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Thumbs up for village revamp  Ian Begley

South Dublin County Council has voted in favour of a number of proposals to improve Lucan village, including a commitment to renovate the weir promenade.

At the July county council meeting, the council agreed on the planned Part 8 planning proposals to improve Lucan village which was first outlined in the council’s development plan for 2010-2016.

As part of the urban renewal works

plan in Lucan village, the approved proposals are to widen the entrances at Lucan Bridge and Watery Land and to install new steps to Lucan weir promenade with viewing platforms and railings.

Welcoming this development, Lucan Cllr William Lavelle (FG) said: “When completed, I firmly believe that Lucan’s weir promenade will be one of the most attractive and picturesque urban spaces in the whole of Dublin.”

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It’s magic: Fairy trails and snails in the woodland Erin LEE meets a snail on

the trail at the opening of the Magical Woodland Fairy Trail at Lucan Demesne recently. The interactive fairy trail was officially opened by Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) and is the latest

new family attraction in Dublin, giving young visitors the opportunity to discover a delightful series of handmade wooden Irish Fairy Doors.

Picture: Cathy Weatherston

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lucan Proposal for new footbridge over canal rejected

Green light given to village upgrade South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has voted in favour of a number of proposals to improve Lucan village, including a commitment to renovate the weir promenade.

At the July county council meeting, the council agreed on the planned Part 8 planning proposals to improve Lucan village which was first outlined in the coun-

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cil’s development plan for 2010–16.

As part of the council’s plans for urban renewal works in Lucan village, the approved

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proposals are to widen the entrances at Lucan Bridge and Watery Lane and to install new steps to Lucan weir promenade with viewing platforms and railings.

New trees, public lights, bollards and the removal of three onstreet car parking spaces were also outlined in the plan.

The proposal that would have seen a new footbridge in Lucan village over the canal was not approved as the council feared that this may increase the risk of flooding.

The primary f lood risk was believed to

affect both Kenny’s and O’Neill’s public houses which are located at the lowest point in the village and are close to location of the proposed footbridge.

Welcoming the development, Lucan Cllr William Lavelle (FG) said: “I warmly welcome the approval of works to complete the weir promenade and to provide new steps from Lucan Bridge.

“This approval follows recent works including the installation of benches and public lighting.

When completed, I firmly believe that Lucan’s weir promenade will be one of the most attractive and picturesque urban spaces in the whole of Dublin.

“I continue to push for works in the village green area. However I could not have supported plans for a footbridge and a break in the flood defence wall while we were still awaiting flood risk assessment.

“It is imperative that nothing we do increases the flood risk for local business premises.

“I believe we will be able to finalise an acceptable plan for the area which transforms the village green from a place people go around to a thriving heart for Lucan village,” said Cllr Lavelle.

The village is included in the nine traditional villages of South Dublin County Council identified for the villages initiative.

The works to be delivered in this programme is intended to improve the villages in social, economic and environmental performance.

These new projects will help to develop the villages as the accessible focus of walking and amenity networks for their adjoining communities.

Approved proposals were made to install new steps to Lucan weir promenade with viewing platforms and railings

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don’sdublin All-Ireland academy is a right royal piece of living history The Royal Irish Academy is an allIreland learned society and was founded in 1785. The following year it was granted its royal charter, and its aims were “the promotion and investigation of the sciences, polite literature, and antiquities, as well as the encouragement of discussion and debate between scholars of diverse backgrounds and interests”.

The Earl of Charlemont – who described himself as a lifelong learner – was, appropriately, the first president. Today there are over 400 members, and notable honorary members of yore include Charles Darwin, Max Planck and Albert Einstein.

The academy’s first residence was at 114 Grafton Street (across from the Provost House, Trinity College), but it moved to its present address (19 Dawson Street) in 1851. The new premises had more space to accommodate the growing collections of antiquities, and the Reading and Meeting Rooms were added between 1852-54. Much of the collection was subsequently transferred to the new National Museum of Ireland in 1890, and included the Cross of Cong, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice.

The library’s unique collection of manuscripts (over 1,500) began when it was presented with the 14th century Book of Ballymote. There are many other famous manuscripts in its care, and the most precious is the Cathach (Psalter of St Columba).

This is the oldest surviving Irish manuscript and dates from the sixth century. The facility is a research library for members, students, international scholars and members of the public. It holds the largest collection of Irish-language manuscripts and archives on Irish history, archaeology and 19th century Ordnance Survey records. It also holds the collection of Thomas Moore, the Irish singer and songwriter, who penned The Last Rose of Summer and The Minstrel Boy. His harp is on show in the library.

In the grand Meeting Room you can find chandeliers and benches from the Irish House of Lords which was abolished over 200 years ago. Now that’s living history!

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Roundup ‘I believe that the council should stop using it’

Use of weed killer is criticised  Ian Begley

SEVERAL councillors have criticised the council for its continued use of a specific weed killer over which doubts hang as to its safety. Since the early 1990s, the local authority has been using a weedkiller known as RoundUp, which contains a

chemical substance called glyphosate. This chemical has been outlawed in several European countries, including Germany and Russia for its apparent link to serious medical conditions and a World Health Organisation study, published earlier this year, claimed RoundUp “probably” causes cancer.

At the July county council meeting Cllr Dermot Looney (Ind) and Cllr Ronan McMahon (Renua) asked the chief executive to report on the potential dangers of the chemical, which is used across south Dublin county to kill weeds in the area.

According to Cllr

McMahon: “If there’s any hint that this chemical could be hazardous to the public, then I believe that the council should stop using it. We shouldn’t be taking risks with people’s lives and health. I hope to table a motion on this issue at the next council meeting in September.”

Brian Sheehan, the

council’s senior parks superintendent, told The Gazette that they considered glyphosate was safe for use.

He said: “The council’s advice is that glyphosate is a low toxicity product which is safe to use as approved and as per manufacturers’ recommendations.”

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council Feedback being sought on new draft plan

€7.2m spent on litter management  ian begley

The council has spent €7.2m on litter management in 2014, as outlined in the new Draft Litter Management Plan 2015–2019.

From January to December of last year, South Dublin County Council spent €7.2m in the exercise of its role and responsibility in preventing and controlling litter.

The total amount was

spent on: cleaning/illegal dumping (€3.2m), estate cleaning and litter removal (€2.8m), litter wardens service (€880,000), anti-litter campaign (€23,000) and environmental awareness (€315,000).

The draft plan stated that there are 74 recycling/bin centres and 600 litter bins throughout the county, which are inspected and emptied daily.

The council also

employs a team of four litter wardens who patrol the county on a daily basis investigating incidences of littering and illegal dumping.

The draft litter management plan proposes addressing the negative impacts of litter in South County Dublin, improve the quality of life and sense of wellbeing, and enhance the commercial and tourism potential as a result of making the county a cleaner place

courts: attacked by animal

Child bitten by dog gets €35k Cllr William Lavelle (FG) says he doesn’t think the litter management plan goes far enough

to live.

It includes initiatives like using overt and covert CCTV cameras to monitor areas prone to illegal dumping.

It also intends on planning and scheduling clean-ups of identified litter black-spots in Dublin Mid-West.

Other initiatives identified in the plan, include: initiating an anti-dog litter campaign, launching a national gum litter task force, and introduce a pilot scheme to promote the reuse of drinking

bottles targeting gyms, sports centres and secondary schools.

Commenting on the new plan, Lucan Cllr William Lavelle (FG) said he thought a lot more can be done to tackle litter.

He said: “People are now paying their property tax and expect a better service. I don’t think the litter management plan goes far enough and I’m going to be making some very strong submissions as to how we tackle litter black-spots and I’ll be

making proposals that will hopefully be incorporated in the final plan.

“I think we need a stronger approach and a more detailed plan on how we are dealing with litter black-spots.

“We need to make sure council staff are targeting at the right locations,” said Cllr Lavelle.

Clondalkin Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) also said that the central problem in litter management in Dublin Mid-West was tackling illegal dumping.

He said: “I think the council staff are doing their best in a very difficult situation but I don’t think the service is as good as it needs to be.

“The real issue is that we need more staff.

“The litter management plan is trying to improve the management of the service within the existing resources. Given the dramatic increase in illegal dumping in recent years it is clear that we need more resources,” said Cllr O Broin.

The draft litter management plan is now on public display until August 7, and the council is welcoming written submissions, comments and ideas from the public.

Submissions or observations in respect of the draft plan should be submitted by August 14.

For more information, visit www.sdcc.ie/services.

A five-year- old Lucan boy, who suffered a bite to his leg by a neighbour’s dog, has been awarded €30,000 in the Circuit Civil Court.

Barrister Maeve Cox, counsel for the injured boy, told the court that in August 2014, Arshdeep Singh had been in a park close to his home at Liffey Drive, Lucan when a dog owned by a neighbour attacked him.

Judge James O’Donohue heard that Singh was bitten on his right calf and fell to the ground and suffered immediate pain as a result.

Singh was then taken to the A&E Department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin, where he was prescribed with painkillers and a course of antibiotics.

Cox went onto say that Arshdeep complained of pains in his leg after the incident, which left a scar and stated that it may be permanent.

T h e b o y ’s f a t h e r, Manjeet Singh, pressed charges against dog ow ner Anthionette Byrne, also of Liffey Drive, for negligence and breach of duty under the Control of Dogs Act. Cox told the judge that the defendant had made a €30,000 settlement offer, and she recommended acceptance of it to the court.

Judge O’Donohue heard that Arshdeep had developed a fear of dogs since the incident.

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housing €5.6m to be invested in new builds, acquisitions

47 new homes for Dublin Mid-West  ian begley ibegley@gazettegroup.com

DUBLIN Mid West is to receive 47 new homes for approved housing bodies (AHB), as part of a €151m national investment.

Under the investment, the approved housing bodies will receive €5.6m and work with South Dublin County Council to assist those with specific needs such as the elderly, persons with intellectual or physical disabilities and homeless individuals and their families.

The new units are a mixture of new builds and acquisitions and will be ready later on this year while the newly con-

structed homes will be completed by 2017.

Hollyville Terrace in Palmerstown is set to receive two new units from the Cluid Housing Association worth an estimated €340,000.

Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin, will receive 10 new units from the Dublin Simon Community worth about €1.6m.

Minister Frances Fitzgerald welcomed this provision, saying: “This is welcome news for people in Clondalkin, Lucan, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Palmerstown and Saggart. It will directly benefit these individuals and their families and will greatly help to reduce the

pressure on South Dublin County Council.

“Furthermore it will provide us with a legacy of improved housing stock for those who are unable to provide for themselves. It is extremely welcome that we will have these new dedicated social housing units to provide supports to those who find themselves in need of housing support.

“T he constr uction and upgrading of these housing units will also help create local employment across Lucan and Clondalkin, the benefits of which will be felt by businesses in our community,” said Minister Fitzgerald.

Clondalkin TD Robert Dowds (Lab) told The Gazette that this provision will help tackle the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in Dublin Mid-West.

He said: “We have scores of local families who have been made homeless through no fault of their own, and are living in emergency accommodation. It really is not fair on them, and especially not on their children to have to live in such circumstances.

“I know there are a huge amount of people in Clondalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown who are volunteering to try to help those who are

Robert Dowds (Lab) said the provision will help tackle the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in Dublin Mid-West

homeless. The work of these groups is magnificent and I would like to thank them for all their contributions to tackling this problem. The 47 new units for the county is clearly not going to be enough to solve the problem, but it is a step in

the right direction,” said Deputy Dowds.

Lucan Cllr Guss O’Connell (Ind) said that he welcomed the investment but felt the provision for Traveller accommodation had been “starved for cash”.

“As the chairperson

for the Traveller Accommodation Committee, I think it’s atrocious that we have no capital for housing at all.

“We have sites planned for Travellers in Dublin Mid-Wests but all we need is the funding,” he said.

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graduation: recruits

road safety O’Connell’s motion passes by 34 votes to 1

Ten gardai 24-year fight for local area

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Ten new gardai have been assigned to Lucan and Clondalkin following the graduation of 97 Garda recruits from Templemore.

The policemen, who will be assigned to each of these areas by the year’s end, were among the 300 recruits who entered the college since 2009.

Welcoming the new recruits Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: “As we all know budgetary constraints over the last few years halted recruitment in the public sector including An Garda Siochana.

“But recruitment has recommenced and these fine facilities are once

again being put to best use.

“I know that commissioner O’Sullivan and the Garda force are committed to maintaining operational effectiveness.

“Always remember that An Garda Siochana is not about a uniform and any perceived power that it may hold but it is about serving your country and the citizens of Ireland to the best of your ability in a sometimes dangerous environment.

“You are, quite literally, guardians of the peace.”

Minister Fitzgerald concluded by congratulating the graduates, and by wishing them luck, happiness and achievement within the force.

for truck limit wins through

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After a 24-year campaign, South Dublin County Council has voted in favour of introducing a 3.5-tonne restriction on roads between Kennelsfort Upper and the R148.

The motion which passed by 34 votes to 1 was tabled by Palmerstow n’s Cllr Guss O’Connell (Ind) who has canvassed for this measure to be enforced since being elected in 1991.

Speaking on this issue, Cllr O’Connell said: “The people of Palmerstown have campaigned for over 20 years now to make these roads safe.

“In that period we have had many ups and downs.

“The former threetonne limit was more honoured in the breach than in the observance.

“A 3.5-tonne restriction will help enforcement and be a deterrent certainly to larger trucks. I am asking that we apply the same level of protection to Ken-

nelsfort Road which is in reality a continuation of Ballyfermot Road.”

“In fact, unlike Ballyfermot Road, the houses on Kennelsfort Road are not set back from the carriageway causing homes to vibrate especially as vehicles bounce over the ramps or climb the hill in both directions.”

It was also pointed out to the council that along with high levels of congestion during peak times these roads suffered from excessive attendant noise and air pollution and

The council has voted in favour of introducing a 3.5tonne restriction on roads between Kennelsfort Upper and the R148. Picture: Google Maps

posed an unacceptable level of safety hazards for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.

The council executive advised against the motion but strong arguments from Cllrs Paul Gogarty (Ind), Liona

O ’ To o l e ( I n d ) a n d Danny O’Brien (SF) and from Ed O’Brien (FF) and Ruth Nolan (PBP) helped ensure a convincing vote in favour.

The matter will now go to the Garda traffic section.

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Marking a new era

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T was the end of and era for St Andrew’s National School in Lucan recently as pupils and staff went through a mixture of emotions on their last day in the present building. The school opened in 1972. In September it will move to its new home at St Edmundsbury.

The building is a state-of-the-art location which is sure to provide a great place to learn with all the mod cons that children can now have in education.

The staff and pupils are greatly looking forward to the next chapter in this wonderful school.

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tars from RTE reality television show Exiles celebrated at an exclusive wrap party for the show at The Meeting House recently.

Dylan Townsend, George Hutton, Alison Canavan and Brendan Sheehan were among the guests in attendance. Dylan

Alecia O’Regan Cazabon

Townsend, young brother of Irish actor Stuart treated guests to an exclusive screening of his latest documentary, Hipsterverse at the party.

There was also a musical performance from George Hutton who performed songs from his new album, My Beautiful.

Dylan Townsend and Brendan Sheehan

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Ann Bradley, manager of Massey Bros funeral home in Crumlin

day in the life: first female funeral director Ann Bradley loves her job

Caring for bereaved families  ian begley ibegley@dublingazette.com

Managing a funeral home can be quite an undertaking, but with thousands of people depending on their service each day there is no doubt that the funeral business is a vital amenity in our society.

This week, The Gazette caught up with Ann Bradley, manager of Massey Bros funeral home in Crumlin – The Haven, to see what a day in her life is like.

Bradley has been working in the funeral business for the past 30 years and became the one of Ireland’s first female funeral directors over 20 years ago.

“I came into the business straight from school. When I first started the funeral service was very male dominated and at the time I worked behind the scenes writing death notices and booking churches for funerals.

“Then in the early 90s one of the funeral directors retired and I was offered his position, which I gratefully accepted.

“Most mornings I would attend a funeral that we’d arrange a couple of days before hand. When a person dies the remains would either be in the funeral home or in the house where they died. I would then travel to where the remains are and would meet the family.

“I would tell them all the procedures

of the funeral because many people have never been to a funeral so it is my job to guide them along the way and give them the opportunity to pay their last respects and say a few prayers.

“I would then show them into their cars and after the mass I’d guide them to the cemetery or the crematorium.

Then around lunchtime by the time the funeral is over I would come back to the office and deal with other queries and funeral arrangements.”

When asked what her favourite part of her job was Bradley said that meeting the deceased’s family and comforting them.

“I come into contact with many lovely people. Some people think that this isn’t a nice job, but I get great satisfac-

tion helping people when they’re most vulnerable and looking after them. It is a great feeling when you know that they’re okay.

“The biggest challenge of my job is making sure it’s done correctly as you can’t afford to make mistakes because the deceased’s family members and friends want everything to go perfectly.”

What advice would Bradley give to anyone interested in going into her field of work?

“They have to have a nice, caring and warm personality. You have to be very understanding and patient and allow people to grieve. I also think female funeral directors can seem more sensitive and understanding than the men.”

exhibition which showcases images of Irish people who were involved in World War I was officially launched last week at the National Library of Ireland (NLI).

The NLI National Photographic Archive has collected a large variety of photographs from the era as part of the Portraits of the Invisible exhibition. Some of the photographs include images of soldiers and medics, nurses and stretcher bearers, drivers and cyclists, sailors and pilots, alongside stories, letters, postcards, and diaries from the era.

The exhibition is running in partnership with the British Embassy and Sara Smyth, exhibition curator at NLI, said: “Through our involvement with the European World War I project, we have been able to unearth and make publicly available an amazing body of material portraying the Irish experience of World War I.” Portraits of the Invisible is free to visit and is open seven days a week. The exhibition will run until January 2016.

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Struggle to home abandoned pets A total of 481 puppies have found new homes over the last 12 months thanks to Dog’s Trust Ireland, Ireland’s l a r g e s t d o g we l f a r e charity.

The charity opened its new puppy wing facility one year ago at its rehoming centre in Dublin as a response to the surging levels of puppies and pregnant mums who are being cruelly abandoned in Ireland.

Currently, there are

an estimated 90,000 puppies bred in Ireland every year.

Mark Beazley, executive director at Dogs Tr ust Ireland, said: “Simon Coveney, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine very kindly opened this facility for us one year ago a n d our ambitious rehoming figure was to save 500 puppies each year.

“To come so close to that figure and to have rescued and rehomed 481 pups in the last

12 months alone is a phenomenal result for the dedicated puppy rehoming team here at Dogs Trust.”

Dogs Trust currently has 208 dogs looking for their forever homes.

€56k bill for DAil fitness coach TDs and senators will be delighted to know that they need not worry about summer break excesses as a personal trainer worth €56,580 will be waiting

for them in the Leinster House gym when they get back.

TDs, senators and even Leinster House staff will be able to avail of the new trainer who is coming on a two-year contract, courtesy of the Irish tax payer.

They are off on their summer holidays now and after all of the beers and barbecues, many will be eager to feel the burn when they return in mid-September.

T his might spell a whole new era for Leinster House as TDs and Senators strut in to the houses of the Oireachtas sporting tank-tops, lycra and headbands.

Cronyism will take on a whole new meaning as they bump fists and call each other “bro”.

Rumour has it that tanning beds, complimentary baby oil and a masseuse are next on the Leinster House agenda.

it’s the summer of Cu Chulainn Since the launch of Tayto Park’s new Cu Chulainn rollercoaster at the start of June, over 100,000 have experienced the adrenaline fuelled ride.

Located in Ashbourne, the largest wooden rollercoaster in Europe hurtled into action on June 4 and since then the demand from Tayto Park visitors to experience the terrifying speeds and heights is building more each day.

With speeds of over 100km per hour, heights of 32.05m and a drop zone of 31m, Tay to Park general manager Charles Coyle said:

Dog’s Trust Ireland has placed 481 puppies in new homes over the last 12 months

“We are thrilled to see that visitors’ excitement about the Cu Chulainn Coaster is only building as we get further into the summer months.

“We have had people visit Tayto Park from all corners of the country and from various parts of the world, specifically to experience the Cu

Chulainn Coaster.

“It’s great to see that news of Europe’s largest wooden rollercoaster has travelled so far,” he said.

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Repeal of Eighth Amendment would be unconscionable

In the second of our two-part series, Ben Conroy of the Iona Institute defends Ireland’s abortion law WHAT do we all have in common that gives us equal rights? What puts the “universal” in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

People often answer that with close-but-nocigar answers. The ability to feel love? What about people who are extreme-

ly stunted emotionally?

Consciousness? Coma patients have human rights. Self-awareness?

Babies don’t have much.

Then they usually settle on the only possible answer. We have human rights, human dignity, because we’re human.

Equality for everybody.

Recently, a pro-life group posing as a research company filmed a series of sting videos. They reveal different people in Planned Parenthood, the world’s largest abortion provider, discussing the donation of foetal tissue procured by dissecting the products of concep-

tion.

In other words, the transport and sale of human organs for research.

Given that “a lot of people want liver”, as well as hearts and lungs, one senior doctor in Planned Parenthood said this about how to procure them during abortion: “I’m not gonna crush that part, I’m going to basically crush below, I’m gonna crush above, and I’m gonna see if I can get it all intact.”

Why do Planned Parenthood’s clients find these organs so useful for research and scientific experiments? Because they are human organs.

Unborn children are human children.

That makes things very simple. Our Constitution’s Eighth Amendment recognises a simple truth: no situation is improved by the deliberate killing of a child.

There are horrible, traumatic situations in which women find themselves pregnant; situations that present no easy answers, that require empathy, support and rage against injustice.

Rape must be prevented, rape culture ended and rapists punished.

The poverty and inequality that make women feel unable to support a child must be eradicated.

Sexist, family-unfriendly employment policies and a culture that’s quick to write off women who

Ben Conroy: “Our Constitution’s Eighth Amendment recognises a simple truth: no situation is improved by the deliberate killing of a child”

become pregnant unexpectedly must be combated.

None of these situations is improved by the killing of a child.

Those trying to repeal the amendment start by focusing on children with life-limiting conditions: pretending there is no kinder, more decent response to the real suffering their parents experience than abortion.

Refusal My cousin Louise was diagnosed in utero with severe birth defects in her brain and heart that threatened to make her life very short. Doctors immediately suggested a UK abortion, but Louise’s parents refused.

After birth, her brain function was completely normal, and after a series of heart operations she is now a happy, healthy five-year old. She deserved her chance.

I know another baby named Liam who only lived outside the womb for nine weeks, four days and three hours – which he deserved, too.

In his short life he both gave and received

an astronomical amount of love. Shor tening already-short lives is not the answer – proper perinatal hospice care that protects children from suffering and helps families through their grief is.

Repealing the Eighth A m e n d m e n t wo u l d mean that our abortion law would be precisely as strong as politicians wanted it to be. If you worry about any kind of abortion at any stage in pregnancy, look at how abortion laws around the world become weaker and weaker as time goes on.

Criminal penalties for women should end – not because abortion is not a horror, but because it more often than not has two victims rather than one. It is doctors like those in the sting videos (Google them) who should face charges.

The Fine Gael-Labour Government could revoke these penalties tomorrow, but it chooses not to – it was Lucinda Creighton who tried to amend the Government’s abortionon-grounds-of-suicide legislation to reduce the penalties for women.

If the Eighth Amendment is repealed, in Irish hospitals doctors will walk down a corridor having just saved one preterm baby, and then rend another’s baby’s body and dispose of it as medical waste.

The Minister for Health will assure us that everything is as expected. And perhaps in private, surgeons will discuss abortion in the way Planned Parenthood’s doctors already do, and will not flinch.

Trying to prevent that possible future is among the most noble things any of us could hope to do. Keeping the Eighth Amendment is only the start of a journey towards a truly pro-life culture.

But to repeal it would be unconscionable.

There is no situation that is improved by the killing of a child. ben conroy Spokesperson for the Iona Institute  Last week’s column

by Clare Daly arguing for repeal of the Eighth Amendment is on the Gazette website at www.dublingazette.com

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escape the mayhem: red rock actress ann skelly

Catching up with the classics to help relax  Keith bellew

EIGHTEEN-year-old Ann Skelly spent the first half of 2015 playing the controversial role of Rachel Reid in the first season of TV3’s acclaimed soap, Red Rock.

Red Rock REWIND will give viewers a chance to catch up with The Kielys and The Hennessys each weeknight ahead of Red Rock’s return on September 2.

This week, The Gazette spoke with Skelly about what she does to relax

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after playing a schoolgirl embroiled in a love affair with an older man.

She said that she feels uncomfortable if she is not doing something related to acting, so one of her favourite means of escape is watching films.

She is currently working her way through a bucket-

list of the classics.

“Watching TV or a film would be the closest thing I do to getting away from it, but even at that I’m dissecting it.

“I don’t really like to watch TV in the daytime because I feel like I’m wasting my life, but sometimes I’ll give myself

a sick day and I’ll sit on the couch with a blanket and watch TV all day, like when I got the day off school when I was younger. I will give myself those [days] because I don’t get sick often,” she said.

She said that she used to think that she had seen a lot of films, but from hearing people making references to films she hadn’t seen, she realised that she had just been watching the same few over and over.

“I’m trying to watch all the classics that people

Red Rock actress Ann Skelly: “I don’t really like to watch TV in the daytime, but sometimes I’ll give myself a sick day and I’ll sit on the couch and watch TV all day”

talk about so much, so there’s a backlog of films that I have to watch.

“We just got Sky Movies, so I haven’t spoken to some people in a while because I’m just watching

all the films 24 hours a day,” she said, adding that she recently ticked Raging Bull and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest off her list, but is yet to see 12 Angry Men and Citizen

Kane.

You can catch Skelly on Red Rock REWIND, Monday to Thursday at 10pm, and Friday at 10.30pm on TV3, in the run up to series two.

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The Human League: Joanne Catherall, Philip Oakey and Susan Ann Sulley

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SINCE the Human League first formed in 1977, they have remained a popular and much loved band throughout Ireland and the UK. As they return to Irish shores this month, The Gazette spoke to Susan Ann Sulley from the band to find out what it is like being part of a band that has spanned four decades. She also told us about how she initially got her big break.

“I didn’t want to be in a band at all,” says Sulley. “It was just something that happened to us, really.

“Philip [Oakey] and Adrian [Wright] had just split with the original member, Martyn [Ware] and as they were con-

tracted to do a tour of Europe, they decided to look for some female singers to join the band.

“Philip came to a nightclub in Sheffield where they used to play their music and he saw Joanne [Catherall] and me together and he asked us to do an audition.

“He also asked a couple of other people but he decided on Joanne and me and that’s how we joined.”

Since then, Sulley has gone on to enjoy huge success with The Human League, with the band perhaps being best known for their number-one hit, Don’t You Want Me Baby.

Sulley laughs when asked who the “waitress in the cocktail bar” was from the lyrics of the same hit, and says:

“There never was a waitress in a cocktail bar. That lyric was about a film called, A Star Is Born, with James Mason and Judy Garland.”

Sulley is looking forward to returning to play in Ireland during the upcoming Bulmers Live shows at Leopardstown, and said that she has been a regular visitor to Ireland over the past 35 years.

“We’ve been to Ireland lots of times, we love it there. It’s a fantastic place.

“Joanne and I like to go around Dublin and do some shopping and eat in nice restaurants. You have some fabulous restaurants! And we particularly love visiting Brown Thomas for the shopping.

“I’ve never been to the Guinness Storehouse, because I don’t drink Guin-

ness, but my boyfriend has been there and he loved it.”

At their upcoming Leopardstown gig, Sulley says she is excited to play some of the band’s greatest hits.

“We’ve got a huge back catalogue of songs that everybody knows and people seem to be really appreciative of them.

“We’ll be doing a lot of our greatest hits at this concert, because that’s what people have come for, really. We want people to leave with a smile on their face.”

The Human League will complete the year’s Bulmers Live At Leopardstown summer series on Thursday, August 13.

Tickets are priced €15; for further information, see www.bulmersliveatleopardstown.com.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Maggie, a six-year-old Labrador-cross.

Maggie needs help to build her confidence up as she’s suffered a few knockbacks in her time. Once you get to know her, she’ll lavish you with affection and love.

Maggie finds a lot about the world very frightening and needs a home in a quiet location with a loving family to slowly show her that she doesn’t need to be frightened anymore.

Maggie can live with older teenagers but would need to be the only dog in the home. Being an anxious girl, it’s important that her new family have infrequent visitors and the time to commit to helping her grow in confidence day by day.

If you think you could offer Maggie a loving home 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.

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WITH terms such as retro futuristic, couture construction and Gothic girl, the new collection in Brown Thomas for autumn/winter is giving us plenty to think about.

With references to the 1950s right through to the 1980s, there is lots from every era to keep us fashionistas happy all the way till spring.

The box bag and the shoulder chain were leading stories from Alexander McQueen, Valentino and D&G, while the 1970s theme of bucket bags was seen in Alexander Wang and Mulberry.

The mid-calf boot is the leading shape for AW15, featuring on the runways of Chloe, Stella McCartney, Valentino and Isabel Marant, while Mary Janes made a comeback in many forms, from stiletto to block heels.

Again, the love affair with the 1970s continues into shoes, with ditsy floral prints, and round toes in a palette of brown and mustard.

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ROSANNA Davison wowed crowds at the Marker Hotel last week when she previewed the new autumn/winter line from Thomas Sabo.

The new Love Bridge concept sent hearts all a-flutter, with Georgia May Jagger used once again for their beautiful ad campaign.

An idea taken from lovers who attach locks to famous bridges around the world and then throw away the key, this collection is sure to be a huge hit at Christmas and next Valentine’s.

Other themes include Fatima’s Garden, which is inspired

by Indian gardens full of blossoms and intensive colour hues.

The animal kingdom is also finding its way into the Thomas Sabo collection, with frog, squirrel, bear, hedgehog, owl and falcon karma beads.

New to Thomas Sabo regular customers is an engraving service while you wait, and this will be available in some stockists around Dublin.

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inside out: pixar’s latest has surprising depth

A rollercoaster of emotions you’ll love

WE ARE living in a golden age of storytelling, if you know where to look.

This year’s list of summer blockbusters has featured its fair share of damp squibs, and there is a general sense that audiences are becoming restless with the perennial parade of superhero sequels and gormless action movies.

Of all the cinematic genres, it is kids’ films that are consistently nailing it. Creating a narrative for kids involves casting

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aside anything superfluous, and distilling the plot and characters down to the purest possible level.

They are tough films to create, and Pixar is one of those studios that seem to have the knack.

Inside Out is the lat-

est original film from the award-winning Californian studio.

It follows Riley, an 11-year-old girl who is going through a tough time – her family have moved from Minnesota to San Francisco, and that means settling into a new school and a new house and establishing a new circle of friends.

But that is only the tip of the iceberg; while all these changes are happening in the outside world, we are mainly con-

cerned with the action that is going on internally for Riley.

Inside Out is a film that is all about emotions – well, five in particular: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.

Joy (voiced by Parks and Recreation’s Amy Poehler) is the driving force in Riley’s internal world.

E f f e r ve s c e n t a n d unfailingly positive, Joy manages to spend most of her time at the helm, controlling the console that processes Riley’s day-to-day experiences, subsequently dictating how she will emotionally respond to them, and therefore influencing the kind of memories she will form.

Riley’s processed memories – little colour-coded orbs – zip around in her internal world, being stored appropriately in conscious or unconscious memory banks, and now and then big life experiences will produce

Joy (Amy Poehler) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) are perhaps an unlikely pair of pals, but these two emotions are at the heart of much of Inside Out’s wonderful tale

a “core memory”, which causes a mental structure to sprout up.

These core memories and the structures they create inform the type of personality that Riley has.

It is a wonderful, stripped-down representation of a psychological framework that anybody can grasp, and one that is made all the better for some incredible casting – Lewis Black is perfect as Anger, as is Bill Hader for Fear.

The raucous interchanges between the emotions as they battle to control Riley’s reactions is written with such skill that kids and adults will often find the same joke appealing on entirely dif-

ferent levels.

Pete Docter, who writes and directs, brings the same balance of emotional intensity and comedy that made his earlier work – including Up, and Monsters Inc. – so formidable.

Here is another film that is unafraid to set foot in some of the darker recesses of the psyche, exploring massive and important themes in a clever and compassionate way.

Without divulging too much of the plot, it is hard to stress what an important film Inside Out is, but rest assured that not only is this a wonderfully entertaining 94 minutes, it will undoubtedly go on to be a rite of passage for

PIXELS

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A zombie tale with brains ARNIE turns in one of his most nuanced performances in Maggie (Cert 15A, 95 mins). It’s hard to imagine Schwarzenegger doing anything subtle, but he gives it a go in this zombie tale. Arnie plays an old father trying to protect his teenage daughter who’s been infected in a pandemic, but time is running out – and they both know it ... A decent tale with an interesting turn by Arnie.

Verdict: 9/10

Terminator: Genisys

Lazily joins the dots ADAM Sandler returns with his latest comedy masterpiece: Pixels (Cert 12A, 100 mins). Sandler teams up with Kevin James and Peter Dinklage when aliens invade Earth in the guise of all your favourite videogame characters of yesteryear, and nerds must save the day. If you’re thinking that this sounds like an old, classic episode of Futurama – you’re right, but Pixels is nowhere near as good.

future generations.

In much the same way that Toy Story made us reflect on what childhood really means, and Up made us think about the importance of relationships and friendship, Inside Out will make you think about how and why you react to the world in the way that you do.

Do yourself a favour, and kids or no, go see this. It is an important film, a charming wake-up call for a culture obsessed with the mindless pursuit of happiness.

It is progressive, beautiful, and incredibly entertaining – a proud moment in storytelling, and an emotional education.

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Crawls a bit in places SEEING as Marvel seem able to do no wrong, here comes Ant-Man (Cert 12A, 117 mins) for a big adventure. Paul Rudd plays the pin-sized superhero, using his magic suit (oh, all right, some kind of technowhizz nonsense that lets him shrink to the size of an ant at will) and a mentor (an entertaining Michael Douglas) to fight some bad guys. It’s okay, despite some clumsy pacing.

OUR second review with Arnie sees him back in an iconic role in Terminator: Genisys (Cert 12A, 125 mins).

Emilia Clarke is badly miscast as Sarah Connor, with Arnie doing his best as her “Pops”, a ‘loveable’ reprogrammed Terminator bodyguard. The film attempts to reboot the ailing franchise, but the end result is a confusing mess.

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JUST over a week to Ironman 70.3 Dublin. And in the final of our threepart series GazetteHealth talks to Kevin Crossan of Triathlon Ireland on how to fling yourself into the triathlon in tiptop condition.

All the hard work should be done by now as the Half Ironman nears: pool lengths, hours on the bike and miles of running should be in the bag.

Crossan says this is the time to start reducing the training dramatically: this is the “tapering phase” where you freshen up the body and prepare it for race day.

So you cut back on training and energy levels should rise. Some athletes find this the hardest phase as all of a sudden you’ve more time on your hands.

You start thinking and analysing your training.

Jobs you’ve put off like

gardening, clearing out the garage slip into view.

But just because you’ve more time and energy does not mean you do them, he warns.

On the big day, Crossan recommends a small pre-race breakfast three to four hours before start time. Nothing can derail all the hours of training like a poor nutrition plan, he says. Your race day should include a well-planned and tested nutritional plan.

Such a strategy means you are more likely to get your energy requirem e n t s r i g h t . K n ow exactly what and when you are consuming during the race: for example a cup of water and a gel every 45 minutes.

Most beginners are not prepared for eating and drinking on the move.

Crossan suggests you practise eating a banana and drinking water while running.

You should be very familiar with all the food

you consume in the last three to four days before the race. This is not a time for being adventurous: stick to simple carbohydrates and a little protein. The bike is a great time to take in fuel.

Consuming the right amount of calories on the bike will leave you in better shape for the half marathon.

The best way to remind you to eat on the bike is setting a timer on your watch. When it beeps it

is time to eat. Stick to this plan and avoid the dreaded bonk or hitting the wall. Ideally you should consume 70g to 80g of carbohydrates for every hour you race.

Finally after the discipline, the getting up and going even when it hurts, Crossan urges participants in the first Ironman 70.3 Dublin, to get out there and enjoy being part of a great event. That’s what it’s all about!

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MUSIC THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS: BORN IN THE ECHOES

Resonates with real energy  CONOR MCGINN

ONE of the biggest electronic dance acts of the last 20 years, you could be forgiven for not realising that it’s been half a decade since Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons – aka The Chemical Brothers – released their last studio album.

After all, they haven’t exactly been keeping quiet in the interim – the duo have been involved in some of the biggest films of recent years, including writing songs for the Oscar-winning Black Swan and smash hit series The Hunger Games, not to mention scoring Hanna (starring

our own Saoirse Ronan).

Apparently, cracking Hollywood could only keep them occupied for so long and now that they’ve finally returned from the longest release drought of their careers, can we expect them to pick up where they left off?

Born in the Echoes is, by and large, a triumphant and atmospheric return, featuring inspired guest per formances leading to a much more vocally driven album than 2010’s Further.

In many ways, it feels infused with the excited, creative mind-set that was the driving force behind earlier electronic music.

In Rowland’s words: “At the moment, it feels like a lot of the groove has gone from dance music.

Everything can sound pumped-up – it’s like an arms race, now.”

In a world that’s oversaturated with Dubstep, being used to advertise everything from Microsoft to Childline, it’s a relief to hear true pioneers stick to their creative guns and continue to create their own psychedelic and experimentation-fuelled epic Big Beat sound.

They show their pop sensibilities on lead single, Go, featuring secondtime collaborator rapper Q-Tip, which builds ten-

sion perfectly in verses before climaxing in notes of electropop bliss.

Other notable guest appearances include Beck on the Caribou-esque Wide Open, while St Vincent lends her voice to the ominous and hypnotic Under Neon Lights.

Much of the album has the feel of a thumping cyberpunk soundtrack, lurching from song to song with only the occasional respite; necessary breathers for the listener.

Perhaps their time away working on film soundtracks has given them a flair for the dramatic.

Ultimately, Born in The Echoes shows The Chemical Brothers are

still the same creative force that has been consistently blowing dance music’s collective consciousness since the early 1990s.

Va r i e d but never disjointed, The Chemical Brothers and their collaborators come together to create an electronic album that has an oddly organic feel to it.

Simons and Rowland believe it’s from the live show-oriented mind-set they had going into the

recording studio: “It goes back to the way we made records at the start, wanting unique music that brings a roomful of people alive.

“In turn, the crowd reaction really helps shape the finished record. We make music

with so much technology now, but it’s about the moments where the music is just careering and you’re trying to hold on to it.”

Rest assured that after five years away from the studio, they haven’t lost their grip.

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Rendezvous with France FRANCE is a gorgeous country, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, amazing cuisine, interesting sights and fascinating culture.

Here are just some of the types of getaways you can enjoy in this wonderful destination.

Camping trips are a popular choice for families who want to build lifelong memories amidst the lush French countryside.

Foodies will have plenty to smile about as they dine in world-class restaurants and learn about winemaking in the country’s vineyards.

Try your hand at adventure activities, such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding and water sports, to really get a feel for this majestic land.

You’ll be spoiled for choice, thanks to the many cultural and historical attractions that cities such as Paris, Bordaux, Lille and Nantes have to offer.

Soak up the sun’s glorious rays on a beautiful beach in Biarritz, the French Riviera, SainteMarine, Gruissan, Cavalaire-sur-Mer. For further information, see www.rendezvousenfrance.com.

Enjoying the comfort of a room in Dunbrophy House, where the food matches the warm welcome

the southwest: find history, ales – and ghosts

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ON A recent break in County Wexford, I discovered the provenance of a phrase, well known in the English language.

“By hook or by crook”, came about, so the story goes, when Loftus Hall in County Wexford was discovered by Oliver Cromwell.

At the time, this pile was known as Redmond Hall, and after two failed attempts to take the mansion, Cromwell hatched a plan that would involve the use of one of either two ports, Hook Head or Crook. Cromwell insisted “we will take this house, by hook or by crook”.

I was walking into the driving rain, just below the Hook Head light-

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house when my husband regaled me with the story.

“By hook or by crook, I will make it into the nearest pub,” I said, using the line in perfect context, I think.

Loftus Hall describes itself as “the most haunted house in Ireland”, and offers a range of tours for history buffs and the curious alike.

However, whether or not you’re a would-be ghostbuster or a fan of his-

tory, this area is steeped in history, from Cromwell’s time right up to recent history, and a visit from JFK, who we all know hails from this part of the world.

There is absolutely tons to do in Wexford, from the aforementioned and supposedly haunted Loftus Hall to the Famine Ship in New Ross.

On our first night in the Model County, we stayed in Dunbrody House. We had been promised a tour

of Kevin Dundon’s new brewery, which is built and ready to go on the grounds of Dunbrody.

He already has a micro brewery, where he makes Arthurstown Ale – a very drinkable pale ale which my husband gave the thumbs up to.

After a delicious dinner of rib of Irish beef, a constant and favourite on the menu, in the main or big house, as the locals call it, we made our way to the pub, a new addition to Dunbrody.

A spit on the floor joint, as Catherine Dundon herself puts it, but I wouldn’t quite call it that.

The outdoor seating area was lit up with twinkly fairy lights and a band was playing in the bar that night. This

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fastTravel Spoil yourself with a break later this year  ian begley

Some of the lovely gardens at Kilmokea House

Come rain or shine, Loftus Hall has an imposing, but fascinating, presence

Part of the micro brewery at Dunbrody House

is a lovely place to come after a ramble around the area, as you feel under no pressure to dress up and can relax with a beer and a burger or pizza.

After a restful sleep in one of Dunbrody’s superb rooms, we checked out the brewery, where Kevin will make the ale which will be stocked in four Dublin pubs to start off with.

They grow their own hops, and we were amazed to see the Jack and the beanstalk nature of these hops, which grow to about 20ft in a matter of weeks.

We said our goodbyes to Dunbrody and headed to Duncannon beach.

The inclement weather meant good times for the

kite surfers, but not so good for us beach walkers, and soon it was back indoors.

We drove to our next destination – Kilmokea House, a Hidden Ireland house run by Emma Hewlett. This house is an old rectory which belonged to Emma’s father. The stunning gardens are open to the public and are a must-see.

Gardens

A large water garden extends on to a planted woodland area and the walled garden is brimming with roses and iris.

Across the road, there is a magical fairy garden, a Norman fort and a Viking settlement, as well as the dragon from The Hobbit!

This garden is a real treat for adults and children.

After a swim in the pool, a great asset to this house, we ate in a small dining area with just four other couples who were staying in the house. Emma’s cooking is perfection, with lots of ingredients straight from the gardens.

The choice is limited, but who wants to make decisions when you are this relaxed? A starter of crab and shrimp baked in the shell was delicious whilst the rack of lamb and monkfish mains were fresh and cooked just right. My highlight was dessert, strawberry parfait made with in season Wexford strawberries.

The living room at historic Kilmokea House

Divine.

After dinner, we chatted to the owner, who shared many tales about the house and the area and made us feel really at home, in what is their home.

Therefore, it has that

really special feel of escaping to the country with friends.

After a cooked breakfast, we sadly packed up the car and made our way back to Dublin, vowing to return to a county where there is still so much left

to discover.

For further information on Wexford, see www.visitwexford.com. For information on Dunbrody, see www.dunbrodyhouse. com, or for Kilmokea, see www.hiddenireland. com.

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28 Gazette 30 Jul - 12 Aug 2015

SPORT Mageean impresses at Morton

FastSport

Athletics: santry stadium lit up by jamaican sprinter blake

Diverse City organise nepal fundraiser:

DIVERSE City FC has announced that the Eid World Cup 2015 football tournament will take place on Aug 1 and 2 to raise funds for the people of Nepal.

Islamic Relief Ireland and Sport Against Racism Ireland are the group’s partners for this initiative.

The women’s fivea-side tournament kicks off at DCU, Glasnevin on August 1. Registration starts at 10am.

On August 2, the men’s seven-a-side tournament will be held at the Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Registration starts at 10.30am. Supporters and donations welcome.

For further information contact Abdulkadir on 085 2850376 and Sarah on 086 6690053.

There is also a Facebook page for the event which can be accessed by going to: https://www. facebook.com/SARIMuslimSoccerteam.

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CIARA Mageean of UCD was one of three Irish winners at the increasingly impressive Morton Games last Friday, July 24.

Mageean took the

women’s mile in a time of 4.30.64, beating off competition from American, Australian and British contingent as she continued her return from an extended period of injury in Santry. The Morton Games race was

only the County Down native’s second outdoor event in more than two years, and represents a promising comeback for a runner who regularly beat Sonia O’Sullivan’s age-group records earlier in her career.

Yohan Blake poses for pictures with young fans at Morton Stadium last Friday

Morton Mile winner Australian Jeff Riseley receives a trophy

Only recently, some feared Mageean might never return to the sport.

Having required surgery on a bone spur last year, she could only manage a 15-minute jog on softer grass surfaces six months ago. Understandably, her reaction to Friday’s victory was visibly ecstatic.

She completed the final lap of her race in under a minute.

The star of the show, though, was Jamaica’s Yohan Blake, nicknamed “The Beast”. The worldclass sprint star’s appearance was a huge coup for the championship, and he impressed with a winning 100m time of 10.12 seconds. The time is the fastest time ever run over the distance on Irish soil.

Blake is also returning from injury, and has already missed out on the incredibly strong Jamaican team for the World Championships, despite winning silver medals in both the 100m and 200m events at the London 2012 Olympics.

Blake is also the secondfasted man over 100m of all time. He took time out after his race to sign autographs, and told the crowd: “I’ve always wanted to come to Ireland.”

Junior Athlete of the Year 2014 and Donegal native Karl Griffin took the men’s 800m in a time of 1.47.64, while a third Irish victory came in the form of Waterford’s Kerry Proper, who took the women’s 200m in

23.54.

Hurdler Thomas Barr was a late withdrawal, with the World University Games Champion watching from the stands after a hip injury flared back up, and missing out on competing in his 400m hurdles event.

Dubliner Brian Gregan, however, returned to form in finishing second in the men’s 400m in a noteworthy time of 45.99. He just missed out on the line to Britain’s Jarryd Dunn.

The Morton Games’ increasing international draw is proving a huge deal for Irish athletics, offering local stars the chance to go up against some top-class international opposition on their own turf.

Gillick signed up to promote Dublin City Triathlon  sport@dublingazette.com

Ballinteer man David Gillick

WITH under 30 training days to Ireland’s largest triathlon, David Gillick, former Irish international athlete and Celebrity MasterChef winner, has been unveiled as the Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon ambassador for 2015.

From now until race day, participants will be able to benefit from the Ballinteer man’s talents on the track and in the kitchen as he shares his top fitness tips plus a tasty selection of his latest recipes on the

event website dublincitytriathlon.com.

He will also be helping Vodafone’s staff in their preparation for the triathlon as part of Think Well, Live Well, Feel Well programme, the company’s new employee wellbeing programme.

The Dublin City Triathlon takes place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, August 23.

Gillick said of his new role with the event: “I’m really excited to be involved in this year’s triathlon preparations, hopefully my experience as a pro-

fessional athlete and love for healthy food will help inspire the athletes in their training in the lead up to the event at the end of August.”

The Dublin City Triathlon offers courses for all different levels of participants.

There will be 1,500m (Olympic distance) and 500m (super sprint distance) swim courses on the nearby River Liffey, 40km Olympic distance and16km (super sprint) cycle courses as well as 10km and 4km run courses.

Gavin Duffy, race direc-

tor, said things were falling into place nicely for the event.

“Preparations are well under way for this year’s Dublin City Triathlon and it promises to be the best year ever,” he said.

“We’re delighted to have Vodafone as the headline sponsor again and we’re looking forward to seeing an even bigger team of Vodafone employees at this year’s starting line.

“It’s fantastic for an event to have a sponsor company that is so actively involved.”

For full details see dublincitytriathlon.com.

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Hollywood star’s Special message Colin Farrell provides wonderful welcomes to Ireland’s Special Olympics 88-strong team to Los Angeles as festival of sport gets under way, writes JAMES HENDICOTT TEAM Ireland has sent a strong team of 88 athletes to compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles this week, an event for which Ireland is famed for its impressive preparation through a well-supported national network of clubs.

Castleknock native and Hollywood star Colin Farrell is a long-time supporter of the Special Olympics, having become involved when the event was hosted in Dublin 2003, and remained a regular part of the Irish team’s promotion.

The Los Angeles resident was joined by Irish Olympic marathon silver medallist John Treacy in heading up the Irish delegation at the opening ceremony. Treacy won his Olympic silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

“I’m so excited to once more bear witness to

the spirit of competition amidst the solidarity that the 2015 World Summer Games will showcase,” Farrell said of the event.

“So many athletes from all over the world coming together and the Irish team front and centre.

Meeting all of the athletes and walking out amongst the Irish team is such a great honour. Let’s go Ireland! Let’s go world!”

Alongside the athletes, Ireland has sent a delegation of 40 coaches, 300 family members and 155 volunteers, with the team set to compete against over 7,000 athletes from 177 countries out in the States. The Irish team selection began as early as four years ago, with the Games coming at the conclusion of an extended and gruelling training schedule.

The Special Olympics are also the most recent culmination of ongoing work by Special Olympics

Ireland, which operates year-round with funding from the Irish Sports Council and Sports NI. Athletes will complete in thirteen different Olympic-style sports, with the competition representing the biggest gathering of athletes in Los Angeles since the Olympics was hosted there in 1984. Many of the events will take place at the same facilities that hosted that event 31 years ago.

The sports included are aquatics, athletics, badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, equestrian, football (five and 11-a-side), golf, gymnastics, kayaking and table tennis.

Proceedings official got under way with an opening ceremony featuring performances from Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs Obama told the athletes “My husband and I, we

Assistant coach Clare Heffernan with Nathan Finney, Ballymun, Darren Bevins, Cabra, Francis Bilardi, Tallaght and Anthony Clarke, from Leixlip. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

are so proud of you, so incredibly proud of you, and we love you all from the bottom of our hearts,” also describing the athletes as “an example to millions” in her opening ceremony speech.

Matt English, the Special Olympics Ireland chief executive, said of the

in the pool, with Tallaght native Gary McEnroe taking a bronze medal in the 25m backstroke. Youghal, Cork native Sean Coleman (who took a silver) and Sarah Jane Johnston (from Armagh) also took backstroke medals.

The three medallists and their fellow team

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‘I’m so excited to witness the spirit of competition amidst solidarity the Games will showcase’ - Colin Farrell

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event: “Special Olympics Ireland has always relied on the support of friends across many different spectrums.

“Having individuals like John Treacy, with his connection to Los Angeles and his immensely supportive role through the Irish Sports Council, and Colin Farrell, a wellknown actor who has lent his support time and time again to our movement, is hugely important.

“Claudine Keane, togetherwith her husband, Robbie, helped galvanise our fundraising campaign to get Team Ireland to the World Games.

“They’re hugely important to both the organisation, and our athletes.

I would like to sincerely thank them for their ongoing and vital support.”

Irish athletes got off to a strong start in Los Angeles

members competed in front of an Irish contingent of more than 300 supporters, the largest backing for any country aside from the home nation at the pool events on the competition’s opening day.

Of the early days, English added: “Team Ireland is off to a great start at the World Games.

“We had some fantastic results in the pool and there has also been an array of personal bests as we progress through the preliminary phase of divisioning.

“We are very hopeful of a successful Games and are looking forward to the coming days of competition.”

The Games run until Sunday, August 2, and is expected to attract half a million spectators over the nine day duration.

FastSport

Brogan launches Cul 5 format to wider audience DUBLIN footballer and Red Bull athlete Bernard Brogan was on hand to launch Cul 5 this week, a high energy five-a-side football tournament that returns this August with leagues taking place in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Brogan was central to developing the project with Red Bull in 2013.

Due to its success in Dublin, which included a number of leagues and a weekend blitz event, the competition will now be rolled out to include Cork and Galway.

With a number of unique changes to Gaelic football’s traditional rules, Red Bull Cul 5 is a fast paced game where the ball is always in play.

It’s all about goals as there are no points in this five-a-side tournament.

Teams can field five players at any one time; use rolling subs and pick the ball cleanly off the ground.

All leagues will start on Wednesday, August 5 and run for seven weeks. Games will be played in St Brigid’s in Dublin 15, Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club, Galway, and Nemo Rangers GAA Club, Cork.

Co-founder Brogan said of the increased spread of the game: “We’ve worked hard to create a challenging format that is perfect for young players who want to get back into playing Gaelic football or who are looking for an alternative mid-week sport.”

Registrations for the Cork, Galway and Dublin leagues are now open at www.RedBull.ie/ Cul5.

Elsewhere, to get Dublin fans in the mood for Dublin’s All-Ireland quarter-final, Bavaria 0.0% is bringing the highly entertaining Dublin Talks GAA radio show to the Carpenter, Castleknock this Friday, July 31 from 7 to 8pm.

The show will be broadcast live on 98FM and will be the usual mixture of chat and craic around the upcoming game together with interviews with special guests including members of the famous Brogan family.

For more information, search on Facebook for Zero Alcohol Zero Limits Bavaria while you can register for the event, check out: http:// www.98fm.com/DublinTalksGAA.

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SPORT

fastSport

soccer: keane emphasises importance of local setup

Peamount quintet line out for Irish Under-17s FIVE Peamount United players were involved in the the Republic of Ireland women’s Under-17 side who began their new season with a 2-0 win over their Northern Ireland counterparts in Ballymena last weekend.

Niamh Farrelly, Tiegan Ruddy and Lauryn O’Callaghan all started while Lauren Kelly and Naoise McAloon came on early in the second half as part of David Bell’s side and the Irish boss was pleased with the performance his new charges produced.

The fixture was arranged to launch the famous Northern Ireland Milk Cup which will feature female teams for the first time next year.

Ruddy put Bell’s side ahead in the 55th minute when she turned the ball home after getting in front of her marker to steer home from an O’Callaghan free-kick.

Niamh Sheehan added the second Irish goal two minutes from time when she found the net after an excellent passing move by the visitors.

“I was very pleased with the overall performance. The first 20 minutes was really good from us and in fairness for the latter part of the first half Northern Ireland had a few chances and our keeper Sophie Lenihan was very good,” said Bell. “We’d only one day together ahead of this match and were using a completely new team so I’m delighted for them. There’s a lot of work to be done for all of them but it’s a good start.

“Next up for us is that we play Scotland in September in a double-header so we will have more time with them then.”

Roy Keane and Ruud Dokter with representatives from the League of Ireland Under-17 clubs

New league set to take flight  sport@dublingazette.com

ROY KEANE and FAI high performance director Ruud Dokter officially launched the new League of Ireland Under-17 league at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown.

The new age-group set up will run as three separate but equal-level groups, and will feature 19 of the 22 current League of Ireland sides, as well as Mervue United and Salthill Devon, both from Galway, and Monaghan United-Cavan FP. All six Dublin-based League of Ireland sides will take part.

One of the aims is to provide a competitive platform for players who

don’t follow the established pathway for Irish players, a move to a UKbased side during their teens.

Keane himself played for Cobh Ramblers until the age of 19 before moving to Nottingham Forest, and the national team assistant manager was keen to emphasise that he sees the league as a pathway to full international honours.

“Why not?” he argued.

“Hopefully the lads can use this as a stepping stone. When I look back at my career, even at [childhood club] Rockmount, I always felt like I benefited when I played with better players and against better players.”

Dokter, meanwhile, emphasised that the league will serve a development goal above all.

“While winning games is the main priority of players in the SSE Airtricity Under-17 League, the main priority for coaches will be player development,” he explained.

With a vested interest, especially given the ageing core of his international squad, Keane also focused on player pathways, and the expanded development opportunities offered by the league.

“The extra year in the League of Ireland was a big part in getting me to England.

“And not just getting to England, obviously stay-

ing in England and trying to have a half-decent career,” he argued.

“They have an extra year in the league or they physically get bigger, and before you know it lads who have come under the radar are in the senior squad. That’s the madness of sport; we can only try and predict who might come through.”

In order to aid the development of the Under-17 league, the FAI has put in place financial incentives for clubs, to be offered when players progress to the professional ranks.

Players who come through academies and then sign professional contracts will win com-

pensation for their clubs in the form of both oneoff training payment fees and a percentage of future transfer fees.

The league will get under way this August, with a shortened miniseason running until December, before the first full season gets under way next April, finishing in December.

Of the Dublin sides, UCD have drawn local rivals Cabinteely alongside Cork City and Wexford Youths. Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic will play Sligo Rovers, while Shelbourne and Bohemians face Derry City, Dundalk and senior champions Drogheda United.

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St Pat’s and Lucan suffer AHL1 defeat  sport@dublingazette.com

ST PAT’S, Palmerstown and Lucan Sarsfields both lost in the Dublin Adult Hurling League Division 1 on Saturday, July 25, despite netting four goals between them.

Palmerstown went down 1-21 to 3-10 to St Jude’s, leaving the club rooted to the bottom of

the division having lost all seven of their games so far this season.

T here were some promising signs, however, as Palmerstown came back from 12 points down to close to within two with 12 minutes left on the clock before the Templeogue side finally took charge of at Tymon North. Despite their three

goals, Pat’s were unable to get anything from the game.

Sarsfields, meanwhile, lost out by a single point, going down 1-18 to 1-17 away to Ballyboden St Enda’s in only their second defeat of the season.

The loss sees them drop to second in the table after O’Toole’s blew away St Brigid’s.

Both teams were missing players due to the All-Ireland quarter final between Dublin and Waterford, but Sarsfields absentees appeared to have more impact at Pairc Ui Murchu. St Enda’s join them on 11 points The match marked Sarsfields first defeat since the opening day of the league season.

Hurling: lucan man to the fore in Dubs’ win

Club Noticeboard round tower, clondalkin MIXED fortunes for the senior hurl-

It will take place in club Saturday,

ers in the past week with a loss to

August 22 with tickets available from

Ballyboden over the weekend but

any member of the camogie section

they won over St Kevin’s in midweek

for €5.

This year’s family fun day will

- both league games.

The junior hurlers beat St Joseph’s

take place Sunday, September 13 at

OCB to maintain excellent unbeaten

Monastery Road. Teams are asked

league form.

to support by organising an activity

Well done to Sean Cannon and Alex

that supports the day.

O’Neill who were on the Dublin Under-

Round Tower Lotto, July 20: jack-

14 development squad that took on

pot €8,500. The numbers drawn were

Cork over weekend.

15, 20, 21 and 30; the bonus ball is 14.

We’re delighted to welcome Laurie Hartz back to the club Sunday,

There was no overall winner; one bonus ball winner: Billy Mooney.

August 16. Tickets are now avail-

Three €100 winners were Mick

able for €5 from Phil (087 2323521) or

Mervin; Sally, Kevin, Darren; Adam

Annette (087 2827631). Promises to be

Rafferty.

Next week’s jackpot is €8,600.

yet another great night with DJ Robbie also entertaining.

Our camogie section presents an end of summer barbecue and disco.

Thanks to all who participated and play lotto online at www.roundtower. ie.

st pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week were

the clubhouse every Monday evening

3, 20, 26 and 28; there was no winner

from 6-7pm and on Saturday morning

this week so next week’s jackpot will

from 10-11am, also in the clubhouse.

Well done to all the boys and girls

be €2,800.

Cian O’Sullivan lined out in the half-backs for Dublin. Picture: Kyran O’Brien

Dublin Under-21s fly past Antrim challenge under-21 q-final Dublin 2-22 Antrim 2-11  sport@dublingazette.com

THE DUBLIN minor hurlers made the AllIreland semi-final with a comfortable victory over Antrim on Saturday, July 25, beating the Ulster side by 2-22 to 2-11 at Breffni Park, Cavan.

Lucan Sarsfields man Ciaran Dowling starred in midfield for much of the game, before being substituted with 15 minutes remaining, while goalkeeper Dan O’Neill travelled with the panel.

Despite the emphatic

scoreline, however, it was the final 10 minutes that saw Dublin really pull away, as the boys in blue put away seven unanswered points to confirm a semi-final clash with Munster champions Tipperary.

Na Fianna star Matthew Oliver was the key man for the Dubs, with his impressive free-taking, adding 0-11 to the score, as former Dublin hurler Johnny McGuirk Senior saw his men recover from their narrow Leinster final defeat to Kilkenny three weeks ago.

The early 10 minutes

saw Dublin make their mark, with Fergal Whitley, Mark Maguire, Carl Sammon and Oliver notching early points before Eoghan Conroy knocked in Dublin’s first goal, giving the Leinster runners up an early 1-6 to 0-1 lead. Antrim enjoyed a similar period of dominance to bring themselves back into proceedings at 1-6 to 1-4, with Conor Small getting the goal.

The game ebbed and flowed similarly throughout, with Whitley’s 18th minute goal getting the Dubs back on track before Daire Gray and

two more Oliver frees gave the Dubs a 2-11 to 1-8 half time lead.

Oliver’s frees continued to offer vital relief on the scoreboard as Antrim closed the gap in the second half, with the Ulster side knocking in a second goal to reduce the gap to just four points going into the final quarter of the match.

That narrow margin was the cue for Dublin to take over, hitting those seven unanswered points to secure victory.

They next face Tipperary at Croke Park in the semi-final scheduled for a August 16.

The draw takes place in the Palm-

on another great night of hurling in

erstown House every Sunday night at

the camaint this week, a great effort

10pm and tickets cost €2.

from all involved.

Thank you to all our sellers and

Well done to Sadhbh Duffy who

to all that support our lotto every

was part of the Dublin U-15 camogie

week.

team that won the shield in Clare on

We will be holding our next summer

Sunday, to Cian McGrane who played

camp on August 10 to 15 from 9.30am

for Dublin U-15 team against Cork on

to 1.30pm, everyone welcome.

Sunday in Thurles and also to Jordan

The camogie skills session is on

Boylan who was part of the U-14 Dub-

every Friday from 6-7pm in Glenaulin

lin team also playing Cork in Thurles

to all camogie players from U-11 to

on Sunday.

U-16 and any new players are wel-

Great to see St Pat’s players making the Dublin squads, big well done

come.

Hurling/camogie creche is on in

to all.

lucan sarsfields MANY thanks to all the teams who

Lucan Sarsfields are also proud

sent in match reports this weekend.

to announce that Ozone Cars are

Full details can be found on our web-

the sponsors of this year’s Lucan

site, www.lucansarsfields.ie.

Sarsfields’ summer camps.

There were over 1,500 players in

Bookings are now open for our

action in the last week across all

summer camps; football from August

four codes from age seven to 40

10-14, hurling/camogie from August

plus.

17-21. See the website for details.

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