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 emma nolan THE delay in the Glenalbybn Pool report, as reported in The Gazette last week, has nothing to do with Kilmacud Crokes despite council claims, a spokesperson for the

club has revealed. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were due to present a report to councillors in either June or July to outline plans and options for a replacement pool. Following this, the

council circulated an email to councillors this month which stated that the report will not be presented until September, due to a number of issues with Kilmacud Crokes and their lands which need to be resolved.

However, a spokesperson from the club told The Gazette that they have not been in any discussions with the council about the pool or the lands. Full Story on Page 4

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spokesperson | ‘no ongoing communication with council’

Crokes reject report delay is their fault  Emma Nolan The delay in the Glenalbybn Pool report, as reported in The Gazette last week, has nothing to do with Kilmacud Crokes despite council claims, a spokesperson for the club has revealed. The site of the old pool remains beside the Kilmacud Crokes sports venue on the Glenalbyn grounds. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were to present a report to councillors in June or July which would outline plans and options for a replacement pool.

Following this, the council circulated an email to councillors this month which stated that the report will not be presented until September due to a number of issues with Kilmacud Crokes and their lands which need to be resolved. However, a spokesperson from the club told The Gazette that they have not been in any discussions with the council about the pool or the lands. They said: “Our last correspondence with them [the council] was a number of months back where we wrote to

them and outlined the club’s position. “We looked forward to seeing the repor t but there has been no ongoing communication between us and the council. “It’s factually incorrect for the council to say that the reason they’re delaying the report is because they are in communications with us – they’re not.” T h e c o u n c i l h ave declined to comment on the situation.

Closed Glenalbyn Swimming Pool closed suddenly in December 2013, and

has remained derelict since. Pool staff and locals have been campaigning for the council to provide the amenities that have been lacking in the community since the pool’s closure. Several protests have taken place, with many local councillors and TDs objecting to the treatment of the pool’s former members and staff. Locals say that it was a vital community amenity and has been greatly missed since its closure. In January, the council made the decision to cave the pool’s roof in due to safety issues, much to the anger of locals who felt that it was a fur ther delay strategy in refurbishing the old pool building. The roof was caved in as loose tiles were becoming dislodged in the wind, posing a threat to nearby resi-

dents, pedestrians and those who use the sports grounds. Locals politicians said at the time that had the building not been allowed to deteriorate, there would have been no need for the drastic action taken by the council. More recently, the c o u n c i l h ave b e e n debating whether or not to demolish a cul-de-sac of houses nearby. The 16 maisonettestyle houses at St Laurence’s Park could be demolished to make way for a new pool facility. At present, only three of the houses are occupied, with the remaining having been boarded up by the council. Councillors and the public will have to wait until the report’s presentation in September to find out what the outcome for a pool in Stillorgan will be

FastNews Stuart sees the light after competition win A Killiney man’s home has been kitted out with new smart lighting worth €1,000 after he won a competition to win a lighting makeover in his house. Stuart Masterson was selected from ten overall winners who were awarded €1,000 for the lighting makeovers earlier this year. More than 3,000 people entered the competition, which was run by OSRAM, a German light manufacturing company, and Woodies. Stuart recently had the upgraded lighting completed in his home and he now has indoor and outdoor LED lights, luminaire light fixtures and smart lighting installed around his home. He said he is delighted with his new lights, and added: “My family and I are over the moon with the lighting makeover. “Most of our lights are now controllable by an app on my phone and we just love playing and messing around with them. I especially love experimenting with all the different colours – I turned our entire house green for St Patrick’s Day and it looked fantastic.” There is a handy new safety advantage to having the new lights installed. Stuart said: “I’m really impressed that I can turn lights on and off through my phone when I’m not there – it really boosts my home security. I’m thrilled with the results of the makeover.” This particular range will potentially save Stuart and his family up to 90% in energy costs compared to standard lighting.

Rubberbandits feeling the beat

The Beatyard is coming back to Dun Laoghaire this summer for the second year in a row. Run by Bodytonic Music, the company that runs the Bernard Shaw pub, Wigam and a number of popular bars around Dublin, the seaside festival is bringing a host of international headliners to the harbour on Saturday and Sunday July 30 and 31. Funk legend George Clinton, Boney M, Roy Ayers and Lee Scratch Perry will be headlining, along with a host of popular Dublin acts and Limerick’s The Rubberbandits and many more. The Just Eatyard will again provide a culinary nexus in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for the weekend. Weekend tickets are on sale for €79 and day passes are going for €49 each at the-beatyard.com.

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GUN CRIME | CAPITAL ROCKED BY TWO SHOOTINGS IN BROAD DAYLIGHT IN LESS THAN A WEEK

Shock as children out walking find shooting victim in quiet estate

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Tensions rise after murder

THE latest shooting to occur in the inner city took place on Bridgefoot Street in Dublin 8 last Friday afternoon. The victim, David “Daithi” Douglas (right) was shot in the head and chest a number of times by a lone gunman as he stood in the doorway of the Shoestown Shop (above). The 53-year-old died in hospital a short time later. Tensions in the area remain high, with regular armed garda checkpoints held during weekend. Gardai believe that the incident is part of the bitter feud between the Kinahan and Hutch gangs.

THREE children walking with their mother came across the critically injured victim of the capital’s latest shooting at Dun Emer Place in Lusk on Tuesday morning. Father-of-two Christopher Maguire, 38, was blasted three times in the face and upper body – but managed to call 999 and was conscious when paramedics arrived. The victim, originally from Ballymun but living in the Dun Emer housing estate where the shooting occurred, was found lying on the footpath close to his car. Maguire is not suspected of any involvement in the bloody Kinahan/ Hutch feud, but some of his closest associates are believed to be “guns for hire” for the Kinahan side and fled the country after being quizzed

over the murder of Gareth Hutch. Detectives are also probing the possibility that the shooting may be linked to a row in the so-called “New INLA” faction over extortion cash. Gardai removed the bloodstained clothes Maguire had been wearing when he was targeted by a hitman armed with a handgun and silencer. The weapon was later recovered in a burnt-out getaway car – a Volkswagen Golf – in a nearby field at Kilhedge Lane. The driver’s side window of Maguire’s white Volkwagen Passat at the scene was smashed, with glass and bullet casings strewn on the road at the quiet cul de sac. Detectives are now trawling through CCTV footage from a nearby premises that is believed to show the attackers making their escape.

Children on their summer holidays were among the onlookers who gathered at the scene. Shocked resident James Jameson said: “I’ve been living here three years and there has never been anything like this. I knew something was wrong when the road was packed with police cars and ambulances. I’m feeling scared here now.” Another resident said: “It happened in broad daylight. You see all the kids out here on their bikes. If it’d been a bit later, God knows what could have happened.” North Dublin Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee condemned the brazen shooting in “a quiet suburban neighbourhood such as Dun Emer”. Fingal TD Louise O’Reilly also condemned it, and repeated her call for Rush Garda Station to be reopened.

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retirement party for Detective Sergeant Raymond Regan was held in the Goat Grill in Goatstown last Friday night to mark 32 years working in the police force. Det Sgt Regan began his career as a Garda in Dundrum at the age of 19 and worked his way up through the ranks to Detective Sergeant. He has been involved with CAB, he has taken part in Operation Quest, he has guarded Jacque Chirac, Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama, he has been part of investigations into high profile murders and he regularly dealt with gangland criminals. Valerie Regan, Det Sgt Regan’s wife told the Dundrum Gazette that she is extremely proud of her husband and added: “He’s done a lot in his life even though he is only 51. I and my daughter Chloe are so proud of him and he has many friends and colleagues that really respect him as an individual. His retirement party was very good and he enjoyed it tremendously. They gave him a great send off.”

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Clonskeagh | more disappointment

Trial of Ibrahim Halawa pushed back a 14th time  Emma Nolan

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THE trial of Clonskeagh man Ibrahim Halawa has been adjourned for the 14th time. Ibrahim has spent almost three years in an Egyptian jail since he was incarcerated for attending a protest in Cairo. The son of the Imam of Clonskeagh Mosque, was arrested for taking part in the demonstra-

tion against the ousting of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 when he was 17. Now aged 20, Halawa’s case came before the European Parliament in December but has since been adjourned for the fourteenth time, with the next trial date set for October. The judge said he wished to consider video evidence in the case. He said a technical

committee would be established to examine the evidence and this group would report back by October 2nd. Numerous politicians have called on Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan to apply for Presidential Decree. Minister Flanagan said that he was “extremely disappointed” by the latest delay and shared the Halawa family’s frustration.

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Churchtown | ‘we stand firm in our resolve to continue to object’

Residents hire specialist to help stop development  emma nolan

Local Churchtown residents who strongly oppose a proposed development have hired a specialist town planner to assist with their case against the developers. Speaking to The Gazette, John Clinch, chairman of Badgers Glen Protection Group (BGPG), said that the community is “appalled at the sheer bulk of the proposed building and we stand firm in our resolve to continue to object to this development”. The proposed development is for a nursing home at Badger’s Glen on Braemor Road.

Plans for the facility consist of a four-storey above basement structure, containing 101 bedrooms for nursing home tenants. The plan also outlines the provision of new vehicular access from Landscape Road. The site is bounded by Braemor Road to the north, Landscape Road to the east and an open space known as Badger’s Glen to the south and west. A meeting held in the Glenside Pub in March saw over 60 local residents attend to voice their concerns over the future of the site, which they collectively deemed “not ideal” for elderly tenants

due to the limited accessibility of the site outlined in the plans. Other issues, such as noise and light pollution, traffic problems, the impact on value of neighbouring properties and permanent shadows cast over residents’ gardens, were also highlighted. The environmental impact on Badger’s Glen and its wildlife was also a major concern. The council outlined in their report that they consider the site to be “in an excellent location in terms of the provision of elderly care facilities”. A decision on whether to grant permission for the development has yet

to be announced by the council, who on April 5 requested 19 additional matters be addressed by the developers before making a final decision, The BGPG, in conjunction with the Castlepark Residents’ Association and Orwell Court Management have asked local residents who object the development to donate €100 from each household to fund the services of the specialist planner.

They are currently in the process of engaging a legal adviser and barrister and expect the fees for the services to cost €3,500 to €5,500. Clinch said that they have received a “magnificent response” from various residents’ associations in the locality and several TDs and councillors. He said: “We are prepared to engage the services of a specialist town

planner and legal expert to research the situation on our behalf. “We are firmly of the view that the issues with regard to traffic congestion, water supply, sewerage overload and general disruption to the community during the next two years of construction, and ongoing noise and light pollution of Badger’s Glen, will ensure this proposed planning application will be rejected.”

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Darren’s delight at taking Mr Ireland title

GROUP of the country’s most handsome bachelors packed into The Wright Venue to battle it out to become the new Mr Ireland. Judges including top stylist Sonja Mohlich and talent agent Julian Benson were delighted by the high calibre of contestants.

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Pat Neill chosen to be the new Dun Laoghaire Chamber president Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber has welcomed its new president – Pat Neill, from Dundrum Town Centre. For the last 12 years, Pat has been part of the management team at the centre, who are corporate members of DLR Chamber. Coming from a policing background, his expertise lies in HR, transport and insurance management. He holds an MBA from the Smurfit Business School and he sits on the special committee for Transport within Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Pat is also an advisor with the Retail Against Crime in Ireland group. In this role, he will focus on keeping the chamber membership informed of relevant changes to business and law regarding matters that may affect their business operations, while also affording opportunities for the membership to attend relevant seminars and briefings

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 EMMA NOLAN PARENTS and locals have been left shaken by an act of vandalism at two local schools in the Stepaside area. Stepaside Educate Together National School and Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, which share the same Ballyogan Road premises, were subject to criminal damage which saw a number of windows smashed in. A local mum said on Facebook she was “disgusted” by the incident. She posted: “Behind those windows would hold pre-schoolers. This is the first year the school is in this building on the Ballyogan Road,

Heartless thugs attack two Stepaside primary schools funds are short as it is. Why do this? So so angry!” Gardai confirmed to The Gazette that the incident occurred in the early hours of June 29. Entry was not gained to the school but considerable damage was caused. Green Party TD for Dublin Rath-

down Catherine Martin expressed her concern over the rise in crime levels after the incident. She said: “It’s very worrying that schools would be targeted for this type of crime, especially two schools at the heart of the community. “We are very aware as a commu-

nity of the increase in crime in South Dublin in recent years, particularly since the closure of Stepaside Garda station two years ago.” Senator Neale Richmond (FG) condemned the “senseless act”. “I believe the thugs that caused this damage have been caught on

CCTV and I am hopeful that the local Gardai will be able to identify them and press charges in due course,” he said. The incident is under investigation but no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dundrum Garda Station.

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Jamie (left) and his sister Emily O’Farrell (right) from Leopardstown with Cillian Mahon and Philippa Arthurs from Foxrock and Dun Laoighaire. Picture: Peter Houlihan

Wild in the park

The Wild Air Run, a dynamic fun run, visited Cabinteely Park last weekend to the delight of local children. The run features 10 giant inflatable obstacles as part of a 5k course, including Europe’s biggest inflatable slide. The 10 obstacles combine agility, creativity and a vast amount of fun. The course is suitable for people of all fitness levels above the age of seven. Further events see Wild Air Run at Malahide Castle on July 22 to 24 and Marlay Park from August 12 to 17, with other cities to be announced soon.

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don’sdublin One of the great Irish artists of the modern era Jack B Yeats, one of Ireland’s foremost painters, was born in London on August 29, 1871, the youngest child of John Butler Yeats and his wife Susan (nee Pollexfen). His father, who had trained as a lawyer, was also a painter although not nearly as successful as his son would become. Jack spent his early years moving between London, Dublin and his maternal grandparent’s home in Sligo before moving to London in 1887. He studied at the South Kensington School of Art and the Chiswick School of Art where he met Mary Cottenham White who he married in 1894. They moved to Devon where he developed his artistic career as an illustrator for various journals and after focusing on watercolours had his first exhibition in London in the 1897. The couple left Devon for Ireland in 1910, first settling in Greystones, Wicklow, before moving to Dublin and finally into 18 Fitzwilliam Square where they spent the rest of their lives. Back in Dublin Yeats began to work in oils and travelled widely capturing images of rural life, particularly in the West of Ireland and of course scenes in Dublin. One of his most famous and beloved paintings is The Liffey Swim (1924) which is now in the National Gallery. He entered this in the Paris Olympics and won the Silver Medal which is part of the Jack B Yeats archive that was donated to the gallery by his niece Anne Yeats, herself a painter and stage designer, in 1996. In 1999, his painting The Wild Ones was sold at Sotheby’s, London, for £1.2 million, the highest price ever paid for one of his works. He continued to produce work for publication including illustrations for JM Synge’s The Aran Islands. And he wrote numerous plays, a collection of short stories for children and novels through the 1930s and 1940s. He died on March 28, 1957 and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery. He was 85.

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over 700 guests attended The June Ball 2016 which took place at Dublin’s DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. The Glitzy Back Tie event, which has become one of the annual highlights of Ireland’s social calendar, raises funds for the

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Guests arrived to a complimentary drinks reception, while entertainment was provided by Smash Hits, followed by international dj’s who kept the attendees dancing into the early hours. The gala raised over €70,000.

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The Web Centre appoints a new SEO specialist

THE Web Centre is expanding their services and strengthening the SEO department with the incorporation of a new SEO specialist, Maria Ramos. Spanish-born but Irish adopted, Ramos has worked for SMEs as a digital marketing specialist, working specially in SEO projects, boosting the presence of companies on the internet. With a background in journalism, Ramos has worked for all kind of companies and organisations. Since she left her birth city in the north of Spain, where she worked in different local media, she has always been linked to the digital world.

Strategy Ramos was in charge of the social media strategy for cultural companies such as Cultural Actex, and heading the digital marketing department of the NGO, Iande Oca – and organisation dedicated to open a school in a small village in Bahia, Brazil. After she moved to Ireland, where she worked for Google during two years, Ramos started writing in online magazines, blogging about digital marketing in different platforms, and working for different Irish companies and organisations on their digital strategies. Ramos joins The Web Centre with the aim of reinforcing the digital marketing department with new, fresh ideas on SEO, social media and content marketing, as well as contributing to the energy of the company.

FOR the fifth year running, Harvey Norman supported the Marie Keating Foundation through its nationwide Sleep Pink campaign, which raised €23,000 through a percentage of the sales of selected bedding products being donated to the foundation. Customers were also invited to add a euro at the checkout to help the cause. Pictured at the presentation of the funds are Linda Keating (second left), director of fundraising, Marie Keating Foundation with Harvey Norman’s Natalia Gaffney, PR and communications; Robbie Auckram, general manager, Harvey Norman Bedding and Laura O’Rourke, furniture and bedding advertising coordinator

Warning about vulture funds ‘driven by greed’ AN URGENT review of the future role of vulture funds, if any, in Irish society and the issue of commuter transport was called for by the incoming president of IPAV (the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers) at the organisation’s recent national conference in Dublin. Delegates including the Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Francis Fitzgerald, heard Alan Redmond, managing director of Redmond Property Consultants, address such funds in his speech. He said: “Many of these funds are simply driven by greed to flip the properties as quickly as possible with existing tenants often needlessly forced from their homes. “As we go forward, Irish society needs to look at the notion of selling many more tenanted properties, much in the same way that the commercial sector operates.

“Tenants should have longer fixture of tenure, which should only be broken for breach of obligations, such as the failure to pay rent.” The new president said the arrival of these vulture funds in the midst of a housing crisis was “highly questionable”. Redmond also said the Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, and Minister of State Damien English need to address the issue of commuter transport, in conjunction with the Minister forTransport, Shane Ross. He said: “Thousands of people are still prepared to pay extremely high rents to live between Dublin’s canals ... because they’re not satisfied with the quality of public transport. “The frequency, time and speed of these trains is way off what it should be compared to other cities if we are to make living in the suburbs a realistic option for working people.

“The same applies to broadband, which in part of the country [offers] some or none [coverage] and mobile telephone reception.” Redmond also supports greater density of housing in the capital. “Whether we like it or not, more and more people – notably, younger people – will continue to live in the capital, which will be the major source of employment for the foreseeable future. “In order to facilitate this growing population, we have to build upwards as well as outwards. In this regard, I warmly welcome the decision by Dublin City Council to allow planning permission for apartment blocks of up to 24 metres in height, even 28 metres or nine stories, which is the height allowed for commercial blocks. “It is clear that cities around the world that have restrictions on height have high rents and high levels of homelessness.”

Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald and Alan Redmond, managing director of Redmond Property Consultants and the incoming president of IPAV

He cited Brussels as a city where people live very comfortably, and at very reasonable rents, in very good quality apartments in high-rise blocks. Calling for a longterm strategy on renting, Redmond said: “Recent trends show that Ireland is slowly but surely following the trend of its EU counterparts by having an increasing proportion of the population living in

rented accommodation for much, or indeed all, of their lives. “While the State can provide part of this need, it is the private sector that has traditionally come to the rescue and filled this gap. “However, increasing regulation and lack of any incentives have seen many landlords drift out of this sector at a very critical time.

“As part of its Budget 2017 strategy, I am calling on the Government to introduce real tax incentives for ordinary buy-to-let investors, to encourage more to enter the sector. “These investors, for example, should also be given the same tax latitude as the so-called vulture funds, which do not pay income tax on rental income,” he said.

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SOME of the world’s funniest men and women will be in Dublin for the 10th annual Vodafone Comedy Festival. The festival will see 80 comedians take to the stage at the Iveagh Gardens from July 28 to 31. Some of Ireland’s best loved comedians, including Al Porter, the Apres Match crew, PJ Gallagher and more, will give the audience a bellyful of laughs. Speaking at the launch of the festival, online sketch trio Foil Arms and Hog said: “The festi-

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val is brilliant – it’s in Dublin; it’s 10 minutes away from where we live. “They always book some of the best acts from around the world. Some other festivals might not book them, but you can come here and see mental acts from the States!”

Acts from all around the world will feature at the festival, including US comedy legend Bill Burr, UK star Milton Jones, and Des Biship. Foil Arms and Hog added: “We’re looking forward to seeing Bill Burr the most; he’s incredible. We saw him at Vicar

Street a few years ago, and he was in Breaking Bad, so he’s great.” Most fans are used to seeing the Foil Arms and Hog in their online sketches, but they think their live shows will offer even more. They said: “We’ve been doing the stage stuff for about eight years and the videos for only two, so the stage stuff is way more honed, I guess. We are way better at stage [comedy] and it’s a lot more fun.” Festival director Bren Berry, Aiken Promotions, said: “We are delighted to continue our

tradition of bringing exciting international talent to the Iveagh Gardens ... but most exciting of all is the continued development of amazing talent here in Ireland. “It is a pleasure to work with this superb pool of artists. In recognition of that, The Vodafone Laughter Lab will host many of the grassroots comedy clubs from around the city, which are the lifeblood of the Irish comedy scene.” For full details of the Vodafone Comedy Festival line up and programme information, see vodafonecomedy.ie.

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X Factor and Dublin Gazette fans at Croke Park

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HE Gazette was at Croke Park on Friday to meet Ireland’s X Factor hopefuls before they faced the iconic panel of judges, who had returned to Dublin for auditions for the first time since 2010. Fans were delighted as first host Dermot O’Leary, and then Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger arrived at Croker, followed by Simon Cowell. Louis told The Gazette: “We’re not just looking for great singers. We want personalities, people with ambition and all of that.” Simon added: “It’s really fantastic being back in Dublin again. Niall Horan first auditioned here in 2010 and to find another talented musician like him would be very exciting.”

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Legions of honour as French hail Irish fans

Irish fans are to be honoured for their sportsmanship and all round soundness at the Euro 2016 football tournament. Fans are to be presented with the Medal of the City of Paris – the “Grand Vermeil” by the city’s Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has informed President Michael D Higgins. The award is considered the city’s highest honour, with past recipients including Rafael Nadal, Jane Fonda and Nobel Prize for literature winner Toni Morrison. According to French news agency AFP, Mayor Hidalgo cited Irish fans f o r t h e “ e xe m p l a r y sportsmanship” and said that the country’s soccer supporters distinguished themselves by the atmosphere they created during their time in France. Irish fans who travelled to France made headlines all over the world during the course of Ireland’s four matches, for their random acts of kindness, singing and good humour. French football leg-

end Eric Cantona even commended the boys in green. “The awesome Irish fans have been the life of the party. Singing with the police, putting babies to sleep, serenading the ladies,” he said. “They also multiply bread, change water into beer, they even know the end to Game Of Thrones.”

fun run for st james’s hospital St James’s Hospital Foundation will hold their 8th Annual Liberties Fun Run once again on Thursday, July 21 in aid of St James’s Hospital. Starting at 7:45pm, this unique 6k timed road race takes participants through the heart of old Dublin and attracts in excess of 1,000 participants every year. Starting and finishing in the beautiful grounds of IMMA/Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the route takes in some of the most famous sites throughout the Liberties including St James’s

Gate, Francis Street and the Coombe. Registration costs €30 and all participants will receive a free running top souvenir. All of the proceeds from the 2016 Liberties Fun Run will go directly to the Guide Clinic at St James’s Hospital to upgrade patient facilities. To register for the 2016 Liberties Fun Run, visit www.supportstjames.ie.

billy elliot set for first irish show Celebr ating ten extraordinary years on London’s West End, Billy Elliot, one of today’s most beloved musical theatre shows, , comes to Ireland for the first time this July. Set in a small English mining town against a backdrop of the infamous 1984/85 miners’ strike, the inspirational story of Billy Elliot depicts a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true. Join Billy on his journey of discovery, all in the comfortable surrounds of Dublin’s state-of-the-art Bord

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Gais Energy Theatre. This heart-warming story of family and community is sure to hit the right notes with you and yours. Experience Elton John’s timeless score to spectacular dance routines in the show which has captivated audiences all over the world. Tickets for Billy Elliot are priced from €25 - €65.80 and can be purchased at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

Billy Elliot comes to Ireland for the first time this month

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northern spain: four days of guided walking on the camino

Step right up for the famous hiking route

 Ian Begley

Pictured are Matthews.ie driver, Anthony Hoey with Noel Matthews, general manager and Paddy Matthews, managing director. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

Head to the beach and the kids go free Parents in Dublin can bring their kids to the seaside for free this summer thanks to an innovative coach company. Matthews.ie, who run hourly services between Dublin city centre and Bettystown, have introduced a unique summer offer to revive the concept of the day trip to the golden sands. “With the great weather we have had so far this summer, we thought that we could do our bit to encourage the tradition of a day out at the seaside,” said Matthews.ie managing director Paddy Matthews. “During July and August, only parents will pay on our buses from Dublin to Bettystown, with a maximum of two accompanied children under 12 travelling free. “This means that entire families can have a day out at the seaside for as little as a return fare of €15 if one adult travels. “Bettystown has miles of golden sands and a host of facilities for the perfect summer’s day out.” This offer is valid for

any ticket (Leap, single, return, free travel, commuter or 10 trip) purchased from Dublin to Bettystown. Travel times are 8am12noon from Dublin and 12 noon to 6pm from Bettystown. Matthews services run from North Cumberland Street and stop at Drumcondra and Whitehall – seeMatthews.ie for more details. To add to the offer, they have teamed up with Funtasia Bettystown, who will give €10 worth of ride tokens usable on any of their fairground rides when you spend €10 and present a current Matthews bus ticket. A m o n g i t s m a ny attractions and facilities Funtasia Bettystown has white knuckle rides for the thrill seekers and gentler attractions for the less adventurous. Its multi-level Jungle Zone will keep the young explorers busy for hours. Funtasia Bettystown also has a luxurious casino, 3D motion theater, American-themed pool areas and Ireland’s only rollercoaster on a roof.

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This autumn, walk the Footsteps of the Camino on a seven-night holiday with four days of guided walking through sunny Spain. Starting at Bilbao and walking west towards Santiago, your trip will begin with a guided walking tour along the banks of the Nervion River, followed by a visit to one of the world’s most famous art galleries. One of the most admired works of contemporar y architecture, the Guggenheim Museum boasts some of Europe’s most exciting and unusual art, including Richard Serra’s 340ft Snake. Enjoy a guided tour through the most prestigious wine region of Spain, Haro in Rioja. Take in the stunning vineyards and rich vegetable gardens in the lush country side before

partaking in a tour of a local bodega (winery.) Walk through the Castillian wheat plains, with guide assistance, as you enjoy the spectacular scenery. Cross the magnificent bridge at Puente de Orbigo and trek through wooded terrain to San Justo de la Vega, while taking in the sights of Monte Irago. The “piece de resistance” of this journey is the final stretch of the Camino with a stop at Cebreiro, with breathtaking views from 1,300 metres above sea-level. Complete your holiday by leaving a stone at the symbolic Cruz de Fierro (The Iron Cross) and like the pilgrims before you, leave all your burdens behind. There will also be free time to explore the beautiful Santiago de Compostela at your leisure. This trip is ideal for moderately experienced

The scallop shell is used, along with the yellow arrow, to guide pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela (above) along its many different routes

walkers, with an average walking distance of around 10km per day on flat, gravel terrain. Prices start from €899pp including

return f lights from Dublin, transfers, taxes and charges, 7 nights’ B&B accommodation, 5 evening meals and 4 days of guided walking,

with flights departing September and October 2016. For more information and to book visit www. tdactiveholidays.ie.

Saddle up and escape to the west Escape the bustle of urban life on the 42km Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937. Take some time for yourself and get some fresh air cycling through the wilds of Westport, County Mayo with a great package from Knockranny House Hotel. The hotel’s Greenway Getaway includes two nights’ accommodation for two adults with a

hearty breakfast each morning and bicycle and helmet hire for one day. Post cycle, and in need of something to help your aching muscles the following day, be sure and take full advantage of Spa Salveo’s vitality pool and thermal suite and maybe even treat yourself to a blissfully relaxing treatment. The Greenway Getaway package is available from €198 per person sharing (midweek) and children under 10 stay for free (With bike hire extra). For more information, visit www.KnockrannyHouseHotel.ie or call 098 28 600.

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Vichy has brought out a range of facial masks designed with different skin types in mind. The Pureté Thermal Mineral Masks target three common skin issues and are suitable for sensitive skin.

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Looking at the Penneys Autumn Winter menswear collection, it’s easy to see how it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive high street brand. There is no novelty or juvenile slogans – this collection is a subtle capsule of soft muted tones

The Quenching Mineral Mask is specifically for dry, sensitive skin that lacks moisture and radiance. Infused with mineralizing thermal water, it gives the skin a hydration boost while reinforcing the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The Pore Purifying Clay Mask is for oily sin with pores that block easily, using clay to absorb impurities and excess seabum.

that is both stylish and functional. Five key themes underpin the collection; Urban Survivalist, Ashbury Book Club, Downtown, Tundra and Bolivian Pass. Urban Survivalist borrows from the sports luxe aesthetic of the likes of Alexander Wang – comfort is combined with style as bomber jackets and joggers form the base for the look.

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BITESIZEDNEWS Nigeria still top of Irish fish importers Over 49,000 tonnes of fish were exported from Ireland in 2015 to third world countries according to new figures released by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Nigeria remains the highest impor ter, accounting for 46 per cent of Irish fishing exports, followed by China and the African countries of Cameroon, Ghana and Benin. Surprisingly, exports to third world countries decreased overall during 2015 compared with the 2014 figures (50,068 tonnes), but some markets continued to thrive including leading importers Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Benin who maintained an increase in their volume of imports. Mackerel, horse mackerel, blue whiting, herring, whelk and crab remain the preferred products with herring, whelk and crab all recording a year on year increase. Commenting on the figures, Susan Steele, chair of SFPA said: “Export markets in the EU and third world countries are vital to the realisation of the Government’s vision for Ireland’s seafood industry, as set out in Foodwise 2025. “Robust confidence in the quality and safety of Irish seafood is of critical importance to the maintenance of existing markets and to the expansion of the growing collection of third world markets.”

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Whipping up pasta magic for charity  aishling kennedy

A new cookbook called Pasta Magic has hit shelves and all the proceeds of the book will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation Ireland. The founders of the pasta company Leaves Pure Food, Nico and Sabine, came up with the idea for the cookbook that features recipes and also a childhood wish or dream from some of Ireland’s most famous celebrity chefs, broadcasters, journalists, business and opinion leaders.

TV pundit and author Brent Pope was among those who shared their favourite pasta recipes. Picture: Andres Poveda

A savoury treat to enjoy on those summer afternoons THIS week, we have the perfect treat for a summer afternoon Chive and Lemon on Guinness Bread.

with Guinness and milk. Mix

Guinness Bread Recipe

Lemon & Chive Butter

• 250g white flour

• 200g softened salted butter

• 60g strong flour

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp br soda

• Six chives finely chopped

• 1 tsp salt

• Two twists of cracked black

• 30g pinhead oatmeal

pepper

with all dry goods, put in a greased tin and cook at 150o C for 75mins

• 1 tsp brown sugar • 30g wheat bran

Method

• 4 tbsp treacle

Place the butter and lemon

• 30g butter

juice in a bowl and mash

• 100ml Guinness

together, add the pepper, finish

• 200ml milk

with the chives and spread on bread straight away or can

Method

keep in the fridge for about one

Melt butter and treacle. Mix

week.

The recipe for the chive and lemon on Guinness bread is taken from the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club’s indulgent Summer Afternoon Tea Menu. The menu is available in the Park Restaurant between 2pm to 5pm daily and the Summer Afternoon Tea will be served up on a threetier stand with each item of food placed on a bed of faux grass. Savoury items on the menu include tomato and wild garlic bruschetta and poached salmon, chive and lemon on Guinness bread, and plenty of scones, sponges and truffles. T here are three menu options starting from €21 per person to €32 per person with a €3 supplement charged on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. To book a table call (01) 6406363.

Contributions The cookbook features a total of 22 pasta

recipes by leading chefs including Kevin Dundon, Rachel Allen, Neven Maguire, and Donal Skehan as well as contributions from Brent Pope, Lucy Kennedy, Ken Doherty, Peter Devlin and many more. Make-A-Wish chief executive Susan O ’ D w y e r s a i d : “A t Make-A-Wish Ireland we believe that it takes more than medicine to help children and their families to heal. “Thanks to initiatives such as the publication of Pasta Magic, we will be able to grant more wishes in 2016.” Pasta Magic (€5.99) i s av a i l a b l e t o b u y in SuperValu stores nationwide.

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The conjuring 2 Ghostly and ghastly

BRITAIN’S most famous poltergeist case, the Enfield Haunting, gets a Hollywood treatment in The Conjuring 2 (Cert 15A, 134 mins). Director James Wan delivers a spookily effective tale, as an American ghostbusting duo, of sorts, head to an ordinary London home in the 1970s to check out a poltergeist. It soon becomes clear that the ghost is very real, and really horrible ...

ab fab

Still staggering along LIKE the older, sillier, better, Britisher version of Sex and the City, Absolutely Fabulous (Cert 15A, 91 mins) comes wandering into cinemas, bottle of bolly in one hand, an okayish script in the other. Patsy and Eddy do their thing in their first film, with Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders gamely bringing their shtick to the big screen. It’s fine, though one that fans will enjoy more.

independence day: Resurgence This sequel ain’t equal

WHEN aliens return to destroy the world in Independence Da: Resurgence (Cert 12A, 120 mins), people all around the world unite ... to criticise the film, which has been roundly panned as an inferior sequel to the muchloved sci-fi classic. Jeff Goldblum adds a dash of wit and warmth, but even he can’t rescue this turkey.

Despite its increasingly convoluted plot, there’s no denying the great on-screen chemistry between Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson

central intelligence: an unlikely but likeable bromance

Film’s Hart has clever pairing ABSOLUTELY Fabulous: The Movie may seem the obvious choice this week if you are looking for a feel-good hit of buddymovie comedy, but the odd couple pairing of Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are also winning cinemagoers over in Central Intelligence. Two decades on from his high school graduation, Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart) is adjusting to a life where things did not work out as planned. Enigmatic, athletic, and unequivocally voted as the Most Likely to Succeed, Calvin was a standout amongst his peers, but somehow lost his mojo along the way. His wife, Maggie (Danielle Nicolet) may still believe in him, but Calvin is ground down and disillusioned by his career in accountancy.

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A 20th anniversary class reunion finds Calvin back in touch with his former schoolmate, Bob Stone (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), whose journey since high school has taken him on an opposite trajectory. Once the victim of bullies, and seemingly destined for an uneventful life, Bob has transformed into a crime-fighting Adonis who claims to work undercover with the CIA. “I just did one thing to change,” he confides to the awestruck Calvin. “I worked out for six hours a day, every day, for the past

20 years”. Bob brings all manner of chaos into Calvin’s life as he insists that only Calvin’s unique actuarial skills can help him stop some illicit deal that threatens the free world. In case you are in any doubt about the kind of comedy prevalent in Central Intelligence, the film’s tagline – Saving the world requires a little Hart and a big Johnson – should make it clear. The humour may be aimed low, but you cannot deny its masterful precision. Much of what works about Central Intelligence rests on the on-screen buzz between its two stars. Hart’s on-stage comedy success hasn’t always translated well into film, but here it works a charm – the frustrated observational patter as Calvin

finds himself led into deeper and deeper water clearly has its roots in Hart’s stand-up routines, but it works especially well contrasted against the larger-than-life performance of Johnson. And, while Johnson has struggled to find the right roles, this time he finally nailed it – overplaying Bob as a goofy, idiotic lug with a penchant for unicorns, Johnson has a remarkably charming side that only shines in contrast to Hart. The great chemistry is kept alive through a rapid pacing from Dodgeball director Rawson Marshall Thurber. The story thrums along quite

nicely for the first 45 minutes or so, revealing some plot twists that keep us guessing as to Bob’s true intentions. There’s good support from Amy Ryan, who plays a CIA agent who is tracking Bob, and some cameos from Jason Bateman and Aaron Paul. As the latter half of the film descends into near nonsense, you will probably lose much interest in who may be double-crossing who and for what reason, but will

be happy to see the plot eked out just to get a little more of the great c h e m i s t r y b e t we e n Johnson and Hart. Yo u ’ l l f i n d s u c h moments, but by the end things have turned too outlandish and you get the impression that even a tighter edit could not have tidied up a slightly hackneyed finish. Regardless, Central Intelligence is a fine summer comedy that delivers a lot more than it might seem at first glance, and brings out two great performances from its stars.

Verdict: 6/10

The Rock as you’ve never seen him before – or at least, as an overweight younger version of himself as Bob Stone in this breezy summer comedy

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nissan: THE BASIC AND UPGRADED MODELS ARE BOTH ATTRACTIVE BUYS

The sleek Pulsar is an impressive family car  dave phillips

MUCH of the rejuvenation seen in Nissan has been brought about through the brand’s focus on its successful Qashqai. The crossover model has proved to be wildly popular, particularly in Ireland and the UK, where for the past decade it has effectively become the go-to model for new buyers. However, the crossover appeal is not for everybody and Nissan’s new Pulsar has been introduced in the hopes of making a dent in the midsized hatchback market – no easy feat when you’re stepping up against firm contenders such as the VW Golf, Ford Focus, and Opel Astra. Positioned towards the more cost-effective end of the scale, the Pulsar starts out from €20,995 and aims to offer some practical performance and sensible value. The Pulsar comes with a choice between a 1.2 litre petrol, and a 1.5 litre diesel engine. The former gives a smidgen more performance, while the latter gives slightly cheaper road tax and lower fuel consump-

tion overall. It costs around €2,000 extra to go for the diesel build, and when you factor in fuel costs over the life of the car, this seems to make a lot of sense. On the outside, the Pulsar goes for a sleek and sturdy look that mirrors its practical nature. This isn’t the kind of car that will turn a lot of heads, but there are some nice touches, such as the mesh grill and subtle rear spoiler that add a bit of personality. There are three trim levels available, with the top-level coming with a set of 17” alloys along with chrome window surrounds that also help to keep things looking fresh.

Spacious Inside, the Pulsar is spacious and well-laid out – the dash is clean and uncluttered, though a mix of hard and soft plastic feels slightly out of kilter with the rest of the trim. The model we tested came with the premium SVE trim, which is around €5,000 on from the base price, with a lot of those upgrades coming in the form of interior technology.

There’s keyless entry, and a one-touch start, and the Connect 2 system – the one-stop infotainment system that you can find on most of Nissan’s range. As well as providing intuitive sat-nav, the system also hooks up to your phone to handle your calls and can even sync with your Facebook account to provide you with ongoing social media updates while you drive, in case that floats your boat. More importantly, the 7” display provides a feed for the rear camera, and can also provide a bird’seye view of the car by patching together pictures taken from each side. There is a lot of safety tech that comes in on this trim as well, including blind spot warnings, moving object detection, and lane departure warnings. All in all, the Pulsar may not be Nissan’s most exciting offering, but it is a solid and pragmatic family car, although you’ll need to upgrade to get some of its best features, and only time will tell whether it holds its own against some of the sector’s more established models.

The Pulsar goes for a sleek and sturdy look that mirrors its practical nature

The Pulsar is spacious and well-laid out – the dash is clean and uncluttered

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Despite its increasingly convoluted plot, there’s no denying the great on-screen chemistry between Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson

central intelligence: an unlikely but likeable bromance

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nissan: THE BASIC AND UPGRADED MODELS ARE BOTH ATTRACTIVE BUYS

The sleek Pulsar is an impressive family car  dave phillips

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High quality shortlist nominated for award THE maiden New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award nominees saw a string of high quality players put forward for the gong. Clontarf’s Sarah McCaffrey, St Brigid’s Elaine Kelly, Foxrock Cabinteely’s Amy Connolly and Na Fianna’s Orla Egan all drew top plaudits for their performances in the group stages of the Dublin club championships to be in the frame. McCaffrey has been among the driving forces for Clontarf in their initial run of three wins in the intermediate championship, powering to high scoring wins over Skerrier Harps, Clann Mhuire and St Margaret’s. She has shown tremendous ability to break past players with speed and skill, create and take scores and generally influence the outcome of games. Former Dublin corner-forward Kelly, above, has been one of St Brigid’s guiding lights in Group 2 of the senior championship, not just in June but since the start of the campaign. One club mate said “her commitment to the team is an example to the younger players on the team and a driving force everyone else.” She helped her side finish second in their group to reach the knock-out stages thanks to a 3-14 to no score win over Parnell’s. Foxrock Cabinteely topped that pool with Amy Connolly their star woman in a 6-18 to 1-12 success.

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Monthly honour for fired up Flanagan  sport@dublingazette.com

B A L LY B O D E N S t Enda’s sharp-shooter Emily Flanagan was named the first winner of the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award. T h e 18 - y e a r - o l d received the June award for a stellar performance in her club’s senior championship win over Fingallians last week, netting twice in the latter stages. Those goals capped a victory as well as a fine all-round performance, breaking for ward at pace with aggression and determination. Before her intervention, Boden trailed with 13 minutes to go but ended up running out nine point winners. Just four days later, she was in action again for the Dublin minors, this time in a more defensive role as the county won

the Leinster title. Club manager Claire Butterly, a former AllIreland club champion with Boden, has taken the reins this season and has been really impressed with her young charge, a product of St Colmcille’s Primar y School and Loreto, Beaufort, who she says is improving quickly. “Emily is obviously a very talented young player and she plays with a great deal of maturity,” Butterly told GazetteSport. “We’ve been really impressed with her understanding of the wider game and what she contributes to the team; it’s remarkable for such a young player.” Flanagan’s performance against Fingallians certainly caught the eye, not least from the watching Dublin senior manager Greg McGonigle

Ballyboden St Enda’s Emily Flanagan

who said that he would certainly be keeping tabs on her progress “when she becomes available to me!” Butterly added about her showing: “She had a wonderful second half; it really was a standout performance. But Emily’s playing with a lot of confidence and has been working hard and performing consistently at this level throughout the championship.” As for Boden, themselves, the club has swept to three wins from three in the senior champion-

ship and are looking good for the playoffs. Butterly is among a number of former players from their All-Ireland winning side in 2004 and 2005 like Fiona Corcoran and Aisling Farrelly who are now on the management team. And Butterly says the side are “pleased with how things are coming along”. “It’s a new set up and the players have been really open to the new personnel and new ways of doing things,” she said.

“Time will tell how the season progresses but the girls are enjoying each other and getting a lot out of their football at the moment, and that’s a great place to be.” They complete their group phase on July 13 against Thomas Davis with a win ensuring they top Group 1. ** To nominate someone deserving of the July Player of the Month award, contact us at sport@dublingazette.com with their name, club and a couple of lines about why you feel they should be up for the honour!

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Sure-footed Cian not fluting around Kilmacud Crokes star rejects suggestions Dublin are going through the motions in Leinster championship as final date with Westmeath on July 17 in Croke Prak comes into view  karl graham

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DUBLIN defender Cian O’Sullivan has denied suggestions made by Pat Spillane on The Sunday Game that the All-Ireland champions are “fluting around at the moment”. Spillane made the comments after Dublin’s comfortable 10-point win over Meath in their Leinster semi-final – a result that saw them criticised in some quarters for not being more ruthless rather than celebrated for another emphatic win. “I suppose the first half was quite a good half of football I’d say from a spectators’ perspective, it was a close game. I felt the intensity out there,” he said in the wake of the tie. “In the second half, the

game seemed to go down a couple of paces and it was quite a flat performance from probably both sets of teams. I know we ended up winning by 10 points but, from our perspective, the aim was just to win and to get to a Leinster final and we achieved that.” The level of criticism aimed at the team shows just how far they have separated themselves from the Leinster pack. Indeed, there was a time when any win over Meath would have been celebrated almost as jubilantly as that historic win over Kerry. “It’s funny how these things ebb and flow, teams go through patches of good and bad times. I remember my first year in the Dublin team we got to an All-Ireland quarter

final against Kerry. “We got beaten by 17 points. That was in 2009 and two years later we were lifting Sam. In such a short space of time things changed and it’s something we are conscious of in the Dublin team,” O’Sullivan explained. Dublin will have to be at their best once more if Jim Gavin is going to become the first manager of the county to win back-to-back All-Ireland titles, but winning Leinster tends to prove a lot less of a challenge. This has led many pundits to claim that Dublin will continue to win the provincial title regardless of the teams they face, but Kilmacud Crokes man O’Sullivan explains how the players put this kind of talk out of their

Dublin star Cian O’Sullivan was speaking at the launch of deodorant brand Sure becoming the GAA’s first official statistics partner. Picture: Kevin Goss-Ross

minds. “That is not something Dublin players concern themselves with or worry about. Our aim going out every year is to be the best football team we can be and to get to an All-Ireland final, and if we can get there, to win it.” All-Ireland season

absence of full-back Rory O’Carroll but O’Sullivan believes they can cope without the All-Star. “Any of the guys who have been playing in our full-back line to date have all been well capable and very good players. The direct ball and the high ball is always a threat

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‘We got beaten by 17 points. Two years later, we were lifting Sam.’ - Dublin defender Cian O’Sullivan

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generally sees the papers plastered day after day with talk of whether anybody will be good enough to halt the Dublin juggernaut. Handling the expectation and hype is another animal that has changed from being perennial under-achievers to now being the side teams try to shoot down. “There are some guys that can deal with it easily and some guys that can’t. I suppose it’s about knowing whether you’re a guy who can read the papers and subsequently shut that all that stuff out. Everyone is different; it’s about realising what works for you,” said O’Sullivan. Lately, a lot of this talk has been about Dublin’s supposed vulnerability under the high ball, particularly with the

with or without Rory in the full-back line. It is always something we try to do and other teams try to do. It can be a dangerous play so it is something we are constantly working on.” Dublin’s win over Meath was their 17th in succession in the Leinster Championship and sees them through to their 11th provincial title in the last 12 years. Understandably, O’Sullivan is enjoying lining out for the Dubs but knows that winning won’t always come so easy. “It’s a great time to be playing football with Dublin but we’re conscious that it won’t last forever.” The Leinster final will take place at Croke Park against Westmeath on July 17 at 4pm.

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Sundrive sees Irish shine at track international THE HOME crowd’s appetite for success was sated at the Dublin Track Cycling International at Sundrive as Ireland landed two gold medals, three silver and a bronze last weekend. The event is one of the main events on the Irish cycling calendar and the home crowd boosted riders from across the island as they took on world class riders from across Europe. In the individual pursuit, track newcomers Eileen Burns and Marc Potts impressed with gold and silver respectively in the race against the clock. Josie Knight came agonisingly close to a win in the women’s omnium while Eimear Moran stormed to victory in the women’s Keirin. Sprint specialist Eoin Mullen powered through the weekend to win silver in the sprint and bronze in the men’s Keirin. The results in the individual pursuit were particularly impressive with Burns and Potts only recently turning their attention to track racing. Burns has been making her mark in Irish racing in time trialling, with this weekend being her first foray into track racing: “This is my first time competing on the track, and the first time doing a full pursuit. This morning was the first time I ever used a start gate.” Potts has spent the winter training on the track, and was pleased to get a medal “I’m fairly new to the track stuff so it was good to get a medal. In Portugal, a few weeks ago, I came fourth and just missed out on a medal.” Another rider who has been focusing on the track over the winter is former rower Eimear Moran. Moran switched her attention to the track last summer, winning multiple national titles across the board. Moran won the Keirin in a straight final, enjoying this sprint event in particular saying “it’s great from the point of view that you are left off at speed, so that’s the bit I love because it is just flat out then. You build and build and build and then it’s flat out.” This was the fourth year that Ireland has hosted the Dublin Track Cycling International, and it benefits significantly from the support of Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership.

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Prestigious Foxrock Scotch event returns THE prestigious Foxrock Golf Club Scotch Foursomes Open will take place from July 10 to 15 in association with new sponsors Hugh Jordan & Co and Merrion Capital Group. The event, originally sponsored by McInerney, is a highlight in the golfing calendar and has seen golfers from a host of well-known golf clubs battle it out for the coveted title over the years. The first prize for the event will be to the value of €1,000 with the winners’ names engraved on the exquisite sterling silver 1884 Claret Jug Trophy. Sunday is qualifying day with 60 pairs competing for the final 10 matchplay pairs places with the action starting at 8.30am. Monday sees the first round of matchplay pairs from 4.30pm. Wednesday, July 13 is the quarterfinals day with the semi-finals on Thursday, July 14 and the grand finale on Friday, July 15, starting at 2.30pm with the action followed by the tournament dinner. Foxrock Golf Club Captain Paul Stirrat said of the competition: “We are delighted to launch this most prestigious event with such a long history and we look forward to greeting all participants.” To take part, participants must be over 18 years and have a valid GUI card, indicating current handicap. The individual handicap limit is 22 and the combined maximum is 36. Places for the event are limited and enquiries can be made by contacting Audrey or Geraldine at Foxrock Golf Club on 01 206 5132.

Broadford mini leagues begin next Monday BROADFORD Rovers will host their mini-Euros at the club’s all-weather and grass pitches from Monday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 13. The event is open to boys and girls

born between 2006 and 2011. Registration to participate in this fun competition is via email only to brfcminieuros@ gmail.com, stating the child’s name and year of birth and must be completed by Sunday, July 10. The registration fee will then be payable on the first night of the competition.

DSDAC’s Meghan Ryan, 120, en route to claiming second in the Under-23 women’s 5,000m in Tullamore last weekend. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

DSDAC’s Euro star quintet  stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

A MASSIVE five Dundrum South Dublin Athletics club members will compete this week at the European championships this week, marking another special moment for the high-achieving club. Sinead Denny (400m), David Gillick (400m), Siofra Cleirigh Buttner (800m), Kevin Batt (5,000m) and Maria McCambridge (halfmarathon) make up the DSDAC quintet who are looking forward to making waves in Amsterdam at the event which runs until Sunday.

In addition, Mollie O’Reilly has been selected for the world junior championships which take place in Bydgosczc, Poland following her excellent 400m form on the national stage. Legendary club coach Eddie McDonagh was quick to pay tribute to his charges in qualifying for this marquee event. “As a club, it is a proud moment in our history, especially for the younger members who have many years ahead of them at international level,” he told GazetteSport. For Cleirigh Butttner, she has been with the club for 10 years and was never

Scottish showdown Tucker brothers back in Irish Under-19 panel brothers Fiachra - pictured with Coun-

cillor Barry Saul (FG) - and Lorcan Tucker have both been named in the Irish Under18 cricket squad for their upcoming series of matches against Scotland at Drummond and Bready between July 25 and 29. “The squad will have a familiar look to it as 11 of the players played in the recent ICC Under 19 World Cup in Bangladesh,” said Irish head coach Ryan Eagleson. Both Tuckers were educated at Colaiste Eoin.

beaten in her last six years at either youth or schools level in the Ireland before switching to Villanova University in the US. Denny has been with the club for 15 years and has been the national 400m champion for the past two years with McDonagh hailing this year’s nationals victory: “Her qualification was amazing this year, making an incredible surge for the line to get to the Euros.” Gillick returned to 400m action earlier this year after a three-year retirement and showed enough form to take up a ticket to Amsterdam. “David needs no intro-

duction after this two European indoor titles but to come back after three years and run a 46.44 time is just amazing. Form is temporary but class is permanent!” He is another with a huge amount of experience behind him, running for the club for over 20 years. McCambridge, though, has the longest service with DSD under her belt. The Ahtens Olympian has run for the club for 30 years, winning numerous national championships. O’Reilly, meanwhile, nailed down her place in the Irish panel for the junior worlds last weekend in

Tullamore in the national championships for her age group. There, she did battle with Jenna Bromell in the women’s 400m with Bromell getting the win in 54.26 seconds – O’Reilly finished second in 55.52 – having previously run a personal best of 55.05 to earn automatic selection. Elsewhere at that meeting in Tullamore, Joe Halwax took the junior 400m hurdles title in wet and windy conditions. Their team mate, Rachel Dunne, had a fast finish in the junior 100m hurdles to also take silver, with Meghan Ryan second in the Under-23 5,000m.

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Dublin development

Ballinteer boys called answer Dublin’s call

Club Noticeboard Ballinteer st john’s THE Ballinteer St John’s golf classic

ballinteer St John’s trio Oisin Brennan,

Jack Lundy and Conor Browne lined out for the Dublin Under-14 side against Louth last Saturday with Lundy the captain. Earlier this year, the trio were all part of the club’s Under-14 selection that reached the Dublin Feile final, winning through their group before facing Castleknock in the final, finishing as runners-up.

Our Joker Wild draw continues this

on July 29. To enter or to sponsor a tee

Thursday; it is open to lotto players

box, call Mark on 087 9544485.

present in the clubhouse on the night.

Our condolences to the Leahy family

Tickets are available online at www.

on the passing of Paul’s mother Made-

ballinteerstjohns.com or from the

line and the O’Donnell family on the

usual outlets. Bingo every Monday

passing of Gerry’s brother Barry.

night in the clubhouse starts at 8pm

There was no winner of the June 30 lotto draw for €6,800. The jackpot will

Picture: Paul Lundy

football: flanagan’s final quarter goals key

be €7,000 next week.

takes place in Killeen Castle Golf Club

and all welcome for a great night’s entertainment.

naomh olaf SUNDAY, July 3 was a proud day for Naomh Olaf with three of our young players on Dublin winning teams.

ers and we are seeing the rewards. Our minor footballers had a busy week with three matches. The minor

Eoin Foley lined out again at number

A team defeated Ballyboden St Enda’s

seven for the Dublin minor hurlers who

early in the week in a Division 1 match,

defeated Wexford in Croke Park to

2-9 to 0-11. This was a great team

bring home the Leinster minor title.

performance. Later in the week, they

Down the road in Clane, the Leinster minor ladies footballers were in

came up against Clontarf away and were unlucky to lose out, 1-10 to 1-15.

the Leinster final against Westmeath.

The minor B team were also out in

Clara O’Sullivan, just back from injury,

full flight this week, defeating Good

came on as a sub with 10 minutes to go.

Counsel; 3-18 to 2-16.

The game went to extra time and Clara

Due to high demand, we will not be

scored 2-2 to ensure Dublin’s second

in a position to accept walk ups for the

win of the day.

Cul Camp beginning July 11.

Further down the road in Claughan,

All places must be booked in

Ciara Murphy – who was superb all

advance. Details and forms for all our

year for the Dublin Under 16B camogie

camps on our website: www.naom-

team – was promoted to the A team

holaf.ie

and was victorious in her debut cham-

July 3 lotto draw: winning numbers were 5, 11 and 22. There was no winner

Boden’s late treble stun Fins’ SFC hopes

pionship match against Limerick.

Our minor footballers in Division 1

ers overcame Na Fianna in the New

dublin sfc group 1

had a big win over Thomas Davis while

Ireland Assurance senior champion-

our minor footballers in Division 3 lost

ship 2016 Group 1, winning out on a

out to St Anne’s.

score of 2–6 to 3–9.

Ballyboden’s Sinead Burke gets away from Fingallians’ Natasha Barnwell

Fingallians 0-7 Ballyboden St Enda’s 3-7  stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

EMILY Flanagan’s late goals, allied to Simmone Reilly’s major, saw Ballyboden St Enda’s produce a devastating finish to sweep into the semi-finals of the New Ireland Assurance Dublin ladies senior championship. The deceptively onesided scoreline, though, looked highly unlikely in the 47th minute as Niamh Rickard kicked Fingallians into a two-point lead. Boden replied with a 3-3 salvo to just one point

in reply to stun the crowd at Lawless Memorial Park. It was a remarkably open finish to a gritty, battling tie with few quarters given with space at a premium and heavy collisions a plenty. Indeed, the first half saw Boden knocking at the door but finding it tough to break through the Fins’ packed defence. Reilly clipped an early free while Maria McGrath weighed in with another from a rare clean sight of goal. Rickard countered with a free – the first of her four points – but Boden tacked on further efforts from Ciara Ruddy and Maria Hoey to lead 0-4 to 0-1 at

the break. It owed much to Fins’ scramble defence as well as a brilliant diving save from Emer ni Eafa from Flanagan. Aided by Deirdre Lawless’s sin-binning around the break, however, Fingallians started to make inroads into the lead with Rickard scoring three of the next five scores. Fiona Hudson, in an elevated position, drove over the bar too as the Swords side moved into a 0-6 to 0-4 lead with five consecutive scores. But there, the momentum ended abruptly. Reilly swooped to strike the opening goal with 13

minutes of normal time left, albeit via a heavy deflection that left ni Eafa powerless. Hoey, Flanagan and Sinead Burke’s hard-running from right wing-back started to cause havoc. Flanagan’s first goal put daylight between the teams, dodging away from ni Eafa to strike home, a goal Fins’ contested after an umpire suggested the ball had cleared the endline in the build-up. Points from Lawless and McGrath strengthened their position before Flanagan chipped into the top corner from a spectacular move to complete the rout.

Huge effort has gone in at Club level in coaching and developing young play-

of the jackpot this week; next week’s jackpot is €1,400.

kilmacud crokes WELL done to our minor footballers in league Division 5 who beat Oliver Plunkett’s 7–9 to 1–11.

vester’s A 1–7 to 0–8. The U-15 Division 6 team also lost out to St Peter’s. Our ladies football-

Both our Division 4 and Division 6

Crokes drew with Ballyboden in

adult hurlers had good wins over Bal-

the junior B championship Group 2 on

lyboden and Castleknock. Our adult

a score of 3–6 each.

hurlers in Division 8 also had a good win over Castleknock. Our U-15 Division 1 footballers lost out to Sylvester’s on a score of St Syl-

Check out the club website for a full list of results and fixtures and also detail of all the summer camp offerings available in the club.

ballyboden st enda’s CONGRAULATIONS to the Dublin minor hurling team on their win over Wexford in the minor Leinster hurling final. Hard luck to our Ballyboden St Enda’s representatives on the Dublin senior hurling team who narrowly lost against Cork. There was no winner of this week’s Ballyboden St Enda’s lotto.

For more information, log onto www.bodengaa.ie. The senior A ladies football team had a great win over Fingallians from Swords with a scoreline of 3-7 to 0-7. Congrats to all involved. Congratulations to our Ballyboden ladies on the Dublin Ladies Minor team who overcame Westmeath in the Leinster minor championship.

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Dave Malone, in Athens in 2004, is now the Performance Director for the Irish Paralympic team

Malone targets eight medals Ballinteer man, in his Paralympic Performance Director, says Ireland are in good shape to bring back a large haul from Brazil in August  karl graham

sport@dublingazette.com

PARALYMPIC hero Dave Malone, from Ballinteer, has set the Irish team a target of eight medals at the Paralympic Games in Rio this September. The gold medallist was speaking at the announcement of the Irish team at City Hall on Tuesday in his position as Performance Director where a team of 44 athletes was announced over nine different sports, with nine of these hailing from Dublin. Malone is recognised as one of Ireland’s most successful Paralympians having represented the country at four consecutive games – Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004

and Beijing 2008. He won gold in the 100m backstroke in Sydney after setting a new world record that stood for over 10 years, and silver in the same event in Atlanta and Athens. He became Performance Director for the first time in 2009 before taking up the role once more last year. Speaking to the Gazette at the announcement, Malone was clearly delighted with how things have gone so far. “I think the launch has been a great success this morning. We wanted to make it a very special occasion for the athletes and their families because it is a unique thing to be selected for any national team.” The quality of performances from the athletes has increased significantly over the last

few games and some of this can be attributed to the level of investment obtained, being able to provide chief medical officers, physiologists, psychologists, and professional staff across the multiple sports. “You can see the improvement in terms of the level of investment from Sport Ireland and our sponsors, to be able to put in place adequate resources to compete at a world class level. “I think we are moving again into unchartered territory where the performance of Paralympic sport is getting better and better all the time. In order for a small nation like Ireland, who continually punch way above our weight those, resources are absolutely essential,” said Malone. RTE announced recently that with the sup-

port of Allianz they would be providing 30 hours of coverage on the games, a vast increase on previous tournaments, and Malone believes this will be of huge benefit to people all over Ireland. “I think it is great that RTE have come onboard to show live coverage and programming every evening; it opens up a brand new audience in Ireland, who have been very supportive of the Paralympic squad over the last number of games. “Certainly, after the success of London, I think in terms of all the different media platforms getting onboard and supporting the athletes, it will hopefully inspire future generations of athletes who will watch Paralympic sports for the very first time.”