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Pool excluded from LAP THERE is mixed reaction to Glenalbyn Swimming Pool being omitted from the Stillorgan Local Area Plan (LAP). SEE PAGE 3

SPORT

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Dublin go back-toback for the first time with remarkable AllIreland final win over standard-bearers Cork. SEE P39 & 40

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Locals vent anger at new bus plans Many feel isolated by changes

REBECCA RYAN

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LOUGHLINSTOWN residents turned up in their droves at a meeting to protest against changes to their bus service.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently unveiled plans for Bus

Connects, an ambitious revamping of the city’s bus networks.

Local councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) said that while some of the NTA’s proposals are welcome, a lot of areas will be “left without a direct link to the city centre.”

At the meeting, local Sandra O’Donovan told Dublin Gazette: “It’s disgraceful. I’m totally opposed to it.

My daughter only started using the 45A bus route to go to secondary school.

“I don’t know how she’s going to get to school. They can’t call it Bus Connect when we’re already connected to the Luas and to the DART.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

CMH set for new housing scheme

THE Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum is to be redeveloped into a new housing scheme.

The development in Windy Arbour village was approved by the cabinet last week as part of the new Land Development Agency (LDA).

The LDA seeks to make State lands available for house building and the development of the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum will be one of the first projects to be undertaken by the new agency.

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CENTRAL MENTAL HOSPITAL: PLAN FOR MORE THAN 1,500 HOMES ON SITE

Concerns for Dundrum development REBECCA RYAN

THE Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum is to be redeveloped into a new housing scheme.

The development in Windy Arbour village was approved by the cabinet last week as part of the new Land Development Agency (LDA).

The LDA seeks to make State lands available for house building and the development of the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum will be one of the first projects to be undertaken by the new agency.

It is hoped that more than 1,500 homes will be

built on the Dundrum site, with the first becoming available in 2020.

Minister Josepha Madigan has welcomed the news, but said there are a few issues to be looked at.

“This means new homes for local people. However, we need to ensure there are adequate public transport services in place for when people move in. Bus and Luas services are already under pressure in the area, so we may need to look at increasing the frequency of local transport services.

“I am also concerned about parking and traffic congestion locally. Disrup-

tion must be kept to a minimum both during and after construction.

“This site has been in use as a public facility since 1850. Inside its walls there are many buildings of significance from heritage and cultural point of view which may need to be protected. “ Deputy Leader of the Green Party Catherine Martin welcomed the news but also had concerns.

“I am very concerned that only a portion of this site will be used for affordable homes, with the Government still not having provided a clear definition of what they mean by

Minister Josepha Madigan outside the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum

affordable.

“The current average house price in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is more than €500,000 [which is] entirely out of reach for most people who would like to raise young families in the same area as they grew up.

“It is essential that we don’t run the risk of another Fernbank in Churchtown, where large scale private housing is bought

by private pension funds, locking the local community out of this vital development.”

A Dundrum Housing Action spokesperson meanwhile has slammed government plans for the site and said it will “add petrol to the housing crisis fire.”

Brian Leeson of Éirígí said: “A full 90% of all the homes built on the site will immediately

pass into private ownership. The remaining 10% will be built as ‘social housing’, the exact same percentage of soc ial housing that is already legally required for every private development in the state.”

Mr Leeson said he would like to see the hospital site used for Universal Public Housing “along the lines of the very successful system that exists in Vienna.”

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STILLORGAN: ‘FUTURE OF POOL DEPENDS ENTIRELY ON ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS’

Omission from LAP ‘will not threaten pool future’ REBECCA RYAN

THERE is mixed reaction to Glenalbyn Swimming Pool being omitted from the Stillorgan Local Area Plan (LAP).

On September 10 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown councillors voted at the council meeting to exclude the pool from the LAP. It is the latest twist in the long-running saga of the public Stillorgan pool, which was closed for health and safety reasons in December 2013.

There are currently negotiations happening between Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) who own the pool site and Kilmacud Crokes GAA who own the neighbouring lands for access to

Glenalbyn during a rebuild.

Minister Shane Ross told Dublin Gazette the LAP omission will not jeopardise the future of the pool.

“The inclusion or exclusion of the Glenalbyn Swimming Pool site from the Stillorgan Local Area Plan is absolutely irrelevant to its re-opening.

“The future of the pool depends entirely on the ongoing negotiations between Kilmacud Crokes and DLRCC management.

I understand that both sides are fully engaged and that some very detailed technical issues are being addressed.

“Naturally this process is taking time and effort but both parties are committed to undertaking this necessary work. After

the summer recess this process has now recommenced, and I am hopeful

dre Donnelly (Ind) echoed Minister Ross’ comments.

“I [previously] contact-

Minister Shane Ross Cllr Deirdre Donnelly at Glenalbyn Swimming Pool

of a positive resolution in the near future.”

Local councillor Deir-

ed the senior planner from DLRCC with responsibility for the plan and I was

told that the boundary of the LAP did not extend as far as Kilmacud Crokes grounds, and therefore, the pool did not have to be included. The future of the pool depended on the outcome of the discussions between Kilmacud Crokes and DLRCC and its inclusion in the LAP would make no difference to the outcome,” said Cllr Donnelly.

However, Stillorgan councillor John Kennedy (FG) is critical of the “u-turn” by the “majority of councillors” to exclude Glenalbyn Pool site from Stillorgan Local Area Plan.

Cllr Kennedy said: "One of the important aspects of a Local Area Plan in legislation is to earmark where future facilities are to be

located.

“There is no objective merit in not specifying Glenalbyn as a targeted swimming pool site, given that €10 million is ringfenced by the council for pool redevelopment there, and public representatives and the community have been geared up for ultimate restoration of pool services at this site."

Cllr Kennedy continued: "A great many submissions from the public in relation to the Local Area Plan specifically sought inclusion of the Glenalbyn site within the plans.

“Inevitably some sense of disappointment from the community, on foot of those submissions, in relation to this outcome would be expected."

JEWELLERS

30% off to mark 30 years in business

COSTELLO Jewellers are celebrating 30 years in business by giving a 30% off all goods purchased.

Of course, the jewellery shop on Dun Laoghaire’s Northumberland Avenue predates the current owners by another 20 years. It was established some 50 years ago by Appleby Jewellers.

Those who wish to “payoff” over a period of time are welcome to do so, but to avail of the 30% reduction all items must be collected in advance of the New Year end of sale deadline.

Costello Jewellers will not be purchasing any additional stock until everything is cleared.

Costello Jewellers is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, with Sunday opening in the run up to Christmas.

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Castle Homecare awarded HSE contract for the eighth year CASTLE HOMECARE, the Irish-owned and managed home care services provider for older people, are delighted to be awarded the HSE contract for homecare for the elderly in the South Dublin region for the 8th year running.

The care services that Castle Homecare provide are fully personalised and designed to fit in with the clients’ requirements. Providing care from 1 hour to 24 hours a day to people within the community, Castle Homecare work very hard to ensure that the client and carer are a good match to each other. By doing this it ensures a smooth transition for people that may never have had to ask for help before.

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ALDI, FIVE GUYS, SUGAR DADDYS AND BOOKSTATION TO OPEN

New traders sign on for revamped Frascati REBECCA RYAN

A REVAMPED Frascati Shopping Centre will be ready before Christmas hits.

The refurbishment and extension of the Blackrock centre sees several new traders including Aldi, Five Guys, Sugar Daddys and Bookstation open before the end of October.

Existing traders including Marks & Spencer, Peter Mark, Vodafone and McDonalds have also taken new or additional space in anticipation of the substantial increase in footfall expected.

The most substantial work is now complete and further new letting announcements are expected shortly as the centre attracts interest from national and international names.

John Bruder of Burlington Real Estate, the asset and development management company, said there is a keen interest from traders to set up shop in the centre.

“The recovery in consumer confidence and retail sales, together with the fact that Frascati is located in the heart of one

of the most affluent residential areas in the country explains why there is a keen interest from potential occupiers eager to secure a presence in the new centre.

“There is very healthy tenant interest and with over 80% of the scheme already spoken for we expect to be finalising the letting of the few remaining units in the near future.”

The works, which are close to completion, will cost over €30m and will bring the total investment in the Frascati Centre to in excess of €100m.

The new works are being completed in phases with the bulk of the scheme unveiled before end November in advance of the busy Christmas season.

The size of the centre will be bumped up from 100,000 to 170,000 sq ft. New retail units and several new food and beverage outlets in a dedicated restaurant hub will be added with spectacular views over Dublin Bay. There will also be a dedicated Health and Beauty area located on the first floor with a wide range of services.

A computer generated image of the revision to the Frascati Shopping Centre in Blackrock

Aisling appointed UN Youth Leader A DUNDRUM Guide Leader is “delighted” to have been chosen as Youth Delegate to the United Nations.

Aisling O’Boyle (22), a leader of Centenary Guides, is one of two Youth Delegates to have been selected by the UN Youth Delegate programme for 2018-2019.

Aisling (pictured) was selected through a competitive interview process, were officially announced by Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, at a special event held in Iveagh House on September 7th in advance of her departure to the UN. Aisling and Jamie will work closely with Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the UN and will have the opportunity to represent the youth of Ireland during sessions of the UN committee dealing with human rights issues.

Aisling said she is absolutely delighted to have been selected: “It is an honour to be trusted to be the voice of Irish youth at the United Nations. In order to do this, we will be running consultations with young people across the country to ensure that their voices and opinions are heard at the UN.” Aisling joined Irish Girl Guides when she was six, and since she turned 18, has been a leader with Centenary Guides Unit in Dundrum.

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WORLD SOUNDTRACK AWARDS: BEST YOUNG INTERNATIONAL COMPOSER

FASTNews New 175 bus route is up and running

Minister Shane Ross at 175 bus stop

A NEW bus route is up and running from Citywest to UCD. The 175 bus has stops outside Marlay Park, Ballintyre, three on Ballinteer Avenue, at Wesley College and on to Dundrum and Taney.

The service will operate 34 times a day in both directions.

Going eastward it will connect Ballinteer to Dundrum and UCD, and westward it will connect Ballinteer to Knocklyon, IT Tallaght, The Square Tallaght and Citywest.

Speaking on the launch, Transport Minister Shane Ross said: “I am happy to welcome this long-awaited route connecting Ballinteer directly to UCD. “The timetable for this route can be found on the Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s website. As a new service sometimes requires a few days to settle, if you have any feedback, please contact the NTA. I trust this will add to the transport needs of the local areas, particularly for students attending UCD.”

Coffee morning for hospice IRELAND’S Biggest Coffee morning, together with Bewley’s, is happening on the September 20th for Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Blackrock and Harold’s Cross.

It is taking place at the Dundrum Football Clubhouse in Meadowbrook from 9am to 12noon.

Sean Mc Loughlin of the Ballinteer Men’s Shed, who is organising the event said: “Your support makes a real difference to the lives of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services residents, patients and families.”

All are welcome.

Dundrum composer up for award

REBECCA RYAN

A DUNDRUM composer has been nominated for a World Soundtrack Award.

Stefan French (27) is an award-winning film composer providing original music for film, television, and commercial media.

He has been nominated for ‘Best Young International Composer’ at the 18th World Soundtrack Awards taking place on October 17th in Ghent, Belgium.

The local composer grew up in Dundrum as an only child. He developed a love for music at a very young age and started to explore

composing more when he went to Wesley College in Ballinteer.

He told Dublin Gazette: “Neither my mam nor dad do music, but my dad is an amateur trombone player!

“I started playing music since I was about six. I joined a lot of the orchestras. I played in the Dublin Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra.

“From there, when I was in Wesley [College] I started composing. I did an extra-curricular in music technology when I was about 12.

“Music was always there. When I got to the end of secondary school

I was wondering is there something I can do to continue this, so I did a music degree in DIT. I started scoring some student short films on the side, while I was doing my degree which led to professional work and since then that’s what I’ve been doing.”

F o r t h e Wo r l d Soundtrack Awards, each candidate was asked to score a scene from Isao Takahata’s animated film ‘Grave of the Fireflies’.

The compositions of the three nominees will be performed live to picture by the Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by maestro Dirk Brosse, during the World

Stefan French started to explore composing when he went to Wesley College

Soundtrack Awards Gala.

The prestigious awards include nominees such as John Williams, Kendrick Lamar, John Powell, Alexandre Desplat, Ramin Djawadi and Johann Johannsson among others.

Speaking of his nomination, Stefan said: “I am very honoured to receive this recognition on such an international stage, and I look forward to hearing my work performed live to

picture during the event. I understand that this is the first time an Irish composer has been nominated in this category.

“The other composers nominated in the other categories are the A-listers in the industry so that’s really cool.”

Stefan has extensive credits across film and television in Ireland, with the majority of his work in the US. His Irish credits

include two movies with director Ian Power ‘The Guarantee’ and ‘The Tattoo’ which was IFTA nominated.

The rising star has plenty in the pipeline and is currently working on new material, which should be emerging by early next year. Stefan French is definitely one to watch.

To check out his music visit www.stefanfrench. com

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Shireen and Sakina Al-Lawati

Kate and Lydia Virmaud

Ireland’s Fittest Family presenter, Kathryn Thomas and Megan Williams, Irish Rugby Women’s National Player

Megan Williams gets the crowd going

FAMILY FUN IN CHERRYWOOD A

FAMILY Fun Day was held in Cherrywood last week to celebrate the completion of 82 acres of parkland, playing pitches and other recreational amenities. Megan Williams, Irish Rugby Women’s National player and Ireland’s Fittest Family presenter, Kathryn Thomas, cut the race ribbon for

Lochlann and Annabel Hart

the start of the Cherrywood 5k fun run in aid of a new Paediatric Playground at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire. There was also free kids’ entertainment including a treasure hunt, bouncy castles, a family picnic area, face painting, and much more.

Marie Claire Bennett with Conor and Aoibheann Bennett.

Picture: Jason Clarke Photography

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Oonagh Young and Dr Anne Doona David Smith, Dr Anne Doona, Cllr Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council and Oonagh Young, exhibition curator.

Pictures: Peter Cavanagh Photography

Alanah Hughes, Eva Megannety and Giselle Tarter

Naomi Bowner and Georgie Breslin

Exhibition opening

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Catherine O’Riordan, Billy O’Riordan and Diarmuid Sheil

Frances Callaghan

Lynda Devenney, Lecturer, BA Arts, IADT

lr Lexicon Library recently hosted the opening of Sea Change - 21 years of Art, Film and Animation, an anniversary exhibition which includes contributions from alumni in the specialist fields of art, film and animation curated by Oonagh Young and highlighting the diversity of artistic practices that have been

developed over twenty one years by graduates of IADT. The “sea change” signifies a shift away from the traditional role of the creative industries, in-line with advancements in technology and is evident in the wide range of exciting and innovative professional artistic practices featured in this exhibition.

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LOUGHLINSTOWN MEETING: CONCERNS OVER DIRECT LINK TO CITY CENTRE

Residents protest over bus service changes REBECCA RYAN

LOUGHLINSTOWN residents turned up in droves at a meeting to protest against changes to their bus service.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently unveiled plans for Bus Connects, an ambitious revamping of the city’s bus networks.

Local councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) said that while some of the NTA’s proposals are welcome, he said he strongly opposes other proposals where parts of Ballybrack, Glenageary, Sallynoggin, Loughlinstown, Monkstown and Mounttown will be “left without a direct link to the city centre”.

At a meeting held last Wednesday in Loughlinstown Community Rooms, Cllr Devlin told Dublin Gazette: “Under bus connects the proposal is that there will be an interchange in Dun Laoghaire and they will use DART or new 7 bus to Dun Laoghaire to the city centre, which would be their connection.

“That has an impact on the elderly who need to go to Vincent’s Hospital, workers and students who are in Blackrock Further Education College or Smurfit or other education institutions along that route.”

He added that there will be extra walking journeys for some routes which is

bad news for the elderly or people with disabilities.

“There’s a lot of elderly in this area, people with disabilities, people with mobility issues. There’s a decline down to the N11 and a big incline to move back up onto Loughlinstown.”

Minister for Transport Shane Ross said: “I encourage everyone with queries or worries about their bus route to have your say before September 28th. Nothing has been set in stone; changes can and will be made.

“Please get involved.

To provide the best bus service possible for your areas, your help and input is needed.”

At the meeting, Dublin

Cllr Cormac Devlin (right) addresses a large crowd gathered at Loughlinstown

Gazette asked some locals what they thought of the new bus connects proposals.

Sandra O’Donovan said: “It’s disgraceful. I’m totally opposed to it. My daughter only started using the 45A bus route to go to secondary school.

“I don’t know how she’s going to get to school.

They can’t call it Bus Connect when we’re already connected to the Luas and to the DART.” Fifth year student Ryan Dunne said under the new proposals, he won’t be able to get to college.

“I’ve been getting the 45A to school since first year. Without that bus route there’s no way to get to school as it’s like a 45-minute walk in the morning with a heavy school bag as well. You can’t do it.”

Patricia Byrne (71) and her husband Matthew (73) have mobility and health issues and the new bus proposal would bypasses some of the places they regularly go to, like the supermarket.

M a t t h ew s a i d : “ It bypasses some of the places we go to, and we would have to get off and walk.

We go to Sallynoggin and Dun Laoghaire. We sometimes go down to Lidl and Aldi and we won’t be able to get to now.

“I used to drive, but I

can’t anymore because I’m on a state pension, so we can’t afford a car. We rely on the bus.

“We both have [health] problems. I have two knee replacements and I have spinal, shoulder and feet problems from arthritis.

When I walk a distance, even a short distance I’m crippled.”

Patricia added: “Walking isn’t an option for us.

I have cardiovascular disease, so I get a pain if I’m out walking. They’re not thinking.”

Joanne McKenna from the area said she would not be able to get to work in Tesco in Ballybrack under the new proposals.

“If the 45 goes the new route it won’t bypass Tesco, so it’s no good to me.”

Leanne Byrne works for the RTE creche and her current bus service would be more irregular, leaving every hour instead.

She said: “I’m going to probably have to get up at 4am or 5am in the morning to try and get the earliest bus to try and get on the next route. I’m going to be wrecked trying to get into work.”

Gabrielle O’Leary said: “The route that’s going to be abolished would impact on a lot of people.

It’s another attack on the elderly.”

Ballinteer community activist Sean McLoughlin

has been engaging with residents of Llewellyn, Hillview, Dargle View and Marley Court said many in the area would be “without a bus route” under the new Bus Connects proposals.

He said he would like the submission cut-off date to be extended to allow people have their say.

President of the DLR Chamber and Chair of The Kilternan, Glenamuck & Carrickmines Residents Association Aileen Eglington said she believes there are good aspects to the plan but that more thinking is needed.

Among the issues, she believes Bus Connects has not considered the rural parts of the country such as Glencullen, Kilternan, and Enniskerry and that people with disabilities who will now have to get two buses have not been considered.

She also said: “It has not factored in tourism, and this is a key issue for DLR and for Wicklow. So, if they have no route from the city centre to The Dublin Way, The Wicklow Way and Powerscourt, I believe that is a disgrace.”

To have your say on Bus Connects, you can make a submission online at busconnects.ie or by email to consultation@busconnects.ie

FASTNews

Funding to provide new ziplining centre for Dublin Rathdown DUBLIN Rathdown is set to get a new zip-lining centre thanks to government funding.

The grant of almost €25,000 for Zipit Forest Adventures in Tibradden, aims to provide local communities with the resources to support community-led local development.

Local Minister Josepha Madigan said: “I am delighted to see that Zipit in Tibradden is receiving funding under the LEADER Programme to support new investment in its facilities.

“Centres like Zipit provide important local recreational facilities in our beautiful Dublin Mountains, and as a local Minister it is important for me that the Government supports such investment for recreation and tourism.

“The Dublin Mountains are an excellent natural resource on our doorstep and it is great that we are investing here.

“I encourage all organisations and groups that may qualify for LEADER funding to apply in the future. The funding is part of Government efforts to support local communities.”

Angling contests AS part of the Mail Boat Leinster centenary events, the Holyhead Dun Laoghaire Link Association are organising angling competitions.

The Leinster Angling Tribute takes place at the Bandstand West Pier at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Saturday, September 29 from 3pm to 5.30pm.

The next day, September 30, Loughlinstown Men’s Shed are paying a tribute with a Mail Boat Leinster row on the Liffey followed by the unveiling in the Men’s Shed of a mural tribute to the victims of the Leinster. For more see www.leinster2018.com

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Liz McGrath and Emily Elphinstone

Maggie NG and Irene Montesino

Clint Drieberg and David Mitchell. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Elaine Stenson Maggie NG and Juliah O’Shea

Crazy Rich Asians comes to Dundrum

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T was a night of glamour and romance in Movies at Dundrum for the special screening of the new romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians. The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Guests arrived to a glitzy reception prior to viewing the outrageously funny movie, which topped the US box office in its opening weekend.

Karen McEvoy and Claire Hyland

Nicola Hillyer and Hannah Hillyer

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GALLERIES

Aine’s riding high

Aine Donegan and Katharine Smyth

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UNDRUM based Scott Orwell Wheeler Aine Donegan has won the National Road Series 2018.

The final race of Cycling Ireland’s National Road series took place last week in Ballymena the Blair International Red Hand Trophy.

Less than a week after finishing Rás na mBan on the

PETS

Huge weekend dog walk IRISH Guide Dogs for the Blind will be holding a ‘pawsome’ dog walk in the Phoenix Park this Sunday for people and their furry friends.

The sponsored 5km doggie walk aims to raise funds for the charity, and will start at 11:30am on September 23 at the Papal Cross.

The walk costs €10 to take part, or €20 for a family, with each dog receiving a special Dogs Unite cape.

Fancy dress is most definitely encouraged, with spot prizes available on the day as well.

Event organiser Lynda Foley said: “This is an opportunity for all dog lovers to unite and celebrate their furry friends.”

People are encouraged to sign up in advance on www.guidedogs.ie/dogsunite, but you can also register from 11:30am on the day of the walk.

Irish National Team, Áine took second place on the day and with that secured overall victory in the National Road Series.

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GLENCAIRN: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF 243 APARTMENTS AND 98 HOUSES

New six-storey housing project opposed by local residents REBECCA RYAN

LEOPARDSTOWN locals have strongly opposed a new six-storey housing development in the area.

Park development company, Castdale Ltd, have applied to An Bord Pleanala for planning permission for a strategic housing development on a residential zoned site at Glencairn on Murphystown Way.

The proposed development beside Glencairn House, will consist of 243 apartments and 98 houses ranging from two to six storeys in height.

Chairman of the Gallops Residents Association Kevin Windle, who will be lodging an objection to the proposal on behalf of the Residents Association said locals have a number of concerns.

He said: “Over the past 12 to 18 months, we have seen an unprecedented increase in residential development in our local area.

“This has been followed by a further high-density development that has been given planning permission at Lisieux and now we have another application in the planning process for the Glen-

cairn site.

“We are not a reactionary ‘nimby’ residents association who object to everything new that comes along. We understand that new housing is badly needed, however we are starting to feel overwhelmed by the level, height and scale of development that is in progress or in the planning process in our local area.”

Mr Windle said residents would like to see the height of any application in keeping with the surrounding residential areas which he said, “in this case is two storey housing in the Gallops”.

“Any residential development above this height should be on the farthest side of the site, away from the existing housing in Glencairn View, Glencairn Chase and Orby, so that the visible impact from any higher buildings is minimised.”

Mr Windle said the locals also have traffic congestion concerns and transport concerns regard-

Locals have strongly opposed a new six-story housing development in the area

ing “how the Luas is going to meet demand”.

Local resident Siobhan Madeley took to the local

“

aware of the awful housing crisis in Dublin. I have a son aged 25 with a good job and no chance current-

I have a son aged 25 with a good job and no chance currently of getting a place of his own!!!

But this development seems just a bridge too far

residents Facebook page The Gallops to raise her concerns: “Personally I have mixed views. Very

ly of getting a place of his own!!! But this development seems just a bridge too far.”

Local councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said that residents will also be anxious to see where the access to the site will be.

“I’m pleased to see they haven’t attempted to create access through existing cul de sac’s within the Gallops as this wouldn’t be acceptable.

“I need to examine plans in further detail but at a glance, I’m disappointed with the ‘bog standard’ apartments with no effort to integrate and reflect the amazing history of this site.”

Funding boost announced for libraries A FUNDING boost announced for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown libraries is being celebrated.

The major €8 million investment is for digital services and facilities in public libraries across Ireland, and DLR is set to get almost €270,000 of that funding.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross welcomed the news.

“Changes in technology means we constantly need to upgrade our libraries and I am delighted that the Partnership Government is doing just that.”

Senator Victor Boyhan said he is “delighted” with the funding for DLR libraries: “The funding would support the progressive public library strategy: Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities.

“The strategy seeks to establish the library as a com-

munity hub and a facility for digital development and research.”

Members of the public will now be able to record their own podcast in libraries as new podcasting equipment and workstations will be implemented.

The funding will also include the provision of iPads/ tablets/smart devices for users and for staff to assist users, computers and workstations including image deployment technology, software to support design, gaming and coding, Dementia Tables and digital training suites.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown has been allocated €267,185 of the funding, Dublin City €915,843, Fingal €711,285 and South Dublin County Council €328,902.

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MISSED OPPORTUNITY?

DUNDRUM

Cashless parking for centre

Leonard’s bus-y looking for love REBECCA RYAN

A LOCAL man from Ballinteer is making an appeal to find a potential love of his life he met on the bus.

Leonard (35) was on the 14 bus last Thursday, September 13 at 10.30pm when a women came onto the bus.

He said when she boarded she gave him a “very warm smile” and sat in front of him “at an angle” facing towards him.

He said she made eye contact with him and then dropped her phone.

Leonard said when she dropped the phone he wished he said something to her, but he froze with nerves.

“She dropped her phone and what I should have said was, ‘I hope your phone is ok’ and that would have been an icebreaker.

“When she dropped her phone [she] was very apologetic. She smiled very warmly and said a few things [to me] but I had my earphones in, so I didn’t hear what she said.

“When things like this happen, you

think ‘why didn’t you say anything’. I think it was the fear of rejection.

“The energy was there. We all have flaws and shyness is mine.

“I guess the whole thing of rejection, you’re sitting there red faced for the rest of the journey, I was afraid of that.”

The woman in question is about 5’ 8” in height, light brown hair which was tied in a high pony tail.

She was wearing blue jeans and a black top had red business cards in a transparent folder.

She got off the BCS Broadford bus stop near the roundabout and left an umbrella on her seat which she came back to get.

He doesn’t know if she was just being friendly, but if there is a chance she feels the same he said he would like to go for a coffee.

“If you are this girl, if you remember, please don’t hesitate.

“I do acknowledge, from what I read, that you were interested in talking and I was just too shy to talk back.”

Sculpture unveiled by Rolling Stone THE ROLLING Stones’ Ronnie Wood has unveiled a special sculpture in Stillorgan.

Crowds gathered outside the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan to witness the unveiling of the 11-foot bronze sculpture of famed Dublin artist, Sir William Orpen.

Speaking to RTE News on Saturday, Ronnie Wood, who is an avid fan and collector of Orpen’s work, commented: “I love the stroke, the way he paints. I love his water colours, his oil paintings and I collect a few myself. He has always been a man of interest to me.”

Orpen, who was born in 1878 in Stillorgan, is famous for his self-portraits and his work as an official war artist during World War I. Pictured are: Dominic Lee, project manager of the William Orpen Weekend; Ronnie Wood; sculptor Rowan Gillespie; Frank Murphy, president of the Stillorgan Chamber of Commerce; Daragh O’Neill, general manager of the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan.

Picture: Sundial Photography

CASHLESS parking has been announced at Dundrum Town Centre.

There is now no need to take a ticket or queue at a pay station, the easytrip tag is scanned on entry and exit to the car park and the fee is then automatically deducted from the tag holder’s account, on the basis they are signed up to parking.

Don Nugent, centre director of Dundrum Town Centre said: “We are always looking to deliver innovative and time-saving initiatives for our customers. Having a service like easyParking that’s cashless and ticketless is going to benefit shoppers.”

New a n d e x i s t i n g easytrip customers can sign up for parking by calling easytrip on 1890 67 67 68 or by logging onto www. easytrip.ie .

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND HAS A LIVELY PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND

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F you want to experience the historic culture of the city and country, a trip to the National Library of Ireland (NLI) on Kildare Street is worth the visit.

The mission of the Library is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary and intellectual record of the life of Ireland.

The National Library is free of charge to all those who wish to consult the collections. You will need a Reader’s Ticket to consult most categories of material.

The library does not lend books and reading is done in the various reading rooms. They have a copying service and it is possible to get digital images, prints and photocopies of most items in the collections.

The Library has a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all ages.

If you’re interested in researching family history, the NLI also offer regular talks and workshops on the topic.

If you’re peckish, Cafe Joly, named after the National Library’s first donor, is situated in a bright spacious sun-filled room complimented by crisp modern design and contemporary artwork.

THE MAIN READING ROOM HIGHLIGHT: Stunning large central dome FOLLOWING the curved stone stairway to the first-floor, visitors arrive into the impressive domed Reading Room.

It is horse-shoe shaped and almost 50 feet high in the centre and it is lit by a large central dome and side windows high in the walls.

Above the lower walls, shelved for reference books, there is a plaster frieze of cherubs by Harrisons of Dublin.

It is the first area that you should visit if you intend using the Library’s printed or microfilm collection. The Main Reading Room provides seating for 75 readers. Of these, eight are reserved for those reading rare books.

All tables have facilities for laptop use and eight large tables are reserved solely for consulting hard copy newspapers or large format material.

YEATS EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT: Letters between WB Yeats and his wife The NLI made a major WB Yeats acquisition last year. They included the purchase from the Yeats family of more than 500 letters between WB Yeats and his wife, George Yeats.

The letters were due to be auctioned

by Sotheby’s in London last September, but the National Library was offered the opportunity to acquire them for the national collection several months before the auction.

NLI director, Dr Sandra Collins, said at the time: “WB Yeats spent many happy years writing in the National Library, so it is really fitting that we hold the most important collection of Yeats material in the world, now enhanced even further by these extensive new acquisitions.”

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT: The wealth of information and records the NLI has.

EVERY year thousands of people visit the National Library of Ireland to carry out family history research.

They hold a wealth of information including Catholic Parish Registers, property records, newspapers, directories and heraldic records. They also offer a free Genealogy Advisory Service.

If you are interested in finding out more about your family history, the NLI recommends getting started by asking your immediate family for any information they have.

Consult old photographs where names and dates may be notes. Try to establish approximate dates (births, marriages and deaths) as well as names and places of residence.

If you are starting out on your ancestral journey the NLI Family History Research booklet is also available online.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | THE AULD SMARTPHONES ARE DANGEROUS IN DAVY’S HANDS

Maybe they need to lighten up!

DAVY’S really gotten the hang of the auld smartphones now. So much so, that when I meet him for a pint now, it’s hard to get a word out of him.

I suppose I should be grateful for such small mercies but pints are expensive and if I wanted to have a drink on me own, I’d just stay at home watching telly with a few cans.

“Would ye ever get your head out of that bleedin’ phone,” I snapped at him impatiently.

“I may as well be at home staring at the walls.”

“Ah sorry Gaz,” he says to me before looking up at me thoughtfully.

Well, I say thoughtfully. When Davy’s deep in thought, he looks more constipated than anything else.

He’s not the prettiest sight at the

best of times, so ye can only imagine what Thoughtful Davy looks like.

“Do ye think young people are a bit more precious than our generation?” he says to me.

“You’re not going to start banging on about snowflakes are ye?”

I bark at him.

“That’s a term them alt-right clowns use and I’m not interested in adopting that language.”

“Ah no, I know tha’,” he says, even though I’m willing to bet a substantial sum that he had no clue where the term came from. A lot of people don’t.

“It’s just I was reading about young Arter and how he won’t come back and play for Ireland because Keano gave him a bit of a bollocking. Ye wouldn’t have seen that years ago like. Sure, didn’t Clough hit Keane a dig once and

he just got on with it.”

“He also lost the plot with McCarthy when he was accused of faking injury,” I says.

“And it sounds like that’s more or

less what he was accusing young Arter of. Do ye not think it’s a bit hypocritical?”

Davy took a big swig of his pint while he weighed up my point.

He finally left it back on the table, beside the beermat Would rather than on it for some ye ever get unknown reason. your head “ Ye a h I k n ow w h a t ye out of mean,” he says eventually. that “But I can’t help thinking bleedin’ that some of these younger phone people need to develop a bit of a thicker skin. Like, ye see the way they over-react to things on social media and all that.

Maybe they need to lighten up is all I’m saying.”

“Ah here,” I says to him.

“Would you be lightening up if ye were working in precarious jobs, had little hope of ever getting a mortgage and even

“

had to move to a different county because, not only can ye not get a mortgage, but ye need to go through a vetting process the FBI would be proud of just to rent a mouldy shoebox in your home city?”

“Arter doesn’t have to worry about that though,” says Davy.

“He’s got a fair few quid I’d say.

He’d need to be mentally stronger I reckon.”

“Ye see that poxy phone in your hand?” I fired back at him.

“Do a bit of Googling on Harry Arter and then come back to me and let me know if he needs to be mentally stronger.”

I sat back and sipped away at me pint as I watched Davy’s lips move while he slowly read a few articles about young Arter.

“Jaysus,” he says eventually, looking back up at me.

“Exactly!” I says.

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LEGAL EAGLE

HAIR TO HELP CHILDREN

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

CHARITY

Cohabitation is an increasingly common issue THE LAW surrounding cohabitation has become increasingly relevant as many couples choose to cohabit rather than marry nowadays.

This modern arrangement gives rise to important legal questions upon relationship breakdown or where one partner dies without leaving a will.

While cohabiting couples do not possess the same rights and obligations as married couples or civil partnerships, they do benefit from a number of property and inheritance rights.

The act providing for the rights and duties of cohabiting couples is the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010.

A cohabiting couple must have lived together in an intimate and committed relationship for five years, or for two years if the couple have children together.

As well as this, the person applying to the court must be able to demonstrate financial dependence on their former partner.

Upon the breakdown of a cohabitants’ relationship, matters which would be considered include property, dependent children, tax issues and succession rights.

This can be dealt with by way of an agreement, or if this cannot be reached by an application to the court for various financial reliefs, such

Karen Walsh

The long locks that people donate at salons can be used to help children who’ve lost their locks

as property adjustment orders, compensatory maintenance orders, pension adjustment orders or application from the estate of the deceased cohabitant.

In considering an application, the court will take into account all relevant factors, including the financial circumstances and obligations of each party and the length of the relationship.

It is important to note that a cohabitant has no automatic right to the share in the estate of their deceased partner.

It is advisable for cohabiting couples to keep a valid and up to date will.

In the case of cohabiting couples, where the home in which they reside is held as joint tenants, the surviving partner automatically inher-

its the deceased partner’s interest, but may be liable to pay inheritance tax.

Legislation also allows for a cohabitant, after the death of the other cohabitant (but not more than six months after the representation is first granted in respect of the cohabitant’s estate) to apply for an order for provision out of the net estate.

Some couples have decided to draw up a cohabitation agreement that sets out in advance how they intend to deal with their financial affairs should the relationship fail.

Co-habitation agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements.

When drawing up such an agreement, both parties should seek independent legal advice prior to signing.

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.

Going to great lengths for kids is a snip for firm RACHEL D’ARCY

SEPTEMBER marks Child Cancer Awareness month, and one hair extension brand are on a mission to help raise awareness for a charity dedicated to helping young sufferers who’ve lost their hair.

S i n ce 2 0 1 5 , G re a t Lengths hair extensions have worked in partnership with The Little Princess Trust to help thousands of young people and children who have suffered the trauma of losing their hair.

The Little Princess Trust began their incredible work more than 10 years ago, in 2006, but has gained fame in recent years with a number of celebrities donating their hair to the worthy cause.

Celebrities including Jessie J, Lily Cole, Harry Styles and more recently the Duchess of Cambridge have all chopped off their famous locks in support of the children’s charity.

Working with the trust, the team in Great Lengths are on a mission to raise

awareness for this incredible charity whilst calling out for more Great Lengths clients to donate their used hair.

Great Lengths hair extensions, which are 100% human hair and ethically sourced, can be donated through certi-

donating hair donations of 16 inches or more to help with this.

The collaboration was initiated by Great Lengths extensionist and cofounder of M Hair Nottingham, James Henderson, when he noticed that the high-quality hair that was

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fied stylists and salons throughout Ireland and the UK after they have been worn for several months and will be used towards making real hair wigs produced through the charity.

Longer hair wigs are currently in great demand, and Great Lengths are able to fulfill that need by

being removed from his clients could be re-used as hair donations.

James was recently appointed as the charity ambassador of Great Lengths. He said: “I was impressed that this was the only dedicated charity that provide real hair wigs for children and young people who have lost their

own hair through cancer treatment or alopecia.

“No child should have to go through what these children are going through, and the fact that this can help to restore their self-confidence a little bit is incredible and something that I really hoped we could be a part of.”

Following its ongoing charity partnership, Great Lengths has announced that more than 1,250 bundles of its hair extensions have been donated to the charity, with a number being donated by Irish celebs including Vogue Williams, Lottie Ryan and Alannah Beirne.

Wendy Tarplee Morris, co-founder of The Little Princess Trust, said: “Hair loss is very traumatic at any age, but can be particularly so for children who might be less equipped to deal with this sort of side effect of treatment.

“We are extremely grateful for the support that we receive from Great Lengths.”

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FIGHTING BLINDNESS CONFERENCE AHEAD of World Sight Day, Fighting Blindness will host a “Meet the Experts” Conference for people affected by sight loss.

The conference is a valuable opportunity to meet and ask questions of some of the foremost experts at the cutting edge of research into sight loss.

Fighting Blindness, Ireland’s leading charity pioneering world-leading research into treat-

ments and cures for sight loss and blindness, has just announced details of Retina 2018 for people affected by sight loss.

The Public Engagement Day, supported by Novartis, will take place ahead of World Sight Day (October 11), on Saturday, October 6 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8.

Pictured at the announcement of ‘Fighting Blindness’ forthcoming Retina 2018 confer-

ence for people affected by sight loss, supported by Novartis is Shane Byrne, former Ireland rugby player and Fighting Blindness ambassador.

People wishing to attend can register at www.retina.ie.

To coincide with the event, Fighting Blindness has published its ‘Top Tips for Better Eye Health’ at www.retina.ie/eye-health-tips.

Research Culture Night EROTICS of the Knock apparition, a reimagining of the traditional music of Seán Ó Riada and experimental poetry are amongst the highlights of the Irish Research Council’s 2018 Culture Night programme.

Culture Night takes place nationwide on Friday, September 21, from 5pm to 10pm.

For the third year in a row, the Irish Research Council is offering a packed programme of activities in the historic surrounds of Boston College,

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.

The Council’s 2018 Culture Night programme builds on the success of the last two years, which has seen more than 700 people in attendance at Boston College.

Announcing details of the Culture Night Programme today, Peter Brown, Director of the Irish Research Council, said: “Each year, we have been delighted to receive such strong interest in our programme, and we hope to further build on that this year.

“We have a fun and exciting line-up of activities, including interactive demonstrations, live music and stimulating discussions – there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

The Irish Research Council’s full programme for Culture Night is available at http://research.ie/what-wedo/loveirishresearch/blog/ culture-night-2018/.

All activities will be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

MOVEMENT+ MOVEMENT+ returns Sunday September 30th to the Opium rooms at 11am.

They want you to the leave the club on a Sunday morning feeling like a million dollars and not a million sheets to the wind.

The HIIT workout will keep the heart rate up but you won’t even notice, with banging tunes, great visuals and lots of variety in the workout.

For those looking to sweat, build strength and leave a lot calmer, MOVEMENT+ will have a yoga class led by yogi Sinead Mooney aka MOONSyoga.

Each workout will be followed by a delicious healthy brunch in Opium Rooms.

Tickets for each workout start at 24 and are now on sale from Eventbrite.ie.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

FOR MOLLY MOVIE SET TO HELP A NEW Irish film our next month not only explores a little-seen story – that of a young couple suddenly forced to confront cancer – but also looks set to help others.

Releasing on Friday, October 5, For Molly will be exploring a topic that too many families are familiar with, framed through a particularly Irish-focused lense.

Shot in Navan, For Molly’s filmmakers hope its themes of love, loss, healing and more will really strike a chord with Irish cinemagoers – and that they’ll also support it, knowing that a portion of the film’s opening night box office proceeds and nationwide screenings will be donated to several Irish cancer groups, including The Irish Cancer Society.

So, keep an eye out for For Molly at your nearest cinema, from early October.

Meet Barnie – our Dog of the Week DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Barnie is a quiet, calm ten-year-old Border Collie cross which is looking for a retirement home where he can relax and spend the rest of his life.

He is a friendly chap who enjoys meeting people, but can be nervous of strangers and too much handling, therefore he is looking for a gentle owner who is going to treat him with respect.

Barnie likes the company of calm dogs – but bouncy and energetic canines would be far too much for this placid animal.

He would be an ideal dog for somebody looking for a quiet and calm dog.

Barnie is very laid back and just wants to lie down on your lap and watch the world go by.

He has really good manners and will be an ideal companion for walks in a local park. If you are looking for a gentle, well-behaved dog, Barnie is just the one for you!

If you think you can offer Barnie a home, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879

1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @ DogsTrust.

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David Kitt at The Sugar Club DAVID Kitt returns to The Sugar Club on Thursday, October 18 following sold-out shows at The Button Factory and around the country supporting his critically acclaimed album ‘Yous’ released in March on All City.

The singer released a limited run of a six-track EP titled Like Lightning through All City Records on 10� vinyl and digital last Friday.

The EP follows the physical release of his eighth studio album ‘Yous’ on the same label earlier this year.

He said: “Like Lightning was written after a late night/early morning adventure with friends in Galway city a good few years ago now.

“I always find it hard to choose singles, but this seemed to be lot of people’s favourite album track.

“I’ve availed of every last second of space on the 10 inch to turn this release into a mini-album of sorts, with three quite different instrumentals: one part

folk, one part modular electronic and one recorded using two Buddah boxes in the Glasgow underground.

“There are also two unreleased songs I think fit nicely on this release.”

Tickets priced €16 are on sale now from sugarclubtickets.com

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aoife being congratulated by her parents Michael and Liz O’Sullivan and sister Shona O’Sullivan

Miss Ireland 2018 Aoife O Sullivan pictured with Former Miss Ireland’s Lauren McDonagh, Sacha Livingstone, Aoife Walsh, Rosanna Davison and Rebecca Maguire. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Miss Ireland 2018 crowned in Dublin’s The Helix F

Cillian O’Sullivan and Paul Byrom

Former Miss Ireland Rebecca Maguire

Shannen Reilly McGrath

Rosanna Davison

Suzanne Jackson

Former Miss Ireland Sacha Livingstone

INALISTS in the Miss Ireland 2018 competition took to the stage at Dublin’s Helix Theatre last week.

The final marked the 71st Miss Ireland as the event has grown to become a key date in the social calendar.

This year’s Miss Ireland pageant was a rebranding of sorts, bringing together former title holders in crucial roles including Aoife Walsh as co-host and former Miss World Rosanna Davison as a judge.

School teacher Aoife O’Sullivan was named as this year’s Miss Ireland.

She is 23 and a primary school teacher.

She is currently on a contract covering maternity leave and was 2nd runner in Miss Ireland 3 years ago.

She loves GAA and her boyfriend plays for the Cork hurling team.

Sheila Kennedy and Former Miss Ireland Emir Holohan

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Rosanna Davison with finalists

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

SEPTEMBER 25 (TUESDAY)

Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 THE ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ Tour is the sixth headlining concert tour by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys in support of their sixth studio album of the same name.

The album was written by band frontman Alex Turner in 2016 on a Steinway Vertegrand piano in his Los Angeles home, and features a rich sound, embodying lounge pop, space pop, glam rock and psychedelic pop, as well as elements of jazz. It is a major departure from the band’s previous guitar-heavy work.

SEPTEMBER 20 (THURSDAY) FM104’s ‘The Gig’ feat. Kodaline + Gavin James and more @ Olympia Theatre, €40 Some of Ireland’s biggest pop acts turn out in support of ISPCC/ Help a Dublin Child, as the radio station go big on their charity show for the tenth year in a row.

Nick Mulvey @ Whelan’s, €22.50 Me and My Dog + Blue Whale + Keeley + Leah Rose @ The Workman’s Club, €8 Trad Attack @ The Grand Social, €10

SEPTEMBER 21 (FRIDAY) Jimothy Lacoste @ The Academy, €14 Kyle Falconer @ The Bowery, €15 Nick Mulvey @ Whelan’s, €22.50 Valhalla @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €11 Martin Maloney @ Workman’s Club, €15

SEPTEMBER 22 (SATURDAY) 50 Cent @ 3Arena, €60/ €80 Johnny Logan @ Vicar Street, €42 Wild Youth @ Whelan’s, €15 Mark Daly @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €5 The Scratch @ The Grand Social, €15

SEPTEMBER 23 (SUNDAY) Oxygen thief @ The Workman’s Club, €10 Slow Moving Clouds @ Whelan’s, €15 Bridget St John @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €20

SEPTEMBER 24 (MONDAY) Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 The rocking Sheffield lads with the witty lyrics drop in on Dublin to unveil the best of their pulsating, social-studies-loving albums.

Lost Horizons @ The Grand Social, €17

SEPTEMBER 25 (TUESDAY) Arctic Monkeys @ 3Arena, €70 Straight No Chaser @ Vicar Street, €29 Mother’s Cake @ The Bowery, free Elkin + Amy Ellen + Pete Pamf @ Whelan’s €10 The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

SEPTEMBER 26 (WEDNESDAY) Shania Twain @ 3Arena, €64 Sylo Nozra @ Whelan’s, €13

GLENN HUGHES is a legend in rock circles, a curly haired bassist with a distinctive vocal, one of the icons of the genre. Famed for a substantial selfdestructive streak in his prime, the man known as ‘the voice’ was a real manic rockstar, once beset with substantial drug problems as he performed with Deep Purple, Trapeze and Black Sabbath through the 70s and 80s.

Hughes was the bassist and vocalist in the Mk II and Mk III versions of his most iconic project, Deep Purple, sharing vocal duties with David Coverdale. Those were troubled times; he’s turned his life around over the last couple of decades, and thrown himself into musical projects, an air of ‘making up for lost time’ about his work.

“I talk to the Sabbath guys all the time, and I get on well with most of the guys from Deep Purple now” he says of his links with his past. “They’re slowing down with the music, but for me you can’t really stop this kind of life, man. I need to keep going.”

“It’s different, though.

I’m a bit of a California hippie now. This whole thing is cathartic, brother,” he says.

“I almost didn’t make it, but I’m in a really good place.

I’m all about the love, the anger has gone. I’m playing to a mix of generations now. To parents bringing their kids to shows, and that’s really special.”

“I got myself straight and I’m determined to stay that way, I’ve changed my view on life totally. I’ll keep going until I drop, because I don’t know how to do anything else.”

“I’ll be playing the tunes from when I was in Deep Purple, the ones we wrote, and the ones I played over those years. You’ll get all the classics, and we’re doing a lot with them.

They sound huge live,” he explains.

Deep Purple, including Hughes, were inducted into the rock and roll hall

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of fame in 2016, and have mostly mended their differences that came about in part because of Hughes’ personal issues all those years ago.

“I thought it was overdue. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but it needed to happen, brother,” Hughes said of the Hall of Fame induction with his former bandmates. “It was a good feeling. Deep Purple have such longevity as a band, and sold 150 million albums. It’s good to be acknowledged for that, you know? It doesn’t really matter, at the end of the day, but it felt good.”

The live performance is still where things are most natural for Hughes, though. “We’ll be ready by the time we get to Ireland,” Hughes says of the tour, which stops off in South America and at a series of festivals over the summer ahead of the Irish dates.

“We’ll be playing lots of big stuff, like Smoke On The Water, that I used to play with the band all the time, and some stuff I’ve never done before from the Mk II and Mk III era.”

“I just want to make the most of it. This is a big thing, an 18 month tour, all in, that’ll go right into 2019.

I want people to know what I’m doing now. I’m doing all this studio stuff, but when I’m not doing that, I’m doing things like we did in the 70s, with the audio and visual elements like back then.

Things are arranged just like they were, and it’s one hell of a show.”

“I can’t wait to do this, it will be a real treat, something for everyone who’s into Deep Purple, brother,” Hughes concludes. “It’ll be special.”

DEEP PURPLE Glenn Hughes and his band will perform classic Deep Purple tracks at the Olympia Theatre on September 30.

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THE NUN

A holy unoriginal horror A POPULAR side character in the Conjuring films gets its own origins prequel story in The Nun (Cert 16, 96mins).

We love a good horror film – which is why we don’t love this one, as it’s pretty derivative fare that wastes a striking character on a film stuffed full of jump scares and pretty standard horror tropes. The end result is far from a spooktacular hit, much less very scary. Nun thank you.

SEARCHING

Looking into online lives A WIDOWER frantically tries to track down his missing teen daughter in Searching (Cert 12A, 102mins), which is perhaps a little more style than substance but is decent enough. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but at least its exploration of social media personas versus our actual lives – and how little parents and grown-ups may know about their kids’ online lives – provides some food for thought beyond the onscreen electronic sleuthing.

CINEMA | DOES THE PREDATOR REBOOT SUCCEED? Here’s what you might call some of the prey-mary cast, ahead of running into the merciless alien hunter Predators that’re about to unleash havoc in the area

Reboot hunts around for a hit YOU’LL often hear people say: “They don’t make ‘em like they used to” when viewing the latest group of offerings at the cinema.

And, when considering the likes of the late, unlamented Police Academy or Confessions Of franchises, thank heavens for that.

However, that’s not to say that (ahem) golden oldies are done and dusted – sometimes, studios want to make ‘em just like they used to, hoping to capture lightning in a bottle a second time.

Thus, the Predator franchise is back, with a freshly reanimated (and now often computer animated) big

TECH TIME

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bad alien back on earth in The Predator (Cert 16, 107 mins).

We’ve been here before – the Predator certainly has – not least with the 1987 original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

There’s a reason why the original is a firm fan favourite and a classic of the genre, bringing two larger than life characters together: Arnie and The Predator (which sounds a bit like a buddy-buddy comedy).

That film’s mix of grue-

some violence, ubermacho characters, black comedy and a firm understanding of creating a focused action film gave it enough of an impact to still resonate, decades later.

This reboot, however, doesn’t quite work as effectively, feeling like a franchise that the studio wanted to try and get some mileage out of again, rather than being a film with a clear reason to exist.

Here, a Predator ship crashlands on earth, and to cut the set-up short it’s not long before a Predator is captured, violently escapes, and it’s up to a small group of maverick soldiers to track it down.

Being a group of wild cards thrown together by

circumstance, they share a loose brotherhood that the military powers that be lack, and with the family of one of them also in the mix (and thus, also in peril) there are two unconventional family units of sorts driving the film along.

Certain key plot points hinge on an autistic boy (with a solid, likable performance from Jacob Tremblay) but the family, and the soldiers, are secondary to the main driving force of the film: the Predators.

It’s not a spoiler to point out that we get an evolution of sorts with the iconic hinge-faced hunters, with the trailers making heavy use of showing different Predators (including what

Lara’s latest takes tomb raiding into new territory SHANE DILLON

FROM here on towards the end of the year, industry beancounters will be focusing on several games publishers and developers as all the big guns get wheeled out – one such title being Red Dead Redemption 2 in a month, which looks likely to dwarf cinema takings on its release.

Before that, however, the latest Tomb Raider game has just come out swinging – and swimming, rolling, jumping, diving, leaping, climbing, running, shooting and so on, courtesy of the eponymous tomb raider, Lara Croft.

Longish story short, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Cert 18, multi, c. €60) again picks up the mantle of the successfully rebooted and reimagined franchise, presenting its main character as a

much more believeable, mature character.

This time round, a little of the much-maligned SJW (social justice warrior) mindset seems to have settled upon the game’s developers – after all, isn’t a tomb raider just plundering a culture’s artefacts and treasures,leaving nothing in their wake?

Whatever about the game’s story, the latest Tomb Raider title looks incredible on all platforms,

with an absolutely gorgeous world to explore.

For a full review – and my unique gameplay video sections, and screenshots – see www.dublingazette.com, from this Friday morning.

you might call a Predadog, although alas, there’s no sign in the film of a Predacat or a Predagoldfish).

It’s not long before there’s a dwindling group of humans running around as they’re relentlessly hunted down, giving fans a nostalgic look at some of the classic visual signatures of long-established Predator lore.

Ultimately, things have to rattle along towards the climax, but somewhere along the way – actually, around the middle of the film – the film begins to lose its focus.

Indeed, there’s a noticeable drop in quality near the end of the film, with things beginning to look and feel cheaper.

Add in some clumsy editing along the way, which also has the effect of suddenly dumping established characters’ narratives for no reason, and there’s a somewhat aimless nature to the plot, and the film’s momentum.

Is it terrible? No, far from it. It’s fine.

However, when you have such a strong IP as the Predator, ‘fine’ isn’t good enough, particularly when directed by Shane Black, who had a small role in the first, classic film.

And, in a film that needs to be as razor sharp as the original film, this fourth Predator outing consequently just gets lost in the woods.

Verdict: 6/10

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latitude&longitude

A small plaque on a quiet Dublin bridge immortalises an equation that would help Man walk on the moon

Travel through time and Dublin’s history, courtesy of the Luas TOM RYAN

THESE days the sun always shines over Killiney Head as you board the newly extended crosscity Luas, in Bride’s Glen, destination Broombridge in far away Cabra.

First stop, Cherrywood, and the massive expanse containing a building site which will soon be transformed into a new town.

Next halt, Laughanstown, where the tragic lead character went missing in RTE’s 2014 series, Missing Amber.

Look out for cattle and horses in the fields along the track as you pass a couple of ghost stations along the way to your first crossing of the M50.

The Dublin Mountains fill the skyline as you trundle down Leopardstown Valley to the elegant gates of the British Ambassador’s residence in Glencairn and back over the M50.

At the Sandyford depot, there are signs of the new Ireland as young office workers, coffees in hand, take a break.

Then, just 20 minutes after leaving Bride’s Glen you arrive at Balally and the shopping mecca of Dundrum Town Centre.

Continue on the line over the Dodder to disembark at Ranelagh and picnic at the village’s beautiful Garden’s Park, or stop off at Harcourt St to visit Iveagh Gardens or even visit the ducks in Stephen’s Green.

It’s just a short hop to the north-bound tram at the Westmoreland station. Up O’Connell Street,

pass the ‘birth of the nation’ GPO site, then continue up upper O’Connell Street and by Parnell St where Patrick Pearse surrendered to the British outside the building which is now the closed Conway’s pub.

A quick dash up Dominick St to the imposing Broadstone Building, once a key transport hub where the Royal Canal delivered goods via a viaduct.

Opposite the stop is the building which houses The Honourable Society of the King’s Inns, Ireland’s oldest school of law, which has an arch at the back leading to Henrietta St – a Georgian gem.

Back on track, and three stops from the journey’ end lies Phibsborough, home to Bohs’ football team. There is also a chance to view one of the stained glass windows by artist Harry Clarke in St Peter’s Church beside the Luas stop.

Nearly there, and the final stop at Broombridge, where in 1843 Sir William Ronan Hamilton, out walking by the canal, had an eureka moment and in a flash of genius discovered the fundamental formula for quanternion multiplication. (One of the theories that allowed humans land on the moon.)

On the bridge beside the station you’ll find a memorial to Hamilton and his scientific solution etched into the plaque.

Your journey may not be rocket science, but it’s an affordable way to enjoy and experience our wonderful capital.

Treat yourself to a dash of luxury at the Step House Hotel down the road in Carlow, where personally-tailored comfort is key

AUTUMN RETREATS | PLENTY OF WAYS TO PAMPER YOURSELF

It’s ‘you time’ with these great offers SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor WITH summer well and truly over (sigh) and back to school dealt with now, might just be the perfect time for an Autumn retreat on your doorstep.

The Creacon Wellness Retreat in Wexford has just announced a new midweek buddy break with an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast, yoga or a meditation class and a sauna or dream spa session for just €98 per person.

The multi award-winning venue is just a stone’s throw from New Ross and offers a wide variety of luxurious treatments.

The holistic approach also extends to the kitchen where master chef Gaetano Pernagallo creates delicious meals that promote health and nutrition.

For details, see www.creaconwellnessretreat.com/packages.

Alternatively, why not indulge in a relaxing break at the gorgeous Step House Hotel in Carlow?

Enjoy a bottle of chilled Rose in

the gardens on arrival while you take in the view and the heady scent of its beautiful blooms.

Head chef Alan Foley, who previously worked in Chapter One, will dish up an envious threecourse dinner in the 1808 bar.

Located in the picturesque town of Borris, the family-run boutique hotel overlooking the River Barrow and Mount Leinster features a beautiful old Georgian house and a pub that has been in the family for five generations.

The September Blooms package is from €99 PPS; for further information, see www.stephousehotel.ie for more.

If you fancy a mini-break closer to home, treat yourself to a little urban luxury with a one-night spa break at Castleknock Hotel.

With state-of-the-art facilities in this purpose-built spa, the focus is on quality of life and wellbeing with treatments using the exceptional Elemis and Voya ranges.

The package includes a luxurious Voya seaweed wrap plus a relaxing facial targeted to cleanse,

detoxify and revitalise your skin.

Then it’s on to the peaceful relaxation room, where a crisp and refreshingly s p a r k l i n g Closer to home, and Castleknock Hotel’s range of glass of pro- spa treatments are sure to delight any guest secco awaits.

Castleknock Hotel’s sparkling break starts from €249 per stay, spa break includes a three-course including luxury Voya spa treatdinner in the hotel’s award-win- ment and dinner. ning and atmospheric Earth & For further information, see Vine Restaurant. This one-night www.castleknockhotel.com.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

BURGER KING TO THE DOOR

If you droole at the thought of a Chicken Royale, you’ll be happy to hear that Burger King is now available for delivery through Just Eat. The partnership with food delivery service is starting with the company’s Baggot Street branch, according to Lovin Dublin.

Available 7 days a week, customers can choose from delivery bundles such as a Bundle for 2 which includes 2 large means and 9pc nuggets for €20.45 or a Super Sharing Bundle which includes 3 large meals, 20 pc nugget and 12pc chilli cheese bites for €33.95.

Amanda Roche Kelly, MD at Just Eat Ireland, said: “We are very excited to welcome Burger King to the Just Eat platform. This is another first for the takeaway industry and at Just Eat we are proud to be able to increase the wide variety to our customers throughout 2018.

“Whether you want a burrito for brunch, a salad for lunch or simply a Whopper of a burger for dinner then we have it all on the Just Eat app.”

TRAVEL & FOOD

FOOD | BLOGGER MAKES APPEARANCE

Deliciously Ella Surprises Shoppers

Caroline Daly with food entrepreneur and author, Deliciously Ella at SuperValu Blackrock . Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Four Enforcement Orders Served on Food Businesses’ FOUR Irish food businesses were shut down during the month of August.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported the closure orders were because of breaches of food safety legislation.

Some of the reasons for the enforcement orders included failure to adequately segregate raw and cooked food; the transport of waste materials in the same vehicle as cooked and raw food; no date of minimum durability for highly perishable foods which were supplied to another food business; and failure to provide written information of any allergens in food at the point of supply.

Other factors included the private water supply to the premises being unfit for human consumption and posing a serious risk to public health; no running hot water supply for cleaning hands, washing food, or for cleaning and disinfecting working utensils and equipment; poor cleaning throughout the premises and no disinfectant available at the time of inspection.

The four closure order were served to Riverview Takeaway in Drogheda for

“handling of raw kebab meat and raw chicken.”

Lotus restaurant on Main Street Wexford was closed because “supply of food to any other business.”

O’Brien’s in Johnstown in Navan was closed for “food business except the public bar area serving beverages in disposable containers, and all water incorporated into drinks or ice to be brought in from a potable supply.”

Pizza Point takeaway on Main Street in Dunshaughlin was also closed.

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI said “It is essential for food businesses to have a strong food safety culture in their business, which can be achieved through ongoing staff training.

“Food businesses need to comply with the law and there are no excuses for failure to do so.

“These Closure Orders indicate that not all food businesses are complying with the law and as a result, are potentially putting consumers’ health at serious risk.”

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website.

RENOWNED food blogger, Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, made an appearance in SuperValu in Blackrock.

Ella’s food blogger journey started in 2011 when she was diagnosed with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome in 2011.

She said the illness had a “pretty devastating” effect on her life, both mentally and physically. After a while she said she realised she needed to try and help herself as much as possible.

She then started reading and learning about diet and lifestyle to help manage her illnesses.

THIS recipe is courtesy of Edd Rathorne, the head chef of Sandyford House.

He began his training in Killakee House Hotel, Rathfarnham, under master chef David Edwards, where he worked gaining experience in classical French cuisine.

A tasty spicy simple dish that looks great and is a real stomach warmer.

RED THAI CHICKEN CURRY Ingredients • 2-3 tbsp olive oil • 4 x free range chicken fillets • 2 x red onion sliced • 1 x red chilli deseeded • 1 x red, green, yellow peppers sliced • 1 x can coconut milk • 200 ml x veg stock • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 3 x cloves garlic crushed

After the success of her blog, Ella created an app which launched in 2014 which soared to number one in the download charts. She went on to create her first cookbook in 2015 which went on to be the fastest selling debut cookbook ever. Her second and third book also topped the charts.

Ella was in Dublin to launch her new plant-based cook book. She surprised Dublin shoppers by popping into Blackrock SuperValu to do a tasting of her exclusive product range available in the store.

From here, Edd achieved extensive qualifications, and has since won numerous awards and garnered many rave reviews throughout his career.

Edd has cooked for celebrities and ambassadors, and has also appeared many times on television.  EDD RATHORNE

• 1 x thumb sized piece of ginger minced • 2 x limes zest & juice • 2-3 tbsp red Thai curry paste • 2-3 sticks of lemon grass • Large bunch of coriander • Large bunch of basil Method

• In a hot pan fry the onion, garlic,

chilli, lemon grass & ginger until soft • Add sliced chicken fillets and coat with the spice mix • Add the tomato paste, red Thai paste and cook through for 3-4

minutes

• Add the sliced peppers • Add the lime zest, juice, veg

stock, and coconut milk and simmer for 20-25 mins • Season with salt & pepper • Finish with freshly chopped herbs and serve Chef’s tips • Serve with steamed jasmine rice, mango chutney and garlic Naan bread • Replace chicken with firm white & smoked fish for a lighter alternative

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AUTUMN is upon us, meaning the weather is starting to change and we need to crack out an extra layer.

If you’re looking to replace last year's winter coat, or just looking to keep up with this season’s trends, we’ve picked out some of our favourite styles on offer on the high street.

From rainbow bright colours in a multiude of finishes, to more muted tones accompanied by furs and fringe, there’s something for everyone’s fancy on offer as the cold weather blows in.

Penneys tan bomber €25

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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There was a make up tutorial by Sattar in the Ivy on Dawson Street, accompanied by a gorgeous breakfast designed to reflect inner wellbeing.

Sattar created a soft and subtle look, using all Dr Hauschka’s products, that would be easily replicated at home! A quick taster of the products on my own showed gorgeous pigment, natural tones and formulas that can only be envied by some other cosmetic brands – a definite must-try for beauty lovers in my book!

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TECH & MOTORS

New combo vans set for the Irish market MACHINE OF THE WEEK

GROUPE PSA, the owner of the Peugeot, Citroen and now Opel brands, has plans to further strengthen its market share lead of more than 30% in the European compact van market, with the launch of a new generation of the

highly-successful Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo and Opel Combo vans.

The new vans result from a joint collaboration between the three brands.

They claim higher levels of equipment and comfort features and are devel-

oped on the group’s EMP2 platform, which claims to guarantee the highest quality, efficiency and performance.

With more than 20% market share in 2017, Groupe PSA is the overall leader in light commercial

vehicles sales in Europe.

The launch of the new vans marks the third generation of the Peugeot Partner and Citroen Berlingo and the fifth generation of the Opel Combo. The new vans will be launched in Ireland in early 2019.

Which? tests give a clear boost to the power of hybrid electric cars NEW research by the British Consumers Association in the August edition of Which? magazine confirms that the latest Toyota hybrid electric cars give motorists more economy and lower annual fuel bills (while producing less polluting emissions in real-world driving)

than their petrol and diesel rivals.

The Which? report crunched data from the testing of 123 different cars since the start of 2017 to determine the most economical, and those with highest emissions levels.

It also measured its findings

against the official test mpg and CO2 figures that all manufacturers are required to quote.

The tests proved that it’s possible for hybrids to be as fuel-efficient on motorways as diesels. The Toyota hybrids also took the top three places for town driving economy.

Owners: Yaris gets 100% IN THE latest 2018 UK What Car? Magazine reliability survey, the Yaris achieved a perfect record with a 100% score, meaning that none of the owners questioned in the survey reported any faults with their vehicles.

Toyota’s RAV4 was reported as the most reliable large SUV, with a 99.6% reliability score.

The survey reported that “more than a third of owners said their car’s reliability was one of their favourite things about it”.

The survey questioned more than 18,000 car owners on their experience over the previous 12 months, covering 159 models from 31 different car brands, with vehicles from one to four years old.

Yeti out, Karoq in with new model MICHAEL MORONEY

SKODA has replaced its Yeti small SUV with a new design car that includes a new name – the Karoq.

Along with the name change, Skoda has delivered a bigger and more modern looking car, with the Yeti’s unique design style replaced by a car that looks like a downsized version of Skoda’s bigger SUV, the impressive Kodiaq.

This new Skoda Karoq has a more spacious interior that the Yeti of the past and comes with a significantly bigger boot.

This Skoda is available with the brand’s optional Vario-Flex seat system that can be adjusted forward and back, folded or completely removed. When folded fully flat, they give a massive 1,810 litres of boot space.

The Karoq sits high on the road and comes with new LED lights to boost its road presence. The interior feel is more modern and more quality with a new large centrally mounted digital instrument panel.

This provides touchscreen control of a host of features, including the optional navigation system or the simpler Apple CarPlay or Android Auto systems.

With four engine versions to choose from, I tested the entry level 1.0-litre petrol version, powered by a lively threecylinder engine.

This engine is smooth and quiet and a new competitor to the entry level diesel version with its 1.6-litre engine.

When you do the maths, there will be an annual running cost difference of about €500 a year, at real-world fuel economy levels, in favour of the diesel version. The obvious diesel downside is that this version costs more than €2,000 extra to buy.

At lower use levels, the petrol version makes most sense for city drivers who want all of the features that a compact SUV offers.

Out on the road it’s easy to get comfort-

able with the Karoq.

It doesn’t feel especially compact, while it’s marginally smaller than cars such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Kuga and Toyota RAV4.

The car comes with impressive features and lots of safety equipment to ensure that it achieved high regard in the Euro NCAP crash test programme before it was launched late last year.

There is a hill start assist system for easier driving and an impressive reversing camera included.

The Skoda price offer on the Karoq is competitive. The real competition for this Karoq is the related Seat Ateca, with an almost identical length and wheelbase, as well as similar engine options.

For me, the fact that the Skoda brand has grown so strongly is the major plus in the Karoq’s favour with entry prices starting at €27,715 for the petrol version that I drove.

Those considering downsizing from a larger SUV have a real option in this new Karoq, while those looking at their first venture into SUV world will get space, comfort and value in Skoda’s latest offering.

SPECS: SKODA KAROQ Engine Engine Power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price

1.0 litre 115hp 10.6 seconds 18.9km/litre (5.3l/100km or 53mpg) 50 litres 119g/km A4 €200 20,000km/ 12 months 5 star 2017 5 years €27,715

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FIRST CLASS HONOURS: SOCCER: UCD return to the Premier

Division for the first time in four years as champions following a tense 1-1 draw with Finn Harps in their penultimate league game of the season.

Conor Davis was on target for the Students eight minutes from time, barely two minutes after captain Keith Cowan had fired Harps into a deserved lead.

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TRR the side to beat in EYHL  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

HOT on the heels of Ireland’s World Cup silver medal success, the EY Hockey League hits the turf in the coming weeks with the women’s competition set to tip off on September 29 with the men’s league starting next weekend.

It is also a significant season with the national leagues expanding to incorporate a second tier, helping to bridge the gap from the regional leagues to the elite level.

The men’s EY Hockey League is shaping up to be another close-run battle with the action getting under way on September 22. Three Rock Rovers have won the last two EY Champions Trophy titles under the coaching of Niall Denham and will take on the mantle of favourites this season.

Indeed, they won an incredible six trophies last term including the Irish Senior Cup, the National Indoor Trophy and the EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge II.

They have yet to win the EYHL regular season title, however, finishing second for the last two years. Mitch Darling, Luke Madeley, Ben Walker, Jamie Carr and Daragh Walsh make up a big international quintet while Mark English arrives after many years as Railway Union’s top scorer.

Glenanne won last year’s regular season with something to spare but they will miss the services of Shane O’Donoghue who has taken up a pro contract in Belgium with Dragons.

They have added players from Germany and South Africa to fill the gaps.

Of the other Dublin-based sides, Pembroke are in a transitional phase with Kirk Shimmins and Alan Sothern moving to Belgium and Mark Ingram to Rotterdam but they do have a new coach, Paudie Carley, with lots of experience of winning top competitions at Serpentine Avenue.

Monkstown will look to get back into the playoff mix. YMCA earned promotion with Ben Campbell a go-to man for goals as they spectacularly edged out Bangor for the ticket to the top. It will be their maiden EYHL

Monkstown’s Chloe Watkins, Annadale’s Peter Caruth, UCC’s Sam Grace and Pegasus’ Ruth Maguire at the EYHL launch. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

season, replacing Railway Union and looking to make their mark.

Division 2 tips off in October with Dublin clubs UCD, Railway and Corinthian in the contest.

The women’s competition begins a week later with Loreto bolstering their national title winning side with Irish Under-21 goalkeeper Lizzie

Murphy, Grace McLoughlin and Sara Twomey signed up. Old Alex will be hoping to make an impact following promotion while UCD and Railway Union are in rebuillding mode.

Pembroke could be contenders with World Cup stars Gillian Pinder and Emily Beatty joined by Sinead Loughran for this campaign.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S THE senior footballers maintained their senior A championship status with a 2-18 to 7 win over Parnells. They now look forward to maintaining their Division 1 League status. The junior A team had a very impressive win over Skerries Harps but lost out on a quarter-final slot on a two-point scoring difference. The junior Bs were beaten by Thomas Davis while our junior C team made it two wins out of two in the championship when they defeated Fingal Ravens.

On Friday, our senior hurlers play Ballyboden in the senior championship at 8.15pm in Parnell Park. All support welcome. On Saturday, our junior A team play Vincent’s in a relegation match in Vincent’s, 5pm. On Sunday, our third team play Na Gael Oga in the quarter final of the championship in St Catherine’s Park at 3pm. Don’t forget to purchase your adult hurling ticket you may be lucky to win the first prize of €2,500.

Minor hurlers had good start to their campaign with 6-19 to 1-4 win over Peregrines in Marlay on Sunday morning.

Next Sunday sees a great day of activity with all three of our camogie teams in action in Marley Park. Our seniors take on Na Fianna at 10.30am, junior As take on Whitehall Colmcille at 12.30pm and the junior Bs play Naomh Padraig at 10.30am.

Congratulations to the Dublin ladies football team on their All-Ireland success and their two in a row. Great to see over 250 BSJ girls attending Croke Park – waved off from Broadford by Minister for Sport Shane Ross (pictured) and also garnered a mention from Marty Morrissey on commentary!

CUALA CONGRATULATIONS to Cuala’s latest All-Ireland winners, Martha Byrne and Jennifer Dunne, after their 3-11 to 1-12 win over Cork in the ladies senior football All-Ireland final last Sunday in Croke Park.

Our senior footballers had a good win over St Maurs in the final group stage of the senior 2 football championship. We will now face Naomh Mearnóg in the quarter finals.

Our senior hurlers will play Lucan Sarsfields in Parnell Park next Sunday in the quarter final of the Dublin senior hurling championship. All support welcome.

Good luck to the adult Camógs against Clanna Gael in the intermediate championship on Thursday

evening in Ringsend.

Cuala Coaching is holding its next child protection basic awareness (now called Safeguarding 1) course in the boardroom on Monday, September 24.

At 8.45pm,all underage coaches are now required by law to complete this course.

If you have any queries, you can contact course coordinator Ken Fitzgerald at ken.fitzgerald.gpo.dublin@ gaa.ie Best of luck to all in this week’s Cuala lotto draw for the €12,500 Jackpot.

Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was John Lane.

All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development.

Sign up now at www. cualagaa.ie/lotto.

SOCCER: HONORARY PRESIDENT OPENS TOP NEW FACILITY

Making it in Premier harder and harder says Stella’s Giles  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND legend John Giles believes it’s going to continue to be hard for Irish footballers to progress to the top level due to the changing nature of the global game.

Just ten Irish players have played in the Premier League in England this year – nine if Declan Rice chooses to throw his lot in with his country of birth – and that number is declining.

Giles was part of a cohort of Irish players who came through in England in the 1960s when Britishborn players were their only competition.

The Ormond Square native is a graduate of Stella Maris – which boasts Eamon Dunphy, Ronnie Whelan and, more recently, Keith Andrews as its illustrious graduates.

Giles is now honorary president of the club and was on hand to unveil the club’s new partnership

with the Dublin Port Authority at the club’s grounds in Drumcondra.

The Port Authority will sponsor their Waterfall Avenue stadium for the next five years, which will enable them to continue upgrades to the iconic schoolboy football location.

Recent Irish international Andrews was also present at the launch, which will help the club continue its history of producing young players for the national team.

“It’s harder for Irish players to get into the Premier League, but it’s harder for English players because there’s so many what we’d regard as foreign players now,” said Giles.

“56% [of players in the Premier League are] foreign players, and it’s the same complaint in England – where are the English players?

“The world has changed in many ways.

“The Premiership came in, there was more money attracting players from different parts of world, and that’s why they call it the best

league in the world.

“The homegrown players – we call them homegrown whether they’re English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh – are bound to suffer.”

Giles spoke amid a testing period for Martin O’Neill’s interna-

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It’s harder for Irish players to get into the Premier League. The world has changed in many ways

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tional side following the 4-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

The national team restored some pride with a 1-1 draw away to Poland, but it was telling that goalscorer Aiden O’Brien was born

Dublin Port Company CEO Eamonn O’Reilly, Keith Andrews, John Giles and Minister Paschal Donohoe with Stella Maris FC players and twins Gabriella and Nathaniel (age 7). Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

and raised in England.

The League of Ireland has had some success in recent months with players signing big contracts in the UK, and nine of the most recent international squad came through the domestic league.

Shamrock Rovers – the club Giles managed in the 80s – saw Graham Burke capped and scoring for Ireland before joining Preston North End. The Tallaght club will also see 16-year-old keeper Gavin Bazunu join Manchester City next year for a fee believed to be up to half a million euro up front.

Nevertheless, the national team will need to continue to score far and wide for talent, and the recent departures of Rice and Harry Arter for different reasons are concering.

Rice is reportedly mulling over whether to continue to represent Ireland or switch to England, while Arter pulled out of the squad following an argument with assistant boss Roy Keane.

“If Arter has said he doesn’t want to be picked because of the clash he had with Roy Keane, that can’t be good.

“This is a player that could be valuable for us, and you don’t want any player pulling out because of controversial circumstances.

“That wasn’t a football matter, that was Roy having a go on medical matters, and from what I understand the players have to obey the medical team.”

On Rice, he added: “The young fella is only 19. He’s entitled to do what he is doing and what is best for his future.

“Of course, we are not happy here as Irish people when he is turning us down but if you or I had a son in his position, then you would have to take everything into consideration.

“I don’t blame him. I hope, like everybody else, that he comes and plays for us because he’s a terrific player.

“But if he decides to do something else then you have to go with it. It’s his future and his life and that’s the decision that he has to make.”

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: O’NEILL ENJOYS AFTERMATH OF UCD WIN

LOI SHORTS Kelly puts a Cork in City run as Bohs keep rising DANIEL Kelly scored twice in a remarkable first-half blitz as Bohemians stunned champions Cork City with a 4-2 win at Dalymount Park, their seventh win in a row in all competitions.

An own goal from former Irish international Damien Dempsey got things rolling for the Gypsies as he overhit his backpass beyond goalkeeper Peter Cherrie.

Kelly then added a quickfire double, the first a stunning individual effort and the second a cool finish following another Picture: Martin Doherty Delaney mistake.

Graham Cummins pulled one back for Cork before captain Derek Pender started and finished a move to make it four on the stroke of half time, his first goal in four years. Cork did pull another goal back before the hour as Jimmy Keohane headed home a cross from Portmarnock native Karl Sheppard, but it wasn’t enough for a Cork side whose defeat all but confirms they’ll relinquish their title after one season.

UCD celebrate their LOI First Division success at the Belfield Bowl. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Students taste LOI Gold with First Class Honours LOI FIRST DIVISION

UCD Finn Harps  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD return to the Premier Division for the first time in four years as champions following a tense 1-1 draw with Finn Harps in their penultimate league game of the season.

Conor Davis was on target for the Students eight minutes from time, barely two minutes after captain Keith Cowan had fired Harps into a deserved lead.

The visitors needed no less than a win to force the title race down to the final weekend and they looked to have managed it when Cowan broke the deadlock from a corner.

College, who knew a point would be enough

to seal the title, played within themselves and showed little of the fluid, attacking play that’s lit up the second tier this season.

They created few in the way of clear chances during the game but Davis needed only one opportunity as he found himself free in the box and buried his shot in the corner.

The 20-year-old has been a revelation for UCD since joining from Reading in August as a replacement for top scorer Georgie Kelly, who left for Dundalk.

It was Davis’s seventh goal in seven games for the Students to continue the terriific start to his League of Ireland career that saw him nominated for player of the month in August.

UCD had begun the game brightly and

looked to exploit the narrow 3-5-2 employed by the visitors by picking out the runs of widemen Neil Farrugia and Jason McClelland.

One such effort yielded the first chance as McClelland cut inside and found Farrugia in the box but the winger couldn’t quite force his effort on goal as he stretched.

The packed Harps midfield soon began to take control, however, and the forward partnership of Jesse Devers linked up for the first real chance.

Devers did well to dig out a cross from the left towards the back post where O’Flynn, having peeled away from Liam Scales, could only head straight at Conor Kearns in the UCD goal.

Kearns then denied Devers when Ciaran Coll’s long throw was

flicked on by Sam Todd, but, with just the keeper to beat, he also put his header straight at the keeper.

UCD sat deeper and deeper as the game wore on but looked vulnerable from set pieces, and Niall Logue lashed over when should have scored as Gareth Harkin’s free kick was let bounce.

It was Harkin’s delivery that led to the opening goal, however, as the midfielder’s left-footed delivery was attacked by defender Cowan, who finished with a first-time volley.

The visitors’ joy was shortlived however as, almost directly from the kick-off, former Templeogue United man Davis struck.

“I didn’t enjoy it in the slightest,” UCD manager Collie O’Neill told the

Dublin Gazette.

“The bit after the match was enjoyable.

That game was tight, scrappy, but it probably wasn’t going to be a night for pretty football. It was a night for just getting the job done.

“It’s a really, really big achievement. To have a team that has an average age of 19, 20; a team that is all college students, to win a national league shouldn’t be underestimated.”

O’Neill added that all of this year’s squad are likely to stay on for 2019, with captain Gary O’Neill freshly enrolled back in college.

“It’ll be more or less the exact same team for next year. Gary O’Neill is back in college. He was over there for fresher’s week getting his free cans of Dutch Gold!”

KEEPER CLARKE HITS ST PAT’S WINNER GOALKEEPER Brendan Clarke scored the winner as St Patrick’s Athletic made it three wins in a row with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Jake Keegan had put the Saints in front in the first half with a well-taken first-time volley from a Lee Desmond cross.

Former Shamrock Rovers striker Mikey Drennan levelled it up just before the break as he scrambled the loose ball home after Patrick

McClean’s header came back off the bar.

Simon Madden was fouled in the box midway through the second half and, with regular penalty-taker Conan Byrne on the bench, Clarke won the argument with striker Achille Campion to do the honours from 12 yards.

The Dubliner, who is in his third stint with the Inchicore side, sent his opposite number Mitchell Beeney the wrong way to wrap up the three points.

Centurion O’Gorman retires from Ireland AFTER 12 years of senior international football, 100 caps and 13 goals, Peamount United’s Aine O’Gorman has announced his retirement from international football.

The 29-year old made her international debut in the 2006 Algarve Cap against Denmark at the age of 16 and has had a fantastic international career with the Republic of Ireland. She bows out of international football having achieved 100 caps for her country. She received the Golden Cap following her 100th appearance, the 1-0 defeat against Norway in June.

O’Gorman scored 13 goals for Ireland during her international career, including a hat-trick against Montenegro in June 2016, in a 9-0 win at Tallaght Stadium. She will continue her club football with Peamount United, who won the WNL League Cup this week.

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GERALDINE P MORANS A HUGE congratulations to our AFL7 team who defeated St Finians (N) by a point to top their championship group and progress to the quarter finals, a remarkable feat considering all the other teams were from higher leagues. Well done to the players, management, coaches and all involved.

Our first ever mini All-Ireland concluded over the weekend; it was great to see so many boys, girls and parents in Cornelscourt for this event.

A big thanks to Mary Browne and her team for getting the tournament off the ground. Also to the many, many people who gave up their time to help in the running of it, whenever something needed to be done there was always somebody there to do it and without this the tournament wouldn’t have been half the success that it was.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto draw, the numbers were 4,8,21 and 23. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,400. Dónall Ó Flatharta and Conor Murray were our two lucky dip winners.

Thanks to all our lotto players for your continued support of the club.

As well as the great win for our adult team over the weekend the U-14 boys team returned to winning ways with a good win against Naomh Barrog.

This weeks fixtures sees the U-8 girls team take to the field for the first time on Sunday when they host Wanderers in Cornelscourt at 10am.

We all wish them the best of luck a hope a good crowd turns up to cheer them on.

Also at 10am in Cornelscourt, the U-9 girls take on Bray Emmets, the U-10 girls host St Marys (S) on Saturday at 2pm.

It is hurling action for the boys this weekend; U-12s are at home to Naomh Mearnog, U-10s away to Bray Emmets, U-9s are playing a blitz with Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden in Sancta Maria, U-8s away to St Judes.

The minor team plays St Marys (S) in their second group championship game. Best of luck to all teams playing.

The academy is on in Cornelscourt on Saturday morning from 9.45 to 11am, New members boys and girls are always welcome.

KILMACUD CROKES CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin senior ladies who have won back to back All-Ireland’s!

Well done to Lauren Magee, Eabha Rutledge and Aoife Kane who were the Crokes representatives.

On the Club scene, very busy weekend with lots of Championship action.

In football, well done to the JFC3 and JFC4 teams who beat Garda and St Sylvester’s respectively.

Hard luck to the JFC1 and JFC5 teams who lost to Raheny and Parnells.

The Senior 1 team will now face St Sylvester’s in the championship quarter finals after beating Raheny in their last group, further

details tbc.

In camogie, well done to the senior and junior camogie teams who had great wins over Erin’s Isle and Raheny.

In hurling, the minor A team had a great 1-24 to 0-6 victory over Whitehall, while the minor B team narrowly lost to Naomi Mearnog, 1-10 to 1-11 and the Minor C team lost to St Vincent’s 0-14 to 0-16.

Well done to all involved in the running of the Chill Kilmacud Crokes U-14 AllIreland Ladies 7s tournament at the weekend.

Check out the club social media channels for lots of photos of all the action.

SOCCER: GREATER MOVEMENT IN HOUSING MARKET HAVING BIG

Oates and Rovers sew seeds for future success at Broadford BROADFORD ROVERS  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

THESE are exciting times at Broadford Rovers as the Ballinteer club as the club makes massive strides both on and off the field.

Some of those strides were more literal than others, as a group of club members took part in the Wild Air Fun Run in Marlay Park in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

The members’ sponsorship efforts ensured the club raised more than €2,000 for the charity developmentally-challenge children and will hand the cheque over at an event on September 24.

More generally, the club is witnessing a huge upsurge in participation numbers at underage level, the club having suffered with the loss of a number of teams during

the boom years.

“What happened was, ironically, we lost a lot of teams because of the Celtic Tiger,” club secretary Paul Oates told the Dublin Gazette.

“People couldn’t afford to move into Ballinteer so we had no new families, but we’re starting to see that turn around now.

“There are an awful lot of young families which have moved into the area in the last few years, which is great.”

Enrolment is booming at schoolboy level and the club will this season run three underage girls’ sides at Under-9, Under11 and Under-14 level.

That’s part of a clubwide initiative to provide football across genders, which also saw the reboot of their senior women’s side last year.

Their first year in the Dublin Women’s Soccer League finished with a semi-final appearance

in the DWSL Junior Cup, where they were edged out by Mourne Celtic Drimnagh.

“We had a senior women’s side for the first time in a number of years last year. They got to a Cup semi-final. They’re in the Women’s Senior League. “ We a re g o i n g to have three underage girls teams next year, at Under-9s, 11s and 14s.

They’re all brand new and starting this month.

That was an initiative

at the club - we actively sought it.

“We didn’t have any girls or women’s teams and we wanted to. We went out and actively recruited for girls teams.”

The club are also preparing to send a threeman team to represent Ireland at the second Teqball World Cup in France in October.

A former manager at the club, Philly Fitzgerald, helps organise the new sport that is, in essence,

a mixture of table tennis and football played on a specially-designed table.

Three members of the club’s Senior Sunday side - Brian Reilly, Conor Reilly and Alex Oates - will travel, with Brian taking part in the singles even while Conor and Alex form a doubles partnership.

The club will also support Football Against Racism Europe this year by again taking part in the Show Racism the Red Card initiative.

Kilmashogue’s brothers in arms THERE were several local winners at the National Siblings competition held in Kilmashogue Golf Club, Rathfarnham.

Brothers Paul Williams from the home club Kilmashogue GC, along with his well-known brother Brian from Grange GC – he has officially measured most courses in the area for the GUI including Kilmashogue GC) – clinched the Brothers trophy for the first time.

They played alongside the former winners, Paul’s two sons Ian and Ross.

Brothers champions Paul and Brian Williams along with Kilmashogue’s Geoff Brooks In the Brother and Sister Section, Gerry Healy

(Forest Little GC) and his sister Hilary Fynes (Balcarrick GC) were the winners on their second occasion to enter.

In the Sisters’ competition, Anne Gildea and Pauline Mahony, both from Kilmashogue GC regained the title they lost a couple of years ago.

Kilmashogue Captain Jim Nix said: “We had siblings from as far away as Kilkenny along with most of the local clubs from Dublin. We had new winners this year as well as former sisters’ winners returning to reclaim the title lost a couple of years ago!”

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BONUS FOR CLUB Broadford Rovers’ young stars are looking forward to a bright future They are pictured with Martin O’Neill earlier this year.

Picture: Paul Lundy

TENNIS: MOUNT ANVILLE STAR OFF TO ARGENTINA IN OCTOBER

Drummy earns place in Irish Olympic team YOUTH OLYMPICS  sport@dublingazette.com

JUNIOR PARKRUN

Marlay hosts special Vhi 2km Sunday race

THE crowds flocked to the Marlay Junior parkrun last weekend as Vhi hosted a lively warm up routine for children and adults alike as part of a special event.

Crossing the finish line was a special experience as children were showered with bubbles and streamers to celebrate their achievement and each child received a gift. Junior parkrun runs free, weekly, timed 2km runs every Sunday at 9.30am. To register for a parkrun near you visit www.parkrun.ie.

Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

MOUNT Anville tennis star Georgia Drummy has been named in a squad of 16 athletes from nine sports to compete at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in October in Buenos Aires.

Competition runs from October 6 to October 18 featuring over 4,000 athletes and over 32 sports. This will be the first outing for Team Ireland since the unveiling of the new logo and name.

Drummy has become an almost everpresent on the junior grand slam stage this year, reaching the last 32 of the US Open earlier this month while she also got to the quarter-final of the Wimbledon’s doubles event.

It has seen her rise to 40th in the junior world rankings and 38th on the doubles list.

This will be the third edition of the Youth Olympic Games which are hosted every four years.

The Games provide invaluable Olympic experience and competition for talented junior athletes aged 15 to 18 from over 200 countries around the world.

The event replicates many features of the Summer Olympic Games with a fully maintained Athletes’ Village. In recognition of the role the games play in the development of future athletes, the Youth Olympic Games also integrates a Culture and Education programme.

Wishing the team luck in their competition, President of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Sarah Keane said: “Our team is made up of talented and committed athletes, who have worked hard to qualify for these Games, where they take on the world’s best in their fields.

“This will undoubtedly be a significant stepping stone for them in their sporting careers. As ever, none of this would be pos-

Georgia Drummy in action at the Irish Open

sible without the support of their families, coaches, NGBs, Sport Ireland High Performance Unit and Sport Ireland Institute.”

CEO Peter Sherrard outlined the role played by the Youth Olympic Games in the athlete’s career, “The Youth Olympic Games

plays an important role in athlete development. Competing at the top level provides great experience to young athletes and being part of a multi-sport competition adds an extra element of learning for our next generation of talent.”

Donegan wins national road series

CYCLING

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SCOTT Orwell Wheelers’ Aine Donegan took overall victory in Cycling Ireland’s national road series with via her performances in the final race last Saturday in Ballymena - the Blair International Red Hand Trophy.

Less than a week after finishing Rás na mBan on the Irish national team, Donegan took second place on the day and with that secured overall victory.

It was Donegan’s first year racing and what a year that has been. She has consistently finished in the top three of the road series races all summer and gone on to selection to race on the Irish national team in France, racing Rás na mBan, despite being involved in crash the week before, and now this national title.

Promoted by the Ballymena Road Club, Donegan found herself in a three-person break alongside fellow Irish team mates Katharine Smyth and

Eileen Burns after the first climb.

All three worked very well together and managed to extend their lead over the peloton to seven minutes and 20 seconds at one point.

Donegan and Smyth battled it out it over the last 15km, each one trying to make the break and get clear. In the end, it came down to a sprint finish with local rider Smyth getting the better of the battle.

Donegan had gone into the race with a lead of 26 points and

a third place would have been enough to secure the overall win but, never one to settle for second best, Donegan gave it a great go.

At the Orwell club’s prizegiving on Saturday, she was deservedly awarded the Best Newcomer Award for 2018.

Elsewhere, the club’s Lara Gillespie will be heading to the World Road Championships in Austria the week after next where she will be competing on the Irish team in the Junior Time Trial and the Junior Road Race.

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NAOMH OLAF CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin ladies football team on their defeat of Cork in the All-Ireland senior final in Croke Park to record a two in a row.

Well done to the Naomh Olaf mentors who brought two busloads of young supporters to Croke Park to support the Dubs.

Congratulations to the Ires-sponsored Naomh Olaf senior camogie and minor hurling teams on good championship wins on Sunday.

The adult camogie team made a great start to their intermediate 2 championship run with a 2-13 to 2-7 defeat of St Vincent’s.

In a real team performance, the minor hurlers’ Ciarán Foley’s return of 4-9 was remarkable as they overcame Fingallians.

A good weekend on the championship front for the adult men’s football teams as well as all three teams progressed to the championship knock out stages.

Thanks to all who supported the annual Naomh Olaf lunch in Croke Park on Friday. Great to see legendary football manager Tommy Brennan being inducted into the Naomh Olaf Hall of Fame as his team celebrated the 25th anniversary of their intermediate football championship win in 1993.

Many thanks to all who supported the lunch by their attendance and to those who organised, particularly Seán Sullivan.

Also to Marty Morrissey as Fear an Tí and special guests Michael Duignan, Alan Brogan, Louise Kidd and Denis Bastick. Ladies Night (Fashion, Beauty and Hair) takes place on October 5 in support of Laura Lynn and Nurture.

Tickets €20 available from club. Please support.

Lotto numbers 5, 14, 28. No Jackpot winner. €1,300 next week.

Shankill welcomed their new Under-7s this month as the 2002 kids had their first training sessions.

SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, is back in action at 10am every Saturday in Stonebridge Road.

Please come along and give the Academy a try. The cost is only €2 per child each week and there is no annual subscription.

All equipment is provided free and qualified coaches are always in attendance, its all about having fun with your friends.

We are looking forward to our fifth birthday celebrations with a giant party and load’s of fun events this coming Saturday.

The party kicks off at 10am in Stonebridge Road and all are welcome.

Lots of action at the weekend our U-11 boys footballers had an “away “game against Cuala in Shanganagh Park and in Stonebridge Road we welcomed teams from Crumlin and Ballyfermot De La Salle.

On Sunday morning, there was an U-9 camogie blitz.

The men’s adult football team lost to St Joseph’s Old Boys in the cup.

Congratulations to the Dublin ladies on winning back to back All-Ireland football titles. There was great support from Shankill GAA with 38 people traveling to Croke Park.

The Chase the Ace draw in Brady’s: there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Kaylagh Messitt.

This week’s jackpot is €1100. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5.

Check our Facebook page to see the summer camp video produced by Lava Digital Marketing it’s a fantastic view as to what our club is all about and also see some fantastic photographs by our club photographer Liza Mitton.

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Kilmacud grind out third straight win to top Group 1 DUBLIN SFC  sport@dublingazette.com

KILMACUD Crokes followed up on their victories over Ballyboden St Enda’s and St Oliver Plunkett’s/ER earlier in the round-robin stage with a 0-7 to 0-4 victory over Raheny in Balgriffin last Friday to top their senior football championship group.

It was a lacklustre duel with Crokes doing enough to secure the victory as they led 0-4 to 0-2 at half-time with Raheny’s scores coming from Brian Fenton and a Michael Grenham free.

Dublin forward Paul Mannion was held in reserve until the final 15 minutes and he kicked a point on his introduction and with Pat Burke also on the scoreboard Crokes 0-7 to 0-3 entering the last ten minutes.

Raheny, who lined up without Brian Howard, moved Fenton to fullforward in the dying minutes and while he added a second point to his individual tally

Raheny did not look like causing a late shock.

Boden went through alongside Crokes from Group 1 as they got a 0-13 to 2-7 draw with St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh to make it through, too.

Staying up Ballinteer St John’s hopes of making it through to quarter-finals from Group 3 had already come to an end after two opening defeats.

No n e t h e l e s s, t h e i r 2-19 to 0-7 win over Parnells meant they do not have any relegation worries as it earned them a third place finish behind St Sylvester’s and St Jude’s, ensuring a 20th successive season in the top tier.

St John’s led 0-8 to 0-5 at half-time two Shane McCann goals helped the Marlay Park men to victory.

Crokes go through to meet St Sylvester’s in the quarter-final which will be played on September 30 (2.15pm) on a double-header along-

INTERPROS Young Blues’ clean sweep

MAX O’Reilly and Luis Faria of Leinster celebrate after the Under-19 Interprovincial Championship match between Ulster and Leinster at Newforge Country Club in Belfast.

They nabbed a 15-14 win over Ulster last Saturday, coming from 14-3 down to nick the result with Mark O’Brien bursting over for the winning try in the 67th minute, completing a clean sweep of victories in the competition.

Picture: oliver mcveigh/ SPORTSFILE

Paul Mannion made an impact late on as Kilmacud Crokes beat Raheny

side St Vincent’s against Castleknock (4pm).

A day earlier, St Jude’s face Ballymun Kickhams (4pm) before Ballyboden St Enda’s take on Na Fianna (5.45pm).

All will be played in Par-

nell Park.

E l sew h e re, Na o m h Olaf have been drawn to play Thomas Davis in the Senior 2 quarterfinals while Cuala come up against Naomh Mearnog.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: SKY BLUES MAKE IT BACK-TO-BACK ALL-IRELAND TITLES

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Old boys join All Ireland victory party

Dublin celebrate their All-Ireland glory with friends and family. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Dublin delighted in double dreamland LADIES FOOTBALL ALL IRELAND FINAL Dublin Cork  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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CAPTAIN Sinead Aherne (1-7) and Carla Rowe (2-0) netted the crucial scores as exceptional Dublin saw off rivals Cork in front of a record ladies football crowd of 50,141.

Dublin were appearing in their fifth consecutive All Ireland final, and went into the game as holders, though last year’s comfortable win over Mayo was preceded by some notable history with Cork.

The Rebelettes took the previous finals in a row, from 2011-2016, three of which were against Dublin, each with two points or less in the difference.

Despite that record, most pundits had the Jackies as favourites against a new look Cork. There was little between the sides in the early minutes, though Lauren Magee did outflank the Cork defence to get a brief glimpse at goal, firing wide.

The Dubs went in front after six minutes through an Aherne free, and doubled the margin straight from the kick out, the captain again on the end as she slotted over with a clear sight on goal. Nicole Owens also looked sharp, with the all-St

Sylvester’s full forward line finding room to attack at pace.

Three Orla Finn frees had Cork ahead, however, as the Dubs started to get crowded out at one end, forced into running cul-de-sacs, and make concessions at the other.

Owens had equalised from distance before Niamh McEvoy won a penalty, swiped down when clean through. Aherne calmly slotted home to put the Jackies 1-3 to 0-3 in front.

It was frantic and physical with Dublin’s momentum coming mainly from their ability from open play while the Rebelettes were largely converting frees.

That changed when Aine O’Sullivan hit an outstanding looped finish over Ciara Trant’s head following a frenzied Dublin hand-pass to level things up at 1-4 each, though the sky blues were convinced the referee had already signalled a free out.

If anything, the goal spurred Dublin on.

Aherne slotted a free from a tight angle before the influential and energetic Rowe found space in the Cork box and smashed home to send Dublin in 2-6 to 1-5 up at half time.

Mick Bohan’s side had been in a similar position before in 2014 against Cork and lost and the arrival of goal-hungry starlet Saoirse Noonan at half time would not

have calmed any nerves.

Cork got the start, too, with Aine O’Sullivan and an Orla Finn free closing the gap to two, before Niamh Collins superbly stopped an Eimear Scally shot a yard from goal, spinning it out for a 65.

For 15 minutes, Cork looked very much on top.

Aherne steadied the ship and a lightning Dubs attack just evaded Noelle Healy as she looked to palm home and finish the job.

Finn’s metronomic frees were beginning to add up, though, and the gap was down to a single point when Rowe again broke free on the right side of the box and smashed into the net and put Dublin back into control.

That left Cork needing a goal; instead Dublin showed they’ve learnt from all those years of final drama, and calmly shut up shop, bringing on the final whistle ecstacy. Brendan Martin stays in the capital.

Foxrock Cabinteely’s Niamh Collins closes down Cork’s Saoirse Noonan. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

CAPPING an incredible All-Ireland finals season, the capital also landed the Masters (Over-40) football championship when they defeated Tyrone 1-14 to 1-12 in Saturday’s final at Fr Manning Gaels, Drumlish, Longford.

The Dubs could have won by more but spurned several second-half scoring opportunities but the deadball accuracy of Niall Crossan and a successfully converted ‘45’ from Johnny McNally deservedly saw Dublin to glory with the hard running of Ciaran McGuinness a key factor in the second-half.

Crossan tallied seven points in total and at the break Dublin led 1-8 to 0-5.

Cormac Smith got the Dublin goal in the early minutes following good work by Gary O’Connell.

Dublin were clearly the better side and points from Crossan (four), Derek Byrne and Mick O’Keeffe helped Val Andrews’ side into their six-point interval advantage.

The blue masters were managed by Val Andrews and captained

by Erin’s Isle’s Gary O’Connell.

They had qualified for the final by virtue of a semi-final replay win over Donegal with Ray Cosgrove scoring the key goal.

The side features plenty of former county stars like Peadar Andrews, Shane Ryan, Ken Darcy, Paul Croft, Ian Clarke and Derek Byrne.

The win added to football, ladies football and junior camogie AllIreland wins.

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FOXROCK Cabinteely star Sinead Goldrick said the unity of the Dublin ladies side drove them to their spectacular All-Ireland final win over Cork last Sunday.

S h e wa s s p e a k i n g emotionally about the tough training process and team bonding the side had been through to get to the Croke Park stage.

In doing so, Goldrick admitted that the size of the crowd had been somewhat lost on her on the day, with eyes on the prize, and motivation drawn from the days the team spent together outside of the spotlight.

“I didn’t really think about the crowd,” Goldrick said of running out in front of over 50,000, a first for the ladies final, and likely to be the biggest attendance in female sport in Europe this year.

“I saw the top tier full and I tried not to think about it; I tried to focus.

I saw it when I went up at the end and felt real pride but unless you win that doesn’t matter, I suppose.

“There are a group of us who have lost quarter finals by a point, semifinals by two points, we just really wanted to get over the line. Thankfully we did it together.

“Away from the lights, we went on a journey. In ten years time, Mick said to us, you might see each other in the pub and just

Sinead Goldrick and Sinead Finnegan celebrate.

Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“There are a group of us who have lost quarter finals by a point, semi-finals by two points, we just really wanted to get over the line. Thankfully we did it together.” have to give each other that look because no one else outside the team knows what we went through, and how much we pushed each other.

“Football is about people doing their best, but behind the scenes there are things happening to players in their life, you know, and this group is so, so special. To win, and keep Brendan in

Dublin, I think we can take a real pride in that.

“Today was a good display of football and that’s important to us” Goldrick continued as she described the performance. “You don’t just want to win, you want to win in a way that gives 50,000 people a respect for the game and for what goes on on the field. I think we did

that today.”

Goldrick admitted that for Cork’s goal, Dublin had thought the game had been stopped, but blamed herself for the resulting play, which dragged Cork back into the contest in the first half. “ To b e h o n e s t , I thought it was a free out,” she said. “I thought I heard a whistle. But it’s

my own fault for putting it through the centre. When it happened, I knew I’d made a mistake there. Thankfully it didn’t make a difference, as I wouldn’t have been able to forgive myself if that had been the goal that mattered.

“We really wanted the two in a row, I think,” she laughed. “I don’t think we’d have been

happy with just one.

For years we’ve chased winning an All Ireland, and now we finally have it, we want to keep it.

I don’t think I realised how much it meant until the final whistle.

“You try to put all that in the back of your head, and when that whistle went it really hit home that we’d beaten Cork, and done it again.”