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RESCUE THE RNLI have issued warnings to people to be careful when visiting Shenick Island on foot to check tide times and be aware of the risk of getting cut off, with a mother and two children rescued by RNLI volunteers after getting SEE PAGE 3 stranded.

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FOOTBALL: Fingal

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Fun characters in Skerries: Kealan Galligan was giving out smiles and balloons at the Skerries Summer Fest. See Gallery on P12. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

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End of a Swords era with the loss of JC’s Takeover proposed by Dunnes Stores

SYLVIA POWNALL

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DUNNES Stores is proposing a takeover of JC Savage’s supermarket in Swords, which will herald the end of Ireland’s largest independent retailer.

Dublin Gazette understands that the store’s 135 staff were informed of the

takeover several weeks ago, with August 1 given as a date for the changeover.

The iconic supermarket was built by JC Savage in 1977 and is the last business owned by the Savage family in Swords following the closure of the Lord Mayor’s pub.

While some locals have been critical

over the secrecy surrounding the deal, others have suggested a memorial to JC for his contribution to the town.

Cllr Brigid Manton (FF) said: “JC loved Swords and everything about Swords. He’s as associated with the town as Joe Dolan was with Mullingar.

“I certainly wouldn’t be averse to something being done to honour him.”

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Chernobyl guests get a great visit to Fingal

A SMALL group of visiting young adults from Chernobyl were treated to a great visit to Final recently – with a visit to Swords Specsavers making a huge difference to their lives.

Eye and hearing tests at the branch were used to help meet the needs of the young guests from the Vesnova Orphanage in Belarus, who were staying with volunteers from Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International.

The guests also really enjoyed their visit to Flavours of Fingal, with the county really making a great difference on their annual respite visit here.

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SENTENCING DELAYED TO CLARIFYACCUSED’S STANCE

Boy’s abuser has sentence delayed over ‘confusion’  SYLVIA POWNALL

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A FORMER scout leader who abused a 12-yearold boy has had his sentencing delayed amid confusion over whether he accepts guilt.

Married father-of-five James ‘Jim’ Leddy (55), of Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, was convicted of assaulting a young scout who he lured into his home on the pretence of teaching him first aid in 1981.

Leddy had denied the charges but was found guilty on all counts by majority verdict after a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court last December.

Judge Pauline Codd was due to sentence Leddy on Monday but adjourned it until October, pending a new probation report

Colm Bracken (51), who waived his right to anonymity, told how he attempted to take his life three decades after the abuse.

Mr Bracken said he decided to contact gardai in 2011 when he realised that Leddy was operating a private bus hire

company with access to school children.

Judge Pauline Codd was due to sentence Leddy on Monday but adjourned it until October, pending a new probation report.

Defence counsel Fiona Murphy said Leddy had no recollection of the offences but accepted the verdict of the jury and knew he must take responsibility for his actions.

However, Judge Codd cited a previous Probation Service report saying that Leddy “adamantly denies” his guilt and said she could not pass sentence without clarity on Leddy’s position.

The court heard Leddy was a former leader of the 49th Ardlea Scouts Troop when he indecently assaulted his neigh-

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bour, Colm Bracken, at Leddy’s former home in Artane.

In a victim impact statement, Mr Bracken said he could not comprehend how different life could have been had he not crossed paths with “a paedophile dressed as a scout leader”.

He said memories of the abuse were like a horror movie that played endlessly in his head “with no off or mute button”.

The court heard Mr Bracken worked seven days a week to try to distract himself and had spent several long periods in hospital, strapped to a bed on suic ide watch.

In a statement to gardai in 2013, Leddy said he didn’t understand the accusations and didn’t remember anything.

Judge Codd cited a previous Probation Service report saying that Leddy “adamantly denies” his guilt and said she could not pass sentence without clarity on Leddy’s position

FASTNews

‘Housing crisis hits disabled the worst’ PEOPLE with disabilities face the worst side of the housing crisis, according to Fianna Fail housing spokesman Darragh O’Brien.

The Fingal TD highlighted the difficulty faced by those with disabilities who often spend longer on social housing lists, given the requirements necessary to meet their needs.

Raising the matter at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy O’Brien called for the Government to show more respect to those applying for housing who have complex accommodation needs.

He said: “It is evident, from people who have contacted me, that if you inform the local authority of a disability which requires a house with adaptions, waiting times will be longer.

“I know this is distressing for elderly parents of adult children with disabilities.”

Deputy O’Brien referred to the case of Julia Thurmann (45), who has spent 10 years in a nursing home awaiting social housing. Her case was highlighted by Dublin Gazette last year.

He said: “Individuals with disabilities or complex needs are an afterthought for the current government. This has to change.”

Millions of euro set for Fingal roads FINGAL County Council plans to spend millions of euro upgrading regional roads.

Work is set to begin shortly on the first project under this programme on a stretch of carriageway from Blake’s Cross to Minister’s Road on the R132 in Lusk.

A further upgrade from Hedgestown to the Applegreen Service Station, which will also improve the cycling network, has been identified under phase one and will commence later this year.

Other projects identified in phase one include investment in carriageway works and lining for cycle facilities on the R135 North Road, as well as the provision of structural upgrade drainage works on the R127 Blake’s Cross to Lusk Road and upgrading the carriageway and off-road cycle tracks on the Ballycoolin Road.

In terms of phase two, further improvements of the R132 Swords to Balbriggan road, including upgrades of the Swords bypass as well as the construction of a new junction at Blake’s Cross, have been identified.

Hartstown centre’s fun family day A FAMILY fun day will be held at Hartstown Community Centre this Saturday, July 20, from 11am to 3pm.

Entertainment includes a barbeque, raffle, games and spot prizes. Entry is €2 per child, adults free (children must be accompanied by an adult).

The event is organised by the Save Hartstown Community Centre fundraising committee and all support would be appreciated.

Funds are needed to bring the building up to the required safety standards and keep it open for the local community.

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CHARITY: LIFE-CHANGING HELP FROM SPECSAVERS JUST PART OF A GREAT TRIP FARMING

Chernobyl kids see a different side of life with visit to Swords SYLVIA POWNALL

A GROUP of young adults from Chernobyl were invited to Specsavers during their annual summer visit to have their hearing and eyes tested.

The Swords branch played host to Ksenia, Denis and Sasha from the Vesnova Orphanage in Belarus who are spending time here as respite from institutional life back home.

Denis and Sasha first visited the store in 2018 where they were provided with hearing aids.

On this visit, Denis’ aid was updated and he was given a remote control for the volume as well as cleaning equipment and batteries for one year.

Sasha’s hearing aids were also updated to ensure they work to their full ability.

Ksenia had an eye test and was provided with glasses of her choice, fitted with the appropriate lenses to aid her vision.

Denis and Sasha also received eye tests and it was discovered they too

Ksenia (above) gets some glasses at the Swords Specsavers store and (left) with Denis and Sasha, also visiting from the Vesnova Orphanage

needed glasses, which were provided for them by Specsavers Swords.

Hearing aid expert at the Swords store Lynn Byrne said: “The chance to not only provide these services but to also conduct check-ups on hearing aids prescribed last year is terrific.

“It’s great to see the improvements these have made to their quality of life.”

Volunteers with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International (CCI)

are hosting the young adults who have been on numerous days out since their arrival.

One of the highlights was the Flavours of Fingal county show at Newbridge House & Farm in Donabate, where the rest and recuperation group enjoyed every minute of their weekend.

A CCI spokesperson said: “Our young adults got to see lots of animals, take part in many events from dancing to cycling to ziplining, and listen to

some great musical entertainment.

“We met so many kind people along the way.

Everyone was amazing.”

CCI was founded by Adi Roche in 1991 to alleviate suffering and protect generations of children and young adults affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

In the past 28 years, more than 25,000 children have visited Ireland on holiday and have received optical, dental and medical treatment.

Specsavers Swords store

RNLI warning as trio rescued from island THE Coast Guard has before one of the volunissued a warning to people teers drove them home. visiting Shenick Island on RNLI spokesman Gerry foot to check tide times Canning said: “It can be and be aware of the risk of tempting to walk out to getting cut off.

Shenick Island when the It comes after Skertide is low enough. Howries RNLI helped rescue a ever, the window for the woman and two children tide is quite short and the last Wednesday after they island is bigger than it were left stranded on the looks. island.

“We’d remind anyone The Skerries lifeboat walking along the coast to was dispatched following Shot showing the RNLI’s rescue of the mum and two check the tide times and be reports of a person waving kids as they’re brought safely ashore. pic: RNLI/Gerry Canning aware of the risk of getting for help on Shenick Island, cut off. Always tell someoff Skerries, at around 3pm. LifeThe crew transferred the woman one where you are going and ensure guards on duty nearby also headed and children to the lifeboat and you have a means of contacting the out by dinghy. returned to the station to warm up shore.”

director Matthew Richards said it was a pleasure to welcome the young adults from Belarus once again.

He added: “Regular hearing and eye checks

are a very important part of their healthcare routine.

We jumped at the chance to provide these services which are not available to them at home.”

Cattle get moo-ving orders to leave site TRESPASSING cattle have been removed from a site near Swords formerly earmarked for a ‘super prison’.

The Minister for Justice last week secured High Court orders requiring a farmer to remove livestock trespassing on 156 acres of land known as Thornton Hall.

Farmer James Scully, from St Margaret’s, told the court all his animals had been removed from the land which is owned by the Department of Justice.

Since 2005 the State has spent more than €50 million on the site, where a proposed new ‘super prison’ was to be built, but never proceeded.

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HOWTH: LOCAL FEARS OVER FUTURE OF HISTORIC ST COLUMBANUS HALL

Council urged not to sell beloved community hall SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council has been urged to intervene to prevent the possible sale of a historic Howth building widely used by the community.

Labour TD Tommy Broughan says St Columbanus Hall, which may be sold to fund the development of a new pastoral centre, is a protected structure.

A campaign has been launched to save the Ni n e te e n t h Ce n t u r y building opposite the Church of the Assumption which has served as a parish centre for many years.

Deputy Broughan was told in reply to a Parliamentary Question that the hall is on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), which should inform the council’s stance on its future.

He said: “I have contacted citizens campaigning to save St Columbanus Hall with this

information, as well as contacting Fingal County Council directly.

“Hopefully, the council can intervene in any proposals from the Church to sell this historic building and ensure that the building is kept and protected as part of Howth’s community.”

Minister for Heritage Josepha Madigan said the building was recorded in the NIAH “as being of Regional Importance, qualifying it for recommendation to the local authority for inclusion in its Record of Protected Structures”.

An online petition to save St Columbanus Hall – built as a national school prior to the construction of the Catholic Church – has been supported by almost 1,100 signatories.

The campaign statement outlines: “Generations of children in Howth attended the school, and in later years it became a de-facto community centre used by many groups.

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St Columbanus Hall – hailed as a core part of the heritage and community spirit in Howth. Picture:Google Maps

An online petition to save St Columbanus Hall has been supported by almost 1,100 signatories

“It is the central part of the living fabric and heritage of the town built and paid for by our ancestors.

It belongs to the people of Howth and to the parish.”

Architects have been appointed to progress

a planning application for a new pastoral centre behind the church, rumoured to cost around

Portmarnock man takes on a prestigious position with kidney group PORTMARNOCK man Colin Mackenzie has been appointed as the new national honorary chairman of the Irish Kidney Association (IKA), succeeding outgoing chairman John Whelan following his two-year term of office.

Colin, an accomplished musician and keen artist, is married to Patricia, and they have two adult children and four grandchildren. Colin and Patricia have been active voluntary members of the IKA for two decades.

Their commitment to the IKA was soon rewarded as Colin was elected Secretary of its North Dublin branch in 2002, becoming branch Chairperson in 2006.

In 2014 he was elected to the Board of Directors and became National Honorary Treasurer in 2017. He has represented the IKA at the European Kidney Patient Federation in Brussels, Madrid and Amsterdam.

€1.4 million.

But fears are mounting that St Columbanus Hall could be sold to fund it. Church sources have indicated that the sale of the building is just one of several options being explored.

MALAHIDE

Tributes as Oscar Taylors to close

TRIBUTES have been paid to landmark hostelry Oscar Taylors in Malahide after it announced its closure last week.

The famous pub and restaurant will close its doors for good at the end of July.

In a statement on Facebook Oscar Taylors confirmed that its Island View hotel would also be closing.

It stated: “On behalf of all the staff and management we would like to thank all of our customers for the loyal support you have given us throughout the years.

“From July 31, Oscar Taylors and Island View Hotel will close its doors for the last time. We hope to see you all before it happens.

“Wishing you all the very best for the future.

From all the team, it’s been a pleasure.”

One supporter recalled how they had a date at the restaurant 11 years ago and they ended up married, adding: “Sad loss to the coast. Best of luck to all.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Deirdre Kane, Toni Hogan and Freda Farrell. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Agata Kusak-Thion and Mary Fitzpatrick

Richard Judge, Jeremy Doyle and Matthew Kilcawley

Miriam Ahearn and Terry McCoy

Andrea Molloy, Helen McNamara and Denyse Campbell

Sizzling time for all at the annual Fingal Dublin Chamber BBQ T

HIS year’s Fingal Dublin Chamber’s Summer BBQ took place in the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport. It was a great way for business people to meet and network in a more laid back environment. Attendees savoured the fine food from the complimentary classic BBQ in Radisson Blu’s beautiful gardens while at the same time enjoying a glass of their preferred drink.

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FASTNews Cinema warnings on illegal dumping A SHORT video warning against illegal dumping is running in three Fingal cinemas from now until Christmas.

The animated piece shows how waste handed over to ‘man in a van’ illegal waste collectors ends up being dumped in the countryside.

Fingal County Council is currently involved in several anti-dumping campaigns including posters on bus shelters, social media, Donedeal and Adverts.ie.

They warn of the risk to householders who could face a criminal conviction and court fine of up to €5,000 if their waste is found dumped by the roadside. FCC senior scientist Enda Hoey said: “If someone offers to take your waste for a bargain price, ask to see their ID and waste collection permit number.

Check if they are authorised, through the National Waste Collection Permit Office, www.nwcpo.ie.

“We all have a responsibility to manage our waste and to protect the environment for future generations.” If you have any queries, or to report unauthorised waste collectors or dumping, contact environment@fingal.ie or telephone 1800 201 093.

Call for entries in 2019 Greener Communities

NEW categories have been introduced in the 2019 Greener Communities competition with applications now being accepted.

The focus this year is on increasing pollinators and biodiversity and on fostering sustainable communities – with an emphasis on the contribution we can all make at community level to the planet’s future.

Submissions can be made online through the portal link on the www.Fingal.ie homepage or http://www.fingal.ie/ environment/clean-community/greenercommunitiescompetition2019/

ENVIRONMENT: HUGE RESPONSE TO FCC ON PREFERRED ROUTE

600 submissions over Royal Canal Greenway SYLVIA POWNALL

MORE than 600 submissions were received by Fingal County Council during public engagement on the preferred route for the Royal Canal Greenway.

Among those were a significant number of Castleknock residents concerned that a segment of the cycleway close to their back gardens will result in a loss of privacy and other issues.

The council says it will now “consider the submissions received and assess how best to address the various issues raised” as well as holding discussions with landowners, the NTA, Waterways Ireland and Irish Rail.

A n e nv i ro n m e n ta l screening process will be carried out once a final preferred route is established and a full Environmental Impact Assessment will be prepared for An Bord Pleanala “if significant environmental impacts are likely”.

Fingal County Council gave an update on several greenway projects at its monthly meeting and revealed that some have

Cllr Paul Mulville has welcomed progress on the Broadmeadow Way route across the estuary from Donabate to Malahide

advanced to the planning and construction stage.

Meanwhile, Cllr Paul Mulville (SD) welcomed progress on the Broadmeadow Way route across the estuary from Donabate to Malahide which is now with An Bord Pleanala.

He told Dublin Gazette: “This greenway is ultimately expected to connect with the Fingal Coastal Way – a 32km greenway currently in the design phase which is planned to link Donabate with Rush,

Skerries, Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan and Bremore.

“The greenway will provide an important environmentally-friendly transport alternative to motor travel and will also lead to increased numbers to tourist attractions in the region such as Newbridge House, Malahide Castle, Skerries Mills, Rogerstown Park, Drumanagh, Bremore Castle and Ardgillan Castle.”

The route will eventually link in with the Boyne

Valley Way along the Meath coast and on to historic sites at Newgrange and Bru na Boinne.

To the south it will connect to a network of coastal greenways in Fingal including one from Baldoyle to Portmarnock due to open this autumn.

Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) raised the issue at council level, noting that the greenway network signals “excellent news for Fingal residents and tourism prospects”.

A contractor has now been appointed for the Baldoyle-Portmarnock scheme which is due to open by the end of the year.

A planning application is expected to be lodged for the Sutton-Malahide Greenway in early 2020.

Meanwhile, research on route options for the 32km Fingal Coastal Way have commenced, with a public consultation period expected to take place in early 2020.

You’ll be over the moon with a diverse Dublin festival that celebrates science, arts and design KEITH BROWNE

The 50th anniversary of the moon landing is one of the influences for the diverse festival

THIS week sees the return of Dublin’s annual international festival of science, arts, technology and design – the Festival of Curiosity.

Now in its seventh year, the festival will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Taking place from July 18-21 in various venues around the city, the Festival of Curiosity looks like it’s going to be a thrilling experience for all ages.

Whether you want to check out a theatre premiere or go for a bat walk, there is something for

everyone.

Celebrating the anniversary of the moon landing (inset), there will be two very special events.

Festival co-founder and chief executive Vince McCarthy said: “Both events will pay tribute to the great spirit of exploration that sent humanity to the moon.”

The first event, Moonshots of the 21st Century, is taking place on Friday in the O’Reilly theatre and will be hosted by RTE’s Rick O’Shea.

This event takes inspiration from the moon landing and looks forward to see what will be the big moonshot ideas for the 21st Century.

Joined by an expert panel including a former NASA astronaut, Jurassic Park science advisor and two National Geographic explorers, this is a talk sure to leave you enlightened and inspired.

The second event is on in the Dunsink Observatory and will allow stargazers of all ages to marvel at the beauty of our skies using telescopes.

This year sees the programme expanded and more venues added to meet the demand for more events.

It also sees the development of the Curious Nights evening programme which includes a late

night cocktail-making session.

When asked what he was looking forward to most, McCarthy said: “I’m looking forward to the premier of an innovative new Irish theatre show at Smock Alley Theatre, These Stupid Things.

“Part play, part human experiment, it is a blend of science, psychology and storytelling.

“This is what the festival is all about – new and innovative ideas connecting with our everyday lives. Definitely something you will not experience anywhere else!”

For tickets and a full programme, see www.festivalofcuriosity.ie.

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COURTS: SWORDS MAN FACING SENTENCING

FASTNews

€1m funding scheme to New 123help older people praised bed nursing home plans SENATOR James Reilly has welcomed a €1 million funding scheme for community and voluntary groups supporting older people.

The scheme, administered by the HSE, is now open for applications, with €250,000 of the funding dedicated to dementia-related initiatives.

Senator Reilly said: “This funding will help recognise and support the valuable work that these organisations do and will help older people live in their local community.

These services include meals on wheels, day care and social care.

“I would encourage community and voluntary groups in Fingal to submit ‘Older Persons-Friendly’ projects that are in line with the National Positive Ageing Strategy, the Irish National Dementia Strategy, the Carers’ Strategy and the Task Force on Loneliness.”

The scheme aims to support those organisations who in turn support older people who want to continue to live independently and remain within their communities.

BARTRA Capital Property Group has announced its intention to build a 123-bed nursing home and healthcare facility in Loughshinny.

The investment management company founded by Richard Barrett bought the 12-acre site at Featherbed Lane in June 2017 and says it now plans to build and operate a “modern, purpose-built” facility with 123 single en-suite rooms.

The company said: “Loughshinny Healthcare will accommodate patients across the spectrum of residential healthcare needs, including Alzheimer’s/dementia care, respite, rehabilitation, convalescence and day care needs.”

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard how the accused admitted carrying out the robberies at knifepoint in Swords to feed his drug habit, targeting three random women in the offences

Former champion dog handler turned to armed muggings A FORMER champion dog handler who threatened to stab a garda is facing jail for three armed muggings.

Michael Geoghegan, who once won Best Dog Handler at Crufts, admitted carrying out the robberies at knifepoint in Swords to feed his drug habit.

The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and production of a knife at Rathbeale Road in Swords on August 18 last year.

Geoghegan, of Ormond View, Swords Manor, also admitted producing a large kitchen knife to intimidate and producing an iron drill bit and knife while resisting arrest.

Geoghegan also threatened to stab a

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The court heard the offences come with a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment

garda who chased him down after the robberies.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court was told that Detective Sergeant Alan F l a h e r t y eve n t u a l l y disarmed him using his baton.

The court heard the offences come with a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned the case to July 23 for sentence.

Judge Ryan was told that Geoghegan began using drugs in his early teens and was addicted to heroin at 16.

His counsel told the

court that Geoghegan had stayed off drugs since the 2018 robberies.

S h e a l s o reve a l e d that he had “some talent” with animals in his youth and had won an award at Crufts for Best Dog Handler.

After his arrest, gardai believed Geoghegan was medically unfit for interview. He later said he couldn’t remember anything about the offences but admitted it was him on CCTV footage.

Detective Garda Warren O’Sullivan told the court that Geoghegan carried out the robberies

on three random women at around nine in the morning.

The first victim, who worked as a care assistant, was walking to a house for a care visit when Geoghegan came up behind her and put his arm around her neck.

He told her: “Give me your money, I want paper not coins.” She saw the blade of a knife in his hand and gave him some cash, the court heard.

Geoghegan has one previous conviction for robbery with an imitation firearm in 2005 as well as a previous conviction for drug offences.

Detective Garda O’Sullivan told Ms Kealy that he accepted that her client was genuinely sorry for these offences.

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SWORDS

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Cllr Manton added: “JC’s supermarket was an institution in Swords and the family employed a lot of locals. They will be greatly missed.”

Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed but the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been notified and has commenced a preliminary investigation.

JC’s first opened as a stand-alone supermarket at Swords Shopping Centre with several smaller outlets including a jewellers, dry cleaners and newsagents.

Dunnes Stores took over the front section of the centre more than a decade ago, selling clothing and household goods, with JC’s continuing to operate the grocery store.

In 2017, 20 full-time staff were laid off as the opening of German discounter Lidl nearby impacted business.

Accounts for 2017 show JC’s turnover fell nearly 17%, with a financial loss of €595,000 recorded.

The Savage family have been unavailable for comment on the proposed takeover, but the CCPC has 30 days to determine the competitive impact of the deal.

Famous Locals are lamenting the loss of the Rathbeale Road store famous for its Wall of Value bargains, quirky tannoy announcements, and unrivalled customer service.

Some have suggested a plaque or a statue to honour JC Savage and the Savage family in recognition of the employment they have given the town over the decades.

Cllr Joe Newman (Ind) said: “JC provided great service to the community. I’d be open to suggestions on doing something to honour him. He was ahead of his time and he was a great character.”

MALAHIDE: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT RAISES €1,000 FOR IRISH CANCER SOCIETY

Chow’s about that for some great fundraising support?

SYLVIA POWNALL

A MIXED Martial Arts expert who lost his mum to cancer has put his skills to good use raising funds to fight the disease.

Ja s p e r C h ow, w h o moved to Malahide from the UK earlier this year, raised more than €1,000 for the Irish Cancer Society by hosting a charity sparathon.

The 32-year-old, who is a Third Dan in Tae kwando, says he now plans to host regular fundraisers linking in with other local martial arts clubs.

He told Dublin Gazette: “Two years ago I lost my mum, Jenny, to pancreatic cancer and it was a very short time from her diagnosis until she passed away.

“Within five weeks of her diagnosis she died.

She was a nurse, and she

was a very selfless person, so I’ve done this for her, in her memory.

“Unfortunately, everyone has been affected either directly or indirectly by cancer. That’s why I decided to host the sparathon.”

Like a marathon, the sparathon is an endurance event which sees participants spar for three straight hours – 100 rounds of sparring, to be exact.

The fun and friendly event saw 50 participants from various martial arts taking part and the ALSAA sports complex was provided as a venue free of charge.

Fo r m e r E u r o p e a n champ Jasper – who runs a Tae kwan-do club in St Sylvester’s Parish Centre in Malahide – said: “The feedback was great so I’m definitely looking to orga-

nise another one.

“I’ve been practising Martial Arts for 23 years.

I moved to Malahide from Berkshire because my other half is from here.

“I love being beside the sea, especially in the summer months. The martial arts club is going well – we get lots of parents bringing their children and joining in themselves as well.

“I’m also running a family class on Mondays which is on a pay what you want basis, so it’s open to people who maybe are not as well off.

“You get a more diverse mix of people and it’s great teaching them the exercises and martial arts moves.”

To find out more about Jasper’s classes, visit the Be Martial Arts & Fitness Malahide page on Facebook.

Jasper Chow and a supporter at the fundraising sparathon he hosted recently

FCC’s decision to review its tree plan welcomed

Cllr Joe O’Brien (GP) protesting the loss of trees in Skerries

GREEN Party Cllr Joe O’Brien has welcomed the council’s commitment to review Fingal’s tree strategy before the end of the year.

The Skerries councillor was successful in having a motion passed at the July meeting of Fingal County Council to update the policy.

Cllr O’Brien said: “The current strategy is almost nine years old and while it is a good document from a technical and operational point of view, there is little evidence of voices of communities in it.

“At the time there were only 49 submissions to the process. I’m looking forward to a vibrant consultation process that helps to reflect the value that people place in trees and comes up with solutions to some of the issues.

“There also needs to be better communication between the council and

communities when it plans actions in relation to trees.

“I will be pushing for extra resources for high-value trees in town centres to be retained where possible and genuine consideration of all alternative options to felling mature trees.”

A decision to cut down mature trees in Skerries sparked outrage last month and Cllr O’Brien has challenged the council’s argument that it was on foot of escalating compensation claims for trips and falls.

Meanwhile, in a follow up with locals, the council has agreed to halt all tree-felling works until the end of the summer.

However, a further nine mature trees are earmarked for the chop and locals are unhappy with the replacements suggested.

More on this next week.

FASTNews Men’s Sheds urged to seek funding share MEN’S sheds have been encouraged to apply for a new round of funding with a pot of €500,000 allocated for projects nationwide.

Urging groups to apply, Fingal Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) said the capital grants would help Sheds to purchase equipment or upgrade premises.

He revealed: “Last year, seven Men’s Sheds in the north county received a total of €12,400 for equipment and maintenance works.

“Sheds provide an invaluable service by helping to tackle social isolation which in turn strengthens local communities in Fingal.”

Applications should be submitted to the Local Community Development Committee – further information at www.drcd.gov.ie.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Bui and Liath Kavanagh

Annie and Leah Phillips

Paula and Seth Aileen, Cian and Adam O’Donovan Artan, Raphaela, Ilir and Henna Mae Kennedy. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Sixth annual Skerries festival fun

Stephen Sherwin with Ruby Skelly, Michael Dennis and Anna Sherwin

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HE Sixth Annual Skerries Midsummer Festival featued the first east coast Irish Currach Race featuring the Skerries built Currach na Sceiri, as well as paddleboard and kayak tasters with water-sport school Outdoor Dublin, swimming races, sailing displays, on-the-beach sports, sand castle competitions, outdoor cinema movies, and live music featuring foot-stomping bluegrass festival favourites Prison Love.

Josh McElroy, Mati Daly, Charlie and Danny McElroy

Karolina, Michelle, Heidi and Anna

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Suicide Awareness D15 Family Colour Run

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HE Family Fun Colour Run, which was organised as part of the Safer Together Summer Festival in Blanchardstown, was a huge success. The event raised money for Suicide Awareness D15.

An Taoiseach returns to his primary school

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N Taoiseach Leo Varadkar marked his 2nd anniversary as Taoiseach by visiting his primary school - St Francis Xavier school in Roselawn, Dublin 15. To share this trip down memory lane, An Taoiseach was joined by his parents Ashtok and Miriam Varadkar and his sister Sonia.

Also in attendance at the event were Deputy Joan Burton, Deputy Jack Chambers, Cllr Emer Currie, Cllr Mahoney, Cllr Roderic O’Gorman and Cllr John Walsh.

An Taoiseach is welcomed by Ms O’Mahoney’s 3rd class

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ALL EYES ON A NEW EXPERIENCE THE Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan officially opened the new ‘Wonder Cabinet’ at the National Museum of Ireland’s Natural History section in Merrion Square, Dublin.

The specimens in the cabinet all come under the theme of ‘Predator and Prey’.

They include a 30,000-year-old Spotted Hyena jaw from an Irish cave, a 10,500-year-old Giant Irish Deer antler, and a Loggerhead Turtle found on a beach in Galway. Pictured is Charlie Walsh Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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OBITUARY: THE BEARDED ‘BOY’ FROM THE LIBERTIES WHO MADE THE WHOLE COUNTRY LAUGH

Late comedy legend ‘leaves a legacy of love and laughter’

PADRAIG CONLON

DUBLIN said a sad final farewell to one of her best-loved sons this week as comedy legend Brendan Grace was laid to rest.

Born in The Liberties in 1951, Brendan grew up near The Coombe, the eldest child of Seamus – a very popu-

lar barman who worked in O’Reilly’s pub in Hawkins Street, and Chrissie.

At the tender age of 13 he left the CBS in James’ Street and began work as a messenger boy to help bring some extra money into his home.

Always good at singing, he made his first foray into showbusiness with the ballad group, The Gingermen.

It was through that musical group that he discovered his talent for making people laugh.

On one occasion the band were missing a couple of members and were due to go on stage.

In order to buy a little time, they sent Brendan out to talk to the crowd and he soon had the

entire room in stitches with his tales about growing up in The Liberties.

From that moment on, and for the next 50 years, he worked as a standup comedian, becoming the greatest Irish family entertainer of a generation.

His sense of timing and ability to read an audience was phenomenal and two of his most popular and enduring characters – Bottler, and the Drunk Father-of-The-Bride – were instant hits with audiences.

In 1989 came a wonderful break in his career when he got to entertain Frank Sinatra following the legendary singer’s concert in Lansdowne Road.

Ol’ Blue Eyes was so impressed with Brendan’s performance that he asked him to come on tour with him and eventually convinced the Dubliner to go to America so he could arrange shows for him.

This prompted a move to Florida but he never lost touch with his Liberties roots and was a frequent visitor home.

In 1996 came an unforgettable appearance in Father Ted where he played sinister priest Father Fintan Stack, which brought his comedy to a whole new generation of fans.

Other acting roles included Big Sean in the RTE comedy

Kilnaskully in 2007, and a role in the crime thriller movie The Gift in 2015.

Last year, his life was the subject of an RTE documentary which featured tributes from Michael Flatley, Paul McGrath and Brendan O’Carroll.

Brendan Grace is survived by his wife Eileen and his children Bradley, Melanie, Brendan and Amanda.

FOREVER BOTTLER ... TRIBUTES TO THE LATE BRENDAN GRACE So sad at the passing of a great comedy legend, husband and father Brendan Grace. He opened doors for so many of us and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through this land and we will all mourn his passing. Rest peacefully Bottler you’ve earned it.

Brendan O Carroll Brendan’s sense of humour was drawing from, and itself a profound contribution to, the deep wellspring of Irish wit. It was a privilege to know him, and a pleasure to meet Brendan as recently as the 5th of June last, when he accompanied The Forget Me Nots choir to a Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin.

President Michael D Higgins

So sad to hear the news of the death of Brendan Grace. A genuine comedy legend in Ireland, when we were growing up he was the king of the entertainers. Sorry I never met him, but relieved I never had to follow him. RIP Brendan.

Dara O Briain I’m shocked this morning he was such a wonderful comic, I was a big fan of his. He’s a very kind man and he was very kind to me when I started out.

He was a wonderful family man, Eileen and himself were very much together.

It wasn’t just his comedy, but his voice too, he was an all-rounder.

He had a fantastic career and he will be sorely missed by everyone in Ireland.

June Rogers

SOCIETY: MOVE TO HELP CURB ONLINE BULLIES AND NEGATIVE IMPACT ON VICTIMS

Instagram rolls out an anti-bullying social media measure JULIANA REYES

I N S TA G R A M h a s announced a new antib u l l y i n g fe a t u re to decrease the amount of cyberbullying that takes place on the social media app.

This new feature will give users the option to rethink their harmful comments with Instagram’s artificial intelligence (AI) detecting the

hateful speech and giving the user the time to undo the post.

If a user posts a comment with harmful words such as “stupid” or “ugly”, the AI could detect it and bring up the option to undo the post while giving information on why they should undo it.

There will also be another feature for the person receiving the comment to restrict the bully

so that the harmful comment is not seen.

Also, the bully will not be notified if they are restricted or not, so this keeps the anti-bullying move – and post’s visibility – secret.

These new additions are for all users but geared more towards teenagers since they receive and also perform the most cyberbullying.

Teens are also less like-

ly to report or block their bully than any other age group, because they are worried about any confrontations or retaliation.

For those reasons, Instagram emphasised that the bully will not be notified if they are restricted, in a move that is all about safety and giving the victim the chance to take control.

This move comes after a massive increase of cyber-

“

Many people have taken to change laws to include cyberbullying as harassment

bullying, especially when it comes to teens and young adults.

The spike of cyberbullying has been attributed to the increased number of depression, anxiety and suicide cases in teens.

Cyberbullying has been seen as a main component in the issue, along with eating disorders and homelessness.

With soc ial media companies working on changing their policies,

many people have taken to change laws to include cyberbullying as harassment.

Changes like these are important to positively impact teens’ mental health and save lives.

Any move to crack down on online bullying is to be applauded, with the move by Instagram a positive step forward to help tackle an unfortunate modern problem.

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Bizarre orange bird turns out to be seagull covered in curry

Missing husband found in TikTok video

A WOMAN, whose husband had been missing for over three years recently rediscovered her estranged partner, after a relative spotted him on the video making app TikTok. The woman, who lives in India, had been looking for her husband and the father of their two children ever since he disappeared in 2016.

She had even filed a report with the local police station, but he remained missing.

However, earlier this year, a relative stumbled across a video on Tiktok where a man who looked similar to the woman’s missing husband, Suresh, was the star of the clip.

The relative showed this video to the woman, who confirmed it was her missing husband and police then tracked the man to a city about four and a half hours away.

It was discovered then that Suresh had fled his home after becoming angry with some ‘household issues’, moving to a new town and becoming a mechanic where he had found a new partner, who was also pictured in the Tiktok video.

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SOUTH DOCKS FESTIVAL GETS UNDERWAY PICTURED enjoying the official launch of the annual South Docks Festival were Betty Ashe of St Andrew’s Resource Centre South Docks Festival, Clown Johnie K and Bernie Walsh of Sunflower Recycling. The South Docks Festival is run by staff and volunteers at St Andrew’s Resource Centre in collaboration with local communities around Pearse Street, Westland Row and City Quay.

The Festival is a celebration of community and heritage, taking pride in the identity inherent in the South Dublin Docklands area. The festival runs until Friday 19th July with activities, fun and games for all. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

A burglar, a Christmas onesie, a cat named Spaghetti THERE was a particularly strange cat burglary in the US recently, involving a cupcake, a cup of coffee, a Christmas onesie and an actual cat named Spaghetti.

A man broke into a house in Nashville, Tennessee, and brought his cat Spaghetti with him to the scene of crime.

38-year-old Ryan Bishop was arrested after the homeowners returned home to find their house damaged alongside items on their lawn that didn’t belong to them.

The homeowners heard a noise from their crawl space, where they discovered Spaghetti the cat wearing a t-shirt, but also heard a larger individual hiding in the

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space too.

The owners called police and when officers were at the scene, a man emerged from the crawl space wearing the homeowner’s Christmas onesie, which he took out of their dryer.

Police say Bishop and Spaghetti broke into the home, ate a cupcake and made a cup of coffee before raiding the dryer for the festive garment.

Bishop was jailed on charges of firstdegree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, and third-degree theft.

The homeowner said she did not want her Christmas onesie back.

AN orange bird discovered in the UK last week, that was thought to be a foreign, unique species, turned out to be something a little, er, spicier than that.

The Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital had a vibrant orange patient admitted into their care on July 1, after members of the public rescued the bird believing that it couldn’t fly.

Taking to Facebook, the hospital said that the case of the mysterious flying bird was one of the strangest casualties they had seen in a while.

“When they called to say they had picked up an orange bird, we had no idea what to expect – and would never have guessed at this!

“He had somehow gotten himself covered in curry or turmeric!

“It was all over his feathers, preventing him from flying properly.

“We have no idea how he got into this predicament but thankfully, apart from the vibrant colour and pungent smell, he was healthy.”

The seagull was named Vinny – after a Vindaloo curry – and will be released back into the wild soon, after a decent clean by the veterinary staff.

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Alexis, a very special six-year-old Collie cross lady who is looking for a quiet and easy going home where she can grow in confidence. She has some issues with her hips so she can only go on shorter walks and will need to be careful when walking on slippery surfaces as she finds it hard to grip.

Alexis is a very gentle and sweet lady who really deserves to find a very special and loving home. She would ideally like a quiet home as she can be worried by new

people so an adult home, or home with older teenagers would be nice. Although she may have some problems with her hips and can be a little hard of hearing, this really doesn’t affect her sweet and gentle nature.

If you have room in your heart and home for Alexis then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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Head to Blessington for one of the country’s most eclectic festivals,

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JULY 19-21 (FRIDAY TO SUNDAY)

Knockanstockan @ Blessington; €Varies WHILE there are a number of interesting gigs, acts and bands playing around Dublin this week, we’re picking Knockanstockan as our choice for Gig of the Week (see main review, right).

After all, with such a diverse range of things to see, hear and do that offers something a little different to ‘the usual festival fun’, this quirky, creative festival deserves more recognition, and should easily earn the Gig of the Week title.

JULY 18 (THURSDAY)

Honeyfeet @ Whelan’s, €20 Elizabeth Moen @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Huun Huur Tu @ The Sugar Club, €20

JULY 19 (FRIDAY)

The Vercettis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Macy Gray @ The Sugar Club, €35 Kevin Morby @ Whelan’s, €23

JULY 20 (SATURDAY)

Macy Gray @ The Sugar Club, €35 Transmission (Joy Division cover act) @ Whelan’s, €15 Daly @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JULY 22 (MONDAY)

Binkbeats @ The Sugar Club, €23

JULY 23 (TUESDAY)

Action Bronson @ The Academy, €43 The Wailers @ Vicar Street, €34 Reggae legends The Wailers (with a slightly revised line up to the original, naturally) are a bunch of life’s good guys, and all but guarantee a cracking night out.

JULY 24 (WEDNESDAY)

Eve Belle @ Whelan’s, €10 Little Hours @ The Sugar Club, €18 Cathal Flaherty @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 Seo Linn @ Whelan’s, €13

THERE are a whole heap of festivals in Ireland these days, but few can make the claims to rugged authenticity and party antics that surround longstanding Blessington eve n t , p a r t y- l ov i n g Knockanstockan.

Jokingly called “The AGM of the craic” by its hard-working, fun-loving organisers, the festival focuses heavily on local acts.

It takes an artsy, colourful approach to layout, and has a general air of hippie wonderland to it. It’s one of the places to go if you’re looking for a glance at the less-hyped echelons of the Irish music in one weekend, and it’s all done for love.

“I’m sure you’re not making much money out of this?” I ask Graham Sharpe, long behind much of Knockanstockan’s musical direction, when we meet two weeks before the 2019 event.

“Much?” He laughs. “We don’t make any.”

But as one of very few Irish festivals without major financial backing, the money side has never been the point.

That’s unquestionably one of the reasons the festival – which has a real community feel – stands out.

“My favourite moment is the first band on stage,” Sharpe continues. “Once everything’s open and the first band is on stage, it’s

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like time slows down.

“There’s something to deal with every 30 seconds, but I love that moment. It feels like when English Paper 2 is on the table, there’s no more time to studying, it’s just go.”

By then, of course, a lineup full of the more local stars of Irish music has been filled.

“The booking strategy is just book the best bands possible. There are some bands we’ll have had on a list since November or so the previous year, and we’ll probably get ten of them,” Sharpe says.

“We take advice from

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Is the end nigh for the Heather and Hughie saga?

HEATHER confesses that she doesn’t want Renee to go to Brazil this week, with Bob agreeing with her.

There’s a teary farewell as Heather gets ready to pack up her things and leave, but how will Hughie feel?

Eoghan and Christino try to make everything right this week, but Dean is still cold toward one half of the pair.

Eoghan knows he needs to make things better between the two, but whether his plan to heal the rift succeeds or not is yet to be seen.

Cristiano is excited for his plans for Brewzers this week, but Will tries to advise him to slow it down for fear he might be taking on too much.

When one of his plans falls through, Cristiano dreads telling Will

people we know, and try to see as many bands as we can. Submissions are a huge part of it, as we get about 1,000 submissions a year.

“There might be one or two bands we haven’t checked out live that play, but with the overwhelming majority, someone on the crew has vouched that they put on a serious show.

“It’s easier to get an overview of what’s going on in the country for the last three of four years, as we have a much larger crew, so we make it into a celebration of what’s going

on in the country. We call it the AGM of the craic.”

Elsewhere, the festival has a growing kids area, some themed events, performance arts and other extras.

“A lot of our original people have kids now,” Sharpe says. “We want them to come down and have a good time, too.

“We pride ourselves on it being a lovely crowd down there. The crowd is so into the music side of things, and there are so many musicians down there that it doesn’t feel like there’s a separation between crowd, acts and

crew. It’s just everyone at Knockanstockan.

“The first one was an eye opener for me. I’d never experienced anything like that, and I ended up involved afterwards.

“But it’s unbelievable, I wouldn’t change it for anything. The buzz, the feeling of fairness down there, the way bands feel about the festival. It’s great.”

Knockanstockan takes place at Blessington Lakes on July 19, 20 and 21.

Tickets are on sale now, at €155 for the weekend (some shorter-stay tickets are available).

– but will he be the one that saves the day in the end?

Mairead is gearing up for a long-anticipated date this week but is left disappointed when her suitor pulls out.

Dearbhla and Charlotte start planning a new event for The Station, but Carol is uncertain about their plans when she overhears their discussions.

Charlotte is stunned when someone new arrives to Carrigstown, on the run from a dangerous man, but agrees to let her stay in hiding.

Darragh is concerned at Erica’s reaction to seeing her ex, Philip.

Sharon tells Erica to talk to him about their past history. Erica reassures Darragh but is conflicted after meeting Philip.

Damien hides his financial woes from Mairead, but someone else ends up spilling the beans later on in the week.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

It’s not sofa, so good for poor Hughie’s love life

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE Sudden death of Fair City star Karl Shiels shocks fans

THE Fair City cast and crew, and the popular soap’s fans, were plunged into mourning this week with the sudden death of actor Karl Shiels (47).

Familiar to many as ‘Robbie Quinn’, his death comes just weeks after the the passing of Tom Jordan (‘Charlie Kelly’) also shocked people across the country.

Mr Shiels reportedly died in his sleep after nodding off on set during shoots, with the actor still to appear in the hit show in coming weeks with his completed work.

He had been at the heart of several key plots within the Dublin-based soap, with his life in ‘Carrigstown’ just one aspect of a diverse, multifaceted career. His television and film work included roles in Peaky Blinders, The Clinic, Intermission, Batman Begins, and Veronica Guerin.

Paying tribute to Mr Shiels, his agent, Lsa Richard, said: “Karl was a uniquely talented individual, simultaneously intense, light-hearted, funny, sharp-witted, outspoken and intensely powerful as an actor, director and artistic director of the Theatre Upstairs and of his own company, Semper Fi, before that.

Our hearts are broken but our thoughts are with his partner Laura and his family, his children and their mother Dearbhla.”

ENTERTAINMENT

2019 EMMYS | RECOGNISING THE BEST ON ‘THE SMALL SCREEN’

Celebrating excellence SHANE DILLON

GLANCING from the big to the small screen, this year’s Emmy award nominations have just been announced, celebrating the very best of television – and Game of Thrones’ terrible final season, too.

Ah, just kidding – the Emmys crowd clearly regard GoT as anything but terrible, at least on a technical level, with the now finished show landing a whopping 32 awards across the board.

That’s enough to have finally taken the mostnominations-

Game of Thrones scooped a huge haul of nominations

for-a-drama-series title from beloved NYPD Blue, which has held that claim since 1994.

GoT’s astounding haul of nominations is one of the last hurrahs for the show, because while the final series was by and large a disaster – in terms of betraying fans with a bungled plot and some

truly terrible writing – it paradoxically had some incredible-looking episodes and peerless design.

As such, even the worst series of the hit show has scooped a lot of nominations, from Kit Harrington for Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series (with his counterpart, Emilia Clarke, getting the Best Actress

nod) to a huge range of technical nominations.

However, while GoT made headlines for its nominations, it was far from the only show in town, as several rivals in this, ‘the golden age of television’, also got welldeserved recognition.

For example, it was no surprise to see the creeping dread of critical darling Chernobyl pick up several nominations, with the short but merciless series gripping critics and unnerving audiences with its singular recreation of the Soviet disaster.

The depth and detail in that show underscored that intellectually ‘heavy’ shows can still be a critical (and commercial) hit, providing some chilling food

for thought.

Still, it wasn’t all warring nations and collapsing empires and doom and gloom and death, oh my – the Emmys gave plenty of nods to lighter content, too, singling out plenty of comedies and easier entertainment to chillax with.

From The Good Place to Fleabag, the silly and the sublime also got some well-deserved nods for making audiences laugh and chatter about their quirky content.

It’ll be interesting to see how the nominations land at the glittering ceremony in LA on September 22. For now, the complete list of the 2019 Emmy nominations is well worth checking out over at www. emmys.com.

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There will be a competition on the night, with some great prizes up for grabs.

Entrants to the competition will have the chance to win prizes in three categories for the best hat/headpiece, the best overall look and the best hairstyle.

Great Lengths MD Joscelin McCourt, said “I think the Great Lengths brand and ethos ties in perfectly with ladies day, and The Mane Event is a special evening to celebrate women, fashion and millinery! We’re so excited to be hosting this beautiful celebration again for 2019.”

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ACCORDING to the National Cancer Registry Ireland, skin cancer deaths among men in Ireland have doubled over the past 30 years.

It is believed 530 cases of melanoma diagnosed in Irish men each year, resulting in 88 deaths annually, meaning daily sunscreen application is just as important for men as women.

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FOOD | AN ESCAPE FROM THE MUSIC FOR FOODIES AND FANS

Something new to feast on at this year’s Picnic

Mark Moriarty & Derry Clarke at the launch of The Banquet at Electric Picnic. Picture: Gareth Chaney Collins

RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com TWO EXCITING food and drink experiences are set to make their way to Electric Picnic this year – a fundraising banquet and an exhilarating drinks experience.

Chefs Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty announcing the return of the ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ last week, which will raise funds for Temple Street and Pieta House.

Guests to the Banquet will receive silver service and a tantalising food experience in the surrounds of Stradbally, with tickets available now

priced at €120.

This year, the five-star gourmet banquet will also cater for vegetarians.

The line-up for this year’s banquet will consist of a starter of Irish smoked salmon or smoked cauliflower cigars, baked Orzo with chili prawn and fennel; BBQ West Cork dry-aged rib eye beef or soy glazed BBQ portobello mushroom mains; followed by salted lemon tart, pine nuts, frozen sorrel with Tuscan olive oil for dessert.

Chef Derry Clarke said he is ‘thrilled’ that the banquet will be making a return to EP in 2019. “[The Banquet] was a

huge success last year, and I thoroughly enjoyed putting together the menu and meeting picnickers over the three days, we raised a lot of money for a charity that is very close to my heart – Pieta House.

“It’s a funtastic way to have a gourmet dining experience in a festival setting.”

Seats are limited, with four sittings over the weekend. There will be two on Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm and 5.30pm with each sitting lasting approximately two hours.

Mark Moriarty said: “I’m thrilled to be joining forces with Derry for this

year’s Banquet; together we’re presenting a menu of food that is classically Irish based, simple and confident, presented in a new way.

I’m really looking forward to sharing the expe-

rience with guests, with live music setting the ambiance and knowing that they are supporting these great charities with Temple St and Pieta House. It’s such a special event during a festival.”

Tickets to the Fine Dining Picnic are priced at €120 and are available via www.giv2go.com/thebanquet2019.

Also returning to Stradbally this year is Casa Bacardi, comprised of a stage with a riotous line up of incredible dance acts across the weekend, as well as a Bacardi Bar. Headlining the Casa Bacardi stage this year will be Heidi, Detroit Swindle and Mark Knight.

Several Irish acts will also grace the stage, including DJ Tara Steward, Riff Shop and Boots & Kats.

This will be Casa Bacardi’s 16th year at Electric Picnic, making it a definite must see if you find yourself in Stradbally.

Throughout the weekend, Bacardi bartenders will be sharing their skills with festival goers showing them how to make delicious Bacardi rum cocktails with their new and exciting flavours, Raspberry and Ginger.

There will also be a dedicated Mojito Bar serving the timeless classic cocktail loved by leading mixologists worldwide.

Some of the line up at this year’s Casa Bacardi.

Margaret Jeffares, founder of Good Food Ireland

Good Food Experiences website launched GOOD Food Ireland has launched Good Food Ireland Experiences – an online service that allows customers to book food experiences and tours all across the country.

Mushroom foraging in Wicklow, goat’s cheese making in Cork and beekeeping tours in Galway are only a couple of the experiences on offer.

Founder of Good Food Ireland, Margaret Jeffares said: “With Good Food Ireland we seek out those places off the beaten path that people can discover and enjoy.

“We’re encouraging the people of Ireland to experience what is right there on their doorstep. We have worked tirelessly with the best food producers and chefs in Ireland to carefully develop, inspect and bring to market food experiences which are now available on one platform, easily searched and navigated by various criteria.

We realise that more and more Irish people care where their food comes from, not just for the local economic benefit, but because it tastes so much better.”

Place your votes for Ireland’s Greatest roast dinner THE search is underway to find Ireland’s greatest roast dinner.

Previously known as the Great Carvery of the Year, entry for the 2019 version is now open with pubs and hotels invited to submit their take on the classic dish until 29 September.

Visit the Unilever Food Solutions website and tell them why your roast dinner should be crowned the best and include a photo of the meal and a link or image of your menu.

A shortlist of venues will be announced the week commencing 30 September. All of the shortlisted venues will be mystery dined to decide which ones will take away the provincial titles and be crowned “Ireland’s Great Roast Pub 2019” and “Ireland’s Great Roast Hotel 2019”.

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If I tried hard enough I thought I was drinking normal hoppy beer. This will most certainly be on my list next time driver duties are called for and at 0.45% you can afford to have a few which makes the dry session more bearable.

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You’re ready for your holiday – but have you checked the car is?

DECLAN GLYNN

AS THE school holidays really get into the ir swing, the thoughts of many families turn towards the precious annual holiday.

For families that are planning a holiday with the car, either at home or abroad this summer, G e r m a n t y re - m a ker, Continental Tyres, is advising that some simple car checks before heading off could save a lot of trouble.

Here are five simple vehicle safety checks that any driver can do to their car to help keep families safe during the annual migration ...

Give the car’s interior a clean The majority of motorists are not particularly careful about keeping their cars very clean – inside or out.

A recent Continental Tyres survey of 2,000 motorists showed that one in five claimed to tidy the inside of their car just once a year, generally when it is facing an NCT or garage visit.

However, when you are embarking on a long journey such as heading off on holiday, it is important to have the cabin area of the car clear of the usual clutter that can accumulate.

For example, an empty can, bottle or other piece of rubbish rolling under the brake pedal while driving could have very serious consequences.

Check the car’s tyres Studies show that the highest number of tyrerelated incidents occur during the summer months.

Families heading off on holiday in cars more heavily laden than usual are especially vulnerable.

A damaged tyre is more likely to fail when carrying a heavier load on a much longer trip than usual, such as with a heavily laden car with people and baggage.

This is exactly what happens when a family departs on holiday in their car, and that’s why it is crucially important to thoroughly check the tyres.

clearing the water, see about replacing them before you set off.

Being able to fit everything in the car should be just one of the things to get right

The next time you fill up the car with fuel, check the air pressures in your tyres and inspect the tread depth of all four tyres, not forgetting the spare wheel, if you have one.

If there are any bulges or cracks, take your car to a reputable tyre dealer to have them professionally checked.

Tyres are your only point of contact with the road, so it is very important to regularly check on their condition.

Check the car’s windscreen wipers On holiday, we are all hoping for good weather but sometimes it doesn’t always go according to plan, so be ready for some

of those sudden, heavy summer downpours.

So, make sure to check the condition of your car’s wiper blades.

Lift the front and rear windscreen wipers away from the glass and check that their rubber blade isn’t worn down or peeling away from its base.

If they are not totally

Check the car’s lights Driving with defective lights is both illegal and dangerous for you and for other road users.

So, take a couple of minutes to ask a family member or friend to walk around your car as you switch on the side lights, the headlights, operate the main beam and then check the indicators and brake lights.

Don’t forget the fog lamps and reversing lights.

If you are travelling to the continent, don’t forget to use headlamp converter stickers so that your headlights do not dazzle oncoming traffic.

Check the car’s service schedule Occasionally checking the level of oil in the engine is not enough to keep your car in good health.

It should be serviced according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service

schedule, which can be found in the car’s handbook.

During its service, important items s u c h a s t h e t y r e s, b r a ke s, s u s p e n s i o n , engine, exhaust and transmission will all be inspected.

Simple items such as the filters will be changed – important when you are embarking on a long drive, perhaps (hopefully) in warm weather.

You don’t want to circulate dirty air in the car or – even worse – risk a breakdown because an old fuel filter is clogged with debris.

Drive carefully Finally, the number of road accidents actually increases during the summer months as many more people take to the roads for holidays and outdoor activities.

So above all, make sure to drive in a careful and courteous manner, paying particular attention to more vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

REVIEW: FROM INFOTAINMENT TECH TO RAW SPACE, THIS MODEL IS SURE TO IMPRESS

All-new Civic rolls out another winner for Honda DECLAN GLYNN

THE all-new Civic has been engineered from the ground up to fulfil the promise of agility on the road, while also having the ability to turn heads with its striking design language.

The new Civic’s wider and longer platform results in class-leading interior space.

The entirely new interior features a simple, uncluttered layout, new technologies, exceptional refinement and high-grade materials.

The seating position is lower to give the driver a greater feeling of connection with the car, and the new Civic builds on the model’s reputation for combining unrivalled passenger and luggage space, with practical usability.

Honda’s intuitive infotainment and

connectivity system incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, bringing the new Civic right up-to-date in terms of infotainment technology.

The new Civic debuts an all-new 1.0litre VTEC Turbo petrol engine that has been developed specifically to deliver a powerful, engaging and efficient driving experience, and a comprehensively revised 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine which delivers outstanding real-world efficiency and refinement.

The new Honda Civic Sedan is available in two lavishly equipped trim levels – Smart Plus and Premium – while all models come with Honda Sensing as standard.

Featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Road

Departure Mitigation, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition, this innovative suite of advanced safety and driver assistance technologies ensure the new Civic is among the very safest cars in its class.

My review car was a Honda Civic Sedan 1.6litre i-DTEC Smart Plus model, which attracts annual road tax of just €180.

Honda’s CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is optional in petrol engine guise, while Honda’s wonderfully smooth 9AT (9-speed Automatic Transmission) is available as an option with the diesel engine.

Usually a cost option, the 9AT gearbox is being offered by Honda as a no-cost option for a limited time only, and only while stocks last.

Pricing for the new Honda Civic Sedan starts at just €27,750.

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FLANAGAN SOARS: INTERNATIONAL RULES: FINGAL Ravens clubman Damien Flanagan is set to represent his country for the first time at any level this Saturday, as part of the Ireland Gaelic Football Masters team set to face their Australian counterparts in the KC Sports International Rules match this Saturday in Denn, Co Cavan (3pm).

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS ULTIMATE FRISBEE | SUCCESS IN HUNGARY FOR DUBLIN CREW

Magnificent seven land gold at Euros  sport@dublingazette.com

SEVEN Dubliners propelled the Irish side to the 2019 European Ultimate Frisbee Championships gold following a remarkable set of performances in Hungary.

Jessica Chambers (Sandycove), Áine Gilheny (Clonskeagh), Fiona Mernagh (Clongriffin), Heather Barry (Sutton), Emily O’Brien (Templeogue), Estelle Murchan (Cabra) and Amy Moffet (Castleknock) formed part of the team coach by Clongriffin’s Ian Franch and managed by Raheny man Richard Buggy.

They swept their way to the title, eventually beating Switzerland 15-8 to get the gold. This is the first time an Irish national team has won gold at an international tournament.

After a gruelling week-long tournament in Gyor, Hungary, playing in temperatures of up to 37 degrees,

the 21-woman Irish squad finished top of the 15-nation tournament.

It was quite the performance as they entered the campaign seeded 11th and major outsiders for glory.

Comeback After coming second in their pool, having lost to the current 2015 champions, Finland, Ireland came back to beat the Finns in a rematch by one point in a nailbiting sudden death match in the quarter-finals where the Irish women demonstrated their skill, patience and athleticism.

They then moved on to beat the favourites, Russia, in the semifinals on the Friday, before an emphatic 15-8 win over second seeded Switzerland.

This is the first time any Irish national team has won an international championship and builds on the strength and hard work of a small but passionate community.

Ireland’s Ultimate Frisbee team celebrate their victory over Switzerland.

Picture: Focus Ultimate

The first time an Ireland Women’s international team participated in the EUC was in France in 2003, and the first Ireland Women’s international match win was at the 2007 EUC against Belgium, in Southampton.

The closest Irish national teams have come to gold in the past was

silver wins by the Irish Mixed Team on beach in 2013, IrishMixed Team at EUC 2015 and Irish Men’s under 20s in 2017.

The Irish Mixed Team won Spirit at the 2019 EUC and finished seventh while the Irish men’s team finished elevent in their 2019 EUC campaign.

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 OUR Senior hurlers were outgunned by Naomh Barróg (0-16 1-20) in the Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship in Somerton although it was much closer than the 7-point margin suggests. Another good win for the Minor Footballers in MFL1 beating Clontarf 2-12 0-15 while our MFL5 team fought out an exciting draw with St. Catherine’s (Erin go Bragh/Westmanstown) 3-13 4-10. Our Junior ‘F’ Hurlers received a Championship walk-over from O’Dwyers.

The final touches are put to the Clubhouse walls and floors. Huge thanks to Fergus Kiernan and Jason O’Neill (and the rest of their volunteer team) for all their work over the last few months. The day we’ve all been waiting for - the Official Opening of our new Clubhouse will take place on Saturday, September 7th as part of our Family Fun Day. Congrats to Hannah Bourke, representing Dublin, on winning the Leinster Camogie U-16 Poc Fada Competition on the slopes of the Sugar Loaf.

Great win for MHL1 team 8-21 4-18 in highscoring game against Oliver Plunketts but no joy for the U-15 Hurling League Div.1 team, beaten 3-14 1-14 by Naomh Barróg.

The next big underage competition is the Club’s internal All-Ireland League Nights (Aug. 5-11). It promises to be another great event with six tournaments catering for girls and boys U-7/U-12. See website or contact Neil Devlin 086-1004301 for further information.

The Club extends its sincere sympathy to Denis Lally on the death of his brother Joe and to our GPO Maria Bergin on the death of her grandaunt.

FINGALLIANS GREAT home win for the Senior Ladies Div 1 Team against Foxrock Cabinteely last Wed night ,unfortunately the Div 4 team went down to a strong Clontarf team.

Hard luck to the hurlers losing out by a single point to St Judes in the Junior A Hurling Champ .Next up is a AHL 4 Game on July 21th away to Cuala in Shankillat 10.30am. The AFL 11 team play Whitehall Colmcilles at home on 18th July at 7.30 pm also.

Well done to the U12 Hurlers who won the Alan Cregan memorial ground Hurling Tournament hosted

by Erin Isle .The won their group and defeated Na Fianna in the Semi Final and Hosts Erins Isle in the Final.

Well done to all involved.

We are launching a policy in the club on the usage of mobile phones.

We would like parents and supporters to try not to use their phones during games and training of our young players ,and spend time encouraging them instead.

Signage will appear in the

club in relation to this, we would be very grateful if all could help make this work.

The club will be running our ‘Fins on Tour’ photo series on Facebook over the summer. If going on holiday make sure to pack your jersey and send photos to fingallians@gmail.com.

The Club have set up a Wellness Group ,signage will be going up around the club house during the week informing members on the details of the groups specific email address has been set up for anybody wishing to contact them; fingalliansgaawellness@ gmail.com.

Forms are now available in the bar for the Summer Camps.We are running Two CUL Camps this year as the numbers wanting to join are huge the dates are Mon 8th July to Fri 12th July and Mon 12th Aug to Fri 16th Aug times are 9am to 2pm.

The Dual Football Hurling/ Camogie camps are Mon 22th July to Fri 26th July and Mon 19th Aug to Fri 23th Aug.

CRICKET: PROUD DUBLINER LEADS ENGLAND TO WORLD CUP

Heroic Rush man Morgan on top of cricket world CRICKET WORLD CUP  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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FORMER Rush Cricket Club man Eoin Morgan catapulted himself into English – and Irish – sporting folklore on Sunday as he captained the near neighbours to World Cup glory in the most dramatic fashion.

His adopted side took the laurels after both their score in regulation overs and in a super over could not separate them from New Zealand with a countback on boundaries scored the only divider.

For Morgan, it was an incredible pinnacle from when he first followed his brothers out onto the field as a four-year-old at Kenure having grown up in nearby St Catherine’s.

His precocious talent was obvious from an early age and his ambition matched it, his mind

made up early on to pursue a career with England in his early teens.

At that stage, professional cricket and test status was a fanciful pipe dream for Irish cricket and while he made his debut with the shamrock on his jumper aged 16, he was always en route across the Irish sea.

From there, he made his English debut in 2009 in the T20 format and ascended to be the one-day international captain. After a shambolic 2015 World Cup for England, the skipper has been credited with being the key leading light in changing the culture within the team to lead to last Sunday’s final success.

“I still can’t quite believe it,” Morgan said of the victory. “That is why I’m carrying the trophy around as much as I can. I can’t believe we

Eoin Morgan with Jofra Archer and Joelle Waithe

have got over the line.

“It was an extraordinary day. You guys were watching the most incredible game of cricket with nothing between the sides.

“So sport sometimes is very, very fine margins. I think it was the finest of margins and it could have gone either way, but I’m thankful it went ours.”

Despite the incredible tension at Lords for the super over in the final,

Morgan’s charges took on the challenge with what seemed surprising relish.

“Yeah, I encouraged them to smile, laugh, enjoy because it was such a ridiculous situation, where there was quite a lot of pressure in that particular moment of the day, never mind the rest of it, and the fact it got to a super over and we had that to defend.

“It was a matter of trying to put smiles on the

guys’ faces to release a bit of tension and the guys responded brilliantly to that. “ We h ave wo r ke d extremely hard to get to the final and to play in a ‘super over’ at the end of an extremely draining day, you know, takes a huge amount out of you, so it was, you know, remain calm, but make sure we enjoy this.

Whether we win or lose, we have done incredible things.”

Trinity launch new GAA camp

Trinity GAA Development officer Conor Laverty

TRINITY Sport has launched a new GAA camp coached by nominated all Star player and Trinity GAA Development Officer, Conor Laverty. The camp will kick off from July 29 until August 2 at the Iveagh Grounds, Dublin 12.

Places on the Trinity GAA summer camps are available for boys and girls from the age of 6 up to the age of 13 and they will provide an actionpacked week of GAA activities as well as giving attendees the chance to meet their Dublin GAA heroes, make new friends and have lots of fun in the process.

The GAA camp has been tailored by the Trinity Sport GAA development team to encourage the next generation of upcoming GAA stars.

Laverty is looking forward to everyone joining: “Trinity Sport and the GAA development team have created a camp that will work on the GAA skills of each attendee as an individual and as part of a team in a fun and positive environment.”

The price is €65 per head. To register your interest in taking part, go to: https://www.tcd. ie/Sport/children/GAA-camp/

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TAEKWONDO: DUBLIN 15 CLUB RUNS UP A STRING OF MEDALS ON INTERNATIONAL STAGE

Mountview’s TKD Champions PRESTIGE AUSTRIAN OPEN G1 EVENT  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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MOUNTVIEW’S Champion Taekwondo club are enjoying a stunning 2019 both at home and abroad with a series of success at recent events Three cadets from the Dublin 15 outfit competed in The Prestige Austrian Open G1 Event with Shannon Larkin first up on the mats in her weight and age category (-29kg).

She began by squaring up against a Slovenian national team player, dominating the match, ending with 44 points to 14, looking composed and sharp in the ring.

It saw her through to a final against a Kazakhstan opponent who will compete in the world championships in Uzbekistan in August where Larkin will also be involved.

It the toughest match of her fledgling career, the Dubliner kept the lead through a very technical, intense match.

Larkin did go down 7-6 in the last 49 seconds of the third round where her composure and stamina kicked in and she went back on the attack with a beautiful check axe-kick to her opponents head guard which saw her snatch gold.

Next was Kayla Murray in the female -33kg category. She got through her semi-final against a German opponent in a dominant 11-1 performance.

The final brought another German fighter. It was

a nail biting fight right to the end with her opponent edging the scoring 9-7, leaving the Champion contender to take silver.

Turnaround In the 41kg cadet female category, Jasmine Hermon squared off against a Bulgarian contestant who she played six months previous to this competition and the Bulgarian beat her by a 20-point gap.

It was an intense fight from start to finish with Hermon on fire.

It was nail biting either player going three points ahead every couple of seconds as the crowd went wild. Hermon knicked it in the end with the score 18-14.

She bowed out, however, in the quarter-final to a German girl who was a little bit too strong and won out 30-22 despite Hermon holding her own.

In Liverpool at the second WLM Open at Knowsley Leisure Centre, Champion Taekwondo had nine young players on the mats competing.

They came home with eight medals all told with bronze for Antonia Cygan, Zak King, Jasmine Hermon, Evan Keogh, James Larkin; silver for Weronika Zaprzalka and Abby Kinsella while Josh Timmon took home the gold.

And the success does not finish there for this year as Larkin and Murray are both looking forward to the cadet world championships from August 4-7 in Uzbekistan following their selection in the Irish team.

NAC diver Clare Cryan. Picture: Giorgio Scala Champions Taekwondo Ireland’s Shannon Larkin, Jamsine Hermon and Kayla Murray

NAC’s Cryan reaches world final WORLD DIVING C’SHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

CLARE Cryan, from the National Centre in Dublin 15, finished in 11th place at the 1M Springboard Final at the FINA World Diving Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

Cryan progressed to the final following her World Championship debut in the preliminaries a day earlier, a warmup event for the National Centre Dublin diver, whose main event, the

3M Springboard, takes place on Thursday, July 18.

Cryan started well with a score of 51.60 for her first of five dives, a difficult second and third left the 23-year-old chasing her way back up the table, but a score of 50.70 for her forward one and a half doubler twister followed by her highest score of the competition, 57.20 in her last dive, a two and a half somersault pike, saw Cryan claim 11th, just .7 off 10th.

Speaking after the event, Cryan said: “It was such an amazing experience, walking out to the crowd, they’ve done such a good job filling the place, the atmosphere was amazing.

“Going from the prelim yesterday which was quite long, to today which was quite quick, I think I just needed to find myself and find my timings and I think that took me maybe a couple of rounds.”

The 3M Springboard

preliminaries on Thursday will be the 25-yearolds first opportunity to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, with the top 12 divers in the preliminaries securing places for their country.

Cryan will have gained great confidence from the 1M event, she commented: “It’s nice to know that you fit in here, a first Worlds is always a bit daunting (not) knowing if you’re in the right place but I’ve definitely proved that I belong here”.

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SKERRIES HARPS CONGRATS to Lyndsey Davey (pictured) & the Dublin Senior Ladies on their win over Waterford in yr All Ireland Championship last Sat. Hard luck to Robyn Buckley, Sarah Smith , Jane Maguire & Rachel O’Brien with the Dublin u16 Camogie team who lost out to Galway and to Alix Buckley and the Dublin Intermediate Camogie team who lost out to Westmeath.

Well done to Eoin Wilde, Joe May & Dublin u16 Footballers on winning their last group game vs Down in the Gerry Reilly tournament and to Ronan Geoghegan who lined out with the Dublin u15 Hurlers over the weekend.

Upcoming Events /Diary Dates.

• Skerries Harps Annual Golf Classic Fri 2nd August @ Skerries Golf club.

Contact Fergal 086 8984657 to enter a team/sponsor a tee. All support appreciated. * Annual Bryan Cullen U16 Football Tournament, will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Club with 11 teams visiting from across the country to compete for The Oliver Moore trophy. Watch this space for more details re the tournament and how you can help make this annual club event a success! * Sat 20 July - live music in the Clubhouse with Branded. No cover charge, come down and watch the Dubs vs Roscommon and stay for some great entertainment afterwards.

The major club fundraiser for 2019 will be the Chaser! Taking place Sun 27 Oct 2019! Keep an eye on social media for more info and save the date!

You wont want to miss it. We are actively seeking sponsorship for this event - if you can help contact Joanne 0864058523.

Zingo result 6-7-5-4-1-2-3 No jackpot or Dividend winner. Next weeks jackpot is a cool €5900, Dividend €300. Envelopes still €2 or 3 for €5. Play on line at skerriesharps.ie and follow the links. Thanks to all who support the Zingo every week. Next draw Sunday 21st@ 7pm in the Clubhouse.

Congrats to Martin Coleman winner of the SHAGS golf outing to Swords Open last Friday 12th & to Antoinette Boyd, who made history by becoming the first lady to win the closest to the pin !!

ST BRIGID’S TICKETS NOW ON SALE for our All Ireland Football Final Preview ‘Up for the Match’ on August 23rd in Russell Park!

We have some brilliant guests lined up including Colm O’Rourke, Ciaran Whelan, Tomás O’Sé, Bernard Flynn, Conor McManus, Barry Cahill, Martin McHugh, Pillar Caffery hosted by Damien O’Reilly!

The panel will review the 2019 Football Championship and give their verdicts on who will become 2019 All Ireland Champions! This is a night not to be missed by all GAA fans.

Tickets are on sale now @ €20 each, which includes entry into a draw for 2 All Ireland Football tickets. Tickets can be purchased from any of our Adult Football Managers or via 0868229312.

Please purchase your tickets early as they are limited.

Our next 2019 Summer Camp began an Monday. Online booking for all our Club Summer Camps can be done via the link on our Club Website! Online Booking for our Nursery Camp in August is also open!

Places are limited and are filling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Our Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp in August is now SOLD OUT! All our Summer Camp dates are as follows: St Brigids Club Summer Camp - 15th - 19th July St Brigid’s Cúl Camp - 12th - 16th August.

St Brigids Club Nursery Camp - 19th 23rd August.

Well done to our Inter Hurlers who progressed to the Championship Quarter Finals last week and to our Senior Hurlers who beat Ballinteer in Division 1 of the league. Our Senior Ladies Footballers also had a great Cup win V Clontarf. Lots of Adult Football this midweek with all our teams in action while there is more Adult Hurling next weekend also! All the details are on our website and twitter page!

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to €4,600 and will take place in TheRoselawn Inn this Thursday evening (July 18th).

New or returning players are always welcome. Just contact pro.stbrigids.dublin@ gaa.ie for info.

Our Annual 5km Run kindly sponsored

by Jones Engineering takes place on September 15th, 2019. Booking link to open soon.

Our Club Nursery, in association with Sherry Fitzgerald, is now on its summer break and will return in September.

Our New Senior Pitch is Russell Park is currently undergoing maintenance for the next 2 weeks and is closed for all training and games during this period.

Our Annual Premier League Fantasy Football League is open for the 19/20 season. Registration Code is: nf4zkr.

INTERNATIONAL RULES: RAVENS MAN GETS THE NOD

Flanagan relishing his Ireland call-up  CÓILIN DUFFY

sport@dublingazette.com

FINGAL Ravens clubman Damien Flanagan is set to represent his country for the first time at any level this Saturday, as part of the Ireland Gaelic Football Masters team set to face their Australian counterparts in the KC Sports International Rules match this Saturday in Denn, Co Cavan (3pm).

Flanagan played for the Dublin Gaelic Football masters team that returned to action for the first time in a number of years in 2018, before claiming All-Ireland silverware.

He is also very active off the pitch in his home club, but also as the current Round Towers, Clondalkin Senior Football manager, and as part of the management teams for the Dublin Development squads.

“It’s a great opportunity to play with your country no matter what age you are, especially with the International Rules team as I would be a big fan of it myself, ” Flanagan told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’s my only chance now at 42 years of age to represent my country. It’s a major honour at this stage of my life.”

Flanagan has been a

Damien Flanagan in action for the Dublin masters against Tyrone

key member of the Fingal Ravens club, and was a part of the Rolestown sides memorable journey in 2007/08, which saw them win Dublin and Leinster IFC titles, before losing the All-Ireland decider to Galway’s Moycullen.

“I’ve been playing with Fingal Ravens all my life, and in that 10-year period from 1999-2009, there was a great buzz around the club, and we had a couple of good wins, and it’s hard to replicate that now and we look back with fond memories in the club,”.

He says the Dublin Mas-

POC FADA Bourke’s sweet win on Sugarloaf CASTLEKNOCK’S Hannah Bourke (pictured in the Dublin jersey) was crowned the Leinster U16 Camogie Poc Fada champion on Saturday at the Sugarloaf.

She completed the two kilometre mainly gourse and heavy grass course in 33 pucks, including a penalty shot, one puck ahead of Carlow’s SJ Doran.

Bourke who also recently won the Dublin title will now take part in the All-Ireland final at the Cooley Mountains, Louth on August 3.

ters team is a great way to relive some of that former glory, and also stay involved on the pitch.

“The majority of the panel have played for Dublin at some stage in their career at Minor, Junior or Senior level. I played for Dublin Juniors myself on and off for 10 years – winning the 2008 All-Ireland under Mick Deegan.

“It’s great to play with the lads now having battled for so long against them as well over the years, where some of us didn’t play top-level intercounty football, but we

were all at the top with our clubs.”

On the International Rules front, Flanagan is set to line out with some experienced players, including Westmeath duo Alan Mangan and Martin Flanagan; Clare’s Odhran O’Dwyer who has featured for the Irish International Rules Senior team in the past, and Mayo’s Michael Moyles Two players from each of the teams involved in the Gaelic Football Masters have been chosen, with Dublin also represented by James O’Connor.