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A Tommyriffic effort by teams

GETTING everyone into a single shot was a bit of a stretch, but we’re delighted to show off everyone who took part in the first ever Tommy Fogarty Walking Football Cup, held at Verona FC last week-

end in memory of former Verona FC chairman Tommy Fogarty.

Organised in partnership between the FAI, Fingal County Council and Verona FC, the tournament saw a total of 10 teams

from the Kildare Walking Football League, and more than 80 players, take part in the fun-filled day.

Walking Football is a game of football with no running, no contact and is mainly aimed at over-50s.

Mum’s shock as son, 8, handed hate pamphlet Foul homophobia distributed SYLVIA POWNALL

A MOTHER has told of her shock after her eight-year-old son was handed a homophobic pamphlet in Balbriggan on Sunday morning.

Sarah Morgan said her innocent son Marley brought the offensive comic

filled with hate speech home after a trip to the shops.

Marley, along with his older brother Warren (23), was approached by Dynamic Christian International (DCI) members who were also giving out free ice cream.

The US-produced leaflet, entitled

Doom Town, describes same-sex relationships in debasing and offensive terms, suggesting all gay men are “perverts”.

It states: “The ONLY way to escape the sin of homosexuality is through Jesus Christ. Please trust him as your saviour.”

Sarah was left speechless when Marley asked her what the words homosexual and lesbian meant.

She told Dublin Gazette: “The blood drained from my head that my eightyear-old son was subjected to that language.”

Sarah explained: “My two sons went down to get breakfast rolls in the local coffee shop and when they came back Marley said they [DCI] were giving out free ice cream.”

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TENDERING STARTED OVER SNUGBOROUGH SCHEME

Works to start on infamous junction SYLVIA POWNALL spownall@dublingazette.com

LONG awaited road works to upgrade a notorious junction in Blanchardstown are due to get under way shortly.

Fingal County Council has begun the tendering process to appoint a contractor for the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme.

The project will involve building a new bridge over the N3 with bus priority lanes and other measures to alleviate traffic gridlock at the intersection.

A new footpath and cycle track are also planned as well as a new pedestrian and cyclist underpass to make the

junction safer for users.

Local public representatives have repeatedly called for the road upgrade as a matter of urgency as the bridge is a black spot for traffic gridlock at peak times, with motorists waiting for up to 30 minutes to get through the lights.

Cllr Tania Doyle (Ind) said: “As a frequent traveller through this famous intersection myself, I am delighted to see this project advance.

“While the project will improve traffic flows at this junction, a key benefit of the upgrade will be the significant improvements for public transport users.

“I look forward to seeing this scheme moving onto

An illustration of the proposed Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme

the construction phase, which will hopefully get under way next year.”

Measures to improve traffic flow at the two junctions will include “bus priority measures” that support Bus Connects objectives.

A contractor is expect-

ed to be appointed by December and the scheme is expected to take 24 months, with diversions on the N3 and Snugborough Road.

FCC senior engineer Paul Carroll said: “A key benefit of the upgrade will be the significant improvements for public transport users, pedestrians and cyclists on the bridge and at the adjacent junctions.

“This scheme will strengthen the connections between Blanchardstown Village and the Blanchardstown Town Centre and residential areas to the N3’s east.”

The project is financed

by Fingal County Council and the National Transport Authority.

FASTNews

FCC seeks partner to help develop Lusk housing plan FINGAL County Council is seeking a partner to develop a scheme of 51 new houses in Lusk, with 39 of the units expected to be sold as affordable homes at up to 40% below the market rate.

The council is seeking expressions of interest for the design, construction, delivery and sale of the scheme on a 3.2 acre site at Dun Emer, Lusk – its first affordable scheme to be built under new Government guidelines. Government funding of €1.5m has been allocated for the reconstruction of Kilhedge Lane to provide infrastructure servicing the council-owned lands.

Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG) welcomed the move, while FCC director of housing Margaret Geraghty said: “This is Fingal’s first Affordable Housing Scheme to move forward and we are confident that we will be in a position to progress others in the near future.”

Further information on eligibility, income limits, is expected to be published over the coming months.

Siblings of landlord killed by tenant launch challenge THE siblings of a landlord brutally killed by his tenant have launched a High Court challenge against a coroner’s refusal to conduct an “enhanced” inquest into his death.

Thomas O’Gorman was killed between 11 and 12 January 2014 at his home in Beech Park Avenue, Castleknock. In 2015, his tenant Saverio Bellante (40) admitted killing O’Gorman, removing his organs and eating his body parts.

A jury at the Central Criminal Court found Bellante not guilty of murder by reason of insanity and placed him in the care of the Central Mental Hospital, where he currently remains.

O’Gorman’s siblings, Paul and Catherine O’Gorman, want a European Convention for Human Rights Article 2 compliant inquest into their brother’s death to address concerns they have about the killing.

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PEOPLE: DEBUT WORK BY NORTH DUBLIN FILMMAKER WAS SHOT IN RUSH, LUSK AND SKERRIES

Patrica hopes her short film will be a reel audience hit SYLVIA POWNALL

A NORTH Dublin filmmaker has just finished her debut short, which was shot on location in Rush, Lusk and Skerries.

Patricia Kelly (46) hosted a joint screening on Wednesday to launch her 11-minute drama, entitled When Possible, Take a U Turn.

The story follows court transcriber Maggie, who is in a slump after breaking up with her girlfriend Leah, and becomes overinvolved in a case to find justice for the victim.

Pa t r i c i a , w h o lives in Rush, told Dublin Gazette: “I love the idea that a character that is something of an invisible nobody in her real life could have the opportunity to become an everyday superhero while the world sleeps.

“I also knew this was the right story to develop as my first film because it works so well as a self-

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contained short but has so much potential for feature film or TV.” T h e ca s t i n c l u d e s Catskin star Faye Sewell, Johanna Thea and Kaylie Blue, and the film was shot along the Fingal coast across three days, mostly at night, on a €10k budget.

Director of photography Jaro Waldeck said: “One

Patricia, who began her creative arc as an actor, said the storyline for the film formed in her head when she took on a side gig to her legal PA job as a freelance court transcriber.

She revealed that she struggled to get funding so “eventually, I figured I’d better just do it myself” via a bank loan.

She added: “Being a low-budget indie filmmaker requires an enormous amount of multi-tasking and triple-jobbing at times.

“But I’m happy with how it turned out.”

Patricia has been well and truly bitten by the filmmaking bug and is now working on a feature length screenplay of When Possible…

She is currently directing and producing a short documentary, 38 Irish Summers, and hopes that her debut will enjoy a healthy festival run worldwide.

I knew this was the right story to develop as my first film because it works so well as a selfcontained short of the challenges of working on this project was the uncooperative Irish weather.

“The short film has a very modern feel, and speaks to young audiences navigating their relationships, as well as those that seek excitement and suspense.”

Filmmaker Patricia Kelly

Council earmarks four new Fingal playgrounds

FOUR new playgrounds are to be built in Fingal, with two in Balbriggan and one each in Lusk and Skerries.

Fingal County Council has contracted Creative Play Solutions to deliver the recreational spaces at Quay St and Bandstand Park in Balbriggan, Lusk Recreational Hub and Skerries Town Park.

The company recently finished the Knights playground in Balrothery and have won the ALCI award for their design and installation of playgrounds in Dublin’s Willie

Pearse Park and Griffeen Valley Park.

The appointment of a contractor has been warmly welcomed by Balbriggan Playground Committee.

A spokesperson stated: “We are very pleased with the winning tender and are very excited to see the finished products.”

A spokesperson on behalf of Lusk2020 said: “We are delighted to hear of the awarding of the contract for the development of a play-trail within the Lusk Recreational Hub, an innovative design which we look

forward to being implemented in the near future for the benefit of the Lusk community.”

Skerries Community Association stated: “The chosen design showed great use of the sloped site and appropriate tie-in to the location. The playground structures also encourage imaginative play.”

Construction will cost €400,000 and will commence late this year with the first playground due to open early in 2020, and all four playgrounds in operation by the end of next year.

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SWORDS: OLD DERELICT BUILDINGS GOING TO HELP OPEN UP TOWN CENTRE

Demolition works under way in €26m cultural quarter plan SYLVIA POWNALL

DEMOLITION work gets under way in Swords this week to pave the way for the new €26 million Swords Cultural Quarter.

Consent was sought from the National Monuments Service to knock derelict buildings on North Street which block views of the castle.

Fingal County Council has set a completion date of mid-2024 for the ambitious SCQ project, which will see a new civic plaza set against the backdrop of Swords Castle.

Posting on Facebook, Cllr Joe Newman (Ind) said: “While it is always sad to see old buildings demolished, this work will facilitate the creation of a space and a public realm.

“This public realm will link Swords Castle to the new library and theatre and generate more activity at the north end of Swords, including tourism.

“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and

applaud the council for having the foresight and determination to progress this project.

“I will continue to offer my support for this development on behalf of the people of Swords.”

The local authority is expected to appoint a project management team this Summer to appoint a full design panel by the end of 2019.

The scheme will go to public consultation next year with the aim of securing final planning approval by the end of 2020.

Design Preparatory work has already been undertaken and site investigation at the junction of Seatown Road and North Street is being carried out to determine the design for the main cultural centre.

P l a n n e rs e nv i s a ge a modern streetscape with echoes of Swords’ market town past which will transform the town centre with an elongated civic square linking the old with the new.

The project seeks to link County Hall, Swords Castle, and the Town Park at one end of the Cultural Quarter through

to the courthouse and on to two brand-new buildings – a civic and cultural centre and a community hub building.

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Fingal County Council has set a completion date of mid-2024 for the ambitious Swords Cultural Quarter project

FASTNews

500 girls to play in Festival of Football Join in the fun of a 10-hour static cycle MORE than 500 girls will descend on the AUL complex in Clonshaugh on Saturday, August 17 for the 17th Fingal Festival of Football.

The annual event has in recent years become a fantastic promotion for girls’ football in Fingal and is run by the council’s sports office in collaboration with the FAI. This year’s festival will see teams come from all over Dublin, Meath, Louth and some Fingal teams will travel to Donegal to take part.

Paul Keogh, FAI/Fingal County Council development officer, said: “We have seen great growth in girls’ football, especially in Fingal, and events like this are encouraging clubs to provide opportunities for girls to play on teams with their peers.”

The event has grown from four U13 girls teams to a girls-only event with almost 60 teams and more than 500 players from U14U18 taking part.

For further information, email sports@fin-

gal.ie, telephone 087 120 6431, or check out Fingal Festival of Football on Facebook.

MACE Ballyboughal is inviting customers to support its Tour de MACE 10-hour static cycle in-store to raise funds for its charity partner, Down Syndrome Ireland.

The event will take place on August 2 from 8am to 4pm, with customers asked to donate 15 minutes to one hour of their time to cycle and contribute funds.

Customers and staff can sign up beforehand by calling into the store to select their cycling time slot or else they can sign up on the day.

Retailer Joey Clarke said: “If you’re in the area, we would be very grateful if you pop into the store, to participate or donate and support this wonderful charity.”

MACE sales director Daniel O’Connell said: “This event is a fun way and a healthy concept to raise funds towards a very worthy cause.”

BALBRIGGAN

Horror as anti-gay pamphlet given out CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“He wanted to go back down, and put the leaflet on the table. At first I didn’t know what it was until I opened it up and saw all the explicit wording.

“There was reference to rape, perverts, homosexuals, AIDS – I couldn’t believe my eyes. I rang the Garda station and ran around to the square.

“They [DCI] tried to tell me it was all about love, but it is inciting hate.

My son would never be exposed to language like that.

“And the fact there was an ice cream van there means they were enticing children. It’s absolutely disgusting.”

The pamphlet refers to a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah and describes homosexual men as a “lust-filled mob” of sexual predators and paedophiles.

Explicit Other leaflets handed out on the day depict beheadings and other explicit material, which is equally unsuitable for a younger audience.

A spokesman for the church group, which meets weekly in Balbriggan and elsewhere across Dublin, said the leaflet was handed to Marley in error and was not intended for minors, adding: “This comic is all about faith. It is the word of God.” It’s understood that Gardai moved the gathering on after receiving a complaint from Sarah.

A Garda spokesman would only say: “An Garda Siochana does not comment on any named individuals or organisations.”

A sticker on the leaflet advised that Dynamic Christian International meets every Sunday from noon to 1pm at the Bracken Court Hotel. The hotel was contacted but failed to comment.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Emilia

Brody

Alanah and Dylan

Clare, Jackie and Harry. Pictures: EMILY GALLAGHER

Elaine and Kayden

Family day at Hartstown Community Centre

Mary, Ava, Rebecca, Andream Lorraina and Logan

Chlair and Edain Johnson with Grace Roche

Aimee and Orla Aver, Laura and Maurisa

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JUDGE GIVES MUGGER A CHANCE

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Man avoids jail over muggings A MAN who once won Best Dog Handler at Crufts has temporarily avoided a prison sentence for three knife-point muggings, after a judge decided to give him a chance.

Michael Geoghegan (36), of Ormond View, Swo rd s M a n o r, a l s o threatened to stab a garda who chased him down after the muggings on the Rathbeale Road in Swords on August 18 of last year.

Judge Patricia Ryan put Geoghegan on a probation bond and adjourned

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Geoghegan had handed over the sum of €2,500 as a gesture of remorse

sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court until next January after hearing he had made efforts to tackle his drug and alcohol addiction.

The court heard Geoghegan, a heroin addict in recovery, had

handed over the sum of €2,500 as a practical gesture of remorse which was to be divided among the civilian victims of the muggings.

Geoghegan previously pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery. He also admitted producing a large kitchen knife to intimidate and producing an iron drill bit and knife, while resisting arrest.

The court heard Detective Sergeant Alan Flaherty eventually disarmed him using his baton.

Fingal buses driving up complaints

Pickleball players do their bit to help raise the sport’s profile ALTHOUGH more than 38 million people play pickleball all around the world, the sport is still in its infancy in Ireland, where many people have never heard of it. That could all soon change, however, with the inaugural Dublin Open Pickleball Championships held at Malahide Castle, Portmarnock Community School and Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre helping to raise awareness of the sport. Pictured are some of the winners at the championships, who extolled the sport’s fun and skill, with the sport – played on badminton courts, with paddles – seeing plenty of fierce but fun competition.

No jail for Swords man described as a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ A MAN described in court as a ‘Jekyll and Hyde character’ walked free from court last week after he admitted assaulting a garda and making threats to kill.

Joseph Hussey (41), of Holywell Drive, Swords, was given a fully suspended sentence after pleading guilty to assault causing harm to Garda Gemma Twohig on October 13, 2018.

He also admitted a threat to kill or cause serious harm to a woman renting a room in his home on January 19 of this year.

His barrister described him as a “Jekyll and Hyde character” adding: “When he is sober, he is fine.

When he is drunk, he is a nightmare.”

Handing in letters of apology to the court, he said his client became

an extreme nuisance to the emergency services “calling them willy-nilly because he wanted attention”.

Referring to an incident when Hussey threatened his tenant, counsel added: “He is not a man who knows the IRA or who has access to firearms. He is just clearly irrational when he is drunk.”

Interactions Garda Laura Mahon agreed that she had many interactions with Hussey and when he was sober he was “fine to deal with”.

She accepted that there had been daily calls to the station around the time of these offences but said the accused had not contacted the station since February.

Garda Mahon accepted a suggestion from counsel that Hussey “seemed

to consider the gardai his friends” and used to call “for a chat”. He dropped biscuits and chocolates to the station at Christmas.

The court heard Hussey has three previous convictions, including one for assaulting a garda.

J u d g e No l a n t o l d Hussey: “You should be ashamed of yourself” for abusing the friendship of two gardai who had treated him well.

Referencing an offence of animal cruelty which was taken into consideration, Judge Nolan said: “It is a particularly bad thing to take out your frustrations on a dumb animal.”

He sentenced Hussey to 18 months’ imprisonment, but suspended the entirety of the sentence provided he keep the peace and be of good behaviour for a period of 18 months.

SIX of the ten most complained about Dublin Bus routes serve parts of Fingal, it has emerged.

Figures published by the National Transport Authority show that express routes attract the highest amounts of complaints – three of them serving north county Dublin.

The 39X from Burlington Road to Ongar had the second-highest number of complaints from passengers last year, at 77, with the 41X from UCD to Knocksedan in Swords in third place, with 70.

The 33B from Portrane to Swords was the subject of 50 complaints, in fourth place, with the 239 from Blanchardstown to Liffey Valley seventh, with 47 complaints.

The eighth-most complained about with 44 reports lodged was the 38B from Burlington Road to Damastown, followed by the 33X from Stephen’s Green to Skerries, with 43 complaints.

Gardai warn about sales of fake iPhones GARDAI in Blanchardstown are investigating the sale of fake iPhones from a shop in the area after several customers were scammed out of cash.

A woman who was duped into handing over €650 for a mobile phone which she later discovered was a fake reported the issue in May after the man who sold it to her refused to refund her money.

Gardai have since received several more complaints about the same retailer. Apple has warned customers not to be taken in by counterfeits, which it warns can be dangerous.

It also warns against using power adaptors and batteries which are not genuine Apple products as this may compromise the phone’s performance.

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ENVIRONMENT: PRAISE AS FIRST PHASE OF BALDOYLE AND PORTMARNOCK ROUTE STARTED

Construction starts on a new 1.8km greenway CONSTRUCTION has started on a new 1.8km walking and cycling greenway linking Baldoyle and Portmarnock via the Racecourse park and the Coast Road raising a number of concerns in relation to the plans .

Murphy International was awarded the €2.5 million contract to build the greenway earlier this month by Fingal County Council.

The Baldoyle to Portmarnock route is the first

phase of a major initiative to provide a greenway along the 88km coastline of Fingal.

The scheme is co-funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and is due to be completed by the end of October.

Welcoming the development, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), said: “The outdoor active lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular and I can see this greenway becoming a safe and

enjoyable resource for the local community, as well as visitors and commuters.”

Further phases of this project are currently progressing through the planning and design process including the Broadmeadow Way linking Malahide and Donabate.

Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) said: “This project was first mentioned in the 1990s, according to Nora Owen, with whom I discussed the issue on my

election to the council in 2004.

“I am delighted to see the project get under way, and I commend local councillors for their collective work on keeping the project high on the council agenda.

“I am very excited for the potential of these projects which I have no doubt will bring great joy to our local communities and provide additional tourism opportunities for all towns nearby.”

Kevin Halpenny, Fingal County Council; Martin Deegan, Atkins; Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien and Kevin Morrissey, Murphy International Ltd

Trio-mendous FASTNews joy at Peter’s Help to get the superb swim write stuff at a wins for Ireland creative class SKERRIES man Peter Heffernan (centre) was warmly congratulated by Noel Marsden and Orla Hogan on securing three Silver and one Bronze medal in his 60-69 year age category in swimming events at the British Transplant Games recently at BTG 19 Swimming event.

The trio were among the group of Irish transplant athletes, comprising adults and children, who did the country proud at the events held in Newport, Wales, which saw them net an impressive sweep of 22 medals including 10 Gold, 9 Silver and 3 Bronze.

The seven adult members on the team will be among the 38 athletes representing Ireland at the World Transplant Games which will be held in Newcastle Gateshead from August 17-24

Golf club homes plan is ‘substandard’, say ABP SYLVIA POWNALL

PLANS for more than 250 homes on the lands of a golf club in west Dublin have been dismissed as a “substandard form of development”.

The application from Glenveagh Homes Ltd to build houses and apartments on lands at Hollystown Golf Club were given the thumbs down by An Bord Pleanala (ABP).

Glenveagh had lodged plans directly with ABP in March under Strategic Housing Development planning rules which allows for projects in excess of 100 units to bypass council planners.

It bought the 162-acre site, with 19 acres

zoned for residential development with the golf course still in operation, in early 2018. The company had sought a change of use of the golf club to residential and open space, and the construction of 253 residential units, with a split of 120 apartments and 133 houses.

In their report, an ABP inspector stated that the development represented a “poor design concept that is substandard in its form, layout and elevational treatment” and failed to provide high-quality open spaces.

The inspector also predicted that the project would “result in a substandard form of development lacking in variety and distinctiveness, all of which would

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A total of 25 submissions were also received, raising a number of concerns

lead to conditions injurious to the residential amenities of future occupants”.

Planners listed other shortcomings such as the lack of pedestrian and cycle facilities along the site boundary with the nearby R121 road.

The inspector also stated that the lack of proper cycle paths along the main access road through nearby GAA lands was unacceptable.

The report states that if development

was carried out before these issues were addressed, the proposed development would “endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard, including hazard to pedestrians and cyclists”.

A total of 25 submissions were also received, raising a number of concerns in relation to the plans from a mix of government bodies, residents’ groups and individual residents.

Glenveigh said it noted ABP’s position and would continue to work with the planning body “to deliver a high-quality housing scheme in the area”.

CREATIVE writing classes at Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, start on Tuesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 12 from 10.30am-12.30pm.

The cost for 10 weeks is €120.

Have you decided this is the year you’ll see your name in print, on the cover of a novel or in the form of a memoir or short story?

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To book, contact Ross at 085 139 5320, or email ros1_@hotmail.com. For further information, see www. balbriggan.info/clubs.

Civil War-era grenade found in Malahide A CIVIL War-era grenade was found in Malahide on Friday afternoon and was safely neutralised by an Army Bomb Disposal Team.

The team arrived shortly after noon, at the request of gardai, and a cordon was established and nearby buildings evacuated for the duration of the Defence Forces’ operation, which lasted less than an hour.

The object was identified as a Civil War-era ‘Mills bomb’ grenade. It was made safe and removed for disposal at a safe location.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Conor and Louie

Charlie, Madeline, Hannah and Denissa. Pictures: Simon Peare

Sean Jones, Ben Flynn and Daire Jamie Flynn, Alex Jones and Donnacha Lynch

Beau, Thomas and Archie

Abbie and Sophie

O’Mahony

Naomh Mearnog Summer Camp

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Violet Haydow

Skye and Lev Hartman

Kayla Cox

Martha, Kim, Alan, Georgina, Richard, Nadine and Rebekah Brenna. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

IKEA celebrates ten years in Dublin

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CANDINAVIAN homeware chain, IKEA, had a host of fun events planned when it celebrated its 10th birthday in Dublin recently. To celebrate marvellous milestone, there was an ABBA tribute Band which rocked out to all the Swedish classics as well as some creative face painting, party hat making demo and a fun magician. Foodie James Kavanagh hosted his very own food demo.

Adam Talal

Elizabeth Duane

Leon and Sijona

Savad Raji with Nur and Zaynab Missaoui

Lauren and Eliane

Josipa Jevario with Phil, Alex and prize winner Liam Donnelly

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

Happy to enjoy the diverse melting pot of people and places in Ireland JULIANA REYES was an American Summer intern who spent a couple of months working at Dublin Gazette, writing content and assisting journalists in several areas. Here, she offers her thoughts on her time in Dublin and Ireland, and the differences she was struck by from her time travelling about the country and talking to people.

THIS Summer, I had the amazing opportunity to be able to live and intern in Dublin.

I came here not knowing anything about Ireland, but am now leaving behind a piece of my heart here.

I found an internship programme from my home university that would allow me to gain experience about my hoped-for future career while living in Dublin.

I don’t know why, but living in Ireland for the Summer just felt like the right thing for me, and I had a positive gut feeling

about embracing it.

As an American, I can say that I didn’t know much about Dublin (or even Ireland) before coming here, other than I knew there was a famine, and I have some family ties here.

On top of that, all I knew of Irish culture was from St Patrick’s Day celebrations, and the Shepherd’s Pie my aunt would make me when I was a kid.

While I was doing some last-minute research before coming over, one thing that kept coming up was how Irish people are very hospitable and are not

afraid to start a conversation at any time.

At first, the thought of strangers just coming up to me and asking questions stressed me out, but this is now one of my favourite things about Dublin and Irish people!

There have been many times when I was on the Luas when someone would just start talking to me or asking questions about where I am from, and why am I in Dublin?

I loved hearing about the connections people have to the US, such as if they have visited before or if they have family there.

I found it was mostly older people who asked questions and told their life stories, so the conversations have been pretty

fascinating, and I learnt more about Ireland.

There was also much more diversity here than I was expecting.

I grew up hearing that the US was the “great melting pot” of various cultures, but so is Ireland, and sometimes I think they are doing it better here.

There is a reason that millions of people visit Dublin each year, and it’s because the people here make you feel welcome and excited that you are visiting.

When I arrived in May, I did not know what to expect from Dublin, but it quickly became home to me and I fell in love with many parts of Ireland along the way.

From cheering on Dublin to exploring the countryside beyond The Pale, Juliana threw herself with enthusiasm into her Irish adventure

So, thank you to every person I have ever talked to or stood next to on the Luas every day, because it was the people here who made me feel comfortable and let me call it home for the Summer.

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WATER KIND GESTURE...

COCA-COLA HBC Ireland has donated 5,000 bottles of its Deep RiverRock water to help alleviate some of the challenges currently being felt by those living without permanent accommodation during the Summer months.

Led by the charity Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH), ‘Operation Hydration’ is supporting the charity’s appeal to businesses to provide supplies to help keep the homeless

safe from Summer-related illnesses and issues.

Pictured helping to unload some of the supplies are Ciara Cashen, public affairs and communications manager and Oran O’Donoghue, operations team, both from Coca Cola HBC, with Brian Loughlin, Andy Murray and Andy O’Driscoll, all from Inner City Helping Homeless.

Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

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ALL SAINTS

THE surprise return of pop sensation All Saints in recent years, has had a different pace to the mania that surrounded their early releases, as the multi-million-selling fourpiece continue their return from a decade-long hiatus.

With the digitalisation of music, different styles topping the charts and an audience that have grown up with them, though, Nicole and Natalie Appleton, Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis are enjoying things just as much second time around.

Of the return, Natalie says: “It’s funny because

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we never got a chance to properly tour after our first album, so it’s so nice being able to perform live regularly and see our fans.

“I feel like we’re closer to them now than ever before. We do have our families around at loads of shows now, which is amazing for us.

“They’re all so supportive and we love seeing them out in the crowd.”

Lewis, the group’s core

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songwriter, sees huge changes in the industry since the band’s heyday with Pure Shores, Never Ever and Bootie Call in the late 1990s, changes that have been clear in the style of their return.

“Everything in the industry’s changed this time around,” she says.

“It’s all about streaming rather than CD sales.

“As a band, though, we’re stronger than ever and loving being back together making music and doing shows.”

Despite the changes, the process of putting together an album is still very much

AUGUST 1 (THURSDAY)

Lime Cordiale @ The Sound House, €15

AUGUST 2 (FRIDAY)

Dublin Blues, Roots and Brass Festival @ Whelan’s, FREE Go ahead and enjoy four days of free live music at Whelan’s over the August bank holiday, featuring sets from the likes of Crow Black Chicken and Dublin Blues Cartel.

the same, with Red Flag (released in 2016) and Testament (in 2018) having emerged since the band’s reformation, accompanied by major tours with Take That.

Nicole says: “I think the songs all mean different things to each of us, but then sometimes Shaz will play something for us and we won’t realise until the end that she’s based it on a story we’ve told her.

“It all starts with Shaz writing in the studio and coming up with a vibe for the records, then getting to work writing songs with different producers and

collaborators.

“Testament didn’t come out that long ago, so we’ve no plans to record right now, but watch this space.”

Testament saw the band return to working with electronica legend William Orbit, who played a strong part in the early career of All Saints, and co-wrote After All with the band.

Shaznay says: “We worked with William on two songs from Testament, and it was great.

“It definitely brought some of the magic from our second album back.

“Pure Shores, and Black Coffee, are such special

Nobody’s Heroes @ The Workman’s Club, €10 Josh Wink @ The Button Factory, €10 APRE @ The Sound House, €11

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‘Everything in the industry’s changed this time around’

songs to us and our fans, so it made sense to get back in the studio together.”

Melanie says: “These last two albums are both on our own terms, and we’ve been able to call the shots in terms of music, videos and artwork.

“We always wrote our own material from day one, but this time around we’ve been across every part of the process and that’s been great.

“We definitely have a new appreciation for it.

It’s been amazing, coming back and being accepted by both our original fans and a whole new

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generation who maybe didn’t follow us the first time around.”

Despite the high-profile touring, the rebooted form of All Saints is one that moves entirely at its own pace, and makes its own calls, then.

“We so don’t play that fame game,” says Melanie.

“We just like to hang out with our families, friends and each other! We try to not get too caught up in what people say or write about us.”

All Saints play Live at Leopardstown on Thursday, August 15; tickets start at €17.

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Tiz McNamara @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE CINEMA | SPIDER MAN: FAR FROM HOME ENTERTAINS

Spidey’s latest is well worth swinging into SHANE DILLON

WITH Dublin Gazette about to close down for two weeks for its staff – and yours truly – to head off on vay-kay, what better holiday film to focus on than Spider Man: Far From Home (Cert 12A, 129 mins)?

After all, the latest outing for everyone’s favourite web slinger sees good old Spidey (or rather, young Peter Parker) also very much set in summer holidays mode.

At its simplest level, the plot has Peter and pals heading off to tour around Europe for a well-deserved holiday with some teenage high-jinx thrown in.

However, of course there’s much, much more than that going on, as not only does the film have its own core storyline – Peter reluctantly getting involved in trying to stop some mysterious attacks by elemental creatures – but it’s also weighed down by a lot of lore.

And, lore blimey, there’s an awful lot of other stuff to take in here than just Spidey swinging about

Europe.

Threats to the world, parallel Earths, Nick Fury shenanigans, the legacy of the late Tony Stark/Iron Man – spoiler – and much, much more...

If you’ve been keeping up with the dizzying amount of Avengers-related films over the past several years, you’ll probably find this latest iteration of the overarching franchise to be pretty Marvel-ous.

Personally, however, I’d have been happy with a less-is-more approach to Spidey’s latest outing.

The murderous replicant who was brilliant at selling Guinness WITH his piercing eyes and imposing character, the late Dutch actor Rutger Hauer made a small but respectable mark in Cinema.

While never acclaimed as one of the greats, and without leaving a huge body of work, Hauer nevertheless made his mark with a number of character-driven roles, injecting even the trashiest of parts with a dash of his raw charisma.

Closer to home, Irish audiences came to know him as ‘that Guinness guy’ across several years from the late 1980s into the

After all, just taking Spider Man out of his home turf and away from Manhattan’s canyons and towers could have worked very well by itself, as he tumbled around Ye Olde Europe for a change of scene.

Instead, however, the film’s always weighed down a little by the bigger, more portentous plot that it’s grappling with, and while it’s great to see a film referencing and adding to established lore, something that was just a standalone product would have been a refreshing pal-

mid 1990s, with the actor’s physicality – topped off with his light hair – regarded as a great bit of branding as he plugged ‘the black stuff’ through several highly successful campaigns.

However, away from being a staple of advertising campaigns, Hauer undertook one particular role that made his name, and earned him at least a footnote in the story of Cinema – that of Roy, the murderous but charismatic replicant on the run in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982).

In peak physical form, Hauer was up against then rising star Harrison Ford, stealing scene after scene as he bested Ford’s dogged Blade Runner on the hunt for rogue replicants on the very mean streets of rain-lashed Los Angeles.

Hauer’s semi-improvised monologue at the finale, as Roy accepts his death, is certainly in the list of top cinema quotes and speeches, directly thanks to Hauer’s

ate cleaner.

That’s enough griping, however, as there’s plenty to like about this latest outing for Spidey.

As the titular webslinger, Tom Holland is great again in the role, injecting his take on Peter Parker with a likable mix of teenage angst and eager excitement at his powers, making him easy to root for.

There’s solid support from the rest of the cast, too, with Jake Gyllenhaal having fun with his shifty role as Mysterio, while there are enough nods at other Marvel- and Spideyrelated characters to help ground the film firmly within its established universe, even when transporting Spider Man over to a new continent.

Ultimately, while there’s some serious stuff rumbling away in the background, it’s generally a zippy enough addition to the franchise, with Holland again charming.

You could certainly do a lot worse than swinging into this film at your nearest cinema.

Verdict: 7/10

The late Rutger Oelsen Hauer; January 23, 1944 - July 19, 2019.

truly magnetic delivery.

Away from such a star-making performance, Hauer pitched up in a variety of other films and roles, but never quite capitalising on Blade Runner’s potential.

Still, even in the trashiest of straightto-video fare, or in some of his high-art roles, Hauer was always an interesting actor to watch, and will be missed.

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Business prospects beckons for some in Carrigstown – but the path to success faces some bickering ahead 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 ...

CAROL gives Charlotte useful personal information about Ritchie. Decco suspects Charlotte’s not telling him the truth about her deal with Ritchie.

Ray is ashamed when Leo reveals he was fighting his corner with Nora, who admits to Leo that she misses Ray. Nora offers Ray her friendship, but how will he react?

Philip is guilt-ridden when he learns Darragh and Erica have split up and tells Darragh to give Erica another chance.

Hayley has her doubts about Erica, but the rest of the family support Darragh’s decision. Missing their first repayment to the loan shark, Darragh wants to tell Sharon the truth, but Lee insists they keep quiet.

Cristiano worries Will’s excluding him from his life and plans something to cheer him up. Phoebe comes to stay with Will and Cristiano for a week,

and Cristiano notices how well Aaron and Phoebe are getting on. However, she complains about Will’s controlling manner and asks Aaron out on a date.

Orla wonders about Fiona Piggott as a potential investor for her new ‘Tiny Tours’ guided tours venture and impresses Fiona with her guided tours business pitch. Fiona digs into Orla’s background.

Meanwhile, Renee organises a new festival ‘executive task force’ and asks a sceptical Dolores to get Pete on board. Hughie is enlisted in the task force as Pete is voted chairperson of the executive task force.

Pete and Renee bicker over meeting protocol, resulting in an abandoned meeting. Pete is determined to be a successful Chair of the task force, despite clashing with Renee.

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

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

TOP TWEETS

Barnardos are looking for local volunteers

fails in crossChannel challenge A F R E NC H i nve n to r failed to cross the English Channel on a jetpowered hoverboard, when he was knocked into the water as he landed on a boat-mounted refuelling platform.

Franky Zapata lifted off last Thursday (25th) near Calais with 42 litres of kerosene in his backpack, enough for 10 minutes flying.

He planned to strap on a new backpack on a vessel waiting halfway across the 35-km wide Strait of Dover.

He made his rendezvous with the refuelling boat, however the landing platform hit the flyboard, which threw him off balance and knocked him into the water.

Zapata was unharmed and is set to make a new attempt as soon as possible.

Last year Zapata received a €1.3 million grant from the French army to develop the hoverboard, which is powered by five small jet engines.

He was making his attempt on the 110th anniversary of fellow Frenchman Louis Bleriot’s record-breaking flight.

On 25th July 1909 Bleriot became the first man to fly across the Channel in an airplane.

BITS & BOBS

GRAND Slam winner and Barnardos Ambassador Jenny Murphy recently launched their local call for volunteers in Dublin. Jenny had help from Rian Naughton, Tanisha Deborah Nyagwaya, Ethan Naughton and Tyrese Darius Nyagwaya.

Barnardos are looking for volunteers to shake a bucket or join an in store bag pack for just two hours between 8am and 9pm. It’s part of their National Collection Day which takes place on the 13th of September. By doing this, each volunteer can raise up to €100 for vulnerable children in their community. To volunteer, please call 01-7080418. For more information, email buckets@barnardos.ie. Picture: Patrick Bolger

Dopey driver gives police easiest drug bust ever A DOPEY driver led police to a A$200 million drug bust in Australia after he crashed a van packed with 270 kg of methamphetamines into a patrol car parked outside a police station in Sydney.

The man, 28, smashed the drug-filled van into the empty police car at Eastwood in the suburbs of the city, crushing its bonnet, before speeding off.

His spectacular smash was all captured on CCTV and he was caught by police an hour later.

A search of the vehicle revealed 273kg of methamphetamines, said police who released footage of the drugs neatly packed in cardboard boxes and loaded into the back of the van.

Sydney Police said in a statement the drugs had a street value of A$200 million.

“This would be one of the easiest drug busts the NSW Police have ever made, incredible.

“Absolutely incredible,” Detective Inspector Glyn Baker told local TV station 9News.

The driver was arrested and charged with drug supply and negligent driving.

Thief steals coffin, bed of nails, electric chair from Circus

Earth has close encounter with asteroid

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 Esme, a lovely, sweet-natured two-year-old Pit Bull with lots of potential.

Esme is super clever and knows more than 20 commands, including Sit, Down, Paw, Roll Over, Touch, Get Your Toy, and many more.

She can sometimes get overwhelmed, so she is looking for an understanding and patient family which will continue her positive reward-based training.

Esme can socialise with calm dogs, but she doesn’t like when a dog is fullon, as it gets to be too much for her, so she would suit living in a home with no

other dogs.

She is a very affectionate dog, and a family that will shower Esme with love and which would be understanding and patient, allowing her to settle into home life at her own pace, would be the perfect home for her If you have room in your heart and home for Esme, 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.)

ESME

EARTH had a close encounter last week, when an asteroid flew past on Thursday. The rock, called Asteroid 2019 OK, sped by the planet at a speed of nearly 88,500 kms per hour.

The closest it came to Earth was just under 72,500 km, a safe distance, but still much less than the distance between the Earth and Moon. Because astronomers only noticed the space rock a few days earlier they still aren’t sure of its orbit or size, which ranges from between 57 to 130 meters across.

NASA and other space agencies keep close tabs on Near-Earth Objects, space rocks which come even remotely close to our planet’s orbit.

The asteroid purported to have killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was about 16 km across, if not larger.

If 2019 OK had struck Earth, it could have delivered quite a blow but it would not have created a world-wide event. Experts say it would have hit with 30 times the power of the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima.

A US-based circus said a trailer thief was probably stunned to find the robbed container was filled with performance items, including a bed of nails, a coffin and an electric chair.

The Cincinnati Circus Company said the black Homesteader Challenger trailer was stolen from the company’s private lot on Saturday 20th July in Cincinnati.

Officials said it was

filled with about $10,000 worth of circus items.

Ringmaster, Dave Willacker posted a photo to Facebook showing a truck driving off with the trailer.

The circus said it has been borrowing equipment from other c ircus companies to make scheduled performances, but have had to cut back shows and are hoping the thief will return the trailer.

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FEATURES CHI FIT | WELLNESS TEAS AND PRODUCTS

Brewing up the perfect business PADRAIG CONLON

A DUBLIN woman who used a serious accident as a catalyst to create a successful business, has come a long way in four years.

In 2015, Dr Rosalind Beere was knocked down by a drunk driver while getting into her car.

The impact caused four bulging discs in her back and a serious knee injury.

Beere was fully aware of the importance of being healthy while on bed rest with her injuries.

Being addicted to sugar free caffeinated beverages for over 20 years, she knew something had to change.

While on bed rest and with her injuries, there wasn’t much she could do to start her health journey besides change her diet.

She was aware green tea had a plethora of health benefits and would be a great way to kickstart her health journey, however she just couldn’t stand the taste.

No matter what kind of green tea she bought, there was no way she could see herself consistently drinking it to make a difference in her life.

And that was when she got the idea to blend her own tea.

Beere started blending different types of teas and herbs right in her kitchen until she “tasted perfection.”

Research

Through extensive research and sampling of over 60 different teas, Beere found an organic producer in Yunnan, South West China that is family owned and sustainably sourced.

With a focus on wellbeing and the environment, all Chi Fit tea bags are chemical free, biodegradable, and vegan friendly.

In addition to this, all packaging is eco-friendly and fully recyclable.

Beere started offering her tea blend to friends and family as an experiment and found everyone loved them!

It was then she recognised her

blend’s true potential and uncovered a great opportunity to break into the Irish tea market.

Beere established Chi Fit in January 2018 and since launching her completely bootstrapped company has been scaling her business from online orders to stockists around the country.

Chi Fit has seen a dramatic increase between its first and second year in business, experiencing 400% growth from 2018 to 2019 and is now available in over 50 Boots stores nationwide, along with Meaghers Pharmacy, The Health Food Shop and Donnybrook Fair.

Beere hopes to continue expansion of Chi Fit in the Irish market, while also breaking into the US retail market, and continuing to expand her range of wellness teas and products.

Rosalind grew up in Rathgar and currently lives with her husband, and three children in Donnybrook, Dublin.

The successful young mum operates Chi Fit from an office in her house.

Dr Rosalind Beere established Chi Fit in 2018

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latitude&longitude KERRY | MUCKROSS PARK HOTEL & SPA WILL DELIGHT IN KILLARNEY

Tee-off for a terrific golf retreat for ladies in Clare LADIES who love golf are invited to tee off at the five-star Dromoland Castle, which is offering a unique Autumn break at the luxury hotel and golf resort in Co Clare this October.

Women are invited to enjoy two days of golfing activities and a lavish overnight stay in the stunning Dromoland Castle estate with the female-only golf retreat.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, this retreat is suitable for all levels in a relaxed atmosphere with first-class facilities, at a venue voted Ireland’s Best Golf Hotel at the World Golf Awards 2018.

Taking place on Sunday, October 20, you can settle in with a two-course lunch on arrival in the renowned Fig Tree Restaurant, followed by an afternoon golf clinic with head PGA professional Ian Kearney at the Dromoland Golf Academy.

Enjoy an evening meal at the award-winning Earl of Thomond Restaurant – recently awarded AA Restaurant of the Year in the AA Hospitality Awards – where you can sample the finest artisan produce from outstanding local suppliers.

Prizegiving After a relaxing overnight stay, wake up to a full Irish breakfast before the 18-hole Ladies competition on Monday, October 21, teeing off from 9-10:30am, followed by a prizegiving ceremony to finish off the retreat.

From €295PPS, Dromoland Castle also offers full access to the stunning 450-acre estate, including self-guided woodland walks and full use of the leisure centre, swimming pool and Dromoland Golf Academy.

Dromoland Castle is host to one of the finest parkland courses in Ireland, designed by internationally renowned Ron Kirby and JB Carr, as well as standout practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse experience.

It is the perfect location for both a two-day retreat and a chance to improve your swing in a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful, natural surroundings and state-of-the-art golfing facilities.

To book your place in this unique golf retreat, see http://dromolandgolf.com/luxury-octobergolf-break/, or call 061 346 7007.

Try this perfect mix of luxury and adventure

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor WITH the terrific weather the country has been basking in lately – almost a little too terrific, at times – many of us are looking to escape the city’s heat and bustling streets for a relaxing rural retreat instead.

However, if you’re looking to escape the city but still want to have a buzz about your break away, Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney’s magical National Park offers a perfect mix of a little bit of adrenalin with plenty of luxury, too.

Enjoy the very best of adventure travel with all the added treats of a five-star stay inside Ireland’s oldest and most magnificent national park, where you can immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring setting, with an exceptional guide to personally introduce you to all the exhilarating activities possible in such a diverse landscape.

Guided daily by Nathan Kingerlee of Outdoors Ireland – a highly-qualified and experienced out-

door instructor who has worked as an instructor since 2001 throughout Ireland and Scotland – you will be introduced to exciting and adventurefilled days in the safest of hands.

At the end of each adrenalin-fuelled day, you can unwind with some equally safe hands at the five-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, with plenty of pampering, and muscle-relaxing hands giving expert massages, to help soothe your evening.

You’ll be left in the perfect mood for the Yew Tree restaurant’s expert chefs, who’ll craft delicious four-course dinners from the finest Kerry ingredients for you.

Adventure lovers and fans of Kerry’s great outdoors will be in their element, as they master and hone their adventure skills in the region.

From rock climbing and abseiling in the spectacular Gap of Dunloe, or kayaking along the deep, glaciated, majestic lakes of Killarney and through open bays and past islands, limestone caves

and picturesque ruins, visitors to this rugged corner corner of the country will also enjoy all the treats and amenities of the luxurious Muckross Park Hotel & Spa. The two nights Extreme Luxury package at the hotel includes bed and breakfast with a four-course dinner on one night in the Yew Tree, a day’s adventures with Nathan Kingerlee, and access to the indulgent Vitality Suite in The Spa at Muckross (with its vitality pool, herbal sauna, salt chamber, steam room and tropical rain showers).

Available for €492 per person based on two people sharing, a three-night Extreme Luxury stay is also available, featuring two days of guided adventures with Nathan, from €715PPS. For further information or to book, see www.muckrosspark. com,, or telephone 064 662 3400.

You can send your days trying out local adventure and exploring – then relax in utter luxury at the hotel and spa

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

TRAVEL & FOOD

This spicy salmon dish should go swimmingly CREATE exciting summertime meal with Siucra and Catherine Fulvio’s flavoursome Spicy Salmon with Chilli Lime Sauce.

Follow this simple recipe (to serve four) to give your salmon an extra kick, paired with a delicious chilli lime sauce.

Whether you’re entertaining, or in the need to whip up something quick and tasty, this spicy salmon is the perfect summer meal.

OKTOBERFEST festival has announced it is cancelling its 2019 event in Dublin due to “unprecedented increases” in insurance premiums and the “claim culture” here.

In a statement on its Facebook page, organisers said that the move was due to the “unprecedented increases in our insurance premium”, but asked fans to look forward to its return in 2020.

The statement read: “It is with much disappointment that [we say]: Unfortunately, this year’s event will not be going ahead.

“As much as we love coming to Dublin and doing our event with you guys, the 2019 event cannot go ahead due to unprecedented increases in

Ingredients

• 4 salmon darnes, score the skin • 1 lime, sliced, to serve • Coriander leaves, to garnish For the sauce

• 3 spring onions, chopped • 2 red chillies, finely chopped • 2 limes, zest of one and juice of two • 2 tbsp Siucra Caster Sugar • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil • 4 medium sprigs coriander, roughly chopped For the rub

• 3 tbsp Siucra Rich Dark Sugar • 1 tsp paprika • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 tsp garlic powder • 4 tsp onion powder • Half tsp ground black pepper • 1 tsp salt Preparation

• Preheat the barbecue on medium heat (about 170C).

• To prepare the dipping sauce, chop the spring onions, add the red chillies, l i m e zest and

Oktoberfest cancelled over our ‘claim culture’ our insurance premium.

“In Germany, we are not used to the claim culture that has developed in Ireland and therefore we have decided to take a break this year.

“The belief that putting in an insurance claim doesn’t hurt anyone except the insurance company is incorrect; consequently, great, fun events like ours find it hard to go ahead when suspect insurance claims from a small minority of people can ruin it for everybody.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal patrons and Irish partners that have helped us with the event over the years, and ask you to look forward to Oktoberfest 2020.”

Award-winning ELY set to open branch at Dundrum juice, stir in the Siucra Caster Sugar, oil and add the chopped coriander. Mix well and set aside.

• To prepare the salmon, combine all the ingredients for the rub in a bowl.

• Brush the salmon with oil and coat with the spicy rub. Place the salmon in a fish basket which has been brushed with oil.

If you haven’t one, ensure that the barbecue racks are very clean and place skin side down over indirect heat – not directly above

the hottest coals.

• Check after about 4 to 5 minutes and then carefully turn over. Some of the skin may come away from the fish – place this on the side to crisp up. Barbecue for a further three to four minutes.

• Transfer to a platter, serve the crispy skin as well and spoon over some of the sauce.

• Garnish with lime slices, coriander leaves and serve with more sauce on the side.

ELY is bringing its multi award-winning wine list to Dundrum Town Centre, with a new branch set to open before Christmas.

Dundrum Town Centre visitors will be able to enjoy the new offer at ELY as part of a regeneration of the Pembroke District, offering more dining choices than ever before.

Established more than 20 years ago, ELY specialises in artisan wine and seasonal, Irish produce.

The Dundrum branch will offer all of the signature dishes associated with the brand along with a choice of more than 1,200 wines, craft beers, specialist whiskeys, Irish gins and cocktails.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Cloudwater Brewery

That was a decent pint

in a welcoming, old-skool boozer

The Act of Chewing – Imperial Stout

LOCATED up the hill coming out of Kimmage, the KCR House stands taller than most of the houses surrounding it, and is one of several pubs dotted in residential areas around where Dublin 6W meets Dublin 12. On the left as you enter, there is a small front bar, with the pub expanding into a much more spacious lounge at the back.

This is a local’s boozer where one of the multiple TVs in the lounge will always be showing the horses. That’s not to say it is unwelcoming, with the staff and clientele as friendly as you would expect in an old-skool bar. The pub, like a number of similar establishments around the city, would be an ideal spot for those who want to watch sport without the screaming and shouting.

The pint was not a bad one either, holding its own at the right temperature and flavour. Holding it back from a better score was the slight fading of the cream as the pint was finished, but there was a taste of more nonetheless. @guinnessadvisor

THERE is something wonderful about imperial stouts that all drinkers of the black stuff should try. This 10% ABVdelight is so smooth and silky and also so rich in flavour too. This stout is brewed with nitrogenated kegs rather then CO2, which creates a much creamer pint. Give your taste buds a treat and try and track this down at a specialist off-licence.

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

KCR House, 326 Kimmage Rd Lower, Kimmage, Dublin 6W

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Suzuki style impresses with the vibrant Vitara

Nissan drives on its Greener technologies NISSAN has called on Irish businesses to reassess their Green credentials after unveiling new technology which enables the drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to use their cars to power their businesses and homes and to feed energy back to the power grid.

The innovative Nissan X-Storage technology is a game-changer for Irish businesses which want to reduce their carbon footprint, to become more sustainable and to significantly reduce their operating costs by running a fleet of electric vehicles.

Nissan is already using the new technology together with sustainable solar energy to power its new Dublin headquarters at Park West Business Park, which were

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EVER since its launch in 1988, the various generations of the Suzuki Vitara have earned high acclaim for their stylish designs, compact and easy to manage dimensions, good onroad performance and genuine off-road ability.

Over the years, the Vitara has evolved through changes in body size, engine technology, safety systems and chassis development.

The new Suzuki Vitara is available in petrol engine guise only, but transmission choices consist of a five-speed manual, six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic – depending on the model chosen.

There are two petrol (Boosterjet) engine options – a 1.0-litre, and a 1.4-litre, with annual road tax costing €270 and €280 respectively.

Thanks to Suzuki’s new Boosterjet technology,

both engines offer low emissions and greatly enhanced fuel economy.

T h e 1 . 0 - l i t re p e trol engine comes with 110bhp and 160Nm of torque, making this car so much fun to drive.

This eager engine goes hand-in-hand with

a chassis that is equally enjoyable. Body control is excellent and engine responses are fluid and natural, giving the new Vitara a sporty and dynamic character.

The 1.4-litre engine comes with 139bhp and 220Nm of torque – figures

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Available in up to 11 different colours (singletone and two-tone paint) the new Vitara stands 1.61M tall, 4.175M long and 1.775M wide, and will fit comfortably into any car parking space, while turning heads with its stylish good looks.

Thanks to these well thought-out proportions, the new Vitara looks great from every angle and offers excellent head and leg room inside too.

The quality of the materials used in the cabin is impressive, while the infotainment system in my test car provided satellite navigation, Bluetooth, radio functions and images from the standard reverse camera all on one centrally located touch screen.

There are three trim levels available in the new Suzuki Vitara – SZ4,

SZ-T, and SZ5, with even the entry-level SZ4 model equipped with a dizzying range of features.

These include 16” alloy wheels, engine stop/ start, chrome front grille, LED daytime running lights, cruise control with speed limiter, CD/radio/ USB port, Bluetooth, auto climate control and a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel and much, much more.

Review model My review car was a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 1.4litre Boosterjet AllGrip, 6-speed manual, and was finished in ever-popular Atlantis Turquoise metallic paint (a €370 cost option).

Wi t h 1 4 0 b h p a n d 220Nm of torque available, its sweet-revving engine is a perfect match for the Vitara’s breadth of talents – both on, and offroad.

Fu e l c o n s u m p t i o n as low as 5.5l/100km

(51.3mpg) is possible on a combined driving cycle, while annual road tax for this all-wheel-drive edition of the Vitara is just €280.

Suzuki’s terrific ALLGRIP (4WD) system has four driver-selectable modes for safe, enjoyable driving on diverse surfaces.

The system has a ‘feedforward function’ that allocates torque to the rear wheels before any slippage can occur.

The four modes are auto, sport, snow and lock, and the system provides the reassurance of four-wheel-drive safety and stability, with the low running costs of a two-wheel-drive.

The new Suzuki Vitara is very competitively priced, with the SZ4 model priced from just €20,995, SZ-T priced from €22,995, and SZ5 available from €26,495 (all prices are quoted exdelivery).

officially opened last week by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton (pictured with James McCarthy, chief executive, Nissan Ireland).

Energy The Nissan X-Storage system – which was unveiled at Nissan’s newly refurbished headquarters – can also draw energy from the Nissan LEAF electric vehicles parked outside, thanks to their built-in bidirectional charging capacity which makes it possible to supply the energy stored in the car’s battery back to the three-storey building.

Nissan is also driving Ireland’s green revolution by expanding its own fleet of electric vehicles.

The Nissan LEAF and Nissan ENV200 now account for 60% of the cars that it has on the road.

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and Metro St Brigid’s came home with medals from the Irish Life Health National Senior Track & Field Championships 2019 last weekend in Santry. For Fins, Pascal Ryan competed in the 100m and 200m races while Anne-Marie Torsney contested both the discus and shot putt.

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Morton Mile’s magical allure

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SPEED, agility and endurance: The qualities needed to be a top-class international athlete.

On Wednesday, August 21, Dublin City will witness the excitement and spectacle of world class track and field athletes up close and personal.

The Morton Games returns to the Morton Stadium, Santry for the annual International Athletics Meet hosted by northside club Clonliffe Harriers.

In nine short years, the event has gone from a small meet, with half a dozen international athletes, to one of the biggest international athletics events, certainly if taking a count of the countries taking part this year.

2018 saw athletes from more than 25 countries taking part and the organisers of this year’s Meet believe that record number will be exceeded.

Already athletes are confirmed from the United States, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Jamaica, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Holland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Ireland and England.

The format of Morton Games is for an action-packed, condensed Athlet-

ics Meet which will start from 7.30 p.m. There is a short pre-programme of qualifying races and junior races, before the main events kick off with the Loki Sports Men’s International 400m, with the concluding race, the Albie Thomas 5000m, scheduled for 9 pm.

The highlight will be the storied Morton Mile. This is a race which has attracted some of the world’s best athletes since it was first run in 1970. It is a prolific producer of the magical subfour minute mile on these shores.

To date, there have been in excess of 140 sub-four minute miles set in the Morton Mile with 11 last year in a field led home by Sam Prakel (USA) in a time of 3.55.80.

The Irish challenge will be led by John Travers (Donore Harriers). In 2014, he ran his personal best in the Mile but this year comes looking not only for a personal best, but also for an elusive Irish win. It’s 15 years since James Nolan was the last Irish winner in this event.

He will face stiff competition from 2016 Olympian Hamish Carson (six time New Zealand champion), Andy Bayer (USA, a 3.52 miler) the 2017

The women’s 800m proved a highlight last year at the Morton Games and anticipation is high for another big showdown on August 21.

Morton Mile winner Robert Domanic (USA) and, possibly the man to beat, Australia’s Morgan McDonald. An interesting Santry connection is that McDonald is coached by Mick Byrne, the head coach at Wisconsin University in the United States, a Clonliffe Harriers stalwart in the 1970s and 1980s.

Another highlight race will be the

women’s 800m with Ciara Mageean, a European bronze medallist, and Siofra Clerigh-Buttner (Dundrum South Dublin AC). Their aim is to become the first Irish female athlete to break two minutes.

Admission on the night is €10 with Under-16s going free. Further information on www.mortongames.ie.

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SOCCER: GLENAVON PROVIDE STRONG FRIENDLY OPPOSITION

CASTLEKNOCK JULY 22 – A great 4-13 1-5 victory for the Adult League Division 5 Ladies Footballers maintains the team’s 100% record while the Adult Cup Div.2 team receives a walk-over from O’Dwyer’s to also maintain their 100% record.

July 23 – A terrific 12-point win for the AHL6 Hurlers over Clontarf 1-21 1-9 makes it two wins in three days and means they now top Division 6 on Points Difference and they also have a game in hand on nearest challengers Naomh Fionnbarra. One win from the last two matches will secure the title and guarantee Promotion.

July 24 – A difficult evening in Rush as the AHL3 Hurlers go down 0-13 3-16 to St. Maur’s, the margin being no reflection of the closeness of the exchanges. The Minor footballers end their MFL1 campaign losing narrowly to Ballinteer St John’s 2-10 3-9.

July 25 – Hugh Feeney scores three goals in the AHL9 Hurlers 4-24 2-12 win over visitors Realt Dearg. No Lotto Jackpot winner. Match 3 Winner Conor Cunningham wins €300. Lucky Dip €30 Winner Tony Dunne. Jackpot now €6,000.

July 27 – A fiercely fought AFL2 game ends with Castleknock beating St. Mary’s, Saggart 2-11 3-6 to go two points clear at the top of Div.2 with two games left. Defeat however by 0-11 0-14 for the AFL4 side against St. Finian’s Newcastle. Hopefully it’s some consolation to our Dublin Minor Footballers, Luke Swan, Senan Forker, Oran Farrell, Alex Watson and Ben Harding to know that they were involved in a truly epic All-Ireland Quarter-Final against winners Mayo and everyone in the Club is immensely proud of your efforts. Congrats to Darragh Warnock on Dublin U-20’s All-Ireland Semi-Final victory over Galway. Thanks to St. Martin’s, Kilkenny who visited Somerton and provided our 2006/2007 Boys with two ‘cracking’ hurling matches.

July 28 – Frustrating one-point defeat, 1-12 1-13, for footballers in AFL9 against table-toppers Clontarf although a play-off place is still there for the taking. Congrats to Adam Kelly on winning the inaugural Jim Boggan Dublin U-15 Hurling Skills Competition in O’Toole Park and to Cliona Hewson on her involvement in the Dublin Camogie’s All-Ireland U-15 Blitz in Abbotstown.

The Club extends its deepest sympathies to Teresa Hannigan on the death of her mother Eithne Quinn, mother-in-law of Declan and grandmother of Laura, Graham and Alex. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Upcoming: The Club’s internal All-Ireland League Nights begin next Monday evening Aug. 5 with the Finals on Sunday Aug.11. It promises to be another great event with six tournaments catering for girls and boys U-7/U-12. See website or contact Neil Devlin 086-1004301 for further information.

The Club’s own Summer Camp takes place over 5 days – August 19-23 and the day after it finishes on Saturday August 24th the Nursery returns from its Summer Break.

Date for the diary – The Official Opening of our long-awaited Clubhouse will take place on Saturday, September 7th as part of our Annual Family Fun Day.

Glebe North played out a lively friendly against Glenavon last weekend.

Picture: Bernie O’Farrell

Glebe start big build-up for FAI Cup date with Sligo FAI CUP BUILD-UP

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GLEBE North will warm up for their FAI Cup first round glamour tie with Sligo Rovers next week with a pair of friendlies against Northern Irish Premiership side Glenavon.

The first of the pair of friendlies saw the Lurgan Blues run out 4-0 winners in a well-contested tie at Market Green on Saturday afternoon in the Balbriggan side’s first proper pre-season outing.

The Lurgan Blues were due to welcome Usher Celtic to Mourneview Park this coming Saturday but

the Islandbridge side had to pull out due to insufficient numbers and Glebe stepped into the breach.

With Glenavon already primed for their season, and League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo bang in the middle of theirs, it represents the perfect preparation for the game.

Indeed, Glebe were well in the Glenavon game going into the final halfhour, trailing 1-0 before a raft of changes took their toll.

S a m my C l i n ga n had given the visitors, watched on by up to 200 of their travelling fans, the lead in the first half as they dominated proceed-

ings.

The County Armagh side’s superior fitness told in the end as goals from Stephen Murray, Conor McCloskey and Jordan Jenkins saw them pull away in the latter stages.

“I think it’s good preparation for the Sligo game to be playing the likes of those teams,” manager Gary McCormack told the Dublin Gazette.

“They play similar football – they try to play good football, like Sligo.

“It was a good run-out for us, to try and work on a few things we’d be doing in the Sligo game formation-wise and even team selection, where the new lads come and fit in.

“The game itself was decent. Up until 60 minutes, it was 1-0 and we made a load of changes and once all the changes are made the game goes dead.

“It’s hard for lads who are coming off the bench to get into the game then but, for 60 minutes, we were very good and contained them very well.

“We had a few halfchances, nothing major, but we just didn’t keep the ball well. But that was our first big friendly – we’d played two others but this was our first big test. I was really happy with it.”

Glebe and Glenavon have a relationship going back years as playmaker

Adam Foley – Glebe’s top scorer and assist-maker last year – has twice joined the Lurgan Blues from the LSL club.

Foley, whose first spell at Glenavon was marred by a cruciate knee ligament injury, has since signed for Newry City.

He’s the only significant departure in the summer, with the likes of Reece Weldon and Andy Haran staying up, while centre-half Josh Dunbar has arrived from Drogheda United Under-19s.

And there’s good news too in that the Market Green has passed FAI inspection and will host the Sligo game on Friday,, August 9 at 7.45pm.

Balbriggan’s storming start

BALBRIGGAN and Malahide both won twice on Sunday to be in great shape in cricket’s T20 Alan Murray Cup. The former opened up with a 37-run win over The Hills on Sunday morning, defending a total of 168 for two. An excellent 83-run opening stand between Connor Fletcher and Clinton Hinchcliffe set up the total and the latter would carry his bat to hit 81 off 61 balls.

In reply, the Skerries outfit dropped wickets at regular intervals with Duane Harper, Abdul Balbriggan Cricket Club won two out of two games last Sunday.

Sattar, Khaild Bilal and Hinchcliffe all getting

in on the act. They bowled The Hills out for 131.

Later in the day, North County were reeled in. The Balrothery club did post a competitive 160 for four but Fletcher (61) and Hinchcliffe (54 not out) again did the damage with Dean Carlisle helping see out the win with 40 off 22 balls.

For Malahide, they beat YMCA by eight runs in their first encountering before hammering Rush by 71 runs, Damien Mortimer top-scoring with 42.

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ATHLETICS: NORTHSIDE CLUBS FINISH SENIOR CLUB TRACK SEASON IN STYLE

Fingallians, MSB and Clonliffe all celebrate Morton medals NATIONAL SENIOR ATHLETICS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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BOTH FINGALLIANS and Metro St Brigid’s came home with medals from the Irish Life Health National Senior Track & Field Championships 2019 last weekend in Santry.

For Fins, Pascal Ryan competed in the 100m and 200m races while Anne-Marie Torsney contested both the discus and shot putt.

Torsney secured a podium finish in third place and a season’s best throw of 40.75 for her discus event.

MSB’s Catherina Mullen secured her first senior track medal with a superb second place finish in a hotly contested women’s 5,000m in a time of 16:54.77.

It came a week after Fins junior athletes produced an inspiring set of results. They were the only club to have four girls relay teams qualifying for the finals at Under-14, 15, 16 and 17 level in Tullamore.

And they took home silver medals at both Under-16 and 17 level with Liana Buckley, Laura Constantine,

Ava Keogh and Sophie Reihill the team for the younger age group; Jessica Afrakomaa, Constantine, Keogh and Reihill were the team in the Under-17 final.

Kayleigh Reihill took home bronze from the Under-12 high jump competition.

For Clonliffe Harriers, Saturday was the big one at the national seniors as they took three titles, along with a silver and bronze.

Jayme Rossiter was magnificent in the 3000 steeplechase with his technically brilliant hurdling proving to be the difference as he battled with Raheny’s Brian Fay. Over the final 400 metres, Rossiter opened a lead which included a Kenyan-esque clearance of the water jump to claim his first senior title in 8.59.42.

Stephen Scullion travelled from the US to defend his national 10,000 title and simply wasn’t going to relinquish it, breaking for home with all of 2,000 metres to go. Coming down the home straight, he could afford to celebrate in style in 29.36.33. He held off Raheny’s Mick Clohisey.

And the day finished with a Clon-

liffe double medal in the javelin as Stephen Rice won his second national in a row with a best of 69.75 with Rory Gunning 3rd (65.06).

For Raheny, Eric Favors grabbed his first national title as he set a shot put championship record on day two in Santry.

Gold, silver and bronze was the Raheny haul with Favors writing the headlines. His third throw reached the 18.64 metre mark to secure national gold and a championship record.

Favors had bettered his first effort of 18.42 metres and, for the record, was over one metre longer than silver medallist Finn Valley’s John Kelly’s 17.60m.

On the track, Mark Smyth took bronze in the 100 metres final clocking 10.70 seconds just behind Travane Morrison who won out in 10.61 seconds and Jason Smyth in 10.63.

The Raheny relay team of Isuelt O’Donnell, Aoibhinn McGoldrick, Lucy Barrett and Triossa Nic Dhonaill clocked 4:12.95 for 4x400m silver with Bandon taking gold in 4:00.14.

Fingallians’ Anne Marie Torsney with her national bronze medal

Metro St Brigid’s Catherina Mullen

Gridiron gridlock back in Dublin AMERICAN FOOTBALL

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A M E R I C A N fo o t b a l l teams will play competitive games in Dublin for a fourth time, with confirmation a high school football showcase will take place on August 28, 2020.

High schools that have committed to the event, which is played in associa-

tion with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, will be announced during the coming months, along with the event venues.

“We are arranging some intriguing and competitive matchups between American teams that will excite the people of Dublin, who always provide a warm welcome and support our events in force,”

said Global Football president and founder Patrick Steenberge.

“We are delighted to be working alongside the Aer Lingus College Football Series promoters and be part of game-week 2020 which will attract more than 35,000 US visitors to Ireland.”

Dublin will witness all teams and their accom-

panying bands and cheerleaders join a city centre parade on the Thursday night before the games, which will culminate in an American-style Pep Rally in the heart of city.

This is the fourth time Global Football has organised a high school spectacularlongside college football games played in Ireland.

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GOLF: NEW OPEN CHAMPION CELEBRATES HIS WIN IN STYLE

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

We have some brilliant guests lined up including Colm O’Rourke, Ciaran Whelan, Tomás O’Sé, Bernard Flynn, Conor McManus, Barry Cahill, Martin McHugh, Pillar Caffery hosted by Damien O’Reilly! The panel will review the 2019 Football Championship and give their verdicts on who will become 2019 All Ireland Champions! This is a night not to be missed by all GAA fans!

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

Please purchase your tickets early as they are limited.

Ticket Book for Dublin’s All Ireland Football Semi Final is now OPEN. While our opponents will depend on this weekends result against Tyrone, club ticket orders have a very early closing date with the book therefore closing this Thursday, 1st August 10pm.

Online Booking for our Nursery Summer Camp (4-6 year old boys and girls) from 19th - 23rd August is open via our club website! Places are limited and are filling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Well done Ciara, Noelle (pictured below) and the Dublin Senior Ladies on their win over Monaghan and to our AFL10 Footballers who drew with Lucan in a thrilling contest in the league on Sunday afternoon. There is a break in all adult male games until the weekend of August 10th. All the details are on our website and twitter page! New or returning players are always welcome. Just contact pro.stbrigids.dublin@gaa.ie for info.

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot last week. Our next Jackpot rises to €5,000 and will take place after the August Summer Break on September 5th in The Greyhound.

Our Annual 5km Run kindly sponsored by Jones Engineering takes place on September 15th, 2019.

Booking link to open soon.

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

Our New Senior Pitch is Russell Park has now reopened following maintenance work and the installation of pitch-side railings.

Our Annual Premier League Fantasy Football League is open for the 19/20 season. Registration Code is: nf4zkr Keep up with all our news on our website www. stbrigidsgaa.com our Club App and our Facebook and Twitter pages. Our Club Shop with O’Neills is also on our website.

Deepest sympathies to the Daly and Prunty families on their recent losses.

Stars of Erin’s ladies footballers grab a selfie

With the Claret Jug. Picture: Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Tourism NI’s Terence Brannigan, Fiona Cunningham and John McGrillen. Picture: Phillip McGowan / Press Eye.

King Shane of the Castle

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HANE Lowry celebrated his Open Championship week in style, bringing the famed Claret Jug with him on a whistle-stop tour around the capital. The Castle Golf Club member’s first port of call saw him drop in to the Boar’s Head, before heading for the Dublin mountains and the Blue Light where he was joined by the Stars of Erin ladies football team among many others.

Also on the agenda were trips to Temple Street Children’s Hospital where he showed off the Jug to staff, giving a boost to the

young children in situ. And he finally got to grace the hallowed Croke Park which his father, Brendan, graced with such distinction as an Offaly footballer. Shane was met with a standing ovation during half-time of Limerick and Kilkenny’s hurling semi-final. he Open itself was a particular triumph for golf on the island with Tourism Northern Ireland acting as wonderful hosts.

The event showcased the majesty of Royal Portrush with a record-breaking crowd of over 237,000 enjoying a spectacular week.

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St Brigid’s Noelle Healy helped Dublin to reach the AllIreland quarter-final

Picture perfect Royal Portrush. Picture: Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Meeting staff at Temple Street

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FOOTBALL: TOM GRAY’S CHARGES PRODUCE DOMINANT PERFORMANCE ASDFSAFSDAFSDAF: AFDSA

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DUBLIN’S Under-20 footballers will contest their first ever Eirgrid All-Ireland Championship final this Saturday, when they take on Cork at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise (4pm).

Tom Gray’s side booked their place in the decider following a 2-14 to 1-10 win over Galway at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford on Saturday last, and once again return to the Midlands for their final clash.

St Maur’s clubman Ciarán Archer was once again in strong form, and after bagging a hat-trick in Dublin’s Leinster final win over Laois, he found the net twice against the Tribesmen.

Archer grabbed two early goals to set Dublin up nicely for this tie, as they led by 2-1 to 0-0 after six minutes following a strong start.

He accounted for all of their opening scores, including a third minute pointed free, with Galway’s defence under strong pressure from the off.

Karl-Lynch Bissett and Brian O’Leary were involved in the build-up to Archer’s first goal, before he found the net for a second time inside two minutes.

Galway fought back well with 1-2 unanswered, as Tony Gill and Padraig Costello

added points, before a Brian Harlowe goal.

An Archer pointed free and a brace of Ross McGarry points cancelled out Harlowe’s goal.

Dublin were stringing together some good team moves at this stage, with Neil Matthews, Niall O’Leary, Kieran Kennedy and James Doran impressing.

O’Leary and Doran linked up before Brian O’Leary claimed a well-earned point to push Dublin to a double-scores lead in injury-time.

However, Galway cut the gap at the break thanks to a Tony Gill effort, to ensure a 2-6 to 1-4 half-time score-line.

The Tribesmen fired seven first-half wides, but were more resourceful on the restart, as they worked their way back into this tie to draw level.

Liam Costello, Padraig Costello, Gill and Rory Cunningham were among those who impressed, with Cunningham’s firing over an equaliser on 42 minutes.

But Dublin regained the lead as the game entered the final quarter, thanks to Archer landing their first point of the half from a free, before a David Lacey score pushed them two points clear.

Dublin drove on, with Archer adding a score, before a Brian O’Leary effort helped open up a four-point gap.

Liam Boyle grabbed a point back for Galway, but with Dublin keeper David O’Hanlon pulling off a fine save from a Matthew Tierney effort, and Dublin finished strongly with Archer bringing his

Skerries bolster chances to avoid the drop

Donal Ryan of Dublin is presented with the Man of the Match award by Aidan Naughton, EirGrid. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

tally to 2-6 by the full-time whistle.

Na Fianna’s Dónal Ryan claimed the Eirgrid Man of the Match award, after a solid performance in the midfield sector.

“Galway got a huge amount of momentum at the start of the second-half, scored five points in a row,” said manager Tom Gray reflecting on the win.

“It looked like we couldn’t do too much right at that time. To be fair to the players, I thought they gathered themselves really well, in a very mature way, and played themselves back into the game.

“We were extremely happy with

that.”

Cork reached the final after a strong comeback, before recording a 2-17 to 1-18 win over Tyrone in Tullamore on Sunday.

The Rebels trailed by seven points early in the second half, but with Tyrone reduced to 14 men, Cork fought back to win by two.

“We’ll be focused very much on ourselves,” Gray said of the Cork challenge.

“There’s a few things that didn’t go well on Saturday, we’ll be aiming to work on those this week, to the extent that you can.”

Jackies ease into quarter-finals with massive win  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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Noelle Healy scored a goal in Dublin’s defeat of Monaghan, topping their group with ease.

Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach / Sportsfile

FOOTBALL

DUBLIN will meet Kerry in the TG4 AllIreland Senior Ladies Football Championship quarter-finals next Monday in Bord na Móna O’Connor Park, Tullamore (4.45pm).

Mick Bohan’s charges completed the group stages unbeaten last Saturday, with an impressive 3-20 to 0-4 win over Monaghan at Parnell Park.

St Sylvesters’ Sinead Aherne registered 1-11 of Dublin’s tally, in a game where her side led by 1-12 to 0-2 at half-time, with Aherne netting a penalty goal.

Louise Kerley grabbed the opening score of the second half for Monaghan, but Dublin continued to show strongly upfront, with Aherne and Sinéad Goldrick impressive, with half-time substitute Caoimhe O’Connor and Noelle Healy grabbing a goal each.

Oonagh Whyte, Carla Rowe, Emma McDonagh, Lyndsay Davey and Aoife Kane were also among Dublin’s scorers.

Kerry had a much tighter encounter in their final group stages tie, claiming a 1-12 to 1-10 win over Westmeath in Killarney.

They led by 1-6 to 1-4 at half-time, with the sides evenly matched on the restart, with Kerry just doing enough to hold out for a two-point win.

The Kingdom had seven different scorers, with 1-10 of their tally coming from open play, including a first half goal from Hannah O’Donoghue.

Dublin manager Mick Bohan believes the reigning champions still have room for improvement despite chalking up another comprehensive victory.

“We were a little bit sloppy in the first half and probably took us 15 minutes to get a bit of rhythm. I thought it was a way better performance in the second half.

“I thought they were more clinical, and just their movement got better, but that’s part of it.

“It takes games to get that harmony of a team working together so we’re glad of this outing.”

SKERRIES Harps landed a much needed 2-16 to 1-5 win in AFL Division 1 in Skerries on Saturday when they outstayed the visitors in the last ten minutes.

Harps had got off to a good start and were 1-2 to no score up after ten minutes with a goal from Mark Boylan. By the 15th minute, however, the sides were level and Templeogue would go one up before Killian McGinnis levelled again but Harps fought back to lead 1-7 to 1-4 at half-time.

With wind advantage, Skerries pushed on and led 1-10 to 1-5 after 50 minutes.

Templeogue visibly tired at this stage and, with Bryan Cullen picking out the passes, Harps had the ball in the net again only for McGinnis to be brought back for a free in.

Minutes later, Jack Smith was hauled down in the square resulting in a black card for the goalkeeper.

McGinnis coolly dispatched the penalty to the net and Skerries closed out the remainder of the game.

With games against St Maurs (away) and Lucan (home) to come, Skerries still have an outside chance of avoiding the drop to AFL2 if they manage to get all their players back on the field.

Ballinteer St John’s, meanwhile, were comprehensive 2-17 to 1-8 victors against Naomh Maur at Marley Park and Thomas Davis increased their unbeaten run to seven games when they had nine points to spare (4-13 to 1-13) over St Brigid’s at Russell Park.

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Fearless Feerick aids Irish world silver medal  DAVE DONNELLY

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IRELAND’S growth as a major rowing nation continued as Dubliners Claire Feerick and Eimear Lambe were part of the four to win a silver medal at the under-23s World Championships in Florida.

T h e Ir i s h q u a r te t, also comprising Cork’s Emily Hegarty and Tara Hanlon, were narrowly beaten to the gold medal

by Great Britain in a neckand-neck race in Sarasota-Bradenton on Sunday.

Ireland lost out by just a second-and-a-half to the British team, while hosts the United States were three seconds further back to take the bronze.

It rounded off a successful championships for Ireland after the male lightweight foursome of Eoin Gaffney, Hugh Sutton, Ryan Ballantine and Miles Taylor won bronze on Saturday.

The competitors only landed back in Dublin on Monday but they will have little time to savour the achievement as they head out for a training camp in Italy on Thursday.

They will join the established senior team of world champion Sanita Puspure, Aifric Keogh, Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley in competing for the four places at the senior worlds in Poland.

“It was overwhelming at first,” Carpenterstown native Feerick told the

From left to right, the Irish Under-23 rowing team of Emily Hegarty, Tara Hanlon, Eimear Lambe and Claire Feerick

“When we crossed that line, half of us didn’t

know what had happened and then we looked around and we saw we were second“ Dublin Gazette.

“When we crossed that line, half of us didn’t know what had happened and then we looked around and we saw we were second. We were overwhelmed and just delighted to do it.

“It was nip and tuck the whole way down.

We were just focused on our own race and I’d say I only looked over once. I saw it was just between us and the Brits and I was like ‘oh god’.”

It’s been quite a year for the DCU sports management student, who began the season with ambitions of making the Under-23s worlds and could finish it with her first senior appearance.

“Myself and Eimear L a m b e a re t r a i n i n g in Dublin, and Emily Hegarty and Tara Hanlon would be down in Cork, so were kind of separated for the first half of the season.

“Then, in the winter,

we went down to Cork for some training camps, and then we went abroad to a regatta in Italy and we raced together as a four there.

“That was to get experience at senior level, and we came fourth or fifth in that alongside another Irish four, which is Sanita Puspure [and her team], which was a good marker for us.”

Feerick - who has to fund her career herself with her own money and

fundraising, with support from Neptune Rowing Club - has her eyes set on the Olympics in Tokyo.

“I’m lucky enough to have a very supportive family and friends, especially in Neptune Rowing Club. They were very supportive of me and raised a good chunk of the money to get me to the US. “I’ve so many people behind me and all I was thinking going over there was to make them all proud and do the best

I could because they’re so supportive.”

However, she insists for now she’s taking things one step at a time and tackling immediate goals as they present themselves.

“It’s just been taking it one step at a time. The Under-23 Worlds was my goal and now my next goal is to get into senior Worlds team.

“Then the next step is hopefully to qualify for the Olympics.”