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Hopes for a development at former Foxhunter site Spotting of security guards fuels talks on future of site that was due to be Avoca store

 Ian Begley Security guards have been spotted at the site of the former Foxhunter pub – spurring some people to believe that development at the location is set to

begin. The site was due to be redeveloped into an Avoca store, but doubts arose when its development hit an unexpected snag due to complicated legal-contractual problems.

Lucan Cllr Ed O’Brien (FF) , who went to the premises to make enquires, said: “A security man told me that he was sent there due to people hanging around the area. “W hoever ow ns the

property has just taken measures to secure it. It’s a wide open site and if it wasn’t secured it could be broken into or a target for anti-social behaviour.” Full Story on Page 5

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crime figures | burglaries numbers have dropped 46%

Thefts from shops in Lucan up by 62%  Aisling Kennedy Burglaries are down by nearly half over the last year, but thefts from shops around Lucan have increased by 62%. According to recent figures revealed at this month’s Joint Policing Committee, it stated that there were 42 reported thefts from shops in the Lucan area for the year ending in May 2016. This is compared to just 26 reported thefts during the same period last year – an increase of 62% For the offenses committed in 2016 there was

a detection rate of 57%, which means that criminal proceedings were brought against at least one offender involved in these crimes. T he statistics also show that burglaries in the area have dropped from 104 last year to 56 in 2016 – a decrease of 46%. However, detection rates for burglaries are just 4%. In the same period there were three reported incidents of assault causing harm in Lucan, in comparison with six in 2015. This shows a decrease of 50% with a detection

rate of 53%. Repor ted cases of criminal damage are down 34%, with 51 incidents happening in the 12-month period and 71 occurring in 2015. The detection rate for these incidents was 11%. T here were four reported drug seizures within the same period, which remained level compared to last year. Detection rates were 100% for drug seizures in 2016. T h e r e we r e t h r e e reported incidents of possession of an offensive weapon and three in the corresponding

Detection rates for burglaries are just 4%

period from 2015. Again the detection rate was 100%. Robberies from individuals were down by 40% with three reported in the 12-month period and five occurring in the corresponding period from 2015. The detection rate was 33%. Robberies from establishments remained stable with four reported and four in the period from 2015. Detection rates were at 25%. Vehicle thefts were dow n with 42 incidents reported in the

36% consider scrapping TV licence More than one-third of adults would consider ditching their TV licence in favour of solely watching internet-reliant TV and video content, according to a new online survey. The research, carried out by iReach in May 2016 on behalf of Irish telecom and broadband provider Pure Telecom, surveyed 1,000 online adults across Ireland. Pure Telecom’s research found that as streaming channels continue to roll out their own top quality TV series and movies, people are reconsidering their annual €160 fee.

12-month period and 57 in the corresponding period from 2015 – a 26% drop. The detection rates were just 6%. P ublic order incidents were down to 15 reported incidents and 22 in the corresponding period from 2015, a decrease of 32%. Detection rates were at 91%. The thefts of pedal cycles increased with 26 incidents reported and 22 in the corresponding period from 2015, an increase of 18%. The detection rate was just 4%.

Dreaded pay-by-weight charges are binned for at least one year

HOUSEHOLDERS got a reprieve yesterday after a Dail vote to delay the dreaded pay-by-weight bin charges was passed. The 12-month stay got the green light after Fianna Fail and the Greens supported a proposal by Environment Minister Simon Coveney. While the current system remains in place for now, households will receive cost comparison dual billing – offering the option to switch to pay by weight earlier if they prefer. On Tuesday, the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) – a trade group acting for 75 per cent of the country’s waste contractors - agreed to freeze the controversial new bin charges until July 1, 2017. And two of the largest non-IWMA members also committed to doing the same within hours of the proposal being announced. The City Bin Company said in a statement: “We welcome the Government’s proposal today on pay-by-weight and are in agreement with the 12-month price freeze whereby our customers will remain on their current price plans.” Greyhound Household also released a statement saying it supported the new measures for the waste industry as outlined by the Government. IWMA secretary Conor Walsh said people needed more time to adjust to the pay-by-weight system, and that dual billing would help. He added: “We now realise that there needs to be a smooth transition. This will help householders better understand how waste charges are calculated. “They will be able to see how recycling more can reduce their annual charges.” The Government is expected to launch an information campaign on recycling and the justification for the pay-by-weight system. The IWMA also confirmed it had committed to giving allowances to households where an adult was under care, and where incontinence pads were being disposed.

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enquiries | huge interest for future of land

Calls go up during Pride Wk

Hope for development at former Foxhunter site

Roz gets into the Summer spirit

Security guards were spotted at the site of the former Foxhunter pub

 Ian Begley Security guards have been spotted at the site of the former Foxhunter pub, spurring some people to believe that development at the location is set to begin. The site was due to be redeveloped into an Avoca store, which was expected to open in March of last year. The application submitted by Avoca’s Simon Pratt created a huge amount of interest from local residents and it was anticipated that the company would create up to 50 new jobs for the area.

H o w e v e r, d o u b t s arose earlier last year when its development hit an unexpected snag due to complicated legal-contractual problems. Ow nership of the premises at present remains unknown, but since a number of security guards were spotted on the site many residents from the area have contacted their local representatives looking for information. Lucan Cllr Ed O’Brien (FF), who received several calls from residents said: “After I got reports of security guards at the location I went down

there myself to make enquiries. “A security man told me that he was sent there due to people hanging around the area. “Whoever owns the property has just taken measures to secure it. It’s a wide open site and if it wasn’t secured it could be broken into or could be targeted by anti-social behaviour.”

Protection One media group reported that Noonan’s, a company that specialises in out-sourcing solutions for a wide range of services, have

been deployed to provide protection for the site. Cllr O’Brien added that it is a “massive disappointment” that Avoca will not be taking over the premises. “Every week I make inquiries about it and run into a brick wall every time. “I can’t think of any other development over the past number of years that has gotten residents so excited. “It peaked a huge amount of interest and the site was ideal for an Avoca store, but unfortunately it has all come to nothing.”

Over €1m paid to Cllrs in 2015

More than €1m was paid to councillors from South Dublin County Council in 2015, with Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) earning the highest. According to the council, an average of €25,090 was paid to councillors, covering their salary (tax deductible), their expenses amassed through attendance at meetings and seminars and an annual mobile phone allowance. Further allowances were also given to the county mayor and deputy mayor, along with the chairs of strategic policy committees and county development board to cover all their expenses. The highest payment was granted to Mayor Holland who received

€38,426.91 and former mayor Fintan Warfield (SF) who received €35,576.93. Their roles as mayor both fell within 2015. Lucan Cllr Ruth Nolan (PBP) received a payment of €22,414.81, which was the lowest of all payments granted to local councillors last year. Her attendance at meetings was also the lowest of all councillors, with 25 meetings attended throughout the year. Councillors from the local authority attended an average of 35 meetings last year. The highest attendance at meetings was Templeogue/Terenure Cllr Paul Foley (FF), who attended 45 meetings within 2015. The figures show that he had full attendance at

all of his required meetings, including 11 county council meetings, 10 area committee meetings, six strategic policy committees, five organisation, procedure and finance committees, an annual meeting, five development plan meetings, four joint policing committee meetings, one joint strategic policy meeting and an annual budget meeting. Cllr Dermot Looney attended all his required meetings too (37), along with Cllr Charlie O’Connor (39) and Cllr Deirdre O’Donovan (41). For more information regarding details on councillors expenses and attendance visit the S142 register at www.sdcc.ie

Top Irish model and celebrity food blogger Roz Purcell is pictured launching the new Marks & Spencer Spirit of Summer food range. The new range focuses on flavours of South America, with a delicious BBQ range and tasty desserts, including Luxury Yogurt Pina Colada and Dragon Fruit and Watermelon Lollies. Picture: Kieran Harnett

The number of people contacting the LGBT helpline rises sharply each year during Pride season. That’s according to Paula Fagan, national coordinator of the Helpline, who was speaking at the launch of a new partnership with telecommunications company eir recently. The partnership involves eir and the Helpline running a positive mental health awareness campaign during Dublin Pride Festival from June 22 to 26. The campaign will promote the Helpline’s range of confidential support services to the tens of thousands of LGBT people and their families and friends taking part in Dublin Pride. Further information is available at www.lgbt. ie. The helpline number is1890-929-539.

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Gazettegallery | cycle to help Console’s fight against suicide

Annette Murphy and Ali Smith

Sandra Elliott, Sheila Corcoran, Jennifer Rabe and Lorraine Elliott

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elebrity chef Derry Clarke and over 250 other cyclists took part in a cross country mission to highlight Console’s fight against suicide. The 200km Console East-West cycle from Celbridge to Galway promoted awareness of the services provided by the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity, particularly Console’s 24/7 helpline 1800 247247. Anthony Flynn, John Curran, Garreth Grimshaw and Darren Carney

Derry Clarke and Kevin Hui who completed the 200km Console East West Cycle

Alan Green, Graham Leggett and Alan Ball

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google | boost to local economy

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Hi-tech data centre is officially opened  Ian Begley Google’s new €150m data centre in Grange Castle business park has officially opened, creating an important boost to the local economy in Clondalkin and Lucan. This is Google’s second major data centre investment in Grange Castle, and the newest addition to Google’s global fleet of cloud computing facilities. This multimillion euro investment created more than 400 jobs during its construction phase over the past year, and will create 30 full-time positions. The two-storey data centre was built alongside Google’s existing one, which opened in 2012. The company has also

purchased 31 acres adjacent to its facilities in Profile Park, which will give the company flexibility should it have additional data centre requirements in the future. The new data centre will rank amongst the most energy-efficient in the world, using an advanced air cooling system to keep its computers running smoothly. This will help enable the internet giant to reduce significantly its energy requirements and help maintain its global status as a carbon-neutral company. Data centres store information on behalf of companies and individuals, who rent storage space from the owner. Speaking about the

announcement, local Minister Fitzgerald said: “This new €150m data centre illustrates a further stage of Googles growth and development in Grange Castle. “The announcement of a 20% increase in Googles workforce in Ireland is anothervote of confidence in our great workforce and our status as a core for technology and innovation. The Government wants to keep providing the right environment for companies like Google to locate, expand and create jobs here in Grange Castle and throughout the country. “This increase in workforce is further approval of the skilled and talented employees available to companies,” she said.

Ready to rock the annual Musical Theatre Awards

Members of Leixlip Musical and Variety Group were ready to rock as they put on their glad rags and headed to the Association Of Irish Musical Societies Annual Musical Theatre Awards (AIMS). And the trip was well worth it as Claire Tighe picked up the award for Best Choreography for their production of Rock of Ages. Kevin Fagan won Best Male Singer for Drew and Orla Jennings was runner up for Best Female singer. Rock of Ages was voted runner in the Best Overall Show category.

Lucan Shopping Centre is believed to have been sold in excess of €40m to a buyer who remains anonymous at present. S u p e r Va l u i s t h e anchor tenant of the 12,008 s qm centre, alongside Dunnes Stores, McDonalds and Starbucks. The multimillion euro sale by Savills is part of the SV4 collection which included SuperValu Ranelagh, SuperValu Rathgar and the Kilbarry Shopping Centre, Kilbarry, County Waterford. The four properties were offered for sale individually, but it is now being reported that all of them besides the shopping centre in Kilbarry has been bought for nearly €70m by a foreign investment fund.

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Support local business Council moves A d v e r t i s e w i t h t h e G a z e t t e c a l l 6 0 1 0 2 4 0 report | accommodation

to tackle crisis in Travelling community  Ian Begley South Dublin County Council are making moves to tackle the accommodation crisis for the Travelling community in Dublin Mid-West. At the monthly council meeting, Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) asked for a report on all sites that provide accommodation for the Travelling community within the local authority. He also asked what work needed to be done on these sites and how consultation with the Travelling community will be done. In the council’s response it stated that under the provisions of the Traveller Accommodation Act 1998, South Dublin County Council is required to prepare, adopt and implement a Traveller Accommodation Programme to meet the accommodation needs of the county’s indigenous Traveller community. In its Traveller Accommodation Programme, the council’s construction programme will take place in three phases: The development of green field sites, at previously agreed locations; the redevelopment of existing temporary sites and thirdly where appropriate, consideration will be given to the provision of extra/infill units. The redevelopments include: Belgard Road (three group houses). St Aidans (five group houses), Oldcastle Park (20 bays /houses), Lynches Lane (three Bays), Belgard Park (10 group houses), Owendoher Haven (eight group houses). The infill develop-

ments include: Ballyowen (max of five units) and Hazel Hill (max of two units). T he new developments included in the c o u n c i l ’ s Tr a v e l l e r Accommodation Programme include: Newcastle (10 group houses), Rathcoole (10 group houses), Adamstown (10 x 3 group houses/bays), Bustyhill (eight bays), Blackchurch (10 bays), Brittas (10 bays). In addition, quotations have been received for clean-up of the Hazel Hill Halting Site, Stocking Hill Halting Site and Lynches’ Lane. Work on these sites will commence shortly. The council also stated that an audit of all the sites has been conducted by the Fire Brigade recently. Chief executive Danny Mc Loughlin said: “The results will generally make recommendations that can be broadly divided into county council responsibility and tenant responsibility. “The recommendations in respect of each individual site will be examined in conjunction with the local Traveller development groups and the tenants on site.” Welcoming the council’s plans to tackle the accommodation needs for the Travelling community, Cllr Timmons said: “I suppor t any moves that will increase quality of life and provide appropriate accommodation for Travellers I will be watching closely to ensure the council deliver but I welcome the report issued to me. “We have a long way to go but all advances are welcome.”

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Gazettegallery | All out for bloomsday and dressed in beautiful style

Councillor Cormac Devlin, An Cathaoirleach, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Tony and Robbie Cooke enjoying a pint in Kennedy’s

Rose Lawless as Molly Bloom

Council, greets Mary Enright from Drumcondra

Jacqui O’Brien and Anne Doyle

Dan McGrattan, Anne Doyle, Rose Lawless as Molly Bloom, Brian O Donohue and PJ Murphy

Michael O’Brien

Scene inside Kennedy’s Pub capturing the mood of the day

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with the great taste of Dublin just around the corner

The Joyce is yours depending on taste

T WAS a tough choice last weekend as the city saw two fantastic events take place. For the literary crowd they were all gathered on Westland Row to celebrate Bloomsday, while around the corner all the gourmet crew headed to Taste of Dublin in the Iveagh Gardens. Weather was mixed but spirits were high, and of course there were those who managed to attend both.

Aisling Henry and Suzy Falvey

Cora Duggan in the Shebeen Pub enjoying the opening day of Taste of Dublin. Pictures: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Avril Bannerton, Taste of Dublin managing director with chefs Patrick Powell, Joy Beattie, Sunil Ghai, Kevin Dundon, Niall Sabongi, Gavin McDonagh, Taweesak Trakoolwattana and (back) Paul Kelly, Cathal Armstrong and Mark Moriarty Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take that as a yes then! Donal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill proposes to his girlfriend of more than three years, Amy Costigan.

World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has a selfie taken with Catherine Dunnion from Letterkenny and Orla Pate outside the Shebeen.

Rosanna Davison

Soaking up the atmosphere in the Iveagh Gardens

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Teeling celebrates ‘World’s Best Whiskey Attraction’  emma nolan

T e e l i n g W h i s ke y Company is celebrating the first anniversary of its award winning distillery and visitor centre. The company which employs 55 people has helped to transform the heart of Dublin’s Liberties over the past year by investing €10m in the capital’s first fully operational distillery in

over 125 years. The distillery which was named ‘World’s Best Whiskey Attraction’ at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards is the vision of brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling who wanted to bring back the tradition of distilling to Dublin Their ancestor Walter Teeling had a distillery on Marrowbone Lane in the 18th century. In the last year the

Teeling Whiskey Distillery has hosted over 30 events and has served over 25,000 measures of whiskey and 40,000 cocktails to domestic and overseas visitors. Today, one year on from officially opening, it’s a double festivity for the company as it welcomed its 60,000th visitor through the doors. Commenting on the milestone, Jack Teeling, Founder and Managing

Director of the Teeling Whiskey Company said: “It has been a busy but successful year for the Teeling Whiskey Company. A key highlight for our distillery this year was being named the World’s Best Whiskey Visitor Attraction at the World Whiskies Awards. We have also just welcomed our 60,000th visitor to the distillery which has been a major milestone for us. We hope to continue to grow our visitor numbers further over the next year as well as host more events within our visitor space.”

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Spider Awards open for nominations The 2016 eir Spider Awards are open for nominations and are seeking to find and reward Irish businesses who are leading the way in the digital technology sphere. Celebrating their 21st year, the eir Spider Awards are the country’s longest-standing and most prestigious digital technology awards. This year’s awards will span 19 categories with the goal of highlighting the digital achievements of Ireland’s business community from start-ups to the most established national and international brands, across the domains of travel, charity, retail, education, financial services, Irish language, and many more. Three new categories have been added this year: Best in Blogging, Best Campaign and Best in User Experience.

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News and events taking place across the city and county

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Building a reputation as one of Ireland’s most sought after wedding and portrait photographers, Jenny McCarty says she firmly believes that people should start getting their photos developed again. Married to TV icon Martin King, Jenny’s week consists of round the clock wedding shoots, newborn baby and family portraitures, along with lots of commercial work for TV3 and editing. She told The Gazette: “I travel all over the country each week doing weddings. It’s really mental and nonstop, but to be honest the support of my hubby is just amazing. Since he works on the Seven O’clock Show he’s here every morning to help me get my bits and pieces ready and sometimes kind enough to cook the dinner. “The biggest challenge of being a wedding photographer is ensuring that the day goes really smoothly. Two weeks before a wedding I meet the couple and go through all the logistics with them and give them tips, such as what time they should arrive at the church. “If you’re running late in the morning, the time will be taken off at the end of the day and you might not even have a proper drinks reception before your meal. This is why it’s so important to be on time.

Jenny McCarty

“My main aim is to make sure I get every shot that I need which I always do, and to make sure everyone enjoys the big day.” Jenny said that one of her favourite parts of the job is doing newborn baby portraitures, which she says is very rewarding. “I always put two hours aside for when I’m photographing newborns because at the end of the day the baby is the boss so the whole shoot needs to be tailored around their needs. I always make my studio very comfortable, especially for the mammy and to get good feedback from the couple once the prints come out is just amazing.” Being a firm believer in tangible, hard copies of photographs, Jenny says that people should start printing their snaps again so they can cherish them forever. She added: “I know in my mother’s house when I go through all the bags of photos I can sit there for hours and the feeling of nostalgia is just incredible. “Kids these days don’t have that feeling because nearly every image they have is on a hard drive or on their mobile phone.”

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don’s dublin A hidden Dublin treasure holding 25,000 artefacts For those interested in animal history a visit to country’s oldest museum is not only a must but a real joy. The museum was established in Trinity College nearly 250 years ago and has more than 20,000 items. Some of the earliest donations came from wealthy collectors and artifacts from Captain Cook’s expeditions in Australia and the South Sea Islands. You can see a platypus, kangaroo and a Tasmanian Tiger that has, sadly, been extinct since 1930. There is something here for everyone, from the big to the tiny, from an elephant skeleton to trays of beautiful butterflies, and ‘live’ exhibits of worms, beetles and a rather large, hairy spider! Most of the items are in glass cabinets and there are computer tablets where you can get information of what you are viewing. On the main counter you can see and touch a very impressive Rhino’s skull, elephant teeth, animal hides and the almost mystical narwhal tusk that was taller than my guide, Lauren. There are jaws of a Great White shark with rows of razor-sharp teeth. Even lying on the table, unmoving, they are a scary proposition. You can stick your head in (if you dare!) and have your photograph taken and it’s as close I ever want to get to those choppers. One of the best collections is that of the Blaschka Glass Models of marine invertebrates. These were made by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in Germany in the late 1800s and were used in schools and colleges as colourful, visual aids. And in the next cabinet is a replica skull of the

interview: Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath

standing up for the boys in greeen

Piltdown Man who was meant to be the ‘missing link’ between apes and man. This was later exposed as a

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hoax. Engagement is the word to describe a visit to the museum that is open every day until August. There is a small fee, but then there is much to see and enjoy!

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Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath praised the Irish fans on their camaraderie and good behaviour at Euro 2016, calling the British fans who wreaked havoc in France “animals” in comparison. Speaking to The Gazette this week, the all-time great said he expected nothing else from the Irish fans, comparing them to the devotee supporters from the time he played in the Euros in 1988. “Like now we had great supporters back in my day too. While

we were playing in West Germany the fans were allowed into our training camp after games to have a few drinks with us. They just wanted to have fun and have a good time, which makes you so proud. “I think the lads on the national team are a similar bunch to when I was playing for Ireland. “They all fight for each other and if someone gets tackled they would all come in and help them out, which is what we did back in our day. “We played as a team, which was evident showing the results we got.” Asked what he thought

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‘It’s not all the English causing trouble over there, but the ones who are doing it are nothing but animals and shouldn’t be out there’

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about the infamous reputation the English fans have in France, McGrath said: “It’s not all the English causing trouble over there, but the ones who are doing it are nothing but animals and shouldn’t be out there. “They’re not doing themselves or their country proud which is the sad thing about it all.”

According to McGrath, Jeff Hendrick has the most potential on the Irish team who he says is “absolutely fantastic”. “Jeff is a lad who isn’t afraid of getting stuck in and he tackles very well too. I love to gravitate towards those type of players because I loved to tackle myself.

Paul shows his support for the boys in green

Pictures: Finbarr O’Rourke

“With Robbie Keane, I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to be involved in the qualifications in the next World Cup. He has scored so many goals and done so well for Ireland that I think he should be allowed determine his own time to leave the international stage.” A lesser known fact about McGrath was that he used to work as a night time security officer in Connolly Hospital in the early 1980s. “ I l ove d wo r k i n g at Connolly Hospital because half the time I was asleep,” he laughed, but the odd time I got a call on the radio and had

to deal with some trouble makers. “I have loads of good memories protecting all those nurses up there. It was tough gig but someone had to put their hand up and do it.” Known in some football circles simply as God, McGrath won 82 caps for Ireland and played in one of the strongest-ever Ireland teams in the 1994 World Cup in the USA. While there, he became renowned for almost single-handedly taking on the Italian frontline, including a famous incident where he blocked a Giuseppe

Signori shot with his face and played through severe knee pain. Paul McGrath is suppor ting Curr y’s PC World Ultimate Home of Football tour this summer. Fans can be in with a chance to own the Ultimate Home of Football for an exciting match with their mates until July 10. For more information visit currys. co.uk/footballwin Fans not heading to France for the matches can get closer to the action on the pitch with a 4K TV from Currys PC World for the ultimate football match experience.

Paul McGrath shows off his skills as he opened Currys PC World Ultimate Home of The Gazette’s Ian Begley meets the legend

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Paul McGrath shows off his skills as he opened Currys PC World Ultimate Home of The Gazette’s Ian Begley meets the legend

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Hot Brown Honey Get dazzled and leave dizzy at RIOT

Top shows to see at Tiger Dublin Fringe Tiger Dublin Fringe, Ireland’s most exciting festival for new faces, brand new performances and cutting edge shows, is coming back again this year from September 10 – 25. Performing theatre group Spiegletent will make another grand appearance this year in its new location at Dublin’s Georgian Quarter, Merrion Square. Promising the very best in Irish and international performing arts, its shows will be a heady mix of wild theatre, banging jigs, slapstick comedy and jaw-dropping circus acts. The provocative Collapsing Horse Theatre will also make a Fringe comeback with a new world premiere of The Aeneid. Based on the

ancient epic that tells the tale of how the people of Troy left their burning city to create the city of Rome, the show will bring the story to life with a super-charged clever brand of indelible theatrical magic and imagination. Dance continues to take up the vanguard of the Fringe programme and this year the brilliant Aoife McAtamney brings her new work, Age of Transition, where her growing talents emerge. Choreographer, dancer and songwriter McAtamney will premiere a soulful feast of contemporary dance, music and visual arts. Sophie Motley (WillFredd Theatre) returns to the festival, directing the Irish premiere of Belfast playwright, Sta-

cey Gregg’s, Override – a conflicting love story in a world of body augmentations, inflated class aspirations and dreams of a flawless life. This production mirrors Spike Jonze’s Her, A l e x G a r l a n d ’s E x Machina, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and represents a new wave of tech-concerned, transmedial art, reflecting ver y current ethical debates and discoveries. Following on from t h e i r p owe r f u l a n d haunting Fringe success with It Folds in 2015, Brokentalkers bring This Beach to Tiger Dublin Fringe 2016. The play is presented as part of a project in which artists from Europe document and create performances exploring Europe in

times of transformation. This Beach is made in response to the current refugee crisis gripping Europe today and the notion of sovereignty of one people over a piece of land; and the lengths people will go to create barriers to entry to their dominion. Volunteer applications for this year’s festival open later this month, offering thrilling opportunities to get involved in box office, production, the Spiegeltent and much more. Applicants can email Volunteer Coordinator Paul Donnelly on volunteers@fringefest. com for further details. Early release tickets for these shows are now on sale at fringefest.com with the full programme available from mid-July.

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elvis & nixon: iconic figures make strange cultural bedfellows in this great film

May leave you feeling all shook up THE most requested photograph from the US National Archives, so the story goes, is not of American soldiers raising their flag at Iwo Jima, nor is it Marilyn Monroe’s breezy publicity shot – it is of two men, Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, nonchalantly posing for a handshake in the White House. Taken in December 1970, the image offers a juxtaposition between two worlds – the world of conservative political power epitomised by Nixon, and the world of pop culture personified by the then reclusive Elvis. The latest offering from American director Liza Johnson, Elvis & Nixon (Cert 12A, 86 mins) imagines the quirky behind the scene action in the run up to the unexpected and undocumented meeting. After years cooped up in his home, Graceland, Elvis (Michael Shannon) is growing deeply concerned with the state of the American nation, and the death of the American character. The only solution is an impromptu visit to The White House, with a personal request to meet with President Nixon (Kevin Spacey, taking a familiar Oval Office seat) to discuss how to set the country on the right path.

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Some of the most alluring elements of the film are in the true-life details. Elvis did apparently turn up unannounced, and his handwritten letter appeals to Nixon to make him a “federal agent at large” – a position which Elvis hoped would allow him to travel undercover to infiltrate drug gangs and save the youth of the nation. With a penchant for brooding and intense performances, Shannon seems like an unlikely choice to play Elvis. However, the casting choice turns out to be one of the film’s strongest point – no doubt in part due to the fact that Johnson directed Shannon in her 2011 feature, Return, but mainly because the Elvis we see here is not the clean-cut heartthrob of his earlier years. Weighed down by the ostentatious gold rings and bangles, this is an Elvis that is growing increasingly jaded, paranoid, and ill-at-ease

with his position as a pop icon. Spacey, as Nixon, is a much more obvious fit, albeit with the actor committing to some bulking out to fit the role. His Nixon is bombastic, surly, and absolutely uninterested in popular culture – though he is shrewd enough to know that a PR opportunity like this one does not literally present itself on your doorstep every day. W hile the film is focused on the meeting of the two icons, the actual pow-wow acts as the pinnacle to an expertly paced build up. Much of the heart of the film lies in the relationships between the leading men and the network of people that support them. Elvis’ childhood friend, Jerry (Alex Pettyfer) accompanies him on his trip to Washington; part baby-sitter and part confidante, Jerry’s role allows the film to focus on the nature of fame and friendship. Likewise, Nixon’s administration team, led by Fargo’s Colin Hanks, acts as a way to wryly expose some of the power behind the throne. Elvis & Nixon manages to skilfully walk a fine line, embracing the quirkiness

As a world-weary Elvis and sharply cynical Nixon, Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey impress with their versions of the famous figures

of its main characters and building a wonderful piece of fiction around the odd meeting.

Yet for all the largerthan-life elements that both men embody, Shannon and Spacey man-

age to bring some real moments of depth and humanity. The end result is a very

snappy, fun, and insightful work of speculative fiction. Verdict: 8/10

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OUT&ABOUT

STYLE

Home dental regime to prevent enamel erosion

 emma nolan

Enamel erosion is a common cause of tooth decay and so many everyday fac5 tors can contribute to it. Even eating fruit can damage the enamel on teeth due to the sugar and acid5 ity, not to mention fizzy drinks, wine, tea and coffee.

Regenerate tooth5 paste is a home dental regime that helps to restore your teeth’s natural enamel. The patented NR-5 TM formula is infused with minerals that acti5 vate a cycle of enamel regeneration that acts on early invisible stages of enamel erosion, helping to restore min5 erals that have been lost due to acid attacks and wear and tear. Regenerate is clini5 cally proven to restore the enamel’s min5 eral content and micro hardness with regular use. Available at Boots, Harvey Nichols Dub5 lin, Sam McCauley chemists and Lloyds chemists, the tooth5 paste costs €13 and the boosting serum costs €40.

Conceal wrinkles with new face care Derma Liss by Gui5 not Derma Liss is a face care treatment that conceals wrin5 kles and enlarged pores for a more youthful appearance. With a primer-like texture, it evens out the skin’s complexion allowing for a more even base for makeup. It contains dehy5 drated Hyaluronic Acid Spherical Fillers which fills the grooves of the wrinkles, lines and enlarged pores. Once fully absorbed, they rehydrate by soaking up water from the cells. By absorbing water, the spherical fillers inflate and

plump out the wrin5 kles whilst providing hydration. Derma Liss is avail5 able from salons nationwide and costs €38.25.

Milliner Laura Kinsella

Head for hats

Model Jo Archbold wears beautiful sculptural piece by Laura Kinsella headpiece

Irish headwear heavyweight Laura Kinsella has been appointed as the Westin Hotel’s mil5 liner in residence. Laura began her residency by designing a head piece to launch the Westin’s Mad Hat5 ter’s Afternoon Tea. Laura K creates individual, exquisite and abstract hats, headpieces and accessories by traditional technique at her studio in Dub5 lin. A graduate of the Limerick School of Art & Design, she perfected her craft globally, working with renowned designers including Alejandra Quesada, Danielle Romeril and Philip Tracey. Last year, she was chosen by Irish Design 2015 to showcase her collections at London Fashion Week. Laura’s style and talents will now be avail5 able to Westin brides and their wedding par5 ties in the run-up to their big day, as she offers her services for bespoke millinery design. The Westin will facilitate appointments for design consultations, where Laura will endeavour to see each bride’s vision brought to life in her own contemporary, directional style.

Starla Boutique celebrates 3 years  emma nolan

Dublin boutique Starla is celebrating three years in business this month. To celebrate, owner and founder of the South William street shop, Johanna McAleese has launched its brand new look website. (starla.ie) “I think we have some really unique dresses that you just won’t find in other stores,” Johanna says. Starla opened as a dress rental store in 2013 and since then, has devel5 oped into a platform to not only rent but to buy luxury designer gowns

and cocktail dresses both in store and online for all occasions. Johanna’s aim is to ensure the boutique offers every customer a special experience. “At Starla, we have a mix of dress rentals and dress sales and we do everything from glamor5 ous gowns to short party dresses, she said. “While a lot of our cus5 tomers are aged between 18 and 30, looking for something special for a night out, we attract women of all ages who might be going to a wed5 ding or a ball or just look5 ing for something that

Johanna McAleese

will help them look and feel amazing. “They’re searching for something that will make them stand out.” Johanna’s own story is unique in itself. Hav5 ing dreamed of owning her own store since a young age, a series of lifechanging events helped spur her on to achieving

her dream. Johanna told the Gazette: “When my mum passed away, I real5 ised I wanted to put more value into my own time and that gave me the jump I needed to move forward. “I had always wanted to own my own shop but I didn’t have much retail experience and it was a daunting adventure to take on. “But I feel I’ve come a long way in the past three years. I had to be flexible and adapt to who my customers were but it has paid off.” Johanna said her

dream is to eventually move to a bigger store but for now, her focus is online. “You can reach the whole world with a click of a button and that’s where I see myself devel5 oping the store over the next 12 months. “In any business these days, you have to keep up to date and fresh. And that’s what Starla is about.” Starla stocks dresses from a number of unique designers, including Holt Miami, Rachel Gilbert, Alex Perry, Dress Studio, Nadine Merabi and Stop Staring, to name a few.

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FOOD&DRINK

Medley Cafe - a beautiful city centre space is born Medley by Andrew Rudd has officially re-opened its doors in a newly renovated location at Fleet Street East. Mr Rudd’s ambition for Medley was to make it a versatile, functional yet beautiful city centre space and through his café bistro offering, private event venue, and newly established catering service, it seems he has achieved what he set out to do. Medley Café Bistro opens from 6.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday and it offers a varied menu with early morning coffee, porridge and pastries through to brunch classics and a full

BITESIZEDNEWS Drag brunch launch set to coincide with Pride Festival A new drag brunch will launch in Dublin’s Bow Lane restaurant on Aungier Street this month to coincide with the Pride Festival. The monthly drag brunch will see a regular brunch transformed into a fun atmosphere with drag hosts including Darina Devine, DJs, food and craft cocktails. A lip sync battle, best cocktail competition, cupcake decorating competition and a QI quiz will also be part of the fun brunch. Some of the foodie treats on offer will be dishes including crab toast with sourdough, samphire, two poached eggs, and remoulade or fried chicken “birdwich” with white cabbage jalapeno slaw, Swiss cheese and disco fries. The first drag brunch will take place on Sunday, June 26 at 3pm and it will continue to take place every fourth Sunday of each month in Bow Lane. For more information see www.bowlane.ie

lunch menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. Medley Upstairs on the mezzanine offers beautiful city centre views and incorporates a food demo kitchen, full bar, lounge area, dance floor, and can easily accommodate up to 170 seated guests. Medley Outside is an added string to Mr Rudd’s bow as he offers a catering service and full event management service for weddings, launches, dinner parties, and more whether held in Medley or country wide. For more information see www.medley.ie or call (01) 5557116.

The perfect dessert for a Summer treat THIS week, we have a perfect summer treat Avonmore Summer Berry Feuille.

adding extra water if needed. Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.

Ingredients

• Turn out onto a

250g strong plain flour

lightly floured board,

1 tsp fine sea salt

knead gently and form

250g Avonmore butter

into a smooth rectan-

(room temperature)

gle.

150 ml cold water

Roll the dough in one

350ml Avonmore sum-

direction only, until

mer whipped cream

three times the width,

1 punnet strawberries,

about 20 x 50cm.

hulled and chopped

Keep edges straight and even. Don’t over-

Preparation

work the butter

• Sift the flour and

streaks; you should

salt into a large bowl.

have a marbled effect.

Roughly break the

• Fold the top third

Avonmore butter into

down to the centre,

small chunks, add them

then the bottom third

to the bowl and rub

up and over that. line a tray with baking

oven and allow to cool

quarter turn (to the left

for use and using a pizza

paper and place the

on a baking tray.

butter, as you are look-

or right) and roll out

cutter form rows and

pastry rectangles on

ing for a marbled affect.

again to three times the

columns so that you end

individually, allowing

three rectangles on

• Make a well in the bowl

length.

up with a couple dozen

some space between

top of each other with a

rectangles, roughly the

them.

layer of Avonmore Sum-

them in loosely. You need to see bits of

and pour in about two-

Give the dough a

Fold as before, cover

thirds of the cold water,

with cling film and chill

mixing until you have

for at least 20 minutes

a firm, rough dough

before rolling to use.

• Roll out the pasty

same size. • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade,

• Bake the pastry

• To serve, stack the

mer Whipped Cream

squares for 10 to 15 min-

and summer berries in

utes, remove from the

between each.

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OUT&ABOUT

TRAVEL

The Twelve Hotel in Barna, Galway, features pet-friendly suites

Pawdicures aplenty to help spoil your pet  ian begley

Travel Editor

Ireland’s pet friendly hotel, The Twelve Hotel in Barna, Galway, is launching a special pet-friendly holiday package to tie in with the launch of the much anticipated summer animation The Secret Life of Pets. Guests can bring their four-legged friends to the hotel and enjoy a two-night stay in one of their pet-friendly suites which are spacious enough for your pet to host their very own dance party while listening to their favourite tunes using the iPod docking station. A goodie bag for your pet will include a welcome certificate complete with a pet selfie photo at checkin so they can show off to all their friends on their return, a welcome treat, a toy to keep them

occupied when you’re out and about, bowls for water and food and Scoopy Doo bags for clean ups when you’re bringing your pet for walkies. Your pet will be welllooked after while you head to one of the restaurants for dinner, or you may decide to treat your pet by allowing it to paw dial for the brand new room service pet menu available. Even if your pet is watching his/her waistline, there’s no reason not to have a little holiday treat from the Four Legged Friends menu – it includes delights such as pup cakes (peanut butter treats), Tom Cat’s Favorite (a selection of seafood) Bag O’Bones, The Pooch-ini (a custom-made dessert including pet biscuits, peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard). All pets love to be pampered, preened,

rubbed and loved, and The Twelve Hotel can organise for your pet to enjoy some grooming and spa treatments at Bubbles and Barks, the dog spa and boutique beside the hotel. Try a hot oil treatment, a blueberry facial, pawdicure or mud bath! And to stretch their legs, there’s plenty of great places to go for a scenic walk including Barna Woods and Barna Beach. The Secret Life of Pets package is available at The Twelve Hotel this summer including two nights bed and breakfast for two adults and one pet, your pet’s welcome package and the option to book your pet in for some spa treats as an extra. Pet Package price at The Twelve from €400. For more information or to book visit www. thetwelvehotel.ie or call 091-597000.

The Twelve Hotel can organise for your pet to enjoy some grooming and spa treatments

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SPORT

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Proud sponsors of the DLGFA adult championships

ladies football: new ireland assurance player of the month

Boden and Fins set for crucial SFC showdown THE NEW Ireland Assurance senior championship reaches a key phase on Wednesday, June 29 as the race for semi-final places heats up. The top two sides in Group 1 – Ballyboden St Enda’s and Fingallians – show down in a huge fixture at Lawless Memorial Park with a victory for the former likely to all but assure their passage into the playoff stages of the competition. But Fins, with their trio of Dublin stars Sinead Finnegan, Fiona Hudson and Emer ni hEafa, are also unbeaten at this stage and will be hungry to nick a result to lift them to the head of the standings. Na Fianna and Kilmacud Crokes, in third and fourth respectively, will be hoping they can lift their chances of reaching the semi-finals from their meeting in Glasnevin with both needing a win. Indeed, for Na Fianna, it is their last group game in the five-team pool while the other sides will play their last round of matches on July 13. In Group 2 – which features four teams – reigning champions Foxrock Cabinteely going into their final round of group matches. They are the side to beat with two wins from two and will top the group if they can keep a Sinead Aherne-inspired St Sylvester’s at bay on June 29. Syl’s sit on three points alongside St Brigid’s who host Parnells. All three still harbour hopes of nicking a semi-final berth, making for a thrilling phase in the competition.

Dublin SFC representatives at the New Ireland Assurance launch alongside Joe Keane (Dublin LGFA) and Brian Sullivan (New Ireland Assurance)

New Ireland’s club heroes  sport@dublingazette.com

NEW Ireland Assurance has teamed up with GazetteSport and the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Association to promote this summer’s championships by launching the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month awards. For June, July and August, we will name a monthly winner of the award following their performances in their respective club championships. Speaking about the new awards, New Ire-

land Assurance’s Deirdre O’Sullivan said: “We are delighted to be the official sponsors of the Dublin Ladies Football Adult Club Championships. “We have a strong tradition in supporting Gaelic games in communities nationwide and this was a fantastic opportunity to be able to support ladies football. “As part of this sponsorship and supporting the ladies, we were keen to raise the awareness of the players, the hard work they put in and their achievements. “The great reach of the

Gazette and its support in the local communities makes it the perfect partner to, together, launch the New Ireland Assurance Player of the Month.” It is part of the company’s overall sponsorship of the DLGFA’s adult club championship competitions from senior level through to the Junior G championship. And Joe Keane, Dublin LGFA Chairperson is delighted to have the company on board. “The club championship is the heartbeat of our organisation and

our partnership with New Ireland Assurance will assist Dublin LGFA greatly in the development of club football within the county,” he said. “I am especially looking forward to working with New Ireland Assurance to further promote our championships and in doing so acknowledge the tremendous work being carried out by players, coaches and officials at adult grassroots level.” To find our monthly winner, we are asking for your help. You can name who

you believe should win the monthly award for their performances in the adult ladies football championships, no matter if it is at senior level or in the intermediate or junior competitions. For a full list of New Ireland Assurance Adult Club Championship fixtures, log on to www. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. ** To nominate someone deserving of a Player of the Month award, contact us at sport@dublingazette.com with their name, club and a couple of lines about why you feel they should be up for the honour!

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Clougher’s higher learning the US way

FastSport

Clonsilla man takes the road less travelled to progress football career; he tells GazetteSport about his American dream and Lanigan-O’Keeffe and how pursuing an education has aided his rise on the field too XXXX xxxx CLONSILLA native Sam Clougher turned off the road most trodden to take a far different path than that of his peers through the cutthroat world of football. Most young Irish footballers play schoolboy football in Ireland until they are picked up by a professional team and offered an academy or scholarship contract across the sea in England. Four years ago, when Clougher was just 16, he made the brave decision to take himself Stateside in search of education as a back-up to the ambition of forging career in the sport. Clougher spent his youth lining out for the likes of Phoenix FC, Verona, and Shelbourne before he was invited to spend some time training with St Patrick’s Athletic. However, his stint at

Richmond Park proved shor t and Clougher explained to GazetteSport why he thinks the move didn’t work out. “I was only 16 when I went to St Pat’s so I think part of why it didn’t work out was because I was young and part of it was because I wasn’t good enough at the time. I had just finished my junior certificate so I hadn’t filled out at the time and I still looked like a kid and played like a kid.” However, Clougher wasn’t long finding a new club after LSL side DCU came calling with the offer of first team senior football despite not attending the college. “It was phenomenal to have the chance to play senior football and I ended up playing two matches a weekend – for the first and second team.” Moving to America was something Clougher

had looked at from the age of 15 and while in the emerging talent programme his mind was set to pursue this avenue by their encouragement of education. Unlike many of the other young players, Clougher became determined to continue with his education while chasing his football dream. So, along with goalkeeping coach Dave Martin, he looked at the options available to him and decided that a boarding school would give him the best of both worlds. Personal research led him to Berkshire School in western Massachusetts – where he went spent a year playing in a team that became recognised as the number one prepteam in the country. It was while he was still at Berkshire that Kenyon College, a small college in Ohio, offered him a chance to put himself in

Sam Clougher makes a diving save for Kenyon College, Ohio.

the Major League Soccer shop window, while also receiving a high level of education. The economics and history student would not have gotten into Kenyon without the football. “Coaches were constantly turning up and looking at us. There is

and average goals against – resulting in being named first team All-Conference [the top keeper in the conference], and first team All-American, the award for the top amateur keeper in the country, voted for by coaches and the media. He went on to win both

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‘The ultimate goal is to keep playing, either in the US, home or in England’ - Sam Clougher

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one lad from that team already playing in the MLS and another well on his way to doing so – Kenyon were just one of the places that came in and talked to me.” Clougher’s second season in Ohio saw him set school and conference records for clean sheets

awards once again in his third season at the college. Clougher, who is in his final year at Kenyon College and has started a summer internship in their admissions office, is determined as ever to continue towards a career in football however, where his next move will take him he does not know. “The ultimate goal is to continue playing. Whether that is here, at home, or in England. I’ve put myself into a position where I am fairly well known over here and people recognise the name. “I’ve been gone for four years and as much as education has been preached, there is a sense that all the lads who have come over here have been forgotten about in Ireland.”

Coyle’s ticket stamped FORMER King’s Hospital student Natalya Coyle, above, and Donnybrook resident Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe have both been formally confirmed by Pentathlon Ireland and the Irish Olympic Council in Team Ireland for the Olympic Games. This will mark the second time that both have qualified for the summer Olympiad, having previously competed in London in 2012. Head coach for Pentathlon Ireland’s high performance programme Andy MacKenzie said of the announcement: “Both athletes have made continuous improvement over the last four years, and have become multiple medallists with Arthur as the current European champion. “We are very grateful for the ongoing support of our High Performance programme by Sport Ireland, which has made this possible. Both Natalya and Arthur are extremely proud and excited to be representing Ireland for the second time at the summer Olympics.” This announcement comes just a month before Ireland is set to host the UIPM Youth A World Championships from July 14 to 18 at the University of Limerick. With an event of this scale coming to Ireland just prior to the Olympic Games in Rio, the announcement of having both a male and female representative at the Olympics has been hailed as a tribute to the hard work of both the athletes and Pentathlon Irelandto grow the sport in Ireland. And Nickolas Boyle, Project Coordinator for the UIPM Youth A World Championships, is hopeful that their successes can help motivate the next generation of pentathletes for 2020. “There is no greater honour for an athlete that to represent one’s country on an international stage. Pentathlon has given Irish athletes a truly magnificent opportunity this year. “The excitement and joy from putting on your nation’s colours for competition this year takes on a whole new meaning. Pentathlon Ireland is truly proud of all of our athletes from youth to senior levels. We wish Arthur and Natalya all the best in August and look forward to cheering them on from home.” Coyle will compete on August 19 followed by Lanigan-O’Keeffe on August 20.

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hurling: sarsfields’ tricky season continues

Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields CONGRATULATIONS to both the hurling

Many thanks to all who supported

and camogie U-14 teams and mentors

our annual golf classic in Lucan Golf

on doing so well in representing Dublin

Club which was a great success with

in National Feile competitions.

37 teams taking part. Congratulations

The camogie girls lost at the quar-

to all the winners: first – Mick Molloy,

ter ﬁnal stage by a point to the home

Pearse O’Connell, D Murray, David

advantage that Toomevara had. The

Murray 98pts. Full results are on the

hurlers went to the semi ﬁnals, losing

website.

out to Glen Rovers from Cork. Next weekend it is the turn of the footballers with the ladies starting

Summer Camps 2016 for ages six to

the boys in Mountcoal, just outside

13 begin on July 4; football – July 4-8;

Listowel. Follow @lucansarsﬁeldspro

hurling/camogie – July 11-15; football –

on Twitter for live updates.

August 8-12; hurling/camogie – August

pionship alive with a six-point win

Crokes’ goal-burst undoes Lucan hopes

ahl division 1 Kilmacud Crokes 3-13 Lucan Sarsfields 1-12  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Sarsfields’ tough AFL1 season continued against high-flying Kilmacud Crokes on Tuesday night as the club’s visit to Silver Park ended in a fairly convincing loss nevertheless marred by several layers of controversy. Sarsfields – who’ve won only once all year – put up a decent fight without several regulars against the south Dublin high-fliers, however, with Kevin Roche making some fine saves between the sticks and Trevor Lee and Joey Byrne offering up fine performances in the middle of the park. The key moment of the first half was a source of some confusion: with the teams tied at 0-2, a loose ball at the end of a Crokes attack took a couple of deflections and trickled over the line for a goal for the home side. It took until half time until many realised the

goal had been awarded, with the net credited to Shane O’Rourke. Sarsfields’ attacking flair came in large part through the impressive free taking and distribution of Kevin O’Reilly, whose points included a flat monster of a puck from inside his own half, while both sides squandered attacking momentum by opting to go for points from distance. While Crokes went in with a 1-8 to 0-8 lead, Sarsfields would have felt very much in the game come half time, but that changed quickly. The first of Crokes two second half goals was another cause for debate, as a break ended with the sliotar smashed off the underside of the Sarsfields bar, off the ground and back out. With it all but impossible to tell whether the line was breached, the referee awarded a goal, one that was quickly followed by a breakaway third as Sarsfields’ vocal discontent continued to simmer. The game took on a

feisty edge from then on, with tough tackling and verbals at one point causing the referee to ask a member of the Crokes coaching staff onto the pitch to calm one of his players. The edge was fuelled in part by those two early Kilmacud goals, but also by a high, hanging nothing of a shot that dropped under the Crokes’ bar and – in the eyes of the Sarsfields players – crossed the goalline in the hand of the home side’s goalkeeper.

Despite Sarsfields protests, nothing was given. With the clock running down, Sarsfields did get some rewards for their endeavour, with Matt McCaffrey breaking past two defenders and lashing the sliotar into the roof of the Crokes’ net with a few minutes left on the clock. It was scant consolation, though, with Crokes running out with a 3-13 to 1-12 win, a margin notched through greater ambition and that early second half burst.

and coffee.

on Friday evening in Carrigaline and

The junior hurlers kept their chamKilmacud Crokes and Lucan Sarsfields played out a contentious battle last Tuesday evening

Bingo is running every Wednesday in the club bar from 8.30pm. Free tea

15-19. Bookings can now be made online at lucansarsﬁelds.ie

over Cuala; their next round is against

No winner of this week’s €4,500

Round Tower, Clondalkin on July 14

lotto draw; numbers were 8, 14, 22

away at 7.30pm.

and 28. The next draw will take place

Congratulations to John Bellew playing his part in Dublin U-21s hurlers

on Sunday night with the jackpot now at €5,000.

championship win over Westmeath;

Last week’s draw was sponsored by

hard luck to Chris Crummy and Jonny

Lucan Village Pharmacy. Next week’s

McCaffrey playing their part with the

draw will be managed by team Edel

seniors.

Mooney.

ST pat’s palmerstown FUN Day, Saturday, June 25 – St Pat’s

Valu, Palmerstown House and Manor

GAA club, Glenaulin from 2-6pm. All

Hair Studios.

welcome: bouncy castles, face-paint-

Our Friday hurling skills continues

ing, fun and games, refreshments, all

on Friday and will be on from 6-7pm

free.

next week. Everyone welcome. Cam-

The lotto numbers for this week

ogie skills are on from 7-8pm. It’s a

were 2, 3, 26 and 28 for the first draw

great chance for the kids to learn from

and 14, 21, 22 and 29 for the second

experienced coaches.

draw; neither draw was won so next

Memberships are overdue so any-

week there will be two draws with

one that hasn’t paid can you please do

jackpots of €10,000 and €3,000.

so urgently.

The draw takes place in the Palm-

Our boot camp is on at 6pm in

erstown House every Sunday night at

Glenaulin (meet at clubhouse) for all

10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you to

interested parents, every Wednes-

all our sellers and to all that support

day night. All levels of fitness welcome.

our lotto every week.

The cost is €3 for the hour. Qualified

Tickets available from all the usual sellers including Moriarty’s Super-

instructor to put you through your paces. Hope you can all make it.

westmanstown/garda THE next ladies fixture is down for

teams were evenly matched but our

Wednesday, June 29 away to St

boys got to grips in the second half

Maur’s in the championship, starting

and pushed on to win, final score 2-7

at 7.30pm.

to 2-5.

The juvenile section had another

The U-8 girls played a camogie blitz

busy week with football, hurling and

against Naomh Olaf and CBC in Sandy-

camogie action.

ford. Despite the weather, the girls put

The U-14 boys had a good win on

in a tremendous performance and can

the road on Sunday away to Skerries

be very proud of their efforts. Thanks

Harps to wrap up the league campaign

to the coaches and parents for their

until the end of August. Another fine

commitment and support.

team display and special mention to

The club’s annual golf classic takes

Conor, Ciaran and Scott for putting in

place this Friday, June 24 at West-

a great effort.

manstown Golf Club and everybody

The U-12 footballers faced Kilmacud Crokes at home on Saturday and both

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DDSL delight for Saints West Dublin duo Cormac Moore and Dylan Duffy shine as capital side win the Kennedy Cup in dramatic fashion with memorable shoot-out  sport@dublingazette.com

ST FRANCIS duo Cormac Moore and Dylan Duffy helped the DDSL regain the SFAI Kennedy Cup after they scored a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out final victory over the Galway League at the University of Limerick on Friday. Exciting striker Troy Parrott scored the winning spot kick in a tense shoot-out after the sides had finished 0-0 after extra time. Speaking afterwards to the Belvedere website, Parrott said it was a moment he had long envisaged: “Before I went down to the Kennedy Cup, I pictured that moment in my head of scoring the winning peno in the

final but I imagined that I was going to chip it down the middle! I decided to go low in the end. I felt comfortable going up to take it because I knew I was going to score.” In all, this is the DDSL’s 30th success in 40 years of the Kennedy Cup competition. The DDSL were regaining the title won by the Kerry League 12 months ago. The DDSL created the better of the chances during normal time, with Karl O’Callaghan’s fine header on 17 minutes crashing against an upright, while penalty shoot-out hero Parrot headed just over shortly before half-time. Galway grew more into the game in the second period and Colm Cunningham was only prevented from giving the Connacht

side the lead by an excellent save from the DDSL ‘keeper with four minutes remaining. As the stalemate prevailed through extratime, the decider went to a penalty shoot-out with the DDSL converting four of their five spot kicks, while Galway managed to score just three. It was tough luck on a brave Galway side, but on the evidence of the five days of keen competition, the DDSL were deserving winners, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one in their six games. It was tough luck on a brave Galway side, but on the evidence of the five days of keen competition, the DDSL were deserving winners, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one

in their six games. The Dublin side had made it to the final after coming from behind in their semi-final against local rivals the NDSL. Parrott was again one of the heroes of the tie after he scored the winner from the spot after he was fouled in the box. There was some consolation for the NDSL after they won their shoot-out 4-2 against Cork League in the third-place play-off clash. The game had finished 1-1 after normal time after St Kevin’s Boys star Ope Abiru put the Dubliners in front in the first half, only for Robert Geaney-O’Brien to equalise for Cork late on.