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Flagging success: Seapoint feted for water quality Football:

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the proud bearers of some good news – and a Blue Flag – at Seapoint recently, as they helped to mark the pretty, popular coastal spot’s success in being awarded the prestigious flag by An Taisce recently. The Blue Flag was awarded to Seapoint as part of the nationwide flag and Green Coast awards, which sees beaches and marinas examined under a number of stringent criteria, before the flag is awarded in recognition of their environmental quality and impact.

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County’s housing plan sparks NAMA objection Agency disputes energy efficiency measure proposed in draft strategy

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THE National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has objected to proposals in the draft County Development Plan requiring new houses and commercial buildings in

the area to adhere to passive housing standards. Most councillors voted for the energy efficiency measure in February, guaranteeing its inclusion in the draft plan for 2016-22. NAMA lodged a submission to the passive

housing element in the draft plan during its period of consultation recently. The objection stated: “Energy requirements for new buildings ... should come from national standards, and regulations should be removed from the

county plan.” But Cllr Karl Gill (PBP) disagreed, saying the passive housing proposal was “perfectly reasonable and sensible, so NAMA should take a back seat and be quiet”. Full Story on Page 9

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politics Gilmore prepares for next phase of his working life

‘I intend to remain an active citizen’ AHEAD of the upcoming Dun Laoghaire Labour Party selection convention, Deputy Eamon Gilmore informed party leader Joan Burton of his intention not to seek nomination as a candidate in the next general election. Deputy Gilmore told The Gazette: “I’ve been thinking about it for a while and on and off since I stepped down as Tanaiste last year. “I’ve been doing it [politics] for 30 years and it’s been a great honour. I decided that I want to do something else for the next phase of

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my working life. “I don’t have anything lined up, and haven’t made any commitment, though some people have been talking to me about other things that I might consider doing, but I intend to serve out my term as a TD; that’s my plan.” When asked if he had lost heart in politics, he

said: “Not at all. I have done enough as a public representative, but I intend to remain an active citizen and an active member of the Labour Party.” He added: “Ideally, I would like to have remained on as leader of the party in government office last year, but that wasn’t possible.” He believes Labour’s slump in the polls reflects the party taking a disproportionate share of blame for some of the unpopular decisions that were made. “In a coalition government, I think the smaller

party always tends to get more of the grief.” Deputy Gilmore thanked the people of Dun Laoghaire for giving him “the great honour and privilege of letting me represent them for 30 years”. Finally, he said: “I have nothing but good memories and a sense of achievement. There have been enormous improvements in this country over the years, both in relation to the economy and the modernisation of our laws, and I’d like to think I played some part in it. I’ll leave it to others to judge to what extent.” Cllr Carrie Smy th (Lab) said: “I am sure Eamon will be as successful in this new chapter of his career as he was in his political career. I wish Eamon, his wife Carol and family the very best for the future.” Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) said the TD had played a crucial part in cementing a cordial and productive relationship between the Labour Party and Fine Gael in Government. “He is a man of his word and will be a loss to the political scene.” Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said: “I presume this was a difficult decision for Eamon to make, but wish him good health and happiness in whatever new role he may decide upon.” Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: “Eamon worked tirelessly for

A Labour stalwart for many years, Deputy Eamon Gilmore said: “I have nothing but good memories and a sense of achievement”

his constituents in Dun Laoghaire [and was] always to the fore in advocating social housing, better health services and new schools. “When in Government, [and] under dire financial circumstances, it was not always possible to deliver on these priorities. This must have frustrated him greatly.” Cllr Mar y Hanafin (FF) said: “I have always found Eamon Gilmore to be very decent and a good colleague to work with in the interests of Dun Laoghaire. I wish him every success in the next phase of his career.” However, not all comments were so complimentary. While Tanaiste Joan Burton thanked Deputy Gilmore for his “immense contribution to political life as a public representative, as party leader and as

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Tanaiste”, Cllr Chris Curran (SF) welcomed his decision to stand down, but described it

as a “last-gasp attempt by the Labour Party to redeem itself with the electorate”.

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dun laoghaire: cruise ships and families a key focus of festivities

Artisan market open

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DUN Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) has rolled out its June family-friendly activity programme and it looks as if the borough will be a hive of activity this month. The harbour company’s festival starts with a number of cruise liner calls, family funfairs and the Sonia O’Sullivan 5km race. Key dates include June 27, when the Irish Youth Dance Festival performs a small outdoor showcase as part of its annual calendar. There will be three 5km runs held in Dun L aog h ai re thro u ghout June. The Sonia

O’Sullivan 5K Run takes place on Saturday, June 13 with a reception to be held in the harbour plaza. Fun runners are invited to take part in one of the two Rainbow Runs on June 20, which will take place at 10am and 3pm. A funfair will open beside the ferry terminal at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Friday, June 26, and this will stay running until Sunday, July 12. According to the harbour company: “The Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship will arrive in Dun Laoghaire on her maiden voyage to Ireland on Sunday, June 14, and the beautiful Wind Surf [cruise ship] will visit again on June 29.

“The cruise welcome programme, specially devised by the Dun Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholder Group, will be taking place during these visits to ensure the visitors take maximum advantage of what the town has to offer.” The action in Dun Laoghaire will continue into July with highlights including the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2015 from July 9 to 12, and is expected to attract more than 2,500 sailors from the UK and Ireland. July also has a fun fair lined up by DLHC for children under age 10, which will feature an array of bouncy amusements on the East Pier from July 17.

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Water design: Landscape gardener adds the finishing touch at Bloom LANDSCAPE gardener Tunde Szentesi, of Tunde Landscapes, looked relaxed as she put the finishing touches to her showcase garden design at Bloom 2015 recently, where the Dun Laoghaire garden designer had created an innovative garden. Tunde created an otherworldly garden at the popular annual event in the Phoenix Park, creating a relaxing space that gave the illusion of being in an aquarium for hydrophobic people, where visitors could feel as though they were underwater, or in space. Picture: Keith Arkins

A BRAND-new outdoor artisan market has opened in Blackrock Shopping Centre with an array of homemade fare and specialist food on offer. The market is scheduled to run every Thursday from 10am until 4pm and it will be the first market of its kind to operate in the shopping centre. Stands will include a Lebanese outlet with food to go, sushi to go, cakes and baked goods from Day’s Kitchen, fresh pasta and sauces from Just Pasta, fresh juices and smoothies from Juice Tonic. There will also be a range of Italian food produce available from Taste with Gusto, and homemade preserves from Birds and the Ts.

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policing Councillors still focused on closed stations issue

Promise of new Garda vehicles fails to impress  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

SOME 55 new Garda vehicles are heading for Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region East division (DMR East). The announcement of the new fleet of motorcycles, squad cars and unmarked cars was made by the Department of Justice to The Gazette last week. Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald was

asked to respond to calls made by Cllr Chris Curran (SF) and Senator Mary White (FF) last week to reopen the Stepaside Garda Station, in light of a 72% increase in burglaries in Dundrum. The increased burglary figures were revealed recently at a public forum on policing. A Justice spokesperson said: “Garda management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the com-

munities in the area, and that current structures in place meet the requirements of the delivery of an effective and efficient policing service. “In relation to [DMR East], Minister Fitzgerald has been informed by the commissioner’s office that there are 374 gardai attached to the division. The division is also supported by 20 Garda reservists and 21 civilian staff assigned to DMR East. “All divisional resourc-

es are further augmented by a number of Garda national units such as the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units.” T he new vehicles, which came on-stream for DMR East on June 2, include 12 squad cars for Blackrock and nine for Dun Laoghaire; nine unmarked Garda cars for Blackrock and eight for Dun Laoghaire; three Garda vans for Blackrock and seven for Dun Laoghaire; three motorcycles and two 4x4s for Blackrock, and two other undefined vehicles for Dun Laoghaire. All told, Blackrock station got 29 new vehicles while Dun Laoghaire got 26.

‘Concerned’ However, Cllr Carrie Smyth (Lab) said: “As a member of the Ballybrack, Loughlinstown and Shankill Local Policing Forum Committee, I am extremely concerned about the reduction in Garda numbers and the availability of dedicated vehicles. “At recent meetings of the committee, we were told there are not sufficient resources to investigate up on certain issues raised, ie antisocial/criminal behaviour. “After the last meeting on May 26, I was so concerned I contacted Deputy Eamon Gilmore, who has contacted the Minister of Justice. “A number of local Neighbourhood Watch committees have informed me that regular meetings of Neighbour-

Despite the allocation of 55 new Garda vehicles for Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire Garda stations, councillors raised the issue of a lack of Garda resources, and the closure of Garda stations, as continuing concerns for communities

hood Watch are not taking place due to a lack of Garda resources,” she said. Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) said: “I have no doubt Garda resources are kept under review, but the area formally served by Stepaside Garda Station is under major stress. “Following the ill-

conceived decision to close Stepaside [station], community gardai were assigned to different areas which was welcome but there seem to be no ‘subs’ to stand in for members on holidays, maternity leave or sick leave and this is unacceptable.” A Justice spokesperson added: “The allocation of

Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continual basis. “The responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official Garda vehicles in each division is assigned to the divisional officer, who may allocate vehicles between stations as required by operational requirements.”

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food Unusual competition offers a scholarship at a top school

Your selfie may lead to a €8,500 cookery course  bairbre ni bhraonain

A PRESTIGIOUS Blackrock cookery school, fronted by acclaimed chef Lynda Booth, is offering a scholarship place worth €8,490 to one lucky winner on its three-month certificate course, starting this September. Lynda Booth’s Dublin Cooker y School announced the new scholarship last week. The course is the only one of its kind in Dublin and includes field trips, and meeting Irish food producers, experts in wine and cheese, and

more. Booth said: “This is an amazing opportunity for someone who has always dreamed of having a career in food. The three-month certificate course at Dublin Cookery School is a stepping stone to achieving this. “ We a r e s e e k i n g untapped talent – someone with a real passion for food, with the determination to succeed. “We are proud to say that past graduates of this particular course have worked in some of Ireland’s top restaurants. Others have opened their own food

businesses or have used their new-found skills to pursue a new life overseas, working on yachts and in ski chalets. “This is a rare opportunity to take that leap and chase your dream. All it takes is hard work, dedication and a threemonth commitment this autumn.” If you fit the criteria and want to apply for the scholarship, the method is a little unusual. You simply post a selfie with a signature dish you’ve cooked, and upload it to the Dublin Cookery School’s Facebook page, or through your own

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Twitter or Instagram profiles. Accompanied by the hasthtag #dublinc o o ke r y s c h o o l , y o u must accompany the selfie with a 50-word pitch explaining why you should become the Dublin Cookery School

scholar. All entries must be in by midnight on June 22. After the deadline, Booth will then select candidates for interview before inviting the finalists to participate in a cook-off at Dublin Cookery School, Black-

rock, on the evening of July 6. Finalists will be under serious pressure as they compete for the scholarship and will have 90 minutes to prepare, cook and present their signature dish to a panel of judges.

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Race hots up for seat IN THE same week as Deputy Eamon Gilmore (Lab) announced his intention not to run in the next general election, councillors Deirdre Kingston and Carrie Smyth declared their intention to contest the nomination for Dun Laoghaire at the upcoming local Labour Party selection convention. Cllr Kingston said: “I want to continue the distinguished work of Eamon Gilmore. The next election will be fiercely fought. I can take on this challenge and succeed.” Cllr Smyth said: “I have decided to seek the Labour Party nomination ... and I look forward to engaging with local members in the coming weeks to discuss the issues that most concern them.”

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opinion ‘If you’re unhappy with your hospital – say so’

Complaining about medical care is a healthy thing to do Ombudsman Peter Tyndall and, below, the cover of his office’s report on how well public hospitals handle complaints about their services

The Ombudsman Peter Tyndall tells readers why they should speak out if they have concerns about facilities

TWO weeks ago, I published an investigation report called Learning to Get Better, which looks at how well public hospitals handle complaints about their services. The investigation began on foot of my concerns that my office receives relatively few complaints about public hospitals compared with Ombudsman offices in other countries. My investigation listened to the public, hospital staff and representative groups. It revealed that people are often afraid to complain about poor care received in hospitals because they are concerned about possible repercussions for themselves or their loved ones. It is also clear that many people do not complain because they do not believe it will make any difference. They also find it hard to find out how to complain, and are often frustrated at delays in dealing with their complaints, incomplete answers and failure to provide proper apologies. However, experience has shown the value of complaints and that an effective complaint handling service can help to provide safe and highquality patient services and care. After all, if you don’t know what is going wrong, you won’t know what you need to do to put it right. In particular, complaints are a vital early warning system for hospitals and other health services. I often wonder whether the tragic events seen in Aras Attracta and the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise could have been avoided if those complaints that were made about these services

were dealt with properly. With that in mind, I have recommended that the HSE and each hospital put an action plan in place to: • Make it easy for people to complain; • Ensure that people have access to an effective, independent advocacy service to support them in making a complaint; • Establish a single, consistent complaints system; and • Investigate the most serious complaints independently. I am pleased to say that the HSE has accepted my recommendations in full and I will be monitoring their implementation to ensure that improvement is achieved and sustained. My full investigation report can be read on my office’s website (at www. ombudsman.gov.ie), and copies of the report are also available on request. Anyone who wishes to make a complaint about a public hospital may find it useful to visit the website, www.healthcomplaints. ie. This site gives a lot of

information about how to complain and what body to complain to. The HSE operates Your Service Your Say, which explains how to make a complaint. You can also contact the hospital’s complaint officer. If you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint to the HSE, you can contact the Ombudsman. Complaints can be made to the Ombudsman in writing, by telephone, by calling to our office, by email or by using our online complaint form. Remember to send us any relevant documentation or correspondence you have which you think might help us. We will keep in touch with you to let you know what we are doing with your complaint and we will do our best to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible. T he office of the Ombudsman can be contacted at 01 639 5600, by emailing ombudsman@ombudsman.gov. ie, or through our website at www.ombudsman. gov.ie.

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don’sdublin The Wide Street Commission and its legacy in the city Although it was disbanded over 150 years ago, the Wide Street Commission left a legacy that we see in the city to this day. It was created by an act of parliament in 1757, and over its 94-year existence, was responsible for the reshaping of the medieval city into what we recognise today. The actual reshaping of the old city began in earnest during the reign of King Charles II (16601685), when the Earl of Ormonde (The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at the time) had radical plans drawn up. Before this the houses backed onto the Liffey that, over time, became little more than a collective sewer. He wanted all house frontages to face the newly built quays, with a street between them and the river. It was an inspired decision that changed the face and character of the city. New large houses and grand buildings, like the Custom House and Four Courts, enhanced the city’s image. The commission’s main work was in reshaping central Dublin and it did this through careful planning with different developers given areas of responsibility. One of its first projects was to widen Essex Bridge (now Grattan Bridge) in 1755 so that it could deal with the traffic of people, horse-drawn vehicles and cattle on their way to market. Parliament Street and the Royal Exchange (now Dublin City Hall) were built later. Most notably, a number of narrow streets were demolished to allow for the creation of Sackville Street (now O’Connell Street), which at 160 ft is one of the widest streets in Europe. O’Connell Bridge (designed by James Gandon) was erected between 1791 and 1794 and connected both Westmoreland Street and D’Olier Street to the north quays. Westmoreland Street ran into College Green (as it faced Trinity College), and a newly widened Dame Street led past the Irish Houses of Parliament to Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral beyond. This north-south axis became the dominant feature of the city, leading to much improved passage and aesthetic appeal. The work of the commission, though short-lived, certainly left its mark.

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The Wide Street Commission left a legacy that we see in the city to this day

families Plenty of cycling fun in June for all ages

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NATIONAL Bike Week is running this month to celebrate and promote all that is great about bikes and cycling. Held from June 13-21, Bike Week involves all manner of cycle-themed events organised by local

authorities, community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has lined up an event entitled Wheelie Fun Family Cycle from Blackrock Village to UCD. This annual DLR family cycle takes place on

Sunday, June 14. Cyclists will have a choice of a 10km route from Blackrock to UCD, or a shorter 4km version suitable for younger cyclists. The free cycle starts at 3pm from Blackrock Main Street and registration is at 2.30pm. There will be a range of activi-

ties and entertainment staged before the cycle begins, with a goodie bag and refreshments for everyone at the finish line. Shane McArdle, DLR Sports Partnership, said: “This is the perfect event for the entire family to get out and [be] active, making the most of the

new, accessible and safe cycle lanes around Blackrock.” The council’s sustainable travel unit is organising this event in partnership with DLR Sports Partnership, Blackrock Traders, and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

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politics Funding sought for polling station access problem

‘No one should be left without a vote’ THE principal of a national school in Sallynoggin, which doubles as a polling station, has expressed his openness to receiving funding to install a wheelchair ramp so that disabled people can gain access to vote. In The Gazette last week, Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) criticised the lack of accessibility for voters at their polling station in St Kevin’s National School. Principal Barry O’Leary told The Gazette: “Should any elected official be willing to source funding or a grant on behalf of

their electorate, that will change these circumstances rather than perpetuate an injustice, I would be very happy to accommodate this process. “The energies of our local politicians may be better served trying to resolve this issue and attain funding to construct the facilities, rather than a photograph on the day. “I would be a willing ally should any of our local representatives indicate an interest in attaining the apposite facilities that would ensure no member of the community is disenfranchised in their historical

voting station.” Around five disabled people in the Sallynoggin area could not cast their votes at St Kevin’s school on May 22 in the recent Marriage Equality Referendum. Cllr Devlin called on the county sheriff to ensure such a thing was not repeated in the future, saying he was appalled that people could not vote in the year 2015 due to a lack of wheelchair access. He said: “For my part, I have previously and will once again raise this issue with the county registrar. It is important that no one is left without a vote, at any stage,

in any polling station. “Furthermore, I have requested that my party colleague, Fianna Fail education spokesperson Deputy Charlie McConalogue, request the Minister for Education and Skills Jan O’Sullivan’s department to fund this small, yet essential ramp at the entrance to St Kevin’s National School Hall. “However, I would suggest that the school itself should petition all local deputies for Dun Laoghaire, particularly Government TDs, to have this issue resolved as quickly as possible. Certainly, before the next election.”

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St Kevin’s National School, Sallynoggin, where a lack of a wheelchair ramp prevented some people from voting in the recent marriage equality referendum

St Kevin’s school hall is registered as a polling station of limited access. This hall is also frequently used by local community groups for activities such as exercise classes and dance troupes. The Dublin County

returning officer, Fergus Gallagher, told The Gazette that St Kevin’s school was “unfortunately not wheelchair accessible”, and that this was beyond his control. He added that local disabled voters could

be accommodated at another polling station if they contacted him in advance. This had been done on previous occasions when disabled voters were allowed to vote at a nearby secondary school instead.

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housing Agency against county’s proposed ‘passive’ energy rule

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THE National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is objecting to a stipulation in the draft Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan that all new houses and commercial developments comply with passive housing standards. “Passive” refers to a rigorous standard for energy efficiency in a building where it requires little energy for space or cooling. In February, councillors voted 23 to 14 to insert the requirement into the draft development plan 2016-22. It then went out to public consultation, during which, NAMA made a lengthy submission, including an objection to passive housing element.

It stated: “We note the reference within the draft plan to passive house standards in the context of new residential construction in the county. We recommend that any determination on specific energy requirements for new buildings ... should come from national standards, and regulations should be removed from the county plan.” However, Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) said: “I will continue to actively support the promotion of a robust policy for both private and local authority housing along the lines of the passive house model for inclusion in the council’s new county development plan.” In its submission, NAMA drew attention to the availability of 400 hectares in the county, which

could yield 18,000 homes, and suggested the council concentrate on achieving this. It is understood the agency controls substantial land and property in the DLR area. A NAMA spokesperson told The Gazette: “Property with a value of €7.7bn in Dublin city and county is used to secure borrowings owed by NAMA debtors to NAMA, as at end of December, 2014. “We have not broken down this figure by local authorities within Dublin city and county.” Cllr Patricia Stewart (FG) said the passive house requirement seemed like a good idea at the time but, on reflection: “Building regulations, which apply nationally, are probably more suitable. Otherwise we are in danger of chasing away

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An example of a “passive” energy-using house in south Dublin. Picture: Ian FT Young

developers into other counties.” T he Constr uction Industry Federation (CIF) also said very little house building would take place in DLR if these measures were adopted. However, Cllr Karl Gill (PBP) found the propos-

als for passive housing were, for most councillors, “perfectly reasonable and sensible, so NAMA should take a back seat and be quiet”. Dublin City Cllr Ciaran Cuffe (GP) was “saddened that NAMA and the CIF are objecting to

this” but he added that he understood that the CIF “also objected to mandatory insulation when it was first proposed. It is time we bit the bullet and improved energy standards now, rather than at some distant date in the future.”

THE new Cathaoirleach for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is Cllr Barry Saul (FG), who was elected this week as successor to outgoing Cathaoirleach Marie Baker (FG). Cllr Saul, who has represented the party in the Stillorgan electoral area since 2009, received his chain of office on June 8 at the council’s annual general meeting. An Cathaoirleach said: “I look forward to the challenge ahead. We have many positive projects which will be rolled out during the next year, and I am determined as Cathaoirleach to ensure their successful delivery.” Party colleague Cllr Josepha Madigan was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.

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Noel Brien, Coal Harbour User Group, with Eithne Scott-Lennon, chairperson, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

cruising along: details of a key economic sector are revealed

ETAILS of the upcoming cruise season were announced by the Dun Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholder Group at the Harbour Lodge recently, with this year set to be the most successful yet for the town. Attendees heard how an expected 100,000 passengers and crew are due to arrive at the harbour over the next five months, bringing a significant economic boost to the town and region, with details of the attractions visitors can expect also outlined. The evening was an insightful way to mark the growing popularity of the town for cruise liners. Simon and Kate Harte were happy to note features of the relaunched People’s Park. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

dun laoghaire: community gathers at local hub

The People’s Park relaunches in style

Liam Maloney, Shackleton Endurance exhibition

Margaret Dunne, Dalkey Castle

Peter Brennan, director, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

Mairead Owens, county librarian and Georgina Sweetnam, Local Enterprise Office. Pictures: Rose Comiskey

HERE was a great turnout for the relaunch of People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire recently, with many locals of all ages joining community leaders and representatives of all parties to celebrate the occasion. The late Victorian park has undergone an extensive redevelopment programme, restoring the already much-loved local park to gleaming glory, while some clever and subtle touches alike have made the park even more accessible and welcoming to all the community. Outgoing Cathoirleach Marie Baker unveiled a plaque on the occasion, and joined everyone in praising the quality of the works, and the overall upgrade.

Then Cathaoirleach Marie Baker unveils the plaque dedicated to the Annabelle Fox

relaunch of People’s Park

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Hello to you too: passing pupils from The Harrold School

Garda John Paul Durkan with Cllr Mary Hanafin (FF)

Marie Power and Stephanie Batt, “The Originals” members of Dun Laoghaire Tidy Towns

Charlotte O’Reilly went walkabout during the speeches

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Janice Bangala from Tallaght braved the rain

Rocstrong were among the top draws at this year’s Forbidden Fruit Festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Pictures: James Martin

A musical Eden at the Forbidden Fruit Festival

USIC fans were not disappointed with this year’s line-up at the Forbidden Fruit Festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. While the rain came down in buckets, the bands just kept the temp up and everyone danced away over the threeday event. Among the top draws were

Jesus Rodriguez

Rocstrong, Earl Sweatshirt, Beauty and the Beats and Brooks Brass Band. For the festival fashion conscious wellies and oilskins were all the rage but between the showers fans and performers got to show off some of their fancier outfits. The legendary Patti Smith took the

Maura Healy from Beauty and The Beats

stage on Monday evening after galeforce winds and torrential rain threatened – but failed – to cancel the show. Smith took her fans under cover in a big-top style tent before belting out the entire 1975 Horses album, which seemed to send as many 17-year-olds as 70-year-olds into raptures.

Brooks Brass Band

Nathan Lieghilo enjoyed the bands

Natalia Bil took time away from the stages

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Gary Egan is well known for roles in Love/Hate, Ripper Street and Adam and Paul

a day in the life: actor, writer and mindfulness advocate gary egan

The write way for his life

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FRESH from a recent guest appearance in TV3’s Red Rock season finale, Dublin actor, horror writer and mindfulness advocate, Gary Egan, spoke to The Gazette about an average day in his life. Egan, well known for roles in Love/ Hate, Ripper Street and Adam and Paul, is from Rathmines. He said: “I usually rise around 9am. Breakfast normally consists of muesli, toast, fruit and tea. I would normally listen to a bit of radio in the morning, such as Dublin Talks on 98fm, which is always entertaining. “I’ve taken up mindfulness [living in the now] this year and try to spend

some time on that each morning after eating. “Then I pop on the laptop and check emails. I’m trying to finish a horror screenplay I’ve been working on by the end of June, so I’ll look at work I did the previous day before starting on new material. This is taking up most of my time right now.” Egan has added another string to his professional bow by taking up writing. He said: “Acting is a notoriously precarious business so it’s important to have other creative options, like writing, to fall back on. Hopefully, I will get a production company to take my screenplay. That’s the plan.” After working on the screenplay for a couple of hours, he heads to the

gym. “I like to work out about three times a week. I’m not a big lunch person, so won’t eat again until evening. I may have a coffee in town, read the paper and meet a friend, depending on who’s around. “Then it’s back home again and get stuck into the writing. I’ll stop writing around 8pm and have some din-dins. I haven’t eaten meat or poultry for 25 years, but do eat a lot of fish. Salmon and veg is a favourite of mine.”

Gothic master Egan has a real passion for the horror genre and his favourite writer is Gothic master Edgar Allan Poe. He also frequently watches retrotelevision, as well as indulging in his

extensive collection of DVDs in the genre. Right now, he is watching the Hammer House of Horror series of films, which were very popular in the 1970s. When it comes to bedtime, Egan said: “I’ll normally turn in around midnight. I’m reading a biography of Steve Davis, the snooker player, at the moment and it’s great. “I love snooker, football, tennis and athletics. I like to play snooker when I can. “I often listen to a meditation or mindfulness CD as I go to sleep as I find it relaxes the brain and helps me sleep well. Everybody should try this and turn their phones off.”

For the perfect family day out, filled with fun, fresh air and frolics, why not take a trip to the third annual Dublin Kite Festival on Sunday, June 14 at North Bull Island Beach. With free entertainment all day long, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday with family and friends. This year’s Dublin Kite Festival will attract kite fliers and spectators from across Ireland and overseas and is sure to be an exhilarating event from start to finish. The festival will challenge kite enthusiasts from all over Ireland and abroad to show off their stunt skills and compete for a number of awards across a wide range of categories including most aerodynamic, most beautiful, and funniest. The Dublin Kite Festival is organised by Dublin City Council as part of their year round programme of city-wide free public events. For more information, visit www.dublinkitefestival.ie

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DIARY dublinlife Council’s sweet tooth cost €80k IT’S a revelation that really takes the biscuit! Dublin City Council has spent more than €80,000 on chocolate bars, sweets and other such confections. Under a Freedom of Information request from The Herald the €3.5m spent on food and drink over the past five years went on refreshments for official meetings, meals for staff on training courses and special events for members of the public. Almost €55,900 was spent on chocolate bars,

€7,800 on sweets and over €16,700 on biscuits. It was also revealed that more than €236,000 was spent on coffee, tea, milk and sugar. Water outlay was €96,600 overall with €43,500 used on the Ballygowan variety alone, and €18,500 paid for sandwiches. Cooking classes, Easter and summer camps, Halloween and Christmas parties for children and older adults and community meetings accounted for 76% of the chocolate

expenditure and 52% of the sweets. Enough to cause a sugar rush, the Diary feels.

telling the tale of 233-year-old watering hole THE iconic Mulligan’s of Poolbeg Street has been immortalised in yet another book, and this time rather than featuring as the setting for a scene, it is the primary focus of the book. RTE journalist Declan Dunne has written: Mulligan’s: Grand Old Pub of

Poolbeg Street which tells the story of the 233-yearold watering hole. The pub was made famous by literary legends such as James Joyce, who used the pub as one of the scenes in the story Counterparts from Dubliners, as well as the numerous writers and journalists such as Flann O’Brien and Con Houlihan who frequented the pub. Along with the myriad writers who frequented Mulligans over the years it was also a favourite spot for various artistes from around the world who would visit while on tour.

joan’s social media campaign not going well LET’S #talktoJoan! The Tanaiste’s latest initiative is calling on citizens to do just that. Her new social media campaign wants members of the public to engage with her, raising issues and commenting on Government policy making. But there is a warning tone … Joan Burton refers to “keyboard warriors” and is adamant that she will concentrate only on comments from those with positive ideas. And lo! Despite this, the very first people to use the hashtag were all negative. Among these were hard left deputies Joe Higgins (AAA) and Joan Collins (ULA) who took the opportunity to blast her about her previous policies.

exhibition set to celebrate birth of Yeats A SOLO exhibition of artwork by Padraic Reaney to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats is running at Sol Art Gallery. The Crazy Jane sequence on which Reaney bases his work are poems WB Yeats wrote in his later years featuring an

The council spent €7,800 on sweets over the past five years

eccentric old woman. In the poems, Crazy Jane’s chance for love is ruined by an interfering bishop, who conspires to keep her and her lover Jack apart. After Jack’s

death Jane’s spindly figure is seen walking forlornly through dense woodlands. The exhibition, which is supported by Yeats 2015, also includes a set

of prints using dry-point on CDs, block prints, monoprints and carborundum. Crazy Jane runs until June 18, at Sol Gallery, 8 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.

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A sea of colour as thousands of participants waited in the rain to set off on their way. Pictures: Stephen Fleming

Dan Stokes was one of the rogue males sporting a Sisters Eilish Curtin and Michelle Collins

Eileen Drumgoole and Ann Marie Shevlin, running for Irish Cancer Society

Water colourful day in a wet city centre S

OME 37,000 women – and more than a few rogue males – took to the waterlogged streets of the city centre on June Bank Holiday Monday recently for the 2015 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.

An international fixture as one of the world’s largest allfemale events of its kind, the 10km route saw participants of all ages and abilities take to the course with great energy and enthusiasm, despite this year’s

inclement weather. However, nothing could dampen their spirits, with most running to fundraise for, or raise awareness of, a charity or cause close to their heart, making it a wonderful day for all.

Trinh Callan and Hanh Nangle

Darting in to the run ... Barbara O’Flynn, Michelle Corcoran, Clare Gorey and Laura Campbell

cunning disguise to also take part in the run

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FEATURE business

ESCAPE THE MAYHEM: stylist and tv personality angela scanlon

Nothing like a little weekend Shaksuka  ian begley

Although having a career as a stylist and popular TV personality may seem like an enjoyable profession it can at times be quite stressful if you don’t find the right balance between work and pleasure, according to stylist Angela Scanlon. In this week’s Escape the Mayhem, T he Gazette found out about the type of things Scanlon does to unwind and get away from it all. “I used to run a lot to clear my head and did a half a marathon a couple of years ago but, to be honest, I haven’t ran at all lately and should

really get back into it. “What I love doing though to relax and u nw i n d i s t o c o o k brunch for all my friends at home. I do this thing called Shakshuka eggs which is a mixture of peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes and poached the eggs. “Delicious”

“It’s absolutely delicious and I serve it with big, filthy slaps of white bread, Greek yoghurt and guacamole, and also serve my friends very strong Bloody Marys with them.” Scanlon added that she did a course in transcendental meditation a

few years ago and says that learning to relax is a big thing for her. “I love to listen to Russell Brand on BBC’s Deser t Island Discs and [in one episode] he chose a number of meditation songs called Triple Mantra. I find them so peaceful and it’s a great way to chill out. “A friend of mine lives in London and owns a chicken restaurant in Hackney, so if I ever have a day off I tend to travel there to indulge in great food and cocktails. There’s also loads of people that I know down there, so I always have the best fun. “Coming home and

spending time with my family in Cork or Mayo for a weekend is also something I love to do to get away from it all. I have a niece and a nephew up there and they’re so cute and are always a great way to escape from realty.” Binging

Asked if she ever switches off by binging on episode after episode of a specific series, Scanlon finished by saying: “In the past I’ve lost weeks of my life to Mad Men, Breaking Bad and the Wire, but these days I just don’t have time to commit myself to that sort of stuff.”

To celebrate CocaCola’s summer campaign to encourage people to Choose Happiness, Angela Scanlon recently launched the nationwide tour – Your Summer, Your Choice. Coca-Cola is challenging music-lovers to take to the stage to f lash a winning smile for a chance to win a package of 10 weekend tickets to Longitude Festival. T h o s e w h o c a n ’t attend one of the events can still be in with a chance to win Longitude tickets by sending their smiles to Coca-Cola’s new Irish Snapchat account @CocaColaIreland.

Stylist and TV personality Angela Scanlon

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Michelin Star chef Ross Lewis at Taste of Dublin

Iveagh Gardens: many new features planned for anniversary event

Ten years of fine foods

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THE Taste of Dublin Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this month at the Iveagh Gardens with a line-up of events with renowned native and international chefs. Taste of Dublin, which takes place June 11 to 14, aims to showcase the range of diverse restaurants, producers and chefs that make up the city’s culinary scene. The programme features one-to-one Q&As, live interactive cooking demos with Michelin Star chefs, taster plates from a melting pot of cuisines and boutique food and drink stalls hosted by artisan producers. Speaking to The Gazette, event coordinator Molly Hutchinson said 2015

was a very big year for Taste of Dublin and to celebrate its tenth anniversary there are many new features. “We have Nespresso on board who are doing an experience Nespresso feature. We also have the National Dairy Council who are doing a ‘skillery’ – this is inspired by Irish dairy where you can have intimate conversations with chefs and they’ll be sharing their top dairy skills and tips,” she said. Sony will be presenting a brand new feature called a Taste of Japan, he said, which is a sushi masterclass involving an authentic Japanese restaurant. “I think Taste of Japan is going to be a huge draw this year because it’s an interactive demonstration where you get to make your own sushi. Twelve

people will take part in a masterclass which will be led by a sushi professional who’ll be showing you how to make your own sushi then take it away with you and eat it,” she said. Along with these new features, the festival will also have the old standards which draw huge crowds every year including the Electrolux Chefs’ Secrets. “The Electrolux Chefs’ Secrets is a really unique feature where you get to cook along with Michelin Star chefs. You get to take part in a 45-minute interactive demonstration and cook along with the recipes that the chefs are cooking,” she said. A range of well-known chefs and restaurants will take part in this year’s festival including Stephen Gibson

from Pichet restaurant, who will be giving a live demonstration on Friday, 12. Speaking to the Gazette, Gibson said that taking part in the festival gave a great boost in footfall at his restaurant. “The great thing about Taste of Dublin is it’s a great opportunity to showcase the style of food you do in the restaurant, so you try and pick dishes that you have on your menu,” said the man who has been involved in every festival except last year’s instalment, which he regretted missing. Gibson is very excited about getting back into the festival this year. For further information on Taste of Dublin 2015 visit: www.tasteofdublin.ie.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Beau, a five-year-old male Staffie. Beau is a boy with a big heart, and he has a super long tongue which is just great for giving big sloppy kisses to his favourite friends. Beau is a worried boy, he’s been in kennels for quite a while now so we’d love to find him a patient, kind home with a family who’ll come visit him several times here at the centre to build up a trusting relationship. If you think you could offer Beau a loving home then please contact Dogs Trust on 01-8791000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and would love to show you around. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie

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IT’S that time of year again when the images of a perfectly groomed hippy-chic Cara and Kendall make their way to us from Coachella. All you can think about are those few days of festival fun and the perfect pieces to wear for each day. Not only do you have to look fabulous for the three days while stay-

ing in a tent, but you want your hair and skin to look amazing too! Well fear not – I have selected some must-have items to have you looking festival fab as well as some tried and tested beauty and hair tips to keep you looking as fresh as the day you arrived! Here are some of the musthave items for your festival wardrobe ...

1. Fringe is everywhere this summer and it can take your look from flat to fab in two seconds. Try a fringed cropped kimono [3] over a pair of denim shorts [4] and a crop top. 2. Keeping with the fringing vibe, a real leather rucksack [6] from Warehouse will keep your personal items safe while you dance. 3. A light dress will keep you fresh and styl-

ish! I love the print on this fabulous Oasis V&A Tunic [5]. 4. A great hat will look chic and work well as a hair cover up after day one. Try a high crown fedora hat from Topshop. 5. Add a festival edge to any look with cool jewellery, such as a gorgeous chain crown from Topshop. 6. Cover up tired eyes

with a pair of classic Aviators [2] – invest in a good pair that will never go out of style! 7. Gladiator sandals are the hot shoe of the season, keep cool and comfortable with buckled gladiators from Missguided. 8. Add a pop of colour to your look with a pashmina [1], and wrap up in style for when the sun goes down.

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As Shoreditch’s “little brother”, Brick Lane has put itself firmly on the map as a home to all kinds of quirky, trendy shops and businesses – and as a centre of vibrant urban art. Pictures: Shane Dillon

london: trendy shoreditch still fascinates

Brick Lane’s culture and art draws you in  shane dillon

WITH business names like Cult Mountain, Cereal Killer Cafe, LabourAnd Wait, The Lazy Ones and, err, Barry The Barber, a stroll from Shoreditch High Street rail station into the Hipster heaven that is Brick Lane provides plenty to stimulate the senses – and not just in the shop names alone. While London remains a shopping mecca for visitors from around the world, Sterling’s current strength has left the Euro a little battered. However, currency conversion woes aside, there are still bargains galore to be had in this too-cool-for-school corner of London, which in recent years has made a name for itself as a tour-

ist and shopper magnet alike. Whether you’re looking for exclusive designer wares lurking on a rail in a second-hand shop, some hard-to-find accessories or trendy pop culture art, or are just looking to sample some of the global cuisine concentrated in myriad little cafes and restaurants, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane offer plenty to tempt Londoners, locals and visitors alike. Firmly on the map for a few years now, the area is a busy mix of locals, shoppers and tourists at weekends, with the area’s rich ethnic diversity adding to the multicultural dining and shopping experience. However, if you visit during calmer weekdays,

there’s certainly more space to relax, wander, and take in the area’s eyecatching urban art, with graffiti artists creating all kinds of colourful shop fronts, murals, and visually arresting scenes to add to the general buzz. For those looking to perhaps feel more like a Londoner than the hordes of tourists packed into the West End, a half hour walk or so will take Brick Lane escapees south towards the River Thames, passing by quieter residential parts of the city on the edge of the nearby City district. From the world-famous Tower Bridge, an inviting riverside walk back west takes you by some of the most prestigious – and historic – river views in the world, with an ever

shifting skyline underscoring London’s ceaseless growth. From ice-cream eaters by City Hall, past the sundial-like shadow cast by The Shard skyscraper (Western Europe’s tallest building), browsing stalls at the bustling Borough market, misquoting The Bard outside Shakespeare’s Globe, darting into Tate Modern to see free art and then traipsing across Millennium Bridge towards the timeless dome of St Paul’s, a delightful walk awaits. So, whether you’re eager to see some of the buzz about trendy Brick Lane and its environs, or to take in some of the riverside’s timeless appeal, there’s plenty to draw visitors away from the usual city centre hotspots.

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The basics CAREERS: UNUSUAL COURSES are key to the year DOING your work and preparing for your exams at the end might be two key aspects of college life, but getting settled in as early as possible is equally important. Get to know your new environment. Find the nearest supermarket and bus stops. Explore the campus and discover where everything is. Above all, make sure you know how to get to classes. Organise yourself by getting library and student cards. Check whether your student grant or loan has arrived, buying anything that you still need for your accommodation or studies.

Try a forensic approach to criminology

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FOR people wanting to choose the path less taken and who yearn for something a little different by way of a career, a host of unusual courses are on offer around Dublin. At the Communications and Management Institute (CMI), students can study for an advanced diploma in crime scene investigation and foren-

sic science. This is the first course of its kind in Ireland to be recognised by the Chartered Forensic Science Society CFSSoc (UK). Many students will go on to work in forensic science laboratories, become crime scene investigators or work in crime prevention and security. Students will have the opportunity to examine realistic mock crime

scenes, both indoor and outdoor. Once you collect the evidence at the crime scene in your designated CSI team comprised of class peers, you will be expected to present a statement in a courtroom environment based on the particular case. By attending a real mock crime scene, this will allow you apply theory learned in the classroom to practise. Applicants from various levels of work experience and qualifications are accepted onto this course and graduates can

Mock crime scenes and courtroom evidence await in some forensic courses

pursue further study in areas such as law, social work, biological sciences, community work, crime prevention, and sociology. The course costs €1,950 and you can contact CMI at 01 492 7070, or email info@cmi-ireland.com. Blackrock Fur ther Education Institute is running an applied psychology course, which factors in criminology.

This one-year course in psychology is a QQI Level 5 Certificate which has progression links to Level 8 PSI (the Psychological Society of Ireland) accredited courses. Course content contains subjects essential to those seeking to progress in the area academically or to apply psychology theories to areas of management and business. Core elements include behavioural studies, child

development, criminology and work experience. At the outset, students are required to pay for books, exams, a €200 PLC (post Leaving Certificate) Government levy (unless exempt) and a student services charge. There are no tuition fees for EU students. For further information, contact Blackrock Further Education Institute at 01 288 9717, or email office@bfei.ie.

Get to grips with your budgeting  KEITH BELLEW

MANY important things are learned in college, not all of which are academic. One of the most important and consistently useful skills – learned in college but used throughout life – is the art of budgeting. Whether you’re at home, on campus or in rented accommodation, chances are you’ll have to budget when you come to college. The first step to doing this successfully is finding out what kind of expenditure to expect. First and foremostm it is important to remember

there may be unexpected costs during the year. Books and supplies are the next thing to consider. Before buying a textbook it is a good idea to check its availability in your college library and if so how many copies are in the short- and long-loan collection. If there are a lot of copies it might not be necessary to buy the book, but if you are obliged to buy it, looking online is a good idea. There are bound to be numerous second-hand copies available. If this is not the case, new copies are generally much

Look after the pennies ... or the euro, if you want to make it through college, and life. Picture: Sean McEntee

cheaper when bought online. When buying stationery and all the other necessary tools, discount shops are an excellent source as their products are usually a few euro cheaper than those in dedicated stationer y stores and are often available to buy in bulk. Eating out is always more expensive than packing a lunch. So, if you lunch out each day

you will see your funds dwindle rapidly. Another positive aspect of bringing your own lunch is that usually it’s the healthier option. Socialising is a key element of college life, and a great way to reward yourself after a lot of diligent study. But drinks are quite expensive, so looking out for the myriad student deals available in various pubs and clubs is a great way to save money.

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LEARNINGCURVE Head abroad to enrich your study

Studying OVERSEAS: AVAIL OF ALL ADVANTAGES music may be for you INDIVIDUALS with a musical bent and a

hankering for a degree

or diploma in disciplines that involve guitar,

vocals, songwriting and music production, can avail of the many special courses offered by BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music) Dublin.

Students have access to venues such as The Workman’s Club and Whelan’s to perform, and Temple Lane Studios for rehearsing and recording. The campus is across two buildings, the main one in Francis Street, and another in The Coombe. Contact BIMM Dublin at 01 513 3666, or email dublin@bimm.ie.

 IAN BEGLEY

REASONS for studying abroad are many: entry requirements may be easier; you may have access to courses not available in Ireland; or you may simply want the experience of studying outside Ireland. So you should find out about the application procedures, length of courses, fees and living expenses before you make a final decision on whether a stint in foreign climes is truly suitable for you. If you are a third-level

student in Ireland, your university or college may have information on opportunities for studying outside Ireland. You can also get information by applying directly to a third-level institution for a prospectus. According to Citizensinformation.ie, many Irish third-level institutions offer their students the opportunity to travel through their course of study, often through student exchange programmes. Audrey Byrne, exchange co-ordinator

at the international office at DCU, told The Gazette there were a multitude of advantages for students taking part in Erasmus, an international study programme that students already in college can apply for. She said: “We would have a lot of students who select a programme which has a year abroad as part of their course. In all of our language programmes, it is compulsory that students spend their third year abroad to immerse themselves in the language they’re

studying. “We also encourage students who aren’t studying a language to still avail of a year abroad. We have selected partners overseas who can provide their classes through English and we’re now seeing an increasing number of students opting to go abroad.” Byrne added that many students chose to study abroad because they intended seeking a career away from Ireland after they graduated. “An awful lot of students are looking towards

Students can broaden their educational horizons and study abroad. Picture: David Heuts

a career outside Ireland. I think the days of walking into any workplace and seeing all-Irish faces is a thing of the past.” For further information on studying outside Ireland, visit citizensinfor-

mation.ie. You can also find detailed information on the range of Irish grants and funds for students in further and higher education on www.studentfinance.ie.

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Artist’s work is sew good

AN EXHIBITION of embroidered art opens in the Mill Theatre in Dundrum on June 13, and runs until July 31 from Monday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. The exhibition, A Common Thread, features embroidered portraits depicting women’s traditional styles and costumes from around the world. Sarah-Anne Kennedy is the artist behind the work which features designs from Ireland, Finland Nepal, Nigeria, the Czech Republic and more. All Kennedy’s art on display is for sale.

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THE FINAL SILENCE: BELFAST-BASED CRIME THRILLER

Unlocking the buried secrets of the past

 BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

AS a really exciting summer read, full of high adrenaline and fast-paced action, Stuar t Neville’s thriller The Final Silence is one you can really sink your teeth into. The novel is set in Belfast and is replete with undertones of historic division and paramilitary activities barely

covered by a veneer of surface respectability. Rea Carlisle is a young woman, whose father Graham holds a seat on the Northern Assembly at Stormont. When she inherits her uncle Raymond’s house, she uncovers, not only unsettling and gruesome trophies belonging to her uncle, but also has her eyes opened to her father’s questionable sec-

tarian past. One room in her uncle’s old house is locked, and Rea resolves to get it open at all costs. She finally does this after much effort and what she finds includes a macabre memoir written by her uncle and an envelope containing human nails ripped out at the root. When she questions her mother Ida about her brother, the older woman says: “I didn’t know him and he was my brother. I should have tried harder.” Rea is at a loss as to what to do about the evidence she has found in the house, and decides to call an old flame, Detective Inspector Jack Lennon for help. Lennon, however, has plenty of problems of his own. He is on suspension from the PSNI, his relationship is failing and he has a young daughter to take care of, from a former marriage. What happens next when the two meet up again, sets off a terrible chain of events neither one could have anticipated. There are so many twists and turns in the novel that the reader gets the impression it could have been a much bigger book. To give Neville his due, he is very adept at inserting the most unexpected twists the reader could never anticipate and this is crucial in a thriller writer. Neville is also very good at including lit-

Author Stuart Neville’s thriller The Final Silence is fast paced and the final resolution really packs a real punch

tle telling details about characters and displays a great capacity to identify with what a specific character goes through under a very particular set of circumstances. He understands what a mother would feel when she loses a daughter, what regrets she would have and how shock can interfere with her natural instincts to embrace her

child one last time. This shows Neville as a writer of some insight and great human compassion and not just a writer of action scenes. Although there is a lot going on in the novel by way of sub-plot and the introduction of new characters along the way, Neville never loses control of the novel but holds all strands together

deftly. The Final Silence is a thriller of quality, full of the requisite excitement of the genre but with added intelligence and reflection. The Final Silence, published by Vintage Books, is available in book stores for €19.50.

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MUSIC MOTORING music festival: Leopardstown

Let the Bulmers’ line-up stirrup your emotions

The Sticky Fingers album catches the Stones in transition

The rolling stones: Sticky Fingers is reissued

Polished new insight into a classic album  James Hendicott

STICK Y FINGERS: controversial and arguably career defining, yet atypical of the Rolling Stones. First time around, the 1971 album knocked The Beatles off number one, despite the noise surrounding the sizeable bulge in the unzippable jeans of the Andy Warholinspired cover. That iconic cover hid a blues-rock masterpiece. These days, the reissue of a seminal album has become a standard part of the music industry’s repertoire. Sales are falling, why not enhance them with bestsellers endowed with enticing extras? When the content is so intriguing, why not indeed. Sticky Fingers was never the brash, gnarling record that Rolling Stones fans had come to expect. When it first appeared, the lack of rock bite made the release a surprise and

far from universally popular album, albeit one the Londoners were widely forgiven for. It was written - slowly by Stones standards - in the aftermath of Brian Jones’ drowning and amid the murder allegations that surrounded his drugfuelled demise. L i ke m a ny g r e a t albums, time provided context. Hit by circumstance and the resulting change of mood, Sticky Fingers redefined brilliantly an already iconic band. The new Rolling Stones were poppier, yet indulged in lengthy, almost adlibbed moments of guitar brilliance. Whilst doused in overtones of depression, sexual frustration and less than subtle drug references, they’d also edged towards pop. The shine on the reissue is a simple, unintrusive remastering: this is still a flowing album, clawing together blues rock influ-

ences and considered life experience. It builds a beautiful whole around sublime singles and lyrical sharpness. Of course, decades on, it’s the attached rarities that will excite fans. The most essential is an alternative version of Brown Sugar. Instantly memorable, it adds Eric Clapton on crisp slide guitar, giving the track a looser feel. Fans might have come across the bootleg version before, but this tightened studio track is a brilliantly surreal remaking of a classic. The extended rendition of Bitch has heavier edits still, with lyrical changes that include the omissions of Richards’ famous Pavlov’s Dog reference in favour of lines on loneliness and drug use. There’s an improvised version of Can’t You Hear Me Knocking in which you can almost feel the better known form of the track take shape, and a sub-

lime acoustic cut of Wild Horses. Splash out on the super deluxe version - an inevitable add on - and you get a 1971 live recording from Leeds, a book rammed with essays on the album’s recording and assorted posters and cover rarities to go with it. A generation later, and with the world of pop music as openly sexualised as it is, Sticky Fingers doesn’t have the shock factor that its initial release offered, and familiarity has long since burnt the melodies of the likes of Brown Sugar and Sway into rock fans’ consciousness. There’s not a lot here that really crosses the line from “revision” to “new”, but nevertheless it’s a polished new insight into an outstanding album. The glance into the collective minds and songwriting might of the Londoners is a worthy offering in its own right.

BULMERS Live at Leopardstow n has another fantastic line up this summer. And the good news is, there are tickets for lucky Gazette readers who take part in our competition. Read on for details. Paddy Casey kickstarts the music fest on Thursday, June 11. Winner of two consecutive Meteor Music Awards for Best Irish Male, he supported U2 on their Vertigo tour and has appeared on the hugely viewed David Letterman Show in the US. Along with Casey, performers include The Hot Sprockets (June 18), Delorentos (June 25), Hermitage Green (July 9), The High Kings (July 16), Damien Dempsey (July 23) and The Stunning (August 6) and The Human League (August 13). Nominated in the Best Medium Festival category at the Irish Festival Awards 2014, Bulmers Live at Leop-

ardstown has had seven years of attracting some of the biggest names of Irish and international talent. If you want a good night out with lots of onsite entertainment, tickets cost only €15! Each Thursday, performances are preceded by a top-class card of horse racing, a wide selection of hospitality options from the Summer Feast to the premium Pavilion Party, with options for large and small groups. Would horse racing be complete without the fashion stakes? Of course not. So each week there are over €2,000 in prizes to be won in the Dare To Be Different Style Competition in association with The Beacon Hotel, part of Fitzpatrick Lifestyle Hotels. Celebrity judges include Lisa Fitzpatrick, Stylist on TV3 and Xpose, among others. Weekly finalists return as VIP guests for the fes-

Paddy Casey is set to perform on June 11

tival finale on August 13 and compete for the Dare to be Different top prize, valued at €3,000. The racecourse is only 20 minutes from the city centre on the Luas Green line, with shuttle buses running from the Sandyford stop. For more information on how to win these tickets check out page 19 or see our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ dublingazettenewspapers. For more on the gigs, see www.bulmersliveatleopardstown.com Line-up June 11 - Paddy Casey June 18 - The Hot Sprockets June 25 - Delorentos July 09 - Hermitage Green July 16 - The High Kings July 23 - Damien Dempsey August 6 – The Stunning August 13 - The Human League

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FastSport UCD granted UEFA cup berth: THE League of Ireland will have another team playing European football next season as first-division UCD were granted their UEFA license. The students were granted special permission to play in the 2015/16 Europa League after Ireland finished third behind Netherlands and England in the UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings. UCD finished third in the 2014 SSE Airtricity League Fair Play table but qualified due to the fact that champions Dundalk and third-placed St Patrick’s Athletic – who finished first and second in the rankings – had already qualified for European football. The UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings are determined by the behaviour of each association’s international teams, fans and team performances in UEFA competition. UCD currently sit in third place in the League of Ireland first division, nine points off Finn Harps.

athletics: world university games in seoul calls for local stars

Everard leads up Irish bid  aaron gallagher sport@dublingazette.com

UCD’S Ciara Everard will lead the local challenge at the World University Games next month in Gwangju, South Korea where a number of Dub-

lin-based athletes will feature in the international multi-sport competition that takes place from July 3-14. She will be competing in the 800m, an event in which she broke new ground in Belgium in

May when she placed second in a new personal best of 2.01.27 – a time which moves her to number six on the Irish all-time list. Crusaders’ Adam McMullen will contest the long jump event for

Donore Harriers’ John Travers. Pictures: Sportsfile

UCD’s Ciara Everard has been named in the World University Games panel

Ireland after an encouraging indoor season which included a 7.80m jump to win the GloHealth senior indoor long jump title. McMullen represented Ireland at the European Indoor Championships in Prague in March and has an outdoor season best jump of 7.77m from the Loughborough International on May 17 while European Indoor 1,500m finalist John Travers (Donore Harriers) is selected in both the 1,500m and 10,000m events having achieved the times in both. Joining him will be Adams State University’s Kevin Batt who goes into the 5,000m following a time of 13.39.61 at a meeting in Stanford on the 3rd of April. The

Leixlip-born athlete is the current Irish 5,000m champion and also represented Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Bulgaria last December. Also on the team will be University Limerick’s Thomas Barr who will lead team Ireland in South Korea, with the athlete making his debut at the World University Games. Barr has been in impressive early season form including a third place finish in the prestigious IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha where he recorded a time of 48.99 seconds while he continued his preparations with a fine win at the IFAM meeting in Belgium in a time of 49.50.

Among other Dublinbased competitors will be UCD’s Alan McGreal who will line out in midfield for Ireland’s football team. McGreal played for Crumlin United in the Leinster Senior League before moving to Longford Town in 2011. He will be joined on the panel of twenty footballers by DCU student and Shelbourne striker Alan O’Sullivan, partnered in attack by 18-year-old Tolka Rovers striker Luke Kelly. Ireland will be represented across eight different sports at the World University Games featuring archery, golf, men’s and women’s football, athletics, judo and swimming.

Basketball Ireland land major new schools’ sponsor  sport@dublingazette.com

Templeogue’s James Killeen and Stephen James help launch Subway’s new deal with Basketball Ireland

BASKETBALL Ireland have netted an important deal as Subway have come on board to be the title sponsors of the All-Ireland Schools Cup for the next three years. A wealth of young and established players were on hand at the launch at the National Stadium including Sam Walsh, Conor Flood, Iarla McKeon, from Templeogue College, Amie Tunnah, Lynn Tunnah, Abbie Keirns, from St Louis Rathmines, with Jason Killeen and Stephen James, Tem-

pleogue BC. The brand, which now has 237 stores throughout Ireland, will engage with franchisees all over the country and encourage them to support their local school when the season re-commences later this summer. The sponsorship will be supported with a full activation plan which will include Low Fat Sub sampling, sports equipment for schools, training sessions with International players and nutritional advice from professional dieticians. Speaking about the sponsor-

ship, Neil Black, Subway Ireland Development Agent said: “We wanted to find a way that would support young athletes in their pursuit of excellence as they represent their schools and their communities. “We believe this partnership with Basketball Ireland allows us to develop the sport and the tournament and help to grow and nurture talent within the towns all over Ireland that our stores operate.” Speaking about the partnership, Bernard O’Byrne, Basketball Ireland CEO said: “We are

delighted to have Subway as the title sponsor of the All-Ireland Schools’ Cup, which has established itself as one of the most popular fixtures on the schools’ sports calendar.” Basketball Ireland has over 28,000 school players from over 520 schools registered with the organisation. Active in 32 counties, the sport is Ireland’s number one indoor sport. Subway also works with sports stars throughout the world including Tommy Bowe, Pele, and swimmer Michael Phelps.

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Bannigan banking on defined club season

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Kilmacud Crokes’ manager Gabriel Bannigan tells STEPHEN FINDLATER that a defined six to eight weeks must be set American football set for aside for club championships to give them proper respect KILMACUD Crokes’ boss Gabriel Bannigan is adamant that the ongoing discussions about intercounty restructuring needs to include a voice from the club scene with the creation of a “defined” GAA season paramount. His senior footballers were due to play Ballyboden St Enda’s in one of the stand-out fixtures of the second round of the Dublin championship. That tie was postponed, though, with six days notice because of the tie clashing with the Dublin senior hurler’s Leinster replay with Galway. The refix will not take place until at least late August. Bannigan says it is fundamentally “wrong”, adding that club “players, managers, coaches and supporters deserve better”. Speaking to GazetteSport at the announcement of Crokes’ new sponsorship deal with Bank of

Ireland, Bannigan said that the last-gasp cancellation has seen months of plans “go in the bin”. “From January, we were told the second round of the championship was definitely going ahead last weekend,” he said. “All your plans are built around being ready for that date; then, because of a draw in a county hurling match, all those plans go in the bin and preparation goes down the drain.” It is part of the larger debate about the structure of the season at all levels but Bannigan feels the voice of the club is currently not getting heard. “I believe it is wrong. Clubs are treated very badly within the overall structure of the GAA and it needs to be looked at. “That debate around the intercounty season needs to have the club season taken into account. We only have intercounty talent and

structure because of our clubs. We don’t have a defined season. “There should be six to eight weeks to run off the club championship. Clubs have accepted they will be playing most of their county players and that’s fine but have a defined time for the championship rather than try and cram it in to three or four weeks [like the current situation]. “For me, it doesn’t really matter when it is; just as long as it is defined so we can manage, coach and plan towards it.” Bannigan joined up with Crokes in October of last year after a lengthy stint with St Sylvester’s and, despite this championship delay, says that he is loving the challenge so far. Since taking on the manager’s role, the side has been unbeaten in the league, winning four out of six games as well as beat-

Kilmacud Crokes senior footballers Cian O’Sullivan and Rory O’Carroll, with Maria Ní Mhaonaigh, left, and Mia Sarahan at the launch. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

ing Whitehall Colmcilles in championship. “Apart from the results, I have been delighted with the response from the players and the levels of motivation. They are a great bunch of lads to work with. “We are nowhere near the finished article but

He feels “it is a really good fit and something great to get involved in” as Bank of Ireland will sponsor the club for three years with the seniors, minors and Feile sides across all four codes sporting the company logo, leaving space for other sides to receive additional jersey

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‘All your plans are built around a date and, because of a draw, those plans all go in the bin’ - Gabriel Bannigan --------------------------------------------------------

definitely are moving in the right direction in what we are trying to do.” To that end, Cillian O’Shea – who began his Leaving Cert this week – has been a revelation, playing in all six league games before going on study break. He is indicative of the type of player coming through the conveyor belt of talent, the size of which was never as big as with Sylvester’s. That power in numbers is perhaps what persuaded Bank of Ireland to come on board with Crokes, their first GAA sponsorship since supporting the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Bannigan, who has worked for Bank of Ireland for 27 years, is optimally placed to see the dual benefits for the club and company.

sponsorship. Three key aspects will benefit from it with Bannigan saying the youth section, the local club and business community as big beneficiaries. The aim is to bring the community, its youth and its businesses closer together. And they will hoping to have that feeling of togetherness to the fore when their championship tie comes around, a tie Bannigan knows will be a highlight of the autumn. “It will be a serious battle. It’s a huge rivalry with great traditions and has thrown up really close, competitive matches. “You can take that as a given. You only have to look at the make-up of both panels to know there will be a great deal of talent on the field and it’s going to be some game.”

Aviva return in 2016

AMERICAN football will return to Ireland next September with the clash between Boston College and Georgia Tech to be played in the Aviva Stadium in 2016, Enda Kenny confirmed last Thursday. The fixture will bring an estimated €24m into the Irish economy with 25,000 fans expected to travel to the game in nine months’ time. The game was initially proposed to be played in Croke Park, but the idea was rejected by the GAA on the grounds that it was not financially viable due to the euro’s decreasing value against the dollar. It follows the successful tie of Notre Dame and Navy, dubbed the Emerald Isle Classic that attracted 49,000 fans to Landsdowne Road in 2012 with the concept being promoted by the tourism marketing campaign The Gathering three years ago. The Emerald Isle Classic initiative saw the first official American football game played in Europe when Notre Dame and Navy played in Landsdowne Road in 1996. Next September’s game will see the rivals pitted against one another once again as American football continues to rise in both popularity and prominence in Ireland. Following the formal announcement made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke and sponsors of the game, Aer Lingus, Georgia Tech athletic director Mike Bobinski remarked the historic nature of the game. “It’s great to open the 2016 season in Ireland”, he said. “This is a historic day for Georgia Tech football as we will play our first-ever international football game.” It will mark 74 years since the first game of American football was played in Ireland when two teams of US servicemen played in front of 8,000 spectators at Ravenhill, Belfast in a game staged to raise money for the Red Cross. This was followed by a similar game involving US servicemen returning from the Second World War that was played in Croke Park in what is believed to be the first foreign sporting game played in the stadium. Next September’s game will be the ninth American football game played in Ireland and is expected to sell out the Aviva Stadium’s 51,700 capacity.

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hockey: multi-talented twins called into irish panel

O’Connell and Hynes in Lombard Trophy running GEORGE O’Connell and his Killiney PGA Professional Leo Hynes are one step away from following in the footsteps of Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes with an appearance in the Lombard Trophy final at Gleneagles. O’Connell teed-up a chance to tread the fairways of the PGA Centenary Course, venue for the dramatic matchplay win over the United States last year, between September 1-2 when he won his club qualifying competition with a score of 36 points. He and Hynes now advance to the regional final at The K Club on July 13, where they will compete against up to 70 other clubs for the chance to secure one of 16 prized spots available for the 36-hole grand final. Ian Isaac, head of sales at event sponsor Lombard, said: “After a record number of entries in 2014, this year’s Lombard Trophy promises to be another exciting competition. “It’s great to once again be working with The PGA to offer the opportunity for professional and amateur golfers to play some fantastic courses. “The competition culminates at Gleneagles, which proved itself a fantastic venue for last year’s Ryder Cup and which offers a great incentive for this year’s participants. We’d like to welcome all the golfers taking part in the 2015 Lombard Trophy and wish everyone the best of luck.” The tournament attracts entries from upwards of 700 clubs across Great Britain and Ireland. Lombard originally sponsored the tournament from 1995 to 2006 before returning as headline sponsor in 2013. The PGA National Pro-Am Championship has a total prize fund of £80,000, with the winning professional at the grand final taking home a cheque for £12,000. George O’Connell, is a 50-year-old company director from Blackrock. He has been playing golf for 35 years and plays off a handicap of five. Leo Hynes, 34, has been a professional at Killiney for three years. Last year’s winners were PGA Professional Richard O’Hanlon and amateur partner Andy Jones from St Kew Golf Club in Cornwall.

The Carey twins Niamh and Michelle have added Irish Under-16 hockey call-ups to athletics and Gaelic football success

Ireland’s call for Careys  sport@dublingazette.com

MULTI-talented twins Michelle and Niamh Carey are among eight Leinster players to be named as part of the Irish Under-16 panel for a Six National Tournament in Bremen, Germany, in late July. The Railway Union pair – daughters of well-decorated underage international coach Una McCarthy – lined out for the Dublin Gaelic football Under16s in their recent Leinster championship final success in May against Meath.

With Ballinteer St John’s, the duo were part of their club side that reached the Dublin Feile Division 1 Feile final, playing accomplished roles in midfield and centre back while they also play their part with Colaiste Iosagain’s ongoing success. Both are also accomplished athletes with Dundrum South Dublin, too, with Niamh winning the national Under-17 cross-country championships in January and has represented Ireland at the Celtic Cross meet earlier this year.

joey’s representing McShane plays his part in Republic stalemate former St Joseph’s Boys’ player Paul McShane attempts to close down England’s Ross Barkley in last Sunday’s international scoreless draw at the Aviva Stadium. McShane came off the bench in the 71st minute of the tie in place of John O’Shea in a low-key encounter as he hopes to force his way into the reckoning for the crucial UEFA European Championships playoff against Scotland next weekend. Picture: Ben Ryan

They are among a group of four players from the Railway Union club in the panel, all of whom helped the club win the Junior Jacqui Potter Cup on St Patrick’s Day. Indeed, Nina Heisterkamp and Grace McLoughlin have both played some first team hockey last term. Corinthian’s Sarah Torrans with multi-sport credentials. She is a top sprinter and should be fully recovered from her leg injury sustained in the Schoolgirls Senior One final victory for Loreto on the Green.

Leinster skipper and sweeper Isabelle Delamar, forward-minded Sophie Roopnarinesingh – both from Alexandra College – and Avoca’s Hannah McLoughlin are others from the conquering sky-blue selection to be called up. Michelle McMillan, the U-16 team manager, said of the panel: “Playing for the first time in this six nation tournament is very exciting and we are looking forward to competing against five top European junior age group teams.

“In the absence of an Under 16 European Championship, this series of matches will give the players a wonderful opportunity to compete against quality opposition. “A few other players will be added to this selected squad for a three match test series against Scotland in Dublin at the beginning of July.” Ireland will start with a tie against Belgium on July 18 before playing Germany a day later. They will subsequently play England, Spain and the Netherlands.

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cuala quintet

Dalkey club provides big contingent for Dublin

Club Noticeboard cuala

cuala’s Colm Cronin attempts to get away

from Ciaran Ryan in Dublin’s tussle with Kilkenny in the Leinster GAA Hurling Under-21 championship quarter-final in Parnell Park, an agonising 4-12 to 2-16 loss. He was one of five players from the Hyde Road club in the side, joined by Sean Brennan, Cian O’Callaghan, Sean Treacy and Jake Malone.

THERE were mixed results for our adult

beat Cork to reach back-to-back All-

footballers in championship action

Ireland finals. The adult football section offers

this weekend. Remarkably, three of our four matches went to extra time.

its deepest condolences to Pat Dol-

The senior footballers defeated

phin and his family on the death of his

Erin’s Isle by 1-16 to 2-11 on Saturday.

Mother Betty. Ar dheis de go raibh a

The intermediates lost out to Scoill Ui

h-anam dilis. Don’t forget the Centra La Caman

Conaill by 2-14 to 0-8 and the junior C team lost out to St Peregrine’s. Better news for the junior Ds who

Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

agus Craic on Sunday, June 14 in Thomastown. This week’s jackpot will be €4,400.

drew with Erin’s Isle.

football: cork blown away by trio of early goals

Best wishes to Andy Donohue and

Our three €50 lucky dip winners were

Owen Flanagan, recovering well from

Catherine Kane, Patrick Keaney and

injury sustained during the fourths’

Padriag O’Neill. Get your tickets at

match.

www.cualagaa.ie/lotto.

The Cuala summer camps will run

Hard luck to Cian O’Callaghan, David

from June 29 to July 24. Forms avail-

Treacy, Paul Schutte, Mark Schutte,

able on www.cualagaa.ie.

Colm Cronin and Darragh O’Connell

Cuala members will be saddened to learn of the death of Con Browner, a

who lost out to Galway in the Leinster SHC replay last Saturday.

leading light in the early days of Cuala.

Congratulations to Fionn O Dris-

Sincere condolences to all Con’s family

ceoil, Tiernan Lane, Ryan Di Felice and

and friends.

the Dublin U-17 hurlers on winning the

Congratulations to Martha Byrne and the Dublin U-21 footballers who

Tony Doran tournament in Wexford last week.

shankill THE juvenile Academy is in action every

7pm and also on Saturday at 10am in

Saturday morning in Shanganagh Cas-

the Castle when there is no match. Men’s adult training is on 7.30pm

tle at 10am, catering for four to eightyear-old boys and girls. Learn the skills of Gaelic football, hurling and camogie while having fun Dublin’s Niamh Rickard is slowed down by Cork’s Meabh Calahane. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

Three and easy for Dublin in U-21 battle  sport@dublingazette.com

FOXROCK Cabinteely’s Niamh Ryan and Kilamcud Crokes Eabha Rutledge chipped in with impressive first-half goals, as Dublin saw their way to a second consecutive Under-21All-Ireland Final in the Aisling McGing Cup. The ladies booked their shot at the double with an emphatic group stage win over Cork on Sunday, June 7. It took less than a minute for Dublin to assert their superiority, with Crokes’ Eabha Rutledge firing into the

Cork net from a swift attacking move almost straight from the whistle. Four minutes in, a real rout looked on the cards, as Siobhan Woods smashed in a second, leaving the result in little doubt from very early on. Things were to calm down from there, with a Cork side deprived of some of their better players by senior call ups edging their way into the contest, but never quite able to match a powerful Dublin side. The sky blues continued to go for goal as the first half progressed, knocking in a third just before half

time through Ryan. They headed for the break with a 3-6 to 0-7 lead. Captain Carla Rowe led by example, scoring 0-4 (0-2f) from corner forward as the Dubs added a series of second-half points, eventually claiming the win by a 16-point margin, at 3-17 to 0-10. Martha Byrne of Cuala and Molly Lamb of Crokes also played major roles, with Byrne dominant at the back, and Lamb part of a fantastic midfield performance that really set the tone. Oonagh White’s return after years out of action with anACL injury was

also a major positive for Dublin, with the Clann Mhuire youngster hitting 0-4 after being brought on at half time. Gregory McGonigle’s Dublin side don’t know their fate just yet: they may face Cork once again in the final, or could line up against Meath after Galway’s withdrawal from the competition left a three side battle for this year’s Under-21 title. On top of this weekend’s result, Dublin have already seen off Meath this year, and will hope their aggressive finishing helps them home when it matters.

on Thursday in the Cliffs. New players always welcome; contact Damien on 085 2327359.

with your friends. The cost is only €2

The club summer camp is on from

for each child and there is no annual

July 6-10 in Shanganagh Park. The cost

subscription.

is €45 for members; €50 for non mem-

Many thanks to the Geraldine P

bers with a €5 reduction for siblings.

Moran’s club for bringing two U-7

There will be Gaelic football, hurling,

years teams to Shankill for a blitz. The

camogie, rounders, a free T-shirt and

girls’ U-9 lost a great game to Kilma-

lots and lots of fun. For more information contact sec-

cud Crokes. Training for boys’ U-12 and girls’ under 9 and 11 is on Wednesdays at

retary.shankill.dublin@gaa.ie or Tel 086 3215087.

foxrock cabinteely MANY thanks to Festo for sponsoring a

Connor and Bernie Hedderman who

new set of jerseys for our U-8 team.

guided the minor team to the Division

The team wore the jerseys for the first time in their game against Lucan and all the players looked fantastic.

5 title recently. There’s a large number of candidates who are more than capable of

Plans are well under way for the

managing the mentors/dads combi-

Family Fun Day that will be held on

nation and whoever the successful

Sunday, June 21. Lots of activities are

candidate is will have a very tough job

being organised and more details will

deciding on the starting 15.

be provided next week. The highlight of the day will no doubt be the Cornerstone Cup which will be

Congratulations to the Dublin U-21 team on qualifying for the All-Ireland final.

played between a selection of minor

Our own Niamh Ryan was instru-

and junior players and mentors/

mental in the win when she scored 1-2

dads.

and set up a lot more scores for her

Team managers will be confirmed

team mates.

later in the week but it is expected

The All-Ireland final is on June 21

that the minor and junior team com-

where Meath or Cork will be the oppo-

bination will be managed by Denise

sition.

GazetteSPORT all of your dun laoghaire sports coverage from page 28-31

lombard assault: Killiney’s Hynes building up to bid for success at PGA’s annual trophy battle P30

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Banking on bannigan: Kilmacud Crokes’ boss calls for championship change P29

UCD Waves’ Julie Ann Russell is one of a large contingent bound for the World University Games

UCD’s 16 off to Korea Belfield university’s commitment to sport pays off in spades with a huge contingent called to World Games in Gwanju in early July

 james hendicott

sport@dublingazette.com

UCD will be well represented at the World University Games, which will take place in Gwanju, South Korea, from July 3- 14, with the university sending 16 athletes out to bid for gold. The event is the 28th running of the University Games, and will see contests involving more than 9000 athletes from 180 countries, competing across 21 sports. The event puts a heavy emphasis on cultural exchange, and will get underway a day before the official start date for some of Ireland’s athletes, with the women’s football team taking

on Chinese Taipei in their first group match on July 2. Three of the university’s swimming team are set to travel. Alex Murphy will take part in the breaststroke, while Shani Stallard will swim the medley, and Shauna O’Brien will double up in the freestyle and butterfly. Both men’s and women’s football will also feature. For the women, UCD Waves are extremely heavily represented, with Niamh Walsh, Chloe Mustaki and Catherine Cronin in defence, Caira Grant and Dora Gorman heading over in midfield, and strikers Julie Ann Russell, Orlagh Nolan and Siobhan Killeen all travelling. UCD players will make up 8 of the 21

woman panel. For the men, Alan McGreal and Luke Kelly of UCD have made the squad in midfield, while Alan O’Sullivan has been picked up front. Alexander Gleeson (golf) and Ciara Everard (athletics) will also be representing UCD, meaning the university will be represented in four of the six sports in which Ireland will compete. Trinity College’s Cathy Gallagher, who heads the Irish delegation, emphasized the importance of the opportunity for the students, some of whom will be hoping to go on to represent Ireland at the Rio Olympics next year. “Other than participating at the ultimate sporting occasion that is the Olympic Games,

students will not have a similar opportunity to experience the cultural, interpersonal, camaraderie and lifetime synergies which are an integral part of the games,” she said. “We will respect and uphold the reputation of Ireland and enshrine the achievements and memories of Gwangju 2015 for student sport benefit.” South Korea’s ambassador to Ireland Park Hae Yun also spoke enthusiastically about the Irish team’s visit, saying: “The games in Gwangju is a chance for the athletes to be ambassadors for Ireland in South Korea. “It will be a place they can win together, learn about each other and better understand others, as well as experience Korean culture.”