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Tributes paid to late ‘beautiful warrior’, 27
SYLVIA POWNALL A YOUNG Dublin woman fighting ovarian cancer died in her family’s arms at the weekend, just days after a fund was set up to send her abroad for treatment. Georgina ‘Georgie’ Burke (27, inset), from Huntstown in Dublin 15, passed away peacefully at St Francis’ Hospice in Blanchardstown on Friday. She had been battling a chemotherapy-resistant cancer and an
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online appeal set up by her family to send her to Tijuana, Mexico had raised almost €23,000 in five days. In a message to supporters, her heartbroken sister, Michaela, said: “To each and every one of you who loved, donated and shared our superhero’s story, thank you. “Although Georgie did not make it to ‘Oasis of Hope’, her final days were filled with such hope from us all and what we raised for Georgie.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
CARRYING THE HOPES OF THE COUNTY: Sean Gorey, a pupil from St Helen’s NS, Portmarnock, had the enviable honour of presenting the match ball to referee David Gough at the all-important GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park last weekend. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
BALBRIGGAN people turned out in droves to help support an unusual but fun event – Ireland’s first ever buggy parade. With the area home to Ireland’s youngestpercentage population in
the country, there was no shortage of young citizens to take part. The creative, fun event was another sign of the continued imaginative regeneration of the wider
GET ready for a particularly noteworthy event – the Fingal Fleadh, which looks set to entertain and
delight with ease across four days from today (Thursday, September 5). Swords is hosting the
Balbriggan area.
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COMMUNITY: CALL FOR ACTION FROM ARCHDIOCESE
Row over Hartstown centre’s ownership SYLVIA POWNALL
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THE Dublin Archdiocese is being urged to confirm that it is in talks with Fingal County Council to hand over the ownership of Hartstown Community Centre. The centre faces closure if repairs in order to meet safety regulations cannot be carried out, and in excess of €30,000 is needed to upgrade the building. A public meeting last week heard calls for the Archdiocese to confirm in writing that it will transfer
Hartstown Community Centre
ownership to the council so the community can establish a management group. Backing the call, Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) told Dublin Gazette: “There
is huge anger at the reluctance of the Archdiocese representatives to attend the meetings and to acknowledge that they have a responsibility to act on the commu-
nity’s wishes. “The community has so far raised over €13,000, and works have commenced to allow the centre to remain open. “There is a further €25,000 required to bring it up to standard and to allow the creche to move back into its original rooms.” More than 3,000 local residents use the centre, which provides vital services and accommodates clubs and voluntary organisations seven days a week. Upcoming fundraising efforts include a fun run in Hartstown Park on September 29 at 11.30am, and a bag pack at Dunnes Stores in Blanchardstown on September 7. The Department of Rural & Community Development has pledged funding towards the works, as has Fingal County Council. But the issue of ownership must be finalised first. Cllr Donnelly said: “I have a motion calling for support at our next local area [council] meeting on September 5. “Community and volunteers are doing their bit, and I expect the Dublin diocese to step up now in the coming weeks and do theirs.” Dublin Gazette contacted the Dublin Archdiocese for comment but received no reply.
FASTNews Ireland’s first buggy parade was a big hit in Balbriggan IRELAND’S first-ever buggy parade kicked things off with a bang at the inaugural Our Balbriggan Grasshoppers Festival – a superb celebraLouise McGouran, Marcus Campion, tion aimed at children under Charlotte and Isabelle McGouran. six years of age, Picture: Fintan Clarke celebrating the fact that Balbriggan has the youngest-percentage population in Ireland. An open invitation to hundreds of local people rallied them to decorate their prams or buggies and join the buggy parade from Market Green. Grasshoppers is the brainchild of Acting Up Arts and was fully supported by Our Balbriggan (balbriggan.ie) and Fingal County Council. The Grasshoppers Festival was one of the 20 things to happen in the first 12 months of the Our Balbriggan Plan, which will see a €20m-plus rejuvenation of the town, led by a community vision, over three years. Emer O’Gorman, Fingal County Council’s director of economic, enterprise and tourism development, said: “We have already enjoyed a number of fantastic summer festivals and, as the plan develops, there is more to come which the whole area will enjoy.”
Maxi Zoo set Drug arrest for Santry in Rush GARDAI seized an estimated opening €42,000 worth of cocaine and Ireland’s largest pet retailer, Maxi Zoo, have announced plans to open 10 new stores in Ireland. The new outlets, which are set to open over the next three years, will bring the total number of Maxi Zoo pet stores nationwide to 30. The first of the openings will be at OMNI Retail Park in Santry. The new Santry store welcomes pet owners to bring along their pets to the official opening day on September 12 and family fun day on September 15. Ciarán O’Neill, Managing Director of Maxi Zoo Ireland said: “99% of our team are pet owners themselves, and our customers like this personal touch and come back time and time again because they know that we love pets as much as they do. “We are delighted that we will be able to deliver our expertise to even more pet owners in Ireland - by opening stores in new communities and spreading our reach even wider.”
arrested a man during a raid on a house in Rush on Friday. Officers also discovered €2,000 of cannabis, other drug paraphernalia and a sum of cash during a planned search. A man in his 20s was arrested and questioned. The operation was led by gardaí from the Balbriggan District Tasking Unit.
Blanch shops to expand The Blanchardstown Centre is set for another expansion with the addition of 55,000sq ft of new retail space. The development will comprise eight units, two of which will house flagship stores for supermarket giant Aldi and fashion retailer JD Sports. The latest investment in the centre by owners Blackstone, is expected to cost in the region of €32 million and will see the creation of 125 permanent positions. The scheme currently includes over 180 stores.
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SWORDS: FREE FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL
Fingal Fleadh set to return this weekend SYLVIA POWNALL
FLEADH fever is taking a grip in Swords this weekend as the Fingal event returns for a third annual outing. The 2019 Fingal Fleadh will see Swords Castle and main street host a four-day free festival of craic and ceol – beginning this Thursday September 5. Performers include the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Ulaid, Liam O Maonlai, Moya Brennan & Cormac de Barra, John Spillane, The Dixie Micks, Meath Beo and more. The town will be abuzz
with trad music, with an emphasis on participation and performance including free workshops
“Another Fingal event not to be missed
and live gigs from Rinceoil (Rush) and Inis Rua (Skerries). There’s yoga for kids and family Irish dancing classes in the castle marquee on Sunday, with John Spillane singing
songs as gaeilge in the castle chapel on Saturday from 12.30pm. Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien said: “With the historic Swords Castle as the centrepiece, the festival will be another Fingal event not to be missed.” Swords has already been chosen to host the 2020 Leinster Fleadh, which could pave the way for the All Ireland festival to be held in the capital of the north county. The week-long trad music event will take place in July and is expected to generate millions of euro in revenue.
Speculation over Strand Road Euromillions winner
SPECULATION is rife in Portmarnock after the winning Euromillions Plus ticket worth €500,000 was sold in the Spar store on the Strand Road last Tuesday. Lotto bosses urged anyone who purchased a Quick Pick ticket at the local shop to check their numbers – as they could be in for a very nice surprise. Shop owner Michael Doyle said: “There’s great excitement. The lottery terminal in the store is flat out checking tickets. The winner could literally be anybody – it’s been a very busy couple of days in the shop as beachgoers have been soaking up the last few days of the summer with their ice-creams and of course lottery tickets.” The winning numbers were: 04, 08, 20, 35, 45.
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AVIATION: NEW RUNWAY SET FOR 2021
DEATH
Tributes paid to late ‘beautiful warrior’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
The tarmac at Dublin Airport. Picture: Flickr / Jimmy Harris
DAA appoint new noise regulator for Dublin Airport SYLVIA POWNALL
Thumbs-up for a community trying to support each other THERE was a happy thumbs-up from these two lads at the recent Strandmill Cycle Against Suicide fundraiser held in Portmarnock,which was a big hit with people of all ages across the community. Held as a family-friendly gathering, there was something for all ages at the fundraiser, which raised some €4,200 from the day. Children were particularly delighted with the day’s events, with plenty of kids’ activities held alongside a BBQ, live bands, auctions, prizes and raffles. At the heart of the day’s events were three young local men’s names immortalised on a giant banner – Wheelo, Dylan and Kinsey – putting the issue of suicide, loss and, most importantly, support at the centre of the positive gathering. Well done to everyone who turned out to support the day. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon
DUBLIN Airport Authority is expected to ask that planning conditions attached to its new runway be changed after a noise regulator was formally appointed this week. Fingal County Council has established an Airport Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which will “assess current and predicted future levels of noise at Dublin Airport”. T h e l o c a l a u t h o r-
ity was appointed under leg islation proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross in 2017 and passed by the Oireachtas – in the face of stiff opposition. Objectors argued that the council could not make independent rulings on the airport’s operations since it collects significant commercial rates from the hub. The DAA is likely to ask that restrictions limiting the number of night flights imposed by An Bord Pleanala in 2007 be lifted ahead of the new airstrip opening in 2021. FCC has appointed Gilbert Power as director of the ANCA with a team of engineering, technical and administrative staff in place along with “a supporting team of specialist experts”. Mr Power said: “We are now ready to start our work and fulfilling our obligations under the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019. “Our initial work over the next few months will be to train in staff and
review the existing data on noise levels at Dublin Airport. “The Act is very specific as to what we can and cannot do and we will be adhering strictly to its parameters in the course of our work.” Under EU legislation flights can be restricted only where other measures to ease aircraft noise will not work. Acting council chief AnnMarie Farrelly said the ANCA would “implement its mandate” to assess current and predicted future levels of noise at the airport. She added: “Fingal County Council has a track record of performing the role of competent authority in areas such as planning and environment, and will now continue this in the area of aircraft noise regulation.” The ANCA does not deal with individual aircraft noise complaints which should continue to be made to the DAA at https://www.dublinairport.com/aboutus/-community-affairs/ noise-complaint.
Georgie was living and working in San Francisco in August, 2017, when she got a pain in her stomach which later turned out to be ovarian cancer. Michaela described her as a “real-life super hero”, telling how Georgie started studying a part-time Masters in business at UCD after her cancer diagnosis. Her family set up the fund to send her to ‘Oasis of Hope’ in Mexico, which offers immunotherapy cancer vaccines after radiation proved unsuccessful. Revealing the devastating news of her death last Saturday, Michaela said: “Our brave little warrior Georgina passed away peacefully in our arms yesterday evening at St Francis’ Hospice in Blanchardstown. “My mam, Daniel and I are heartbroken but filled with gratitude that Georgie’s final moments were pain-free of the suffering, and filled with love, between the four of us. “Our hearts are heavy and will never be the same, but our Georgie is free of all the pain, suffering and in the arms of our grandfathers in heaven.” Tributes were paid to the popular young woman at her funeral on Tuesday in the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians on the Navan Road. In her death notice, her family thanked the staff at St Francis’ Hospice for their “tender care”. It said: “Cherished daughter of Sonia and dearly loved sister of Daniel and Michaela. Our beautiful warrior Georgie will be sadly missed by her entire loving family, grandmothers Joan and Marie, relatives and friends.” Posting a tribute online, one friend said: “Such an amazing girl. Georgie was great fun to be around.” Another said: “Georgie was an amazing person ... A lot of hearts will be in pieces today.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Charley Bennett
Caoimhe Archibold-Forde
Sophia Moxan
Ariana Shamsheer and Sophie Pacanovsky. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Delighted kids start off at ‘big school’ T
HERE were plenty of big smiles (and thankfully, no tears from the children) at St Cronan’s Junior NS at Brackenstown, Swords recently. After weeks and weeks of looking ahead to ‘big school’, the children could hardly believe that they were finally there, wearing their crisp, smart new uniforms and clutching bright and
colourful school bags. The only nerves for the milestone moment came from the grown-ups, with some people feeling a little emotional as their kids started off at the busy school. However, the overall emotion was one of happiness and eagerness, with Dublin Gazette wishing all the kids many happy years at school.
Rosanna Conaty
Robert Dadcry and his mum
Ross Yates and a pooch pal
Mariam Meij and Gabriela Chukwuma
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WEAVER’S ROW: APPLICATION REFUSED AGAIN
Council shoots down Aldi store for Clonsilla site SYLVIA POWNALL
Fingal’s Friendliest for 2019 THE Man O War pub has been named Fingal’s Friendliest Business in the 2019 JCI awards. The family-run watering hole and eaterie at Courtlough near Balbriggan took home the overall title for its unrivalled customer care. Other category winners included: Skinny Batch Food in Lusk; Old Street restaurant in Malahide; Country Crest, Lusk; Donabate Portrane Community Leisure Centre and Jus de Vin, Portmarnock. Pictured, left to right: Keira Keogh (JCI Ireland), Clodagh Murray (JCI Fingal), Aileen McNulty, Claire McNulty, Martin McNulty (Man O’War Pub), Eoghan O’Brien (Mayor of Fingal).
PLANS to build an Aldi store on a site at Weaver’s Row in Clonsilla which faced stiff local opposition have been shot down by Fingal County Council. This marks the latest unsuccessful bid to build a supermarket on what is the last strip of vacant land on the Clonsilla Road. Aldi was refused permission in 2015. This time the application included a shop with off-license and creche, 20 three-storey houses, a new public plaza and 140 surface car parking spaces. We l c o m i n g t h e refusal Cllr Emer Currie (FG) said: “It’s the right decision. The proposed
Cllr Emer Currie (FG)
development was disjointed, didn’t add value to the streetscape and public realm, not to mention the traffic issues.” In its ruling, the council outlined a number of reasons for refusing the application, including what it described as the development’s “substandard layout, particularly in terms of the integration with adjoining sites”. Planners ruled that
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the lack of a workable access from the Clonsilla Road “would endanger public safety and cause a serious traffic hazard”. They also found that the development “would be detrimental to the residential amenities of future residents” because of the lack of open space and the “substandard landscaping scheme”. The proximity of the proposed build to a neighbouring apartment block and houses was also a factor. Expansion Aldi announced 20 new jobs for the Clonsilla area in July – while planners were still considering the application – as part of its expansion plans in the Dublin area. An online petition was
set up to advise Fingal County Council of the community’s concerns and opposition to the Aldi move. One objector warned: “We will be completely overlooked, noise pollution and we will lose sunlight in our garden.” C l l r Ta n i a D o y l e ( I n d ) , w h o s u b m i tted an observation on the development, said: “This application is far too premature, given we do not have an up to date Clonsilla Urban Strategy to reference… “Is this development really in the best interests of Clonsilla, given permission is already in place for a similar size Lidl store not too far away on the Clonsilla link road opposite Castlefield Court?”
Corduff locals urged to be vigilant of a flasher at park
CORDUFF locals are being urged to be vigilant after a man was seen exposing himself to park goers in the early hours of Tuesday morning, August 27. A dog walker was left shocked after encountering the flasher at around 6.45am standing on a bridge in Corduff Park near a path onto Blanchardstown Road. A community Facebook page sent out the alert, as many
people use the park as a shortcut to get to and from work and schools. It warned: “He was on the metal footbridge just before you come up the steps to the path that would lead towards Blanchardstown Road. “He ran off when he saw the resident approaching. The gardai were informed. Anyone using the valley as a cutthrough to work etc, please be vigilant.”
Airport’s taxi rank set-up ‘the worst of all worlds’: TD DUBLIN Airport’s taxi rank needs an innovative overhaul because the current set up is “the worst of all worlds” for customers and drivers, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Noel Rock said he hoped the consultation process recently announced by Dublin Airport will see real, tangible solutions emerge. He said: “Dublin Airport is often the first impression [of Dublin for] visitors from
overseas, and waiting for a long time for a taxi at one of the busiest points for pickups does not create the best impression. “There is often what seems like an inexplicable shortage of drivers at peak periods or at night. This simply shouldn’t be the case. Dublin Airport is a world-class facility, but sadly the first-class travel experience does not extend to its taxi ranks.”
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SWORDS: CALLS FOR REFURB TO BE PRIORITISED
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New exhibition set for Blanchardstown
Just some of the damage at St Finian’s Community College in Swords.
St Finian’s ‘not fit for purpose’ SYLVIA POWNALL
URGENT action is once again being demanded for a secondary school in Swords, which staff and students say is no longer fit for purpose. Deputy Darragh O’Brien has called on Education Minister Joe McHugh to prioritise the long-awaited refurbishment and extension of St Finian’s Community College. The Fianna Fail TD said: “This is something which the Government have been dragging their feet on for years. “There have been indeterminable delays and unexplained hold-ups,
but little or no action. T h e p a re n t s, te a c h ers and students have all been let down very badly.” A protest was held earlier this year and in February the issue was raised in the Seanad by James Reilly and in the Dail by Clare Daly. The school body issued a cry for help with a Facebook post stating: “Our school has been in Swords for more than 60 years and we have been there with our community through the good times and the bad. “Our building is no longer fit for purpose and it is not acceptable that our extension has been delayed once again. Our
students deserve better.” Photographs accompanying the post showed the level of dilapidation with extensive mould, a partially collapsed roof, and vegetation growing inside classrooms. Deputy O’Brien said: “I can’t stress enough the need to get the refurbishment and extension works under way. “From speaking with parents, teachers and even students I know there are major issues, from a leaking roof to a lack of space and much more besides.” The school’s board of management first outlined concerns in 2010 complaining of leaking
ceilings, lack of adequate heating and other potential health risks. An extension was sanctioned and the scheme was granted planning permission in 2015 – but it was shelved without explanation just as construction was due to start. Deputy O’Brien said: “Despite the minister’s comments to the contrary, we know there are issues with the department’s budget. “The minister needs to clarify whether construction and upgrading works on schools will be put on hold or not progressed while the department sorts out its finances.”
New express bus from Portrane to town A NEW express bus route from Portrane to the city centre via the Port Tunnel was confirmed on Friday. The National Transport Authority has awarded a licence to Eirebus to operate the service which will be operated under the name Fingal Express. Donabate Portrane Community Council, which had lobbied for additional public transport serving the peninsula, welcomed the news. Eirebus operations director Jeff Clarke said the company had been granted bus stop approval by Dublin City Council, adding: “The final piece in the puzzle. We can now plan for a start date.” A spokesman for the community council said: “This is
great news for people on the peninsula as there is a chronic infrastructure deficit in the area, and an especially acute problem when it comes to public transport.” Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) welcomed news of the new service which should be operational before the end of the month. He said: “This service will initially be two morning services departing Portrane at 07.05am and 07.45 am with an expected 45 minute journey time terminating at Custom House Quay. In the evening again there will be two services departing from Pearse Street to Portrane with services at 17.20 and 18.10.”
AN exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fingal County Council’s diverse municipal art collection will be officially opened on September 12. ‘Estuary’ will be launched by Mayor Eoghan O’Brien at the DraIocht Arts Centre in Blanchardstown. Over 200 artworks have been acquired by the council since 1994. The exhibition, curated by Fingal artists Una Sealy, James English, Joshua Sex and Sanja Todorovic, will then continue until November 17. Fingal’s County Arts Officer Rory O’Byrne said: “The aim of the collection is to support artists, the integration of artworks in County Hall, Swords and the Civic Offices, Blanchardstown, and to educate young people about visual art and provide opportunities for them to meet artists to gain an insight into their work.” A free public engagement programme for adults, children and young people will coincide with the exhibition. For further details visit www.fingalarts.ie.
Grants for FLAG welcomed by council FINGAL County Council has welcomed the approval of grants for coastal projects this year, bringing the total investment under the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to €600,000 over the past three years. Projects that will receive funding from FLAG include a feasibility study of Red Island Martello Tower in Skerries, the refurbishment of Howth Courthouse into a publically accessible tourist office and community space, and a feasibility study which is being part funded by FLAG NE for the four harbours managed by Fingal County Council. A number of high profile festivals in Howth, Donabate and Portrane, Rush and Skerries in Fingal have also been supported in 2019. Biodiversity talks and walks, training, cycle hire and boat equipment is also funded.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
James Colreavy and Glen Foran
Lily and Ciara
Naomi McGreal Piper and Johanne Justin and Emma Kealey. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Fantastic day fundraising in Portmarnock
A Mark O’Brien, Damien Rogers and John Whelan
Cian Foran and Harry O’Mara
FANTASTIC day was had at the recent Cycle Against Suicide fundraiser in Portmarnock, raising over €4200. It was a truly amazing day with lots of kids activities, live bands, BBQ, prizes for the annual golf championship, auctions and
raffles without losing site of what the day was about. Suicide has touched the hearts of the community of Strandmill and it was wonderful to see such an amazing event in honour of three young men.
Caoimhe Swan, Heidi O’Hanlon and Anna Maria Dempsey
Back: Ben Singleton and Brooke Courtney. Front: Bronwyn Corbally, Joe Sheppard and Pat Foran.
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Charlie McGlinchey
Emma and Sadie Howlin
Caragh Farrell Sophie, Katie and Alicia McDonagh and Michelle McCluskey Conor, Ruth, Ella and Mark O’Sullivan. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon
Family friendly fun in Malahide
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Leah Farrell
HE Bubble Rush 5k took place in Malahide Castle last week ain aid of The Make A Wish Foundation. The 5k course starts in a sea of bubbles and features four Bubble Stations along the route where our cannons pump out coloured foam to create a 4ft deep bubble bath. Every course is family friendly, so you can run, jog, walk, dance or toddle through the foam. Make-A-Wish Ireland has been granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening illness throughout Ireland since 1992. The charity creates incredible memories in the granting of wishes, which for a child, allows them to cope with the injections and treatments and hospital stays; and on a bigger scale, helps heal fractured families through the journey.
Cllr Racheal Batten, Alicia and Shyanne Hearns and Dagmara Czaplewska
Lexi Jackson, Kim, Ellie and Bobbie Ryan, Jake and Nicky Jackson
Jacques Shudell, Daniel Eagan, Ciara and Zoe Shudell, Siobhan and Tristan Egan and Luke Shudell
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Challenge for the Physically Active Retired THE Hardy Annual Charity Challenge Walk once again returns to Glendalough on Thursday, September 26. Aimed at retired people who still enjoy being active, the walk will raise funds for Partnership America Latina (PAL), a charity that supports disabled people in Peru by supplying them improved wheelchairs, better quality of accommodation while travelling to receive treatment and general care and assistance. To cater for walkers of all fitness levels, there will be four walks taking place on the day all devised by Tom Milligan, an experienced member of the Irish Ramblers Club. The longest hike of the day will be 22km in length with an ascent of 1000m, followed by 20km in length with an ascent of 860m, 15km in length with an ascent of 660m and 10km in length with an ascent of 300m. Registration for the hikes will start in the Brocagh Centre in Laragh at 9:30am with the walks beginning at 10am.
Refreshments All walks begin and end at Brocagh Centre with music and refreshments being offered when the walks are complete. The group recommends that anybody partaking in the walk to bring plenty food and water, wear light layers rather than heavy sweaters and use Vaseline for any blisters that appear on sore feet. Any interested parties can register for the event by emailing Tom Milligan at hardyannuals@gmail. com or telephone Fergus Roche on 085-1402480. There is a €25 contribution fee with all monies raised going towards PAL.
DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2-WEEK FESTIVAL
The brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer
Tara Brandel mixes street dance, twerking, contemporary dance, and aerial pole.
PADRAIG CONLON
DUBLIN Fringe Festival, which kicks off this Saturday (7th) celebrates its 25th birthday with shows in more than 30 city locations over the next two weeks. A multi-disciplinary festival focusing on new and innovative approaches to the arts, Dublin Fringe attracts over 30,000 spectators every year who come to see mavericks and inventors showcasing brand new ideas for the very first time. This year’s festival is gearing up for a whopper birthday celebration with an illuminating city take-over and the biggest party in town for 16 days and nights. Staging an impressive 36 venues, 77 productions, 545 performances and 54 world premieres, the Fringe is set to take over and
transform Dublin city’s map by showcasing the brightest and boldest talent Ireland has to offer. There will be shows in theatres and arts spaces all across town but this year particularly look out for the shows where the setting tells part of the story, like in a restaurant, a gothic chapel, on the DART, in a dressing room in Croke Park, in a hairdressers, the National Stadium, on an ice rink, in The Four Courts and in a former VIP nightclub. Dublin Fringe Festival provides context for new work and demands audience engagement and dialogue. The scale and environment of the festival broadens arts participation, playing a vital role in the fabric of Dublin and Irish cultural life. For artists, the Fringe presents
an opportunity to innovate, to cross disciplines and boundaries and to find new ways and places to create work. Ruth McGowan, festival director, says this years’ Fringe will delight audiences with art adventures. “Our 2019 festival focus is on power and pleasure, with an electric programme full of new ideas and adventurous spirit,” she said. “I can’t wait for this bold assembly of artists to light up the city this September, delivering impactful and urgent performances on powerful stages, from the Four Courts to Dublin Castle and offering joyful escapism with big nights out and one-of-a-kind experiences that will send you home starry-eyed. “Dublin Fringe Festival is about discovery, we champion inven-
ALISON SPITTLE: This is a show about righting a wrong and looking like you want it enough.
tion, new ideas and voices that defy the mainstream. “I would love for you to join us, you’ll be rewarded with revelation, beauty and intimate encounters that linger long after the curtain falls.” This year’s festival programme has been broken down into nine defined chapters to help audi-
ences find their ideal Fringe experience and is buzzing with some of the most fantastic events and artworks the city will see this year. Dublin Fringe Festival 2019 runs city-wide from September 7 – 22. All 2019 Fringe events are now on sale at fringefest.com or 1850 FRINGE (1850 374 643).
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TRAVEL:
BRAVE THE STEPS OF THIS ‘STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN’: There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats. Page 20
steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelized onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard. Page 21
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CAUTION | APPEAL TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Put road safety on ‘back to school’ checklist
THE Road Safety Authority (RSA), ESB Networks and A Garda Siochana are appealing to parents, guardians and teachers to ensure road safety is part of the back to school lesson plan for all school children this September. The RSA wants to remind parents to ensure their child is visible when walking or cycling to school, or when waiting for the school bus in the mornings and evenings. Moyagh Murdock, chief executive, Road Safety Authority said: “With children returning to school over the coming days, road users need to be extra vigilant. In addition to the inevitable increased traffic levels, motorists and other road users should be conscious of children walking and
cycling to and from school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas. “Congestion at the school gates is another particularly serious problem, with parents often double parking, or parking on yellow lines to drop their children off. “The result is incredibly dangerous: small children weaving in and out of parked and moving cars at the school gate, many of whom are too small to be seen by drivers pulling in and out. “Therefore, we are encouraging parents and teachers to be as proactive as possible when it comes to road safety. “Parents can ensure their children are wearing high-visibility vests
and when cycling make sure they are wearing a safety helmet and that their bikes should are properly equipped with bell, lights and reflective strips. Teachers can do their bit by educating children in road safety best practice at an early age.” The RSA is also reminding parents to ensure that children are properly secured in the correct seating. They should be secured in the back seat in a restraint appropriate to their individual height and weight. For the ninth year running, the RSA and ESB Networks will distribute free high visibility vests to every child starting school in September. To date, this partnership has provided 880,000 children throughout the country with high visibility vests.
Finn MacDonald, with Daniel Modu and Florence Marlow Ward, pictured as the Road Safety Authority, ESB Networks and An Garda Siochana are appealing to parents to ensure road safety around school gates as children go back to school. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
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GOINGOUTOUT
PICK WEEK His post-popstar OF THE
life suits Shayne
Former X-Factor winner on his grown-up outlook SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)
Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45 GOOD old Gilbert takes to the NCH this Saturday (and Sunday), bringing a dash of old-skool music statesmanship to Dublin. The mulltiple award-winning artist has a back catalogue that would be the envy of even his peers, with decades of tracks and chart-topping glories all around the world to draw upon. Tickets are still available, priced €45.
SEPTEMBER 5 (THURSDAY)
We Banjo 3 @ Whelan’s, €20 K- Trap @ The Academy 2, €15 Shrug Life @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Evan Marien @ The Workman’s Club, €10
SEPTEMBER 6 (FRIDAY)
Eric Paslay @ The Academy, €23 The Lost Messiahs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10
SEPTEMBER 7 (SATURDAY)
Fields + Emma Langford @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Mack Fleetwood @ Whelan’s, €17 Increasingly popular Fleetwood Mac cover band are nailing the classics, and they are some classics... McLusky @ The Workman’s Club, €16
SEPTEMBER 8 (SUNDAY)
Pilgrim St @ The Workman’s Club, €16 Barry Wilson @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8 Gilbert O’Sullivan @ The NCH, €45
SEPTEMBER 10 (TUESDAY)
The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7
SEPTEMBER 11 (WEDNESDAY)
Ella & Louis @ The NCH, €11+
Some of Shayne’s pop culture appearances – singing on X-Factor back in the day, and outside t’Rovers pub in Coronation Street
JAMES HENDICOTT
SHAYNE WARD burst onto a very different pop scene in the middle of the last decade. Back when pop was largely a shiny, crooning outlet for love songs and harmonies, he was a fresh-faced X-Factor winner who grabbed an immediate Christmas number one, the first stemming from an original post-show song, with That’s My Goal. In fact, that debut single was the third-fastest selling in UK history back in 2005, yet while writing and performing music is still central to Ward’s life, he’s progressed into some strong acting roles, too, and sees balance as his new primary aim in life. Referring to his years on Coronation Street and a number of film roles, Ward jokes about some of his idols, and admits it’s mainly about having the right kind of experiences. “I’ve watched other people balance film and music, people like J-Lo and LL Cool J, and I figured I’ve got to try my hand at it. You only get one life to live,” he says. His acting has arguably taken centre stage recently. Along the way, Ward’s not been afraid to speak his mind. In one particularly bold move, he went on popular chat show Loose Women at a physical low ebb, and talked about male body confidence, having gained weight himself after the arrival of his first child. “A lot of guys have body
Shayne Ward: “I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me”
confidence issues. I felt okay being a bit bigger, and I’ve lost the weight again now, but I thought it was important to talk about. Shaming people for their body isn’t okay,” Ward explains. “It felt like an important message. I think men are much worse at talking about that kind of stuff. “I’ve had a lot of obligations recently, and I’ve tried to make them things that matter to me,” he continues. The music, clearly, has become a much more occasional part of Ward’s life, though you still sense
the passion in his voice when he speaks about it. “Back when I released that first song, I felt a lot of pressure, it was a huge responsibility,” he recalls of That’s My Goal. “I was really lucky it was received so well. An original song for X-Factor seemed like quite a new idea back then. “The coming show in Dublin will be a mix of classic songs, and with it being late October, I’m going to do a bit of Halloween stuff. “I have a lot of things I’m working on, including a feature film, so it’s hard
to imagine an album any time soon. Maybe an EP. “I crowdfunded the last one [Closer], which was a great way to get people involved in things. “I’m just really grateful to be doing it. A few years ago, I had a vocal issue, a bit like Adele has, through overuse of the vocal cords. “Back at the start I did so many vocal performances. I knew I’d done something [to damage my voice], I just sensed it. It really affected my falsetto. “I had surgery on it, and it’s back at about 90%, which I’m really grateful for.
“I’m in a great position, enjoying life a lot both professionally and personally. I’m doing it for the love of it, and out of respect for my future. “I think people are over the idea that pop stars get big and then disappear. You can keep going for a long time now if you keep connecting with your fans. “I’ve had a great journey, and I’ll keep going as long as there are people coming to watch me. They’re great.” Shayne Ward plays the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, on October 10.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Festival pressures start to mount up in Carrigstown ORGANISING for the festival picks up this week, with Carol finding herself under pressure as the day looms closer. McCoys and The Station go head to head competing for the drinks licence this week, but who’ll get the honour on the day? Bob and Renee begin to bicker with Pete and Dolores at a festival meeting. Damien finds himself stressed while preparing for an important visit this week from Caoimhe and Saoirse, but the stress fades into delight when he sees the pair. Will gives Mairead and Damien good news about the separation proceedings. Renee decides to enter the King and Queen competition being held at the festival. but Bob is less than enthusiastic. Renee is furious when Carol says Dolores can enter the competition. Renee wants to wear a wedding dress for the King and Queen competition,
but Carol decides to put a stop to it – will Renee come up with a way to wear her dress anyway? Damien worries about Caoimhe and Will’s flourishing friendship, meanwhile Will is unhappy at how close Phoebe and Saoirse are becoming, reminding Phoebe to keep an eye on Damien, not spend time with Saoirse. Debbie returns home for Eoghan’s birthday celebrations, but Eoghan notes tension between Debbie and Katy. Eoghan is delighted with all the attention he’s getting for his birthday, but something’s in the back of his mind, leading him to making a confession to Debbie. Hughie is exasperated with Paul’s scheming, but Sean tells him there may be a way to get back at him ... Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
ENTERTAINMENT
CINEMA | FAST & FURIOUS SPINOFF DELIVERS THE GOODS
Drives some reliable comedy SHANE DILLON
A LAST-MINUTE change of plans saw me and a friend park our bums on seats earlier this week for Hobbs & Shaw (Cert 12A, 136 mins), a standalone, spin-off film from the interminable Fast & Furious cars-and-criminalcapers franchise. I’m not a huge fan of the FAF films, to be honest; they’re normally the kind of things I’d burn rubber to get away from. However, this vehicle for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and self-deprecating ‘ardman Jason Statham proved surprisingly entertaining to roll along with. As the titular characters, Luke Hobbs (The Rock) and Deckard Shaw (Statham) are forced
Statham and Johnson having a hell of a time at the wheel
to team up in search of Shaw’s sister, Hattie (Vanessa Kirby); an agent on the run from the film’s scenery-chewing villain, Brixton Lore (Idris Elba). There’s much fuss made over a deadly supervirus that the good and bad guys alike are desperate to con-
trol, leading to some globetrotting shenanigans and scraps. That’s pretty much the plot right there, as the need to find the Snowflake virus and then protect and work with Hattie is something of a McGuffin; a deliberate misdirect
that takes a back seat to the real driving force of the film - the Hobbs and Shaw dynamic. The two main leads spark off each other here with great effect, with each playing to their very different natural charisma as their characters are forced to work together. With the film playing off the duo’s mutual dislike of each other, there’s a lot of fun to be had from the frequently outlandish scenarios Hobbs and Shaw find themselves in, and how they each react to them, with the pair constantly trying to outdo the other. In the background, there’s some reliable support from the likes of Helen Mirren and the
mighty Elba, although his role and character here as a cybernetic supervillain isn’t exactly a pole position performance. However, who knew that the FAF films could milk the formula so successfully by spinning things off in a different direction? In taking a very different approach to the often po-faced FAF films, Hobbs and Shaw have successfully steered the franchise’s worldbuilding and lore towards a hit. Sure, the film is far from perfect, but as someone who normally accelerates away from over the top, laddish nonsense, I still found plenty to enjoy here, thanks to the star turns at the heart of the film. Verdict: 8/10
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Werewolf numbers rise by 17 in Spain
Think about how to best feed Fido
AT LEAST 17 children in Spain have become ‘werewolves’, after being given a medication for hair loss by accident. The children, some of whom were babies, were to be given Omeprazole (a medication for gastric reflux), but in a major mix-up they were given Minoxidil (used to treat hair loss). Now, the children are suffering from Hypertrichosis, which causes abnormal hair growth, and is also known as ‘werewolf syndrome’. The mistake originally emerged in June, with children affected so far were in the regions of Cantabria, Andalusia and Valencia. All the kids are understood to be doing well, despite their hair-raising predicament.
KEEPING your pet healthy and well fed may not be as straightforward as you’d think, with nutrition and the right diet just as important for them as it is for you. This week, we have some great advice for feeding and caring for your pet.
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WHEN choosing a food for your pet, you should look for a food that has good sources of protein and fat. Ideally, you will select a pet food that features two or three meat proteins in the first several ingredients listed. Both whole meats and meat meals are good sources of protein. Whole meats refer to foods such as whole chicken, beef, fish, and lamb. Some people don’t like meat meals as much as whole meats, but they are a concentrated form of the meat in which the moisture has been removed. They contain several times as much protein as a whole meat. Meat meals are usually quite acceptable as one of the first ingredients in a good quality pet food. They are used by many good pet food brands. Many pet foods today use lots of plant proteins, such as lentils and peas, and often have high-protein percentages on the label. However, it’s important to consider how much of the protein in the food comes from meat and how much comes from plants. Your pet can digest meat protein more easily than plant protein, as it is a much more natural source of protein for your pet than plant protein. Dogs also need good sources of fat. You should look for named fat sources such as chicken fat. Other named fats also provide needed nutrients such as fish oil, which can provide omega-3 fatty acid to help keep the skin and coat healthy. Puppies can benefit from DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a specific form of omega-3 fatty acid that helps with brain and eye development. Older dogs seem to benefit from medium-chain triglycerides, which feature medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These have been found to help older dogs feel and act younger. They are often made from a combination of coconut oil and other oils. If you want to avoid corn, soy, and wheat in your dog food, your pet may still be able to eat an alternative grain such as barley or oats. Alternatively, you can feed a grain-free pet food that uses an alternative source of carbs that is low-glycemic based, such as sweet potatoes. Generally, it’s a good idea to keep the carb percentage low to moderate.
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Meet trio-mendous musicians LEGENDARY songwriter and musician Phil Coulter was joined by Sarah Ambrose (St Raphaela’s Secondary School, Stillorgan) and Rachel Lynch (Loreto College, St Stephen’s Green)
to help launch the 2019 Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards. As Ireland’s largest such competition for secondary schools, the closing date for entries is Friday, Sep-
tember 13, which will be very lucky for some. For further information about the competition, see www. frankmaherclassicalmusicawards. com. Picture: Peter Houlihan
Oh, grate – cheese nicked
Police act over bad bin bags IT SOUNDS like a load of rubbish, but it’s true – a woman in Ipswich was jailed for using the wrong coloured bin bags. The woman, Lyndsey Webb (34), was detained by police in the English town for using the wrong
bin bags for more than 60 bags of rubbish left for collection outside her home. She was eventually released without conviction, but was ordered to pay a £50 fine to her local council, Ipswich Borough
Council, which prosecuted the mother for breaching the Environmental Protection Act four times near her home last March. In addition to her fine, the Ipswich native was also given a six-month conditional discharge.
Some unstolen cheese, yesterday
THERE’S somebody up to no gouda in Ontario as police hunt for a man who has stolen more than CAD$180,000-worth of cheese. Police in the southern part of the Canadian province say a man allegedly made off with $187,000 worth of cheese, after claiming a massive shipment was for him. The cheese went missing from a busi-
ness in the Oxford County area of Ontario last week, with employees saying a man came to the business and claimed that the shipment that was originally destined for New Brunswick. It’s alleged that the man then loaded up a trailer and drove away with his haul of dairy produce in this un-brie-lievable daylight robbery.
The naked DOG OF THE WEEK shock of it A CALIFORNIA family had the shock of their life last week, finding a naked burglar cooking in their kitchen after they came home from a meal out. The family, who live in the Fortuna area of the state, returned from dinner last week to find a naked woman in their kitchen cooking a meal. They then discovered another man who was also naked upstairs in their bath. The family later discovered the man and woman had taken several selfies on a phone left behind on the kitchen counter – a picture perfect crime.
DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Dubh, a fun-loving one-year-old Saluki that has barrels of energy and enthusiasm. He is an extremely playful dog that loves a good game of fetch. Dubh is so friendly and greets everyone he sees with huge excitement. He will make a fantastic addition to an active family that will be able to match his love for life. Dubh loves making doggie friends and would love a home with another dog that will play with him and help him settle in.
Dubh is super smart and would benefit from positive reward-based training classes where he can put his clever mind to use – we have no doubt he will be a star pupil! If you have room in your heart and home for Dubh 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 www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)
DUBH
BITS & BOBS
TOP TWEETS ... TOP TWEETS embarrassing all bodies are. They’re horrid. All wet inside, got legs & arms dangling about the place, and do not get me started on teeth. So you might as well get that tattoo of Betty White on a skateboard, IMO. Maybe if Millennials didn’t buy an avocado toast every single day, then they could afford to purchase a house in 1955 like everyone else. @myqkaplan
Vet told us our dog was overweight. Was walking down the stairs and I hear my mam say: “Don’t mind that vet, you’re just big boned” while feeding the dog slices of deli ham. @nniaamh
You stop worrying about tattoos looking stupid when you realise how
@imteddybless
Your bus may never come for you, but death will. Eventually. @DubIinBus [Not THE Dublin Bus]
If u ever feel like an idiot just remember Mark Zuckerberg bought instagram for $1 billion when on the Play store it was completely free. @QuackityHQ
I just got honked at by a car with eyelashes on the headlights, so I don’t really mind if we go extinct anymore. @awsten
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ELECTRIC PICNIC
SUPERSTARS AND SOME CRAIC AT STRADBALLY
The top pick(nic) of the festival season
Gary Ibbotson
PICTURE
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AFTER a late arrival and horrifically awful experience of attempting to erect a tent, Dublin Gazette finally got into the festival mood on Friday evening. Although threatening to rain from the outset, Friday was largely dry and warm, the perfect climate for excited revellers to kick off Ireland’s biggest festival. And what a way to get everything started. Billie Eilish, teenage pop sensation and already global idol, hit the main stage at 7:30pm, a change from her original billing of a smaller venue and rightfully so - I would be surprised if any act over the weekend attracts a larger audience. The Los Angeles native effortlessly strutted her way through a set of her unique blend of electro and alternative pop with breakthrough singles Bad Guy and Bury a Friend highlights. Hozier closed out the main stage on
Friday evening with the local man’s set containing all of the hallmarks of a heroic homecoming with the crowd on top form. The performance of From Eden was genuinely a beautiful moment and numbers such as Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene and Nina Cried Power were firm fan favourites. Ending on the megahit Take me to Church, the overall spectacle felt like a triumphant return for an artist clearly beloved by his country-people. The first and only proper shower of the weekend fell on Friday evening, but by Saturday morning, glorious sunshine replaced rain and sun cream replaced ponchos as the protection of choice. After a fantastic Electric Arena set by PC Music poster-girl, Charlie XCX, one of few great rock ‘n’ roll bands of our generation were tasked with closing out the main stage on Saturday. The Strokes were the epitome of arrogance-lined cool with Julian Casablancas swaggering his way through a
performance that was both apathetic and tremendous at the same time. Clearly not interested in embracing the festival culture – even admitting to just flying in and having little interest in catching any other act – the New York four-piece are just an incredibly well oiled-machine and with a crazily deep discography to boot, it’s hard to blame them for embracing their aurora of invincibility. Sunday, like most festival Sundays, was relatively relaxing and tame. Mitski in the Electric Arena and Florence and the Machine’s headline set were expectantly a lot of fun. Welch looked genuinely happy to be there and her exuberant twirling and sprinting up-and-down the stage barefoot was an invigorating sight. It’s hard to beat anthems such as Dog days are Over and You’ve Got the Love to send the crowd home happy and her performance was a great ending to an overall fantastic weekend.
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
BEAUTY REVIEW
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Grafitti Tee €15.99
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Flame print hoodie €39.99
HOME & STYLE
Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter Full House Mixed Face Palette €7.95
BERSHKA Billie Eilish glittery hoodie €39.99, glittery joggers €29.99
COSMIC CANDY GLOW: TO BTAN, OR NOT TO BTAN?
BERSHKA Billie Eilish Slogan Tee €17.99
IDOL VS EILISH
Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor
THIS WEEK, it’s the battle of the Billies, or erm, Billys, when it comes to the style stakes. With 17-year-old electric pop powerhouse Billie Eilish dropping her collaboration with Bershka in addition to playing the main stage at Electric Picnic, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer is taking the world by storm. Her comfy cool style has made its way into the main stream - but one of the other major trends this Autumn/Winter sees the revival of a more punk, grunge style, á la the great rocker Billy Idol, with structured leathers contrasting with Billie’s laid back cool. We’ve selected our top picks from Billie’s Bershka collection, as well as our fave Billy Idol inspired pieces on the high street as we come into the cooler Autumn weather.
This week, we test out Cosmic Candy Glow, a mystical gradual tan from Australian self tan brand BTan I’M NOT usually the tan-
sorts, the formula mixed
ning kind - I like a little
perfectly with my por-
glow, but as someone
celain Irish skin to give a
who burns at the mere
healthy glow, not an over-
sight of the sun, I’m skep-
powering tan.
tical of the tans I use.
F&F Leather Peg Trouser
NEW LOOK Sleeveless denim bodycon dress
NEXT Red plaid boot
As for durability, I was
Gradual tans tend to
able to dance, sweat and
be my go-to, which is
party my way through the
why I was glad to discover
four days without a care in
Cosmic Candy Glow from
the world when it came to
B.Tan. Heading to a music
my tan.
festival seemed to be the
Whilst it did wash off
prime place to give this
a slight bit more than I
glistening glow a go.
would have liked in the
It’s the lightest shade
shower, it was easily
of three gradual tans from
topped up. Streaks were
the Australian brand.
non-existent, and the
Applying as a clear
effect of the product had
mousse, which is a little
me excited to actually use
daunting, the drying time
it again.
was as efficent as can be.
BTan is available in
The smell wasn’t as over-
many stockists - includ-
powering as I’ve experi-
ing select pharmacies
enced with other tans, but
and Penneys - across the
rather a nice, light scent
whole of Dublin.
that made application all the more
PENNEYS Black faux leather jacket
pleseant. As with all gradual tans, it took about eight to 10 hours to
BILLY IDOL Rebel Yell tour tank ‘84
start seeing colour but did that wait pay off. Providing a light
NEW LOOK Hallie ripped super skinny jeans
caramel colour of
LITTLEWOODS Snakeskin heeled boot
COMPANY: BTan PRODUCT: Cosmic Candy Glow gradual tab VALUE: PERFORMANCE: PRICE: €€
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Spooky family fun awaits in Co Clare
Try Dromoland Castle for a spook-tacular break WITH the Summer holidays over and September now upon us, Hallowe’en will be the next landmark event to look forward to – and Dromoland Castle at Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, is a beautiful landmark hotel that’s offering a great Hallowe’en family break. The 16th Century hotel on the shores of Lough Dromoland is surrounded by more than 450 acres of breath-taking scenery, including a championship parkland golf course, with a spa just another part of its significant charms. A popular family destination all year round, Dromoland Castle has prepared a spook-tacular Hallowe’en break with a particular focus on familyfriendly fun, including a family treasure hunt, fancy dress disco, pumpkin carving, a bonfire and more. The hotel is offering a two-night B&B stay with Dinner on one evening and high tea for children each day for €450 per adult, with children under 12 sharing at no additional cost, with a complimentary box of Hallowe’en treats for each child on arrival to help start the spooky festivities. Make no bones about it – your boys and ghouls should love this break down the country. To book, see www.dromoland.ie, or call 061 346 7007.
There’s nowhere else quite like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail. If you can manage the path’s challenges, you’ll be treated to some spectacular views and a very close connection to the physicality of bog and mountain habitats – as well as fast-changing mountain weather. Pictures: Shane Dillon
Brave the steps of this ‘Stairway to Heaven’ SHANE DILLON
Travel Editor
The Kingdom is a winner with Cahernane House WITH the GAA lads from The Kingdom having fought Dublin to a draw last weekend, there’s even more interest than usual in Kerry right now. The Kerry side didn’t win outright at Croker, but Kerry people are still very big winners in the hospitality trade – with award-winning Cahernane House Hotel, Killarney adding a great ‘staycation’ destination to the list. The hotel has teamed up with a leading holistic sleep therapist to offer The Sleep Coach Package, which runs from November 15-17. Priced €320 per person, this package includes two nights B&B, dinner both evenings, yoga and practical sleep tips. As a blend of stillness, restful yoga, mindfulness and unwinding, the package stay promises to help guests relax and unwind in style, with a focus on also reducing stress points and tension. For further information about what promises to be a particularly relaxing stay, or to make a booking, see www.cahernane.com, or call 064 663 1895.
AS THE old saying goes, “If you build it, they will come”, which is perhaps not the most obvious of links to a windswept mountain side and blanket bog, but bear with me. Said terrain is home to the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – AKA the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail – which threads a thin path along the side of a mountain a boulder’s roll away from the Marble Arch Caves, just across the Border in lovely Fermanagh, near Belcoo. Truth be told, I found the trail to be a curious mix of scrabbly gravel, glorified wooden pallets and fixed steps on my recent visit, but it’s a clear, defined route across the middle of nowhere. And my, what nowhere, as the rolling hillsides set at the feet of the dark
Cuilcagh mountains, offer some of the bleakest but most striking views on this island with nary a tree to be seen, putting you slap-bang in the middle of plants and terrain impossible to find in Dublin. Those with a hunger for barren beauty will find their taste easily sated here, as they drink in sweeping, expansive views of what feels like a particularly ancient part of the North. And that’s where my Field of Dreams reference at the start comes into play. (See? I told you it would.) These particular fields of dreamy views don’t draw the ghosts of baseball players forth, but instead the living from every corner of the island of Ireland. You’d be surprised how many people want to cough up £5/€6 to park
in the middle of nowhere and then do their best Von Trapp hill-roaming – I certainly was. These hills may not have been alive with the sound of music, but they at least echoed to the sounds of families from Kerry, raggle-taggle groups of Dubs, lone dog walkers, gossiping middle-aged locals, and curious Brazilians disgorged from a minibus, with a busy car park that was absolutely humming with activity. You might think you’d be far from the madding crowd up here – but the madding crowd appears equally determined to traipse yon hills with you, as you’ll find twos and threes and lone wolfs before and behind you on the path. They’re there for the views of the bog and hills, the atmosphere and the trail itself, of course – dif-
ferent accounts peg it at somewhere between 16-20km long, for those brave/uninformed souls who decide to hike out to the very end and loop back. Those who do will gradually scale the sides of the Cuilcagh mountains, where steps and stairs reward hardy hikers with some truly spectacular, unique views at key viewing points. Or so I’ve heard – conscious of my waiting chauffeur (a sister) back at the car park, I just had time to walk a few kilometres out before returning, long before facing the challenge of the true climbs ahead, while silver curtains of rain descended on the darkening hills behind. And a good thing, too – the next day, leg muscles in a delicate area had completely seized up, turning the stairs at home into my own private Matterhorn to
descend, before facing the vast, daunting Hallwaytokitchen Plain to slowly shuffle across. That day-after delicateness was no doubt due to the deceptive travails of the trail, which isn’t accessible to everyone, and never will be. If you have mobility issues, are a wheelchair user, or have a baby in a buggy – with the trail’s steps, gates and crumbling paths up and down hills lying in wait – this isn’t remotely for you. However, if you’re fairly fit and mobile, understand that you’re literally striding off into the wilderness (where a few sparsely scattered benches await, but there are no toilets, shops, cafes or the like), and want to take in one of the most unique experiences on the island of Ireland, the Stairway to Heaven awaits your earthly footfall...
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RECIPE | A WINNING CHOICE FROM RISING STAR CHEF ADRIAN MARTIN
Enjoy the most delicious lamb steak sandwich Castleknock baker goes through to semi-finals THIS week, Chef Adrian Martin shares his recipe for a delicious lamb steak sandwich, which pairs the crunch and softness of a rustic baguette with sweet balsamic vinegar and caramelised onions, as well as an unexpected kick from a generous slathering of mustard.
Ingredients • 2 large lamb steaks • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 2 small onions, peeled and sliced • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 tbsp butter • Olive Oil • 150ml aged balsamic vinegar plus extra for the sauce • 1 large rustic baguette • Cream • Cracked black pepper Garnish
• Dijon mustard • Half a lemon • A good handful
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Method • Take the lamb steak out of the fridge and bring to room temperature for 30 mins. Heat a
pan on a high heat. • Put the thyme, butter and a bit of oil into a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. • Once the butter has melted, place the onions into the pan, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, pop on a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for around 20 minutes, or until beautifully golden. • Pop the bread into the oven at 180C to heat it through. • Season the lamb steaks well on both sides. Oil the hot pan and place in. Seal the meat on both sides for two minutes. • Keep turning the lamb on the pan until it reaches your desired temperature. • I like mine medium. Remove from the flame and allow to rest while you crack on with the pepper sauce. • To make the sauce, add in a good glug of the extra vinegar to the pan you cooked the lamb in. • Reduce down by half on a high heat and then
MARTIN Malone from Castleknock has qualified for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition semi-finals. In association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA), the national competition was relaunched five years ago by the NPA and has been a great success ever since. The competition began in June with the heat stages, where bakers from all across the country entered their homemade loaves for inspection.
Craft brewers call for the retention of excise relief
add the cream and pepper to your liking. • Cut the warmed b re a d i n h a l f, t h e n spread on some mustard if you like.
• On the bottom half of the bread, layer over the onions, slices of the lamb, pepper sauce and bit of lemon-dressed organic salad.
• Pop the other half of bread on top, press down lightly, carve the sandwich into decent chunks, and get stuck in to the delicious fare.
Thousands to attend food & drink conference THE National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2019 – Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, retail, food service and hospitality sectors – is being held at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin today (Thursday, September 5). The National Food & Drink Business Conference and E xhibition 2019 encompasses all major sectors of the Irish food and drink industry. The event will highlight the key trends and challenges facing the industry, while also offering practical solutions, as well as showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and new technological solutions available. Now in its seventh year, this must-attend annual event for food and beverage professionals is expected to attract more
Malone was then chosen as one of eight lucky contestants to compete in the semi-finals which will take place at the National Ploughing Championships on September 17 and 18. Two bakers from each day will then be picked to go and contend the final on September 19. The overall winner of the competition will see their winning brown bread on sale in Aldi stores across the country for a minimum of six months, and will win a share of the profits, guaranteed to be at least €15,000.
than 3,000 visitors from across the country to participate in a range of conferences, se m in a r s a n d p a n e l di scu s s i o n s highlighting the most pressing issues facing the industry. With a turnover of about €28 billion,
food and drink manufacturing is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry. Despite a year of unprecedented global volatility, involving political uncertainty, extreme weather events and continuing curre n c y f lu c tu ati o n s im p a c tin g competitiveness, the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reached €12.1 billion in 2018 – down just 4% from a record high in 2017 – according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects 2018/2019 report. However, although the economic fundamentals in the long term remain bright, a cloud of uncertainty resulting from the Brexit referendum in Britain poses major challenges for the entire Irish food and drink industry in the short term, especially given its export-orientated nature.
THE Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland (ICBI), representing 34 small independent craft breweries, had asked Minister Paschal Donohoe, to maintain the current 50% excise relief on Alcohol Products Tax, which is applicable to microbreweries, in advance of his Budget 2020 plans. The group has submitted its pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance and has stressed to the Minister the importance of the excise relief to the independent craft brewing sector. Currently, the market place in which independent craft brewers operate is dominated by multinational and global brands which hold a market share of 97% - with artisan brewers operating from the remaining margin.
CRAFTBEERCORNER P60 Dublin IPA Persistence Brewing Co, Dublin
PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado This brew is a refreshing West Coast IPA from this Dublin brewer located in Fade Street. Very crisp with a nice selection of cascade, summit, warrior and Nugget hops. It’s a nice 6% ABV and can be found in several bars in Dublin.
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Peugeot 508 SW – A fusion of style and practicality DECLAN GLYNN
HOT on the heels of the striking new PEUGEOT 508 Fastback comes the even more practical SW (Station Wagon) which combines the stunning good looks of the Fastback, with a sleek bodystyle that oozes desirability. Exciting Interior Peugeot’s latest interior design continues to impress, with excellent quality and a unique, modern feel that makes most rivals feel dull. The 508 SW is a great place in which to spend time, as the small racing car-like steering wheel provides a sense of occasion to every journey, while the swept-back dashboard and tall centre console makes the driving position feel low-slung and sporty. The 508’s piano-key shortcut buttons sit in a row beneath the central display and add even
more style to the mix. Trim Levels There are four trim levels available in the new PEUGEOT 508 SW – Active, Allure, GT Line, and range-topping GT. While the entry-level Active trim is available only with a 1.5-litre (130bhp) diesel engine, all other trim levels come with petrol or diesel options. These consist of a 1.6-litre THP (petrol) unit with 180bhp (225bhp in GT trim), or a 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) with 130bhp, and a 2.0-litre BlueHDi with a choice of either 160bhp, or 180bhp. A slick 6-speed manual gearbox option is available with the 1.5-litre BlueHDi engine, with all other engines only available in 8-speed (8-EAT) automatic guise. Choose the 1.5-litre BlueHDI engine, and the 8-EAT gearbox can also be specified.
Review Car My review car was a new PEUGEOT 508 SW GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130bhp Automatic, which looked amazing in Nimbus Grey metallic paint, with its fang-like LED daytime-running-lights (DRL’s) and ‘Claw Effect’ LED rear lights. Upon unlocking the car’s stylish frameless doors, the DRL’s flash repeatedly for a few seconds, while the rear lights provide a dramatic ‘dance’ from side to side in unison with the DRL’s, and this certainly adds an extra layer of drama to the exciting exterior look of the car. Performance & Pricing The new 508 SW is equally as exciting to drive as it is to look at, and with prices starting at just €34,410 (plus delivery), it truly is a sound finacial proposition for families, and company car drivers alike.
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1) Sleek, Sporty Station Wagon 2) Cargo Capacity Up To 1,780-litres 3) Stunning Interior Design 4) Petrol or Diesel Engines 5) Priced From €34,410 (ex-delivery)
Report shows used car sales down 4.2% DECLAN GLYNN
VEHICLE history and data expert Cartell.ie have released their findings from the latest state of the market report in conjunction with BAC Auto Consulting. Used car sales for the first seven months of 2019 are down 4.2% including imports, and down 4.4% excluding imports. Used car sales have f a l l e n eve r y m o n t h this year over the same period in 2018 except for March, where the fall in used car sales in March 2018 helped deliver a 9% increase in total used car sales in March 2019, 6.3% increase excluding imports. Total used car imports hit 22.9% of all used car sales to the end of July 2019. This is up from 21.9% of all used car sales in 2018. The figure of 22.9% constitutes a record since Cartell has started recording this figure. This increase of imports
impacting used car sales is expected to continue whilst the UK border stays open and the euro remains strong against the pound. The report states: “While the issue of an open or closed border between Ireland and the UK is seen as the biggest issue facing Brexit, there is some irony that a closed border could actually be a good thing for parts of Ireland’s automotive industry, according to the latest data from Cartell.ie Carstat database. Back in 2013, with a relatively strong euro against the British p o u n d i m p o r t s we re flooding in at a rate of two for every three new cars sold. Collapse The collapse of the Euro in 2015 saw this drop to a ratio of 1:3 before rising again to a record of almost four imports for every five new cars sold in 2018. H o w e v e r, t h e U K
Volkswagen at the 2019 Ploughing Championships
stumbling over Brexit s aw U K b u s i n e s s e s stockpiling in the runup to the original March 2019 Brexit data which boosted UK GDP growth and strengthened the pound against the euro.” Despite the pound weakening since March, total imports remain 5.4% down over the first
six months of last year. The UK car market fell by 4.3% for the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year. Both markets are also seeing the introduction of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. This could see some UK dealers and manufacturers pushing new
car sales in the run-up to September to clear out stock before the new regulations are mandated and to recover some lost sales. The political brinkmanship over Brexit co u l d a l so ke e p t h e pound weak adding to the attractiveness of importing.
VOLKSWAGEN will have a strong focus on its SUV range at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Volkswagen has been a strong supporter of the show for many years and this year will have their largest range of SUVs on display ever, including the all- new T-Cross, the T-Roc, the Tiguan and 7-seat Tiguan Allspace and the top of the range Touareg. The National Ploughing Championships attracts almost a quarter of a million visitors each year, and this year with such a focus on new technology, including electric vehicles, visitors will see the fullyelectric e- Golf. Also, making its Irish debut is the new Volkswagen Passat and this new model is available as a petrol, diesel and as a plug-in hybrid in the form of the new Passat GTE. And while we can hope for sunshine at this year’s event, history tells us to expect for the worst and visitors to the Volkswagen stand can pop by and pick up a Volkswagen poncho. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will also have a strong presence at this year’s show – models in display will include the new Grand California and the brand is also promising more surprises to be revealed closer to the event.
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WHILE wet conditions mitigated against planned fast times, the Morton games still managed to produce fireworks at the Santry Stadium for one of the highlights of the athletics summer. Highlights included a second Morton Mile win from Robert Dominic (USA) in a time of 3.58.90. Despite the conditions, five athletes managed the magical sub-four minute mark. Clonliffe had two worthy competitors in the race – Cathal Doyle, tenth in 4.02.65 and Eoin Pierce 13th in 4.05.40. There was a truly magnificent win in the Albie Thomas 5000 from Aussie Pat Tiernan who took a tumble, including a somersault, after 600 metres but still managed a 13.28.41 win, magnificent in the drenched arena. There was also a very classy women’s 1,500m, producing a superb race,
won by last year’s runner-up Elinor Perrier in a time of 4.08.59. In the sprint events, an intriguing men’s 100 metre line-up brought 19 athletes to the start line, whittled down by the heats to 10 athletes, where there was a superb win by Cordero Gray (USA) in 10.44 seconds ino a strong headwind. In the women’s 200m, Phil Healy gave the packed home straight stand something to cheer about, as she came off the bend in first place and battled to the finish line. She was just being overhauled by Kiara Parker (USA) who won in 23.94, 8 hundredths of a second ahead of Healy. The men’s 400m saw local favourite Brian Gregan in his comeback race. Unfortunately, his hamstring played up and he only lasted 150 metres. Obi Igbokwe (USA) was a worthy winner in 45.95. The women’s 800m brought the prospect of a Ciara Mageean win and the possibility of a fast time, the pace-
Robert Dominic (wearing 2) battles the field and the conditions in the Morton Mile. Picture: Fintan Stewart
maker did an excellent job. But the strong headwind put paid to any such notions. Coming off the final bend, with Mageean well in contention, it was the fast finishing Canadian Lindsey Butterworth who was strongest down the straight in a time of 2.01.33, The men’s 800m saw Mark English
run out of it with 200m to go. American Isiah Harris won in 1.48.20. An interesting mixed 4 x 400 relay, which was essentially a Netherlands versus Ireland match ended from the off as the Dutch team inexplicably started without their baton.Although they finished the race, they were promptly disqualified.
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CASTLEKNOCK AUG.26 – Well done to our two Camaint Boys teams, one won the Div.1 Shield Final in Naomh Mearnog and the other narrowly lost the Shield Final in Porterstown. Aug. 27 – Congrats to our Adult Camogie ‘B’ team, League Champions, who received the Junior 2 Cup after winning a back match against Cuala 5-6 2-8, making it 7 wins from 7 games. The MHL Div.3 hurlers lose to 1-8 1-14 Clanna Gael Fontenoy. Aug.28 – A power packed second-half display sees the Ladies Footballers defeat Lucan by 6-13 2-8 to qualify for the Div.2 Cup Final against Parnells. A great display by the AFL4 footballers against St. Judes before losing 0-5 1-8 in St. Catherine’s Park. Congrats to unbeaten St. Jude’s on winning Div.4. Aug.29 – A successful opening to the Intermediate Championship for the Camogie ‘A’ team who beat Naomh Fionnbarra 2-19 1-6 in Somerton. Lotto Jackpot not won. Next Jackpot €7,000. One match three winner, Pat McKeon, receives €300. Lucky Dip winner Bobby Quigley gets €30. Aug.30 – Ladies Football Championships U-14 Div.2 Castleknock 9-10 Fingallians 5-10. U-14 Div.8 Castleknock 7-11 Skerries 5-3. Aug.31 – Congrats to the AFL2 footballers and management on their 1-16 0-6 win over Ballyboughal to win Promotion back to Div.1. Great win for the AFL9 footballers, 2-15 2-12, over St. Jude’s to keep their Promotion Play-Off hopes alive. Camogie U-16 Div.1 Championship Castleknock 7-10 St. Vincent’s 1-1. Ladies Football Championships U-15 Div.3 Castleknock 2-5 St. Finian’s (S) 2-7. U-13 Div.2 Cup Castleknock 5-2 Foxrock Cabinteely 1-4. U-13 Div.8 Cup Castleknock 8-14 Beann Eadair 3-2. Wonderful to see Callum Sheridan, Sean Doyle and Dylan Clarke lining out for the Dublin U-14 Hurlers and congrats to Ronan Donnelly who won the All-Ireland Final tickets. Sept.1 – Mixed fortunes for the Minor Hurlers as Castleknock field an historic three teams in the MHC for the first time. The Minor ‘A team beats Raheny 1-23 0-11, the Minor ‘C’ team lost 1-11 5-21 to an impressive Round Tower’s, Clondalkin outfit and the Minor ‘D’ team lost 3-8 6-9 to Naomh Fionnbarra. Camogie Championship – U-15 Div.2 Castleknock 1-5 Erins Isle 0-8. U-13 Div.2 Castleknock ‘A’ 2-1 Cuala ‘A’ 4-6, U-13 Div.6 Castleknock ‘B’ 4-0 Cuala ‘B’ 2-0. Great to see Niamh Andrews playing in the Go Games match in Croke Park and many thanks to Ciaran and the rest of the Dublin players for providing us all with a truly memorable All-Ireland Football Final. Proud of you all. Upcoming: The day has finally arrived – on Saturday, September 7, as part of the annual Family Fun Day the Official Clubhouse Opening, performed by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar takes place in Somerton at 12.30. A carnival atmosphere is guaranteed with the day being rounded off at 5pm by the Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship QuarterFinal between Castleknock and Crumlin.
Hartstown Huntstown are off to a flying start in the LSL Sunday Senior 1B
Camara’s picture perfect trio in Harts’ derby delight
LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1B Corduff Hartstown Huntstown DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
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IT’S ONE Blanch derby to another this Sunday as Hartstown Huntstown look to continue their perfect start to the LSL Sunday Senior 1B season away to Verona. Dave Byrne’s side made it four wins from four on Friday night with an emphatic 6-0 win over Corduff in IT Blanchardstown in the first of a series of local derbies. Yaya Camara scored a hat-trick, Jamie Philips scored twice and Winny Lombe rounded off the win late on as a callow
Hartstown Huntstown side saw off an even younger Corduff outfit. The presence of several Dublin 15 sides – Castleknock Celtic are also in the division this season – has created a buzz around the area, reflected in a large crowd in the IT on Friday night. “We’d a few interested spectators [at Corduff],” Hartstown Huntstown manager Dave Byrne told the Dublin Gazette. “The crowd was huge on Friday and it’s rare you see it in intermediate. But it just shows that the derbies bring out a lot of interest. “We haven’t competed at senior level with Verona in decades. They’ve
been relegated from the division above us last year and it makes for an interesting game.” Verona have been the top side in Blanch for a long time but, at senior level, have suffered three straight relegations while HHFC are on an upward curve. Further intrigue is added by the fact several members of the Verona squad and coaching staff moved from HHFC last year. Ex-League of Ireland striker Declan ‘Fabio’ O’Brien will debut for HHFC against his former club, while experienced players like Al Kelly, Derek Roche and Graham Gibbes have also signed
up. That experience told against Corduff on Friday as the visitors led inside three minutes and never let up against a team who played the entire second half with ten men. Philips opened the scoring early on as he nodded home the Camara’s leftwing cross before the lively winger cut inside on his right foot to make it 2-0. Camara got his second direct from a free kick before half time and things got worse for Corduff when reduced to ten men just before the break. The fourth arrived early in the second half as HHFC built from the back through Brian Lynam and
a flowing move was finished off by Philips. Camara sealed his hattrick with a well-taken finish before Lombe rounded off a tireless performance up top with a goal of his own. “Corduff are a young side and, to be fair to Keith Mooney, the manager, they’ve a pretty much new 11. “Credit to Corduff because they are a young side and were doing OK up to that, and I’d say they’ll be a different team when we play them next at home, having learned from it. Overall, the experience and depth of the squad helped us, but local derbies always bring out freak results.”
Swords grab their first win
Swords Celtic are adapting to life back in the Sunday Senior 1. Picture: Martin Doherty
SWORDS Celtic won their Fingal derby with Skerries Town 1-0 to get their first win of the new LSL Sunday Senior 1 season in midweek. It followed a stuttering start to the season with a 4-0 loss to Home Farm and a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sacred Heart Firhouse Clover. But, with Barry Caufield back at the club and new signing Darren McCormack to the fore, Swords were right in the mix from the start. And their early pressure paid off when a Tom McCarty cross was misjudged by a Skerries defender who unfortunately redirected the ball
into his own net. As expected in a local derby, tensions were high as the game became scrappy. Skerries tried to push on and get back into the game and they hit the woodwork just before half time. They had a number of chances to level but Swords had goalkeeper Stephen Trimble to thank for keeping them in the lead with a couple of great saves. As the game opened up, Swords also had chances from corners to double their lead. The Skerries defence stood firm but Celtic still had their first points of the season.
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SOCCER: BALBRIGGAN WOMAN SAYS OPPOSITION MADE THINGS TOUGH IN TALLAGHT
Caldwell and crew break down condensed Montenegro side EURO 2021 QUALIFIERS DAVE DONNELLY
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BALBRIGGAN’S Diane Caldwell admitted Ireland need to improve ahead of next month’s Euro 2021 qualifier with Ukraine following an unconvincing 2-0 win over Montenegro in Tallaght. Goals in either half from Tyler Toland and captain Katie McCabe saw the home side to victory but it was far less comfortable than either the team or interim coach Tom O’Connor would have liked. The FAI unveiled former Netherlands and Scotland coach Vera Pauw as the successor to Colin Bell, who resigned in July, on Wednesday and she will be in place for the Ukraine game. Pauw will have five weeks to prepare for the visit of the second seeds and she will have plenty to work on going by this early-season run-out against a side that lost 10-0 to Germany last week. Ireland got off to the dream start after just seven minutes when Tyler Toland, who recently signed for Manchester City, netted her first international goal. Incisive passing forced the Montenegrin defence to sit deep and Toland took full advantage, aiming a low shot into the corner of the net from the edge of the box. That should have been the cue for Ireland to put an end to the tie early on. But the visitors dug in and Ireland struggled to create more chances.
The best fell to Louise Quinn on the stroke of half time as Montenegro goalkeeper Ivan Cabarkapa punched McCabe’s corner up in the air but the defender couldn’t turn the loose ball home. Toland should have doubled her tally within three minutes of the restart following great work on the right by half-time sub Heather Payne, but she blazed over from 12 yards. McCabe finally put the game to bed 20 minutes from time as Jadranka Pavicevic slapped the ball down in the box and the Arsenal winger sent the keeper the wrong way from the spot. The captain could have made it three late on as she met Rianna Jarrett’s low cross at the near post. She couldn’t wrap her foot around the ball, and Ireland had to settle for 2-0. “It maybe looks easier than it is, but they really condensed the space and made it hard to play through,” Caldwell told the Dublin Gazette. “We had to choose the right moments to penetrate and it was hard work. It wasn’t so easy, as you can see from the scoreline.” Caldwell, who played underage with Clonard Celtic and Balbriggan FC, and is about to embark on her fourth season with Bundesliga side SC Sand, looked to take the positives from the performance. “We would have hoped for more goals, but the ultimate aim was the win, the three points and the clean sheet, so we have to be happy with that, but we know there’s a lot we have to work on still.
The Island’s Jospeh Harney congratulated by team manager Aidan Nolan Picture: Ronan Quinlan
The Island in a Barton dream BARTON CUP GOLF
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THE ISLAND Golf Club won the Barton Cup last weekend when they shared the second leg of their final at Wexford Golf Club, holding their healthy advantage from the first leg. The side from the peninsula have been in sparkling form all summer,
beating Rush in round one back in April before seeing off neighbours Donabate in round two. Roganstown were next to be knocked out with Royal Tara and St Anne’s eliminated to earn a semi-final slot. New Forest were beaten 4-1 in the final four to set up their two-legged final date with Wexford. There, The Island raced
into a 4-1 lead from their first set of five matches on August 17. Heading down to the south East, they just needed 1.5 points to get over the line but they were under pressure when they lost both of the top two matchups. George Hurley and Stephen Hollywood fell 2 and 1 in the opening leg while James Rogers and
Richie O’Dwyer were undone 6 and 5. But they were in strong positions in the later games and they meant they were always in some sort of control and they got over the line when Joseph Hanney and James Stenson were 4 and 3 winners while the killer point came via John Blake and Rory Govan with a 3 and 2 success.
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SKERRIES HARPS WELL done to our Junior Ladies on their win in AFL6 over Stars of Erin last Monday 26th Aug and to the AFL9 footballers on their midweek league win over St Peregrines. Congrats to Ronan Geoghegan who played with the Dublin U15 Hurlers on Sat 31st in the Arrabawn All Ireland Tournament and to Oscar McIvor Lynch who played with the Dublin U14 Hurlers also on Sat. The G4M&O took part in the Erins Isle blitz on Sat 31st and had a fantastic day out - if you are interested in joining or finding out more, contact Chris on 087 9725519. Lyndsey Davey and the Dublin Ladies take on Galway on Sun 15 Sept in the All Ireland Final as they attempt to do 3 in a row. Tickets available online at www.lgfa.tickets.ie. Buses are being organised from the club , contact Chris TEXT only on 0879725519 until Sunday 8th September at 5pm to book a seat , €7.50 return. Further details re option to order tickets via the club will follow. Upcoming Events: Oct 27th - Major Club Fundraiser “The Chaser” will take place in CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston. Promises to be a great night on the club calendar. Sponsorship options are now available - if you can help please contact Joanne on 0864058523. Monies raised will be allocated to development of All weather pitch & Ball wall. We ask all club members to support this fundraiser if you can help with Sponsorship please contact us urgently! Tickets will go on sale from 26th Sept! Many thanks to all who supported the Jersey Night for Feile 2020 and the Senior Ladies Golden Goal Fundraiser over the All Ireland weekend - your support is much appreciated. ZINGO RESULT Sun 1st Sept 4-2-7-3-1-6-5. No winner of Jackpot or dividend. Next weeks Jackpot €6600. Play online at www.skerriesharps.ie/zingo, entry €2 or 3 for€5. Next draw Sun 7th Sep 7pm in the Clubhouse Academy will resume on Sat 14 Sept, registration Thurs 12 Sept 7-8.30pm in the Clubhouse. Suitable for boys and girls born 2012/13/14/15 attending Primary school.
St Brigid’s AFL1 side fell 1-14 to 0-12 to Ballymun Kickhams this week. Picture: Martin Doherty
ST BRIGID’S OUR Annual 5km Run, kindly sponsored by Jones Engineering, takes place in just 2 weeks time on September 15th, 2019. Booking link now open on our Club Website. It’s only €11 to enter with great prizes on offer as well as the option of a team race! As part of our build up, we are running a free ‘Couch to 5K’ which is open to everyone, walkers joggers or those looking to run the 5K! It runs every Tuesday and Thursday for 45 mins at 7.30pm! Make sure to sign up now for this brilliant community event! Super league win for our AFL5 Footballers against Ballymun and a great start to the Championship for our Minor Hurlers who beat Craobh Chiarain. Our three Adult Hurling teams are in Championship action this weekend as are our two Minor Football teams. All fixture details are on our website and twitter page! New or returning players are always welcome. Just contact pro. stbrigids.dublin@gaa.ie for info. There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to
€5,000 and will take place on this Thursday, September 5th in The Greyhound. Our Club Nursery, in association with Sherry Fitzgerald returns this Saturday, 7th September from 9.30am! All boys and girls aged between 4 and 7 are welcome, especially new families! Just arrive down and speak to any of our friendly coaches! After Sunday’s thrilling draw, we now have three All Ireland Finals to look over forward to over the next two weeks with Eoin Kennedy in the All Ireland Handball final this weekend and the Dublin Ladies and Men back at Croke Park the following weekend. Keep an eye on our social media pages and website for ticket info! Please read important notice on club website re: vandalism and mobile goals in Russell Park. Keep up with all our news on our website www.stbrigidsgaa.com our Club App and our Facebook and Twitter pages. Our Club Shop with O’Neills is also on our website.
FOOTBALL: SOMERTON SIDE BREEZE BY BOUGHAL
Knock go straight back up to top tier AFL DIVISION TWO Castleknock 1-16 Ballyboughal 0-6 KEVIN MALLON sport@dublingazette.com
CELEBRATION time in Castleknock as the ir senior footballers made a quick-fire return to Division 1 of the league, securing promotion from AFL2 with a polished 13-point victory away to Ballyboughal on Saturday. A disruptive cross-field breeze made scoring difficult so it was no surprise that, at the end of a low scoring first quarter, the margin was only one point. Castleknock led 0-3 0-2, with Seamus O’Carroll involved in all three points, scoring two himself and setting up Mattie Walsh for the third. While Ballyboughal failed to improve on their total in the second quarter, Castleknock scored four more points. A Sean Gibbons layoff helped Mattie Walsh grab the first of those, before Seamus O’Carroll closed the half with another three points, two from play, to bring his first-half total to five,
Castleknock’s senior footballers bounced back in style. Picture: Shay Hogan
leaving Castleknock 0-7 0-2 ahead at the break. Within seven minutes of the restart, Ballyboughal had reduced the margin to three points, just one score, and it seemed as if Castleknock were facing into a huge battle to secure the allimportant league points. Between then and the full-time whistle, however, Castleknock outscored the home team by 1-9 0-2 with Mattie
SEMI-FINAL Merrion ease to win over Hills THE HILLS Cricket Club bowed
out at the semi-final stage of the Leinster Premier League playoffs as they fell by 125 runs to Merrion. Thomas Rooney Murphy (pictured, left) led The Hills into the field as they won the toss and limited Merrion to 198 all out with a couple of overs to spare with Joey Carroll nicking out 3 for 44. But their run chase never got going as they were reduced to just 73 all out inside 20 overs.
Walsh’s goal 22 minutes into the half, created by a terrific James Sherry interception, proving to be the game’s decisive score. Indeed, time and again in the second-half, the Castleknock defend ers turned over possession to act as the launch pad for a series of great scores. Kev i n S te p h e n s o n fired over two points within a minute of each
other. Seamus O’Carroll brought his total to six before going off injured and, not to be outdone, the backs also surged forward with Tommy Corcoran and Ciaran Murphy recording fine scores ahead of that Walsh goal. Before the end, John K i n d l o n a n d G e ra rd McDermottroe helped themselves to two points each to give the scoreboard a deceptively onesided appearance.
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FOOTBALL: 14 MAN DUBS RESCUE REPLAY FROM THRILL-A-MINUTE FINAL
Drive for five still alive ALL-IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Dublin Kerry CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
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DUBLIN’S quest for a fifth All-Ireland senior football title in succession continues, after a keenly contested drawn final at Croke Park on Sunday. In a gripping affair, there were shades of the 2011 final when it came down to the final kick, but this time there was to be no winner. Dean Rock’s tight, angled effort from close to the sideline went wide in the 79th minute, and the sides were left to battle it out for another day. This was a game where Dublin will have plenty to reflect upon. There was certainly strong agreement that the performances of Jack McCaffrey, Brian Howard and Stephen Cluxton were among Dublin’s best on the day. McCaffrey was on fire for the Metropolitans, scoring 1-3 from play, in a game which was easily Dublin’s stiffest test of the championship summer. The 35th minute dismissal of Na Fianna’s Jonny Cooper on a second yellow card proved testing for the five-in-a-row
chasers. Although Kerry held a one-point lead in injury-time, after an effort from Whitehall Colmcilles substitute Cormac Costello was adjudged to be wide by Hawkeye, Dublin tied the game for the sixth time in the 74th minute through Rock. At least seven minutes of additional time were announced and, when Sean O’Shea fouled Paddy Small with almost 77 minutes played, up-stepped fellow Ballymun Kickhams clubman Rock, but the free-taker failed to land the placekick. Earlier, Dublin got off to a solid start and led by 0-3 to 0-1 with a little under four minutes played with Kilmacud Croke’s clubman Paul Mannion; and Rock (2) on target. Kerry’s point came from O’Shea – the first of 10 points from the Kenmare clubman over the contest. The Kingdom were working their short kick-outs well and began to get a firm foothold at midfield, moving 0-4 to 0-3 ahead after 13 and a half minutes. Mannion equalised before O’Shea put Kerry back in front at the end of an opening quarter which saw his side register four wides.
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Stephen Cluxton makes a key penalty save in a big performance from the Parnells man. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
A crucial point in this game came in the 19th minute, after Howard won possession from a kick-out, and Dublin drove forward with James McCarthy also involved, before McCaffrey finished to the net for his side’s goal. Dublin gained momentum, and added five of the next seven points, including a quartet of Rock efforts, and one from Cuala’s Con O’Callaghan to move 1-9 to 0-7 ahead, before Cooper’s dismissal. O’Shea cut the gap just before the break, beginning a scoring spell which saw him claim three points, two after
half-time, as Kerry cut the gap to two. Dublin kept ahead at crucial moments through the efforts of Rock and McCaffrey, but the introduction of Tommy Walsh and Killian Spillane helped swing things in Kerry’s favour. Both linked up, before the latter grabbed a well struck 56th minute goal. This kick-started a bright spell for Kerry, as they scored four of the next five points, to take a 1-16 to 1-15 lead on 66 minutes, but Dublin were resolute and dominated possession over the remainder of the game.
Magnificent O’Hara haul propels Round Tower win Central attacker Niamh Thornton led the Na Gaeil Oga resistance – Anna Ni Uiginn also found the net in the closing moments – but they could never quite rein in the challenge of their Lusk counterparts. There was little to separate the sides on paper after the group stages and semi-finals but it was Na Gaeil Oga who had the better of the early exchanges. After Thornton traded Round Tower, Lusk celebrate their victory. Picture: GAAPics.com points with O’Hara, the dynamic centre-forward DLGFA JUNIOR F FINAL converted a free off her trusty right foot. The direct runRound Tower, Lusk 3-11 ning style of Amanda Treanor was a notable feature of Na Gaeil Oga 2-5 Oga’s play. Her ninth-minute point preceded Thornton’s DAIRE WALSH third of the night. Towers served notice of their threat sport@dublingazette.com when inside forward Allanah Harford fired marginally past the target in the 11th-minute. However, they finally SOPHIE O’Hara registered a magnificent 2-6 haul at Blun- raised a green flag just shy of the first-quarter mark. den Drive to propel Round Tower Lusk to an impressive Tara Doyle was upended by Julie Ni Bhreathnach inside victory over Na Gaeil Oga in the Dublin Junior ‘F’ Ladies the square. O’Hara shot the resulting penalty beyond the Football Championship decider. reach of Sinead Ni Dhurcain. This helped to galvanise Despite a difficult start, the north county outfit even- John Kiely’s charges and with O’Hara’s influence continutually settled. Supplementing O’Hara’s opening period ing to grow, they edged into the ascendancy. brace, Jessica Grimes grabbed a goal to ensure Towers O’Hara’s excellent approach work released Doyle for remained in the driving seat throughout. her maiden point and Grimes also found the range for an
increasingly-confident Towers. Na Gaeil Oga were not out of the reckoning just yet, though, and they responded to these set-backs with a second goal on the stroke of 30 minutes. Another outstanding Treanor run provided the platform for Thornton to finish from close-range. But it was Towers who pushed on toward the end of the half. At the end of another memorable surge, O’Hara unleashed an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net. She also added a pointed free to her ever-expanding individual tally and, with Jen Magee and Doyle clipping scores either side of it, Towers brought a commanding 2-6 to 1-4 cushion. They further extended that lead after the restart as O’Hara kicked another superb point from play. This was the only score during the third-quarter, which proved to be rather scrappy and tentative. It suited Towers given the six-point advantage at their disposal, although they breathed a sigh of relief when Georgia Shanley smothered Aoife O’Sullivan’s goal-bound strike in the 39th-minute. Inevitably, it was O’Hara who ended the lengthy scoring drought – her latest free moving Towers a step closer to putting their seal on the title. Indeed, the final outcome was effectively determined with 12 minutes remaining. Grimes gathered possession and clinically extended the Towers’ lead into double digits with a neat angled finish. Back-to-back points for O’Hara and substitute Ciana Downes offered them additional leeway. Na Gaeil Oga did finally hit back through Treanor’s second point of the action while the hard-working Ni Uiginn ensured her side ended on a positive note with a threepointer at the death.
DUBLIN’S Masters (Over-40) footballers have reached the All-Ireland final following Saturday’s 1-19 to 0-17 victory over Tyrone in Lacken GAA, Cavan. In a repeat of last year’s decider, that the Dubs also won, Val Andrews’ side trailed by a point, 0-9 to 0-10, at the interval before improving in the second half to run out five-point victors in their AllIreland semi-final. They will face Donegal in the final (Saturday, September 21, venue to be confirmed) after their 1-11 to 1-10 victory over Roscommon, a repeat of their semi-final of last year which went to a replay. Last Saturday, Ciarán McGuinness’ second half goal was the only goal of the game and the evergreen St Peregrine’s forward also contributed two points from play. Dublin’s other scorers were Ray Cosgrove (0-5, 0-1f), Niall Crossan (0-5, 0-4f), Tommy Brennan (0-4), Joe Morris (0-2) and Damian Flanagan (0-1). Dublin enjoyed an unbeaten run in their round-robin campaign, finishing off their regulation matches with a 4-17 to 1-8 victory over Kildare last time out in Páirc Uí Mhurchú, Ballyboden. The goals in that contest came from McGuinness again along with Peter Murtagh, Ciarán Doyle and Johnny McNally.
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Gavin hails Dubs’ blue steel to earn replay CÓILÍN DUFFY
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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin’s feeling was one of disappointment by his sides overall performance, as the five-in-arow dream managed to remain intact, after Sunday’s All-Ireland Final draw with Kerry at Croke Park. The 1-16 apiece scoreline at the full-time whistle of referee David Gough ensured a first replayed All-Ireland Senior Football Final since 2016 – when Dublin faced Mayo. “I’m just disappointed with our performance - that’s the overriding thought,” Gavin said after the game. “The resilience that t h e D u b l i n p l aye r s showed, to be on the ropes as such, and to still keep moving and creating scoring chances and turning the ball over - that’s obviously the impressive piece. “But, during the overall expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough from standards the players have of themselves - not what I set for them. “When they reflect, they will have a lot to say. And all we have done today by getting a draw is given us the opportunity to come out here in 13 days and hopefully get a better performance. “If we can do that, hopefully, we will be there again at the end of the game.” Gavin was impressed with how his side bat-
Dublin manager Jim Gavin was given plenty to ponder following their All-Ireland final draw last Sunday. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
“The resilience that the Dublin players showed,
to be on the ropes - that’s obviously the impressive piece.“ tled, after being reduced to 14 men, following Jonny Cooper’s second yellow card just before half-time. “I thought the guys did really well. I thought the players on the pitch were doing phenomenally well against a fantastic and super side like Kerry,” he said. “They are going to put you under pressure. I thought our guys did really, really well in defence in that regard.
“Obviously, it changes the dynamic - absolutely it does. “As I said, over the full expanse of the game, it just wasn’t good enough - that’s all, so we’ll just have to move on with it.” Dublin were placed as strong favourites going into this contest, and indeed the odds for a draw stood at 14/1. Gavin was far from surprised by Kerry’s strong showing, having also been very impressed
with the Kingdom in the lead-up to this game. “They have been so impressive,” he said. “For us in the national league, obviously we met them in Tralee. We had a good look at them upclose. “The National League final didn’t go their way, but they have been very impressive in the Munster Championship and the same with the AllIreland Series. “A lot of questions
were asked of them against Donegal when they were down a couple of players. Fo u r p o i n t s d ow n against Tyrone, and no more against ourselves today when they came back fighting. “That side is full of quality, and, like ourselves, age doesn’t mean anything. “ I f yo u a r e g o o d enough, you are old enough, and their players did really well today.”
Players such as Bernard Brogan and Eoghan O’Gara didn’t make the match-day 26 on Sunday, and Gavin says places are very much up for grabs ahead of the replay. “We’ll obviously recover as best we can over the coming days and go back training. “I suppose we have a very strong squad and lots of players hungry to get on the [match-day] squad to get game time, so it just opens up again.”