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Sad passing of local councillor John Bailey GARY IBBOTSON
JOHN Bailey, the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county councillor and former interim manager of Dublin’s senior hurling team, has died at 74. It is understood that Cllr Bailey (FG) passed away over Monday night following a recent illness. Cllr Bailey was diagnosed
with motor neuron disease. Having been first elected to the county council in 2004, Cllr Bailey retained his seat at every election since and in the 2019 local elections he returned a seat with 1,504 first preference votes in the Dun Laoghaire ward. Cllr Bailey also ran for the Dail in the 2002 and 2007 general elections, however, he did
not win a seat. Cllr Bailey was born and raised on Hyde Road in Dalkey but resided in Killiney with his wife, Angela. Heavily involved in GAA for most of his life, Cllr Bailey refereed the 1986 All-Ireland senior hurling final between Cork and Galway. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Work on new Greenway to start soon
IT HAS been announced that construction on the proposed greenway between Cruagh Wood and Ballyogan Road will begin within the next couple of months. The greenway is a pedestrian link that will also accommodate cyclists, wheelchair users and buggies. SEE PAGE 5
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PERMISSION GRANTED FOR BULLOCH HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT
Board’s decision to reject report ‘bizarre, reckless’ THE published inspector’s report on the proposed Bartra residential development at Bullock Harbour reveals that it advised An Bord Pleanala (ABP) to reject the planning permission filed with the board. In a statement, People Before Profit TD and Save Our Seafront chairperson, Richard Boyd Barrett said he expressed “grave concern” that ABP rejected its own inspector’s report in granting the development. D e p u t y B oyd B a rrett said the decision by ABP to overrule Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown’s planner recommenda-
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tion and ABP inspector’s report was “bizarre and reckless”. The Bartra development proposes the construction of three luxury villas and apartments at Bullock Harbour. The inspector’s report upholds original council decision and recommends to refuse the granting of permission on the grounds of zoning, specific local objec-
Artist’s impression of the proposed development at Bulloch Harbour
tives, the risk of flooding and the cultural importance of the harbour to the local area. According to the report, “there is an identifiable risk of flooding at the subject site” due to its “coastal location and proximity to the harbour area, and the evidence of localised flooding and wave over-
topping as set out in submissions received from multiple third parties.” Deputy Boyd Barrett said the granting of permission by ABP shows a dismissal of all of the serious planning and zoning issues that had led to the inspector’s report to recommend refusal. “I find the decision by An Bord Pleanala to
overrule the council’s planner and their own inspector’s recommendation quite stunning. “It is at complete variance with the zoning, council objectives and the principles of sustainable development,” he said. “The rationale provided by An Bord Pleanala for granting this planning proposal and, quite frankly, without providing any evidence to support their claim, is less than satisfactory and needs to be explained. “I find it mystifying that planners experienced at interpreting county development plans who upheld the council decision were unceremoniously overruled by the board.” Refused The report concludes w i t h re c o m m e n d i n g that the “decision of the Planning Authority be upheld in this instance and that permission be refused for the proposed development.” Deputy Boyd Barrett continued on to say that he would be bringing the issue up with Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in the Dail.
HOUSING
Forty-four new homes recently provided by council FO RT Y- FOU R h o m e s have recently been provided to families waiting on the Dun LaoghaireRathdown housing list. In a statement, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Counc il said that “44 families in the DLR area were provided with 9 one-bed and 35 two-bed brand new, high quality, energy efficient homes in the Clay Farm development.” The homes are being managed by the Iveagh Trust and are located at the newly developed Clay Farm, Leopardstown. Glencullen-Sandyford councillor Emma Blain (FG) has said she is delighted for the families. “I’m delighted for the families who will be moving into Clay Farm in the coming weeks. Overjoyed “ M a ny h ave b e e n waiting a long time for their own homes, and those who I’ve spoken to are overjoyed to be moving into the heart of an established, vibrant and welcoming community. “I wish them a lifetime of happiness in their new homes in this great community.” These sentiments have been echoed by Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy who said: “This is welcome news, m o s t e s p e c i a l l y fo r families with children. The thought of so many homeless children is very hard to comprehend.” T h e Ive a g h Tr u s t was founded in 1890 by Edward Cecil Guinness and currently owns and m a n a ge s ove r 1 , 4 0 0 units of social housing and hostel accommodation in Dublin City and its suburbs.
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DEATH: COUNCILLOR BAILEY PASSED AWAY FOLLOWING A RECENT ILLNESS
Tributes paid to John Bailey FROM PAGE 1
He also served as the chairman for the Dublin County GAA Board for 10 years where he played an instrumental role in the redevelopment of Parnell Park and in 2005, after the sacking of Humphrey Kelleher as Dublin senior hurling team manager, Bailey was appointed interim manager. However, the players at the time refused to train under Bailey and subsequently released a statement claiming they were intimidated and threatened with a lifetime-ban from the panel should they not accept his management. Bailey denied ever making such a threat. Closer to home, Bailey was also influential in Cuala CLG in Dalkey where earlier this year he was awarded with the President’s Award for his commitment and service to GAA. In 2012, Cllr Bailey told the Herald that he was “very much pro-life and pro conventional marriage,” and would “vote no” on a samesex marriage referendum. He previously owned The Arches pub in Dalkey but sold it in 1999 and worked for a time as a horse trainer. He was also the former managing director of Brendan Tours Ltd and Budget Rent-A-Car.
Cllr Bailey is survived by his wife and five children, Suzanne, Elaine, Maria, Joanna and Allison and their families. His daughter, Deputy Maria Bailey (FG) successfully contested the 2016 general election and is a Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire. She had also served on Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council since 2004, when she was elected in the Ballybrack ward. In a statement, Young Fine Gael said: “It is with deep sadness that we learn of the death of Cllr John Bailey, former Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire County Council. “We offer our condolences to John’s family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.” “RIP John Bailey. He was the driving force behind the development of Parnell Park.... All-Ireland Hurling Final referee.. and he launched an audacious bid to bring Mick O’Dwyer in as Dublin Football Manager,” says RTE broadcaster and presenter Des Cahill. Fine Gael Cllr Barry Ward also added his condolences, saying: “Saddened to hear of the death earlier today of my long-standing dlrcc and FineGael colleague, Councillor John Bailey. “John fought bravely, particularly of late and during the recent #LE19 campaign. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
The late John Bailey who has died aged 74
ACTIVIST
Ceremony to honour Casement EASTER Rising leader and human rights activist Roger Casement will be commemorated at a ceremony on Saturday, August 3 in Sandycove. Beginning at 7:30pm at Doyle’s Cottage, a wreath will be laid before Angus Mitchell, author and Roger Casement historian, will say a few words on the life of the diplomat. Casement was born in Sandycove in 1864 and later received a knighthood for his investigation into human rights abuses in Peru. For his role in the Rising he was hanged in Pentonville Prison. The event is being organised by the dlr Roger Casement Summer School and for more details on the summer school, please contact: dlrrogercasementsummerschool@gmail.com.
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FASTNews
Orphanage owners apologise for ‘tone-deaf’ naming decision THE owners of ‘The Orphanage’ co-living space in Dun Laoghaire have apologised for the “tone-deaf” choice of name and have said it will be renamed. The property, which was an operating orphanage until it closed in the 1970s, was nicknamed ‘The Bird’s Nest’ by locals in the area. “We would like to sincerely apologise for naming the building the Orphanage,” the owners told The Irish Times. “We deeply regret offending anyone, and particularly those with close connections to the Bird’s Nest.” “It was a ‘tone deaf’ decision, as rightly pointed out by Susan Lohan of the Adoption Rights Alliance. We are changing the name of the building. In this regard we once again regret any distress or hurt caused.” According to The Irish Times, the owners have not yet decided on a new name. The property has an address at 19-20 York Road and was put on the market by Brady & McCarthy as a four suite “luxury co-living” space with rents ranging between €1,200 and €1,500 per month. A spokesperson for the owner said that the space would become an “adopted home” for residents – a comment which originally sparked anger.
Sod turned on new hockey pitch
THE sod has officially been turned on the new hockey pitch that is being developed for Jesus and Mary College Our Lady’s Grove Secondary School in Goatstown. Local TD and Minister Josepha Madigan attended the event along with principal Colm Dooley, representatives of staff, students and the community. Deputy Madigan said: “I am delighted to see work finally begin on this exciting new development. This new hockey pitch will be a wonderful new resource for Our Lady’s Grove Secondary School. “Work on the new hockey pitch has been a long time coming. “I want to commend all the work that has gone in by staff, parents, and students to get us to this point. “The pitch will hopefully be completed for September and I look forward to attending the official opening.”
CONCERNS: MURKY SUBSTANCE FOUND IN WATER
Discolouration not from waste treatment plants – Irish Water GARY IBBOTSON
I R I S H WAT E R h a s claimed that the presence of a murky substance and discolouration in the water surrounding Dalkey and Bullock Harbour does not emanate from their waste treatment plants. South Dublin locals voiced their concern on the quality of the water during the week with images posted online showing a black substance floating to the top of the bay. In a statement, Irish Water said: “Irish Water has investigated this issue and can confirm that the discolouration at Bullock Harbour is unrelated to the wastewater treatment process. “A l l w a s t e w a t e r assets in the area are operating as normal and no incidents have been reported.” Green Party councillor Ossian Smyth says that “seawater is tested weekly at nine points
along the coast from Shankill to Blackrock. “There was a major Irish Water pollution discharge on June 24 which made it unsafe to swim. “However, the water at Sandycove and other locations has been of excellent quality since June 26.” However, Smyth continues on to say that he has his concerns on the quality of the water surrounding Bullock Harbour and Dun Laoghaire. “I would not swim in Bullock or Dun L a o g h a i re h a r b o u r s in case they are polluted with bilge water or minor fuel spills,” he says. “As the harbours are now being used more for recreation than commerce, it’s time that they were cleaned up and I want to see them added to the roster of water testing sites and I will be looking at ways that we can make them clean again.” Irish Water added that
An image showing a black substance floating on top of the water
discolouration in waters not caused by treatment plant discharge is the responsibility of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. A spokesperson for the council said in a statement that “the lifeguards in Sandycove report no observations
of a black murky substance”. And “it is possible that this is the same algae as was observed last week at Killiney: Phaeocystis a common marine algae found in coastal waters - is often mistaken for sewage as it forms a brown scum”.
Iconic shop Knobs & Knockers moving to Dun Laoghaire ONE of the city’s best-known shops is set to relocate from its premises on Nassau Street after 48 years in the same building. Knobs and Knockers is one of the city’s most famous shops for its suggestive name and has been trading on Nassau Street for over four decades. The shop has been the subject of thousands of photographs on social media, with even the most famous of stars taking a cheeky snap outside the signature blue and white shop front. Most recently, Fleetwood Mac’s Mike Campbell took a picture outside the shop before the band’s gig at the RDS. The shop is currently having a moving sale, before they prepare to move to a new premises in Dun Laoghaire at the end of this month. Knobs and Knockers are an ironmonger, selling everything from kitchen cabinet handles to front door furniture and more. Dublin North West TD Noel Rock remarked on the unfortunate closure of the shop with others querying what would be fit to replace such an iconic Dublin staple. In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Des Cooney from
Knobs and Knockers said: “Yes, sadly after 48 years on Nassau Street, we are moving at the end of this month. Our new address will be 3 The Forge, Bakers Corner, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.”
The iconic shop front and sign. Picture:Google Maps
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ANNOUNCEMENT: LINK TO BE FULLY OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN SPRING 2020
Work on new Greenway to start soon GARY IBBOTSON
IT has been announced that construction on the proposed greenway between Cruagh Wood and Ballyogan Road will begin within the next couple of months. The greenway is a pedestrian link that will also accommodate cyclists, wheelchair users and buggies etc. and “is designed to improve permeability and better access for pedestrian and cyclists in the area,” according to the council. The objective of the greenway is to provide a safe “pedestrian/ cycle link for residents from the Cruagh Wood/Stepaside Park residential estates and the local communities around Stepaside Village area” to public transport, public amenities, local schools and the Samuel Beck-
ett Civic Campus. The greenway will start within Clay Farm, cross a flood plain before turning towards the boundary hedging at the council golf course and continuing on to Cruagh Wood. The overall length of the fourmetre wide pedestrian link will be 835m with 90m consisting of a boardwalk being elevated over the existing stream and flood plain. The alternative journey distance by car, via Enniskerry Road, Kilgobbin Road and Ballyogan Road is roughly 3km. Independent councillor Michael Fleming said the link will be a great asset to the community. “The people of Stepaside welcome the greenway. The commuter distance will be shorter to the Luas and other public facilities.” Cllr Fleming also said that the
construction of the greenway will be put up for tender before construction begins in about two months. He expects the build to take around six months and the link to be fully opened to the public in spring 2020. The announcement of the greenway has also been warmly greeted by local residents online. “Great news, we would very much welcome that,” said Heather Wiktorski. “That’s a great idea development for the locals residents,” added Bartlomiej Talik. Others are hoping that the greenway will be extended to Stepaside Park and the Park at Carrickmines. “Stepaside Park link is not fully in the planning yet,” says Cllr Fleming, but it will happen “if the need is there for it.”
‘Tall Ship’ the Sea Cloud II berths in Dublin City WITH her masts almost camouflaged by the forest of Docklands construction cranes behind her, the Sea Cloud II Tall Ship made berth in Dublin this week. Quietly moored just off the city centre, the Sea Cloud II added some old-world elegance to the very modern Docklands landscape, with the luxury barque – which sails under the Maltese flag – just the latest in exotic cruise ships finding their way to Dublin’s shores. Picture: Mark Boland
The objective of the greenway is to provide a safe “pedestrian/ cycle link for residents
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Caitriona Devery and Noirín Carroll
Siobhan O’Connor and Jeannette Vavasour
Neil Cawley and Cindy Liu Ugne Murphy, Emily Picard and Johanna Olufsson-Milroy. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh
Blackrock launch party for new Chinese restaurant
O Cyril McAree and Paul Malone
Ellen Dugana and Marisa Moreau
Simon Smaul, Carol Smaul and Hannah Barkhoff
LD Post Office, Blackrock recently held a launch reception for friends and neighbours. Following a lavish €1.6 million refurbishment, the landmark Old Post Office on Blackrock Main Street was transformed into a restaurant of the same name. Serving fine Sichuan cuisine in an elegant European setting, the restaurant offers stunning views over Dublin Bay from the glass walled dining room with an outdoor terrace. Guests enjoyed a range of canapés based on signature dishes and some specially created cocktails including one based around the Chinese liquor Moutai. Old Post Office is now open 7 days for lunch and dinner. www.oldpostofficeblackrock.ie
Lina Moutai and Myles McWeeney
Hannah Barkhoff and Katia Valadeau
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FASTNews
Commuters and Dubliners facing higher air pollution from nitrogen dioxide – EPA HIGH levels of air pollution from transportation on the M50 motorway, Dublin Port Tunnel and certain streets in the city centre poses a risk to public health, according to a finding from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. The EPA’s report indicates high levels of nitrogen dioxide (ND) around Dublin that exceeds the EU’s limits. ND is an air pollutant that derives from traffic emissions which can negatively impact on
people’s lung health. Traffic around Dublin is the main source of the high levels of ND, and the EPA states that the public needs to support clean transportation such as cycling or walking to decrease the risk. Due to the high levels of the air pollutant, the EPA placed an air monitor station near Heuston Station and another one will be placed on Pearse Street this summer.
Tech firms’ teams from all across the city help charity to raise €1m for Temple Street TECHIES 4 Temple Street has now surpassed its goal of raising €1 million for Temple Street Children’s Hospital within five years. On July 5, the charity held its unique ‘treasure trail’ event where more than 165 teams of tech and business companies competed by answering questions and clues around Dublin city. This year’s title of Smartest Techies went to Zen Mob (pictured), who represents the software
company, Zendesk. Techies 4 Temple Street raised more than €250,000 for the Temple Street
Foundation with this year’s event, which helped them to reach their overall milestone goal.
Choo-choose a great view of train TRAINSPOTTERS from all across Dublin were well placed along the track near Killiney hill to catch sight of The Sea Breeze as it chugged past on a Dublin to Wexford trip recently. The
classic steam train was taking in one of the most scenic lines in Ireland, with a route offering expansive views of tunnels, cliffsides, beaches, forests and rivers on its way south – with the
steam delighting the trainspotters in just the right place to catch the sights and sounds of the old reliable rolling past on its leisurely trip to the sunny south east. Picture: Justin Farrelly
Share some magical mixology fun with a Harry Potterish bar A HARRY Potter-themed bar – The Cauldron – is running all this month with an interactive magical mixology class. Following massive success in New York City and London, The Cauldron has popped up in the Clarence Hotel at The Liquid Room, with The Cauldron Magic Experience offering a 105- minute immersion class where participants learn
how to brew their own cocktails. For €29.99, each wizard receives their own robe and wand, as well as one welcome drink and two cocktails. There are also alcoholfree, gluten-free and vegan options. For tickets and further information, see https://thecauldron.io/dublin.
Sharing a wand-erful moment
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SOCIETY
Intolerance for many groups still lingering in Ireland, CSO data shows PADRAIG CONLON
LGBT+ people experience the highest rates of discrimination in Ireland, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures. In its report, the CSO found that nearly 18% of people aged 18 or over said they had experienced some form of discrimination in the past two years. The highest rates of discrimination were reported by those who identify as LGBT+ (33.2%), followed by persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds (33.1%). Commenting on the just published report, statistician Maureen Delamere said: “Almost a fifth of persons aged 18 years or over stated that they had experienced discrimination within the previous two years. “Those who experienced most discrimination were persons who identify as LGBT+, at 33.2%; persons from non-white ethnic backgrounds, at 33.1%; unemployed persons, at 30.2%; and non-Irish persons, at 26.7%. “Almost one in ten people, at 9.4%, experienced work-related discrimination either in the workplace or while looking for work, while 11.8% cited discrimination when accessing services. “The latter includes discrimination experienced in places such as shops, pubs, restaurants and other retail outlets, or in banks and other financial institutions.” Also included in the CSO report is discrimination experienced when looking for housing or accommodation, or in accessing education, health, transport or other public services, or discrimination experienced from An Garda Siochana. The most common grounds identified by people who had experienced any form of discrimination were age, at 34.1%, followed by race/skin colour/ethnic group/ nationality, at 21.9%. Among those who had experienced discrimination of any type, some 9.1% cited sexual orientation as a reason for this discrimination. Maureen Delamere said quite a lot of people suffering discrimination show a reluctance to take action in response to it. She said: “Of those who had experienced discrimination in the two years prior to interview, seven out of every ten, some 70.4%, took no action in response to their experience.”
SUPPORT: VOLUNTEER PRAISES IMPORTANCE OF HOSPITAL VISITS
‘Helping to cheer up sick kids in hospital is the best thing I’ve ever done’ SYLVIA POWNALL
DUBLINER Ornaith Woodley has found the perfect way to blow off steam after a tough day at the office – by getting down to the serious business of play. The 24-year-old HR consultant from Glasnevin has spent the past two years cheering up sick children in Temple Street Hospital and says she gets more out of it than they do. Play volunteer Ornaith is now a team leader with the charity Children in Hospital Ireland and she is urging anyone who has a few hours a week to spare to get involved. She told Dublin Gazette: “You could be having the worst day in work and then you go in and a child is beaming at you from their hospital bed, whatever they might be going through. “There is one girl who has been in and out of hospital there for 14 years. It definitely puts life into perspective. “I didn’t have that much experience with kids, but it’s almost as if these kids are teaching me.” Of the 270,000 child visits to hospitals in Ireland each year, 75,000 are under four and almost all are admitted through A&E – meaning an unplanned
visit for the family. Play helps to alleviate the trauma of hospitalisation, for both parents and child, providing a sense of normality in an unfamiliar and often overwhelming environment. Ornaith explained: “I go in every Monday from 6 to 8pm. We go around to the children’s bedsides. We would have games, books, anything to entertain them. “We have our own trolley stacked with board games. They all love Connect 4; they love headbands as well, and that is great because it’s a group activity which helps them make friends. “Part of our role is also to give the parents a break. Some may have travelled long distances to get to the hospital. “If they want to go for a coffee or top up their parking, we can sit with the sick child. But sometimes I find the parents just want to chat. “Some people ask ‘Is it not really sad’, but I have never come out feeling sad because the kids are so happy. It’s such a nice thing to do. “You actually feel great after it, and so do they. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone – it’s the best thing I’ve ever
Ornaith Woodley
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Some people ask ‘Is it not really sad’, but I have never come out feeling sad because the kids are so happy done.” Leading children’s charity Children in Hospital
Ireland has been providing play and fun for sick children in hospital around
the country for almost 50 years. They are now seeking volunteers for the first phase of the new national children’s hospital, which is due to open at Connolly in Blanchardstown. To find out more, see www.childreninhospital.ie/become_a_volunteer/.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Cormac O’Connor and Niamh O’Shea Marie and Maggie O’Dwyer with Hester Scott. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh
Fionnuala Donovan and Michelle Walshe
HOUSANDS of people turned out in Dalkey for the culmination of the Cuala GAA Academy’s 2018/19 season last week. On a beautiful summer morning, families and supporters watched nearly 500 players aged between five- and 10-years old march along Dalkey’s Main Street to the Club’s Headquarters at Hyde Park. They were led by the Artane Band and escorted by two members of the Garda Mounted Support Unit. At Hyde Park, teams assigned to every county in the country ran off the final series of hurling and football matches of the week-long event. Pictures: John Coveney Photography
Caroline Bracken, Angela Finn, Sarah Maria Griffin and Michelle McElroy
Exhibition about food and memory
A
N exhibition about food and memory curated by Sarah Maria Griffin, dlr Writer in Residence 2018-19, was launched at dlr Lexicon Library recently. Contributors were invited to write about a recipe or dish that meant a great deal to them, or to describe a special food memory and to explore why it is significant.
Great support as Cuala GAA academy ends T
Christina Duff
Maggie O’Dwyer, Sarah Marie Feighan, Hester Scott, Sarah Maria Griffin, Marie O’Dwyer and Anne O’Dwyer
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
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THE AMAZING STORY OF THE MIAMI SHOWBAND COULD BE THE MUST-SEE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR
Miami Showband massacre is focus of new musical play PADRAIG CONLON
THE amazing story of The Miami Showband, one of the Ireland’s greatest showbands in the 1960’s and 70’s, is set to hit theatres across Ireland. The Miami Showband Story, written by Marie Jones (Stones in His Pockets) and Martin Lynch (Dancing Shoes –The George Best Story) could be the must-see musical of the year. Taking audiences on an amazing roller-coaster ride from the glory days of the band in the 1960’s right through to the tragedy of 1975, the show will feature a full-live band of young actors and musicians. Told through the eyes of best friends and song writing duo, Fran O’Toole and Des Lee, we witness their rise from Dublin and Belfast beat groups to the kind of fame and fortune any young musician could only dream of. But less than ten years later, the dream comes to a tragic end. When Fran is murdered at a bogus British Army road-check outside Newry, (along with Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty), Des’ life is thrown into meltdown. Beset with survivor’s guilt, Des turns to alcohol and eventually leaves the country for South Africa. However, this doesn’t stop Fran’s ‘presence’ continuing to haunt Des and it isn’t until 25 years later when a phone call from Ireland proposes a Miami reunion that the chance o f redemption is offered to Des. Speaking at the recent launch of the musical, Des Lee said audiences can expect a very special, unique show and an amazing night out. “I’ve read the script and it’s going to be a great show, but I’ve no doubt it will be a truly emotional night for me,” he said. “We didn’t want the play to be leaning heavily on the massacre. “Instead, we wanted it to explore what the Miami Showband was all about, how successful they were and what they meant to their fans.
Miami Showband saxophonist Des Lee with Chris Mohan as Dickie Rock, writer of musical Martin Lynch, Derek Dean Freshmen frontman, Aileen Mythen as Foles mother and Gavin Peden as Bap, Mick, Peter and new Miami member. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.
“They were heroes of the time. “This is a show that will bring smiles, laughter, tears and joy. “It’s got everything, I can envisage people hearing ‘Clap Your Hands, Stamp Your Feet’ and dancing in the isles.” P l ay w r i g h t, M a r i e Jo n e s observed, “As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on this show. “I know the people of Ireland are going to love it.” The actor Chris Mohan who will be playing the iconic Dickie Rock said: “While it’s a great honour to play someone as legendary as Dickie Rock, it is also very intimidating but a challenge I look forward to very much!” The Miami Showband Story, which opens next month in Belfast, places the dizzy heights of pop stardom alongside human tragedy in this unique story of Ireland in the 1960’s and 70’s. Dubliners will get a chance to see it when it hits the Gaiety Theatre from 16 - 21 September.
As a young slip of a girl in Belfast, I danced to Dickie Rock and the Miami so it has been a real labour of love to work on
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Bob Dylan and Neil Young @ Kilkenny THINKING outside the box – and certainly out of the capital – there’s a particularly impressive gig taking place in Kilkenny, which will surely see Dublin fans hit off up the road for a chance to see these two legends – Dylan and Young. Bob and Neil, for it is they, are headlining at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny – one of the only two team-ups they’re undertaking this year (with the other in London’s Hyde Park, also this month), with fans of the two timeless legends expected to come from all over the world to London and Kilkenny alike. Tickets for the double-whammy gig are still available, priced €162-€189 from ticketmaster.ie.
JULY 11 (THURSDAY)
Idles @ Iveagh Gardens, €35 The Big Geraniums @ Whelan’s, €15 Arms That Fit Like Legs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show The Silken Same @ The Fumbally Cafe, €14
JULY 12 (FRIDAY)
Villagers @ Iveagh Gardens, sold out One of the most innovative Irish acts of modern times, superbly inventive alt-indie stars Villagers bring their show home to a Dublin music scene they unquestionably helped to shape. Sharon Shannon @ Whelan’s, €28 Fade To Light @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Ded Rabbit @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free, late show
JULY 13 (SATURDAY)
Aslan @ Iveagh Gardens, €42 Aly and AJ @ The Academy, €31
“THERE’S Nothing Great about Britain” reads the title of Slowthai’s debut album, the cover of which features the man himself in a rustic wooden stockade, restrained naked before a large block of council houses as the occupants look on. If you know a little about the history of the Northampton rapper – a rising star of the increasingly pervasive and hard-hitting British Hip-Hop scene – it’s easy to see why such sentiments would appeal. S l ow t h a i – Ty ro n Frampton to his friends – was brought up in a tough estate in the East Midlands, and struggled through early life. He’s determined to pay back those less fortunate. “The 99p tour, it’s because that’s the price of an ice cream,” he laughs about his incredibly cheap recent UK tour. “I don’t want people to miss me because they can’t afford it, you know?” There will be plenty of people fighting for tickets for the hardhitting lyricist, a man whose abrasive style has seen him come on stage in body bags, make videos featuring him wrapped naked around his girlfriend, and produce cutting lyrics dealing with how at one point in his life, drug dealing seemed like the only realistic career choice.
JULY 14 (SUNDAY)
JULY 15 (MONDAY)
Mono @ Whelan’s, €20 ArnoCorps @ The Grand Social, free Syrens @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €7
JULY 17 (WEDNESDAY)
Black Stone Cherry @ The Academy, €27 Huun Huur Tu @ The Sugar Club, €20 The Hot 8 Brass Band @ The Button Factory, SOLD OUT Judah and the Lion @ Workman’s Club, €21
I A H T W O L S
“I did some dumb stuff and I was going nowhere,” Frampton laughs. “I was doing some labouring and working in Next. “I got in trouble for giving my friends the employee discount. It was a difficult life. “There’s this hidden side to society that most people don’t see unless they live it.” Frampton found a way out, though, his almost skittishly varied music drawing the attention of the notorious tastemaker
poll, BBC Sounds, where he was ranked fourth most likely in British music in 2018. “That was we ird,” Slowthai says. “They just called me and told me I was on it. I wasn’t expecting it. “I’ve got a lot more attention since, I guess, but these things don’t really matter. I want to be a musician, I don’t really care about that stuff.” That desire to explore music brings Frampton into a varied world, one
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Mac Demarco @ Iveagh Gardens, €47 Arkells @ Whelan’s, €14 Mikaele Davis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €16 Moonlight Benjamin @ The Sugar Club, €15
JULY 16 (TUESDAY)
n e e g d n d i tr t ’s hi t n u e P ety nd c i soc front a side
So, how will Heather react to Brendan’s return?
TESSA grows irritated this week when Dean and Eoghan try to change her mind about her internship, leading her to make an important decision about her future. Hughie is trying to keep his distance from Heather, which leads to her growing more upset. When she sees Hughie is down during the week, she tries to encourage him to take a drink, but when he refuses it causes a further rift in their relationship (inset). Bob and Renee worry over Hughie’s struggle
where he performs with full-on riotous punks Slaves, traditionally seen as being at an opposite musical extreme. He’s determined to delve into worlds beyond what’s traditionally been quite a narrow an insular rap scene. His topics are wide and cutting: he ruminates on Brexit, talks about smalltown life (another feature of his budget tour was an insistence on going far from the beaten touring track), cuts deep on
to stay sober, but Renee fails to convince Heather to give Hughie space as he tries to conquer his demons. Brendan makes a return to Carrigstown this week, and pledges to try to get Heather away from Hughie. Will she accept an invitation to run away with him to Brazil? This week also sees Robbie opening up to Carol about how he suffered as a child and trying to make amends with Nora. With Ruth and Jack going to the same kids’ camp, Carol and Fiona start to get competitive. Robbie and Carol decide to bring Fiona down a peg or two. Elsewhere in the village, Darragh offers to lodge Sharon’s savings, but forgets the money in a rush to get to work. Sharon arrives home to
housing and healthcare, and talks about nationalism and its links with poverty-dominated lifestyles. It’s not intellectualism, though, so much as the cutting perspective of someone who’s been there, and lived the life he’s reflecting in his lyrics. Slowthai bring his Circus Tour to the Dublin Academy on October 10 and 11. Tickets priced at €20 are on sale now. Read full article now at DublinGazette.com.
discover her house burgled – will Darragh tell her that her savings were taken, too? Hot Pots got a bad review online, but Dean knows who’s behind it. When he goes to confront the author of the review, Cristiano and Fionn make it difficult for Dean to get to him. Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE
ENTERTAINMENT
CINEMA | RIP TORN – GRIZZLED, GRUMPY, BRILLIANT
A singular force of cinema passes away
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The kids –well, most of them – at the heart of the mayhem in sleepy Hawkins, Indiana
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Stranger Things 3 turns the chaos up to Eleven this series RACHEL D’ARCY
IT’S BEEN a long wait for Stranger Things fans, but the third season of the cult has finally hit our screens. After a year and a half, the Netflix smash returned with eight jam-packed episodes that are sure to deliver a shock and thrill, particularly toward the end. Still taking place in the rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, the beloved kids are all grown up now, becoming moody teens right before our eyes. Eleven and Mike are wistfully in love, Dustin and Will are trying to find where they fit in, Steve, Jonathan and Nancy are working full time jobs and Max shows Eleven exactly how to be a teenage girl in the 1980s. The aesthetics of the show are incredible, if nothing else. Fluctuating between the neons and vibrant colours that the decade was known for, to the dark and dreary underbelly of a
world being destroyed by the elusive Demogorgon, it’s nearly worth watching for the visual beauty alone. This season stands out from it’s predecessors, however. Focusing more on the individual characters and their development, fans of the sci-fi element may spend the first few episodes tapping their toes in wait. Between the opening of the new Starcourt Mall and the kids all getting into the swing of summer break, things seem a little too pleasant for an episode or two, particularly when you see beloved father figure character Steve Harrington serving sugary treats dressed as a sailor. That wait is worth it though, watching as Hawkins becomes infiltrated by an outside source, something theorists have compared to the rumoured infiltration of the US by foreign sources in recent elections. A new side to the series is explored in season three, that leaves you feeling more connected to the characters than ever. Even the supposed bad guys - keep an eye out for Smirnoff / Alexei - manage to make you feel sympathy toward them at times. Of course, the Duffer Brothers manage to deliver on the bone chilling scifi front too, whilst also maintaining that air of mystery and suspense that Stranger Things has become known and loved for, particularly in the explosive, tear-jerking 70-minute finale, ‘The Battle of Starcourt’. With a fourth season on the very distant horizon, things are only bound to get stranger - and we can’t wait.
I HAD a film review that I was going to turn in – only for the Gods to pluck Rip Torn (88) from this mortal coil just at the time of going to print, throwing my plans into disarray. And ‘disarray’ is certainly a word that comes to mind when thinking of the late actor’s-actor, with Rip – one of the greatest actors many people may not have noticed – having led a chaotic life that saw him pinballing around Hollywood and television, often proving the architect of his own downfall. And yet, everywhere he landed (often at the heart of one falling out or spat or another) Rip impressed his peers and directors, earning respect alongside his controversies. Usually seen playing irascible and crotchety characters, it’s impossible to think of anyone else who could turn in grizzled, growling roles with the aplomb and ease that Rip brought to his roles. Elmore Rual ‘Rip’ Torn Jnr (‘Rip’ being a traditional nickname within his family) drifted into a burgeoning Hollywood trajectory during the late 1960s counterculture climate, but he was stranded in the eddies by his sheer volatility, which saw him miss out on key roles. For example, getting replaced by a then largely unknown Jack Nicholson on Easy Rider was undoubtedly a huge blow to his career’s trajectory. Still, despite his volatility leading him to everything from physical fights to lawsuits, Rip continued carving out a singular path as a force of nature within Hollywood. Recent decades saw
The late Rip Torn (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019)
him orbiting greater fame and mass recognition with small yet key roles in several mainstream films and franchises, from Men
in Black to Dodgeball, while TV viewers recently saw a recurring role in 30 Rock as a network chief.
However, it’s his inimitable role as the pragmatic producer Arthur in TV’s The Larry Sanders Show – a snarling bulldog one second, wheedling sycophantic babysitter the next – that perhaps cemented his legacy, earning him Emmy success and knowing, insider kudos. Often a leading actor on stage, but generally a character actor on the small screen, there was nothing small about his impact, respect or reputation within the trade, and the loss of this grumpy, brilliant actor is sad to contemplate. RIP, Rip ...
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Instagram that he would “never give you a free icecream in exchange for a post”. He told The Guardian: “We’re the anti-influencer
influencers. It’s weird ... but I think it’s really fun. I hope it inspires small businesses to hold their own and tell people to f*** off.” Nicchi is also an actor and paid for the vintage-looking truck out of the money he made for shooting a commercial in 2014. “This is a moneymaking thing. I can’t give away my ice-cream for free. “As much as I’d love to do that, I don’t think my kid’s school accepts celebrity photos as a form of tuition payment.”
Leo’s shorely Will ‘terminal tourism’ having some take off as a thing to do? fun with this final touch at Center Parcs
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AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar was happy to join Martin Dalby, chief executive of Center Parcs, to mark the completion of the €233 million landmark Center Parcs Longford Forest resort, with Leo happy to sprinkle some sand about at the lakeshore to help add some finishing touches. Construction partners Sisk and Roadbridge completed Ireland’s first forest holiday resort on schedule and on budget, with finishing touches under way ahead of the resort’s official opening at the end of July. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan
DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Meadow, a fun-loving one-year-old German Shepherd that is full of life and love! She is extremely intelligent and loves to play brain games (especially if there is a tasty treat involved). Meadow greets everyone with her infectious smile and hilarious welcome wiggle of excitement! She is a super dog who already has lots of training under her belt, such as Sit, Down, Paw etc and she is fully house-
trained too. She will need a family who has an interest in continuing her positive reward-based training and teaching her new tricks. If you have room in your heart and home for Meadow 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. Yo u c a n a l s o f i n d t h e m o n Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)
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Tampa Airport began offering nontraveller passes last month, where 100 non-travellers can apply for a pass to visit the airport on a Saturday, with places fully booked until September. It follows in the footsteps of Pittsburgh, the first airport to open up to non-travellers in 2017. Now, America’s busiest airport – Ha r t s f i e l d - Ja c ks o n At l a n ta International – may be seeking approval for a trial run, with the idea also being considered in Detroit and Austin airports.
Cory’s canny penny-pinching (oh, and penny-stacking) ways may yet pay off A PENNY-pincher from the US state of Arizona has spent the last three years on what he hopes is the world’s largest coin pyramid. Co r y N i e l s e n ( 5 5) completed construction on the massive pyramid made entirely out of pennies on June 16. The pyramid comprises over than one million pennies, with the construction process being documented on Nielsen’s YouTube channel, ‘Penny Building Fool’, across 46
videos. To celebrate the finalising of the pyramid, he posted a six-minute timelapse of the construction process. In the description of the video, he said he has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records, hoping that his penny pyramid will beat a previous world record set in Lithuania. There is no glue or other solvent holding the pennies together – they’re simply balancing
on top of one another. The pyramid measures 65 stacks across by 65
stacks back by 65 stacks high, which roughly equates to the pyramid
being worth $10,303.15 – an incentive, if any, to collect your old coins!
Iraqi drought delivers an ancient palatial gift A DROUGHT that caused a severe reduction in water levels at the Mosul Dam reservoir in Iraq has revealed a 3,400 year-old palace that was buried deep below. A team of Kurdish-German archaeologists are now working carefully to dig out the palace ruins (above) from underneath the earth. Lead archaeologist Hasan Ahmed Qasim said: “The find is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the region in recent decades.” The existence of the palace underneath the dam was first discovered in 2010. However, rising water levels, as well as the looming threat of ISIS, made it difficult to continue work on the site. This year marks the first time that the dam was dry enough for experts to finally begin excavation. The ancient structure is known as Kemune Palace and was constructed using mud-brick walls. It is believed the palace had been part of the Mittani Empire that once ruled parts of Syria from the 14th to the 15th Century BC.
Oh, crumbs, what a compo!
BISCUIT lovers are invited to take a bite at a Maryland contest, with the biscuitmaker hunting for the UK’s and Ireland’s ‘craziest cookie fan’ to become their official cookie taste tester. The chosen taste tester will also be given the opportunity to create their own cookie. For those interested, head over to the Airtasker website and click ‘Make and offer’ and leave a com ment explaining what lengths you would go to get your hands on a Maryland cookie. Some suggestions include wearing a onesie to work for a whole day, tap dancing down the supermarket aisles or teaching your gran to dab and, according to the brand, the crazier the idea you come up with, the better! The winner will also
get to try the brand’s entire range of products, including those that aren’t yet on the supermarket shelves. The applicant who manages to convince Maryland that they’re the biggest cookie fan will be appointed as the official cookie taster. Following this, they will be invited to visit the Maryland Innovation Centre in Edinburgh for a day, where they’ll taste and share their thoughts on Maryland’s entire range of cookies. Lastly, for all of the hard work you put in eating those cookies, you’ll also be paid £350 – enough to buy another biccie or two for the trek home, if you win. But if you don’t the competition, well, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, we suppose ...
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Penneys founder passes away Rachel D’Arcy THE FOUNDER of legendary Irish retailer Penneys, Arthur Ryan, passed away this week at the age of 83. Ryan founded the first ever Penneys store on Mary Street in 1969, on behalf of the Weston family, when he was just in his 20’s. He was the CEO and Chairman of the legendary clothing chain, which expanded internationally as Primark under Ryan in the 1970s. Currently, Primark has over 370 stores across Europe and America. Current CEO of Primark, Paul Marchant, said that Ryan was a ‘gifted retailer and visionary leader’. “On behalf of everyone at Primark, we want to extend our deepest sympathies to [Ryan’s] wife Alma and his family at this difficult time,” Marchant said.
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“Arthur Ryan was a retail pioneer and a man of remarkable business acumen. At Primark, we feel very fortunate to have experienced up close his drive and passion for the business as well as his integrity, warmth and wonderful sense of humour. He was very generous in so many ways. He devoted a lot of his time to advise and connect people and he quietly supported people in the background in times of need. “Despite his many talents and successes in life, Arthur always modelled great humility. He said that we should ‘remember who we are, challenge ourselves to be the best we can be, push the boundaries all the time and never be complacent or satisfied’. “His words remain guiding principles at Primark today. Throughout his entire career he remained strongly connected to the customer and regularly visited the stores and walked the shop floors. Equally, he placed great importance on talent development and influenced so many careers, which remains instilled in Primark’s culture today. “Arthur Ryan’s legacy will continue to live on in the business that he founded and built. He will be hugely missed by his Primark family,” Marchant continued. Ryan’s death comes as the beloved budget retailer celebrates it’s 50th anniversary.
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latitude& longitude Great deals for camping THE Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has three lastminute European holidays on offer for July. You can stay at the Delftse Hout park in The Netherlands, Le Brevedent in Normandy, or Du Poulquer, France for seven nights for as little as €300. Prices are based on two adults plus standard electric pitch and return ferry crossing from the UK. Delftse Hout is a short walk from the town of Delft and Rotterdam and The Hague are both within driving distance. Le Brevedent in Normandy is set in the old orchard of a former hunting lodge. Du Poulquer is just 200m from the sandy beach of Benodet with plenty of coastal towns to explore in the region. To find out more or to book, see www. camc.com.
Fancy going foraging? GET back to nature and make the most of the good weather with a foraging adventure in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. Foragers Lisa and Emily will walk you through the forests, identify wild plants and impart their wisdom about the landscape. Lisa, founder of Orchardsnearme.com, said: “Our workshops are designed to be fun. We identify wild plants, taste wild tea and take time to get to know one another.” Tours (€20pp) include a two-hour guided walk in the countryside, with expert local guides, wild tea samples and some wild bookmarks. Spaces are still available for July 12, 15 and 25. To book, see www. orchardsnearme.com/ guided-day-toursdublin.
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Gorgeous getaways
The Gods themselves would marvel at the sheer beauty of the world-famous Erosantorini hotel, Santorini
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Travel Editor OBSESSED with Love Island – even if you’re not prepared to admit it? Then why not plan your own romantic getaway to the Balearic island (below) where it’s filmed? The hit TV series is set in sunny Majorca – home to sweeping ribbons of sand, turquoise waters and tropical greenery. T h e f a m o u s L ove
Island villa itself is located in Ses Salines, a pretty town in the south east region of the island known for its stylish shops and bars, romantic coves and quaint fishing villages. Ses Salines itself is just 30 minutes from the resort of Cala d’Or where there are plenty of love nests to suit any budget. TUI have plenty of last-minute deals so it’s worth checking out their
website (tuiholidays.ie). If you can travel at short notice (as in Saturday, July 13) you can get seven nights half board at the Exagon Park, Ca’n Picafort from €599pps. And if you fancy flying from Cork (August 27 departure) you can get seven nights self-catering at the Bahia Azul, Cala Bona from €529pps. Alternatively, if money is no object when it comes to spoiling the
one you love, why not indulge in a stay at Erosantorini, voted one of the world’s top 20 most seductive places to stay? The luxury hotel with unrivalled service and facilities offers guests breath-taking panoramic views of Santorini’s iconic caldera and the endless blue of the Aegean Sea. Lounge on a daybed by the 115ft infinity pool, which features an underwater sound system,
relax in the spa, take in a yoga class or explore the coastline by yacht. There’s even an openair cinema where couples can snuggle up with a movie under the stars as they watch the sunset. Foodie options range from a traditional Greek setting by the fournos (BBQ), to a formal soiree and romantic clifftop dining under the stars for couples where the house sommelier sources the
finest Greek wines to pair each of chef’s dishes. There’s also a concierge service for any outdoor activity such as private sunset sailing tours, archaeological site visits with private tour guides, visits to famous wineries and horse riding. If that doesn’t get you in the mood, nothing will! For more information, see www.erosantorini. com.
While TV’s Love Island (left) may be attracting some extra attention to Majorca, the island itself is already full of beautiful things, coupled with a rich history and a sun-kissed climate
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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS
TRAVEL & FOOD
Ronan O’Hagan, Molson Coors; Niall McMonagle, Windmill Lane Recording Studios; Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza and John Paul Prior, MusicMaker store
Grab a pizza the action in a music superstar search
Tetyana Zhemerdyey, Glorious Sushi; Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Heather Condren, Sadie’s Kitchen and Christine Fowler, Ardkeen Stores
FOUR Star Pizza has launched a nationwide competition to find Ireland’s next musician superstar. Star Nation is calling on musicians from all four provinces to submit one original song for an opportunity to win €3,000-worth of music gear, a recording session in Windmill Lane Studios and a chance to perform live at the final showcase gig at Whelan’s. Christina Hamilton, Four Star Pizza communications executive, said: “For a relatively small population, we have produced some of the biggest musicians in the world. “Whether you’re a solo
singer or play in a band, are a rapper, a potential rock star or a country legend, we would encourage you to get writing and send us your songs. We can’t wait to hear them,” she added. Star Nation is free to enter and musicians can submit their track to Four Star Pizza online before the closing date of Wednesday, July 31. All entries must be completely original compositions and only one song per artist can be submitted. Entrants must be over 18, reside in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, and be willing to participate in promotional activity if selected.
Wood you join in with this Bushmills’ collaboration?
Alan Phillips, Studio Coffee and Emma Murray, Arthur Mallon Foods
John Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit; Artie Clifford, Blas na hEireann and Amy Flynn, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit
BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey will team up with creative woodworker, Eamonn O’Sullivan, for the next event in their Black Bush Stories series. The collaboration will see Eamonn join Bushmills to host a series of hands-on whiskey and woodcarving workshops in Dublin. Taking place on July 23 and 24 at Drury Buildings, guests will experience a whiskey tasting led by the Bushmills Brand Ambassador, before attendees then having the chance to try their hand at woodcarving too, with specially created Black Bush drinks served throughout the event.
CRAFTBEERCORNER Tropical Torpedo IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Fallon Moore, Blas na hEireann and John Murphy, Murphy’s Home Bakery
Denise Marron, Intertrade and Damien Clarke, Kookee
Micheal O Cadhla, Tastefully Yours; Fionnuala Malone and Maria Svejdar, GS1 and Tommy Bowe, Country Style Foods
Irish food awards attendees B
LAS NA hEireann, the Irish Food Awards, recently held their Backyard event in the Seamus Ennis Centre in The Naul. Entitled Buyer Insights, the event saw keynote speaker, Malachy O’Connor, speak about the key skills needed for preparing for buyer meetings, negotiations and commercial developments.
O’Connor is the founder of Irish Food Consulting and has more than 20 years’ experience in the supermarket trade with roles in Marks & Spencer, Dunness Stores and Aldi Ireland. On the day, guests also enjoyed a lunch of Blas na hEireann award-winning produce in the sunshine. Blas na hEireann are the largest food awards on the island,
open to all 32 counties, with judging taking place during June and July, with finalist judging in Dingle, the home of the awards, on October 2 and 3. With Backyard at Blas talks taking place on October 4 and 5, the final Blas na hEireann 2019 awards will be presented on these dates alongside these popular producer networking events.
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THIS COULD BE the drink of the summer. A wonderfully fruity beer with the taste of mango, papaya and passion fruit. There are five different hops used that, when combined with the fruit, make each mouthful a delight. It has a very refreshing light body but it’s stronger than a normal session IPA with a 6.7% ABV.
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Renault workhorses get revised new models A KEY player in the van market for 120 years, Groupe Renault is upgrading its light commercial vehicle range with enhanced styling, connectivity and bespoke features that both cater to the varying needs of its professional customers and deliver quality levels comparable to those of passenger cars. Since their launch in
This generation of a popular model has seen Mitsubishi further refine the line, offering a superb range of features that should prove a hit with many looking for their next SUV
Meet the perfect SUV: Mitsubishi’s Outlander
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NOW in its third generation, the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV has become even more popular in recent years thanks to a plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) joining the range in 2014, and sitting alongside its 2.2-litre turbo-diesel counterpart. The Outlander range was heavily face-lifted in 2015, with new styling, extra equipment and a revised chassis. In 2017 there were additional minor improvements in order to keep up with the fastmoving SUV sector, and it has now received a refresh for 2019. The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has a smoother look than before, while its excellent underpinnings remain unchanged It’s more aerodynamic, too, with underbody panels helping to aid fuel
efficiency. It has been given a more curvaceous design in line with Mitsubishi’s latest ‘Dynamic Shield’ design language, with LED headlamps and a large three-diamond logo. Generous use of chrome detailing on the front grille, window line and tailgate door give the new Outlander an upmarket look. Overall, the exterior look of the new Outlander is clean, robust, purposeful and very pleasing to the eye. In order to keep things simple, Mitsubishi offer the new Outlander in diesel guise with just two trim levels (both generously equipped) – Instyle or Black Line (both with 4WD, manual or automatic transmission, and seven seats as standard). However, the PHEV model is only available with five seats, but trim
levels are increased to three – Intense, Instyle and sporty S-Edition. Blending an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain with the space, comfort and off-road capability you expect from an SUV, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is ready for any challenge. Offering up to 45kms of all-electric range – which, for many drivers will be enough for the average commute and most everyday tasks – the new Outlander PHEV is the perfect travelling companion for nearsilent, zero-emissions urban driving. On longer journeys, the 2.4-litre petrol engine wo r k s i n te l l i g e n t l y with the electric motor to provide more power and torque, while also improving fuel economy. As a result, the Outlander PHEV delivers up
to 139mpg (combined) and Co2 emissions of 40g/km, without compromising performance. Additionally, whether you are in electric or hybrid modes, the Outlander PHEV’s advanced four-wheel-drive system keeps working to deliver added confidence on slippery roads and loose surfaces. My review car was a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Instyle, in striking Orient Red metallic paint, with sumptuous diamond-quilted black leather seating as standard. Featuring 8-way pow-
er-adjustment, it was very easy to get comfortable behind the leather-clad multi-function steering wheel. Other standard features include 18” alloy wheels, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors with corner sensors, silver roof rails, sport mode switch, electric parking brake and rain and dusk sensors. Some of the many other features include LED daytime running lights, LED headlamps with automatic levelling and LED high beam, Smartphone Link Display
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Audio with six speakers, DAB radio, along with numerous other quality features. Spritely performance is guaranteed, with the stylish SUV capable of sprinting from 0-100km/ h in just 10.5-seconds. With a comfortably interior, up to 1,602-litres of load space, and driving technology that makes driving easier and keeps you safer on the road, the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the perfect SUV for every adventure. Pricing starts at just €39,900 (ex-delivery) and is inclusive of a €5,000 SEAI grant for private customers, and €2,500 VRT relief. For ultimate peaceof-mind motoring, all Mitsubishi passenger cars are supplied with an 8-Year/150,000km warranty as standard, along with a 5-Year Mitsubishi Assistance Package.
1980, Master and Trafic have established themselves as mainstays of the LCV market, having sold more than four million vehicles. The new models of both have gained stronger design, powertrains and equipment with both benefiting from new designs, new engines, bespoke cabin layouts, improved driving comfort and greater onboard connectivity. Enhanced The new Master’s cabin gains upmarket appeal as well as enhanced practicality and functionality. Under the bonnet there are new 2.3 dCi engines providing more power and torque while reducing fuel consumption. Driving is also safer and more seamless thanks to new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The New Trafic is even more versatile, in terms of its agility, connectivity and revised ergonomics. Powered by new 2.0 dCi engines, it responds to all professional situations and to certain personal uses.
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BOXING CLEVER: BOXING: MONKSTOWN Boxing Club enjoyed another hugely successful edition of the annual Monkstown International Box Cup with 500 boxers arriving from 11 different countries around the world. The event was greatly supported by the local Sallynoggin & Dun Laoghaire community – with 50 volunteers helping out in a various range of jobs to aid its success.
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THE IRELAND Masters Over-55s hockey team is looking forward to their rematches with Spain at Ballsbridge’s Pembroke Wanderers this weekend following a memorable challenge series in Murcia against Spain earlier this year. The Spanish side – who will stay in the nearby Sandymount Hotel – face off on Saturday at 5.30pm against Ireland and then again on Sunday at 10am in a pair of international fixtures famed for intense competition but with a strong camaraderie. “Ireland Masters have a reputation for sportsmanship, inclusivity and determination,” says the Irish team’s Chris Townson. “We can’t change the fact we have only a small pool of players but we can punch above our weight, we can be proud to wear the shirt and above all demonstrate to all the true value of sport.”
Reflecting on the Spanish series, Townson reflects: “The alarm goes at 3.30 am on Saturday, the bags are packed the international shirt folded and the anticipation is rising. I get up and out for a flight at 7am our first friendly of the season awaits at 5pm in Murcia Spain. “The excitement and pride of playing international sport at 56 years old makes commitment worth it. The journey might be long today and all those sessions in the gym, the training camps and the effort to improve; but this is worth it. “I eventually arrived at the ground at 4pm to a warm and sunny February afternoon to meet our squad and our opposition. “The game was great fun. Our Spanish friends came out on top today but only just, I could genuinely feel the spirit of Masters Hockey. The pride to wear the shirt, the camaraderie and craic. “The evening was still young and
The Ireland Over-55 Masters side ahead of their matches against Spain in Murcia in February
great lifelong friendships were formed over dinner and a glass of local wine. My newfound friend, the Spanish goalkeeper and captain, would be tested tomorrow “The next morning, we play again, the friendships made put aside for the 60 minutes. We play much better, but the illusive win…
“What a weekend, great sport, great teammates and fantastic hosts. The spirit of Masters Hockey is very powerful, we must do it in Ireland next time.” And thus this weekend’s rematches come into view while there is also the jostle for places in the Masters World Cup squad who will play in South Africa in 2020.
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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for July 4th Nos.3,5,13 and 20. Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 May McEvoy, €50 JMc/Doug/Anto Fagan c/o The Willows and Trish Doyle c/o Bingo. Joker consolation prize Henry Diamond. Next week jackpot €6,800 and Joker €1,200. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm. A mixed weekend for Adult Football. Our Seniors were beaten by the narrowest of margins against Na Fianna. We were down to 13 players for the most part of the game but despite a massive effort having come back from 4 points down in the last five minutes to draw level Na Fianna got the last score of the game in time added on. The Jun A team were beaten by a strong Kilmacud Crokes team while our Jun B team played out an exciting draw against Naomh Barróg. Our Jun C team had an excellent win against Shankill to go joint second in Div 11 South. Our Annual Lisney Summer Camps start next week 15th July – 19th July 5-12 yrs GAA Skills Camp, and continue in August Multi Sports Camp 12th – 16th August with Football, Hurling/ Camogie, Gaelic Tag, Water Games, Athletics & much more. Free BSJ Zippy for all entrants. Contact Carol Nolan 085142543 or Donal Gormley 0876312082 Míle buíochas to all the Club members who volunteered as community stewards for the Longitude concerts last weekend.
CABINTEELY THE men’s team had a great win at home to Naomh Barrog on Sunday. Trailing by five points at one stage in the second half we battled back to win 2-14 to 2-12. Goals from Niall Roche and Peter O’Dowd sealed the win with Niall, Gary Ring, Colin Tuite, Darragh Curtin and Donal Kelliher all chipping in with points. We have a challenge
match at home to Greystones on Thursday 11 July. Our next league game is at away to St. Brendan’s on 18 July. Support is welcome as always. The boys and girls academy, in conjunction with Foxrock Cabinteely has taken a break for the summer and will return in late August/early September.
KILMACUD CROKES HARD luck to the Dublin Senior Hurlers who lost to Laois, 0.23 to 1.22, in the preliminary QuarterFinal. Ronan Hayes, Oisin O’Ruairc, Fergal Whitely and Caolan Conway were all on the squad. In Camogie, hard luck to Lucy O’Connor and the Dublin Intermediate team who were well beaten by Cork in their Round 3 All-Ireland game. W ell done to the AFL1 team who beat Skerries Harps, 2.10 to 0.12. In Hurling, hard luck to the 5th team who lost to Good Counsel, 2.11 to 3.23, in the AHL9. In Ladies Football, well done to the 2nd team who narrowly beat Ballinteer St. Johns, 6.7 to 3.15, in the Division 3 Cup. Hard luck to the Division 5 Cup team who lost to Crumlin, 1.14 to 1.7. AFL2 had a good away win against Na Fianna. Club Summer camps are in progress – all details can be found on the club web site www. kilmacudcrokes.com.
BOXING: ST JOSEPH’S, SALLYNOGGIN THRONGED FOR SEVENTH
Monkstown draw huge crowds and 500 boxers for Box Cup MONKSTOWN BOX CUP STEPHEN FINDLATER
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MONKSTOWN Boxing Club enjoyed another hugely successful edition of the annual Monkstown International Box Cup with 500 boxers arriving from 11 different countries around the world. The event was greatly supported by the local Sallynoggin & Dun Laoghaire community – with 50 volunteers helping out in a various range of jobs from setting up the venue, registrations, car parks, cooking meals, running security among other tasks. Over 1,000 local spectators were in situ each day trying to get a glimpse of the future Irish and world boxing champions along with the boxers, 200 coaches, 100 officials and their friends and families at St Joseph’s Boys sports hall in Sallynoggin. The boxing tournament which had three rings running simultaneously throughout the three days was for boys and girls aged from 10 to 16 and was
attended by clubs from Ireland (54 clubs), England (29), Scotland (6), Sweden (4), Norway (3), Wales (2), Finland (2), Denmark (2), Canada (1), Isle of Man (1) and Hungary (1). Monkstown’s John-Paul Kinsella said of the success of the event: “It was amazing to see Dun Laoghaire Town Centre packed out with all these boys and girls in their representative club tracksuits. Every hotel/B&B/guesthouse was booked out well in advance, all the local restaurants/bars had an upsurge in custom from the boxing event. “The planning of the event has been ongoing since its previous event last July. All of our 50 volunteers have been working extremely hard to make this an event to remember. “The club has set up two separate committees to help deal with the amount of entries. In its seven-year existence now, it has the reputation as one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. “In particular, the committee would sincerely like
Best Junior Boxer Machlan Arthur with IABA President Dominic O’Rourke and some
to thank their sponsors & supporters IABA (Irish Athletic Boxing Assoc.), DLRCC (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council), Globalmedics.com and St. Josephs Boys FC Sallynoggin. Also their army of volunteers who make this event happen.” “The standard of boxing on show throughout the three days was exceptional – it’s a credit to all boxers and club coaches for the hard work they have all put in preparing for this
event. “There is no doubt there will be an upsurge in boys and girls wanting to join Monkstown BC and other local boxing clubs, with many parents asking how can their kids join, and where the local clubs are situated.” On the results front, Monkstown BC continued their recent good form with their Under 17 Irish Heavyweight champion Jack Marley taking gold after two very hard bouts
– winning both bouts by Unanimous decision. He won the joint best boxer award with Isa Akram from the Rob Roy club in Glasgow. Szabina Szabó (Tápiómente Boxing Club, Hungary) won the best female award while Machlan Arthur (Meadowbank ABC, Scotland) was the best junior fighter. Olympic BC won the best club award with the Mullingar club having nine champions.
Lynch misses out in Japan
NYC’s Finn Lynch in action in Japan this week. Picture: Junichi Hirai
NATIONAL Yacht Club’s Finn Lynch ended in 40th place overall at the Laser World Championships in Japan on Monday. His performances were enough to get him involved in the gold medal fleet as he picked off a race winning performance on Sunday in the eight race of the competition with a 50-metre lead at the finish. Lynch had started slowly in what was the second qualification opportunity for the Tokyo Olympics as he ended up outside the top 20 in the first two races and he ended up in 78th in
the 156-strong field after the first day. He jumped up to 46th after good performances on day two and he progressed into the gold fleet in 50th overall after day three. Lynch got back into the mix with a rise to 33rd overall courtesy of Sunday’s win in race eight but he needed to improve that by 16 places to secure a ticket to Tokyo, something that proved out of range. His last chance to qualify a boat for Ireland will now came at the Sailing World Cup later this year.
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SOCCER: STUDENTS ENJOY STAY OF LOI TOP TIER EXECUTION
Chink of light for UCD LOI PREMIER DIVISION UCD 1 Finn Harps 0 DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com
Monkstown Volunteers; inset - Olympic BC
FOX IN THE BOX
Cabo continue super run of LOI results
IT WAS worth the wait as a collector’s item of a goal by Paul Fox helped Cabinteely to their first ever SSE Airtricity League First Division win over local rivals Bray Wanderers. The Stradbrook side made it five games unbeaten on Friday when defeating the Seagulls 2-1 in a tight game at home.After an injury plagued 2019 season for far, Fox registered his first goal since July 2017 (against Cobh Ramblers) as Cabo equalled their bestever record of ten league victories in a single season.
AT THE END of a dark tunnel gleams a chink of light for UCD manager Collie O’Neill as his side picked up a much-needed win over Finn Harps on Friday night. Having lost his captain, Gary O’Neill, Ireland Under-21 winger Neil Farrugia to Shamrock Rovers and striker Conor Davis to Derry City, good news has been in short supply. With Liam Scales all but signed by Bristol Rovers, the spine of the team that won the First Division last year is gone, but there are signs new leaders are prepared to step up. Jason McClelland has had a quiet season by his standards but he popped up with his first goal of the season to seal the win, while Ireland Under-21 Jack Keaney arrives this week from Sligo Rovers. And not only did the three points bring to an end a run of 12 straight defeats – in which time UCD had scored just twice – but defeat would all but have consigned them to relegation. Harps began the day four points clear of the Students – and they thumped UCD 3-0 at Finn Park in May – and a win for the visitors would have made for a realistically insurmountable. The gap is now just one point following a dogged performance in which O’Neill forced to hand two full debuts in the three-man backline and had only two players on the bench. In came 17-year-old Harry McEvoy and 20-year-old Luke Boore to partner Evan Farrell at the back, while 17-year-old Danu KinsellaBishop made his second start up front. It took just nine minutes for a little bit of magic to open up the Harps defence, Yoyo Mahdy picking the run of McClelland into the
The arrival of Jack Keaney added to a good week for the students in the Premier Division
box and the winger hammered home from an acute angle. They could have had a second late in the half as Mahdy stung the palms of keeper Mark McGinley with a well-struck shot, but they also lived dangerously at times. A mistake from McEvoy let Nathan Boyle in on goal and he was denied by a good Conor Kearns save, and on the stroke of half time the same player turned a shot across goal. Kearns pulled off a wonderstop late in the
second half to deny defender Daniel O’Reilly’s header from point blank range, and College finished the game off in comfortable fashion. “Lucky number 13 is what it is,” a delighted O’Neill mused to the Dublin Gazette. “It’s a massive win for us, massive. I do think if we had’ve lost it would have been the nail in the coffin because of the big gap to claw back. “Now, being one point behind gives us something to try build towards.”
Salmo confirm leadership figures LEINSTER RUGBY sport@dublingazette.com
DE LA Salle Palmerston have confirmed Ian O’Connor as club captain and Shane Cleary as the Kilternan outfit’s Under-20 side for the upcoming season. O’Connor is a past pupil of Blackrock College and a Salmo veteran of 15 years, including sabbaticals with Doha RFC and Bective Rangers FC. He was a key member of the side which lifted the Spencer Cup in such style last season and is a hugely-respected figure both on and off the pitch. Confirming his appointment, Director of Rugby, Norman Byrne said: “Head Coach Massey Tuhakaraina, myself and the senior management group are
delighted that Ian will be our new club captain. “He is a leader by word and, most importantly, by deed on the field. I am certain that, as Matt was before him, he will be a great captain of the club in the round. “We would like to take the opportunity to thank Matt for his great leadership and congratulate him for being a superb captain of our club.” Reflecting on his appointment, O’Connor said: “Being asked to take on the club captaincy is a massive honour and one that I’m really looking forward to. “From the first to the final whistle I’m looking forward to the playing and coaching staff and all the club members giving their absolute best. It’s onwards and
upwards from here on!” Cleary, meanwhile, is a past pupil at St Benildus and is currently studying at DIT – he was a member of the DLSP 18.5 side which lifted the Schools/ Youth Cup in 2018.
DLSP’s Ian O’Connor
Byrne added: “Shane has been playing in Salmo since his mini rugby days and was a key member of our U20 squad last year. “I have every confidence that he will be an excellent captain for us, both on and off the field.”
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CAMOGIE: GLENCULLEN CLUB’S HISTORIC DEBUT
NAOMH OLAF SUMMER Camps for boys and girls from senior infants to 6th class take place in Naomh Olaf on 15th-19th July and 12th-16th August - book your place(s) by clicking on the link on the Club website www.naomholaf.ie. There was League football action last weekend for the three adult men’s teams with the first team out playing Scoil Uí Chonaill in Division 2 - a tight match with the Balally lads pulling away to secure the win - final score Naomh Olaf 0-15 : Scoil Uí Chonaill 1-9. Sunday morning saw the Division 6 team travel to Tymon Park to play St Jude’s and they too came away victorious with a score of 0-10 : 3-11. Last up were the Division 10 lads who played Clanna Gael Fontenoy at Páirc Uí Bhriain. The visitors opened the scoring and started to pull away until the Sandyford lads upped their game to draw level twenty minutes in. It was point for point for the remainder of the first half with each side scoring 6 points by the break. The Ringsend lads found the back of the net early in the second half and again, pressed hard to rack up the points and were 0-9 to 2-11 up with ten minutes remaining. Two goals in quick succession from Olaf’s man, Conor Brady, brought the home team back into contention, and with a last minute point from Ronan Morrissey the scores were level when the final whistle blew, each team chalking up 2-12. A cracking game of football to end the weekend’s action. Hard to luck Naomh Olaf boys, Luke Murphy-Guinane and Adam Mezynski and their Dublin Minor Football team mates who lost out to Kildare in the Leinster Final in Navan last weekend. Gaelic4Mothers & Others continues on Mondays at 8pm - non-competitive, fun games in a social environment. No previous knowledge or experience of Gaelic Football but participants should be 21+ (no upper age limit) and not currently playing competitively with a club team.
SHANKILL OUR club Summer Camp “the best in Dublin” and Sponsored by O Donnell’s Shankill Total Health Pharmacy was held last week in St Laurence College. With almost 200 boys and girls attending and fantastic weather everyone really enjoyed themselves. On Friday Dublin footballer Brian Howard dropped into the camp and spent a lot of time speaking to everyone. Thanks Brian and thanks to our GPO Steve Davis and coaches who organised a brilliant week. The juvenile Academy which meets on Saturdays in Stonebridge Road is taking a summer break and will be back in September. Various teams will be having sessions during the summer so please contact your team manager for details.
WANDERERS
Men’s adult football team lost to Ballinteer St Johns. Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to J Mac. This week’s Jackpot is €2900. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@ gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club where everybody knows your name.
LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 12-24-28. €25 goes to Lorraine O Brien, May Dervan, Tony Ryan, William Bissett. Jackpot next week is €8,700. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page. See our Facebook page for more information. If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754. If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info. Our Juvenile training will return late August and is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested. If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@wanderersgaa.ie.
The first ever Stars of Erin side to play in a camogie Feile
Stars of Erin’s 116year wait for Feile sport@dublingazette.com
116 YEARS is a long time, older than the country of Ireland and as old as Kane Tanaka, the oldest person in the world. That is how long Stars of Erin have been in existence and playing GAA in Glencullen. The ladies teams have been in the club since the early 1990s and hurling was introduced a little over 10 years ago, with camogie the latest to arrive in 2015 when the juvenile teams were split into boys and girls.
This all lead to the club’s first ever participation in the camogie Feile earlier this year. While there was a parade and the playing of the national anthem, as is the norm for Feile, there wasn’t any serious fanfare, but it was another great step forward for the “highest club in Ireland”. Some great individual performances on the day made it a great experience for everyone involved in their first Feile. Nerves, excitement and a few tears were the
REPRESENTING Eleven Rovers in Ireland panels SEVERAL Three Rock Rovers hockey club members will line out for Irish underage sides this weekend as part of the youth international summer. Harry MacMahon (pictured) captains the Irish Under-21 side in a team that features Ali and Conor Empey and Matthew Walker; Izzy Bowen is in the girls Under16s while Adam Galbraith, Ben Whelan and Ben Ryder are in the boys at that age. Jamie Pullen, Harry Lynch and Evan Jennings are in the boys Under-18s. Picture: adrian boehm
order of the day for the annual Under-14 festival, an integreal part of the GAA calendar, where m e m o r i e s a re m a d e which stay with the girls for the rest of their lives. In the words of Stars’ camogie captain Hannah Kennedy “we really did have an amazing Feile”. She led a 22-player panel who went on to take part in the football Feile a couple of months later. Topping their group with two wins and a draw, they only fell a little short in the semifinal. Virtually all of the side, however, is young
enough to play in Feile again next year. For the Star Girls of Feile 2019, they will always have the distinction of being the first in the Glencullen club’s history to play in a camogie Feile. Stars of Erin Girls Feile
2019 panel: Abigail O’Neill, Alai Gill, Aine
Kavanagh, Caitlyn Ellis, Ella Roe, Emily Lindsey, Eve Campbell, Gretta Lawless, Hannah Kennedy, Hayleigh O’Connor, Isobel O’Malley, Kate Kelly, Kelliann Coughlan, Leah Campbell, Nadia Kennedy, Rachael Hamilton, Rebecca Hill, Sarah Mulhall, Sarah Pluck, Sarah Sherman, Sinead Fitzsimons & Zara Mulhall. Mentors: Brian O’Malley, James Mulhall, Niki Lindsey & Tommy Roe
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FOOTBALL: EXTRA TIME PROVES UNDOING OF LEHANE’S CHARGES
FOOTBALL
Kilmacud keep AFL1 title chase just about alive
Cuala’s David O’Dowd in action in midfield against Kildare last weekend. Picture: Paul Lundy
Dubs endure painful end to Leinster run ELECTRIC IRELAND MFC FINAL
Kildare 2-21 Dublin 1-19 after extra time CÓILIN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
EARLY injuries to defensive duo Ben Millist (Ballinteer St. Johns) and Senan Forker (Castleknock) left it tough for Dublin Minor Footballers, as they lost Saturday’s Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Final after extra-time in Navan. Full-back Millist exited after 20 minutes, while Forker followed before half-time, with the game delayed for 11 minutes, after the latter collided with Kildare’s Kevin Eustace while contesting a ball close to the side-line, with the game tied at five-points apiece. His club confirmed on Saturday night, that Senan “didn’t sustain any neck injuries”. They added, “He has a concussion and facial injuries but is back home. We wish Senan the best in his recovery.” Forker was one of five Castleknock players on the match-day squad, including Luke Swan who registered 1-1 for Dublin, including a goal in the opening minute of the second half.
Both sides had their periods of dominance in this game, with Dublin leading 0-4 to 0-2 after just 16 minutes, before Kildare responded in strong fashion. Aaron Browne and Eoin Bagnall were the commanders in-chief for Kildare, and both finished with 1-7 apiece, with midfielder Shane Flynn also playing a key role. Forker’s injury halted Kildare’s momentum, as Dublin finished the half strongly with Ballyboden’s Ryan O’Dwyer and Murray on target to ensure a 0-8 to 0-7 interval lead. Swan’s goal, along with an Alex Rogers point pushed Dublin 1-9 to 0-7 ahead inside four minutes of the restart, but Kildare failed to lie down. Eustace; substitute Mikey Delahunty, Bagnell and Browne helped bring them back into the contest, with the sides tied at 1-9 to 0-12 after 47 minutes. Murray grabbed Dublin’s first point in 16 minutes to edged them back ahead, before Kildare fired two points on the bounce. The Lilywhites mis-fired in the closing minutes, before Murray stepped up in the fourth minute of injury-time with a point to force extra-time, after a good combined team move.
Kildare were strongest in extra-time, and fired 1-1 inside 40 seconds of the throw-in, including a Bagnall goal. Luke Curran and Murray kept Dublin in touch, but Kildare fired their second goal before the break to take a 2-17 to 1-14 interval lead. Kildare again proved strong on the restart, and although Dublin were awarded a penalty after a foul on Swan, they only managed a point, as Kildare
held out for a five-point win. “We played well, quite well in patches,” Dublin manager Jim Lehane said. “We had a lot of goal opportunities, we hit the bar a couple of times, we missed a penalty. In normal games we have been taking those chances readily, so it was a bit unfortunate today on the big day that it didn’t happen, but in fairness to Kildare they really got their match-up’s right.”
Ballinteer St John’s Ben Millist. Picture: Paul Lundy
KILMACUD Crokes got the better of Skerries Harps at Townparks last Thursday evening to keep up the chase on Ballyboden St Enda’s at the summit of the Adult Football League Division One table. This briefly closed the gap between the two southside rivals to just three points - before ‘Boden recorded a 2-12 to 1-10 triumph over St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh two days later. In the absence of several inter-county stars, Crokes had a diverse blend of youth and experience within their ranks. Teenager Conor Kilgallen appeared off the bench for the visitors and he was joined on the field by 47-yearold Robbie Leahy – an All-Ireland winner with Kilmacud in 1995. While they were pushed all the way on the night by a Skerries side that have seven points to their name in the current campaign, Crokes eventually prevailed on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-12. Na Fianna just about got the better of Ballinteer St John’s at Marlay Park but squeezed through with a single point to spare (2-14 to 3-10), with Aaron Bradshaw hitting two goals for St John’s. Elsewhere, Ballymun Kickhams made it three wins out of four with an accomplished display against Cuala at Hyde Park - 1-15 to 1-10 the final score in favour of Brendan Hackett’s charges.
GazetteSPORT JULY 11-17 2019
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Rosemount’s dramatic rebirth keeps on growing DAVE DONNELLY
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ROSEMOUNT Mulvey’s dramatic rebirth continues as the Dundrum club plan to continue their expansion into youth football in the coming months. From just one senior team when the club was reformed two years ago, they now boast two senior teams and four schoolboy sides from Under-8s to Under-12s. The coming months will see the addition of a fifth boys’ team and at least two girls’ sides as the ripple effects from the free-to-air World Cup inspire more girls to take up the game. Rosemount was traditionally a major player in south Dublin football but, like many Dublin clubs, they hit a rough patch six years ago and had to fold. Through the work of Gary Roberts and Gerard Coughlan, as well as coaches Karl Markey and the former Shelbourne star Richie Baker, the club rose from the ashes two years ago. Huge success has followed, with two doubles secured in two years since returning to the Leinster Senior League and an FAI Junior Cup last 16 berth. The club’s success has been such that, despite any permanent training ground or changing facilities, they have scrambled to meet the demand for football at underage level.
Rosemount Mulvey celebrating success last season
“The community is thriving at the moment
with all the new houses so we had to provide something for the families coming in.“ Rosemount has always been a hotbed for football in south Dublin but the recent influx of young families has only increased the interest in the sport in the area. The club will run a summer camp for kids 6-13 at the end of the month, run by Baker, but it’s only the beginning of what the club are building. “The past two years have been incredible, going from one team
to where we are at the moment,” Baker tells the Dublin Gazette. “A lot of that is down to the committee, espec i a l l y G a r y Ro b e r t s and Gerard Coughlan. They’ve pushed things on and we’ve dove right down to the deep end a n d g e t eve r y t h i n g together in the last six months. “The community is thriving at the moment with all the new houses coming into the estates,
so we had to provide something for the families that are after coming in. We stepped up to the plate and we’ve given them that.” The club will have seven teams – five boys teams from Under-8s to Under-13s and two for girls at Under-10s and Under-13s level – running next season in the South Dublin league. The summer camps will take place over two weeks, from July 30th to
August 2nd and August 6th to 9th, with a family fun day open to all on each Friday. “Certain days you’ll be doing skills, dribbling and things like that, getting into positions to receive balls and pass balls. Some of these kids are just learning from the start. “And then with the older kids we can do more on technique, going forward and defending, shooting and all that.
“They’re going to be doing loads of different drills over the four days, and then on the Friday of each week we have a family day organised. “There’s going to be bouncy castles and facepainting and everything going on after the football’s finished. “We’re getting all the families, the parents and all the brothers and sisters, to come day and have a fun day on the last day.”