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Vandals costing council €60k to fix playgrounds Councillors slam cost of repairing thugs’ damage to Fingal facilities

 SYLVIA POWNALL

FINGAL County Council forks out €60,000 every year to repair damage to playgrounds caused by vandals, it has emerged.

The local authority has 39 children’s play areas under

its management – and some of them are costing up to €2,000 a year to maintain as a direct result of vandalism.

A council spokesman told The Gazette: “The annual spend on repairs is in the region of €60,000.

“Apart from the expense,

the biggest nuisance is time spent by staff making the area safe, and the time that the equipment is unavailable for use.”

Just last month, Cllr Ken Farrell (Lab) warned that anti-social behaviour and vandalism at the playground

in Moylaragh estate, Balbriggan was getting out of hand.

However, the council insisted that taking drastic security measures which would effectively turn the playground “into a fortress” were not the answer.

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MALAHIDE | ESTATE RESIDENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT USE OF HOUSE

Airbnb lettings draw council to investigate  SYLVIA POWNALL FINGAL County Council is investigating three separate complaints about property owners using their houses for shortterm lettings on Airbnb.

Enforcement action is now under way against the owner of a house in Warren Manor in Malahide who is understood to own several other properties.

Residents of the estate complained that the house was being used solely for short-term lettings without having the appropriate bed and breakfast planning permission.

The council confirmed it had issued a number

of letters concerning the issue and expects progress in “the coming days”.

A first warning letter – later returned by An Post – was issued to the registered owner in January under Section 152 of the Planning and Development Act on foot of a complaint on January 18.

A further warning letter was sent out on February 17 and in March the local authority received a submission from an architect on behalf of the owner.

Planning permission is required for any residence where four or more rooms are operated as guest rooms.

A council spokesperson said: “This is an active

ongoing investigation and proper due process must be observed.

“It is anticipated that there will be progress in this regard in the coming days.”

S e n a tor Kevin Humphries (Lab) welcomed the move and called on the new Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to tighten legislation and ensure local authorities enforce planning laws.

He said: “I have been campaigning for a year now for a crackdown on

The move by FCC mirrors action by councils across the city

the illegal full-time, shortterm rental of properties without appropriate planning permission through Airbnb and the other 15 rental platforms operating in Dublin.

“We are in the crazy sit-

uation in Dublin where homes are being used as hotels without planning permission, while hotels are used as homes for families forced out of the rental market.”

Last year, then Housing Minister Simon Coveney said there was a lack of clarity around the role Airbnb plays in the property market.

He was speaking after An Bord Pleanala upheld a Dublin City Council decision that a two-bed property in Temple Bar had undergone a material change of use due to its Airbnb activity and it was therefore not exempt from planning regulations.

FASTNews

Paws cafe invites you and doggie pals to help celebrate its birthday PAWS, the dog-friendly cafe at Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan, is celebrating its first birthday on Sunday, July 2.

To mark the special occasion the cafe will stay open later than usual and is inviting all its twoand four-legged friends to come join in the celebrations.

Paws will be launching its new menu, with food samplings on the night. There will be cake for all the doggies and some treats for humans too.

Bring your own wine and listen to some music, with all welcome to join in the celebrations

A shedload of space set to help Swords men arrange fun events SWORDS Mens Shed (SMS) is now beginning the happy task of fitting out its brand-new home on the Seatown Road.

The premises beside Aldi was officially handed over by Paul Dunne, who owns Knifedge Developments with his brother Anthony, last Thursday.

Up to now SMS had operated at the Riasc Centre at Drynam Road but the space became too small for their needs and they were forced to limit their activities.

Now they are looking forward to welcoming new members and putting a lively calendar of events together for the summer months.

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Out and About

Cubs bear up for mass Scouts fun

Kate Campion, Eve Canny and Ciara Paul

Above: braving the slippiness of a hillside slide; left: Emma Corvin and Ciara Campion.

Pictures: Gerry Hickey

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Jordan Smith, Daragh Cullen, James Drum Quill and Timmy Flavin

HE June Bank Holiday weekend saw Malahide Cub Scouts pack Tonnta take part in the mini Jamboree at the National Campsite in Larch Hill, in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. This year the theme was Holidays on the Hill, and more than 20 Malahide Cub Scouts rose to the challenge. Over the weekend the cubs participated in many activities with a holiday theme, which involved building igloos, grass sledging, water activities, scouting skills and other fun events, one of the highlights were the monster campfire and disco on the Saturday night. They were among almost a thousand other cubs joining in the fun at the foothills of the mountains.

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LUSK | CAMPAIGNERS PUSH FOR LAND TO HELP PROVIDE SPORTS FACILITIES

Community hopes rise as council secures site  SYLVIA POWNALL

The council’s taking in charge of open space at Rathmore was praised by locals and politicians alike in the fast-growing town (above). Picture: Google Maps

LUSK 2020 members met with officials from Fingal County Council last week at the site of the new community sports hub in the hope it will be available for community use in a matter of weeks.

The local authority finally took ownership of the land earlier this month, moving the Lusk

Community Sports Plan 2020 campaign for new facilities a step closer to reality for delighted locals.

The council confirmed at an Area Committee meeting that the open space at Rathmore on relief road had been taken in charge and was in public ownership.

Local clubs and organisations have been campaigning for some time, under the Lusk 2020 umbrella, for the provision of badly-needed sports amenities for the rapidly-expanding town.

In a report the council confirmed: “Following extensive discussions with local sporting and community groups, the

council has prepared a plan to enhance the benefit and capacity of this area.”

The first phase of the development – expected to be delivered over the next 12 months – includes full-size GAA and soccer pitches as well as a children’s playground, adult exercise circuit, and an athletics track.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Lusk 2020 said: “We look forward to working with all stakeholders in the months and years ahead in order to deliver the Lusk Recreational Hub in its full entirety.”

Cllr Ken Farrell (Lab) paid tribute to council

officials for their hard work, adding: “We now have a precious piece of land and the determination of where we go with it is now in our hands.”

“This is the first phase and we have to use it to its maximum potential.

It is a great day for Lusk and I would like to see a bit of action immediately.”

C l l r To ny Mu r p hy (Ind) said it was a “classic example” of a collaboration between clubs and groups within a local community and its success has been borne out.

Cllrs Brian Dennehy (FF), Malachy Quinn (SF) and Barry Martin (PBP) also welcomed the news.

COUNCIL | ALL CHANGE AT THE TOP

New Mayor and Deputy revealed LABOUR’S Cllr Mary McCamley was elected Mayor of Fingal last week – with Donabate Cllr Adrian Henchy (FF) elected as Deputy Mayor.

Cllr McCamley, who is based in Mulhuddart, has been an elected member of the local authority since 2012. She received 24 votes while Cllr Malachy Quinn (SF) received seven and Cllr Matthew Waine (Solidarity) received five.

Cllr Henchy, who was proposed and seconded by party colleagues Cllr Darragh Butler and Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, received 23 votes.

Cllr Natalie Treacy (SF) and Cllr Sandra Kavangh of Solidarity each received six votes. There was one abstention.

Cllr Henchy, who is

Deputy Mayor Adrian Henchy

Mayor Mary McCamley

based in Donabate, is originally from Portrane and works with the Department of Old Age Psychiatry in the Mater Hospital Tributes were paid to the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Eithne Loftus.

Fingal County Coun-

cil’s chief executive Paul Reid presented Cllr Butler with a commemorative medal and a photograph album recording his year in office.

At the beginning of the meeting a minute’s silence was observed in memory of those who died in the Grenfell Tower blaze in London.

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Constant repairs ‘costly nuisance’ for the council Continued from Page 1

A council report on the Moylaragh issue stated: “The operations department is very aware of the nuisance that the anti-social activities are causing.

“The issues are largely public order and very difficult for a local authority to influence.”

Teenagers are thought to be responsible for most of the damage – with reports of up to eight youths using a single piece of playground equipment at the same time.

According to council records on the wider issue of playground damage, in some instances replacement swing sets have been broken within weeks of being installed.

Just last week, a playground at St Anne’s in Portmarnock was defaced with obscene graffiti – another all-toocommon problem – and safety matting was deliberately set on fire.

A council spokesman said some of the money spent on playgrounds was due to “normal wear and tear” but admitted vandalism was a costly nuisance.

In recent years the local authority has provided a number of multi-use game areas for older youths, as well as locating a number of playgrounds outside housing estates – both seen as positive steps in deterring vandals.

Malahide has the fewest jobless in whole country MALAHIDE has the lowest unemployment rate in Ireland, new figures reveal.

The coastal spot in north Dublin has the lowest rate for all large towns in Ireland at just 5.4%, according to the latest census.

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Out and About

Theresa Cosgrave, Mary Maxwell and Georgy Hughes

Outgoing Mayor Darragh Butler and council chief Paul Reid with Tidy Towns volunteers. Pictures:Alison O’Hanlon

Cristel Meier, Isobel McClean and Cllr Joe Newman

Council’s thanks to Tidy volunteers T

Diana Valtmane and Theresa Cullen

HE beautifully-restored setting of Swords Castle provided a suitably grand background for a special thank-you last week, when outgoing Mayor of Fingal Cllr Darragh Butler held a reception for the local Tidy Town volunteers. He was joined by the council manager Paul Reid and several local representatives, all keen to pay tribute to the dedicated men and women who consistently do so much to help keep the town looking its best. The volunteers were warmly thanked and praised for their true community spirit, with their efforts to keep the town tidy highlighted as a fine example for people of all ages in the area to take note of.

Matt Cullen and Dympna Cassidy

Taking the plunge into summer.

Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

HOW ABOUT THAT WEATHER!

Summertime fun and frollicks at Portmarnock High Rock

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COURTS | MAN ASSAULTED BY YOUTHS

COUNCIL

Good Samaritan attacked with a jagged beer can

Estuary cycleway confirmed THE eagerly-awaited pedestrian and cycle route across the Broadmeadow Estuary will move a step closer later this year.

Fingal County Council plans to advance the statutory planning process for the Broadmeadow Way in the third quarter of the year, it has confirmed.

In a statement to area councillors, the local authority revealed: “Fingal County Council, Irish Rail and National Parks and Wildlife Service support the development of the Broadmeadow pedestrian and cycleway and wish to facilitate it as soon as possible.”

An update will be brought before councillors in October once the planning application has been submitted to An Bord Pleanala.

No time like the present to help dig up the past’s secrets

A SPECIAL community excavation is under way at Bremore castle in Balbriggan, where Fingal County Council has facilitated a wide-ranging dig into the historic site’s past. Everyone over 18 is invted to come along until July 28, where a variety of tasks await to help amateur archaeologists join the professionals in uncovering the secrets that could be just waiting to be found. Is this where St Mologa introduced bee-keeping to Ireland? Could there be the remains of an older castle here? Did Cromwell attack the house with cannonballs? The answers to these and other questions could be there to be found.

For further information or to sign up, email christine.baker@fingal.ie.

A MAN who attacked a “Good Samaritan” with a jagged beer can has been jailed for 12 months.

John McDermott (24), with an address at Cherry Park, River Valley, Swords pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to Russ Hogan at Talbot Street on July 10, 2014.

Mr Hogan was walking along Talbot Street at 8pm when he noticed two young men, McDermott and a 16-year-old youth, who appeared to be observing a woman taking money from an ATM. The court heard McDermott shouted: “What the **** are you

looking at?” and the pair moved towards Mr Hogan to threaten him. Garda Fergus Grant said that a young woman, who was also with McDermott, then began to kick and punch out at Mr Hogan.

Mr Hogan said he saw what he later described as a “flash of silver” in the 16-year-old’s hands, which was slashed at his face.

Mr Hogan received two wounds to his right cheek as well as other cuts.

McDermott, who was across the road, came towards Mr Hogan with an improvised weapon made out of a beer can.

He then began to assist his friend in punching

and kicking Mr Hogan.

A member of the public alerted gardai, and both young men were arrested.

When McDermott, who has 103 previous convictions, arrived at Store Street Garda Station, he himself was suffering from injuries, having a broken nose and cuts on his face.

Mr Hogan attended the Mater Hospital that evening, where he was treated for two moderately deep wounds on his right cheek.

Describing Mr Hogan as a “good Samaritan” who was set upon, Judge Cormac Quinn sentenced McDermott to 18 months in prison, with the final six months suspended.

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SWORDS | FACILITY ‘WOULD CUT LISTS’

MALAHIDE

Reilly petitions to get a day hospital  SYLVIA POWNALL FORMER Health Minister James Reilly has started an online petition in his ongoing efforts to have a day hospital built in Swords.

The Fine Gael senator argues that the facility is badly needed in the north county and would help cut journey times for Fingal patients and cut waiting lists in acute hospitals at the same time.

The page on change. org was set up late last week and by Monday had attracted 20 signatories, with a number of them posting messages of support. Senator Reilly says he will hand the petition to Health Minister Simon Harris.

He states: “The Bal-

briggan Primary Care centre is built. I want to have a hospital built for Swords, which is accessible to over 150,000 people.

“M any procedures could take place there eg hernias, gall bladder surgery, plastic surgery, x-rays, scans and many other tests.

“I am making the case for Swords, the capital of Fingal, which is projected to grow to a city-sized population of 100,000 in the near future.”

Just last month, Dr Andrew Jordan, the chairman of the National Association of General Practitioners, warned of growing waiting lists with 560,000 out-patients awaiting an appointment and 80,000 on surgical

waiting lists.

He added: “Hardly any elective work is being done in our public hospitals as beds are being filled by patients from emergency departments.”

Senator Reilly says a new day hospital in Swords would help tackle waiting lists as cancellations caused by A&E over f lows would not arise.

He said: “We are now in a position to spend money on capital infrastructure, and we haven’t built a hospital in this country for a long time.

It would be a win-win for everyone.”

See the petition at: https://w w w.change. org/p/swords-dayhospital?source_ location=topic_page

Prestigious building win for centre

Celebrating the volunteers helping us get fit as a Fingal THE Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Darragh Butler, was joined by a number of fellow councillors and Fingal County Council’’s chief executive Paul Reid for a special, upbeat celebration at County hall recently.

They were joined by several members of the weekly Parkruns held across Fingal recently, with the volunteers recognised and thanked by the council for their part in contributing to the health of the county’s citizens.

Making a special presentation, Cllr Butler said: “This presentation is

an opportunity to pay tribute to the volunteers involved with the Fingal parkruns. I have seen at first-hand the excellent work that you do each weekend, and I and my colleagues are very aware of the positive effects that parkruns have on the health and wellbeing of our community.

“On behalf of Fingal County Council, I want to thank you for your dedication and commitment and I hope that tonight’s ceremony goes some way to showing our appreciation for that voluntary contribution.”

M A L A H I DE P a r i s h Centre and St Sylvester’s Church have been awarded “World Winner in Existing and Historic Buildings Category for the most friendly and inclusive space”.

The building’s architect, Sean Harrington, was invited to enter and the International Union of Architects recognised its merit.

Sharon O’Sullivan, centre manager, said: “We are delighted with this award as we strive to make our centre friendly and inclusive and to have this recognised is just brilliant.”

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Out and About Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy & Dan Lee

Rob Feeney, Michelle McCarthy and Dan Lee

Rachel Ryan and Sarah Magliocco

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HE Odeon bar played host to a busy launch of the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017, which saw lots of comedy fans gather to get details of the upcoming line-up.

More than 100 acts from Ireland and further afield will be taking to the Iveagh Gardens for four nights in late July (27th-30th), with tickets already going fast for the fun-filled line-up that includes old favourites such as Tommy Tiernan, Al Porter and and Dara O’Briain, and some newer faces including Jim Elliot, Alison Spittle and Enya Martin.

For further information and the full line-up of festival events, see vodafonecomedyfestival.com.

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Sally Anne Clarke Sharon McGowan and Sandra Mallon. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Berry interesting fare at cook-off T

HE onlookers watching food being prepared at Michelin-starred l’Ecrivain restaurant were also hungry for information as Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps kicked off for summer, with the Breakfast Cook-Off challenge bringing together some well-known faces and GAA stars to whip up some healthy fare. The event was a way to emphasises the importance of healthy, nutritious easting for children, with the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps also encouraging kids to be physically active during the school holidays. Kellogg’s products were key parts of the four nutritious dishes being prepared, which went far beyond old favourites like Rice Krispie Squares.

Niamh Devereux and Niamh Foran

Sybil Mulcahy and Edward Hayden

Mayo footballer Lee Keegan and Tipperary hurler Seamus Callanan

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DUBLINBUSINESS

DNG Stillorgan’s Dempsey lands IPAV role

BRIAN Dempsey, Partner at DNG Stillorgan, is the new President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers.

Brian, pictured here with Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor and IPAV chief Pat Davitt assumed the role at the organisation’s 47th AGM and annual conference held at the Powerscourt Hotel.

Brian, who holds an Honours Degree in the Built Environment from the University of Glamorgan, says he wants to prioritise growth in IPAV’s education programmes during his term of office so that those within the profession or looking to join it “can be in a position to offer the very best value to consumers and enterprises”.

SPACE@DUBLINBIC | SHARED OFFICE FACILITY CAN FIT 200 ENTREPRENEURS

New co-work space to ease rent pressure on start-ups DUBLIN Business Innovation Centre has announced the opening of its new start-up hub as an affordable office solution for entrepreneurs, freelancers and start-ups.

Situated on the first and second floors of 61 Dawson Street, the co-working facility is called Space@ DublinBIC and it has capacity for in excess of 200 people.

Space@DublinBIC has been designed to offer a choice of office options for those facing low availability of office space in Dublin and soaring prices.

Speaking about the benefits of co-working in the city, Michael Culligan, CEO, Dublin BIC said: “Having a dedicated space from which to work and conduct business is vital for companies in their early stages.

“But in a city in which only about 3% of office space is vacant and prices are reaching record highs again, entrepreneurs and freelancers are finding themselves unable to

access office space from which they can hire talent, scale and access customers easily.”

S p a c e @ D u b l i n BIC offers clients a dedicated desk for €375 per month or a hotdesk for €200 per month. A five-day hotdesk pass costs just €59.

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preneurs will have access to 1GB Wi-Fi, an on-site cafe, storage facilities and meeting rooms. Space is holding an open day each Thursday until the end of June to give potential coworkers the opportunity to test it for a day.

To find out more visit http://dublinbic.ie/ourservices/space/

DCU’s prestigious Business School gets Small Business Charter status DCU Business School is the first Irish university to be awarded Small Business Charter status by the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

The Small Business Charter recognises world-class business schools that play an effective role in supporting SMEs, student entrepreneurship and economic development.

The award is in recognition of the

North American spending here up on last year

effective role DCU plays in supporting the development of small- and medium-sized businesses in Ireland and promoting entrepreneurship.

Executive Dean of DCU Business School Prof Anne Sinnott said: “We are honoured to accept this award in recognition of the important role DCU Business School plays in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs.”

CSO Tourism and Travel statistics for the first quarter of 2017 show that spending in Ireland by North American visitors was up 5.6% on the same period in 2016. The figures are based on detailed surveys of overseas visitors and the CSO release also contains detailed information on expenditure, purpose of visit, and bednights.

New monthly award launched to recognise the excellence and achievements of business leaders

A NEW monthly award to mark excellence and outstanding achievement among leaders of Irish businesses has been launched.

The inaugural Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, in association with KPMG, will start next month with the announcement of the June winner.

The awards will be open to Irish business leaders both at home and abroad, as well as international executives leading major companies in Ireland.

For most of us in our working environments, dressing smartly is probably best

There’s no uniform way to dress – but ‘smartly’ is the best YOUR alarm goes off at 6am. You groggily get out of bed, brush your teeth, have a cup of tea, and then walk back up to your wardrobe.

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a more relaxed atmosphere, you will come across the business casual dress code.

The rules are a bit more relaxed, but there still are rules. Make sure your clothing is in good order- no rips or stains.

Usually business casual means no jeans or t-shirts. Ties are optional for men.

Uniform It’s easy to get dressed when your job requires you wearing a uniform – whether you work in law enforcement, health care or hospitality.

Even so, you still need to make sure you have the correct uniform components and that they are clean and in good condition.

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CHARITY CLIMB: TV STAR JOINS ALLIANZ STAFF TO RAISE €50K FOR ALZHEIMER’S

Karl’s on top of the world after four-peaks challenge

EUROPE’S TOP BOWLERS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR PRESTIGIOUS TENPIN EVENT

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OPERATION Transformation star Karl Henry has just completed the challenge of a lifetime, leading 18 staff members from Allianz up four mountains in three days, hiking a total of 3,559 metres.

The challenge was all in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the team are just shy of hitting their €50,000 target – and they need your help to get over the line.

The team begin their Four Peaks Challenge on Friday morning in Co Kerry, hiking 1,038 metres to the top of Ireland’s highest peak Carrauntoohil. On Saturday the team, led by Karl, tackled the 814 metre tall Mweelrea in Co. Mayo.

Sunday saw the group facing the toughest challenge of the weekend with a hike up twin ascents; the 850 metre trek up Slieve Donard in Co. Down before a 925 metre walk up Lug na Quilla in Co. Wicklow.

The group of 18 Allianz workers were all novice hillwalkers before taking on the challenge, but hard work and dedication meant they were able to brave the elements and complete the challenge.

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BOWLING enthusiasts from all over Europe will roll in to town next week for the European Senior Bowling Championships.

The 26th annual event takes place between June 25th and July 1st, with various tenpin bowling centres across Dublin coming together to host the prestigious event.

Over 950 players and guests from 24 countries, including Norway, Israel and Denmark have registered for the championships and they will be welcomed to five different bowling centres, Leisureplex Stillorgan, Coolock, Charlestown, Blanchardstown and ALSAA Bowl.

All five bowling centres, along with the ESBC 2017 organising committee, are encouraging people to make the trip to their local centre during the week of action and help make the ESBC Dublin 2017 a spectacular and event for all those competitors making the trip.

All centres will be open to the public for the entire week, so get down and see just how magnificent an event the ESBC and tenpin bowling really is!

Karl with his labradoodle Sophie & the team from Allianz. You can still donate at http://allianzireland.4peakschallenge.everydayhero.do

week: “‘The Four Peaks Challenge was a truly fantastic experience over this beautiful sunny weekend.

“The sun shone down on us as we all climbed and discovered the four highest peaks in Ireland in only three days.

“The climbs were that extra bit tougher with the

heat, but through hard work, dedication, team work and of course lots of water we made it!

“It was a really great way to explore some stunning parts of our country and the team all really bonded.

“There were a few sore legs returning back to Dublin on Sunday eve-

ning but it was a weekend to remember. I’m delighted to say that we are well on our way to hitting our €50,000 target.

“You can still donate to help us raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and reach our target.”

The aim of the challenge was to raise €50,000 for

the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, a charity of huge importance to Karl personally.

He added: “It was just a matter of waiting for the right charity to come along. When the Alzheimer Society was mentioned, I jumped at the chance..

“My own grandmother

battled with the condition so it was something I had a connection to, so I was delighted to help.”

The team have raised over €48,000 so far, sending them well on their way to going above and beyond their target and providing much needed funds for sufferers of Alzheimer’s.

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BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS: WILL YOUR TOT BE ONE OF 2,OOO MUNCHKINS MARCHING FOR CHARITY? THE ANNUAL BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDOS HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE THEME: PIRATES... ARRRRR ME CUTIES! The Big Toddle will see 11,682 toddlers in Dublin take up the challenge to teeter a half-mile sponsored walk and support the vital work that Barnardos does with more than 14,100 children and families across Ireland.

A Big Toddle can be held anywhere, anytime during this month.

Barnardos director of fundraising Mary Gamble said: “It’s so heartening to see little ones across the country take part to raise vital funds and awareness – it is often their first ever fundraising event and a great way to show them how they can help other little boys and girls.”

Childcare groups and families can register for the Big Toddle at www. barnardos.ie/ bigtoddle.

IBTS CALLS ON DUBLINERS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS SUMMER THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is urging people to make a special effort to give blood over the coming weeks as their summer campaign gets under way.

Some of the objectives of this year’s campaign – which was launched last week by RTE’s Joe Duffy, with help from volunteers from the Dublin Fire Brigade to coincide with International Blood Donor Day – include encouraging

everyone to strengthen the emergency preparedness of health services in their community by donating blood. The campaign is also a way for the IBTS to celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood regularly, and to encourage young people to become new donors.

IBTS operations director Paul McKinney said: “This is the beginning of the summer holiday period, which usually present difficulties in sustaining the blood supply as donations decline.

“Household routines change during this time with exams and preparations for holidays pushing the intention to donate into the background.

“We’re asking donors not to forget the patient who needs blood by giving blood before you take that well-earned holiday.”

THE MOTHER OF ALL PRIDE BLOCK PARTIES IS COMING TO TOWN MOTHER are teaming up with Smirnoff on Saturday to host one Mother of a Pride Block Party Set to be their biggest party of 2017, Mother are loading up the glitter cannon, stocking the bars and re-building their Pride Festival site in the grounds of the Tivoli Theatre This year, there’ll be a massive main stage, bars and a selection of food stalls as well as bespoke interactive installations.

Kicking off the line-up is Panti Bliss along with the Mother DJs. Choice Music Prize-nominated electronic artist Daithi will also take to the stage.

Ten-time platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Loreen will also perform on the day. Charting at No 1 in 17 countries, Loreen is famous for her Eurovision smash hit, Euphoria.

Tickets are on sale now from eventbrite.ie. Visit facebook.com/motherdublin to find out more.

HEARS TO ALL THE SOUND LADS AT SPECSAVERS TALLAGHT SPECSAVERS Tallaght will host the Specsavers Hearing Van on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June near the west car park at the Square centre.

Shiver me toddlers Little pirates Meghan Pertherbridge and Malaci McUtha map out the route of their Big Toddle. Picture: Patrick Bolger

DFB’s Linda Scully and Caroline Grace with RTE’s Joe Duffy at the launch Listening is key to hotelier Francis Brennan’s business. Picture: Leon Farrell

of Blood Donor Day. Picture: Maxwells

The hearing van will be in situ from 10am each day, with Specsavers’ professional team on hand for consultations and to answer any hearing or optical queries that locals may have.

To raise awareness of the importance of hearing health, TV personality Francis Brennan recently launched Specsavers Sound Check Ireland 2017 – a campaign which encourages Irish adults to take a more proactive approach to their hearing health.

Audiologist at Specsavers Tallaght, Michael McComish, said: “Specsavers recommends that those over the age of 55 should have their hearing tested every two years.”

For further information on the hearing offering available at Specsavers Tallaght, pop by the hearing van or make an appointment at: https://www.specsavers.ie/stores/tallaght.

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Body & Soul

Fashionable festival with a quirky selection of colourful art and theatre events on top of its main musical offerings, Body & Soul takes place in Ballinlough Castle, Co Meath, and stars Metronomy, Bonobo, Lambchop and the sharp rhymes of Sleaford Mods.

June 23-25.

Room

Emma O’Donoghue’s hauntingly wonderful book – which explores the raising of a child in a single room whilst her mother suffers torturous abuse, all through the naive eyes of the child - launches at the Abbey Theatre on June 23 and runs until November.

ROOM AT THE ABBEY

Tattoo Art Expo

The second edition of this body art exhibition comes to the Davenport Hotel for the weekend, featuring (as well as the obvious abundance of ink) live performances, DJs and alternative models. June 24-25.

MUSIC  JAMES HENDICOTT HAVING been a hit movie and a startlingly successful Broadway show, Once’s return to what seems its spiritual home – Dublin’s Olympia Theatre – is a big one, especially with much of the cast renewed, and what’s become a big, global name to live up to.

Once is both unique, and uniquely Irish. With the lead characters played by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in the hit movie version, the play riffs off a similar theme, taking music from the city’s streets and capturing its textures and nuance on stage.

There are some subtle touches: an on-stage bar; the ‘non-acting’ role of the characters in providing musical entertainment before the main performance gets underway, and a relatively unscripted style that makes no two performances quite the same.

Phelim Drew – who’s featured in movies including

The Commitments, Angela’s Ashes and King Arthur – has a lifelong connection with Irish music through his father, Dubliners star Ronnie Drew.

He’s long since established as a name in his own right, however, and the return of Once this summer also marks his return to the role of Billy.

“It’s a different cast – an all-Irish one – and the chemistry has changed considerably,” Drew told The Gazette as rehearsals for the latest run got under way.

“Six new people means a very fresh start, and they’re all amazing musicians and actors, so we’re flying through it. Brian Gilligan, who’s playing Guy, has a lovely quality in that role, which is great. It’s a difficult play to cast, because a lot of the cast – as well as being really stand-out

actors – have to be great singers and guitar players, and it’s difficult to tick all those boxes. That makes Once special in its own way; this time around we have a really great cast.”

“Glen [Hansard] is the embodiment of someone who has worked so hard to get from the streets of Dublin to being idolised abroad,” Drew says of The Frames man’s role in the production, with Hansard having starred in the hit movie.

“I went to see him play in Vicar Street recently and it was just stunning. It’s hard to produce something of

that quality, but we’re doing everything we can to emulate it.”

Drew himself has a long history with the Olympia, with The Dubliners having traditionally played at the venue once a year for a large part of their career, and naturally, Phelim regularly in the audience.

“I’ve played on most Dublin theatre stages

over the years, but it’s always highly emotional on

stage at the Olympia,” he explains.

“Singing ‘The Auld Triangle’ with Glen [Hansard] after Once last time around was really special. I used to go in as a child every summer,when my dad played the big summer shows, and even got to know the staff, some of whom are still there. So it really means something to me.

“There’s not as much pressure on the rehearsals for me this time around,” Drew goes on to admit. “There’s never as much pressure with the basics like getting the lines when you’ve done a show before.

“Last year there was an American director doing it who really wanted to re-examine the play, and that brought its own pressures. It can be hard to forget the previous times.

“Des Kennedy, who’s directing this time around, makes it feel comfortable, happy and makes us feel released as actors despite the obvious pressure to get things right.

“There’s this incredible repertoire of

The cast of Once rehearse ahead of their run at the Olympia

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songs to learn, about 20, plus three more to do before the show every night, and those three don’t stay the same. It’s quite a big undertaking, and there are no real shortcuts.”

Speaking of the show’s most playful quirk, the on-stage bar, Drew outlines how it fits into the feel of the play.

“It’s like walking into a Temple Bar pub, it really mimics that atmosphere,” he explains. “It really eases us and the audience into the show, and people just accept it.

“It’s like watching a good film, you forget you’re watching a movie and suspend your disbelief. People can be a bit blown away but they’ve been very generous and giving in terms of space and enjoyment with the bar.”

On his own return, Drew says “I’ve been lucky, having one good project after another. Ireland being Ireland, for actors, stage is your bread and butter, and while I’ve done a bit of film and TV, it’s a different kind of thing.

“I’m a freelance actor, and such as it is, you’re very rarely in a position to choose your projects. You’re lucky enough to be cast; very few actors have any power overwhat they actually do. If you like what you’re doing, that’s normally a bonus.

“So I’m very lucky to get roles like this that I do really enjoy.”

On his own role, Drew describes his character Billy as “obsessive

Dublin Pride Week

The highlight of Pride Week, the Pride parade will weave its colourful pathway down O’Connell Street and along the quays as Dublin’s LGBTQ community come out to party. The theme of this year’s parade, kicking off on midday on June 24, is ‘Find Your Inner Hero’.

Green Day

American pop-punkers bring what’s always been a bold, brash and entertaining live show to Kilmainham Hospital on June 29, with support from ska-punk mainstays Rancid. The show is sold out, though late production tickets do often become available.

Dublin Flea Market

The biggest of their monthly rotation of Sunday markets spills out of Dublin Food Co-Op on to Newmarket Square, where you can expect to find tents full of all sorts of second-hand treasures, as well as some of the best coffee in the city. June 25.

The Positive Touch album launch

Launching the second in a series of compilations aimed at raising money for charity, ‘The Positive Touch’ will feature tracks

by Paddy Casey, Mundy, Cry Monster Cry, Gavin Glass, The Devlins and many more, and launches at The Workman’s Club on June 29.

Zero Waste Festival

Talks, workshops, screenings, info stands, a market and a swap-shop all form part of this green-leaning event at CIE Hall in Inchicore, which hopes to introduce every new attendee to some fresh ideas on waste reduction. June 25.

New album of the week

Imagine Dragons - Evolve. Following a hiatus for the American act after they made a huge splash with their second album ‘Smoke + Mirrors’, they return with a literally named album this third release is said to signal a sea change in their sound.

Home Once more

Phelim Drew on the return of a uniquely Dublin story to its rightful home

and nerdy – he seems l i ke t h e kind of guy who in owning a music shop, might know the serial number of every instrument. I’m not very nerdy, but like him, I’m definitely quite unhinged! He doesn’t give up, and he has a big heart.

“Our role, ultimately, is to communicate stories to an audience,” Drew concludes.

“Whether they’re American, Chinese or Irish, you can feel when an audience is with you, you get that dynamic on the stage. That’s when things really shine through. Without the audience, you don’t have that connection.”

 Once returns to the Olympia on June 30 and will run until August 26

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Megan Mcgloughlin with her work Touch Taste Tremble

Buse Kanliklic with her work, Disposition

Pictured at the opening of the National College of Art and Design’s NCAD 2017 Show was textile and surface

Spotlight on NCAD Adam McGrane with his piece, Working from Rubble

designer Tanya Byrne with her work Suck it and see. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

THIS year’s NCAD show highlighted the work of Dublin’s future leading artists and designers.

In total, work by 329 students featured in the NCAD 2017 Show.

The showcase presents an annual opportunity to exhibit the creative identities of students as they launch their careers.

Highlights include: · An interactive virtual reality installation by MFA Fine Art student Elaine Hoey, Stranger than Fiction is Fact utilises technology to disrupt and destabilise the viewer’s navigation and understanding of our current political mediascape. It investigates the idea of fiction as a new reality, drawing parallels between technological, mediated

and political systems, proposing new ways to negotiate this uncertain terrain. · Through personal interviews and anecdotes, The Curious Paradox by Visual Communication student Conor Foran, sheds light on the shy presence of stammering in our society. · A Culinary Childhood by Jewellery and Metalwork student, Sinead Christie, explores the challenging and memorable personal moments that she has experienced with her family. Passion for food runs through their veins and when they eat together, they are celebrating life – the good and the bad.

By taking the fork and spoon motifs, Christie turns them into personal and quirky reflections of both her and her family, while showing how love stands in the face of adversity. · Demolishing the Memories by Joint

Painting and Education student, Adam McGrane, is a tribute to the people of St Teresa’s Gardens on the occasion of the demolition of the flat complex.

McGrane’s work captures the moment the resident’s homes were destroyed through using raw materials from the scene as an artistic medium. It offers an insight into the thriving community spirit that once existed, its balcony culture and an intimate view into the characters of St Teresa’s Gardens. · Shackleton by Product Design student Adam Blagburn, explores our sensory perceptions and questions the values we place on everyday experience. Modern society often fails to stop and take in the world around us.

Through haptic navigation and inflatable location mapping Shackleton acts as a tool for modern sensory exploration, disrupting everyday routine.

Alice Mary Brennan with her Pocket Parks ceramic planters

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 EMMA NOLAN, Style Editor

AN exhibition showcasing the work of Irish and Japanese designers side by side is coming to Ireland this summer.

Hi! Fashion, an exhibition exploring garments from Japan and Ireland, will open at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on August 12.

Curated by Gemma A Williams, this new exhibition will present womenswear and accessories that explore the visual correlations and contrasts between designers on the two islands.

Celebrating 60 years of sartorial history, Hi! Fashion will feature Japanese and Irish fashion side by side, creating a visual essay composed of juxtaposing garments. These tableaux will reveal unspoken dialogues, creating new conversations inspired by the contrasting, cyclical and disruptive nature of the design process.

The exhibition will showcase garments from

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across these decades, starting with Irish designer Sybil Connolly, who launched her couture line in 1957.

The work of other significant and internationally renowned Irish designers will include: John Rocha, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading designers; Lainey Keogh who changed the face of Irish knitwear; rising international star Richard Malone; and Úna Burke whose designs have been worn by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Daphne Guinness.

Influential Japanese designers will include: Kansai Yamamoto, designer of David Bowie’s costumes during the 1970s; milliner Maiko Takeda, favoured by the singer Björk; and visionaries such as Issey Miyake together with innovative contemporary makers like Anrealage and Noritaka Tatehana.

Garments have been sourced globally from museum collections, designer archives and collectors as well as newly created pieces.

Kenta Nishimura

Richard Malone

Danielle Romeril

Aideen Gaynor

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Woof day at the office?  EMMA NOLAN HAVE you always wanted to bring your dog to work with you? Well now you have the perfect excuse because tomorrow is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! As part of their exciting new campaign to make Ireland more dog-friendly, Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling for workplaces around Ireland to celebrate with them.

Dogs Trust is offering a limited number of goodie bags to workplaces welcoming dogs to their premises on the 23rd June, and will even be calling into some of the some of the dogfriendly workplaces on the day with some tasty treats for canine colleagues and their humans too!

Sarah Lynch, Campaigns Manager at Dogs Trust said: “We are delighted to be celebrating Bring Your Dog to Work Day again this year.

“This is another exciting initiative in our wider Dog Friendly Ireland campaign, where we highlight the small but effective changes that can be made in many different aspects of public life, in an effort to make Ireland the best country in the world for dogs and their humans.”

Don’t worry if you have never had a dog in your office before.

Once you sign up to take part, Dogs Trust will send you out a welcome pack, including helpful hints and tips that will ensure the day runs smoothly for both workers and pooches.

Suzie Carley, Executive Director Dogs Trust said: “Studies have found that bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying.

ANIMAL WELFARE: IT’S ‘BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY’ TOMORROW “Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

“With over 40% of all Irish households owning a pet dog, Dogs Trust is encouraging organisations to join this fun initiative and allow dogs into workplaces, which we hope will boost morale, create a more satisfied and productive workforce and help make Ireland the best country in the world to be a dog.”

BOUNCY PLUTO IS A CHARMING BOY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR A LOVING HOME

Does your employer needs some more convincing before you are allowed to bring your furry friend to work with you? Perhaps when you explain the benefits of having a dog in the work place, your employer will be more receptive to the idea!

The Benefits Research suggests access to dogs boosts morale and reduces stress levels, whether people have access to their own pets or other people’s.

Stroking a dog is proven to elevate the production of happy hormones, serotonin and dopamine, which in turn lowers blood pressure and reduces stress.

Dogs Trust is encouraging anyone taking part on the day to share some photos of themselves with their dog across social media by tagging @ DogsTrust_IE and using the hashtags #BringYourDogToWorkDay and #DogFriendlyIreland If you want to know more information about ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ go to www.dogstrust.ie/dogfriendlyireland

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Pluto, an extremely charming, three-year-old Pit Bull Cross.

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

As Pluto doesn’t know his own strength and is a bouncy boy, he is looking for an adult-only home where he will have company for most of the day. Pluto is very clever and really enjoys learning new tricks, so please do check out his video on the Dogs Trust website.

If you can be Pluto’s #SpecialSomeone*, 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, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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RECIPE: Whip up the perfect strawberry tiramisu for a summer BBQ

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FOOD&DRINK CHARITY: DUBLIN PUBS RAISE €50,000 FOR ALONE

Launching the initiative at The Two Sister’s Pub in Terenure were Tony McCarthy, Anne McAuley, Noel Murphy and Annette Egan. Picture: Maxwells

CRUMBLED up lady fingers are drizzled in sweet coffee syrup and layered with a creamy filling and juicy strawberries to make this fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert.

This no bake dessert-in-a-jar takes just minutes to make and is perfect served at a barbecue or summer picnic.

Ingredients: Coffee syrup 150ml strong coffee 60g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar Filling: 200ml cream 100g mascarpone 50g Siúcra Icing Sugar 2 tbsp almond liqueur (or 3 tbsp orange juice) 15 savoiardi (ladyfingers), finely crushed 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced To decorate: Cocoa powder, for dusting 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes, to decorate Method: 1. To prepare the coffee syrup, combine the coffee and Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar in a saucepan and heat on medium and reduce by half until a syrup forms.

Leave to cool completely, and then beat together the cream, mascarpone, Siúcra Icing Sugar and almond liqueur in a bowl until softly whipped.

2.

Spoon some of the crushed ladyfingers into the glasses.

3.

Spoon a layer of mascarpone mix on top and spoon over some coffee syrup.

4. Arrange the strawberry slices and complete with mascarpone cream.

5.

Dust each with a little cocoa powder and sprinkle over the almond flakes before serving.

Toasting a tipple that can help city’s elderly  EMMA NOLAN

DUBLIN publicans have already raised €50,000 for ALONE since the introduction of Dublin Amber just a couple of months ago.

The initiative between the charity and the Licenced Vinters Association (LVA) saw Guinness brew a limited edition beer, Dublin Amber Pale Ale. A joint donation of 50 cent for each pint of Dublin Amber sold in participating pubs is being made to ALONE by Guinness and each participating publican to support the expansion of the charity’s services.

Sean Moy nihan, ALONE’S chief executive, told The Gazette: “It’s really great to see that this initiative has gained such traction with Dublin’s publicans and their customers.”

ALONE depends on public support, with 100% of all donations going

directly to providing servicAlthough Ann has a in her foot Ann was cones to older people in need. close relationship with her fined to her house.

Sean added: “The funds children, her two daughThen, a handyman who raised will help us to reach ters live in America and often visited her to help fix out to the one in 10 older England, and her other up her home, let her know people who experience son lives a few hours’ drive that he is a befriender with chronic loneliness.” away.

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Ann is very outgoing pair get on brilliantly.

Ann had been happily and sociable, and felt “very Sean said Ann often married for 56 years when lonely” when her husband mentions how Collette is she lost her husband to passed away. now like “a second daughlung disease in 2009. Her Her loneliness pro- ter” to her, with the pair son, who lived in France, gressed, as her son could regularly going out on trips had passed away suddenly only visit her once a week, and dinners around Dub15 months earlier. and due to nerve damage lin.

‘Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

‘Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.’

Speaking about the par tnership, Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the LVA, said that it was such a fitting match as pubs have long been at the heart of Irish communities.

He said: “The pub is a focal point that keeps people connected. Many elderly people who live alone visit their local pub for a chat with the staff, not just to eat or drink – it’s the social aspect of it.

“Our members wanted to give something back to the community to mark the bicentenary and that really seems to have struck a chord with the public.

“Community is at the heart of the Dublin pub and that is why we chose to partner with ALONE on this initiative.

“Given that Dublin Amber has only been available for a couple of months, we are delighted with the funds raised so far.”

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Citroen C3 Aircross is the latest compact SUV in the range

Citroen’s SUV offensive continues with C3 Aircross AFTER the C5 Aircross reveal, Citroen is stepping up its offensive in the SUV segment with the launch of the new C3 Aircross, its “new-generation” compact SUV. Its unique body styling allows for up to 90 exterior style combinations and five interior design scheme choices.

The new compact SUV claims unrivalled spaciousness and a fresh inside feeling due to its opening panoramic glass sunroof. This car claims to blend city and rural driving comforts and offers Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent systems for driving off the tarmac surface. Citroen has equipped the new C3 Aircross with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as head-up display and four connectivity technologies, such as wireless charging for smart phone.

The new C3 Aircross comes with Citroen’s Advanced Comfort programme which claims to be focused on mental and physical well-being. The cabin claims classleading spaciousness (best ceiling height, generous leg room), a flat-folding front passenger seat for a load length of 2.40m and boot volume of 410 litres that extends to 520 litres. The Citroen C3 Aircross compact SUV will be launched in Europe in second-half 2017.

Fiat pushes van warranty from three to five years

FIAT is offering business drivers increased peace

of mind by taking advantage of a new five-year or 200,000km warranty on all Fiat Professional van orders placed by the end of July.

Fiat Ireland is increasing the warranty on the range, including the recently-launched Fiat Fullback pick up and the Talento van, from three years to five for all Fiat Professional models ordered by July 31.

The offer includes Fiat’s new Fullback pick-up that has been re-branded from the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. It is powered by an aluminium-block, 2.4litre diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbo charger, which produces 150hp and 380Nm of torque, yet its official combined-cycle fuel economy figure is just 15.6km/litre (44.2mpg) and its CO2 emissions are 169g/km. The standard SX transmission comprises a six-speed manual gearbox.

Available as a double cab only and with allwheel drive as standard on all versions, the Fiat Professional Fullback starts at €25,625 (excluding VAT, delivery and plates)

The new Fiat Fullback pick-

for the SX version.

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Peugeot’s 3008 sets a styling impression

In a packed SUV market, the new Peugeot 3008 stands out from the crowd with impressive new styling inside and out and a driving ability that looks set to convert many SUV drivers. Here, Gazette motoring expert MICHAEL MORONEY gives his report following a week behind the novel 3008

THE new Peugeot 3008 makes a strong first impression. Their design team have excelled in producing a new car/ SUV that has bridged the gap between modern and practical and is sure to boost Peugeot sales dramatically in Ireland.

The accolades for the new Peugeot 3008 have come before it – it was named the 2017 Car of the Year on Monday, March 6, in Geneva by a judging panel comprising 58 European journalists.

It’s the first time ever that an SUV has won the prestigious award, giving the 3008 a significant head start in the market.

I drove the car earlier in the year when it was introduced to the Irish market, but I needed to take it for a longer drive to get more acquainted with its abilities. Peugeot provided me with the range topping GT version that’s probably outside the normal expectations of the car. The specification was high, just to show how well you can dress up the car to add a further touch of luxury to its already impressive credentials.

Peugeot have noticed the swing towards petrol power in the new 3008, even though I drove the diesel version. They expect that up to 205 of new 3008 buyers will be opting for the Peugeot’s 1.2-litre PureTech turbo petrol engine compared with the 1.6- or 2.0-litre diesel versions.

Peugeot offers the new 3008 in four trim levels, Access, Allure, GT Line or

Peugeot’s new 3008 is a very stylish looking SUV that’s been crowned car of the year 2017 and offers a unique blend of modern styling, comfort and road handling

Peugeot’s petrol engine option is another plus at the entry end of the marSPECIFICATIONS ket, while its diesel powEngine 2.0 litre ered 1.6-litre entry model is also very price competiEngine power 150hp tive.

0 – 100km/hr 8.9 seconds Against the 2.0-litre Economy 21km/litre turbo-diesel competition,

(4.8l/100km or 59mpg) which is the dominant Fuel Tank Capacity 53 litres engine size in this segCO2 emissions 124g/km ment of the market, this new 3008 scores well with Road Tax Band B1 €270 a fuel economy rating of Main Service 20,000km/12 months 21km/litre (4.8l/100km or Euro NCAP Rating 5 star (2016) 59mpg).

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI

Towing rating 1700kgs Warranty 5 years (100,000km) Entry Price €25,995

GT. They claim that over 85% of orders for the car are from the second level Allure trim upwards, as Peugeot aims to lift the image of the brand to a higher and more prestigious level.

The new Peugeot joins a growing C-SUV segment of the car market where there is lots of impressive

and longer standing competition. Nissan’s Qashqai is the segment market leader so many buyers will be benchmarking the new 3008 against it and the fast growing Renault Kadjar.

The Peugeot 3008 has performance measures to match with the benefit of new Peugeot styling to give the car a stand-out look.

Real world

I drove the 3008 over a 980km test drive and found that my real world driving economy with the car’s six-speed automatic gearbox was about 30% off the rated figure, that’s a level of economy difference that I’ve come to expect across almost all cars that I drive.

On the inside you’ll simply have to be impressed with the modern layout

and design. The new-generation i-Cockpit gives the car a distinctive interior style and feel. I liked the compact Formula cartype steering wheel, the large 12.3” display and central touch screen console which is controlled in an almost mechanical way by what Peugeot call are ergonomic piano keys.

Entry prices for the new Peugeot 3008 are competitive starting at €25,995 for the petrol versions while diesel powered versions come with a starting price of €27,915 for the 1.6-litre engines. That’s a competitive offer relative to the market leaders for a new car design that’s impressively distinctive.

Get close to the new Peugeot 3008 and the design is such a departure from any car that Peugeot has produced before that you will struggle not to be wooed by it. Drive it and you will be convinced.

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Ford to focus on mobility solutions for Europe with new office FORD will soon open a dedicated Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London focussing on future mobility solutions for Europe. The new office will give a dedicated team of Ford specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners as it targets the near term development of smart mobility solutions that meet the needs of Europe’s major cities.

“Basing our rapidly growing team here in the heart of mobility innovation in London is critical to accelerating our learning and development of new technologies. The location will allow us greater collaboration and the out-of-the-box thinking needed to tackle the urban transport challenges of tomorrow,” said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, at the opening of London Tech Week.

The London location allows Ford close proximity to its existing cutting edge trials in London including the plug-in hybrid Transit fleet project launching later this year. The Olympic Park’s unique private road network may also be utilised for testing in the future.

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Seat Open Week takes place at Bradys BRADYS Dublin of Old Navan Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 has announced details of its upcoming Open Week which is taking place from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1.

Open Week offers include a free three-year service plan available across the full Seat product range.

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign which includes a host of other attractive finance offers.

To mark the arrival of the all new fifth generation Seat Ibiza, 2% finance is available on any new Ibiza model with monthly repayments of just €169, and one year free road tax also part of the impressive offering.

Meanwhile, 172 offers also include a staggering 2.9% PCP finance on the award-winning Seat Ateca resulting in monthly repayments of just €269. The comprehensive 172 finance offers on the Ateca also include a trade in bonus of up to €4,000.

For the upgraded new Seat Leon, a trade in bonus of up to €3,000 is available, while 0% finance is on offer on selected Leon models resulting in monthly repayments from as little as €219.

Niall Phillips, brand director of Seat Ireland commented: “This upcoming Open Week represents a tremendous opportunity for cus-

Bradys Dublin upcoming Open Week is part of SEAT’s overall 172 campaign

tomers to visit their local Seat dealer and see for themselves the excellent value available especially when you consider that this offer is available across the full Seat range which just so happens to be the greatest product range the brand has ever had. The offer of a free three-year service plan together with finance from 0% and attractive trade in bonuses is available across the dealer network.”

The announcement of Seat’s upcoming

Open Week and the recent launch of Seat’s 172 finance offers comes at an exciting time for the brand who only recently announced that its Irish Q1 sales increased by a significant 16.2% year on year.

Seat is also in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive – the all-new Seat Ibiza will be presented to the Irish market in July, and the Seat Arona will follow later in the year.

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CINEMA ReelReviews

WONDER WOMAN

A welcome introduction IT’S far from perfect, but Wonder Woman (Cert 12A, 141 mins) is a decent first big-screen introduction to the evergreen hero.

The film gets a few things wrong, with stodgy pacing making the first act a drag, but Gal Gadot is great as the titular Amazonian princess, bringing some understated wit, empathy and the requisite physical prowess to the role. Roll on the inevitable sequel ...

CARDBOARD GANGSTERS Unfolding Dublin drama There’s a pretty solid cast assembled for the film, but you’re more likely to remember it for its terrific use of music and pace than their acting chops on show here

BABY DRIVER: THE DIRECTOR HAS ALL THE WRIGHT STUFF TO EASILY ENTERTAIN

Breakneck beats abound AFTER the misfire of 2013’s The World’s End, and the on-and-off saga of Marvel’s Ant-Man (off in the end, sadly), those dedicated to the cult of director Edgar Wright have a very good reason to be excited.

Heist-action-comedy Baby Driver ( C e r t 15A, 113mins) is a blast of fresh air – a funny, exciting and relentlessly clever thrill-ride.

Young getaway driver “Baby” (Ansel Elgort) is nearing the end of his crime career, working for crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey).

Baby is the best in the business, but only drives to his own personal soundtrack – much to the chagrin of the ever-

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changing group of bank robbers he helps escape ( John Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzales, Jon Bernthal).

W hen Baby meets waitress Deborah (Lily James, channelling True Romance’s Patricia Arquette) things get complicated – Doc doesn’t want Baby out of the game, and Baby now has something he can’t afford to lose.

The basic plot isn’t exactly all that original,

recalling the beats of crime classics such as Michael Mann’s quiet epic, Thief.

What puts Baby Driver in a league of its own is its wonderfully original, flawlessly executed approach to music.

Edgar Wright blends music into his film with more finesse than recent musical hits like La La Land – from the first frame to the last, Baby Driver’s soundtrack rarely lets up.

Every action is accompanied with a perfectly sy nched, exper tly matched song, ranging from classic soul to New York punk, golden age hip-hop to classic rock.

Lyrics are burnt into the celluloid, becoming

part of the aesthetic, the scenery, the style, and of course, the soundtrack.

Songs such as Queen’s Brighton Rock, and Carla Thomas’s B-A-B-Y, are as much a part of the story as they are a part of the soundtrack; the film’s title is taken from a 1970 track by Simon & Garfunkel.

Wright has always made music a part of his work; never before has been so integral and so uniquely integrated.

Foxx and Hamm stand out in a very capable cast, although Spacey seems to do little more than turn up in some scenes – at times his performance feels a little phoned in, unfortunately.

Elgor t hasn’t done

much to impress in the past, but Baby Driver gives audiences a good reason to anticipate the young actor’s next role.

The car chase action here, as exaggerated as it is, is much more grounded than the way-way over-the-top fare of the Fast and Furious series – and much more exciting, to boot.

There’s a kind of choreography to everything on screen, from simple movements to explosive action; everything is dictated by music.

Accordingly, Baby Driver feel something like an action movie mixtape – gunshots respond to every music beat, cars weave through traffic at breakneck speeds to the

swell of choruses.

The film recalls the best of Wright’s work, blending his love of movies and love of music into a referential delight; cinema and record nerd alike will find plenty to squeal about here.

If anything lets Baby Driver down, it’s its shallow attempt at a love story – there’s nothing believable about Baby and Deborah’s relationship and, consequently, it rarely feels like there’s all that much at stake.

If you can suspend your disbelief just a little bit further, however, Baby Driver is likely to be the most fun you’ll have at the movies this year.

Verdict: 9/10

ALTHOUGH it’s set in Darndale, Cardboard Gangsters (Cert 18, 92 mins) is a gritty film that could be set in half a dozen deprived places in Dublin, and many others around the country. Lead John Connors impresses, as a group of young thugs try to save face, resolve personal problems, and try to move up the criminal ladder.

Grim stuff, but well made, and a decent film.

THE MUMMY

Deserted by audiences EVEN though Tom is on full Cruise control here (lots of running about, plenty of open-mouthed-lookingconfused shots, and has a typical smarmy-but-lovablegit-changes-his-ways role), The Mummy (Cert 15A, 110 mins) continues to rack up dreadful reviews and underwhelming box office returns. Audiences just aren’t taking to this botched reboot of a classic genre character. Oh, mummy ...

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GAMES LOS ANGELES: TOP GAMES FOR THE COMING YEAR ON SHOW AT THE WORLD’S BIGGEST GAMES SHOWCASE

Exploring the best of what’s to come with previews at E3

ANOTHER year, and another E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) – the games industry’s biggest trade gathering-slashfestival, where games developers, publishers, the media, business analysts, beancounters and gamers alike all get a good look at what’s coming along in the next year.

It’s always a big deal and a massive undertaking, with this year’s bustling E3 – held across several days last week in Los Angeles – proving no exception, with an interesting mix of the familiar and the fresh creating a unique gaming flavour for the rest of this year, and into next.

However, with the games industry at a slightly awkward crossroads, finding itself caught in a midway stretch as this generation of consoles really finds its feet while simultaneously facing new platforms on the horizon, a slight malaise was in the air at E3 2017.

While every year sees many old favourites get another twist or sequel, some more lazily so than others, there definitely seemed to be more of an over-reliance on triedand-true franchises and fan favourites than usual

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at this year’s E3.

Of course E3 still managed to have plenty of absolutely great games, as well as lots of industry deals on the sidelines, yet there were few truly stunning or adventurous titles this year – there was a strong flavour of iteration, not innovation, for many of the games on show.

I suspect that E3 2019 – a bit down the road with the newer platforms – will have more striking titles, but for now, here’s a brief look at just a few of this year’s E3 highlights, in no

particular order.

First up, a quick overall look at the consoles saw Microsoft make waves with its proper industry reveal of its upcoming super-powerful but confusingly named console, the XBOX. As I recently wrote, MS has the chance to make up for its blunders with the XBox One, and if this time round it gets more developers and exclusives on board, the XBOX could return the fight to Sony.

Speaking of Sony, like MS it also had some great PS4 games on show, as well as an over-reliance on sequels, making it a good but not brilliant E3 showing for their wares.

However, of all the platforms, Sony drew the most flak for several high-profile titles that were conspicu-

A highlight of E3 was the surprise reveal of a re-remake of PS2 (and bona fide gaming) classic, Shadow of the Colossus, which has already had a PS3 remaster

ous by their absence.

In some ways, Nintendo had the freshest E3 showing, as the underdog in the current platform wars came out swinging with some quirky titles for its recently launched Switch console.

Ploughing a different furrow to its two rivals, the Japanese company presented a variety of pretty fun but not revolutionary titles, as well as some metoo ports of hit titles.

It was business as usual then for the consoles, but what were the games that created the most buzz?

With so many games revealed over E3’s days, I’d need several pages to run through the top titles alone, so here are just some that caught my eye ...

Biggest surprise of E3: the upcoming ground-up full re-remake of Shadow of the Colossus (left), for PS4. The cult PS2 classic was absolutely adored by critics, largely ignored by gamers, and has already had a HD lick of paint remake for the PS3 to secure its place in gaming’s pantheon.

The surprise reveal that SOTC’s rock-and-moss monster slaying across an atmospheric, empty landscape is to return – again

From the top: E3 2017 was swarmed as usual by vast crowds of gamers, media and industry figures, while just three out of dozens of great games included Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus; Assassin’s Creed Origins; and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

– was an E3 highlight for many, with the unexpected news cementing its place as an early 2018 highlight, and one of the rare justifications for a game remake.

Everybody loves Nazis – the villains du jour before gamers became fixated on zombies in recent years – and the latest in the wellreceived uncharted: The Lost Leghacy looked quite a blast, pun intended.

Some very slick graphics and confident art direction – not to mention its super-violent gunplay, as

rebels fight back in a Nazioccupied America – made it one to watch out for.

Going way, way back beyond Nazis, ancient Egyptians popped up in the latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Origins.

It’s a series which has always been very pretty, but – sssh – often pretty dull, yet its recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power was pretty stunning, and could be just the fresh blood that’s urgently needed to give the stale franchise the

reboot it needs.

There’s not much that needs to be said about the must-buy imminent Uncharted standalone story, The Lost Legacy, save that it showcased developer Naughty Dog’s usual mix of top-tier graphics with excellent character writing.

Ah, out of space already!

It’s impossible to do justice to the range on show at E3 – but you’ll see several of E3 2017’s best titles grace these pages in coming months, so stay tuned ...

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FastSport SUNDRIVE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CYCLING STARS: SUNDRIVE hosts the Dublin Track Cycling International on July 1-2. The two-day event promises to be a tough one for competitors and an exciting one for spectators with Olympic and World Champion riders descending on the Eamonn Ceannt Park in Sundrive, Dublin to compete in Ireland’s only Class 1 UCI event.

Olympic champion Elinor Barker and top track cyclists from GB, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have been confirmed, as well as a strong Irish contingent.

Among those flying the flag for Ireland are Irish team members Lydia Boylan, Felix English, Anna Turvey and Fintan Ryan, with a large entry of Irish traveling from all corners of the country.

“It’s going to be a tough two days of competition,” Boylan said of the event. events in itself, as well as the scratch race and the points race. I’m ready to race in front of some good home crowds.”

Entry is free for spectators.

IRISH SELECTION: SIZEABLE CREW SET TO REPRESENT COUNTRY ON BIG STAGE

Ten Dubliners Malaga-bound for World Transplant Games

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TEN Dubliners will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Malaga this summer with the event getting underway on Sunday, June 25.

Baldoyle’s Harry Ward has been named as team captain.

He is included along with Castleknock’s Ron Grainger, Santry’s Paul Prendergast, Ar tane’s Anthony By rne, Greenhill’s Angela Sherlock, Skerries’ Paul Heffernan, Clonsilla’s Aoife Murray, Cabinteely’s Michael Dwyer, Tallaght’s Leonard Ryan and Dalkey’s Deirdre Faul.

They will join others from over 50 countries in what will be the biggest gathering of transplant recipients this year.

Almost 1,000 competitors registered to take on events as diverse as athletics, badminton, swimming, ten pin bowling and darts to name but a few.

Ranging in age from 30 to 79, Transplant Team Ireland includes five Liver transplant recipients and 23 who have undergone kidney transplants.

Colin White, the National Projects Manager of the Irish

Members of Transplant Team Ireland with Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly in ALSAA. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Kidney Association is the Ireland Team Manager and he is also currently the treasurer of the World Transplant Games Federation.

Tradition He said of the event: “This year the World Transplant Games Federation is celebrating 30 years and we can be proud of the tradition that our

team has in the competition.

“Our team is known for its sense of fair play as well as its sense of fun with both underpinned by a steely competitive edge. Our athletes are coming from across the country and their dedication and commitment is not only to their training, in practical terms, they also fund the vast majority of the costs involved.

“Their motivation is driven by a determination to be Fit for Life, to show other ‘patients’ what can be achieved posttransplant and to encourage the general public to have a family discussion about organ donation”.

“It will be my 7th World Transplant Games as Ireland Team Manager and it continues to be a most humbling

honour to be a part of such an inspiring group of people.

Every athlete at the World Transplant Games will have already received a kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas or bone marrow transplant.

Although the main objective for team members is to embrace life and promote organ donation, some returning team members will also be contesting for world titles.

Keen to build on their medal successes at the previous World Transplant Games in Argentina in 2015, Faul and Peter Heffernan have being training hard in anticipation of the competition in Malaga.

Team captain Ward has represented Ireland at numerous international Games events both as a dialysis patient and in more recent years as a transplant recipient thanks to his kidney transplant which he received in 2007.

Athletes will compete in their respective age categories in the following events: badminton, cycling, darts, golf, petanque, squash, swimming, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis, mini-marathon, and track and field.

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Damien Peelo, Executive Director, COPD Support Ireland, and legendary cycling champion, Sean Kelly. Picture: Inpho

DUBLINERS are being urged to come out in force on Saturday June 24 to support a 50-strong group of cycling enthusiasts who will be entering the final stages of a marathon cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

The “Get Breathless for COPD” charity cycle from Galway to Dublin, which is led by cycling champion Sean Kelly will see the riders finally cross the finish line at the Commercial Rowing Club in Islandbridge at approximately 5.30pm.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is perhaps better known as bronchitis or emphysema, and is where the airways of the lungs are narrower than normal, leading to airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. It is the fourth most common cause of death in Ireland after heart disease, lung cancer and stroke.

The cycling challenge takes place over two days, with participants getting on their bikes in Galway on Friday, June 23 and travelling as far as Athlone, before hitting the road again for Dublin

on Saturday, June 24.

Kelly, believes the event offers a great opportunity to showcase the importance of physical activity for better health: “I’m really looking forward to getting back in the saddle again for COPD Support Ireland and to joining a really enthusiastic gang of people keen to raise awareness of COPD. “I’d encourage everyone to make themselves aware of the disease and the steps that they can take to minimise their risk by not smoking, by eating a healthy diet and by exercising for 30 minutes most days.

“And, of course, what better way to enjoy physical activity than to go out for a regular spin on a bicycle? It’s great for blowing out the cobwebs, for getting back in touch with nature, and for giving our lungs a good workout. Please come along and say hello if we are in your neighbourhood - we’d love to see you!”

The challenge aims to generate awareness of COPD, while also raising up to €20,000 in muchneeded funds for vital COPD services. Members of the public can lend their support by texting “COPD” to 50300 to donate €2.

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Loreto’s McLoughlin plays key role in Irish series win IRELAND’S Under-21 women’s hockey team produced wins on Saturday and Sunday to see off Scotland at Queen’s, using 30 players across three games as they continue their Euro preparations.

The Scots started the series well, winning the first tie 2-1. Loreto’s Hannah McLoughlin, pictured above, was at the heart of the Irish goal, setting up Edel Nyland for what proved a consolation effort.

In game two, Ireland came back from 2-0 down to score a 5-2 win over Scotland and put the series right back into the mix.

Scotland started the stronger with Millie Steiger and Lorna Cruikshank both scoring before the end of the first quarter.

Ireland improved in the second quarter, holding the majority of possession and creating all the chances with Nyland and Rachel Burns combining brilliantly for a first major chance while a Scottish defender cleared another Burns shot off the line.

Hermes-Monkstown’s Ellen Curran’s crash ball yielded a corner that went unconverted while another chance came when Nyland fired just wide from Emma Kernohan’s pass.

Scottish keeper Megan Inch denied UCD’s Abbie Russell’s powerful shot before McLoughlin got one back from a penalty corner breakdown, making it 2-1 to the Scots at half-time.

They carried that momentum into the second half when Nyland drove around the last defender before drawing another save. Ireland drew level when Erin Getty and Jessica McMaster linked up to play in Russell whose forehand shot found the bottom corner.

It left the game poised at 2-2 going into the final quarter when Ireland took full control. McMaster put them in front from a corner, rebounding off McLoughlin’s initial shot.

The Queen’s striker added another when she drove through the heart of the Scottish defence before slotting home for 4-2.

Tori Hastings then played in Railway Union’s Michelle Carey on the p-spot and she slipped her shot over the line.

Game three saw Ireland win out 2-0. They controlled much of a scoreless first half. Michelle Barry gave them the lead early in the second half.

McLoughlin closed out the win with her second goal in as many days, finishing off after a nice exchange with Carey.

Lamb taking nothing for granted in Leinster Ladies football star says Dublin need to be wary of Laois ahead of their provincial semi-final as she looks forward to a busy summer, heading up Kilmacud Crokes’ multi-sport camps  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

WHILE Molly Lamb has yet to lose a Leinster championship match in her fledgling intercounty career with Dublin, the Kilmacud Crokes woman says there are always reasons to be wary.

They face Laois on Sunday at Timahoe in the provincial semi-final with the sky blues starting their bid to win a sixth title in a row. She joined the panel in 2014 as a teenager in the midst that Dublin run, making her mark, eventually lining out in midfield in the first of three successive All-Ireland final against Cork.

Looking ahead to the Laois tie, Lamb says that, growing up, the O’Moore

county always provided problems for Dublin.

“Growing up, we would have had ver y good matches with Laois. The year above me – the 1994 group – Laois had a particularly good team,” she told GazetteSport.

“Last season, a lot of their players went away for the summer but are back now so we wouldn’t be getting too caught up in thinking that we have beaten them in the past.

You just never know what is going to happen.”

She cites a “lucky escape” against Westmeath in the 2015 final.

“It’s not as if we are walking through the competition. You always have to respect your opponent because you never know when you will get caught.”

Indeed, they will be keeping extra close tabs on the influential Maggie Farrelly and goal-getter Ciara Bourke. For 2017, Dublin have been managed by Mick Bohan, taking over from Greg McGonigle and he has mixed and matched for much of the league campaign.

“It was good this year with Mick giving everyone a chance because he is obviously getting to know everyone as well. Throwing some people in who haven’t got much senior game time before. It was good it was chopped and changed that everyone got a chance to impress.”

Since then, he has given the players a healthy space to focus on the club. For Kilmacud, they

Molly Lamb says that you cannot take anything for granted despite an impeccable record in the Leinster senior football championship. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

ran up wins over Clanna Gael Fontenoy and Fingallians, putting them in good shape for games in July against St Sylvester’s and Na Fianna.

“That will be the focus when they come along but now is very much county time. It is nice to compartmentalise it and there is respect for the club scene which makes it easier for the club to release you back to the county.”

For Lamb, giving back to the club and the community is something she will be doing in spades this summer. Along with fellow senior footballer Emer Sweeney, she is heading up the club’s multi-sports camps for five weeks at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn home.

The camps are open to Crokes’ members and non-members alike and are an extra option in addition to the club’s regular hurling, Gaelic football and Kellogg’s Cul Camps where former Dublin hurler Niall Corcoan and Padraic McDonald will be key coaches.

“We have access to the basketball courts, the tennis, dodgeball, rounders as well as Gaelic football and hurling mixed in with loads of other things.

“Coaching is something I have always been involved in between the mini All-Irelands, the camps and going down to the nursery – it’s what I have always done in the summer.

“There’s such massive interest. We have had the

mini All-Irelands on the last few weeks with 400 girls doing football and camogie; there’s 500 for hurling last week and then up 700 for the football this week.

“There’s huge interest and people around all summer so we are facilitating it for the kids.”

For Lambe, she has always been exposed to numerous sports and played international underage hockey before focusing on football.

“Growing up, I would have played basketball, swimming and everything. With the demands of training and so on, you only have time to play one sport but, ideally, I would love to be out playing as much as I could.

“Kids should try everything out and see what suits them best. You meet all kinds of different people and I would still have a good group of friends from hockey and that’s very important.” **The Kilmacud Crokes multi-sports camps run in Glenalbyn from July 10 to August 11 with the camps open for all. For members, the club will run its Kellogg’s Cul Camp from July 3 to 7; a Silverpark coaching camp from July 10 to 28 and their GAA summer camps from August 14 to 25.

For more information, go to http://kilmacudcrokes.com/football/ mini-all-ireland-kilmacudglenalbyn-multisport-summer-camp.

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KENNEDY CUP: MALAHIDE UNITED YOUNG GUNS STAR AT U-14 FESTIVAL

Fingal mayor’s tribute to eight local parkruns THE EIGHT Fingal parkruns have been honoured by Fingal County Council for their contribution towards the well-being of the county.

Presentations were made to the parkruns at Ardgillan, Donabate, Hartstown, Malahide, Porterstown and River Valley as well as the two junior parkruns in Balbriggan and Rush, after the June Council meeting at the County Chamber in Swords.

Parkruns are weekly, free, 5km runs, for everyone with the junior parkruns held over 2km.

In recent weeks, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Darragh Butler, has attended the two junior parkruns and taken part in the six other parkruns and told those present that when his term of office finished on June 16 he would be focusing on achieving on some of his parkrun targets.

The Mayor added: “This presentation is an opportunity to pay tribute to the volunteers involved with the Fingal parkruns. I have seen at first-hand the excellent work that you do each weekend and I and my colleagues are very aware of the positive effects that parkruns have on the health and wellbeing of our community.

“On behalf of Fingal County Council, I want to thank you for your dedication and commitment and I hope that tonight’s ceremony is goes some way to showing our appreciation for that voluntary contribution,” added Cllr Butler.

Various members of the Council also spoke and added their tributes to the volunteers for the excellent work they are doing within the community.

The Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, said: “Young people need role models within the community and that’s what you do every Saturday morning because you are encouraging wellbeing and healthy activities.”

In response, representatives of each of the eight parkruns thanked the Mayor for the presentation and paid tribute to Fingal County Council and its staff for the support they have provided since the first parkrun in Ireland was held in Malahide on November 10, 2012.

Since then it has expanded across the country to 62 different locations with almost 6,500 events and 100,000 runners.

Malahide’s Val Adeedokun and Jeff Nwodo, left; the DDSL side celebrate with the Kennedy Cup.

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MALAHIDE United star Val Adeedokun put in a fine performance for the DDSL side to help them walk away from the University of Limerick as Kennedy Cup champions for the 31st time.

Adeedokun was joined

by Malahide teammate Jeff Nwodo in the squad who defeated Sligo/ Leitrim 2-0 in the final.

Roland Banya gave DDSL the lead after just four minutes when Adeedokun found him on the right hand side of the pitch before cutting onto his left foot and giv-

ing the keeper no chance with a curling finish that looped over the despairing dive of Kayle Wasjszczuk in the Sligo/ Leitrim goal and into the bottom corner of the net.

T hey went 2-0 up before the break thanks to an own goal after Ben McCormack’s attempted cross was deflected past the keeper.

DDSL manager Garreth Dodrill spoke after the game at his delight with the effort his players put in throughout the week – especially considering the expectations the team has to deal with. “ I t ’s q u i t e t o u g h

125TH ANNIVERSARY Malahide develop four holes in Blue Nine plan AS PART of Malahide Golf Club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, the club recently developed four of its holes as part of the club’s Blue Nine initiative.

First to play the new holes were Captains Eamonn O’Reilly and Maura Hughes, along with Philip Walton and club professional John Murray.

They were followed onto the course by club president Paddy Walsh and the Malahide GC project team of Michael O’Connor, Tommy Rusk and John Dillon.

because you are expected to win it and when you win it, ever yone thinks you should be winning it anyway so you’re in a bit of a no win situation,” said Dodrill.

“I was down here five years ago so I knew what it was about and the boys were told what to expect from other teams and to be fair to them they took everything onboard.

“They behaved themselves around the place and put the effort in.”

Sligo/Leitrim were impressive through out the tournament but couldn’t handle the efficient DDSL. “We were expecting

what the game was. They have a couple of nippy players up front and their number eight in midfield was outstanding - one of the players of the tournament – and the three players at the back were solid enough.

“We spoke to the boys and told them they would get some joy down the wings.

“We needed a nice early goal just to settle the nerves and prevent them from getting their tails up.

“Thankfully we scored after a few minutes and got the second one then to calm the ner ves,” Dodrill continued.

The manager also praised his coaching staff for the work and commitment they have put in over the last few years to help get them where they are today.

“This process started for us three years ago and it’s a difficult process because we have to whittle down players.

“It’s a huge commitment from everyone. It’s every Sunday morning for the last three years, some midweeks, games, and friendlies so it’s a lot for all the coaches to put in and for our families to put up with us being out of the house all the time.”

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Skerries rise with five game unbeaten streak

FINGALLIANS

SKERRIES Harps recorded their third con-

secutive draw at Silver Park against Kilmacud Crokes - with Stephen Smith, Harry Dawson and Colin Daly all in fine form.

They finished with a combined tally of 0-13. They ended up drawing 1-13 to 0-16 with former Dublin star Mark Vaughan scoring the Crokes goal. They backed up that result with a fine 1-15 to 0-16 win over Cuala to sit sixth in the tables.

WELL done to our U-14 hurlers who rep-

School of Excellence, will now take place

resented the club at the national hurling

from Tuesday, August 8 – Friday, August

feile over the weekend. A big thank you

11.

to our hosts Glenmore GAA and also the team of selectors, parents, supporters and sponsors who made it a memorable weekend.

HURLING: SWORDS UNDER-14 SIDE BREAKS NEW GROUND

AFL3: Our footballers maintained

will be a bootcamp for any members interested in improving their fitness lev-

Mark’s and Naomh Barrog.

els. All fitness levels are welcome. Class-

Race Day – Saturday, July 8: After a

es are €5 per session and all you have to

very successful day last year, our club

do is turn up five minutes beforehand on

are now taking bookings for tables at

the day. The bootcamp will be on the all-

Race Day 2017 in Bellewstown. Tables

weather pitch in Fingallians and will go

seating 10 persons are priced at €1,200.

ahead rain/hail/shine.

For further information, please contact

Nursery: The final Saturday will be

Teresa or Gary: teresacollins9@gmail.

June 24 (this weekend) and the new sea-

com.

son will start in early September.

3 – Friday, July 7.

Summer hurling camp: Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14.

Hurling School of Excellence: Tuesday, July 25 – Friday, July 28. This camp will be run by Dublin hurlers Sean Hickey and Shane Howard.

Change of Date: Paul Flynn Football

ST FINIAN’S

Flying Fins reach Feile quarter final

DIVISION 5 FEILE

 KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com

FINGALLIANS reached the quarter-finals of the Under-14 division 5 AllIreland hurling Feile, exiting the tournament following a 1-4 to 0-13 loss to eventual winners Horeswood.

Despite the defeat, the team still has every reason to celebrate after they became the first hurling team from Fins to reach this advanced stage of a Feile when they competed in Kilkenny and Carlow.

“They did really, really well,” Fingallians men-

tor Derek Corbett told Gazettesport. “I think, on merit, Horeswood deserved to win because they brought more want to the game.

“We played very well but we couldn’t get the scores when we needed them and Horeswood were able to tag over points throughout the game. The lads did everything they could in very tough conditions.”

Each division of the regional Feile is split into groups of four teams with the top two in each group moving onto the cup stage and the bottom two competing in the shield.

Fingallians lost their

first game against Kilkenny’s Dunnamaggin but responded with a resounding 29-point win over Ballyheigue from Kerry.

Those results left Fingallians needing to beat their host club Glenmore by a margin greater than the team who beat them if they were to progress to the cup quarter-final which they managed with a comfortable 1-3 to 3-7 victory.

With Fingallians and Glenmore both losing their quarter-final ties, Corbett explained how the two clubs got together to put on an exhibition game of football.

“Glenmore also lost their quarter-final so on Sunday morning we had a football challenge match.

They don’t play football so we mixed up the teams and had a bit of fun. It was a really fun way to end the weekend.”

Fingallians can now turn their attention to continuing their fine league form that has seen them win all six of their games so far.

“We are doing very well.

I think we are definitely chasing promotion up to division two this year and if we keep going the way we are, we will definitely get there.”

Bootcamp with Noel: Every Tuesday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am, there

number one position with wins over St

Summer football camp: Monday, July

The Fingallians Under-14 side that reached their Feile quarter-final

Kelloggs Cul Camp: Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18.

Our club shop will also take a summer recess.

Bloodbank: The mobile unit will be in the club on Wednesday and Thursday, July 5 and 6; each day from 2.30-5pm and 7-9pm.

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 17, 26 and 30. We had one winner: D Connor. The jackpot on Tuesday will be €2,184.

IT WAS a good week for the ALF8 team

members who did not receive the email,

who beat Ranelagh Gaels away on Tues-

please forward your email address to

day evening and Garda in Ridgewood on

pro.stfiniansswords.dublin@gaa.ie

Friday evening. It was mixed fortunes for

The Kellogg’s Cul camp will take place

the AFL4 team who were beaten away to

from Monday, July 3 to Friday, July 7. The

Thomas Davis on Wednesday but won at

second summer camp will take place on

home to Good Counsel on Saturday.

Tuesday, August 15 to Friday, August 18

Thanks to Swords Eye Centre and Joe

and the third camp will take place on

O’Sullivan who sponsored a new set of

Tuesday, August 22 to Friday, August 25.

jerseys for the U-11 boys team. The club

Online payments can be made under

asks all members and supporters to

the Summer Camps 2017 side menu on

support club sponsors where possible.

the club website www.stfinians.com.

Congratulations to the Gaelic for

Forms are also available and payments

mothers and others team who beat

made in the club office. Forms can also

neighbours Fingallians in a very com-

be downloaded from the club website.

petitive local derby. A special word of

The cut off for online payments for the

thanks to Fingallians for observing one

first Kellogg’s Cul camp is 6pm on Satur-

minute silence for Sandra O’ Brien Mur-

day, June 24.

phy, recently deceased. It was very much appreciated.

There are Boxercise classes taking place in the clubhouse activity room

A word of thanks also to all of those

every Monday evening. For further

who made the family fun day an out-

details, please contact Karen at 087 776

standing success, especially Nuala

5165.

Halpin and Fergus O’Neill. It was a very

The club lotto jackpot on June 16 was

enjoyable day in glorious sunshine, con-

€1,600 and the numbers drawn were 14,

cluding with Rory’s Stories in Peacocks

15, 16 and 23. There was no winner. Lucky

for the older folk. Check out the club

dip winners of €25 were Joan McDon-

Facebook page for some photos from

ough, Fiona and Shane, Martin Long, Rita

the activities of the day.

Gilligan. Next week’s jackpot is €1,700.

St Finian’s GAA club members can

The club bingo takes place this and

avail of 10% discount in Halfords Swords

every Friday upstairs in Peacocks at

Branch Airside Retail Park. Thanks

8.30pm. The jackpot is €1,200.

to Halfords Swords and Anne Marie

The coffee shop will be closed until

McGuirk (club member) for their sup-

September when the nursery and acad-

port in arranging this discount for club

emy resumes.

members.

The digitised coupon was circulated to club members by email. For club

The clubhouse staff would like to thank members and supporters for their support and custom to date.

32 FINGAL GAZETTE 22 June 2017