nights in late July (27th-30th), with tickets already going fast for the fun-filled line-up that includes old favourites such as Tommy Tiernan, Al Porter and and Dara O’Briain, and some newer faces including Jim Elliot, Alison Spittle and Enya Martin.

For further information and the full line-up of festival events, see vodafonecomedyfestival.com.

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Sally Anne Clarke Sharon McGowan and Sandra Mallon. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Berry interesting fare at cook-off T

HE onlookers watching food being prepared at Michelin-starred l’Ecrivain restaurant were also hungry for information as Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps kicked off for summer, with the Breakfast Cook-Off challenge bringing together some well-known faces and GAA stars to whip up some healthy fare. The event was a way to emphasises the importance of healthy, nutritious easting for children, with the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps also encouraging kids to be physically active during the school holidays. Kellogg’s products were key parts of the four nutritious dishes being prepared, which went far beyond old favourites like Rice Krispie Squares.

Niamh Devereux and Niamh Foran

Sybil Mulcahy and Edward Hayden

Mayo footballer Lee Keegan and Tipperary hurler Seamus Callanan

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DUBLINBUSINESS

DNG Stillorgan’s Dempsey lands IPAV role

BRIAN Dempsey, Partner at DNG Stillorgan, is the new President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers.

Brian, pictured here with Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IPAV chief Pat Davitt assumed the role at the organisation’s 47th AGM and annual conference held at the Powerscourt Hotel.

Brian, who holds an Honours Degree in the Built Environment from the University of Glamorgan, says he wants to prioritise growth in IPAV’s education programmes during his term of office so that those within the profession or looking to join it “can be in a position to offer the very best value to consumers and enterprises”.

SPACE@DUBLINBIC | SHARED OFFICE FACILITY CAN FIT 200 ENTREPRENEURS

New co-work space to ease rent pressure on start-ups DUBLIN Business Innovation Centre has announced the opening of its new start-up hub as an affordable office solution for entrepreneurs, freelancers and start-ups.

Situated on the first and second floors of 61 Dawson Street, the co-working facility is called Space@ DublinBIC and it has capacity for in excess of 200 people.

Space@DublinBIC has been designed to offer a choice of office options for those facing low availability of office space in Dublin and soaring prices.

Speaking about the benefits of co-working in the city, Michael Culligan, CEO, Dublin BIC said: “Having a dedicated space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages.

“But in a city in which only about 3% of office space is vacant and prices are reaching record highs again, entrepreneurs and freelancers are finding themselves unable to

access office space from which they can hire talent, scale and access customers easily.”

S p a c e @ D u b l i n BIC offers clients a dedicated desk for €375 per month or a hotdesk for €200 per month. A five-day hotdesk pass costs just €59.

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preneurs will have access to 1GB Wi-Fi, an on-site cafe, storage facilities and meeting rooms. Space is holding an open day each Thursday until the end of June to give potential coworkers the opportunity to test it for a day.

To find out more visit http://dublinbic.ie/ourservices/space/

DCU’s prestigious Business School gets Small Business Charter status DCU Business School is the first Irish university to be awarded Small Business Charter status by the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

The Small Business Charter recognises world-class business schools that play an effective role in supporting SMEs, student entrepreneurship and economic development.

The award is in recognition of the

North American spending here up on last year

effective role DCU plays in supporting the development of small- and medium-sized businesses in Ireland and promoting entrepreneurship.

Executive Dean of DCU Business School Prof Anne Sinnott said: “We are honoured to accept this award in recognition of the important role DCU Business School plays in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs.”

CSO Tourism and Travel statistics for the first quarter of 2017 show that spending in Ireland by North American visitors was up 5.6% on the same period in 2016. The figures are based on detailed surveys of overseas visitors and the CSO release also contains detailed information on expenditure, purpose of visit, and bednights.

New monthly award launched to recognise the excellence and achievements of business leaders

A NEW monthly award to mark excellence and outstanding achievement among leaders of Irish businesses has been launched.

The inaugural Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, in association with KPMG, will start next month with the announcement of the June winner.

The awards will be open to Irish business leaders both at home and abroad, as well as international executives leading major companies in Ireland.

For most of us in our working environments, dressing smartly is probably best

There’s no uniform way to dress – but ‘smartly’ is the best YOUR alarm goes off at 6am. You groggily get out of bed, brush your teeth, have a cup of tea, and then walk back up to your wardrobe.

You fling open the doors, only to discover you have no idea what to wear! Fear not. We’ve got you covered ...

The Interview Every office will have its own dress code, but you probably won’t be familiar with the ins and outs of the dress code until you actually start working there. When in doubt, go with a corporate dress code.

Corporate Environment What’s a corporate dress code, you may ask? This is the standard business suit in a conser vative colour.

You want to look smart and put together.

This look will give you an air of confidence and professionalism.

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a more relaxed atmosphere, you will come across the business casual dress code.

The rules are a bit more relaxed, but there still are rules. Make sure your clothing is in good order- no rips or stains.

Usually business casual means no jeans or t-shirts. Ties are optional for men.

Uniform It’s easy to get dressed when your job requires you wearing a uniform – whether you work in law enforcement, health care or hospitality.

Even so, you still need to make sure you have the correct uniform components and that they are clean and in good condition.

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CHARITY CLIMB: TV STAR JOINS ALLIANZ STAFF TO RAISE €50K FOR ALZHEIMER’S

Karl’s on top of the world after four-peaks challenge

EUROPE’S TOP BOWLERS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR PRESTIGIOUS TENPIN EVENT

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OPERATION Transformation star Karl Henry has just completed the challenge of a lifetime, leading 18 staff members from Allianz up four mountains in three days, hiking a total of 3,559 metres.

The challenge was all in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the team are just shy of hitting their €50,000 target – and they need your help to get over the line.

The team begin their Four Peaks Challenge on Friday morning in Co Kerry, hiking 1,038 metres to the top of Ireland’s highest peak Carrauntoohil. On Saturday the team, led by Karl, tackled the 814 metre tall Mweelrea in Co. Mayo.

Sunday saw the group facing the toughest challenge of the weekend with a hike up twin ascents; the 850 metre trek up Slieve Donard in Co. Down before a 925 metre walk up Lug na Quilla in Co. Wicklow.

The group of 18 Allianz workers were all novice hillwalkers before taking on the challenge, but hard work and dedication meant they were able to brave the elements and complete the challenge.

He told The Gazette this

BOWLING enthusiasts from all over Europe will roll in to town next week for the European Senior Bowling Championships.

The 26th annual event takes place between June 25th and July 1st, with various tenpin bowling centres across Dublin coming together to host the prestigious event.

Over 950 players and guests from 24 countries, including Norway, Israel and Denmark have registered for the championships and they will be welcomed to five different bowling centres, Leisureplex Stillorgan, Coolock, Charlestown, Blanchardstown and ALSAA Bowl.

All five bowling centres, along with the ESBC 2017 organising committee, are encouraging people to make the trip to their local centre during the week of action and help make the ESBC Dublin 2017 a spectacular and event for all those competitors making the trip.

All centres will be open to the public for the entire week, so get down and see just how magnificent an event the ESBC and tenpin bowling really is!

Karl with his labradoodle Sophie & the team from Allianz. You can still donate at http://allianzireland.4peakschallenge.everydayhero.do

week: “‘The Four Peaks Challenge was a truly fantastic experience over this beautiful sunny weekend.

“The sun shone down on us as we all climbed and discovered the four highest peaks in Ireland in only three days.

“The climbs were that extra bit tougher with the

heat, but through hard work, dedication, team work and of course lots of water we made it!

“It was a really great way to explore some stunning parts of our country and the team all really bonded.

“There were a few sore legs returning back to Dublin on Sunday eve-

ning but it was a weekend to remember. I’m delighted to say that we are well on our way to hitting our €50,000 target.

“You can still donate to help us raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and reach our target.”

The aim of the challenge was to raise €50,000 for

the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, a charity of huge importance to Karl personally.

He added: “It was just a matter of waiting for the right charity to come along. When the Alzheimer Society was mentioned, I jumped at the chance..

“My own grandmother

battled with the condition so it was something I had a connection to, so I was delighted to help.”

The team have raised over €48,000 so far, sending them well on their way to going above and beyond their target and providing much needed funds for sufferers of Alzheimer’s.

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BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS: WILL YOUR TOT BE ONE OF 2,OOO MUNCHKINS MARCHING FOR CHARITY? THE ANNUAL BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE THEME: PIRATES... ARRRRR ME CUTIES! The Big Toddle will see 11,682 toddlers in Dublin take up the challenge to teeter a half-mile sponsored walk and support the vital work that Barnardos does with more than 14,100 children and families across Ireland.

A Big Toddle can be held anywhere, anytime during this month.

Barnardos director of fundraising Mary Gamble said: “It’s so heartening to see little ones across the country take part to raise vital funds and awareness – it is often their first ever fundraising event and a great way to show them how they can help other little boys and girls.”

Childcare groups and families can register for the Big Toddle at www. barnardos.ie/ bigtoddle.

IBTS CALLS ON DUBLINERS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS SUMMER THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is urging people to make a special effort to give blood over the coming weeks as their summer campaign gets under way.

Some of the objectives of this year’s campaign – which was launched last week by RTE’s Joe Duffy, with help from volunteers from the Dublin Fire Brigade to coincide with International Blood Donor Day – include encouraging

everyone to strengthen the emergency preparedness of health services in their community by donating blood. The campaign is also a way for the IBTS to celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood regularly, and to encourage young people to become new donors.

IBTS operations director Paul McKinney said: “This is the beginning of the summer holiday period, which usually present difficulties in sustaining the blood supply as donations decline.

“Household routines change during this time with exams and preparations for holidays pushing the intention to donate into the background.

“We’re asking donors not to forget the patient who needs blood by giving blood before you take that well-earned holiday.”

THE MOTHER OF ALL PRIDE BLOCK PARTIES IS COMING TO TOWN MOTHER are teaming up with Smirnoff on Saturday to host one Mother of a Pride Block Party Set to be their biggest party of 2017, Mother are loading up the glitter cannon, stocking the bars and re-building their Pride Festival site in the grounds of the Tivoli Theatre This year, there’ll be a massive main stage, bars and a selection of food stalls as well as bespoke interactive installations.

Kicking off the line-up is Panti Bliss along with the Mother DJs. Choice Music Prize-nominated electronic artist Daithi will also take to the stage.

Ten-time platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Loreen will also perform on the day. Charting at No 1 in 17 countries, Loreen is famous for her Eurovision smash hit, Euphoria.

Tickets are on sale now from eventbrite.ie. Visit facebook.com/motherdublin to find out more.

HEARS TO ALL THE SOUND LADS AT SPECSAVERS TALLAGHT SPECSAVERS Tallaght will host the Specsavers Hearing Van on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June near the west car park at the Square centre.

Shiver me toddlers Little pirates Meghan Pertherbridge and Malaci McUtha map out the route of their Big Toddle. Picture: Patrick Bolger

DFB’s Linda Scully and Caroline Grace with RTE’s Joe Duffy at the launch Listening is key to hotelier Francis Brennan’s business. Picture: Leon Farrell

of Blood Donor Day. Picture: Maxwells

The hearing van will be in situ from 10am each day, with Specsavers’ professional team on hand for consultations and to answer any hearing or optical queries that locals may have.

To raise awareness of the importance of hearing health, TV personality Francis Brennan recently launched Specsavers Sound Check Ireland 2017 – a campaign which encourages Irish adults to take a more proactive approach to their hearing health.

Audiologist at Specsavers Tallaght, Michael McComish, said: “Specsavers recommends that those over the age of 55 should have their hearing tested every two years.”

For further information on the hearing offering available at Specsavers Tallaght, pop by the hearing van or make an appointment at: https://www.specsavers.ie/stores/tallaght.

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Body & Soul

Fashionable festival with a quirky selection of colourful art and theatre events on top of its main musical offerings, Body & Soul takes place in Ballinlough Castle, Co Meath, and stars Metronomy, Bonobo, Lambchop and the sharp rhymes of Sleaford Mods.

June 23-25.

Room

Emma O’Donoghue’s hauntingly wonderful book – which explores the raising of a child in a single room whilst her mother suffers torturous abuse, all through the naive eyes of the child - launches at the Abbey Theatre on June 23 and runs until November.

ROOM AT THE ABBEY

Tattoo Art Expo

The second edition of this body art exhibition comes to the Davenport Hotel for the weekend, featuring (as well as the obvious abundance of ink) live performances, DJs and alternative models. June 24-25.

MUSIC  JAMES HENDICOTT HAVING been a hit movie and a startlingly successful Broadway show, Once’s return to what seems its spiritual home – Dublin’s Olympia Theatre – is a big one, especially with much of the cast renewed, and what’s become a big, global name to live up to.

Once is both unique, and uniquely Irish. With the lead characters played by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in the hit movie version, the play riffs off a similar theme, taking music from the city’s streets and capturing its textures and nuance on stage.

There are some subtle touches: an on-stage bar; the ‘non-acting’ role of the characters in providing musical entertainment before the main performance gets underway, and a relatively unscripted style that makes no two performances quite the same.

Phelim Drew – who’s featured in movies including

The Commitments, Angela’s Ashes and King Arthur – has a lifelong connection with Irish music through his father, Dubliners star Ronnie Drew.

He’s long since established as a name in his own right, however, and the return of Once this summer also marks his return to the role of Billy.

“It’s a different cast – an all-Irish one – and the chemistry has changed considerably,” Drew told The Gazette as rehearsals for the latest run got under way.

“Six new people means a very fresh start, and they’re all amazing musicians and actors, so we’re flying through it. Brian Gilligan, who’s playing Guy, has a lovely quality in that role, which is great. It’s a difficult play to cast, because a lot of the cast – as well as being really stand-out

actors – have to be great singers and guitar players, and it’s difficult to tick all those boxes. That makes Once special in its own way; this time around we have a really great cast.”

“Glen [Hansard] is the embodiment of someone who has worked so hard to get from the streets of Dublin to being idolised abroad,” Drew says of The Frames man’s role in the production, with Hansard having starred in the hit movie.

“I went to see him play in Vicar Street recently and it was just stunning. It’s hard to produce something of

that quality, but we’re doing everything we can to emulate it.”

Drew himself has a long history with the Olympia, with The Dubliners having traditionally played at the venue once a year for a large part of their career, and naturally, Phelim regularly in the audience.

“I’ve played on most Dublin theatre stages

over the years, but it’s always highly emotional on

stage at the Olympia,” he explains.

“Singing ‘The Auld Triangle’ with Glen [Hansard] after Once last time around was really special. I used to go in as a child every summer,when my dad played the big summer shows, and even got to know the staff, some of whom are still there. So it really means something to me.

“There’s not as much pressure on the rehearsals for me this time around,” Drew goes on to admit. “There’s never as much pressure with the basics like getting the lines when you’ve done a show before.

“Last year there was an American director doing it who really wanted to re-examine the play, and that brought its own pressures. It can be hard to forget the previous times.

“Des Kennedy, who’s directing this time around, makes it feel comfortable, happy and makes us feel released as actors despite the obvious pressure to get things right.

“There’s this incredible repertoire of

The cast of Once rehearse ahead of their run at the Olympia

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songs to learn, about 20, plus three more to do before the show every night, and those three don’t stay the same. It’s quite a big undertaking, and there are no real shortcuts.”

Speaking of the show’s most playful quirk, the on-stage bar, Drew outlines how it fits into the feel of the play.

“It’s like walking into a Temple Bar pub, it really mimics that atmosphere,” he explains. “It really eases us and the audience into the show, and people just accept it.

“It’s like watching a good film, you forget you’re watching a movie and suspend your disbelief. People can be a bit blown away but they’ve been very generous and giving in terms of space and enjoyment with the bar.”

On his own return, Drew says “I’ve been lucky, having one good project after another. Ireland being Ireland, for actors, stage is your bread and butter, and while I’ve done a bit of film and TV, it’s a different kind of thing.

“I’m a freelance actor, and such as it is, you’re very rarely in a position to choose your projects. You’re lucky enough to be cast; very few actors have any power overwhat they actually do. If you like what you’re doing, that’s normally a bonus.

“So I’m very lucky to get roles like this that I do really enjoy.”

On his own role, Drew describes his character Billy as “obsessive

Dublin Pride Week

The highlight of Pride Week, the Pride parade will weave its colourful pathway down O’Connell Street and along the quays as Dublin’s LGBTQ community come out to party. The theme of this year’s parade, kicking off on midday on June 24, is ‘Find Your Inner Hero’.

Green Day

American pop-punkers bring what’s always been a bold, brash and entertaining live show to Kilmainham Hospital on June 29, with support from ska-punk mainstays Rancid. The show is sold out, though late production tickets do often become available.

Dublin Flea Market

The biggest of their monthly rotation of Sunday markets spills out of Dublin Food Co-Op on to Newmarket Square, where you can expect to find tents full of all sorts of second-hand treasures, as well as some of the best coffee in the city. June 25.

The Positive Touch album launch

Launching the second in a series of compilations aimed at raising money for charity, ‘The Positive Touch’ will feature tracks

by Paddy Casey, Mundy, Cry Monster Cry, Gavin Glass, The Devlins and many more, and launches at The Workman’s Club on June 29.

Zero Waste Festival

Talks, workshops, screenings, info stands, a market and a swap-shop all form part of this green-leaning event at CIE Hall in Inchicore, which hopes to introduce every new attendee to some fresh ideas on waste reduction. June 25.

New album of the week

Imagine Dragons - Evolve. Following a hiatus for the American act after they made a huge splash with their second album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’, they return with a literally named album this third release is said to signal a sea change in their sound.

Home Once more

Phelim Drew on the return of a uniquely Dublin story to its rightful home

and nerdy – he seems l i ke t h e kind of guy who in owning a music shop, might know the serial number of every instrument. I’m not very nerdy, but like him, I’m definitely quite unhinged! He doesn’t give up, and he has a big heart.

“Our role, ultimately, is to communicate stories to an audience,” Drew concludes.

“Whether they’re American, Chinese or Irish, you can feel when an audience is with you, you get that dynamic on the stage. That’s when things really shine through. Without the audience, you don’t have that connection.”

 Once returns to the Olympia on June 30 and will run until August 26

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Megan Mcgloughlin with her work Touch Taste Tremble

Buse Kanliklic with her work, Disposition

Pictured at the opening of the National College of Art and Design’s NCAD 2017 Show was textile and surface

Spotlight on NCAD Adam McGrane with his piece, Working from Rubble

designer Tanya Byrne with her work Suck it and see. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

THIS year’s NCAD show highlighted the work of Dublin’s future leading artists and designers.

In total, work by 329 students featured in the NCAD 2017 Show.

The showcase presents an annual opportunity to exhibit the creative identities of students as they launch their careers.

Highlights include: · An interactive virtual reality installation by MFA Fine Art student Elaine Hoey, Stranger than Fiction is Fact utilises technology to disrupt and destabilise the viewer’s navigation and understanding of our current political mediascape. It investigates the idea of fiction as a new reality, drawing parallels between technological, mediated

and political systems, proposing new ways to negotiate this uncertain terrain. · Through personal interviews and anecdotes, The Curious Paradox by Visual Communication student Conor Foran, sheds light on the shy presence of stammering in our society. · A Culinary Childhood by Jewellery and Metalwork student, Sinead Christie, explores the challenging and memorable personal moments that she has experienced with her family. Passion for food runs through their veins and when they eat together, they are celebrating life – the good and the bad.

By taking the fork and spoon motifs, Christie turns them into personal and quirky reflections of both her and her family, while showing how love stands in the face of adversity. · Demolishing the Memories by Joint

Painting and Education student, Adam McGrane, is a tribute to the people of St Teresa’s Gardens on the occasion of the demolition of the flat complex.

McGrane’s work captures the moment the resident’s homes were destroyed through using raw materials from the scene as an artistic medium. It offers an insight into the thriving community spirit that once existed, its balcony culture and an intimate view into the characters of St Teresa’s Gardens. · Shackleton by Product Design student Adam Blagburn, explores our sensory perceptions and questions the values we place on everyday experience. Modern society often fails to stop and take in the world around us.

Through haptic navigation and inflatable location mapping Shackleton acts as a tool for modern sensory exploration, disrupting everyday routine.

Alice Mary Brennan with her Pocket Parks ceramic planters

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 EMMA NOLAN, Style Editor

AN exhibition showcasing the work of Irish and Japanese designers side by side is coming to Ireland this summer.

Hi! Fashion, an exhibition exploring garments from Japan and Ireland, will open at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on August 12.

Curated by Gemma A Williams, this new exhibition will present womenswear and accessories that explore the visual correlations and contrasts between designers on the two islands.

Celebrating 60 years of sartorial history, Hi! Fashion will feature Japanese and Irish fashion side by side, creating a visual essay composed of juxtaposing garments. These tableaux will reveal unspoken dialogues, creating new conversations inspired by the contrasting, cyclical and disruptive nature of the design process.

The exhibition will showcase garments from

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across these decades, starting with Irish designer Sybil Connolly, who launched her couture line in 1957.

The work of other significant and internationally renowned Irish designers will include: John Rocha, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading designers; Lainey Keogh who changed the face of Irish knitwear; rising international star Richard Malone; and Úna Burke whose designs have been worn by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Daphne Guinness.

Influential Japanese designers will include: Kansai Yamamoto, designer of David Bowie’s costumes during the 1970s; milliner Maiko Takeda, favoured by the singer Björk; and visionaries such as Issey Miyake together with innovative contemporary makers like Anrealage and Noritaka Tatehana.

Garments have been sourced globally from museum collections, designer archives and collectors as well as newly created pieces.

Kenta Nishimura

Richard Malone

Danielle Romeril

Aideen Gaynor

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Woof day at the office?  EMMA NOLAN HAVE you always wanted to bring your dog to work with you? Well now you have the perfect excuse because tomorrow is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! As part of their exciting new campaign to make Ireland more dog-friendly, Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling for workplaces around Ireland to celebrate with them.

Dogs Trust is offering a limited number of goodie bags to workplaces welcoming dogs to their premises on the 23rd June, and will even be calling into some of the some of the dogfriendly workplaces on the day with some tasty treats for canine colleagues and their humans too!

Sarah Lynch, Campaigns Manager at Dogs Trust said: “We are delighted to be celebrating Bring Your Dog to Work Day again this year.

“This is another exciting initiative in our wider Dog Friendly Ireland campaign, where we highlight the small but effective changes that can be made in many different aspects of public life, in an effort to make Ireland the best country in the world for dogs and their humans.”

Don’t worry if you have never had a dog in your office before.

Once you sign up to take part, Dogs Trust will send you out a welcome pack, including helpful hints and tips that will ensure the day runs smoothly for both workers and pooches.

Suzie Carley, Executive Director Dogs Trust said: “Studies have found that bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying.

ANIMAL WELFARE: IT’S ‘BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY’ TOMORROW “Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

“With over 40% of all Irish households owning a pet dog, Dogs Trust is encouraging organisations to join this fun initiative and allow dogs into workplaces, which we hope will boost morale, create a more satisfied and productive workforce and help make Ireland the best country in the world to be a dog.”

BOUNCY PLUTO IS A CHARMING BOY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR A LOVING HOME

Does your employer needs some more convincing before you are allowed to bring your furry friend to work with you? Perhaps when you explain the benefits of having a dog in the work place, your employer will be more receptive to the idea!

The Benefits Research suggests access to dogs boosts morale and reduces stress levels, whether people have access to their own pets or other people’s.

Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

Dogs Trust is encouraging anyone taking part on the day to share some photos of themselves with their dog across social media by tagging @ DogsTrust_IE and using the hashtags #BringYourDogToWorkDay and #DogFriendlyIreland If you want to know more information about ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ go to www.dogstrust.ie/dogfriendlyireland

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Pluto, an extremely charming, three-year-old Pit Bull Cross.

He is basically a big puppy who just adores the people he is familiar with, and he loves nothing more than spending time with them, playing fetch and being generally funny and goofy.

As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for an adult-only home where he will have company for most of the day. Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks, so please do check out his video on the Dogs Trust website.

If you can be Pluto’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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RECIPE: Whip up the perfect strawberry tiramisu for a summer BBQ

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FOOD&DRINK CHARITY: DUBLIN PUBS RAISE €50,000 FOR ALONE

Launching the initiative at The Two Sister’s Pub in Terenure were Tony McCarthy, Anne McAuley, Noel Murphy and Annette Egan. Picture: Maxwells

CRUMBLED up lady fingers are drizzled in sweet coffee syrup and layered with a creamy filling and juicy strawberries to make this fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert.

This no bake dessert-in-a-jar takes just minutes to make and is perfect served at a barbecue or summer picnic.

Ingredients: Coffee syrup 150ml strong coffee 60g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar Filling: 200ml cream 100g mascarpone 50g Siúcra Icing Sugar 2 tbsp almond liqueur (or 3 tbsp orange juice) 15 savoiardi (ladyfingers), finely crushed 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced To decorate: Cocoa powder, for dusting 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes, to decorate Method: 1. To prepare the coffee syrup, combine the coffee and Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar in a saucepan and heat on medium and reduce by half until a syrup forms.

Leave to cool completely, and then beat together the cream, mascarpone, Siúcra Icing Sugar and almond liqueur in a bowl until softly whipped.

2.

Spoon some of the crushed ladyfingers into the glasses.

3.

Spoon a layer of mascarpone mix on top and spoon over some coffee syrup.

4. Arrange the strawberry slices and complete with mascarpone cream.

5.

Dust each with a little cocoa powder and sprinkle over the almond flakes before serving.

Toasting a tipple that can help city’s elderly  EMMA NOLAN

DUBLIN publicans have already raised €50,000 for ALONE since the introduction of Dublin Amber just a couple of months ago.

The initiative between the charity and the Licenced Vinters Association (LVA) saw Guinness brew a limited edition beer, Dublin Amber Pale Ale. A joint donation of 50 cent for each pint of Dublin Amber sold in participating pubs is being made to ALONE by Guinness and each participating publican to support the expansion of the charity’s services.

Sean Moy nihan, ALONE’S chief executive, told The Gazette: “It’s really great to see that this initiative has gained such traction with Dublin’s publicans and their customers.”

ALONE depends on public support, with 100% of all donations going

directly to providing servicAlthough Ann has a in her foot Ann was cones to older people in need. close relationship with her fined to her house.

Sean added: “The funds children, her two daughThen, a handyman who raised will help us to reach ters live in America and often visited her to help fix out to the one in 10 older England, and her other up her home, let her know people who experience son lives a few hours’ drive that he is a befriender with chronic loneliness.” away.

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Ann is very outgoing pair get on brilliantly.

Ann had been happily and sociable, and felt “very Sean said Ann often married for 56 years when lonely” when her husband mentions how Collette is she lost her husband to passed away. now like “a second daughlung disease in 2009. Her Her loneliness pro- ter” to her, with the pair son, who lived in France, gressed, as her son could regularly going out on trips had passed away suddenly only visit her once a week, and dinners around Dub15 months earlier. and due to nerve damage lin.

‘Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

‘Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.’

Speaking about the par tnership, Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the LVA, said that it was such a fitting match as pubs have long been at the heart of Irish communities.

He said: “The pub is a focal point that keeps people connected. Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

“Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.

“Community is at the heart of the Dublin pub and that is why we chose to partner with ALONE on this initiative.

“Given that Dublin Amber has only been available for a couple of months, we are delighted with the funds raised so far.”

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Citroen C3 Aircross is the latest compact SUV in the range

Citroen’s SUV offensive continues with C3 Aircross AFTER the C5 Aircross reveal, Citroen is stepping up its offensive in the SUV segment with the launch of the new C3 Aircross, its “new-generation” compact SUV. Its unique body styling allows for up to 90 exterior style combinations and five interior design scheme choices.

The new compact SUV claims unrivalled spaciousness and a fresh inside feeling due to its opening panoramic glass sunroof. This car claims to blend city and rural driving comforts and offers Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent systems for driving off the tarmac surface. Citroen has equipped the new C3 Aircross with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as head-up display and four connectivity technologies, such as wireless charging for smart phone.

The new C3 Aircross comes with Citroen’s Advanced Comfort programme which claims to be focused on mental and physical well-being. The cabin claims classleading spaciousness (best ceiling height, generous leg room), a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m and boot volume of 410 litres that extends to 520 litres. The Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV will be launched in Europe in second-half 2017.

Fiat pushes van warranty from three to five years

FIAT is offering business drivers increased peace

of mind by taking advantage of a new five-year or 200,000km warranty on all Fiat Professional van orders placed by the end of July.

Fiat Ireland is increasing the warranty on the range, including the recently-launched Fiat Fullback pick up and the Talento van, from three years to five for all Fiat Professional models ordered by July 31.

The offer includes Fiat’s new Fullback pick-up that has been re-branded from the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. It is powered by an aluminium-block, 2.4litre diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbo charger, which produces 150hp and 380Nm of torque, yet its official combined-cycle fuel economy figure is just 15.6km/litre (44.2mpg) and its CO2 emissions are 169g/km. The standard SX transmission comprises a six-speed manual gearbox.

Available as a double cab only and with allwheel drive as standard on all versions, the Fiat Professional Fullback starts at €25,625 (excluding VAT, delivery and plates)

The new Fiat Fullback pick-

for the SX version.

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Peugeot’s 3008 sets a styling impression

In a packed SUV market, the new Peugeot 3008 stands out from the crowd with impressive new styling inside and out and a driving ability that looks set to convert many SUV drivers. Here, Gazette motoring expert MICHAEL MORONEY gives his report following a week behind the novel 3008

THE new Peugeot 3008 makes a strong first impression. Their design team have excelled in producing a new car/ SUV that has bridged the gap between modern and practical and is sure to boost Peugeot sales dramatically in Ireland.

The accolades for the new Peugeot 3008 have come before it – it was named the 2017 Car of the Year on Monday, March 6, in Geneva by a judging panel comprising 58 European journalists.

It’s the first time ever that an SUV has won the prestigious award, giving the 3008 a significant head start in the market.

I drove the car earlier in the year when it was introduced to the Irish market, but I needed to take it for a longer drive to get more acquainted with its abilities. Peugeot provided me with the range topping GT version that’s probably outside the normal expectations of the car. The specification was high, just to show how well you can dress up the car to add a further touch of luxury to its already impressive credentials.

Peugeot have noticed the swing towards petrol power in the new 3008, even though I drove the diesel version. They expect that up to 205 of new 3008 buyers will be opting for the Peugeot’s 1.2-litre PureTech turbo petrol engine compared with the 1.6- or 2.0-litre diesel versions.

Peugeot offers the new 3008 in four trim levels, Access, Allure, GT Line or

Peugeot’s new 3008 is a very stylish looking SUV that’s been crowned car of the year 2017 and offers a unique blend of modern styling, comfort and road handling

Peugeot’s petrol engine option is another plus at the entry end of the marSPECIFICATIONS ket, while its diesel powEngine 2.0 litre ered 1.6-litre entry model is also very price competiEngine power 150hp tive.

0 – 100km/hr 8.9 seconds Against the 2.0-litre Economy 21km/litre turbo-diesel competition,

(4.8l/100km or 59mpg) which is the dominant Fuel Tank Capacity 53 litres engine size in this segCO2 emissions 124g/km ment of the market, this new 3008 scores well with Road Tax Band B1 €270 a fuel economy rating of Main Service 20,000km/12 months 21km/litre (4.8l/100km or Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2016) 59mpg).

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI

Towing rating 1700kgs Warranty 5 years (100,000km) Entry Price €25,995

GT. They claim that over 85% of orders for the car are from the second level Allure trim upwards, as Peugeot aims to lift the image of the brand to a higher and more prestigious level.

The new Peugeot joins a growing C-SUV segment of the car market where there is lots of impressive

and longer standing competition. Nissan’s Qashqai is the segment market leader so many buyers will be benchmarking the new 3008 against it and the fast growing Renault Kadjar.

The Peugeot 3008 has performance measures to match with the benefit of new Peugeot styling to give the car a stand-out look.

Real world

I drove the 3008 over a 980km test drive and found that my real world driving economy with the car’s six-speed automatic gearbox was about 30% off the rated figure, that’s a level of economy difference that I’ve come to expect across almost all cars that I drive.

On the inside you’ll simply have to be impressed with the modern layout

and design. The new-generation i-Cockpit gives the car a distinctive interior style and feel. I liked the compact Formula cartype steering wheel, the large 12.3” display and central touch screen console which is controlled in an almost mechanical way by what Peugeot call are ergonomic piano keys.

Entry prices for the new Peugeot 3008 are competitive starting at €25,995 for the petrol versions while diesel powered versions come with a starting price of €27,915 for the 1.6-litre engines. That’s a competitive offer relative to the market leaders for a new car design that’s impressively distinctive.

Get close to the new Peugeot 3008 and the design is such a departure from any car that Peugeot has produced before that you will struggle not to be wooed by it. Drive it and you will be convinced.

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Ford to focus on mobility solutions for Europe with new office FORD will soon open a dedicated Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London focussing on future mobility solutions for Europe. The new office will give a dedicated team of Ford specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners as it targets the near term development of smart mobility solutions that meet the needs of Europe’s major cities.

“Basing our rapidly growing team here in the heart of mobility innovation in London is critical to accelerating our learning and development of new technologies. The location will allow us greater collaboration and the out-of-the-box thinking needed to tackle the urban transport challenges of tomorrow,” said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, at the opening of London Tech Week.

The London location allows Ford close proximity to its existing cutting edge trials in London including the plug-in hybrid Transit fleet project launching later this year. The Olympic Park’s unique private road network may also be utilised for testing in the future.

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Seat Open Week takes place at Bradys BRADYS Dublin of Old Navan Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 has announced details of its upcoming Open Week which is taking place from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1.

Open Week offers include a free three-year service plan available across the full Seat product range.

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign which includes a host of other attractive finance offers.

To mark the arrival of the all new fifth generation Seat Ibiza, 2% finance is available on any new Ibiza model with monthly repayments of just €169, and one year free road tax also part of the impressive offering.

Meanwhile, 172 offers also include a staggering 2.9% PCP finance on the award-winning Seat Ateca resulting in monthly repayments of just €269. The comprehensive 172 finance offers on the Ateca also include a trade in bonus of up to €4,000.

For the upgraded new Seat Leon, a trade in bonus of up to €3,000 is available, while 0% finance is on offer on selected Leon models resulting in monthly repayments from as little as €219.

Niall Phillips, brand director of Seat Ireland commented: “This upcoming Open Week represents a tremendous opportunity for cus-

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign

tomers to visit their local Seat dealer and see for themselves the excellent value available especially when you consider that this offer is available across the full Seat range which just so happens to be the greatest product range the brand has ever had. The offer of a free three-year service plan together with finance from 0% and attractive trade in bonuses is available across the dealer network.”

The announcement of Seat’s upcoming

Open Week and the recent launch of Seat’s 172 finance offers comes at an exciting time for the brand who only recently announced that its Irish Q1 sales increased by a significant 16.2% year on year.

Seat is also in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive – the all-new Seat Ibiza will be presented to the Irish market in July, and the Seat Arona will follow later in the year.

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CINEMA ReelReviews

WONDER WOMAN

A welcome introduction IT’S far from perfect, but Wonder Woman (Cert 12A, 141 mins) is a decent first big-screen introduction to the evergreen hero.

The film gets a few things wrong, with stodgy pacing making the first act a drag, but Gal Gadot is great as the titular Amazonian princess, bringing some understated wit, empathy and the requisite physical prowess to the role. Roll on the inevitable sequel ...

CARDBOARD GANGSTERS Unfolding Dublin drama There’s a pretty solid cast assembled for the film, but you’re more likely to remember it for its terrific use of music and pace than their acting chops on show here

BABY DRIVER: THE DIRECTOR HAS ALL THE WRIGHT STUFF TO EASILY ENTERTAIN

Breakneck beats abound AFTER the misfire of 2013’s The World’s End, and the on-and-off saga of Marvel’s Ant-Man (off in the end, sadly), those dedicated to the cult of director Edgar Wright have a very good reason to be excited.

Heist-action-comedy Baby Driver ( C e r t 15A, 113mins) is a blast of fresh air – a funny, exciting and relentlessly clever thrill-ride.

Young getaway driver “Baby” (Ansel Elgort) is nearing the end of his crime career, working for crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey).

Baby is the best in the business, but only drives to his own personal soundtrack – much to the chagrin of the ever-

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changing group of bank robbers he helps escape ( John Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzales, Jon Bernthal).

W hen Baby meets waitress Deborah (Lily James, channelling True Romance’s Patricia Arquette) things get complicated – Doc doesn’t want Baby out of the game, and Baby now has something he can’t afford to lose.

The basic plot isn’t exactly all that original,

recalling the beats of crime classics such as Michael Mann’s quiet epic, Thief.

What puts Baby Driver in a league of its own is its wonderfully original, flawlessly executed approach to music.

Edgar Wright blends music into his film with more finesse than recent musical hits like La La Land – from the first frame to the last, Baby Driver’s soundtrack rarely lets up.

Every action is accompanied with a perfectly sy nched, exper tly matched song, ranging from classic soul to New York punk, golden age hip-hop to classic rock.

Lyrics are burnt into the celluloid, becoming

part of the aesthetic, the scenery, the style, and of course, the soundtrack.

Songs such as Queen’s Brighton Rock, and Carla Thomas’s B-A-B-Y, are as much a part of the story as they are a part of the soundtrack; the film’s title is taken from a 1970 track by Simon & Garfunkel.

Wright has always made music a part of his work; never before has been so integral and so uniquely integrated.

Foxx and Hamm stand out in a very capable cast, although Spacey seems to do little more than turn up in some scenes – at times his performance feels a little phoned in, unfortunately.

Elgort hasn’t done

much to impress in the past, but Baby Driver gives audiences a good reason to anticipate the young actor’s next role.

The car chase action here, as exaggerated as it is, is much more grounded than the way-way over-the-top fare of the Fast and Furious series – and much more exciting, to boot.

There’s a kind of choreography to everything on screen, from simple movements to explosive action; everything is dictated by music.

Accordingly, Baby Driver feel something like an action movie mixtape – gunshots respond to every music beat, cars weave through traffic at breakneck speeds to the

swell of choruses.

The film recalls the best of Wright’s work, blending his love of movies and love of music into a referential delight; cinema and record nerd alike will find plenty to squeal about here.

If anything lets Baby Driver down, it’s its shallow attempt at a love story – there’s nothing believable about Baby and Deborah’s relationship and, consequently, it rarely feels like there’s all that much at stake.

If you can suspend your disbelief just a little bit further, however, Baby Driver is likely to be the most fun you’ll have at the movies this year.

Verdict: 9/10

ALTHOUGH it’s set in Darndale, Cardboard Gangsters (Cert 18, 92 mins) is a gritty film that could be set in half a dozen deprived places in Dublin, and many others around the country. Lead John Connors impresses, as a group of young thugs try to save face, resolve personal problems, and try to move up the criminal ladder.

Grim stuff, but well made, and a decent film.

THE MUMMY

Deserted by audiences EVEN though Tom is on full Cruise control here (lots of running about, plenty of open-mouthed-lookingconfused shots, and has a typical smarmy-but-lovablegit-changes-his-ways role), The Mummy (Cert 15A, 110 mins) continues to rack up dreadful reviews and underwhelming box office returns. Audiences just aren’t taking to this botched reboot of a classic genre character. Oh, mummy ...

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GAMES LOS ANGELES: TOP GAMES FOR THE COMING YEAR ON SHOW AT THE WORLD’S BIGGEST GAMES SHOWCASE

Exploring the best of what’s to come with previews at E3

ANOTHER year, and another E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) – the games industry’s biggest trade gathering-slashfestival, where games developers, publishers, the media, business analysts, beancounters and gamers alike all get a good look at what’s coming along in the next year.

It’s always a big deal and a massive undertaking, with this year’s bustling E3 – held across several days last week in Los Angeles – proving no exception, with an interesting mix of the familiar and the fresh creating a unique gaming flavour for the rest of this year, and into next.

However, with the games industry at a slightly awkward crossroads, finding itself caught in a midway stretch as this generation of consoles really finds its feet while simultaneously facing new platforms on the horizon, a slight malaise was in the air at E3 2017.

While every year sees many old favourites get another twist or sequel, some more lazily so than others, there definitely seemed to be more of an over-reliance on triedand-true franchises and fan favourites than usual

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at this year’s E3.

Of course E3 still managed to have plenty of absolutely great games, as well as lots of industry deals on the sidelines, yet there were few truly stunning or adventurous titles this year – there was a strong flavour of iteration, not innovation, for many of the games on show.

I suspect that E3 2019 – a bit down the road with the newer platforms – will have more striking titles, but for now, here’s a brief look at just a few of this year’s E3 highlights, in no

particular order.

First up, a quick overall look at the consoles saw Microsoft make waves with its proper industry reveal of its upcoming super-powerful but confusingly named console, the XBOX. As I recently wrote, MS has the chance to make up for its blunders with the XBox One, and if this time round it gets more developers and exclusives on board, the XBOX could return the fight to Sony.

Speaking of Sony, like MS it also had some great PS4 games on show, as well as an over-reliance on sequels, making it a good but not brilliant E3 showing for their wares.

However, of all the platforms, Sony drew the most flak for several high-profile titles that were conspicu-

A highlight of E3 was the surprise reveal of a re-remake of PS2 (and bona fide gaming) classic, Shadow of the Colossus, which has already had a PS3 remaster

ous by their absence.

In some ways, Nintendo had the freshest E3 showing, as the underdog in the current platform wars came out swinging with some quirky titles for its recently launched Switch console.

Ploughing a different furrow to its two rivals, the Japanese company presented a variety of pretty fun but not revolutionary titles, as well as some metoo ports of hit titles.

It was business as usual then for the consoles, but what were the games that created the most buzz?

With so many games revealed over E3’s days, I’d need several pages to run through the top titles alone, so here are just some that caught my eye ...

Biggest surprise of E3: the upcoming ground-up full re-remake of Shadow of the Colossus (left), for PS4. The cult PS2 classic was absolutely adored by critics, largely ignored by gamers, and has already had a HD lick of paint remake for the PS3 to secure its place in gaming’s pantheon.

The surprise reveal that SOTC’s rock-and-moss monster slaying across an atmospheric, empty landscape is to return – again

From the top: E3 2017 was swarmed as usual by vast crowds of gamers, media and industry figures, while just three out of dozens of great games included Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus; Assassin’s Creed Origins; and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

– was an E3 highlight for many, with the unexpected news cementing its place as an early 2018 highlight, and one of the rare justifications for a game remake.

Everybody loves Nazis – the villains du jour before gamers became fixated on zombies in recent years – and the latest in the wellreceived uncharted: The Lost Leghacy looked quite a blast, pun intended.

Some very slick graphics and confident art direction – not to mention its super-violent gunplay, as

rebels fight back in a Nazioccupied America – made it one to watch out for.

Going way, way back beyond Nazis, ancient Egyptians popped up in the latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Origins.

It’s a series which has always been very pretty, but – sssh – often pretty dull, yet its recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power was pretty stunning, and could be just the fresh blood that’s urgently needed to give the stale franchise the

reboot it needs.

There’s not much that needs to be said about the must-buy imminent Uncharted standalone story, The Lost Legacy, save that it showcased developer Naughty Dog’s usual mix of top-tier graphics with excellent character writing.

Ah, out of space already!

It’s impossible to do justice to the range on show at E3 – but you’ll see several of E3 2017’s best titles grace these pages in coming months, so stay tuned ...

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FastSport SUNDRIVE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CYCLING STARS: SUNDRIVE hosts the Dublin Track Cycling International on July 1-2. The two-day event promises to be a tough one for competitors and an exciting one for spectators with Olympic and World Champion riders descending on the Eamonn Ceannt Park in Sundrive, Dublin to compete in Ireland’s only Class 1 UCI event.

Olympic champion Elinor Barker and top track cyclists from GB, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have been confirmed, as well as a strong Irish contingent.

Among those flying the flag for Ireland are Irish team members Lydia Boylan, Felix English, Anna Turvey and Fintan Ryan, with a large entry of Irish traveling from all corners of the country.

“It’s going to be a tough two days of competition,” Boylan said of the event. events in itself, as well as the scratch race and the points race. I’m ready to race in front of some good home crowds.”

Entry is free for spectators.

IRISH SELECTION: SIZEABLE CREW SET TO REPRESENT COUNTRY ON BIG STAGE

Ten Dubliners Malaga-bound for World Transplant Games

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TEN Dubliners will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Malaga this summer with the event getting underway on Sunday, June 25.

Baldoyle’s Harry Ward has been named as team captain.

He is included along with Castleknock’s Ron Grainger, Santry’s Paul Prendergast, Ar tane’s Anthony By rne, Greenhill’s Angela Sherlock, Skerries’ Paul Heffernan, Clonsilla’s Aoife Murray, Cabinteely’s Michael Dwyer, Tallaght’s Leonard Ryan and Dalkey’s Deirdre Faul.

They will join others from over 50 countries in what will be the biggest gathering of transplant recipients this year.

Almost 1,000 competitors registered to take on events as diverse as athletics, badminton, swimming, ten pin bowling and darts to name but a few.

Ranging in age from 30 to 79, Transplant Team Ireland includes five Liver transplant recipients and 23 who have undergone kidney transplants.

Colin White, the National Projects Manager of the Irish

Members of Transplant Team Ireland with Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly in ALSAA. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Kidney Association is the Ireland Team Manager and he is also currently the treasurer of the World Transplant Games Federation.

Tradition He said of the event: “This year the World Transplant Games Federation is celebrating 30 years and we can be proud of the tradition that our

team has in the competition.

“Our team is known for its sense of fair play as well as its sense of fun with both underpinned by a steely competitive edge. Our athletes are coming from across the country and their dedication and commitment is not only to their training, in practical terms, they also fund the vast majority of the costs involved.

“Their motivation is driven by a determination to be Fit for Life, to show other ‘patients’ what can be achieved posttransplant and to encourage the general public to have a family discussion about organ donation”.

“It will be my 7th World Transplant Games as Ireland Team Manager and it continues to be a most humbling

honour to be a part of such an inspiring group of people.

Every athlete at the World Transplant Games will have already received a kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas or bone marrow transplant.

Although the main objective for team members is to embrace life and promote organ donation, some returning team members will also be contesting for world titles.

Keen to build on their medal successes at the previous World Transplant Games in Argentina in 2015, Faul and Peter Heffernan have being training hard in anticipation of the competition in Malaga.

Team captain Ward has represented Ireland at numerous international Games events both as a dialysis patient and in more recent years as a transplant recipient thanks to his kidney transplant which he received in 2007.

Athletes will compete in their respective age categories in the following events: badminton, cycling, darts, golf, petanque, squash, swimming, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis, mini-marathon, and track and field.

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Damien Peelo, Executive Director, COPD Support Ireland, and legendary cycling champion, Sean Kelly. Picture: Inpho

DUBLINERS are being urged to come out in force on Saturday June 24 to support a 50-strong group of cycling enthusiasts who will be entering the final stages of a marathon cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

The “Get Breathless for COPD” charity cycle from Galway to Dublin, which is led by cycling champion Sean Kelly will see the riders finally cross the finish line at the Commercial Rowing Club in Islandbridge at approximately 5.30pm.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is perhaps better known as bronchitis or emphysema, and is where the airways of the lungs are narrower than normal, leading to airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. It is the fourth most common cause of death in Ireland after heart disease, lung cancer and stroke.

The cycling challenge takes place over two days, with participants getting on their bikes in Galway on Friday, June 23 and travelling as far as Athlone, before hitting the road again for Dublin

on Saturday, June 24.

Kelly, believes the event offers a great opportunity to showcase the importance of physical activity for better health: “I’m really looking forward to getting back in the saddle again for COPD Support Ireland and to joining a really enthusiastic gang of people keen to raise awareness of COPD. “I’d encourage everyone to make themselves aware of the disease and the steps that they can take to minimise their risk by not smoking, by eating a healthy diet and by exercising for 30 minutes most days.

“And, of course, what better way to enjoy physical activity than to go out for a regular spin on a bicycle? It’s great for blowing out the cobwebs, for getting back in touch with nature, and for giving our lungs a good workout. Please come along and say hello if we are in your neighbourhood - we’d love to see you!”

The challenge aims to generate awareness of COPD, while also raising up to €20,000 in muchneeded funds for vital COPD services. Members of the public can lend their support by texting “COPD” to 50300 to donate €2.

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Loreto’s McLoughlin plays key role in Irish series win IRELAND’S Under-21 women’s hockey team produced wins on Saturday and Sunday to see off Scotland at Queen’s, using 30 players across three games as they continue their Euro preparations.

The Scots started the series well, winning the first tie 2-1. Loreto’s Hannah McLoughlin, pictured above, was at the heart of the Irish goal, setting up Edel Nyland for what proved a consolation effort.

In game two, Ireland came back from 2-0 down to score a 5-2 win over Scotland and put the series right back into the mix.

Scotland started the stronger with Millie Steiger and Lorna Cruikshank both scoring before the end of the first quarter.

Ireland improved in the second quarter, holding the majority of possession and creating all the chances with Nyland and Rachel Burns combining brilliantly for a first major chance while a Scottish defender cleared another Burns shot off the line.

Hermes-Monkstown’s Ellen Curran’s crash ball yielded a corner that went unconverted while another chance came when Nyland fired just wide from Emma Kernohan’s pass.

Scottish keeper Megan Inch denied UCD’s Abbie Russell’s powerful shot before McLoughlin got one back from a penalty corner breakdown, making it 2-1 to the Scots at half-time.

They carried that momentum into the second half when Nyland drove around the last defender before drawing another save. Ireland drew level when Erin Getty and Jessica McMaster linked up to play in Russell whose forehand shot found the bottom corner.

It left the game poised at 2-2 going into the final quarter when Ireland took full control. McMaster put them in front from a corner, rebounding off McLoughlin’s initial shot.

The Queen’s striker added another when she drove through the heart of the Scottish defence before slotting home for 4-2.

Tori Hastings then played in Railway Union’s Michelle Carey on the p-spot and she slipped her shot over the line.

Game three saw Ireland win out 2-0. They controlled much of a scoreless first half. Michelle Barry gave them the lead early in the second half.

McLoughlin closed out the win with her second goal in as many days, finishing off after a nice exchange with Carey.

Lamb taking nothing for granted in Leinster Ladies football star says Dublin need to be wary of Laois ahead of their provincial semi-final as she looks forward to a busy summer, heading up Kilmacud Crokes’ multi-sport camps  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE Molly Lamb has yet to lose a Leinster championship match in her fledgling intercounty career with Dublin, the Kilmacud Crokes woman says there are always reasons to be wary.

They face Laois on Sunday at Timahoe in the provincial semi-final with the sky blues starting their bid to win a sixth title in a row. She joined the panel in 2014 as a teenager in the midst that Dublin run, making her mark, eventually lining out in midfield in the first of three successive All-Ireland final against Cork.

Looking ahead to the Laois tie, Lamb says that, growing up, the O’Moore

county always provided problems for Dublin.

“Growing up, we would have had ver y good matches with Laois. The year above me – the 1994 group – Laois had a particularly good team,” she told GazetteSport.

“Last season, a lot of their players went away for the summer but are back now so we wouldn’t be getting too caught up in thinking that we have beaten them in the past.

You just never know what is going to happen.”

She cites a “lucky escape” against Westmeath in the 2015 final.

“It’s not as if we are walking through the competition. You always have to respect your opponent because you never know when you will get caught.”

Indeed, they will be keeping extra close tabs on the influential Maggie Farrelly and goal-getter Ciara Bourke. For 2017, Dublin have been managed by Mick Bohan, taking over from Greg McGonigle and he has mixed and matched for much of the league campaign.

“It was good this year with Mick giving everyone a chance because he is obviously getting to know everyone as well. Throwing some people in who haven’t got much senior game time before. It was good it was chopped and changed that everyone got a chance to impress.”

Since then, he has given the players a healthy space to focus on the club. For Kilmacud, they

Molly Lamb says that you cannot take anything for granted despite an impeccable record in the Leinster senior football championship. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

ran up wins over Clanna Gael Fontenoy and Fingallians, putting them in good shape for games in July against St Sylvester’s and Na Fianna.

“That will be the focus when they come along but now is very much county time. It is nice to compartmentalise it and there is respect for the club scene which makes it easier for the club to release you back to the county.”

For Lamb, giving back to the club and the community is something she will be doing in spades this summer. Along with fellow senior footballer Emer Sweeney, she is heading up the club’s multi-sports camps for five weeks at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn home.

The camps are open to Crokes’ members and non-members alike and are an extra option in addition to the club’s regular hurling, Gaelic football and Kellogg’s Cul Camps where former Dublin hurler Niall Corcoan and Padraic McDonald will be key coaches.

“We have access to the basketball courts, the tennis, dodgeball, rounders as well as Gaelic football and hurling mixed in with loads of other things.

“Coaching is something I have always been involved in between the mini All-Irelands, the camps and going down to the nursery – it’s what I have always done in the summer.

“There’s such massive interest. We have had the

mini All-Irelands on the last few weeks with 400 girls doing football and camogie; there’s 500 for hurling last week and then up 700 for the football this week.

“There’s huge interest and people around all summer so we are facilitating it for the kids.”

For Lambe, she has always been exposed to numerous sports and played international underage hockey before focusing on football.

“Growing up, I would have played basketball, swimming and everything. With the demands of training and so on, you only have time to play one sport but, ideally, I would love to be out playing as much as I could.

“Kids should try everything out and see what suits them best. You meet all kinds of different people and I would still have a good group of friends from hockey and that’s very important.” **The Kilmacud Crokes multi-sports camps run in Glenalbyn from July 10 to August 11 with the camps open for all. For members, the club will run its Kellogg’s Cul Camp from July 3 to 7; a Silverpark coaching camp from July 10 to 28 and their GAA summer camps from August 14 to 25.

For more information, go to http://kilmacudcrokes.com/football/ mini-all-ireland-kilmacudglenalbyn-multisport-summer-camp.

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KENNEDY CUP: SALLYNOGGIN STARS MAKE MARK AT U-14 FESTIVAL

Crangle finally lands AllIreland pitch and putt JOHN-ROSS Crangle has become the All Ireland pitch and putt champion, after winning the final in the Tipperary foothills earlier this month, as he triumphed on a course he was playing for the very first time.

The Loughlinstown man came out on top over 36 holes, who plays his golf out of Loughlinstown Pitch and Putt Club, just off the N11, and described the event as “a serious test of both mental and physical ability”, highlighting the need to play six 36-hole matches over the course of a three-day weekend.

He started off with an 11&10 win over Tullamore’s Paul Carey. Crangle went on to beat Danny Looney, Anthony Culhane and Liam O’Donovan on day two. “The second game of the Sunday was, without a doubt, the hardest game of the weekend. I was playing the last Tipperary Hills member in Anthony Culhane.

It was a superb match and the home crowd was quite boisterous,” Crangle said.

“I was playing catch up a lot in the last few holes and experience played a huge part in getting me through the game. I won the 34th and 36th holes with birdies to win the match on the last hole.”

“Going into the semi-finals, I was the outsider with the other three players all national Champions. I played Bryan Delaney in the semi-final from Fermoy. There was only one in it for a long period before I birdied three holes in a row with four holes left.”

“In the final, I played Ray Murphy, a sixtime winner of the event. I got off to a good start but he crept into the game and gradually pushed ahead to two up after 15. Then came the burst I needed. Seven birdies in a row, winning 5 of those holes, I found myself in a very winnable position.

“Ray fought back as expected as the rain came down heavily. He got back within two but once again I got a couple of vital putts to go 3up with 3 to play.

“I pitched one of the most important shots of my life to within 2 feet. I still knew I had to make that putt. Ray knocked his putt in, a deep breath and bang. That was it, the hurt of coming second in four nationals was gone, it was more a relief rather than the feeling of joy.”

St Joseph’s Darragh Lynch, Leigh Kavanagh and Andrew Moran, left; the DDSL side celebrate their successs, right

Joeys trio shine for DDSL  KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

THREE St Joseph’s Boys stars were involved as the DDSL side walked away from the University of Limerick as Kennedy Cup champions for the 31st time.

Darragh Lynch, Leigh Kavanagh and Andrew Moran were par t of the 20 man squad who defeated Sligo/Leitrim 2-0 in the final.

Roland Banya gave DDSL the lead after just four minutes when he picked up the ball on the right hand side of the pitch before cutting onto his left foot and giving

the keeper no chance with a curling finish that looped over the despairing dive of Kayle Wasjszczuk in the Sligo/ Leitrim goal and into the bottom corner.

They then went 2-0 up before the break thanks to an own goal after Ben McCormack’s attempted cross was deflected past the keeper.

DDSL manager Garreth Dodrill spoke after the game at his delight with the effort his players put in throughout the week – especially considering the expectations the team has to deal with. “ I t ’s q u i t e t o u g h

MINI WORLD CUP Cabo festival passes two thousand goal total CABINTEELY’S mini-World Cup came to a close last Saturday with the final 82 games of the competition taking place in the Kilbogget Park.

Out of a total of 2,002 goals for the event, 331 goals, four periods of extra time and, to crown it all, the agony and ecstasy of four penalty shoot-outs came on the final day.

It provided a spectacular finish to the annual event in superb, sunny conditions with all the children enjoying themselves.

Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie

because you are expected to win it and when you win it, ever yone thinks you should be winning it anyway so you’re in a bit of a no win situation,” said Dodrill.

“I was down here five years ago so I knew what it was about and the boys were told what to expect from other teams and to be fair to them they took ever y thing onboard.

T hey behaved themselves around the place and put the effort in.”

Sligo/Leitrim were impressive throughout the tournament but couldn’t handle the efficient DDSL. “We were expecting

what the game was.

“They have a couple of nippy players up front and their number eight in midfield was outstanding - one of the players of the tournament – and the three players at the back were solid enough.

“We spoke to the boys and told them they would get some joy down the wings.

“We needed a nice early goal just to settle the nerves and prevent them from getting their tails up. Thankfully we scored after a few minutes and got the second one then to calm the nerves,” Dodrill continued.

The manager also praised his coaching staff for the work and commitment they have put in over the last few years to help get them where they are today.

“This process started for us three years ago and it’s a difficult process because we have to whittle down players.

“It’s a huge commitment from everyone. It’s every Sunday morning for the last three years, some midweeks, games, and friendlies so it’s a lot for all the coaches to put in and for our families to put up with us being out of the house all the time.”

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Cuala’s Murphy lands ten points for Dublin

CUALA

CUALA’S Liam Murphy and Kevin Kirwan were both part of the Dublin Under-17 hurling side that won the Leinster title by beating Kilkenny in Portlaoise last weekend.

Murphy scored 0-10, including seven frees, in the final while Kirwan was also on the mark in their 3-17 to 2-10 win over the cats. Dublin cut loose in the second half after leading by four points at the break.

THE 2017 Mini-All ireland starts this

This week’s jackpot will be €11,400.

week, culminating in Saturday’s finals

Our lucky dip winners last week were

day with all the colour and noise of the

Ronan Flavin and Matthew Lyster. Get

traditional parade through Dalkey.

your tickets now at www.cualagaa.ie/

We’d like to wish all our young players, parents and mentors the best of luck.

Mixed league results for the adult footballers at the weekend.

The seniors lost to Skerries Harps

FOOTBALL: VAUGHAN SCORES HALF-DOZEN IN AWAY WIN

scoring 4-14 to 3-14 game. The fourth

en run with a 2-20 to 0-6 win over St

team also had a win over Naomh Bar-

Jude’s in Meadowvale last Wednesday.

Castleknock 1-11 Kilmacud Crokes 1-12  sport@dublingazette.com

K I L MACUD Cro kes kept pace with the leaders of the AFL Division 1 by securing a narrow 1-12 to 1-11 win over Castleknock at Somerton Park last weekend.

The win is the latest result in a four-game unbeaten run for Crokes after a draw with Skerries Harps three days prior, backing up wins over Na Fianna and St Vincent’s.

Mark Vaughan was one of the stars of the show as he finished the

the future at Crokes after their Under-14 hurlers won the regional feile after beating Limerick’s Bruff in the final.

“We are delighted,” manager Brian Harrison told GazetteSport. “The team played very well and did great to beat teams from Cork, Tipperary and Limerick in the finals.”

“It was a competitive game. We managed to get ahead and they came back a little bit but I think we were good value for the win. The boys were delighted to win in what was a very warm day.”

Cuala Coaching, in association with the Sports and Social Integration Pro-

Go n-eiri do na buachailli 03 who head

ject are delighted to announce details

down to Monaghan for the national

of the 2017 School of Excellence Sum-

Feile na Peil finals next weekend.

mer Camp.

More details can be found at www. cualagaa.ie

Thomastown. Many thanks to Declan

The Cuala 2004 boys have entered a

Cronin and Centra for their organisa-

competition to win a €500 grant from

tion (and barbecue)

the Community Trust with Version 1.

Congratulations to Cuala’s latest

The winners are entirely based on

Leinster GAA Champions, Liam Murphy

Facebook votes so they’d very much

and Kevin Kirwan, who beat Kilkenny

appreciate it if you’d go to the following

yesterday in Parnell Park in the U-17

link and vote for them: http://woobox.

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SHANKILL

the lead. Castleknock scored a stoppage-time goal to leave Crokes nervy and when Dessie Carlos was presented with a last gasp free to level the scores, it looked like the sides would have to settle for a point each.

However, his free was wayward and Crokes could breathe a collective sigh of relief.

The win sees them sit joint third with three other teams, a point off second and a further point off leaders Thomas Davis after their loss to Na Fianna.

It was also a good weekend for the stars of

U-17 semi final last Saturday.

Well done to the first ladies football

all at the Centra Hurling Skills day in

game with a personal tally of 0-6. Nathan Nolan, Ross McGowan, Cian O’Connor and Conor Casey also put in impressive displays against last year’s championship finalists.

The visitors had to deal with intense pressure from Castleknock during the opening period but they managed to keep in touch with their opponents thanks to a Pat Burke goal created

by Shane Horan.

Crokes star ted the second half strongly and points from Callum Pearson, O’Connor and Vaughan saw them take

Limerick City in the Celtic Challenge

team who maintained their unbeat-

Great day in the sunshine had by

AFL DIVISION ONE

for Dublin Plunkett in their win over

second team defeated Lucan in a high

Cuala’s favour.

Unbeaten run sees Crokes up to third

Congratulations to Cuala’s Cormac Spain and Michael Conroy who played

by 1-15 to 0-16 in AFL1 but, in AFL4, our

rog in AFL10. Final score 1-8 to 0-9 in

Oisin O’Rorke on the attack for Kilmacud Crokes against Skerries Harps this week

lotto.

OUR academy, sponsored by O’ Donnell’s

to Round Tower; however there were

Pharmacy, is in Shanganagh Castle from

brilliant displays by the new players.

10am to 11am every Saturday. The cost is

The team has ambitions to climb up

€2 per child, there is no annual subscrip-

the divisions so as we wait for our juve-

tion and all equipment is provided free.

nile players to come up through the

So why not come along any Saturday

ranks, new players for the adult team

morning and give the Academy a try?

are very welcome; contact Kevin on 086

Our summer camp, sponsored by

8449902.

O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, from Monday,

Our golf classic will be held in Wood-

July 3 to Friday, July 7 is fully booked.

brook Golf Club on Friday, June 30. Team

There is a waiting list being prepared for

of four players is €300 and includes a

details; contact Camp Director Steve

meal in Brady’s Pub. Contact Jimmy

Davis on 087 6414123.

Nolan on 087 2633203; the time sheet is

Loads of action on Saturday: the U-9

open now.

boys footballers were away to St Mark’s,

For more information on the club,

the U-10 boys’ footballers were at home

contact secretary.shankill.dublingaa.

to Good Counsel and the U-13 girls foot-

ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Face-

ballers played Lucan Sarsfields, also at

book and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club,

home in the castle.

your community, your GAA club where

On Sunday, our adult footballers lost

KILMACUD CROKES

everybody knows your name.

WELL done to the U-14 hurling team who

This week, an even bigger group of

won the regional Feile after beating

700 footballers aged U-8 to U-12 will

Bruff (Limerick) in Clarecastle.

take part in the final week of the mini

Well done to the AFL1 team who narrowly beat Castleknock, 1-12 to 1-11.

Hard luck to the AFL3 team that lost to St Sylvester’s, 0-12 to 0-13, the AFL4 side that lost to Plunkett’s, 3-17 to 2-10 and the AFL9 team that lost to Skerries Harps, 0-14 to 3-11.

All-Irelands.

Congrats to the Dublin U-17 hurlers who beat Kilkenny in the Leinster final over the weekend.

There were five Crokes players in the squad.

Well done to Mark Grogan, Eddie

500 Hurlers took part in another

Gibbons, Sean Kinsella, Alex Hatt and

highly successful week at the mini All-

Tadhg Dunbar. Mark Grogan captained

Irelands!

the team.

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