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LOCALS have reached boiling point over the road closure on Edmondstown Road in Rathfarnham.

The road between the Merry Ploughboy pub and Tibradden Road has been closed since November 2017, after illegal excavation works on lands bordering the road caused the partial collapse of the road.

A community committee, involving more than 30 businesses including the Merry Ploughboy and Johnnie Fox’s pubs, The Hazel House, schools and resident’s associations, are calling on the council for imme-

diate action to reopen the road, as they said the closure is damaging their quality of life and is having a detrimental impact on local businesses.

Local TD John Lahart (FF) said he was informed the council has made the decision to injunct the third party that is responsible for the closure of the road. He said: “The council’s decision to now commence legal proceedings will mean that the road will likely remain closed indefinitely.

I am urging the council to undertake the work required and seek the costs retrospectively.”

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EDMONDSTOWN RD CLOSED SINCE NOVEMBER 2017

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LOCALS have reached boiling point over the road closure on Edmondstown Road in Rathfarnham.

The road has been closed since November 2017 after illegal excavation works on lands bordering the road caused the partial collapse of the road.

The closure has forced motorists to take a detour of more than 5km.

A community committee, involving more than 30 businesses including the Merry Ploughboy and Johnnie Fox’s pubs, schools

and resident’s associations, are calling on the council for immediate action to reopen the road.

Local TD John Lahart (FF) has urged the council to urgently carry out the works necessary. The Deputy has been informed that the council has made the decision to injunct the third party that is responsible for the closure of the road.

Speaking after a recent public meeting, he said: “Edmondstown Rd is one of the principal tourism and business gateways to the Dublin Mountains, as well as a primary residential transport artery.

“The road has remained closed since excavation works were carried out. As a precaution, the council

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closed the road to traffic but have not made any effort to reopen it since.

“The council’s decision to now commence legal proceedings will mean that the road will likely remain closed indefinitely.”

Donal Cawley of the Merry Ploughboy Pub said the road closure is having a detrimental impact on his business.

“We’ve developed a product into one of Ireland’s leading tourist attractions and we’re totally handicapped by the inaction by the council. The amount of businesses and services that are affected by it is huge.”

He said that there is a lot of anger and frustration among the locals, and the community feels abandoned by the council in their handling of the matter.”

One local said the closure is having a negative impact on surrounding areas as well.

“The road they are being redirected down is being somewhat abused – it’s akin to a country road, and people are racing down it at high speeds that I don’t feel safe walking this road anymore.”

Cllr Emma Murphy (FF) said the situation is a disgrace and “completely unacceptable” and is also calling for immediate action.

“Local business owners have been significantly impacted and patience locally is rightfully wearing thin.”

At a recent local meeting, locals gave their personal accounts of the damage the road closure is having on everyday quality of life.

The council said: “The council understand the urgency of the works commencing and being completed in order that the road can reopen.

“The council have sought a date of commencement of the remedial works.”

SOUTH Dublin volunteers will take to the streets this Friday and Saturday for Hospice Sunflower Days 2018. Now in its 28th year, every euro raised will be used locally at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, to support the growing number of people using the services.

Charity ambassador and RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy called on the community in South Dublin to support Hospice Sunflower Days 2018 by donating or buying a sunflower pin or teddy bear next weekend.

She said: “There is tremendous goodwill by people in Ireland towards their local hospices and, I am encouraging the public to show their support for Hospice Sunflower Days.

“The care and support afforded to families in need is vitally important. By buying a sunflower pin from one of the many volunteers, you are helping to bring comfort and dignity to people at the end-of-life.”

To donate or volunteer, please visit www.sunflowerdays.ie.

Housing Launch of approval Prishela welcomed Row’s book AN Bord Pleanala’s decision to grant permission for 42 housing units at Loughlinstown has been welcomed.

Local Ballybrack councillor Denis O’Callaghan says the development, which includes a mix of houses and apartments, is great news for the provision of social housing in the area.

“Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council granted permission in September 2017, but this was appealed to An Bord Pleanala.

“It is six years since I first proposed this project at council and many obstacles had to be overcome to get this decision.

“I hope now that construction can commence as quickly as possible to give 42 families a home of their own,” said Cllr O’Callaghan.

ECONOMIST David McWilliams is launching Prishela Row’s new book at the Dalkey Book Festival.

The Dalkey-based massage therapist and writer is originally from Malawi and has been living in Ireland for over 20 years.

Prishela’s book ‘The Irish: The Kindest People I Know’ gathers a collection of various acts of kindness from people’s personal experiences.

The book was inspired by a recent survey which placed Ireland at number three in the top 10 kindest countries in Europe.

“All I’ve known from Irish people is kindness. Irish people will talk to you anywhere.

You’ll always get a smile and a “how-are-ya,” says Prishela.

Dalkey Book Festival takes place from June 14-17. Prishela’s book will be launched at The Grapevine on June 14 at 4.30pm, which is a free event.

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WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW: TERENURE MAN SET TO SHARE HIS INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE

‘We were warned the conditions would be horrific’ REBECCA RYAN

A DUBLIN man is speaking at the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire on June 7 on his experience completing the world’s toughest row in record time.

Thomas Browne (27) from Terenure set off with three rowers from Cork, Sean Underwood, Patrick O’Connor and Eoin O’Farrell on December 14 2017 from La Gomera in the Canary Islands for the 5,500km Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

The four-man crew, Re l e n t l e s s Rowe rs, crossed the finish line in Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua, 32

days, 22-hours and four minutes later.

The Relentless Rowers finished sixth overall out of a field of 26, becoming the fastest Republic of Ireland crew to complete the epic challenge.

The British team, The Four Oarsmen, won the race in a time of 29 days, 15 hours, breaking the previous record by six days.

Re l e n t l e s s Rowe rs raised €22,000 for Pieta House and Cork University Hospital.

Thomas told Dublin Gazette he never rowed before but when he read a book about an Irish man who rowed across the Atlantic he fell in love with the idea.

One of his friends, a sailor, then connected Thomas with the three rowers from Cork and he said they got on like “a house on fire”.

For about a year, the dedicated Dubliner travelled to Cork most weekends to train with the others for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

During the challenge, the Relentless Rowers constantly battled with sea sickness, sleep deprivation, hallucinations, hunger, chronic fatigue, salt sores and the physical extremes that the row inflicted.

Thomas told us about the extremes: “Your

sleeping patterns are so thrown. You get about 90 minutes sleep and then you row for two hours.

It’s like that 24/7, day and night.

“I wasn’t sleeping that much, and I was always hungry. It would go from very hot during the day to very cold at night so your whole system is put out of whack.

“With the hallucinations, I kept thinking I was rowing down an aisle in Tesco and all my favourite food was there. And the other hallucination I had was, I would see a rabbit whenever I was trying to get some sleep.

“We were warned the conditions would be horrific and very tough, but no words could really prepare you for it.”

Thomas said the toughest moment during the challenge was when the boat capsized during the storm and he was thrown into the sea. He told us there was a moment he thought he was going to die. The winds were so strong, and the waves were so big. On the night of the 23rd it [the storm] was at its worst and it caught up with us.

“The waves were terrifying, and it was a cloudy night, so we couldn’t see where the waves were

Relentless Rowers: Thomas Browne, Sean Underwood, Patrick O’Connor and Eoin O’Farrell

coming from.

“One wave picked us up and our daggerboard snapped. Pat and I were thrown into the sea. The boat raised itself back again, but it was terrifying trying to get back on the boat and ride out the storm. For 10 or 15 seconds when I was in the water I thought that was it.”

The Atlantic offered a world of extreme experiences but there were also wonderful experiences, from sea wildlife to stunning sunsets and sunrises.

Thomas shared with us his favourite moment of the challenge.

“When we landed in Antigua that was incredible. But also, there was one moment when we were about half way across.

“The pain was really setting in, we had about another 1,500 miles to

go and a pod of dolphins came to visit us. You kind of get caught up in a

“

For 10 or 15 seconds when I was in the water I thought that was it monotonous routine but when the dolphins came we all just stopped. It was a very special moment.”

The Dubliner said his favourite thing about coming home was seeing his family and eating food.

“When I first came off the boat the one craving I had was for Tayto crisps and Rock Shandy and my mum had that at Antigua which was brilliant!

“But in a more deep and meaningful way, you miss your family and friends. I had dinner with my mum

and dad there on Tuesday and sometimes you can take those things for granted.”

So, what’s next for Thomas Browne? He has been working recently between the UK and Ireland doing consulting work for start-up companies, but the ambitious man, who has previously studied in DCU, is heading back to college in September to study medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.

He is also training at the moment in hopes of swimming across the English Channel in two years’ time, although he has yet to break the news to his mother!

Thomas will be sharing his incredible experience in the National Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire on June 7 2018 at 7.30pm. It is a free event and open to the public.

Funding boost for childcare providers

A clean bill of health for Nutgrove and Loreto OVER 50 locals turned up for a park and area clean up for Nutgrove and Loreto, hosted by the Nutgrove and Loreto Community Association.

It was a glorious day and volunteers painted walls and bridges and cleaned up weeds from parks and estates.

The event was attended by Minster Shane Ross, Green Party Deputy leader Catherine Martin with her two sons, and Councillor Seamus O’Neill, and tea and cakes were served for the hard-working volunteers.

OVER €120,000 in capital grants has been awarded to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown childcare providers.

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone announced that a total of €6.87m in Capital funding will be awarded to providers of Early Years and School Age Childcare across Ireland.

Local Senator Neale Richmond (FG) said: “[The] announcement follows on from the childcare measures we introduced last September, giving up to 70,000 children extra supports.

“This funding will contribute towards the creation of new childcare places, natural outdoor play areas and the

essential maintenance and repair of services here in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (DLR).

“The capital funding has been awarded following the completion of a very competitive application and appraisal process.”

Senator Richmond said the breakdown of the funding for DLR has been made available to Ballybrack Killiney Montessori and Afterschool (€50,000), Rosemont Preschool (€30,873), Dalkey Community Preschool Playgroup Ltd. (€13,285), Hillview Community Resource Centre (€7,000), Glenalbyn Montessori (€6,475) and Sherpa Kids South Dublin (€12,843).

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CHERRYWOOD: LARGEST SINGLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN IRELAND GETS APPROVAL

€1bn Town Centre gets green light REBECCA RYAN

THE €1 billion Cherrywood Town Centre development has been granted planning permission.

It has been hailed the biggest single urban development project in Ireland.

The mixed-use urban quarter will include 1,269 build-to-rent apartments, retails, offices, bars, restaurants and a 200-room hotel and other leisure facilities.

International real estate firm, Hines, has welcomed the council’s decision to approve plans for a new 2.1 million-square-foot devel-

opment.

The development company said that Cherrywood Town Centre will in time provide housing for over 3,200 people; office accommodation for 2,300; and employment for an additional 2,500 retail and leisure workers.

Hines senior managing director Brian Moran said: “We would like to thank the council for giving their stamp of approval to the Cherrywood Town project, which will form the centrepiece of the wider Cherrywood strategic development zone (SDZ).

“Today’s announcement

also comes as we complete construction of the first phase of our infrastructure development project at Cherrywood, which includes three brand-new flagship parks, a state-ofthe art all-weather multipurpose pitch, six new tennis courts and a sports pavilion, 5.4 kilometres of roadways, pedestrian footpaths, cycle paths, greenways and over 3,000 trees.”

In a statement, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Richard Boyd Barrett, said while planning permission is welcome, “this major develop-

An artist’s impression of the new Cherrywood Town Centre

ment will do little or nothing for those affected by the housing crisis, unless the Government ensures they are genuinely affordable to those on low and middle incomes.

“As it stands, this development will simply yield a profit bonanza for developers, Hines, who got this site for a song from NAMA, thanks to the misguided policies of the Government.

“Current rents in the Dun Laoghaire area are

€2,000 plus for most rental units, which is totally unaffordable for the vast majority of people who are caught up in the current housing crisis.

“It is outrageous that Hines got this site at a large discount from NAMA, has received €15 million in government funding from the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), but will be allowed rent and sell these units at totally unaffordable levels.

“Even a small social housing (Part V) requirement will cost the council a fortune to buy from the developer and currently the amount of ‘affordable’ housing that will be delivered is likely to be negligible and unaffordable because the Government have not defined affordability and have imposed no meaningful affordable requirement on private developers.

“Put simply, this site could and should solve

the housing crisis in Dun Laoghaire, but it won’t because of current government policy.”

In addition to the Town Centre project, Hines has just submitted a new planning application for 146 apartments, situated at the junction of Bishops Street and Tullyvale Road, its first application outside of the Town Centre.

The apartments will consist of one, two and three-bed units built over four blocks.

Cherrywood’s first new primary school inches closer HINES has also recently submitted a separate planning application for the first new school within the Cherrywood development.

The Primary School at Tully Park is designed to accommodate approximately 700 primary pupils in 24 south-facing classrooms and will also consist of a dedicated special needs unit, a school hall, 192 bicycle spaces, green roofs, large outdoor play/courts area and sensory garden.

It will be the first of six schools planned at Cherrywood and will be situated beside the 22 acres Tully Park, which is roughly the size.

The announcement has been welcomed by Minister Richard Bruton. He said: “This new school and the others we have planned for the area will be a fantastic addition to the Cherrywood community.”

Local Senator Victor Boyhan (IND) has also welcomed the plans.

“I know that Hines, in partnership with the Department of Education & Skills, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government with the support of the council, has worked hard to progress the Master-Plan for Cherrywood.

“The cooperation of all parties has brought this new school project thus far, ultimately its now a matter for the planning authority to consider and determine. I wish to project every success,” said Senator Boyhan.

An impression of how the school will look

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PLAN TO DEVELOP SIX-STOREY APARTMENT BLOCK SHOT DOWN

Permission refused for apartment development REBECCA RYAN

PLANNING permission for a six-storey apartment block in Kilternan has been refused by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Calerotech Ltd was granted planning permission in October 2016 by An Bord Pleanala for 39 residential units and seven retail units at the site of the Golden Ball Pub on the Enniskerry Road.

Permission was then sought to extend the development to a six-storey apartment complex of 97 residential units, but the council has refused permission.

Among the reasons were: “Their height, bulk and scale would represent an overdevelopment of this

site, at an excessive density and in material contravention of the provisions of the Kilternan Glenamuck Local Area Plan 2013-2019 (LAP).”

The council also stated that the proposed development would “adversely affect the use of the Enniskerry Road by traffic,” and that the height and external appearance of the development would interfere with the “character” of the surrounding landscape.

It also stated the proposed development would seriously injure the amenities of locals and could depreciate the value of their properties.

The Kilternan, Glenamuck & Carrickmines Residents Association (KGRA) has welcomed the

decision to refuse planning permission.

In a statement on their Facebook page, they said: “A lot of work went into the Kilternan Glenamuck Local Area Plan (LAP) and the key facts of over-bearing, lack of play facilities, north facing issues, and above all height and density issues in this last rural area of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown are clearly recognised. This decision shows respect for our environment and community.”

Chair of the group Aileen Eglington told us: “I’m delighted that the council took the stance they did because this is the last rural village before the Wicklow border. Everybody in the area is absolutely delighted.”

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Delight as students take debate honours The development was refused planning permission

On the KGRA Facebook page, the majority of the reactions from locals was of delight.

Some of the comments read: “Thank goodness, this would have been horrendous.”

“Delighted. That building is beyond ugly. Choose something in keeping with rural Ireland.”

“Always seemed very out of place for the location.”

TD Catherine Martin said it is good news for the local area as the proposal was a “substantial overdevelopment”.

Councillor Lettie Mc Carthy, (Lab) told us: “Everyone in the area is relieved with the news of this refusal.

“Some residents have

expressed concerns about an appeal to An Bord Pleanala, but I honestly think the Bord would be making a mockery of Local Area Plans if they overturned the council’s decision.”

While Cllr Kevin Daly (IND) told us: “It is imperative that future developments in the Kilternan Glenamuck area adhere to the Local Area Plan and are sympathetic to existing development in the area.”

Councillor John Kennedy (FG) blasted local politicians for coming against the proposed development and said they have opted for a “populist stance”.

Calerotech Ltd is expected to appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanala.

A CLONSKEAGH school is celebrating after winning the All-Ireland Concern Debates championship.

They debated for the need to rekindle the “spirit of 1968” to solve many of the world’s problems, such as hunger and gender equality.

140 schools took part in the debating competition, which was won by the Clonskeagh-based St Kilian’s German School.

It was the first time the contest was won by St Kilian’s, and the seventh time it was won by a school from Dublin.

As part of their prize, the debating champions; Leah Fellenz, Oscar Toomey, Aisling Burns and Isabel van der Voort (pictured) will travel this summer to Kenya, one of the 26 countries where Concern Worldwide works to eliminate poverty.

Any school that wants to participate in the next Concern Debates competition can email debates@concern.net or phone 01 4177733.

School uniform sale to raise funds for priest ST RAPHAELA’S Secondary School in Stillorgan is holding a second-hand school uniform sale on June 22 to raise funds for Fr Tony Coote’s ‘Walk While You Can’ campaign for Motor Neurone Disease.

Fr Tony Coote, the administrator for the St Laurence O’Toole and Mount Merrion parishes, was diagnosed with the disease earlier Fr Tony Coote this year.

Never one to be struck down by adversity, he’ll be walking 500 km, from Letterkenny in Donegal to Ballydehob in West Cork this summer to raise funds for research into new medication and caring for those affected by the illness. You can find his story on www.wwyc.ie The uniform sale is being organised by St Raphaela’s Parents Association.

They are asking parents of current and former students to support the event by dropping outgrown or no longer needed uniform items in good condition like school jackets, hoodies, skirts, school jumpers, sports hockey uniform etc, into the school office anytime between now and the day of the sale.

The event will be held in the School Library from 12 noon to 3pm on Friday, June 22. For further information, contactparentsassoc1@gmail.com.

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ATTACK: 50-YEAR-OLD MAN HAS DIED AFTER BEING SHOT AT BRAY BOXING CLUB ON TUESDAY

Gardai seek information on shooting

REBECCA RYAN

A 50-YEAR-OLD man has died after being shot at Bray Boxing Club on Tuesday.

He has been named as Robert Messett. The incident happened at about 6.55am and two other men aged 35 and 57 were seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Gardai described their injuries as serio u s, b u t n o t l i fe threatening.

Boxing trainer Pete Tay l o r, t h e fa t h e r of world and former Olympic champion Katie Taylor, was one of those injured.

The club was set up

by Katie’s dad and is home to other Olympic boxers, including former Irish champion Adam Nolan. Katie Taylor also trained at Bray Boxing Club during her amateur career.

At least one gunman

entered the club and opened fire. Following examination of CCTV in the area, Gardai are appealing for information for a silver coloured Volkswagen Caddy with Northern Irish plates,

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the Cornelscourt area before being abandoned on Pigeon House Road at approximately 8.05am, where a male was seen leaving the van and cycling away.

Superintendent Pat Ward said it is too early to say if the three men were targeted and the motive for the attack is still unclear.

In a statement, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Justice, Jim O’Callaghan said the shooting in Bray is a worrying development and has urged anyone with information to come forward.

Deputy O’Callaghan s a i d : “ T h i s wa s a crime of the most violent nature which took place in a coastal commuter town at a time when people were out walking and heading off to work or school.

“The gardai have done t re m e n d o u s wo r k i n

This was a crime of the most violent nature which took place in a coastal commuter town at a time when people were out walking and heading off to work or school which was used in the shooting.

It is believed that this van travelled from Bray through Shankill and

‘March for the ocean’ aims to rid oceans of plastic

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is organising Ireland’s only “March for the Ocean”, part of a global call to make our oceans plastic free. Ireland’s inaugural “March For The Ocean” is due to take place this Saturday (June 9) at 2:30pm at the dlr LexIcon in Dun Laoghaire.

Heading up the March will be local resident, Flossie Donnelly (11) who has raised €3,000 and awareness about litter along our coastline and beaches. The event was launched at Sandycove and aimed to highlight the volume of clothes that are discarded which then end up in our oceans. Picture: Michael Chester

Boxing trainer Pete Taylor (inset) and two other men were shot at the well-known boxing club in Bray, County Wicklow

recent months in foiling numerous attempts to carry out shootings in the capital, but this morning’s early morning shootings are a worrying

development.

“I urge anyone with information to bring it to the attention of the gardai immediately. I also wish those who were

injured in this morning’s shooting a full and quick recovery,” Deputy O’Callaghan added.

A nyo n e w i t h a ny information or dash

cam footage is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 01 6665300, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Man who assaulted teen over €50 drug debt jailed

A DUBLIN youth who viciously assaulted a teenager whose friend owed him €50 for pills has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.

Thomas Merrigan (22) of Dunedin Park, Monkstown, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of assault causing harm in Sallynoggin on April 24, 2015.

The court heard that Merrigan was intoxicated and “out of it” when he confronted a 16-year-old school girl who owed him €50 for ecstasy pills.

Merrigan cut off a large chunk of the girl’s hair and a short time later, punched her 16-year-old male friend repeatedly in the head, knocking him unconscious. The boy suffered two seizures and spent five days in the acute care unit of a Dublin hospital.

Maurice Coffey BL, prosecuting, said neither victim wished to be named. Their victim impact reports were read in silence by Judge Martin Nolan, who noted that the male victim continued to suffer as a result of the attack.

The court heard that when gardaí searched Merrigan’s house the day after the assaults to retrieve clothing, they discovered a substantial quantity of herbal cannabis and plastic bags for bagging drugs.

Merrigan further pleaded guilty to possessing €1,274 worth of cannabis for sale or supply at his home on April 25, 2015.

Judge Nolan sentenced Merrigan to a combined sentence of 21 months for both the assaults and the drugs offence.

The judge described the second assault as “vicious” and at the “middle to high range” of seriousness.

Garda Eoin McGrath told the court that the 16-year-old girl had left school on the day in question and was talking on the phone when she heard a voice saying: “Where is my money?”

She turned around and saw Merrigan, to whom she owed €50 for the illegal tablets. The girl told gardaí later that Merrigan then started walking beside her and that she felt he was a bit drunk or “off his head”.

Merrigan grabbed her by the bun of her hair and she could feel his grip getting looser as he cut a large bit of her hair off, although she couldn’t see the cutting implement he used.

The girl went home and a short time later, Merrigan passed one of the girl’s friends who was sharing a bicycle with another friend.

Merrigan jerked the handlebars to

try and dislodge the two boys and the second victim jumped off the bike, whereupon Merrigan lunged at him and punched him five times forcefully in the head.

The boy felt weak, shaky and really sick but made his way back to his father’s house, helped by gardaí who met him on the way.

The boy had a seizure in his father’s house and an ambulance brought him to hospital where he suffered a second seizure. He spent five days the acute medical unit of St Vincent’s Hospital.

Gda McGrath said the male victim knew Merrigan to see, but that there was no motivation for the attack other than Merrigan saw the victim in the company of the female victim.

Merrigan has one previous conviction for violent disorder for which he received a suspended sentence.

Seoirse O Dunlaing BL, defending, said Merrigan was remorseful and had written a letter to court describing his own actions as “disgraceful”.

He said Merrigan had had issues with alcohol and drugs since an early age but had engaged with treatment services and had received positive reports from Probation Services.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Here they come – and there they go ... the first wave of skilled, experienced runners sets off, launching the run

Amanda Byram and David Gillick. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

Fair play to the ladies of all ages in the run

Spirits were high as everyone crossed both the start and finish lines

Thumbs up for a great attitude and taking part

A well-deserved cheer from these ladies as they collected their medals after the run. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

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The number of women taking part in the hugely popular event was so large that passage frequently slowed down, but everyone took any delays in their stride

Some very cunning disguises helped a few rogue males blend into the sea of women

Holding the hi-vis line together

Great spirits at the starting line

Marathon efforts paid off as 30,000 women ran along B

Y THEIR thousands they came – women from every corner of the city, the island of Ireland and even farther afield, all sharing one aim: to take part in the 36th VHI Women’s Mini Marathon last June Bank Holiday weekend.

Whether joining the crowd on a solo run, or taking part with a pal, or even as part of a group, the women of Ireland rose to the challenge of joining together to have some fun, share some solidarity and to help effect change for

the hundreds of charities and causes that they were all running, jogging, walking, limping or rolling along for.

Locals, immigrants, and women who’d crossed the world just to take part may have all ran as individuals, but collectively they made a marvellous, empowering sight, as the vast majority of participants sported colourful T-shirts and tops that showed they were running to fundraise for or otherwise support a cause.

The end result was a terrific cross-section of many of the

causes that the women – and men – of Ireland hold dear, with the marvellous efforts of Mna na hEireann (and Mna na everywhere else taking part) creating a bright, colourful, uplifting spectacle as a river of support and optimism flowed through the capital’s centre.

As for the few rogue males spotted taking part (perhaps because of their less-thancunning disguises), the women kindly ignored their testosterone-fuelled transgressions.

Pictures: Shane Dillon

Thousands of women streamed through surrounding streets on their way to the run

‘She’s’ playing her part too

Doireann, Aoibhin, Ailbhe and Clare Garrihy, members of the Vhi Run Squad, with John O’Dwyer, VHI’s chief executive. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

The event was accessible to women with all kinds of mobility, determined to support a cause or participate

Causes from across the city, county and country were represented

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Annmarie Nagle and Jessica Byrne

Leah Jordan and Katie Rochford

Anne Tracey, Grace Hill and Sarah Connolly

Ellen Jones

Roisin Lawless and Lisa Nolan

Eunice McMenamin, Laura Greenan and Maeve Delaney

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here was a hive of activity in Movies at Dundrum as guests walked the red carpet for the Irish Premiere screening of the new film Book Club. Guests arrived to a drinks reception with special beauty treatments and 360 degree pictures before heading in to watch what is being tipped as one of the must see movies this summer.

Eunice McMenamin, Laura Greenan and Maeve Delaney

Book Club premieres at Movies at Dundrum

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Sibling fun in the sun

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mily and Jack Kiely from Sandyford visited the official opening of the Broadwalk at Fernhill House and Garden, recently acquired by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and now open to the public. Picture: Peter Cavanagh

Cluny fundraise for Caroline foundation S

t Joseph’s of Cluny secondary school in Killiney recently hosted a fundraiser for the Caroline Foundation, a charity that benefits the Cancer Clinical

Research Trust. The girls raised funds for the charity through their Sports day, and through a 5 kilometre walk as well, on May 18th.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: TUCK IN TO OUR PICK OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY EATERIES

YOU’LL want to ketchup with this special day – it’s almost time for National Burger Day, on June 21.

Yup, it’s a thing – and a delicious thing for the diary it is too, with lots of burger joints across the country set to promote a ‘buy one, get one free’ initiative.

Why, you’ll soon all be eating as much burgers as a certain US president (allegedly) in no time – or at least on one delectable day in June!

For further information about the upcoming event, see www.nationalburgerday.ie

DUBLIN MADE EASY

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST BURGER JOINTS IN THE CITY CENTRE

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EMEMBER when grabbing a quick bite or fast food was pretty much restricted to getting some pizza, or chips, or pizza, or chips? While we still have a soft spot for that kind of no-fuss, no-frills grub, we’re also happy to indulge our canny carniverous side, and are always on What goes perfectly with the looka great burger? out for a great burger joint. Happily, recent years have seen new eateries meat our demands, with some delish diners serving up brilliant burgers. Here are some of our favourite Dublin burger joints.

RICK’S BURGER LOCATION: 24 Dame Street, Dublin 2 HIGHLIGHT: Post night-out food A GREAT location at Dame street sees Rick’s Burgers perfectly placed to serve a wide range of mouth-watering Americanstyle burgers such as Hawaiian & Double Decker Meals.

It’s prime location by the busy corner with George’s Street has made it a renowned spot for pub and clubgoers stopping by for after-drink bites, or binges.

Rick’s is known for tasty, big burgers for a reasonable price, and its chips with garlic and cheese are highly recommended.

There are also delivery options for those days you just don’t want to get off the couch – but with so many people passing by on their way in or out, there’re plenty of reasons to pop in to Rick’s.

BUNSEN LOCATION: Wexford Street, Temple Bar and South Anne Street HIGHLIGHT: Simple, straight-up burgers KNOWN as a hip and trendy burger joint, Bunsen is found at three locations in town. Among its unique claims to fame, Bunsen – having sampled all major beef breeds in Ireland – settled on having the beef supplied by FX Buckleys.

Also, having experimented with over 50 cheeses, including making their own (now that’d a unique claim), Bunsen settled on the closest possible thing to traditional American hamburger cheese available in Europe, adding to the authentic taste experiences cooked up by Bunsen.

There are also pure Paleo and gluten-free options at Bunsen, making its fare perfect for most foodies.

THE COUNTER LOCATION: Suffolk Street HIGHLIGHT: Create your own burger IF YOU’RE a bit of a control freak and a perfectionist, then The Counter is perfect for you. You can build your own burger and even add some pineapple with no one judging you.

So, if you’re getting stuck in, why not create the ultimate burger – defined by you – as its checklist-style clipboard menu boasts 85-plus ingredients, helping you come up with a deliciously dizzying range of possible combinations.

The Counter also offers signature burgers on buns and fresh greens, sandwiches, specialty fries, craft beers and regional wines, indulgent milkshakes, and even do a mean vegan burger, giving you no excuse not to pop in and tuck in to top fare.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | WORLD CUP LOOMS

The brother is back but will it really be any craic

THE brother was coming back from On the other hand, you see these back,” he says. “I hope Paschal has a London for a few weeks. He’s done lovely scenes of friends and family new telly in for the World Cup.” well for himself since he went over reuniting in the airport. There does be “Are ye mad?” I says. “Sure he’s there but he’s always been a bit tight. tears and laughin’ and all that malar- tighter than you are.”

One of them fellas that would peel key and that’s nice to see. It was even “Would ye go way out of that,” he and orange in his pocket with a box- nice to see Ray when he came through says. ing glove on rather than give you a bit. the gate.

“Anyway, it’ll keep us busy. Who So rather than stump up the few “There ye are now Gaz, ye bowsie,” are ye hoping wins it? I got England quid for a hotel, muggins here has to he roars at me as he walks through. in the bloody sweep in work. Can ye put him up for the few weeks. And Some people go on holiday and believe that?

I had to go and pick him up from the come back with the accent but I think An office full of English people an airport.

Ray has gotten more Dublin since he I get the bloody English. I’ll never be I’ve always thought they were the left home. happier to lose a few quid than when strangest places. I’m not all that reliI shook his hand and patted him on they get knocked out.” gious but I’d say purgatory is prob- the back.

“Are you for real?” I says to him. ably like an airport – all that wait“Howya Ray,” I says. We’ve never “You live in England. You’ve a grand ing around, stressing out and even been the emotional reunion type of job over there that lets you feck off though you know you’ll eventually go family. Not sober anyway. over here for a few weeks to watch the on a great adventure, there’s a whole “Ah we’ll have a bit of craic now I’m World Cup. load of waitin’ around and “You’ve followed United red tape to wade through since we were nippers. And One of them fellas that would before ye get started. besides, after all the grief I doubt there’ll be duty peel and orange in his pocket with the papers have given that free and a rake of bars in pur- a boxing glove on rather than give Sterling young fella, I hope gatory but here’s hoping. he tears it up. you a bit It would make the time “Southgate seems like a pass a bit quicker although nice fella too. They don’t I’m not sure I wanna chat to have any of them unlikeyer man Peter at the pearly able fellas any more like gates with a few scoops on Terry and the likes. I hope me, especially if I somehow they do well.” manage to die at the same “Are ye mad?” he says. “As time as Davy. an Irishman I could never He’s bound to say the support England. 800 years wrong thing and doom us and all that.” both to an eternity of pitchI’ve a feel these few weeks forks in places that pitchmay feel like they last as forks have no right to be. long.

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Annabel feels the flower of Bloom festival 2018 NINE-MONTH-OLD Annabel Long from Killester enjoys the glorious sunshine at the ‘Greener Way for Fingal’ garden at Bloom 2018.

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

You may need a solicitor if an accident strikes I F YOU h ave b e e n involved in an accident, you have legal rights and you can potentially bring a claim against the wrongdoing party.

The three most common types of accidents are: 1. Road traffic accidents which normally arise out of a motor collision involving motorists and pedestrians; 2. Accidents at the workplace; or 3. Accidents in public places.

In all the above type of accidents, insurance will normally be in place.

Motorists are required by law to ensure their vehicle is insured.

An occupier of a public place or an employer should have a public or employers’ liability policy in place. If parties are involved in an accident, they should immediately report it to their insurers.

If an accident is reported early, it allows for proper investigation to be carried out and it is helpful in proving causation that any injuries suffered are arising from the accident.

In this regard, it is advisable to attend your GP or hospital on the day of the accident or as soon as possible.

Under legislation, it is possible to obtain a court order that the scene of the accident is preserved as much as possible in order that accidents can be fully investigated.

Liability is then investigated by the insurance companies and they will normally make a decision then as to whether they intend to dispute fault or admit the claim.

If you have suffered an injury arising out of an accident, it is advisable that you consult a solicitor.

The procedure is that the solicitor will then write a letter of claim to the appropriate parties or insurance company and it’s advisable that you then attend a treating doctor.

If the injury is minor, you would normally attend a GP, but for more serious injuries it is advisable you are treated by a specialist, such as an orthopaedic surgeon, depending on the nature of the injuries.

Report Your solicitor will ask your treating medical expert to complete a report which will set out the injuries suffered as a result of the accident and will often give a prognosis as to when you are likely to recover from your injuries.

The prognosis will often be contingent on whether further surgery is required. The doctor will normally not be in a position to give a final prognosis until the injuries have settled post-surgery.

Under Irish Law there is a limitation period and

you have two years to bring a case for personal injury to the courts.

However, before a case can be brought, an application has to be made to the Injuries Board.

Once a claim is submitted to the Injuries Board, the limitation period stops to run and it begins to run again once it leaves the board.

The board normally assess a claim, which can take a number of months, and they make a decision as to whether they will offer an award or alternatively they will give authorisation to issue court proceedings.

The board do not accept certain claims, such as psychological cases.

You have the option to accept or reject the award offered; if you reject, the board will then give you authorisation to issue court proceedings.

Depending on the severity of the injury and the level of damages sought, your solicitor will then decide as to what the appropriate court to sue in is.

The courts for bringing personal injury claims are the District, Circuit and High Court.

Damages normally consist of an award for pain, suffering and loss and you can also claim for quantified damages arising out of an accident.

An example of this would be loss of earnings or medical expenses.

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

Hey babe ... a good fertility clinic can give prospective parents a helpful push when they’re trying to conceive

MERRION FERTILITY CLINIC CELEBRATES A GREAT MILESTONE

Delivering results for 20 fruitful years MERRION Fertility Clinic is currently celebrating a key milestone, as it looks back at its establishment 20 years ago by Professor Mary Wingfield and others at the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, as well as looking ahead to continue meeting the needs of its clients.

The Clinic remains Ireland’s only fertility clinic which is not for profit and partnered with a large maternity hospital, allowing its team to focus solely on its goal: to offer best-practice reproductive medicine and surgery that is evidencebased and supported by international research.

As the clinic celebrates its 20th birthday, it continues to be a leader in the area of fertility, providing more than 500 IVF cycles every year and achieving record pregnancy rates, having helped its patients to give birth to more than 2,000 babies since 1998.

Today, it provides a comprehensive range of advanced treatments including surgery, IUI, IVF, ICSI, egg and sperm freezing, testicular biopsy, treatments with donor sperm and ovulation induction.

Drawing on years of experience in the area of reproduction, its

Fertility expert Prof Mary Wingfield

expert team includes Prof Wingfield, who has a particular interest and expertise in endometriosis.

Along with Dr Cathy Allen, Dr Fiona Martyn and Dr Helen Spillane, she manages a wide range of gynaecological conditions including fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome and pelvic adhesions, while male fertility assessments and treatments are also provided, including surgical sperm retrieval where required.

Patients have the option of being seen by doctors at the Merrion Fertility Clinic or at the public fertility clinic in the National Maternity

Hospital, with whom the clinic has a valued, close relationship.

The clinic’s doctors work halftime in Holles St, giving Merrion Fertility Clinic access to a unique range of expert medical and surgical services including early pregnancy services, obstetric care, consultant anaesthetists, laboratory and radiology services and access to state-of-the-art operating theatres.

Once pregnant, its patients have the option of continuing their pregnancy care at the hospital.

In 2017, the clinic expanded its research department, reinforcing its commitment to continued innovation and excellence, and allowing it to build on existing links with Trinity College, UCD and the Royal College of Surgeons.

After these first 20 years, the clinic’s team are as committed as ever to its founding mission, leading the way in research and quality in assisted reproduction and advocating for people in Ireland who have conditions that affect their fertility.

For further information on Merrion Fertility Clinic, see https:// merrionfertility.ie/ or see its Facebook page.

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PEOPLE

Oh, Jazz! It’s Goldblum and he’s ready to wow RACHEL D’ARCY

The one and only, horribly talented Jeff Goldbum – all set to conquer Jazz, too

WHEN you hear the name ‘Jeff Goldblum’, your mind goes to a few different places. (‘An actor in some of the world’s most iconic movies’, and ‘A guy who looks like general good craic’ take the lead – at least for me.)

Now, you can add ‘Jazz pianist extraordinaire’ to your Jeff Goldblum mind-map.

The 65-year-old has just signed an album deal with Decca Records, after label execs saw Goldblum accompany soul-jazz-star Gregory Porter on the Graham Norton Show last year.

Decca say that Goldblum’s ‘distinctive style and natural feel’ for the piano caught their attention, and reps instantly travelled to LA to snap him up.

“I’m so happy to be in cahoots with the wonderful people at Decca, one of

A small garden can return big benefits REBECCA RYAN

the coolest and most prestigious labels of all time,” said Goldblum.

Jazz runs through the blood of the movie star, having grown up listening to the genre as a child before he started playing cocktail lounges in Pittsburgh at age 15. Now, his music will be professionally recorded on his own debut album.

There’re set to be a number of featured artists on the record, including the Queen of the Liberties herself, Imelda May. Further details on the album are yet to be confirmed, but if you’re a fan of Goldblum and good music, it’s definitely something to keep an eye out for.

BORD na Mona Growise is teaming up with gardener Peter Dowdall this year to launch its search for Ireland’s unique small spaces that are ready to be transformed into the perfect indoor or outdoor garden retreat.

Over the next few months, they are hoping to inspire the Irish public to get creative with simple on-trend ideas to transform their space.

Peter will be arming the nation with all the hints, tips and practical advice on working with what they have, transforming their space and ultimately learning to ‘love their gar-

den’ – the core idea at the heart of the focus on big ideas for small spaces.

Talking with Dublin Gazette Peter said: “So many Irish people have tiny spaces in their homes which they don’t even think of using or transforming into a nice retreat or mini garden.

“I created a pop-up garden in Dublin city centre recently to officially launch the Bord Na Mona Growise campaign to illustrate the potential that small garden or outdoor spaces can have and also how quick and easy it can be.

“Whether it’s an apart-

ment balcony, a small terrace garden or even a space under the stairs, there’s an opportunity for everyone to make a big impact with the smallest, and strangest, of spaces!”

He added: “The impact and benefits of greening these urban spaces is huge.

“It doesn’t just have an aesthetic effect, it also benefits physical health, mental wellbeing and of course, it helps to promote local biodiversity, which is an important factor – particularly in an urban environment.”

For hints and tips on how you can #LoveYourGarden, see www.facebook.com/growise.

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YELLOW is the colour that stands out most to people with visual impairments, making it a natural colour for Sightsavers to base its Bright for Sight day on Friday, June 22. The charity is asking people to wear yellow, and make a donation to help it save people’s sight. Launching the event were blind sporting hero and marathon runner Dr Sinead Kane, with help from Pippa Smullen, Lochlainn Quinn, Senan Quinn, Saorlaith Quinn and Lily Smullen.

Mind your head at Mental Health summit IRELAND’S only ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit’ will take place on October 11 this year at the AVIVA Stadium.

This year the summit will be even bigger and more interactive while continuing its mission of making mental health information and education accessible.

This year’s impressive line-up of speakers includes Joe Schmidt, Brent Pope, Prof Jim Lucey, Fiona Tuomey and

many more with personal experience, alongside expert speakers in this field.

Attendees can decide which topics they want to learn about and take away information to implement in their own lives, workplaces and homes.

The summit has partnered with two of the country’s largest and best-known companies: Irish Life Health and construction specialists John Sisk & Co. Tickets are now available at mentalhealthandwellbeingsummit.com.

The health-focused event will take place later this year

Voodoo music kings Dig into a new Ballymun book THE UNDISPUTED kings of voodoo music, the legendary Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, are set to perform at Dublin’s Sugar Club on Saturday, June 16.

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo are the longest-running African Orchestra – it released hundreds of EPs and dozens of albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s before being rediscovered in recent years.

Their magnificent live show and unparalleled musical output shows them truly worthy of their full name: Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou (The All Powerful Polyrhtyhmic Orchestra of Cotonou)!

Tickets are available from www.thesugarclub.com

Nolde’s Colour is Life

THIS WEEK marks the last chance to see Emil Nolde: Colour is Life at the National Gallery of Ireland. The exhibition, which closes on June 10, is a vibrant survey of

THE LAUNCH of a new book, It’s Written in Concrete, penned by retired national press journalist and editor, Seamus Kelly, takes place at Axis Theatre, Ballymun tonight (June 7) at 7pm.

It’s Written in Concrete is published by The Manuscript Publisher and is available to

buy online, as well as at Easons bookstore, Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry.

Signed copies will also be available on the night, and admission is free. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Axis, which can be contacted at 01 883 2100.

paintings, drawings, etchings, and woodcuts from the gifted expressionist.

With subjects ranging from atmospheric landscapes to Berlin cafe scenes, and a career that spanned a period of political tur-

moil, Emil Nolde’s life (1867-1956) and work creates an opportunity for engagement, debate and dialogue.

This is the first exhibition to showcase this important artist in Ireland in over 50 years.

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Don McLean @ Vicar Street, €55 WE’D be the first to admit that we wouldn’t normally rush out to grab some ‘Dad Rock’ – but Don is probably one of the few exceptions we’d make. (The few.)

Even your great-granny, Mary, and great dog, Madra, know the words to American Pie, so we’ll skip right past that singalong – Don’s a man of many talents though, as any such Songwriters Hall of Fame figure should be, and he has a ton of other toe-tappin’ tunes to take in, with a comfortable concert presence honed by decades on the road.

So, leave Mary and Madra at home, and head along for what promises to be a great gig ...

JUNE 7 (THURSDAY) Hothouse Flowers @ Leopardstown Racecourse, €25 LOMA + Adam Torres @ Whelan’s, €15 The Beat @ The Button Factory, €25 Level Heads @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JUNE 8 (FRIDAY) Kodaline @ Malahide Castle, €49.50 Homegrown heroes play one of their biggest gigs, to date, as they wander down the road from Swords to play through the hits in the elegant surrounds of Malahide Castle.

The Lost Brothers @ Liberty Hall Theatre, €25 I Draw Slow @ Whelan’s, €15 Storyfold @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), free Housequake play Prince @ Grand Social, €14

JUNE 9 (SATURDAY) David Kitt @ Purty Kitchen, €16 Dance star David Kitt abandons his new moniker, New Jackson, to return under his own name and run through a few of the hits in Dun Laoghaire.

Oh Joy @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Giant Sand @ Whelan’s, €25

JUNE 10 (SUNDAY) The Magic Numbers @ Whelan’s, €20 Taste of Poland (A New Wave) @ Workman’s Club, €20 The Dublin Jazz Co-Op @ Workman’s Club, €10 Dublin Blues Cartel @ Whelan’s, free

JUNE 12 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Haim @ Olympia Theatre, €49 Pop-rocking American sisters Haim have a huge following in Ireland – they’ll be stepping up beyond the Olympia next time out, so get there while it’s small.

Don McLean @ Vicar Street, €55 Hunkpapa @ Whelan’s, €10 Danny Bryant @ Whelan’s, €16

JUNE 13 (WEDNESDAY) Vancouver Sleep Clinic @ Whelan’s, €17.35

AS VERY much a product of Ireland’s ‘street scene’, Paddy Casey’s emergence from the world of boisterous busking into that of nuanced singer-songwriters has been a quiet, heartfelt revolution.

The Crumlin man came from near-homelessness to signing for major label Sony BMG, selling as many records domestically as U2 in the early-noughties as he rose to prominence with folk-pop records, Amen, and Living.

His musical life has unquestionably been a little slower in recent years.

“I did used to think about the album sales and stuff like that,” he says, after we point out Living sold approximately one copy for every 20 people in Ireland.

“I really don’t know how those sales happened, but I’m really grateful for it.

Before that I wasn’t homeless, as I always had the busking to make a living.

“You really feel the difference with that compared to really being homeless. People are nicer to

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you; they don’t look at you the same way.”

The busking gave way to a fame that always came with a slight discomfort for Casey, particularly on stage.

“I don’t know if I’m as nervous anymore, but I’ll never completely stop being nervous,” he explains.

“It’s more adrenaline, maybe. I do imagine the worst all the time; it’s just who I am. It’s a weird thing, but it works for me. I’ve had a few people warn me never to change it, but it’s good to be nervous.”

The scene has changed dramatically, however, from the one Casey grew in.

“The internet has really changed things now,” he says. “I think it’s a lot harder to make a breakthrough, really, as there’s so much noise. There are so many

different bands.

“Music now is better than it’s been in a long time. Not everything, there’s always been some bad stuff, but I don’t mind the charts. I’ve always liked pop.

“It’s harder to get heard now, though. Lyrically, I think people are clever; there’s a lot going on and a lot of talented artists.

There is a pop album in me, I think.

“One side of the new album is kind of pop, not as you’d hear on the radio, but pop as I remember ‘pop’.

Rocky pop. I’m still learning.

“Every album is different; I’ve never really had a ‘thing’.”

The singer has long lived a nocturnal life, perhaps in part because of his career path. “It’s just the way I am. I was thinking about it, actually, I think some people are just like that.

“I try to sleep the night before a gig, to switch it up, but sometimes it’s like playing in the morning to me. I can’t really do things at daytime, I think

it’s because the world’s awake.”

W h i l e Casey runs through plenty of the hits on stage, there’s a heap of new music on the way.

He’s currently working on a douTalented, two: Paddy Casey ble album, consisting of (top) will be joined by his up an acoustic and coming musician daughter, side and a rock- Saoirse, at Leopardstown Live ier side.

“I felt like some of the ent to his harder roots, songs just didn’t belong so much so that Casey’s together on an album, daughter, Saoirse (a talthey’re too different and ented musician in her own they didn’t fit,” he says. right) makes things a fam“I decided to make a ily affair gigging alongside double album. Loads of Paddy. people keep asking me to “We’re doing it for make an acoustic album, the craic, really,” Casey as I haven’t done that in explains. “But she’s very years. I guess in that way talented, she’s produced it links back to my first a whole album herself album that I made [Amen]. already. It’s nothing to do “It’s a quieter album with me. But it’s brilliant.” about things that have Paddy Casey plays gone on in my life.”

Leopardstown Live on That life – as a family June 14, alongside his man – is somewhat differ- daughter, Saoirse.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aerial performer Shane Holohan hangs out at the Sanctuary Upside Down garden

President Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, with designers Niall Maxwell and Marina Andreeva at the gold medal-winning FBD Insurance’s Deep Play Garden

Gary Graham, Bord Bia’s Bloom manager; Lingluo, a leading online social influencer from China, and Tara McCarthy, chief executive, Bord Bia

Ahoi there, landlubbers ... The Presidential couple with Donal Maguire, BIM and designer Andrew Christopher Dunne at the Sustainable Seafood Garden, the Overall Show Garden Winner at Bloom 2018

Yoga instructor Bella Bottini at the Fruit Juice Matters garden

As ever, Bloom attracted many thousands of visitors to the bank holiday event

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Mi casa, su casa ... President Michael D Higgins looks delighted to explore the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again garden. Pictures: Chris Bellew

Melanie Webb, The Growing Shed Garden designer, with Tara McCarthy, chief executive, Bord Bia, accepting the People’s Choice award

Dancer Holly Bhattacharya, at the Enable Ireland Beyond Boundaries garden in association with Solus Light Bulbs

It’s yet another Bloom-ing hit with gardeners

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RESIDENT Michael D Higgins looked particularly happy as he checked out what might be dubbed ‘Casa Sunshine’ at Bloom in the Phoenix Park last weekend. Glorious sunshine bathed the President, the crowds and the festival alike in warm rays as the hugely popular annual showcase of all that is green and gardening-related got under way at the Bord Bia event.

As always, many tens of thousands of visitors swarmed the sprawling festival, drawn like ants to a picnic to explore a dizzying range of stalls and attractions.

With everything from the latest gardening trends to the finest fare from Irish produce providers, cookery demonstrations from top chefs to fun for kids, and the highlight of the festival – the show gardens – Bloom 2018 once again was a massive hit, leaving visitors looking just as happy as President Higgins.

Sofia and Diana Diadiajeva, winners of Brightest at Bloom title

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ENTERTAINMENT

ON LOVE & LUST IN LATER LIFE

TOP TWEETS

CINEMA | BOOK CLUB JUMPS ON THE 50 SHADES BANDWAGON I was going to post a time travel joke but you folks didn’t like it. @GrumpyLiberal In our defence, comedy is a bit like time travel – it’s all relative. Silence. Thank you.

You’re deep in salad country in this one, as four older women face personal reawakenings as they explore the 50 Shades books – but can they find love, lust and happiness?

Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen (above) lead, with support from the likes of Andy Garcia, Craig T Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss and Don Johnson.

THE results are in from the blockbuster beancounters – Solo: A Star Wars Story is now officially the first flop in the previous unassailable Star Wars series, with its chances of recovering sailing away faster than the Millennium Falcon on

 SHANE DILLON

The Kessel Run. Whether or not you’re

familiar enough with Star Wars lore to get that last reference, lor blimey, Solo hasn’t had a stellar run so far, with its box office returns – domestically, at least – plunging by about 65% in its second week, according to some reports.

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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

Not the most stellar of origins stories WIDELY regarded as the Star Wars film that nobody was asking for, Solo: A Star Wars Story (Cert 12A, 135 mins) is already regarded as something of a flop, just a couple of light jumps out of the gate. If you’ve ever wanted to see all about the misadventures of a young Han Solo (how he got his name and reputation, how he won the Millennium Falcon etc), you’re in luck.

However, it lacks classic Star Wars magic, its lead looks nothing like Harrison Ford, and it feels like one of Meh-ny average films.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY As bafflingly brilliant as ever

IT’S hard to believe that the film’s now 50 years old, but 2001: A Space Odyssey (Cert PG, 159 mins) is back with a fresh, digitally restored print, ready to delight, bewilder and mesmerise cinemagoers all over again. Ignoring the rubbish parts with the moneys, 2001 is still an astonishing tour de force, and remains a truly singular work of art. It’s an unmissable masterpiece, so head along and – spoiler – cheer HAL along as he bumps off the astronauts all over again.

LIFE OF THE PARTY

Not quite a comedy masterclass, but still gets a pass YOU pretty much know what you’re getting with a Melissa McCarthy film, but her latest character, Deanna, patently clearly doesn’t know what she’s in for when she decides to go back to college in Life of the Party (Cert 15A, 105 mins). It’s the kind of lovable-underdog-triumphs role that McCarthy can trot out in her sleep, but still, this tale of a dumped mom trying to better herself – at the same college as her initially mortified daughter – has some okay laughs in store.

SHERLOCK GNOMES

It’s utter gnome-sense (and that’s funnier than the film) SPEAKING of unlikely surprise sequels to unloved films which squeaked past in the cinema, here’s Sherlock Gnomes (Cert G, 86 mins). If ever there was a case of a film where someone thought up a title, then tried to make a film to fit, this is it, as this pretty charmless animated film has a high-profile cast, but fails to delight. A brilliant detective has to work out what has happened to a whole garden-worth of missing gnomes as part of an even bigger mystery. Hilarity doesn’t ensue.

Not even Chewie’s piloting skills can pull Solo out of that dismal dive, as its takings tumble.

Is this a sign of franchise fatigue? Well, yes and no, if you consider that, at heart, its makers ignored the psychology of iconic characters: nobody, and I mean nobody, was asking for a film to be made about the legendary character’s origins.

That’s because any such origins story could only destroy the mythos behind the man, and man oh man, that’s clearly what’s happened here.

It’s a fate that Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom looks set to easily dodge, as that’s a film which can develop the franchise down new lines, with an injection of fresh blood proving successful in keeping that particular blockbuster beast alive and well enough.

However, as the latest Jurassic sequel releases at an awkward release date – at least for this reviewer to get it in this week – let’s stick with the theme of hit and miss franchises, and pick up Book Club (Cert 15A, 104 mins), which attempts to flesh out the impact of (heavy sigh) the 50 Shades phenomenon.

Take four glamorous granny-types in a small but tightly knit book club, who undergo an awakening as they plunge into erotic 50 Shades misadventures, and decide

they’d like the time of their lives too – if only they could whip up some interest from a variety of silver-haired hunks...

Already that waferthin plot has surpassed any of the 50 Shades films – achievement unlocked – but wait, there’s more.

The characters tick a variety of standard tropes (The Widow, The Divorced One, The One With The Dull Marriage, etc) while the male characters are just about as similarly shallo- sorry, accessible (The Nice Guy, The Frustrated Husband, etc).

Perhaps it’s unfair to expect anything or anyone connected to 50 Shades to have some depth, even in what amounts to a spinoff ancillary film like this, but it’s a resolutely safe film that mines its core plot – older women seeking fun, love and passion again – for predictable enough laughs and drama.

There’s nothing wrong with wandering down the 50 Shades of Extra-Grey road, as older women’s lives and passions certainly deserve more exploration and recognition, with little comparable cinema offerings between this and the likes of, say, Shirley Valentine, and that came out absolute eons ago.

However, Book Club just doesn’t ring true to such potentially interesting film fare. Bluntly, these glamorous grannies from

a world of giant, sunlit kitchens don’t exactly look like the old girls over at Moore Street.

Fonda and Keaton et al are absolutely slathered in what must be the year’s most complimentary lighting, cinematography and luxury stylings, so that they’re all ‘Hollywood Old’, rather than just old.

These kind of aspirational dramedies are never going to be presented in a realistic fashion, and Book Club’s moderate takings at the box office so far would perhaps be lower if the film wasn’t largely filmed and presented like an extra-long, extra-lovely make-up ad for older women (Fonda’s home turf, in recent years).

Still, with an audience share broadly reported at averaging around 90% females, so far, director Bill Holderman knows exactly who his target viewers are: Hall Der Women, if you will.

As such, despite arriving noticeably late to cash in on the 50 Shades films’ blockbuster success, Book Club is a passable enough way to while away a couple of hours.

Its ageing stars may be considered creatures from bygone eras by many of those looking to see Jurassic creatures, but this competent Book Club at least offers a diversion from dinosaurs.

Verdict: 5/10

I reckon, if Jesus was ever born again, one of the wise men would definitely give him printer ink as a gift.

It has to cost more per millilitre than frankincense. @EmilyBaah Anyone trying to print off anything at a photo kiosk will be with Himself on this one

While #Visa payments are down, we should spare a thought for all the retail workers who will have to feign amusement as every customer without fail remarks that they ‘guess it must be free then’. @RyanBrrtt Sure, the best free thing is still your Gazette, Ryan

DEAR IRELAND, CAN WE BORROW YOUR PRESIDENT, THX AMERICA. @AmandaPalmer The all-caps are a sign of desperate times over there, but we’re keeping our tiny, beloved national treasure

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TOP RADIO STATION HIGHLIGHTS DUBLINERS’ SPIRIT OF Simply The Best ... the winners in this year’s 98FM Best of Dublin awards celebrate their success.

Pictures: Simon Peare

Conor Hurley, Alan Mills and Bobby Foy, from the Best Restaurant: Ruby’s Pizza

Leanne and

Yvette Kennedy

David O’Connor, Best Sports Person

Sandra and Eamon Keogh with Angela Forsyth

Cathal and Fiona O’Reilly

Alex Heolos with Hannah and Tracey Nawara

John Doyle, Amy Rossiter, Orla Boland and Emer McCormack, from the Best Sports Club: St Patrick’s Rowing Club

Aoife Plunkett and Dermot Richardson

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COMMUNITY, THANKS TO MANY PEOPLE 98FM AWARDS

Gabor Hortobagyl towers over Lisa and Molly Hand

98FM awards tune in to the very best of Dublin A

WIDE cross-section of Dublin businesses and individuals had a moment in the limelight courtesy of Dublin’s 98FM recently, which gathered together lots of winners in its Best of Dublin awards.

Following great feedback from the general

public, the fifth annual Best of Dublin awards had 16 different categories to nominate in, with everything from bus drivers to bars to consider.

The night at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham saw 16 winners named from the more than 80 finalists, with them all delighted to take home a prestigious

Linda Byrne with Mark and Lynda Lacey, from the Best Gym: Insanity Fit Zone

Tommy Larkin, Best Taxi Driver

Best of Dublin award to hang up in their business – or even just to be a big talking point with friends, families and customers.

Bhe awards, held in association with Des Kelly Carpets, were a big hit with everyone, setting a very high standard for next year’s nominees to match.

Meet Dave Horan,

John Fu, from Best Coffee: The Grind Coffee House

Best Hero

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TRAVEL

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The Irish summer seems to be popping by for a visit, but your hit of Vitamin D over the past week or so will no doubt leave you longing for more – and your kids looking for more time enjoying activities outside in the sunshine.

Whether you’re looking for laid-back beach vibes, resorts with renowned kids clubs, or an adrenalinefilled escape to Orlando, GoHop’s offers are based on years of experience catering to Irish families.

The following are just some of the great deals currently on offer through GoHop, with plenty on offer to bring you and the whole family off to a dream holiday ...

Spend 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Trianflor, Tenerife, from only €469pp. Price includes return flights ex.

Cork, 7 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: July 7.

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Spend 5 nights at the 4* Mainare Playa by CheckIn Hotels, Malaga from only €428pp. Price includes return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, taxes and charges. Travel: August 23 Spend 7 nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Elche, Alicante from only €478pp. Price includes return flights ex.

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te, a ima c d cl Major ost e s h -kis ore to ha y t n i u njo w its s uch m lone, es to e r o f a r m s e , u t u a o ch as Fam e’s mu its clim nd tre r la n s a i h the f t o

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THE Balearic Islands off Spain’s east coast is an archipelago with four diverse offerings – from clubbing in Ibiza to chilling out in Formentero to absorbing the history of Menorca.

On the other hand, the fourth and largest island, Majorca, spoils visitors with, well ... a little bit of everything. Beyond the parties of the Magaluf resort lies a hub of mountainous skylines, watercolour beaches and cultural landmarks.

We’ve put together a list of what you must go and see.

Palma Cathedral Here’s a quick history lesson: towering over the island in its gothic glory, the Palma Cathedral is a Catalonian piece of architecture that dates back to the 1300s.

It was built by Jaume I of Aragon to celebrate surviving a treacher-

ous storm on a voyage to Majorca with his army.

Today, it is a marvel for the eyes and is home to relics, regal tombs and the Royal Chapel. The cathedral opens its doors at 10am every day except Sunday and closes at 5.15pm on weekdays and 2.15pm on a Saturday.

Caves of Drach Take a mystical adventure through the Caves of Drach that dwell on the east coast of the island.

Dating back to the Miocene period, they are home to one of the largest subterranean lakes in the world: Lake Martel.

A guided tour will fill you in on the fascinating past and includes a short boat trip along the lake.

Concerts also take place throughout the day, playing live classical music in this other-worldly setting.

The caves are open all year round except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so you can call in whatever time you choose to go to Majorca.

Costa Nord In the well preserved Valldemossa area you will find the Costa Nord: a cultural centre that takes visitors through a journey of the local area.

Hollywood big-timer Michael Douglas is the brains behind this homage to his one-time home.

You’ll even hear him narrating the 15-minute documentary that is shown in the auditorium, before boarding a replica of the Archduke Ludwig Salvador yacht.

Son Amar Night Show Make dinner into a huge deal, by having yours at the Son Amar Night Show. Showcasing dance acts from around the world, guests are treated to fierce flamenco, the French can-can and famous Broadway numbers.

Kids will also love singing along to live scenes from The Lion King. You can choose to have a three-course meal or just book tickets for the show;

either way, guests are in for a magnificent night.

Pirates Adventure Avast! This is one place for the whole family to get excited about. Pirates Adventure has entertained show-goers to acrobatics, comedy and dance for nearly 30 years.

Immerse yourself in the world of hidden treasures, shipwrecks and battles by witnessing the nightly event that celebrates all things Jolly Roger.

Book yourself a VIP Captain’s Table for the best seats on board, which supplies young scallywags with their very own bandana and provides parents with a bottle of swag (well, wine).

Of course, there is always the option to take your place on the beach but you’ll probably want to make the absolute most of your holiday by taking advantage of all Majorca has to offer.

Majorca deals and offers TUI fly to Majorca from Dublin, Cork and Shannon from May through October. Here are just a few of the deals on offer: • June 12, Dublin to Majorca, Deya Apts Santa Ponsa, threestar, self-contained, 7 nights from €299pps •June 16, Shannon to Majorca, Bellevue Minerva, Alcudia, two-star, all inclusive, 7 nights from €639pps • July 20, Ireland West to Majorca, Ola Bouganvillia, Santa Ponsa, three-star, self-contained, 7 nights from €649pps • August 28, Cork to Majorca, Hotel More, Alcudia, three-star, half-board, 7 nights from €669pps TUI is offering €100 off Spain (including Majorca) bookings from June to August with the code: SPAIN100. Redeem online or in-store. (Min spend of €1,000 per booking; T&Cs apply.)

To book, see www.tuiholidays.ie, call 1850 45 35 45, or visit a TUI store or travel agent.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE Beauty Reviews There is no rehydrating equal to vichy’s aqualia

Bar Bar bara tr bar a blaousers zer, , €99 €119 and

Mar iana sho rt d ress , €80

Lina Jum psu it, € 105

COMPANY: Vichy PRODUCT: Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Gel-Cream PURPOSE: Quench and plump skin TEXTURE:  FRAGRANCE:  PERFORMANCE:  PRICE: €€€

 Jessica Maile, Style Editor

Ciao Bella!  RACHEL D’ARCY

FOUNDED in 2012 and stocked in over 1,000 stores worldwide, Italian inspired brand ANONYME have recently launched their brand on Irish shores.

They’ll be stocked in 41 different locations, bringing their refined, feminine tailoring to the Emerald Isle.

FRESH. That’s one of my favourite words when it comes to skin care. Luckily, Vichy has introduced the all new Rehydrating

ANONYME’s signature

Gel-Cream to their Aqualia Thermal Range.

trademarks include sophisticated prints alongside versatility that’s designed to flatter the female form.

Their summer collection includes a range of maxi dresses, palazzo pants, two pieces and more designed for any kind of summer occasion.

This gel-cream just melted into my skin, leaving it plump, hydrated and help create the perfect canvas to put make-up on. The key is the active ingredients which help to reduce water loss as well as enhance the natural moisture in your skin. And, even better, it provides long-lasting hydration for 48-hours. Fresh-looking skin for 48 hours? Sign me up!

PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON WHITER, BRIGHTER TEETH COMPANY: Spotlight PRODUCT: Teeth Whitening Paste PURPOSE: Gently whiten teeth TEXTURE:  TASTE:  PERFORMANCE:  PRICE: €€€

Sim ona long dres s, €1 00

 Rachel D’Arcy San dra mid i dre ss, € 95

MANY-A-TIME I’ve tried a whitening toothpaste, and many-a-time I’ve been let down by all the promises I’m given. For this reason, my hopes for Spotlight weren’t the highest, but that all changed after quite literally one use.

The toothpaste is formulated by two Irish dentists, and contains hydrogen peroxide for a truly whitening effect. It’s intended to imitate a professional whitening at home, and that it definitely did. My teeth were instantly whiter; not in a OTT Hollywood sort of way, but enough that there was a visible difference

Virg inia mid -sle eve dres s, €1 20

after one use, with the glowing gleam building up with

Tizi €105ana tro blaz , Tizia users, er, € na 129 a nd

each brush, As far as taste goes, that was relatively nonoffensive too. While €9.50 for toothpaste is definitely pushing out the barrel a bit, it has to be said that it’s effect is worth the price point.

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TECH TIME A glimpse at what’s coming with IOS 12 SHANE DILLON

sdillon@dublingazette.com

IT’LL be a little while yet before consumers can take a bite at the next Apple IOS update – September, in fact – but Monday saw a typically snazzy developer launch for IOS 12, giving the world an early preview.

Having lost a lot of ground in some respects to rivals in recent years, Apple are hoping to pip them to the post with a swathe of user-friendly new features, but it was difficult to see anything particularly fresh or revolutionary in what’s been revealed so far.

At this stage, Apple seem pretty firmly locked into iterations of features, and further refining what’s prevalent for mobile users, rather than rolling out anything particularly revolutionary to elevate it from the plateau it’s rambling across.

Still, there were some interesting points to note from the revelations on Monday, with battery life being a key focus of part of the presentation.

Battery life has always been the Achilles heel of the iPhone series, in particular, but it’s a problem faced by all such high-end phones – most people go out like a lion with their charged-up, souped-up phone in the morning, but are scrabbling like a lamb for a charger by lunchtime.

It’s been a problem plaguing Apple from the start, but IOS 12 – which will work with anything already upgraded to IOS 11, and pretty much any iWhatever people have picked up in the past several years – promises to boost battery life.

Or, to put it a subtly different way, it promises to reduce battery drain, with many apps and features set to load up by up to 50% faster, and to run with lower, tweaked energy settings.

Any speed boost that the upgrade can subsequently bring will be welcomed – while there have been issues before from upgrades occasionally slowing some things down, Apple swear that IOS 12 won’t introduce unwelcome lag, the bane of many apps and mobile functionality.

Moving on, and the introduction of user- or parental-defined time restrictions will be welcome by many.

Apple didn’t explicitly refer to mobile addiction, which is very much A Thing and a growing problem for some people (as anyone who checks their phone as they go to bed, then has one last check when they’re in bed ... and maybe one more last check after that can attest), but being able to set limits on your phone’s usage and then put it into a defined lockdown

IOS 12 has a range of additional social features, such as largescale video chat and user-created ‘mejojis’, but its more serious aspects – such as ramping up user privacy a bit – are pretty interesting to note

period will be welcomed by many.

As an extension of that, it’ll be easy to see phone usage per week, such as how much time was spent on social media, giving a clear indication of exactly how your iPhone or iPad is being used, and how much time is being divvied up.

It’s an obvious, useful tool that many parents will welcome, despite any niggling concerns over parental overreach, and having a feature set that limits usage (and a barrage of notifications) is a useful move.

Speaking of notifications, they’re getting a small but useful overhaul, with the sensible step of better grouping like with like, so that similar types of messages get grouped together in a more nested, restricted fashion.

That’s not a huge overhaul, but that small, practical step of better grouping content together rather than having a long list of updates or sprawling notifications – typically, as seen in communication updates – is useful, along with further tweaks to being able to define and manage what updates you want to see pop up, or appear in lock screens.

With data privacy dominating many news cycles in recent months, IOS 12 dips a toe into those troubled waters, with a range of privacy-focused features getting added or upgraded to help tackle such concerns.

There are several new user privacy features contained in IOS 12, but a new focus on how IOS 12 will help reduce user and data tracking by altering how cookies are stored or maintained on websites,

and disabling Likes and social media interactions on a range of online activities, will have the entirely accidental I’m sure knock-on impact of making it harder for tech rivals Facebook and Google to be entirely sure what you’re up to and looking at.

Increasing data privacy for IOS users, and potentially destabilizing targeted ad generation for users, is a canny move in the escalating behind-the-scenes Cold War playing out between all the tech titans right now.

Another useful security feature arises from disabling USB access once your phone has been locked for an hour.

If you’re one of those forgetful people who sometimes has to get your phone unlocked at a nearby phone shop, that’s bad news, but if you lose your phone or it gets stolen, or if you don’t want prying eyes to try rifling through its contents, it’s a restrictive but welcome move.

Of course, there were plenty of other featuresets revealed on Monday, although it’s hard to get excited about, say, new emoji or user-defined ‘memoji’, more voice-activated commons, new swipe gestures functionality, etc.

Still, with cultural shifts underway in the way we use our mobile and tablet devices – and an increasing user awareness of, and concern at, the way individuals are mined for data profiling and monetisation – IOS 12 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does jam in some interesting new spokes.

Look out for IOS 12 upgrades becoming widely available in September ...

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Koleos a freshing take on the SUV

Renault has given its rather quirky looking Koleos a full makeover, to give it stronger position in the mid to larger SUV market. This new Koleos has new status to justify the change in design and that makes it a new competitor for its related Nissan X-Trail, as MICHAEL MORONEY found out

RENAULT has learnt from the Nissan SUV experience so much so that its newly upgraded range topped by the Koleos, is now starting to make a big impression. The Renault Kadjar joined the previous Koleos, while the new Koleos that I’ve been drivingly recently, is a refreshing take on the SUV. And with Renault and Nissan now part of the same motoring family, it’s not surprising that this new Koleos for me will have to be compared with the Nissan X-Trail. Both offer a solid 4x4 driving experience, with similar technical features under their respective bonnets.

A closer look reveals that these two seven seat SUV’s are not that far apart, in terms of owner choice, if only on specification or how they are presented and then they are equally close on the price. For many families these larger seven seat are the only option and give a modern choice to those who have been driving multi-purpose vehicles (MPV’s) up to now.

This new Renault

Koleos has grown in size and stature compared to the previous model. The Renault Koleos is available with two diesel engine options and my test car was well equipped with the larger 2.0 litre dCi

I drove came with the seven-speed automatic gearbox that’s allows for faster acceleration than the manual version. And there is no difference in economy worth talking about.

Renault Koleos 2.0 dCi Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

2.0 litre 177hp 9.5 seconds 20km/litr

(5.6l/100km or 58mpg)

Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Towing rating Warranty Entry Price Renault engine that pumps out 177bhp. The engine is a little noisy at low revs, and quickly blends into a smoother unit as the a cce l e ra to r p e d a l i s depressed.

I fo u n d t h a t t h e engine power and torque were more than ample for this medium to large SUV. The Koleos that

60 litres 156g/km D €570 30,000km/12 months 5 star (2016) 2000kgs 5 years (200,000km) €34,490 For me that automatic Auto X-Tronic option is the automatic choice (excuse the pun), because its smooth and easy to use. It is well matched to the engine’s 380Nm of torque so the gear changes just flow, making driving easy, comfortable and pleasurable.

Out on the road, the

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WHAT’S NEW IN TECHNOLOGY AND ON WHEELS

TECH & MOTORS

The Peugeot ADDvantage offers are designed to drive down the cost of motoring thanks to low-cost finance, deposit contributions or scrappage offers.

Peugeot announce ADDvantage 182 offers GOWAN Distributors, Peugeot importers in Ireland, have announced details of the 182 Peugeot ADDvantage offers, available for a limited time only this

The new generation Renault Koleos is a more substantial SUV than in the past. The seven seat SUV model is powerful and well-equipped using Renault interior design style to good effect, while entry prices start at €34,490.

summer.

Customers who order their new 182 registered Peugeot passenger car or light commercial van before 30 June, will avail of finance from as low as 0%, either scrappage up to €4,000 or a deposit contribu-

engine and automatic gearbox combination also means the potential for reasonably good diesel economy. I found that the smoothness of the driving experience at a motorway cruising speed of 120km/hr meant that this car settled into an effortless 2000rpm which ensured good economy.

Over almost 600km of a test drive, this economy figure was about 22% over the rated figure of 20km/litre (5.6l/100km or 58mpg) and that’s

almost exactly the same economy figure that Nissan is quoting for the similar powered X-Trail. For me that meant that the 60-litre capacity fuel tank could give a round trip of over 750km, which is a good economy level for a solid SUV that has good off-road ability when called on. Despite this, I had expected slightly better.

If you want to venture off-road this new Koleos has some ability, but its real strength is its

Toyota launches Upgrade to Hybrid for Free 182 promotion

Mini Ireland launches first ever 48-hour test drive programme

TOYOTA has launched its ‘Upgrade to Hybrid for Free with Finance’ campaign, to make it easier to switch to hybrid. The campaign kicks off Toyota’s 182 sales drive in the run up to Showtime, the national sales event which takes place in all Toyota dealerships from Wednesday 6 June until Saturday 9 June.

Toyota is also claiming higher resale values on hybrids, low APR’s and trade-in, trade-up packages of up to €4,500.

Toyota is claiming that hybrid car sales are going from strength-to-strength with 50% of Toyota’s car sales in 2018 being hybrid.

ability to automatically deal with changing road conditions, by engaging the four-lock wheel-drive on demand. The driver can override this with a simple button to include the Lock Mode which gives a permanent drive to all four wheels. Once your speed increases the system knows that road conditions have improved and it reverts to a more economical two-wheeldrive mode, driving the front wheels only.

It’s easy to get com-

WHILE BMW is offering a 24-hour driving test programme, its Mini brand is offering an extended 48-hour test drive offer.

In addition, Mini is offering purchase contributions from €500 towards a Mini One, €1,000 on Mini Cooper and €2,000 towards Mini Cooper S models. There are also flexible finance rates of 4.9% APR available across the range.

Available for a limited time only there is also €1,000 towards the John Cooper Works Sports Pack on three-door and five-door Mini’s which includes a splitlevel John Cooper Works spoiler, sporty front and rear bumpers, 17” black track spoke alloys, aerodynamic side skirts and John Cooper Works door sills.

The Mini brand also cel-

fortable with the Renault control layout, especially as the large screen makes everything very clear. Setting the mobile phone Bluetooth system was easy and the sat-nav system was user-friendly, also due to the large 8.7in portrait style, centrallymounted touch-screen size.

Like all cars in the Renault, this new Koleos comes with a 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating, plus a load of useful safety and easy driving features.

ebrates a milestone this year, one year before it turns 60, with a new logo designation featured on all models. There are lots of upgrades to the Mini 3-Door Hatch, 5-Door Hatch and Mini Convertible including a new Mini projection from the exterior mirror on the driver’s side.

Technology updates include a 6.5-inch colour infotainment screen, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and multifunction steering wheel fitted as standard. Meanwhile new touchscreen Navigation with Apple CarPlay and wireless smartphone charging have been introduced. Mini has also introduced Connected Services with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Online Search, Natural Language Understanding and

These may include cruise control and speed limiter, lane departure warning, advanced emergency braking system, ESP, hill start assist, over-speed prevention with traffic sign recognition, automatic headlights and wipers, blind spot warning, electrochrome rear view mirror and a rear parking camera with front and rear sensors. The rear sensors and parking camera are especially useful as the car measures almost 4.7 metres long.

tion of up to €1,000 on younger trade ins, plus free equipment upgrades on a number of models. The deal also includes a five-year extended warranty offered across the Peugeot car range.

The Peugeot car sales have outperformed the car market and maintaining strong growth of over 50% year to date, according to Colin Sheridan, sales and marketing director at Gowan Distributors Limited.

“The Peugeot ADDvantage offers are designed to drive down the cost of motoring thanks to our lowcost finance, deposit contributions or scrappage offers,” he said. The 2008 SUV, a past winner of the Irish Small SUV of the Year award, is now available from €190 per month with 3.9% PCP finance, plus an €870 equipment upgrade for free to include reverse camera and Apple Carplay / Android Auto, plus a €650 deposit contribution or €3,400 scrappage allowance.

Mini is now offering a 48-hour test drive programme along with some tempting price discount offers

Concierge Service. Front LED lights an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of the features in the new 2018 Mini 3-Door Hatch, Mini 5-Door Hatch. Prices for the Mini 3-Door start at €22,725, 5-Door Hatch from and €23,785, meanwhile

Mini Convertible starts from €28,585.

And for those thinking towards the future, there is also the Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid. It offers the best of both energy worlds with off-road capabilities. With an electric

range of up to 42km and a total range of up to 500km, there’s no limit to where the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 can go. And with a 0-100kms in 6.8 seconds sustainable driving just got fun.

Prices for the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid start at €45,785.

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SHIPS AHOY Eoin, Ava and Amy Finn. Picture: Bryan Brophy

SEVENTEEN Tall Ships arrived in Dublin over the June Bank Holiday as part of Tall Ships Regatta 2018 The Tall Ships Regatta sailed into Dublin Port from June 1 to 4. Organised by Sail Training International, the stopover in Dublin was hosted by Dublin City Council & Dublin Port Company and supported by Waterways Ireland.

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This year, the Regatta featured seventeen ships racing from Liverpool to Dublin. Waterways Ireland were delighted to welcome 10 of the smaller ships into Grand Canal Dock as part of the regatta over the bank holiday weekend. The public were welcome to visit some of the ships throughout the weekend.

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Late try sees Ireland beat England and take bronze  NIAMH HASKINS

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LAST weekend saw a podium finish for Ireland as they beat England with a last gasp try to claim a thirdplace finish.

Anthony Eddy and Stan McDowell’s side made history at the weekend when they made the last four for the first time, where they closed out a historic weekend with a 21-19 last-gasp victory over England in the London 7’s at Twickenham stadium.

In the dying moments, Ireland needed a converted try when Jordan Conroy showed immense pace with a quick side-step and break to score out wide. The conversion was by no means easy, but Lansdowne FC’s

Mark Roche slotted it home to gift the Irish side a well-deserved win.

Conroy continued his impeccable form which sae him score a first-half brace of tries, including one from 90 metres out, before England’s Dan Bibby hit back at the Irish side with two of his own.

England’s Dan Norton then took his record career try tally to 295 when he crossed early in the second half. However, Conroy showed all his gas by sprinting away for his hat-trick, claiming his eighth try of the tournament before Roche nailed a tricky touchline conversion to seal a memorable win.

Ireland’s appearance at the tournament was its first on the World Series since 2004 and never had they

Ireland 7’s squad celebrate thier bronze medal finish at Twickenham after beating London. Picture: IRFU Facebook

reached the cup quarter-finals. The side normally compete in the second-tier challenge circuit and were only involved due to an invitation.

Next up the squad will look to continue their strong impressive form when they travel to France next weekend for the Paris leg of the

World Series, before July’s World Cup which takes place in San Francisco.

Both Conroy and Roche featured in the Dream Team of the tournament alongside Toulon winger Josua Tuisova, who scored a try to help Fiji to a 21-17 victory over arch-rivals South Africa in the cup final.

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RUNNING: EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN THE SPONTANEOUS RUN

Global runner sets sights on Dublin for half marathon The goal is to run 60 half marathons in 120 days across 60 cities for a combined total of 1260km connecting communities  JAMES HEMDICOTT

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AN inventive and challenging charity running event by Martinique-born runner Wilfrid Palcy is coming to Dublin, as the athlete looks to complete a half marathon every other day for 120 days all over Europe, raising money along the way.

Palcy is dropping in on 60 different European cities, including Dublin and Cork, to run in the company of locals. For each event, the runner produces a run map, and takes off at a pace to suit those who will join him, while locals are able to nominate a charity for any donations given in relation to the run. It is free to take part with Wilfrid.

The 1260km feat follows on from Palcy’s 2016 challenge, which saw him run a halfmarathon every week around the world for the entire year, with stops in five continents and dozens of countries ranging from Kazakhstan and Japan to Switzerland and Jamaica. He starts and finishes this year’s challenge with his home city of Paris.

“I started to run seriously in 2010 for my first marathon in Paris, and I got hooked,” he tells us. “My first half marathon was in 2002 in Paris, but I did almost nothing in between.”

“It’s been a roller coaster so far. I sometimes have lots of interest, with many runners happy to run with me. For example, around 20 people in Madrid, Thessaloniki and Malta. Sometimes I am desperately alone, like in Kosice in Slovakia. Weekends work better than week days for sure.”

“Physically I’m alright. Although every week I have a new pain coming and leaving.

Last week my left achilles heel seem to be inflamed and I was in pain for 48 hours. I used a cream to heal the pain hoping I wouldn’t get too injured while running despite the problem.

Surprisingly when the pain disappeared it was replaced by the same problem on my right achilles heel.”

“This type of traveling is extremely difficult. I thought I was well traveled however I had been challenged in various occasions, in particular while using trains in Bulgaria and Romania. For instance, once at 5am I showed up at Bucharest train station hoping to buy a train ticket that I had seen online, however the website wasn’t up to date and the next train was 4 hours later.”

The event is a personal challenge, but also has goals in terms of charitable help and connection with people around Europe.

“Last summer I saw a map of European

capital of culture on Wikipedia.

I thought it would be a good idea to connect those dots and to explore more of these cities.

It took me 6 months to organise everything and to structure my professional and personal life around it,” he says.

“I hope to inspire many people to go for their dreams and passions. As a corporate coach I also wants to entertain my customers by telling them unique true stories about self accomplishment. Lastly, I hope that all charities - Pieta House in Ireland - will be successful in their important goals.”

“One run stands out. At the beginning on just race number six of sixty, I got a severe cold. One that put me in bed. I was so sick that

ran only 10kms and went back to bed. On others runs I added more kilometers to get those 11 missing kms back. I’m on track now, but back then I almost quit.”

The Dublin edition of the 1000km challenge is race number 55 of 60, and will take place on the evening of June 19th, departing from near the southern end of North Bull Island, heading for the city centre, and then back. Anyone is welcome to join in. Contact Will on the Dublin leg of this challenge through his Facebook page, Running1000plus.

Mini World Cup kicks off in Cabo  NIAMH HASKINS

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JUNE has arrived in spectacular fashion and with the sun shining, often followed by wind and rain, through it all, we still have Cabinteely’s Mini World Cup, a competition that’s been an annual highlight since 1989.

The tournament kicked off on Tuesday evening with over 1,000 boys and girls from the ages of 5 to 13 gathered in Kilbogget Park to meet their managers and kick off the greatest festival of football in the world. Goals, saves, tears and cheers – everything that’s part of the beautiful game – will be on display over the next two weeks as 106 teams go head to head in honour of their adopted countries.

L i ke a l l t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s, Fi n b a r Kavanagh has been looking forward to this year’stournament. “We love the Mini World Cup,” says Finbar’s mum, Olivia. “Last year was our first taking part and again, this year,

I’m already amazed by the volunteers, organisation and sheer scale of the event. It’s a credit to Cabinteely FC. We’re so glad it’s

love the mini World Cup so much – even if we lose,” says ten-year-old Emma Lamb. Emma’s dad Michael agrees. “She has an absolute

Coach Andy Rice prepares his team for their first game together. Picture: Greg O’Connor

finally started.”

There’s a big focus on the girls’ teams too. “I

blast, and the rest of the girls clearly do too.

The competition is so well run and it’s a great

opportunity to chat with friends.”

Speaking to the Dublin Gazette, Nadine Kelly, manager of Nepal in Group N said, “To be involved in something like this its great.

Not only to be part of it, but seeing so many children play the game they love and getting to coach and help them along the way is an opportunity that I’m very grateful for.

This club is really one of a kind because not many other clubs would be able to pull this off, which again is thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, but the overall impact is phenomenal not only for the club but fro bringing the community together.”

The competition’s main sponsored this year is Nissan and without them among other sponsors this event so wonderful. Together.

The Cabinteely MWC started on Tuesday, 5 June and group games run on 7 June, 9 June, 10 June, 12 June and 14 June. Saturday, 16 June is finals day when 82 games will be played on 18 parallel pitches for 24 trophies.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: CORCORAN SCORES 91ST MIN GOAL

LOI SHORTS Goals galore for Cabo CABINTEELY FC we on fire on Monday evening as they hammered Athlone Town 4-0 under the beaming sunshine at Stradbrook.

Cabo had a 2-0 lead at hall time thanks to goals from former Cabo schoolboys Kevin Knight and Luke Clucas.

The deadlock broke at the half an hour mark as a move from the attacking trio of Kieran Marty Waters, Keith Dalton and Kevin Knight combined. Clucas found the feet of Knight who slotted home Cabo’s first of the game.

Moments later, they doubled their lead. Waters got on the end of a long, hopeful punt up the field. Teeing up Clucas who scored his first of the game.

Starting off the second half how they ended it in the 55th minute Clucas once again found himself in the right place to steer home his second and Cabo’s third of the game.

After the third goal went in Athlone rallied as mid-

Players challenge for the ball. Picture: Maurice Frazer Shelbourne FC

Heary anger as Shels draw on late penalty  DAVE DONNELLY

A last-minute penalty denied Shelbourne all three points against fellow promotion-chasers D ro g h e d a Un i te d a t Tolka Park on bank holiday Monday.

Substitute Dayle Rooney had put the Reds in front 15 minutes from time but Alan Byrne was sent off before Sean Brennan converted from the spot at the death.

The visitors came into the match knowing a win of any stripe would see them above UCD into first position in the First Division.

Fo r Owe n He a r y ’s Shels, a win would take them within a point of the ir opponents and three points off top spot.

It seemed as the Reds had done enough to take three points from a poor game, thanks to Rooney’s

moment of quality.

The stif ling heat – added to the fact both sides had played on Friday night – contributed to a slow-paced game of few chances.

T h e m o s t n o ta b l e action of the first half came not from one of the 22 players on the pitch but from referee Derek Tomney, who called a mandatory water break on 25 minutes.

Tomney would continue to be central to the action as he opted not to punish Drogheda captain Sean Brennan for what looked like an elbow on Derek Prendergast.

The midfielder appeared to wave his arm recklessly when competing for the ball with the Shelbourne defender, who had treatment on a gaping wound from his eyebrow.

Heary introduced mid-

fielder Dayle Rooney for Cian Kavanagh at the break and the teenager’s energy allowed Shels to up the tempo in the second half.

It was his gamble to run beyond striker David O’Sullivan that proved the catalyst for the goal as he latched onto a flick from the league’s top scorer.

Rooney still had plenty to do as he broke between Drogheda’s centre halves and shrugged off a pull on his shirt to volley into the top corner.

Shels looked to be coasting until Alan Byrne, who had earlier been booked for a foul on left-back Conor Kane, was cautioned again for another foul on the former St Patrick’s Athletic man.

And Drogs got their chance as the clock ticked down as striker

Mark Doyle ran in on goal before falling under the challenge of Shels

goalkeeper Dean Delany – who protested his innocence.

Shels celebrate as Dayle Rooney out the side in front after 15 minutes. Picture: Maurice Frazer Shelbourne FC

fielders Jake O’Connor and Aaron Williams both went close for Terry Butler’s side.

It was Waters who put the icing on the cake for Cabinteely in the 72ndminute as Stephen McGuinness’ long punt upfield found the feet of Waters. He expertly dinked the ball over the head of Darcy Lawless.

ROVERS BAD RUN CONTINUES SHAMROCK Rovers came out the wrong side of an entertaining 5-2 scoreline as Dundalk emerged from Tallaght Stadium with all three points.

The Hoops had led from as early as the fourth minute when Dan Carr broke the deadlock but they were outclassed in the second half by the in-form Lilywhites.

Rovers boss Stephen Bradley was without star striker Graham Burke as he was away on international duty, where he became the first League of Ireland player to score for Ireland in 40 years.

And he lost Carr and Ronan Finn to injury in the first half as the Tallaght side’s promising start disintegrated.

Englishman Carr had opened the scoring as he squeezed a shot under Gary Rogers after the Dundalk keeper had done well to prevent an own goal from defender Brian Gartland.

Rovers dominated the first half and Carr should have made it 2-0 from close range, but with the whole goal to aim at he headed straight at Rogers.

And they paid the price ten minutes before the break as a wonderful cross from Michael Duffy was headed into the corner by Patrick Hoban.

Defender Daniel Cleary – who had been on trial with the Hoops in pre-season – headed home a free kick before Tomer Chencinski made a mess of Dane Massey’s near-post cross.

Roberto Lopes pulled one back for Rovers after Joel Coustrain had hit the bar, but Robbie Benson restored the two-goal lead within 60 seconds.

Benson added his fifth late on to complete the rout, which leaves the Hoops with only two wins in their last 12 league games.

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CLUB NOTES

ROUND FOOTBALL: THE RED COW CLUB STUNNED LEAGUE OF IRELAND OPPOSITION

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FAUGHS HURLING results for last week - Seniors lost to St. . Brigids following an injury-time goal against the run of play. Junior As had a convincing win over St Finians while the Junior Bs were narrowly beaten by Cuala.

Best of luck to Catherine Costello and the Dublin Senior Camogie team as they face Offaly next week. Also to Conor and Eoghan Brennan and Scoil Santain and to St Pius GNS as they head for Croke Park on Wednesday for the Cuman na mBun Scoil finals.

Good luck also to all students starting their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week. Just stay calm and do your best!

Irish Music night in the Members’ bar this Thursday. Whether you play an instrument, sing a song or tell a tale just come along and enjoy the craic Night at the Races in Leopardstown Racecourse Thursday 19th August. Tickets available from Eoin Reynolds or any team mentor.

Fun table quiz in the Members’ bar every Wednesday night. No cover charge. All welcome.

A big “Welcome” to our new bar manager, Cliff who took over this weekend. Bar opening hours as follows Fridays and Saturdays 4pm, Sunday 12:30pm all other days 7.30.pm. Best of luck to Conor as he embarks on a new career in Co. Wicklow.

Speedy recovery to Graeme Linnie who underwent surgery last week.

Cul Camp this year takes place on 16th – 20th July & the Club Camp is on 27th – 31st August register online @ www.faughs.ie or contact Tommy O’Mahony – 086 811 4643 Faugh Golf Classic takes place on Thurs 28th June in Grange Golf Club Rathfarnham.

Lotto – Jackpot €4,600 – Numbers 1, 22, 23 & 28 no winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,700.

ST JUDES WELL done to our Div 1 u-15 Hurling team who trailed BBSE 2-08 to no score at half time and won by a single point 5-04 to 2-12!

This years Naomh Jude Cycle will be a 80Km Cycle loop back to the Clubhouse where the cyclists will be, welcome home with a BBQ and entertainment late into the night. If anyone interested in taking part please contact Sean O Riordan (087) 237 8522.

NAOMH OLAF NAOMH Olaf Lotto Mini All-Irelands a Huge Success. Well done to all involved in a massive effort to put the Mini All-Irelands on in Naomh Olaf GAA Club this week. This was a great effort all round and provided terrific healthy enjoyment to nearly 400 boys and girls. Don’t forget next week’s Naomh Olaf GAA Golf Classic in Edmondstown on 8th June. There is still an opportunity to enter a team or sponsor a hole. Damien Murtagh at (086) 8197170 will attend to your needs.

RIP - Michael Kyne. The Chairman, Executive Committee and members of Naomh Olaf GAA Club extend their sympathies to the family of Michael Kyne. A proud Galway man, Michael is father of club member Mags Kyne Delaney.

Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Byrne and Seery put Bluebell through to cup semi final LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE  JAMES HENDICOTT

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RED COW club Bluebell United got the better of League of Ireland opposition on Wednesday to progress to the Leinster Senior Cup semi-final, with the reigning third tier champions travelling to Drogheda United and winning the game in two potent first half minutes.

Plenty of pundits have long been suggested that the top end of the Leinster Senior League - a tier which features no promotion - is not all that different in standard to the League of Ireland first division. Bluebell’s comfortable away win, which follows a draw against the same opposition in 2016 (a game Bluebell won on penalties), adds further weight to the suggestion.

Andy Noonan’s team completed their league season on top a couple of

weeks ago, but don’t look to have lost any of their edge, and after some early Drogheda pressure, the Dubliners had the opposition pinned in their own penalty area for a series of corners.

When the goals came on the half hour mark, they were both scrappy, battling finishes from the non-leaguers. First Drogheda ‘keeper Luca Gratzer looked to have claimed yet another Bluebell corner, but couldn’t hold on, fumbled the ball, and Sean Byrne was their to smash home for the visitors.

A second defensive error in two minutes saw Bluebell double their lead, as Sean Trimble was caught in possession by Gary Seery in the hosts backline, with Seery breaking forward and smashing emphatically past Gratzer from just outside the box.

Shellshocked Droghe-

Bluebell captain Tony Keeler slides in for the ball. Picture: Larry McQuillan

da weren’t able to offer a lot in response before half time, but recovered to have the better of much of the second half.

Andy McNulty, Bluebell’s former Inverness and Bohemians goalkeeper, was called into action to deny a powerful header from Gareth McCaffrey, after Drogheda made several half time changes.

Piling the pressure early in the second half, Mc C a f f rey a n d Eo i n McPhillips seemed to

offer the main threat for the Louth club, but produced precious little to put McNulty under pressure, and after 20 minutes of the half, Bluebell slowly wrestled back control.

They could have added to their lead, too: Sean Tr i m b l e d e s p e ra te l y denied Yanis Boulmehl with a diving block, while replacement Jason Byrne had the ball in the Drogheda net once more, only to see the flag go up for an uncertain looking

offside decision. Bluebell, ultimately, were really quite comfortable in a 2-0 win.

A date and opposition for the semi-final is yet to be fixed, with many of the other quarter final fixtures in the tournament yet to be played, but possible opponents for the Red Cow club are all at League of Ireland level. They also have a friendly against Scottish Champions Celtic to look forward to, at home on August 4.

Delight for Dublin schools at SPAR FAI Primary School 5s STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin and Scoil Assaim in Dublin displayed sublime skill, grit and determination in the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme National Finals which took place in Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday 30th May. St. Brigid’s NS and Scoil Assaim claimed national honours in their categories for medium and large schools respectively after a tough campaign which began in February with county qualifiers held nationwide.

Tomás Ó Muireagáin and James Byrne impressed the FAI coaching staff on finals day to claim the coveted Section B’s and

Section C’s Player of the Tournament awards which were presented

by SPAR ambassador, former Republic of Ireland International, Keith Andrews, much to the delight of the many travelling supporters.

Seán Carr, FAI Schools Chairman stated, “The competition has gone from strength to strength in recent years thanks to the assistance of our sponsors, SPAR. The nationwide spread of schools who are choosing to take part, and the increase in female participation, which now stands at over 40% is particularly pleasing. The finals day is a memory that these players will cherish forever.”

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TO PROGRESS TO LSL CUP FINAL

MMA: BOTH FIGHTERS ARE COMPETING IN THE 70KG WEIGHT CATEGORY

Dublin fighters look to set up title shot  DAVE DONNELLY

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IRISH DEAF TEAM QUALIFY FOR EUROPEANS The Republic of Ireland deaf team have qualified for next year’s European Championships after a 3-0 win over Sweden.

Needing only a draw to qualify for Crete 2019, Stuart Hayden’s side booked their tickets to the Greek island, after a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon in the FAI National Training Centre.

Leading 1-0 at half-time through a David Murray goal, the win was ensured early in the second half with Jake Cassidy scoring twice in the space of ten minutes to guarantee the win.

TWO Dublin mixed martial artists will go toeto-toe with top-class opponents in Gdansk, Poland this weekend.

Donaghmede’s Paul ‘Redser’ Redmond fights out of the Team Ryano gym in Finglas, while Ballybrack native Chris Fields runs SBG Swords on the town’s main street.

The Dubliners made their debuts last year with the Polish promotion – the largest in Europe – and have quickly moved up the ranks and wins on Saturday will see them given title shots.

Lightweight Redmond is set to take on Polish striker Gracjan Szadzinski and is expecting a hostile reception from the local fans.

It won’t be a shock to Redmond – who found himself on the wrong side of the 8,000-strong crowd in his hometown at KSW 40 at the 3Arena.

“I’m prepared for that,” the Donaghmede native told the Dublin Gazette.

“When KSW ran into town last year, I was fighting a Polish guy and boy did I get booed out of it in the 3Arena. I’ll expect the same thing down there, but it should be fun.”

Redmond – who had two fights in the UFC – expects a tough night against his hardhitting opponent and is taking nothing for granted.

“You never know until you get in on the night. I know he’s got really good, strong, heavy hands, so I’ll be avoiding them. We’ll see what happens.

“He’s got nine pro fights – he’s lost two but he’s knocked out six of those MMA guys. He’s a really top-level striker and he has the power to put you out on your feet.

“Then again, I’m no slouch – I’m a brown belt in jiu jitsu and I’ve 21 pro MMA fights.

[It’ll be] my ground game versus his as a striker.

Light Heavyweight Fields struck a more

Paul Redmond stares down his opponent.

confident note ahead of his fight with Brazilian former UFC veteran Wagner Prado.

He told the Dublin Gazette: “If you look at my record, I’m a mixed martial artist so I tend to win in lots of different ways.

“He’s had all his wins a certain way and I can easily figure out that rubik’s cube.

Whereas I’m a much more difficult rubik’s cube for him to figure out.

“When I look at him and I look at me, I see a pretty easy path to victory. All that can change in one punch in the mouth, but that’s the game and that’s why it has such a big fanbase.”

Forristal takes the Noel O’Neill Trophy NIAMH HASKINS sport@dublingazette.com

PAUL Forristal of Scott Orwell Wheelers has continued his great form by taking the overall win in the Orwell 2 Day Stage Race.

Having built a reputation as a very strong man against the watch, Forristal has now earned his road race spurs with another coveted win.

The Orwell Wheelers rider had won the TT at Rás Mhaigh Eo last march and in early April

Forristal nailed his chance for victory at the Three-Day stage 3 in Gorey.

Stage 1 a 11km Time Triall starting at the Beehive Inn, Wicklow and was won

by M i c h a e l O’Loughlin of Team Wiggins, UK. O’Loughlin took a lead of 14 seconds over Neill Delahaye of Pauduit Carrick Wheelers into

stage 2.

The tough course and dry conditions made for very fast and technical racing on day 2. Antoine Le Corre was determined to soak up a s m a ny King of the Hills points on each lap.

Forristal of Scott Orwell Wheelers did the same on the finish line for the points competition. Paul had

sealed the points classificiation before the end of the race.

The stage came down to a photo finish with Darragh McCarter of Donegal Bay CC beating Antoine Le Corre of UCD on the line.

Paul Forristal finished the stage in 8th place but took 1st place on the competition overall.

In the women’s Race Lara Gillespie of Scott Orwell Wheelers was dominant throughout the race and was rewarded with 1st place in the Women’s Race.

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SHANKILL GAA CLUB THE juvenile Academy sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy is back in action this Saturday at 10.00am in Stonebridge Road. Why not give the Academy a try the coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used, the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Linda Doyle. Next week’s Jackpot is €550. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub.

There were no games this bank holiday weekend. Our Golf Classic is in Delgany Golf Club on Friday 29th June 2018. The cost is €300 per team of four people which includes a meal in Brady’s Pub and plenty of craic during the evening entertainment. The time sheet is open NOW contact Jimmy Nolan 087 2633203.

Our Summer Camp this year (only 15 places left) will be held from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July in a new venue St Laurence College the cost is €55 for members and €65 for non-members.

The Gaelic 4 Girls FREE six-week programme for newcomers to our club was a brilliant success with an average of 40 girls attending each week.

Many thanks to Dublin Ladies Senior All Ireland medal winner Molly Lamb who directed the sessions, assisted by players from our adult ladies football team and our GPO Steve Davis. We look forward to seeing many of the girls pulling on the Shankill jersey in the future. For details of our Ladies football team check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies Facebook group, e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team are looking for new players which are always welcome contact Kevin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your

BALLINTEER ST JOHNS LOTTO results. Nos. 4,16,18 and 20. No winner. Next Thursday’s Jackpot € 5,800. Lotto Joker €1,000. Winner of €100 Michael O’Gorman, €50 Bridget Moran and Mel Masterson c/o The Coach House. Joker consolation prize Paddy Kiernan. ELC Championship forecast won by Aiden Power, Tom Donoghue, Tom Hayes, Peter Maher and Phil Kenny. Bingo continues every Monday at 8:00pm Thanks to all for wonderful support for the annual St Michaels House Bingo. It was another fabulous week for hurling. It started on Tuesday with the Junior A hurlers winning by 4pts away to Skerries traditionally a very tough assignment. Great displays by Darra Taaffe, Stephen Mulvanny, Ciaran Rafter, Rob Sheridan and Oisin Power. The Senior Hurlers team followed this on Wednesday with welcome away win v beating Setanta by 14points. Donal Gormley was solid in defence. An outstanding performance from Tom Ahern who bagged 1-4 from play and sharpshooter Danny McCarthy who chalked up 2-8 in total including frees and a penalty. The win keeps the seniors top of the table. On Thursday our third team won away to St Sylvesters by 5pts which gives them 4 wins from 5. Best of luck to Ian O Hehir and Seamus Fenton and the Dublin Minor Hurlers in the championship and to Glen Whelan with the Seniors.

Congrats to our under 15 Ladies football team and mentors Seamus Fitzgerald, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Liam McCambridge, Sean McMahon, Micheal O Regan and Janet Webster on winning the Div 2 League. Well done. Football fixtures this week.

We regret to record the death of Frank Sullivan, Frank was BSJ Committee man, Club Secretary 1999- 2002 and again 2005 and AWP manager until recently. To his wife Deirdre and sons Colin and Andrew and extended family we extend our condolences. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

FOOTBALL : IT’S THE CLUB’S SECOND CONCESSIVE YEAR

Dundrum go bust on goal difference DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

DUNDRUM have a case for being the unluckiest side in Sunday football as they suffered relegation on goal difference for the second successive year.

The southside club were one of five teams to finish the Saturday Major 1A season locked on 27 points – with the final relegation spot still to be decided.

A 2-0 defeat to Portmarnock on Saturday – when even a draw would have been enough to send the north Dublin side down – doomed Sean Delaney’s charges to the drop.

“It was desperately unlucky,” club secretary Dave O’Brien told the Dublin Gazette. “ It ’s u n b e l i ev a b l e to get even two teams with the same number of points. But to get five all on 27 points, and as a result we were the bottom on goals difference.

We got relegated.

“It was desperately unlucky. That was the second year – we also got

Davy Keogh pictured with FAI Chief John Delaney. Picture: Dundrum FC

relegated the previous difference on goals.”

Despite going into the game three points ahead of their opponents, Dundrum were underdogs as Porto have a bigger squad to call on as their senior team play in the top intermediate league.

Dundrum, by contrast, were the only team in the division for whom it’s their first team competing at Saturday Major level, and the smaller pool of talent eventually told.

More damaging for

Dundrum’s season was a disastrous opening that saw them concede 25 goals in their first four games – including a 10-0 opening-day hammering to eventual champions Booth Road.

“For the rest of the season, we only conceded another 35, but that that ten goals was the ultimate reason we went down.”

The club is a pillar of the community in Dundrum and, with all the players being local, the majority are expected to

stay and help Delaney challenge for an immediate return.

“The men’s shed use [the clubhouse] during the week and all the residents’ associations have their meetings there.

“We run an FAI schools camp, and it’s nearly always one of the top ones in Dublin. Coaches want to come – they get well looked after, the facilities are good and the pitches are good.

“Next week, they’re running an underage World Cup.”

ST MARYS LOSE OUT BY A POINT The Senior Hurling team from St Marys Boys in Booterstown reached the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals in Croke Park, which took place on Tuesday June 5th at 12:20 p.m.

The side were very unlucky in their quest for the the Sciath Johnston, Mooney and O’Brien, as they were beated by St Brigids with one point between the two sides.

The match played was one of the best on display at Croker.

Mary’s were the better side on the day but Brigid’s physicality got the better of them.

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HURLING

GAA: SOUTH DUBLIN CLUBS ADVANCE TO SEMI-FINALS

All-Ireland champs Cuala record first league win

Crunch time for south Dublin ladies

Sinead Delahunty in action for Foxcabs.Picture:FoxrockCabinteelyGAA

 JAMES HENDICOTT

THERE’S plenty of South Dublin interest as the Dublin Ladies Football Championships head towards the sharp end this weekend, with four quarter final games down for decision.

Holders Foxrock Cabinteely face a fast-rising St Sylvester’s side at home as they bid for a fourth consecutive Dublin title. The dominant force of Dublin ladies football have been steady and impressive in their season so far, and currently top AFL 1.

In a tough Championship Group B, where they were matched with perennial rivals St Brigid’s - a solid bet for a repeat in the final - Foxrock Cabinteely didn’t match the goal scoring prowess of their rivals, who hit an astonishing 17 goals across their three group games.

Foxcab have plenty of players out regularly with the Dublin senior side,

however, and didn’t pull any punches when it mattered, beating St Brigid’s into second place with a comfortable 3-20 to 3-8 win in late May, and ending the group with three wins from three.

The Foxes will go into their quarter final as strong favourites against a Sylvester’s side that have built steadily in recent years, but came through group A in second place and were well beaten by group winners Kilmacud Crokes in the process. After the 6-11 to 3-10 defeat in that opener, they recovered well to finish second in the group and reach the quarters. They’ll bring that momentum into the contest.

Another quarter final sees the two other big south Dublin threats pitched against each other, with classy looking group A winners Kilmacud Crokes - another potential winner, and unbeaten in AFL 1 and the Championship so far in 2018 - facing rivals Ballyboden St

Enda’s.

Crokes hit 14 goals in comfortably winning three from three against St Sylvester’s, St Maurs and Clanna Gael/ Fontenoy in Championship Group A, with nobody getting within two goals of the Stillorgan side.

They won’t have been thrilled to draw Ballyboden, however, who have long been hanging around the top end of the game in Dublin, and pose a real threat. Enda’s have the strongest history of any side in the competition, having taken the title ten times since it was founded in 1985.

They’ve had a relatively poor start to 2018, and their last Championship title win came in 2010, but Enda’s made the final last year, and could easily trouble Crokes. Ballyboden came through a strange Group C, in which everyone beat everyone, and were beaten in a goal-hungry contest by Fingallians first

game out. They recovered to see off Na Fianna in the three-team group, before Na Fianna’s heavy win against Fingallians saw them come out on top on goal difference and Fingallians slide to third.

The three-team groups are inevitably cut throat, and while Ballyboden might consider themselves unlucky to have been drawn in one, they’ve also been a little fortunate, and will need to pick up their game if they’re to move past old rivals Crokes.

In the other two quarterfinals, traditionally powerful St Brigid’s will go in as favourites against St Maurs, while Tomas Davis away at Na Fianna probably leans towards to north Dubliners, but looks hard to call.

All games are set to take place at 7.30pm on Saturday evening, with venues to be confirmed via the Dublin Ladies GAA website in the next few days.

CUALA recorded their first win of the men’s Adult Hurling League Division One season with a handsome 2-22 to 2-12 win over Crumlin at Shanganagh Park on Wednesday evening.

The Dun Laoghaire had been well beaten two weeks earlier by reigning champions Ballyboden St Enda’s but pulled away in the second half to put their first points on the board.

The sides were separated by just a point at the break, with Cuala leading 1-8 to 1-7, but despite conceding a goal the reigning All-Ireland champions stretched well clear in the end.

Kilmacud Crokes were denied a second win on the bounce as they were edged out 1-15 to 1-14 by St Vincent’s at Páirc Naomh Uinsionn.

Crokes were resounding 3-25 to 3-14 winners over Faugh’s at Silver Park two weeks but found tougher going at the home of the 13-times Senior Hurling Championship winners.

The next round of fixtures, on June 16th, sees Crokes host O’Toole’s at Silver Park, while Cuala face a tough trip to Clonshaugh and Craobh Chairain.

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