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Shock as Malahide woman (21) killed in Canada car crash

North Dublin communities mourn Meaghan SYLVIA POWNALL

FRIENDS of a UCD student killed in a car crash in Canada say they are “still in shock” over her death.

Meaghan Miller from Malahide was on a work placement programme when she died in the crash near Maidstone, Saskatchewan, last Wednesday, July 18.

The 21-year-old animal science

student was in Canada to work with horses on a farm as part of her degree.

Colleagues at Kilronan Equestrian Centre in Swords, where she worked, said: “We are still in shock. At this incredibly difficult time, we send love, hugs and strength to the family.”

Meaghan, a former pupil of Malahide Community School,

was the only occupant of the car which was reportedly found flipped over onto its roof on a highway.

Her body was recovered by emergency services, who rushed to the scene of the accident at around 10.30am local time. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating the accident.

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Meaghan Miller

Fear in Dublin 15 THERE have been calls for more policing after a spate of sexual assaults in the Dublin 15 area, prompting fears that more than one predator is prowling. Several young women have been prompted in what appear to be random attacks across the area.

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Mum to the rescue for other mums

ONE Portmarnock mother has turned the nightmare health issues her newborn son faced into a positive way to help and support other mums caring for seriously ill babies in hospital. See her story with a great, helpful outcome inside.

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CRIME: SF ISSUE URGENT CALL FOR MORE POLICING

Fear in D15 after spate of ‘random’ sexual assaults THERE are calls for more Gardai on the beat in Dublin 15 after a spate of sexual assaults in a matter of weeks.

Investigating officers now believe they are hunting more than one predator, after five women were groped in broad daylight in random attacks in Hartstown, Manorfield and Clonee.

All of the assaults have been on young women in their teens and 20s and senior officers have directed that uniformed patrols be increased.

But locals are calling for a full-time increase in garda numbers after a recent public meeting in Huntstown heard that women feel unsafe walking alone in the area.

Cllr Paul Donnelly (SF) told Dublin Gazette:

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“In all the time I’m living here, I’ve never seen such a spate of attacks in such a short time by what appears to be a number of individuals.

“Women are really, really frightened. The majority of these attacks have been in the daytime and appear to be completely random.

“Gardai have been swift to respond but the underlying concern is that we don’t have enough officers on the streets.”

The Blanchardstown area now has a population close to 110,000 people, with plans for almost 7,000

additional housing units, most of which will be built in Ongar and Tyrellstown.

Garda numbers were slashed during austerity measures and the number of Community Gardai was cut to less than 10. While their numbers are recovering, they are still far off 2006 levels.

Cllr Donnelly said: “This area has a population the size of Limerick, with one Garda station. Limerick has three times the number of Gardai.

“You don’t tend to see Gardai on the streets here because their resources are too low.

“We need at least another 20 Gardai – we don’t have even close to what’s required.

“That’s not to say it’s the Wild West, but residents need to feel safe. It’s impor-

tant to note the special case of D15 because we have a very large population of young people – the largest in Europe.

“We have a very diverse community that brings its own challenges as well.

We have a special case for resources. It’s a great place to live, but we want it to continue to be a great place to live.”

Gardai are hopeful that DNA evidence will assist the investigation and help lead them to the person or persons responsible.

Cllr Donnelly urged people with information to come forward but he warned against scaremongering.

He said: “If you share information on social media, make sure it is verified. The last thing we need is to create panic.”

O’Brien bewildered by Taoiseach’s ‘ducks and drakes’ manoeuvering FIANNA Fail frontbench TD Darragh O’Brien has accused the Taoiseach of “trying to talk up instability” and said he was “bewildered” by Leo Varadkar’s demands for talks on reviewing the confidence and supply deal.

The Fingal deputy made his remarks ahead of the meeting between the Taoiseach and Fianna Fail party leader Micheal Martin at the weekend.

Deputy O’Brien, who is the party’s spokesman on housing, also accused

the Taoiseach of playing “ducks and drakes” with the issue by dropping hints about renewing the arrangement between the Government and Fianna Fail.

He said he was “absolutely bewildered” that the issue was being raised before the budget, adding: “Since we entered into confidence and supply, we have done two budgets. We said we would enter into a programme for three.

“Fianna Fail have done everything

we said we would do. We are about stability and about being responsible and I am bemused by the fact that it is the Taoiseach himself who keeps nearly trying to talk up instability.

“Leo has been playing ducks and drakes with this. I’m not sure why he continues to do it.”

The outcome of the meeting between the Taoiseach and Deputy Martin was that the confidence and supply arrangement will not be reviewed until after the budget.

FASTNews

LEGO to the library to see great models A LEGO exhibition will be on display at Blanchardstown Library this Saturday, July 28.

The exhibit will see some of Ireland’s best adult LEGO builders display dozens of creations to the public.

The creations – which range from an abandoned bridge to a model-size version of Dublin’s Custom House – will be on view during library opening hours. Admission to the exhibition is free and it is open to the general public. All are welcome.

Kindness Help Tesco a currency to support at pop-up Dubliners A POP-UP ‘Kindness Cafe’ inviting customers to pay for their lunch with good deeds will open at the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords on August 10 and 11.

TFree-from, plant-based food brand Gosh! launches the venture in London next month before heading to the Swords mall to prove there IS such a thing as a free lunch.

Customers will simply be asked to pledge an act of kindness in return for complimentary Gosh! Fare, with sweetcorn and quinoa bites, sweet potato pakora and other tasty morsels to be served to all those who commit to a kindness promise.

Those who spread the word by capturing their act of kindness on Instagram (@goshfreefrom) will also be in with a chance to win a month’s supply of nutritious Gosh! goodies.

The cafe will open from 11am to 3pm each day, with humans and animals welcome.

TESCO customers are being encouraged to make use of the blue tokens at Tesco stores to help make a real difference to a local community cause.

The retail giant is supporting 453 local projects in the latest cycle of the Tesco Community Fund, which is now under way.

Dublin alone has seen Tesco support 3,700 local projects, to date, donating more than €940,000 to the likes of the Irish Society For Autism, and many more, as part of more than €3 million donated to more than 11,000 local causes since 2014.

Christine Heffernan, corporate affairs director Tesco Ireland, said: “Don’t forget to vote for your preferred cause each time you shop using your blue token, because it really makes a difference.”

Tesco customers can simply fill out a nomination form in store and every eight weeks, three local causes will be selected for the fund.

Samaritans support VOLUNTEERS from Samaritans branches across the country are trying to get people listening by carrying out a host of awareness events this summer, as part of The Big Listen.

Some of the events will also take place at train stations across the country, all with the aim of reminding the public that there is always someone there to listen. Members of the public can get involved by visiting Samaritans.org.

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REVIEW

Deputy Darragh O’Brien, FF

O’Brien criticises housing resources shortage THE Housing Delivery Office is failing to support the accelerated provision of private and public sector housing and must be reviewed, according to Deputy Darragh O’Brien.

T h e Fi a n n a Fa i l spokesperson on housing said a shortage of resources was hampering the office established under Rebuilding Ireland in August 2016.

Deputy O’Brien said replies to Parliamentary Questions he raised have revealed staff shortages within the unit, affecting its capacity to carry out its role.

‘Extraordinary’ He said: “There are currently only three people working in the Housing Delivery Office. This is extraordinary, considering the huge remit the office currently has.

“What’s even more worrying is the fact that the office has actually lost staff since it was first established two years ago, down from four posts.

“This means that a critical part of the Rebuilding Ireland plan is simply not working.

Instead of expanding and building up its experience and expertise, it is instead losing staff.

“This means its ability to learn lessons from previous plans and address blockages is being lost.

The office should be reviewed as a matter of urgency.”

PORTMARNOCK: WOMAN USED HER EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP SUPPORT KITS

Mum turns nightmare into hope for parents of ill babies in hospital SYLVIA POWNALL

A WOMAN, whose son underwent life-saving surgery at six days old, has put together support kits for other mums caring for their sick babies in hospital.

Jan Martin, who is from Malahide and now lives in Portmarnock, set up PumpPal following her own experience learning how to express breast milk for her son, Caleb.

In December 2006, at just two days old, he was transferred from the Rotunda Hospital to Crumlin after doctors discovered he had three heart defects.

Jan told Dublin Gazette: “Everything was normal, all the tests were fine until the day we were due to go home and they did the discharge tests.

The paediatrician realised something was wrong and took him down for a scan.

“Later he said ‘Thank God’, because Caleb wouldn’t have survived beyond two weeks – he would have collapsed at home, or it would have been a cot death.”

Caleb was operated on at six days old and surgeons removed a narrow tract of his aorta.

Jan said: “It was horrific; it’s so hard to describe to people, it was like a nightmare come true. You didn’t think it was real, especially because it was such a shock.

“I breastfed my first son and I knew I wanted to breastfeed Caleb. But when I heard he needed surgery I thought it was out, I didn’t think it was possible.”

Jan knew little of breast pumps but posters in the

Above: Jan Martin and her lovely lad, Caleb, who spurred her on to helping other mums in their hours of need; right: part of the PumpPal kits Jan now organises for mums trying to care for their seriously ill babies in hospital

hospital recounting other women’s experiences helped change her mind, and staff showed her how to express milk.

She said: “I felt I could do something for him.

When your baby is put into an incubator like that, mum and dad are completely useless.

“We could barely touch

him, never mind keep him safe and warm.

“You feel in the way because the staff are doing everything, you can’t even change his nappy. After expressing, I thought,

‘Well, if he gets through surgery, I’m going to have all this milk’, and I knew it would help him fight infection.”

Caleb left the hospital six days after surgery and

now, at 19 months, Jan describes him as “a regular toddler”. She added: “He’s doing great. He’s a messer, he wrecks everything.

He’s walking and trying to talk.”

Jan resolved to try and help others in the same situation and last month supplied 100 PumpPal kits to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children on a pilot basis. She hopes to continue fundraising and supply 100 more.

Each kit contains a breast pump cleaning brush, washing-up liquid, a reusable water bottle, a microwaveable sterilising bag, travel size toiletries, an eye mask and ear plugs, porridge oats, a mug and a spoon.

There are also a series of hand-written notes reminding the new mum to try and rest and to remember to eat. One businesswoman, whose own child underwent heart surgery, sent Jan 100 lip balms and 100 moisturisers.

Jan said: “You have parents travelling up in an ambulance with their baby from Kerry or Cork for an emergency admission and they’ve nothing with them. I’ve been getting emails from mums who were given a kit, telling me what a difference it’s made.”

She said: “If you had told me a year ago that I would now enter a children’s hospital voluntarily, I would not have believed you. But the long corridors of Crumlin look different to me now.

“They are filled with hope, and the knowledge that a child in Ireland can survive heart surgery and thrive afterwards – and the knowledge that my son is one of them.”

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PumpPalSupportKits/

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HEALTH: SF BLASTS ONGOING LACK OF SUPPORT FOR NORTH DUBLINERS

MALAHIDE

Almost 1,000 seniors still waiting for home help

Shock at death in Canada

SYLVIA POWNALL

ALMOST 1,000 elderly and vulnerable residents in north Dublin approved for home help services are on a waiting list for funding, it has emerged.

Figures from the Health Service Executive (HSE) show 951 residents in CHO Area 9, which includes Fingal and north county Dublin, are awaiting services.

The HSE estimates the average cost per client per week for home support ser-

vices at €160, compared to €1,000 for nursing home care. Demand is steadily increasing due to an ageing population.

Sinn Fein health spokesperson Louise O’Reilly said it was “extremely worrying” that more than 6,000 people, including those with disabilities, were left waiting for home support across the State.

She said the fact that North Dublin accounts for almost one-sixth of the overall total was a cause

for grave concern.

The Fingal TD said: “Home support services such as home care packages and home help hours are some of the most important services the HSE provide.

“Not only do they allow for older people to stay in their homes, but they are also incredibly important for those with ailments or disabilities.

“Home care delivered in the home is the preferred form of care for most

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North Dublin alone accounts for almost one-sixth of demand for home support services

people and their families, and older people, those with disabilities, and their families are continuously calling out for more home support services to meet the need that exists.

“My office in Swords and my advice clinics are contacted on a daily basis by constituents who are waiting for vital home supports.”

Rush ready to party at a fun festival THE Rush Harbour Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and this year the two nightly concerts will be outdoor events.

The Country and Western night will start with line-dancing, and

Deputy O’Reilly said the service had been underfunded to the point that there are now 6,118 people waiting for the service.

She added: “Getting older or having a disability should not leave you invisible to the State. We need to make sure our older people and those with disabilities who need home support are cared for with a competition for the best-dressed Cowboy and Cowgal.

The air display is on Saturday, August 4, at 3pm at North Beach with a healthy line-up of participants including Team Raven, Team Stearman, Christen Eagle and Richard Goodwin.

Tickets for some events are going fast, so the advice is to book early. For further infor-

the dignity and respect they deserve.”

The HSE said all those waiting are assessed and provided with a service, if appropriate, as soon as possible.

It stated that the numbers on the waiting list “reflect a point in time” and cases are dealt with on a priority basis as funding becomes available. mation, see https:// alaevents.ie/event/ the-rush-harbourfestival-2018/

Phoenix Park gate closures ONE of the main gates for the Phoenix Park will be shut for a number of days to facilitate renovations ahead of the Pope’s visit.

Pope Francis will be visiting Dublin from August 25-26 – the first Papal visit in 40 years.

The Chapelizod entrance will be blocked from 7am to 5pm on August 4 and 5 to aid repairs.

The Ashtown Gate will be closed on July 30 and 31 from 10am to 3.30pm, and again from 7-11pm.

The Castleknock Gate will shut on August 4 and 5 from 7am to 10pm, and the North Circular Road Gate will close on August 2 and 3 from 10am to 3.30pm, and again from 7-11pm.

When details of the tragedy reached Ireland earlier this week, UCD confirmed news of the popular thirdyear student’s death in an email to her peers.

Dean of Agriculture Alex Evans wrote: “Meaghan’s death is a great sorrow for all in our school and the wider UCD community. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to her family and friends.”

Equine enthusiast Meaghan took up horse riding at the Kilronan centre when she was six years old and began working there at weekends six years ago, aged 15.

In a statement, staff at the centre revealed: “A few hours after hearing about the passing of Meaghan, everyone that knew her in Kilronan began to gather.

“We sat around the picnic benches outside the gallery where we had spent the summers together as a group of helpers. We reminisced on the good times, we talked and listened.

“We are a tight-knit community and in times of need we are always there for one another. It is a blessing to have so many amazing people in and out of Kilronan.

“We will always think of you, and you will always have a special place in our heart. Sleep tight, Meaghan.”

Local Fianna Fail TD Darragh O’Brien said the tragic death had shocked the community and he extended his sympathies to Meaghan’s family.

He told Dublin Gazette: “It’s awful to think something like this could happen. That a young person with their whole life ahead of them would head off for the summer break from college and then this. It doesn’t bear thinking about. It’s just so dreadfully sad.”

A spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of the accident and was providing ongoing consular assistance to the family.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

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Spectacular M sunsets

Picture: Peter Walsh

Emer O’Brien, Siobhan O’Reilly, Laura Fitzsimons from Swords and Siobhan Shannon. Pictures: Robbie Reynolds

A proud day for business T graduates

HERE was great celebrations at a graduation ceremony held in the Law Society of Ireland recently when staff members of Harvey Norman graduated from Dublin Business School with a Diploma in Christine Kelly and Siobhan Leadership and Management.

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EMBERS of Palmerstown Camera Club went to Skerries last week on one of their summer outings. It was a lovely evening and ideal to photograph a sunset. If you are interested in joining them, they meet every Wednesday between 7and 7.30pm outside the Ulster Bank Palmerstown. See www. palmerstowncameraclub.com or their Facebook page Palmerstown Camera Club.

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SWORDS : COUNCIL APPROVES RELIGIOUS FACILITY – AGAIN – AFTER DRAWN-OUT PROCESS

Islamic centre gets go-ahead SYLVIA POWNALL

PLANNING permission for an Islamic prayer and cultural centre in Rathbeale, Swords has been granted by Fingal County Council.

Members of the 300-strong Muslim community in the North County capital sought renewal of a 2016 decision allowing a former An Post sorting office to be converted.

An initial application for the single-storey building on the green just off the Rathbeale Road was approved in late November, 2015, on the basis it would need to be renewed in two years’ time.

The initial application drew more than a dozen objections from residents who raised concerns over traffic. An appeal to An Bord Pleanala in April, 2016 was unsuccessful.

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The new Islamic centre approved for Rathbeale would host daily prayers, Islamic classes for children and cultural events At that time, the planning appeals board granted permission – against the advice of its own inspector, who warned of increased traffic congestion on a secluded resi-

dential area.

The new plans were submitted in May and approved a month later.

Two residents objected, reiterating concerns over the potential increase in

traffic.

Muslim residents in Swords currently pray each Friday in a rented GAA club hall. The new centre would host daily prayers, Islamic classes for children and cultural events.

It is not intended to extend the existing building but to carry out alterations to the internal layout and make minor alterations to the external

elevations, partial demolition of the existing storage sheds and carry out associated works.

Swords resident Tariq Salahuddin, who was behind the original application to convert the old An Post building, said the new Islamic centre would be open “in a matter of months” if the decision is not appealed to An Bord Pleanala.

He said the Muslim

community does not have sufficient funds to redevelop the site into a mosque with a full minaret. Funding for the works to fit out the centre will be raised among the local Muslim community.

The planning file states the centre will provide a space for Muslims and non-Muslims to interact.

Mr Salahuddin added: “All Irish people will be welcome.”

Pictured at the launch of the JCI Fingal Friendly Business Awards at Swords Castle are Wim de Jongh, Hope Beer; Deputy Brendan Ryan; Laura Enache, JCI; Mayor of Fingal Anthony Lavin; Aisling Brady and Clodagh Murray, JCI; Senator James Reilly; Deputy Alan Farrell and Paul Reid, chief executive, Fingal County Council

Have your say in nominating Fingal’s best Friendly Business JCI Fingal is now taking nominations for its annual Friendly Business Awards.

The awards celebrate excellent customer care across a number of different categories, and nominations are invited from the public.

You can now nominate a business in Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock, Howth, Sutton, Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Mulhuddart, Donabate, Portrane, Lusk, Rush, Balbriggan and the surrounding Fingal area.

The seven categories are: Custom-

er Care, Disability Access, Digital Experience, Eco-Friendliness, Shop Layout and Design, Community Impact and Overall Winner 2018.

Aisling Brady, president of JCI Fingal, said: “This is truly about recognising the positive contribution that small- to medium-enterprises make to the local economy.

“We look forward to seeing local business receive the recognition they deserve and I would encourage everyone to nominate a business they have been impressed by in the

Fingal area.”

JCI Fingal are delighted to have the backing of Fingal County Council as lead sponsor of The Friendly Business Awards.

The Grand Hotel Malahide will also partner with JCI Fingal to host the elegant awards ceremony on Thursday, September 6.

For further information and to nominate a local business in the Fingal area, see: https://www.jciireland.ie/page-friendly-businessawards-nomination-form.html

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Portugal Keep that Summer sizzle going with a trip to the sun

Canter on over to a stylish party after the Horse Show MODEL Niamh McCormack was on hand to announce the inaugural, Great Lengths – The Mane Event, in the city centre after the upcoming Dublin Horse Show on August 9. Ladies from all across Fingal are expected to rub shoulders, fabulous frocks and masterful millinery with the rest of their Dublin peers at the glamorous do at

HOUSE, Leeson Street. Sharp-eyed judges, including top Irish milliner Edel Ramberg, the managing director of Great Lengths Joscelin McCourt, and fashion editor and style queen Elle Gordon will be looking out for perfectly styled ladies, with a range of prizes on offer to complement the perfect hair, hats and outfits. Picture: Mark Stedman

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TRANSPORT: CLLR DOYLE WANTS MORE DETAILS AS LOCAL CONCERNS GROW FAST NEWS

Bus Connects plan ‘needs more meat on the bones’ SYLVIA POWNALL

A FINGAL councillor has called for “more meat on more bones” in relation to the Bus Connects plan to ensure commuters are fully informed before they have their say.

Draft plans for the radical overhaul of the Dublin Bus route network have sparked a wave of criticism since they were unveiled earlier this month.

Clonsilla-based Inde-

Cllr Tania Doyle (Ind)

pendent Cllr Tania Doyle is calling for more detail around proposed changes to the routes serving Dublin 15.

She told Dublin

Gazette: “I have been on the ground engaging with residents. They are concerned that the services will not be customer-led.

“Here in Dublin 15, our roads are becoming car parks, journey times are extending.

“One could argue [there was] insufficient foresight and investment, but we are where we are and with Bus Connects we need to get it right from day-one.”

Chief concerns in D15

– which would see routes renamed B1, B2, B3 etc – include the reduced service to outlying areas such as Hollystown and Laraghcon which will have shuttle buses at lower frequencies than currently prevail.

Elsewhere in Fingal, the proposal to scrap the 42 service through Seabury in Malahide and the loss of the 33X express service to Skerries, Rush and Lusk are also a worry.

Cllr Doyle said: “No one doubts that we need a better system. We neither have the will nor potentially the finances to do this all over again in 10 years from now.

“Residents I have spoken to are concerned that a network will be rolled out while we won’t know how it will get where it wants to go. I’m on the record as saying that we need more meat on a lot more bones.

“I am not in favour of the proposal, I am not against the proposal, I can’t make a final call as I don’t think there’s enough information to realistically do that at this time.”

There are several route changes in the new Bus Connects plan – but many are critical of the impact on the city

Cllr Doyle said applying models which have been introduced elsewhere may not work in the capital because of the “Dublin factor” – including narrow streets, the “bedlam” on the quays and one-way systems.

She added: “I’m concerned that we don’t know the layout of t h e i n t e rc h a n g e i n

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre for those with additional needs – wheelchair users, for example.”

The consultation period extends until September 28. Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority will hold a series of information sessions at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in September.

‘Ensure new university gets adequate funding’ LABOUR Party representative John Walsh has called on the Taoiseach to ensure that the Dublin Technological University announced last week gets a fair deal in terms of funding.

He said: “The recognition of a new technological university embracing DIT, Blanchardstown and Tallaght is long overdue.

“It is a potentially a great advance for higher education locally in Blanchardstown, but it will not work unless there is a dramatic increase in public funding for higher education.”

Mr Walsh warned: “Public funding for higher education collapsed by 38% during the recession and the years of cuts in Exchequer support have never been

restored despite the end of the economic crisis.

“The consequences for staff and students have been devastating – with many staff being employed on short-term contracts and reduced salaries. Students have seen an increase in staff-student ratios while registration fees went up.”

The Castleknock activist added: “I hope An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will ensure that the new technological university is properly resourced so that it can offer high-quality education for its students and a fair deal to its staff.

“Capital funding for the Grangegorman campus is not enough – a reliable income stream is needed to support staff and students.”

SF blast reforms’ impacts FINGAL TD Louise O’Reilly has rounded on the Government for reforms which she claims have locked lone parents out of the labour market.

Changes to the One Parent Family Payment aimed to incentivise people back to work but have had the reverse effect, a recent ESRI report suggests.

Deputy O’Reilly (SF) said: “According to the 2016 Census, 21.7% of households in Fingal are single-parent households.

“Organisations have raised the fact that under the changes, lone parents were actually better off financially staying at home as opposed to at work. This reality was ignored by the Government.

“The ESRI concludes that the reforms resulted in more lone parents having a greater financial incentive to be out of work.

“This reality needs to be acknowledged by the Government and clear action needs to follow.”

Varadkar’s running mate pick THE daughter of former Fine Gael minister Austin Currie has been selected as An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s running mate for the next general election.

Emer Currie (39) was selected uncontested for Dublin West.

Two other male candidates, Cllrs Kieran Dennison and Ted Leddy, pulled out of the running due to a Fine Gael gender directive that meant there would be one male and one female on the ticket.

Ms Currie has been a Fine Gael member since 2002 and has previously worked closely with former Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald in Dublin MidWest.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Haitea Vidal, Maider Gonzalez and Iraneu Contero

Jillian Conkey and Imanol Blanco

Niamh and Ellie Tracey. Pictures: Simon Peare Rachel Goldrick, Shauna White and Peter Morgan

Alan Moriarty, Jimmy Brennan and Claire Gamble

Gillian, Keith and Penny Walsh with Ali the dog

Liam and Patricia Hyne, Soony and Ann Walsh and Carmel Kearney

SWORDS SUMMER FESTIVAL

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HE Swords Summer Festival was back last weekend – and the three-day programme was packed full of family fun. There was some top quality musical entertainment with performances from Abba Esque, Hot House Flowers and Marvin and The Grooves. There was also a food village and craft fair, bouncy castles, puppet shows and zip wire activities.

Brenda and Ivor Buckley with Deirdre and David Donnelly

Councillor Darragh Butler and Councillor Joe Newman

Renars Drabkis and Sinda Stravta

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PEOPLE: WORLD CUP GLORY IN RUSSIA – AT AN INTERNATIONAL MATHS FINAL

Ashkan do it for Ireland SYLVIA POWNALL

IT WAS a clean sweep for Ireland at the World Cup in Russia at the weekend – in mental arithmetics, that is.

Ireland sent a team of five students to the ALOHA world maths competition for the first time, including three from north Dublin, and they all returned with trophies for their performance.

Ashkan Samali (8) won the Grand Champion award, while fellow classmate Aziza Osmonova (9) received second place, and her seven-year-old brother, Sultan Osmonov, came third in their category.

The maths wizards attempted to complete 70 calculations in just five minutes using the abacus, hands or mental arithmetic.

The trio, who were joined by two other students from Kildare, have been attending ALOHA after-school classes

since September 2016.

Last month, Ashkan came second in Ireland’s national competition at Malahide Rugby Club – having answered 67 calculations in five minutes with exceptional speed and accuracy.

The team pitted their wits against 500 students including entries from China, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and Croatia at the World Trade Centre in Moscow on Sunday.

Maths network ALOHA now has four million students worldwide and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Its unique abacus method of teaching mental arithmetic enables children to perform complex arithmetic operations without the use of calculator at breath-taking speed.

ALOHA Ireland is based in Swords but has classes throughout Dublin. Check out the Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/alohaireland/

North Dublin lad Ashkan Samali’s proud dad takes a photo of his clever son.

There was a brilliant win for Ashkan (competing for the Ireland team) at the ALOHA maths world cup over in Moscow.

RATINGS

High score for council in survey

FINGAL County Council has scored well above the national average in a public survey rating satisfaction with the local authority.

FCC scored in the top three in the latest National Oversight & Audit Commission based on more than 100 interviews with those who engaged with the council.

The council scored higher than the national average in a number of areas, including overall satisfaction (58% compared to a 53% average).

It was also ahead for making a positive contribution to the quality of life (72% satisfaction), playgrounds and parks (71%) and road safety (58%).

Mayor Anthony Lavin said: “It is good to see the positive results for Fingal – a reflection of the hard work being done by the management and staff.”

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | HAVING NOTIONS

‘I’d say it’s far from slim fitting Hugo Boss suits he was reared’

HAVE ye noticed all these fancy bar- there’s a bit too much of that sort of “Ye don’t see many taxi drivers in bers that have popped up all over the carry on going round these days. Sure that sort of attire,” I replied. place? did ye see McGregor’s da?”

“You certainly do not,” says Ye know, the places were ye can go “I did indeed,” I says to him wea- Martin. “And that’s why I wouldn’t in and play pool and drink fancy coffee rily. I’m a bit sick of talking about that start doin’ all that fancy malarkey. and the music does be pumping out of crowd but sure ye can’t avoid them I couldn’t be dealing with all of that them? You can probably get your hair really, can ye? carry on.” cut in them too but no one ever seems “The young fella didn’t lick it from a “And if they’re all wearing slim fitto be sitting in the chairs when I walk stone, did he?” ting suits they’d have nowhere to put past them.

“Hard to tell,” says Martin. “Like, their change and they’d be giving out I’ve been going to Martin’s for don- he might have been alright until the loads to ye,” I says to him. key’s years. Long before these fancy young fella got all that money and now “Ah there’s be all sorts of hassle like places opened. he’s just got serious notions. I’d say it’s that,” he says, shaking his head with He’s a decent skin and a bit of craic – far from slim fitting Hugo Boss suits he pure disgust. and he cuts me hair, which I find to be a was reared.”

“Although, you could just jack up the more crucial element of going prices so they wouldn’t have to the barbers than whether to deal with that aspect of it,” Like, he might have been they’ll give me a slice of avoI says. alright until the young fella got cado and toast while I wait.

“That’s not a bad idea,” he Still and all, I was asking all that money and now he’s just says, all of a sudden his face him if he felt the need to keep brightening up at the prosgot serious notions up with these fancy places pect of bringing in a bit more when I went in to get the auld cash. mop chopped last week.

“Maybe that should be “Ah no,” he says. “Are ye brought in across the board.” mad? I wouldn’t be bothered “What?” I says. “A notions with all that craic.” tax?”

“I suppose ye wouldn’t “Yeah,” he says. “A crisp, know what sort of tulips new twenty Euro note tax you’d attract if ye started that for overt displays of notions. carry on,” I says to him.

What do ye think?”

“Ye know who I’d attract “I think it would be worth Gaz?” he says to me. “Fellas a fortune to the exchequer,” I with notions, that’s who. And says to him.

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All aboard for launch of a new collection

Hayley Coleman and Lisa Nolan pictured at the Dr PawPaw Summer Party aboard Dublin’s canal boat restaurant, La Peniche, on the Grand Canal last week. Picture: Brian McEvoy See Gallery on Pages 18-19

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

Where there’s a will, there’s your clear wish, too THERE is no good reason not to make a will. Making a will is one of the important things you can do to protect your business and your family’s future.

If you don’t make a will, the State dictates who is entitled to your assets.

When a person dies without making a will, the rules of intestacy apply, governing who is entitled to receive a person’s property should they die.

The rules over wills are as follows: • Where the deceased leaves a spouse/civil partner only, the entire estate passes to the surviving spouse/civil partner.

• Where the deceased leaves a spouse/civil partner and children, the spouse/civil partner inherits two-thirds of the estate, and the children inherit the remaining third in equal shares each.

• Where the deceased leaves no parent alive, the estate is divided equally between the children.

• Where the deceased dies without a spouse/ civil partner, children or parent, the estate is divided between his or her brothers and sisters in equal shares.

• Where the deceased dies without a spouse/ civil partner, children, parent, brothers or sisters, all nephews and nieces take equally.

• Where there are no relatives, the State takes the entirety of the estate.

When you make a will you also get to choose who will administer your

estate. A will allows you to name the person or persons who would be the most suitable and who will ensure your wishes are carried out.

If you do not make a will this is also decided by law and may fall to someone you would never choose.

By making a will you also get to choose who will inherit items such as cars, things of sentimental value etc, and ensure that they pass to the people who will appreciate these items most.

It is particularly important if you have young children and want to provide appropriate care for them after your death that you make a will.

If you have young children, the will establishes a trust fund for their benefit and appoints guardians of your choice to look after them.

If you have a child with special needs, you can make arrangements in your will for their care after your death.

Any asset that is not specifically mentioned in your will falls into the ‘residue’ of your will – the remaining property of yours after the deduction of specific gifts, debts, legacies, tax and the expenses of the estate.

Careful will drafting can have a significant impact on the level of inheritance tax which will be paid. It provides an opportunity to assess the position and consider what steps can be taken to minimise the inheritance

tax liability.

The small cost of making a will can represent excellent value when compared to the tax savings that can be made.

By making a will you can also choose to create a life interest for someone, possibly a spouse or a child with special needs.

A life interest entitles someone to a right to enjoy the use of a property exclusively or the income that the capital generates during their lifetime. Once that person passes away, it will revert to the beneficiary you choose.

If you are single or separated and living with a partner, then without a will your partner may find him or herself without any share in your estate unless you have specifically provided for him/her in your will.

If you have a child who has taken over the family business and your wish is to leave it to that particular child, you need to make sure your will is up to date and reflects same – otherwise, if an unexpected tragedy occurs, it can leave that child in a very vulnerable situation where that business has not passed to him or her.

We all have a natural reluctance to contemplate our own death, but it is the one thing in life that is guaranteed.

My advice to every person is if you have not yet made a will, do so immediately, because: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

Alan Ryan

Ava Leahy

21 FACES | ‘SEE THE PERSON, NOT DOWN SYNDROME’

Trio-riffic kids with a message MARK O’BRIEN

Senior Infants with ease despite having a new teacher, a new SNA and a new resource teacher all in one go to contend with,” says his mother, Jackie.

“He adores school and is doing really well. He loves maths and Irish and even won a certificate for Irish speaker of the day recently.

“He loves spellings and reading

AN INSPIRATIONAL campaign

by Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is inviting the viewer to look past Down syndrome and to see the child, the individual and their potential.

21 Faces – which is now in its third year – celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of children with Down syndrome while also aiming to challenge some of the misArchie conceptions about Down Stanley syndrome along the way.

The centre is following through on their commitment and plan to follow, celebrate and record the development and progress of the children featured over a number of years under the 21 Faces banner.

The children, aged between 2 and 11 years old, use the services of The Down Syndrome Centre.

As well as celebrating the children’s development, 21 Faces also aims to personalise the discussion about Down syndrome and and his writing has come on hugely make a connection with people. also.”

The campaign includes testimoniArchie Stanley (4) has also had a als written by the children’s parents, big year, reaching milestones such siblings and extended family mem- as toilet training and entering Monbers and are fitting tributes to the tessori. “Archie has a certain charm contribution and positive impact the about him that only people that have children make within their families met him will know exactly what I and wider communities. mean,” says mum Nicola Smith.

Alan Ryan (7) has had a brilliant “He never ever stops talking, ever. year. “He took on the challenge of Even though he needs to work on his

clarity, that won’t stop him – he’ll chat away to anyone he meets.

“He is impatient, stubborn, mischievous and tests my patience at the best of times, but he has the most charming smile and infectious laugh and the kindest heart.”

Ten-year-old Ava Leahy is a huge music fan. She attends a dance class with Stagedoor Ireland, which culminates in a show in the Mermaid Theatre in Bray every year.

She attends the same mainstream school as her younger brother, Dylan, and is starting Fourth Class in September.

“This year she played a supporting role to her brother at his Communion and we had a fabulous day,” says her mum, Ciara.

“They are very close and it is lovely to see how protective they are towards each other.”

Dunnes Stores are currently displaying a 21 Faces photo exhibition in Cornelscourt Shopping Centre and 21 Faces posters in several of their locations around Dublin city centre.

The campaign is also supported by an in-bus poster campaign by Dublin Bus and an outdoor poster campaign

by Irish Poster Advertising around the city centre.

Find out more about these amazing kids at downsyndromecentre. ie/21-faces.

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PEOPLE ON THE RADAR ❱❱ NOVELIST IS GETTING DOWN ON THE FARM DUBLIN PEOPLE AND THEIR STORIES

Campaign launched as assault numbers rising

MARK O’BRIEN

GARDAI have launched a new campaign called “Use Your Brain Not Your Fists”, urging young men to think of the consequences for themselves and others of being involved in assaults.

According to the Garda Siochana Analysis Service (GSAS), 2017 has seen the highest number of assaults since 2008.

These assaults typically take place in and around public places, such as streets, roads, pubs and hotels, between 8pm and 5am at the

weekend, peaking early Sunday morning.

International research has shown that the level of assaults can be associated with the vibrancy of the night time economy, which has shown signs of recovery in this country following the recession.

The total number of assaults decreased year on year between 2008 and 2013, but since then it has increased.

Last year saw the highest number of assaults since 2008.

Assault levels to date this year are on par with 2017 levels.

Sergeant Graham Kavanagh from the National Crime Prevention Unit, urged young men to think about the impact of their actions on themselves and others, and advised people to be streetwise when they are out and about.

“The vast majority of assaults that occur are needless and avoidable,” he said.

“They are usually carried out by males against males aged between 18 and 35. The peak time for these assaults is early Sunday morning. Don’t be that guy; use your brain not your fists.”

Sergeant Kavanagh advised

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people to never attempt to reason with drunk or aggressive people and instead walk away and look for help.

“Be streetwise when you’re out and about,” he said.

“Planning is key to having a good night out. Arrange transport to and from events in advance. Let someone know where you are going and when you’ll be back.

“Avoid walking alone and in dark places. Be wary of your surroundings and mind your property.”

Assaults can leave a lasting physical and psychological impact on victims.

The campaign draws attention to how ‘a moment of madness’ can have life-changing consequences for the victim and attacker alike, and urges young men in particular to avoid assaults

The campaign will run across social media, in-pub advertising, and in locations such as nightclubs, sports

clubs and youth clubs.

It will also be extensively promoted in Third Level institutions from September.

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SPECTACULAR SUNSET: Photographer Peter Walsh from Palmerstown Camera Club captured this stunning sunset on a recent summer outing to Skerries.

Roll up! Roll up! for The Mane Event THE inaugural, Great Lengths – The Mane Event will take place in HOUSE Dublin, Leeson Street after the Dublin Horse Show on August 9 from 6-8pm.

With three great prizes up for grabs on the night, it’s the perfect end to a fashionable day.

Judges on the evening will include top Irish Milliner Edel Ramberg, Managing Director of Great Lengths, Joscelin McCourt and fashion editor and style queen Elle Gordon.

Entrants to the competition will have the chance to win prizes in three catego-

ries for the best hat/head-piece, the best overall look and the best hairstyle.

To enter, ladies must simply register between 6-7pm in HOUSE. At 7.30pm, winners will be announced by Great Lengths VIP and MC, Irish beauty Aoife Walsh.

Guests can enjoy a specially created gin cocktail and enjoy a selection of canapes from HOUSE and the top three ladies on the night will also receive a Great Lengths goodie bag.

For more information on Great Lengths log on to www.greatlengthshair.ie.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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A host of equine action at Jumping Nations Cup THIS year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show promises a host of equine action as well as family fun and festivities throughout the week.

The show will welcome over 1,500 horses and ponies, host 135 competitions, and with over 300 shopping stands, food and drink stalls dotted all over the grounds as well as eight world-ranking international show jumping competitions.

Alongside five days of international competition, the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show has much to offer visitors with some boutique fashion and craft offerings alongside equine products, from both home and abroad.

This year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS from August 8 - 12. For more information visit www.dublinhorseshow.com

DOG OF THE WEEK

Roddy Doyle’s Two Pints back for another round

Classic comedy

JM Synge’s classic comedy The Playboy of the Western World comes to the dlr Mill Theatre next month. A small community in County Mayo is thrown into turbulence with the arrival of Christy Mahon, a mysterious stranger claiming to have killed his father. The production runs from August 16 to 18 at 8pm, with a matinee show on August 18 at 2.30pm and from August 23 to 25 at 8pm, with a matinee on August 25 at 2.30pm. Tickets priced €18/€16 are available from www.milltheatre.ie

AFTER last year’s sellout tour of pubs across Ireland, the Abbey Theatre’s Two Pints by Roddy Doyle is back for another round stopping off at pubs in Ireland and the UK. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, Two Pints will head back on the road in August and September. The tour kicks off in The Flowing Tide.

Two Pints started as a conversation on Face-

book. Roddy Doyle has now brought the two characters to life in a play, to be performed in pubs.

Starring Liam Carney and Philip Judge, the audience are invited to pull up a stool and listen in as the friends chew the fat and set the world to rights.

Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, directors of the Abbey Theatre said: “We want the Abbey

Theatre, our national theatre, and its audience to be reflective of Ireland.

“To us, this means presenting work all over Ireland, and not necessarily in conventional spaces.

“Roddy’s funny, touching and provocative Two Pints seemed the perfect piece to do this with last year.”

Tickets are now on sale from abbeytheatre. ie

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Pluto – an extremely handsome, five-year-old male Pit Bull Cross.

He is basically a big puppy who just adores the people he is familiar with and loves nothing more than spending time with them, playing fetch and being generally funny and goofy.

As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for a home with people who would have an interest in continuing his training and teaching him new tricks.

Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks and is also partial to a belly rub from his favourite people.

If you think you can offer Pluto a home, 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.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Kumar and Gail Kaneswaran

Kathy Kenny, Nicole Kenny and Pat Kenny. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Sarah Ema Hughes, Ali Ryan and Kendra Becker

Audrey McGrath

Kerri Nicole Blanc

Anna Geary

Vanessa Butler and James Patrice

Wicked comes to Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Samantha Mumba

Aoibheann McCaul

Cassie Stokes

Fionnula Flanagan

Kate Kelly and Lorna Campbell

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Gill O’Neill and Michelle Regazzoli Stone

Niamh Webb O’Rourke and Emer Rutherford

Pushing the boat out for a launch

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EAUTY brand Dr Paw Paw pushed the boat out for the launch of its latest collection last week. Dublin’s canal boat restaurant, La Peniche, was filled with some of the country’s best known beauty bloggers and stylists who were given a first look at the brand’s new free from parabens hair and body wash collection which is available in pharmacies now.

Bonnie Ryan

Holly Sud, Susan Vickers and Laura Peters. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Sinead De Buitleir

Emma and Ashley Kehoe

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TOP TWEETS THEATRE | SMASH-HIT MUSICAL PROMISES TO CAST ITS SPELL OVER AUDIENCES

Did Nostradamus say anything in his predictions about World War 3 being started by an idiot using only Caps Lock? @colmtobin WE PREDICTED YOU WERE GOING TO ASK US THAT

Mad to think it cost Kim Kardashian a sex tape to get famous and it only cost Tony McGregor €17.30 @donnelly1989 Tony’s brave campaign against where to put coins in your expensive suit deserves a medal, maybe

Life’s biggest lie is that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. A lot of days you’ll struggle just to fix yourself a sandwich.

Enjoy a Wicked night out RACHEL D’ARCY

WICKED, one of the world’s bestloved musicals, has made its way to Dublin for a much anticipated, limited run this Summer.

Seen as something of a prequel as well as a retelling of the legendary 1930 movie The Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the story of how the Good Witch and Bad Witch from the story originally met – and how at one point, they were actually close friends.

Wicked also paints a picture of how appearances may not always what they seem, and how true love can ultimately keep you fighting for what matters most.

It also offers a different view to Dorothy’s arrival in Oz, and how the Scarecrow and Tin Man came to be, too.

It’s truly a must-see for fans of the original Judy Garland hit film, but also for those who haven’t seen the classic movie either, and recognised widely as a musical for the whole family.

The story takes to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for seven weeks as part of a UK/ Ireland tour of the hit production.

The tour takes in several major

Glinda (the ‘good’ witch) and Elphaba (the ‘bad’ witch) were once the best of friends

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During the last Irish run of Wicked in 2013, more than 130,000 people nabbed a ticket cities and is currently running in Dublin until September 1, before setting off to Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton and Sunderland.

The Irish leg of the tour got under way last Wednesday to rave reviews, with Amy Ross taking on the role of ‘wicked’ witch Elphaba, and Helen Woolf stepping into ‘good’ witch Glinda’s

Japanese tourists in Killiney DART station taking photos of the information board. I asked why. “Because train is late. It’s exceptional.” If only they knew. @sjanemurf They’d be better off asking that fella Nostradamus when the next Dart’s coming

with a cast including Kristin Chenowith as Glinda, and Idina Menzel as Elphaba.

It has since seen a number of different productions held across the globe, receiving rave reviews and becoming a staple in pop culture.

Tickets for the show have been sold out across the world, with thousands of people flocking to New York’s Broadway and London’s West End to catch a glimpse of the show.

Both the West End and Broadway productions have dedi-

cated theatres for Wicked – the Apollo Victoria theatre and the Gershwin Theatre, respectively – showing the longevity of the musical and just how wellloved Elphaba and Glinda have become.

In fact, Wicked is already the 14th-longest running show in West End History.

Tickets for the limited sevenweek run of Wicked are on sale now. Ticket prices range from €25 to €76.50, and are available from Ticketmaster or the Bord Gais Box Office.

The Academic lads have the write CULTURE | NOT JUST HIPSTERS BUYING RETRO DISCS stuff for the Morrison Hotel’s walls

Vinyl sales seem to record a return to music-lovers’ hearts RACHEL D’ARCY

@frankieboyle Dough! A floury analysis of the oft-remarked similarities between life and sandwiches

shoes. Fiyero, the love interest of both girls, is being played by Aaron Sidwell, with Steven Pinder playing The Wizard himself.

During the last Irish run of Wicked in 2013, more than 130,000 people managed to nab tickets to catch a glimpse of the musical phenomenon.

The musical originally began 15 years ago in San Francisco,

One of the world’s best-known and most-loved musicals comes back to Dublin after several years for a rare performance

WESTMEATH rockers The Academic have become the latest in a long line of Irish bands to add their lyrics to the Morrison Hotel’s walls.

The Morrison – located at Ormond Quay – have a long tradition of adding the lyrics of Irish bands to the walls of their hotel rooms.

Ahead of their gig last Friday in the Iveagh Gardens, a lyric from The Academic’s radio hit, Bear Claws, was added to the walls of room 322 in the long-standing Dublin hotel.

Those who stay in the room will see “You don’t have to be cool to make me shiver” painted onto the wall, alongside the Westmeath quartet’s name.

The band join a list of Irish legends in the music industry to have their lyrics painted on the Morrison’s walls, with other acts including Rory Gallagher, The Script, Kodaline, Thin Lizzy and more.

REMEMBER when lots of people predicted that hopelessly uncool, obsolete, old-fashioned vinyl records were dead?

Well, vinyl saw continued growth again in 2017, with ever more people indulging in hearing their favourite albums as an audio vinyl record, not just a digital download or streamed track.

The vinyl resurgence has been happening over the past few years, with some artists also taking the plunge to release albums and singles on cassette once again, as listeners crave physical

copies of the music they love.

One such vinyl retailer, Golden Discs, has reported that they believe that their turnover for 2017 was driven, in part, by the continued resurgence of the vinyl market, reporting that their vinyl sales last year were up by more than 50% on their 2016 figures.

Having been in business in Ireland since 1962, Golden Discs were around to see the first big rise of vinyl records, and are saying that such sales this year have the potential to be as big as those in the 1980s.

Golden Discs chief

exe c u t ive S te p h e n Fitzgerald said: “We’ve experienced six consecutive years of vinyl growth and it shows no signs of abating.

“There’s no denying the convenience of streaming services but consumers want something more tangible and we anticipate this year’s s a l e s being our biggest since the 1980’s.

“There is a growing acknowledgment that compressed digital

music files are typically of lesser sound quality.

Our experience is that ‘super-fans’ are increasingly turning to physical formats for this reason.”

Gone the way of the dodo ... but boomeranging right back into many homes: old-fashioned records

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ENTERTAINMENT

CATHY DAVEY | A CALM FARM LIFE IS A BOON FOR HER MUSIC

Her quiet farming helps inspirations to blossom CATHY DAVEY is a real mainstay of the Irish music scene: of her four albums, two have been nominated for the Choice Music Prize Irish album of the year, while her latest studio album, New Forest (released in 2016) peaked at number five on the Irish album charts.

Oddly, despite her success, Davey’s most recent release – a live album recorded at Dublin’s Unitarian Church and released a few months ago – comes despite music being a secondary focus right now.

“I’ve been working more on the farm,” she explains.

“We’ve had a lot of stuff to do; I’ve got into the rhythm of animal things. I get into a groove with it, putting in fence posts, working with my hands, things like that.”

Davey shares an animal sanctuary set up around her home with partner Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), with their combined project named for the Father Ted TV series, My Lovely Horse Rescue.

You’d think the pair spend a lot of time making music together, but it’s really not the case: they’re more into focusing on their own thing musically, and sharing the more normal aspects of life.

“Neil will sometimes call me in to sing a vocal for him when he’s working,” Davey explains, “but I think it’s more because I’m there than anything else. We’ve never really been involved in each other’s work beyond that.”

Davey’s work is slowly progressing, however, as the harder periods for what sounds like an idyllic farm life start to take shape a little more comfortably.

“I’m writing on drums right now, and recording bits,” she

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tells us. “I’m trying to do this thing, I have about half an album, which is just drums and melody, but I keep getting distracted by other stuff.

“Just melody and rhythm are my thing at the moment. I’m doing these nursery rhymes, too. I’ve wanted to do it for years.

“These are things I feel compelled to do,” she continues. “Writing music on your own is not easy, and doesn’t always lead to happiness.

“I need to break things up, and the farm has been great for that. Things need to feel right with the world outside.”

Davey is softly spoken and considered, something that’s become increasingly reflected in her music in recent years.

She comes across like she’s intensely thoughtful about life, and is working hard on aspects like balance, selfworth, and doing things for the right reasons.

“Life isn’t always ecstatic,” she tells us. “It’s not meant to be like that. Reality, I find, is more of a contented place.

“Something about music that isn’t good is it can feel like talking, talking, talking about yourself. I find caring about what people think of you very hard. Contemplating how you’re perceived isn’t good for the soul, or for your style.

“The new music, when it arrives, will be like my strong, straightforward tracks; like Little Red, and Moving.”

JULY 26 (THURSDAY) Keywest @ Leopardstown Racecourse, €17 Bulmer’s horse racing and music combo welcomes one of Dublin’s biggest up-and-coming pop acts, fresh from the world of Grafton Street busking...

Jerry Dammers (The Specials) @ Whelan’s, €15 Bleeding Heart Pigeons @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Limerick’s answer to Radiohead return to the capital with their brilliantly experimental melodies and jarring electronica.

Jumpin Spider @ Workman’s Club, €5

JULY 27 (FRIDAY) The Wedding Present @ Whelan’s, €23.50 Birds of Chicago @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €24 Broken Brass Ensemble @ The Bowery, free Girlfriend + Bullet Girl @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free (late)

There have been other changes, too. “I’ve been doing things more locally in recent years and come round to the idea that I don’t really like touring. I’m a homebird,” Davey explains.

“If it were up to me, I’d play lots of nights, but in the same place down the road so I can just go home afterwards. The music industry doesn’t really work like that, but I’m doing little, intimate tours instead.

“It gives me time to get back to the rescue stuff, and to do some hibernating and organising for next year, before I come back with some concrete material.”

Given much of Davey’s best work is lifted with beautiful,

thoughtful lyrics that seem born out of such contemplation, we’re highly optimistic.

JULY 28 (SATURDAY) Glenn Underground @ Yamamori Tengu, €16 The Clandestinos @ The Bowery, free (late) Billy Konate @ Whelan’s, €15 Mark Geary @ Workman’s Club, €12

JULY 29 (SUNDAY) Hotter Than July Festival @ Smithfield, free (daytime) The Bionic Rats @ The Foggy Dew, free Miles Brevis @ The Workman’s Club, €10 All Our Exes Live In Texas @ Workman’s Club, €15 Dublin Blues Cartel @ Whelan’s, free

JULY 30 (MONDAY) Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers @ Whelan’s, €20 Akiko Jazz @ Arthur’s Pub, €5

Cathy Davey’s Live at Unitarian Church is out now and contains many of her classic tracks. She plays Knockanstockan Festival (Blessington) on Saturday, July 28 and Whelan’s We’ve Only Just Begun Festival on Friday, August 10.

AUGUST 1 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Trashcan Sinatras @ Workman’s Club, €18.50 The Olllam @ Whelan’s, €23 All In This Together @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

AUGUST 2 (WEDNESDAY) Killswitch Engage @ The Academy, €32.50 Fields @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 Lunasa @ Natalie Merchant, Whelan’s, €28

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SKYSCRAPER

A particularly tall tale THE Rock leaps into action in Skyscraper (Cert 12A, 102 mins) – one of the summer’s biggest (and certainly tallest) high-action, low-brainer blockbusters. Here, The Rock is just your bogstandard ex-FBI superhero wonderdad, forced to run, climb, wobble and leap into action to save his family when terrorists take over the Hong Kong skyscraper they’re in. It can’t quite claim the Die Hard tower of terror crown, but it’s fun enough.

THE FIRST PURGE An edgy origins tale

RECENT life-life affairs over in America lend The First Purge (Cert 18, 97 mins) an edgy air that certainly don’t do the film any harm. As a prequel origins story, The First Purge (telling of how Americans embraced The Purge – an annual 12-hour night of absolutely-anythinggoes lawlessness) is an effective Trojan horse for some sly social commentary on modern affairs, giving it some depth. A bit better than its reviews may suggest.

CINEMA | THERE’RE HIGH JINKS FOR LOWLIFES OVER AT HOTEL ARTEMIS

Jeff Goldblum, Zachary Quinto and Jodie Foster square off at the Artemis – a gangsters-only hideout that’s like a cross between ER, The Shield and You-know-what Towers

There’s nothing Fawlty here SUMMER is well and truly seeing blockbusters blaze a trail through the cinema chains at the moment, with a dizzying number of high-profile blockbusters and big-name films currently swooping in.

Whether taking in the guilty pleasure delights of Tom Cruise’s latest dumb but fun Mission Impossible, or catching the great return of The Incredibles, it’s almost enough to make you cry “Mama Mia 2!” as you ponder your choices.

You’d almost want to take a break from such a difficult decision – and where better to take a break than at the epony-

TECH TIME

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mous Hotel Artemis (Cert 16, 94 mins)?

Artemis marks the welcome return of Jodie Foster, who doesn’t make many films these days but picks her projects carefully, with this hotel giving her plenty of space to exercise her comedic chops as she scurries about.

In a near future world that’s almost and virtually identical to our own, Foster is The Nurse – effectively the caretaker, manager, doctor and prisoner of the Hotel Artemis, an

exclusive joint that only caters for criminals and crooks, and which is half hotel, half hospital.

After all, if you’re on the lam, possibly with some unrequested bullets interfacing with your arm, you need the right place to crash at and get help.

The Nurse runs a tight ship, with the Artemis’s guests given temporary, anonymous room names such as ‘Honolulu’, as an uneasy but rigidly enforced peace is maintained at the Artemis, no matter what’s happening outside, and who the guests are.

Outside the Artemis, things are rapidly going to hell, with Los Angeles facing rioting over water

Electric car firm Tesla generates some more negative headlines

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HOW do you spend $7,430 a minute?

That’s a question a number of analysts have been mulling over, as it’s reportedly suggested as the current running costs for Tesla.

Best known for its electric car research – and for its boss, Elon Musk (who you’ll remember from last week’s Thai cave diver-insulting shenanigans) – Tesla hit the news again this week.

The automaker’s shares dropped about 5% when an embarrassing internal memo surfaced, with Tesla reportedly

asking some US suppliers for refunds.

Running a quietly giant company looking to revolutionise motoring can’t be cheap, but the memo caused some surprise and alarm, momentarily spooking investors and seeing its shares take a hit.

That $7-grand figure comes from the billion a quarter Tesla is currently using (that’s about $7,430 a minute), and even though Tesla recently announced it’s cutting several thousand jobs, it’s still got some large running costs.

Of course, Tesla still has billions of cash in its war chest, and the costs it’s incurred, to date, have at least brought it to the

point where its mass-market Model 3s are rolling out, ready as a revenue stream.

Tesla defended the memo’s suggestion that a number of suppliers were asked for an undisclosed rebate, saying that “negotiation is a standard part of the procurement process”.

Company shares often wobble up and down in value, and the latest drop, while unwelcome, shouldn’t make a huge difference to Tesla. However, as one of the most high-profile auto firms using tech to drive real change – pun intended – it’ll be interesting to see what headlines Tesla makes next, rather than just cars ...

privatisation – not such an unbelievable future world, this – and some new guests to check in, following an opportunistic heist elsewhere.

The only problem is, a merciless head honcho – the Wolf King – has also been ripped off and knows that the Artemis is hiding the two-bit crooks who’ve got his loot.

The scene is set for the Artemis to face some unwanted, violent wouldbe ‘guests’ attempting to get in, while its equally violent guests know that their lives are at stage if this happens.

Meanwhile the city continues to go to hell, with The Nurse at the middle of it all, trying to maintain

order and get through this particularly long, rough night at The Artemis...

At least it’s a new twist in the slightly tired heistgone-wrong genre, with the Artemis inviting some scenery-chewing turns from its guests.

Foster’s great with her weary but efficient role, and Jeff Goldblum, as the other A-List marquee name, turns up to largely riff on the Jeff Goldblum as ‘Jeff Goldblum’ shtick he’s been doing for some years.

Put them together as complex characters trying to outwit each other, and there are some sparky interactions to enjoy.

Speaking of enjoyable, the supporting cast also

Keeping in step with the new trends changing social media THESE colourful conga-line characters created quite a sight at a number of the capital’s landmarks as they helped spread a buzz about an upcoming tech conference and festival.

Taking place later this year, #SocialMediaLive is a new event at the RDS on October 25 which will showcase the latest technologies that are impacting on social media, bringing experts and influencers together for the ever-growing sector.

The one-day event will focus on a wide range of social media-related topics, with everything from how real news media is fighting back against fake news, Facebook’s move into broadcasting, increasing data available to advertisers about who is watching what and where they are watching it, and how marketers, influencers, and media are using new technologies in new ways, and much more to be included in the event.

Early bird tickets are available until September 13, priced €280; for further information see www.socialmedialive.ie.

do a decent job with their roles, with man-mountain Dave Bautista generating laughs with his role as The Nurse’s dedicated-to-hiswork assistant.

The B-plots (such as an unwelcome policeman guests, breaking one of the Artemis’s primary rules) are also fine, moving things briskly along.

But with the Artemis, the core and side plots are almost incidental, as it’s a film to enjoy pretty much for the sheer charisma of its leads alone.

With Foster, Goldblum and Bautista for company, you could certainly do a lot worse than checking into the Artemis for an hour and a half...

Verdict: 7/10

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ENTERTAINMENT Eleven Sports service hopes to score a hit QUIKFLIX FLIX WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

“Cristiano is a world-class player who has broken sevFO OT B A L L fa n s w h o s e eral records domestically and interest extends beyond the in European competitions,” Premier League may want said Danny Menken, group to check out a new streammanaging director of Eleven ing service that is launching Sports. next month.

“He has the ability to light Eleven Sports are to launch up a stadium with his amaztwo channels in the UK and ing skills and incredible athIreland and have already leticism. pulled off a major coup by “He is a true winner in snaffling the rights to Serie every sense of the word, and A and La Liga from BT Sports as we have heard from his and Sky Sports respectively. Ronaldo and the Italian league comments today, he aims to With Cristiano Ronaldo could help attract viewers continue winning and break recently completing his move even more records with to Juventus, interest in the Italian league is Juventus. sure to grow in the coming season.

“We are very excited that Eleven Sports MARK O’BRIEN

will be the only place where football fans can watch his debut Serie A season with Juventus in the UK and Ireland.”

The company have also secured the rights to the Chinese Super League, the Dutch Eredivisie and the Swedish Allsvenskan.

Eleven Sports 1 and Eleven Sports 2 will launch via an online streaming platform and iOS and Android mobile and tablet apps next month.

Eleven Sports 1 will exclusively feature football while Eleven Sports 2 will feature premium fights sports (they are rumoured to have secured UFC rights), esports and extreme sports.

No subscription prices have been announced yet, but the company say they are hoping to make their pricing structure as affordable as possible.

Streaming the latest news

New Netflix feature offers a way to have Smart viewing THE ability to download Netflix and take shows on the go has been a lifesaver for those of us trapped on long commutes, heading off on holidays or if we find ourselves without an internet connection.

Now, Netflix has introduced Smart Downloads to make binging the latest series even easier.

When you finish watching the latest downloaded episode of a series, Smart Downloads will delete the last episode, and then automatically download the next one for seamless viewing.

It isn’t a compulsory setting, so users can turn it on and off if they want to, meaning viewers remain in control of their screen time.

Smart Downloads are currently only available for those with Android devices.

REVIEW | WHO IS AMERICA? HITS SOME UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS Streaming shows dominate Emmys

The Ali-G mastermind takes aim at America RACHEL D’ARCY

IT’S been a while since Sacha Baron Cohen has graced the silver screen.

His edgy, tongue-incheek take on pop culture and more gained him notoriety back in the day on shows such as Ali-G – but how well does his unique brand of abrasive comedy fit more modern views?

Who Is America?

(Channel 4) sees Cohen return to what he does best – causing controversy.

Described as a ‘political satire mockumentary series’, it involves Cohen disguising himself in a variety of different get-ups; as an Israeli gun-enthusiast, a liberal free-thinker, and a conservative journalist in both episode one and two.

There’s something charismatic about the undercover comedian – he’s able to carry out undercover work with perfect stealth, never once seeming to break his poker face.

He comes out with the most random things whilst in character, many of them very crude and controversial.

One scene sees Cohen

THE Emmys, the biggest awards in television, announced their nominees last week, and saw shows from streaming networks triumph in the nominations ahead of the glittering awards ceremony in LA on September 17.

Netflix and Amazon Prime both had a number of shows nominated in several of the categories for this year’s ceremony, which saw streaming’s biggest year yet in the awards.

Shows such as Amazon’s The Americans, Killing Eve, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel all received nods, in total receiving 22 nominations.

Out of the 22 nominations, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel bagged the online-retail giant’s streaming service a whopping 16 nominations. Netflix received 112 nominations in this year’s awards, making history as being the first streaming platform to receive the most nominations in the Emmys.

Popular shows such as Stranger Things and The Crown got a number of nominations, with the likes of GLOW, and Queer Eye receiving nods.

Olivia Coleman takes over as an older Queen Elizabeth

Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia Citizen’s Defence League, is oblivious to the fact he’s been set up by Sacha Baron Cohen (right) as he shoots ‘guns for toddlers’

(in the guise of a former Israeli soldier) meet with some members of the National Rifle Association (NRA), trying to encourage them to buy into his new scheme – guns disguised as teddy bears, bunnies and unicorns to train toddlers in pre-school to tackle school shootings with guns of their own.

“My son was involved in the first scheme, may he rest in peace,” a disguised Cohen says to Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia

Citizen’s Defence League, and who doesn’t even bat an eye at the revelation.

While it seems ridiculous to you and I that anyone in their right mind would want to train children who can’t even read or write to use a gun, Who Is America? shows us that not everyone believes that.

Several of America’s Republicans and NRA representatives endorse the scheme on camera, and while the segment is likely to garner a horri-

fied laugh or two from the audience, it paints a scary reality.

Episode two is just as controversial, as a young reality star encourages viewers to “donate to support child soldiers” in Sierra Leone.

Cohen engages with actual politicians and real-life representatives of politics and culture in the show, duping them into expressing their true feelings in front of a camera, meaning that ‘The Puppy

Pistol’ could be a not-so-far away reality.

Whether this is Cohen’s intention or not is yet to be seen.

Does he want us to realise that the comedic scenarios he’s painting could manifest in the future, and that there’s a serious undertone to the one-liners he manages to slide in?

Considering Who Is America? has only just started, these questions have certainly piqued my interest to keep watching ...

Royalists rejoice – The Crown unveils its new Series 3 cast FOLLOWING the news that there would be an allnew cast for Season 3 of The Crown, the exclusive first peek at the new line-up has been unveiled by Netflix.

It’s the same characters – but with a new cast, as it takes place after significant time has passed, with the cast being replaced every two seasons as new decades of Queen Elizabeth’s life are explored.

The first shake-up of the main cast sees Claire Foy replaced by Olivia Coleman in the role of Queen Elizabeth, while Helena Bonham Carter takes over the role of HRH Princess Margaret. Ben Daniels will also join the cast as Antony Armstrong-Jones, also known as Lord Snowdon.

Season 3 of The Crown is expected to premiere on Netflix in early 2019.

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latitude&longitude Catch Clondalkin’s finest in London’s West End IF you can’t get enough of actor Aidan Turner – better known to some as Captain Ross Poldark – then the good news is he’s starring in The Lieutenant of Inishmore in the West End. Clondalkin’s finest acting export can be seen on stage at the Noel Coward theatre until September 8 in the lead role of mad Padraic in the black comedy which offers an acute observation of violence in contemporary culture.

Entertainment experts Keith Prowse are offering packages including top price ticket, two-nights’ hotel accommodation in a fourstar hotel, with breakfast from just €393 per person. More information and bookings at 01 878 3500 or www.keithprowseattractions.com.

Amazing last-minute offers on the ‘Love Island’

LOVE Island has become the reality TV must-watch of the summer (or so we’re told) and the shenanigans in the Majorca villa have everyone hankering after some sun.

TUI flies to the Balearic island from May through October when temperatures still reach a balmy 23 degrees Celsius.

If you still have a window in your calendar then check out these amazing last-minute offers: Seven nights at THB Gran Playa, Ca’n Picafort, four-star bed and breakfast from €579 per person (flights ex Dublin travelling August 18).

Seven nights half-board at the four-star Hotel Delfim Azul, Alcudia from €649 per person (flights Ex West Ireland Airport, travelling August 10).

Seven nights half board at the four-star Hotel Protur Alicia, Cala Bona, from €679 per person (flights ex Dublin travelling August 15).

To book visit https://www.tuiholidays.ie. Call 1850 45 35 45 or visit a TUI travel agent.

Top spots include Benagil Cave (main), Castle of Silves (top) and Sagres beach

PORTUGAL | STUNNING COASTLINE, FRESH FISH AND SEAFOOD

Keep that tan going with a September sun break SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor

Santa Ponsa Beach in Mallorca

Norwegian airlines boosts it Boston service NORWEGIAN Airlines is to increase capacity on its Dublin to Boston service by 40 per cent.

From next summer the airline will offer a year-round daily transatlantic service between Dublin and Providence Boston – up from five flights per week.

Norwegian’s chief commercial officer Thomas Ramdahl said the increase was to meet demand “and continue expanding our presence in Ireland”.

The airline’s expansion continues in 2019 with the launch of flights to Ontario, Canada next March, bringing the number of transatlantic departures per week from Dublin to 28.

WE’VE been blessed with some sizzling summer weather – so why not keep that tan going with a September sun break?

Adult-only getaways come into their own in early autumn when the little darlings go back to school, and resorts in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands are top of the hit list.

It’s the

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perfect balance of high (but not too high) temperatures to keep you basking by the pool, resorts which are no longer bursting at the seams, and cheaper prices.

Whether you fancy the stunning coastline of the Algarve, sipping cocktails poolside in Costa del Sol or dancing the night away in Ibiza, there are bargains to be had.

Central and southern Portugal are hard to beat when it comes to fabulous weather and the Algarve with its cooling Atlantic breeze is now a mecca for sun worshippers.

Its amazing coastline is also a plus with cliffsides giving way to little romantic alcoves at every turn. Top spots include Benagil Cave and

the Arcos de Marinha which are best visited by boat or kayak.

Fresh fish and seafood are also a draw and it’s common to catch the scent of salt and fresh fish in the air. In some locations, restaurants serve catches that were plucked from the ocean earlier that same day.

There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to golf courses and the area is famed for its nightlife.

Best for after dark entertainment are Albufeira, Vilamoura and Portimao.

If sightseeing is your thing the Algarve is dotted with castle ruins, museums and stunning cathedrals.

The castle in the charming historical town of Silves and the Se Cathedral in Fara are two stand outs.

Then there are the beaches. You’re never far away from a glorious

stretch of sand whether it’s the quieter strands near Aljezur or Tavira, or the busier surfer spots further south such as Sagres.

Last but not least is the value for money.

Your euro stretches further in Portugal than most other European destinations.

Eat out for a tenner – and wash it down with a nice bottle of plonk for less than a fiver or a traditional medronho liquer.

GoHop has great deals for some September sun * Spend seven nights in the 4* Quinta Pedra dos Bicos on a self-catering basis from only €257 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, two people sharing, travel September 23). * Spend four nights in the 4* KN Matas Blancas, adult only, from only €257 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, based on two sharing, travel September 4). * Spend seven nights in the 4* Puerto de la Cruz (room only basis) from just €266 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, based on two

sharing, travel August 30). * Spend four nights in the 4* Roc Costa Park on a half-board basis from only €270 per person. (Flights ex Dublin, travel September 3). * Spend four nights in the 4* Areca Hotel on a room only basis from only €270 per person. (Flights ex Cork, based on two sharing, travel September 2).

For more information or to book visit www.

GoHop.ie or call the experts on 01-2412389.

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TRAVEL & FOOD RETAIL | COFFEE CHAIN ADOPTS SPECIALIST SKILLS

Java Republic’s bean busy training baristas RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of Ireland’s bestknown coffee roasters has become the first Irish company to be awarded the Premier Training Campus certification.

Java Republic, which is also billed as one of Ireland’s top tea partners, were awarded the accreditation by the Specialty Coffee Association.

T h e a c c re d i t a t i o n means that Java Republic ’s barista training school complies with standards for education excellence, and also recognises the unique setting of Java Republic for coffee education.

Founded by David McKernan in 1999, Java Republic are an indeBlooming Roses

Specialist trainer Vini Arruda

pendent, Irish-owned company who have been offering barista training since opening their doors almost 20 years ago.

Java Republic are also home to Vini Arruda, the first accredited Speciality Coffee Association trainer Gigolo

in Ireland.

Commenting on the certification, the managing director of Java Republic, Grace O’Shaughnessy, said: “At Java Republic we are always willing to go further, dig deeper and aim higher.

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“With education at the heart of everything we do, the SCA Premier Training Campus certification is an important team achievement which acknowledges our dedication to providing worldclass coffee with a conscience in every cup.”

More than 1,200 venues across the country use Java Republic’s ethicallysourced coffee beans, with the company ensuring training is given to those using their coffee so their beans are prepared for the best ‘cuppa joe’.

Foundation courses in barista training take place on July 31 and September 11, with prices starting at €180. More information is available from JavaRepublic.com.

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KEEP THE SUMMER VIBE FLOWING WITH THIS NEW CLUB ZERO LEMON ANOTHER drink has been added to the Club Zero family, making it the perfect addition in time for summer.

Britvic Ireland have announced that Club Zero Lemon has hit shelves, giving a distinctively fruity flavour with zero sugar; an ideal summertime drink.

Club Zero Lemon joins a list of other Zero drinks, including Club Zero Orange, Club Zero Rock Shandy, Club Zero Raspberry, with the limited edition Club Zero Super Split also making a return this Summer.

Niamh McArdle, marketing manager of Club Orange at Britvic Ireland, said: “We’re excited to bring the delicious Club Zero Lemon to Irish consumers.

“Research has shown that consumers love Club Lemon and are now looking for those unmistakeable zingy flavours with zero sugar.

“That’s why we know Club Zero Lemon is the perfect addition to our zero-sugar portfolio. This has been an exciting 2018 for Club Zero so far, with Club Zero Super Split returning for a limited run this summer also.”

Club Zero Lemon is available in stores nationwide in 500ml, with a RRP of €1.29, and 2-litre bottles priced €2.39.

THIS week, we’ve cooked up a great recipe for Summer Fruit Cobbler, courtesy of head chef Edd Raethorne at Sandyford House.

Edd has won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career, and has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and appeared many times on television.  EDD RAETHORNE

A COBBLER is similar to a crumble, but with a light scone-like topping. It’s the ideal dessert for using seasonal fruit and is a customer favourite at the Sandyford House restaurant. This delicious dish serves four.

Worth Exchequer-ing out RACHEL D’ARCY

THE Exchequer D2 have just launched four must-try summer cocktails in celebration of Ireland’s warm weather.

Created with the recent scorching hot weather in mind, the awardwinning team at The Exchequer D2 have created something for everyone – two gin-based cocktails, a whiskey-based affair, and a light and bubbly prosecco concoction.

Blooming Roses is a refreshing mixture of Blooms gin, fresh lemon, topped with artisan rose lemonade.

Gigolo is a must for whiskey lovers. With a base of Prizefight whiskey topped with barley wine syrup and amaretto, this cocktail packs a powerful punch for the taste buds.

Gin Basil Smash makes for a flavourful summer drink that will certainly appeal to gin connoisseurs. A mixture of Hendricks gin and sugar

syrup, topped with fresh basil and served over ice, this refreshing gin blend is ideally enjoyed al fresco.

Googley Eyed Cherry is a delightfully light prosecco based cocktail full of flavour. The prosecco base is mixed with Peruvian Pisco, egg whites, lemon and maraschino, melding distinct flavours.

This delicate cocktail is the ideal after-dinner drink.

The cocktail selection is available seven days a week.

Ingredients • 2 large cooking apples 100g gooseberries (You can use frozen) 100g rhubarb 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 150g castor sugar Quarter teaspoon cinnamon For the topping • 170g flour 60g butter 60g sugar Quarter teaspoon baking powder 2-3 tablespoons of milk Preparation: • Mix flour and butter to a

Yum, yum ... Summer Fruit Cobbler

breadcrumb consistency Add sugar and baking powder and mix through Slowly add milk and knead to a soft dough Cover and leave to rest Peel and roughly chop the apples Cook all the fruit, sugar & spice until soft Layer the fruit compote mix into a deep pie dish Roll out dough into half-inch thick and cut into cookies

Layer cookie dough over fruit and bake at 180C for 20/25 mins Serve with freshly whipped cream, warm custard or vanilla ice cream Sandyford House Bar and Restaurant is located in the heart of Sandyford Village, Dublin 18. See sandyfordhouse.ie; or facebook.com/sandyfordhousedub, call 01 882 4350.

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Getting technical in the living room

Sony have announced the arrival of its new HTZF9 soundbar with Dolby Atmos

THE living room is often both the cosy, central entertainment space for families and the stylish showcase of the home for guests. So, integrating a home theatre set can be a challenge when balancing style and cutting-edge home cinema technology.

To announce the arrival of its new HT-ZF9 soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Sony has partnered with interiors stylist Selina Lake to provide useful tips on how to mix technology more seamlessly in to the home.

Selina Lake, Interiors & Lifestyle Stylist and Art Director in London and author of bestselling interior and styling books, including Botanical Style said: “The styling you see in magazines and online can lack technology, in particular the TV and home theatre systems.

Historically technology wasn’t designed with

style in mind, so when styling we’ve preferred to remove it from the room. This has meant that many people don’t know how to style the tech in their rooms – and you often see them positioned awkwardly in corners or perched above fireplaces. With technology now becoming increasingly sleek and attractive, it’s time to address this and help people learn how to incorporate these much-needed items in the room in a way that elevates both it and the entire layout. “ I’ve worked with Sony to create some smart tips that transform your living room into a beautiful yet tech-advanced space. The Sony ZF9 soundbar can be incorporated not only to immerse you into whatever film or box-set you’re watching, but to benefit the style and theme of your room.”

• Introduce houseplants and single cut stems, such as fern leaves, next to your Sony ZF9 soundbar to soften the look, making sure not to obstruct the viewing • Put houseplants and foliage in a mix of containers to fit the eclectic tech-friendly style, such as galvanised metal, glass bottle vases, concrete planters and basket holders • Mix textures throughout to complement and juxtapose the sleek feel of your home cinema hardware. Use rattan and woven straw baskets as plant holders or to store extra throws and organic elements like coasters made from bamboo • For ultimate viewing pleasure you need comfort not just style when it comes to seating.

Cover sofas in soft natural linen and add extra cushions and throws for cosy nights

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

Express Yourself!  Rachel D’Arcy

Beauty Review

fashion industry, Carolyn says she believes elements of psychology and fashion can go hand in hand.

Carolyn says: “My advice, and hopefully empowerment of consumers, comes from an evident space within psychology, the understanding of identity and self.

“Understanding that we have different selves, and different situations, and how our personality changes.

“I would say to consumers to think about the context when they are choosing an item of clothing, whether it relates to a particular concept or it’s an item of clothing they love and will find a scenario to wear that in.”

The TK Maxx #MaxximumStyle campaign encourages people to show off share their style with the TK Maxx Facebook and Twitter, so share what makes you, well, you!

Stylist Cathy O’Connor

TRENDS in fashion change like the weather, and everyone tries to dip their toe into whatever is ‘cool’ at any given moment.

This phenomenon as of late has become known as ‘twinning’ - people trying to replicate looks seen on social media to the detriment of having the exact same look as someone else.

“I would really encourage people to champion their own style” says psychologist Carolyn Wair, author of ‘The Psychology of Fashion’.

While she wouldn’t necessarily negate trends and their influencing power, Carolyn says there’s something in every trend that can inspire the wearer.

“We can find we can feel and look great in something that we would not have expected. This is where stores like TK Maxx are great. Somewhere that carries different styles and designers where you can try to find what works best for you, or what could inspire you.”

Carolyn is currently working with TK Maxx on their #MaxximumStyle campaign, which encourages indi-

viduals to explore what makes them comfortable, and helps them to stand out from the crowd.

Looking at trends as a whole, Carolyn suggests that anyone who is looking to be considered more fashionable, who wants to champion a sense of individuality through their clothing, should choose an aspect of what’s trendy and try to tailor it to their own style.

“Rather than copying the entire look, take something like the shape of sleeves and adjust it to what makes you comfortable.

Something small that will still help you look trendy as well as fashionable,” Carolyn says, .

“I really encoura ge p e o p l e to experiment with clothes. We do have styles that we feel comfortable in, but experimenting can really be an eye opener,” Carolyn said.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT The new generation Ford Edge in ST-Line format comes with an impressive specification level, great road holding powered by a 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine.

AA Ireland has launched a new mobile charging unit

AA Ireland launches first electric vehicle mobile charging unit AA Rescue has launched a new mobile charging unit for electric vehicles, with the organisation highlighting that it expects the number of electric cars on Irish roads to climb quickly in the coming years.

In response to the growth of electric vehicle use in Ireland, the breakdown assistance provider partnered with Australian company Club Logistics Solutions to develop a mobile charging solution capable of addressing concerns of motorists worried about

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Edging Fordwards in the SUV market

Ford’s largest SUV offering is the Edge, which has been upgraded with you load it to the roof. A space saver spare wheel a new ST offering for this year. And while there is more to come for the included.

The Edge has lots of safety features includEdge in terms of power, MICHAEL MORONEY found this to be a solid ing the Ford Sync system included as standard. and strong SUV that would be comfortable in any suburban driveway.

FORD is well known in North America for its dominance of the SUV and pick-up truck market while here in Europe the blue oval brand is playing catch-up with the SUV competition.

That’s changing following the arrival of the new Ford Edge, a larger and more serious SUV than the current mid-size Kuga.

The size and performance put the Edge well ahead of the Kuga so it’s a match for the bigger players. For me, the Edge competes with the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Land Rover Discovery Sport. Relative to these the new Ford Edge is pricey while it has an impressive specification with a lot included that will be add-ons, and expensive ones at that, from the others.

For the ST-Line version of the Edge, Ford’s new 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine gets a power boost in terms of its performance, while with no change in fuel economy. This engine is very smooth and lively so that it accelerates with absolute ease when coupled with the equally smooth Powershift automatic manual gearbox.

The base model in the range is rated at 180bhp, while I drove the more powerful 210bhp version. This power means that the Edge can accelerate fast and is almost a match for the BMW X3.

Push the pedal to the floor and it has the

The Edge has achieved a Euro NCAP 5-Star same solid feel that you expect from quality crash test rating since launch in 2016 to add to mid-range SUV’s and it hugs the roads. There its impressive safety credentials. is great road holding and confident cornering, The Edge comes with Pre-Collision Assist even on smaller roads. with Pedestrian Detection to apply the brakes Adding extra power has not put a dent on to avoid collisions with other vehicles or even the fuel economy figures. pedestrians. And finally it Ford Edge ST-Line The official figures at 17km/ is fitted with Ford Adap2.0TDCi Car litre (5.8l/100km or 49mpg) tive Steering, which claims Engine 2.0 litre will look good on paper, but to automatically adjust the Engine power 210hp on the road it was a far difsteering ratio according to 0 – 100km/hr 9.6 seconds ferent experience. I found speed for more precise steerEconomy 17km/litre that getting to 15km/litre ing.

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There are two USB connecCO2 emissions 149g/km The big engine power and tion points and facility to use Road Tax Band C €390 torque gives expectations an SD navigation card. The Main Service 20,000km/12 months of good towing ability. Ford Sony brand radio system is Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2016) has upgraded the Edge towvery impressive and the Ford Towing rating 2200kgs ing rating to 2.2 tonnes with sat-nav system was clear Warranty 2 years a neat removable tow-bar using a large centre screen Entry Price €47,995 included. that doubles as the screen for The Edge is a spacious SUV with good pas- the reversing camera. senger space in the rear and solid feeling seats Ford has sharpened the pen on the Edge up front that have loads of adjustment. I was entry price since it was introduced in 2016 to comfortable within minutes after taking to the start now at €47,995, that’s significantly more seat. The rear legroom is good and this SUV is competitive than in the past. The price jump designed for three adults in the back. from the Ford Kuga to the Edge is significant, The boot is also very spacious with plenty while you are getting a more powerful, spacious of load capacity at 800 litres with five seats, if and better performing SUV.

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SPORT

MORTON MAGIC: ATHLETICS: THE MORTON GAMES

returned for arguably Irish Athletic’s biggest elite event of the year last Thursday night.

An influx of top-class international names upped the level competition, though the high-end athletes landing in Dublin did, in some events, push the Irish competitors down the field.

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Kenilworth classic for league Finals  DECLAN KING

sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND’S top lawn bowlers have been battling it out since April to qualify for The Bowling League of Ireland Championship Finals 2018.

This year’s event takes place at the Kenilworth Bowling Club in Dublin throughout this week and finishes on Saturday.

The sport is growing at an enormous rate as PRO Shay Carberry, who plays for Clontarf, told the Dublin Gazette during the week.

“Since I came into the sport about 15 years ago, I can see the growth and the number of younger players involved is incredible” said Carberry He added that there are a series of local players to look out for at this marquee event in the sport’s calendar.

“There is an all-Dublin pairing of Dun Laoghaire’s Blair Somers and Mark Brown against neighbours

Blackrock’s Michael Strain and Michael Keegan in the Boyd Cup Senior Pairs. We expect this to be a real quality game.

“In the Under-25s Railway Union Cup, it’s an all CYM affair with the up and coming Colum O’Brien facing Cathal Gillen.

“The Sixsmith Cup Seniors is an all Dublin affair with Crumlin’s Lorcan Byrne, Noel Maher, John Byrne and Ian D’Arcy facing Blackrock’s Michael Strain, Martin Ryan, Alan Geary and Michael Keegan while the Tyler Cup Junior Pairs is an all Cork affair that includes the father and son team of Simon and Alan Wolfe” added Carberry.

The action gets underway up to Friday at 5.45pm each day with a two o’clock start on Saturday for the Final’s Day. Stephen Millane is Competition Secretary and he is looking forward to the event: “There are top quality

Dun Laoghaire’s Blair Somers will be looking to make his mark in the Boyd Cup final alongside Mark Brown in the senior pairs

bowlers left in all competitions. Some cracking matches still to come.

“There will be live score updates on our website www.irishlawnbowls.ie.

“To create an even more exciting atmosphere, we have walk-in music for the competitors on the Friday and Saturday,” added Millane.

The National Championships,

meanwhile, will be held in Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1.

The champions of the four Associations play semi-finals and the winners contest the finals.

The winners qualify to play in the British Isles Bowling Championships the following year.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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CASTLEKNOCK

WELL done to both U-16 Dublin camogie squads who travelled to Cork for the latest round of their championship last weekend. The B squad came back from seven points down at half time to draw while the A squad unfortunately lost out to a very strong Cork side. Well done to Cadtleknock’s Ellen, Caoimhe, Emma, Caitlin and Cara who were all involved.

Well done to our Division 2 ladies footballers who had a great win over Man O’ War in the Cup. Mixed week of results for our men’s adult footballers.

Our Division 4 team had a great win over Thomas Davis while our Division 1 team, pictured, lost out narrowly to St Brigid’s. Congratulations also to our Division 3 hurlers who had a great win over Kevins.

Best of luck to Conor Murray Luke Swan and Davey Bohan and all the Dublin minors who will take on Galway in the All Ireland minor hurling semi-final next Saturday in Croke Park at 3pm. Get out and support the lads.

Club Fit out appeal- Our new clubhouse building programme is making great progress and, with your help, we’re looking to make our house in Somerton our home. The club is asking members to help out in a number of ways- by contributing finanically through our donation appeal or bond scheme, by donating or sponsoring materials or by volunteering your time and skills to the fit-out or maintainence of our new clubhouse. If interested or, contact any member of the Executive Committee.

ATHLETICS: HOMECOMING OF SORTS FOR TOP IRISH TALENT

Morton magic sees Santry shine bright One of the highlights of the Irish athletics year, the Morton Games welcomed a high quality field with visiting international talent getting the edge over many of the local competitors  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

THE MORTON GAMES returned for arguably Irish Athletic’s biggest elite event of the year last Thursday night.

An influx of top-class international names upped the level competition, though the highend athletes landing in Dublin did, in some events, push the Irish competitors down the field.

This particular edition of the games, hosted as always at the Morton Stadium in Santry, incorporated a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Australian Herb Elliott’s world mile record, set in the same stadium in 1958. Elliott’s time in August of that year was 3:54.5.

It was the tourists who dominated the popular Morton Mile this time around, too, with American Sam Prakel coming home just a touch slower than Elliott all those years ago, heading the field in 3.55.80.

A full eleven runners got home in under the iconic four minute-mark, showing the quality of the field. John Travers was the best of the Irish in sixth place, still only a second and a half short of the title at 3.57.34.

The Donore Harriers man might expect a local challenge from Raheny’s Brian Fay in the fairly short term: 19-year-old Fay just missed out on what would have been the youngest ever sub four minute mile run outdoors by an Irish athlete as

he showed his strength.

Perhaps the stand-out home performance of the games for a home athlete, however, came from Clonliffe Harriers Stephen Rice, whose challenge in the javelin saw him rise to second on the Irish all-time list with a throw of 75.89, behind only Terry McHugh.

The throw is also a national Under-23 record, but wasn’t quite enough to push him higher than second on the day in an impressive field.

Blackrock AC’s middle-distance runner Sarah Healy was another star draw. Healy is currently the fastest 1,500 metre athlete in her age group but had her work cut out for her against a far older and more experienced field.

ERIN GO BRAGH WE ARE delighted to say we have launched our clubs lotto Online through the My Club Finances/ LocalLotto.ie service.

The lotto is a significant part of the clubs fundraising activities and this online-option will complement the existing lotto sales activities.

There was no winner of our lotto jackpot this week. Next week’s jackpot is €7,500 numbers drawn were 3,9,18 and 26 .

Thanks to everyone who supports our club lotto it is very much appreciated.

Our Cúl camp was a huge success last week with over 160 attending.

Thanks to all our coaches who helped out and to the organisers. Great fun was had by all and some new GAA skills were learnt while also making some new friends.

Our EGB summer camp will be held from August 13 to August 17 in Castaheany Community Centre Cost will be €50 per child with a €5 discount for siblings; 9.30am to 2pm.

Places are limited so register early to avoid disappointment on 087 971 0819 Well done to Conor Gorman who represented us on the Dublin U-16 hurlers and Aoife O Sullivan on the Dublin U-15 camoige teams at the weekend All of our junior teams are now on there summer break, enjoy and see you all when training recommences.

Why not send us a picture wearing your club colours while on your summer holidays to pro. eringobragh.dublin@gaa. ie and lets see how far in Ireland and Worldwide our club colours will travel to.

The crowds flocked to Morton Stadium for a super evening’s athletics this week.

The 17-year-old did put on a little pressure at the front early on in the 1,500 metres, but eventually drifted back to 11th place in 4:17.36, a strong time for her age nonetheless.

There’s a build up of topquality Irish female athletes at just below Healy’s distance, too. Siofra Cleirigh-Buttner returned from competition for Villanova College – where she’s been the American university’s stand out athlete this year – to run 2.02.63 over the 800 metres.

The DSDAC middle distance star came up against the equally impressive Ciara Mageean, who ran half a second faster at 2.02.13, the second fastest time she’s ever run over the distance. Neither runner did quite enough to get the better of visiting American Hannah Green.

There was some less happy news for Mark English who pulled up before he was able to complete his 800 metres, making it onto the closing straight before he suffered a calf injury.

The 2014 European bronze medalist looks likely to be ruled out of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, for which the Morton Games were supposed to be a warm up. Cork athlete Phil Healy fell just short in the 400 metres as she lost out to Maggie Barrie of Sierra Leone over the final stretch in the single-lap contest.

All in, it was mostly an evening of near misses for the local competitors, yet some of the times and near-misses offer plenty of encouragement, while the Games themselves continue to draw great crowds as interest in local athletics steps up.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: BUCKLEY SETS SIGHTS ON TOP HALF

LOI SHORTS Rovers denied by post

Conan Byrne played a key role in St Pat’s comeback against Limerick. Picture: Martin Doherty

St Pat’s finally put end to LOI wait for victory LOI PREMIER DIVISION St Patrick’s Athletic Limerick  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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LIAM Buckley has set his sights on a top-half finish after his St Patrick’s Athletic side ended a sevengame losing streak with a 2-1 win over Limerick on Friday night.

The Saints had sunk from fourth place to seventh as they went two months without a league point, which has all but ended their ambitions of European football for the first time in three years.

With the revelation the club’s ambitious plan to build a 12,000-seater stand as part of the regeneration the old St Michael’s Estate had

been rejected, it’s been a demoralising few weeks.

And it looked like the Saints were set for yet another setback when Billy Dennehy put Limerick in front against the club he left in the winter from the penalty spot after 17 minutes.

The Inchicore side rallied, however, with late goals from super-sub Conan Byrne giving them a win and some muchneeded positivity around the beleaguered club.

“We played far better in the second half, like we’ve done in a lot of games in previous weeks,” Buckley told the Dublin Gazette.

“We had a little bit of luck at the end but overall I thought we deserved our win.

“They weren’t bad in the first half but we had juggled a couple of bits and pieces around and it certainly didn’t work from my point of view.

“The balance of the team [was wrong]. We couldn’t get close to them and we weren’t effective when we had the ball.

We changed a few things around and we played quite well.”

Freedom Barry Maguire had the freedom of Richmond Park early on against Conor Clifford, who left the Munster club earlier this month due to their financial troubles.

Maguire f lashed a free kick wide early on before driving at Brendan Clarke from the edge of

the box as he finished a move he started by robbing Clifford in midfield.

It was Maguire who won the penalty that led to the opener when he was clattered by Killian Brennan in the box as he got on the end of Darren Murphy’s pre-rehearsed corner.

Buckley brought on Conan Byrne and Jamie Lennon at the back and a much more balanced Saints side took the game to the Blues, who were down to the bare bones in terms of personnel.

Dean Clarke should have opened the scoring following a mistake from Killian Brouder but was denied by a great Tommy Holland save, and Holland would deny Thomas Byrne later on.

T h e d a m eve n t u ally burst when Murphy tripped Conan Byrne in the area and the winger levelled from the spot, and he completed the turnaround with a wellplaced header three minutes later.

Buckley has his eye on Friday’s opponents Derry City, who are five points ahead of the Saints in fifth.

“I have no doubt it’ll be a difficult game. They’re a few points ahead of us. If they beat us, they could be out of distance for us, but if we can beat them we’re back in the mix.

“Winning can give you a bit of a bounce, so hopefully we can go into next week with a bit of positivity.”

SHAMROCK Rovers came within the width of a post of becoming the first League of Ireland side to progress in Europe after losing the first leg at home.

Rovers travelled to Stockholm with a 1-0 deficit following the first day’s play in Tallaght, Daniel Sundgren’s goal having given the Swedish cup winners a vital lead.

The Hoops went ahead in the tie and level in the tie after just 19 minutes at the Friends Arena, however, as Dan Carr got free to volley home from a corner.

Rovers had a glorious chance to make it 2-0 on the night – and leave the Swedes in need of two – when Joel Coustrain intercepted an errant backpass.

The Limerick man, playing infield rather than his regular wing position in a 3-5-2, had just Oscar Linner to beat but shot straight at the AIK goalkeeper.

The home side grew stronger in the second half but the best chance fell to Rovers as Sean Kavanagh picked out Aaron Greene on the edge of the six-yard box.

The striker – on his second substitute appearance since re-signing from Bray Wanderers – headed goalwards but, with the keeper beaten, hit the outside of the woodwork.

The miss would cost the Hoops as substitute Nicolas Stefanelli broke through on goal in the fourth minute of extra time and slid the ball home, and AIK just about held on.

“We did more than enough over the two legs to go through,” said manager Stephen Bradley.

“We’re frustrated but there’s a lot of positives to take.”

WNL CALL FOR NEW TEAMS THE FAI have invited expressions of interest for new clubs to enter the Women’s National League in 2019.

The association launched the first-ever Under-17s National League for women earlier this month, which includes seven of the eight clubs competing at senior level and four under-17s only.

Of the six Dublin clubs in the men’s League of Ireland, just two have equivalent women’s clubs, Shelbourne and UCD, while Peamount United are twice winners of the league.

Any club signing up would have to sign up to the FAI’s participation agreement and its associated licensing conditions.

“Any club or entity will have to meet the high standards of the participation agreement as it is important to try and improve every aspect of the league, on and off the field,” said FAI director of competitions Fran Gavin.

“Relevant stadiums, coaching-quality and a player pathway are extremely important features for a Women’s National League club.”

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NAOMH PEREGRINE REGISTRATION for the second club summer camp taking place from August 13-17 is available online at www.cnp.ie. Camp times are 10am - 12.30pm for four to seven year-olds and 10am - 2.30pm for seven to 14 year-olds in football and hurling gumshields must be worn for football.

Well done to Eabha Mooney, Aoife Deegan, Aoife Coppinger, Adam O’Connor and Eric Lowndes representing the club at intercounty level. Well done also to the inter hurlers who continued their winning ways.

The club is hosting an U-15 All-Ireland camogie blitz on Saturday, July 28. Volunteers are asked to give assistance.

There was no winner of the club lottery, numbers drawn were 5, 7, 8 and 28. Next week’s jackpot is €9,000.

The Month’s Mind Mass to remember Owen Gilhooley RIP takes place in the clubhouse this Friday, July 27 at 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and sandwiches are available afterwards. Joan would like to welcome everyone and thank them for their support in the past month.

While the club’s “No Pay – No Play” rule applies, overdue membership fees can be paid online on www.cnp.ie.

NAOMH MEARNOG THE club is proud to host Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, Port Mearnóg on Friday night at 7pm. There will be a BBQ, and traditional music and song, featuring internationally renowned musicians.

Admission is €10 for adults and €5 for children.

Tickets are available from Eamonn or you can pay on the night. Last week’s club lotto numbers were 3, 11, 13 and 19. There was no winner and the jackpot is now

€3,900.

Our senior footballers play Clontarf at home on Saturday evening at 6.30pm.

Well done to the Dublin senior camogie team, who have reached the championship quarter final - where they will play Galway.

Club stars Miriam and Laura Twomey are part of that team. Congratulations to Sophie Brennan, who finished runner-up in the Leinster U16 camogie long puck competition.

NAOMH MAUR

WELL done to Hazel Austin, selected to play for the U-16B Dublin team v Cork announced. AllIreland U-16B Championship: Cork v Dublin, Cork Camogie Grounds, Sunday July 22.

Another great win for the senior hurlers to St Jude’s Sunday morning; 1-21 to 1-14. AFL1 result: Maur’s 2-10, Lucan 0-13. A fine win to make it four in-a-row. Well done to players and management.

St Maur’s Annual Golf Classic takes place on Friday, August 10 in Rush Golf Club. It’s an all day timesheet and the sheet is now open. Early bird tee-times are €180 pre-10.30am; €240 thereafter.

Entry fee includes a goodie bag, meal and every chance of winning a prize. More importantly, it’s a fundraiser for the club whilst offering everyone a great day out. To book a tee-time, contact any of the below; Martin Mulvey: 0861680129.

Derek Farren: 0868474499. Johnny McNamara: 0868529677.

And that’s a wrap from our biggest (and most fun) Camp. Special thanks to the team of coaches, the juvenile committee, the kids themselves and parents for contributing to a magnificent week.

SOCCER: MCCARTHY DELIGHTED FOR EXTRA GAME TIME AT THE

Mochta’s well runs deep as they land Clements Cup title TOMMY CLEMENTS CUP  DAVE DONNELLY

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ST MOCHTA’S manager Brian McCarthy had more than one reason to be happy as his side lifted the Tommy Clements Cup for the first time on Sunday.

A dramatic penalty shootout win over fellow LSL Sunday Senior Side Portmarnock earned them the trophy at the AUL Complex.

Picking up their first silverware of the season before it’s even started was nice but, with pitches around Dublin rock hard, more important was getting four games on pristine pitches.

The AUL’s football complex by the airport has its own private water supply – meaning it’s not affected by the hosepipe ban that’s been declared since the rain dried up.

“When it was put to me about going into [the

Tommy Clements], you were guaranteed three game,” McCarthy tells the Dublin Gazette.

“The way the weather turned out with no water on the pitches, the pitches are rock hard. They have their own well in the AUL so it turned out to be a blessing that we took it.

“To get another game out of it [the final] was a bonus as well. Four games in a week for the lads to get some match sharpness, which is what’s important at this point.”

Former Drogheda United striker Sam O’Connor had given Porto the lead early in the first half with a well-taken close-range finish.

It was a lead they held onto until the very last minute, when Karl Somers capped off a fine team move to force a penalty shoot-out.

New signing Craig Hyland, who hasn’t played for two years since leaving

Shamrock Rovers to train as a fireman, was the hero as he saved two penalties to give Mochta’s a 4-2 win.

“One of the lads of the team, Craig is in the fire brigade with him, and that’s how it came around.

We got in touch with him.

His whole presence, his distribution, everything is top-quality.”

McCarthy has also brought in ex-Drogheda defender Mick Daly, who retired from professional football two years ago

with a bad back injury, Kenny Carr, Eoin Murray and Glenn Shannon.

Mochta’s title defence last season ended with an 11th place finish, but would have finished fourth if not for a 3-2 win over Bangor Celtic being reversed and awarded to the Crumlin side.

Both management and players were in agreement that huge improvements needed to be made over the summer, however, and the squad have returned

with a renewed hunger.

“We just weren’t good enough last season and that’s the truth. We didn’t do ourselves justice last year and, whether you win it or you don’t win it, you’ve got to be up there and challenging for it.

“In fairness, in preseason with the lads so far they’ve stuck to their word and they’ve meant what they said and been committed. I’m delighted with the way things have gone.”

Holmpatrick Cup this weekend

NCBI’s Chris White and Specsavers Kerrill Hickey. Picture: Naoise Culhane

THE NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup is coming to Donabate Golf Club, County Dublin on Friday, July 27, where eager golfers will tee off to compete for the chance to play at St Andrew’s Scotland, and win the prestigious trophy.

Specsavers has continued its charity partnership with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland and will be the title sponsor of the HolmPatrick Cup. The national all-island competition was founded in 1932 and is the longest running and

largest charity golf tournament in Ireland. The money raised goes directly to fund the NCBI’s life-enhancing services, which help over 8,000 people with sight loss, as well their families.

Specsavers Dublin stores are encouraging locals to get behind the worthwhile cause and will be supporting the event. For only €7.50 per person or €15 per team, players can compete at Donabate Golf Club on Friday, 27 July from 12.30pm.

Visit www.ncbiholmpatrickcup.com for more information.

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WELL-WATERED AUL St Mochta’s celebrate their Tommy Clements Cup success

ATHLETICS: COOLMINE MAN’S FULL USE OF ALTITUDE SESSIONS

Fantastic Flynn the king of Grange Castle SSE AIRTRICITY SERIES 10K  JAMES HENDICOTT

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GRAND SLAM

Malahide RFC glitters with top rugby trophies ADAM Butler and Frank Foran got the chance to have their photo taken with rugby’s 6 Nations and Triple Crown trophies at Malahide Rugby Club.

It was part of the Trophy Tour last week which saw members and non-members alike get the chance to witness them up close.

Malahide RFC will also be the starting point for the Grand Slam Charity Walk which ends at Greystones RFC. That event takes place on August 26, starting at 6am.

COOLMINE’s David Flynn comfortably won the South Dublin 10km in front of a field of approximately 3,000 at Grange Castle over the weekend. Flynn led home the field in a lightning time of 32 minutes and two seconds.

The Clonliffe Harriers man beat second place finisher Itato Giancaterina by a full 90 seconds to take the SSE Airtricity Sponsored, Dublin Marathon affiliated race.

It comes off the back of a period of training in St Moritz over the past few weeks.

Flynn intends to take full advantage of his altitude-won fitness by competing in a number of events in the coming weeks.

“I took it out at pace just to see what I was feeling and only one guy went with me,” Flynn told FM104 after his win.

“I just came down from altitude in St Moritz the day before so the hills probably felt a little bit easier for me than the others.

“I’ve been training really hard. My training partner from Belgium is ranked second in Europe for the 10km and third in Europe for the 5km, so I really have people pushing me at all times when I’m away training.

“I was a bit tired from the travel, it was a nine hour train ride and then a flight back to Dublin last night, but I felt good,” he continued.

“There’s a lot more air down here than up in the mountains. The course was good, it was through a park, along a canal and along a main road, and the variety keeps you interested.”

Flynn is aiming big now as he aims to expand from his normal middle distance repertoire to go on to longer distances, something he’s been planning since late last year.

“I’m part of the marathon mission,” he

David Flynn in training in Switzerland and, inset, winning the 10k race in Grange Castle

explained, “so they’ve been helping me out with trips and stuff like that and I’m building up to the Dublin Marathon now. That’s my main objective for now but I’m hoping to do the nationals next week on the tracks,

the 10km, and then I’ll do the Rock N’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon.”

Lizzie Lee of Leevale Athletics Club in Cork led home the ladies’ field in a time of 33.25.

Countdown on for Open’s Irish return GOLF

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IN LESS than 365 days, the eyes of the world will fall on Royal Portrush as it takes the number one position on the global golfing calendar with the arrival of The 148th Open.

Marking a historic return to Ireland after 68 years, The Open will have events across the week from July 14 to

21 and is set to attract 190,000 eager spectators.

Over 20% of the entire ticket allocation for The 148th Open was snapped up within 48 hours of going on sale by fans eager to secure their place for the historic occasion. The Open will move to an all-ticket model for the first time in 2019 and it is expected to be the first ever Open Championship to

sell out.

Fans keen to secure the ir tickets for the event well in advance can purchase them first through free membership of The One Club.

Ava i l a b l e v i a T h e Open’s official website - T h e O p e n .co m / Po rtrushTickets - this is a way for golf aficionados to get even closer to the action with priority access and exclusive upgrade offers.

Local golfers Olivia Mehaffey and Paul Grant launch the countdown for 2019’s Open. Picture: PressEye

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CLUB NOTES

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SKERRIES HARPS WELL done to the Mcmeels sponsored AFL4 Footballers on a midweek win over St Monica’s and to the AFL9 footballers on their win over Clann Mhuire.

The Minor Hurlers recorded a strong win over Whitehall Colmcilles midweek in the Division 4 league.

Congrats to Lyndsey Davey and the Dublin senior ladies on their win over Cavan on Saturday.

Congrats to the Moriarty Supervalu sponsored U-16 Division 6 footballers on winning the league with a victory over Na Fianna - great achievement for players and mentors.

Fixtures: Saturday, July 28 - AFL4 vs St Judes, away, Tymon Park, 6.30pm; Sunday - AFL9 vs St Judes, away, Tymon Park, 3pm.

See www.skerriesharps.ie/fixtures for details of all upcoming games.

Juvenile Games Weekly Meetings are now on summer break. Adult Games Meeting continues each Thurs in the clubhouse Zingo Result: 3-5-1-2-6-7-4; we had no winners of Jackpot or dividend.

Next week’s Jackpot €2500. Dividend €550. Next draw will take place on Sunday, July 29 in the clubhouse. How do you win? You buy a ticket! You can also play on line at skerriesharps.ie and follow the links. Envelopes only €2 or 3 for €5.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL Events.

Friday, August 3 - annual golf classic at Skerries Golf Club. Limited tee times now available, €200 entry for team of four includes meal. Presentation that night in clubhouse. Contact Jackie on 087 2121418 to register your team or sponsor a tee.

Saturday, August 4 - annual Bryan Cullen U-16 football tournament takes place from 11.30am with teams from various counties taking part. All support for this enjoyable day of football and support for our U-16s appreciated.

There will be a BBQ on the day and clubhouse will be open.

Thanks to all who supported the Buster Draw Fundraiser and congrats to winner Ali Prendergast .

ST FINIAN’S A HUGE thanks and well done to all those who contributed to the success of the Dublin Advanced Camogie camp hosted by the club last week which was a great honour for St Finian’s in showcasing the club, with over 60 girls from other North Dublin clubs taking part.

A special mention to Fiona Cronin and Nuala Haplin in making the necessary arrangements and also to Frank Egan and Martin Halpin who had the clubhouse facilities and environs in pristine condition. Some of the coaches in attendance included Dublin senior players, Arlene Cushion, Grainne Free, Emer McCarthy (Dublin Captain) and Ali Maguire. Check out the Club Facebook page for some pictures.

It was mixed fortunes for the AFL teams again this week. The AFL4 team beat table toppers St Vincents in Ridgewood on Wednesday evening to remain in contention for a playoff place. The AFL8 team were beaten away by Stars of Erin on Tuesday evening.

Well done to the adult LGFA Team, who narrowly beat Trinity Gaels in the Valley on Wednesday evening to keep up their unbeaten run in the championship, in a very high scoring match.

Best of luck to the Gaelic for Mothers and Others (pictured) team representing the club in the Leinster blitz in Trim this weekend.

The AFL4 team are away to St Monicas on Saturday, July 28 at 6.30pm. The AFL8 team

are at home to Ranelagh Gaels on Sunday, July 29 at 11am.

All support welcome and appreciated for the AFL, AHL & Adult LGFA teams!

Ticketing arrangements and prices for the Dublin v Roscommon on Sunday, August 5 in Croke Park at 4pm is available on the Club Facebook page and club website. Contact Maree McDonough 087 617 6687 or email stfiniansgaaclubswords@gmail.com with your order by 1pm Saturday, July 28 and only FULLY PAID UP adult members and juvenile members playing on adult teams are eligible to purchase tickets through the club.

Please put vouchers given in store for all purchases over €20 into the St Finians GAA Box in Supervalu Boroimhe for training balls for the club.

Online payments for the two August club camps, sponsored by Sky Handling Partner, on Tuesday, August 14 to Friday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 21 to Friday, August 24 are available on the Club Website http:// www.stfinians.com .

St Finian’s GAA Club Golf Classic sponsored by Shannon Valley Group will be held on Friday, August 31 in Forrest Little Golf Club. The cost is €240 per team of four or €60 per player.

For further information or to book a tee time, please contact the following: Alan McGrath - 087 6529429, Shay Collins - 086 3556833, Shay Leatham - 087 2172215 or Fergus O’Neill - 087 9676725.

LADIES FOOTBALL: DUBLIN ELIMINATE ULSTER SIDE

Fingal octet to the fore in a five-star win over Cavan SFC GROUP 4 Dublin 5-17 Cavan 2-13  sport@dublingazette.com

EIGHT Fingal natives formed the basis for the Dublin ladies footballers who produced a 13-point win over Cavan in their opening Group 4 All-Ireland qualifiers group in Dunleer.

The result eliminates the Ulster side and means Dublin’s date with Mayo will be to see who tops the three-team group.

A brace of first half goals each from St Brigid’s Noelle Healy and cornerback Laura McGinley sent Dublin on their way.

Despite the final score, the reigning All-Ireland champions didn’t have it all their own way in the early exchanges as they found Cavan with their sweeper system quite tricky opponents.

T h e s i d e fe a t u re d Healy as a late inclusion in the side alongside her club mate Ciara Trant. Fingallians Sinead Finnegan and Muireann ni Scanaill formed part

of the back lines while the side featured St Sylvester’s trio Niamh McEvoy, Sinead Aherne and Nicole Owens along with Clann Mhuire’s Carla Row and Oonagh Whyte.

In the early exchanges, there was a point in it before Healy then played a quick one two with Aherne inside to find the net again.

Having pressed up on the Cavan sweeper, McGinley turned the screw for the Leinster ladies as she found the net twice in a devastating spell before half time, although she didn’t appear for the second period due to injury.

Aisling Maguire did keep Cavan in touch with frees but Aherne had the final say on the half leaving it 4-8 to 1-7 at the break.

Owens and Aherne added to their tallies upon the resumption as Cavan centre forward Maguire nibbled into Dublin’s unassailable lead.

Wing forward Catherine Dolan finished a sweeping counter attacking move to leave six in it

TAKING OVER Aoibheann’s Pink Tie takes centre stage

ST BRIGIDS’S Ciara Trant was on hand to help launch Aoibheann’s Pink Tie’s charity takeover of the Dublin county jersey for their next encounter.

The senior county men’s and women’s footballers and camogie panel will all wear their new jersey for their next championship match, replacing the regular AIG logo for the day.

Picture: david fitzgerald / SPORTSFILE

Fingallians’ Sinead Finnegan signs autographs following the Dublin ladies footballers win over Cavan in the group stages of the senior championship. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

but it was a brief reprieve as Healy switched out the field with McEvoy who went inside and the move allowed both star forwards to find their groove.

He a l y fo u n d m o re space to fire over four second-half scores and

then turn provider to set up McEvoy for her goal.

The champions could afford to have Martha Byrne sin binned and the luxury of emptying the bench with the mouthwatering prospect of Mayo to decide the group winners up next.

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FOOTBALL: BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR THE RED HALF OF DUBLIN 15 DIVIDE

FOOTBALL

Fins clip Ravens wings to go top of AFL2

St Brigid’s Cathal Doyle in action against Castleknock. Picture: Martin Doherty

McCarthy Knocks down Castle defences AFL DIVISION ONE

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LORCAN McCarthy was in devastating form at Russell Park as St Brigid’s claimed local bragging rights over a spirited Castleknock in Division One of the AFL1.

Though there was little to separate the teams initially, McCarthy’s 14th-minute goal was the catalyst for Brigid’s to enter the interval with a six-point cushion (1-8 to 0-5) at their disposal and they stayed ahead to keep Knock in a difficult position.

It was Brigid’s fourth win on the bounce while Knock had just win from seven, leaving them with ground to make up at the base of the table.

And they fell behind early on when

Brigid’s half-forward Cathal Doyle opened the scoring before his opposite number Paul Burke responded at the far end.

Full-forward Tommy Corcoran edged Castleknock in front with a sweet point off his left-foot while the Russell Park men initially struggled with Collie Carr and McCarthy off-target before Brigid’s finally moved into the ascendancy in the 14th-minute.

A short effort at the posts was countered by a slightly short clearance from Morven Connolly which presented the alert Carr with a gilt-edged chance. His subsequent strike was superbly turned away by the Castleknock netminder, only for McCarthy to slot home the rebound.

This was a major set-back for ‘Knock - who had appeared comfortable in defence up to that point. McCarthy, on

the other hand, grew in confidence as a result.

He registered a brace of scores either side of a Carr point off a tight-angle, creating significant daylight between the teams.

He was ably-assisted by the midfield pairing of Laois footballer John O’Loughlin and former Dublin hurler Daire Plunkett.

Castleknock did regain focus before the break. Boland ended a 19-minute scoring drought with a pointed free and centreback Tom Shields split the uprights at the end of a lung-bursting run.

Boland’s second of the half provided ‘Knock with further cause for optimism, though it was McCarthy and Brigid’s who drew fist blood on the resumption.

They then had a golden opportunity to put the game to bed on the stroke of 40

minutes when McCarthy picked out raiding half-back Patrick Maguire in front of goal. To Castleknock’s relief, his fierce drive crashed off the underside of the crossbar and away to safety.

This kept the visitors in the frame, and they slowly but surely cut into the Brigid’s lead. A Boland free was preceded by an O’Connor contribution from play, leaving five points between the sides.

Boland raised white flags in the 51st and 55th minutes to set-up a tantalising finale. Brigid’s lost centre-forward Mark Cahill to a black card on the hour mark and almost immediately conceded a 10th point to Boland – his sixth of the proceedings.

Brigid’s held their nerve, though, and McCarthy ended a lengthy barren spell for his side with an insurance point deep into injury-time.

FINGALLIANS moved to the summit of the AFL2 with a 2-16 to 2-10 victory over rivals Fingal Ravens at Lawless Park.

With previous divisional pace-setters Templeogue Synge Street suffering a 0-15 to 3-12 reversal at the hands Scoil Ui Chonaill, the Swords men are now a point in front of the southsiders.

They will face each other on Saturday week (July 28) in a Round 12 encounter at Dolphin Park.

Against Ravens, a well-constructed Patsy O’Neill goal meant Fingallians led 1-9 to 2-2 at the midway stage. Danny Campion and Derek Rodgers led by example and continued to drive the hosts forward on the resumption.

TJ Howard raised a green flag to bring his final tally up to 1-6 and Shane Howard also posted three points over the course of the hour to extend the lead.

A resilient Ravens managed to cut the gap to a single point on the stroke of 50 minutes, raising the possibility of a surprise triumph for the Rolestown side.

However, the home team ultimately produced a powerful finalquarter rally to claim a sixth consecutive Division Two success.

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JOHN Small was delighted to get his first start of the summer as Dublin secured an All-Ireland semi-final spot with a tight 1-14 to 0-14 win over Tyrone in Omagh.

The Ballymun Kickhams clubman missed out on the first Super 8s tie with Donegal with suspension following his controversial red card in the Leinster final win over Laois.

The ban was appealed but, in spite of their vociferous defence, Small’s one-game suspension stood as Jim Gavin’s side overcame Donegal by 2-15 to 0-16.

Having missed the early part of the Leinster championship with injury, Small was eager to get back into the thick of the action as Dublin secured a spot in the semis with a game to spare.

“I had a bit of an injury earlier on and was obviously suspended then for the Donegal game,” Small said as AIG announced Aoibheann’s Pink Tie would feature on Dublin GAA jerseys this summer.

“It was great that I got put back in and I was delighted to be able to represent the group.

It was a great game up there, very tough, very physical.

“Tyrone are a great side – we didn’t expect anything less. There was only one score in it in the end. It was a very good game.”

Ballymun Kickhams man john Small with Evie Groves, age 2, right, who benefited from the childrens charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie and her brother Sean Groves, age 8, left.

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“I just tried to tackle the ball and it was a bit

unfortunate the way it transpired but the referees are trying to do their best.”

Ideally speaking, Small would have been involved from the beginning of the Super 8s and he admitted he was 50/50 on whether his appeal would be upheld.

“Was I surprised? Eh, well it was just the decision taken on the day. I wasn’t going in expecting either way. They decided that I didn’t [get off] so we just took it on the chin and that was it.

“I just tried to tackle the ball and it was a bit

unfortunate the way it transpired but the referees are trying to do their best. We appealed it and didn’t get off and that’s just the way it goes.”

Dublin have a bit of a free shot at Roscommon, who are already eliminated from contention following straight defeats.

Little about Jim Gavin’s tenure at the helm of the senior side suggests they’ll do anything to take the Rossies lightly,

h oweve r, a n d S m a l l expects a full-on battle for the win. “[It’ll be a] tough game. They’ve some really good players, the likes of Enda Smith and the two Murtaghs. They play a nice, attacking brand of football and it will be a really tough game.”

With all the attention recently on the perceived advantage Dublin have playing a greater proportion of their games in Croke Park, it was

gratifying to get the win away from home against Tyrone.

The GAA have had another stadium issue to deal with as debate rages on whether they could or should open up Páirc Uí Chaoimh for an all-star fundraiser for the late Liam Miller.

Small, who played soccer with St Kevin’s Boys and Tolka Rovers until focusing fully on football in his late teens, sees no reason the GAA can’t be

more open to other sports in general.

“I haven’t looked too much into it but I think I don’t see any problem why they wouldn’t play the game there in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

“I haven’t got a massive opinion on it but I don’t see why they wouldn’t.

“It can’t be a bad thing if more people are going to Croke Park or the different stadiums, watching games.”