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Hurley, and Dublin footballers, Eamon Fennell and Eoghan O’Gara, were on hand recently to launch the annual Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle in aid of Pieta House, the suicide crisis centre in Clondalkin.

The fun cycle, which is in its fourth year, is held in memory of Dublin and Clondalkin Round Towers’ footballer, Tomas Mulligan, who died by suicide in 2007.

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Works a ‘disaster’ for local traders Communication Q PAUL HOSFORD

with businesses ‘non-existent’

WORKS aimed at improving the water pipes system in Lucan village have been branded a “disaster” by local traders.

Traders say the work has gone on longer than expected and communication has been

“non-existent” to “weak”.

Dave McClean, of Daybreak on Chapel Hill, said that the works have proved to be a major hindrance for his business.

“The whole commercial community of Lucan has been impacted on and off since March. We believe they’ll take

a break next week, but it could be another three weeks for the finish. With the stop-go in place, there’s no way people would think of stopping in Lucan Village.

“The whole place is blocked.

It’s an ongoing battle,” Mr McClean said.

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TRANSPORT Electronic signs for south Dublin

Real-time bus signs on way Q PAUL HOSFORD and

LAURA WEBB

COMMUTERS will soon have real-time information on their buses, with electronic bus signs showing when the next bus is coming, set to be rolled out in more than 40 loca-

tions in the south Dublin county area, as part of a city-wide initiative.

Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar said: “During the next phase, passengers will be able to find out when the next bus is coming using an application on their smartphone,

or via an SMS text message.”

A spokesperson for the National Transport Authority said that, subject to infrastructure, the signs would be rolled out in the coming months.

“With regards to the South Dublin County

Council area, we have plans for 45 or 36 screens, subject to ESB and planning availability.

“In Lucan and Clondalkin, we’re looking at putting them at places like Coldcut Road, Esker, Fonthill, Sarsfield Park and other places.”

COUNCIL: CONCERNS OVER ANTI-SOCIAL SITE

Councillor William Lavelle is calling for vigilance surrounding the grounds of Coolamber House estate, and has called on South Dublin County Council to provide more support in tackling anti-social behaviour at the site

‘Remain vigilant on Coolamber House’ Q PAUL HOSFORD lucan@gazettegroup.com

FINE Gael councillor William Lavelle has called on Lucan residents to remain vigilant around the Coolamber House estate.

The site, which has been the subject of much debate, has been dubbed a “ghost building site” by Cllr Lavelle in the past.

He contacted South Dublin County Council this week in order to ask for more support in tackling anti-social behaviour at the site.

“In the case of the site

of the former Coolamber House on Newcastle Road, residents in the adjoining Finnstown estate have had to put up with serious problems, including the dumping of builders’ rubble on the site, and problems of trespassing, bonfires and drinking parties.

“I discussed this matter directly with Garda Superintendent, Dermot Mann, who has committed to extra Garda patrols of the area.

“However, as always, if residents see trespassing and anti-social behaviour, please report it directly to

Lucan Gardai at 01 666 7300,” said Cllr Lavelle.

In response to the councillor, the council said that there had been a second inspection of the site recently.

“The council’s dangerous structures inspector has again inspected the site, on foot of [Cllr Lavelle’s] complaint that efforts by the landowner to prevent trespassing had failed.

“We have written to the site owners, requesting them to make immediate arrangements to have those areas of the boundary that particularly need

attention adequately secured, and to undertake a full review of the entire site boundary to address any other weak spots.

“We have also requested them to consider the removal of all materials and structures on the site which may currently provide an attraction and cover for groups of youths.

“On receipt of the owner’s response [detailing actions] we will consider whether further formal action is required under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964,” said the council.

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FUNDRAISER Annual Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle

Get on yer bike to help Pieta House’s work PAUL HOSFORD lucan@gazettegroup.com

RTE sports broadcaster, Jacqui Hurley, and Dublin footballers, Eamon Fennell and Eoghan O’Gara, were on hand recently to launch the annual Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle in aid of Pieta House, the suicide crisis centre.

The fun cycle, which is in its fourth year, is held in memory of Dublin and Clondalkin Round Towers footballer, Tomas Mulligan, who died by suicide in 2007.

This very successful event, organised by the Mulligan family, takes place on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14,

with this year’s destination set as Athlone.

The cycle aims to raise awareness of the work carried out by Pieta House, and to celebrate the lives of those lost to suicide.

The cycle departs from Good Counsel GAA Club, Drimnagh at 9am sharp on Saturday, August 13, and goes from Ballyfermot, through Clondalkin and all the way to Athlone.

Then, day two will see the return trip from Athlone to Drimnagh.

T he 275km route will start at Tomas’ local football club, the Good Counsel GAA club in Drimnagh, and will make its way towards Athlone

by going through counties Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Meath, before returning to Dublin.

Last year, more than 70 cyclists took part in the cycle, raising €40,000 for Pieta House.

Tomas’ father, Thomas Mulligan, hopes that more people will participate this year.

“We’re delighted to be running this cycle in Tomas’ memory for the fourth year.

“The solidarity shown

by Tomas’ friends and football colleagues every year reminds us that suicide is something which affects every town and village in Ireland.

In tribute to the late Tomas Mulligan, RTE sports broadcaster, Jacqui Hurley, and Dublin footballers, Eamon Fennell and Eoghan O’Gara are encouraging cyclists to sign up for the annual Tomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle, to Athlone

“The cycle allows us to raise more awareness about Pieta House, and actively spread the word around the country that there is help available,” he said.

People can get involved by registering on tmcycle. pieta.ie. All money raised will go directly to Pieta House.

Since opening their doors in 2006, their

five centres, operating between Dublin and Limerick, have helped 4,000 people. The demand for the services of Pieta House continues to grow.

Joan Freeman, CEO of Pieta House, said: “We work with those who are struggling to deal with everyday life.

“Times are very tough for people and, in the last year, we’ve seen a 33%

increase in people coming to us for help. We’re so dependent on the generosity of the public in order to keep our doors open.

“The Tomas Mulligan Cycle will contribute hugely to the services that we provide. The Mulligan Family are an inspiration to us all,” she said.

For further information on Pieta House, see www. pieta.ie.

COUNCIL

€550,000 netted in charges SOUTH Dublin County Council has collected more than half a million euro in Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) payments this year.

The NPPR covers nonprincipal homes, and costs €200.

Answering a question from Tallaght Labour councillor Dermot Looney at the recent council meeting, the council said that, since 2009, more than €5 million has been collected, with 2011’s sum so far being €551, 218.

The council said: “The liability date for the 2011 charge was March 31.

NPPR charge is selfassessed, but persons liable for the charge, but who had not paid by June 30, incur penalty charges at the rate of €20 per month until it is paid.”

The council also revealed that the administration and advertising of the fee cost €13,708, this year.

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BUSINESS Communication has been abysmal – Trader

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works anger PAUL HOSFORD lucan@gazettegroup.com

LOCAL businesses have been left reeling as works aimed at improving the water pipes in Lucan village have been blasted as a “disaster”.

For some weeks now, the sight of heavy machinery, workers and stop-go systems throughout the village have been a regular sight, and have caused parking and traffic hassle for residents and commuters alike.

Now, traders are upset that the work has gone

on longer than expected, and that communication has been “non-existent” to “weak”.

Much of the machinery and equipment has been removed from the street – for now – but the work is due to recommence next week, aiming to help reduce Dublin’s water leaks as part of the Dublin Region Watermains Rehabilitation project.

In total, 2.7km of old and leaking water mains are being replaced in Lucan, in an investment worth €365k. Work in the Sarsfield Park area

Dave McClean (inset), of Daybreak on Chapel Hill, says that the continuing water improvement works in the village are causing ‘an ongoing battle’

commenced on Monday, March 28, but work on the village is not expected to end for a month.

Following commencement of work on the vil-

lage after Easter, RPS Engineers, who are undertaking the work, expected a period of “approximately eight weeks” for work to be finished.

That has not proven to be the case, as work is continuing to go on and is expected to last up until the end of August.

Despite the initial assurances by RPS that communication would be thorough, traders have described it as “weak” on that front.

Interruptions “During the works, there will be some unavoidable interruptions to customers’ water supplies.

However, RPS engineers say that every effort will be made to minimise this, and the project team has a policy of providing plenty of advance notice to customers,” said the original statement, which some local traders say hasn’t happened.

Dave McClean, of Daybreak on Chapel Hill, said that the works have proved to be a major hindrance for his business.

“We opened in February, 2010, so we’re in start-up mode, but we’ve established a strong customer base and a number of loyal customers.

“But, we’re losing the footfall. One of the biggest issues I have is that we have lots of customers who want to shop local,

but they’re saying that they can’t get down the road,” he said.

“We have a lot of customers from Laraghcon, the Lower Road and as far as the Strawberry Beds, who are telling us they can’t get over to the village.

“There are stop-go systems in place that are ad-hoc, and which move every day, sometimes, three or four times a day.

“The works move – you have to respect that – but we’ve been stuck in a stopgo system for the best part of two weeks.

“If you look down on The Mall, there’s nowhere for people to park.

“We were told that there would be clear lines of communication from South Dublin County Council, and RPS. That hasn’t happened.

“Communication has been abysmal. What communication is there has been led by the traders.

“The whole commercial community of Lucan has been impacted on and off since March. We believe they’ll take a break next week, but it could be another three weeks for the finish.

“With the stop-go in place, there’s no way people would think of stopping in Lucan village.

“The whole place is blocked. It’s an ongoing battle where every day is different,” said McClean.

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COURTS Was distracted by ‘broad’ at restaurant

Drunk man left gun in bag under a table AN AMERICAN, who drunkenly agreed to hold a weapon for acquaintances but later forgot it under a table in a restaurant, has been given a four-year sentence.

Michael Watkins (46), of Dodsboro, Lucan, pleaded guilty at Dublin Criminal Court to possession of a Walther P38 9mm semi-automatic pistol in suspicious circumstances at Eustace Street on December 6, 2009.

Charges of possession of ammunition and a false Irish driving licence and passport were taken into consideration.

Judge Yvonne Murphy suspended the final two years of the sentence, and

back-dated it to November, 2010, on condition that Watkins leave the country on his release and not return to Ireland for a period of two years.

Garda Mark Looby told Mr Colm O’Briain BL, prosecuting, that a waiter at Monty’s of Kathmandu, on Eustace Street, discovered a plastic bag under a table after a couple left the restaurant.

He saw what appeared to be a gun inside, and gardai were contacted.

The bag contained a semi-automatic pistol that had been deactivated but subsequently reactivated, as well as ammunition for the weapon.

Based on confiden-

tial information, gardai attended Watkins’ Lucan home on November 16, 2010 and arrested him. During a search of his home, gardai found a forged Irish driving licence and passport.

Watkins told gardai during interview that he had not known the precise contents of the bag, but had an idea it was a gun. He said he had been holding it for others.

Gda Looby said Watkins was a US citizen who has a number of previous convictions in his home country. These include criminal mischief, and criminal trespass.

He said there was an outstanding charge of

An American man, with an address at Dodsboro, was given a four-yeat jail term at Dublin Criminal Court for leaving a gun, and ammunition, under a table

burglary from 2003, in which Watkins had been freed on bail and then came to Ireland.

Gda Looby agreed with Ms Caroline Biggs SC, defending, that Watkins had co-operated with gardai.

He agreed Watkins had a substantial amount of alcohol that evening, and it appeared that he was quite interested in the lady in the restaurant, causing him to lose concentration and leave the

bag under the table.

Gda Looby agreed that there was nothing sinister in Watkins’ background, and that there was a subsequent fear on Watkins’ part as to what would become of him, due to the weapon falling into the hands of gardai, and Watkins said he had been required to “make good the loss” and pay the individuals who gave him the weapon €3,000.

Gda Looby agreed with Ms Biggs that Watkins

had a legitimate fear of the people involved. He agreed Watkins said he had not done anything else, and he was in effect “used”. Ms Biggs said Watkins had been asked to mind the weapon while drinking in a pub. She said his decision to take the package was one made with drink on board.

Watkins told Gardai: “I was paying too much attention to this broad.

I was drunk, I got careless.”

COUNCIL

Apply for schemes’ funding SOUTH Dublin County Council (SDCC) is now accepting applications for funding of projects which qualify as anti-litter and anti-graffiti awareness initiatives.

Such initiatives should seek to promote public awareness and education in relation to litter and/or graffiti.

This grant scheme has a particular focus on voluntary initiatives by community and environmental groups, and on involving schools and young people in related awareness actions Only applications with education and awareness dimensions will be considered for funding.

Contact the Environmental Awareness Section, SDCC, County Hall, Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24; telephone 01 414 9000, or email info@ sdublincoco.ie. Applications must be made by Friday August 19.

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HISTORY Documentary aired on Phoenix

‘From the Vatican to STRAWBERRY Beds resident Garvan Browne recalls his famous grandmother, Delia Murphy, regarded as a major influence on modern Irish folk music, and recently the subject of a documentary by local radio station, Phoenix FM.

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Delia Murphy was a major influence on modern Irish folk music.

She was born in 1902 in her beloved County Mayo and grew up on her family farm at Mount Jennings House in Hollymount. She attended the local national school.

There was a family of travelling tinsmiths, called Maughan, who regularly camped at Featherbed Lane, just beside her home. In the long summer evenings, Delia used to sit at their camp fire, listening in rapture to their stories and songs.

She later attended the Dominican convent, Eccles Street, Dublin.

She studied Commerce, and graduated with a B.Comm. degree at University College Galway, where her songs were

very popular amongst the students. This was also where she met her future husband, Dr. Thomas J. Kiernan.

Delia and Dr. Kiernan decided to get married in 1924, before they moved to London. They were married in University Church on St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin. All of their four children, daughters Blon, Nuala and Orla, and son, Colm, were born in London.

One of the most interesting periods in their diplomatic career was that spent in the Irish Legation to the Vatican, and in Rome from 1941 to 1945.

The documentary focuses on the memories of the Kiernans’ surviving two children, Orla and Nuala, providing an insight into life in Rome, under Mus-

The newly-wed couple moved to London after their marriage

solini, the Badoglio government, German occupation and finally under the Allied occupation.

The documentary covers the Kiernans’ journey from Ireland to Rome, leaving neutral Ireland from Foynes in a seaplane, crossing German controlled France, over neutral Portugal and Spain and finally into fascist Italy.

Following this is its coverage of the first period of

the war (1941/2), under Mussolini and King Vittorio Emmanuelle.

The documentary also covers the Allied bombardment of Rome, and the (presumed) German bombardment of the Vatican.

The Irish diplomatic mission was in a unique position amongst English-speaking diplomats, as they were representing a neutral country, and so were not interned, under

either the German or Allied occupations.

All the Irish Religious Colleges in Rome had summer houses outside Rome, and the Kiernans spent some of their holidays there.

Vatican lorries were allowed to travel to the Pope’s summer house in Castelgandolfo for food supplies.

The Kiernans had regular audiences with the Pope and attended mid-

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CULTURE

Readings for the new play THE Lucan Dramatic Society has announced that readings for their next production, The Country Boy, by Irish playwright, John Murphy, will take place on Wednesday, August 31 at 8.30pm in the Spa Hotel.

The Country Boy is a comedy-drama set in the small Irish farmhouse of --------------------------

Irish Legation to the Vatican

night Mass every year.

Ninteen forty-three saw the fall of Mussolini. By the summer of 1941, Mussolini was urged by members of his party to speak to Hitler about a possible way to exit the war. Mussolini met with Hitler on July 19 and instead asked for military assistance.

Hitler agreed, but only if it was under German authority. Italy was now

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The bombing of the Vatican led to huge destructions

under the control of German forces.

The Allies began a series of bombings of Rome. Pope Pius XII left the Vatican, and gave the Last Rites to many dying Italians in the streets.

Mussolini had a meeting with King Vittorio Emmanuelle, who encouraged him to step aside. Mussolini offered his resignation, which

was accepted. The King then offered Mussolini an armed escort, which he accepted. He did not realise that the escort was actually there to arrest him and bring him to prison.

Pietro Badoglio was proclaimed the new Prime Minister. He declared that the war would continue. Hundreds of people were

shot as the Badoglio government struggled to gain order.

After the fall of the Badoglio government, the German army took control of Rome.

During the German control of Rome, the British ambassador, Sir d’Arcy Osborne, was interned. The Kiernans visited him often and they became good friends.

On one occasion he sent an urgent message for Dr. Kiernan to call.

When he did he was told that Osborne had received word that the area the Kiernans lived in was to be bombed, and that the family should move to a protected house at once.

The final part of the documentary is concerned with the Allied

occupation, remembered by the Kiernans as the most dangerous time to be a civilian in Rome.

During the allied occupation Baron Von Weizaker, the German minister was interned. He had been very helpful to the Irish Legation. Dr. Kiernan gave written evidence at his Nuremburg trial.

‘Readings for the production, The Country Boy, will take place on August 31 ’

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the Maher family, inhabitants of County Mayo.

It tells the story of Curly, who still lives at home with his parents.

But Curly dreams of following his older brother, Eddie to the U.S. in pursuit of success, even if it means leaving his sweetheart.

The play will be directed by Ewan O’Flynn.

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PICTURES Spot anyone you know?

Delighted team members surround Isobel Power as she takes pride of place and hoists aloft the trophy for her team, Weston HC. Pictures: Peter Doyle

Tara Carron and Hannah Kealy

Lending their

Liona O’Toole, Rachel Murphy and

support

Margaret Lowry

Heather Shaw, Emma Kilroy, Louise and Isabelle Watson and Keziah Breen

Jolly hockey event ESTON Hockey Club’s pitch saw some fast-moving games at a primary school inter-tournament, with several teams from local schools taking part, competing for the Rory Cunningham Memorial Cup, sponsored by Cunningham Funeral Home in honour of their late father, a founder member of the club. Highly-competitive teams from Adamstown Educate Together, St Andrew’s

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NS, Scoil Mhuire GNS and a Weston team battled up and down the pitch for the cup, with Weston finally taking the top prize despite some spirited opposition from Scoil Mhuire. However, with Weston HC aiming to make the tournament an annual event, it’s likely they will face renewed competition next year, now that the benchmark for local hockey standards has been set.

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Ready for music festival DUBLIN City Council’s Arts Office is presenting the fifth Northside Music Festival, which will take place across north Dublin city from August 1 to 18.

The festival offers a range of free summertime musical events at exciting venues around the area. It includes a rich array of Irish and international talent, as well as a diverse assortment of music.

This year’s programme will be held in a variety of distinctive settings, such as city parks, community centres, churches and civic spaces that will strengthen existing audiences and attract new audiences.

Supported by The Arts Council, this year’s festival will feature more family-orientated events, with three concerts by the Whitleblast Quartet and the Speks specifically for children.

An exciting workshop programme, lead

by Wassa Wassa Drum Collective for youth groups, will take place across the city. The aim of these workshops is to directly engage young talent with the highest level of professional expertise while celebrating intercultural activity.

Admission to all performances is free.

Booking is required for all indoor concerts through Artscope, telephone: 01 5059582 or e-mail: info@artscope.ie.

See www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice for details of events.

Pictured at the recent launch of Learning to reach out: Young people, mental health literacy and the Internet, a new study conducted by ReachOut.com, were (l-r) Derek Chambers (ReachOut.com), Ms Kathleen Lynch TD, Elaine Geraghty (ReachOut.com), Denis Vavasour and Susan Whyte (ReachOut.com Youth Ambassadors).

The event took place at Dublin’s Science Gallery.

Thank Dylan it’s...

THE DYLAN Hotel, just off Baggot Street, is launching a new addition to Dublin’s social scene, its Thank Dylan it’s Friday (TDIF) initiative. This new series of events aims to support its clientele in achieving greater work/ life balance, by hosting relaxing, fun events on select Fridays throughout the summer.

The first TDIF event is Summer Sounds, the perfect way to relax, unwind and kick-off the weekend. Summer Sounds offers a specially created BBQ menu, signature cocktails and smooth Motown hits by Dylan’s resident DJ

from 7 pm every Friday. The perfect escape in the heart of the city, Summer Sounds will be held at Dylan’s luxurious outdoor terrace, a stylish, all-weather space which can be covered if the weather lets us down!

Summer Sounds’ specially created BBQ menu includes gourmet burgers and hot dogs, while Dylan’s summer cocktail menu sees classic cocktails with a contemporary twist created by Dylan’s award-winning mixologists, including delicious Dressed Pimm’s, refreshing Summer Spritzer, Dylan’s signature Gin and Tonic and Dylan’s Marmalade Cocktails. See www.dylan.ie for more info.

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GazettePETS PETS

Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA

THE FACTS: TIPS FOR EMPLOYING THE SERVICES OF A DOG TRAINER

Learn to be the leader of the pack AVE you ever a r r i ve d h o m e to find your dog has ripped apart his bed, bungee jumped from the net curtains and shredded hubby’s favourite shirt? Sound familiar?

Thankfully this hasn’t happened in our house yet. However, it has happened to a few of my readers who’ve written to me asking for advice.

So, with that in mind, this week I thought I’d try and tackle pet training and behaviour, God help me!

As someone who works with animals I understand their behaviour can be varied. There are cats that will hide, or compulsively groom themselves, and dogs

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who jump up on people, knocking them over, or who suffer separation anxiety when left alone and may either pee everywhere, or set about ripping the furnishings once your back is turned.

It’s no secret that behaviour differs, but one thing’s for sure – they greatly impact on the owner’s quality of life and, if this happens, then, sadly, this can very often lead to the abandonment of the poor, troubled animal – when, in fact, it’s not the animal’s fault at all.

Let me explain.

Dogs are pack animals and require and thrive on leadership and, in most Irish households, there are leaders and there are followers and you need

Dublin SPCA Dog Trainer, Alex Petrilli and friends

to step up, be positive and decide which you are going to be when it comes to Fido.

Why? I hear you ask.

Well, let me put it like this, if you don’t assume pack leader your dog, if he’s the dominant type, could easily slip into this

slot and take over because to him, leaders enjoy all the privileges.

This leadership assertion from you needs to begin when your dog is a puppy because, remember, your pet lived with his litter until he was eight weeks, so he’s already

learned dominant and subordinate behaviour with other dogs. Now you need to let him know you’re the leader of this family pack.

So, what do you do if you want to head off potential problems with your dog?

Simple, you engage the services of an exceptional dog behaviourist such as our amazing Dublin SPCA dog trainer, Alex Petrilli, whom, in my humble opinion and in my capacity as a seasoned pet parent, is an excellent communicator, one of the most important factors when it comes to dealing with pets and their parents.

However, if those pet parents are kids, as in your teen, even better as

the interaction between child and dog is one of the most important relationships your son or daughter will ever develop because he/she will grow up to become a responsible pet owner. And Alex explores, guides, nourishes and tutors this through his bespoke K9 Junior Training Summer Camp held here at the Shelter Campus.

So, if you’re a dog owner who wants to get more involved with their pet, or if you’ve got kids and want to encourage their sense of loyalty, compassion, confidence and exuberance for their new best friend, then read my top tips below for employing the services of a dog trainer.

• Don’t choose the

cheapest – choose the best, the one who delivers results. If it was a heart specialist, would you hire cheap and cheerful or would you go for the professional who guarantees a first class job?

Go for the best. Your dog is worth it.

• Secure a behaviourist/trainer who is recommended by a friend or a vet, and ask if he/she has experience treating similar issues/problems (you’ve discovered with your pet), and never, ever, use one who recommends using inhumane shock collars.

Communication is the key, but don’t take my word for it. Give Alex a ring on 01-4994725 and learn how to be a good pack leader.

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GazetteTTRAVEL Breathtaking journey to Carrig House MIMI MURRY

THE correct way to circumvent the Ring of Kerry is anti-clockwise, according to Terry Wogan. It most certainly is not wise to try and make up time by driving inland, especially when a grey cloud the size of Munster is descending over the McGillycuddy Reeks and there are only sheep as far as the eye can see.

However, that is what my other half and I did on a recent trip to the Kingdom. We had arrived late at our accommodation – the lovely Carrig House, situated on the shores of Caragh Lake. It was 3pm and dinner was booked for 8 pm, so we decided to attempt the back roads to Sneem, a lovely spot along the Ring.

We decided to go for an all-out fish fest and the mussels and crab starter were so fresh, you could definitely still taste the sea.

My scallops, set on a fennel broth, were delicious, as was my husband’s poached haddock laid on a moreish curry risotto. Coffee and dessert were equally good.

Our helpful hostess raised an eyebrow when we said we would attempt the back roads and warned us that to get off the beaten track was sure to get us lost.

Speeding by

Never ones to listen to the voice of reason, we ploughed on past Carragh Lake and up some miniscule roads with neer a signpost or another car in sight. After driving in circles for about an hour, we were sure our eyes were deceiving us when a squad car came speeding by. They would lead us out of the maze we had become entangled in and get us to Sneem.

What followed felt like a high-speed car chase with me holding on for dear life as my husband swore blind we weren’t breaking

Spectacular

Carrig House situated on the shores of Caragh Lake

the law if the boys in blue were demanding that we follow.

What followed was some of the most stunning scenery I have ever seen and was most certainly off the beaten track. The McGillycuddy Reeks imposed upon us

from both sides and I yelped as my husband almost collided with a mountain goat. After our almost fatal brush with livestock, it was straight the whole way to Sneem.

From there up to Waterville and past Skellig is magnificent, breath-

taking scenery. There is the odd pretty little cove dotted along the coast, which would be good for sunbathing or some swimming.

Hungry, my husband got us back in time for dinner. We enjoyed a quick drink in Carrig

House’s very comfortable and pretty drawing room, which was filled with visitors and locals enjoying Saturday night dinner.

The view from our table was extremely pretty and quite ethereal, looking out over the lake.

Our room had a spectacular view, with big windows overlooking the lake. The next morning, we sat and watched fishermen bob past on a little boat through a haze that Kerry folk fondly call the Irish mist. It might be rain to the rest of us, but who are we to argue.

For more details of Carrig House go to www. carrighouse.com/

TIME OUT Jet off to beautiful Malta this summer TAKE a break with a difference this summer and jet off to beautiful Malta where there are countless events and concerts taking place catering for all tastes and ages, from the Delicata Wine Festival that takes place from August 4 to 7, to the Gozo Music Festival, which gets into full swing on August 21.

Malta boasts an extensive range of activities, from cultural to adrenaline-fuelled. For those who want to relax, there are countless hidden beaches scattered across the island and Gozo is a must.

Ryanair operates direct flights from Dublin five times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturday. Special offers are now available on return flights for as little as €131 return, including taxes.

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A relaxing weekend in a luxurious Radisson HIROMI MOONEY

THE Radisson Blu Roe Park Resort in Limavady, Co Derry, is the ideal place to stay for a trip to Northern Ireland.

The hotel sits on 155 acres of land, which is both an 18-hole golf course and a beautiful 18th-century parkland.

It has 118 guest rooms that include five luxury rooms, three suites and three superior rooms.

The hotel also has leisure facilities such as a fitness suite, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, as well as The Roe Spa. With the sea and forest a few minutes drive away, and the shopping and nightlife a half-hour drive to both Derry and Coleraine, there is plenty to do during your stay.

After driving for more than three hours and missing a few turns along the way, we were relieved when we found the hotel.

Given a warm welcome by the friendly and helpful staff, my sister Maria and I checked in to The Lilac Room.

And, yes, there was nothing that didn’t spell out luxury in this room, from the glistening chandeliers to the king-size bed. The windows overlooked the golf course and brought a lot of light into the room.

There were two LCD TVs, two of the most comfortable couches I have ever sat on, a fridge and coffee machine. We even had a jacuzzi bath tub.

There were Elemis spa

products in the bathroom waiting to be used, and more pillows on the bed than I could count.

We didn’t want to move, but eventually forced ourselves get ready for dinner.

The hotel boasts two restaurants, so we decided to test them both out over the two nights that we stayed there. On the first night we opted for the fine-dining experience in Green’s Restaurant.

We both had the warm three-cheese tart, which was like a quiche.

My main course was as mouth-watering as it sounds. Five Spiced Duck Breast served with sticky Thai rice. Maria enjoyed the lemon and lime butter sauce on the Oven Roast Salmon, and devoured a large bowl of ice cream for dessert.

We enjoyed a less formal atmosphere the next night in The Coach House Brasserie. The breakfast is served in Green’s Restaurant, but has a totally different atmosphere in the morning. The self-service buf-

fet means that your eyes are bigger than your belly and you want absolutely everything on offer. It caters for everyone with fry-ups, cereals, porridge, juices, pastries, yogurt, fruit salads and toast.

The Roe Spa was the perfect place to relax and indulge in some self-pampering treats. They use Elemis products, which contain organic extracts, and the gorgeous scents make you drift away from the busy world.

A fter my facial, I noticed the difference immediately. All tension disappeared from my body after a foot and ankle massage, and the head, neck and shoulder massage. The two relaxation rooms were so peaceful and comfortable, I didn’t want to leave.

In short, the hotel caters for all ages, boasts a friendly team of staff with excellent service, and is the perfect place to unwind, relax and pamper yourself.

For summer deals and to make reservations, visit www.radissonroepark. com

The hotel sits on 155 acres of land, which is both an 18 hole golf course and a beautiful 18th century parkland

The Radisson Blu Roe Park Resort in Limavady, Co Derry, is the perfect place to unwind, relax and pamper yourself

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1GoingOUT PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 Plaza Suite

TIME is almost up to see the final performances of Plaza Suite at the Pavilion, which comes to an end on Saturday, July 30.

One of Neil Simon’s most enduring and popular comedies, Plaza Suite sees the lives of three couples, as played out in the very same hotel suite at New York’s Plaza hotel. Nick Dunning and Eleanor Methven take the lead in the entertaining comedy, with tickets still available, priced from €17.60 to €25. For full details, see www.paviliontheatre.ie.

THE HELIX 01 700 7000 The Wizard of Oz

THE timeless tale of Dorothy and friends gets a new twist, with a series of “Oz Camps” throughout July and early August, preparing budding actors and students to put on a memorable performance.

Running from Tuesday, August 9 to Saturday, August 13, the Oz Camp graduates will showcase what they’ve learned in what promises to be a show to remember.

Tickets are still available, priced from €15/€50 family.

For full details, see www.thehelix.ie.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 Past and Present

DUBLIN 15-based artist Desmond Kenny brings his range of work to the ground and first-floor galleries, with his free exhibition showcasing his skills, until August 27. Desmond’s exhibition will have a particular focus on abstract painting, with a retrospective of his earlier work also on show.

A brave Borrower, Arrietty (Saoirse Ronan) faces the human boy, Sho (Tom Holland) who has come to learn of her race’s existence, as they co-exist in an ordinary house together. However, regardless of their sizes, they both face some big challenges, ahead...

Borrows your interest

A little race of people are likely to make a big impression, thanks to a delightful film from expert Japanese animators Q KATE CROWLEY

BACK at my post in Gazette Towers, following an unrequested groundcranium-interface incident – or tripping over a bag left halfway down a flight of stairs last week, in other words – I may have had some breath knocked out of my lungs, but not any common sense.

As such, despite my irrational tendency to generally like Kevin “King of Queens” James, I declined to take my recuperating to see his latest comedy, Zookeeper, which shall doubtless please any fans of that curious sub-genre of Average-chump-learnsthat-animals-can-talkand-not-only-that-theyalso-have-advice-onhow-to-improve-his-lovelife! films. This one stars James as – well, the clue’s in the title, folks.

And, as much as I have a weakness for anything starring supernaturally-

FILM OF THE WEEK: Arrietty ++++ (G) 94 mins Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi Starring: The voices of Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, Mark Strong, Olivia Colman

OUR VERDICT: ANOTHER lovely tale from Studio Ghibli, Arrietty is a gentle yet entertaining tale from the Japanese animation masters, who certainly have a yen for creating memorable films that do great business around the world. With its message that size is less important than courage, and character, it’s also a thoughtful and welcome addition to more predictable CG-animated fare.

powered Nazis – a storytelling staple of everything from The Twilight Zone to Star Trek to Indiana Jones to another newly-released film (Captain America: The First Avenger) – I don’t fancy reviewing any Nazi films for a while.

So, rather than review a Nazi film, here’s a rather nice one, instead.

Arrietty is a Japanesefiltered tale inspired by Mary Norton’s classic, The Borrowers (which enjoyed a big-screen film in recent years, starring Jim Broadbent and a host of British talent).

Here, just as in The Borrowers, our world is shared with another race of tiny, sentient beings – little people, who secretly live in secretive harmony with the “vast” world of the humans above, upon whom they rely.

After all, humans have lots of things for the tiny folk to “borrow”, with everything from sugar lumps to paper clips finding new uses in the world of the “Borrowers” – and there are few Borrowers as charming, curious and resourceful as Arrietty (Saoirse Ronan), the film’s titular character.

She lives with her family in the space below an ordinary Japanese house, relying on borrowing things from the house and world above to carry out their little lives, which are still full of the same big hopes, dreams and fears that the humans have.

After a while, a boy, Sho (Tom Holland) comes to stay at the house, under the care of his great aunt, Sadako, while he waits to have an important operation in the city.

After seeing a cat chasing something, he soon finds Arrietty, which breaks the most sacred rule of Borrowers – to never reveal their existence to humans.

A r r i e t t y ’s p a r e n t s decide that, now that they’ve been discovered, they’ll simply have to move, even though Sho and Arrietty have struck up an unlikely but fond friendship.

But both human and Borrower alike face diffi-

culties and dangers, with Sho facing his operation, and Arrietty’s family stirring the curiosity of the household’s maid.

Where Arrietty may need to borrow Sho’s help for her family’s sake, Sho may need to borrow some of their resourceful courage, as they all face their uncertain futures ...

As always, Studio Ghibli have delivered a charmingly animated (with some dashes of CG trickery, here and there) film, free of some of the frantic pace of most animated films.

It’s a charming, familyfriendly, traditionallyanimated film from the Japanese masters of the genre, who’ve previously delighted Irish, and Western, audiences with films such as Spirited Away and Ponyo, to name but two of their hits.

Arrietty may be little, but the film is likely to leave a big impression on smaller minds.

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Mums are turning to beauty products packed with natural and nourishing ingredients

WITH up to 60% of what we put on our skin reportedly absorbed into the bloodstream it’s no wonder that mums are turning to beauty products packed with natural and nourishing products.

Top natural brand, Burt’s Bees, have a range of products that are ideal for new mums and babies too.

The skincare company says being good to you and to the planet sums up their ethos, and to care for baby’s delicate skin, their Baby Bee range includes 10 essential products made with natural moisturisers and natural emollients such as beeswax, to seal in moisture and help protect against external irritants.

All Baby Bee products undergo extensive paediatric testing (on babies between the ages of three months and 13 years) and are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free.

When it comes to bath time, try products made with natural ingredients such as oat flour, buttermilk, sunflower and coconut oil to care for baby’s skin. Baby Bee Buttermilk Soap (€5.95, 99g) is gentle and nourishing, leaving skin soft and silky. Made using buttermilk, which is richer in fats and emollients

than whole milk, these products are great natural skin cleansers.

And to ensure there are no tears at bath time, NEW Baby Bee Fragrance Free Shampoo & Wash (€9.95, 235ml), Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash (€9.95, 235ml) and Baby Bee Bubble Bath (€12.95, 350ml) are non-irritating, natural formulas that are gentle enough for everyday use.

And, of course, a comfortable baby is a happy baby, and Baby Bee Diaper Ointment (€8.95, 55g) helps to nourish skin, sealing moisture in and wetness out. Made with 100% natural ingredients, it is packed full of nourishing vitamins, zinc, oxide and beeswax, to protect delicate skin. Adding a sprinkle of Baby Bee Dusting Powder (€8.95, 127.6g) made with slippery elm bark, cornstarch and kaolin helps keep your baby

dry, happy and smelling fresh.

And, to ensure Mums don’t feel left out, try the Mama Bee range featuring Mama Bee Belly Butter (€16.95, 185g). Made with skin-loving natural ingredients such a Vitamin E and Cocoa Butter, this is the perfect product to help keep expanding skin smooth.

For when you’re legs and feet need a treat, Mama Bee Leg & Foot Cream (€14.95, 85g) is formulated with peppermint oil and rosemary extract to help relax tired muscles and moisturise your skin.

Or, if a therapeutic bath or massage is just what you need, the Mama Bee Body Oil with Vitamin E (€13.95, 115ml) is ideal to keep your body hydrated.

Made with sweet almond and lemon oils and Vitamin E, massage into your skin to help keep it supple and hydrated.

Burt’s Bees is available at selected pharmacies and health stores nationwide.

KidStuff The stroller to be seen with this year IF CELEBRITY endorsements are anything to go by, it would seem that the New Zealand brand, Phil & Ted’s, is the stroller to be seen with this year.

98FM’s Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore are the most recent Phil & Ted’s converts and join Jack Black and Sacha Baron Cohen in choosing the Explorer to propel their offspring around.

The buggy that has been beloved of parents all over the world, with its good looks, manoeuvrability and quality materials, Phil & Ted’s is the coolest way to get your precious ones from A to B. To find out what’s the best Phil & Ted’s for you, or if you know of a cool dad-to-be who may need some direction in the wheels department, check out www. cleverclogs.ie for more information and to find a stockist near you.

Dermot Whelan and

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Swimming is making a healthy splash IN A society increasingly promoting exercise and healthy eating in youngsters, the findings of a recent study – that revealed that more underfives know how to play a computer game than to swim – makes for sobering reading.

Besides the obvious safety benefits, swimming helps to get the heart rate going, keep children fit, and provide them with plenty of fun.

Carol McNally, who, with her sister, Therese, runs swimming classes for babies and young

children across Dublin, says it’s vital to get your little one into the pool as soon as possible.

Classes are suitable for babies from six weeks, which is usually when their mums feel able to bring them, says McNally, who adds that swimming is also excellent for stimulating your baby’s eating and sleeping patterns.

The multi-award-winning Water Babies’ course teaches using voice commands, and learning to respond to these is excellent for your baby’s mental development.

Lessons last half an hour, and, although they might look gentle, each provides your baby with a complete work-out – exercising and strengthening lots of muscles they’d never find on land!

To find out more about local classes, call 01 824 9987, or see www.waterbabies.ie.

Above, Holly and Georgia Brown, and, inset, Lynsey Whitchard with Harry Anderson, are all having fun exercising and bonding together by swimming

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Balancing a career and motherhood Q HIROMI MOONEY

A S E V E RY wo m a n knows, being a mum is a full-time job in itself, and balancing that with a hectic career as a highprofile TD is not an easy thing to do.

N ow t h e m o t h e r of three sons in their 20s, Children’s Minister, Frances Fitzgerald is refreshingly honest about working while raising three children and admits that, in the early days, she doesn’t know how she managed.

A former social worker, Fitzgerald says that her husband and family were hugely supportive of her and of her later decision to enter politics.

“T hroughout my career, I have been lucky, especially, when my children were young, in that I

was able to take extended maternity leave and at some points I job-shared.

This gave me a taste of the best of both worlds,” she says.

“It is certainly difficult to find the balance. Looking back, I’m not quite sure how I managed in the early days, but when I did hit that balance, I really enjoyed both my career, the opportunities and the learning experiences and being able to cherish the time I got to spend with my family.

“It would not have been possible for me to succeed in politics without the support of my family. My husband and my three boys have always been a fantastic source of strength and encouragement to me,” says Fitzgerald.

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Motherhood and politics: Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Mary Mitchell O’Connor

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‘Looking back, I’m not quite sure how I managed in the early days but when I did hit that balance I really enjoyed both my career and the time I got to spend with my family’

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lin South, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has two sons aged 25 and 24. She went back to work as a school

principal just 10 weeks after giving birth and says it was very difficult for her in the early days.

“I think you hate leaving your baby with a minder – mind you, I had an excellent minder.

It was difficult to juggle, but I suppose, first of all in teaching, school hours are pretty short in comparison to what other working mothers have to do. Education then was huge for me for them.

I put a big emphasis on education for the two boys.

“I really didn’t get into

politics until they were well on their way towards their Leaving Certs. I just wouldn’t – their education to me was of paramount importance.

“I don’t know how mothers could juggle that or how they could – you know. You sacrifice something – be it yourself or be it your children.”

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Excessive dribbling, red cheeks and gums, a tendency to chew on things and, in some cases, vomiting, can spell one thing – that your little one is teething. It’s a period that every mum and dad dread because not only is their baby in pain, but it can mean plenty of sleepless nights for parents, too.

Nelsons Teetha teething granules €7.25 (top), are a homeopathic remedy for the relief of the symptoms of teething. They come in a ready-dosed granule that simply dissolves in your baby’s mouth,

where it gently helps to ease the pain of teething and relieves discomfort.

The active ingredient in Teetha is a 6c homeopathic potency of Chamomilla – a herb traditionally used to help relieve the symptoms of teething.

Chamomilla is often described by homeopaths as the first-choice remedy for teething.

Coughs can cause little ones a great deal of discomfort and disturb their sleep.

Coughs and teething can cause a great deal of discomfort and disturb baby’s sleep

Honey is well known not only for its great taste, but also for being a great natural remedy. In fact, a recent study has confirmed what many parents have known for

years, that honey can help with sore throats and night-time coughs in children. The study showed that honey helped at reducing the severity and frequency

of night-time coughs, so children can get to sleep more easily. So, it’s no wonder honey was one of the first ingredients that was put into Nelsons Sootha (far left).

The honey rich formula contains the 6c homeopathic potency of natural Bryonia, purified honey and zesty lemon juice – natural ingredients to help bring gentle relief to coughs. Bryonia, more commonly known as Bryony, is a yellow flowering climbing plant, which has been used in homeopathic tradition for the symptomatic relief of coughs.

Nelsons Sootha cough syrup is free of artificial colourings or flavourings and does not cause drowsiness. Suitable for children aged 12 months onwards.

Nelsons says it is important to identify what kind of cough your child has and, if your child has any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor: • Cough that is accompanied by any wheezing or breathing difficulties.

• A croup cough, which has a barking sound.

• A whooping cough that has a very distinctive sound: a severe drysounding coughing spell that lasts 20-30 seconds and is followed by a whooping noise as your baby draws breath.

C OM M ER C I AL FEATU R E

ARE you old enough to remember 1986? If so, do you remember what fashion was like then?

At name it they do. In 1986 one of the suppliers of Vero Moda, a Bestseller women’s fashion brand, accidentally sent out a shipment of jeans that had been made in small sizes rather than adult sizes.

This was the beginning of the adventure we know today as name it.

One of the sales people took on the challenge of finding customers for the jeans… and the rest is history.

And much has happened in those 25 years – a quarter of a century which the people behind name it have spent get-

ting to know kids, in order to come up with the best kids’ fashion possible.

The most important thing when designing for kids is to keep their needs in mind at all times. At the same time the team behind name it has to think about the parents too, because parents really only want the best for their children.

Over the years, this way of thinking has led to a lot of bright ideas. For example, all name it jeans have adjustable waists to suit kids of different sizes; there is always room for nappies when needed; and the price range is always reasonable, because name it knows that you need more than one nightsuit for

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your baby.

In some countries kids need outerwear that can handle the rough weather; and of course kids’ safety comes first, so all collections follow the rules and standards of the European Union.

Although name it is now 25 years old, there is no sign of slowing down.

In the future you will see more name it shops popping up around the world.

From birth to the age of 12, kids can get all their fashion needs covered, from underwear to outerwear, and name it will continue to offer a complete wardrobe.

As we move forward in this millennium you will also find name it more and more on the internet, so you can shop online and connect with name it fans on Facebook.

Look out for the many exciting events lined up for name it shops this autumn – and be sure to join us in the celebrations.

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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs FIAT 500 TO PROMOTE PIXAR’S CARS 2: Disney

Pixar has chosen the Fiat 500 to help promote the new CARS 2 movie in Ireland. The Fiat 500 in question, a TwinAir Lounge model, has been covered in an elaborate promotional wrap, complete with windscreen “eyes” similar to those of the characters in the film.

One of the main storylines of the new film revolves around the character Luigi, which is based on an original Fiat 500. We meet Luigi’s Uncle Topolino and Mama Topolino for the first time when the World Grand Prix series arrives in his home town of Porto Corsa in Italy. Disney Pixar’s CARS 2 opened in cinemas across Ireland on July 22, while the Fiat 500 TwinAir is available from €14,295 (excluding delivery and related charges).

Citroen has extended its styling DS programme to include an updated DS4 based on the C4. The car has sporty style design and features

DS4 brings fun to Citroen Citroen has a new, slightly bigger, DS4 on offer with impressive performance which MICHAEL MORONEY found when he took it on a fast test T was a fun drive taking the new Citroen DS4 on the road, but its performance was such that I spent too much of my time checking the speedo. That, in some people’s minds, is a good result – the new Citroen sporty version of the C4 comes with huge performance levels for a car that’s compact and reasonable in size.

Citroen wants to make statements with the DS range. The DS4 is the next up in that regard, adding a little more space and aiming to compete with performance-type sports cars such as the Golf GTI. The car has very distinctive styling – the wheels add to the effect in a black alloy colour with flared sections to give a classic

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SPECS: CITROEN DS4 1.6 Top speed: 235 km/hr 0 – 100km/hr: 7.9 sec Economy: 16.6 km/litre (6.4 l/100km) CO2 emissions: 149g/km Road Tax Band: C (€302) Euro NCAP Rating: 5 Star (2011) Warranty: 2 years Entry Price: €29,895

aerodynamic effect. This is a stand-out car – you’ll be seen in it no matter what colour it comes in.

I drove a white DS4, but I’ve seen photos of the red edition and I reckon that it would be more impressive. Colour aside, the car is packed with technology to give the performance car effect.

And it drives like a bomb as well. The 1.6litre, turbo-petrol engine has impressive acceleration giving a 0 to 100km/ hr acceleration time of just 7.9 seconds. That’s almost comparable with the Volkswagen Golf GTI performance from an engine that’s smaller, while delivering 200bhp.

The car seems lighter than the Golf, Audi TT, Honda Civic Type R or Peugeot RCZ, and that makes its performance feel lighter on the road.

It has real rear passenger space for three in reasonable comfort and its fivedoor format makes the rear seat accessible.

Getting in and out of the rear has its own hazards. I felt that the shape of the rear doors is posi-

tively dangerous with a spike type end to the design. I had the car for a few brief days and still managed some minor injuries, not life-threatening, of course, and avoidable with care!

The one feature that’s especially attractive about the DS4 is that, for the power and the specification on offer, it’s affordable. The entry price for the petrol-powered model is €29,895, which seems a lot of money for a mid-range car, but it’s way cheaper than the rivals mentioned above.

And, the other good news is that you can get a more thrifty diesel-powered version for the same price, without too much of a compromise on performance. The accelera-

tion from the diesel version is less than a second slower with the benefit of 20% better economy and a lower CO2 driven taxband rating.

There is room to seat five adults, but head room in the rear is a little tight.

The car has a reasonable size 359-litre boot which increases to 385 litres when you use the underfloor storage, making it bigger than many conventional hatchbacks.

The new model is claimed to be one of the safest cars in its class. It has been awarded a maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating with a 97% score in the Safety Assist category. The standard safety features include ESP with Intelligent Traction Control, ABS with

EBD and EBA, six airbags and two Isofix mountings on the rear seats.

There are some nice luxury touches on the inside. The cabin area is modern with lots of dials and switches to give a more sophisticated look than the standard C4 car.

This new Citroen DS4 is available with three trim-level signatures – DSign, DStyle and DSport. The entry-level DSign comes with six airbags, ESP, Hill Start Assist, air conditioning, daytime-running LEDs, 17” alloy wheels, front fog lights with cornering function, six-speaker Surround Sound audio system and cruise control with speed limiter and memory settings.

More road tolls will erode Ireland competitiveness – IRHA THE Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has expressed its concern at reports that eight new toll locations may be introduced on Irish roads. The Association has called for the establishment of a task force to examine all road tolling systems to ensure that all road users are taxed at appropriate levels.

Commenting on the fact that the National Roads Authority has commenced a process of examining means of generating additional revenue through new tolls on Ireland’s existing road network, Eoin Gavin, President of the IRHA, said that such increases in tolling would have major implications,

not only for the road haulage industry, but for Ireland’s overall competitiveness, which, he said, would be inevitably eroded.

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The Irish haulage sector is currently paying the highest level of road tax in

Ireland and also pays nearly the most in Europe in terms of fuel duty and carbon tax. Furthermore, a recent report by the Irish Exporters Association said that a number of EU Directives have been agreed which will impose €97.5million in added costs on Irish exports exiting Ireland.

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Under-9 player Mathew Scott

Soccer skills players from the Under-10 team, Joshua Tuite, Tadgh Atkins, Korolyn Flanagan and Callum O’Neil

Peamount Peas’ summer camp a huge success for all VER 70 young players from across Dublin and Kildare enjoyed Peamount United’s Soccer Skills Summer camp at the club’s fabulous football complex in Greenogue.

Ranging from academy nippers as young as five-years-old all the way up to the club’s ambitious Under-13 and Under-14 age groups preparing for the coming Dublin District Schoolboy season, all participants benefitted from a host of drills and games being put on by club coaches.

Peamount Head of Coaching - and current Ireland Under-15 Girls Schools International side boss - Jason Carey oversaw what was a successful and, more importantly, fun-filled week for all involved.

O

Cian Walsh, Peamount academy player

Peamount coaches Chloe Murphy, Eoin Carey and Emma Donohoe

Chloe O’Gorman, Luke Carter and Joshua Tuite

U-13s player, Cillian Smith

Cillian Bowden and Brad Tinkler

Jessie Lynch, Peamount coach

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Harrington on hand to help launch Alliance

MONTH

JAMES MCGEE

SHEENA MCELROY

LORRAINE O’HALLORAN

JAMES McGee broke new ground last Saturday at the Fitzwilliam lawn tennis club as he defied the world rankings to win the Green Property Irish Open singles title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over French top seed, Charles-Antoine Brezac.

GRANGE golf club’s Sheena McElroy secured her third Irish senior title at Adare Manor when she defeated Pauline Walsh in the final of the national event, another accolade in what has already been a successful year.

LORRAINE O’Halloran, from Palmerstown, won a welldeserved gold medal in the 100m freestyle swimming final at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, registering a personal best time in the process to defeat the field.

DUBLIN HURLING

ROUND TOWERS

INSAKA FC

THE resurgence of Dublin hurling and its attainment of new heights was prevalent throughout July, when the senior, minor and Under-21 hurlers registered county victories that see them set to take on the All-Ireland challenge.

THE ladies of Monastery Road produced a winning performance to claim their first silverware in over a decade, defeating Clontarf by 2-8 to 1-9 in Parnell Park to claim the intermediate title to great acclaim.

THE fledgling club’s maiden double arrived in style when they claimed the Ronnie Bradshaw Cup and U-18 NDSL Premier titles this season, vindication of the management’s faith in their abilities and commitment to soccer

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WELCOME to the 2011 Dublin Sports Awards, as we mark our local sportsmen and women’s July sporting achievements across the capital and, indeed, across the nation.

We’re delighted to once again be able to celebrate the finest achievements in Dub-

lin sport, with some huge efforts at local levels coming to our attention in a variety of well-known, and some, less prominent, sports.

Ever y form of sporting achievement, at any level and in any sport, is valuable and gives an indication of the diversity of sporting commit-

ment there is around our fair city at all times of the year.

Let us know!

Let us know about your achievements in sport, so that the Gazette can tell the rest of Dublin — and give you, or your team, a chance of being one of our monthly stars.

Contact us on 01 601 0240 or sport@gazettegroup.com to tell us all about your successes, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ gazettesport.

You can also check out the latest stories from GazetteSport at our new website, www.gazettegroup.com

STACKSTOWN’S superhero, Padraig Harrington, was on hand to help to launch the Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance with representatives of the clubs involved in the initiative.

The K Club, Powerscourt, Carton House, The Island and Druid’s Glen are all taking part in the alliance, which is giving golfers the opportunity to stay and play in some of the top hotels and courses in Ireland, with great deals on both.

Within easy access of Dublin airport, and with the buzz and atmosphere of Ireland’s capital on your doorstep, the Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance promises you the best of both worlds with the warmest of welcomes.

For more information, contact info@dublingolfalliance.com or call 086 854 1234.

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SNOOKER: O’BRIEN DISAPPOINTED IN WORLD CUP DEFEAT

Lucan stars shine in Brady Memorial races LUCAN cycling club had four riders in action in the Tommy Brady Memorial Youth Races in Robinstown last Saturday.

Adam Stenson continued to be among the prizes in his first season at the U-14 category with a fifth-place finish, while U-12 rider Conor Hehir was another to pick up a roadracing prize on the day, also fifth.

For track specialist Ryan Whelan, this was his second-ever road race, having won his first last year, with a fourth-place finish.

Bronagh Hehir was riding her second ever competitive event, having had her first night of racing on the track the Wednesday prior, taking ninth in the mixed U-12 event.

Lucan United to hold their golf classic LUCAN United’s golf classic will be held on Friday, August 5 in Kilcock Golf Club.

For a fourball and dinner, green fees are €280 per team, with tee times available from 1pm.

Excellent prizes are on offer for the first and secondplaced teams while there are also prizes for the longest drive and nearest to the pin.

If you are unable to attend and would like to support the event, you can sponsor a tee box for €100.

For more information, contact John Doyle on johna. doyle@pfizer.com, or see lucanunited.com.

Celtic duo’s Slovenia trip LIFFEY Celtic’s Erin Bracken and Orla Keoghegan were both in the Ireland U-16 basketball team that made their final preparations for their European championship campaign.

They were in Slovenia until Saturday as part of their preparations before heading off to Arad, Romania for the competition which gets underway on August 11.

There, they will face Switzerland, Germany and Denmark in the group stages Speaking about the upcoming competition, head coach Joey Boylan said the Slovenian trip was a useful one: “We were concentrating on our own game and looking to work on different zones,” said Boylan.

Local snooker ace Fergal O’Brien was in action in the World Cup event in Thailand with Ken Doherty

Potter seeks Thai magic sport@gazettegroup.com

LUCAN man Fergal O’Brien, playing with Ken Doherty, helped Ireland reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Thailand recently as his tour of Australasia continues.

They fell to a talented Chinese outfit 4-1 in a controversial tie after a final frame victory over Wales and Turkey in the group stages.

O’Brien had earlier also potted his way to a century against Pakistan in a shock defeat but added at the end of the tournament that he felt that the Irish team had much more to give.

“I’m disappointed but China played better,”admitted O’Brien. “We were here to win it and to go out in the quarter-finals is three frames too early.

“My form wasn’t there but you have to give us credit for the desire, application, patience and discipline we’ve shown. Other teams in our sor t of form wouldn’t have got this far.”

The knockout blow d e l i ve r e d b y C h i n a had its moments, with Doherty believing the Asian side should have been docked a frame for a clothing infraction.

Liang Wenbo start-

Flying high in Lucan: Cycling club present funds LUCAN Cycling Club presented a

cheque to LARCC at Baldonnel Aerodrome from the collection at the annual Air Corp/LCRC Around The Mountains charity cycle in May. The event saw 85 riders registering for the tough 180km ride through the scenic roads of Kildare, Wicklow and Dublin. The club would like to especially thank Lt. Stephen Byrne and Commandant Jim Lynott of the Aer Corps without whose help the event wouldn’t have been possible.

ed his singles match against Fergal O’Brien without a bow tie, with the Ranelagh man commenting: “He turned up to play without his dicky bow on in the second frame and that’s a dress-code violation.

“The referee didn’t realise it at first and Liang just gets a letter and fine for a dress code violation, but he should’ve been docked a frame.

“If you play in one of the biggest tournaments, which this is, every advantage does make a difference.

“I’m not saying it would have had a big bearing on the match

and it’s not sour grapes, but if they got docked a frame you never know what would’ve happened.

“A player forgot his chalk once and was docked a frame. I also forgot my waistcoat once and was told I wasn’t allowed to play.”

In response, a World Snooker spokesman confirmed there was nothing in the rules stating a frame should have been given to Ireland.

The spokesman said: “Liang’s violation of the dress code will be reported to the WPBSA disciplinary committee. However, players cannot be docked a

frame for this violation alone.”

Doher ty said that the luck did not go O’Brien’s way earlier in the game: “China played too well and were too strong for us.

“Fergal was unlucky in the second frame and it would’ve been a fantastic frame to win — to come back from needing five snookers but Liang then fluked another snooker.”

Prior to this tour, O’Brien had reached the sixth round of a PTC event before making it into the second round of the Australian Goldfields Open qualifiers.

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Bohan keen to ensure Lucan stay up

CLUB NOTICEBOARD LUCAN SARSFIELDS CONGRATULATIONS to John McCaffrey

Lucan Sarsfields plan to celebrate

and Peter Kelly, and the Dublin senior

their 125 with an end-of-year gala

hurlers on reaching the All-Ireland

ball.

semi-final for the first time since 1948.

Best of luck to senior camogie team

Deposits for tickets are now being

who play Ballinteer in the champion-

taken at the club bar, and the cost is

ship.

€50 per ticket.

Fun day appeal for books, jewellery,

Summer camps continue on the fol-

handbags, DVDs, etc. All items can be

lowing dates: August 8 to 12, and August

left in bar.

15 to 19. Register online via website.

38 teams took part in yet another

Please see our website or newslet-

successful Golf Classic, with over 30

ter for information about the new

tee-box and other sponsors also pro-

position of Director of football being

viding welcome support.

advertised.

The winners were G Beagan, V Shanagher and J Beagan.

A special thank you to our main sponsors, Keane Windows and Liffey Valley Renault.

Well done to the organisers in particLucan Sarsfields registered their third back-to-back

ular Mick Roche and Dave Whittle and

victory over Fingal Ravens

we wish Dave all the best in his upcoming captain’s day.

AFL 1 Lucan Sarsfields Fingal Ravens RONAN MOYLES

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LUCAN Sarfields’ senior footballers are fighting against injury and absence as they attempt to maintain their AFL1 status.

They are cer tainly giving it their best shot, and last week secured their second victory in three games, this time coming out victorious against Fingal Ravens at 12th Lock.

Lucan boss Mick Bohan felt his side were well represented by their 2-12 to 1-12 triumph, and possibly could have won by more.

“We dominated the game until they got a penalty late on, which

we thought was harsh,” Bohan told GazetteSport.

“Our player blocked the ball on his knees and the ref saw that as a foot block – that’s what gave them a lifeline for the last seven or eight minutes.

“It was hard work from us, there was nothing spectacular. Maybe, in the end, we just outworked Fingal Ravens” he said.

To say that Lucan’s season has been badly affected by missing players would be an understatement.

“We have eight players gone to America and out of those remaining, three are injured,” said Bohan.

“We also have players involved with the county panel.

“You can’t lose that number of players and still hope to be competitive.

“We’ve been missing some of those guys since the middle of May — that’s five league games.

“It’s been a hell of a summer, and not very enjoyable for anyone – ourselves or the players.”

Bohan, though, paid tribute to those players that remain.

“We had a lot of the younger guys coming in and they’re giving everything.

“We’re after winning two out of the last three and, honestly, it’s been just spirit that’s getting them over the line.

“Sean Newcombe had a superb game for us.

He scored four points

from wing forward.”

Despite languishing third from bottom of the league, there is no question of Sarsfields throwing in the towel.

“We have four games left. We have to win three out of those four to stay in Division 1.

“We are still hopeful; as the weeks go on we have a number of players coming back, and the last two league games won’t be played until the county players are back.

“So that’s where we are, but we won’t be giving up until it’s over, that’s for sure.”

It will have to be done against the odds, but Bohan and his players seem to be up to the challenge of saving Lucan Sarsfields’ season.

The date is November 12, and the location is Westmanstown complex.

Na Sairsealaigh Abu - 125 Years of Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club by Aaron Dunne is now for sale in our local newsagents. See website for more details.

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 8, 13, 24 and 26. There was no winner.

Next week’s jackpot is €4,500.

You can enter our lotto online by clicking on www.lucansarsfields.ie.

ST PATRICK’S, PALMERSTOWN WELL done to our junior hurlers on their fine mid-week championship win over Clan Na Gael.

920 by midday on Friday, July 29.

To view our website, simply log on to www.stpatricksgaa.ie

Hurling and camogie camp contin-

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 14, 15,

ues this week until Friday. If you want

24 and 28 . There was no winner of the

to join in the fun be at clubhouse at

€2,400 jackpot.

9.45am.

There was no match any three

Congratulations to Liam Rushe and

numbers winners. The four €50 lucky

all his Dublin hurling colleagues on

dip winners were Dayna Claxton,

their fine All-Ireland quarter-final

Jean Harrington, Ernie Clayton and

win over Limerick.

Rita Browne.

To book your tickets for the football Dublin vs Tyrone/Roscommon quarter-final, text your order to 086 89 88

Next week’s jackpot is €2,600.

The draw is held each Sunday night at 10pm in the Palmerstown House.

WESTMANSTOWN GAELS/GARDA IT WAS quiet last week with no fixtures played and Junior 2s getting a walkover from St Jude’s.

Back to action this week with all our adult teams in the league, the intermediates are away to Kilmacud Crokes in Division 4.

Junior 1s are away to Civil Service at Islandbridge in Division 6.

The Junior 2s play away to Liffey Gaels at Liffey Park on Thursday, July 28 at 7.15pm in Division 11 South.

Training continues for the Ladies on Mondays and Fridays at Westmanstown at 7pm.

Alan Lynch or Eugene O’Sullivan.

Last call for any of travelling party not yet measured for tour gear to contact Robbie Harrisson. Do it now or go without.

Westmanstown Gaels Under-8s visited Croke Park recently. Many thanks to Marc O’Carroll and his support team for making it a day to remember.

Thanks to Shane Henry for the photos of the trip as well.

Summer training continues (see the club web site for details).

To order tickets for upcoming Dub-

Any remaining monies due for the

lin hurling and football matches, visit

New York trip to be paid by July 31 to

http://www.westmanstowngaels.ie.

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LUCAN Sarsfields’ club men Johnny McCaffrey and Peter Kelly played their part in the Dublin hurlers’ fine All-Ireland quarter-final victory over Limerick on Sunday.

The Dubs eventually ran out 3-13 to 1-18 winners in an extremely entertaining spectacle at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

It adds to the pair’s growing list of achievements as the result saw the county end a 63-year wait to make it to an All-Ireland semi-final In the past, McCaffrey has previously won a county minor championship medal with Dublin in 2005 when he captained the side to success.

After the minor success, he served as captain of the U-21 side with whom he also won a provincial title in 2007. He also joined the senior panel in that year and was made skipper at that level in 2011 and this was the biggest win under

his tenure in his first game at AllIreland level.

Kelly, who started at centre-back, adds this moment to the Leinster U-21 crown won in 2010.

The win earns Anthony Daly’s Dublin their first semi-final berth since 1948; they will face reigning champions Tipperary next.

Dublin didn’t make it easy for themselves at times but, overall, were deserved winners. Daly is understandably pleased: “It mightn’t have been a classic; the quality mightn’t have been savage. It was a dour struggle.”

“We rode our luck a bit; but we missed a few and they missed a few as well. Those days are just there and you ride your luck a bit. We worked really hard all year so we’re not apologising to anyone for getting the luck.”

Dublin will be encouraged by the manner in which they bounced back from their crushing Leinster final defeat to Kilkenny, and surely fancy another crack at the Cats in

the final.

“In the back of our minds is the performance against Kilkenny,” said Daly. “We didn’t do ourselves justice and we want to be able to look each other in the eye at the end of the season and say: ‘Yes, we did everything we could’.”

“We’ll have that in mind when we play Tipperary,” he admitted.

“Maybe Kilkenny didn’t let us play but I felt afterwards there was more in us that day and we didn’t get it out.”

However, McCaffrey and coach Daly know they cannot afford to look beyond their semi-final opponents. Dublin will be clear underdogs, a fact that Daly freely admits.

“There isn’t a bookie or a pundit that is going to give us a chance the next day, and we accept that,” he said.

“When you see what Tipperary did to Waterford and what Waterford did then to Galway, it’s an indication of the level they’re at.”

Anthony Daly has led his side to a historic semi-final

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