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Legal battle looms over sewage plant SYLVIA POWNALL

CAMPAIGNERS awaiting a planning decision on a giant sewage plant in Clonshaugh say they will take their fight all the way to the European Court if necessary.

An Bord Pleanala is due to rule on the €500

million Irish Water proposal next week after an oral hearing heard of the catastrophic risks dumping millions of litres of wastewater daily off Ireland’s Eye posed to the Dublin Bay Biosphere.

Portmarnock campaigner Sabrina Joyce told Dublin Gazette: “EU legislation is very

clear on what you can and cannot do in protected areas.

“The project hasn’t changed since it was first put forward in 2005. It hasn’t been updated and we simply don’t believe it can be allowed to proceed.”

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Teena’s on a mission for carers

BROADCASTER Teena Gates is drawing on her own experiences as a carer to try to help others in the same situation get all the support they need.

Although she’s been able to secure help to care for her dad, Teena wants everyone else who needs home care help to get the support they need from the State.

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Cllr Paul Mulville (SD) at the preparatory works site, which he blasted as “premature” and “presumptuous”

Fibre optic cable work ‘premature’ A PORTRANE councillor has called for an immediate halt on works to install a manhole linked to plans for an underwater fibre optic cable across the Irish Sea. Cllr Paul Mulville (SD) has blasted the preparatory works as “premature” and “presumptuous” since neither planning nor foreshore permission have yet been granted. euNetworks Ireland – Private Fiber Limited erected a site notice on public land at Portrane Green just last Friday advising it was seeking planning permission at the site for a telecoms cabin for an emergency generator.

It said the generator would be held “in an acoustically insulated enclosure for use only during times of national grid interruption”.

However, Cllr Mulville said he has been closely monitoring the Rockabill Undersea Fibre Optics Cable project, which will traverse protected Natura 2000 sites at Portrane beach, and he is not satisfied with the level of consultation.

According to a Dail reply, the Marine Licence

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Vetting Committee recommended granting the licence and found that the proposed works would not have a significant negative impact on navigation, fishing, the marine environment or protected species.

Cllr Mulville told Dublin Gazette: “The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has not even granted formal permission for a foreshore licence to the company; the licence is still with the Chief State Solicitors Office for drafting.

“Consultation with residents has been the bare legal minimum, with very little effort by the authorities to inform people living in the area about the plan, which will make changes to public lands and amenities in the village.

“The entire thing has the appearance of being done too fast and in the dark.”

Cllr Mulville has written

A site notice indicating the planning sought for the works

to Fingal County Council requesting more details – calling for an immediate halt on works until answers are given.

The local authority indicated that it had not granted any consents or licence, but that the works under way may be exempted from planning, adding: “This matter is under investigation.”

Separately, a planned ESB Telecoms landing station at Loughshinny for a

sub-sea fibre optic cable faces local opposition.

In an objection submitted to council planners, residents in Loughshinny insist that the landing station and cable have “no strategic importance to the people living in this area or Fingal in general”.

Fingal County Council has requested more information from ESB Telecoms, including clarity around the issue of environmental impact.

Ana Kriegel

Teenagers found guilty of murder of Ana Kriegel, 14 TWO teenage boys were this week found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Ana Kriegel, whose naked body was found in a derelict farmhouse on May 17, 2018.

They are the youngest people to be convicted of murder in the history of the State.

A jury of eight men and four women returned unanimous guilty verdicts at the Central Criminal Court against Boy A for murder and aggravated sexual assault.

Boy B was found guilty of murder on a unanimous verdict.

Both teenagers, who were 13 years old at the time of the offences, had denied the charges.

Ana’s body, which was naked apart from a pair of black socks, was discovered by gardai in Glenwood House at Laraghcon on the Clonee Road in Lucan after she had been reported missing.

She was last seen by her father leaving home with Boy B around 5pm on the day she disappeared.

Boy B was quizzed by gardai for over 17 hours on two separate dates in May and July of last year.

In his interviews he had claimed that he called to the house on behalf of Boy A who he said had told him he wanted to sort out some “relationship issues” with Ana. The prosecution’s case was that he lured Ana from her home on May 14, 2018 on the pretence of meeting Boy A, who she was “interested” in.

Boy A then violently sexually assaulted and murdered her as Boy B watched.

Both boys were remanded in custody to Oberstown Youth Detention Centre in Lusk until July 15 to allow for the preparation of probation reports, which are required under the Children Act 2001.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott thanked the jury and excused them from service for life.

The 12 jurors sat through weeks of harrowing evidence and deliberated for 14 hours and 25 minutes before delivering their verdicts.

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PEOPLE: BLANCH BROADCASTER WANTS TO HELP OTHER CARERS GET THE HELP THEY NEED TOO

Teena’s on a mission to help carers get enough supports SYLVIA POWNALL

A DUBLIN broadcaster has spoken out to help others after her campaign to secure a home care package for her 94-yearold dad proved successful.

Te e n a G a te s f ro m Blanchardstown hopes to inspire other families to seek vital community support to assist with caring for loved ones at home. he shared her emotional story following a social media campaign to get her dad, Terry Martin, home after he was hospitalised earlier this year as a result of a fall.

Teena said: “My father has an acquired brain injury and was diagnosed with dementia earlier.

“He was in hospital for two months and when he

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I was lucky that I was able to get a home care package for my dad – but I know that there are so many others out there who are still trying to find one was ready to come home, I was looking for a care package for him.

“But I was shocked to discover that some carers were waiting months and even years. My dad did not deserve to be institutionalised and I wanted him to be cared for at home.

“I was lucky that I was able to get a home care package for my dad – but I know that there are so many others out there

who are still trying to find one.”

Teena, a respected radio broadcaster and author, set about highlighting shortfalls within the system and garnered an army of supporters through her social media profile.

At one point, she posted on Facebook outlining how the family were being pressurised to place Terry in a nursing home despite not wanting to.

Blanchardstown broadcaster Teena Gates and her father, Terry Martin (94)

She wrote: “I don’t want dad sitting healthy but confused in a ward full of sick people looking forward only to mealtimes and sneak visits to the veranda outside his window by Google, his dog.

“I am watching his will to live drain from his mind

in front of my eyes. Dad is a man who worked and paid taxes for nearly 80 years. He is a man who helped form our country.”

Teena is now a full-time carer for her dad at home, and still works three days a week in the media.

She is determined to

speak up for others who are going through the same challenges.

Speaking at a special event hosted by the Dementia Carers Campaign, she said: “Carers do so much great work on behalf of the State and saves it so much money.

“Carers make huge sacrifices and actually feel guilty when they take a break or want to go out for a coffee. This shouldn’t be the case.

“Carers need to know that they must look after themselves, and care for the carer is so important.”

Huge crowds set for best yet Flavours of Fingal

Charlie, Emily and Rebecca Corbally, from Ballyboughal are calling on everyone to come along to what should be the best Flavours of Fingal yet. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

FLAVOURS of Fingal is offering free entry for anyone who arrives on foot or uses public transport or the free shuttle bus to get to next weekend’s event.

Fingal’s largest Summer festival returns to Newbridge House & Farm in Donabate on June 29 and 30 with huge crowds expected.

The two-day family event, now in its eighth year, combines the sights and sounds of an agricultural show with an unforgettable food and family fun experience.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, said: “We are incredibly proud of how the Flavours of Fingal event has devel-

oped over the years.

“It has grown significantly since it began eight years ago and is now the biggest county show in the country, welcoming more than 90,000 people last year.

“It is a wonderful showcase of the best of what Fingal has to offer when it comes to farming and food production and we are really looking forward to this year’s event.”

Highlights include the Farmer’s Field, which will host a huge display of cattle; racing sheep; sheepdog displays; pigs; alpacas and farm machinery.

Equestrian competitions will showcase top-quality horses being

put through their paces, while the Farmers’ Artisan Food Hall will offer locally produced fare and a range of cookery displays.

Children will be entertained with acres of bouncy castles, face painting, archaeological digs, magicians, storytelling, a courtyard ‘Chill-Out Zone’, and more.

Meanwhile, Xpose presenter Glenda Gilson will offer style tips in the Swords Pavilions Fashion Zone, with performances by Ireland’s Got Talent winners Back Street Dance.

Pre-booking for parking and the free shuttle buses to the event (www.flavoursoffingal.ie) is strongly advised.

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ENVIRONMENT: CAMPAIGNERS VOW TO KEEP UP RESISTANCE TO €500M FACILITY

Objectors ready for legal battle over sewage plant SYLVIA POWNALL

CAMPAIGNERS are gearing up for a legal battle to prevent a giant sewage plant from being built in north Dublin.

An Bord Pleanala is due to rule on the project next week – with objectors vowing to take their fight all the way to the European Courts if they have to in order to stop it.

The Greater Dublin Drainage Project, which Irish Water says is a vital piece of infrastructure to take waste from 500,000 households in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, was the subject of an oral hearing.

T h e c o n t rove rs i a l scheme includes a €500 million sewage plant at Clonshaugh, an orbital sewer from Blanchardstown and an outfall pipe through the protected Baldoyle Estuary into the Irish Sea. If it proceeds, it will have the capacity to dump 300 million litres of wastewater every 24 hours just

The Greater Dublin Drainage Project would have the capacity to dump 300 million litres of wastewater every 24 hours just off Ireland’s Eye – something experts warn will have a catastrophic effect on the Dublin Bay Biosphere

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It’s not just our back garden – this is the Irish Sea we are talking about off Ireland’s Eye – something experts warn will have a catastrophic effect on the Dublin Bay Biosphere.

Campaigners from across Dublin have united in their opposition with a panel of experts including

marine and microbiologists ready to argue their cause.

Sabrina Joyce, of the Environmental Conservation and Habitats Organisation, said Irish Water needs to go back to the drawing board.

She told Dublin Gazette: “Our experts have come up with a very workable solution and we feel they need to look at that.

“We’re ready for a judicial review in the High Court and, if needed, we will push it on to the European Court which will say ‘you need to protect your coastline’.

“They [the project’s

developers] got it wrong.

The whole project was rushed through. They chose this route because it costs the least amount of money, with the shortest length of pipeline.

“But it will destroy habitats and marine life. It’s not just our back garden – this is the Irish Sea we are talking about.”

During a four-day oral hearing, planners were

told that dumping wastewater – which will include heavy metals from industrial sources – will devastate a vital and fragile marine eco-system.

The Environmental Protection Agency has identified water treatment plants as being among the main sources of microplastics in our waters.

Objectors argued that between Ringsend and the Clonshaugh proposal, sewage from more than two million people will exit off our coastline – a disproportion which is “hugely unjust to the people of Dublin”.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), who made a joint submission with his TD brother Darragh O’Brien, said he is hopeful that common sense will prevail.

He told Dublin Gazette: “There are very strong planning grounds as to why it shouldn’t go ahead.

I hope An Bord Pleanala will take those on board and adjudicate accordingly.”

Blaze tackled at old Malahide Rugby Club THREE fire engines responded to a fire on the grounds of the old Malahide Rugby Club on Sunday evening.

The smoke from the blaze was visible from the nearby Noel Gallagher gig at Malahide Castle, according to Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB).

Firefighters had to use breathing apparatus to fight the fire and DFB shared a snapshot of the smoke visible from the concert via its Twitter account.

DFB posted: “Three fire engines responded to a building fire on the

grounds of the old Malahide Rugby Club.

“Firefighters in breathing apparatus fought the fire after an initial external defensive attack. No injuries.

Smoke was visible from the Malahide Castle concert.”

FASTNews An Taoiseach highlights bye-elections AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has told his Ministers that bye-elections in four Dail constituencies, including Dublin Fingal, could be held before Christmas.

The writs for the polls needed to fill the vacancies created by the election of TDs Clare Daly, Frances Fitzgerald, Billy Kelleher and Mick Wallace to the European Parliament must be moved

by January 2, six months after they take their seats in Europe.

Mr Varadkar told his Ministers at the weekly Fine Gael pre-Cabinet meeting that it is unlikely that the writs will be moved immediately after Christmas, and suggested the move could instead be made in November or December.

The elections could be held on the same day as a planned referendum to allow citizens living abroad and in Northern Ireland to vote in presidential elections, Mr Varadkar told the Dail.

Preserving field names’ link to the past THE first meeting of Phase II of the Fingal Fieldnames project will be held at 7pm on Thursday, June 20 in the Fingal Archives & Local Studies, North Street, Swords.

The Fingal Fieldnames Project, now in its second year, focuses on empowering communities to ensure the survival of a vital part of our heritage and culture.

Every field across the country has had a name at one time or other, which may have described the topography of the land, the owners, buildings that may have once stood in or close to the field, the purpose of the field, size of the field or some event that took place in the field.

This heritage is a valuable link to the past and is also part of the living cultural heritage of the very varied and diverse Fingal landscape.

If you would like to get involved with this project, come along or contact Community Archaeologist Christine Baker at christine. baker@fingal.ie.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Students from Primakov Gymnasium School

Student from Primakov Gymnasium School

A student from Primakov Gymnasium School Moscow trying out her GAA skills

Eva Lurascu on recorder

St Benedicts NS welcome overseas visitors

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tudents from St Benedicts NS Ongar were delighted to have some very special visitors on Friday the 14th June from the Petrakovskaya Gymnasium School in Moscow, Russia, who are spending two weeks touring Ireland.

The students were entertained with traditional Irish dancing, a recorder performances and took part in learning an irish jig, but the highlight of the day was a coaching session with five time all Ireland champion Ciaran Kilkenny on the schools all weather pitches.

Dublins Ciaran Kilkenny with students from St Benedicts and Primakov Gymnasium Moscow

Padraig Keegan with student from Primakov Gymnasium School Moscow and (left) a student practises with the hurl

Julia and Ruby

Lily showing her Irish dancing skills

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SCHOOLS: INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS PRAISED FOR COMMUNITY FOCUS

Prosper awards again help single out students who’re Tesco plays its part making a real difference in this year’s Pride SYLVIA POWNALL

TO CELEBRATE Dublin Pride 2019, selected Tesco stores across the Dublin parade route will once again turn their iconic Tesco chevrons to the rainbow colours of Pride.

To help colleagues and customers celebrate diversity throughout the festival, selected stores will also have special Pride-themed décor, including rainbow bunting, rainbow roses and official merchandise.

Tesco’s presence in this year’s Pride parade is also set to be bigger and better than any before, with more than Tesco 200 colleagues taking to the streets of the capital in celebration of what Pride means to them.

The 2019 festival takes place from June 20 to 30, with the pinnacle Pride Parade taking over the streets on Saturday, June 29.

A number of colleagues from the festival’s platinum sponsor, Tesco, were also in attendance to show their support for the recent Pride festival launch, supported by Tesco Ireland as part of its third year of support for the festival.

Delight as Persian fare dancers win coming to big in Mexico the Pavilions at Zaytoon HIP HOP dance crew Fly Youth are celebrating after winning the Dancers Paradise international championships in Cancun, Mexico.

The young dancers from all across Dublin were first contacted and invited to represent Ireland back in August, 2018.

During their preparation they had the minor distraction of competing on Ireland’s Got Talent where they got all the way to the final three.

The group departed for Mexico on May 20 and throughout the pre-competition days, the focus remained on the vision: to win Dancers Paradise.

Training and preparation continued for many hours each day; thankfully, indoors in an air-conditioned room.

The hard work and dedication paid off for the 21 young people under the direction, leadership and mentorship of Kerrie and Zacc Milne, who were crowned first ever winners of the championships’ youth competition.

A POPULAR restaurant chain known for its delicious Persian cuisine is set to open its first outlet on Dublin’s northside next month.

Zaytoon will launch their third store in the capital in the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre.

It currently has two other outlets on the other side of the river in the city centre – one on Parliament Street and another on Camden Street Lower.

The restaurant announced the opening of its newest store on Instagram with the caption: “We’re super proud to confirm that we’ll be opening a third Zaytoon restaurant in the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre next month.

“We’re very excited to be serving our delicious, authentic Persian cuisine across the river! What are you gonna order?”

STUDENTS in Fingal have been recognised for their commitment to equality and inclusion through the Prosper Fingal Making a Difference Awards.

The awards were set up

by Prosper Fingal last year as part of the organisation’s fortieth anniversary celebrations.

Prosper Fingal, which provides services and supports to 300 adults with an intellectual disability, also has student ambassadors in six Fingal schools who inform peers about its work.

At Ardgillan College, Balbriggan, the Prosper Fingal Making a Difference Award winners were Keelin Tapley, Emily Cathcart, Belbin Benny and Stefan Simonovic.

They set up an initiative named Headstrong to help combat stigma surrounding mental health.

They created their own Instagram page and worked to promote the message of positive mental health openness for all.

The joint winners at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan were Tegra Kiaku Alphonsine and Clodagh Finnegan.

Both were voted by their

Terri Albon, awards coordinator pictured with Paula Weir, manager, Prosper Fingal and Senator James Reilly, chairperson, board of management, St Joseph’s Secondary School congratulate award winner David Kelly; right: Clodagh Finnegan and Tegra Kiaku Alphonsine, Making a Difference award winners at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan

peers for traits such as kindness and friendliness and for how they supported other students within the school community.

At St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush, the Making a Difference Award recipient was David Kelly, who was described as a student who makes a dif-

ference in many ways.

David has also been active in the school’s St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers initiative.

“Devoting himself to hours upon hours of volunteer work, he brought something special and unique to everything he undertook,” according to

the school.

The winning group at Fingal Community College in Swords developed a hugely successful ‘Silver Surfers’ tech course in their school.

The programme, which ran in conjunction with Age Action Ireland, involved 20 Transition

Year students.

Over the course of 15 weeks, they welcomed older citizens to the school each Friday and taught them how to use PCs, iPads, smartphones and all things IT-related.

The award winner at Skerries Community College was Eanna Keogan “due to his kindness, helpfulness and concern for his fellow students”.

According to the school, Eanna “is an inspirational student who strives to ensure all are included in our school community”.

Portmarnock Community School is also participating in the Making a Difference Awards and will hold its awards ceremony later in the year.

Pat Reen, chief executive of the Prosper Group, said: “It is a tremendous initiative, in that its value and importance grows each year. The Prosper Fingal Making a Difference Awards celebrate the generosity and spirit of young people.

“Those values align with the Prosper organisation and its work with people with disabilities. Today we have six secondary schools in the Fingal region and six in Meath taking part in this worthy initiative.”

Diverse Fingal communities to the fore as Pride of Place judging looms THE communities of Whitestown in Dublin 15 and Flemington in Balbriggan, and the Hide Sculpture project at Rogerstown will represent Fingal in the national Pride of Place competition this year.

In 2018, Fingal County Council had two when Corduff won the overall prize for Urban Neighbourhood and Baldoyle

took the runners-up prize in the Coastal Communities category.

This year, the hard-working Whitestown Estate Management group in Blakestown is entered in the Housing Estates category.

T h e g ro u p h a s re ce n t l y embarked on an ambitious community arboretum project to remember deceased members of

the local community.

The Flemington neighbourhood of Balbriggan is one of the youngest and most culturally diverse urban areas in Fingal.

This Urban Neighbourhoods entry will focus on new emerging communities with youth and ethnic diversity to the forefront.

The Hide Sculpture – a permanent large-scale work on a

former landfill site – and Rogerstown Park is entered in the Creative Place category.

This year’s finals will take place in The Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, on November 30, with two days of judging in Fingal set to commence on June 25.

For more information on Pride of Place, see www.prideofplace.ie.

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ENTERPRISE: SELF-STARTER CLINCHES PLACE FOR FINGAL IN FINAL

Blanch app ace vies for his share of €100k fund SYLVIA POWNALL

A YOUNG self-starter from Blanchardstown has reached the final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) with the chance of sharing in a €100,000 prize fund.

Ciaran Brennan from Ground Up Software, trading as Livecosts.com, has clinched a place for Fingal in the national contest, which will be judged at Google HQ. He is one of three young entrepreneurs who will

represent the Dublin region on Sunday, September 15 competing in the Best Start-Up category.

His software company, Livecosts.com, helps building firms increase their profits by using artificial intelligence to manage and analyse their project costs.

The idea emerged when Ciaran was in Australia running another construction business. He returned to Fingal to develop the app in January 2018.

He previously explained: “Our app streamlines

Declan Hughes, Enterprise Ireland presents the best Start-Up business award to Ciaran Brennan for LiveCosts.com. Picture: Ben Ryan

a contractor’s business while our marketplace

offers suppliers the opportunity to put their products into the pockets of contractors in the field.

“We are targeting speciality contractors operating in the construction industry worldwide.”

Ciaran added: “I have been involved in construction all my life. Our family have a rich tradition in construction, not only in Ireland but around the world.

“I set up my first company in Australia with my brother Niall. We eventually managed to build, scale and sell that business.”

Ciaran and the two other Dublin finalists now have the opportunity, along with seven other national

finalists, to become Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur and share in a €100,000 winners’ investment fund.

Now in its fifth year, IBYE is a nationwide campaign to celebrate Ireland’s young entrepreneurs and is open to individuals aged 18 to 35 who have an innovative business idea, new start-up or established business.

Oisin Geoghegan, chair of the Local Enterprise Office Network and Head of Enterprise at LEO Fingal, wished Ciaran the best of luck in the finals.

He said: “We are delighted to have had such a positive response from so many strong candidates from Dublin this year.

“We are excited to see what will be in store for our regional winners and we wish them every success in the upcoming national finals.”

Further details on the competition can be found on the IBYE website at www.ibye.ie. A list of supports available to young entrepreneurs is available through www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal.

Artists gather for Plein Air art

ARTISTS from all over the world descended on Fingal this week for the third Dublin Plein Air Painting Festival, which is running until June 23.

Supported by Fingal County Council, it is the premier outdoor painting event in Ireland and this year has attracted 160 artists from USA, Canada, England and Ireland.

They will paint each day at a number of locations in Fingal including Farmleigh House, Swords Castle, Skerries Harbour, Malahide Castle, the 12th Lock Royal Canal, Donabate Beach and Balbriggan Harbour, as well as attending workshops with some of Ireland’s best artists.

At the conclusion of the festival on Sunday, June 23, the artists will hold a ‘Quickpaint’ competition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, with the artists being challenged to complete a painting in two hours.

The paintings will also be available for sale to the public, giving art lovers a great opportunity to buy directly from the artist. Further information is available from https://www.dublinpleinair.ie/.

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Fingal does well in latest litter league THERE is good news for Fingal in the latest Irish Business against Litter (IBAL) results as Dublin Airport & Environs and Swords feature in the top 20.

Both are deemed ‘Clean to European Norms’ with Dublin Airport Environs achieving 15th place and Swords 18th place.

The report notes that the airport roundabout creates “a very clean and tidy impression” while Swords’ approach roads got the top litter grade, “creating a positive first impression of the town”.

It adds: “The residential areas of Carlton Court and Longlands were both top ranking, indicating well-cared-for environments”.

AnnMarie Farrelly, interim chief executive of Fingal County Council, said the results demonstrate the ongoing fight against litter.

Newly elected Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF) said: “These are excellent results for the Fingal region, particularly the airport region and Swords.

“I see the many hours of voluntary effort put in by local residents throughout the county, working with Fingal County Council to improve their areas, and it is great to see these efforts acknowledged in this way.”

The full report can be accessed at https://ibal. ie/.

Draft Bill introduced to help tackle anti-social tenants FINGAL TD Darragh O’Brien has introduced a Bill in the Dail to stamp out anti-social behaviour by rogue tenants and negligent landlords.

Deputy O’Brien, who is Fianna Fail Housing Spokesman, introduced the draft legislation which will extend the capacity of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), strengthening its complaints system.

He said: “There are too many residents living in housing estates nationwide that feel as though they are being held hostage by a small minority of rogue tenants engaging in anti-social behaviour and, in some cases, landlords refusing to properly maintain the exterior of their dwelling.

“As it stands, only those immediately affected can

make a complaint regarding anti-social behaviour.

“This often means people are intimidated by their neighbour(s), and therefore deterred to submit or pursue a complaint for the matter to be resolved.

“Our Bill is aimed at opening up that process so that those affected can request a public or legal representative to make a complaint, thereby avoiding any threat of physical or verbal intimidation.”

Deputy O’Brien said the RTB did not have the power to evict tenants who were making neighbours’ lives difficult, nor to fine landlords.

He said the Bill, which forms part of a broader policy to address anti-social behaviour, “can tackle issues in housing estates head-on”.

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BALBRIGGAN: HEARTBROKEN TRIBUTE FROM FIONA GERAGHTY’S PARTNER

Late teacher’s life celebrated at emotional funeral mass SYLVIA POWNALL

A BALBRIGGAN teacher killed in a bus crash abroad left a legacy of love, hope and kindness, her funeral mass heard on Friday.

Fiona Geraghty (28) was one of 17 people who lost their lives on June 6 when a bus travelling from Oman to Dubai crashed into an overhead sign.

Her heartbroken partner, Fiachra, who was injured in the smash, travelled home with her so he could bid her a final farewell.

He told her packed funeral service: “I think everybody knew how beautiful, caring, determined, wholehearted and goodhearted she was.

“What people mightn’t have known is she was very, very deep.

“She took a lot of the anguish of other people

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She always yearned for the day she would return to Dublin

on herself.

“She hated to see other people hurting and suffering and took it upon herself to try and offer advice and help.”

Fiona and Fiachra first met at St Patrick’s teacher training college in Drumcondra and had taken a year out to teach in Dubai when the tragedy occurred.

He told how she “longed for the day” she would return home to her pupils in third class at St Mologa’s national school.

He added: “She abso-

lutely adored those children. It was great that she got to experience her own class before she went to Dubai because she had toyed with the idea of going before her Dip. “She always yearned for the day she would return to Dublin and see her class out.”

Offertory gifts brought to the altar to symbolise aspects of Fiona’s life included her passport to show her deep love of travel, and a leash to represent her love of her dog, Ringo, and all animals.

Friends and family also brought a Friends DVD box set in recognition of the wide circle of friends she had, and the great friend she was, a homework journal, and a floral globe “representing the world that Fiona had at her feet”.

Fiachra said: “Money, travel, home, it means

nothing because Fiona isn’t here to share it with us. These are all superficial things that mean nothing.

“I would like that people prioritise what is important, because at the end of the day we would give up everything we have if we could just have Fiona now.

“She was just an amazing person that just got me, got her family. It was the little things, the simple things that she adored.”

Fiachra ended his emotional tribute by reading the memorial poem, Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep, by Mary Elizabeth Frye.

Fiona is survived by her parents, Christopher and Mary, and her brothers, David and Robert.

She was buried at Balrothery Cemetery after her funeral mass at SS Peter & Paul’s Church.

Top window award win for SVP Swords HONG McGuire, of Vincent’s Swords shop, is pictured receiving the SVP National Shops Award for Best Window Display from shops area manager Lynn Byrne, with SVP’s Dermot McGilloway, Annette McGrane and Colm Kenny also on hand to congratulate her.

Vincent’s Swords is one of 47 Vincent’s shop in the SVP East region, incorporating Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow, with SVP Swords’s window displays impressing the judges.

To find your nearest SVP shop, see www.svp.ie/shops, call 01 838 6990, or email retailvolunteer@svp.ie.

LOTTO

€91k win in Swords

The late Fiona Geraghty (28), who was one of many people killed in a bus crash travelling from Oman to Dubai

SATURDAY’S €91,000 winning lottery ticket was sold at a filling station in Swords.

The lucky punter bought their golden ticket at Applegreen Mountgorry, on the Malahide Road.

The player matched five numbers and the bonus to net themselves a tidy €91,415. The numbers drawn were 3, 32, 34, 37, 41, 43 and 21.

There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot of €2.4 million or the Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 top prizes – but more than 88,000 players picked up smaller sums.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Darren, Debbie and Lucy Murphy. Pictures: SIMON PEARE

Monica Broughill, Ethan Broughill, Geraldine Doyle and Kyle Meeley-Doyle

Kevin McDonnell and Margaret Vehan

Alison Halford, Chris McHugh, Josh McHugh, Zach McHugh and Eric Simjonos

Hui Zhang

St Ciaran’s NS multicultural event excites

Gerrard McCormick, Huberbert, Mason and Nathan Woroniewska with Geraldine and Eddie McDaid

I

NTERCULTURAL Night has now become one of the highlights of the year in St Ciaran’s National School Hartstown. The marquee was erected, the hall prepared and decorated. The event featured sampling the tastes, sights, sounds, music and dance associated with many of the nationalities represented in St Ciaran’s.

Fiona Connell, Emily Geraghty, Sarah Gerrard and Brigid Coleman

St Ciaran’s Choir

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Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Yoga in the Park raises €14,100 for charities H

OT Yoga Dublin and Yoga Next Door were delighted to host Yoga in the Park on the beautiful west lawn of Malahide Castle and Gardens recently. Now in its fifth year, the day was an outstanding success, raising a staggering €14,100 in aid of Chernobyl Children International, LauraLynn childrens Hospice and St Michaels House Baldoyle. To date the team have raised around €68,000.

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Find plenty of the write stuff in these great books JULIANA REYES

WHETHER you’re going on a holiday or just enjoying more free time, reading is one activity that is perfect for the Summer.

So, here are some suggestions to pick up and enjoy while you wait for your flight, or if you’re taking advantage of the nice weather by sitting outside – whenever we get some!

Just turn to Amazon or your local bookseller to have a hunt for these recommended titles ...

City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert This story follows a nineteen-year-old girl name, Vivan, as she navigates life in New York City during the 1940s.

The Eat, Pray, Love author’s latest tale explores the New York theatre world while finding true love.

Elsewhere: One Woman, One Rucksack, One Lifetime of Travel, by Rosita Boland Fo r m o r e a d v e n t u r e , Boland illustrates her solotrip to Australia and how it sparked the many journeys she took throughout the past 30 years.

She touches on the highest of highs and the deep lows of travelling that leaves the reader inspired to book a one-way ticket.

How To Fail: Everything I’ve Learned from Things Going Wrong, by Elizabeth Day Inspired from her podcast, How to Fail, Day uses examples from her life to illustrate how to work through failure and become stronger.

She touches on everything from family to work and friendships.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo,

by Christy Lefteri This book follows the painful journey of a husband and wife as they leave their country of Syria to Britain after the civil war started.

While the story illuminates the physical journey of escaping one’s home country, and doesn’t shy away from the Syrian conflict, it also movingly touches on the very emotional journey that goes along with it.

DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

Nothing can hold Tracey’s life back

A life-changing disability has stolen young woman’s voice, not her inspiring courage PADRAIG CONLON

DUBLINER Tracey McCann is a two-time bestselling author, international motivational speaker and life coach from Dublin – and achieves all of this without the ability of verbal communication, all thanks to the use of modern technology.

Tracey communicates using specialist software to prepare her content, painstakingly making sure that although her ability to speak is affected by her disability, her inspiring message and motivational thoughts are crystal-clear.

Communicating with Dublin Gazette, Tracey said: “I have a disability known as ‘Muscular Dystonia’, which I obtained at the age of eight.

“I have been through many ups and downs within the past 20-plus years, but I have always been determined not to give into people’s expectations of what I can or cannot do but to defy those expectations.

“I am strong minded in the face of the supposed obstacles that should hold me back, and I am an independent individual.

“In 2018, I released a book which reached number-one within the first 48 hours of its release on Amazon.”

She continued: “I enjoy making the most of life This and creating wonderdisability changed ful memories along my life ... but I refuse the way.

However, when “I am very open to allow it to define she was e ight to new experiences. my life. I will speak years old, her life I love travelling the took a massive clearly again. world, exploring differturn when she was ent cultures, and meeting diagnosed with a disnew people. ability known as Rapid On-Set “I am very driven, determined, Muscular Dystonia. open minded and I love nothing This disability rocked both the more than having a good laugh.” lives of Tracey and her family.

Born in Dublin in 1988, Tracey She spent years retraining herwas once a healthy and able-bod- self to feed, wash and even dress ied child, who upon birth showed independently after Dystonia no indications of ever having any- stole her ability to do all of these thing other than a ‘normal’ life things. ahead of her.

Tracey is now a 31-year-old

woman who, although experiencing many moments of negativity, social isolation and self-pity, has also however, experienced positive moments and is now actively involved in a large network of people who all share the same goal as Tracey.

Their goal is to make all of their own lives, and of everyone they meet, more meaningful and positive.

Tracey is determined to speak again as clearly as she used to prior to developing her life-changing disability.

She holds true to the message that she tells herself daily: “This disability changed my life ... but I refuse to allow it to define my life.

I will speak clearly again.”

Tracey McCann has an upcoming event, The Definition of You, on June 25 in the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall, Dublin 9, where she will be putting the spotlight on the audience, and helping them to discover what it truly is that defines them as individuals.

Tickets are available for €25 at either EventBrite or Tracey’s website, www.traceyellenmaria.ie.

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We’ve rounded up some of the best skincare creams and treatments to help protect your skin and look your best, too ...

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

PEDDLING A FUN INVITATION

THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, was joined by students from Springdale National School, Edenmore and members of Cycling without Age to help launch the Velo-city 2019 Bike Parade, which takes place on June 26.

Dublin’s cyclists of all ages are invited join the Bike Parade in town, which is taking place at the Sails Sculpture, Clontarf from 3.30pm on June 26 as part of the Velo-city 2019 conference taking place this year in Dublin. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK

OF THE

JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)

Lana Del Rey @ Malahide Castle, €72 The sassy queen of pop drops in on the run of shows in Malahide, in what’s sure to be one of the finest alt-pop performances of the summer.

JUNE 20 (THURSDAY)

Cult Called Man @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Slow Moving Clouds @ Workman’s Club, €15

JUNE 21 (FRIDAY)

George Ezra @ Malahide Castle, SOLD OUT Jesse Malin @ Whelan’s, €17 EllyD @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)

The Man Whom @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JUNE 23 (SUNDAY)

Mavis Staples @ Olympia Theatre, €39

JUNE 24 (MONDAY)

Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT King Princess @ The Academy, €23

JUNE 25 (TUESDAY)

Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT Stereolab @ Vicar Street, €30 Clementino @ Whelan’s, €22 Boy Harsher @ Workman’s Club, €16

A$AP Rocky (main) is headlining this year’s Longitude festival – and here are some of our other favourites to look out for this year. Clockwise from top left: Anne Marie, Nealo, Cardi B and Brockhampton

JUNE 26 (WEDNESDAY)

Tame Impala @ 3Arena, €40+

Give your ears a treat with these new Summer albums JULIANA REYES

MANY artists, from James Bay to Ariana Grande, have released new music in 2019. However, there’s plenty more coming from new and older artists. Here are some albums to look for later this Summer ...

No. 6 Collaboration Project,

by Ed Sheeran (July 12) The project consists of 15 songs with 22 two collaborations that are being kept secret until the release.

In May, Sheeran released two singles, I Don’t Care (featuring Justin Bieber), and Cross Me (featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock) then announced the upcoming album.

Freya Ridings, by Freya Ridings (July 19) The English singer-songwriter is set to release her self-titled, studio album

two years after her single, Lost Without You hit the charts.

Ridings released You Mean the World to Me, Castles, and Wishbone in anticipation of her debut album.

Duck, by Kaiser Chiefs (July 26) The 11-song album will be Kaiser Chiefs’ seventh studio album.

The indie band released the single Record Collection at the end of May with the date for the new album.

In addition to these, keep an eye out for Chance the Rapper’s new album.

In February, he tweeted that his new album should be ready for release in July, but there’s no set date.

Since his last album, he has featured in songs with Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and DJ Khaled.

Lovin’ Longitude Five to look out for RACHEL D’ARCY

WITH festival season in full swing – despite the less-than-Summery weather – the hype is building for one of the season’s biggest festivals, Longitude.

Here’re our top five artists playing Longitude this year …

A$AP Rocky With more than 15 million listeners on Spotify, A$AP Rocky has a fanbase that can’t be scoffed at.

Headlining the opening night of Longitude on July 5, his live act draws

crowds from across the globe.

A$AP is known for delivering an energetic set of some of his biggest hits, including 2013’s F**kin’ Problems and 2018’s A$AP Forever.

taken over the airwaves in Ireland and the UK over the past few years.

For anyone a little more Pop-leaning than Hip-Hop, she’s one to check out on the Saturday.

Anne Marie Chances are, if you’ve tuned into any radio station in the last year, you’ve heard the dulcet tones of the UK’s Anne Marie.

A rising pop star, the ‘2002’ singer recently headlined the 3Arena not too long ago.

Her unique brand of R’N’B-infused pop has

Brockhampton The definition of an underground sensation, and with a loyal fanbase across the globe, their shows regularly sell out within minutes – including a gig at The Helix last August.

Currently hard at work on a new album, Longitude-goers may be treated to a new track during

their Saturday set.

Gaining a reputation for theatrics and energy, to boot, even if you’ve never heard of Brockhampton, you’ll walk away a fan.

Nealo One of a number of Irish acts playing Longitude, Hip-Hop artist Nealo hails from Dublin and will play on July 6.

His star is steadily on the rise, having recently announced a headlining gig at The Grand Social.

Nealo recently re l e a se d t h e s i n g l e, Questions, an emotive work that signals the

depth of his talent, making him one to watch, and on the Saturday of Longitude.

Cardi B Following a cancellation last year to give birth to daughter Kulture, HipHop heavyweight Cardi B makes her debut at Longitude this year.

Performing on Sunday July 7, the winner of the Best Rap Album Grammy is one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend.

Expect hits such as Please Me, and I Like It, she’s sure to close out Longitude with a bang.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE WIN A SUMMER SIZZLER FOR YOU AND THREE FRIENDS TO CATCH THE STUNNING LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN

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 ...

THIS WEEK we’re delighted to pair up with Bulmers Live at Leopardstown to give you and three of your friends the chance to see The Stunning on Thursday, July 11.

The prize includes four Summer Sizzler tickets with a welcome drink, food voucher, a tote bet and the chance to see The Stunning in concert as well as getting to see some racing action.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, email your name and contact details to competitions@dublingazette.com before Tuesday, June 25.

ENTERTAINMENT

Will Hughie and Jackie’s big day be ruined by Heather?

HUGHIE and Jackie buckle under the weight of the rumour going around about them, with Hughie telling Bob and Renee they need to shut it down, for Jackie’s sake.

To Ellie’s horror, Heather tells Ellie that she and Hughie are in love, leaving him furious by Jackie’s reaction.

Jackie takes a deep breath as she begins her wedding day.

Heather tells Hughie to call off the wedding but is calmed down by

Renee. Heather is determined to prove Jackie doesn’t love Hughie.

Heather concocts a secret plan.

Melanie is furious when Fiona brings up her past and accuses Paul of gossiping about her past.

Leo accuses Eoghan of stealing his run, and he begs Leo not to tell Carol. Carol, furious at Eoghan’s unprofessionalism, takes him off dispatch. Eoghan blames Leo for his misfortune.

While chatting to Heather, Doug lets slip that Pete and Jackie shared a kiss. Heather is delighted with her new knowledge.

Fiona gets personal when Jane gives her parenting advice. Jane hits back at Fiona with some barbs

of her own.

Leo and Eoghan are furious when another taxi poaches Leo’s fare. Carol is determined to find out who is poaching her drivers’ fares. Carol discovers who the rogue driver is and is adamant Eoghan doesn’t find out. Carol warns Johnny to keep off her turf.

Eoghan discovers the identity of the rogue taxi driver.

Will fails in hiding his worsening back injury from Cristiano.

Cristiano gets the wrong idea when he sees Will and Mairead together.

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

CINEMA | EMMA THOMPSON STEALS THE LIMELIGHT IN LATE NIGHT

A chatty, catty view of the dynamics behind TV shows

SHANE DILLON

Rising Dublin rockers set for Whelan’s headline gig RACHEL D’ARCY

ROCKERS ON the rise, Inhaler have announced a headlining gig at Whelan’s this September.

The Dublin-based quartet will play the Wexford Street venue on September 27, following a stellar year supporting the likes of Noel Gallagher and The Academic.

Inhaler, comprising Robert Keating on bass, Ryan McMahon on drums, Josh Jenkinson on lead and frontman Elijah Hewson on vocals and rhythm, have had a whirlwind year so far.

Having been featured by Hot Press magazine in its Hot for 2018 list, Inhaler are focused on creating new material whilst gigging around.

Following the release of singles My Honest Face and It Won’t Always Be Like This, the quartet have

gained a huge amount of support from radio stations such as RTE 2FM, PlayIrish. com, and Today FM. Last year saw the band play their first festivals – Indiependence and Electric Picnic – in 2018, before selling out their first headliner in Whelan’s last September.

Speaking following the announcement of the tour, frontman Elijah Hewson (son of the U2 frontman Bono) said: “We want to make these shows the best night of our audience’s life.

They’re coming to see us as we are and there’s nothing else.

“There’s a lot of pressure to make it a good night, but if we be ourselves then we’ll be all right!”

Tickets for the over-18’s Whelan’s headline gig priced at €11 go on sale on Wednesday, June 19 at 9am from WAV Tickets.

CINEMAGOERS could be forgiven for feeling that they’re under siege at the moment – big budget blockbusters and particularly miserable June weather alike are pummeling people.

So, for those looking to duck away from the bigger films and lousy Summer, pop in to the chat show experience that is Late Night (Cert 15A, 102 mins).

It’s a low-budget, highaiming vehicle for Emma Thompson, picking over the fertile ground that is the male-dominated chatshow circuit with some snippy commentary on this particular boys’ club.

Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is an Emmy Award-winning late night chat show host – but she’s also facing oblivion, with a stale format, plummeting ratings and all an-male writing team, none of which is endearing her to her network.

She needs to shake things up and turn things around – fast – before her long-running show gets axed at the end of the season.

Enter, ‘diversity hire’

Two very different women have to save an ailing chat show facing the axe in Late Night

Molly (Mindy Kaling), a South-Asian American writer who faces suspicious male colleagues, a potential boss from hell, and the daunting challenge of helping to turn Newbury’s show around before it goes to the great commercial break in the sky.

Along the way, there are a range of interesting themes to dip into here, none of which get explored too much or settled upon for very long, but at least pop up enough to trigger a conversation.

At its heart, however, the film stays focused on

the catty, snappy, often chaotic production background that lurks behind the smoothest of smooth late night chat show hosts, and the barely contained chaos which can drive their shows.

We’ve seen this type of content before. Recent TV series like 30 Rock have provided rich seams of comedy gold for behindthe-scenes catfighting, while the still peerless 90s cult show, The Larry David Show, mercilessly mocked and dissected chat shows and their hosts.

That’s not quite what Late Night is doing, how-

ever, as it keeps a focus on two very different women facing two very different challenges.

Molly proves to be a likable and very capable character. A lesser film might have turned her into a scheming ingenue plotting to depose the boss, but Kaling makes Molly sympathetic and honest enough in her aspirations.

Meanwhile, as the boss, Newbury is often fairly monstrous, but she’s not irredeemable – she’s a frienemy to be wary around, but sometimes a sympathetic one because of the pressures she faces,

and her own life choices.

A solid supporting cast (including an ever reliable John Lithgow as Newbury’s sickly husband), and a number of high-profile names ‘as themselves’ rounds the cast out nicely.

The overall result is a film that won’t exactly wow like some of the blockbusters, but is a decent vehicle for Thompson, highlights gender equality issues, and takes some wryly amusing jabs at the behind-the-scenes chaos of TV production.

And, hey now, isn’t that worth popping in to see?

Verdict: 7/10

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS I N F O R M AT I O N

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Hop to it if you want to get in on the rentable pogo stick, err, craze

Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240

A SWEDISH company, Cangoroo, is working on bringing rentable, app-enabled pogo sticks to cities around the world in a similar way that bicycles (and even scooters) have been adopted by many citizens.

This summer, the popo sticks are launching in Paris, Stockholm, San Francisco, London and Malmo.

Users will be able to download a related app, make an account and scan a pogo stick’s ID code, then jump away.

Cangoroo claims that its pogo sticks are convenient while also being more environmentally friendly than electric scooters and cars.

The company hopes its services “can come to play a central role in changing how people look at sustainable cities and staying healthy”.

Over time, the company plans on expanding to multiple cities and university campuses all across the world.

So, who knows? Maybe Dubs will be jumping on this new transport option in the near future ...

Dublin Gazette Newspapers publishes four weekly quality free titles, covering the latest news, sport, entertainment and lifestyle from the four local authority areas of Dublin

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BITS & BOBS

A Titanic bit of bad luck at the mall

Run, two, three, four, five...

THEY CAME RUNNING TO HELP PROMOTE AN UPCOMING FESTIVAL: In attendance at the launch of the Irish Life Health Festival of Running are Regan, Rob, Cathal, Tara and Marian Heffernan. Organised by Athletics Ireland, the event will bring the elite and everyday runner together in a celebration of running and athletics on Sunday, July 28 at Morton Stadium, Santry. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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

This week’s dog of the week is Martha Mabel, an endearingly beautiful and bouncy one-year-old Pit Bull cross. Martha Mabel is a super clever dog that loves learning new tricks!

She is lots of fun, very playful and is happiest when surrounded by lots of toys, or when playing a game with her favourite Canine Carers in our Rehoming Centre.

Martha Mabel’s ideal home would be with an active adult family who will help this wonderful dog thrive and

would be interested in teaching her lots of new and exciting tricks.

A large garden where she can run and play in would also be top of her priority list for her loving new home.

If you have room in your heart and home for Martha Mabel 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.)

martha mabel

Bags of shame to help save Canada

A STORE in Vancouver, Canada is shaming customers for using plastic bags by printing embarrassing messages to remind them to bring their reusable bags next time.

This month, East West Market in Vancouver has a campaign to shame customers, courtesy of some unusual branding.

When a customer chooses to use a plastic bag at the store, they will be charged $0.05, and will receive a bag with either ‘Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium’, ‘The Colon Care Co-op’ or Dr Toews Wart Ointment Wholesale’ emblazoned on it. Small print on the bag’s bottom reads: ‘Avoid the shame. Bring a reusable bag’.

The campaign ties in with Canada’s new push to ban all single-use plastics in use there by 2021.

ACROSS the pond, shoppers at a shopping mall in Mexico could have been forgiven for having a sinking feeling when a storm and a certain Celine Dion song collided.

A Zapopan, Mexico mall’s roof gave in during a bad storm, with torrential rain starting to flood the main floor (above).

A video on Twitter from a Florida man showed the flooding, with a quickwitted band at the mall striking up My Heart Will Go On as people scrambled away from the notquite-terrifying rainwater.

The video has already been viewed 17.8m times – despite viewers having to hear that particular Celine Dion song again ...

Impressive talents earn an ovation

KODI Lee – a 22-year-old autistic and blind man – auditioned for America’s Got Talent and earned the Golden Buzzer from celebrity judge, Gabrielle Union.

The pianist and singer performed ‘A Song for You’,

by Donny Hathaway, earning a standing ovation.

After performing, Gabrielle Union hit the Golden Buzzer which allows Lee to go straight to the live show that starts on August 13.

Only nine acts receive a Golden Buzzer from the judges each season.

His impressive audition is well worth checking out on YouTube.

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latitude&longitude

Yee-haw! Direct flights to Texas are up and running THERE’S great news for Irish holidaymakers looking to grab a slice of the American dream away from the big cities – direct flights to Texas have now opened up to the Lone Star state.

The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has launched the only direct flight from Dublin to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), using state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 planes.

Currently running as a Summer seasonal flight operating through to September 28, the direct flight to the heart of Texas Is just one of the airline’s direct flights from Dublin to key American destinations, which also include Charlotte (CLT), Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL), and from Shannon (SNN) to PHL. Caitriona Toner, country sales manager for Ireland for American Airlines, said: “The new direct flight will open up exciting travel possibilities for Irish consumers.

“The flight offers customers a chance to experience Dallas and neighbouring Fort Worth, famous for being world-leading business hubs as well as offering authentic Texan food, culture, shopping and hospitality.

“For customers who wish to continue their onward journey, American’s largest hub – Dallas/ Fort Worth – offers up to 900 daily departures to destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada.”

For further information or for bookings, see www.americanairlines.ie.

Head to historic Cork for Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms CLOSER to home than Texas, lovely Cork can draw Dubliners to the popular city at any time of the year, but especially when there’s a great hotel deal on offer, too.

The River Lee, (right) part of the Doyle Collection Hotels, is offering a ‘Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms’ package deal for anyone looking for a chic break in the historic city this summer.

The package includes an overnight stay with a cold glass of bubbles on arrival, brunch for two the following morning with a Lillet cocktail on the stylish Blossom Grove Terrace, and a €25 voucher to spend in Brown Thomas.

Brunch, Bubbles and Blooms at The River Lee is based on two people sharing and includes overnight accommodation, and extras as outlined above, with the price for this package from €242 per night for two people.

For enquiries call 021 493 7772, or see the hotel’s information at www.doylecollection.com.

A cherub from the wooden pulpit looks up to the elegant vaulted ceilings of St Peter’s Church

The late Gothic Town Hall

A quiet, beautiful evening on the ancient streets of Leuven with a view of thehistoric Town Hall

Lovin’ Leuven Yes, Belgian waffles are the best waffles on the planet

JESSICA MAILE

LEUVEN or Louvain is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. It is a very easy 15 minute train ride from Brussels airport.

Arriving in Leuven is quite stylish with its train platforms covered by wing-like glass roofing.

But the city itself is much less modern and steeped in history.

Leuven is a university city but it seemed surprisingly quiet and less populated than I had expected.

One of the first thing you notice about Leuven is the lack of cars. Large parts of the city are pedestrianised and this makes getting around so much more pleasurable.

Walking around Leuven is quite easy as it is not a very large city. But even though there may not be many cars in the city centre, watch out for the cyclists. It seems that

there are just bicycles coming at you from all angles, so be aware of your surroundings when walking around town.

The most pleasurable part was just how quiet it is at night, as I was expecting a rowdy evening with crowded bars emptying out onto the cobblestoned roads at closing time – but this never happened.

It was refreshing to be able to walk through the market square and surrounding roads late at night and, whilst there were people on the street, there was none of the boisterous activities that you may expect from a city centre.

All about the beer Belgium in general is great for its beer and Leuven is no exception to this.

There are numerous bars where you can sit outside and watch the world on its bicycle go by. The choice of beer in most bars is so numerous that often there will be rather lengthy beer

menus to list the numerous varieties of different beers available.

Be warned though as most beer is in the region of 9% ABV, so some may find the offering a little strong. The whole process of ordering a pint is unique in Leuven where is seems every bar has a specific pint glass for each specific brewery.

I visited a rather eccentric bar called The Fiere

recommend that you stop off there for a pint.

You are spoilt for choice for historic places to visit with many churches and university buildings to visit. St Peter’s Church cannot be missed as it is in the centre of the city. Inside was one of the most spectacular carved wooden pulpits and an alternative painting of Christ’s Last Supper. Both of these

spiralling staircase to the top of the clock tower.

The staircase just keeps on going from stone turret like stairwell to a metal spiral staircase that climbs in between the clock mechanism and bells and leads to the viewing deck.

The view is splendid as you can walk around the top of the clock tower and gaze down and out across Leuven.

Margriet on Margarethaplein. The decor seemed a collection of stuffed animals, religious relics and more beer glasses that you could ever hope to use.

The atmosphere was super cosy and friendly.

A group of us enjoyed our evening there and would

magnificent works art were worth taking a look at.

Another impressive building is the university library, KU Leuven Bibliotheken. Whilst the actual library was very impressive, many visitors were there to take the narrow

Leuven is definitely a great destination for a quick weekend getaway. It’s a city with a big heart, steeped in history and just full of places to explore or just sit and have a beer and watch the world, and many, many bikes go by...

Grote Markt is a great place to people watch and (right) the great views from clock tower at KU Leuven Bibliotheken

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

A delicious blend of blue, cheddar & mozzarella cheese in a delectable dish

TRAVEL & FOOD

AS PART of a panEuropean campaign (“Cheese. Your Way.”) supported locally by the National Dairy Council, Donal Skehan has developed a series of delic ious cheesbased recipes, including a one-pot, threecheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake.

This Three-cheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake cooks in about 50 minutes, and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients • 3 tbsp olive oil • 500g beef mince • 100g smoked bacon lardons • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped • 250ml red wine • 200ml milk • 1 tsp dried oregano • 750ml passata • 2 tbsps tomato purée • 500g rigatoni • 1 litre vegetable stock • 200g blue cheese, roughly crumbled • 200g cheddar cheese, roughly grated • 1 x 150g ball buffalo mozzarella, roughly torn • Large handful of basil leaves • Sea salt and ground black pepper Preparation • Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large oven-proof casserole

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pan over a high heat.

Add the mince and fry for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove the mince from the pan and set aside on a plate.

• Heat another tablespoon of the oil in the pan, then add the bacon and fry for about t wo m i n u te s u n t i l cooked through and golden.

• Add the onion, garlic and carrot and fry for a further 3-4 minutes.

• Return the mince to the pan with the red wine, milk and oregano.

• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes until reduced by half and the liquid has thickened slightly.

• Add the passata along with the tomato puree, stir through to evenly combine, followed by the pasta and stock.

• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring almost continuously until the pasta is al dente.

• Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F or Gas Mark 5.

• Stir through half of each cheese along with half the basil leaves.

Top with the remaining cheese, dispersing it evenly across the top and place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

• Top with the remaining basil leaves and serve.

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Try a scoop of news about a tasty new ice cream flavour THERE’S great news for the ice cream lovers out there – the ‘Summer’ weather’s been pretty woeful this year, but a new flavour – the Propercorn Salted Caramel Smooch – promises to give everyone a very summersome taste.

Ice cream makers Smooch says the offering is a “perfect mouth-watering combo of sweet and salty topped with crunchy popcorn for extra bite”.

Made with 100% Irish dairy cream and no palm oil, the ice cream retails for €3.50 and is available in shops all across the country.

The company is also launching a brand-new ice cream parlour unit, which is being introduced this Summer.

Smooch is available nationwide in more than 170 locations including selected Centra, Londis, Spar stores and independent retailers – the brand is owned and run by Bray-based Dairyglen Products.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Imbongo IPA

the friendly bar stood out more

Boundary Brewing – Belfast

NOT far from Clondalkin Village, Boomers is a huge pub with a friendly atmosphere. The outside architecture is a bit of a mishmash of styles, with the long house-like roof of the lounge meeting what almost looks like the turret of a castle, inside which the bar is located.

Once inside, Boomers is warm and welcoming, with the smaller bar accompanied by a huge lounge. On a given night, the bar will fill up with regulars and you may be lucky enough to come across a trad session, complete with all the trimmings. The lounge has a number of screens and the space means it’s a perfect spot for sporting occasions.

Having got my stout in the busy bar, I settled in the lounge. The pint was not a bad one, with volume, cream and temperature all broadly where you’d want it to be. However, there was just something ever so slightly off with the taste that held it back from a higher score. @guinnessadvisor Boomers Bar, Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

There are some smashing beers coming out of this Belfast Brewery. Not only do some of them have great names, the can designs are works of art and the taste of the beer is even better. This IPA is a mix of Mosaic, Citra, Azacca and Cascade hops and pours a like a hazy/cloudy glass of fruit juice. You will taste the tropical fruit and your different taste buds will detect a whole variety of tastes from pineapple to mango and many others. This was a really tasty drink, thick and yet so fruity. It comes in at a 5.5% ABV and would recommend hunting these down in your specialist off licences.

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

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BEAUTY BITS

Soraiya Ryan

Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter Full House Mixed Face Palette €7.95

Sarah Halliwell.

Pictures: Karen Morgan

FRENCH haircare brand, Klorane celebrated its latest launch with a breakfast event at Dublin’s Drury Buildings.

The event, which was the first for the brand in Ireland, launched the latest innovation in the range.

Klorane’s NEW Aquatic Mint range aims to gently cleanse, detoxify and protect the hair and scalp from these daily aggressors.

Working and living in an urban environment means scalp and hair are exposed to a variety of pollutants including fine dust, exhaust gases, central heating, tobacco and food smoke.

In the short term, this leaves the scalp and hair dirty and dull, while long term exposure can result in accelerated appearance of grey hairs and even premature hair loss.

The key ingredient in

Carter Bea uty by Mar issa Carter Smooth Ta lker Lip Kit in Chrissy €9 .95

Introducing Aquatic Mint Anti-Pollution range by Klorane the range, Aquatic Mint, is cultivated at the brand’s organic farm in the South West of France.

The formula, which is silicone and paraben free, gently and effectively cleans and protects the hair and scalp without weighing it down.

The Aquatic Mint range is also part of Klorane’s 100% eco-responsible range.

Klorane is available from selected pharmacies nationwide.

Klorane Shampoo with Aquatic Mint 200ml RRP €11.50.

Nasty Gal launch new collab with Dua Lipa’s sis FOLLOWING HER famous sister’s footsteps into the spotlight, Rina Lipa has unveiled a new collab with online retailer Nasty Gal. The sister of ‘New Rules’ singer Dua Lipa, 18 year old Rina has collaborated with Nasty Gal on a new capsule collection.

From sweatpants to denim jackets, there’s something for everyone in the new collection, launched late last week and available now on NastyGal.com.

Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter Window Dressing Brow Kit Light Medium €9.95

THE CHERRY BOMB OF PALETTES RACHEL D’ARCY

rdarcy@dublingazette.com IF YOU love a little glow in the summer time or a beautiful brow, Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter have just launched a whole range of new products in perfect time for the Summer season.

Ten brand new products have been added to the current Carter Beauty collection, all priced to be kind to your pocket.

A standout product in the line up include the new mixed face and eye palette, Cherry Bomb.

Priced at €14.95, this pigmented palette boasts an array of shimmery hues.

Packed with 12 eyeshadow shades from blossoms to foils and glitters as well as three generous face pans to contour, highlight and blush,

it’s the perfect palette to take away with you on any summer breaks without weighing down your luggage.

The Window Dressing Brow Kit (€9.95) comes in two different shades, and packs in four great products to each kit. Comprised of two powders, a pencil and a fibre gel, Melissa herself says it’s one of her go-to’s for her brows.

Also new to Carter Beauty in this drop is a luxe range of beautiful nude satin liquid lips in four different shades - Ariana, Chrissy, Isabelle and Reese (€9.95).

The kits - which also include a lip liner - are named after inspirational ladies including Ariana Grande (who wore the company’s Supreme Gel Liner in her ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend’ video) and Isabelle, Marissa’s four year old

daughter.

Two face palettes - the Out of Sight Concealer Palette and the Full House Mixed Face Palette (both €7.95) - also drop today, designed for the girl looking to touch up her glam on the go.

Again, perfect for travelling to faraway lands this Summer, with shades to compliment everyone.

The concealer palette is packed with 6 high coverage shades, whilst the face palette makes sure to help you glow with four pans of product, including two highlighters, a bronzer and a blush.

All of the new Carter Beauty products will be available in select pharmacies and Penney’s nationwide, and from carterbeautycosmetics. com.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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Phytoplage L’Original Protective Sun Veil 125ml €19

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JESSICA MAILE, jmaile@dublingazette.com OKAY, summer weather has been a little elusive BUT it’s always good to be ready when it does decide to stick around. Actually, using sunscreen should be part of your daily beauty routine. Even if it’s cloudy, the sun’s rays still reach the skin and can cause damage.

There are many kinds of sunscreens. Some specifically for your face, lips and body. Some waterproof for you sporty types. Some tinted for you bathing beauties. So it really is a matter of preference and your lifestyle. Also remember to keep that skin hydrated with a thermal spring water to freshen your skin and drench it in moisture.

Payot Sunny Creme Divine SPF 50 €30

SHOES, SHOES, SHOES | SANDALS ARE FOR THE FEET BUT ARE AT THE HEART OF SUMMER STYLE SPLASH OF COLOUR

TRUE BLUE

THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER

Blocks of bright colours mixed with neutral colours are always a fashion YES.

Navy is one of the key colours of summer. Although it is dark, it is a neutral shade that goes with just about anything. This toe post sandal ties together navy with a sassy bit of gold. Your feet will think they hit the jackpot!

Platform sandals give a bit of height but are still super comfortable. These are a hit because of the soft palette of colours and textures.

Strive Footwear Lucia coral & gold leather sandal €95

LUNAR Grayson navy & metallic toe post sandal €35

GABOR metallic bar flatform €89.95

For more fabulous sandals, check out www.shoehorn.ie

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Sporty New Ford Focus ST-Line DECLAN GLYNN

THE New Kia XCeed

THE All-New Ford Focus arrived in Ireland late last summer to much applause and acclaim.

This latest version of the Ford Focus delivers more style, space and advanced driving technologies for mid-size family car customers than ever before.

The new Focus also introduces a comprehensive range of advanced driving technologies that can help drivers make light work of stop-start traffic, see more clearly when driving in the dark, park simply by holding down a button, and avoid accidents.

Aerodynamic Silhouette The sporty new Focus silhouette is the most aerodynamic in its class.

Athletic and dynamic, with a long bonnet and muscular rear haunches, each model in the range is differentiated with unique elements.

There are five trim levels to choose from – Zetec, ST-Line, Titanium, Vignale, and Active, while award-winning petrol and diesel engines are available across the range, along with a choice of 6-speed manual, or 8-speed automatic gearboxes.

Review Car My review car was a new Ford Focus 5-door in sporty ST-Line specification, and was fitted with a 1.5-litre EcoBlue (turbo-diesel) engine, mated to a slick 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Finished in stunning ‘Deser t Island B lu e ’ metallic paint, the car really stood out from the crowd – thanks in no small part to its standard ST-Line styling kit with

KIA’s New ‘XCeed’ Is Set To Succeed crossover is set to offer a stylish, expressive alternative to traditional SUVs. Featuring a Coupé-like European design, Kia’s new urban crossover possesses sportier design and handling characteristics than an SUV, yet offers comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity.

Kia Motors has released the first image of the new Kia XCeed urban crossover, due to be revealed later in June 2019. Stylish, expressive and modern in design, the new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) represents a sporty alternative to traditional larger SUVs. The swept-back, coupé-like appearance of the new Kia XCeed is a

dual chrome exhausts.

Other standard features include ST-Line scuff plates, auto lights & wipers, front LED fog lights with cornering feature, Pre-collision Assist, L a n e - Ke e p i n g A l e r t with Lane Departure

Warning, cruise control, sports seats & trim, STLine flat bottom steering wheel & sports pedals, sports suspension, Ford power starter button, manual air conditioning, electronic parking brake, centre armrest, Ford

FACT BOX

1) Stylish French design flair 2) Technologically-advanced petrol engine 3) Frugal diesel engine 4) Three trim levels 5) Priced from €22,140

MyKey, and selectable drive modes.

Optional features fitted to my review car included a FordPass Connect Modem, 8” SYNC 3 touchscreen with Navigation, Ford Co-Pilot 360 (adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering & Traffic Jam Stop & Go Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Alert, and Traffic Sign Recognition), Design Pack (18” Katana alloy wheels, fixed LED headlights, and privacy glass), open-able panoramic roof, wireless charging, heads-up display, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), and Enhanced Active Park Assist (including a rear view camera).

Driving Dynamics On the road, the 120PS (118bhp) engine in my review car really sparkled. With 300Nm of torque available, this EcoBlue engine is capa-

ble of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 10.0-seconds, with a top speed of 196km/h achieveable.

On a combined driving cycle, this engine can consume as little as 4.5-litres of diesel for every 100km’s driven, while a carbon emission figure of 139g/km leads to annual road tax of just €280.

E xc e l l e n t d r i v i n g dynamics ensure that the new Ford Focus provides a terrific driving experience on all kinds of road surface, while allowing the car to retain the confident handling characteristics of the previous generation model.

Spacious Interior The all-new Focus also provides more space inside for passengers and luggage. An additional 5 centimetres of length between the front and rear wheels allows classleading knee clearance

for rear seat passengers, and all occupants benefit from the wider interior – with 6 centimetres more shoulder room in the rear.

The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch further back for a more open sensation, and an open-able panoramic roof that lets light flood into the interior (a €1,410 option on my review car).

Attractively Priced The new Ford Focus is extremely well priced, with the range starting at just €22,513 (ex-delivery) for the Focus Zetec 1.0-litre EcoBoost model.

T h e s p o r t y ST- L i n e model starts at €23,525 (ex-delivery) and represents outstanding value for money. All new Ford passenger cars are covered by Ford’s excellent 7-Year/100,000km warranty.

product of the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, designed under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe. The combination of its elevated ride height and lower hip point give the car a sportier driving position than a traditional SUV. Its raised driving position offers a clearer view of the road ahead than a conventional family hatchback.

More emotional and dynamic in format and design than its taller rivals, the new Kia XCeed will nevertheless offer comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity to Europe’s best-selling SUVs. The Kia XCeed will be revealed in full on June 26th, and – with its stunning good looks, and KIA’s renowned reliability – is sure to set pulses racing.

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LATE LATE SHOW: HURLING: DUBLIN pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Captain Chris Crummey’s 67th minute goal kick-started a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, on the way to a hard-earned victory in an evenly balanced tie against last year’s defeated All-Ireland finalists.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HOCKEY | MIXED EMOTIONS BUT MAIN TARGET ACHIEVED

Green Army advance on Road to Tokyo FIH SERIES FINALS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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GILLIAN Pinder said Ireland’s second-place finish at the FIH Series Finals last Sunday at Banbridge was a bittersweet one as they missed out on gold but did hit their primary target – a place in next October’s Olympic playoffs.

The Dubliner played a key role as the World Cup silver medalists beat Malaysia (2-1), Singapore (11-0) and the Czech Republic in both the group (8-1) and the semi-final (4-0) to take a big stride to a potential place at Tokyo 2020.

The final, though, slipped through their grasp as they fell 3-1 to Korea with all the goals coming in the last 15 minutes of a tense battle.

Ireland had a goal disallowed in the first half when a Roisin Upton dragflick was ruled out for a perceived obstruction and it cost Ireland dear.

They fell behind early in the fourth quarter and they were caught again when pushing for a late equaliser.

Nicci Daly did get one back but Korea killed off the tie with their third with six seconds left.

“We had our eyes set on winning this tournament and the ranking points that come with it,” Dubliner Pinder told Dublin Gazette.

“Of course, it is disappointing but we are still qualifed for that playoff and still have pretty big fish to fry in the European Championships in August.

“It’s not the end of the world but it is a disappointing end to a really good week.

“The first three quarters of the final, there were phases we were on top; phases they were on top; 0-0 into the last quarter, we felt good.

“When we did concede, we did have to gamble a bit more and in that, they got their second.

“To get one back with two minutes

Gillian Pinder on the attack for Ireland. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

to go, we thought we would have a repeat of Hawkes Bay when we levelled from three down but it wasn’t to be.”

The competition was Ireland’s first appearance in action on home soil since the World Cup and they performed in front of a sold-out crowd for the final at the Co Down venue.

“They were great all week, even

without the weather which usually brings a big crowd.

“Warming up and the PA was on the speaker getting people to move in; we don’t get that in hockey. Banbridge did a brilliant job.

“The stadium looks great; it was so well run and we are just disappointed we didn’t deliver the goods [in the final].”

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CLUB NOTES

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CASTLEKNOCK

JUNE 12 – Marvellous Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship win over Kilmacud Crokes 2-14 0-14 to guarantee Castleknock a Quarter-Final place.

Ladies Footballers great Adult Cup Div.5 win 4-11 3-13 over Garristown. Castleknock’s involvement with the LGFA’s 5-week-long #OneGoodClub Pilot Programme begins with a well-attended One Good Coach Workshop for Club Coaches given by mental health professionals JigsawDublin15 in the Blanchardstown Library.

June 15 – Evan McSherry and Matthew Lynam were on the Dublin Clarke team which beat Tipperary Blue to reach the Corn John Scott (Celtic Challenge) Semi-Final. Darragh Warnock (0-2) played on the Dublin U-20 Footballers who lost to Galway in John Kerins Cup. June 16 – Second great win in a week for AHL3 hurlers beating Ballyboden 2-20 0-17 and the AHL6 team make it a double over Ballyboden winning by 1-22 1-6.

Upcoming: The Annual Golf Classic takes place this Friday June 21st in Westmanstown Golf Club.

A noted innovation this year is the introduction of the Karl Andrews Memorial Cup which will be presented to the winners in recognition of one of our truly great Club members. Everyone is invited to attend the presentation in Westmanstown on Friday evening from 9pm. Still time to be involved by contacting Mick Lynch 086-2531600 or Charlie Spillane 085-1101008.

FINGALLIANS THE AFL 6 Team play their next game against Civil Service at home on June 25th at 7.30 pm.The AFL 11 team also play their next game at home on June 20th against Round Towers Lusk.

The Div 1 Ladies team had a win over Na Fianna while the Div 4 team lost out to St Brendans. Next up for the Div 1 team is a home tie with Clanna Gael/Fontenoy on June 26th at 7.30pm .

Hard luck to the Eoin O’Connor and Aaron Lacey and Dublin Minor Hurling team who narrowly lost out to Wexford in the Leinster Semi Final in Parnell Park on Saturday last.

Celtic Challenge : Well done to Gordon Rodgers,Ben Stears and Jamie Greene who helped the Dublin Plunkett team to a great win over Kilkenny in the Celtic challenge .

Summer Camps : Forms are now available in the bar for the Summer Camps. We are running two CUL Camps this year as the numbers wanting to join are huge the dates are Mon 8th July to Fri 12th July and Mon 12th Aug to Fri 16th Aug times are 9am to 2pm.The Dual Football Hurling/Camogie camps

are Mon 22th July to Fri 26th July and Mon 19th Aug to Fri 23th Aug start time is 9am tie 1pm.The Hurling School of Excellence is Mon 29th July to Thursday 1th Aug start time 10am til 2pm. The Paul Flynn Football School of Excellence is from Tue 6th Aug to Fri 9th Aug with a start time of 10am tie 2pm.

Details of prices are in the Forms available in the Bar. Well done to Sarah Power who finished 2nd in the Leinster Feile Camogie skill star competition in Clane on Saturday last.

The Ladies U14 team travelled to the annual Emyvale U14 Ladies Tournament on Sunday ,doing very well ,winning their group and narrowly loosing the Quarter Final.

The U13 Ladies won their Div 7 League Final with Round Towers Clondalkin on Saturday last .

Well done to Ellen Joyce,Eve Pennie and Ava Canty who played with the Dublin U13 Ladies Football team in their Blitz in Portlaoise winning all their games.

Well done to Swords Educate Together who won the Cumann na mBunscoil Sciath Uí Néill final.

CAMOGIE: DUBLIN SEEKING TO CONTINUE UNBEATEN

Browne’s charges aim for win against the Deise SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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DUBLIN’s Senior Camogie team will be aiming to maintain their positive start to the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Championship when they travel to Walsh Park to take on Waterford this Saturday (4pm).

With five newcomers in their starting lineup Frank Browne’s side accounted for Meath in their opening game last Saturday by 1-16 to 0-12 at Parnell’s GAA Club.

Dubin were pushed all the way to the wire before claiming a sevenpoint win.

The hosts started this game strongly with a goal from Faughs Celtic player Kerrie Finnegan after just two minutes setting them up nicely.

Cuala’s Sinead Wylde

( 0 - 8 , 6 f ) i m p re s s e d from placed balls, while Na o m h Fi o n n b a r ra’s Siobhan Kehoe also made a fine first half contribution, on her return from injury, as Dublin led by 1-5 to 0-7 at the interval.

Though the excellent Jane Dolan kept the Royals in touch, along with Kristina Troy, Dublin contributed the final four scores of this game.

While Wylde led the scoring for Dublin there were fine contributions throughout the pitch, including from Naomh Mearnóg’s Laura Twomey at midfield - club colleagues Aoibhe Dillon and Miriam Twomey were unused subs on the day.

Lucan Sarsfields pair Orla Beagan and Ali Twomey; Alex Griffin of Na Fianna; Good Counsel’s Emma O’Byrne; Aisling Carolan of St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh and St. Vincent’s

Ali Twomey breaks ahead of Louise Donoghue (Meath) during last Saturday’s Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Round 1 tie in Parnells GAA Picture: iLivephotos

Aisling Maher all fired a point during this match.

Dublin will be mindful of Waterford’s strong display in their opener.

For Waterford, a rare opportunity to beat Tipperary looked like it might be on the cards, but the game was abandoned after Tipperary’s Nicole Walsh suffered a concussion with four minutes of normal time remaining and the Déise leading by 1-15 to 0-14.

Beth Carton was stun-

ning for the visitors with eight points, while Orla Hickey claimed Waterford’s goal. Orla O’Dwyer had five points for Tipperary.

Dublin return to the scene of their last Championship meeting withWaterford this weekend.

Dublin claimed a hard earned 0-15 to 1-10 win, with Aisling Maher (0-5) and goalkeeper Faye McCarthy impressive from placed balls for the visitors.

Having started strongly with a couple of points from Emma Flanagan, Dublin were in charge for the majority of the game, until Waterford finished strongly with Beth Carton (0-5) punishing some indiscipline and Áine Lyng (1-2) goaling right at the end.

Saturday’s tie between Dublin and Waterford will be broadcast live on the Liberty Insurance Facebook page.Coverage commences at 3.45pm.

Somba leads the way

The field takes off for the 2019 Castleknock 5K road race.

Picture: Niall O’Connell/@KnockPhotos

THE 2019 Castleknock 5K Road Race was held in overcast conditions last Sunday with Peter Somba winning in a time of 15:09, making it a back to back wins for the Dunboyne Runner.

Local Metro St Brigid’ mans John Coughlan came second to finish in a time 16:50. The female category was won by Ciara Peelo in a time of 20:11, closely followed by Emma

Cooper.

This year’s run is in aid of the Stroke Unit at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. The race is in memory of Castleknock Local Rory Doherty who sadly passed away in 2013.

Over 1,000 runners and walkers took on the route through the Phoenix Park and Farmleigh Estate, and Castleknock College.

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ATHLETICS: FINGALLIANS DELIVER IN TESTING WEATHER AT MORTON STADIUM

Emerging Fingallians talent have great results at Dublin Games Fingallians AC’s Under 16 Girls Relay team that took part in the Dublin Juvenile Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium, Santry.

TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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FINGALLIANS AC enjoyed a series of great days out at the Dublin track and field championships in Santry.

The Even age relays taking

place on Friday evening in challenging weather conditions.

Abena Afari, Aleena Daly, Maia Groves, Chelsea Olumba and Emma Reihill were part of the Fins Under-14 relay team which took the Dublin title and top spot on the podium.

Likewise, the U16 girls relay team of Laura Constantine, Ava Keogh, Christivie Lunganga,

Sophie Reihill and Anna Thornton ran a strong second leg, which aided a team victory.

Both teams will go forward to represent their club at the National Championships in Tullamore in July.

On the same night, the Fin’s U12 side of Latonia Delieva, Amelynn Dowling, Melina Irnaten, Sophie McBennett, Kay-

leigh Reihill and Martyna Wneczak completed a very close relay, obtaining fifth place.

A day later, the club won a series of medals on what was day four of the Dublin championships.

In the U16 boys’ discus, they were particularly dominant with Liam Granville taking gold with Dan Reddin winning bronze and

Flynn finishes in flying form ATHLETICS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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COOLMINE man David Flynn continued his impressive run of form in the Euro Heroes race series as he finished in the top eight of the IAAF Gold label Olomouc half marathon.

It was a gold label-ranked race, meeting the requirements of bringing many elite athletes from different countries and Flynn prevailed even with the 32-degree temperatures.

This year, European athletics started the Euro Heroes race series with four races hosted in the Czech Republic, where they invite the best elite runners from all over Europe to compete against each other.

It’s taken out the African dominance that has been around for years.

At the end of the four races, they will take each entrant’s best two results and convert it into points.

With one race left, Flynn is currently in seventh position overall.

Flynn is also targeting the Dublin marathon this year as part of his yearly plan.

David Flynn in action in the Czech Republic

Charlie Coughlin coming home in fourth.

Reddin also won the U16 shot putt silver – a feat matched by Laura Constantine. Ashley Kam also won silver in the U15 girls.

Christvie Lunganga competed in a number of events. In a very close finish she bagged second place in the 100m and came fourth in the 200m.

She also competed in the sprint hurdles and despite clattering one of the hurdles in the early stages, managed to keep her composure and take the silver medal. She also progresses to nationals.

Ashley Kam threw the discus out over 19 metres and earned herself second place on the podium.

Both Emma and Sophie Reihill also competed in the discus in their respective age groups.

Emma’s throw of 19.22, a personal best, was good enough for fourth place.

Sophie was also fourth in her age group.

All three qualify for Tullamore as the topfour competitors in the field events go forward to nationals.

Next week sees the Dublin Championships conclude with the uneven age relays being held in Irishtown.

Sunday saw another series of regional finals with a number of qualifiers from Fingallians for the national stage.

Laura Constantine took silver in the 250 hurdles; Abbie Meany was third in the Under-14 girls high jump; Dermot Yang took silver in the Under15 boys long jump while there were bronze medals for Anna Thornton and Jessica Afrakomaa in the same discipline.

The highlight came in the javelin when Ciara Markey threw her personal best of 30.82 metres for gold medal.

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CLUB NOTES

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NAOMH MEARNOG WELL done to our Intermediate hurlers who had an impressive win in the championship over St Peregrines. It’s great to see young players like Jack Keogh, Marc O’Callaghan, Adam Ryan, Rory O’Loughlin, Eoin Kelly and Tommy Cosgrove coming into this team and performing very well. We wish Jack a speedy recovery from a hand injury he suffered at the weekend.

On Thursday the AFL11 team is in action against Fingal Ravens. We also have a crucial minor football league game at home to Cuala on Sunday morning.

Well done to the Dublin hurlers on their superb victory over Galway and a special word of praise for our own Cian Hendricken who put in a mighty shift against some of the best forwards in the country. Club stalwart Cliodhna O’Connor is a member of the management team.

Congratulations also to Laura Twomey and Aoife Dillon who were in action for the Dublin camogie girls in their victory over Meath in the championship.

Our 21st Annual Golf Classic takes place on the 5th of July. If you would like to enter a team or sponsor a tee Box, please contact Michael Hannon at 087 1205440.

SKERRIES HARPS

WELL done to the Blue Bar sponsored Junior Hurlers on their win over OPER in the Junior B Championship on Tues 11th. The Junior Ladies recorded a strong win over Sylvesters in Div 6a.

Congratulations to Eoin Wilde, who played with the Dublin u16 Hurling team in the Celtic Challenge quarter-final win over Kilkenny on Sat, and was awarded the Best & Fairest player. Well done also to Adam Fearon (pictured) with the Dublin U20s, Lauren Bryce with the Dublin u13 ladies Development team & Joe May with the Dublin U16 footballers. Great to see so much representation from across our club on County panels.

Upcoming Events /Diary Dates.

• Skerries Harps Golf society RESCHEDULED outing to Swords Open GC will now take place on Fri 12 July. Tee times 12noon2pm. Meal & Prizegiving afterwards in

ST BRIGID’S

Harps Clubhouse. Contact Paul Murray 085 1740474 • U9 boys Fundraiser/Summer Social on Sat 22nd June from 8pm in the Clubhouse all welcome to join us for an Interactive race night with a difference, followed by music!

• Senior & Intermediate Football Team Fundraiser - Golf day on Sat 29 June at Swords Open GC - open to all members and non members, contact Ciaran on 0879257633 for more details and to book a team slot - teams of 4 €200. Prizegiving and food afterwards in the Harps Clubhouse.

The major club fundraiser for 2019 will be the Chaser! Taking place Sun 27 Oct 2019! Keep an eye on social media for more info and save the date! You wont want to miss it. We are actively seeking sponsorship for this event - if you can help contact Joanne 0864058523.

A HUGE thanks to all our organised and supported our 2019 Mini-Leagues last week! A brilliant club occasion as always!

Our Club Nursery, in association with Sherry Fitzgerald returns this Saturday morning from 9.30 to 11am in Russell Park for all 4-6 year old boys and girls! New families and children especially welcome!

Our Hurling Section are running a Laughter Lounge Comedy Night in the Club on 29th June in Russell Park. Tickets are €15 and including a free drink on arrival. BBQ and Raffle also on the night. Contact Mark for tickets on 0858131498.

Well done to our Inter Hurlers on great Championship and league wins against Faughs and ClannaGael last week. A huge well done to Alan Nolan, Paul Winters and the Dublin Senior Hurlers on a brilliant win against Galway.

Lots of Adult football this week with a full round of Adult league games taking place! All the details are on our website and twitter page!

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to €3,800 and will take place in the Roselawn Inn this Thursday evening (June 20th).

Important Coach Education evening on this Friday, 21st June at 7pm with Paul Kilgannon, all are welcome. Gaeltacht Scholarships available for club members, contact 0876339238 for info.

Online Booking for our Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp in August is now open on our website! Places are limited and are filling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment! Each child receives FREE Kellogg’s GAA gear and a backpack!

All our Summer Camp dates are as follows: St Brigids Club Summer Camp 15th - 19th July; St Brigid’s Cúl Camp - 12th - 16th August; St Brigids Club Nursery Camp - 19th - 23rd August.

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

HURLING: TWO DUBLIN SIDES ADVANCE TO SEMI

Celtic showdown CELTIC CHALLENGE  CÓILIN DUFFY

FINGAL players certainly did Dublin proud in the Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge Under-17 hurling competition last weekend, with players from the area involved in both the Dublin Clarke and Dublin Plunkett teams, who will face off this Saturday in the semi-final of the Corn John Scott in Donaghmore-Ashbourne GAA Club at 3.15pm.

In Abbotstown, Dublin Plunkett faced Kilkenny Black in the first quarterfinal of the day in the competition, and the side comprised of Under 16 players came out on top by 2-13 to 1-10 after a keenly contested encounter.

A solid second quarter helped Dublin Plunkett to victory, as they bounced back from Adam O’Connor netting for the Cats midway through the half, to lead by 2-7 to 1-5 at the break.

Plunkett were guilty of eight wides in the opening half – many of those in the first quarter, but as the game progressed they became more solid in front of the posts.

Kilkenny moved 1-5 to 0-6 ahead on 27 minutes, following a Paraic Lennon free, but a goal from Ballyboden’s St Enda’s clubman David Keogh helped really spring Dublin to life.

They launched attack after attack in injury-time,

Referee Kevin Parke pictured with Dublin Plunkett’s Eoin Wilde who was awarded the Best & Fairest trophy. Picture: Noel Browne

and added their second goal from Best and Fairest Award winner Eoin Wilde, before Faugh’s clubman Sean Cooney finished with a well struck point from play, and Dublin Plunkett took a threepoint interval lead.

The sides were well balanced in the second half with Dublin shading the scoring by six points to five, but they had done enough to progress.

Players from the Fingal clubs on the Dublin Plunkett panel were Jamie Green and Gordon Rodgers (Fingallians); Eoin Wilde (Skerries Harps), Tomás Hegarty (St Maurs) and Dylan Kennedy (Naomh Mearnóg).

Another cracking encounter was served up

TOUGH ENCOUNTER Brigid’s come unstuck in AHL1 ST BRIGID’S fell to a 4-14 to

0-18 defeat at the hands of St Vincent’s to see them remain in mid-table with three wins out of seven to date.

They remain with their heads above water with three points in their favour ahead of the bottom three sides with four rounds of matches to go but probably need a win or two to be formally safe.

Picture: martin Doherty

on pitch 4 in Abbotstown soon-after, as it took a late goal from St. Vincent’s clubman Rory O’Neill to set up a 4-11 to 2-14 win for Dublin Clarke over Tipperary Blue.

This was a thriller, as Tipperary bounced back from being six points in arrears in the 48th minute to level the contest, after firing 1-3 unanswered including a goal from substitute Conor Byrne.

The sides were twice level in the closing minutes, until Dublin Clarke’s fourth goal 40 seconds into second half injurytime from O’Neill which proved to be the match winner.

Tipperary led by 0-3 to 0-1 early on but Clarke tagged on 1-4 without

reply in almost an sevenminute spell to move 1-5 to 0-4 ahead with a little under 14 minutes gone on the clock.

The goal arriving after Craobh Chiarán’s Jack Murray first-timed the ball to the net. St. Oliver Plunkett’s clubman Ger Ryan delivered a second goal, and at the break Dublin Clarke led 2-8 to 0-7.

Tipperary cut the gap to three points after a Darragh Doyle goal, but Murray – who went on to receive the ‘Best and Fairest Award’ - grabbed his second goal.

Tipp fought right back to level at 2-13 to 3-10 with seven minutes remaining, with the sides trading points, before O’Neill’s late goal.

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FOOTBALL: CASTLEKNOCK MAN LOOKS BACK ON YOUTH BATTLES WITH MEATH

HURLING

Plunkett’s continue winning streak in AHL2

Ciaran Kilkenny at Sure’s launch as official statistic partner of the GAA. Picture: Sam Barnes

Kilkenny ready for big Royal rumble LEINSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL  CÓILIN DUFFY

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DUBLIN’S Ciaran Kilkenny says there’s a strong familiarity between Dublin and Meath, as they face off in Croke Park this Sunday, with Dublin seeking their ninth provincial title in a row.

The counties last met in a Bord na Móna O’Byrne Cup semi-final in January with Dublin prevailing 3-1 on penalties, after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time.

Just a month previously, the counties squared off also in the fundraiser for Sean Cox at Páirc Tailteann in Navan – a game the Royals won by 0-16 to 1-11.

“That was a fantastic cause and Meath pipped us that day and they have been performing well and they are a Division 1 team now,” the Sure GAA Ambassador said.

“They have been putting up serious performances in the last couple of games - putting up big scores so we are going to have to prepare really well for

that game, and do the best we can in our preparation and hopefully we can put in a good performance against them in the final.”

While county matters are centre stage at the moment, club concerns are always close to the star forward’s mind.

Castleknock Under-14 hurlers were among the Dublin sides involved in the John West All-Ireland Féile na nGael recently – coming away with Division 3 Cup title, following a comfortable 1-12 to 0-3 win over Glen Rovers in the decider.

Kilkenny, who has come through the youth system himself with the club, and has won the All-Ireland Feile says it was a special win “They are a special group,” he said. “I was doing some coaching with some of the lads over the Easter break. We had a camp taking place. They are great lads and it’s great that they done well at that competition.

“Hopefully they will look to improve all the time, and that I will be playing with some of them in the future.

“It was a great weekend overall for the

club, with the Callum Farrell Memorial Cup taking place.

“It was brilliant to see that also and they were very happy with it.”

It’s not long before youth comes through to deliver in the spotlight, and when Dublin annexed their first title on the road to a potential nine in-a-row of Leinster Senior titles back in 2011, Ciarán was playing in the curtain-raiser.

“It’s definitely been a surreal experience from being a small boy playing football and hurling – going to all of these games with Dublin and Meath in the past and now I’m getting to participate in those games.

“The whole preparation before it and the atmosphere in the build-up to the game is really exciting and to be a part of it is really special.

“

“In 2011 I was playing in the Minor final that day. We played Meath in that Minor final and it was a good game. A lot of those Meath players are in the senior panel at this stage.

“We’ve great respect for those guys and I would have played with a lot of them at college level as well since.”

This resulted in the first silverware of the day for Dublin, as they claimed a 2-18 to 1-11 win over the Royals.

“To have two Dublin teams playing, that day was really special.

“As Minor footballers you are going out and you playing, and knowing that your idols and your heroes are going to be playing in the game after that – that’s really cool.”

Sunday again will bring some underage-rivalries again to the fore on the senior stage.

It’s definitely a surreal experience from being a small boy going to these games and now I’m getting to participate in them.

”

ST OLIVER Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh saw off the challenge of St Sylvester’s at Broomfield on Sunday morning to make it five wins on the bounce in Division Two of the Adult Hurling League.

Since falling short to Faughs in the opening round of the competition on February 24, Derek Brennan’s side haven’t looked back.

Erin’s Isle, Naomh Olaf, Naomh Fionnbarra and Thomas Davis have been accounted for in the intervening period and they were aiming to extend their promotion push when they travelled to Malahide for a round six meeting with Syls.

While Cian Boland was on intercounty duty for Dublin against Galway in Parnell Park on the previous evening, his brother Fionn’s outstanding midfield performance provided Plunkett’s with a strong platform. Paddy Curtin and Kieran Shannon largely held firm in defence, ably-assisted

by Bill McCormack.

Though Sylvester’s ensured they were kept on their toes, Cillian Hayes and Liam Corbett offered the visitors a 2-9 to 1-9 interval buffer. This left matters delicately poised on the resumption, but the Plunkett’s firepower ultimately got them over the line in comprehensive fashion.

Hayes and Sean Clerkin finished with 1-2 apiece and it was the latter’s goal that placed the outcome beyond doubt in the closing moments. Courtesy of his 1-3 haul, Corbett marked himself out as the Plunkett’s scorerin-chief.

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LUCAN Sarsfields clubman Chris Crummey led by example as Dublin pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Crummey’s 67th minute goal kick-started a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, as it put them into a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, before finishing with a 3-19 to 0-24 win, and coupled with Wexford drawing with Kilkenny, ended Galway’s involved in the 2019 AllIreland Championship.

“I just saw a gap and went for it,” the Dublin Captain said after the game.

“It was a great ball inside and I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time and thankfully I could finish it.

“I don’t know what was going through my head. I just kept going and went as far as I could and luckily I finished it then.”

This wasn’t just any game of hurling – it was real championship fare played at a tremendous pace, with the sides level on 18 occasions, before that late burst by the hosts which saw them outscore the Tribesmen 1-4 to 0-2 in the closing minutes.

“To be honest, I don’t think I have ever played in a game like that. It was just score-for-score.

Every time we got a score, Galway – credit to them,

Eamon ‘Trollier’ Dillon celebrates after grabbing Dublin’s first goal in the 28th minute. Picture: Niall O’Connell

“To be honest I don’t think I have ever played in

a game like that. It was just score-for-score. they got a score straight back,” Crummey said.

“It was nip and tuck for the whole second half.

We knew; we had said it was going to go to 70 minutes.

“We had played for 40 or 50 minutes in the other games, so we knew it was going to come down to the last five minutes.

“In fairness, the lads who came in were unbelievable and we just got the job done and I’m just delighted.”

12 months ago Dublin came within a whisker of beating the then reigning All Ireland Champions, before losing out by the minimum margin.

Another entertaining encounter was produced in Parnell Park on Saturday, with both sides digging in from the off.

Parnell Park was packed to the rafters as Dublin claimed their first championship win over Galway since the 2013 Leinster Final.

Goals were certainly key to this victory, with Eamonn Dillon grabbing the first half goal, with Sean Moran netting a second half penalty, and Crummey’s strike coming late on.

Both teams lost key players in the opening half, with Eoghan O’Donnell coming off with a hamstring injury in the 14th minute, followed by Galway forward Conor Whelan 12 minutes later.

D a n ny S u tc l i f fe and the veteran Conal Keaney was inspirational for the Dubs, with the latter named alongside Alan Nolan, Paddy Smyth and Crummey on the GAA.ie Hurling team of the week.

Dillon’s goal arrived on 28 minutes, to push the hosts three points clear.

Crummey won a penalty early on the restart after being brought down

by Daithi Burke, before Moran fired to the net.

The introduction of Joe Canning in the 47th minute added greatly for the visitors with two points.

Keaney and Nolan were among those who deliver for Dublin, before an awe-inspiring finish

by Mattie Kenny’s side.

Dublin now face either Laois or Westmeath in a Preliminary All-Ireland Series tie on July 6/7.

The Midlanders meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final on Sunday week at Croke Park.