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Greyhound customers must take initiative to notify firm of their wishes, says company

 ian begley

GREYHOUND Recycling customers will have to formally state their desire to opt out of the controversial pay-by-weight bin charges, or risk being charged exorbitant new

rates according to the new system.

Last week, the Government met with waste management companies and came to an agreement to suspend bin charges for all customers for 12 months.

However, current Greyhound customers will be a u t o m a t i c a l l y m ove d onto the new pay-byweight system if they do not notify the company of their preferred price plan

by August 1.

In a statement, a spokes-

person from Greyhound said: “We have made this process as easy as possible by providing multiple contact points – email, telephone or by returning forms posted to them.”

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Greyhound require customers to state preferred price plan  ian begley

Greyhound Recycling customers will have to formally state their desire to opt out of the controversial payby-weight bin charges, or risk being charged exorbitant new rates according to the new system.

Last week, the Government met with waste management companies and came to an agreement to suspend bin charge hikes for 12 months.

Howe ve r, c u r r e n t Greyhound customers

will be automatically moved onto the new payby-weight system if they do not notify the company of their preferred price plan by August 1.

In a statement, a spokesperson from Greyhound said: “Following feedback from our customers, Greyhound is providing a choice - stay with your existing price plan - frozen for a year or go to pay-by-weight.

“We have made this process as easy as possible by providing multiple contact points – email, telephone or by

returning forms posted to them.

“All contracts will now run until August 1 for 12 months. This means that we are giving customers one month’s notice to inform us of their preferred price plan.

“This allows time for customers to make a decision and also gives us time to adjust our systems. To facilitate an extra month’s notice, we are extending customers’ current service plan to July 31, 2016.”

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local

G ove r n m e n t S i m o n Coveney said the plan announced was “a comprehensive one which will protect households from increased charges and ensure that the introduction of pay by weight can happen in a way that builds acceptance and understanding of the benefits of pay-byweight over time”.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said it is time to examine how the management of waste is dealt with.

Cllr Ed O’Brien who previously tabled a motion requesting that

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the charges be suspended said: “The charges also fly in the face of the polluter pays principal which should underpin our waste management. This is a massive increase in costs which families simply cannot afford.

“There is a growing sense of fear and frustration amongst families in relation to these charges. There has been a complete failure of communication by the Department of Environment regarding these new charges.”

FastNews

Lucan swimming pool plans continuing to move forward Work is continuing on a number of fronts to advance the Lucan Swimming Pool project.

At the Lucan Area Committee meeting Cllr Liona O’Toole asked the Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin what stage the Lucan Swimming Pool application is at and what the next step is in its process.

In response, McLoughlin stated that: “The procurement route for appointment of the design team has been approved. Work is progressing on the finalisation of the tender documentation for the design team for the pool and it is planned that these invitations will be published in the near future.

When the design team has been appointed the first task they will be assigned will be to carry out a full cost benefit analysis on the different configurations with a view to finalising the approach to be taken by the third quarter of this year.

New pedestrian facilities included in R120 upgrade The upgrade to the R120 Newcastle Road between Adamstown and the Polly Hops will include new pedestrian crossing facilities to serve both Lucan Sarsfields GAA club and Lucan Pitch & Putt Club.

Works will improve road safety and traffic flow particularly inthe vicinity of the current single lane bridge over the Grand Canal and around the corners nearer the Polly Hops. Works for this project is expected to commence in October/November.

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lucan | proposals for historic landmark

Plans lodged to refurbish the beautiful 19th century Grange Mills at 12th Lock

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The romantic old world building Grange Mills situated at the 12th Lock in Lucan may be refurbished

 Ian Begley Plans have been lodged to refurbish the 19th century Grange Mills building at the 12th Lock in Lucan for both residential and retail use.

A planning application was recently lodged by Conor and Barry O’Donovan of Baldonnell Business Park, which includes proposals for a redevelopment of the building.

This will consist of the sub-division of the existing unit into three units – two four-bed homes, a retail unit, and a coffee shop.

An architectural heritage impact assessment of the site was prepared at the request of DerekWhyte Rural Design and Planning Consultancy.

The report used National Inventory of Architectural Heritage criteria to identify and evaluate heritage.

It found that the mill forms an important component of a group of structures developed at the 12th

Lock, but that the mill building does not appear to be associated with any special historical event or person.

Proposals list two options for possible development of the building: converting the property into two residential units, or converting the property into two residential units with a commercial unit at the west end.

The report encourages the retention of the historic masonry shell, while removing features which do not contribute to the architectural heritage.

Possible refurbishments include re-roofing the building, re-furbishing the interior, maintaining the appearance of the facade, but not to re-open the basement level.

On May 27 at a pre-planning meeting regarding the development, council planners noted the redevelopment would need to be balanced with challenges on the

site such as lack of parking, private amenity space and drainage issues.

The council are due to make a decision on the planning application by July 25.

Grange Mill was built around 1848 and purchased by Shackletons, a number of years before they acquired Anna Liffey Mill at Lucan.

Layers mash and pig meal were produced here, and also grass meal from grass cut at Baldonnel Aerodrome between the months of May and October, which was dried and ground to a bright green power for winter feeding.

The construction of the canal necessitated the construction of other buildings at the 12th Lock and Grange Mills was used for industrial purposes until recently.

This mill closed down in 1978 and has since become a protected structure.

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Players make their way out to meet the fans

Heroes are home H

undreds of fans flocked to Dublin Airport to welcome their footballing heroes homes after they were knocked out of the Euros by France. The team beat the odds and reached the final 16 in the European tournament.

But after a great start the French rallied and went on to win the game.

Pictures: Stephen Fleming

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Gazettegallery | wonderful waddle to raise money for bernardos

All the little one from “Tots of Fun”, Lucan prepare to take part in this years Toddle Waddle in aid of Barnardos

Ruby Doggett and Sarah Mustafa

Andreea Bivol

Adam Trache

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Luke McCormack

Tots take a toddle Emily Burke, Naoise Dunne and Macy Cahill-Hickey

A David Reill and Illie Spinn

ll OF the boys and girls of ‘Tots of Fun’, Lucan, took part in the Toddle waddle to raise much needed funds for Barnardos, well done all! It was a great success, the sun was shining and the kids gave it their all. Every year pre-shcools and creches from all around the country take part in this fun event. Happy holidays to all the little ones, let’s hope for lots of sunshine and fun over the summer!

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new job | ‘focus on community’

O’Connell is new Mayor of SDCC  Ian Begley

Players make their way out to meet the fans

Dearbhla and Molly Tony Curtis. Picture: Stephen Fleming

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Heroes are home H

undreds of fans flocked to Dublin Airport to welcome their footballing heroes homes after they were knocked out of the Euros by France. The team beat the odds and reached the final 16 in the European tournament. But after a great start the French rallied and went on to win the game. Fans were out in force to greet them and show just how much their hard work meant to everyone back at home.

Lucan/Palmerstown councillor Guss O’Connell (Ind) has been elected as the new Mayor of South Dublin County Council.

Tributes were paid to the outgoing Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) and Deputy Mayor Francis Noel Duffy (GP), who thanked their fellow colleagues and staff of the council for their help and support during their term in office.

Cllr O’ Connell was proposed for Mayor by Cllr Paul Gogarty (Ind) and seconded by Cllr Danny O’Brien (SF).

In his acceptance speech, Cllr O’Connell said: “I am deeply honoured to be elected as

Mayor and first citizen of South Dublin County.

“During my term of office I want to focus on community, in this our centenary year of 1916, I want to give expression to that part of the proclamation that states, we will cherish all our children equally.

“This is not only about young people but about all persons living in our Republic irrespective of creed, colour or allegiance” Mayor O’ Connell then outlined his priorities for his year in office which will include the theme of “Celebrating Community” with a strong focus on those in our county who are marginalised especially those with a disability, ethnic minori-

ties and older persons.

Mayor O’ Connell concluded his speech by stating that: “South Dublin County has a very rich spread of people from different backgrounds and cultures.

I am glad to note that both indigenous and immigrant people play a full and active role in society.

“It’s our job as public representatives to provide the leadership that will enable our communities to be fully integrated and enjoy the quality of life that they deserve.

“I will make myself available during my term as Mayor to do just that and I look forward to doing so with the full support of all councillors.”

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hero | no holding James back as he prepares to compete

Marathon boy takes on mammoth challenge  Aisling Kennedy Completing a marathon is a gruelling ordeal for anyone, but for James Casserly, a 10-year-old Lucan boy with cerebral palsy, completing the SSE Airtricity event for Barrestown will be a huge accomplishment.

Barretstown, the charity for seriously ill children, is the chosen charity for Team James for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon taking place on October 30.

James who has cerebral palsy and juvenile arthritis, will take part in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon in an assisted chair as part of Team

James. Mark Lacey, James’ coach, will participate in the race alongside him.

The pair have been training for months ahead of the October marathon and have raised much needed funds for Barretstown in the process.

Speaking about his participation and the reasons for choosing Barretstown as the benefitting charity, James said: “Barretstown is such a special and magical place. I’m really excited to be taking on this challenge to give something back to the charity that helped me so much last year. The training has been really enjoyable and Mark has been there with me the whole

way. I can’t wait now to compete in October.”

Mark Lacey, James’ coach said: “Training so far is going really well and we’re building up to the big day. We do rehab and strength training in Insanity Fitzone in Palmerston every week and we also train every Sunday in the Phoenix Park from 10am, so if anyone would like to join us they are more than welcome.

If you want to follow our journey you can check out www.teamjamesdublin.com or follow us on Facebook.”

If you would like to participate in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon on behalf of Barret-

James and Mark training for the big day

stown please visit www. barretstown.org/events/ sse-airtricity-dublin-mar-

athon/ or the Facebook page w w w.facebook. com/Barretstown.

FastNews

Local clubs raise a whopping amounts for great causes

Lucan Harriers raised a whopping €21,000 for their track fundraising campaign at their “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” quiz night.

Eight contenders took part in the quiz which is based on the popular TV game show with questions ranging from the ludicrously easy to seriously difficult.

There was a total of €1,600 in prize money handed out with one person going home with €500 in their pocket.

Among those who attended included, County Mayor Guss O’Connell (Ind), Minister Frances Fitzgerald, Councillors Liona O’Toole (Ind), Paul Gogarty (Ind), Ed O’Brien (FF) and Danny O’Brien and former Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh.

Meanwhile Lucan Lions Club presented cheques totalling €7,500 to various local organisations at their annual awards night last week.

The money, which was raised through a number of fundraisers during the year, was awarded at the Spa Hotel in front of many individuals from the community.

Aspen counselling which provides a counselling and psychotherapy service in Lucan; the Bush Centre which provides support and services to many local families; Lucan Tidy Towns and the Special Olympics Club were among the beneficiaries.

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Karen Greene, Elizabeth Nolan and Nicola Murphy Rose. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

Jenny White and Mark Colbert

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All hands on deck for a celebration

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ome of Ireland’s leading musicians and songwriters including Paul Noonan (Bell X1), Paul Cleary (The Blades), Cathy Davey, Duke Special, Gemma Hayes and John Sheahan came together to create Starboard Home, a commission by Dublin

Port Company in collaboration with the National Concert Hall to celebrate the Port, City, and River Liffey. The event featured 12 new songs about stories of the river and port portraying Dublin’s resonant past as well as its dynamic present.

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You better be Quik - Skillar create new app to accelerate recruitment  Ian Begley

Skillar, an early-stage University College Dublin student venture, has won the 2016 UCD Startup Stars Programme.

Skillar is developing Quik, a new mobile application to accelerate the part-time recruitment process.

Quik will allow employers to streamline the hiring and job-search process by enabling them to advertise part-time jobs and subsequently shortlist and talk to locally-available applicants who apply through the application.

Quik will also provide validation of the previous work experience of applicants to shorten the recruitment and interview process.

The founders of Skillar are UCD students, Laurence McNally (Masters, Mechanical Engineering), Stephen Jones (4th year, Chemical Engineering) and Andrew Desmond (Masters, Digital Innovation).

UCD Startup Stars is an entrepreneurship programme developed by NovaUCD, UCD Innovation Academy and UCD Michael Smurfit Gradu-

ate Business School to provide a framework and support for UCD undergraduate and postgraduate students working together to develop and grow start-up companies.

UCD Startup Stars began earlier this year when students undertaking workshops and modules at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and at UCD Innovation Academy explored and evaluated a variety of real world problems before forming teams to develop start-up solutions to address the

Founders of Skillar Laurence McNally, Stephen Jones and Andrew Desmond

identified problems.

Six student ventures, with 14 team members, were then selected to participate in an intensive mentoring programme which has taken place over the last 4 weeks at NovaUCD. The aim of this men-

toring programme was to assist the participants in refining their start-up ideas through a series of structured workshops including taught content from industry experts, interactive workshops and regular pitching sessions.

In addition each team also received a cash stipend and office space at NovaUCD. Following final pitches Skillar was selected as the overall winner, as it was judged to have the most commercial potential, and the founders

received a cash prize of €3,000 sponsored by Xilinx. Each of the five runners-up also received a cash prize of €500.

Laurence McNally, Skillar co-founder said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed our last 4 weeks at NovaUCD during which we have further developed our start-up idea and we are delighted that Skillar has won the 2016 UCD Startup Stars Programme.

“Skillar is currently at the feasibility phase and we plan to use our prize to further develop our product.

“Our aim is that Quik will be a more attractive and faster solution than traditional CVs and online applications for employers who are seeking part-time staff and individuals who are seeking part-time jobs.”

Dublin companies dominate awards  Ian Begley

Dublin companies have dominated the shor tlist of greatest new innovations in The Irish Times Innovation Awards.

With 13 of the 21 nominations hailing from the capital, the shortlist features entries from established companies, innovators, startups and academia from across the island and in seven different industry categories.

The aim of the awards, which are now in their seventh year, is to showcase and reward excellence in innovation

across a range of products and services.

Taney based company Moocall was shortlisted in the agri-tech category while three city centre based companies (Melosity, Scriba and Vstream) dominated the creative industries and design sector.

In the Fin Tech category, Aid:Tech from Dublin 8 and Coalface Capital from UCD were represented while Hub Controls and PM Group from Tallaght were represented in the manufacturing category.

The winners will be announced at a high profile awards ceremo-

ny in early October in Dublin.

Each category winner will secure a €10,000 media package with The Irish Times and an iPad with a subscription to The Irish Times e paper.

The overall winner of ‘Innovation of the Year’ will win a communications and advertising package, worth in excess of €150,000. In addition, they’ll also win a UCD Smurfit Business School scholarship for an Executive Education programme commencing in 2017 and a state of the art laptop with subscription to The Irish Times e paper.

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A true legend At a recent North Dublin Chamber lunch in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, the legend that is Micheal O Muircheartaigh entertained the packed audience with stories and facts of a career that spans six decades. The ‘Voice of GAA’ held the attention of the audience from start to finish as he regaled a lifetime of sporting memories.

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a day in the life: Room to Improve’s Ian hart sheds light on popular show Claude’s a

The Hart of the matter  Ian Begley

Ian Hart, the popular contractor and foreman on RTE’s Room to Improve, has a nononsense approach when it comes to design and renovation, and his evident skills and creativity makes it no surprise that he has secured a longstanding role in the TV home renovation series.

Specialist advice Aside from TV work, Ian also operates his own construction business Hart Of The Home, and produces a helpful blog of specialist advice on construction and home improvement.

For this week’s Day in the Life we caught up with Ian to get a feel of what it’s really like to be involved in the hit TV show, alongside architect Dermot Bannon.

I first got onto the show back in 2007 when myself and Dermot were approached while working in the same office in Dublin.

“When you’re on the programme it’s not easy by any means and Dermot is certainly not the easiest man to work with.

“It can be brutal at times, but you just have to keep the head down for three or four months and think of the end result.

“The biggest challenges are probably when we have to price projects.

“A lot of people think you’re getting loads of money for it because just because you’re on a TV show, but that’s anything but the truth.

“You have to go through a tender process and get the most competitive price for the project.

“You don’t just get handed a job, you have to go through the entire rigmarole of pricing everything.

“Keeping tabs on Dermot is actually the hardest thing. My no-nonsense attitude around him doesn’t work at all.

“He doesn’t care who you are or what you do he’s just a very hard man to get through to.”

Ian added that at times there is conflict on the show, especially when he doesn’t meet eye to eye with architects.

“Every job we do is for an architect. An architect has their own vision for a project and obviously the clients get to see the plans at the very beginning, but to see something in a plan and to visualise it is two different things altogether.

“Dermot mightn’t show up for two or three weeks at a time when the development has already been built, but at times he comes in and wants it completely different which gets very frustrating.

“I’d say the most gratifying part of my job is the whole buzz around a job when the cameras are rolling – it’s great for morale and I think everyone gets a kick out of it.

“It’s also really great seeing the homeowners moving into their new house and loving it, which is very satisfying. It gives you such a great sense of achievement.

Popular contractor and foreman on RTE’s Room to Improve Ian Hart

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OUR Dog of the Week looking for his #SpecialSomeone* is Claude, a gorgeous fiveyear-old male Pit-bull cross with possibly a Boxer.

He is basically a wriggly, snuggly playful ball of giddiness and fun! Claude is a real people person and would happily snuggle up to you all day. Unfortunately he had to have his tail amputated as he injured it badly from constantly wagging it and banging it off things.

To compensate for this, he now wags his rear end and is affectionately know as wiggle bottom.

If you can be Claude’s #SpecialSomeone*, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust. ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. *Dogs Trust has launched their new TV ad; the #SpecialSomeone campaign aims to bring to life just how important a new owner is to the dogs they rehome.

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Books, heroes & wisdom nurturing the love of books

The Bord Gais Energy Little Readers campaign is back for 2016 with 5,000 books for children nationwide to enjoy for free.

Now in its third year, the Little Readers campaign aims to inspire a love of reading from an early age by encouraging parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and older siblings to register with the book club and pass on the love of reading.

Early childhood development expert David Carey said: “Getting children aged five and under acquainted with books and reading from a young age is so helpful to their development.”

As part of the campaign, Bord Gais Energy are also supporting Focus Ireland by donating books for children under five living in emergency homeless accommodation across the country.

Books are free for all

Those who are interested can email wisewords@ bbc.co.uk or call 00 44 7711 000 040.

children under five whose parents/guardians are members of the Bord Gais Energy Book Club. Visit bordgaisenergybookclub. ie to register.

insightful, wise and characterful The BBC are currently casting in Dublin for a new TV series.

The new series will see people from different cultures and backgrounds give advice and insight to individuals who are going

the search is on for local heroes The People of the Year Awards, Ireland’s top honours system which celebrates some of the country’s most inspiring people, has launched its Little Readers Millie (4) from Tallaght, Zane (5) from search for the heroes of Raheny and Doireann (5) from Dundalk, let their 2016, calling on those in imaginations run wild as they launch the Bord Gais Dublin to get involved.

Energy Little Readers programme.

Now in its 42nd year, the awards, which are through a pivotal change ask others. organised by Rehab, will in their lives (a new baby, a Researchers are look- be broadcast this year on wedding, a new job, etc.). ing for “wise and insight- RTE One on December 3.

The idea behind the ful people who are of great A host of former winners show is that in our hectic character and have signifi- gathered in the historical modern lives we are more cant life experience”. Pair Collins Barracks in Dublikely to turn to Google and small groups will also lin, to reflect on this spewith our problems than be accepted. cial year in Ireland’s histo-

ry, and one hundred years on from 1916, to launch a search for more of our country’s heroes.

The ceremony is a special opportunity for the Irish public to honour and celebrate those extraordinary people among us; those who have shown courage, bravery, determination and those who have contributed to our society and to their local communities in their own unique way in the past 12 months.

Nominating someone is easy – the public can submit details of their chosen nominee online at www. peopleoftheyear.com or www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheYearAwards.

The closing date for entries is September 12.

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The beauty of nature N

o matter where you live in the city you don’t have to travel far to get an eyeful of nature.

Skerries photographer Ray Watts has sent us in another array of his fantastic pictures: The beautiful Corballis sunset and the family life of the swans with a buzzard hovering above. It looks like that starling is tickled having picked up one of the cygnet’s feathers. We’d love you to send us your photos of what you’ve spotted when you’re out and about - why not email your pics to news@dublingazette.com

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a proud day for dublin Jesse Dunne (centre) with all Bank of Ireland staff and dancers from dance troupe Diamont Twirlers from Bluebell. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Millie Cunningham and Jake Branagan with dance troupe Diamont Twirlers

The annual Dublin LGBTQ Pride parade was a loud and joyful event, drawing tens of thousands of people, young and old, to the streets of the capital for a day of dancing and after parties.

Thousands of rainbow flags fluttered in the breeze as the parade began at the Garden of Remembrance before passing O’Connell Street, the Custom House Quay and Westland Row towards Mer-

rion Square. The theme of this year’s parade was “Rebel Rebel” honouring the events of 1916 and David Bowie. Celebrations mark a year since the passing of the historic marriage referendum.

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A model wears Conaill O’Dwyer’s “The Default Man” suit jacket.

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The winners of the Future Makers Awards and Supports Programme for 2016 have been announced.

Key Awards in the Recent Graduates/ Emerging Practitioners Category included Dublin fashion designer Edel Traynor and furniture designer Simon Doyle.

Visual Communications graduate James Delaney from Dublin was the recipient of the Imagined Futures Award of €1,000, a new category introduced for 2016.

Key Awards in the Student Category included Ciana Keating from Dublin who is studying fashion design at NCAD was announced as the winner of the Design Award of €1,000.

The total prize fund for 2016 is €24,500.

All applications were assessed by a judging panel including internationally renowned designer makers Michael Eden and Sasha Sykes, resulting in a short list of 76 for the final assessment and subsequently the selection of 30 winners and recipients.

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Style Editor

“You’d never think it was Penneys!” is a phrase that sums up the ubiquitous Irish girl brand - Pennys and their Autumn Winter offering.

Hitting the shelves in late August/early September, the four main themes that run throughout the collection are; Winter Garden, Downtown, Studio 54 and Artisan.

The Winter Garden story

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combines romantic opulence with lady-like chic. Layering is key here, as polo necks and t-shirts are styled under slinky spaghetti strap dresses, which are then juxtaposed with masculine tailoring for the outerwear.

Moody winter florals and delicate pyjama style pants are protected under chunky shearling and knitwear, while faux fur stoles and silky vintage print scarves go hand in hand for maximalist mismatching.

The Bowie-esque nod of the Studio 54 story combines metallics and sequins with patent fabrics, cinched waists and over the knee boots, harking back to disco glam.

Creative, nomadic influences are clear in Artisan, a folkloric collection that embodies the bohemian lifestyle. It mixes opulent fabrics and clashing prints in bold colours to create outfits that look effortlessly thrown together.

Downtown is all about 90s nostalgia, the catalyst for the urban health goth aesthetic that combines sportswear with bodycon. Accessories develop the cool girl vibe in the form of quirky pins and badges, chokers, classic trainers, and backpacks.

Shiny shell tracksuits, oversized puffa jackets and slogan jerseys are the standout items to complete this look to its truest sports luxe origins.

Coat €40, Dress €22, Boots €21

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OUT&ABOUT

BITESIZEDNEWS

FOOD&DRINK

Delicious lunches with a spicy twist  aishling kennedy

New range is loaded with tasty goodness

A m iddl e e a s t ern inspired cafe has opened on Dublin’s Dawson Street which offers delicious lunches with a spicy twist.

Tang, which was set up by the same company behind frozen yoghurt spot Yogism, opened its doors at 23c Dawson Street a few weeks ago and is mainly a lunchfocused cafe.

It offers both breakfast and lunch offerings, however, and includes Indian and Greek flavoured foods such as lamb kofta wraps with tzatziki, hummus and tomato salsa (€6.95), middle eastern chicken wraps (€6.95) , a

Abrakebabra has launched its long awaited Loaded Fries range which are inspired by the original Abra Taco Fries.

The new range includes the Rodeo Fries which is a combination of beer battered onion rings with bacon, garlic sauce, sweet barbecue sauce and fresh spring onions; the Chicken Katsu Curry Fries which combines crispy chicken fillet, curry sauce and fresh spring onions; and the Aussie Fries which combines crispy chicken fillet, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream sauce and fresh spring onions.

All of the Loaded Fries range are freshly made and prepared to order.

Abrakebabra is currently running an offer across all of its outlets to choose any one of the Loaded Fries range with a coca cola for €4.95.

New steak sauce has plenty of sizzle Ballymaloe Foods has launched a range of new products to coincide with its 26th year in business and our favourite has to be the Steak Sauce with Irish Stout.

As it’s the barbecue season it’s not hard to go wrong by stocking this for the summer months.

Yasmin Hyde who brought Ballymaloe Relish to shop shelves using her mother Myrtle Allen’s recipe, has now developed this sauce which infuses a rich tomato base, with tarragon and wholegrain mustard.

It also has a unique stout flavour from the addition of the Dungarvan Brewing Company “Black Rock Stout”.

The Steak Sauce with Irish Stout (€2.99) is made from all natural ingredients and is gluten free, dairy free and suitable for vegetarians. It is available nationwide now.

salad box with a choice of three salads (and meats) , ser ved with yoghurt dressing of the day, choice of hummus and flat bread (€7.25), and daily soup served with Greek yoghur t and flatbread (€4.75).

Stephen O’Dw yer, owner of Tang, said: “The premises Tang is in, used to be Yogism #2, but we decided to revamp and rename it to suit the fast-lunch demand this D2 location has.

“We’re still dishing up breakfasts, but people want healthy, on-the-go lunches that don’t comprise on deliciousness.”

Tang is open every day except Sunday.

Get hooked on this perfect summer seafood treat THIS week, we have a perfect summer seafood treat - Pan Fried Sea Bass fillets with creamed cabbage and bacon.

• 2 tbsp capers • 2 tbsp diced tomato, skin and seeds removed

Preparation • Heat two table spoons of

Ingredients

olive oil in a large saucepan.

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• Add the chopped bacon and

• 4 x rashers of unsmoked

fry for few minutes, then stir

streaky bacon, derinded and

in the carrot and celeriac.

chopped

• Cover with a lid, reduce to

• 1 large carrot, peeled and

a medium heat and cook for a

diced

further eight minutes, stirring

• celeriac, peeled & diced

occasionally.

then season with salt and pep-

• Place the creamed cabbage

• half head of Savoy cabbage,

• Add the shredded cab-

per.

in the centre of four warmed

core removed, finely shredded

bage and cook for a further

• Once the pan is hot, add the

serving plates topped with the

• 200ml Clonbawn

three minutes, then pour in

fish, skin side down and fry for

bass fillets.

pouring cream

the cream. • Simmer until the

two minutes until golden brown

• Spoon any remaining pan

• 4 Skellig Bay Seabass fillets,

cream begins to thicken and the

in colour underneath.

juices over the bass fillets,

170 – 200g each

cabbage is tender.

• Turn the fish over onto its

garnish with the caper berries,

• 100g Kilkeely Pure Irish

• Remove from the heat and

other side and add the butter.

diced tomato and serve.

creamery butter, diced

keep warm.

• Squeeze over the lemon juice

• Recipe by #HookedByAldi

• half a fresh lemon

Heat a large non stick fry pan

and once the butter begins to

beach hut style restaurant

• small bunch of curly or flat

and add the remaining olive oil.

foam, add the chopped parsley.

which featured at Taste of Dub-

parsley, roughly chopped.

• Pat the fish fillets dry with

• Spoon the butter over the fish

lin 2016. Seafood range available

Garnish: (optional)

some absorbent kitchen paper,

and remove from the heat.

in Aldi stores nationwide now.

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Delay compensation being left unclaimed Airline passengers are losing out on millions of euros in unclaimed compensation for delayed flights, according to a recent survey.

The total amount of unclaimed money for delayed flights amounts to about €145m, with less than a third of it being paid out by the airlines. The survey, conducted by money.co.uk, revealed that less than one-in-three passengers affected by delays have made a claim for compensation.

Making such claims is relatively easy since the introduction of strict EU

regulations on delayed and disrupted flights, according to Hannah Maundrell editor of the website.

The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the time you are delayed. For flights up to 932 miles delayed for more than three hours, passengers are entitled to €250. For flights over 932 miles for the same time delay, it’s €400. The top rate is for flights over 2,175 miles, set at €600.

For full details visit the EU’s passenger rights information checklist on www.europa.eu.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Malta

This August bank holiday why not do something different by taking in the sights and sounds of Malta.

The five-time Tony Aw a r d n o m i n a t e d Broadway rock-musical Rock of Ages, by Chris D’Arienzo, takes place on August 3 in Valletta’s City Theatre. The Delicata Classic Wine Festival also returns for its 15th year, at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta from August 4 to 7.

Le Meridien St Julian’s Hotel and Spa is a 20-minute drive

from baroque Valletta, European Capital of Culture 2018. This is the ideal spot for those looking for a relaxing short break. It has some fantastic offers for the August bank holiday.

You can stay in a superior city view room for three nights and enjoy two free spa treatments from €649 per person.

Alternatively, you can stay in a deluxe sea view room for three nights and avail of two free spa treatments from €739 per person.

Visit www.lemridienmalta.com/malta.

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TRAVEL

Galway: let the little ones loose this summer at delphi resort

An adventure that all the family can enjoy

 Ian Begley

This summer, give your children a fun-filled experience and the ultimate adventure in Connemara and let them create unforgettable memories that will last forever.

There’s no playground in the world that can match what Ireland’s great outdoors has to offer so why not let the little ones loose this summer at Ireland’s leading adventure resort – Delphi Resort, who have over 30 years of experience in outdoor education and fully qualified camp leaders.

There are two amazing camps available at Delphi. They all include full board, meals and supervision, plus fun-filled activities and action packed agendas.

The Multi-Activity Camp features a range of water and land activities and is suitable for children and teens aged from 8 to 17 - your children will experience the great outdoors like never before, while making new friendships and lifelong memories.

For children who want to learn to build

confidence, be a team player and learn valuable life skills, the all new Teen Building Camp is not only full of fun and action-packed adventure, but also includes an extra focus on evolving life skills and encouraging the personal development of teens.

This camp will also feature a fun overnight expedition and is suitable for kids aged 12 to 17. Teens will be encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses and improve their interpersonal skills, all while having a fun at an action packed adventure-based camp.

Camps are available from July 3 to August 14 and admission begins from €229 - price includes meals, full board and all activities.

With luxurious 4-Star hotel accommodation, a tranquil spa surrounded by breath-taking mountains and excellent food by award-winning executive head chef Stefan Matz, try one of Delphi Resort’s incredible Family Summer Packages, designed to cater for families of all ages and sizes.

Family friendly activities include kayaking

With up to 20 daily family friendly activities to experience (indoor and outdoor) such as kayaking on Killary Fjord and the Zip n Trek tree top adventure, there are adventures that all the family can enjoy together.

Family activities are suitable for kids from as young as four right up to those sometimes difficult to please teenagers.

There is also a range of ‘fun for the little ones’ activities, designed to keep three to seven-yearolds occupied including a free kids club with arts and crafts, nature walks and mini bush craft survival to entertain the little ones for hours.

Parents can join the kids on their daily activities or leave them in the expert hands of Delphi Resort staff while they relax, cosy up with a good book, embrace the outdoors or visit the Delphi Spa for some time to themselves, with one hour complimentary access to the Thermal Suite included as part of the package.

The three-night family summer break at Delphi Resort is based on two adults and two children sharing and is available from €727 which includes 4-Star accommodation and full Irish breakfast each morning for the family, a three-course dinner in the 814 restaurant and

a full day of adventure activities and free Kids Club.

Parents can also enjoy one hour’s complimentary access to Delphi Spa with a hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna where they can relax and unwind while enjoying picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.

Why not get even better value and extend your stay to five nights with the same offerings all from €829.

To make a booking or get more information on the range of packages and activities on offer, call +353 95 42208 or visit website www.delphiresort.com.

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OUT&ABOUT

TECH

WEEBYTES cameras: fujifilm updates a classic piece of technology

These fighters are now worth billions

It’s a great Finnish for a buyout deal MANY of you have probably seen plenty of ads on television or your tablet for Clash of Clans – a mobile strategy war game; just one of a range of popular titles created by Supercell.

Gamers aren’t the only ones who’ve been eyeing up the Finnish company’s games – Chinese internet giant Tencent has just coughed up a wee bit more than ten cent for the company, thanks to a close to ten billion dollar buyout.

It’s small change for the Chinese colossus, with Tencent – behind WeChat, a Chinese alternative to all kinds of Western content providers such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and many, many more – itself already valued at $207bn.

However, the 84.3% stake buyout in Supercell has pushed the company’s worth past the Dr Evil-ish sounding ten beelyunn dollars mark, underscoring the staggering financial power that mobile gaming has quietly built up over the past few years.

Now taking its place in an elite group of EU companies worth more than $10bn (which my calculator suggests is equal to an awful lot of euro), the Tencent/ Supercell deal further shows how much ‘just’ games contribute to the global economy.

Take another shot at falling in love with Polaroid pics ONE of the great ironies of the recent surge in selfies is that, well, when was the last time you actually printed out that (cough) adorable shot of yourself pouting like a duck?

Come to think of it, when was the last time you printed out any photos – and I do mean, any?

Younger readers may need to be told that, back in Ye Olde Days, people used to – and I can hardly recall it myself – actually print out photos, rather than simply post, Tweet, share or forward digitalonly content.

Imagine that – having hundreds of photos to hand that you could actually pick up, touch, share or give away, rather than potentially hundreds of thousands of shots that you need to fire up a PC, tablet or phone to see!

How quaint!

Well, while a variety of photography giants of old have been slain by the mass migration to largely digital content, a few stalwarts remain, with Fujifilm refusing to go quiet into the filtered and digitally-stickered night.

Capitalising on the same lingering, stubborn

 shane dillon sdillon@dublingazette.com

Already a hit with Polaroid fans around the world, Fujifilm’s

interest not to abandon Ye Olde Wayes that has kept vinyl and wristwatches alive, Fujifilm is chasing the Polaroid fan.

Its Instax Mini 8 Polaroid camera (I’ll call it the Instax, for short) seeks to both build on nostalgia for Polaroids, and create new interest, by offering the modern version of Polaroids courtesy of its credit-card-sized (and thus super-sharable) Polaroid photos.

Available in a variety of colours, the Instax (RRP: €89.99; film packs €24.99 for 20 shots) is distinctly low-tech in nature – grab the chunky yet lightweight camera, point at the subject, click, and then hope for the best after the Polaroid has whirred out of the machine and begun to self-develop – but then, that’d always been part of the Polaroid charm.

It’s a one-time-only shot; no editing, no do-

lightweight Instax Mini 8 camera (above, left) is a reimagined Polaroid camera for a new generation looking to fall in love with instant, portable pics all over again

overs – just a handy, portable pic from a camera with some obvious attractions.

Whether for parents looking for quirky takehome souvenirs of parties or events, clubbers or partygoers happy to grab spur-of-the-moment shots with their ‘besties’ around them – whatever, the plucky Polaroid still has its use and attractions.

As you’d expect, the Instax is very easy to use, although correspondingly basic in operation, yet there’s no doubt that such simplicity has its charms.

With a limited aperture dial for lighting condi-

tions, there’s a little trial and error to get a feel for the kind of shots that will work – or won’t – while the flash is compulsory for all shots.

With such a decidedly old-skool practicality driving the camera, its low-tech approach to shots may seem like a step backwards to some, with many people today used to fiddling about with a hundred settings on their camera or phone as they chase their perfect pic.

However, not so with the Instax – you take your shot (by looking through

the small viewfinder (remember those?) and then wait to see how the credit card-sized pic will develop over the next minute or so.

And that’s it – that’s all you need to do. No fiddling about with settings, no mucking about with focus points – just click, grab the shot, and wait to see how it comes out. It’s a snap! (Sorry.)

Of course, while the Instax is a decidedly retro product, Fujifilm have of course also moved with the times, with its Fujifilm Imagine app (free; IOS, Android) catering for contemporary photographers.

It offers a wide range of printing options for those looking to pick up prints, posters, gifts and more, rather than try using a Polaroid camera.

With plenty of options to tinker with, the Imagine app offers a decent way to do something a little different with all those shots sitting there on your phone, gathering virtual dust.

So, whether reminding people of the fun of real Polaroids, or simply presenting a suite of options to do something with all those digital shots you’ve been accumulating, Fujifilm’s got options worth taking a shot at.

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MOTORING

Fiat are offering up to €4,000 trade-in allowance across the Fiat 500 range, while Jeep are offering up to €4,000 off the Renegade Trailhawk

mid-year buying trends: we check out the manufacturer offers to tempt you to buy

Drive away with a bargain as major deals hit the market

 dave phillips

Car sales have always hit their peak at the start of a new calendar year, but since the adjustment to the registration system in 2013, a mid-year buying trend has been created.

And along with this year’s new 162 registration plates, there are plenty of manufacturer offers on the market.

This week we take a run down through some of the best.

Opel are offering the “smart switch” across their passenger range.

Opel’s package coincides with their focus on rolling out their OnStar communication and safety system – which we saw earlier this year

on the Astra – across the rest of their models.

The Opel manufacturer deals aren’t offering a cash incentive on new models (though individual dealers may well be), instead they are focusing on their current suite of finance deals.

If you want to go down the PCP route then they are offering leaner finance options on 162 registrations – though as with any motor finance offers, a magnifying glass and pencil are recommended.

Fiat are offering a more straightforward incentive – with up to €4,000 trade-in allowance across the nifty Fiat 500 range.

Bear in mind that you’ll only get a full €4,000 if you are trading against their top l e ve l 5 0 0 L M P W – but you can get up to €2,500 against the base model Fiat 500, dropping the cost down to €11,100 – which makes it a pretty attractive option if you’re in that market.

Again, there are some competitive PCP deals being offered across the Fiat fleet, with APR from 6.9% In the mid size market, that deal follows across to some of Alfa Romeo’s offerings.

While the snazzier Alfa Giulia retains its regular price tags, the still attractive Giulietta also offers trade-

ins, knocking €3,000 to €4,000 off the cost depending on configurations.

That can bring the sporty hatchback down under the €20,000 price mark.

For those eyeing up something a little larger in the crossover and SUV market, Jeep are offering up to €3,000 off the base model Renegade, and up to €4,000 off the higher end models like the impressive Renegade Trailhawk.

This market is pushing to be to the most competitive with midyear deals as Ford are also offering up to €4,750 off their Kuga models – again the maximum trade-in is reser ved against the

higher end configurations and trims.

However Nissan are also running some interesting deals on their Qashqai and X-Trail models that are definitely worth checking out.

While some manufacturers have pushed towards trade-ins, and others are pushing towards PCP, Nissan is offering a multiple choice option.

Either a trade-in offer, or an extra low rate for PCP, or a free servicing offer. For the month of July, they are offering a guaranteed €4,000 trade-in, and that not limited to their higher end configurations, but against all of their passenger range (and they

Ford are offering up to €4,750 off their Kuga models

are r unning similar deals on commercial fleet too).

Likewise their PCP (normally 6.9%) is dropping to 4% for new passenger deals, or you can choose three years free servicing.

As manufacturers embrace the new system, there are plenty of deals to be found and savings to be made over

the next month – but if you’re looking for the best value for money then it seems tough to beat the guaranteed trade-in deals.

A full breakdown of sales expected to be released from SIMI in the coming weeks will reveal whose mid-year incentives proved the most tempting for Irish buyers.

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OUT&ABOUT  helen o’connor

 glen fitzpatrick

I WENT along with the bookies and really thought they’d [Britain] remain [in the EU] but to see the result was really shocking.

Regardless of what everyone is saying, nobody really knows what’s going to happen next. I think there’s no doubt that it will have many bad repercussions for Ireland.

I also don’t think it’s fair to say everyone who voted to leave is a racist, because I think that will only deepen the divide between communities.

I WOKE up this morning and couldn’t believe my ears when I heard the news on the radio. I do think Brexit is going to have a big effect on Ireland.

We’re just a small little country and it feels like we’re out on a limb now that the UK has pulled out of the EU. I hope there won’t be too many negative repercussions for us, but I guess we have no choice but to wait and see.

 conor callaghan

MY BOYFRIEND is from Belfast and he woke up this morning nearly in tears at the result. He immediately applied for an Irish passport and isn’t sure what he’s going to do now.

There’s talk about holding a referendum for a united Ireland, which I would very much support, but I think it’s an unlikely possibility.

WITH the country focused on a single hot topic – Ireland’s defeat at the Euros – Gazette reporters Ian Begley and Emma Nolan asked Dubliners about the other burning issue of the day: “What do you think about Brexit?” This is what you said...  tommy owens

THE result was unexpected. I really thought that the remain side would have won. It’s hard to know what will happen, there’s been scaremon-

gering from both sides but they’ll just have to live with it.

I don’t think there will be any negative repercussions for Irish people, because I think we’ve settled in to the Euro-

pean family.

The only concern I have is that it might have a knock-on effect with some of the right-wing groups in other countries. I think we’re better together than separate.

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 neo morake

I GUESS if you look at it from the UK’s perspective, in terms of their economy and society they’re pretty far ahead compared to other EU countries.

They can try to make their country work without being part of the EU, but down the line if they want to get back in, there will be a lot of complications.  emma gallagher

 alex white

I’M A bit surprised, yeah. I’m from Donegal, so I think we will feel a big impact up in the North. Northern Ireland voted to remain, so they’ll be dragged along now with the rest of the UK, so that could be negative for them and their economy.

Former Labour TD for Dublin Bay South

WELL, I think it’s deadly serious and as [Minister] Brendan Howlin said this morn-

 ciara finnegan

I THINK there will be a lot of negative repercussions for Ireland, especially in the North where they voted to stay. With the calls for referendums from Scotland to leave the UK, I just think it will have a domino effect.

 doireann o’sullivan

 alan shine

I REMEMBER seeing how close the votes were on the television and knew when the results came out that so many people were going to be unhappy.

I wonder now what’s going to happen, regarding all of the changes that will have to be made. I think Ireland should stay in the EU because being such a small country I think they can offer us a lot of benefits.

I’M DELIGHTED for them – I would have voted leave. I think that the European project started as a good idea – it being a trade agreement – but it has become an entirely different animal; it’s politicised.

I don’t think there will be any negative repercussions for Irish people living in England.

ing, I think it’s tragic. I think it will have a big implication, not just for the UK but for Ireland, and maybe ultimately for the EU. I don’t think we can understate how serious it is.

 richard stearn

I’M from Cambridge, but live and work here. I voted to remain in the EU. I feel everyone in the UK is shocked by the result, even the people who voted out.

I love the idea of having an independent country so

WIN!!!

we can buy and sell to any country in the world.

I think the main reason why people voted out was because of immigration reasons and, yes, I feel there is a problem with immigration in the UK. Leaving the EU isn’t going to change that, though.

WE’VE got a selection of tickets so you and three pals can go and see Jack L on Thursday July 7 at Bulmers Live at Leopardsown – the best, summer long festival in the country!

First prize is a Summer Bundle ticket package for you and three pals – worth €120 – giving you all admission, a race programme, a bottle of Bulmers (or a soft drink), a summer feast meal voucher and a free €5 Tote betting voucher.

Two lucky runners up will win admission tickets for themselves and three pals – so you can enjoy one of Ireland’s best artists FREE – all on us!

All you have to do is Like the Dublin Gazette Facebook page and then like and share our Bulmers Live at Leopardstown post.

Winners will be announced on our Facebook page on Tuesday evening.

Good L-uck folks!

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VOX POPS

Enjoy rockin’ out with three pals to the sounds of Jack L at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown, thanks to our super Summer Bundle giveaway.

And, if you don’t win the top prize, don’t worry – we’ve also got great runner-up tickets to give away!

 Alton Anderson

COMING from Tyrone, I was completely shocked at the result. I’m going to America next Friday and was convinced it wasn’t going to go through, so I went ahead and changed my sterling into dollars.

I took a gamble and am now completely screwed and am at a loss of about €500.

Nobody in the North thought the UK was going to leave, and I think if more people realised that it was a possibility then more people would have come out to vote.

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SPORT

FastSport Castleknock hosts mater charity match: LOCAL legends of the GAA past and present descend on Somerton Park for a charity football match on Saturday at 3pm in aid of St Francis Hospice and the Mater Foundation.

Organised by members of Castleknock GAA, this free event is inspired by the memory of the late Aine Chawke, an ardent Castleknock supporter whose family are part of the fabric of Castleknock.

Peadar Andrews, Senan Connell and Jason Sherlock will all play while Ciaran Kilkenny will be referee.

Somerton will also greet a range of entertainers including the Garda band. The match will be followed by a mega auction in the Carpenter Pub at 8pm with an amazing array of memorabilia on offer ranging from a signed Tiger Woods flag, Katie Taylor and Mike Tyson gloves, an Ireland-signed jersey, All-Black rugby ball and a signed Dublin football in a presentation case. The fun starts at 2pm.

cycling: roche the star of the show at national road championships

Nico races to Kilcullen double glory  sport@dublingazette.com

NICOLAS Roche claimed both the national road race and national time trial champion in the past week as he produced a series of brilliant rides at the event hosted

by Orwell Wheelers in Kilcullen.

First up, in the time trial, the Dundrum man was too strong for Eddie Dunbar and Ryan Mullen at the end of the 40km course from Kilcullen to Athy and back.

Mullen was looking to claim back-to-back titles but a crash in the Netherlands a week earlier perhaps took its toll on his chances.

Roche, meanwhile, set the benchmark with 47.14 seconds with Mullen over a minute back on 48.39 and Dunbar shy of the mark, too.

Roche last won this title back in 2007 and means he will get to wear the national champions jersey for the next year.

It will provide some solace for the Team Sky man who was omitted from their squad for the Tour de France – the first time he will not be in the marquee event since 2008.

He duly followed up with elite national road race title, again claiming the crown for the second time in his career despite rotten conditions on the road.

Roche did it in particularly trademark attacking style, pushing early and often to stretch out the field.

After one lap of the course, the main bunch lost heav y numbers while Roche’s breaks saw him go off the front

a couple of times.

The main jump that stuck saw Roche lead a group of eight riders go clear including four-time champion Matt Brammeier, building a oneminute lead over the peloton who attempted to bridge the gap.

But, in harsh conditions, they struggled to make major headway.

The gap did come down to 30 seconds at one stage but this served as the impetus for the leading pack to respond.

Going into the last loop of seven 26km laps, Roche made another bid for the front, one which dropped three more riders, leaving a bunch of five. He was joined only by Damien Shaw in this latest push for the line but he, too, would eventually be dropped as Roche put 34 seconds

Mark Conlon during one of his previous extreme challenges

between the two to go free for victory.

This pair of wins came just a couple of days after the Stephen Roche GP took place in the Meadowbrook estate in Dundrum.

In the main event, 80 participants took part.

Last year’s winner Jake Gray established the first break with four others, including Patrick Goszczyk, Gareth Enright and Freddie Stevens.

Gray and Stevens between them snaffled

up the first two primes before that group began to shell riders, leaving Gray, Goszczyk and Enright. Gray took the third prime before Goszczyk won the fourth.

Phil Lavery closed the gap to the leaders and then went on a solo attack with 10 minutes still remaining in the race, taking the final prime.

He then counter-attacked with Eoin Morton, and the duo built up a six second lead. With

two laps to go, it was clear they couldn’t work together well enough to hold off the baying hounds.

As the lead group came down the home stretch, it was anyone’s guess as to who would be at the head, but the National Criterium skin suit of ASEA’s Mark Dowling was fastest to the line. He was followed close behind by Cigala and the aggressive pair of Lavery and Morton in third and fourth.

Fitzgerald calls time on rugby career due to injury  sport@dublingazette.com

Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement

SANDYFORD man Luke Fitzgerald announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect on Tuesday morning.

The 28-year-old sustained the injury during the Guinness PRO12 Final against Connacht and has been advised to retire on medical grounds.

Speaking about the retirement, the now former Leinster, Ireland and Lion said, “I’ve had a wonderful rugby career which makes it easy for me to move on to the

next stage of my life.

“It’s been an amazing journey in which I got to experience the highs and lows that come with professional sport and I have learned a huge amount from each experience. I’m now building on that foundation through completing my business degree.

“I’m very thankful for the opportunities I have had, the people with whom I’ve worked and the lifelong friends I have made. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical staff and coaches I’ve worked with throughout my

career and at Blackrock College.

It’s been an honour and a privilege to represent my province, my country and the British and Irish Lions during my career and I’m glad to finish my career as a one club man.

The Blackrock College man made his Leinster debut in September 2006 against Edinburgh.

He would go on to make a further 17 appearances for Leinster in his debut season, including three off the bench in the Heineken Cup. On the back of these performances in blue, only months after finishing his Leaving Certificate,

Fitzgerald made his debut for Ireland against the Pacific Islands in November 2006 in a 61-17 win.

Over the course of his career he would win 154 caps for Leinster, 34 for Ireland – the same number as his father Des won as a prop with Ireland – and also played for the British & Irish Lions in their tour of South Africa in 2009.

Most recently he was a part of the Ireland World Cup squad.

Fitzgerald’s achievements include a 6 Nations title with Ireland in 2015 and a Grand Slam in 2009 where he started every game on the wing.

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Flynn steeples just shy of Santry gold

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Clonliffe Harriers man’s pursuit of national championship glory falls just short despite epic late fightback; he was one of a series of Dubliners to shine at Morton Stadium last weekend  karl graham sport@dublingazette.com

DAVID Flynn had to settle for a silver medal after he ran out of track when chasing Rory Chesser in the final of the 3,000m steeplechase at the Glohealth National Championships at Morton Stadium in Santry but it proved one of the highlights of a spectacular meet.

Chesser, who finished in a time of 9.07.83, set a fierce pace that proved too much for most of his rivals but as he tired over the last lap, Flynn was giving it his all to try and pip him on the line. However, he left his surge too late and had to be content with second place.

Flynn spoke to the Gazette after the race about his disappointment

of not winning.

“This race was tough to swallow. I ran the race with a plan from the start to sit on the fastest guy in the field and when he makes a move I follow because I was confident that if I was with him with a lap to go there was only one winner. But with two and half laps to go he drops out.”

The man Flynn is talking about is Tomas Cotter, the fastest marathon man in Ireland and winner of the race last year. He had to pull out of the race after a virus proved too much to deal with at the pace the race was run.

“I was put in a completely different scenario with two guys ahead of me. I went in chase of them but, with a very strong wind, it was hard to commit 100 percent to

reeling them in.

“So with a lap to go I really went for it, caught second place and kicked again in pursuit of first.

“Over the last water jump, I could see him coming back to me but I stuttered over the last barrier and lost a bit of momentum so when I got in full flight again it was too late,” said Flynn who finished just a few strides back from Chesser who held a 30m lead at one stage.

Next up for Flynn, who recently signed a sponsorship deal with Skechers, will be to test himself against some of the best internationals at a 5k in Birmingham, before returning to Morton Stadium for the games on July 22.

It was a successful weekend for the Clon-

Clonliffe Harriers on his way to silver in the 3,000m steeplechase at the national athletics championships last Saturday. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

liffe Harriers, landing 12 medals over the two days – two gold, five silver, and six bronze.

National javelin champion Ror y Gunning won gold with a best of 61.15m, while Brian Gregan produced an excellent performance to win the men’s 400m race.

went to Simon Galligan who set a distance of 59.51m in the hammer.

It was bronze for Ciara McCallion after she ran an excellent race in the women`s 400m in a new personal best of 54.48, and for Christopher Sibanda who completed the 100m in a time of

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Gregan needed to be at his best as he was challenged all the way down the home straight

by Craig Lynch and the returning David Gillick.

He stayed strong to claim his third national in succession with a seasonal best time of 46.28 Declan Murray was close to winning his first national title in the men’s 800m but just when it looked like victory was his, he was over hauled

by Mark English.

There was also silver for Ian Rogers in the pole vault (4.60m) after missing out on gold after count back. Ausra Jerumbauskyte set a new personal best of 12.00m to take silver, while Andrii Marin finished second in the men’s triple jump with distance of 14.45m.

The club’s final silver

10.93.

Leah Moore put two long years of injur y behind by making a stunning comeback to nationals with a bronze in the 200m in a time of 24.77, while in the junior 3000m Sean Carrig put together the best race of his young career with a personal best of 8.56.26 for third place.

Crusaders’ Matthew Behan won silver in the men’s 110m hurdles in a time of 14.69, Jason Harvey also won silver in the 400m hurdles, while Anna Reddin took home bronze in the women’s 5,000m.

Pierre Murchan won 3,000m gold for the Dublin City Harriers, while his club mate Catherine McManus took silver in the women’s 200m after crossing the line on 24.23.

English foot injury no issue in nationals win  karl graham sport@dublingazette.com

MARK English, picture in jersey 194, made a successful return to action as he won 800m gold at the Glohealth National Championships at Morton Stadium.

The UCD man’s time of 1.51.58 put him just ahead of Declan Murray, with English’s club mate Karl Griffin taking the bronze medal.

The win comes in English’s first race in four months, following a stress reaction in his fourth metatarsal in early March - an injury which forced him to miss the IAAF World Indoor Championships.

He sustained the injury after stepping into a pothole but has undergone a rigorous rehab programme to get himself back fit in time for the Rio Olympics in August.

English, one of Ireland’s leading track hopes, has opted not to compete at the European Championships in July, instead preferring to train at home in order to get himself in peak fitness for Rio. He spoke to the Gazette trackside after the race about his return to competitive action: “My aim was just to try and control the race, to go out and lead it the whole way and I managed to do that today.

“It’s my first race in about four months so training has been going well but you always need a race to get that difference and today worked out very well. The foot feels good, there is finally no more pain in it,” said English.

The 23-year-old will be hoping that this victory will put to bed any fears over his fitness with so many people excited about seeing him line out for Ireland at the Olympics.

There were other good performers from UCD with Ciara Mageean the pick of the bunch by landing gold in the women’s 1500m in a time of 4.24.33.

Alanna Lally also came away from the weekend with a bronze medal in her pocket in the women’s 800m after posting a time of 2.10.28.

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soccer: united to host fai intermediate champion side

Liffey Valley welcomes players of all levels LIFFEY Valley Par 3 Golf and Pitch and Putt course, Leixlip Road, Dublin are trying to make the game more family friendly by encouraging men, women and children to take up this great game of golf.

The Par 3 course is recognised as the best in Ireland and is ideal for all who have played the game at some level or even just begun recently and takes two hours to play.

The club has a strong ladies section, summer camps available for children and is currently setting up a men’s sections. Lessons are available from the club’s golf professional.

Pitch and Putt is brilliant for beginners and for children over eight; they go free when with an adult and generally takes less than an hour to play. Clubs are available.

Golf is not just a great game, it is relaxing, a bit of exercise and if you want some fun and chance to meet people, check out Liffey Valley.

For more information, contact Ross Cregan 087 2558241 or check out their website: www. liffeyvalleypar3golf.com.

Esker Celtic hosting trials for new players ESKER Celtic football trials are being held throughout the month of July with each trial taking place in Hermitage Park and open to any player, offering an opportunity for a young player to showcase their talent for coaches in one of the biggest soccer clubs in Lucan.

The trials begin on July 2 with the club’s DDSL U-13 major Saturday side on at 11am and again at 6.30pm on July 5.

The U-13 Sunday 2 side is on July 3 at 12 noon.

The DDSL U-12A and U-10A teams both have their trials on July 2 at 11am On July 6 at 6pm and July 10 at 10.30am, it is the turn of the U-11 MGL Sunday side along with the U-10 blue team.

The U-15 team trials are on July 4 at 6.30pm; the U-14 Sunday team are on July 18 at 7pm with the U-11A team on July 14 at 6.30pm.

The U-15D1 SDFL team are on July 5 at 7pm with the U-13 Major 1 on July 28 at 6.30pm.

Lucan United’s LSL Sunday side are already making plans for the new season

Lucan’s top class prep work  jonny stapleton sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN United’s preseason preparation has been given a big boost after they confirmed the line-up for the club’s preseason tournament.

United are set to return to training on July 5 and will compete in The Richie Delaney Cup at the tail end of the month and just weeks before the start of the 2016/17 season.

The LSL Senior 1 A side will get to test themselves against one of the best Intermediate sides in the country as well as two very capable outfits

in the weekend cup contest.

The side that lifted the FAI Intermediate Cup in the Aviva Stadium for the second successive year, Crumlin United, have entered the tournament, meaning Lucan can test themselves against a side who could claim to be the best amateur team in the whole of Ireland – something that can only be disputed by the fact they lost out to Bluebell United in the LSL Senior Sunday title race.

UCD, another LSL top flight side, will also take part and always put out a strong, young and adventurous side. Making up

leinster’s lester Hermitage golfer named in interpro selection hermitage golf club’s Rowan Lester has been named in the Leinster team for the upcoming interprovincial championships which will take place from Monday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 6 at Fota Island GC. They are joined by Castle’s Daniel Holland, Co Louth’s Thomas Mulligan, Dundalk’s Caolan Rafferty, Naas’s Jonathan Yates, Portmarnock’s Conor Purcell, The Island’s Kevin LeBlanc and late addition Eugene Smith from Ardee.

Picture: Pat Cashman

the quartet will be Verona FC and while they are not as high profile as Crumlin or UCD, they still compete in a higher division to Lucan.

The progressive Blanchardstown side finished mid-table in the intermediate second tier last term and will be mid preparation for what they hope will be a promotion push.

The tournament will play out in Celbridge Football Park with games taking place Thursday, Friday and Sunday on beginning on July 28.

Meanwhile, the club will run a Club Family day and play the Nickie

Behan memorial match in aid of Pieta House on July 9.

As well as the annual memorial charity game underage tournaments will also play out. There will be tournaments for Under-6 to Under-15 players.

United’s young players from the season previous will also be honoured on the day as the club will hand out the tournament medals won by the various age groups as well as individual Player of the Year awards and Most Improved awards across the age groups.

Elsewhere, Bluebell’s powerful goal scoring

winger Aji Sule has left for Shelbourne and was on the bench as the First Division side lost over the weekend. Sule was a star in back to back title winning campaigns.

The Rathcoole native particularly excelled as Bell ended their 28 year wait for league silverware in the 2014/15 season, scoring vital goals at vital times in a tense season.

Robert “Boca” Bayley and Sean Byrne will also trade the Intermediate top tier for the LOI second tier. Both players have signed with Roddy Collins Waterford United.

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senior camogie

Lucan stars don blue for Kilkenny challenge

Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields CONGRATULATIONS to both the foot-

lucan Sarsfields’ Emma Flanagan, Ali

Twomey and Claire Rigney, pictured, all started while Orla Beagan came off the bench to land a point for Dublin’s senior camogie side against Kilkenny.

They were ultimately undone 2-12 to 0-10 at St Lachtain’s, Freshford on a day when Ali Maguire scored five points for the visitors in the first half but Shelly Farrell’s goal ensured that Kilkenny led the way.

The senior camogie side have a cup

mentors on doing so well in represent-

final to look forward to on July 5 with

ing Lucan and Dublin in national Feile

more details available soon.

competitions.

The footballers got all the way to the national final only to fall two points short of London South in the end.

football: lucan move up four places in table

uled for July 9 away to Fingal Ravens.

ball and ladies football U-14 teams and

Bingo is still running every Wednesday in the club bar at 8.30pm. Free tea and coffee.

Summer Camps 2016 for ages six

The ladies football were competing

to 13 begin on July 4; football from

in Division 1 and, with an unbeaten run

July 4-8; hurling/camogie from July

through to the semi finals, also fell two

11-18; football from August 8-12; hurl-

points short of Southern Gaels who

ing/camogie from August 15-19. Only

went on to share the title with West-

a few days left for June discounted

port.

bookings which can be made online at

Overall, this Feile 2016 has proven a

lucansarsfields.ie.

great showcase for young talent but

No winner of this week’s €5,000

also a showcase for hospitality with

lotto draw; numbers were 8, 1, 9, 15

all the host clubs receiving universal

and 16. The next draw will take place

praise.

on Sunday night with the jackpot now

The senior footballers are on a win-

at €5,500.

ning streak having beaten Raheny mid-

The draw was sponsored by John

week and Castleknock at the weekend

Ryan, Accountant. Next week’s draw

with some great young talent emerg-

will be managed by team Josephine

ing. Their next league fixture is sched-

Donoghue.

ST pat’s palmerstown FUN DAY, Saturday July 2, Glenaulin,

The camogie skills are on from

2-6pm – all welcome: bouncy cas-

7-8pm. It’s a great chance for the kids

tles, face-painting, fun and games,

to learn from experienced coaches.

refreshments, all free.

The lotto numbers for this week were 8, 12, 22, and 27 for the first draw and 4, 12, 14 and 26 for the second The Lucan Sarsfields senior footballers won twice in the last week

Sars hit AFL1 form to rise clear of bottom

afl division 1  sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Sarsfields produced their best form of the AFL1 season to date to run up back-to-back victories, lifting them four places up the table and away from the relegation area.

They started in midweek with a 1-19 to 0-17 win over Raheny in St Anne’s Park, a result that keeps the north Dublin side rooted to the bottom of the table.

Raheny started off the brighter with scores from Brian Howard and Gavin Ivory while Lucan’s goal-

keeper Phil Greene made three brilliant saves in the early exchanges.

But then Lucan got going with a goal from D a r r e n G av i n a n d Brendan Gallagher scores from play and frees, meaning Lucan went in at the break one point up.

Again, Raheny started the half the brighter as Conor Talty impressed at midfield and Ivory frees kept them ticking over.

Sarsfields, like in the first half, kicked on at the end and subs had a major impact. Tommy Brennan, back from injury, kicked a point and Darragh Shanahan put over four to

turn the tide back Lucan’s way for a five-point win.

And the 12th Lock side went from strength to strength last Saturday with a 1-16 to 1-8 win over high-flying fellow promoted side Castleknock.

Lucan’s defence was sound with debutant CJ Smith and stalwart Ciaran McHugh solid at the back and their kicking was on song and they outscored Castleknock 10 points to one in the first half.Stephen O’Shaughnessy was to the fore with three of his finally tally of five points and Dublin midfielder Emmet O’Conghaile

kicked two more.

Brian Collopy palmed home a high ball that dropped into the Castleknock square for their goal.

Castleknock gave a better showing in the second half as Tom Quinn went well in midfield and James Sherry and Eoghan Quinn did damage inside to earn a late consolation goal, but it was too little too late.

Points from Lucan’s Brendan Gallagher, Tommy Brennan, Sean Newcombe and Darren Gavin kept Castleknock at bay and helped them to an eight-point victory.

draw.

Congratulations to our jackpot winner of the €10,000 in the first draw.

Memberships are overdue so anyone that hasn’t paid can you please do so urgently.

Our boot camp is on at 6pm in Glenaulin – meet at the clubhouse – for all interested parents, every Wednesday night.

Next week the jackpot will be €3,200.

All levels of fitness welcome. The

The draw takes place in the Palmer-

cost is €3 for the hour. A qualified

stown House every Sunday night at

instructor will put you through your

10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you to

paces. Hope you can all make it, great

all our sellers and to all that support

way to keep fit together as part of a

our lotto every week.

team.

Tickets available from all the usual

Summer camp dates have been con-

sellers including Moriarty’s Super-

firmed for July 11-15 and July 18-22; like

Valu, Palmerstown House and Manor

and share our post on Facebook to be

Hair Studios.

in with a chance to win one of two free

Our Friday hurling skills continues on Friday and will be on from 6-7pm next week. Everyone welcome.

places.

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The Lucan Sarsfields Under-14 side that reached the national Feile Division 3 final

Sars shine on Feile stage Lucan’s Under-14 footballers reach national final while ladies football side get to semi-final in impressive pair of performances in the Feiles  karl graham

sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN SARSFIELDS’ Under-14 football and ladies football teams both produced hugely impressive displays on the national stages, going deep in their respective Feile competitions last weekend.

The footballers got all the way to the Division 3 cup final only to lose out to London South by two points with the score finishing 2-2 to 0-6.

They topped their Division 3A group after scoring an impressive 64 points and conceding just 17 over the three games.

They produced their best performance of the tournament when making a 1-8 to 1-3 second-

half comeback against An Ghaeltacht in the quarter-final, before beating Roscommon’s Boyle convincingly 2-9 to 0-5 in the semi-finals.

Manager James Duffy was proud of his team’s performance and believed on another day they would have left victorious. “We were very unlucky not to win the final because we had plenty of chances to score but just didn’t convert them. It was a close run thing but London came back at us in the second-half and got two goals, and we didn’t really recover from that.

Sarsfields led their opponents from across the pond at half-time with the score at 0-3 to 0-1 but the margin could have been a lot bigger

if they had capitalised on their possession.

The second-half became a tit-for-tat affair with London South getting themselves back into the game shortly after the restart with a goal. Sarsfields came back towards the end but it wasn’t enough.

Duffy was proud of his players and revealed they were disappointed not to make it over the final hurdle.

“The quarter-final was probably our best game, especially in the second half. We were down at half-time in that game.

“We won the semi-final convincingly in the end so we were fairly confident going into the final.

“But we knew the London crowd were all big

lads and they had been scoring a lot of goals in their games.

“To be honest the lads were very disappointed. The next day when we reflect on how far we got in the championship we’ll be grand and happy but, on the day, the lads were very disappointed,” said Duffy.

The ladies were competing in Division 1A and put in an unbeaten run to make it through to the semi-finals but their journey came to an end after a two-point loss to the Southern Gaels, who went on to share the title with Westport.

They defeated Dunboyne with ease in the quarter-finals, before succumbing to an agonising 3-4 to 4-3 loss to Southern Gaols.