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Merriment with Minions: Film fans get into the mood ELLA BREEN and Hugo Kilcoyne

joined other children at Giddy Studios in Dundrum Town Centre recently to help celebrate Minions movie madness. With the release of the animated film about the zany characters from the popular Despicable Me series, local children were invited to meet their fellow minions for a morning of fun and creative activities at the studio. Minion-themed pottery creations were just part of the activities, with a number of other fun events helping to keep the great mood going for the young film fans.

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Irish Water alert on lead pipes criticised Utility ‘gives wrong impression that issue is all customers’ problem’

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UP TO 10% of households around Dun LaoghaireRathdown will receive letters from Irish Water over the coming weeks informing them that their water

meters are connected to lead pipes.

Over the past few months, Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP) has been putting pressure on Irish Water to inform residents that their pipes may be affected by lead contami-

nation.

He said that Irish Water “has not told people in the letters they are sending out where the issue lies. They give the impression that this is all the customer’s problem – but this is not true.”

Irish Water stated that they are currently drafting plans to replace lead pipes on the public side, but only if “a property owner replaces the lead pipework on their property”.

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education Schools laud students’ long-awaited results

Praise for Leaving Cert achievements  aisling kennedy

LEAVING Cert results were issued to all students in the Dundrum area last week, with many students achieving high scores and first-choice offers in their CAO forms.

At Notre Dame secondary school in Dundrum, 21% of the students achieved more than 500 points, and more than 70% of the students achieved more than 400 points.

Principal Mildred Brannigan told T he Gazette: “We’re delighted for our students as I know a few of the girls wanted to apply for

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‘It was the combined effort of the teaching staff and the hard work of the students that ensured that they were successful and gave them the choices they wanted’

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“They should get their first option in their CAO now which is great, especially as we’re such a small school.

“We’re delighted with all our students’ results and we wish them all the best with their college courses and future careers.”

In Ballinteer Community School, 55 students sat the Leaving Cert, with one student achieving more than 500 points, and five students achieving more than 400 points.

Principal David O’Connell said that, overall, he was happy with the results.

He said: “We’re a mixed school so we’re ver y happy with the results. The points our students received were as a result of all the hard work that students put in themselves, along with the support they received from their teachers.

“Overall, it was the combined effort of the teaching staff and the hard work of the students that ensured that they were successful and gave them the choices they wanted.

“They can now go forward and pick the courses that they want.

They now have those choices open to them,

Centre sale sees five bids  aisling kennedy

DUNDRUM Town Centre, currently for sale as part of a high-profile portfolio called Project Jewel, has five shortlisted bidders, according to reports from Bloomberg and CoStar Finance.

They include the Kuwait Investment Authority, and Hines, which have partnered together, say reports; UK property investor Hammerson; the property division of German insurer Allianz Real Estate; US institutional investment firm Davidson Kempner, and global real estate and investment manager, Colony Capital.

Project Jewel includes Dundrum Town Centre and adjoining residential development sites, and 50% stakes in the ILAC Shopping Centre and The Pavilions shopping centre in Swords. NAMA expects to sell Project Jewel for up to €1.7bn.

Leaving Cert results were issued last week with many students achieving high scores

which is brilliant.

“Our results have been steadily getting better over the past few years, so it’s all moving forward bit by bit, which is great.”

I n S t C o l m c i l l e ’s Community School, Knocklyon, the school

had a number of students achieve 625 points in their Leaving Cert.

A spokesperson for the school wrote on St Colmcille’s Community School’s website that they were delighted with the students’ results, and added:

“Congratulations to our 2015 Leaving Certificate class who received their results last week.

“Students justifiably celebrated excellent results and are optimistic of receiving preferred courses in their CAO.”

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don’sdublin Sharp, salty air is peerless for walkers in Dun Laoghaire GENERATIONS of people have been taking a walk on the pier and it is something that I have always enjoyed.

Whether the day is warm with a gentle breeze blowing or you are wrapped up against a bracing wind, taking the air is a real pleasure. The sharp, salty air never fails to clear a stuffy head, and the long walk is a favourite for thousands.

In the past, the waters in Dublin Bay often silted up making it difficult for ships to land and they would have to stay moored off-shore for days. A small pier was opened in 1767 (Coal Harbour Pier) but it soon became useless. After two disasters in November 1807 when the HMS Prince of Wales and The Rochdale sank with the loss of 400 people there was an outcry for something to be done.

In 1815 an Act of Parliament was passed for the construction of “a harbour for ships to the eastward of Dunleary’” and the foundation stone (East Pier) was laid in May 1817 by Earl Whitworth, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The granite was quarried in Dalkey and transported by a funicular railway that later became the Atmospheric Railway. By 1820 the original plan was amended by engineer John Rennie to add a second pier – and the West Pier was completed in 1827.

The East Pier (red for port) is 2.6km (out and back) while the West Pier (green for starboard) is slightly longer at 3.01km. They enclose a 250-acre harbour and the gap between them is 232m. The East Pier is the more popular with walkers and has a bandstand (built 1890s) where, weather permitting, music concerts take place. There is also a memorial to Captain Boyd and his crew who drowned in 1861 during a rescue. And you can see a plaque in honour of Samuel Beckett who also liked to walk the pier – Happy Days!

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Dun Laoghaire’s East Pier is still very popular with people, with many taking the full 2.6km return walk

launch National awareness campaign to tackle issue

New bid to stamp out gum litter  aisling kennedy

A NEW campaign to tackle gum litter in the Dundr um area was launched recently at the Sandyford Business District.

An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Barry Saul (FG), launched the 2015 Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT)

gum litter education campaign following an agreement between the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII), representing the gum industry, to fund a national gum litter awareness programme from 2015 to 2017.

The agreement includes new mechanisms to further enhance and reinvigorate the campaign and represents a multi-million euro commitment by the food and drink industry to tackle the issue of littered gum.

Speaking at the launch, Cllr Saul said: “The GLT campaign brings together

the community and local authorities with a common goal to fight gum litter.”

The initiative aims to build on the success of past public education programmes, to date, and introduce new elements to help raise awareness of the impact of littered gum and encourage proper

gum disposal.

Dan Holland, chairman of the Sandyford Business District Association, said: “We are delighted to be working with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to launch this campaign in promoting a cleaner, greener environment in which to do business.”

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charity Fundraising run at Marlay Park will help woman to get treatment

Step up to help support Lyme disease sufferer  aisling kennedy

A WOMAN from Rathfarnham diagnosed with Lyme disease over a year ago is looking for volunteers to take part in a 5km run in Marlay Park this September in aid of her ongoing treatment.

D e n i s e R y a n ( 31)

was diagnosed with the debilitating illness a year and a half ago when she returned home to Ireland after living in Toronto for four years.

She said: “I have a lot of medical issues and in particular neurological problems. I have a lot of trouble with short-term memory and my atten-

tion span.

“Sometimes I stutter, and I even get facial palsy. I have problems absorbing nutrients and food so my digestion is really bad.

“I’m only 31 and I have severe osteoporosis, so I have a lot of bone pain and stiffness.

I also have arthritis.”

Denise is exploring all avenues of treatment at the moment, and she has just returned home from a three-month stay in Seattle, where she was treated at a specialist clinic.

She said: “The doctors there told me that I would need to be there for about a year for

them to be able to get to the root of the problem, and for me to receive enough treatment to even start getting better.

But I would have to win the lottery to be able to stay there for a year.”

Treatment Unluckily for Denise, while she was staying in hospital, her bank card was skimmed and a huge chunk of money raised for her treatment in Seattle was taken from her account.

Her supporters heard about this through her online GoFund page and they told her not to worry.

“People were so good about it and donated again to my page. They all said: ‘Don’t worry, let us take care of it’.

These were people I’d never met; I couldn’t believe how kind they

Denise Ryan is looking for volunteers to take part in a 5km run in Marlay Park this September in aid of her ongoing treatment for Lyme disease

all were.”

Denise is now hoping that the Marlay Park 5km run will help raise more money for her to cover the cost of her medication, which is up

to €1,000 a month.

The 5km Marlay Park run takes place on September 19. To find out more, or to donate, see http://www.gofundme. com/3000tenners.

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property Councillors want an increase in tax threshold

Concern over rise in inheritance levy  aisling kennedy

A 13% hike in inheritance tax bills due to rising property costs in the constituency is on the cards for families living in Dundrum and surrounding areas.

Garry O’Rourke, who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Dundrum, told the Gazette that recent cuts in tax-free thresholds mean that even those with very modest homes are being hit with tax bills when properties are transferred from parents to offspring.

O’Rourke said: “Inheritance tax kicks in on any inheritance from a parent above

€225,000, at a rate of 33%. Seven years ago, the rate was 20%, and the threshold was double what it is now.

“This is a trend I am starting to see more and more of. Ordinary families, where parents might be trying to assist their children by gifting them money or passing on properties, are getting hammered by tax.

“In contrast, farmers and business owners passing on their assets get much more relief. I think this is something the Government are going to be under severe pressure to change.

“For people looking at passing on a home now,

it might just be worth waiting until the budget in October,” he said.

Cllr Liam Dockery (FF) said: “Families should be able to provide for their children by passing on the benefits of their hard work without being hammered by the Government with heavy inheritance tax bills.

Increasing “Inheritance tax thresholds reduced in recent years as property prices fell. That was appropriate. But property prices are increasing and it’s time for the Government to review the thresholds to more

accurately reflect current house prices.

“Otherwise, people who are far from wealthy will end up having to sell an inherited property in order to meet their capital acquisitions tax bill.”

Cllr Dockery believes the Government should increase the Category A tax threshold from €225,000 to €350,000.

Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said: “Inheritance tax levels are extremely worrying at the moment and the way they are set out extremely punitive.”

On why inheritance tax of 33% kicks in on a property of €225,000

Garry O’Rourke, TaxAssist Accountants: “For people looking at passing on a home now, it might just be worth waiting until the Budget in October”

or more, Cllr Richmond said: “When this threshold was reduced, there was little expectation that proper ty prices would have recovered so dramatically.”

He continued: “I, along with a number of

Fine Gael Oireachtas members, have made representations on this to the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and I am hopeful that the current system will be amended in the upcoming budget.”

Cllr Josepha Madigan (FG) said: “The Minister for Finance has said he is reviewing the various aspects of this tax in the context of the preparations for Budget 2016 and the subsequent Finance Bill.”

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health Up to 10% of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown homes at risk

Irish Water letters to warn about lead  aisling kennedy

UP TO 10% of households around Dun LaoghaireRathdown will receive letters from Irish Water over the coming weeks informing them that their water meters have been connected to lead pipes during the recent installation.

This situation means many families in the area could be facing a danger to their health, as lead consumption can affect brain development, with young children, infants and “babies in the womb” most at risk, according to the HSE and the Environmental Protection

Agency.

It was revealed in March that up to 10% of residents in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown could be affected by lead contamination in their water supply, after Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP) queried the issue with the utility.

He has been chasing the matter ever since as Irish Water did not divulge who the affected 10% of residents might be.

Cllr Smyth said: “I asked Irish Water to tell people who were affected as people have the right to know if their water is safe to drink. Irish Water last week agreed to write to

people in Dun LaoghaireRathdown whose homes are supplied with lead pipes to warn them of the danger to their health.”

Cllr Smyth said that while he was satisfied Irish Water was informing residents if they were affected or not, he believed they should also be informing residents about where responsibility for lead pipe replacement lies.

“Irish Water has not told people in the letters they are sending out where the issue lies. They give the impression that this is all the customer’s problem – but this is not true.”

Cllr Smyth said that

Irish Water should be informing residents if the problem of the lead pipes lay on their side of the meter, or on the customer’s side.

“It is up to Irish Water to replace lead pipes on their side of the meter, and I believe that Irish Water is misrepresenting this as solely a matter for homeowners to resolve. This is misleading,” he said.

In response, an Irish Water spokesperson said: “There are still some lead pipes in the public network, but these are mostly in old shared connections or in the short pipes connecting the [public] water main to the [private] water

Irish Water will contact up to 10% of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown home-owners in the coming weeks to warn about possible connections to lead pipes

supply pipes.

“Irish Water is contacting the houses where the meters are being installed, as the presence of lead pipes on the public side is an indicator that there may be lead piping within the private property.”

The spokesperson said that householders should not wait for Irish Water to contact them if they suspect there may be lead pipes on their property.

Irish Water also added that even if all pipes on the public side were replaced, lead could still be present in drinking water as a result of lead pipes in private, internal plumbing within a house – that is, the pipes that are the homeowner’s responsibility.

The spokesperson said: “The replacement of lead pipes on the public side is one of the main propos-

als of the Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Plan which is currently at draft stage and, once finalised, will be brought to the Commission for Energy Regulation for approval.

“Currently, if a property owner replaces the lead pipework on their property, Irish Water will also replace the pipework between the water main and the property boundary.”

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council: draft proposals aim to reduce collisions and casualties

Firewalk to help hospital

Have your say on road safety plans  aisling kennedy

DRAFT plans on how to make roads safer in the Dun LaoghaireRathdown area have been unveiled for people to view over the next few weeks.

The draft road safety plan 2015 to 2020 for the county was recently presented to Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council’s transportation and county-wide movement strategic policy committee.

The plan aims to further reduce road collisions and casualties in the area through a strategy known as the four Es of road safety – education, enforcement, engineering and evaluation.

These actions are outlined under each heading and the targets have been set in line with the Road Safety Authority’s road safety strategy 2013 to 2020.

One added element of the new plan is the setting up of a road safety Working Together group, which will oversee the implementation of the plan.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are seeking feedback from the public and interested stakeholders on the draft road safety plan.

Cllr Barry Saul (FG) welcomed the new draft plans, saying: “The plan encourages every member of the community to take responsibility for their own behaviour as road

users.” He added that it would help “road users to play their part in reducing road collisions”.

Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) reiterated Cllr Saul’s comments, and said: “I am calling on local residents’ associations and individuals to actively engage with the public consultation process and to input into the final document.

“A copy of the draft plan can be viewed at County Hall, Dun Laoghaire.”

All submissions on the draft plan are sought by August 27. Submissions can be made online via the DLR Online Consultation Hub on the council’s website at https:// dlrcoco.citizenspace. com/, or by email to roadsafety@dlrcoco.ie.

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Jump to it: Trampoliners turn their energy into €10,000 for Temple Street SARAH McGovern jumped up to help launch Trampoline for Tem-

ple St at Dundrum Town Centre recently. A large trampoline at the Pharmaton Energy Bank helped Sarah to get the message across: that people were needed to take to the trampoline to help “donate” their energy, with the aim of converting the energy into a €10,000 donation to the children’s hospital by Pharmaton. A similar trampoline event was also staged on the other side of the city, in Swords, while Corkonians also took to a trampoline there to help fundraise.

Thanks to the efforts of the trampoliners across the country, the target fund was reached to help support the children’s hospital.

DEBRA Ireland is holding a unique fundraising event at the Stillorgan Park Hotel in October to help support those with the painful disease, EB. EB (epidermolysis bullosa) is a rare and painful genetic disease that some children are born with which means that their skin blisters very easily.

A barefoot firewalk over hot embers will take place on October 1, and the cost of taking part is €250, which includes a two-hour motivational seminar, firewalk and refreshments.

People can also text BUTTERFLY to 50300 to donate €4. For further information, see https:// debraireland.org/debraevent/fire-walk.

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Genevieve Vann

Chloe and Pamela Bracken

Niamh Kavanagh, Nina Byrne and Lyndsey Cooke. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

Theatre’s comic fun

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OMEDY fans were out in force at the Mill Theatre in Dundrum recently, with a Foil, Arms and Hog show to take in. Also known as Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna and Sean Flanagan, the trio’s mix of comedy and theatre went down a storm with the audience,

with the Dublin-based comics showing the Dundrum audience just why they’ve been making a name for themselves in TV, radio and the stage. With comedy that had a hint of darkness, they left the audience happy and laughing with their unique humour.

Sandra Morris and Susan Sharkey

Liam Bannon, bar manager

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Jenny Fogarty

Susan Roldao and Keitia Ne a Guisar

Anna Walsh, Laura Faulkner, Eamon Fennell, Belinda Kelly and Fergal Finge. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

A sweet evening

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ULMERS poured on the charm for guests at the recent launch of its new Forbidden Flavours line at The Sugar Club in the city centre recently. The popular cider has introduced a number of new flavours – Cloudy Lemon, Strawberry & Lime, Juicy Pear and Berry Berry – and while the summer has been

distinctly underwhelming, the new drinks went down a treat with guests at the launch.

Mode Teo Sutra, Dublin GAA star Eamon Fennell and his fiancee Fiona Creely, and TV3’s Patrick Kavanagh were just some of the guests on the night, with a Mediterraneaninspired BBQ adding to the flavoursome fun.

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Fiona Creely

Tracey Byrne and Edel Maiben

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a day in the life: actor steven houghton

Working hard to excel at his art  aisling kennedy

PERHAPS best known for playing the love interest of Gail Platt in Coronation Street, Steven Houghton is an Olivier-award nominated actor who will be appearing as Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music this August.

He took time out to chat to The Gazette this week about a typical day in his life.

“I usually get up at about 7am and then I make my daughter, Ella, some breakfast. I usually make her some lunch to bring with her to school and then I drop her off at the gates.”

Houghton has two children with his wife Samantha, 15-year-old Ella and 19-year-old Daniel.

He said that he likes to stay fit and healthy, so he makes himself and his wife eggs on toast every morning for breakfast, and then he goes for a run at about 10am.

“I usually run for about 50 minutes each day around the fields where I live. I live in Hertfordshire, and there is beautiful scenery all around here.”

Once he’s finished his morning run, he then heads back home and has a shower. Houghton runs a performing arts school

with his wife Samantha, called Excel Performing Arts Ltd, which is based in the local primary school that his own children attended when they were young.

He said that a lot of planning goes into the school, as there are 400 children who attend it.

“We teach ballet, jazz, drama, singing and performance techniques for ages from three up to 17.

“It’s really hectic, but it’s brilliant and it’s a really good antidote for me when I’m not performing because it allows me to do the acting jobs I want to do rather than having to do it for a living.

“I take acting roles now because I want to do them, which is really nice.”

Houghton spends the morning and afternoons planning and working at the performing arts school. He breaks for lunch at about 1pm and always tries to eat something healthy.

“We start work at the school at 3pm and we usually finish on a week night at about 9pm, and we also work a half day on Saturday.”

Houghton manages to find time in between this hectic schedule to pick his daughter up from school, and he and his wife take turns cooking dinner for

Actor Steven Houghton will be appearing as Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music this August at the Bord Gais Energy theatre

their children at about 6pm each night.

In the evening, Houghton likes to relax with his family by watching a movie on his iPad. “I love my iPad! They’re absolutely brilliant and

have changed my life. I like watching dramas, thrillers and documentaries. I usually have a glass of wine or a cup of tea to unwind at night and then I head to bed most nights at about 11pm.”

Steven Houghton will appear as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the Bord Gais Energy theatre from August 17 to August 29. Tickets are on sale through the theatre now.

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Dublin Fashion Festival picks a perfect Pippa THIS week saw the launch of Dublin Fashion Festival 2015 in the stunning surrounds of City Hall.

Pippa O’Connor was announced as this year’s face of the festival, and had a cutting-edge look in a stunning black jumpsuit.

Cocktails flowed with the help of the gang from The Meeting House, and delicious canapes from San Lorenzos were served.

Pippa, Rosanna Purcell and a range of other famous faces took in the beauty of City Hall and all commented on how fan-

tastic a location it was for the fashion show that took place later in the night.

Clyde Carroll, from Dublin Town, told those gathered that we can expect the best year yet from the festival, which will run all across Dublin city from September 7 to 13.

Computing a way to help ethiopia INTERNATIONAL charity Camara recently fulfilled its commitment to provide 17,500 computers to Ethiopia and train a minimum of 1,750 teachers over five years.

Camara Education is a social enterprise which uses technology to deliver digital literacy skills and equal learning opportunities to children in disadvantaged communities around the world.

Camara recently sent its final container of more than 900 computers to Addis Ababa.

The charity is working with Ethiopia’s ministry of education to close not only the huge gap in ICT access in remote areas, but also to provide much needed capacity building and teacher training.

The charity is now finalising another agreement which will see the delivery of education continue to spread across Ethiopia, thanks to technology. For further information, see www.camara.org.

a rare chance to study the rising A SELECTION of rare photographs and letters documenting the impact the Easter Rising had on Dublin City has been compiled by TCD. Each week, diaries, letters and photographs will be highlighted in a new

blog entitled Changed Utterly, which is inspired by the WB Yeats poem, Easter 1916.

The blog showcases previously unpublished records of the Rising written by ordinary people, from blow-by-blow accounts to comprehensive scrapbooks.

Previous posts have included the story of Eileen Corrigan, one of four female students who dodged sniper bullets to make it into TCD to sit exams, and a collection of photographs taken

by Thomas Johnson

Pippa O’Connor – the face of Dublin Fashion Festival 2015

Westropp which were taken in the days and weeks following the Rising.

They show the damage inflicted on the city and the architectural fabric

of central Dublin, including the GPO, Liberty Hall, the Four Courts and Clerys.

T his blog can be viewed at: www.tcd.ie/ Library/1916/

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escape the mayhem: singer-songwriter mick flannery

Playing to his competitive chess streak Each week The Gazette speaks to Dubliners about how they like to unwind in a bustling, busy city. Mick Flannery tells us how an uncommon hobby actually stresses him ...  keith bellew

RENOWNED singersongwriter Mick Flanner y is a busy man, recording and touring.

T his week, T he Gazette spoke with Flannery about what he likes to do to escape the mayhem of his rigorous schedule.

His favourite activity is a rather unique one – while some like to exercise or jet off on sun holidays, Flannery

prefers to pit his wits against those of anonymous opponents in online chess battles.

He says that while he enjoys this, it doesn’t do much for relieving stress, as there is a leader board system and he tries his very best to maintain or increase his score. “ I ’m a d d i c t e d t o online chess! There’s a website called Chess. com, it sounds really boring, but it’s actually quite exciting.

“I do that to de-stress, but it stresses me out because they have this marking system and you lose points every time you lose a game, so it’s very stressful!

“If you go on a losing streak, your score goes below 1,100 and you cry,” he said.

Shouting He went on to say that he plays online chess too much, and his girlfriend hates it because he’s constantly giving her a fright by shouting at the computer.

“It’s ridiculous. I shouldn’t actually be talking about this because it’s the one

thing that actually brings me stress,” he said.

He currently lives in County Clare but says that he tries to get down to his native Cork every two weeks or so to visit friends and “drink too many pints”.

There are a couple of particular haunts he likes to frequent when he’s back in the rebel county, but he doesn’t allow himself to be talked into impromptu performances.

“They [the pubs] would be quiet, and I’d be a regular, so most of the people would know me and know that I’m too grumpy to do something like that,” he

On his love for online chess, Mick Flannery says: “It’s the one thing that actually brings me stress”

laughs.

You can catch Mick Flannery at the Spirit of Folk festival at Dunder-

r y Park next month, September 18 to 20.

For further information on the festival, see

www.spiritoffolk.com, or http://w w w.facebook.com/spiritoffolkfestival.

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LEARNINGCURVE

FAIR: GET ALL THE LATEST INFO AT THE RDS ABOUT COURSES

Visit Which Course Expo for adult learning advice

WHICH Course Expo is Dublin’s annual adult course fair, and takes place every September.

This year’s event takes place at the RDS on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, and promises to be the largest event yet in its eight-year history.

Attendees can expect to meet numerous course providers offering courses of all descriptions, from IT, languages and sports and fitness to health, beauty and wellbeing, distance learning, business and holistic

studies, to name but a few.

The event will include the Seminar Zone – a dedicated area featuring talks on courses and careers such as law, journalism, dream interpretation, angel therapy, broadcasting and many more topics.

Which Course Expo 2015 will also feature the ever-popular Career Clinic, where attendees can receive free one-onone career advice from qualified career coaches.

Event organiser Kevin

Branigan says: “A wealth of people in the Greater Dublin area – some 150,000 people – will enrol in a part-time course this autumn.

“There are many reasons why people enrol in part-time courses, such as for career advancement, self improvement or simply to learn a new hobby or meet new people.”

Attendees can meet exhibitors from a wide variety of education bodies and facilities, such as National College of Ireland, City Colleges, Gael

Which Course Expo is Dublin’s annual adult course fair and will take place at the RDS on September 5-6

Linn, Gaiety School of Acting, LA College of Creative Arts, Solas eCollege, Emergency Services Training Institute, DCU Connected, Dorset College, Hibernia College,

Irish Payroll Institute, and many more.

Admission to Which Course Expo 2015 is free to those who pre-register at www.whichcourseexpo.ie.

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Learning how to live on your own

BUDGET: SURVIVING YOUR FIRST YEAR AT SCHOOL

 KEITH BELLEW

MANY first time students will be living alone for the first time and will have no experience of budgeting and paying bills. Managing your finances is just as important as managing your timetable and study plan.

The following is a list of tips for first time students to survive their first academic year.

Always pay bills on time to avoid late fees. You don’t want to find yourself in a position where you have several bills to pay at once which cannot be put

off any longer.

If you have a credit card, make a personal note of every purchase you make as you don’t want to be taken by surprise with a huge bill.

When this dreaded bill does arrive, try to pay it off as quickly as possible, as bad credit follows you everywhere.

Never go food shopping when you are hungry, as you will invariably buy too much, some of which is bound to go to waste.

Don’t make impulse purchases, always make a shopping list and buy in bulk. Just because food is

cheaper in discount supermarkets doesn’t necessarily mean its unhealthier so shop there whenever possible. Also, these are great places to save money on things like toiletries and household supplies.

Always bring lunch from home and try to avoid eating out often.

Limit the number of times you allow yourself to eat out over the period of a month.

Create a budget, contact your student union to see if it runs second hand book schemes, take full advantage of student discount’s and always

enquire if one is on offer.

Look for special offers everywhere and check out second-hand shops for clothes, books and furniture. Investing in a Leap card is a great way to save money. Many students will have to get four buses or more a day, and those few cents saved on each journey add up very quickly.

According to Dublin City University: the most recent figures show that the total cost for a student living away from home in self-catering shared accommodation for the eight-and-a-half month academic year is almost €7,000. For those who stay at home the total cost is €3,433. A further nontuition fee, in the region of €400, must be added for non-grant holders attending certain institutions.

Loans to help you in college STILLORGAN Credit Union is offering its members low-rate education loans to help finance college or university fees and other associated costs.

Full-time third level students can apply for a loan from the branch from either their own account, or their parents can opt to apply for a loan on their behalf.

The branch are also offering another rolling loan – the annual rolling education loan – at a rate of just 6.5% APR. This loan provides students with the option of a loan top up each year for the duration of their course. See www.stillorgancu.ie for info.

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Use Springboard to further studies THE College of Computing Technolog y (CCT) in Westmoreland Street is providing higher education programmes in computing, information technology, and business, and is now part of the Springboard national initiative, which offers access to free higher education programmes..

The five Springboardfunded programmes commencing in September include a Level 6 certificate in science in IT support and development (one year), a Level 6 certificate in web development (one year), a Level 7 diploma in big data technology

skills (one year), a Level 7 bachelor of science in information technology (one year add-on), and a Level 8 bachelor of science (hons) in information technology (one year add-on).

Variety

With a variety of additional learning supports provided throughout programme durations, including job-seeking skills training, professional development (STEPS programme), and a work placement, CCT is a great choice for those looking to kickstart their ICT career.

For further information, see www.cct.ie.

HOUSING: FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT PRICE

It’s not easy to find student digs  AISLING KENNEDY

SEARCHING for student accommodation in Dublin can be a difficult task with soaring rent prices and high levels of students in need of somewhere to live for the coming year.

Firstly, the price of accommodation is a massive factor that needs to be considered when looking for accommodation.

Rent prices can range from €300 for a shared room and continue up to €700 or more for a more luxurious apartment.

It is therefore, very

important to start searching for accommodation as early as possible before the start of the first semester as the closer it gets to the beginning of the college year, the less availability there will be and the higher the rent prices will be.

Tips when searching for accommodation: Do as much research as you can online but also make sure to view the areas and accommodation you are considering renting in. Ask friends or family living in Dublin about what the area is like and ask them for alternative recommendations.

Thoroughly check out public transport connections between the college and the accommodation.

Some areas can look close to the college on the map but may be difficult to reach by bus or Luas.

Also, make full use of any accommodation support offered by the college or students’ union as they will be able to offer practical help and advice.

It is important to be aware that there have been scams on students seeking accommodation in Dublin, for example people who pose as landlords and try to take payments online for accommodation that is not for rent. Always watch out for these types of scams and remember if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Know your rights

In most cases, rent is usually payable monthly and in advance.

At the beginning of a letting period, tenants are required to pay a deposit of one month’s rent which will be refunded when the lease is up or if the tenant decides to leave once the

lease is up. If, however, a tenant causes any damage to the property, the landlord has the right to hold onto the deposit to fix the damage.

Make sure that the landlord gives you a rent book so that tax relief on any rent paid can be reclaimed.

Ask the landlord if they are registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).

By law, landlords must be registered with the PRTB and if they have not registered there may be problems down the road.

Remember that good preparation is key to

Finding student accommodation in Dublin can be a difficult task

avoiding problems.

Don’t forget: There are other ways to rent in Dublin which i n cl u d e o n - c a m p u s accommodation, long-

term student hostels, and accommodation with a family. Make sure to investigate all options to find the best solution to suit you and your budget.

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Greenhills College offer QQI courses WHETHER you have just done your

networking and PC maintenance are

Leaving Certificate or are return-

on offer. A Level 6 course in this area

ing to education after a long absence

offers the internationally recognised

you may be interested to know that

Comptia A+ qualification as well as the

Greenhills College are offering full and

QQI Level 6.

part-time courses with certification by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland).

The courses, which are eligible to students on full-time basis, offers

The college’s business courses are at Levels 5 and 6, including a medical secretary course.

Students at the college can also

nursing studies, healthcare support

take part in the IT Tallaght Scholarship

and community care with the chance to

scheme, whereby one student from

develop practical skills in these areas.

Greenhills each year is awarded a two-

The pre-university courses in the

year scholarship of €2,500 for their

areas of science, business, arts, sports

first two years in ITT. This scholarship

science, art portfolio and engineering,

will be in addition to any other funding,

are also designed to give a solid foun-

such as the SUSI (Student Universal

dation for those wishing to continue to

Support Ireland) grant, which they

third level.

may avail of.

For those interested in informa-

Full details of courses are available

tion technology, courses in software

on www.greenhillscollege.ie or email

development and gaming as well as

admin.greenhills@ddletb.ie.

DUBLIN CITY: THE PEOPLE’S COLLEGE CAN HELP

Courses are on offer for people from all walks of life

 IAN BEGLEY

THE People’s College in Parnell Square is offering courses for people from all walks of life and ability for learning.

The college has experienced tutors covering a wide range of languages, social and political studies, literature, art appreciation and cultural activities as well as personal development, basic education and communication skills.

New courses this year include felting and Qigong, which is an ancient Chinese health care system. On offer again this year is the introduction to hill walking and wildlife, as well as genealogy

and mindfulness which have been very popular in the college over the last few years. Other popular courses are creative writing, languages, music and art appreciation, yoga and pilates.

Morning classes in creative writing, yoga, wildlife, and public speaking will continue to take place this year.

Important

The People’s College in Parnell Square

T he student committee, elected every two years, also plays an important role in the life of The People’s College.

The committee participates in the preparation of the syllabus and with administrative duties in the college. Various activities that take place

are also organised by the committee during the year, which include Saturday outings and social and cultural events.

T he societies that the college has include a choir group, a debating society and a drama group.

Find a course that suits you and sign up today by sending an application form or by contacting the college by email or on social media.

V i s i t w w w. p e o p lescollege.ie for more information.

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SUPPORT: RANGE OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS TO AVAIL OF

There is always access to mental health help

ď Ž AISLING KENNEDY

ACCORDING to Aware, a charity helping those suffering from depression, more than 450,000 people experience some form of depression at any one time in Ireland.

Students and young people in general, comprise a large portion of those who go through depression as many people experience the first symptoms of depression during their college years.

Factors such as living away from home

for the first time, dwindling career options and declining living standards can leave some students feeling lost and alone.

This can lead to some students feeling like there is no hope and no help for them – but this is not the case.

There is help available on most college campuses in Ireland and students embarking on a college course should be aware that these services are always accessible to them.

For any students who may be struggling, here

are a list of helpful services you can access if you feel you need to talk: UCD Student Counselling Service is a free ser vice and is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. For further information, call 01 716 3133, or call into the student health centre in the student centre.

UCD also has a programme called Please Talk which is a voluntary organisation run by students and staff. Its aim is to provide information and support to students.

For further information, email ucd@pleasetalk. ie.

Trinity College provides support, guidance and treatment options for students suffering from mental health issues through its college health service and their counselling service.

To contact the college health centre, call 01 896 1591.

DCU runs a counselling and personal development service, which is a confidential and free service and is available to all students. For fur-

ther information, call 01 700 5165, or email counselling@dcu.ie.

Alternatively, there is a listening support service called Niteline that is a confidential phone service run by and for the students of DCU, NCAD, RCSI, TCD, NUIM and their affiliate colleges.

Niteline is open every night during term time from 9pm to 2.30am, and you can call about any problem you may be experiencing. For further information, see www. niteline.ie, or call 1800 793 793.

Many students go through depression during their college years. Picture: Annifer Photography

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FastSport Cabinteely park and NRh host games: THE third NRH Spinal Sports Championships in partnership with IWA Sport, dlr Sports Partnership and Spinal Injuries Ireland will be held on Saturday, September 5 in the National Rehabilitation Hospital and Cabinteely Park.

Events include handcycling, at Cabinteely Park from 10.30am, archery, wheelchair basketball, fields athletics, table tennis (all in the NRH) and a host of others. Competitors will have been a patient of the NRH. The competition was first introduced in 2013 with 42 athletes from 16 counties taking part across a range of events.

Fiona Conroy, senior physiotherapist at NRH and eEvent coordinator, said of the inaugural event: “The championships clearly highlight the huge demand for competitive events in disability sports and we in the NRH look forward to meeting this growing demand.”

gaelic games: O’callaghan, Keaney and Shefflin impart key advice

Hurlers’ healthy outlook  sport@dublingazette.com

OVER 250 children lined out last weekend in Parnell Park, Dublin for one of Centra’s Champions of Healthy Living’ events this summer.

Hurling stars Henry

Shefflin, Conal Keaney and Dotsy O’Callaghan were on hand on the day to give healthy eating and training tips to young aspiring hurlers from local Dublin clubs.

Girls and boys from all

over the county came in their droves to take part in a very special hurling skills session and learn from some of the best in the game.

This year’s event has a strong focus on healthy eating and nutrition,

Throngs of young GAA fans attended the event in Parnell Park. Picture: Piaras O’Mideach

Dotsy O’Callaghan signs autographs for young fans

with the Centra Champions providing some invaluable tips on how they can perform to the best of their ability.

As well as the fun skills session, children enjoyed a great family day out that brought the whole community together with a host of entertainment on the day.

On the day Lorraine O’Connor and her club, St Peregrine’s, won a place in the grand finale of the community events, taking place in October in Croke Park.

They will be one of a selection of clubs to take part in the ultimate behind the scenes day

out as they enjoy a special training session, a stadium tour and lots of entertainment.

Throughout the summer, Centra has been undertaking a Champions of Healthy Living survey with parents at each community event and Saturday’s event has revealed some interesting findings about Dublin’s eating habits.

The children of the capital have a sweet tooth with 29% of them admitting to having a treat such as chocolate or a fizzy drink every day; this is higher than most other counties surveyed so far.

However they’re still

eating their fruit and veg with the traditional options still popular.

59% of children picked apples as their favourite fruit with 29% choosing carrots as their favourite vegetable.

T he sur vey also revealed that Dublin mums rule the kitchen with almost half of them claiming to do all the cooking in the house and 59% of them making their children’s lunches every day.

Parents and children were in agreement that Shefflin is their favourite hurler while the Ballyhale Shamrocks’ man was also picked as their champion of choice.

Spence nominated for World Rugby player of year  sport@dublingazette.com

Sophie Spence conducts a training exercise at a Leinster summer camp this week

OLD Belvedere’s Sophie Spence has been nominated on World Rugby’s women’s Player of the Year for 2015.

New Zealand scrum half Kendra Cocksedge, France captain Gaelle Mignot and Ireland second row Sophie Spence have made the shortlist for the prestigious award, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in London on November 1.

Spence was recently named Women’s Player of the Year at

the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards just last week.

World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “On behalf of World Rugby, I wish to extend my congratulations to Gaelle, Kendra and Sophie for securing their Player of the Year nomination, and for their skill, power, discipline and consistency required to excel at the highest level.

“Women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the world, and we’re focused on building on the incredible success of last year’s Women’s

Rugby World Cup in Paris which engaged fans like never before.”

The panel selecting the shortlist is made up of former players Sue Day (England), Melodie Robinson (New Zealand) and Lucan-based teacher Fiona Coghlan as well as the Sunday Times rugby correspondent Stephen Jones and World Rugby Council member John Jeffrey.

Elsewhere, former Irish international and Old Wesley stalwart Philip Orr was elected this week as the junior deputy president of the IrishRugby Football Union.

Orr played for the club for over

20 years as a prop and was, for a long time, Ireland’s most capped played in the position with 58 appearances.

He toured with the Lions to New Zealand in 1977 and played in the inaugural World Cup a decade later.

From there, he moved into rugby administration and was the Old Wesley club president for their centenary in 1991.

He also went on to manage the Irish Under-21 squad and has also been the club’s representative to the Leinster branch in recent times.

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Trading places for Irish super stars As Keith Fahey calls time on his superb career in the League of Ireland, Damien Duff begins a new chapter with Shamrock Rovers on Monday in Tallaght, writes NATHAN KELLY T WO of the biggest names to ever grace the League of Ireland have stolen headlines this week, but for very different reasons.

Former Republic of Ireland international, St Patrick’s Athletic legend and local football star Keith Fahey announced his retirement from the professional game last Thursday due to longstanding knee and hip injuries.

Fahey, who famously made the switch to Shamrock Rovers at the start of the 2015 season from St Pat’s, was also on the books of Bluebell United and earned 16 senior international caps in the Trapattoni era.

In a statement about the retirement, the Tallaght native said: “Unfortunately, I have had to come to this decision after taking advice from

the doctor and surgeon. I feel that it is the right time to finish playing professional football. I’d like to thank everyone that has supported me, managed me, and played with me during my time playing football.”

Current Rovers boss Pat Fenlon praised Fahey for his short but meaningful final stint at the Tallaght club.

“Keith will be a big loss to Shamrock Rovers and the League of Ireland in general,” he said. “He has been a central part of our squad this season and has been a great influence on the players, particularly the younger members of our squad.”

Fahey’s career began as a local schoolboy at Tymon North before switching to Dublin giants Cherry Orchard. As a promising teen he travelled to first Arsenal and

then Aston Villa but never settled in his first stint in the UK. He arrived back in Dublin and played LSL football with Red Cow side Bluebell before signing for Pat’s, which would re-ignite his career.

Overall, he played 229 times for Pat’s across three spells. He was part of the Saints team who won the League Cup in 2003 but left the club in 2005 for Drogheda United.

But, after just a year at United he returned to Inchicore and remained at the club until 2008.

Many Irish football fans will cite the midfielder’s performance in the second leg of Pats’ 08-09 UEFA Cup first round second leg tie against Hertha Berlin as one of the best by a League of Ireland player in recent times.

Performances such as that earned him a move

Keith Fahey signs on the dotted line for Shamrock Rovers with club chairman Jonathan Roche last November

to Championship side Birmingham City and he played a major role in City’s promotion to the Premier League in the 08/09 season and their League Cup success in 2011.

His success at Birmingham earned him 16 senior caps in which he scored

thunderous reception in Tallaght in the 89th minute, right after Rovers got their third goal.

Four minutes of injury time gave the crowd a glimpse of their new man and he looked as hungry as ever to get on the ball, drifting everywhere in between the midfield and

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‘Evert penny I get is going to charity. I don’t want a penny; I just want to play football’ Damien Duff --------------------------------------------------------

three goals for Ireland between 2010-12 including a vital winner against Armenia on route to Euro 2012, a tournament he would miss through injury.

He returned home in 2013 to Richmond Park and helped Pat’s win the FAI Cup before moving to Rovers where he made 12 appearances, the last of which came against St Patrick’s in the FAI Cup earlier this year.

But, while one former ROI international hangs up his Rovers jersey for good, another is just starting his new life for the Hoops as Damien Duff made his debut for Fenlon’s side as a late substitute in their 3-0 win over Cork City in Tallaght on Monday night.

A century of caps under his belt for the national side, Duff entered to a

front-line, playing neat passes and drawing fouls.

Fans will now have an anxious wait to see if the former Blackburn, Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham star will get a starting role against Sligo Rovers on August 29 at The Showgrounds.

Duff, who as a schoolboy played for Leicester Celtic, Lourdes Celtic and St Kevin’s Boys revealed prior to his debut that any money he earns from his 18 month contract at Rovers would be given away to Temple Street Hospital and Heart Children Ireland.

“Every penny I get is going to charity. I don’t want a penny.

“I thought it’d be something nice to do because I just want to play football,” he said as he was officially unveiled as a Rovers player last week.

FastSport

Clontarf’s Cusask steps away from national team ALEX CUSACK has confirmed his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

The 34 year-old had originally planned to retire following the World Cup earlier this year, but delayed his decision until after helping Ireland successfully qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 in India next year.

“I have been thinking about it seriously for a year, especially with the bad run of injuries I have suffered in recent times,” said the Clontarf all-rounder.

“Those injuries have taken a considerable toll on my body, and that’s the main reason why I’m calling it a day now. I’m also the father of three young children, and I feel I need to be around more for them.

Cusack feels the team’s future is secure, with a wealth of talented young players coming through. “It’s great to see the young guys coming through and I’m certain the team has a great future ahead.

“I’d like to thank all my team mates that I have played with over the years - it has been a great honour to play for Ireland with such a great bunch of lads and I wish them all the best in the years ahead.”

Since his debut against Middlesex in 2007, Cusack played 174 times for Ireland, scoring 2347 runs at an average of 22.79, while also taking 180 wickets at just 21.86, putting him at 8th on the all-time leading wicket-takers.

There have been many highlights for Cusack during his 8 year career in the green of Ireland.

He made 47 during a stand of 161 with Kevin O’Brien in the famous World Cup win over England in Bangalore in 2011, while he also took 4 for 32 as Ireland edged out Zimbabwe by five runs in Hobart during the 2015 World Cup. He scored his only century - 130 in 2007 against Scotland - sharing a stand of 234 with Andre Botha - the third highest partnership for Ireland in all cricket.

Often seen at his best in T20 cricket, Cusack was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying tournament.

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FastSport

soccer: broadford boss looking forward to lsl season

Reid and McGrath pass on tips to Salmo stars LEINSTER rugby players Noel Reid and Luke McGrath were on hand to answer questions from the participants at the Bank of Ireland Summer Camp in De La Salle Palmerston last week at Kirwan Park, imparting some of their advice from their experiences of playing the game with the province.

It was part of the annual camp held at the Kiternan venue where young players spent the week learning new skills in a fun environment with the visit of the players among the highlights.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Last season’s Broadford Rovers’ Sunday Senior Division 1 side

Oates sows seed for Rovers  nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com

A NEW season brings with it a lot of other new aspects to a football club,

but for Broadford Rovers, the targets for this campaign are very much the same as the last with promotion high on the agenda.

Rovers begin their second season in a row in the second tier of the LSL Sunday Senior Division 1, with a trip to Leixlip United on Fri-

day night, and first-team coach Paul Oates knows how vital a good start can be.

“We want to start with a win, Leixlip only finished five points behind us last season so it will be a tough game.

“I’m sure they’ll be even stronger after the summer but so are we and we will be looking to get off to a winning start.”

Having won the Senior Division 1A Sunday title in the 2013-14 season, Broadford, for a long time last season looked to be heading for backto -back promotions, until ultimately, playing too many games ahead of their rivals caught up with them before finally finishing fifth. “We were in a good position for a lot of last season pointswise,” Oates said.

“But for most of that time, we had always played four or five more games than those around us and in the end, they caught up.”

Oates, and the team’s manager Glen Fitzpatrick will be hoping that some fresh faces brought in over the summer will secure promotion this season to the top table of intermediate

football. “We’re quite happy with the players that have come in,” said Oates.

“We’ve brought in Adam Zayed in centre midfield, who is the brother of Eamon,” he added.

“We’ve also signed Darragh Kenny from O’Devaney Dunard, who is a very good player.

Then there’s been a lot of our Under-19s squad from last season who have signed on with the first-team for this year, and those fresh legs and minds could have a massive impact as it was something we felt we really needed. But overall we’re looking quite strong.”

The coach is under no illusions about how strong the division looks this season, with Bangor Celtic, Dublin University, Dunboyne, Swords Celtic, TEK Utd and Wayside Celtic all joining through either relegation or promotion from the league above and below.

“It’s going to be very tough, no doubt about it,” said Oates. “I think it could be the tightest intermediate league of all this season, but we’re ready and looking very strong.”

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Macauley hails competition for places

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WITH just a few until Dublin’s massive AllIreland SFC semi-final against Mayo, Ballyboden St Enda’s man Michael Darragh Macauley has been speaking about the competition for places in the Dublin team.

In the lead up the semifinal, in which Jim Gavin’s

side will be hoping to banish the memories of last year’s defeat against Donegal, Macauley also had strong words for anybody on the Dublin panel who is getting too comfortable, and also demanded players to give their all to be named in the starting fifteen in Croke Park on August 30.

“No one should just

be happy with getting onto the Dublin squad,” said the combative midfielder. No one should just be happy getting into the 26. Lads shouldn’t be happy until they have that starting jersey. And that’s the kind of culture we’ve always tried to breed within the Dublin team.

“And anyone who is happy just getting their

gear bag or is happy telling people they made the 26 or telling people they made the 35 at the start of the year, there’s just no space for them on the Dublin team,” added the Boden man. “They can take their gear and good luck, to be honest.

Because it’s no use to us if lads are too comfortable.”

hurling: championship time nears for top sides

Club Noticeboard ballinteer st john’s THERE was no winner of the August 13 Lotto draw for €7,200. The jackpot will be €7,400 next week.

Our Joker Wild draw continues this Thursday; it is open to lotto players present in the clubhouse on the night.

Tickets are available online at www. ballinteerstjohns.com or from the

A DERBY draw and a strong away win sum up the results of the local sides in AHL1 in the last week as championship action looms ever closer.

Ballinteer welcomed nearby neighbours Ballyboden to Marlay Park on Monday evening for a local derby and nothing could settle the sides with the final score at 1-16 to 2-13.

Boden were missing Conal Keaney but had a strong team otherwise, despite that; it was Ballinteer who were ahead at

Wednesday with an away win over Naomh Fionnbarra.

Still short of some regular starters, Crokes played well against an extremely physical Barr’s side. An excellent goal from Barry Mulligan ensured Crokes went in at the break leading by two points.

T he game became even more physical after the break, and the hosts paid the price when they were reduced to 14 towards the end. Crokes hung on and added scores throughout which left the final score at 2-17 to 4-6 in their favour.

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other cyclists who are cycling over

ning numbers were 3, 9, 2 and 5.

600km for Pieta House and hope to

Match three winner was Dermot

raise as much money as they can.

Congratulations to our senior B and intermediate hurlers on their wins in the Dublin championship this weekend.

ary GAA on their loss against Galway

Remember, if you would like to

today in the All-Ireland senior hurl-

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han Clabby struck a long-range free between the posts the level the game up.

The draw continues some fine form from Ballinteer of late, with their last three results being wins over fellow local side K ilmacud Crokes, St Vincent’s and this draw with Boden.

The results come at a crucial time too with Brian Sutton’s side already looking at their big championship fixture against Lucan Sarsfields on August 29.

K i l m a c u d C r o ke s meanwhile returned to winning ways last

Our adult camogie teams are running a table quiz in the clubhouse this

(father of club player Gavin) and 21

Hard luck to club member Paudie

half-time, leading 1-8 to 0-10 points. Six of those eight points came from free while the only goal of the first half came from a Glen Whelan strike.

After the break, Boden got their first goal rather quickly and were probably the better side through much of the second half. This was proved by the scoreboard as the game reached its climax, as with seven minutes to go, Ballinteer trailed by seven.

A late surge however drew hope from the hosts and, with the last puck of the game, Aod-

ment.

Ballyboden St Enda’s lotto. The win-

O’Neill who is a selector with Tipper-

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come for a great night’s entertain-

THERE was no winner of this week’s

len.

Ballinteer and Boden tie while Crokes win

Bingo every Monday night in the clubhouse starts at 8pm and all wel-

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Kilmacud Crokes getting the better of an exchange. Picture: Diarmuid O’Gallchobhair

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