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July 28-August 17, 2016

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Dad kicks puppy to death in front of kids Severely injured dog is put down following vicious assault by owner

 SYLVIA POWNALL

The puppy sustained a fractured spine and broken ribs in the brutal attack

A DAD punched and kicked his own puppy to death in front of a group of kids in Balbriggan.

The dog, a Jack Russell cross, sustained

a fractured spine and broken ribs in the savage attack in a garden in Dun Saithne estate.

Gardai were called and a vet took the bloodied pup into care – but the stricken animal’s injuries were so severe it

had to be put down the next day.

DSPCA spokesperson Gillian Bird said: “He was conscious when we got him, but he was quite heavily sedated and on pain killers.”

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DUNBRO LANE | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCOVERED ON DAA LAND

Urgent call for safe removal of asbestos  SYLVIA POWNALL AIRPORT chiefs have described asbestos found on DAA land at St Margaret’s as “low risk” but locals are calling for its safe removal as a matter of urgency.

A contractor has been appointed to remove the hazardous material which was discovered on land at Portmellick House last month.

Residents notified DAA of the find on farm buildings at the Dunbro Lane site and expressed concerns that the potentially deadly fibres might be mobile.

Cllr Philip Lynam (SF)

said: “This is a massive health and safety risk for the residents of the area.

“St Margaret’s National School is only a few fields away as well as St Margaret’s Church both of which cater for a large number of residents. We are unsure what we are dealing with here.”

A DAA spokesperson moved to calm fears and assured that the cement tiles containing the hazardous material did not pose an immediate threat.

He said: “We asked our safety consultants to carry out a survey of the area.

They found the asbestos to present a low risk as no

work activities are taking place and there is no public access to the building.”

The spokesman said it “would not be unexpected” to find asbestos at Portmellick given its previous use as a farm, since the material was used in both domestic and industrial buildings up until 2000.

He added: “In accordance with regulations, DAA informed the HSA of its intention to remove the asbestos containing material. A contractor has been appointed and these works, which will be independently managed and monitored by our safety consultants, are expected

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Save Malahide Woodlands protest

A PICNIC protest is planned for Malahide Castle Demesne next Saturday, August 6, in opposition to the planned adventure area and new car park at Bridgefield.

Save Malahide Woodlands is organising an informal gathering at noon and wants participants to bring a ribbon and label with them so they can adopt a tree. The idea is for supporters to show their appreciation for the natural amenity – and all ribbons will be removed afterwards.

Organiser Austin Maguire said: “We believe that Bridgefield is a field for people to enjoy, not cars, and our wonderful woodland is for nature to thrive and us to appreciate, not for a private commercial enterprise.”

Star pub closes for good

Asbestos found is described as “low risk”

to begin shortly.”

Meanwhile the DAA has received around 50 submissions so far on foot of a series of public information sessions ahead of the construction of a second runway.

The extended deadline is Friday, August 5.

DAA has also agreed to facilitate a further public information session in St Margaret’s tonight (Thursday) on foot of a request from residents.

THE Star pub closes its doors for good tomorrow Friday 29 July. The landmark Swords pub, which has been on the corner of Main Street and Chapel Lane for 114 years, ceased trading under its drinks licence at the end of June. The catering service continued for a few weeks but this is to be wound up tomorrow.

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EDUCATION

Principal appointed

A NEW principal has been appointed for the new Drumcondra Marino Educate Together National School which is set to welcome its first students this September.

Marcus Wynne from Galway has over 12 years’ experience as a primary school teacher in both Educate Together and Gaelscoileanna settings.

He has also worked for ten years as a teacher, vice-principal and course coordinator in Colaiste Chonnacht, an Irish-language Summer School in Spiddal, Co Galway.

Marcus says he is passionate about inspiring pupils of all abilities to maximise their potential.

Plan for demonstration against animal cruelty following puppy attack Continued from Page 1

 SYLVIA POWNALL “Such was the extent of the young dog’s awful injuries our vet team were forced to make the decision to put the poor puppy to sleep to relieve his suffering.”

A preliminary x-ray showed the male dog – less than a year old – sustained a fractured spine, fractured ribs and some paralysis to its back legs in the savage attack.

However when the full extent of his internal injuries became known it was decided to put him to sleep to end his pain.

Gillian added: “This happened in front of a group of adults and children. We are working with the gardai to get a prosecution and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.”

One shocked source in the estate told the Fingal Gazette: “He will probably say he was drunk

The dog sustained a fractured spine and fractured ribs in the savage attack

and on steroids and get away with it scot free. It’s sickening. He should be

run out of Balbriggan.”

Another said: “The kids up there are all

very upset. People are fuming over what happened. He can’t be let

away with this.”

Locals are now planning a public demonstration against animal cruelty following the attack which happened a r o u n d 10 p m l a s t Thursday.

A garda spokesman said: “We are investigating an incident in relation to the Cruelty to Animals Act.” It is understood an individual has been questioned and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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GazetteGALLERY | PILOTS DELIGHT AT ANNUAL BRAY AIR DISPLAY SHOW

Dubliners get a taste of the Bray Air Show courtesy of Frecce Tricolori – the famed Italian aerobatic jet team – which blazed an Irish tricolour-hued trail along the Liffey through the city centre last week.

Main pic: Dave Meehan; all others: Michael Chester

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HRONGS of people made their way to Bray at the weekend for this year’s Bray Air Display, with organisers hailing it as the best yet.

Well over 100,000 people took in some spectacular sights in the heavens, with the famous Red Arrows making their debut appearance.

There was nothing plain about

the superb displays of skill and flair in the air, as the Arrows performed alongside the Breitling Wingwalkers, the Air Corps, Italy’s Frecce Tricolori and several other highlyaccomplished teams and pilots.

Applause rippled for miles below thanks to the thrilling displays from the men and women soaring past in the skies above.

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COMMUNITY

Shedding light on activities IT’S still a bit early for the C-word, – but Swords Men’s Shed has already planned its Christmas concert and is urging others to get their calendar of events in gear too.

The group will hold its annual social in the RIASC Centre on December 3 and is anxious that it doesn’t clash with other community organisations.

Spokesman Mick Kelly said: “We are interested in promoting better co-ordination between community groups and we would like to produce an event guide that ... also [shows[ events organised by other groups in the area.”

If you want to avoid a clashing Christmas, email kellyskinsealy@gmail. com with your event, date, venue, time and name of organisation.

VISITORS | LOCAL MENSWEAR STORE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR ORPHANS

Stepping out in style  SYLVIA POWNALL

A GROUP of orphans from Chernobyl stepped out in style sporting tuxedos from AB Formalwear in Swords.

The menswear and suit hire shop kitted out the 11 young gents from Vesnova Orphanage in Belarus free of charge so they could cut a dash at the Dublin Rose selection event in Citywest.

The boys then joined the rest of their group as front row guests at the swish function, where they were hosted by outgoing Dublin Rose Aisling Finnegan.

The orphans are guests of Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International (CCI) and spent a month here as part of a 30th anniversary rest and recuperation stay.

CCI’s Trina Gilchriest told The Gazette: “We have 19 children in all. Most of them have grown up there for the best part

The orphans pictured at AB Formalwear in Swords

of their lives.

“This is a special project with older teens and young adults who have never had the chance to travel. All the local businesses have been fantastic in helping us out and creating memories for them.”

The boys arrived in Ireland

on a Friday night and presented themselves at AB Formalwear on Saturday morning, just hours before the event. Despite the short notice, owner Remus and his team had them all measured up and kitted out within a couple of hours.

Trina said: “This was a very

prestigious event for them and as soon as we approached Remus he said he’d be delighted to help out.

“The excitement in the shop when they were getting fitted was unbelievable.

“Staff worked so hard to get the suits perfect for them.

It’s something they had never experienced before, and probably will never experience again.”

The orphans are enjoying a busy itinerary during their stay.

Highlights have included a day at Dublin Zoo, the Flavours of Fingal festival in Donabate, a fire safety demo at Dublin Airport, and a go on the Ryanair flight simulator.

They have also enjoyed a sightseeing tour on the hopon, hop-off bus; a trip to the wax museum and a film at the Savoy Cinema. They’ve also gone bowling and swimming and got a bit of retail therapy at Penneys in the Pavilions.

“It was a huge thing for them to go and pick out clothes for themselves. They normally just get hand me downs.

“Everything is new, exciting and overwhelming compared to the four walls they live within,” ,” said Trina.

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GazetteGALLERY | SWORDS FESTIVAL BRINGS IN THE CROWDS WITH FUN

Max Carroll (3)with Sisters Alex (12), Mia (5) and Ronan Schwer with daughter Lola (1). Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

Amy Lavelle (2)

Laura Graham of Mourne Runners wins the Women’s Fingal 10k, SSE Airtricity Race Series 2 in Swords. Pictures: David Maher/Sportsfile

THEY FOUGHT THE LAURA, THE LAURA WON IN STYLE

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HE Festival was also the scene of the SSE Airtricity Fingal 10K Race. Laura Graham of the Mourne Run-

ners won the women’s race, while Olympic hopeful Mick Clohisey won the men’s. For a full report, see Gazette Sport.

Jay Maguire taking a lesson from Paul Clifford at the Swords 1st Responders stall

Ellie Beveridge (12) goes for a bit of a climb

The Fingal 10k runners put their best foot foward Niamh and Colin with daughters Katie (9), Elle (8), Goeff and Rocheen with daughters Sarah (6) and Anna (11)

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FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT

THE TERRIFIC COMMUNITY EVENT

Sisters Amelia and Audery Luan (8) showing some sisterly love?

Festival is a sight for Swords eyes I

Brandon Laffin (2)

Ella O’Rouke (5) having fun at the festival

T SEEMED like all of Dublin turned out for the second Swords Summer Festival which took place at the weekend.

There was live music, the Fingal 10K race, and a host of other events going on throughout the day all over the town. And if – and it’s a big IF – facepainting isn’t your thing – there were plenty of other distractions on offer, with stalls set up promoting everything from CPR to candyfloss, and of course the inflatable assault course, which proved a popular attraction with both children and adults alike.

Mayor of Fingal Darragh Butler was at hand to congratulate everyone how took part in what was a cracking day out!

EMPLOYMENT

100 new jobs to be created in accounting AROUND 100 new jobs are to be created in Ireland’s first-ever accountancy apprenticeship programme.

These jobs, and the programme itself, will be showcased at an Open Day on July 28 at Accounting Technicians Ireland’s Dublin office.

The apprenticeship, subject to approval, offers school leavers and mature students a unique opportunity to get on the path to a career in accountancy, where they will earn as they learn on a two-year contract.

They will gain valuable experience over the two years, working four days a week in the office, and attending classes one day a week.

They’ll be mentored in both the college and the workplace, as they apply the skills and knowledge they learn in class to a real work environment.

T he programme is running in five locations in Ireland, including Bray Institute of Further Education, Blackrock Further Education Institute, Cork College of Commerce, Monaghan Institute and Rathmines College.

The jobs are being offered by a range of businesses and companies.

This is a major benefit for the students, as they’ll be paid a salar y while they work towards their qualification, and gain great experience in an office environment.

The event takes place at 3pm at Accounting Technicians Ireland, 47- 49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 – please call Aoife Kennedy at 01 649 8126 or email akennedy@accountingtechniciansireland.ie to

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BANK HOLIDAY | STARK WARNING ISSUED AHEAD OF DUBS FLOCKING TO COAST

Calls for vigilance as deadly jellyfish stalking the sea

Rush to the harbour party

Lions Mane jellyfish have been spotted at Baltray beach in Louth

 SYLVIA POWNALL

Jellyfish are washing up all along Dublin’s shoreline

RENEWED warnings have been issued over a dangerous strain of jellyfish washing up on our shores ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend exodus.

Thousands of Dubs are expected to once more flock to the coast – but officials are warning that the giant Lions Mane

stinger still poses a threat.

The venomous jellyfish – red or yellow in colour and up to two metres in diameter – can deliver a very sharp sting for days after it washes ashore and in some cases this can cause anaphylactic shock.

An Irish Waterways s p o ke s m a n w a r n e d b e a c h g o e r s : “ D o n ’t approach them. If in

doubt stick to a beach with a lifeguard on duty and keep a close eye on children.”

Pictures have been posted on social media of the stinger washing up on beaches in Howth, Portmarnock and Skerries and further along the coast in Bettystown, Meath, Baltray beach in Louth and Cairn, Wexford.

Mountain of litter leads to calls to respect local beaches  SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council is also calling on shore visitors to respect their environment and clean up after themselves.

Volunteers were left with a mountain of debris on Portmarnock beach and Howth’s two piers last Tuesday, July 19, the hottest day of the year.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Love your beach, don’t ruin it for everyone else. Please use bins provided and bring a bag to take home rubbish. Remember also to always clean up after your dog.

“Our beaches are a won-

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derful natural resource so help us keep them at their best.”

Gardai have warned drivers to be prepared for traffic delays in beach towns and around Rush Harbour which is hosting its annual festival this weekend. Four-mile tailbacks are common in sunny weather from Campions Pub in to Portmarnock and from Hearse Road into Donabate.

Fingal Mayor Darragh Butler said: “We had a fantastic weekend in Swords and Malahide and we have festivals coming up in Rush and Donabate.

“We would ask that people enjoying the good weather and using public spaces leave no trace. The council do their best to clean up but we all need to do our bit.”

Swimmers can check bathing water quality online at www.splash.epa. ie.

Crowds in Portmarnock last week. Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

IF it’s festival fever you’re after this bank holiday weekend head to Rush for a four-day fiesta.

Rush Harbour Festival begins this Friday, July 29, with a fancy dress kids’ show featuring Pirates of the Caribbean.

The official opening is at 7pm with the ever-popular St Maur’s Pipe Band, followed by music on the outdoor stage.

The funfair and food stalls will be open from 5pm with a comedy night later on.

Saturday and Sunday sees a market in the marquee, with cakes, jewelry, jams and numerous crafts available. See www. facebook.com/whatsoninrush/

Pressure on for college PRESSURE is mounting for a third-level college to be built in Swords as councillors row in behind the campaign.

The council has already formally endorsed the proposal, and now the Dublin Education and Training Board has backed a call for funding from Cllr Justin Sinnott to support it.

Cllr Sinnott said: “While Swords is one of the largest urban centres in Ireland, facilities to upskilling and lifelong learning are lacking.

“I am delighted we have the support of the council and now the ETB. The aim is to build a campaign and ensure it is delivered within the lifetime of the new County Development Plan.”

Cllr Sinnott said north county Dublin was “severely disadvantaged” when it comes to further education facilities.

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GazetteGALLERY | SWORDS

Criticism over housing crisis action rejected  SYLVIA POWNALL

MAYOR of Fingal Darragh Butler and Darragh O’Brien TD were joined by local politicians, councillors and club members as he officially opened the new all-weather pitches at Swords Celtic. The day featured a number of tournaments, a barbecue and amusements.

It’s time to play Conor, Thomas, Abraham, Brian, Zach and Eoin

Grant, Luke, Shane and Charlie

FINGAL County Council has rejected criticism from Taoiseach Enda Kenny over what he described as its lack of action to tackle the housing crisis.

Following the launch of a national housing strategy the Taoiseach said some councils had not made the issue as highpriority as it needed to be.

Mayor Darragh Butler said: “We have continuously said to Government, ‘Give us the money and we will continue to deliver’.”

Over 40 per cent of homes built in Dublin last year were in Fingal, and its chief executive Paul Reid also rubbished suggestions that the blockage in housing supply is

at local authority level.

He said: “There has tended to be some unjust, in my view, public criticism that the local authorities have been slow to respond to the current housing crisis.

I’m confident that Fingal has mobilised comprehensively.”

TD Alan Farrell (FG) said Fingal should develop its own housing stock.

He said: “The development of purely social housing estates is no longer permitted. However, by building a combination of State-owned housing units and homes for the private market the council could work towards the establishment of a self-reproducing system whereby the proceeds made from the sale of private units

would be used to support the development of social and affordable homes.”

The threefold rise in homes in Dublin proposed under the Housing Action Plan have prompted concerns about planning and a lack of funding for amenities. Almost 10,000 homes are expected to be built each year in Dublin city and county – last year just under 3,000 homes were built across the four local authorities.

Focus Ireland welcomed plans for 47,000 more social housing units by 2021, but said they couldn’t come fast enough as it said another 72 families became homeless last month.

Its director of advocacy Mike Allen said: “It is positive that the plan pro-

vides direction but the litmus test will be when we see roofs over people’s heads.”

However Irish Home Builders Association director Hubert Fitzpatrick said he believed it was possible to meet the targets once the €200m promised for roads and utilities to service sites was met.

He said the proposed “fast track” planning for 100-house developments, allowing developers to apply directly to the board and bypass the council, was also vital.

The Irish Planning Institute is concerned that this process will remove communities from their local authority and development plan, a view echoed by many councillors.

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GazetteGALLERY | THE 2016 DUBLIN HORSE SHOW AT THE RDS

Karen Greer, Jacqui Coburn, Caroline Miller and Gill McAreavey

Davin Daugherty and Yvonne Tierney

Marcus and Linda Telford with Judy and Jenni Watt. Pictures: Rose Comiskey

Cassidy and Raphael Nonescan

Sisters Jessica, Rebecca and Lauren Walsh with Ella Buckley

Horsing around

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HOUSANDS descended on the RDS for one of the most anticipated events in the horsing social calender. The 143rd Dublin Horse Show celebrated the best

Pamela and Rachel Ferguson

Rupert and Kyle O’Connell

Zarah Naughton and Marie Fitzgerald

in show horses and the best international show jumpers. No one day was the same with something different bound to entertain everyone throughout the five-day event.

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DUBLINBUSINESS Niamh Collins, chief operations officer at DCU Ryan Academy, is calling on busineswomen to go forward for its prestigious Female High Fliers programme

Women ‘still less likely to get funding’ for start-ups  IAN BEGLEY

DCU Ryan Academy are looking for Ireland’s brightest and most dynamic female-led startups for their prestigious Female High Fliers programme, which starts in September at Citywest.

Supported by Enterprise Ireland, the Female High Fliers programme will equip participants with the information, guidance and tools to turn their idea into a profitable and scaleable business.

It is the first accelerator programme designed exclusively for start-ups founded and run by female entrepreneurs.

There are only 10 places available on the highly sought after programme, which has attracted hundreds of applicants since it launched in 2014.

Speaking about the programme, Niamh Collins, chief operations officer at DCU Ryan Academy, said: “The programme responds specifically to the challenges facing female-founded start-ups.

“Research has shown that while female-led start-ups excel to a far

greater level than their male counterparts, in many areas – including tech – they are still less likely to receive investment.

“Also, and perhaps most worryingly, females are more risk-averse than their male peers.

“The Female High Fliers programme will provide the mentoring, the expertise and the tools to help female-led start-ups to bring their business to the next level and find solutions to obstacles, real or self-imposed, that lie in their way,” said Collins.

Pitching All successful applicants will work with business experts at the Ryan Academy for one full day per week, for 13 weeks, which will involve pitching to mentor panels, 10 customer interviews per week, and online tutorials.

Participants will then pitch to a panel of investors at the end of the programme. The closing date for applications is August 11. To apply for the DCU Ryan Academy Female High Fliers Programme, see www.ryanacademy.ie.

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PLEASE BREE KIND TO A QUIET, LOVELY DOG

Although a hit with gamers, many people and businesses are unimpressed by the impact of the game, with some making their discontent clear

POKEMON GO: NINTENDO’S GIANT HIT HAS PROVEN A BIG ANNOYANCE TO SOME

Not all fun and games ...  IAN BEGLEY IN THE short time that Pokemon Go has spent being king of all things pop culture, the app has created several problems that its creators probably didn’t anticipate.

Distracted gamers have been injuring themselves walking onto roads and getting robbed by people using the game to lure them into traps.

One teenager in the US was even shot dead after breaking into a home to catch a Pokemon.

Dublin mum Rachel Murphy (not her real name) told The Gazette the horror she felt when finding out that her 12-year-old son met up with a man in his 40s in a public park while play-

ing Pokemon Go. She said: “I got a phone call from my neighbour informing me that she had seen my son and his friends running down to St Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham.

“When I rang him, he told me that he was in a friend’s house, but I said I knew exactly where he was and told him to get home immediately.

“Once he came back, I asked him what he was doing in the park, especially since it was closed.

He told me he was chasing Pokemon, and that there was a virtual gym there [on his smartphone], which players can take over.

“When I asked him who he and his friends met up with, he told me

it was a man in his 40s.

“Even though the man only had conversations about Pokemon with him, I still thought it was really inappropriate for him to be talking to a 12-year-old child.

Perverts “The thing that scares me is that you don’t know who you’re meeting until you get there in person, and I believe the game could lead to real dangers for perverts who want to take advantage of children who use it.”

Apart from such concerns, other people just don’t like Pokemon Go because of how people play it.

The Broadway Cafe and Gift Shop in Meath is one such establishment that has become

a hot-spot for Pokemon since the app first launched.

There are so many Pokemon Go players in the area that owner Monica Hannigan had enough and decided to put up a sign to clearly indicate that they are no longer welcome to come inside, chasing Pokemon.

One man who definitely wasn’t a fan of the game put up a sign in his garden stating: “This whole Pokemon hunt is by far the stupidest thing I have ever seen”.

He then advised players to go to a bar up the street, have a beer and “seriously think about your life choices”.

Irish comedian Joe Heenan saw the sign,

and decided to put up his own, more upbeat version, in his garden.

His reads: “This is a private garden, but if you see a Pokemon in here, come and get it. Enjoy life. This whole Pokemon hunt is by far one of the best things I have ever seen. Don’t let: bit-

ter killjoys, people with no imagination, folk that hate fun, members of the Conservative Party, angr y dads, Donald Trump tell you otherwise.

“This is awesome!

Now go and catch as many f**king Pokemon as you can.”

Reasons to be Appy

POKEMON GO hunters from Ireland can now download a new app that lets them know exactly where they can find various Pokemon within specific areas around the country.

The app, created by Irish start-up Mawla, has developed a series of maps that show users what Pokemon are within particular areas in Ireland.

One map focuses on Dublin city centre, while others target areas such as Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock and Drogehda.

The maps are updated every five seconds with real server data – not user-gathered data – to keep it accurate.

OUR Dog of the Week looking for her #SpecialSomeone* is happy Bree, a nine-yearold female Collie cross.

She is a darling dog who is looking for a nice quiet home. Bree can be nervous of new people on her walks, so she would love to walk in a peaceful place, free from hustle and bustle.

She would best be suited to quieter, older teenagers or an adultonly home who will understand that she will find lots of noise and busyness overwhelming.

If you can be Bree’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.

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DUBLINLIFE DIARY Brush up on artists’ projects FOUR Dublin artists have been selected for the first year of the Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection – an initiative that has enabled IMMA (the Irish Museum of Modern Art) to purchase multiple new works for its collection for the first time since 2011.

The artists are David Beattie, Rhona Byrne and Dennis McNulty – all of whom live and work in Dublin – and Kevin Atherton, a former educator at the National College of Art and Design, Thomas Street.

Their work is now being exhibited at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham as part of IMMA Collection: A Decade.

All of the works are installations that variously engage film, performance, new media, sound, found objects, everyday materials and audience participation.

The Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection will see artists based in Ireland and Irish artists living abroad eligible for selection each year.

Works will be sought that show excellence and innovation within contemporary art developments and represent a signal moment of achievement within the artist’s practice.

Work must have been made within the previous five years. For further information, see imma.ie.

PENCIL IN TIME FOR A TOP ANIME EVENT IRELAND’S largest Anime event is back for 2016, and is set to draw in plenty of animation fans from across the city and country.

Eirtakon takes place in the Croke Park Convention Centre from November 4 to 6, where a variety of events have been arranged, including panels, talks and signings with Luci Christian and John Swasey as the guests of honour for this year.

Luci is a professional actor internationally known for her Anime voice work, although her career also spans stage, television, radio and other sectors.

John has voiced hundreds of shows and characters with studios such as Funimation, ADV Films, Switchblade Films, Sentai Films, Okratron 5000, Gearbox, Seraphim Digital and Illumitoons, to name but a few. For further information and tickets, see eirtakon.com.

WATER SPECTACLE TO SEE IN THE CITY ON AUGUST 26, the 96th annual Dublin City Liffey Swim will come back with a splash as hundreds of swimmers take part in one of the most famous open air swimming races in the world The first race took place in 1920 when a Dublin Corporation engi-

Artist Rhona Byrne with her piece, Bolthole, 2012. She is one of four artists chosen for the first year of the Hennessy Art Fund for IMMA Collection. Picture: Andres Poveda

neer wanted to show off how good the quality of the water was.

Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength. Many traditions run alongside the race, including Dublin’s Lord Mayor, starting the race each year, as well as the

inclusion of Dublin’s Fire Brigade.

While members of the brigade compete in the race, the organisation also provides the Liffey showers at the end of the race.

With hundreds of men and women competing in this unique event, the city

will be awash with spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of the race from the quays, boardwalks and over-arching bridges.

Adults can take part for €35, and children from €20. For further information, see www.leinsteropensea.ie/.

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SPORT HEROES TAKING IRISH HOPES TO RIO

Nicholas Roche Cycling

for his third Olympic challenge

Rio Carnival to create new Irish heroes

Padraig Harrington Golf

Fiona Doyle Swiming

 STEPHEN FINDLATER

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 17:00 Swimming: 100m Breaststroke heats which will include Fiona Doyle 22:00 Hockey: Netherlands v Ireland 02:00 Women’s 100m Breaststroke semis: could include Fiona Doyle MONDAY, AUGUST 8 17:00 Sailing: Annalise Murphy (Laser Radial) and Finn Lynch (Laser) start campaigns TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 14:00 Equestrian team eventing final: could feature Ireland 16:00 Hockey: Germany v Ireland THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 11:30 Golf, men’s first round: Padraig Harrington 15:00 Hockey: Ireland v Canada

Sports Editor

IT’S Carnival time! Four years of blood, sweat and controversy and Ireland’s finest are ready to grace the world stage in Rio de Janeiro for the greatest show on earth.

Irish eyes will be turned on to new sports like never before and experts will abound in our new favourite pastimes of pentathlon, diving and hockey while the boxers almost certainly carry the strongest medal hopes.

With that in mind, here are the Dublin sport stars we think could emerge from the shadows to become household names in the next three weeks.

Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe is a serious medal contender in the modern pentathlon, especially following a year hiding away with the intention of disguising the essential fencing element of his game from his medal rivals, as well as sleeping in an altitude tent.

He recently told GazetteSport he is “in the form of his life”.

Rathfarnham’s Annalise Murphy came agonisingly close to a medal in 2012 in Weymouth at the London Games when an audacious final race, gold-orbust move went awry and is keen to make amends in Brazil.

NAC swim club’s Oliver Dingley will become Ireland’s first Olympic diver in 60 years, while the men’s hockey team return to the pinnacle of their sport after an incredible 108 years since silver in London in 1908.

Golf is back on the agenda, too, and Stackstown’s Padraig Harrington told The Gazette recently that he wasn’t expecting to go the Olympics due to recent form.

Drop outs have seen him top of the queue and Harrington won’t care one jot about the comments of those who’ve chosen not to travel, should he come out on top and become one of the stars in bright green.

WHAT’S ON AND WHEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 13:30 Men’s cycling road race: Nicholas Roche among the Irish riders 15:00 Hockey: India v Ireland

Pic tur e: G etty Ima ges

Dundrum’s Scott Evans is pumped up

RIO 2016

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 11:30 Golf, men’s second round: Padraig Harrington 15:00 Boxing 60kg women’s preliminaries: Katie Taylor 17:00 Sailing Andrea Brewster/ Saskia Tidey (49er FX) start campaigns 23:00 Hockey: Ireland v Argentina

Natalya Coyle Modern Pentathlon

Mick Clohisey Athletics

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 11:30 Golf, men’s third round: Padraig Harrington 14:00 Athletics: 3,000m steeplechase heats: Sara Treacy SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 11:00 Golf, men’s final round: Padraig Harrington 12:00 Badminton: Scott Evans starts his campaign MONDAY, AUGUST 15 15:15 Athletics, 3,000m steeplechase final: could include Sara Treacy 17:00 Sailing: Annalise Murphy (Laser Radial) and Finn Lynch (Laser) finish campaigns 19:15 Diving: Men’s 3m springboard preliminary round: Oliver Dingley THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 14:00 Women’s modern pentathlon: Natalya Coyle starts campaign 17:00 Sailing: Andrea Brewster/Saskia Tidey (49er FX) finish campaigns 18:30 Men’s modern pentathlon: Arthur Lannigan-O’Keeffe starts campaign FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 16:00 Women’s modern pentathlon: Natalya Coyle finishes campaign 18:00 Boxing 60kg women’s final: could include Katie Taylor SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 16:00 Men’s modern pentathlon: Arthur Lannigan-O’Keeffe finishes campaign SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 13:30 Athletics: Men’s marathon: Mick Clohissey

The Dubs aiming to bring back medals

ATHLETICS Mick Clohisey – men’s marathon – Raheny Shamrocks Mark English – men’s 800m – UCD Ciara Everard – women’s 800m – UCD Ciara Mageean – women’s 1,500m – UCD Sara Treacy – women’s 3,000m steeplechase – former King’s Hospital student

Katie Taylor Boxing

CYCLING Nicholas Roche – men’s road race – Dundrum

EQUESTRIAN EVENTING Mark Kyle with Jemilla – former St Andrew’s College, Booterstown student

BADMINTON Scott Evans – men’s singles – Dundrum

GOLF Padraig Harrington – men’s golf – Stackstown GC

BOXING Katie Taylor – women’s 60Kg – Peamount FC club member

HOCKEY Peter Caruth – Monkstown HC Mitch Darling – Sandyford

Kyle Good – Monkstown HC Ronan Gormley – Clonskeagh Shane O’Donoghue – Templeogue Alan Sothern – Pembroke HC Kirk Shimmins – Pembroke HC

RESERVES David Fitzgerald – Monkstown HC MODERN PENTATHLON Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe – Donnybrook Natalya Coyle – former King’s Hospital student

ROWING Sinead Lynch – women’s lightweight double sculls Claire Lambe – women’s lightweight double sculls Paul O’Donovan – men’s lightweight double sculls Gary O’Donovan – men’s lightweight double sculls Sanita Puspure – women’s single sculls

Finn Lynch – Laser – National Yacht Club Andrea Brewster – 49erFX Saskia Tidey – 49erFX – Glenageary

SAILING Annalise Murphy – Laser Radial – Rathfarnham

TRIATHLON Aileen Reid – women’s triathlon Bryan Keane – men’s triathlon

SWIMMING AND DIVING Fiona Doyle – women’s 100m and 200m breaststroke – former Portmarnock SC Oliver Dingley – men’s 3m springboard diving – NAC Swim Club

OLYMPIC FACT

Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe Pentathlon

The men’s hockey side will be the first Irish representative in a team sport since 1948.

The last time Ireland played hockey at the Games was all the way back in 1908.

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DUBLINLIFE WITH warm nights and evenings lingering, what could be better than a refreshing cocktail to sip with good company?

This easy to make Thin Martini is sure to go down a treat.

Ingredients l 150ml of Thin Gin l 20ml dry vermouth l 1 green olive

Lobster festival serves cracking good dishes î Ž AISLING KENNEDY

SUESEY Street at Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 is currently running a lobster festival which will finish up on Saturday, July 30.

Head chef Graeme Dodrill has added four lobster-inspired dishes

to the menus for the next week and a half.

The dishes include a lobster burger with fresh basil mayonnaise and truffle parmesan fries; a lobster thermidor with cream, dijon mustard and gruyere; a lobster cocktail with Marie Rose sauce, and a hand-cut

lobster tagliatelle with truffle cream and truffle shavings.

Suesey Street has also introduced a Lobster Bloody Mary to their cocktail menu for the festival. To book a table at the restaurant, call 01 669 4600, or see www. sueseystreet.ie.

Preparation l In a mixing glass with five to six ice cubes, pour in the vermouth and gin. l Stir (do not shake) vigorously and evenly without splashing. l Strain into a chilled Martini glass and serve with a green olive.

Recipe courtesy of Thin Gin, which is stocked in retailers nationwide, most notably The Celtic Shop, Dawson Street and Supervalu, priced â‚Ź35.

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Have a say on nutrition rule î Ž AISLING KENNEDY

THE Food Safety of Ireland is holding a national consultation to seek views and opinions on EU regulations that allow for some pre-packed food products to be exempt from dis-

PE I C E R PICK Slow roast pulled lamb shoulder with Simple Salsa Verde

A roast lamb dish to savour

î Ž AISLING KENNEDY Food editor

MEAT lovers know that a good lamb dish is a dining delight. Our friends at The Sussex restaurant (Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4) have served up a delicious recipe for Slow roast pulled lamb shoulder with Simple Salsa Verde, to serve 4-6 people. This is a highly recommended dish from The Sussex chefs.

Ingredients l 1 lamb shoulder (on the bone) l 2 sprigs of rosemary l 2 sprigs of thyme l 4 cloves of garlic l Zest 1 lemon l 100ml extra virgin olive oil l Maldon sea salt and fresh black pepper l 750 ml chicken stock Marinade l Add the olive oil to a small bowl, then pick the

herbs, roughly chop and add. l Crush the garlic and add. l Finely zest the lemon and add. l Score the lamb with a sharp knife. l Cover completely with the marinade. l Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Preparation l Preheat your oven to 150C. l Season the lamb with sea salt and pepper. l Place in a roasting tin with 500ml chicken stock at the base. l Cover tightly with parchment and foil. l Slow roast for three hours (check after two hours and add remainder of stock if needed). l Take the parchment and foil off. l Turn oven to 160C and roast for a further 30 mins. l The meat will be crispy and falling away from

the bone.

Serve the meat on a large board. l

Simple Salsa Verde Ingredients l 1 small handful capers l 1 clove of garlic l 2 large handfuls flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked l 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked l 1 handful fresh mint, leaves picked l 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard l Juice of half lemon l 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil l Maldon sea salt l Freshly ground black pepper Preparation l Roughly chop herbs, capers and garlic. l In a small bowl mix chopped herb mix with the oil, mustard and lemon juice. l Season with salt and pepper.

playing nutrition information.

The consultation is in conjunction with the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

From December 16, EU

regulations will require that most pre-packed food products provide mandatory nutritional information to enable consumers to make more informed choices when purchasing food.

However, the regula-

tion provides a number of exceptions.

All interested parties are invited to express their views via an online questionnaire at https://www. fsai.ie/consultations/.

The consultation will close on August 22.

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DUBLINLIFE

A hidden gem that has  IAN BEGLEY

MONAGHAN is one of those places in Ireland that I’ve only ever been to upon passing while travelling to the North.

My knowledge of the county was fairly limited, but when the prospect of spending a weekend there came up, I was all too eager to pack my bags and leave the big smoke.

I was surprised that the journey from Dublin to

Carrickmacross only took an hour (thank you M1) and even more surprised that the forecast for the weekend promised to be 20+ degrees throughout.

Once my guest and I arrived, we checked our bags in at The Shirley Arms, a hotel bang in the middle of the town.

Our room was pretty standard as far as four star hotels go with no frills to brag about, but it did the job in terms of cleanliness

and comfort.

Eager to do some exploring in the summer sun, we invited ourselves to join the Carrickmacross heritage walking tour – a 1.5 hour walk around the town to see its many interesting sights and landmarks.

The highlight of the tour for me was visiting the old workhouse, a building that once housed the desperately poor during the famine

and beyond.

The top floor where the children slept was particularly eerie because from the windows you could see several white crosses in a nearby field, which was the site of frequent mass burials.

Next on the itinerary was a trip to the Patrick Kavanagh visitor centre in Inniskeen.

The visitor centre is set in an old church in the centre of the village, which is also the location of Kavanagh’s grave.

Our well-informed tour guides Rosaleen Kearney and Art Agnew talked very passionately about Kavanagh’s life and brought us to his old home, his school and several other spots which inspired his poetry.

Learning all about Patrick Kavanagh certainly gave us a tremendous thirst so afterwards we headed straight to a nearby brewery to learn all about – and to sample – the local brew from Brehon Brewhouse.

The small brewery is housed on Seamus McMahon’s dairy farm, which he set up in 2014.

The finished product of their ingenious endeavour includes some wonderfully crafted beers, such as: Brehon Blonde, Ulster Black (my favourite), Stoney Grey IPA, Killanny Red, Summer Ale and Shanco Dubh Porter.

I was a lot more interested in this tour than I previously imagined I’d be and would definitely recommend it to any craft beer enthusiasts who find themselves in Monaghan.

We then headed off to the Nuremore Hotel & Country Golf Club to have a well-earned relaxing dinner.

To start I had the duck confit croquette, alongside a ginger bread puree,

Riding on quad bikes was a thrill

carrot and quail egg.

I have to stop myself from salivating on my keyboard thinking of how delicious this course was, which I would definitely

rank a full ten out of ten.

For my main, I had a very tender cut of pork (assiette of ardee pig, celeriac, baby turnips and pork roasting juices),

which I thought went extremely well with a glass of Merlot.

The restaurant’s chef very kindly prepared a beautifully cooked

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plenty to see and do

mackerel for us, which was caught locally and delicately garnered with caviar.

The fish melted the moment it hit my pallet and after convincing myself that I could not eat another bite the dessert menu was landed in front of me.

I ordered the chocolate and raspberry puree and raspberry sorbet and inhaled it before the waiter returned with coffee.

As the clock struck ten we headed to the hotel’s Ivy Bar to have a few sensible drinks and to bring the day to a close. Tourists and locals came to the bar in their droves to enjoy the live music and make

the most of their Saturday night.

Getting up the following morning wasn’t difficult at all as I was very excited to get on with the final activity in my itinerary and to dust away the cobwebs at Irish Country Quads, situated in Carrickakelly.

Before pushing the allterrain vehicles to their absolute limits, my guest and I were given a crash course in how to ride them, along with all the safety requirements we needed to know.

The moment I put my quad into motion I knew immediately that this was the highlight of my Monaghan excursion. We rode

our bikes through some highly skilled, purpose built obstacle courses, which included an underground tunnel, overhead bridges, a river, muddy ditches and a large competitive speed course where you are left to your ATV. Shooting Afterwards we tried our luck at the clay pigeon shooting range.

Next up was the indoor air rifle shooting challenge which was a great chance for me to redeem my honour. The range involves a target shoot, clay shoot and a bell shooting challenge.

For the purpose of this review I will say that I

hit more targets than my guest, but please don’t make any enquiries.

Overall, I had a very nice weekend in Monaghan.

The county is a hidden gem that always has a lot going on and is a perfect place to escape for anyone celebrating a birthday, stag or hen party, or just in need for a relaxing weekend break away.

Weekend rates for a double room at the Shirley Arms Hotel (shirleyarmshotel.ie) start from €130 per night.

The Restaurant at the Nuremore Hotel (nuremore.com) is open to non-residents, 6.30-

9.30pm Mon-Sat and 6.30-8.45pm Sun (6.309.30pm bank holiday Sundays).

The Patrick Kavanagh

Centre in Inniskeen is open 11am- 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday and additionally 3-5.30pm on Sundays, June-September.

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There’s a self-guided tour (maps available) or you can just call prior to arrange a local guide on 042 937 8560.

Ian Begley (centre) with Jordon Donnelly and Seamus McMahon at Brehon Brewhouse

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The key pieces this season are the new Triangle Diamonds range

that ‘unite urban coolness with individual charisma’ and the Love Bridge line of pendants that can be personally engraved.

Speaking on the inspiration behind the collection, creative director Susanne Kolbli said: “Jewellery represents the most intimate, human feelings: it is love, personal happi-

ness and those special moments in life that we find reflected in an item of jewellery, wishing to wear them very close to us.”

Thomas Sabo is available from House of Fraser Dundrum, Brown Thomas Cork, Arnotts, BT2 Blanchardstown, independent jewellers and online at www.thomasabo.com.

Arnotts Autumn Winter 2016 Womenswear Collections Photo Kieran Harnett

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CINEMA

STAR TREK BEYOND: A FINE FRANCHISE ADDITION

New adventure may leave you beaming  MARTIN MACNAMARA

THE newest instalment in the retooled Star Trek series is a very different sort of adventure to its predecessor.

JJ Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) was voted worst Star Trek movie by its zealous fan base for straying too far from the soul of the series.

Star Trek Beyond attempts to set the Enterprise back on course with a streamlined, traditional space opera plot.

The crew of the USS Enterprise, led by Captain James T Kirk (Chris Pine), are three years into a five-year mission and growing weary of the “episodic” nature of their adventures.

Stopping for some much-needed shore leave at Starbase Yorktown, the crew is soon sent on a rescue mission in an uncharted nebula, which turns out to be a trap.

After being attacked by a swarm-like fleet of ships and boarded by villain

Krall (a prosthetics-heavy Idris Elba), the Enterprise crashes on a nearby planet. Separated from one another, the crew must reunite and confront the alien commander intent on the destruction of Yorktown ...

Star Trek Beyond is a self-aware space adventure that is heavy with comedy, compensating for the often-sombre tone and off-canon mood of Into Darkness.

Indeed, with a script

by Simon Pegg (this

iteration’s Scotty) that is overloaded with winks and nods to the series’ past, Star Trek Beyond acknowledges its fan base more so than either of Abrams’ instalments.

It rarely veers off course, and is fresh and exciting throughout.

Having injected an action-packed absurdity into the Fast And Furious franchise, director Justin Lin has been brought in to perform a similar operation on Star Trek Beyond.

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It just wouldn’t be Star Trek without an enigmatic alien ready to help the crew

The action here is overthe-top and typical Lin (a preposterous motor-cycle chase stands out) – rarely over the course of its twohour run time does anyone stop for a breather.

Unfortunately, this is where Beyond misses the mark. Throughout the saga’s 50-year life, Star Trek has always been con-

cerned with morality and human nature.

While there are embryonic attempts to probe both new and longestablished relationships, Beyond is very much a team-adventure, and the series’ leads aren’t given much space to grow.

On the bright side, the team-focused plot

allows some of the previously sidelined heroes to get some much needed screen time.

Despite some missteps in character development, Star Trek Beyond is a solid, consistently entertaining crowd-pleaser of an entry in the beloved series.

Verdict: 7/10

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WEEBYTES

A brilliant new app for photos  SHANE DILLON

Tech Editor

WHILE the world and his dog have been going absolutely crazy about Pokemon Go (see panel, right) around the world in the past few weeks, some tech trickery has had lots of people glued to their iPhones.

No, they haven’t been chasing down elusive Pokemon in nearby car parks – they’ve been completely focused on Prisma (available free for IOS, Android platforms) – a Russian-developed, red-hot photo-editing app.

The app has set the internet on fire after exploding into public awareness just a couple of weeks ago.

Prisma could be the best photo-editing app you’ve never heard of –

although that “newness” seems less and less likely by the day, if you or anyone you know ever takes or shares selfies, or otherwise posts photos to social media.

What makes Prisma different from a million and one other image editing apps, and why has it conquered the hearts of any number of tech, business, photography, social media and design watchers and innovators?

Quite simply, Prisma’s effects are the best I’ve ever seen, despite my several years of using lots of image editing and creative art apps.

Its various limitations – the need for an online connection, restrictions in image shape and size, the 3 to 10-second wait per application of a filter, occasional outages due to user overload – just

can’t detract from the terrific end results, which really feel new.

So what’s next for Prisma, and its developers?

Tech, industry and business watchers are speculating that it will probably be acquired by Facebook, Twitter or another major tech player, ready to create further content to data mine and monetise.

This makes sense – that something with such a social buzz is acquired by a much bigger player with deep pockets, who then can bring more resources to develop it further, with revenue streams also possible through charges for new filters, external printing partnerships, and so on.

No matter how you look at it, Prisma’s future and rise to commonplace usage alongside Instagram seems secure ...

Pokemon Go adds billions to Nintendo This selection of images shows some of Prisma’s diverse effects, with striking artistic images now within easy reach of any of the app’s users. Images: Shane Dillon

HOW PRISMA’S SUPERB IMAGES ARE CREATED ON YOUR IPHONE OR IPAD WHILE there are more imageediting and effects-laden apps available to download than you can shake a stick at, very few of them have anything revolutionary or unique going on under the hood.

Enter Prisma. Its co-founder

and chief executive, Alexey Moiseenkov, has taken a new approach to editing images.

Unlike most image editing or artistic apps, which usually just overlay an effect on the image, Prisma uploads your shot onto servers. (As such, it requires a

The original photo before

Applying a filter takes a few

Hey presto: a striking new

applying a Prisma effect ...

seconds to process ...

image to save and share!

Wifi signal; the app does not work offline.)

Then, special algorithms apply a variety of art styles to it – and, crucially, they actually

recreate the shot from scratch using the selected art style – before it reappears on your phone or tablet, ready to save, upload, or move on to another

image editing app.

The spectacular results speak for themselves, and have driven its wildfire success and uptake in just a few short weeks.

NO MATTER where you looked in the media over the past couple of weeks, one word has stood out: Pokemon. Pokemon.

Pokemon ...

Nintendo’s evergreen staple has smashed back into public awareness at a global level, thanks to the latest iteration of the series, Pokemon Go. Updated for modern tech and social media trends, the game/ app has sent people scrambling around in the hunt for those lovable/pesky Pokemon, now made visible (and ‘catchable’) thanks to augmented reality and GPS coordinates.

All of this has sparked similar near hysteria over Nintendo’s fortunes, with its shares value rocketing up and crashing down like a yo-yo over the past couple of weeks.

However, market and tech watchers have noted the overall monster success that Nintendo’s first foray into the mobile gaming market has been, easily adding billions in one fell swoop to the company’s worth.

The virtual Pokemon have certainly been a very real success for the much-loved company ...

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FASTGAA

Assured Foxrock set up Brigid’s rematch AFTER a high octane July, the stage is set for the biggest games in the New Ireland Assurance Dublin championships with last week’s semi-finals producing a seris of brilliant matches.

At senior level, St Brigid’s twice nicked late scores to deny Ballyboden St Enda’s in the most dramatic of fashion. First, they forced extra-time with an equalising point with the very last play of normal time before a last ditch Leah Mullins’ goal saw them nab the win.

Foxrock proved too strong for Kilmacud Crokes to keep alive their title retention bid in a repeat of the 2015 senior decider.

At inter level, Clanna Gael Fontenoy blew Skerries Harps away with a massive 5-12 to their name against the Fingal side’s 2-10 to secure their passage into the final. The Ringsend side face a Clontarf side from just across the mouth of the Liffey as they kept Clann Mhuire at bay 2-11 to 0-13.

In Junior A, St Maur’s became the first side to reach the final when they got the best of the returning Round Tower, Clondalkin. Tower’s were playing in the competition for the first time after a couple of years absence but they could not carry their group form into the knock-out stages, falling 1-17 to 3-6.

Maur’s will meet either Castleknock or Man O War once their semi-final fixture is played.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: NEW IRELAND ASSURANCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Magical McGinley is August’s star turn  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

N AO M H B a r r o g ’s Laura McGinley saw off stiff competition from St Brigid’s Ciara Trant to be awarded the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month award for July following a series of inspirational performances for her club.

She has been a pivotal part in the Dublin minors march towards the All-Ireland Final at centre half-back and has also been hugely influential in getting the Barrog team to their first adult championship final in 20 years.

They got their campaign up and running with a perfect four from four wins in their group stage, topping the table before following up with last week’s impressive 3-9 to 2-5 victory.

They now face a re-

match of their group game against a strong Templeogue Synge Street in the final, bidding to repeat the narrow 0-15 to 1-11 win from the group stages.

And Naomh Barrog’s Gerry O’Driscoll said that McGinley has been a leading light for the side on numerous occasions during the campaign.

“Ever y match that Laura plays in, she gives 100% and no more so than for the ladies team in Barrog. Every player would use Laura as inspiration on how you should approach and play the game.”

The side play in Division 5 of the league but in July alone, McGinley helped them beat Division 3 opposition in the form of Templeogue in the group stages before seeing off another higher division side in Ballyboden to reach the

Naomh Barrog’s Laura McGinley

championship final.

In that tie, McGinley went above and beyond to fight for her club’s success.

Gerry added: “Laura played the second half of the match with a back injury and had to take pain killers at half time to continue which shows how dedicated to the club she is.

“To play in the All-Ireland minor final, Laura sacrificed her sixth year holiday and to win this match would be a dream come true for her and for all the hard work she has put in over the last four years at county level. She

has played with Dublin since Under-14 but would never miss a club match.”

Her nomination saw off a number of close rivals for the award following a series of superb performances as the New Ireland Assurance championships reach the business end.

Ciara Trant was the key players for St Brigid’s as she combined a brilliant performance in goal in their semi-final win over Ballyboden St Enda’s along with a goal from a penalty and a number of points from placed balls.

Simmone Reilly, from

Boden, meanwhile, was hailed by her club for driving their push for the championship final, top scoring in their run to the semis despite her tender years.

But it was McGinley who took the July title for her peerless displays as Barrog hope to record a piece of club history when their final date comes around. ** To nominate someone deserving of the August 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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Schmidt influence key for new Blue Henshaw

FASTSport

Leinster’s marquee signing says Irish rugby’s near future is in a good place despite fears over coach’s departure; he speaks to Karl Graham about the move to Dublin and his injuries NEW Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says the future is bright for Irish r ugby despite uncer tainty hanging over the future of coach Joe Schmidt.

Henshaw may have made his last appearance for Schmidt in a green jersey after picking up a serious knee injur y against South Africa in Cape Town last month but he is in no doubt over what the Kiwi has done for his career thus far.

“He opened my eyes to that next level, the international level, and the level of detail that is needed to succeed,” he said.

“It’s tough, but it’s completely understandable. Joe is in a very difficult situation with what he’s going to do, with a few personal reasons with his family as well.

“It’s his decision completely and as a team, we’ll back whatever he chooses to do, but I suppose to lose him will be bad for us,” said Henshaw.

Ireland beat South Africa in the first of the three tests to set them up for an historic tour but they fell just short over the second and third tests to lose 2-1 overall.

“It was definitely a positive tour. To get the first win in Cape Town was unbelievable and to do it with 13 or 14 men was unreal. I think looking at the last game it was just one that slipped through our fingers and the boys showed unbelievable character.

“The future, I think, is bright for Irish rugby,” Henshaw said.

Henshaw made the move east after helping Connacht to Pro 12 vic-

tory over his new team and is looking forward to life at his new province despite the injury ruling him out of the start of the season.

He suffered a lateral tear to his meniscus in the second test for Ireland and spoke about knowing he had done some serious damage straight away.

“I knew straight away there was something w rong. I felt something go and I couldn’t straighten it.

“I tried to get up and walk it off but it wasn’t allowing me to. I have a check-up next week with the surgeon so I’ll know more then.

“I’ve just been told to completely switch off, keep it in the brace and let it mend.”

“It’s my first big lower limb injury. It’s not ideal, starting with a new club

you want to make a massive impact from the get go so it’s not a good start for me. The only thing I can do is do the best I can to recover and get back.”

Henshaw’s move to Leinster was met with furore from many who saw it as favouritism by the IRFU towards the more glamorous side but

said.

“Even just for me, the change needed to come. I’ve been there a long time. I needed the change for myself as well and to go and get experience off guys who have got to that next level, for example Jonny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, guys who have played in the Lions team.

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‘Leaving [Connacht] by beating Leinster, the team I was going to, was kind of a funny feeling’ - Robbie Henshaw

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the Athlone man is adamant he made the decision to move himself.

“It was just a decision for me, you know. I’ve left the place on a really high note, on a bang,” he

Canterbury ambassador Robbie Henshaw pictured launching the new Ireland rugby jersey. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

“Obviously leaving by winning and beating Leinster, the team I was going to, it was kind of a funny feeling.

“But it was just incredible for Connacht because they hadn’t won silverware ever, so to do that while I’ve been with them is definitely memorable - it was the perfect way to leave,” Henshaw continued.

The 23-year-old has not put a time on his return just yet but is optimistic he can be back in green by the time Ireland line out against the All-Blacks in Chicago on November 5.

“To be optimistic, I’d be aiming for before that, maybe for the European games in the Champions Cup. But to be honest I can’t say,” Henshaw said.

Pembroke and North County record rare tie A RARE tie could end up having a large bearing on the outcome of cricket’s Leinster Division 1 as Pembroke and North County played out a thriller last weekend in round nine of the competition.

The Leinster website suggests the last one came in 1984 in Division 1 between Merrion and The Hills among others occurring in the lower divisions.

Pembroke batted first and were in control throughout their innings. Theo Lawson and Daniel Solway put on 158 for the first wicket before Lawson was run out on 73. Solway made 93, pushing his aggregate for the season to over 800 runs.

Lorcan Tucker, with 43, and Danny Hogan’s 57 also came to the party, each scoring at better than a run a ball to launch them to an imposing 287 for three from their 50 overs.

The North County innings did not start well with Jamie Grassi out without scoring. A 69-run partnership between Andrew Sheridan and James Willoughby steadied the ship but when both were out in the 70s having got off to decent starts, North County were in some trouble.

Not for the first time, Eddie Richardson provided the decisive knock with 107. He produced his second century in the league and batted through to the last over, ably supported

by Adam Coughlan, who scored 35, and Terry Richardson who clipped 39 not out.

There were 10 runs required in the last over bowled by Josh Little (pictured) – which given that the two Richardson brothers had just put on 68 in 8.3 overs was definitely on.

In the end, Eddie Richardson was out caught by JJ Garth and nine runs scored to tie the match. It meant the sides shared 12.5 points each.

The result means Pembroke sit in second place behind Clontarf by 9.5 points with The Hills in third and North County in fourth.

Tarf, though, did not take full advantage of the tie as they fell to YMCA for the second time in three weeks, overhauling Clontarf’s 259 total with six balls to spare.

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Roganstown’s Keane in 9-hole hometown win ROGANSTOWN’S James Keane, along with north Dublin players Gavin Morris and Connor Corroon, both members at Hibernian Golf Club, have made it through to the UK and Ireland grand final of the American Golf 9 Hole Championship after a closely fought qualifying competition at Roganstown Golf Club in Swords.

All three, along with Keane’s playing partner, Denis O’Brien - pictured above - from Ballykisteen, will now take their places at Ryder Cup venue, The Belfry, on September 9 and 10 to battle it out over the Brabazon Course for the title of the best 9 hole golfers in the UK and Ireland.

Competing in separate qualifiers across front and back nine, both pairs played terrific golf. Morris and Coroon just edged the honours with a brilliant nine-hole total of 25 points with Keane and O’Brien securing their half of the contest with an impressive 24.

Both pairs will now line up at the iconic Midland Ryder Cup venue alongside the winners of 18 other qualifying competitions across the U.K. and Ireland.

“This is the second year for our 9 Hole Championship and it’s proving to be an incredibly popular format,” comments Daniel Gathercole Head of Marketing at American Golf. “It gives people the chance to play Championship golf after work, getting all the excitement of top level competition in half the time.”

Entry to all of the American Golf Championships, including the American Golf 9 Hole, junior, ladies and senior championships, is completely free and is part of the retailer’s drive to promote the game of golf and get more people out playing golf more often.

ATHLETICS: OVER 4,000 TAKE PART IN MASSIVE IRISH 10KM RACE

Raheny Shamrock’s Mark Clohisey celebrates his Fingal 10k victory. Picture: David Maher/Sportsfile

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RAHENY’S Mick Clohisey successfully defended his title as he claimed victory in the SSE Airtricity Fingal 10k in a time of 30.24 last Sunday on the streets of Swords.

He was 40 seconds behind the course record he set in the event last year but still a clear 21 seconds ahead of GloHealth national senior champion Brandon Hargreaves in second.

Clohisey, who will be on the plane to Rio to

represent Ireland in the marathon, looked comfortable as he bids to leave his mark on next month’s the Olympic Games.

“It’s a good challenging race and the 10K is very different to the marathon – it’s much more intense, but it keeps me sharp. I wanted to get a good solid run today and it was great to get the win.

“It’s a big confidence booster and it’s nice to go into the final phase with a win, so really looking forward to seeing what I can do in

MANAGER OF THE YEAR Rivervalley’s Doran gets top AUL award RIVERVALLEY Rangers manager Stephen

Doran was honoured for a superb season with the club’s senior side as they claimed the AUL Premier B league as well as a lengthy run in the FAI Junior Cup. He was presented with the AUL Manager of the Year gong by FAI chief executive John Delaney and the AUL’s vice president Tony Martin at a ceremony in Chanel last week. Rivervalley’s Ronan Murtagh also picked up the golden boot on the night.

Rio,” Clohisey said after his win.

Clohisey’s teammate at Raheny Shamrock Mark Kirwan finished fifth in a time of 31.58.

Winner of the women’s race was Mourne Runners athlete Laura Graham after she crossed the line in a personal best time of 35.26.

Speaking after the race, Co Down woman Graham spoke about how delighted she was with her win.

“I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t expect to do that today. I’m starting to feel the buzz back in my

running and today the crowds were brilliant to help me keep pushing and hold off the competition,” said Graham.

Former European Cross Countr y gold medallist and winner of the London marathon Catherina McKiernan continued to roll back the years to clinch her second SSE Airtricity silver medal with a time of 35.31.

Ciara Hickey from Brothers Pearse AC finished third in a time of 35.52.

Nearly 4,000 runners, joggers, and walkers

took part in the second race of the 2016 SSE Airtricity Race Series, with the Swords event the only one that is staged outside of the Phoenix Park.

The race is a precursor for the Dublin marathon and is designed to cater for participants of all abilities – from beginners to seasoned athletes. Next on the race series agenda is the Frank Duffy 10-mile which takes place in the Phoenix Park on August 20 before moving onto the half marathon on September 24.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: SYL’S STAR GUNNING FOR GLORY

CLUB NOTICEBOARD FINGALLIANS OUR hurling advanced camp is taking

register their kids online through the

place this week until Friday, July 29.

Kellogg’s Cul Camp website or can

The following week is the Paul Flynn

hand completed application forms

football school of excellence from

into the club bar/office. The price for

Tuesday, August 2 to Friday, August 5.

the camp, as set by Kellogg’s, is €55 for

Both camps are for boys and girls

the first child, €45 for the second and

aged 13 years to minor. The camp is

Nicole Owens at Life Style Sports launch as Dublin GAA’s official retail partner. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

All about All-Ireland for Owens in full flow

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DUBLIN forward Nicole Owens admitted that Leinster has become “a chance to play around and set ourselves,” after the Dublin Ladies football team marched to a fifth successive provincial title, clocking up a belting 4-21 to 0-7 win over Westmeath in the final in which Owens herself notched six points..

Dublin now go on to face the winner of Galway and Donegal and while Galway, in particular, have caused the girls in blue trouble in the past, Owens is confident that the side are coming together in the best possible way this season.

“I think there’s a better flow between attack and defence,” Owens told GazetteSport as she looked ahead to the sharp end of the season.

“I’ve personally been tracking back a lot more this year. We’re very quick and f luid transitioning between attack and defence, while I think we looked at them more as

different things in previous years. We’ve gelled as a cohesive unit; there’s been a huge emphasis on playing as a group.”

While reluctant to look ahead to a possible tie with dominant force Cork – who have taken nine of the last ten AllIreland titles, Dublin won the other – Owens does confess that “after winning Leinster, which is always the first aim, it really is all about the All Ireland”.

There’s also been more buzz around the sport, with Lidl’s vocal new sponsorship deal in particular raising awareness.

“I’ve noticed a few more people at matches,” Owens says. “In terms of coverage, it’s definitely better.

“There’s more awareness of even things like the games actually taking place.

“And more respect. I think people are starting to realise that the sacrifices are as significant as the men’s game. Women’s football is definitely more highly regarded.”

Owens also touched

on her role at club side St Sylvester’s, who made the step up to senior championship level in Dublin this year, where they won one and lost two, with none of their games particularly close.

“It’s hard to compete with the likes of Foxrock Cabinteely who are full of county stars and have a recruitment drive going on through Peter Clarke at UCD, but it’s important to represent ourselves as a club.

“We don’t have their strength in depth,” she explained, “so when we lose a player or two, like we did when Niamh McEvoy was out against Brigid’s, for example, that has a huge effect. Overall we feel we did well.”

While her club side are, relatively speaking, a small fish in a big pond, however, there’s a sense around the county team that substantial momentum is building. Could this be the year?

€40 for the third/fourth.

from 10am-2pm. There are still places

Juvenile members – Check out last

available for both camps. The cost of

week’s snaps: We want to see photos

the camp is €50 per child with certain

from your holidays in your Fingallians

discounts available. Completed appli-

gear. Get adults to send pictures tofin-

cation forms can be handed into the

gallians@gmail.com and we’ll get them

club bar/office.

published on our Facebook page.

All Ireland quarter-final: Dublin

Remember, bonus points for any

await their opponents – the game will

tourist attractions in the background,

take place in Croke Park on Saturday,

from any part of the planet.

August 6 at 6pm. Please apply for tick-

The lotto numbers last week were

ets for the bar from 7pm each evening.

1, 13, 17, 19 & 31. We had four winners,

Details on pricing are not available at

Deirdre Russell, Margaret Lynch,

present.

Mary Gallagher and Peggy Carroll

This year’s Kellogg’s Cul camp takes place on August 15-19. Members can

each receiving €483. The jackpot this week will be €1,951.

NAOMH MEARNOG WELL done to our senior footballers

the secretary of your section.

who recorded another important

The club lotto jackpot is now €7,600.

league win against St Pat’s Donabate

The draw takes place in our members

on Saturday evening.

bar each Sunday night. We ask all

With three games remaining, they

members and friends to continue to

now sit joint second in the league. It’s

support this vital aspect of our club

been a good year for the lads so far

finances.

and we also have the championship

At a ceremony in the club on Thurs-

encounter against O’Toole’s to look

day night, Declan McConnell present-

forward to.

ed a cheque to representatives from

Our junior footballers gained two

Crumlin Hospital.

valuable league points after defeating

These funds were raised at the

Crumlin in a hard fought encounter on

recent Paddy McConnell tournament

Sunday morning. One more win might

and we thank all of you for your gen-

be a cause for celebration.

erous support of this very worthy

As it is generally quiet on the playing fields at the moment, many of our teams are arranging friendlies.

cause.

Sunday afternoons have become a great family occasion in our members

Please remember that all challenge

bar and we encourage more of you to

games juvenile and adult must have

come along and enjoy all the major

county board approval in advance.

sporting events on our big screens.

Talk to either the club secretary or

Food is also available.

FINGAL RAVENS FINGAL Ravens’ annual golf classic is on

recovery to Dan Kavanagh who got

Saturday, August 13 in Swords Open;

injured playing for the senior team on

tee times from 10.40am to 2.30pm; the

Saturday evening.

cost for a team of four is €160. Contact

Three day football summer camp

Maura Norton on 087 9936458; any-

from August 15-17 from 10am to 2pm,

one willing to help out with this event,

five to 12-year-olds. Only €25 per child.

please contact Maura.

Contact Barry on 086 1069752 or Ray

Cash for clothes; clear out your presses, drawers, wardrobes etc.

Lotto numbers were 10, 26, 30 and

please contact Ann Fox on 086 1771027.

34; there was no jackpot winner, €20

Our junior adult team had two good

to Johnny Walker, Derrick Daly and

hall Colmcilles and at home to Civil Service.

Leinster SFC final. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

fingalravens.dublin@gaa.ie.

Drop off or collection can be arranged,

league wins last week, away to White-

Owens scored six points against Westmeath in the

on 087 926782 or email: secretarybng.

We would like to wish a speedy

Teresa McDonagh.

Next week’s jackpot is €17,000, thanks to all who support our weekly club lotto.

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Conor Purcell en route to the South of Ireland title. Picture: Pat Cashman

Purcell cleans up in Lahinch Just weeks after his Leaving Certificate, Portmarnock’s rising talent produces superb series of rounds at South of Ireland competition

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PORTMARNOCK golfer Conor Purcell clinched his first major championship in style when he landed the South of Ireland title by beating Rowan Lester 4&3.

The 19-year-old is the son of local golf hero Joey and scored back-to-back birdies at eight and nine to give himself a two-hole cushion at the turn, with the gap continuing to grow at 11 and 12.

Purcell, who was caddied by his mother Mary, was four up with six holes remaining to put huge pressure on to the shoulders of 20-year-old Lester.

Hermitage man Lester made a valiant

attempt to keep the match alive but when his birdie putt failed to drop at 15, Purcell ended the contest with a par.

“The first of many hopefully. I knew I needed to make a statement this week,” said Purcell on his victory.

Up until a month ago, Purcell was trying to juggle his golf with studying for his Leaving Certificate but since his exams have passed he has been able to put all his focus into golf and it appears to be working.

At the start of July, he holed the winning putt for Leinster in the Interprovincial Championship and that form continued into Lahinch.

“I knew I was playing well. It’s about string-

ing it together. I felt match play would actually suit me. Stroke play I tend to have nine bad holes in a week and you can afford to have some sloppy holes in match play. I think this week suited me.”

Purcell went through the opening rounds with general ease until he came up against Colm Campbell in the semi-finals.

It was Campbell who looked most likely to reach the final until a superb comeback from Purcell, with a birdie at 16 followed by a bogey for Campbell in the 17th handing him the victory.

“That was the only match that went to the last. 16 was big,” Purcell said.

“That proved to be Purcell’s biggest test,

with the final going a lot smoother for him.

“The last 18 went pretty quick,” said Purcell describing the final. “It was a good game against Rowan, it was tough early on.

“He was holing a few putts and then I managed to break away. At 12, I went four up and that’s when I started to feel I had a chance.”

Purcell saved par at the third to take the first win and followed it with an eagle at Klondyke (fourth), before a bogey at Dell (fifth) gave Lester a way back into the.

Purcell birdied the eighth and ninth, and when Lester missed a great opportunity at the tenth his chance seemed to have passed.

Purcell now hopes his performance will be enough to warrant an international cap.