Dublin Gazette: Fingal Edition

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Education PARENTS across Dublin 15 have said that a directive from the Department of Education to provide more places for children falls short.

They’re continuing their campaign to secure more places to meet their children’s needs – but have raised concern over the resources available to schools SEE PAGE 2

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FABULOUS FASHIONISTAS: Olivia Addis and Leia Owens were happy to model their very own hand-made creations as they took part in the recent Project Fashion Summer Camp held at The Riasc Centre in Swords. See Gallery on Page 6. Picture: Alison O’Hanlon

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1 garda per 700 citizens a ‘cause for concern’ Shock as Swords statistic revealed

SYLVIA POWNALL

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SWORDS Garda Station has just one garda per 710 citizens under its protection, which is one-sixth of the numbers policing other areas, it has emerged.

The busy Fingal station is expected to serve 49,000 people with only 69 gardai –

compared to 450 members serving a similar population in Limerick.

Labour Party representatives learned of the stark figures during a recent meeting with Superintendant Donnelly and immediately called for action.

Deputy Brendan Ryan (Lab) said: “The

R district, which includes Donabate and Swords, has approximately 700 incidents reported per week and is one of the busiest districts in the country.

“The isolated Donabate peninsula is of particular concern. It has no permanent garda presence there, and the population is set to reach 20,000 people over the next 10 years.”

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Inspiring teen bids to help others A SUTTON teen who battled depression and anxiety has made it through to the finals of Miss Ireland 2019, and is using her own journey to try to help encourage and help other people.

Megan Hurley is holding a charity event this weekend which celebrates mental health and inner beauty, with big-hearted Megan hoping that she’ll be able to support a children’s charity with the event, and also help to spread a message of strength and positivity, too.

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EDUCATION: DEPARTMENT’S INSTRUCTIONS IN FOCUS

D15 autism directive ‘falls short’ – parents

Help to support the Irish Red Cross in D15

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PARENTS campaigning for a dedicated school for children with autism in Dublin 15 say a directive from the Department of Education to provide more places falls short.

Six schools in the Blanchardstown area have been written to

by Education Minister Joe McHugh instructing them to open extra spaces for children with special needs.

With the new school term starting this week, almost 90 children in the

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The directive to add extra spaces for children with special needs in the D15 area has been criticised as not tackling the crisis

Dublin 15 catchment area have no school place.

Sile Parsons, spokesp e rs o n fo r t h e D 1 5 Autism School Dublin lobby group, says just ordering schools to open up new units will not

tackle the crisis.

She said: “It’s not enough. Asking schools to open classes is a start, but the reason those schools probably have not opened classes, to date, is because of the

lack of resources they have available to them.

“It’s very hard to find a teacher in an existing school to go in and work in that unit. Most teachers, if they have no additional training, they start in a unit in September and they actually don’t gain any training until the end of October.”

E a r l i e r t h i s we e k , Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin accused Minister McHugh of “spin” on the issue of school places for autistic children.

The Department of E d u c a t i o n s e n t l e tters to Scoil Bride in Blanchardstown, St Patrick’s in Corduff, Scoil Nais Mhuire Soisin in Blakestown, Scoil Mhuire in Blakestown, Ladywell in Mulhuddart and Mary Mother of Hope in Clonee.

The letters were also sent to Archbishop Martin, as patron of the six primary schools, advising that a special class for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be opened with six pupils per class.

Archbishop Martin recounted a meeting when he had asked the Minister for Education to use his powers to force schools to provide places for ASD students.

He to l d T h e Ir i s h Times: “He’s now spinning it as if I’m the one holding it up.”

VOLUNTEERS with the Irish Red Cross in Dublin 15 will host an event on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate World First Aid Day. Taking place at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre’s Main entrance, volunteers will be on hand throughout the day from 9am to 6pm.

Activities on the day will include free CPR and defibrillator lessons for all ages, and people can have their blood pressure taken for a small donation.

Volunteers will be sharing the work of the Red Cross, and offering recruitment information for anyone who may be interested in joining their team.

The charity is currently fundraising to purchase a new emergency ambulance, which will serve the local community and beyond for many years to come.

The charity is involved in providing first aid cover at local events, first aid training, and providing health and social care services in the community since 1987.

You can find more information on all their social media at Instagram, Twitter and Facebook with the tag @D15RedCross.

Bleeding Pig Gym offers festival films plan for new revealed members THE Bleeding Pig Film Festival in Donabate will screen Float Like A Butterfly, an acclaimed Irish feature film from the producers of Sing Street, and Once.

Running from Monday, September 9 to Wednesday 11 in Keeling’s of Donabate, Float Like a Butterfly – about a young female boxer – stars Hazel Doupe from Skerries and is written and directed by Carmel Winters.

Swords resident director Ian Hunt Duffy returns this year with another thriller, Low Tide.

His award-winning film, Gridlock, was a close second in 2018 for the Audience Award.

The Family Way is written by Roisin Kearney and directed

by Nuno Bernardo, starring ex-Fair City actress Ciara Callaghan from Swords.

Tuna is an animation from IADT graduate Cliona Noonan, from Malahide.

Full details and trailers for all films can be found on the website at www.bleedingpigfilmfest.com.

A BLANCHARDSTOWN gym is offering new members the chance to avail of a personalised training plan when they sign up this September.

Aura Leisure is also offering a 50% discount for new members who join up to use the fully equipped gym and 25m swimming pool and choose from more than 40 group exercise classes a week.

Aura offers two bespoke fitness programme options when you sign up – Fit for Life and Lean 3, which are personalised training plans tailored to help you achieve your results.

Aura Leisure’s fitness and product development lead, Luke Heapes, said: “Aura’s programmes are designed to introduce you to the main concepts of a healthy living plan and to help you understand how it can help you to reach your goals.”

Places are filling fast. For further information see www. auraleisure.ie or contact your local Aura Leisure Centre.

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NIGHTLIFE: REALITY TV SHOW FIGURE COMING TO SWORDS ON SEPTEMBER 6

Love Island finalist Curtis making his way to Wrights Cafe Bar LOVE Island finalist Curtis Pritchard is booked to do his first meet and greet in Ireland in Wrights Cafe Bar in Swords.

The ballroom dancer will appear at the Fingal venue on Friday, September 6 where fans will get the chance to have their picture taken with the reality star.

Announcing the news on social media, the Swords hostelry gushed: “Join us September 6 from 8pm until late for the best late bar and DJ in town and

Love Island’s very own Curtis Pritchard.

“Get your photo with Curtis and party the night away.”

The venue is warning punters to book their place early as tables are going fast.

However, Curtis has been the subject of a social media backlash recently because of comments he made about actress Margot Robbie during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning, and some predict his star is on the wane.

Wrights could increase its pulling power as there’s every chance that Curtis’ love interest, Maura Higgins, may join him as she’s due to appear on The Late Late Show on RTE the same evening.

Maura, who apologised for disappointing fans with her no-show at an event in Birmingham earlier this week, will join singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor and actress Aisling Bea for the first episode of the new series.

Curtis Pritchard is on his way to Wrights – could co-star and love interest Maura Higgins turn up?

Inspiring teen ready to help FASTNews champion self-confidence

Joint winners revealed in Tidy Estates

SYLVIA POWNALL

A TEENAGER from Sutton who battled through anxiety and depression has made it to the finals of Miss Ireland 2019.

As part of her campaign, Megan Hurley (19), who will vie for the crown as Miss Dublin North, is hosting a charity event this weekend which celebrates mental health and inner beauty.

The ‘Beauty, Inside and Out’ brunch will take place at Marco Pierre White’s Courtyard in Donnybrook this Saturday, August 31 from noon to 4pm, with proceeds going to children’s charity, Variety Ireland.

Megan – a former student of Santa Sabina College – missed much of her Leaving Cert year as she struggled with anxiety and depression.

But she still managed to sit her exams and went on to gain a Certificate in Business Studies before being offered a place on a degree course in Business and Marketing this summer.

Megan said she plans to use her time on the Miss Ireland campaign to champion inner confidence and self-care.

She told Dublin Gazette: “When I saw what the current Miss Ireland was doing, I said to myself: ‘I’d love to

have a go at that’.

“So I just entered and here I am, going into the final on September 14. I am nervous but I love it so far and my family are very supportive.

“At first, they said: ‘Are you sure you want to do this?’ because I went through a bad patch with depression and anxiety, but I think I’ve gotten huge confidence from it.”

Megan, who is also u s i n g h e r p ro f i l e to spread breast cancer awareness, says she has been inspired by her mum, Aisling, who is chief executive of Breast Cancer Ireland.

Empower In the past 12 months, the talented teen has embraced fitness and exercise in a bid to help her feel better and vows to empower young girls and help them realise that beauty is only skin deep.

She said: “I train in the gym three times a week because it helps my h e a d . I wa n t to spread that message, and encourage young women to feel positive about themselves.”

Tickets for Saturday’s brunch, with a host of experts sharing advice on skincare, style and mindful wellness, cost €25 and are available online at Eventbrite.ie.

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THE estates of Carlton Court and Knocksedan Demesne have been announced as joint winners of the annual Swords Tidy Towns’ Tidy Estates competition.

Both estates received 85 points from a possible 90, with Highfields (80 points) and St Andrew’s (79 points) second and third respectively.

A total of 15 estates entered this year’s competition, with badges of merit awarded to Ballintrane Woods, Glebe Hill, Glen Ellen/Sandford Woods and Rivervalley Lawn.

The winners receive €250 each, plus a free skip and a winners’ plaque.

Tidy Towns chair Ken Duffy said: “We saw an enormous improvement in the presentation of the estates compared to last year, with all making a huge effort to improve common areas and gardens.

“We found it impossible to separate the joint winners. This is a very important competition for us in terms of the overall national competition.”

When I saw what the current Miss Ireland was doing, TRAVEL P20 I said to myself: ‘I’d love to have a go at that’. So I just entered and here I am, going into the final on September Set sail up to historic Belfast 14. I am nervous but I love it so far.

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CHARITY: CALL TO SUPPORT BUCKET COLLECTIONS AT BRANCHES THIS WEEKEND SWORDS

Credit unions team up to help support Pieta House Push for FOUR community credit unions are uniting this weekend in aid of Pieta House.

This Friday, August 30 and Saturday 31, Community Credit Union, Blanchardstown Credit Union, Palmerstown Credit Union and Lucan District Credit Union will hold a bucket collection in all eight branches.

Members can also donate through the joint JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/creditunions-for-pieta.

Michael Connolly, chief executive of Palmerstown Credit Union, said: “We were looking for a way to collaborate and we

felt that a fundraising event for a local charity would be an ideal way to help support our communities.”

Maureen Brogan, chief executive of Community Credit Union, said: “Pieta House was selected because it provides a vital service to all of our communities, and we felt that it was a very worthy cause to support.”

All four credit unions are very involved in their local communities, and support local groups, clubs and charities through sponsorship and donations every year.

Brian Conroy, chief executive of Blanchardstown Credit Union, said: “This event is a great way to

Pictured are the credit unions’ chief executives: Brian Conroy (Blanchardstown), Maureen Brogan (Community), Michael Connolly (Palmerstown) and Paula Maguire (Lucan)

help raise funds to assist with the costs of providing such an important service, not just to our members but to the community.”

Agreeing with Brian, Paula Maguire, chief executive of Lucan District Credit Union, added: “It is in keeping with the philosophy

and ethos of credit unions that we work for the betterment of our members and our communities.”

Pieta House offers freely accessible, one-to-one professional counselling for people who are in suicidal crisis or selfharming, and people who have been bereaved by suicide.

The charity operates a 24/7 freephone number, manned by qualified therapists. If you are feeling suicidal or are self-harming, call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444.

To support the cause, drop into any of the above credit union branches this weekend, or go to the JustGiving page above.

PORTRANE: AUTHORITIES ON ALERT AFTER BELOVED PET’S MYSTERIOUS DEATH

Beach poisoning fears as dog dies after dunes walk SYLVIA POWNALL

PORTRANE beach was last week swept for poison after a devastated dog owner whose border collie died raised the alarm with the local authority.

Fingal County Council requested that lifeguards do an extra patrol along

the popular strand after reports of the dog becoming ill after a walk in the dunes.

Pam Robinson shared a warning with other dog owners about “possible poison” being laid near Portrane beach following the death of her beloved dog, Sox.

She said five-year-old Sox was taken to the vet’s hospital in UCD after he started shaking, vomiting and became disorientated one evening in July.

Vets said he had ingested poison, but the source of the substance remained a mystery as the family could not fathom where he could have picked it up.

He was treated and recovered, but fell suddenly ill again immediately after a walk on the beach

earlier this month.

Pam said: “He’d gone off into the dunes a few hundred yards beyond the cement ‘SeaBees’ on our way home.

“Some 20 minutes later he collapsed as we came through our gate, had a fit – similar but more severe to the previous ones – before I’d even thought ‘vet’.

“He started staggering, he started fitting ... he collapsed over onto his side and then was gone. It was

really sudden and really quick.”

Warning vigilance among other dog owners, she added: “We are in shock and miss him terribly; our daughter is devastated.

“If you walk your dog off lead at Portrane beach, use extreme care.

If you know anyone baiting for rats, remind them to lay poison in pipes or under a shed out of reach of other animals.”

Fingal County Council confirmed they had not

laid any poison in the area in recent weeks.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “The Operations department has requested the lifeguards to conduct an additional patrol to ensure there is nothing untoward on the beach.

“Fingal County Council also advises any affected dog owners to contact a vet as soon as possible.

“They might be able to confirm and identify symptoms and point to a possible cause.”

Part of Portrane beach. Picture: Patrick Commerford

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Ryan met with Supt Donnelly with his party colleagues, Cllr Duncan Smith and Donabate area representative Corina Johnston.

He said: “During the recent local elections campaign, the number-one issue raised at the doors in Donabate and Portrane was the lack of a garda presence and the need for a garda station for the area.

“A community highvisibility garda presence on the ground is needed now. I intend to pursue these legitimate concerns with the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner.”

Fingal is the fastest growing local authority area in the country and has experienced a serious spike in violent crime.

Last week, a man in Rush was beaten with a hammer during a vicious burglary at his home, and earlier this month, a teenager was hospitalised after an unprovoked gang attack in Swords.

Meanwhile, the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works has confirmed that Rush Garda Station will be ready to reopen before the end of September.

The station, one of several closed in 2012 amid controversy during budget cuts, will be handed back to An Garda Siochana, according to Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

In a letter to Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee (FF) dated August 22, he advised: “The OPW has undertaken and completed the required external maintenance and enabling works at Rush Garda Station.

“The tender process for the main works has been completed and the contractor appointed ... We expect that the building will be ready for handover to An Garda Siochana at end of Q3 2019.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Imogen Manks and Katie Sharky

Ella McNamara and Isabelle Roche

The girls modelling their hand-made playsuit which they made in the Swords Project Fashion Summer Camp 2019. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Sew great at creating style G

IRLS were delighted with the recent Project Fashion Summer Camp held at The Riasc Centre in Swords, which saw the entire process of fashion design under the spotlight.

Featuring everything from creative

Cindy Wang and Sinead Ologunola

thinking, fashion illustration, sewing machine training and garment construction with guidance from real fashion designers, the summer camp saw the budding fashionistas produce their very own summer playsuit.

Inspired by some Pop Art designs, the

girls’ very own hand-made garments put all of their skills learned from the camp to the test.

The week was finished off with a fabulous fashion show at the end showcasing their very own unique creations to their impressed parents.

Lexi Doyle and Lara Morton

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ENTERPRISE: SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR URGED TO ACT NOW

Urgent call to prepare for a No Deal Brexit FINGAL Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is urgently asking the Small Business sector to prepare for the impact of Brexit and the worst-case scenario of a No Deal on October 31.

Firms are advised to get informed by using the SME Scorecard, a self-diagnosing tool which generates an automatic report to help you get started.

LEO Fingal offers customs training workshops at the BEAT Enterprise centre in Balbriggan and the IDA Regional Training

centre in Ballycoolin.

There are also a number of financial supports and a dedicated Brexit mentor ready to engage on a one-to-one basis with clients to identify key areas of exposure within their business and to see which support is most suitable for them.

The chair of the LEO network – and Head of LEO Fingal – Oisin Geoghegan said: “LEO Fingal has been proactive in engaging local businesses with 122 SME Scorecards completed, to date.

“Fingal business owner/managers are urgently encouraged to attend one of our customs training workshops, engage with our dedicated Brexit mentor, and apply for any financial support they’re

eligible for. The time to act is now.”

You can find out more about Brexit supports in Fingal at https://www.localenterprise. ie/Fingal/Enterprise-Resources/Brexit-Supports/.

Sharp criticism over Blanch, Castleknock transport strategies SYLVIA POWNALL

A FINGAL councillor has criticised a lack of joinedup thinking in Dublin’s transport strategy, with potentially dire consequences for Castleknock and Blanchardstown residents.

C l l r E m e r Cu r r i e ’s (FG) comments come in response to disparate announcements from public bodies including Busconnects, the Office of Public Works (OPW) and An Taisce.

Cllr Currie said: “In the past year, we have seen a drip-feed of announcements that, collectively, would spell disaster for the transport needs of Castleknock and a significant part of Blanchardstown.

“We need joined-up thinking to create integrated solutions that will reduce the cars on our roads, rather than a step-by-step shutdown of transport options in the area.”

Cllr Currie said the latest Busconnects plans for Stoneybatter will restrict private car access into town, while An Taisce’s submission on the OPW

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Cllr Emer Currie (FG)

Castleknock and Blanchardstown don’t have enough cycle lanes and our trains are already at bursting point

Phoenix Park review recommends that car access via the park be virtually closed down.

She added: “Busconnects currently oversees a plan where Castleknock and Clonsilla Road buses, which traditionally terminated in Baggot St, will leave commuters strand-

ed in Parnell Square, kilometres away from work and study.

“Castleknock and Blanchardstown don’t have enough cycle lanes and our trains are already at bursting point.

“This begs the question – if Castleknock and Blanchardstown residents

can’t get the bus, can’t use a car, don’t have adequate cycle lanes and the trains are at full capacity, how else are people supposed to commute?

“A lack of direct consultation with residents and the drip-feed nature of these announcements has not helped matters.

“It’s time for the National Transport Agency (NTA) to step in to work with the community on an integrated, realistic and progressive transport system for the wider Castleknock area.”

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David Gilna set to appear at Electric Picnic events SWORDS playwright and comedian David Gilna will appear for the eleventh year at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend.

He has a few local actors and playwrights lined up for the weekend’s performances at the Electric Picnic & Theatre Under The Big Top arena.

On Saturday, August 31, these include Tales From D’Parish by David Gilna, starring Michelle McGrath from Skerries, Stephen Russell from Swords, Rob Vickers, Louis Maxwell, Kelly-Marie Ni

Cheallaigh and David himself.

On Sunday, the Sawdust Ring by Tony Cash features, starring Barry McLoughlin (Swords), Caoimhe McGowan (Skerries), Tommy Workman (Skerries) and Tony Cash from Swords.

David is organising a fundraiser with Lightning Comedy at The Betsy in Swords on Friday, September 27 for local girl Zoe O’Mahoney (3), who needs treatment abroad for a brain tumour.

For more, see www. gofundme.com/zoesmagic-wand.

€2,000 funding available to tackle litter and graffiti FINGAL County Council has launched a competition where communities/residents groups can apply for €2,000 funding, to help target areas that have issues with litter and graffiti.

Applicants can find further information and download the application form from the www.fingal.ie website home page and email it to communities4environment@fingal.ie.

Entrants must be registered with the Fingal Public Participation Network (PPN); see https://fingalppn.ie/registration/.

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More time allowed over alleged child cruelty case

PROSECUTORS have been given more time to prepare their case against a couple accused of child cruelty after their nine-year-old daughter was discovered with serious injuries at her home in Rush.

The parents were remanded in custody until their next court hearing on September 11, pending the directions of the DPP, when they appeared in Dublin District Court last week.

They were arrested earlier this month when Gardai launched an investigation after the girl was rushed to Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

The 35-year-old woman faces two counts under Section 246 of the Children Act. One charge is for failing to seek medical assistance for the girl for a head injury. The second charge alleged treatment of the child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to her health or to seriously affect her wellbeing.

The 37-year-old man faces a single charge, also under Section 246 of the Children Act, for treatment of the child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to her health or seriously affect her wellbeing.

COMMUNITY: CLLR CALLS ON PUBLIC TO TRY TO REVERSE PLAN

HSE disability service cut slammed as ‘regressive’ SYLVIA POWNALL

THE Health Service Executive’s plan to abolish a training support allowance for people with disabilities has been blasted as “regressive” and meanspirited.

Green Party Cllr Joe O’Brien hit out at the proposal, which will affect a number of Fingal services including the Reach Group at the BEAT centre in Balbriggan.

One of those affected is John Kennedy, a neighbour of Cllr O’Brien’s, who

has benefitted greatly from the rehabilitative training allowance, which amounts to €31.80 a week.

Mr Kennedy told Dublin Gazette: “The allowance was very important to me as it allowed me to participate fully in the Reach Group trips.

“It meant I didn’t have to worry about expenses, which to many are small but if you don’t have the money, it can be a big barrier.”

Student Conor Dillon from Swords, who lives with cerebral palsy, also described the cuts as a slap in the face to those with disabilities.

Reach Group members recently enjoyed a day trip to St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin city centre, but outings like this will no longer be possible if the allowance is scrapped.

Cllr O’Brien last week met with workers and trainees of the group and has since written to Health Minister Simon Harris to ask him to reverse the decision.

He told Dublin

Cllr Joe O’Brien (GP) and his neighbour, John Kennedy

Gazette: “The people I spoke to face huge challenges, barriers and prejudices in trying to live a normal life.

“Programmes like that offered by the Reach Group are hugely important in helping people make that first very daunting step into the wider world, where they get to learn and challenge themselves in a safe and supported environment.

“The Rehabilitative Training Allowance facil-

itates trainees to carry out activities and trips outside of the training centre – this is absolutely crucial in building the life skills and confidence of the trainees and facilitating greater social integration.

“The allowance is key to preventing institutionalisation and social isolation. The HSE will, quite frankly, further isolate and disempower one of the most vulnerable groups of people in our

community with this proposed cut.”

Cllr O’Brien added: “I am also asking anyone who reads this to show some solidarity with this vulnerable group and write to the Minister to ask him to reverse this regressive and damaging cutback plan.”

The HSE said ending the allowance would save €3.7million over four years, which will be reinvested in disability day services.

Number-one grandad is a winner at the Games, too CASTLEKNOCK man Ron Gainger got a great welcome home from his grandkids Zach, Rory and Leah when he returned to Dublin Airport from the World Transplant Games.

Already a real winner with the kids, Ron also was a winner at this year’s Games, winning glory for Ireland with three bronze medals for his golf skills.

Ron’s medals added to the terrific tally of 50 medals earned by the 38 members of Transplant Team Ireland at the Games, which this year were held in nearby Newcastle Gateshead.

Thanks to the efforts of the Irish athletes, Ireland finished 11th out of the 56 participating countries, with Ron’s grandkids just part of the delighted crowd welcoming athletes back.

Picture: Conor McCabe

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BALBRIGGAN: STRUGGLES FOR BRAVE WOMAN WHO SURVIVED HORROR CRASH

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Jodie’s lucky to be alive – but now she’s homeless SYLVIA POWNALL

Krispy Kreme’s making a lot of dough in D15

KRISPY KREME in Blanchardstown is the best-performing store worldwide within the doughnut chain.

The record-breaking franchise enjoyed average weekly revenues of almost €300,000 last year – that’s a lot of dough.

From its opening on September 29 last year to the end of December last, Krispy Kreme Ireland Ltd recorded revenues of €3.86 million – an average weekly revenue at the store of €293,695 – according to its first set of yearly accounts.

The spend by customers works out an average revenue of €41,956 per day.

Swords salon shortlisted for top awards A SWORDS beauty salon is among those shortlisted for a top accolade at the annual Irish Hair & Beauty Awards.

The prizes will be presented at a black-tie gala event at The Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport, on Sunday, September 1, and Light Wave Beauty is in the running for two categories.

The salon is a finalist in the Best Team and Best of Dublin categories.

Owner Lisa O’Brien said: “Myself and the team are delighted to be finalists in two categories. The salon in Swords was established in 1998 and I hope will be there for many more years pampering our lovely clients and working with local businesses -and doing our bit for the community.

“We look forward to and strive towards lifting the trophy ourselves soon.”

For further information on The Irish Hair & Beauty Awards, see https://www. facebook.com/IrishHairandBeautyAwards/.

A FORMER model who fought her way back from a horror car crash has been left homeless after her release from hospital.

Jodie Regazzoli (23), from Balbriggan, spent two months in a coma and was given just a 3% chance of survival after she sustained traumatic injuries.

She was flung into the air and crashed through the windscreen of a car that struck her as she got off a bus on her way to work at River Island in the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords in April, 2018.

The plucky former Miss Ireland contestant defied medics who warned she would never walk or talk again and left hospital seven months later.

But now Jodie, who was left jobless and without a roof over her head, is sleeping in hotels or on friends’ couches despite suffering post-traumatic stress and needing further surgery.

She said: “My long-term goal is to get a home and have somewhere to recover. If I don’t intensively recover now, what’s going to happen to me in a few years?

“It’s hard to have to depend on others, because before the accident I was such a strong, independent person.”

Jodie spoke of her plight as she attended the annual Honour Your Heroes Day at Beaumont Hospital last week.

In spite of her troubles, she took time out to say ‘thank you’ to the medical team who saved her life.

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Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, where she spent a further three months.

She continues with her rehabilitation, but requires a knee and hip replacement and has a weakness down one side of her body.

Thanking healthcare assistant Natasha Moran, and all the staff of Richmond ICU, she said: “Natasha was a friend and like a

My goal is to get a home and have somewhere to recover. If I don’t intensively recover now, what’s going to happen to me in a few years?

She said: “I could do nothing for myself when I came round from the coma. I remember the doctors saying to me that I wouldn’t be able to sit up for another two years.

“I was in a wheelchair and had to be hoisted in and out of bed. I couldn’t even lift my arms up.

Part of my skull had to be removed to ease swelling on the brain.”

Jodie made a remarkable recovery and left Beaumont for the National

mammy to me. She always took the time to come and talk to me and she was the only person I would allow to shower and care for me.”

Jodie says she has been denied medical priority from Fingal County Council even though they have a list of her physical and brain injuries.

The council said it does not comment on specific cases, but the local authority made “every effort” to support housing applicants.

Calls to refuse plan for a new drive-thru TWO public health doctors have written to An Bord Pleanala urging that it refuse planning permission for a drive-thru fast food restaurant in Skerries.

HSE specialists in public health medicine, Dr Fionnuala Cooney and Dr Ruth McDermott, made a joint submission stating that they “strongly recommend that planning permission is not granted”.

Outlining their reasons for opposing the contentious development at Skerries Point shopping centre, they warn “that the proposed facility is likely to have an adverse effect on the diet and physical activity levels in the local population, which in turn could have an adverse

impact on childhood obesity”.

The two doctors say the proposal aims to build a drive-thru facility conveniently located close to a national school and childcare facilities, which will provide food likely to be high in fat, sugar and salt.

Earlier this year, Fingal County Council gave the go-ahead to Marbleside Ltd for the fast food outlet despite receiving 154 submissions, including one from the Irish Heart Foundation, objecting to it.

Drs Cooney and McDermott made their objection in response to the appeals board seeking a submission from the HSE on the proposal.

A decision is due in September.

Jodie Regazzoli (right) thanking Natasha Moran, healthcare assistant at the annual Honour Your Heroes day at Beaumont Hospital, where patients return to pass on their thanks to members of staff. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Mayor of Fingal Eoghan O’Brien with U9 teams from Portmarnaock, Lusk Utd, Baldoyle and Swords Celtic

U9 girls from Clonee Utd: Regan, Rebecca, Caoimhe, Lilly and Isabella

Girls kick off a great initiative M

AYOR of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien swapped running through council matters to running around the pitches over at the AUL complex in Clonshaugh recently, where the 17th Fingal Festival of Football was being held.

Cllr O’Brien was delighted to cheer on the girls taking part in the popular football camp, run by Fingal County Council’s Sports Office in collaboration with FAI/Fingal Development Officers Paul Keogh and Sharon Boyle.

This year saw another super turn out, with more than 500 girls from several teams tak-

ing part in the event – a flagship sports event to help encourage more girls to take up football and, down the road, take their place in some of the finest teams.

Cllr O’Brien praised the skills and enthusiasm of the girls, as well as the initiative’s U10 girls from Bohemian FC: Idie, Ella Mae and Aoife great success.

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Future’s sports T stars shine in D15

HE COACHES at the St Peregrine’s Summer Camp, Blanchardstown, were put through their paces recently by several teams of enthusiastic young players. Lots of boys and girls from across the Dublin 15 area came along to play with their friends, try some competitive but fun games, and get some great coaching and advice from the grown-ups.

There was plenty of praise for the youngsters, with a number of impressive future sports stars for the area already beginning to make their mark. However, the coaches were also delighted that so many had come along to take part, with all the young players showing an admirable attitude, and showing the best of sportsmanship as they took to their tasks and games with enthusiasm. Watch this space for some future D15 sports stars who started off at the St Peregrine’s Summer Camp ...

Coaches Ben Watson and Martha McNally with the U8s

Coaches Eoin Gleeson and Sinead O’Rourke with the U11s. Pictures: Simon Peare Photography

Coaches Aoife Heffernan and Aoife Deegan with the U9s

Coaches Jodi McArdle and Leah McEneaney with the U5s

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It’s a good-bye (for now) for historic market DUBLIN’S HISTORIC Fruit and Vegetable market closed its doors last week after 127 years of trading.

The site, located off Capel Street is set for redevelopment which could take over two years to complete.

The market was designed in 1884 and completed with modifications in 1892, by then City Engineer Spencer Harty.

On Tuesday 6th of December 1892 the market was officially opened for business by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Joseph M. Meade.

It was built to give the traders of the area a permanent structure where they could trade fresh produce and fish.

Since the times of the Vikings,

the area around the current market was always an area where traders sold their fresh produce.

Dublin City Council has had permission since 2015 to convert the market into a 50-50 retail and wholesale market.

However, the market may now be changed to a retail-only facility, depending on the outcome of a tender process for the redevelopment, which gets under way in the coming months.

Although many traders will get compensation to move elsewhere, there will be mixed emotions over the closing of one of Dublin’s institutions.

The compensation being offered

to traders is believed to be €5m.

The redevelopment of the market was first proposed by DCC in 2002 and three years later, the Markets Framework Plan was published.

In 2011 the council announced plans to redevelop the fruit and vegetable market as a retail and wholesale food market.

In 2012, it began repairs to the roof and the following year drafted plans for the redevelopment aiming to open the new market in 2015.

Following a delay, plans for the redevelopment were approved by DCC in February 2015.

It is hoped the market will reopen in 2021 and might be a catalyst for the redevelopment of the area.

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MAN FINDS 50-YEAR-OLD Bear falls on moving police car MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE WHEN Tyler Ivanoff went searching for firewood about 20 miles from his hometown on an island in western Alaska, he arrived back with something entirely unexpected.

Posting online a picture of a green wine bottle with a piece of paper rolled up inside and the subsequent paper unrolled, Ivanoff asked if anybody could translate the message inscribed on the scroll, as it was written in Russian.

It was later found that the message was written

by Captain Anatoly Botsanenko, a former sailor who wrote the message and subsequently dropped it into the sea, while on board the Russian ship Sulak on June 20, 1969.

Botsanenko is now 86 years-old and reportedly burst into tears of joy when it was revealed to him that his message-in-a-bottle was found – 50 years later. The message reads: “Sincere greetings! From the Russian Far East Fleet mother ship VRXF Sulak.

I greet you who finds the bottle and request that you respond to the address Vladivostok -43 BRXF Sulak to the whole crew.

We wish you good health and long years of life and happy sailing. 20 June 1969.”

HALLELUJAH it’s raining… er, bears? That’s what a police officer in Northern California was thinking when he was responding to an apparent overdose call earlier this month.

The Humboldt Country Sheriff’s officer was on his way to the scene at about 11pm, when a bear fell from an embankment

above and onto the hood of the patrol car.

According to Caltrans, the state highway department, the patrol car struck an ridge, rolled over and caught fire. The flames then spread to nearby vegetation – destroying half an acre of foliage. The outcome of the overdose which sparked the initial

‘Crocodile’ causes quite a stir POLICE officers in Devon, England were recently alerted to the possible sighting of a crocodile in a nearby swamp.

Images of the croc first appeared on local Facebook page in Loddiswell, called Spotted Knightsbridge.

However, after officers responded to the call of a potentially lethal reptile loose in rural England, it was revealed that the crocodile was actually a plastic toy.

Police said: “Police were notified at

around 9am this morning to reports of what looked like a crocodile in a swamp in Loddiswell, Kingsbridge.

“Officers attended the scene and it transpired that this was a plastic crocodile.”

In October 2014, a similar incident occurred when wildlife experts and police were called to a garden in Plymouth where a crocodile was supposedly hiding.

It later transpired that the crocodile was only an inflatable swimming apparatus.

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

Bella is a loving and affectionate 5-yearold terrier cross lady who is full of character.

She is a super clever girl who has a lot of obedience training under her belt and is still eager to learn new tricks. She is looking for a quiet home where she can relax and enjoy her new, happy life. This small but sparky girl has so much potential!

Her favourite thing in life is learning new tricks and showing off just how clever she

call wasn’t clear.

“Travellers are reminded to stay alert while exploring the beautiful highways and nature of District 1,” Caltrans said on Facebook.

“Bears, elk and deer are just some of the critters sharing our coastal home.”

Luckily enough, both the officer and bear escaped the ordeal unscathed.

is! Bella can be shy with new people initially, so she is looking for an understanding family who will help build up her trust and let her settle in at her own pace.

If you have room in your heart and home for Bella 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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Dubs just 70 minutes away from historic first ever All-Ireland five-in-a-row BROGAN  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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It takes two to tango in an All-Ireland Final, and Paddy Andrews knows the trials and tribulations of Championship Football as they come up against Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football this weekend.

A mammoth task awaits both sides this weekend. On one hand, Dublin are on the quest of rewriting the history books if they manage to pull off a historic five ever five-in-a-row. For Kerry, they face one of the biggest challenges in Gaelic football history in trying to stop that ‘Drive for Five’ - a feat that has never been achieved with Offaly stopping Kerry from winning a fifth Sam Maguire triumph on the bounce in 1982.

“It’s a great joy to be a part of this group and with the success we have had over the last couple of years, it’s just an exciting time for us as players, and an exciting time around the county,” Andrews said.

“You could see that, even before qualifying for the final, over the last couple of weeks - around the Summer Camps with kids, and around the clubs and things like that.

“There is a great atmosphere around, and all you can do as a player is embrace that.

“There’s no point in trying to hide behind anything like that. We have experience and we are lucky to have that experience.

“We know what to expect in the lead

up to the final, but it doesn’t really change for us.

“It’s going to be hard work, with lots of preparation.

“We’ll review obviously what happened in the semi-final, and prepare for the challenge that Kerry are going to bring.”

Andrews says facing into the final game of the year - on the biggest stage of all - an All-Ireland final is where every player wants to be.

“There’s nowhere you would rather be.

I am very excited about it.”

Speaking about five-in-a-row talk, Andrews says it’s something that’s hard to avoid.

“We know that people are going to talk about that, and I think that’s something

more for the media and supporters and things like that and that’s fine.

“We want them to be excited about it.

We know that they are very passionate about supporting the team, but as players we have to be focussed.

“We can’t really lose sight of what we need to do. We know the challenge that Kerry are going to bring and we have to be focussed on that.

“We can’t be caught up in talk about records or other things that are externally ourside of our control.

“That’s not going to help us. I think that’s the benefit we have of being in this situation before, and having that experience built up over the last number of years, that we know what we need to do, and we’ll just focus and prepare for that.”

DETERMINED INJURY ROAD:

Bernard Brogan talks about his journey back from what looked like a career ending injury SEE P18

GAVIN’S TAKE MANAGER VIEW:

Jim Gavin says consistency and high performance levels are key to perform on the big stage. SEE P16

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ALL-IRELAND FINAL SHORTS Call to erect big screen in Smithfield CALLS have been made to erect a big screen in Smithfield next Sunday, as Dublin aim for a historic five-in-a-row of All-Ireland Senior Football titles.

A big screen has previously been erected at the Dublin 7 plaza for All-Ireland finals involving Dublin, but turnouts were low.

However, much of the reason for the less than expected attendance was due to wet weather. But Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn believes that there is a need for it.

“A lot of people can’t get into Croke Park, or the Mansion House, and even people who have very little interest in the GAA want to be part of this and the celebrations. That’s what people are saying to me.

“You’re going to have a vast amount of Kerry people who don’t have a ticket, who want to be in the atmosphere in the city for this event. The Council should be announcing this and inviting everybody.”

Banter among councillors has been at fever-pitch in recent weeks also, with Dublin Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe sending his Kerry counterpart a tongue-in-cheek letter which replaced all ‘S’s’ in the text with the number 5.

Strong Dubs interest in Mini-Sevens THERE will be a strong Dublin interest in the Mini Sevens INTO Cumann na mBunscol half-time games during the All-Ireland Minor Football Final between Cork and Galway at Croke Park this Sunday.

Girls footballers Niamh Andrews, of St Patrick’s NS Diswellstown, and Nicole Pierce, of Scoil Maurice Clondalkin, will be in action.

Johnny Dillon of Rolestown NS and Jack Geraghty St Paul’s Senior NS Ayrfield are involved in the boys football game.

Players such as Brian Fenton and Brian Howard from Raheny; Ciaran Kilkenny, Cormac Costello and many others in the current Dublin senior football squad have featured during their primary school days at Croke Park, either in the Mini Sevens games which take place during

the All-Ireland semi-finals and finals, in county colours; or for their primary schools in the Dublin Cumann na mBunscol football and hurling finals, which have become a regular feature at GAA Headquarters in recent years.

Indeed, it’s not just about getting the chance to play in these games but also, perhaps, feature as the ‘man or woman in the middle’ as over the last decade the Cumann na mBunscol GAA Young Whistlers programme has gone from strength to strength in the capital.

Two young Dubs will be acting as referees at Croke Park on Sunday.

Toby Devlin from St. Pius X Boys National School in Terenure; and Nessa Haverty of St Brigids. Girls National School in Glasnevin, will be officiating.

Niamh Andrews from Castleknock who will be representing St Patrick’s NS, Diswellstown in the Mini Sevens games on Sunday,

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OUTLOOK: NO STONE UNTURNED BY BOSS

Team’s consistency and high performance levels are key – Gavin  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DUBLIN manager Jim Gavin says consistency and a high level of performance are something he seeks over a 70-minute spell, rather than in short bursts.

Dublin hit 2-6 in a 15-minute spell to blitz Mayo early in the second half of the semi-final last time out.

Gavin says this type of play needs to happen over a 70-minute spell.

“All we are trying to eke out is a high level of consistency and performance over the games,” he said.

“When you look at it in terms of performance of a team, perfection is a bit like infinity - there’s always something in each facet of play that you want to improve upon.

“We went through a patch against Mayo where we executed very well in the first half. Mayo defended really well and took their scores really well, and they went in two points up and it could have been more.

“I thought we did really well to limit the scores to just being down by two points.

“Over the expanse of the game it will ebb and flow, and when the opportunities come your way, you just need to execute them as best you can.”

Gavin is known for his strong tactical analysis of Dublin’s opponents, and it’s been no different ahead of this year’s showpiece encounter.

“Having looked at Kerry closely in recent days, it’s quite apparent what a solid game plan they have and the skill levels that they have, so it’s going to be an exceptionally tough game for us.”

Gavin reflects back to their league meeting in Tralee in the league earlier this year, and the special atmosphere that cold, wet night in Austin Stack Park.

“That was a really enjoyable game and a great game for us to get. We were only back from the Christmas break a few weeks at that stage, and we obviously had a lot of work to do in the legs.

“Kerry looked very fresh and full of energy. In hindsight it was great to get a close-up look at them. We came

Jim Gavin believes Kerry have shown to have solid foundations this year in both their game plan and their skill levels

back on the bus saying ‘that’s a very impressive team’.

“It wasn’t just a once off though.

They looked very accomplished during their National League campaign and got some serious results, both at home and away, and rightfully deservedly got into a National League final.

“I think they have carried that form into the Munster campaign.

They looked very impressive against Cork, albeit the score was tight.

‘Impressive’ “They opened with an impressive six attacks and got 1-5 on the board.

In their game in Ennis against Clare in difficult conditions, they managed quite well.

“In the quarter-final series, Donegal would have posed a lot of questions for them, and I thought they answered them really, really well.

“They had a very clinical performance against Meath, in difficult circumstances going up to Navan, and they came away relatively unscathed.

“Then their semi-final against Tyrone, they were four points down against a really experienced team,

with an outstanding manager in Mickey Harte and they still turned it around and finished with some aplomb.

“They backed it up, with a performance in Killarney against Mayo, with 15 points on the board from their first 19 attacks.

“This isn’t a team who are developing. This is a team who are very accomplished and polished, so it’s going to be a massive challenge.

“It’s one we are looking forward too, and one for which we will prepare to the best of our ability.”

Gavin says games at this stage of the year are certainly ones to savour.

“They’re great opportunities and great occasions. Getting through a semi-final, they are there to be won and that’s the main thing about them.

“The performance the last day against Mayo has given us the opportunity to eek out and seek as good a performance in the next game, which happens to be an All-Ireland final against Kerry.

“The great challenge from a management perspective is to prepare the team as best as one can, and creating an environment where the guys can be at their best.”

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DRIVE FOR FIVE ALIVE FOR DUBLIN MIDFIELD MAESTRO: BALLYBODEN DYNAMO AIMING FOR SEVENTH ALL-IRELAND MEDAL

Macauley has plenty more to offer  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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MICHAEL Darragh Macauley is always a bundle of energy, and is certainly one of the jokers of this Dublin squad, always offering a light-hearted moment to proceedings.

It’s hard to believe, nearly six years have passed since the Ballyboden St Enda’s Clubman scooped the ‘Footballer of the Year’ accolade - his maurauding runs and high fielding just some of his trademark features of that Summer.

There’s been much change in the Dublin squad since he picked up his first All-Ireland Senior medal back in 2011. Paul Flynn, the most recent departure, while play-

ers like Barry Cahill and Alan Brogan have long since departed - Alan’s brother Bernard, struggling to make the matchday panel, after a cruciate injury in 2018.

But Macauley is feeling as fresh as ever.

“My body is feeling good, Paul was saying his body wasn’t feeling good. Bernard obviously had injuries and he was coming back from last year and bits and pieces,” Macauley states.

“So, as I said, I’ll probably trip on a step coming out of here and be out of the final. But that’s the way it goes. I’ve had a clean run of things for the last while and I’m in a decent position.”

He’s delivered three

goals in the campaign to date, showing that as well as his high fielding and attacking prowess, he also has a keen eye for a score.

“I think I have another level to be honest, which I need to hit at some stage because we don’t have many matches left.

“But yeah, no, I feel good. I think a lot of this stuff comes down to getting a run with injuries.

“A lot of people don’t see what happens behind the scenes, people have niggles, people wonder why people don’t play.

“It’s usually because they’ve been picking up niggles or haven’t had a good run of training schedules.

“So I haven’t had a scratch. Yeah, all good,

feeling good.”

Dublin go for five-in-arow this weekend. It’s hard to avoid the talk. For years, it’s always been about Offaly stopping Kerry in 1982, now the tables have turned for the Kingdom.

History and records don’t concern Macauley.

“It’s not something that bothers me individually.

I’ve been hearing a different number every year for the last number of years.

I believe this number is… five, is it?

“We had this exact same conversation three years ago and you said, ‘You’ll never do two, two, how will you deal with the pressure of two?’ Then it was, ‘Oh, three, three...’

It is what it is. It’s another number.”

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DRIVE FOR FIVE ALIVE FOR DUBLIN KERRY VIEW

Good balance in Kerry says Keane KERRY manager Peter Keane believes his side have the balance right to challenge Dublin this weekend.

The Kingdom face one of the biggest challenges in Gaelic Football history, in trying to stop Dublin’s quest for a fifth AllIreland title in succession on Sunday.

“As a management, myself and James Foley, Tommy Griffin, Donie Buckley and Maurice Fitzgerald; came in here with a view that it was a blank page.

“We weren’t hung up about what fellas did before us, it was what we could do now.

That’s the way we have been looking at all through.”

Dublin’s Bernard Brogan (centre) with Valerie Mulcahy (Cork), Damien Comer (Galway), Andy Moran (Mayo) and Doireann O’Sullivan (Cork) and the mighty Sam Maguire Cup at the launch of SuperValu’s 10th year as sponsor of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

His hunger for success keeps Bernard driven

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Competition Keane says there’s great competition for places in the matchday squad.

“The first thing we try to do is to develop a panel and you need depth to compete at this level.

“If you don’t have depth, you won’t be in a position to compete, whether it’s starting the team or finishing the team, or supporting the team.

“The guy who is number 33 might be as important to you as the guy who is number 3, because he might be pushing the fellas all along. ”To win we need to score more than we concede and there-in lies the problem.“

BERNARD Brogan has never lost the hunger, despite not being a constant part of Dublin’s match-day squads this Summer.

In 2018, a cruciate injury looked liked it spelled the end of the St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh clubman’s days in the Sky Blue and Navy of Dublin.

Serious injuries aren’t just the preserve of competitive inter-county fare, but perhaps an insight into how intense inter-county training has become, that Brogan’s pain came on a Winter’s night training in Innisfails “Paul Mannion just pinged the ball into me and I just went up to it and I lost the ball in the floodlight and I kind of just moved ahead to get the ball out,” the six-time All-Ireland winner recalls.

“I landed awkwardly and just rolled the left knee. I knew straight away that something was wrong.

“It is tough when you’re not getting picked, tough to not be involved, confidence was down, the twilight of my career to do a cruciate so late I was like, God, will I ever get back?”

But there’s resilience in the Brogan clan, and the 35-year old, who has won 12 Leinster titles in his 13-year senior career with Dublin, worked hard to get back into the frame.

“I was always good at bouncing back. I always felt when the pressure was on, when people questioned me, when people didn’t think I was up for it, that’s when I’ve always stood up and done my best.

“I just went straight into recovery.

You usually have a period to build the legs up to take on the operation, but I was in good enough nick that the following couple of days, I got into Santry and got it done.”

The Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry has become a familiar scene for many inter-county players in recent years.

Recovery from any injury can be a lonely spell, but it’s also the result of a lot of team-work.

Brogan pays tribute to physio James Allen for all his work in aiding his recovery.

“James Allen, the physio, we were with each other four or five times a week – I was in his house every Saturday morning and he kind of devoted his

time to trying to get me back,” he said.

“For me I was like, ‘this is my last chance to try and be involved in an AllIreland’ and, for all I knew, it was my last chance to play with Dublin.”

Brogan said it was tough being around the Dublin camp during the Allianz Football League campaign, where his on-field action was at a minimum.

“For the National League I didn’t feel I was there, I didn’t get much game time, my confidence was down, and I didn’t know if I’d made the right decision and all that, but I just said, I’ll stick with it.”

They bleed blue in the Brogan household - his namesake father Bernard Snr won three All-Ireland Senior titles.

His first came in 1974 as a squad member, with Dublin claiming their first All-Ireland SFC success since 1963.

Bernard Jnr had the fortune of lining our with his brother Alan for three of Dublin’s recent All-Ireland wins.

“Sport has been a massive connector for our family. People always say, ‘Your Dad was a legend.’ You’d walk the streets and you’d hear people talking to

him, about the great Dublin and Kerry games and the great days of the Dubs and how much of a legend he was.

“I’d love to walk down the streets someday and have my kids talking about me and kind of look up and go, ‘wow – he must have been an impressive guy.’ For me, that’s massive – the pride that brings to your family.”

Having represented his county for 13-years, Bernard finds himself imparting wisdom on some of the younger footballers coming through the ranks: “I always talk to the young lads and not to forget their career – yes you can give everything to football for a period, but don’t chose a career just because it’s going to give you more time to play football. Choose a career that’s right for you and unlock your true potential.

“When I was young, I was just transfixed on football. I didn’t care about anything else. All I cared about is just putting on the blue jersey.

“Where you’re from is everything.

For me, my family, my club, my school – everything that I’ve done in my life has been building towards that and to put on that blue jersey and to play for Dublin is amazing.”

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Shooter Jennings @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €19 God Alone @ Whelan’s, free

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WHEN THE MURDER CAPITAL’S debut album ‘When I Have Fears’ dropped last week, it quickly bolstered an already growing reputation: one for stark, brittle, slightly miserable art punk that ruminates abstactly on Dublin’s - and their own - problems.

It’s a distinctly local album referencing Yeats and nodding to The Liberties and Dublin music college BIMM, but also dealing in existentialism and brutalism.

The Murder Capital have not been slow burners. Despite a relative dearth of material in the build up to this debut, their wafer-thin diet of sparse, angsty singles has fuelled hype not dissimilar to vaunted neighbours Fontaines D.C. They’ve appeared in NME and The Guardian, and in an unusual twist, found the hype to be slightly nauseating.

“I wish someone would come out an criticise us,” guitarist Cathal Roper tells me when I mention the hype.

“It feels weird to have people talk about us like this. We don’t make the kind of music you’d expect everyone to like.”

It’s true: the shouting and tangled guitars that characterise the band - references, they say, to poetry and fearful philosophy as much

WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

Phoebe is hostile towards Mairead

TESSA persuades Pete to audition Dean as the new ‘dinner and date’ festivals event chef, impressed with his ambition.

Dean’s admiration for Tessa grows as she helps him deliver a successful audition, with the pair go Dean and Tessa grow closer but Tessa reminds Dean that Fionn is her first priority. However, Tessa and Dean get closer as she commits to the relationship.

Phoebe is hostile towards Mairead, leading to a wedge pushing between the pair as Will ingratiates himself with Phoebe. She accuses Mairead of instigating the kiss with Will, with Damien reeling from the accusa-

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as musical touch points are not exactly straightforward or easy to suck in.

They’ve taken a stab at Dublin’s housing situation, and ruminated on their own existence. It’s poignant, and somewhat abstract.

“It’s not a pop album,” Roper says of the release.

“It’s mainly recorded live. We wanted to capture that energy.

“We are a live band above all, and when it came to making a record we wanted to give a sense of that energy. “ We p u t a l o t o f

tion. Mairead warns Will to tell Phoebe the truth.

Hayley gets used to Mondo being her boss. Sharon walks out as Bela and Anto discuss the details of the house sale. Sharon is desperate to help Comet get new business. Sharon frets that their home has come at a heavy price for Hayley but Hayley reassures her.

Paul struggles to hide his upset when Ruth leaves for boarding school, with Fiona advising him to use his newly-free evenings for networking.

Phoebe’s alarmed at a gift Damien’s bought for Mairead, and probes into Damien’s past relationships.

Phoebe takes drastic action to slow down Mairead and Damien’s relationship but worries about the repercussions of her actions.

Hayley puts on a brave face for Sharon’s sake when Mondo shuts her out of an overseas deal, and her pride is dented when she’s offered P.R. work for Vino’s.

thought into how we put this album together. It’s a kind of narrative, but also a feel thing.” There’s a real contrast that leaps out in the flow of the album, with fluctuating moments of loud and quiet, an enticing sense of tone.

“It’s not really political,” Roper says of the album, which is odd, because it could easily be portrayed as such.

“It’s about our experiences. We learnt a lot at BIMM, but there’s a lot you can’t learn until you get out there playing, too. You never really

learn how to go on tour, how to resist the temptations and how to function when you’re out there, not until you do it.”

Eve n t h e n a m e i s forged from dark corners: one of lead singer James McGovern’s closest friends died by suicide, and the band and their content are one of the ways he deals with the grief.

They’re named for that role. There are some things, though, that feel like they should remain unexplained, at least in this particular little nook

Tessa fills Pete and Dolores in on the newest festival event, the King and Queen of Carrigstown competition, and Anto gets the community to rally behind the festival.

Fiona feels left in the cold when Melanie, Ruth and Paul share a warm moment, and suggests Melanie is overstepping some boundaries. Paul is unimpressed when Anto tells him the Collins family are his permanent neighbours.

Hayley pretends she’s okay about her new role in Comet, but Sharon can see through the facade. Lee tells Hayley to bide her time at Comet until Mondo messes up. Hayley and Sharon share a tender mother-daughter moment, as Sharon worries about what the future may hold.

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

of explosive Irish rock.

The Murder Capital have stoked the status of ‘enigma’, and even with the long-awaited release of their debut, there’s a sense that they’ll continue to deliver their barrage of cutting riffs on stage and pass relatively little comment about why.

There doesn’t need to be a why, after all. The abstract assault of their stark, memorable poetry offers more than enough to chow down on.

‘When I Have Fears’ The Murder Capital’s debut album, is out now.

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The imaginatively developed Titanic Quarter in Belfast certainly has some terrific attractions concentrated in the area. The Titanic Museum, and the dry-docked SS Nomadic (top row), are a proven hit with visitors – and the lovely Titanic Hotel (and its delicious fare, above left) and a nearby time-limited Game of Thrones exhibition (above) also make this trip to Northern Ireland an absolute must. Pictures: Shane Dillon

There’s much more to this bustling Belfast hub than ‘just’ the Titanic SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor BELFAST has always had plenty of historic attractions, with the relatively recent development of the Titanic Quarter adding a particularly impressive string to the northern city’s bow.

And a bow and a stern are, for many of us, what we immediately think of when we think of the Titanic Quarter – no prizes for guessing why – with a certain White Star Line ship drawing visitors up to Northern Ireland to the superb Titanic Museum.

However, although ‘just’ the museum itself is reason enough to hit up the road, there are other attractions to draw readers north – and with some urgency, too, thanks to a time-limited Game of Thrones attraction to take in.

But first things first – and the Titanic Museum itself (https://titanicbelfast.com) should be the first port of call for any visitor to the quarter, which is

a bustling hub of activity.

By now, there can be few people across the island who don’t know of the striking museum, which has proved a huge success since its 2012 opening.

Visitors are advised to book a slot (typically £19 per adult, children £0-8.50; see website), but once inside, there’s everything you could want to know about the RMS Titanic’s past, and even her present.

Indeed, the museum has an exhaustive amount of attractively presented information to delight any Titanic buff – from the smallest of rivets to the luxury of her state rooms, everything you could possibly want to know about the ship is found right here.

Just a rope’s throw away lies the SS Nomadic in dry dock (www.nomadicbelfast.com; admission included in museum ticket), which captures an echo of her famous sister ship’s lost majesty.

As the last remaining ship of the once mighty White Star Line, the

Nomadic (launched 1911) keeps a watchful eye over the museum that’s dedicated to her more famous sister vessel.

Restored in a similar livery as the Titanic, you can stroll her wooden decks and get a feeling for what

bring the past to life, with some cleverly projected ‘holographic’ characters helping to flesh out her past.

The hours that you could spend in the Titanic Museum, followed by a stroll aboard the Nomadic,

The Titanic Museum and Titanic Hotel easily deserve a trip North – and Game of Thrones fans can also spot a bit of Westeros, with this nearby key King’s Landing set

passengers may have thought aboard her back in 1912 when the Nomadic ferried many First- and Second-Class passengers out to the now infamous ocean liner.

The Nomadic also makes similar impressive use of technology as the Titanic Museum to help

will certainly whet the appetite – making the Titanic Hotel (www. titanichotelbelfast.com) the perfect spot to drop anchor for an hour or two, or for the night.

Set literally within a few feet of the museum, the smart and stylish hotel is fast becoming something

of an attraction in its own right, thanks to its imaginatively presented links to the Titanic found throughout the building.

For example, it incorporates the Drawing Rooms in which the Titanic was born – you can wander through the rooms where, once upon a time, the ship’s very first rivets, beams and lines were sketched out by master engineers and shipbuilders, giving birth to the ship with every stroke of their pens and pencils.

The hotel also incorporates many other unique and fascinating features for the eye to alight on and the mind to take in – but hungry landlubbers may first want to decide on the hotel’s varied wining and dining options before diving into its features and history.

My travelling companion and I plumped for a window seat in the riveting hotel’s new restaurant, The Wolff Grill, with a view of the museum to our side, where an immediate decision was made to order

a classic bite to eat.

And what else could you have at the Titanic’s birthplace, near the sea, besides some good old fish and chips?

That was possibly an undemanding order for the hotel’s award-winning chefs to conjure up, but my goodness, even this simple fare proved quite a treat, with the attentive (but not intrusive) staff creating a welcoming mood – always an appreciated touch.

Last but not least – and the reason why I’d urge going north sooner rather than later – was the time-limited Game of Thrones exhibition (gameofthronesexhibition.com).

With its run extended until September 8, this exhibition (admission £17.50; see website for prices) set not even five minutes’ walk away from the Titanic Museum has a terrific range of key costumes and props from the smash-hit television show.

If you ever wanted to stand a foot or two away

from intricate weapons, ponder doomed Ned Stark’s crypt statue, stare a White Walker in the blue eyes – or even take a dorky photo of yourself sitting on The Iron Throne – this is an absolute must-see exhibition for any fan.

And, as an added bonus, eagle-eyed visitors can even spot a little bit of King’s Landing itself – part of a still-standing set featuring ruined, dragonscarred streets and greenscreens can be spotted behind the side of the exhibition’s car park.

Whether or not anything to do with dragons or thrones is enough to get you to fly up to Belfast in the next couple of weeks, you should definitely make the time to visit the Titanic Quarter.

If nothing else, Belfast has shown that it’s very much looking to the future, with the help of some superbly presented, respectful and researched tributes to her most famous ghost from the past.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

‘SCANDAL’ | $1 TRILLION WORTH OF FOOD IS LOST OR THROWN AWAY

Food waste levels hit record highs

ACCO R D I N G to t h e head of the European Food Safety Authority, Europe’s high levels of food waste “are an ethical scandal at a time when hundreds of millions of people around the world are going hungry”.

Dr Bernhard Url, chief executive of the EU food

safety watchdog was speaking at a conference in Dublin where he said that “theoretically, 100 million people could potentially have the calories that we throw away”.

Dr Url’s words come at a time when the EU has begun requiring member states to report their annual food waste levels and provide incentives for collecting and redistributing

unsold food.

According to the World Food Program, $1 trillion worth of food is lost or thrown away each year – about one third of the world’s food produce.

“The food production systems are so complex, spanning global supply chains, that people don’t know where the stuff comes from, who is processing it, what is really in there. So, there’s a bit of distrust,” Dr Url said.

Dr Url explained that food waste is also damaging to the environment because when it is dumped in landfill, it begins to rot and produces greenhouse gases.

One of the reasons for a high-level of household food waste, Dr Url, says is because of some confusion regarding “best before” and “use by” dates.

While a “use by” label is a strict guideline to

determine whether or not perishable goods such as meats and eggs are still safe to eat, “best before” labels only indicate an item’s quality or freshness – and are often safe to eat after the “best before” date has expired.

Dr Url said: the ‘best before’ date is one where more awareness has to be built with consumers and say, ‘don’t throw it away.

Look at it. Smell it and maybe you can use it’.”

A hidden gem that’s full

of character and characters NESTLED away at the top of Tyrconnell Park lies one of Dublin’s hidden gems, Slatts’.

It’s a real ‘local’s local’ and it was even used as a location for a few scenes in Love/Hate.

The bar hasn’t changed much since it opened its doors; the small front bar and lounge are full of character and characters alike.

The pint has been recommended by a few over the past few months, so I had high hopes going in – I wasn’t disappointed.

Pulled from the bar, the pint was smooth, creamy and with temperature on point. I stayed for quite a few, to be sure ... I highly recommend you do the same. @guinnessadvisor

Slatt’s, No 126A Tyrconnell Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Free workshop offers SMEs advice on food safety Do you work in a small to medium sized Dublin food business? Maybe you’re a local food producer or processor, or a catering company? If so, your work will require you to keep up to date and informed on a number of food safety issues.

THAT’S WHY safefood, in partnership with Teagasc, are hosting a free workshop specifically for SME food businesses, to provide practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your food safety questions, with topics including: • Food allergens in a nutshell - Dr James McIntosh, safefood • Food labelling: What you need to know – FSAI • The role of packaging in food safety – Edward O’ Neill, Teagasc • Food hygiene essentials: A clean regime – Edward O Neill, Teagasc • Controlling food-poisoning bacteria – Dr Kieran Jordan, Teagasc One previous attendee – a Leinster-based soft drink SME – “found the true-life experience of participants helpful and informative,” and “enjoyed the relaxed and open atmosphere generated by the speakers.” Similarly, a Dublin-based food SME described the workshop as offering “lots of good information and practical advice” with “excellent topics covered and explained in simple terms rather than heavy detail.”

We’re coming to Dublin on Wednesday 4th September 2019, 9:15am – 1.00pm, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. The workshop is FREE, but places are limited so make sure to register at safefood.eu/events.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Irish Defence Forces invest in new Toyota Land Cruisers DECLAN GLYNN

T OYO TA I r e l a n d i s delighted to announce that the Land Cruiser has been selected as the vehicle of choice for the Irish Defence Forces for the next four years.

The Defence Forces have confirmed an order for 280 new Toyota Land Cruisers, with first vehicles arriving in late 2019.

The Toyota Land Cruiser, which is synonymous with toughness and the ability to perform in some of the worlds harshest conditions, has proven its capabilities over the decades with organisations such as the UN, the Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres.

The Land Cruiser was chosen for its quality, durability and proven reliability as well as its comprehensive customer support network both in Ireland and worldwide.

The Land Cruisers will

be enabled to operate sophisticated on-board IT and communications equipment commensurate with the requirements of a modern defence force.

All Land Cruisers are also fully compliant with Euro 6 emissions guide-

lines which will contribute to lower fuel costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

This significant investment reflects the Irish Government’s commitment to strengthening the operational capability the Irish armed forces.

Commenting, Steve

Tormey, CEO, Toyota Ireland said: “Toyota Ireland is delighted to be chosen as the 4x4 supplier to the Irish Defence Forces for the coming 4 years.

The Toyota Land Cruiser has proven itself to be an incredibly tough and reliable vehicle since its

introduction into Ireland in 1973. Its off-road ability and durability is legendary.

“As a 100% Irish owned company, Toyota Ireland welcome with great pride this opportunity to work with and support the Irish Defence Forces.”

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New Nissan JUKE primed and ready for action

SELLING over one million units since its debut appearance in 2010, the new JUKE has been in the final stages of road testing, showing a new look and agile driving performances ahead of its official unveil next month.

Taking to the Millbrook testing track in the UK with a camouflaged exterior, there are elements of the new design left to drivers’ imagination, but the stage is set for its bold return to the B-SUV segment it pioneered almost a decade ago.

Designed in Europe, New JUKE has been an exciting and successful journey in collaboration, bringing together talented Nissan designers across the region to work together on its evolution.

The original JUKE model landed with significant impact and captured the imagination of drivers, the next episode is about to begin.

Before the official unveiling in early September, Nissan can reveal: 1) Sleek coupe lines, striking 19” alloy wheels and athletic stance that set a new standard in compact crossover design.

2) Inspiration for the new JUKE design development has been tailored around B-SUV customer demands for leading design, latest tech and ‘fun to drive’ performance.

3) Loaded with empowering tech, JUKE becomes the third Nissan model to feature ProPILOT technology, which forms part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision.

4) The footprint of new JUKE has increased in size to provide greater ‘roominess’ and comfort for the driver and passengers, without losing its agile driving style.

Having launched and led the B-SUV segment with the first model, the Nissan JUKE will shortly be back with its unique identity, even more character, exciting performances and a leading level of connectivity that responds to drivers’ evolving needs.

Nissan is about to unleash an even bigger personality and exciting driving experience that will appeal to the growing number of drivers opting for the B-SUV segment.

Rest assured: while JUKE has grown up in many respects, it will ultimately remain fun to drive!

New Toyota Camry Hybrid – A Legend Returns DECLAN GLYNN

THE all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid Saloon is a winning combination. It takes the sophisticated elegance of a quality saloon and adds all the benefits of a Toyota Hybrid.

Powered by an all-new 2.5 litre engine, the driving experience has been transformed, allowing the hybrid system to produce impressive power of 218 bhp and 221Nm of torque, alongside excellent fuel economy, and CO2 emissions from just 98-101g/km –model dependent.

The supremely quiet drive is made even more tranquil thanks to superior sound insulation that reduces road and wind noise at all speeds. The Camry Hybrid comes with Toyota Safety Sense as standard, providing a unique set of advanced driver assistance technologies.

Three Trim Levels There are three trim levels in the new Toyota Camry Hybrid – an un-named entry-level Camry, mid-spec ‘Sol’ and top-spec ‘Platinum’, with all models powered by an all-new 2.5-litre petrol engine which is mated to a self-charging electric motor. No matter which model you choose, generous equipment levels are guaranteed.

Car On Review My review car was a Toyota Camry Hybrid ‘Sol’ which looked terrific in striking Pearl Red pearlescent paintwork with contrasting beige leather upholstery.

With more than adequate performance (0-100km/h in 8.3-seconds) and super-quiet driving around town, driver’s will be hard pushed to realise when the petrol engine

kicks in, with a comfortable ride quality equivalent to some ‘premium’ brand models.

The spacious cabin in the new Camry Hybrid Saloon is built with precision, with a logical and intuitive layout allowing for a relaxed driving experience. The new Camry Hybrid Saloon is priced from just €39,750 (ex-delivery), and certainly is a car that is ‘built for a better world’.

FACT BOX

1) Imposing 4-Door Hybrid Saloon 2) Toyota Safety Sense Technology 3) Low Running Costs 4) Comprehensive Warranty 5) Priced From €39,750 (ex-delivery)

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GOLF: THE 2019 Best Cup was won

by Malahide GC who defeated Powerscourt GC over the 2 legs in the final.

Malahide took a lead of 4 to 1 from their home first leg on August 11 having already defeated Greystones, Ballinascorney, Balbriggan and Ashbourne to reach the final.

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ALISTAIR Brownlee and Nikki Bartlett led home the field to win their respective men’s and women’s Ironman 70.3 Dún Laoghaire races last Sunday ahead of the some of the biggest names in professional triathlon.

The swim started at 7am, where professional athletes and age grouper athletes began their 1,900m swim.

After a thick fog rolled into Scotsmans Bay during the rolling swim start, the decision was made to shorten the swim to a 950m course for the remaining athletes as the town came out in force to support the evnt In the women’s race, Bartlett and Lucy Hall went neck and neck throughout the whole race. Hall led the way for most of it and made it out of the water first, with a time of 24:51, followed by Rebecca Clarke, from New Zealand, with a time of 26:12.

Hall kept her pace on the bike and kept her first place position intact. It

wasn’t until the run where Bartlett made up the time she had lost in the swim.

They were toe to toe for most of the run course until Nikki passed Lucy and crossed the finish line with a seven minute and 42 second lead, leaving Hall in second.

Just a minute later, Lisa Roberts, from the USA, ran down the red carpet and took third place. She ran an impressive 1:26:35 half marathon.

In the men’s race, all eyes were on Alistair Brownlee to see if he could make it an Irish double having won Ironman Cork earlier in the year.

Defending champion, Elliot Smales from Great Britain, was also back to try and retain his winning title. Ireland’s very own, Bryan McCrystal, took to the start line and everyone was looking forward to seeing a Brownlee/ McCrystal showdown once again.

Brownlee was first out of the water with only a one second lead ahead of Ireland’s Chris Mintern, who is racing

Nikki Bartlett, main picture, and Alistair Brownlee cross their respective finish lines in Dun Laoghaire. Pictures: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty

as a professional for the first time this year. Adam Bowden was hot on their tails as they all entered T1 together.

It was Brownlee who kept the lead throughout the bike course and saw McCrystal followed by Tim Don coming into T2 next. It wasn’t until the run when Smales moved up from fifth to second position with Brownlee pull-

ing away into an eventual 10 minute victory.

Mintern and Smales raced neck and neck for nearly 12km, but it was Smales who took the lead, leaving his rival in third position. Bowden eventually passed Mintern on the run, leaving Bowden to take the bronze position.

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CASTLEKNOCK Aug.21 – A terrific send-off by the Ladies Football and Camogie players in the Clubhouse, including a Castleknock jersey shaped cake, for Aisling Mahony who gave so much of her time to the Club over the years. She will be sorely missed. The Div 3 Minor Hurlers lose to Commercials.

Aug.24 – The Nusery returns after its Summer break with lots of new faces. Great to see so many of our U-8 and U-10 players supporting the Little Miss Tessa Blitz in St. Brigid’s. A great cause and a great day. Donations to the Little Miss Tessa gofundme page. The U-16 hurlers begin the ‘B’ Championship with a good 4-16 0-15 win over Erin’s Isle and in the U-16 ‘D’ Championship Castleknock beat St. Pat’s 2-8 1-3. A good display but the U-14 Div.2 Hurlers lose to table-toppers Erin’s Isle 0-13 2-14 while U-14 Div.5 team suffer defeat to Westmanstown Gaels.

Aug. 25 – No adult hurling this weekend, the AHL3 and AHL9 teams had byes and the AHL6 game against Naomh Olaf was off. U-15 Hurlers lose high scoring Div.1 League game to Kilmacud.

FINGALLIANS DIVISION 1 footballers had a big win away to Kilmacud Crokes in the league. Their final game v Na Fianna has not been finalised. Updates will appear on twitter once a date has been agreed. Our adult hurlers will play their league game this Friday (23rd) on the main pitch.

The final Dublin v Kerry on Sunday 1st September, will be shown as usual in the main hall. Throw-in is at 3:30pm. Seating is on a first come basis.

Note to all Parents/Members: All CCC1 and CCC2, fixtures are now back on.

Summer BBQ / Family Day – In aid of all our Féile teams 2020. Tickets are

Castleknock Celtic’s LSL side are adapting to life in Sunday Senior 1B following promotion last term

available from all juvenile mentors.

Dubs v Culchies: The annual game will take place during the family day @ 5pm on the main pitch.

Academy Holidays & Club Siopa: Both are starting back this Saturday 31st August.

Dublin U17’s: Congratulations to Ciara McCarthy, Hannah Howard, Hannah Murphy and Leona Barry who were all selected to play for Dublin U17’s in the LGFA National Blitz, in Abbotstown. Ciara McCarthy, Hannah Howard and Leona Barry were all selected for Dublin Navy with Hannah Howard as Captain.

Castleknock win first of the big 1B derbies over Corduff LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1B Castleknock Celtic Corduff  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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CASTLEKNOCK Celtic continued their strong start to their maiden season in LSL Sunday Senior 1B with a 1-0 derby victory over Corduff on Friday night.

Dan Germaine scored the only goal midway through the second half as Celtic made it four points from two games following their opening day draw away to Kilbarrack United.

It could have been an even better start for last season’s Sunday Major runners-up, only for

Kilbarrack – who were unbeaten at home last season and narrowly missed out on promotion – to equalise in the last minute.

There was to be no such repeat in Porterstown Park on Friday night as Castleknock came out on top of a tough and physical battle.

Germaine nodded home a Cillian Daly corner late in a nip-and-tuck game and Celtic managed to close out the game and take the three points.

“It’s good to get a win in a derby but it was a hard old battle,” manager Ray Bowe told the Dublin Gazette.

“Corduff caused us trouble last year as well,

took points off us. They’re a strong team and they work very hard. We got on top in the second half and just about deserved to beat them.

“It was always only ever going to be one goal.

They’ve added to their squad and they’ll put it up to anyone. They’re strong and they’re quite pacey up front.”

With four Dublin 15 clubs in Senior 1B alone, with Verona and Hartstown Huntstown also there, there’s been fierce local competition for players.

“We always struggled to get players when we were in the AUL, and now we’ve gone into the Leinster Senior League, it’s a

bit easier.

“You’ve Corduff, you’ve Verona, you’ve Hartstown Huntstown in there as well, and Mochta’s are obviously around the area, so it’s hard to get the better players.

“But we’ve a couple of Under-18s coming through as well – one of them started on Friday – so the talent is there.”

With seven teams promoted to 1B, due to CIE Ranch, Beggsboro, Mount Merrion and Mullingar all pulling out, it will be a tight and familiar league.

But Bowe believes they can challenge for promotion.

“Our aim is definitely to be promoted. With seven teams coming up from the

Major last year, it makes the league a bit samey, but you’ve strong teams that were already there as well.

“Ayrfield were the ones that pipped us to the title last year.

“It was disappointing the way it finished – we were beaten by a point.

But that was after points were taken away because a team pulled out.

“We’ve added to our squad and are stronger than we have been, and we expect a couple of players to come back from injury.

“The toughest part so far is I had 20 players on Friday and I had to leave two out of the squad.

That’s the hard part of it.”

Mid-Sutton win big in UL

Mid-Sutton’s relay team who won bronze at the Community Games

FINGAL was well represented at the Aldi Community Games All-Ireland finals in UL, with representatives from Mid-Sutton, Lusk, Malahide and Skerries taking part.

For Mid-Sutton, the U-16 boys relay team of Ethan Banks, Conor McLoughlan, Luke Latham and Aedan L’Estrange picked up bronze; with Aedan (U16 200m) and Luke Ingle (U14 80m hurdles) picking up individual Bronze medals.

The boys U-14 relay team (Alex Whelan, Jack Beary, Evan Simpson, Luke Ingle) claimed fourth spot.

Lusk’s Taylor Boyd picked up a silver medal in the boys U-8 80m, with the girls U-12 relay team from Lusk (Sarah Burke, Aoibhin Donoghue, Rachel Fogarty, Eimear McBride, Mary McKenna and Lile Tully) claiming fourth spot overall.

The Malahide boys U-10 Gaelic football team had a memorable weekend, coming home with bronze medals after a victory over Ballincollig from Cork.

Skerries also had cause for celebration with Barack Diamond Ebs picking up a bronze medal in the boys U-8 60m.

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GOLF: FIFTH BEST CUP WIN FOR FINGAL CLUB AS THEY FIGHT BACK IN SECOND LEG

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THE 2019 Best Cup was won by Malahide GC who defeated Powerscourt GC over the 2 legs in the final.

Malahide took a lead of 4 to 1 from their home first leg on August 11 having already defeated Greystones, Ballinascorney, Balbriggan and Ashbourne to reach the final.

The second leg was played in Powerscourt on the West Course and home advantage got Powerscourt off to a solid start in four of the matches whilst Malahide had the upper hand in match two.

Malahide began to win holes around the turn and, at one stage, had a 3.5 to 1.5 lead.

However, towards the closing holes Powerscourt had the upper hand with the 16th hole in particular proving a horror hole for the visitors.

Powerscourt won the first four matches and when, in match five, Malahide lost the 16th to go one down, it looked like Powerscourt had victory in sight.

The Malahide pairing of Oliver Sheedy and Robert Doyle won the 17th and the 18th, sending the match up the 19th in falling daylight.

Robert Doyle played a superb chip from the back of the green to leave himself a short putt to award The winning Castleknock Cricket Club team

Malahide victory.

Powerscourt Player/Manager Colman O’Neill, whilst disappointed with the final result, was full of praise for the tremendous golf Powerscourt played and how they had made the final the closest for a number of years.

Malahide team manager Bill Phelan collected the pennant and trophy and was full of praise for the courtesy and welcome from all at Powerscourt GC for his team.

He then presented Malahide Captain Brendan Ryan with the trophy.

Sheedy had previously won the Best Cup in 1996 and 2011 with Malahide GC. 31 teams entered the Best Malahide GC’s Best Cup winning side Cup in 2019 and the format It started life as the Inter-Club is five matches of an 18-hole Fourball format for players who currently hold a handicap of 19 and upwards. Rabbit’s Cup in 1961 for players of 18 handicap and over and is named after long term organiser Bertie Best and is organised by Malahide GC for participating clubs.

Malahide GC have won the cup five times previously (1964,1978,

Dey delivers for Castleknock CRICKET

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CASTLEKNOCK Cricket Club’s second team landed the Junior Cup title last weekend as early breakthroughs from Suman Dey proved vital in their win over YMCA’s fourths.

The scene was well set with the wonderful Margaretstown Ground in superb condition. When the YM captain Karl Metcalfe won the toss, he had no hesita-

tion in batting first.

He probably didn’t expect the immediate impact of Dey with a wicket with the first ball of the day. This was followed by another in the over and, with a double wicket maiden to start, YMCA had a mountain to climb.

Opener Jack Flanagan knuckled down and saw off the opening bowlers – in fact Dey wasn’t to return after his first four overs due to injury. Unfortunately

for YMCA, he kept taking wickets in those four overs and ended up with the stunning figures of three wickets for 1 run.

Tight bowling meant run scoring was at a premium. When Zahid Imran took three quick wickets, including both top scorers Flanagan (20) and Metcalfe (15), it was clear that YMCA would have hard work defending a total of 77.

Castleknock batted with

the confidence of a team needing only two runs an over but were soon hitting boundaries at will. Openers Samran Patel and Shivendra Jogi put on 33 for the first wicket and even when Jogi departed to the bowling of Sadiq, the target was comfortable.

YMCA bowled and fielded valiantly but acceleration by Samran, finishing on 37*, meant that the target was reached in 20.2 overs.

1993,1996 and 2011) whilst Powerscourt who have been in Best Cup since 1997 had previous reached three finals (2000, 2014, 2015).

As Powerscourt captain Billy Finn said at the Presentation Dinner with three finals in past six years, their time must be near.

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CLUB NOTES

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ST BRIGID’S A BRILLIANT night in Russell Park at our ‘Up for the match’ on Friday last.

A huge thanks to all our guests, organising committee and McGowans as sponsors! All that’s left to do is to wish Paddy and the Dubs good luck in this weekend in the All Ireland Final! All Ireland Football Final ticket draw will take place this Thursday evening in Russell Park. Details on club website.

Hard luck to our Minor A Footballers who lost out in their League Final on Sunday. Our AFL3 Footballers play on Saturday and AFL5 and AFL10 teams on Sunday morning. All the details are on our website and twitter page! New or returning players are always welcome. Just contact pro.stbrigids.dublin@ gaa.ie for info. There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to €5,000 and will take place on Thursday week, September 5th in The Greyhound. Our Annual 5km Run kindly sponsored by Jones Engineering takes place on September 15th, 2019. Booking link now open on our Club Website. It’s only €11 to enter with great prizes on offer as well as the option of a team race! As part of our build up, we are running a free ‘Couch to 5K’ which is open to everyone, walkers joggers or those looking to run the 5K every Tuesday and Thursday for 45 mins at 7.30pm!

ST MAUR’S DEAR Members, At present the club has been notified of an allocation of stand and terrace tickets for the All Ireland Football Final on Sep 1st. The club management has decided that tickets can only be fairly distributed by lottery draw which will take place on Friday night 30 Aug in the upstairs bar , from 8,45 pm. Only fully paid up adult/minor members of St Maurs can apply for tickets through the club . This will be based on the membership as of 9 Aug 2019 and this will be posted in the club foyer over this week. It will include full members, Adult social members, adult players and minor players who are fully paid up for 2019.Minor players are defined as those born in 2001 and 2002 only. To be in the draw please submit your name, on a ticket application slip, on the night. Please ensure you are a member beforehand.

Super display by the adult hurlers beating Naomh Mearnog 1-18 to 1-12 in fine style.

The lads looked comfortable throughout and probably could have tagged on more scores.The situation now in AHL3 is that Maurs will play Kilmacud crokes in

a playoff for promotion. Details to follow. Well done to all involved.

Nh Olaf was the venue for our u14 and u16 hurlers. The Ros Lusca u14s battled well and led at HT but lost out to the hosts in their league tie.The U16s fared better and after a nervy start dominated Olaf’s to win 1-16 to 1-11 in round 1 of the B championship.That’s their second win in Sandyford this season , a happy hunting ground. Well done to both teams on some fine hurling The spectators terrace starting to be installed. Going to look something else when finished #littlehill16. Still time to come on board and donate . All sums welcome.

Well done to young players Cillian, Liam, Eoin, Danny and Alex who took it on themselves to promote the club lotto at the match- almost €200 in sales.Lotto Results : 25th August 2019 , JACKPOT: €19,250. NUMBERS DRAWN. 1, 3, 14, 29 There was no winner . LUCKY DIP €50 each Gary O’Halloran, Jimi McCreery, Liam McGuinness, Helen Costello, Elizabeth Kelly.

SKERRIES HARPS CONGRATS to Lyndsey Davey on a fantastic performance in the LGFA All Ireland semi final win over Cork Sun 25th in Croke Park. Fantastic support from the club for Lyndsey and her teammates yesterday, please now go along and support the Ladies Sun 15 Sept in the All Ireland Final vs Galway as they attempt to do 3 in a row. Tickets available online at www.lgfa.tickets.ie Well done to the McMeels Pharmacy/Supervalu sponsored AFL4 team on their league win over Lucan Sarsfields on Tues 20th. Hard luck to the u16 Div 1 Footballers who lost out to Kilmacud crokes in the League Final on Wed 21st, finishing runners up, a great achievement for this group of young players.

Many thanks to all who travelled out to Stillorgan to support the lads.

Congrats to the U11 Camaint Panel in their win in Parnell Park on Sat 24th and to the u12 Boys on winning their Football blitz.

Well done to Alex Ward who lined out with the Dublin U14 Camogie team in the intercounty blitz hosted in Tipperary over the weekend.

Upcoming Fixtures: Fri 30th Aug: AFL4 vs St Mark’s HOME 8pm Sat 31st Aug: AFL1 vs Lucan Sarsfields HOME 6.30pm Upcoming Events: *Sat 31st Aug - Eve of the All Ireland FOOTBALL final , Annual County Colours/Jersey night with Live Music from Branded in the clubhouse from 9pm .Always a great night in the club! Jersey Night Fundraiser is in aid of 2020 Feile Teams €5.

FOOTBALL: MAGEE HAILS ANNUAL SEVENS EVENT Tomas Ó Sé, Richie Donnelly and former Dublin footballers Paul Griffin and Charlie Redmond at the launch of the Londis Senior All-Ireland Football 7s.

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KILMACUD Crokes are once again gearing up for the Londis All-Ireland Senior Football Sevens, this Saturday.

Teams from across the four provinces will travel for the event, including last years champions Corofin, who are also the reigning All-Ireland Club champions.

There’s a strong contingent of Dublin clubs also taking part this year, along with the hosts.

Neighbours Naomh Olaf, Thomas Davis, Fingallians, St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh, Templeogue Synge St., Ballymun Kickhams andFingal Ravens all expect to line out on Saturday.

Páirc De Burca, Glenalbyn and Silver Park will host group games beginning at 11am, with the final set to take place at 6pm.

Kilmacud Crokes manager Jonny Magee has been giving an outline of what makes a successful Sevens side.

“The Sevens game is a great game,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“When you have the ball, you aren’t allowed pass it back, so the objective is that the ball always goes forward.

“You have to be accurate, because you know if you lose possession, or don’t kick the ball over the bar, or put it in the back of the net; that the other team will go down the field with it so quickly, because

NATIONAL CHAMP Walsh lands her first Irish title CASTLEKNOCK woman Orla

Walsh won her first national cycling title last weekend at the Sundrive track in Crumlin as she led the field in the 500m time trial. She finished just one hundredth of a second off the national record before going to compete in the scratch race where she took silver.

She also teamed up with fellow international Shannon McCurley for the Madison for another silver medal.

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the pitch is smaller.

“Lads have to be more tuned in to not giving the ball away, and making sure there’s a fella over the shoulder.

“Sevens football is so taxing mentally and physically that you have to be switched on. If I’m going forward, and there’s no one off my shoulder, then you are going to get the ball stripped off you and met with a counterattack quickly.”

Less than a fortnight ago in Glenalbyn, there was plenty of excitement with the Beacon Hospital Hurling 7s taking place.

Portroe were crowned overall Cup winners, after the Tipperary side delivered their first Sevens success in 20 years, with a 4-13 to 0-10 win over

Mullagh of Galway in the decider.

It was a day to savour for Munster, with Crotta O’Neill’s becoming the first Kerry club to claim a Senior Hurling Sevens title, following their 6-6 to 2-4 win over last years champions Setanta in the Shield final.

A strong contingent of Dublin clubs were involved, with Na Fianna and Naomh Barrog the only sides from the capital to advance to the knockout stages, with the sides meeting in a quarter-final tie, which Na Fianna won 4-10 to 3-11.

The Mobhí Road side subsequently lost to last year’s winners Mullagh on penalties, after the sides were tied 5-8 to 6-5 at fulltime.

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HANDBALL: ST BRIGID’S MAN REACHES HIS 18TH FINAL IN 19 SEASONS

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ST BRIGID’S Eoin Kennedy rolled back the years to reach his 18th 60x30 All-Ireland senior singles final as he got the better of Galway’s Martin Mulkerins with a masterclass display of handball.

Just a month after losing to Mulkerins in the Irish nationals held in Wexford, Kennedy was again meeting the Galway man, this time in the All-Ireland championship semi-final.

In the quarters, Kennedy had an impressive win against Mayo’s Joe McCann, winning 21-7, 21-10 in Crinkle handball alley.

As the reigning national 60x30 and 1-Wall champion and previous winner of the 40x20 senior singles, Mulkerins was coming into the championships with a very strong pedigree.

He is one of the hardest hitters in the game and, at 26 years of age, superbly fit and a supreme mover.

Kennedy, on the other hand, was attempting to reach a record breaking 18 out of 19 finals.

Winner of the senior singles title on nine occasions, his first victory was back in 2002 and his last was in 2014 when, at 35 years of age, he prevailed over the much younger, and extremely talented, Robbie McCarthy from Westmeath.

Now, at 40, he was attempting to again reach his goal of contesting yet another final.

Mulkerins began the match in impressive fashion. Determined to repeat his recent victory over Kennedy, he dominated the early rallies to move into what seemed a game-winning 13-4 lead.

Kennedy was showing his intent to avoid long rallies by going for his kills at every opportunity.

His experience showed as he found a very effective overhand lob serve down into the rear left-hand corner of the court, drawing returns which he could more easily cut off in midcourt.

Ace by ace, he drew back towards Mulkerins, eventually reaching 13-11 to the delight of the Dublin fans. Fantastic rallies ensued with superb retrieving by both players and incredible kills.

It wasn’t until the 40th minute before the St Brigid’s player edged ahead to lead for the first time 17-16. He made no mistake in finishing off the first game 21-16, with a flat roll out.

The second game started off nip and tuck with the scores in the early stages but the momentum gained in the first game proved telling.

Maintaining the pressure on Mulkerins, he continued with the same precision serving and took advantage with beauti-

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St Brigid’s man Eoin Kennedy. Picture: Tommy Grealy

ful kill shots whenever he got the chance.

He closed out the second game on a convincing scoreline of 21-10 to once again qualify for the All-Ireland final to be held in the Croke Park handball facility on Saturday, September 7.

His opponent will, again, be the Westmeath man, current reigning champion Robbie McCarthy who beat Wexford’s Gavin Buggy 21-3, 21-15 in the other semi.

The fact that this will be the last singles

final to be played in the existing Croke Park makes the match of special interest.

Built in 1970, the handball facility at the entrance to Hill 16 has been the venue for many fantastic finals. And the St Brigid’s player has been a central figure at this venue over an astonishing two decades.

The 2020 season will see the fantastic new Croke Park showcase handball facility in action, as it is scheduled to be finished before the end of this year.

Skerries make big step toward AFL Division 1 safety AFL DIVISION ONE St Maur’s Skerries Harps  sport@dublingazette.com

Skerries Harps’ Bryan Cullen

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SKERRIES Harps outfoxed St Maur’s in a hard fought, and often manic local derby, in Rush to come away with full points.

Harps thus go ahead of Maurs in the Division 1 table with one game to go. The sides were level on seven occasions with Harps holding a slight edge for most of the match.

They led 0-4 to 0-2 midway through the opening half, conceded a goal to Chris Carthy through a loose pass. But they quickly levelled and went in 0-8 to 1-4 ahead at the break with former Dubs captain Bryan Cullen denied a goal by a top class save.

Skerries still led 0-11 to 1-6 when they were awarded a penalty in the 45th minute. Stephen Smith’s well hit shot, however, was brilliantly saved by keeper Mark Butterly.

Maurs broke immediately and caught Skerries cold for Danny Byrne to rattle the net for their second major.

Again, Harps levelled when Daly struck a long-range effort into the wind – 0-12 to

2-6. Harps then got a let off when a driven shot trickled towards an open goal but then stuck dead inches from the goal line.

Skerries went two points up and came under increasing pressure from the home side. But their defence was having problems in clearing the ball against the wind.

Nonetheless, with scores level at 0-14 to 2-8 they got the breakthrough. A long delivery in saw Marl Boylan reach highest and fist to the net. Minutes later, Smith jinked his way in from the left to place his shot across the ‘keeper for Harps second goal, 2-14 to 2-8. Maurs closed the scoring with a point and were visably shocked at their defeat.

Smith caused no end of trouble to the Rush defenders who could not cope with his trickery.

He finished off top scorer on 1-5.

Maurs’ Dublin Under-20 top scorer Ciaran Archer was well held by Jack Smith but was always dangerous before he picked up a black card late on.

It means Harps may have done enough to avoid the relegation playoff and can consolidate their Division 1 status in their final game v Lucan-Sarsfields, at home on Saturday.

SKERRIES Harps ‘We Are Dublin’ Senior 1 Camogie Championship opener may have finished with a 1-18 to 1-3 loss to last year’s beaten finalists Na Fianna on Sunday morning, but there was cause for optimism for the North Dublin club.

All things considered, Harps put in a decent display on their travels to Mobhí Road, Glasnevin, but found it tough up-front.

Na Fianna led by 0-11 to 1-1 at halftime, and only netted late in the game through Emma Deeley.

Harps were without their regular freetaker, and missed four very scorable frees in the opening half, while at the opposite end Na Fianna’s long range point-taking was sublime.

Megan Carroll registered 1-1 from play for the visitors in the opening half – the goal arriving after Na Fianna had rattled off three unanswered points early on.

Harps only managed two second half points, with Orlaith Durkan landing both scores.

Niamh Rock and Roisin Baker were among those who put in solid displays upfront for the hosts.

Ciara Copeland and Jean Murphy tried hard in defence for Harps, as did Ciara Durkin and Tara O’Flaherty in attack.

Skerries Harps host Faughs/Celtic in the next round, with both teams looking for their first win.

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NIAMH McEvoy and Carla Rowe were cautious after Dublin Senior Ladies Footballers threein-a -row All-Irela nd ambitions were kept on track, following a 2-11 to 0-11 All-Ireland SemiFinal win over Cork in Croke Park on Sunday.

It wasn’t Dublin’s best ever performance, but they done enough to deliver a place in their sixth All-Ireland final in succession.

A brace of second half goals from Clontarf’s Caoimhe O’Connor and St Sylvester’s Sinead Aherne (penalty) set Mick Bohan’s charges on the road to victory, after a testing opening half.

The sides were tied on seven occasions during the first-half, including at 0-7 apiece at the interval, with five of Cork’s scores at that stage coming from Orla Finn, with Doireann O’Sullivan and Eimear Scally also on target.

Aherne and Finn swapped scores early on the restart, before Dublin opened up a twopoint gap for the first time, with Clann Mhuire’s Rowe and Noelle Healy scoring.

Dublin made full use of a player advantage, after Eimear Meaney was sinbinned with Caoimhe O’Connor finding the net for their opening goal.

Eimear Meaney returned, and while Cork defended strongly at this stage, Cuala’s Jennifer

Clann Mhuire’s Carla Rowe kicks a point under pressure from Marie O’Callaghan. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

“On days like this you have to perform, you

want to play well as a team and you want to do all you can for the county of Dublin.“ Dunne extended Dublin’s lead to five points, before Cork ended the game back to 14 players - with Ciara O’Sullivan sin-binned with eight and a half minutes left on the clock.

Dublin’s second goal came with just over a minute remaining, as Sinead Aherne despatched a penalty on the way to a six-point win.

“We’re not going to run away with ourselves here,” McEvoy

said immediately afterwards.

“I know obviously there was a lot of talk coming into the game.

We’re rivals with Cork for years and we’ve played them in some very, very tight games but at the end of the day, it was only a semi-final.”

Sunday’s semi-finals (Galway beat Mayo in the opening game), were the first ever Senior Ladies football last-four clashes to be played at

Croke Park. Rowe was delighted to get the opportunity to line out in front of almost 11,000 spectators.

“It was a fantastic game and it’s brilliant to have got out to Croke Park.

“For four teams with that crowd, it was a great day out, but we have another game to go,” she said.

“We know we won’t be remembered for winning this game, a semi-

final.

“You have to take these games as you can,” the 2018 Player of the Match added.

“It’s the first time ever that a semi-final has been here and, personally, I just like to take it in.

“On days like this you have to perform, you want to play well as a team and you want to do all you can for the county of Dublin. You just have to enjoy it.”

Bohan was pleased

that his side made the step up to handle Cork’s challenge.

“We were hugely impressed by the way these guys went about it, particularly over the last fortnight.

“Just the maturity in the group in knowing that they had to get up a couple of notches, and the way that they approached training and the leadership they showed to make the thing work.”