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Warning as highly toxic Giant Hogweed spreads  SYLVIA POWNALL

Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you The large weed can cause severe blistering

NATURE experts are urging vigilance after a schoolgirl suffered third-degree burns from a toxic giant hogweed plant.

The weed – which grows up to 5ft tall with a large

white flower on the top – is prevalent in Fingal and the council is on standby to destroy any that are reported.

The giant phototoxic plant grows by rivers and contains a poisonous sap that reacts with the skin, forming painful blisters.

In extreme cases, these can swell to the size of a fist and cause scarring which may require plastic surgery.

Fingal County Council said the plant had been found along the Sluice, Tolka, Ward, Broadmeadow and Mayne rivers, as well as

at Howth Head, Santry and Dunsink.

A council spokesperson told The Gazette: “It looks like very large cow parsley but it is considered to be a serious and significant danger to public health.”

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DISRUPTION | ROAD WORKS TO FACILITATE PROPOSED NEW RUNWAY

Traffic woes continue for Swords motorists  SYLVIA POWNALL MOTORISTS in Swords will have to endure another three months of disruption thanks to road works to facilitate the proposed new runway at Dublin Airport.

The Forest Road was due to reopen this week but a section of the route will now be closed to all traffic until September 29.

In a statement, the airport authority revealed that there will be no access to the southern end of the L2025 while the realignment work is ongoing.

It stated: “During the course of these works unforeseen ground conditions were encountered which has necessitated further works.

“To this end, an application is being made to Fingal County

Council for permission to keep the southern end of the Forest Road closed until 29 September.”

Local access only is permitted – and the diversion is causing anger among residents of Ridgewood and River Valley.

One irate motorist posted online: “It’s disgraceful they should be ashamed of themselves. It’s a nightmare already as it is with the road being closed for months without extending it by another twoand-a-half months.

“I suppose residents will be lucky if it’s finished by Christmas at best.”

Seperately the DAA’s chief communications officer Paul O’Kane told a Brexit conference at the weekend that planning restrictions limiting night

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f lights on the new runway would result in 17,000 fewer jobs being created.

Three legal actions against the 3km air strip being built will be heard in the Commercial Court in October.

Meanwhile Fingal County Council is advising of road disruptions on the back road in Malahide for the next ten weeks to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian bridge.

The pedestrian walkway over the main Dublin-Belfast line will take a major step forward when a precast concrete beam is lifted into position on July 15.

A council spokesperson said:

“The lift will result in temporary traffic restrictions along Back Road and from Monday, July 10 to Thursday, September 21, there will be a single traffic lane in operation at the Back Road railway bridge.

“The upper car park at Malahide Castle will be closed from July 10 to July 21 inclusive in order to facilitate the erection and dismantling of the crane that will perform the beam lift.”

Up to date information on rail line closures and traffic management systems will be available during construction from Fingal County Council’s twitter feed @fingalcoco.

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Missing hero’s sister tells of family’s anguish on day THE sister of missing coast guard Ciaran Smith has spoken of the family’s anguish and despair on the day news of the Rescue 116 crash broke.

Dad-of-three Ciaran, from Oldtown, was one of four crew on board the helicopter which disappeared off the Mayo coast in March.

The bodies of pilots Mark Duffy and Dara Fitzpatrick were recovered but those of Ciaran and his fellow winch crewman, Paul Ormsby, were not.

Speaking on RTE radio, his sister Orla said: “We went out to Martina, his wife, and his three girls to be with them for the day. The rest of the day is a blur, to be honest. I thought if anyone can survive this, it’s Ciaran. I was quite convinced in that, for a few hours at least. As the day went on, I realised that he had been in the water a long time.”

An appeal from Orla led to the largest sea search ever launched here, with more than 100 fishing trawlers joining rescue vessels, but the bodies of Ciaran and Paul were not found.

She said: “It helped me to realise that maybe we won’t get him home, maybe [the sea] would be his final resting place. And I’m okay with that.

“He is in no way not with us, he’s all around us.”

Dara Fitzpatrick’s sister, Niamh, described the news of her death like being “smashed by a train” and spoke of the legacies and memories left behind.

Des Kelly Interiors winner collects her €500 voucher WE WERE floored by the terrific reader response to our €500 Des Kelly Interiors voucher competition.

The voucher winner Phil Torsney, is pictured collecting her prize from Des Kelly’s Long Mile Road store manager, Jonathan Donovan.

Congratulations on winning, Phil – and keep entering our great giveaways, folks!

Council forces developer to slice a storey off build

Enda’s mountain of washing ahead ENDA O’Doherty looks awfully cheerful for a man about to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – a hard enough task at the best of times, but Enda’s doing so with a 40kg Beko washing machine to bring to the summit!

Aisling Powell, Anne Byrne and Enda’s wife, Maeve, waved him and the washer off at Dublin Airport, wishing him all the best with his unusal fundraiser for Pieta House, which he’s undertaking in the spirit of “sharing the load”. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

A BUILDER has been forced to knock a storey off his planned luxury apartment complex in Malahide.

Padraig Drayne received notification from the council’s planning department raising a number of concerns with the upmarket development.

Planners said the proposed five-storey over-basement building consisting of 23 apartments at Gas Yard Lane would cause overshadowing – and new designs minus the fifth storey have been submitted.

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Out and About

Johnny Power has made a new friend.

Pictures: STEPHEN FLEMING

Jack, Tadhg and Kyle O’Hara Anna, Michael and Marion Lynders

David Caffrey and Jackie O Brien

Enjoying the flavour of a Fingal festival Liam Hickey

Eoghan Boyle

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HIS week The Gazette is bringing you some more of our great shots from Flavours of Fingal, an unforgettable family fun experience in Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate. A weekend full of farm activities, food and fun, with livestock shows, equestrian displays, artisan food and loads of activities for the kids was enjoyed by all.

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Good samaritan leads lost family quack where they belong

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Alert as dangerous hogweed reported in county Continued from Page 1

HATS OFF to Gazette reader and good samaritan Michael O’Hanlon, who woke up at the weekend to discover a confused mother duck and her eight babies waddling around his back garden.

With help from his daughter Cliodna, all eight ducklings were transported via a kitchen bin to nearby Portmarnock estuary as their anxious mother followed Michael on the 300m trip from his home. Well done Michael – you played a beaky blinder! nWatch the video of Michael bringing the ducks quack as their mum tells him what to do on DublinGazette.com. Images: Cliodna Gilroy

SWORDS | NO CONSTITUENCY CHANGE

Boundary relief for campaigners opposed to split  SYLVIA POWNALL

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to Swords being split into two separate constituencies for the next general election are heaving a sigh of relief this week.

The Constituency Commission’s 2017 report released last week recommends that Dublin Fingal remain a five-seat borough with no boundary changes.

Cllr Darragh Butler (FF), who set up a campaign urging submissions in favour of the status quo, welcomed the news.

He said: “Over recent weeks there had been all sorts of mad rumours that Swords would be moved into the constituency of Dublin West but thankfully this proved not to be the case.

“I would like to think that the campaign I orchestrated last December helped in this regard.”

The commission received 45 submissions on Dublin Fingal – third highest at 10 per cent of the total nationwide – calling for Swords to be left within the constituency boundary as is.

Cllr Butler said: “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to make a submission. This is a good result for Dublin Fingal, and for democracy.”

In 2007 a decision to split Swords between the old Dublin North and Dublin West constituencies caused uproar.

The establishment of a new constituency commission on completion of the 2016 census led to fears that the town might once again be split.

The redrawn electoral areas will see Dublin Central gain a fourth seat with implications forTDs in Dublin Bay North and Dublin North West as their boundaries are adjusted.

Last week, Baldoyle Nature and Wildlife Society posted about the plant – Haracleum mantegazzanium – and urged vigilance.

Giant hogweed was spotted in the area last year but safely removed and a spokesperson for the society urged people not to panic or confuse the toxic plant with harmless native hogweed.

Crumlin mum Lorraine Jewell last week warned others to be vigilant after her teenage daughter Ellie had to be treated in hospital for third-degree burns.

Dr Mike Williams, a professor of botany at Trinity College Dublin, said: “The sap of the giant hogweed plant is toxic to skin. Severe burns and blisters form and can take months to a year to heal.

I’ve seen people have the scars years later.”

Control measures Fingal County Council said it had been undertaking control measures at a number of sites since 2010 – but that the seed remains viable for seven years, so the same sites have to be revisited for that length of time in case new plants germinate.

A council spokesperson said: “The reaction can occur by individuals accidentally brushing past leaves and can be especially acute in children.

“If anybody spots giant hogweed plants which would be in flower at the moment, please send your record to biodiversity@ fingal.ie.”

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Out and About

Gary Holligan, Rachel Ryan, Mark Courtney, Caoimhe Lyons and Darren Brereton from Bank of Ireland

Joanne and John Hartnett

Mid-summer night’s net-work and play Cliodhna O Byrne & Nicola Rutledge

Cathal O Bradain

Chiara Parma and Carina Hofele

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HE plush surrounds of the Penthouse at the Wright Venue was buzzing on Thursday week last as local business men and women hit the prestigious Airside club for the Fingal Dublin Chamber’s annual Mid-Summer Chamber Garden Party. As always, chamber president Guy Thompson and outgoing chief executive Tony Lambert put on a great spread. PICTURES: ALISON O’HANLON and STEPHEN FLEMING

Liam Byrne, Linda and Michael Barraule, Vincent Shannon and Patrick Ghorpe

Jennifer Burns & Amy Doyle from Ulster Bank Raheny

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COURTS | THUG HEADBUTTED WORKER

‘Big teddy bear’ attacked prison officer because cell had no telly  SYLVIA POWNALL

Craig Maguire, Claire Dowling, Lisa Sheriden, Jason Williams, Tomasz Wozniak and Michelle Albericci

Eugene Paines and Trisha Scannell from Smith Vehicle Valerie O’Connell and Agi Ryan from The Noel Group

Transport

Swords Senior Citizens talk Brexit on tour of European Parliament

A MAN convicted of headbutting a prison officer because his new jail cell did not have a television insisted he was “a big teddy bear at the end of the day”.

Glen Conroy, 27, formerly of The Kybe, Skerries was found guilty of assault causing harm by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following a three-day trial.

Prison officer P Brady told the court Conroy was moved to a new cell at Mountjoy Prison on March 20, 2013 and when he asked why there was no TV he was told one would be brought.

He said that Conroy suddenly headbutted him in the face and punched him in the head.

He was subdued and had to be restrained by three other prison officers.

During his evidence Conroy said that Mr Brady and two other prison officers

SWORDS Senior Citizens were guests of Independent Dublin MEP Nessa Childers at the European Parliament in Brussels last week, where they got a chance to discuss a range of issues, not least the challenges faced by Brexit .

The group were accompanied by Cllr Paul Mulville (Ind) who pronounced the trip a great success.

“We really enjoyed the visit,” said Eileen Power, chairperson of Swords Senior Citizens. “It was great to have the chance to learn at first-hand how the

had in fact launched an unprovoked attack him – and that one, prison officer P Laverty, had grabbed his testicles and put him face forward onto the ground.

Asked if he thought it was odd Mr Brady would push him due to Conroy being much larger than him, he replied that his size had little to do with things as he was “a big teddy bear”.

Headbutted A s s i s t a n t G ove r n o r M a l c o l m O’Sullivan said during a disciplinary hearing three days after the incident Conroy admitted the headbutt.

He revealed that the original report could not be located. Prison chief officer Martin Galgey testified that he entered the report into the prison database on that date.

Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the case to July 26 and remanded Conroy in custody.

European Parliament works, to see the parliament chamber itself, and to discuss issues of concern directly with Nessa in the parliament building.”

MEP Childers said she was “delighted to host the group from Swords Senior Citizens”, who were joined by political activist Paul Dillon as well as Cllr Mulville.

She added: “I was very glad to discuss Brexit with the delegation, and to hear their views on how it will impact the island of Ireland and our country’s strong relationship with Britain.” Picture: Cllr Paul Mulville

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BALBRIGGAN | SF WANT PROJECT APPROVED FOR LOCAL YOUTHS

Councillor courts a basketball facility  SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council has agreed to get the ball rolling on the provision of a basketball court in Balbriggan.

The issue was raised at the June local area meeting by Cllr Malachy Quinn (SF) who got the unanimous backing of other elected members.

The local basketball club – Irish Vikings – is currently forced to rent space in local community centres but would like to see an end to this costly practice.

Cllr Quinn said: “Basketball has seen an increase in popularity in recent years in Fingal. This is clear [to see]

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‘With almost half of the 23,000 population of Balbriggan aged under 17, it is essential that projects such as this gets the support of all the residents of the town and the council.’

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Cllr Malachy Quinn (SF)

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by the recent success of Swords Thunder becomi n g n a t i o n a l m e n ’s champions.

“The Irish Vikings club is an example of integration at work through

spor t, with members coming from a range of ethnic backgrounds, all brought together by the love of sport.

“Recent statistics show that 22% of the popula-

tion of Balbriggan was born outside of the state.

“This very fact was recognised by the Minister for Integration David Stanton recently by the awarding of integration

funding that will assist in the weekly running of the club.”

Irish Vikings has seen a huge spike in members and provides coaching for members aged under s e ve n w i t h j u ve n i l e teams for girls and boys in all age categories.

Cllr Quinn said: “With almost half of the 23,000 population of Balbriggan aged under 17, it is essential that projects such as this gets the support of all the residents of the town and the council.

“In the coming months, we will be sitting down with the council to map out a strategy for a public basketball court in Balbriggan.”

FASTNews

Dig into Bremore Castle’s buried past this summer FINGAL County Council is facilitating a community dig at Bremore Castle in Balbriggan this summer..

Volunteers under the supervision of a team of archaeologists will be excavating in the walled garden of the 16th Century fortified house in a bid to uncover the castle’s past.

Pictured at the dig launch were Kevin Halpenny, parks superintendent; Cllr David O’Connor (Ind); Christine Baker, Fingal Community Archaeologist, and Paul Reid, and chief executive Fingal County Council.

Parks Superintendent Kevin Halpenny said: “We’ve had a number of different events here at Bremore Castle, but I’m especially excited to be uncovering the secrets of our walled garden.”

For further information or to sign up, email christine.baker@fingal.ie.

Enjoy a magical production of The Wind in the Willows CHAPTER House Theatre Company will bring its production of Wind in The Willows to Skerries Mills on Saturday, July 29.

The performance forms part of its Magical Theatre in Magical Surroundings open-air tour of Ireland and the UK this summer.

Each year, Chapter House visits beautiful castles, country estates and heritage sites with adaptations of literature’s most loved stories.

Audiences are invited to bring along a rug and a picnic, with maybe a glass or two of wine, for a wonderful evening out with family and friends.

Tickets (€17.50, child/student €12) from Skerries Mills at 01 849 5208.

85,000 attend this year’s Flavours of Fingal festival

Guides ready to conquer Mars with help from Lego THREE north Dublin Girl Guides took part in a Mission to Mars Lego Robotics Summer Academy in Dublin City University last week.

Zoe Ellingboe, of Portmarnock, and Emily and Louise Nangle from Howth joined guides from around the country at the weeklong course organised by the DCU Lego Education Innovation Studio.

Pictured are Helen Concannon,

chief commissioner, Irish Girls Guide; Rosemary Steen, EirGrid, with Zoe Ellingboe, Louise and Emily Nangle, and Aoife Duffy.

The girls had hands-on experience making Lego robots, which they learned to manoeuvre using programming.

The course was designed to encourage the girls to take science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in school and college,

and to consider pursuing careers in STEM. The girls also had a Skype call with Dr Niamh Shaw, who recently took part in a simulated Mars mission in the Utah desert. Dr Shaw is lecturer at the International Space University’s annual Space Studies programme in Cork.

Emily said: “It’s definitely great craic. We get both technical and creativity skills with the robots.

Overall it has been a great opportunity and a lot of fun.”

Her sister Louise added: “It’s a great opportunity and I never thought I would enjoy it so much – the robotics side of it – and I did.”

Irish Girl Guides welcomes new youth members from age 5+ and adult volunteers from age 18+. To find out more, see www.irishgirlguides.ie or call 01 668 3898.

Picture: Fennell Photography

MORE than 85,000 people attended the Flavours of Fingal festival in the beautiful setting of Newbridge House, Donabate.

Local artisan food producers, including the Cupcake Store (Malahide) and the Be Sweet Company (Sutton) were given a chance to display their wares after securing an exhibition space with the help of the local enterprise office (LEO).

Trish Kelly of The CupCakeStore.ie said: “It was a great success with an overwhelming number of visitors which gave us the unique chance to make new customers and create contacts in the LEO Food Village.”

LEO spokesman Oisin Geoghegan stressed that support for artisan companies extends way beyond events such as the Flavours of Fingal.

Further information is available through https:// www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal.

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Out and About

Marguerite Savage with her daughters Chloe and Amy Savage

Angi Crispe with Nigel Duffy and Julie Farrar. Pictures: Robbie Reynolds

Food blogger and author Indy Power

Sharing the laughs – Jenny

Jeeny Maltese and Tom Coleman

Sarah Clarke and Siobhan Tiernan

Fans Will’s F

UNNYMAN Will Ferrell’s latest comedy, The House, drew plenty of fans to its premier at Cineworld recently, where they lapped up the laughs as lady luck did any-

John Healy, chef Mark McCarthy and food stylist Jette Virdi

The recipe for a great summer

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OOD blogger and author Indy Power had plenty of culinary tips to help inspire people in their kitchens at the Musgrave MarketPlace “Summer Food Stories” event in Ballymun. Expert food stylist Jette Virdi shared top tricks for food styling and the benefits it brings to businesses while Irish Chef Mark McCarthy gave guests a taste of notable food trends.

Raymond Keogh and Simon Mur

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Deborah Leonard and Marie Joseph

Dixon, Romy Carroll and Paula Grehan at the film’s preview screening. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

go Ferrell for latest comedy

thing but smile on the comic in his new film.

Also starring Amy Poehler, The House tells of a couple who lose their daughter’s college fund, so they come up with the idea of starting an illegal

casino in their basement. Their gamble doesn’t quite go to plan, however, with

Holly White and Leanne Woodfull

Catherine Cummins and Rory Dignam. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

things things soon spinning out of control even faster than a roulette wheel ...

An aromatic way to mark a launch

Louise McDermott, Karla Stein and Nas Ghaedi

Louise Ahern and Kelly Power

F Eva Griffin and Zoe Yohn

RAGRANCE lovers were out in force at The Morrison Hotel recently for the launch of Aura Mugler. Described as a woody, aromatic fragrance for women, the fragrance features rhubarb leaf, tiger liana, orange blossom, bour-

Marrita Coyne and PJ Gibbons

bon vanilla and wolfwood notes, with greenery at the launch emphasising the fresh, natural tones of the new scent. As Mugler rarely launches a new scent, the launch was well attended by followers of fashion and fragrances alike.

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ESB supports charities with €322,226 aid

ESB has donated €43,000 to three worthy organisations, Blossom Ireland, The Salvation Army and The Iveagh Trust, marking the Energy for Generations Fund spring funding round. The Fund has awarded more than €11 million and supported over 700 Irish charities since 2005.

So far in 2017, the ESB Energy for Generations Fund has awarded €322,226 to 38 charities working in the areas of

suicide, homelessness and educational access and support.

ESB’s Energy for Generations Fund is open to organisations within the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. For more information visit www.esb.ie Pictured are Stephen Potter, Salvation Army; Auveen Bell, Blossom Ireland; Pat Fenlon, finance director ESB and Paul Harrisson,The Iveagh Trust. Photo Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography

How can you prevent social media from damaging your career prospects

Social media mistakes that damage careers PROMO PADS | SOFTWARE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING POSITIONS

Digital menu builder to create jobs at new office PROMO Pads, a company that produces digital menus for businesses, has announced its plans to hire 60 Leinster-based employees over the next three years.

Promo Pads are actively recruiting to fill a number of software development vacancies in their offices in Newbridge.

These will be focused on technology development, primarily software and electronic engineering with additional roles in sales, marketing and customer support.

Diarmaid Murphy, CEO of Promo Pads commented: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Promo Pads’ launch than with a

commitment to growth. I look forward to welcoming new team members and I am so excited for the successes that are yet to come!”

He added: “We believe that our staff do their best work when they have a healthy work/life balance. By locating in Kildare we save employees living outside Dublin up to 4 hours commuting and we are only 30 minutes or less for employees travelling from the Dublin area on public transport or against the majority of traffic.

“K ildare offers us access to the highest calibre people living in every direction.”

We’re a nation of forgetful homemakers, study shows AROUND 24% of Dubliners have admitted to forgetting to turn off the immersion regularly.

The study of 1,010 Irish adults examines the attitude towards, and use of, smart home technology.

The results show we’re a nation of forgetful homemakers. Almost a third (31%) of respondents admit to accidentally leaving the lights on when leaving home, while almost half (48%) boil the kettle two or three times, after getting distracted after the first boil.

The study shows we’re a tech-savvy nation -- with 78% of Irish people understanding the term ‘Smart Home’.

However, while younger generations are usually credited with being the most technologically-advanced, 45 to 55-year-olds (83%) are more comfortable with the smart home concept than their 18 to 24-year-old counterparts (67%).

Overall, two thirds of those surveyed believe that a smart home is a more efficient home, while 58% believe smart technology would make the home a better place to live.

The Hive brand, like Bord Gais Energy, is part of global energy and services company Centrica, and offers products and services that make connecting homes easy.

For instance, Hive Active Heating allows heating and hot water to be managed from any location using a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Hive Active Lights can be controlled from an app, and the Hive Active Plug gives peace of mind that devices have been switched off.

Currently available to purchase in Ireland through Bord Gais Energy, Hive products and subscriptionbased smart home service plans will soon be available direct through hivehome.com.

For product and pricing information, visit hivehome.com.

Over 90% of adults in Ireland have at least one social media account. However many people are not aware of how their social media personality can affect their careers.

Even if your account is set to the highest privacy settings, there is still the chance of a friend of a friend seeing your posts or even someone in your network taking a screen shot of something you thought was private.

How can you prevent social media from damaging your career prospects? Here is a list of 5 mistakes to avoid.

Complaining about your company and/or boss. Everyone has bad days and sometimes it helps to vent about what’s bothering you.

Having said that, avoid hitting that “post” button and go for a coffee with a trusted friend instead.

Using text-speak.

It may be quicker to type out “Had gr8 time 2nite”. However, considering that 66% of employers look unfavourably on poor spelling and grammar, it’s probably best to spell everything out.

Posting photos with alcohol. Yes, even if you’re nearly 30 and it’s a photo of you sophisticatedly drinking a 2004 California Cabernet, Are sucDo you youdressed haveforyour cess? If you’re interested social media personalin temping or want to ity uptotosomeone scratch?about talk For more information, conyour career, contact tact R e cRecruitmentPlus ruitmentPlus at 01 2788 610, or also see www.recruitmentplus.ie. www.recruitmentplus.ie.

this is one to avoid.

Such photos can be taken out of context.

Forgetting about “zombie content”. You might be social media savvy now, but what about 10 years ago when all this technology was new?

Check search engines using a phrase like “your name facebook” or “your name myspace” and see what forgotten content is out there.

5. Posting at the wrong time. Are you guilty of blogging or facebooking during work hours?

Because most online content is time stamped, it won’t take long for your boss or a co-worker to figure out you’re wasting company time.

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BRAN IS A CLEVER COLLIE READY TO STAY FAITHFULLY AT YOUR SIDE OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Bran, a 9-year-old Collie.

He is a real foodie who adores his grub, so getting to know him shouldn’t take long if you have a tasty treat to hand! Although Bran does seek affection and attention, he prefers a hands-off approach and is happiest just snuggling at your side rather than being petted and fussed.

Bran is looking for an adult-only home, preferably one that is familiar with Collies and their kooky ways.

He is adorably handsome and a firm favourite with the staff in Dogs Trust, so if you’re looking for an older dog to stick to your side like glue, Bran could be the one for you.

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

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REVIEW: 90s POP-ROCK LEGENDS DON’T DISAPPOINT AT KILMAINHAM

Green party  JAMES HENDICOTT

Billie Joe knows how to play the Dublin crowd.

Pictures: Instagram/ BillieJoeArmstrong

THIRTY ONE years into a career that’s taken Green Day from gritty pop-punk scenesters to a far more accessible brand of poprock, California’s finest still play Kilmainham with the energy of an act auditioning for their first big break.

An indication of the sands of change came earlier in the day, however, as frontman Billie Joe Armstrong spent the morning searching for

the quayside venue where the three-piece first played Dublin way back in 1991, only to find it’s now a Starbucks (inset).

While time has certainly changed Green Day, too, all evidence is it hasn’t dulled them one iota.

Armstrong’s brutally energetic, interactive fronting of the band is the kind of cheese-fest that can fall the wrong side of cringe – particularly his habit of espousing his band’s ethos on stage as a list of mundane inclusivity catchphrases – yet he’s utterly absorbing.

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CALLING ALL ASPIRING SONGWRITERS! BIC have launched an exciting campaign, Write and Shine, to find a young unknown songwriter aged 15-24 from across the UK and Ireland and give them a foot in the door in the music industry.

The winner will get their song professionally produced and recorded in a studio, performed in front of thousands on the main stage of The Big Feastival alongside the likes of Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, to name just two artists as well as being released on a major YouTube channel.

All entries need to be emailed to writeandshine@lucre.co.uk by July 16 and include the entrants name, age, telephone number and original lyrics typed into the body of an email.

DESPERADOS TO REMIX ALL THE RULES PLANNING on heading to Longitude this month? Make sure you check out the Desperados Inner Tequila Studio. This custom designed industrial space at the festival will see music, art, fashion and Desperados collide!

A host of local club night heroes have been hand-

DIARY picked to take to the decks across the weekend, including Cait Fahey from DIP (Friday), Tara Stewart from 2FM (Saturday) and Louis Scully from Telephones (Sunday). Festival-goers control the DJ set list through an industrial pulley note system above the dance floor.

Visit Desperados InnerTequila Studios at Longitude, July 14-16.

es and venues within the RDS, this unique indoor festival offers a tonne of music, art installations and performances across six stages.

The iconic TLC will play their first ever Irish show at this year’s Metropolis Festival. Pioneering DJ, producer and legend of underground dance music, Richie Hawtin is also headlining alongside one of electronic music’s all time greatest acts, Leftfield.

Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster.

TLC TO HEADLINE RDS FESTIVAL METROPOLIS is back in the RDS again this October with an amazing line up!

Set in the industrial array of warehous-

CALLING ALL JUNIOR DETECTIVES GPO Witness History has misplaced some key objects of historic significance. It’s with the greatest urgency that these must be located and we need your expertise.

The search begins on July 9 and will take place weekly on Sundays throughout July and August. If you are up to the task, register your participation by contacting events@gpowitnesshistory.ie.

This fun activity is available for children aged 5 to 12, children must be accompanied by their willing parents or guardian.

Available every Sunday in July and August at 10:30am and 3:00pm. The rates for this activity are as follows: €12 per adult; €6 per child; €26 for a family of four. Spaces are limited and subject to availability.

SAY CHEESE FOR THE SMILE OF THE YEAR

Junior Detective Rian O’Donnell on the hunt for objects of historic significance. Picture: Paul Sherwood

THIS month, Clearbraces.ie launch the 2017 Smile Awards. The annual Smile Awards celebrates the Top Ten Invisalign transformations

by Clearbraces.ie dentists in Dublin.

For the first time, Clearbraces.ie is leaving the voting in the hands of the public, to choose the most deserving winner of the coveted ‘Smile of the Year’ award. People can vote for the 10 winning smiles across the Clearbraces.ie social channels – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, by liking their favourite transformation. All voters will be in with a chance of winning a one €1,000 voucher.

For further details visit www.clearbraces.ie/ smile-awards/

Write and shine HUGE ADULT BALL POOL COMES TO TOWN

THIS summer, innocent drinks invites the adults of Ireland to dive back in time, right smack back into a giant adult ball pool, as they present The innocent Green.

The innocent Green will take place in Merrion Square from Friday, July 28 to Sunday July 30 and is set to feature, among other nostalgia filled fun, a giant ball pool, reserved for “big kids” only.

The innocent Green is a free event open to members of the public over the age of 16. People interested in joining in on the fruit-filled shenanigans, can apply for tickets via Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-innocent-green-tickets-35730559064?aff=eac2 Control the DJ set list at Desperados Inner Tequila Studios at Longitude

A giant adult ball pool is coming to Merrion Square this summer

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 JAMES HENDICOTT

E D I U G S T N E EV with JAMES HENDICOTT

Laya City Spectacular

Merrion Square’s annual street performance festival lights up the weekend with jugglers, actors, sword swallowers, fire breathers and plenty of activities for the family to dive into.

There’s also a pet element this year. July 7-9, and free in.

Super Milk Wild Air Run

Lots of obstacles and an entertaining twist on the standard 5km distance will challenge runners at Lucan’s St Catherine’s Park. The main event is a 60m long waterslide, but the Wild Air Run promises obstacles galore and is open to ages 7+ on July 8.

Small Press Day

The wonderful Fumbally Stables - tucked in a laneway near St Patrick’s Cathedral - hosts some lesser known publishers for an event designed to promote comics and lesser-known magazines. One for the print connoisseurs, on July 8.

Disney Store Spider-Man Event

Dublin’s branch of the Disney franchise has long been a popular Grafton Street stop off with those of a certain age. Twenty minute events aimed at those over the age of three will highlight the comic book hero on July 8, between 10 and 12.

15th International Tango Festival in Ireland

The dancers amongst us can soak up a series of workshops and dances as the 15th edition of a popular date on the calendar returns to the city. Events take place from July 7-9.

Sea Breeze steam train trips

Take a rare steam train ride to Arklow from Dublin abroad the Sea Breeze, which will travel down one of Ireland’s most scenic lines from Connolly. Well worth the €30 per adult ticket price. July 9.

New album of the week

Haim - Something To Tell You. Having released one of the hit albums of the summer back in 2013, the Haim sisters return in the hope of making the same splash second time around.

Expect gigs to follow.

And sliding into the following week...

Get your swimsuit ready because Dublin’s 98FM is bringing back the 260ft waterslide slide with Dublin City Council and Visit Dublin!

On Saturday July 15 and Sunday July 16, the two lane inflatable slide will run down Winetavern Street, giving sliders the chance to travel through Christchurch like never before!

Wannabe sliders should tune into 98FM and following a cue to listen, be ready for action to go online and register for their wristbands. Find out more on 98fm.com or on facebook. com/98fm!

Gazette readers will get the chance to win FREE wristbands details will be in next week’s paper and on DublinGazette.com!

Musicians at a recent Sofar Sounds gig in Dublin. Pictures: Andrei Vlad Vasilescu

FREE. SIMPLE. SOCIAL. The concept of Sofar Sounds is one that very much returns music to its roots, kissing goodbye to gig promotion, ticket sales, headline tours and conventional stages.

The idea is simple: find an empty space, borrow it for the night, bring in musicians and invite strangers to enjoy them. The whole shebang is done on a donation basis, and there are other twists: the acts playing big or small - have no particular priority of billing (there’s certainly no headliner), and nobody bar the organisers knows who they are until they turn up and start playing.

From a punter’s perspective, the gigs are essentially a ‘pot luck’ night out, but one that’s become increasingly known for its high-quality curation when it comes to performers. The venues can be pretty special, too - anything from someone’s front room to a cafe, a church or a historical site. Every gig is recorded for posterity and released online a few weeks after the show takes place, meaning Sofar also has a stunning selection of atypical music videos to their name.

The concept encompasses over 300 cities worldwide, and is a growing tour de force in Dublin. Clare O’Hanlon got involved in the local version of Sofar Sounds after stumbling across a call out for musicloving people in the city a couple of years ago, and has been at the heart of the action ever since. The project has been active here for four years - it only founded globally in 2009 – and has grown in O’Hanlon’s time to bigger venues, better equipment and a monthly scramble for tickets.

“It’s got a loyal, respectful following now, but it’s also become really popular,” O’Hanlon tells the Gazette. “It can get a little difficult to keep the balance with tickets. We try to keep a balance of new people and regulars, and make sure everyone gets their chance, but it can be difficult.” Not that popularity is a bad problem to have, of course.

“In terms of venues, we work with what presents itself, and we’re often approached to offer spaces,” O’Hanlon says.

“We have to make sure people understand the concept: this is not private entertainment for the person who’s venue we’re using, for example, so they can’t takeover the tickets. It’s a public thing, and not every venue is suitable to host, but we get some great spaces.”

“Once we have a venue, we work with finding acts who want to play.

They have to keep quiet until the night, though we do make the occasional exception, for example where we’ve had acts base a tour around Sofar nights in the past. Robert J Hunter, who’s based in London, is a recent example. We’d let them to announce their appearance. The bands get a video or two out of it, but it’s really about playing music because you want to play

Sofar so good

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Siomha Brock performs at a recent Sofar Sounds gig in Dublin. Picture: Chris Basford

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tres Cool. Picture: GreenDay.com

Continued from Page 13 The balance here is strong, too.

After opening with three new-ish songs, there’s a comforting depth of the back catalogue to be trawling for the older fans. The likes of ‘Longview’, ‘She’, ‘When I Come Around’ and ludicrously glorious cross-dressing anthem ‘King For A Day’ are delivered at near album quality, and with just enough snarl around the edges.

The continued presence of lots of essential albums ‘Nimrod’ and ‘Dookie’ served up together with the best of ‘American Idiot’ and even a dabble in the uninspiring ‘Warning’ on the setlist is the act of a band aiming to please.

The highlights are acoustic closer ‘Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)’, huge fireballs across the back of the stage during peaky choruses, a lengthy pre-gig audience sing-

along to Queen (plus a pink rabbit ‘giving birth’ to giveaway soft toys), and an entire track played on guitar by a young audience member who was then handed the instrument to take home. For all the oohs, ahs and hand waving, it’s utterly engaging.

Harsher critics will say modern Green Day is pop-punk by numbers, and there’s an element of truth there: Armstrong, Dirnt and Cool are very much fire-shooting, stadium-loving rays of sunshine these days, doing little more controversial than singing about masturbation and venting against Trump. That the show lacks edge, truthfully, only matters if you’re holding Green Day true to their 90s roots.

What they do offer is one of the music scene’s better doses of nostalgic familiarity, packaged in one of the liveliest, most memorable stage shows going; more ‘Having A Blast’ than ‘Burnout’.

JAMES HENDICOTT EXPLORES THE GROWING UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT OF SECRET INTIMATE GIGS WITH NO HEADLINE ACTS music.”

“The audience get tickets for free, though we do take optional donations on the night. That’s mainly just to keep things going. It’s allowed us to buy better camera equipment recently, which you can see if you watch the videos from the nights in order. Everything gets reinvested into it.

Sofar’s a big, registered business in some places. We’re all volunteers in Dublin. It’s a massive time commitment but really great to do.”

Internationally, Sofar gigs have featured huge names. Bastille played early in his

career, while Hozier, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), James Bay, Emeli Sande and Wolf Alice have all made appearances.

Dublin shows - which have taken place in locations such as the Tara Building, All Out Designs and The Darkroom - have featured local stars including Ham Sandwich, Rosa Nutty, Sorcha Richardson, BARQ and Farah Elle.

Having met some of the other groups carrying out Sofar gigs globally through her work, O’Hanlon tells us she’s been told “Ireland is very relaxed” compared to some locations. “We’ve heard about

MCing between bands, other stuff that’s a bit more energised,” she explains. “Dublin is just a few cans and the bands. It’s very calm, I thinkwe kind of like it that way, you have to respect the venues.”

While the regular gigs will continue as normal, Sofar also have a big charity gig on the horizon, with September’s events aiming to raise over a million Euros. The international collective come together to promote Amnesty International on the 20th, under the title ‘A Global Day Of Secret Gigs’.

“Because Sofar’s so international, I’ve

started to feel a more personal connection with some of the things going on in the world, like the Manchester attack recently, and the refugee crisis,” O’Hanlon tells us.

“You start to know people in these places.

One of our videographers is in Reykjavik, and another Sofar person is back and forwards from Japan. It’s great to be doing something to help. For September, there are some really, really big artists involved, especially in some of the UKvenues.”

“The Amnesty Project just feels right,” she concludes. “We put on gigs in homes.

Some people don’t have them. This should

help that.” This is just the latest project, though. More generally, Sofar have their own significance: slowly taking back the idea of gigs, simply for their own sake.

 Tickets to Sofar’s Dublin gigs cannot be bought. They’re made available monthly via their mailing list, with entry to a ticket ballot typically closed around a day after each show is announced. Visit sofarsounds.com for information.

The next show will be in the Leeson Street area on July 20th.

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Guinot’s Crème Fluide Hydrazone delivers

Skin creams that ensure only the sun is left shining

 EMMA NOLAN

ONE of the most annoying things about wearing make up and looking after your skin in summer is the relentless shiny face.

A temperature increase of just 1°C can see an increase in sebum production by 10%.

T he latest Guinot product – Crème Fluide Hydrazone (€62.50) – is a light serum that contains mattifying powders to reduce shine. Available in pharmacies nationwide, it applies like a cream and absorbs well without leaving a greasy residue.

Another product which has been a lifesaver for me this summer is Vichy’s Idéal Soleil Anti-Blemishes SPF 30 (€19.99).

This facial sun cream (left) promises “mattifying corrective care” and it delivers.

I have long done damage to my (naturally oily) skin in summer by using regular sun creams which are full of oil, but this is specifically created for oily skin and contains salicylic acid to help unclog pores whilst providing protecting from the sun. Ideal.

Back to the future River Island revisit the 80s for inspiration

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 EMMA NOLAN STYLE EDITOR RIVER Island’s autumn winter collection is an indulgent foray into the best of the 80s.

Unapologetic and verging on tacky in the best possible way, this collection just goes for it in every way possible. Colour, shape, texture, pattern – it breaks all the rules but it works so well.

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This maximalist feast for the eyes is bringing back print clashing in a big way and looks are not limited to one statement piece either. Rather ruffles, bows and baroque take over to serve 80s eleganza extravaganza.

And yes… shoulder pads are back…

This collection will be hitting stores in September.

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The Picky Eater WOW! IT’S not very often you get truly excited about a new restaurant venue but the team who brought you The Dean, Per uke and Periwig, Sophies and Bison Bar have done it again with Robertas , Dublin’s coolest new eatery.

Standing outside the unassuming entrance of Robertas at 1 East Essex St, Temple Bar, I was unsure of what to expect, but to say I was wowed would be an understatement!

The breathtaking glass atrium at the heart of Robertas welcomes you with its beautifully designed bar and terrace.

With an exquisite glass ceiling bathing the place in natural light it will have you more than ready to pull up a stool to enjoy a glass of wine or one of the many exotic, thirstquenching cocktails on

Robertas

Contemporary Italian

1 East Essex St, Temple Bar offer like the Pear Sidecar.

The decor in this 220 seater restaurant is amazing … The New York style plush leather booths, bulbed lined windows and striking attention to detail offers of a feel of luxury and sophistication in a relaxed environment.

Whether you’re overlooking the cobbled streets and incredible architecture of Temple Bar or gazing out over the Liffey and Grattan Bridge, you cannot deny Robertas is a special place.

Head chef Troy Watson, originally from Melbourne and previously at Fade St Social, and Rustic Stone has developed

a contemporary Italian based menu with a solid touch of Irish influence and plenty of focus on locally sourced ingredients.

From seriously delicious starters including wood-fired duck hearts for the more adventurous and Stracciatella - an Italian soft cheese with lemon confit and slow braised fennel served with sourdough still warm from the oven.

A perfect selection of mains is available to satisfy any palette, of which I find it hard to go past the delicious Iberico Secreto Pork done on the Robata grill and served with fen-

nel two ways; just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Also on offer is the ever popular Linguini with clams, Organic Chicken marinated with chermoula and fresh wood fired pizzas.

Desserts are equally as tempting with the Lemon Brule at the top of my list.

From 11pm Thursday to Saturdays as the plates are cleared away, Robertas transforms itself into a late night hot spot where the DJ will be turning up the tunes and you can be ready to dance the night away under the stars.

So sink yourself into a comfy couch to catch up with friends for drinks, a weekend brunch or a fabulous dinner and enjoy the excellent hospitality that is Robertas.

I know I can’t wait to get back!

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TRAVEL Smuggler’s Cove

Discover glorious Greece Second-to-none sandy beaches, bougainvillea-splashed villages, round-the-clock nightlife – Greece offers holidaymakers almost endless options, writes Sylvia Pownall CRETE Crete isn’t just Greece’s largest island – it’s also one of the biggest islands in the Mediterranean.

What to expect: Beaches, beaches, beaches – the bigger the better, it seems. Plus, historywise, it’s got great credentials, with a timeline that stretches back more than 4,000 years.

Where to go: The north coast. As well as the long beaches, you’ve got cosmopolitan towns in Lassithi, the historic region of Heraklion, family-friendly Rethymnon, and the waterfront tavernas of Chania.

What to do: Root around Chania Town’s Venetian-Turkish streets. Visit the Palace of

Lindos Beach in Rhodes

Knossos. Hike the dramatic Samaria Gorge.

Then spread out on the 12-kilometre-long beach at Rethymnon.

Anything else? Crete claims to have the longest summer in the Mediterranean – it’s usually beach weather from April to October.

They’re all about family-run tavernas and laid-back beaches. For first-rate nightlife, put Kavos at the top of your to-stay list.

What to do: Relax on one of Sidari’s 3 beaches. Raid the jewellery shops and seafood restaurants in Corfu Town. Shoot down the slides at Aqualand waterpark.

Anything else? It’s well worth straying from civilisation – olive groves and wild flowers blanket Corfu’s green countryside.

KOS A good-sized island that brushes the Turkish border.

What to expect: Every type of beach you can imagine. Long swathes of sand and cosy coves necklace a hilly interior peppered with villages and castles.

Where to go: Kos has 2 very different sides.

Traditionalists favour Kefalos, with its cottages, ruins and windmills. On the other hand, party animals aim for the lively double act of Kardamena and Kos Town.

What to do: Soak in the hot springs of Thermes. Get a bird’s-eye view from Mount Dikeos. Step back in time at the ruins of Asklepieion. Snack on calamari in Kos Town.

Anything else? Greeks, Romans, Ottomans

Zante This middle-sized Ionian Island also goes by the name of Zakynthos.

What to expect: A mix of peaceful fishing villages and party towns, plus some of the best beaches in the Med. Where to go: All over, although most resorts are in Zante’s eastern half. Head over to the coast, and you’ll come across turtlefriendly coves and caves. Inland, there are miles of flower-freckled countryside.

What to do: Stroll along the harbour in Zante Town. Sip a cocktail on private Cameo Island. Hit the bars and clubs in Tsilivi.

Watch the sun set from a clifftop in Smuggler’s Cove.

Anything else? Zante is the most important nesting site in the Mediterranean for loggerhead turtles.

Rhodes King-sized Rhodes tops the charts as the most-visited Greek Island.

What to expect: The stuff of legends – be it the ancient ruins, extra-long beaches, or the famous east coast nightlife. There are quieter

Corfu Town

spots, too, including both fishing and mountain villages.

Where to go: To find the best beaches, head east – the long coastline is an uninterrupted ribbon of sand. In the west, meanwhile, you’ll unearth hamlets piled high with villas, windmills and monasteries.

What to do: Discover the Old Town of Rhodes. Dive into the waterparks in Faliraki.

Snorkel at Lindos Beach. Dine in sight of the acropolis in Lindos’ town square.

Anything else? Consider yourself a night owl? Then Faliraki is your place. Its popularity with the 18 to 30s crowd has created a roaring club scene that rivals Ibiza’s top spots.

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Corfu Nicknamed the Emerald Isle, Corfu is Greece’s second-largest Ionian Island.

What to expect: A bit of everything, from low-key towns to lively beach resorts.

Where to go: For a bit of peace and quiet, head north to Gouvia and San Stefanos.

and Italians have all called Kos home at one time or another.

Chania Town in Crete

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FASTNews

Drivers lose 14 days a year commuting to city centre A NEW survey reveals that the proposed new traffic flow on Dublin’s north and south quays will add an additional 10 days to existing annual commute time.

The survey was carried out by mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, and it has revealed that Irish motorists are losing 14 days on average per year commuting into the city centre.

Respondents to the survey also believe that the proposed changes to the traffic flow on the

Toyota makes style statement with C-HR Toyota’s new C-HR is a compact SUV with style and features that give it a stand-out look that gets noticed as MICHAEL MORONEY found when he took it across a lengthy test route that brought him to West Cork and back.

north and south quays (even with the revised proposal to allow for one lane of general traffic from Bachelor’s Walk to Eden Quay and on towards Dublin Port) would see this figure increase by an additional 10 days annually equating to a total of 24 days a year in the car.

Of those surveyed 81% commuted to Dublin city centre by car with 73% stating that the proposed Dublin quays traffic flow system will affect them and also highlighted their concern for cyclists on the same route.

More than 50% also highlighting that the changes would deter them from driving into the city.

Traffic threat to retailers RETAILERS will be alarmed to find that 62% of those surveyed said that the proposed changes to the traffic on the quays would affect their decision to shop in Dublin city.

Worryingly 95% of respondents said they would not buy a high priced item if they did not have their vehicle with them to take it home.

Motorists also highlighted that they spend extra on food (49%) and refreshments (90%) whilst shopping in the city.

A new survey shows that the proposed new traffic flow on Dublin’s north and south quays to add an additional 10 days to existing annual commute time.

THE design of Toyota’s new C-HR is a break from Toyota tradition in the shape of a four door hatchback while it sits high enough to give the feeling of being in a compact SUV. And the car gets noticed. Ever y where that I drove at least one person that I met knew that it was the new Toyota C-HR, so the marketing team at Toyota have got the message across.

Out on the road, where I drove more than 1,200km while venturing to West Cork during my test drive week, I found the car to be smooth and easy to drive.

The interior is modern and clear to use and I was comfortable quickly after the Bluetooth phone set-up and ready to go.

The large 8in Toyota Touch is the most obvious interior feature that just jumps out at you.

Set-up here was easy and intuitive and I found it easy to get to grips with the features that it offered.

For me that meant a set-up without having to resort to the owner’s manual, which means it’s a system clear to follow.

Toyota offers two petrol based engine options for the new C-HR, either the choice of a 1.8 hybrid or a 1.2 litre turbo-petrol engine.

My car was the latter

Toyota’s new C-HR comes with a striking new design look

Toyota C-HR 1.2 turbo petrol

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 1.2 litre Engine power 116hp 0 – 100km/hr 8.9 seconds Economy 16.7km/litre

(6.0l/100km or 47mpg) Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres CO2 emissions 135g/km Road Tax Band B2 €280 Main Service 20,000km/12 months Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2017) Warranty 3 years (100,000km) Entry Price €26,895 and it delivered smooth power to the six-speed manual gearbox.

While I drove the petrol version the obvious first comparison has to be its hybrid counterpart because that’s the choice that most C-HR buyers will have to make.

On paper at least, the hybrid version has to come out on top, with diesel engine type effi-

ciency and a cleaner burn of the fuel for a lower CO2 rating and more importantly a lower running cost.

T h e f i g u r e s s h ow that the hybrid version, which costs about €3,000 more has almost double the official economy performance giving you 28.6km/litre (80mpg) versus 17km/ litre (47mpg) in the 1.2

litre turbo-petrol version that I drove. That makes the hybrid choice in the new C-HR to obvious one.

That choice was confirmed from personal test drive where I found that the performance s e t t i n g s h ave a b i g impact on the economy level of the car.

On day one I drive in the normal driving mode before I discovered the Eco option.

And that Eco driving option made a significant difference to the otherwise thirsty C-HR adding a further 10% to the economy level.

The overall economy level that I achieved was poorer than I had expected from the modern 1.2 litre turbopetrol engine but to be fair it was only marginally off the rated figure of 16.7km/litre (6.0l/100km or 47mpg).

That limits the range that I expect from a modern car and the 50-litre capacity fuel tank meant more stops than I would have liked.

T his aspect of the C-HR made me look at other petrol engine compact SUV’s and the choice of the Nissan Juke with its 1.2 litre turbo-petrol engine came to mind as well as the Honda HR-V with a slightly bigger engine and the new Opel Mokka X. I found that the petr o l p owe r e d To y o t a C-HR option to be the least economical of the bunch and also the most expensive starting at €26,895.

It’s also the longest and has the longest wheelbase so that’s why it was comfortable and stable on the wide range of motorway, city and rural roads that I drove across.

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CINEMA ReelReviews

DESPICABLE ME 3

Merry minion mayhem THERE’RE plenty of Grusome scenes in Despicable Me 3 (Cert G, 90mins) when the eponymous baddie-who’s-not-so-bad and his yellow pals get mixed up with his long lost twin brother. Cue mishaps, minions, and an amusing threequel in the popular franchise. There’s nothing very fresh or innovative here, but the Despicable crew do what they do well in this enjoyable film.

It’s hard to say who the real star of the film is – superpig Okja, a marvel of seamless computer animation, or Seo-Hyeon Ahn, who gives a terrific, spirited performance

OKJA: SUPERPIG FILM IS BETTER THAN A LOT OF BIG-SCREEN BLOCKBUSTERS

A Netflix masterpiece LIKE director Bong Joonho’s 2006 film, The Host, Okja (Cert 15A, 120 mins) is a creature feature that crafts its outlandish, fairy tale-like narrative around the theme of family – natural families and surrogate families; unbreakable familial bonds and crippling family rivalries.

It’s these relationships that underline each of Okja’s expertly crafted characters and lead us to fall head-over-heels in love with this wonderfully bizarre film.

Every character in this charming epic, great and small, has a degree of depth often amiss in the average monster movie.

Regardless of their malign intentions or selfless deeds, each is given a reason for doing the things they do. Joon-ho presents us with a lesson in empathy – a film that affects, thrills, delights and disturbs in equal measure,

 MARTIN MACNAMARA

all through the medium of fantasy.

It’s a film that, perhaps, could never have been made, were it not for Netflix, and it’s this very fact that saw Okja kick up an extraordinary amount of fuss at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where Joonho’s film made its way into the official selection for the prestigious Palme D’or.

Many, including jury president Pedro Almodovar, took exception to the lauding of a film that will likely be watched on more phone screens than on

cinema screens.

Indeed, if there is an overriding negative emotion that Okja instils, it’s a sense of disappointment – disappointment that most of us will never get to see a film so expertly crafted for the big screen in its natural habitat.

However, it makes you feel that’s the way the industry is shifting, and if Netflix continues to empower directors to produce work such as this, we have much to anticipate.

Okja is the story of a “superpig” called Okja raised ove r 10 perfect years by the young Mija (SeoHyeon Ahn) in the mountains

As Okja’s main baddie, Tilda Swinton turns in a typically scene-stealing turn as a CEO

of South Korea.

Mija’s world comes crashing down when the Mirando Corporation, responsible for the birth of the superpigs, come back to claim Okja and take her to New York.

There, the company’s PR-obsessed CEO (Tilda Swinton) plans to reveal Okja to the world – naturally, there are more sinister intentions afoot. The determined Mija sets out across continents to rescue her

best friend.

The outlined plot might seem like a children’s film – but make no mistake, if the first uttered expletives don’t tip you off, Okja handles some pretty heavy subject matter.

Joon-ho tackles animal rights, environmentalism, capitalism and corruption with expertise, but is never laborious or heavy-handed in his message.

Newcomer Seo-Hyeon Ahn balances the majority of the film’s drama and humour with remarkable ease, inspiring with determination and affection and providing some of Okja’s biggest belly laughs.

Paul Dano does a wonderful job as the emotionally conflicted leader of an animal rights group, and it’s great to see The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun make a respectable leap to features.

Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito turns

in an eerie performance as shadowy company man, Frank.

Regrettably, the film’s biggest star, Jake Gyllenhaal, decides to channel Johnny Depp at his most annoyingly goofy – one of very few faults to be found in Okja.

As the eclectic cast suggests, Okja is transnational filmmaking at its most inspiringly pure, much like Joon-ho’s enjoyable, Snowpiercer (2013).

While the gracefully choreographed action and wonderful CGI may hint at Hollywood, Joonho’s deliberate, often lazy – but never boring – pace marks Okja as anything but mainstream fare.

Okja is a wonderfully different film; Netflix’s first masterpiece and comforting sign of what the future may have in hold for subscribers.

Verdict: 10/10

THE BOOK OF HENRY

Stunning in its own way FILM critics around the world have raved about this spectacular film – its spectacular awfulness, that is, as The Book of Henry (Cert 12A, 105mins) has left them reeling and gobsmacked. It’s all about a typical boy genius, Henry, who dies halfway through the film – but not before leaving how-to instructions for his mum to murder (yes, murder) their nextdoor neighbour. Yeesh!

BABY DRIVER

Fast-paced thrills galore ANSEL Elgort stars as the eponymous Baby Driver (Cert 15A, 113 mins)– a getaway driver caught in an increasingly murky job as he falls for a girl while hanging out with a big job loomiing. With plenty of decent driving, the film is also pretty entertaining to watch thanks to some great visuals and its excellent soundtrack, making it one of most fun and fast-paced films of the summer.

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FEATURE INTERVIEW: EITHNE SHORTHALL ON FLIGHT OF FANCY

Author feels on cloud nine thanks to great buzz about her book  EMMA NOLAN

MATCHMAKING your friends can be a tricky territory – but matchmaking strangers is a whole other ballgame. This is exactly what Sunday Times journalist Eithne Shorthall has explored in her first book, Love in Row 27.

As chief arts writer for The Sunday Times, the Drumcondra native is more familiar with being on the other side of the coin when it comes to reviews.

However, “so far it’s all gone very well and I’m very pleased with how it’s going,” she told The Gazette.

Love in Row 27 tells the story of an Aer Lingus check-in attendant Cora, who, having just suffered a devastating break

up, distracts herself by matchmaking flight passengers.

Eithne said: “The original idea for the book was from me getting on an airplane. Whenever I get a flight, I always look around and think, who would I want to sit beside? Usually, I’m looking for an attractive man!

“But then I thought, what if you ended up beside a very attractive person and what if someone put you there on purpose? So I immediately thought of matchmaking and I love doing it in real life, and now I can do it in fiction as well.

“When I’m doing it with friends I know them but when Cora is matchmaking she doesn’t know them, so it’s different.”

The entertaining

r o m a n c e n ove l h a s enjoyed a fantastic reception since its release.

“We haven’t had a bad review so far, I shouldn’t say that out loud though because one will just arrive tomorrow!”

Eithne said she was struck by ner ves for a while before it was released.

“When you’re writing, you don’t know if it’s any good or not and just before it went out, I had real, serious anxiety when I thought I had written the worst thing ever and was about to ruin my life – that everyone would read it and laugh at me.

“So, when it first went out and they sent it to authors to see if they liked it and give us a quote for the cover, I was surprised when they came back

positively,” she laughed.

One of the good reviews came from romance novelist veteran Marian Keyes. “I was delighted. I never met her but I think she’s great. She must get sent so many books a week, but thankfully she took mine out of the pile and she read it and contacted me to say how much she liked it.

“She gave us a quote for the cover, which was really the best thing in the world.”

This was the same week that the TV rights of the book were sold and Eithne says that it “paled in comparison” to getting the good review from Marian. “It was such a vote of confidence. It means a lot.”

To write the book,

First-time author Eithne Shortall and the cover of her book, Love in Row 27

Eithne said she was lucky that she was able to take leave from her job for three months to go to London and focus solely on her writing.

And, even though she writes for a living, she said she couldn’t have written the book whilst doing the day job.

“They’re totally different styles and approaches. In one, you’re completely making stuff up, and in the other, you really shouldn’t be making anything up!”

Now working on her

second book but working at the same time, the experience of already writing one book has prepared her for the task, but doing both is definitely tough.

As a first-time author, Eithne said her advice to aspiring authors is to “just do it”.

“That’s the most facetious advice, but people make loads of excuses to not write. Before I

started I always said that I had no time to write, but then I just found a way.

“Just do it. Just write.

Get up earlier than everyone else in your house and even if you write 300 words a day, you would have a book written within a year.”

OH, LEMUR ... ZOO WELCOMES THE BIRTH OF TWO VERY SPECIAL PUPS IN CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES

THE NEWEST arrivals to Dublin Zoo are two adorable red ruffed lemur pups!

Proud parents Pierre and Fifi welcomed the brother and sister pups to Dublin Zoo’s lemur family recently. The latest arrivals join the troop of seven red ruffed lemurs already at Dublin Zoo. The birth of the pups is extremely important for the team at Dublin Zoo and the international breeding programme. The species is listed as being critically endangered after a significant

decline in population mainly due to habitat loss and hunting.

In the wild, the distribution of red ruffed lemurs is restricted to rainforest in north-east Madagascar.

Dublin Zoo is supporting research which aims to reintroduce red ruffed lemurs into various parts of Madagascar.

Commenting on the latest additions, team leader Ciaran McMahon said: “Red ruffed lemurs are one of the most endangered of all lemurs. The birth of two

youngsters at Dublin Zoo is hugely significant.

“We are delighted to report that our new arrivals are healthy and have adapted seamlessly to their surroundings. This weekend is the perfect opportunity for families and friends to learn more about these critically endangered species”.

The island of Madagascar has only 10% of its natural vegetation remaining, making lemurs the most threatened group of mammals on Earth.

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FastSport TIERNAN AND HUIJSDENS THE VICE CAPTAINS: COURTYARD Liffey Celtics star, Sorcha Tiernan and Rachel Huijsdens of DCU Mercy, were unveiled as vice captains of the Irish for the FIBA Under-18 women’s European Championship Division B. The news came with 30 days to go until the Irish Under-18 women’s team welcome 22 other countries to the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght and the National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown.

Coach Tommy O’Mahony named Ireland and Portlaoise Panthers star, Claire Melia, as captain of the squad with Tiernan and Huijsdens supporting her.

“I’m delighted to announce Claire as captain of the team this summer. The squad has a lot of leaders, as we saw in their games over the weekend.

“Claire is very experienced, competing in her third European Championship this year, and has also been picked for the Irish Senior Women’s team this past summer.”

SAILING: GOODBODY URGES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GIVE THE SPORT A TRY

Dun Laoghaire Regatta set for record entry numbers

 NICK FITZGERALD sport@dublingazette.com

“THIS is the largest Regatta in Ireland and on the Western sea board of the British Isles,” Tim Goodbody, Chairman of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2017, tells GazetteSport, confirming it is all hands-on deck for this biennial event.

The event is now in its seventh edition and will feature its largest entry to date with 461 boats entered with over 2,500 competitors, competing over four days, beginning on Thursday, July 6 and running through to Sunday.

Within the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2017 are 35 different classes of yacht or dingy. They represent 75 different yacht or sailing clubs.

Competitors come from the four provinces of Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Wales, the West Coast of England, South Coast of England and one even hailing from the Netherlands.

Some of the country’s topclass sailors will be participating in this year’s regatta, including Olympic silver med-

Over 460 boats will converge on Dun Laoghaire for the biennial regatta

allist Annalise Murphy.

For Goodbody, it represents a special year and one which will be celebrated in style.

“This year is the bicentenary of the commencement of the construction of Dun Laoghaire Harbour which became a port of refuge and to celebrate that we are hold-

ing our inaugural classic yacht regatta.

“We have an excess of 100 classic yachts. Of course, there’s a lot of discussion of what a classic yacht is but we’re looking at yachts that were designed over 75 years ago and were built of timber.”

He anticipates the event to

act as a showcase for the sport and urges people of all ages to have a go at sailing, stating that The National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire – his home club – is all inclusive.

“We need more people to go sailing. There are more yachts, they need crews, they need active people of both

sexes. We have guys and girls aboard this boat.

“In fact, our age span is for myself down to my grandson who is 13 and my granddaughter who is 11 who comes out. Another set of grandchildren come out when they’re over from England. They are five or seven.

“All ages can participate and if someone is interested they should go to one of the clubs.

“They do look a bit foreboding when you walk outside and you see this very old, historic building but knock on the door and ask about sailing or even go to the INNS, the Irish National Sailing School which is located on the West Pier.

“They run tremendous programmes and from that one gains an experience of sailing and you can then go to one of the clubs and become a regular crew member. It’s great fun, it’s safe, not discriminatory, all people are welcome.” ** For more information see www.dlregatta.org or find Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Facebook and Twitter.

Olympic riders light up the Sundrive velodrome  sport@dublingazette.com

The riders at Sundrive last weekend. Picture: David McVeigh

SUNDRIVE velodrome welcomed the stars last weekend with Olympic medalists Elinor Barker and Niklas Larsen among the competitors for the Dublin Track Cycling International 2017.

They both produced leading performances but there was plenty of home success with Irish riders landing six medals across the Scratch and Keirin events; both Felix English and Robyn Stewart came home with silver, second only to Rio

Olympians.

In the men’s Scratch race, English raced a tactical race, moving away with a group of seven riders.

A crash in the closing laps of the race led to the race being neutralised briefly – once the gun sounded again the group raced hard with Larsen taking the win ahead of Ireland’s English.

English was happy with the race, adding: “there’s a lot of depth in the field – pretty much everyone that you expect to see in the World Cup you are racing

with. It’s good in a way because you have to race them at some point – but it also makes it difficult because you want to get the points for the winter season.”

Later on Sunday, Stewart came in just behind Dutch Olympian Laurine Van Riessen in the women’s Keirin.

The relative newcomer to track racing has stormed onto the Irish scene, setting a new national record in recent weeks for the Sprint.

Determined to get the better of Van Riessen in the future, the Belfast rider was relatively

happy with her performance - “It was a good race – I think I left it a bit late to make my jump.

“I think it if went a wee bit earlier there might be a bit there – but she’s fast. I know Laurine well, so it’s always fun to get to race against each other, one day I will beat her.”

Silver also went to Fintan Ryan in the Under-23 Scratch race, when the TrackProject. ie rider lapped the field with Ethan Hayter. Bronze went to Ireland’s Sundrive Track Team rider Hugo Brennan.

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Loughran set for major hockey event debut  STEPHEN FINDLATER

HERMES-Monkstown’s Sinead Loughran is set for her world ranking tournament debut as she earned a place in Graham Shaw’s final plans for the Irish women’s hockey team’s tilt at 2018 World Cup qualification via the World League Semi-Final which takes starts in Johannesburg this week.

The 26-year-old former Mount Anville student is something of a late bloomer, making her first inroads into the national panel in 2016 with last minute call-up for the Hawkes Bay Cup in New Zealand.

It followed four years in the US, reaching the final four of the NCAA championship with UNC Tar Heels, including three defeats in the final.

Shaw says her “physical ability” gives the Irish side a huge asset: “She really asks questions of opponents by her physical effort around the pitch, both from a defensive point of view and also on the counter-attack.

“She had the highest of the fitness scores and her style suits the international game perfectly.

She presses aggressively and you wouldn’t want to mark her man-on-man because of the ground she covers.”

The coach adds that Loughran’s spell before Christmas in Munich playing in the Bundesliga gave her an extra impetus.

“Moving across for Germany for that three months really taught her about her game and maybe a little about herself as a person. She came home, trained really well with the group and fully deserved her spot.

“For players like Sinead, when they come in [to the Irish panel] a bit older – not at 18 or 19 – it can take a bit of time to adjust and see where your style fits in.

“It’s taken her a little bit of time; she got a taste of it [in 2016]. I think she now knows where her strengths lie within the international game and she’s trying to apply them.”

The tournament begins on Saturday with Ireland facing Japan before meeting Germany, Poland and Olympic champions England in the group stage. A top four finish there will see them reach the quarter-finals where World Cup tickets will be decided.

Transplant Games gold rush for legendary Faul Record-breaking Dalkey woman lands quartet of medals across swimming and squash,leading a brilliant Irish team performance in Malaga, Spain at the biennial World Games  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

DA L K E Y ’ S D e i r d r e Faul – a liver transplant recipient – led the Irish team home last Sunday from Malaga following an exceptional week at the 21st World Transplant Games.

The team won 32 medals in total while at the same time demonstrating their zest for life, team spirit, sportsmanship and infectious goodwill while honouring their organ donors.

T h e I r i s h t e a m ’s impressive medals haul includes 14 gold, seven silver and 11 bronze from various sporting events.

For Faul, she managed to break two world records in the swimming pool on her way to winning four gold medals, including her sixth world title in squash.

The main objective for Team Ireland members, who range in age from

30 to 79, when taking part in the Games is to embrace life and promote organ donation. The team includes 4 liver transplant recipients and 23 kidney transplant recipients.

The 21st World Transplant Games involved 1,000 competitors from 51 countries and every athlete who competed will have received a kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas or bone marrow transplant.

Faul, 49, nailed down her fourth gold medal in the 400m freestyle swimming event with a record breaking time, beating swimmers from Argentina and Israel who came in second and third.

Her time of six minutes 27.89 seconds surpassed the previous world record of 6.32 achieved by British athlete J Coleman in Bangkok in 2007.

A day earlier, the mother to two sons, broke a world record in the 200m freestyle with a time of

3.01.93 and beating the previous world record of 3.05.08 set by Australian Lisa Cuthbertson at the 2009 Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

Just a few hours later, the unstoppable Faul went on to win the 100m breaststroke swim in her age category (40-49 years).

She had also retained her world champion squash title in her age category, her sixth consecutive World Games gold.

After her races, she said: “I didn’t realise I was swimming so fast. Two world records and four gold medals this week, I’m ecstatic! I smashed all of my personal bests too.

I’m thrilled with my performance.

“Thanks to Otter Swimming Club and Dublin Swimming Clun for their support, coaches Matthew MCusker and Brian Conroy and friend Claire O’Dwyer. A special thanks also to my dad and

my sons for their loving support and especially to the family of my donor for making all this possible.”

Shortly after Deirdre’s first race, kidney transplant recipient Peter Heffernan from Skerries, Dublin secured a bronze medal for Transplant Team Ireland in the backstroke event.

Reflecting on his success, he said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the race. It’s so fantastic to be able to take part and the ability to participate and do something that I love is all thanks to my donor. The competition is tough this year so I’m thrilled. A big crowd came down to support us from Transplant Team Ireland. They are a brilliant support.”

Another Dubliner, Mick Dwyer from Cabinteely, a kidney transplant recipient won two medals, the

first a gold in the golf pairs, followed by success in the ball-throw for those aged 60-69 years-old.

“It’s great to see people of my age category and older taking part and doing so well. A huge thank you to my donor and their family.

“Everyone competing here has trained extremely hard.

“No medal is easily won. I’m delighted to be here. I’m thoroughly enjoying the week. It’s excellent to see familiar faces from other countries. I hope to be at the games for many years to come.”

It capped a brilliant week for Team Ireland members, who range in age from 30 to 79, at the Games with the aim of the competition to embrace life and promote organ donation.

Record-breaker Deirdre Faul with runners up Rosaura Michael Dwyer and Garry Campbell after winning Gold in the Golf Pairs

Escudero from Argentina and Hagit Forsher from Israel

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GOLF: MALAHIDE MAN LOOKING TO LAND BIGGEST PAY DAY OF CAREER

Picture: Martin Doherty

Ashe plunders equaliser from the fire for Shels AARON Ashe grabbed a last minute equaliser to help Shelbourne to a 1-1 draw with SSE Airtricity First Division table toppers Waterford at Tolka Park last weekend.

Shane O’Connor had opened the scoring for the away side after just four minutes but Shels worked hard and eventually grabbed a deserved leveller through Ashe’s volley.

Both sides had half chances to take the lead early on but it was the visitors who managed to find the net first after O’Connor volleyed home Derek Daly’s cross from 12 yards.

Waterford then had a great chance to double their lead when David McDaid swung a lovely free kick into the box that several attackers had a chance to get on the end of, but somehow none managed to.

Adam O’Connor should have equalised in the 29th minute when Adam Evan’s embarked on a dazzling run before delivering a ball into the back post that O’Connor headed harmlessly into the hands of Waterford keeper Matthew Connor.

Gary Delaney and English were playing out a fierce battle with each other and when English went down for the fourth time, it looked like he might finally be awarded a penalty by the referee. That wasn’t the case, however, as the official waved play on much to the exasperation of the home crowd.

Shels had one more chance to equalise before the break when Evans burst past the Blues defence before putting his shot so high it flew out of the stadium.

The second half took awhile to get going with the first chance coming through Alan Byrne’s near own seven minutes after the restart.

Shelbourne were wasteful in possession with Byrne and English missing headed chances from the crosses they did manage to get in.

Tiredness began to set in as the game drew to a close and it was Shelbourne who managed to find a little extra through substitutes Dayle Rooney and Ashe, as the latter volleyed home the former’s cross to rescue a point.

The Island GC’s Gavin Moynihan

Moynihan’s Open challenge sport@dublingazette.com

THE ISLAND’S Gavin Moynihan will be looking to make a big impact in one of the biggest weeks of his fledgling career to date at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Portstewart.

He is one of four Sport Ireland supported golfers taking part along with Gary Hurley, Dermot McElroy and Neil O’Briain.

All bar McElroy have experienced the thrills and spills of an Irish Open before but, with a €7m purse to play for, this could be their

golden ticket. Making the cut comes with the guarantee of a five-figure pay-day.

Climb the leaderboard on Sunday afternoon and anything is possible with places in The Open up for grabs not to mention significant shares of the multi-million euro prize fund.

Moynihan and Hurley both made the cut at The K Club in 2016 and Moynihan walked away with the biggest cheque of his professional career. His final round 70 moved him inside the top 40 and earned him €26,800. Hurley slipped back on the weekend but

TRACK MASTERS Dublin pair battle it out for 800 national title TERRY Mee, of Donore Harriers, leads the

field whilst competing in the men’s 800m at the Irish Life Health National Master Track and Field Championship 2017 at Tullamore Harriers Stadium in Tullamore last weekend.

Rising Sun’s Michael Kiely eventually won the race in a time of 2.55.08 with Raheny Shamrock’s Liam Muilready, left, second and Mee ending in third, six seconds off the eventual winner.

Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

still pocketed a tidy sum.

For McElroy, it will be a homecoming of sorts as the Ballymena native makes the short trip to Portstewart.

And he has recent memories of the north coast links from last year’s North of Ireland Championship, which featured one round of stroke play qualifying on the Strand Course.

O l d C o n n a ’s N e i l O’Briain has had a mixture of European Tour, Challenge Tour and Sunshine Tour events so far this season as he builds on a solid 2016 campaign.

Team Ireland Golf,

which supports Irish professional golfers during their fledgling years, is funded by Sport Ireland and administered by the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI).

Enjoyable For a player at the other end of the scale, Padraig Harrington said he is looking forward to taking on a “really enjoyable course”.

He said ahead of the event: “It’s obviously spectacular all the way through the front nine.

I thought the back nine was excellent and probably tougher.

“Rhere are some great

holes on that back nine even though my favourite hole on the course is the sixth, the little par 3, the simplicity of it. Fantastic golf hole.

“There’s a lot more challenging holes on the back nine. That’s how I saw it in the wind on Monday.

“Obviously, I have to play the tournament before I fully understand the golf course, but cer tainly a ver y enjoyable golf course and I’m glad that we’re here playing The Irish Open on it and it’s giving me the opportunity to play it under tournament conditions.”

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FLYING FINS

Swords club builds on strong league form

CLUB NOTICEBOARD FINGALLIANS

FINGALLIANS strengthened their place at the top of the AFL Division 3 table with four points in the past week.

They got the best of third placed Round Tower, Lusk in midweek with an impressive 2-13 to 0-13 win over their north county rivals at Lawless Park. Fins then were awarded a walkover against Ballyboden St Enda’s, an outcome that puts them five points clear of the table.

BELLEWSTOWN this Saturday, July 8:

be invited and a very significant occa-

Celebrate with the winners and com-

sion for Denis and his family. To top it off,

miserate with the losers. Entry €10; free

our lads did brilliant winning three out of

to race goers – Bellewstown Raffle. For

four games and taking home the shield

those of you who can’t join us, you can

after a tough fought final.

enter our draw; €10 per ticket – simply

Camp applications: Our football camp

put your name and number on an enve-

takes place this week. The remain-

lope and leave at the bar. Prizes include

ing camps below can still be booked.

CityJet flights and signed Dublin jerseys.

Applications on www.fingallians.com or

AFL3 and AFL6: Both teams had a dou-

forms are at the bar each evening from

ble week. Our Division 3 team extended

FOOTBALL: HARPS REMAIN IN TOP HALF OF DIVISION ONE

their lead at the top with two wins and our Division 6 footballers remain in the playoffs with a defeat at home and an away win v Plunkett’s.

Dublin senior ladies: Good luck to Sinead, Emer, Fiona & Denise who play West-

 sport@dublingazette.com

SKERRIES Harps bounced back from a mauling at the hands of Lucan Sarsfields to record their fourth draw of the 2017 AFL Division 1 campaign at home to Na Fianna, 0-9 apiece.

Tomas Brady provided a constant threat to the Skerries defence, but Dylan McNamee, Colin Daly, Gerry Daly and Bryan Cullen were leading lights throughout for the hosts.

Colin Daly was sent-off during a frenetic conclusion to the contest, but

er’s uccumbed to a ninepoint defeat at the hands of high-flying Kilmacud Crokes at Broomfield as they remain in tenth place in the AFL1 standings after a 1-16 to 0-11 result.

Crokes had a bright opening as a speculative long delivery by wing-back Ross McGowan drifted into the back of the Syl’s net. This score was supplemented by a 0-5 salvo from the outstanding Mark Vaughan, and even though Ed Walsh was in fine form for the home team, Crokes brought a commanding 1-10 to 0-4 lead into the break.

The 42nd-minute dis-

missal of Pat Duggan did hamper the visitors to an extent, and Walsh capped a productive individual display with a final tally of 0-8.

Yet, the ever-impressive Vaughan registered a 0-9 haul for their opponents, while Ross O’Carroll, Craig Dias and Cian O’Connor also made massive contributions to Crokes’ eventual success.

Earlier in the week, St Maur’s beat St Sylvester’s at Rush, but with Chris Carthy, Davy McGuinness and Con McGuinness impressing in a hard-earned 1-12 to 0-13 victory.

Shane Howard.

Paul Flynn Football School of Excel-

will be streamed live on youtube.com –

day, August 8 to Friday, August 11.

closes at 10pm on Sunday, July 9.

after Glen O’Reilly and Brady also received their marching orders, Skerries finished with a numerical advantage.

They were facing into a three-point deficit with just 10 minutes remaining, until a late rally restored parity just in time for the final whistle.

The north county outfit had fallen to Lucan by 2-11 to 0-4 in their first of two league encounters this week but will, nonetheless, be content enough with their place in the top half of the table in what is their first season in the top flight in recent times.

Elsewhere, St Sylvest-

be run by Dublin hurlers Sean Hickey and

lence: This will now take place from Tues-

ets can be ordered at the bar, the list

AFL DIVISION ONE

Hurling School of Excellence: Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28. This camp will

4pm in Dr Cullen Park, Carlow. The game

Dublin v Kildare – Leinster final: Tick-

Skerries grab draw as Syl’s falter in AFL1

Summer hurling camp: Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14.

meath in the Leinster final this Sunday at

search TG4 Leinster Ladies final.

Skerries Harps’ first season in the top tier in recent times has been a progressive one to date.

6pm.

Kelloggs Cul Camp: Monday, August 14 to Friday, August 18.

Lidl Competition: Congratulations to Cara (U-9 squad) who has been selected

Lisgoold GAA club: Based in Cork, it is

as a winner in the Lidl future stars com-

home club of Denis McCarthy (lead men-

petition. Cara will now represent Fingal-

tor U-10s). Our U-10 squad took part in

lians at an event in St Brigid’s GAA Club

a hurling tournament over the weekend

on the July 15 where she’ll get to practice

to honour of Denis’s Dad, the late Dan

her skills alongside GAA Heroes and fel-

Joe McCarthy who passed away last

low winners.

year. He was a massive club/hurling man

Our Irish conversation group: They

and club president, when he passed on.

will take a break for the summer holi-

It was a massive honour for the club to

days.

ST FINIAN’S THE AFL4 team were undefeated this

ster Football Final Dublin V Kildare to

week by drawing away with Cuala on

stfiniansgaaclubswords@gmail or text

Wedensday evening and narrowly beat-

Maree McDonough on 087 617 6687 by 12

ing Kilmacud Crokes in Ridgewood on

noon on Saturday, July 8. Only fully paid

Saturday. The AFL8 team were narrowly

up adult members and juveniles play-

beaten by Na Fianna in Collinstown.

ing on adult teams can order tickets

The AHL4 team play Na Fianna on

through the club. Ticket price details are

Saturday, July 8. The AHL9 team play

on the club Facebook page and have been

O’Dwyers away on Sunday, July 9. Please

circulated to club members by email.

come out and show your support for the adult hurling teams.

The U-10 and U-11 girls had their last

Congratulations to the Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who had a great win over Naomh Mearnog.

official training session of the year on

The club would like to thank River Val-

Wednesday and, to mark this, a Dub-

ley Community Centre and Peacocks

lin legend turned up to give them some

Bar and Restaurant with regard to the

sound advice and relate stories from his

recent bereavement of Barry O’Hea.

playing and managerial career.

The second summer camp will take

Paul Clarke, whose niece Reanna

place Tuesday, August 15 to Friday,

plays for the U-11 team, came along and

August 18 and third camp will take place

graciously gave of his time. Paul won an

Tuesday, August 22 to Friday, August 25.

All-Ireland winners medal in 1995 and

Online payments can be made under the

recently managed the Dublin senior

Summer Camps 2017 side menu on the

football team to win the O’Byrne cup.

club website, www.stfinians.com. Forms

Many thanks to Paul and keep up the

are also available and payments made in

good work girls.

the club office. Forms can also be down-

St Finian’s GAA extends sincere con-

loaded from the club website.

dolences to Andrea Walsh on the pass-

There are yoga classes taking place

ing of her mother. Andrea is an active

in the clubhouse activity room every

supporter of the club and her husband

Thursday evening. For further details,

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McEvoy all set to soar St Sylvester’s star looking to lead the way for Dublin as the county’s ladies footballers bid for a sixth successive Leinster senior championship title

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ST SYLVESTER’s star Niamh McEvoy insists the county’s ladies footballers must remain vigilant as they take on Westmeath in the Leinster championship final this Sunday at 4pm in Netwatch Dr Cullen Park.

Dublin hammered Laois by 28 points to reach the Leinster final for the sixth year in a row but McEvoy knows that it will be a much tougher task against the division two champions.

“Westmeath have had a great league campaign and their league form is brilliant,” McEvoy said at the launch of sponsor AIG’s new travel insurance offer on Monday.

“They had two tough games against Cavan that will definitely stand to them. They drew the first time round then put up a great performance in the second game to win the division two league title and get promoted to division one.

“We know we have a tough day in store but we are just going to concentrate on ourselves and the things we need to do to get it right on the day. We are really looking forward to it.”

Dublin may have had it comfortable during the Laois game but McEvoy insists there is something to be learned from every game as they strive towards their ultimate goal of reaching a fourth All-Ireland final in a row.

“There were things to be learned from the Laois match as well. We were happy that we put

up a good performance but we have put that to bed now and we are just concentrating on going forward.”

Westmeath will provide a much sterner test than Laois but McEvoy insists they will look to get their own game right rather than look to nullify the threat posed by the midlanders.

“We obviously give Westmeath a lot of respect.

Two years ago the game went right down to the wire and we had our backs up against the wall at half-time so, as I said, we just need to concentrate on the things we need to do right on the day and the things we need to get right to win the game.

“Obviously, they have some good players that we will home in on but, other than that, we are

just going to concentrate on working hard at our game.”

McEvoy is joined in the Dublin squad by Syls teammates Nicole Owens and Sinead Aherne and despite a slow start to the club’s league campaign this year; they have hit the ground running in the championship.

“We had a couple of injuries at the start and we had a couple of girls who weren’t back training yet so we will try and knuckle down now and get a few wins to push ourselves up the league table, but our main focus this year was definitely the championship,” McEvoy concluded.

On that front, they will return to action on Wednesday, July 12 with a derby date against Fingallians.