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291 apartments to be built in Blackrock GARY IBBOTSON

AN BORD PLEANALA has approved an application for the construction of hundreds of new homes on a prime site in Blackrock.

Developer Paddy McKillen Junior’s ‘Oakmount’ development is located on lands for-

merly owned by the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul.

The development at Temple Hill will be comprised of 291 apartments.

284 of the units will be distributed across 13 blocks – ranging from one to eight storeys in height.

Six units will be accommodated within the

existing protected structure of St Teresa’s House following its subdivision and conversion.

St Teresa’s Gate Lodge, a site of contention over the past few months will be dismantled and relocated to another area within the grounds. Locals campaigned to retain the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Debate over green space causes delay

DUN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN County Council has announced that it will be applying for planning permission for the construction of 13 new social homes in Rockville Drive on the Glenamuck Road.

However plans are being delayed because of debates about green space.

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FROM PAGE 1 protected structure in situ but it will now be converted to a one-bedroom apartment.

“I am disappointed that An Bord Pleanala has granted permission to the developers for the “dismantling and relocation” of the period Gate Lodge which The site of St Teresa’s Gate Lodge is a designated Protected raises serious questions Rathdown county counStructure,” says Independ- for Architectural Heritage cillors voted to unanient Senator Victory Boy- Protection, and its impor- mously preserve the lodge han. tance within planning in situ and the decision “This decision sets a authorities and An Bord was incorporated into the bad precedent for herit- Pleanala,” he says.

Local Area Plan and Counage buildings, and now In 2014, Dun Laoghaire- ty Plan.

All smiles at Mount Merrion Mini World Cup CLLR Barry Saul (FG) and his daughter, Katie, were both on the ball at getting involved in the recent Mount Merrion Mini World Cup. Little Katie was only too happy to show dad some of her soccer skills, while Cllr Saul was delighted to cheer on Katie, as well as all the other boys and girls joining in the community fun.

“The application is riding roughshod over both the County Development Plan and the Blackrock Local Area Plan,” says councillor Mary Hanafin.

Local resident and cam-

paigner, Denise O’Neill has also expressed her dismay at the granting of permission to dismantle the protected structure.

“I am beyond disappointed and completely disillusioned at ABP’s decision re.

The Gate Lodge and other issues pertaining to the decision to grant planning on this development with just minor tweaking.

“This is a real ‘slap in the face’ for the democratic process as a whole and complete disrespect for the views of the local community and the local councillors who worked hard on this project to represent them.

“The councillors voted unanimously in favour of retaining the Lodge in situ.

“The Dept. Heritage, Culture & Gaeltacht, An

Taisce, local councillors and a local member of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, as well as local residents, all sent in submissions to ABP to retain the lodge and on other matters.”

“Their views were discounted in favour of the Developer by faceless officials in ABP who will not have to live with the consequences.

“It sets a dangerous precedent that any protected structure can be moved to accommodate whatever the requirement is on the day,” she says.

The build will include a new creche, resident’s clubhouse and a woodland park area. 272 cars, 666 bicycles and 20 motorcycles will also be accommodated for.

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FLOSSIE AND THE BEACH CLEANERS’ : 12 YEAR OLD WANTS TO CLEAN UP BEACHES

12 year old launches new charity to help tackle coastal pollution GARY IBBOTSON gibbotson@dublingazette. com

FLOSSIE DONNELLY, a 12-year old student who has become synonymous with clearing south Dublin beaches of plastic waste has launched her very own charity, ‘Flossie and the Beach Cleaners’.

120 people gathered at the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire recently, to formally launch the charity which aims to tackle coastal pollution.

‘Flossie and the Beach Cleaners’ was established to develop a network of south Dublin residents who wish get involved in beach cleaning.

The charity will also strive to educate primary school children on the importance of coastal stewardship and connect students in Ireland with students in countries where plastic pollution Flossie Donnelly at the launch night of the charity has reached crisis levels.

“In Thailand, it felt like finds on the shoreline.

“I was seven when I The charity aims to was kayaking in Thai- the whole of the sea was land, and plastic was full of plastic. I started train transition year stufloating all around me,” to learn about what the dents to deliver worksays Flossie. plastic does to marine life shops on plastic pollu“I realised we can’t keep and I had to do something tion in primary schools, making and throwing about it,” says Flossie, invest in VR headsets away plastic the way we who runs a weekly blog that will give children a are now.” highlighting what she virtual visit to plastic-

Local hero Carl sadly passes away peacefully in Blackrock Hospice LO C A L l e ge n d , C a r l O’Brien sadly passed away this past week in Blackrock Hospice with his family by his side.

He was widely known to the Dalkey community as the ever friendly and helpful face in O’Brien’s The late Carl O’Brien Wines off-licence.

Regarded as an “abso- Tianna. lute gent” and a “lovely He peacefully passed man” by locals online, away “in the wonderful O’Brien was a father to care of all the staff of the daughters, Michaela and Blackrock Hospice.”

“Carl, loving father of Michaela and Tianna, doting grandad of Noah; Sadly missed by his daughters, mother Geraldine and her partner Karl, brother Dean, former wife Sharon, his large extended family and wide circle of friends.”

His funeral service took place in Quinn’s of Glasthule at 11am followed by the burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

ridden rivers around the world, develop a ‘Flossie and The Beach Cleaners’ school network - connecting with countries most affected by plastic pollution - and hold regular beach clean-ups and other events to help educate people about plastic pollution.

Flossie’s mother, Harriet Donnelly, says that the secret to effective environmental activism is positivity, especially when it comes to children.

“Children have the power to make a change when it comes to the environment, but it’s

120 people packed into the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire for the launch

important to remember that they need to have fun too,’ she says.

“Climate breakdown is real and urgent, but we

don’t want our children to feel scared and powerless.

“Through initiatives like Flossie and The Beach Cleaners we want

to create the infrastructure to allow children to use their energy, creativity and sense of justice to protect our planet.”

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Turn off your mobile if you ENVIRONMENT: CAMPAIGNERS VOW TO KEEP UP RESISTANCE want to enjoy your holiday JULIANA REYES

WITH school holidays now under way and many Dubliners getting ready for Summer holidays, a way to make any holiday or ‘staycation’ even more enjoyable is to disconnect from your social media.

On a daily basis, social media and technology takes up a decent amount of people’s time, whether it’s scrolling through Facebook while in the checkout line, or listening to music on the Luas.

Every day, so many people go for a meal with each other, but no one talks because they are fixated on their phones.

Many people have become dependent on their phones and social media, but this takes away from real connections that could be made instead during those times scrolling through social feeds.

The best way to disconnect, especially on holiday, is to delete social media apps from the phone and then reinstall and post when the trip is over. This way, while on your trip there are not any distractions, especially when travelling with friends and family.

If possible, try to leave the phone at the hotel, Airbnb or wherever you’re staying to fully live in the moment.

Make thorough plans before the trip to decrease your dependence on the phone, and enjoy the company and the beautiful place around when you get there.

A main reason to take a holiday is to have a break from everyday life and to spend more time with the people that are there. So take advantage of that time this Summer and turn off your mobile.

Objectors gearing up for a legal battle over €500m sewage plant SYLVIA POWNALL

CAMPAIGNERS are gearing up for a legal battle to prevent a giant sewage plant from being built in north Dublin.

An Bord Pleanala is due to rule on the project next week – with objectors vowing to take their fight all the way to the European Courts if they have to in

order to stop it.

The Greater Dublin Drainage Project, which Irish Water says is a vital piece of infrastructure to take waste from 500,000 households in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, was the subject of an oral hearing.

T h e c o n t rove rs i a l scheme includes a €500 million sewage plant at Clonshaugh, an orbital sewer from Blanchardstown and an outfall pipe through the protected Baldoyle Estuary into the Irish Sea. If it proceeds, it will have the capacity to dump 300 million litres of wastewater every 24 hours just off Ireland’s Eye – something experts warn will have a catastrophic effect on the Dublin Bay Biosphere.

C a m p a i g n e rs f ro m across Dublin have united

in their opposition with a panel of experts including marine and microbiologists ready to argue their cause.

Sabrina Joyce, of the Environmental Conservation and Habitats Organisation, said Irish Water needs to go back to the drawing board.

She told Dublin

coastline’.

“They [the project’s developers] got it wrong.

The whole project was rushed through. They chose this route because it costs the least amount of money, with the shortest length of pipeline.

“But it will destroy habitats and marine life. It’s not just our back garden – this

Gazette: “Our experts have come up with a very workable solution and we feel they need to look at that.

“We’re ready for a judicial review in the High Court and, if needed, we will push it on to the European Court which will say ‘you need to protect your

is the Irish Sea we are talking about.”

During a four-day oral hearing, planners were told that dumping wastewater – which will include heavy metals from industrial sources – will devastate a vital and fragile marine eco-system.

The Environmental

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It’s not just our back garden – this is the Irish Sea we are talking about

Protection Agency has identified water treatment plants as being among the main sources of microplastics in our waters.

Objectors argued that between Ringsend and the Clonshaugh proposal, sewage from more than two million people will exit off our coastline – a disproportion which is “hugely unjust to the people of Dublin”.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), who made a joint submission with his TD brother Darragh O’Brien, said he is hopeful that common sense will prevail.

He told Dublin Gazette: “There are very strong planning grounds as to why it shouldn’t go ahead.

I hope An Bord Pleanala will take those on board and adjudicate accordingly.”

This ‘Marty Party’ wants you to help support a GOAL target DUBS of all ages are being asked to join the ‘Marty Party” and step out for GOAL this Summer.

Popular RTE sports personality Marty Morrissey is urging everyone to get healthy in July by signing up online for

GOAL’s Mile-A-Day Challenge – they can run, walk, cycle or swim – and help raise money for GOAL’s vital work in 13 countries overseas at the same time.

Marty got his help launching his message at the launch of the Mile-A-

Day challenge from Unislim managing director Fiona Gratzer, and Kaia and Mia Fagan and Matilda Balfe To sign up and for further information, see goalglobal.org. Picture: Sam Boal/ Photocall Ireland

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TRANSPORT

Text service launched for DART

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Boost for Dundrum festival

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan has announced that Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival will receive €5,000 in funding under the 2019 Small Scale Local Festival and Summer Schools Scheme.

The Dundrum Festival aims to bring communities together and create a greater understanding of the diversity of all groups in the Dundrum area.

The scheme is part of an overall increased funding allocation of €111,000 to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland this year.

The Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival is due to take place Sunday 23 to Sunday 30 June.

Appeal for help to trace missing man Gardaí have renewed an appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 55 year old Gerard (Gerry) Taylor.

Gerard has been missing from the Sandyford area since May 25. He was last seen on Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Gerard is 5’ 10” in height and of medium build. He has grey hair and stubble, blue eyes and wears glasses.

Gardaí and Gerard’s family ask for any information regarding his whereabouts to be reported to Dundrum Garda Station on 01 666 5600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

passengers

Bloomsday celebrations officially opened THE village of where the opening scenes of Ulysses took place, Glasthule once again played host to a street festival commemorating the infamous Joyce novel. As per tradition, a breakfast of liver and kidneys were cooked by Michelin-star chef Kevin Thornton. The top chef coated the liver in egg and breadcrumbs while he soaked the kidneys in milk to get rid of any trace amounts of urine.

On hand to open the festivities was An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Shay Brennan and was joined by councillors Mary Hanafin, Cormac Devlin, Lorraine Hall and Peter Caisson of Cavistons Food Emporium.

Meanwhile (inset) residents, family members, friends and staff donned Joycean costumes and enjoyed a champagne breakfast followed by readings from Ulysses and wonderful musical entertainment!

Debate about green space delaying plans for new homes GARY IBBOTSON news@dublingazette.com

DUN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN County Council has announced that it will be applying for planning permission for the construction of 13 new social homes in Rockville Drive on the Glenamuck Road.

At the annual general meeting, which was the first for 15 new councillors, it was agreed upon to submit the proposal as part of the Part 8 scheme.

The Part 8 scheme allows for the application of planning permission for projects by local authori-

ties – such as the construction of social housing or new roads.

The proposal consists of the development of 13 two storey dwellings with seven two-bed houses and six three-bed houses.

However, discussions at the June meeting revolved around the proposed available green space illustrated in the plans.

“Submissions were made to me and to other Councillors in relation to various aspects of the scheme, citing concerns including existing traffic speeds on the adjoining road and the amount of green space in the new development,” says newly elected

Green Part councillor, Deirdre Ni Fhloinn.

“The site had been used for recreation for some years by local residents.

“A motion from the ward Councillors for a significant addition to the green space for public use was also approved,” says Ni Fhloinn.

The original scheme suggested that 13.5% of the available space should be earmarked for green parkland.

However, this figure was increased to 20% after local residents submitted observations to the council requesting for more recreational land to be made

available.

“I wish there had been a way of getting more green space without dooming children to homelessness longer than necessary,” said Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy.

“All options were explored with the architects, including reconfiguring some of the 2/3 beds to one bed but families were given priority.

“There will be an overall 20% of green/open space to be shared by existing and new residents which isn’t ideal given the confines of Glenamuck Cottages/Rockville Drive.”

IRISH Rail have announced that a text alert system for DART passengers to warn security about anti-social behaviour will be launched at the start of next month.

The system will allow commuters to alert security staff to any antisocial behaviour, thefts or harassment happening onboard carriages.

Passengers who text the number will receive an automated response saying their message has been noted.

Security staff will then contact patrols at stations, gardai or rail staff directly depending on the location and circumstances of the incident.

The measure will also be extended to commuter services in Dublin, the Irish Times reports.

According to Irish Rail, the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour on their trains have been growing with 128 being recorded since the beginning of 2018.

“We expect to have it live in early July and we will start advertising it to customers at that time,” Irish Rail spokesman, Barry Kenny said.

The system will also be extended to commuter services between Dublin and Drogheda, Maynooth and Hazelhatch in Kildare, says Kenny.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Stephen Fry, festival organisers Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Chief Design Officer of Apple Jony Ive and U2 frontman Bono at Seafront Marquee, Dillon’s Park, Dalkey as part of the Dalkey Book Festival Pictures: Conor McCabe

It’s a Beautiful Day for Dalkey Book Festival

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Dean Strang from Netflix ‘Making a Murderer’ on Main Street Dalkey

he stars were out in force last weekend at the Dalkey Book Festival presented by

Zurich, which brings some of the greatest authors, innovators, thinkers and agitators from across the globe to Dalkey.

Organised by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams,

this year the festival featured speakers from Italy, Russia, Germany, Lebanon, India, France, UK, Korea, Trinidad, Turkey, Singapore, China, Israel, Iran, Afganistan and Canada.

Celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary the festival had another stellar line up including Stephen Fry,

Jony Ive, Deborah Levy, Thomas Friedman, Ece Temelkuran, Kevin Barry, Anne Enright, Emilie Pine, Peter Frankopan, John Brennan, David Puttnam, Emmet Kirwan, Elif Shafak and Richard Flanagan and U2 frontman Bono.

Grace and James McLaughlin from Ballinteer and (right) American writer Garry Shteyngart at Secret Garden

Minister for Children and Youth Affair Katherine Zappone (above) and (below) Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman’s at St Patrick’s Church, Dalkey

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WATER WORKS: GROUP GATHER TO UP PRESSURE ON PARTIES

Tesco plays its part in this year’s Pride

305 social properties given to tenants last year Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council allocated a total of 305 social properties to tenants in 2018.

According to the county council’s Housing Allocation Report for the year, 186 households that were allocated a home were on the housing list while 119 households were existing tenants of the council that have applied to the council for a transfer to alternative

accommodation.

117 one-bed, 109 twobed, 69-three bed, 9 four-bed and one five-bed homes were allocated.

In the 186 allocations to households on the Housing list were 72 allocations to households registered as homeless with the council.

Included in the 119 transfer allocations were 17 allocations to households on the HAP Transfer List.

A protest took place last Saturday to highlight the need for the Glenalbyn Swimming Pool to re-open

Pool closed in 2013 needs to reopen now GARY IBBOTSON news@dublingazette.com

LOCAL residents, business owners and politicians were in attendance last Saturday to campaign for the reopening of Glenalbyn Swimming Pool in Stillorgan.

Since 2015, activists have been campaigning to reopen the pool after it was closed in 2013 due to health and safety reasons. €10m was once ‘ringfenced’ for the redevelopment of the facility but that funding appears

to have been shelved during the private mediation process between Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, who own the pool site, and Kilmacud Crokes GAA who own the neighbouring lands needed for access during a rebuild.

Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Catherine Martin TD attended the protest on Saturday and said: “It is now more than five years since Glenalbyn Swimming Pool was closed and the money to reopen the pool has been ringfenced by DLRCoCo for the majority of that time.

“The local community feels that the ongoing mediation has become a never-ending process, and I agree.

“I urge all parties concerned to come to a suitable agreement and a quick conclusion as swiftly as possible so this vital local amenity can be restored to the people of Stillorgan, Kilmacud, Mount Merrion and the surrounding areas,” she said.

Co m m u n i t y g ro u p, Friends of Glenalbyn, who organised the protest say that the demand for the reopening of the swimming pool is certainly being felt.

“It was really a fantastic turnout by the community, represented by all age groups from the Stillorgan and surrounding areas,” says the group.

“What is different about these protests is

that they are completely community led. It is a gathering of complete strangers, but it feels very much like a reunion and new friendships are forming.

“All united by one goal, to get their pool reopened.”

The group says it is comprised of over 300 members and each time they gather for protest, “the numbers double in size.”

Other notable attendees at Saturday’s protest was People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett and councillor Melisa Halpin, Fine Gael councillors, Barry Saul, John Kennedy and Anna Grainger and representative for TD Josepha Madigan, Stephen O’Shea.

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Ford Focus ST-Line Declan Glynn talks motors

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TO CELEBRATE Dublin Pride 2019, selected Tesco stores across the Dublin parade route will once again turn their iconic Tesco chevrons to the rainbow colours of Pride.

To help colleagues and customers celebrate diversity throughout the festival, selected stores will also have special Pride-themed décor, including rainbow bunting, rainbow roses and official merchandise.

Tesco’s presence in this year’s Pride parade is also set to be bigger and better than any before, with more than Tesco 200 colleagues taking to the streets of the capital in celebration of what Pride means to them.

The 2019 festival takes place from June 20 to 30, with the pinnacle Pride Parade taking over the streets on Saturday, June 29.

A number of colleagues from the festival’s platinum sponsor, Tesco, were also in attendance to show their support for the recent Pride festival launch, supported by Tesco Ireland as part of its third year of support for the festival.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK Garreth Green Wheelchair Tennis Athlete ranked # 83 globally and # 1 in Ireland

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ewtown Park Tennis Club head coach Steve Landon & club membership hosted a fundraising event with a difference in the club on Thursday June 13th.

Garreth Green and Steve held a Wheelchair Tennis Clinic for Juniors and adult members. It challenged everybody’s skill level with an agreed result that the juniors are much more adaptable than their fellow adult members! Members were awestruck by Garreth’s skills and even more so after the coaching sessions.

Garreth, who is self-funded on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour circuit was encouraged by coach Steve Landon to take up Newtown Park’s generous offer to host a fundraiser on Thursday June 13th.

Funds raised will support Garreth in his upcoming championship in Italy this summer.

Newtown Park Lady Captain Susie Walker and Captain John Tracey are delighted to present Garreth with €1,000 to support him achieving his tennis goals.

Garreth Green & Steve Landon Coach

Garreth Green with NPTC juniors

Garreth Green with NPTC Members

Audrey Lenehan, Gordon Lenehan and Sean Cronin

Crispin Rodwell with the plate that was presented Sean Cronin with Brian Downes Pictures: Paul Sherwood

Plenty of pictures on hand as Cronin carries Pro14 cup to launch

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rish Rugby and Leinster player, Sean Cronin was on hand at MSL Mercendes Benz Dun Laoghaire with Leinster’s pro 14 cup to celebrate an amazing photographic exhibition and the launch of three car new models.

The photographic exhibition which show cases Ireland’s best press photographers from 2018. PPAI President Crispin Rodwell spoke on behalf of the photographers, and presented Brian Downes, Manager of MSL Mercedes Benz with a glass plate negative of the first diesel Mercedes in Ireland.

Justin MacInnes and Jim Farrelly

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Cruinniu in Stepaside brings out the fun & sun C ruinniú na nÓg is a national day of creativity for children and young people and took place last Saturday 15th June, at Fernhill Park & Gardens, Stepaside.

It aims to celebrate and encourage children and young people’s participation in culture and creativity through child-centred events which are free and activity based and provide opportunities for young people to get doing, making and creating.

As part of the Creative Play theme for Cruinniu, dlr contracted the services of a creative practitioner, Shane Cotter, Architectural Farm to work with

Children and Young People on ideas for dlr’s new woodland play area in Fernhill Park. Pupils from St. Mary’s National School (Lambs Cross) and Stepaside Educate Together (Belarmine) have been involved and working with Shane Cotter and the Council in developing ideas for the new woodland play area which embraces the woodland setting and which young people can engage with in a creative way.

Minister for Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan, joined the young and old in the celebration of a great day.

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Find plenty of the write stuff in these great books JULIANA REYES

WHETHER you’re going on a holiday or just enjoying more free time, reading is one activity that is perfect for the Summer.

So, here are some suggestions to pick up and enjoy while you wait for your flight, or if you’re taking advantage of the nice weather by sitting outside – whenever we get some!

Just turn to Amazon or your local bookseller to have a hunt for these recommended titles ...

City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert This story follows a nineteen-year-old girl name, Vivan, as she navigates life in New York City during the 1940s.

The Eat, Pray, Love author’s latest tale explores the New York theatre world while finding true love.

Elsewhere: One Woman, One Rucksack, One Lifetime of Travel, by Rosita Boland Fo r m o r e a d v e n t u r e , Boland illustrates her solotrip to Australia and how it sparked the many journeys she took throughout the past 30 years.

She touches on the highest of highs and the deep lows of travelling that leaves the reader inspired to book a one-way ticket.

How To Fail: Everything I’ve Learned from Things Going Wrong, by Elizabeth Day Inspired from her podcast, How to Fail, Day uses examples from her life to illustrate how to work through failure and become stronger.

She touches on everything from family to work and friendships.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo,

by Christy Lefteri This book follows the painful journey of a husband and wife as they leave their country of Syria to Britain after the civil war started.

While the story illuminates the physical journey of escaping one’s home country, and doesn’t shy away from the Syrian conflict, it also movingly touches on the very emotional journey that goes along with it.

DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

Nothing can hold Tracey’s life back

A life-changing disability has stolen young woman’s voice, not her inspiring courage PADRAIG CONLON

DUBLINER Tracey McCann is a two-time bestselling author, international motivational speaker and life coach from Dublin – and achieves all of this without the ability of verbal communication, all thanks to the use of modern technology.

Tracey communicates using specialist software to prepare her content, painstakingly making sure that although her ability to speak is affected by her disability, her inspiring message and motivational thoughts are crystal-clear.

Communicating with Dublin Gazette, Tracey said: “I have a disability known as ‘Muscular Dystonia’, which I obtained at the age of eight.

“I have been through many ups and downs within the past 20-plus years, but I have always been determined not to give into people’s expectations of what I can or cannot do but to defy those expectations.

“I am strong minded in the face of the supposed obstacles that should hold me back, and I am an independent individual.

“In 2018, I released a book which reached number-one within the first 48 hours of its release on Amazon.”

She continued: “I enjoy making the most of life This and creating wonderdisability changed ful memories along my life ... but I refuse the way.

However, when “I am very open to allow it to define she was e ight to new experiences. my life. I will speak years old, her life I love travelling the took a massive clearly again. world, exploring differturn when she was ent cultures, and meeting diagnosed with a disnew people. ability known as Rapid On-Set “I am very driven, determined, Muscular Dystonia. open minded and I love nothing This disability rocked both the more than having a good laugh.” lives of Tracey and her family.

Born in Dublin in 1988, Tracey She spent years retraining herwas once a healthy and able-bod- self to feed, wash and even dress ied child, who upon birth showed independently after Dystonia no indications of ever having any- stole her ability to do all of these thing other than a ‘normal’ life things. ahead of her.

Tracey is now a 31-year-old

woman who, although experiencing many moments of negativity, social isolation and self-pity, has also however, experienced positive moments and is now actively involved in a large network of people who all share the same goal as Tracey.

Their goal is to make all of their own lives, and of everyone they meet, more meaningful and positive.

Tracey is determined to speak again as clearly as she used to prior to developing her life-changing disability.

She holds true to the message that she tells herself daily: “This disability changed my life ... but I refuse to allow it to define my life.

I will speak clearly again.”

Tracey McCann has an upcoming event, The Definition of You, on June 25 in the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall, Dublin 9, where she will be putting the spotlight on the audience, and helping them to discover what it truly is that defines them as individuals.

Tickets are available for €25 at either EventBrite or Tracey’s website, www.traceyellenmaria.ie.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

PEDDLING A FUN INVITATION

THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, was joined by students from Springdale National School, Edenmore and members of Cycling without Age to help launch the Velo-city 2019 Bike Parade, which takes place on June 26.

Dublin’s cyclists of all ages are invited join the Bike Parade in town, which is taking place at the Sails Sculpture, Clontarf from 3.30pm on June 26 as part of the Velo-city 2019 conference taking place this year in Dublin. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK

OF THE

JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)

Lana Del Rey @ Malahide Castle, €72 The sassy queen of pop drops in on the run of shows in Malahide, in what’s sure to be one of the finest alt-pop performances of the summer.

JUNE 20 (THURSDAY)

Cult Called Man @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Slow Moving Clouds @ Workman’s Club, €15

JUNE 21 (FRIDAY)

George Ezra @ Malahide Castle, SOLD OUT Jesse Malin @ Whelan’s, €17 EllyD @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)

The Man Whom @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

JUNE 23 (SUNDAY)

Mavis Staples @ Olympia Theatre, €39

JUNE 24 (MONDAY)

Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT King Princess @ The Academy, €23

JUNE 25 (TUESDAY)

Kris Kristofferson @ The Helix, SOLD OUT Stereolab @ Vicar Street, €30 Clementino @ Whelan’s, €22 Boy Harsher @ Workman’s Club, €16

A$AP Rocky (main) is headlining this year’s Longitude festival – and here are some of our other favourites to look out for this year. Clockwise from top left: Anne Marie, Nealo, Cardi B and Brockhampton

JUNE 26 (WEDNESDAY)

Tame Impala @ 3Arena, €40+

Give your ears a treat with these new Summer albums JULIANA REYES

MANY artists, from James Bay to Ariana Grande, have released new music in 2019. However, there’s plenty more coming from new and older artists. Here are some albums to look for later this Summer ...

No. 6 Collaboration Project,

by Ed Sheeran (July 12) The project consists of 15 songs with 22 two collaborations that are being kept secret until the release.

In May, Sheeran released two singles, I Don’t Care (featuring Justin Bieber), and Cross Me (featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock) then announced the upcoming album.

Freya Ridings, by Freya Ridings (July 19) The English singer-songwriter is set to release her self-titled, studio album

two years after her single, Lost Without You hit the charts.

Ridings released You Mean the World to Me, Castles, and Wishbone in anticipation of her debut album.

Duck, by Kaiser Chiefs (July 26) The 11-song album will be Kaiser Chiefs’ seventh studio album.

The indie band released the single Record Collection at the end of May with the date for the new album.

In addition to these, keep an eye out for Chance the Rapper’s new album.

In February, he tweeted that his new album should be ready for release in July, but there’s no set date.

Since his last album, he has featured in songs with Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and DJ Khaled.

Lovin’ Longitude Five to look out for RACHEL D’ARCY

WITH festival season in full swing – despite the less-than-Summery weather – the hype is building for one of the season’s biggest festivals, Longitude.

Here’re our top five artists playing Longitude this year …

A$AP Rocky With more than 15 million listeners on Spotify, A$AP Rocky has a fanbase that can’t be scoffed at.

Headlining the opening night of Longitude on July 5, his live act draws

crowds from across the globe.

A$AP is known for delivering an energetic set of some of his biggest hits, including 2013’s F**kin’ Problems and 2018’s A$AP Forever.

taken over the airwaves in Ireland and the UK over the past few years.

For anyone a little more Pop-leaning than Hip-Hop, she’s one to check out on the Saturday.

Anne Marie Chances are, if you’ve tuned into any radio station in the last year, you’ve heard the dulcet tones of the UK’s Anne Marie.

A rising pop star, the ‘2002’ singer recently headlined the 3Arena not too long ago.

Her unique brand of R’N’B-infused pop has

Brockhampton The definition of an underground sensation, and with a loyal fanbase across the globe, their shows regularly sell out within minutes – including a gig at The Helix last August.

Currently hard at work on a new album, Longitude-goers may be treated to a new track during

their Saturday set.

Gaining a reputation for theatrics and energy, to boot, even if you’ve never heard of Brockhampton, you’ll walk away a fan.

Nealo One of a number of Irish acts playing Longitude, Hip-Hop artist Nealo hails from Dublin and will play on July 6.

His star is steadily on the rise, having recently announced a headlining gig at The Grand Social.

Nealo recently re l e a se d t h e s i n g l e, Questions, an emotive work that signals the

depth of his talent, making him one to watch, and on the Saturday of Longitude.

Cardi B Following a cancellation last year to give birth to daughter Kulture, HipHop heavyweight Cardi B makes her debut at Longitude this year.

Performing on Sunday July 7, the winner of the Best Rap Album Grammy is one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend.

Expect hits such as Please Me, and I Like It, she’s sure to close out Longitude with a bang.

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THIS WEEK we’re delighted to pair up with Bulmers Live at Leopardstown to give you and three of your friends the chance to see The Stunning on Thursday, July 11.

The prize includes four Summer Sizzler tickets with a welcome drink, food voucher, a tote bet and the chance to see The Stunning in concert as well as getting to see some racing action.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, email your name and contact details to competitions@dublingazette.com before Tuesday, June 25.

ENTERTAINMENT

Will Hughie and Jackie’s big day be ruined by Heather?

HUGHIE and Jackie buckle under the weight of the rumour going around about them, with Hughie telling Bob and Renee they need to shut it down, for Jackie’s sake.

To Ellie’s horror, Heather tells Ellie that she and Hughie are in love, leaving him furious by Jackie’s reaction.

Jackie takes a deep breath as she begins her wedding day.

Heather tells Hughie to call off the wedding but is calmed down by

Renee. Heather is determined to prove Jackie doesn’t love Hughie.

Heather concocts a secret plan.

Melanie is furious when Fiona brings up her past and accuses Paul of gossiping about her past.

Leo accuses Eoghan of stealing his run, and he begs Leo not to tell Carol. Carol, furious at Eoghan’s unprofessionalism, takes him off dispatch. Eoghan blames Leo for his misfortune.

While chatting to Heather, Doug lets slip that Pete and Jackie shared a kiss. Heather is delighted with her new knowledge.

Fiona gets personal when Jane gives her parenting advice. Jane hits back at Fiona with some barbs

of her own.

Leo and Eoghan are furious when another taxi poaches Leo’s fare. Carol is determined to find out who is poaching her drivers’ fares. Carol discovers who the rogue driver is and is adamant Eoghan doesn’t find out. Carol warns Johnny to keep off her turf.

Eoghan discovers the identity of the rogue taxi driver.

Will fails in hiding his worsening back injury from Cristiano.

Cristiano gets the wrong idea when he sees Will and Mairead together.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

CINEMA | EMMA THOMPSON STEALS THE LIMELIGHT IN LATE NIGHT

A chatty, catty view of the dynamics behind TV shows

SHANE DILLON

Rising Dublin rockers set for Whelan’s headline gig RACHEL D’ARCY

ROCKERS ON the rise, Inhaler have announced a headlining gig at Whelan’s this September.

The Dublin-based quartet will play the Wexford Street venue on September 27, following a stellar year supporting the likes of Noel Gallagher and The Academic.

Inhaler, comprising Robert Keating on bass, Ryan McMahon on drums, Josh Jenkinson on lead and frontman Elijah Hewson on vocals and rhythm, have had a whirlwind year so far.

Having been featured by Hot Press magazine in its Hot for 2018 list, Inhaler are focused on creating new material whilst gigging around.

Following the release of singles My Honest Face and It Won’t Always Be Like This, the quartet have

gained a huge amount of support from radio stations such as RTE 2FM, PlayIrish. com, and Today FM. Last year saw the band play their first festivals – Indiependence and Electric Picnic – in 2018, before selling out their first headliner in Whelan’s last September.

Speaking following the announcement of the tour, frontman Elijah Hewson (son of the U2 frontman Bono) said: “We want to make these shows the best night of our audience’s life.

They’re coming to see us as we are and there’s nothing else.

“There’s a lot of pressure to make it a good night, but if we be ourselves then we’ll be all right!”

Tickets for the over-18’s Whelan’s headline gig priced at €11 go on sale on Wednesday, June 19 at 9am from WAV Tickets.

CINEMAGOERS could be forgiven for feeling that they’re under siege at the moment – big budget blockbusters and particularly miserable June weather alike are pummeling people.

So, for those looking to duck away from the bigger films and lousy Summer, pop in to the chat show experience that is Late Night (Cert 15A, 102 mins).

It’s a low-budget, highaiming vehicle for Emma Thompson, picking over the fertile ground that is the male-dominated chatshow circuit with some snippy commentary on this particular boys’ club.

Katherine Newbury (Thompson) is an Emmy Award-winning late night chat show host – but she’s also facing oblivion, with a stale format, plummeting ratings and all an-male writing team, none of which is endearing her to her network.

She needs to shake things up and turn things around – fast – before her long-running show gets axed at the end of the season.

Enter, ‘diversity hire’

Two very different women have to save an ailing chat show facing the axe in Late Night

Molly (Mindy Kaling), a South-Asian American writer who faces suspicious male colleagues, a potential boss from hell, and the daunting challenge of helping to turn Newbury’s show around before it goes to the great commercial break in the sky.

Along the way, there are a range of interesting themes to dip into here, none of which get explored too much or settled upon for very long, but at least pop up enough to trigger a conversation.

At its heart, however, the film stays focused on

the catty, snappy, often chaotic production background that lurks behind the smoothest of smooth late night chat show hosts, and the barely contained chaos which can drive their shows.

We’ve seen this type of content before. Recent TV series like 30 Rock have provided rich seams of comedy gold for behindthe-scenes catfighting, while the still peerless 90s cult show, The Larry David Show, mercilessly mocked and dissected chat shows and their hosts.

That’s not quite what Late Night is doing, how-

ever, as it keeps a focus on two very different women facing two very different challenges.

Molly proves to be a likable and very capable character. A lesser film might have turned her into a scheming ingenue plotting to depose the boss, but Kaling makes Molly sympathetic and honest enough in her aspirations.

Meanwhile, as the boss, Newbury is often fairly monstrous, but she’s not irredeemable – she’s a frienemy to be wary around, but sometimes a sympathetic one because of the pressures she faces,

and her own life choices.

A solid supporting cast (including an ever reliable John Lithgow as Newbury’s sickly husband), and a number of high-profile names ‘as themselves’ rounds the cast out nicely.

The overall result is a film that won’t exactly wow like some of the blockbusters, but is a decent vehicle for Thompson, highlights gender equality issues, and takes some wryly amusing jabs at the behind-the-scenes chaos of TV production.

And, hey now, isn’t that worth popping in to see?

Verdict: 7/10

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS I N F O R M AT I O N

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Hop to it if you want to get in on the rentable pogo stick, err, craze

Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240

A SWEDISH company, Cangoroo, is working on bringing rentable, app-enabled pogo sticks to cities around the world in a similar way that bicycles (and even scooters) have been adopted by many citizens.

This summer, the popo sticks are launching in Paris, Stockholm, San Francisco, London and Malmo.

Users will be able to download a related app, make an account and scan a pogo stick’s ID code, then jump away.

Cangoroo claims that its pogo sticks are convenient while also being more environmentally friendly than electric scooters and cars.

The company hopes its services “can come to play a central role in changing how people look at sustainable cities and staying healthy”.

Over time, the company plans on expanding to multiple cities and university campuses all across the world.

So, who knows? Maybe Dubs will be jumping on this new transport option in the near future ...

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BITS & BOBS

A Titanic bit of bad luck at the mall

Run, two, three, four, five...

THEY CAME RUNNING TO HELP PROMOTE AN UPCOMING FESTIVAL: In attendance at the launch of the Irish Life Health Festival of Running are Regan, Rob, Cathal, Tara and Marian Heffernan. Organised by Athletics Ireland, the event will bring the elite and everyday runner together in a celebration of running and athletics on Sunday, July 28 at Morton Stadium, Santry. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Martha Mabel, an endearingly beautiful and bouncy one-year-old Pit Bull cross. Martha Mabel is a super clever dog that loves learning new tricks!

She is lots of fun, very playful and is happiest when surrounded by lots of toys, or when playing a game with her favourite Canine Carers in our Rehoming Centre.

Martha Mabel’s ideal home would be with an active adult family who will help this wonderful dog thrive and

would be interested in teaching her lots of new and exciting tricks.

A large garden where she can run and play in would also be top of her priority list for her loving new home.

If you have room in your heart and home for Martha Mabel 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_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

martha mabel

Bags of shame to help save Canada

A STORE in Vancouver, Canada is shaming customers for using plastic bags by printing embarrassing messages to remind them to bring their reusable bags next time.

This month, East West Market in Vancouver has a campaign to shame customers, courtesy of some unusual branding.

When a customer chooses to use a plastic bag at the store, they will be charged $0.05, and will receive a bag with either ‘Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium’, ‘The Colon Care Co-op’ or Dr Toews Wart Ointment Wholesale’ emblazoned on it. Small print on the bag’s bottom reads: ‘Avoid the shame. Bring a reusable bag’.

The campaign ties in with Canada’s new push to ban all single-use plastics in use there by 2021.

ACROSS the pond, shoppers at a shopping mall in Mexico could have been forgiven for having a sinking feeling when a storm and a certain Celine Dion song collided.

A Zapopan, Mexico mall’s roof gave in during a bad storm, with torrential rain starting to flood the main floor (above).

A video on Twitter from a Florida man showed the flooding, with a quickwitted band at the mall striking up My Heart Will Go On as people scrambled away from the notquite-terrifying rainwater.

The video has already been viewed 17.8m times – despite viewers having to hear that particular Celine Dion song again ...

Impressive talents earn an ovation

KODI Lee – a 22-year-old autistic and blind man – auditioned for America’s Got Talent and earned the Golden Buzzer from celebrity judge, Gabrielle Union.

The pianist and singer performed ‘A Song for You’,

by Donny Hathaway, earning a standing ovation.

After performing, Gabrielle Union hit the Golden Buzzer which allows Lee to go straight to the live show that starts on August 13.

Only nine acts receive a Golden Buzzer from the judges each season.

His impressive audition is well worth checking out on YouTube.

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latitude&longitude

Yee-haw! Direct flights to Texas are up and running THERE’S great news for Irish holidaymakers looking to grab a slice of the American dream away from the big cities – direct flights to Texas have now opened up to the Lone Star state.

The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has launched the only direct flight from Dublin to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), using state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 planes.

Currently running as a Summer seasonal flight operating through to September 28, the direct flight to the heart of Texas Is just one of the airline’s direct flights from Dublin to key American destinations, which also include Charlotte (CLT), Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL), and from Shannon (SNN) to PHL. Caitriona Toner, country sales manager for Ireland for American Airlines, said: “The new direct flight will open up exciting travel possibilities for Irish consumers.

“The flight offers customers a chance to experience Dallas and neighbouring Fort Worth, famous for being world-leading business hubs as well as offering authentic Texan food, culture, shopping and hospitality.

“For customers who wish to continue their onward journey, American’s largest hub – Dallas/ Fort Worth – offers up to 900 daily departures to destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada.”

For further information or for bookings, see www.americanairlines.ie.

Head to historic Cork for Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms CLOSER to home than Texas, lovely Cork can draw Dubliners to the popular city at any time of the year, but especially when there’s a great hotel deal on offer, too.

The River Lee, (right) part of the Doyle Collection Hotels, is offering a ‘Bubbles, Brunch & Blooms’ package deal for anyone looking for a chic break in the historic city this summer.

The package includes an overnight stay with a cold glass of bubbles on arrival, brunch for two the following morning with a Lillet cocktail on the stylish Blossom Grove Terrace, and a €25 voucher to spend in Brown Thomas.

Brunch, Bubbles and Blooms at The River Lee is based on two people sharing and includes overnight accommodation, and extras as outlined above, with the price for this package from €242 per night for two people.

For enquiries call 021 493 7772, or see the hotel’s information at www.doylecollection.com.

A cherub from the wooden pulpit looks up to the elegant vaulted ceilings of St Peter’s Church

The late Gothic Town Hall

A quiet, beautiful evening on the ancient streets of Leuven with a view of thehistoric Town Hall

Lovin’ Leuven Yes, Belgian waffles are the best waffles on the planet

JESSICA MAILE

LEUVEN or Louvain is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. It is a very easy 15 minute train ride from Brussels airport.

Arriving in Leuven is quite stylish with its train platforms covered by wing-like glass roofing.

But the city itself is much less modern and steeped in history.

Leuven is a university city but it seemed surprisingly quiet and less populated than I had expected.

One of the first thing you notice about Leuven is the lack of cars. Large parts of the city are pedestrianised and this makes getting around so much more pleasurable.

Walking around Leuven is quite easy as it is not a very large city. But even though there may not be many cars in the city centre, watch out for the cyclists. It seems that

there are just bicycles coming at you from all angles, so be aware of your surroundings when walking around town.

The most pleasurable part was just how quiet it is at night, as I was expecting a rowdy evening with crowded bars emptying out onto the cobblestoned roads at closing time – but this never happened.

It was refreshing to be able to walk through the market square and surrounding roads late at night and, whilst there were people on the street, there was none of the boisterous activities that you may expect from a city centre.

All about the beer Belgium in general is great for its beer and Leuven is no exception to this.

There are numerous bars where you can sit outside and watch the world on its bicycle go by. The choice of beer in most bars is so numerous that often there will be rather lengthy beer

menus to list the numerous varieties of different beers available.

Be warned though as most beer is in the region of 9% ABV, so some may find the offering a little strong. The whole process of ordering a pint is unique in Leuven where is seems every bar has a specific pint glass for each specific brewery.

I visited a rather eccentric bar called The Fiere

recommend that you stop off there for a pint.

You are spoilt for choice for historic places to visit with many churches and university buildings to visit. St Peter’s Church cannot be missed as it is in the centre of the city. Inside was one of the most spectacular carved wooden pulpits and an alternative painting of Christ’s Last Supper. Both of these

spiralling staircase to the top of the clock tower.

The staircase just keeps on going from stone turret like stairwell to a metal spiral staircase that climbs in between the clock mechanism and bells and leads to the viewing deck.

The view is splendid as you can walk around the top of the clock tower and gaze down and out across Leuven.

Margriet on Margarethaplein. The decor seemed a collection of stuffed animals, religious relics and more beer glasses that you could ever hope to use.

The atmosphere was super cosy and friendly.

A group of us enjoyed our evening there and would

magnificent works art were worth taking a look at.

Another impressive building is the university library, KU Leuven Bibliotheken. Whilst the actual library was very impressive, many visitors were there to take the narrow

Leuven is definitely a great destination for a quick weekend getaway. It’s a city with a big heart, steeped in history and just full of places to explore or just sit and have a beer and watch the world, and many, many bikes go by...

Grote Markt is a great place to people watch and (right) the great views from clock tower at KU Leuven Bibliotheken

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

A delicious blend of blue, cheddar & mozzarella cheese in a delectable dish

TRAVEL & FOOD

AS PART of a panEuropean campaign (“Cheese. Your Way.”) supported locally by the National Dairy Council, Donal Skehan has developed a series of delic ious cheesbased recipes, including a one-pot, threecheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake.

This Three-cheese Beef Ragu Pasta Bake cooks in about 50 minutes, and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients • 3 tbsp olive oil • 500g beef mince • 100g smoked bacon lardons • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped • 250ml red wine • 200ml milk • 1 tsp dried oregano • 750ml passata • 2 tbsps tomato purée • 500g rigatoni • 1 litre vegetable stock • 200g blue cheese, roughly crumbled • 200g cheddar cheese, roughly grated • 1 x 150g ball buffalo mozzarella, roughly torn • Large handful of basil leaves • Sea salt and ground black pepper Preparation • Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large oven-proof casserole

The pint was ... fine, but

pan over a high heat.

Add the mince and fry for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove the mince from the pan and set aside on a plate.

• Heat another tablespoon of the oil in the pan, then add the bacon and fry for about t wo m i n u te s u n t i l cooked through and golden.

• Add the onion, garlic and carrot and fry for a further 3-4 minutes.

• Return the mince to the pan with the red wine, milk and oregano.

• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes until reduced by half and the liquid has thickened slightly.

• Add the passata along with the tomato puree, stir through to evenly combine, followed by the pasta and stock.

• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring almost continuously until the pasta is al dente.

• Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F or Gas Mark 5.

• Stir through half of each cheese along with half the basil leaves.

Top with the remaining cheese, dispersing it evenly across the top and place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

• Top with the remaining basil leaves and serve.

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Try a scoop of news about a tasty new ice cream flavour THERE’S great news for the ice cream lovers out there – the ‘Summer’ weather’s been pretty woeful this year, but a new flavour – the Propercorn Salted Caramel Smooch – promises to give everyone a very summersome taste.

Ice cream makers Smooch says the offering is a “perfect mouth-watering combo of sweet and salty topped with crunchy popcorn for extra bite”.

Made with 100% Irish dairy cream and no palm oil, the ice cream retails for €3.50 and is available in shops all across the country.

The company is also launching a brand-new ice cream parlour unit, which is being introduced this Summer.

Smooch is available nationwide in more than 170 locations including selected Centra, Londis, Spar stores and independent retailers – the brand is owned and run by Bray-based Dairyglen Products.

CRAFTBEERCORNER Imbongo IPA

the friendly bar stood out more

Boundary Brewing – Belfast

NOT far from Clondalkin Village, Boomers is a huge pub with a friendly atmosphere. The outside architecture is a bit of a mishmash of styles, with the long house-like roof of the lounge meeting what almost looks like the turret of a castle, inside which the bar is located.

Once inside, Boomers is warm and welcoming, with the smaller bar accompanied by a huge lounge. On a given night, the bar will fill up with regulars and you may be lucky enough to come across a trad session, complete with all the trimmings. The lounge has a number of screens and the space means it’s a perfect spot for sporting occasions.

Having got my stout in the busy bar, I settled in the lounge. The pint was not a bad one, with volume, cream and temperature all broadly where you’d want it to be. However, there was just something ever so slightly off with the taste that held it back from a higher score. @guinnessadvisor Boomers Bar, Knockmitten, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

There are some smashing beers coming out of this Belfast Brewery. Not only do some of them have great names, the can designs are works of art and the taste of the beer is even better. This IPA is a mix of Mosaic, Citra, Azacca and Cascade hops and pours a like a hazy/cloudy glass of fruit juice. You will taste the tropical fruit and your different taste buds will detect a whole variety of tastes from pineapple to mango and many others. This was a really tasty drink, thick and yet so fruity. It comes in at a 5.5% ABV and would recommend hunting these down in your specialist off licences.

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

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BEAUTY BITS

Soraiya Ryan

Carter Beauty by Marissa Carter Full House Mixed Face Palette €7.95

Sarah Halliwell.

Pictures: Karen Morgan

FRENCH haircare brand, Klorane celebrated its latest launch with a breakfast event at Dublin’s Drury Buildings.

The event, which was the first for the brand in Ireland, launched the latest innovation in the range.

Klorane’s NEW Aquatic Mint range aims to gently cleanse, detoxify and protect the hair and scalp from these daily aggressors.

Working and living in an urban environment means scalp and hair are exposed to a variety of pollutants including fine dust, exhaust gases, central heating, tobacco and food smoke.

In the short term, this leaves the scalp and hair dirty and dull, while long term exposure can result in accelerated appearance of grey hairs and even premature hair loss.

The key ingredient in

Carter Bea uty by Mar issa Carter Smooth Ta lker Lip Kit in Chrissy €9 .95

Introducing Aquatic Mint Anti-Pollution range by Klorane the range, Aquatic Mint, is cultivated at the brand’s organic farm in the South West of France.

The formula, which is silicone and paraben free, gently and effectively cleans and protects the hair and scalp without weighing it down.

The Aquatic Mint range is also part of Klorane’s 100% eco-responsible range.

Klorane is available from selected pharmacies nationwide.

Klorane Shampoo with Aquatic Mint 200ml RRP €11.50.

Nasty Gal launch new collab with Dua Lipa’s sis FOLLOWING HER famous sister’s footsteps into the spotlight, Rina Lipa has unveiled a new collab with online retailer Nasty Gal. The sister of ‘New Rules’ singer Dua Lipa, 18 year old Rina has collaborated with Nasty Gal on a new capsule collection.

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Ten brand new products have been added to the current Carter Beauty collection, all priced to be kind to your pocket.

A standout product in the line up include the new mixed face and eye palette, Cherry Bomb.

Priced at €14.95, this pigmented palette boasts an array of shimmery hues.

Packed with 12 eyeshadow shades from blossoms to foils and glitters as well as three generous face pans to contour, highlight and blush,

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The Window Dressing Brow Kit (€9.95) comes in two different shades, and packs in four great products to each kit. Comprised of two powders, a pencil and a fibre gel, Melissa herself says it’s one of her go-to’s for her brows.

Also new to Carter Beauty in this drop is a luxe range of beautiful nude satin liquid lips in four different shades - Ariana, Chrissy, Isabelle and Reese (€9.95).

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daughter.

Two face palettes - the Out of Sight Concealer Palette and the Full House Mixed Face Palette (both €7.95) - also drop today, designed for the girl looking to touch up her glam on the go.

Again, perfect for travelling to faraway lands this Summer, with shades to compliment everyone.

The concealer palette is packed with 6 high coverage shades, whilst the face palette makes sure to help you glow with four pans of product, including two highlighters, a bronzer and a blush.

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There are many kinds of sunscreens. Some specifically for your face, lips and body. Some waterproof for you sporty types. Some tinted for you bathing beauties. So it really is a matter of preference and your lifestyle. Also remember to keep that skin hydrated with a thermal spring water to freshen your skin and drench it in moisture.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Sporty New Ford Focus ST-Line DECLAN GLYNN

THE New Kia XCeed

THE All-New Ford Focus arrived in Ireland late last summer to much applause and acclaim.

This latest version of the Ford Focus delivers more style, space and advanced driving technologies for mid-size family car customers than ever before.

The new Focus also introduces a comprehensive range of advanced driving technologies that can help drivers make light work of stop-start traffic, see more clearly when driving in the dark, park simply by holding down a button, and avoid accidents.

Aerodynamic Silhouette The sporty new Focus silhouette is the most aerodynamic in its class.

Athletic and dynamic, with a long bonnet and muscular rear haunches, each model in the range is differentiated with unique elements.

There are five trim levels to choose from – Zetec, ST-Line, Titanium, Vignale, and Active, while award-winning petrol and diesel engines are available across the range, along with a choice of 6-speed manual, or 8-speed automatic gearboxes.

Review Car My review car was a new Ford Focus 5-door in sporty ST-Line specification, and was fitted with a 1.5-litre EcoBlue (turbo-diesel) engine, mated to a slick 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Finished in stunning ‘Deser t Island B lu e ’ metallic paint, the car really stood out from the crowd – thanks in no small part to its standard ST-Line styling kit with

KIA’s New ‘XCeed’ Is Set To Succeed crossover is set to offer a stylish, expressive alternative to traditional SUVs. Featuring a Coupé-like European design, Kia’s new urban crossover possesses sportier design and handling characteristics than an SUV, yet offers comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity.

Kia Motors has released the first image of the new Kia XCeed urban crossover, due to be revealed later in June 2019. Stylish, expressive and modern in design, the new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) represents a sporty alternative to traditional larger SUVs. The swept-back, coupé-like appearance of the new Kia XCeed is a

dual chrome exhausts.

Other standard features include ST-Line scuff plates, auto lights & wipers, front LED fog lights with cornering feature, Pre-collision Assist, L a n e - Ke e p i n g A l e r t with Lane Departure

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Optional features fitted to my review car included a FordPass Connect Modem, 8” SYNC 3 touchscreen with Navigation, Ford Co-Pilot 360 (adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering & Traffic Jam Stop & Go Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Alert, and Traffic Sign Recognition), Design Pack (18” Katana alloy wheels, fixed LED headlights, and privacy glass), open-able panoramic roof, wireless charging, heads-up display, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), and Enhanced Active Park Assist (including a rear view camera).

Driving Dynamics On the road, the 120PS (118bhp) engine in my review car really sparkled. With 300Nm of torque available, this EcoBlue engine is capa-

ble of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 10.0-seconds, with a top speed of 196km/h achieveable.

On a combined driving cycle, this engine can consume as little as 4.5-litres of diesel for every 100km’s driven, while a carbon emission figure of 139g/km leads to annual road tax of just €280.

E xc e l l e n t d r i v i n g dynamics ensure that the new Ford Focus provides a terrific driving experience on all kinds of road surface, while allowing the car to retain the confident handling characteristics of the previous generation model.

Spacious Interior The all-new Focus also provides more space inside for passengers and luggage. An additional 5 centimetres of length between the front and rear wheels allows classleading knee clearance

for rear seat passengers, and all occupants benefit from the wider interior – with 6 centimetres more shoulder room in the rear.

The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch further back for a more open sensation, and an open-able panoramic roof that lets light flood into the interior (a €1,410 option on my review car).

Attractively Priced The new Ford Focus is extremely well priced, with the range starting at just €22,513 (ex-delivery) for the Focus Zetec 1.0-litre EcoBoost model.

T h e s p o r t y ST- L i n e model starts at €23,525 (ex-delivery) and represents outstanding value for money. All new Ford passenger cars are covered by Ford’s excellent 7-Year/100,000km warranty.

product of the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, designed under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe. The combination of its elevated ride height and lower hip point give the car a sportier driving position than a traditional SUV. Its raised driving position offers a clearer view of the road ahead than a conventional family hatchback.

More emotional and dynamic in format and design than its taller rivals, the new Kia XCeed will nevertheless offer comparable levels of interior space and luggage capacity to Europe’s best-selling SUVs. The Kia XCeed will be revealed in full on June 26th, and – with its stunning good looks, and KIA’s renowned reliability – is sure to set pulses racing.

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LATE LATE SHOW: HURLING: DUBLIN pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Captain Chris Crummey’s 67th minute goal kick-started a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, on the way to a hard-earned victory in an evenly balanced tie against last year’s defeated All-Ireland finalists.

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Green Army advance on Road to Tokyo FIH SERIES FINALS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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GILLIAN Pinder said Ireland’s second-place finish at the FIH Series Finals last Sunday at Banbridge was a bittersweet one as they missed out on gold but did hit their primary target – a place in next October’s Olympic playoffs.

The Dubliner played a key role as the World Cup silver medalists beat Malaysia (2-1), Singapore (11-0) and the Czech Republic in both the group (8-1) and the semi-final (4-0) to take a big stride to a potential place at Tokyo 2020.

The final, though, slipped through their grasp as they fell 3-1 to Korea with all the goals coming in the last 15 minutes of a tense battle.

Ireland had a goal disallowed in the first half when a Roisin Upton dragflick was ruled out for a perceived obstruction and it cost Ireland dear.

They fell behind early in the fourth quarter and they were caught again when pushing for a late equaliser.

Nicci Daly did get one back but Korea killed off the tie with their third with six seconds left.

“We had our eyes set on winning this tournament and the ranking points that come with it,” Dubliner Pinder told Dublin Gazette.

“Of course, it is disappointing but we are still qualifed for that playoff and still have pretty big fish to fry in the European Championships in August.

“It’s not the end of the world but it is a disappointing end to a really good week.

“The first three quarters of the final, there were phases we were on top; phases they were on top; 0-0 into the last quarter, we felt good.

“When we did concede, we did have to gamble a bit more and in that, they got their second.

“To get one back with two minutes

Gillian Pinder on the attack for Ireland. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

to go, we thought we would have a repeat of Hawkes Bay when we levelled from three down but it wasn’t to be.”

The competition was Ireland’s first appearance in action on home soil since the World Cup and they performed in front of a sold-out crowd for the final at the Co Down venue.

“They were great all week, even

without the weather which usually brings a big crowd.

“Warming up and the PA was on the speaker getting people to move in; we don’t get that in hockey. Banbridge did a brilliant job.

“The stadium looks great; it was so well run and we are just disappointed we didn’t deliver the goods [in the final].”

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

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S GREAT turn out for our Annual Summer Festival and Aeraíocht in the club and Marlay Park.

Everyone had a fantastic day. Well done to all the organisers and thanks to Lisney, Thorntons Recycling, Super Valu and DLR for their great support.

Well done to the Senior Hurlers on a massive win away from home against Whitehall Colmcille to move them to 8 points in the league on Sunday morning. Hard luck to our Intermediate hurlers who lost to Commercials This week sees a full round of mid week Adult Football league matches. On Thursday night, our Jun C team are away to James Gaels in Drimnagh Castle. All games are at 7-30pm The Annual BSJ Golf Classic takes place in Grange Golf Club on August 2nd. €300 for a team of 4, €150 to sponsor a tee-box or €400 for both.

Contact Colm (0871787198) to sign up. Slots are selling fast!

Condolences to Chris & Patricia and all the Whelan family on the passing of Chris’ brother Paul in Australia last week.

SOCCER: UCD GOALKEEPER STEPS UP FOR IRISH UNDER-21S IN

Kearns makes his mark with penalty stop in Toulon TOULON TOURNAMENT  DAVE DONNELLY

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KILMACUD CROKES FOUR wins out of 5 for the Hurling teams last Sunday.

Well done to the AHL1 team, pictured abovem that beat Lucan Sarsfields, 3.16 to 1.14, the AHL3 team that beat Naomh Mearnog, 1.19 to 0.16, the AHL4 team that beat Bray Emmets, 2.16 to 1.16 and the AHL6 side that beat St. Sylvester’s, 4.14 to 3.14.

Hard luck to the AHL9 team that were comprehensively beaten by Na Fianna.

Congratulations to the Dublin Senior Hurlers on a sensational 3.19 to 0.24 win over Galway. With 4 teams on 5 points, Dublin qualify in 3rd place on score difference and now progress to the All-Ireland Quarter-Final.

Well done to Oisin O’Ruairc, Ronan Hayes, Fergal Whitely, Bill O’Carroll and Caolan

Conway who were all on the panel.

Hard luck to the Dublin Minors who lost to Wexford, 0.19 to 2.16.

Dara Purcell, Davy Crowe, Cian O Catahsaigh and Brendan Scanlon were all on the starting team.

Well done to all who took part in week 2 of the Mini All Irelands which was the hurling week.

This week is week 3 and its Boy’s Football.

Our redeveloped avenue entrance from Lwr Kilmacud Road is now fully open. Well done to those club members who were involved in the construction oversight of this project.

The CPR/Defib training class in the club last Thursday was well attended.

Well done to all who supported.

UCD goalkeeper Conor Kearns saved a spot-kick but it wasn’t enough to help Ireland Under-21s to a third-place finish at the Toulon Tournament as they lost on penalties to Mexico.

His UCD teammate Liam Scales and former Cabinteely underage player Jason Knight also started as Stephen Kenny rang the changes for the final play-off game to determine placings.

Conor Masterson captained the side from centre-half and former Cherry Orchard youngster and Manchester City full-back Tyreke Wilson made his debut appearance at this level.

St Patrick’s Athletic’s Jamie Lennon started while Templeogue native Kearns made his debut from the bench, and Bohe-

mians’ Darragh Leahy also came on as a sub.

Ireland were outclassed in the semi-finals against a Brazil Olympic team two years older and packed with first-team players at big German, Spanish and Brazilian clubs.

They came up against a Mexico team similarly playing two age grades above and preparing for the Olympics and, for the second team in this tournament, neither side could break the other down.

Chances were at a premium in excruciatingly hot conditions in Salon-deProvince and most of the action came late on, after Kearns had replaced Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.

The former Templeogue United stopper got down well to deny Alan Medina at his near post, while Jack Taylor blazed over a good chance for Ireland in the dying seconds.

It went to penalties,

UCD goalkeeper Conor Kearns in action for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s.

Picture: Alexandre Dimou/Sportsfile

but disaster struck early for Ireland as sub Connor Ronan’s effort was easily saved, and Mexico netted their first three penalties.

Ireland got a reprieve when Kearns judged Eric Aguirre’s penalty perfectly and got a strong hand across to bat the ball clear.

There was some controversy as Leahy struck his penalty before the referee had blown his whistle and had to re-take and, choosing to pick the same spot, he saw his second effort

saved.

“Its been a terrific experience for everyone,” said Kenny following the disappointing conclusion.

“Everyone is gutted that they lost the penalty shoot-out today. That’s the way football is. It’s a cruel way to lose and a controversial one the way Darragh Leahy had to re-take it.

“For us, all 22 players participated in the tournament, which was terrific.

A lot of those players were

getting their first under-21 caps.

“It’s a big step on the ladder for them and a big honour to be an under21 international. A lot of players who hadn’t had their opportunity got to play today.

“Playing against Mexico, who will be going to the Tokyo Olympics next year, and they’re under-23s.

They’re a formidable team and our players matched them equally, and a draw was probably fair.”

Drummy delight in Portugal

FORMER Mount Anville student Georgia Drummy stoemd her way to a maiden professional tennis title at the first attemp in 2019 in Portugal where she won the W15 Amarante event.

The 19-year-old left-hander had to initially negotiate two rounds of qualifiers - conceding just five games in the process - before sweeping through the main draw with wins over Sweden’s Linnea Malmqvist, Spain’s Celia Cervino Ruiz and Portugal’s Marian Ines Fonte.

The first road block on her part came in the Georgia Drummy in action. Picture: Arata Yamaoka semi-final against Czech Republic’s Karolina

Berankova who won the first set before Drummy fought back to win 1-6, 6-2, 6-1.

The Irish woman then won the final in straight sets 7-6, 6-3 against Lithuania’s Justina Mikulskyte.

Drummy reached the final of the doubles, too, making it a special week as she also took home a decent pay day with the tournament offering $15,000 in terms of prize money.

Her only other ITF Futures event that she has played in were during her schooldays back in 2017.

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ATHLETICS: SOUTHSIDE CLUB TAKES MORTON STADIUM BY STORM

DSDAC’s Juveniles gold rush yields 33 victories in Santry DUBLIN JUVENILE T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

CENTURY IRELAND O’Donoghue nets 100th goal for Ireland

DUBLINER Shane O’Donoghue became the first Irish hockey player to pass the 100 goal mark on Tuesday when he scored a hat trick in an 11-0 win over Singapore at the FIH Series in France.

Three Rock Rovers players Luke Madeley and Ben Walker and former Monkstown duo Lee and Stephen Cole also scored in the win that puts Ireland through to the semi-finals. A win on Saturday will earn a place in the Olympic qualifiers later this year.

AN EPIC display from Dundrum South Dublin athletes saw them accumulate 33 gold; 18 silver and 21 bronze medals, over the past week at the Dublin Juvenile Championships.

In the middle distance events Jamie Byrne (U-15) set the ball rolling with a finish that brought the spectators in the Santry stand to their feet as he turned into the finishing straight with a deficit of 30 metres.

He sprinted after the leader, catching him just before the finish line and knocking 10 seconds off his personal best with a time of 4.31.

He was quickly followed by other winners like Morgan Clarkson (U-17) 1,500m; Faye Dervan (U-18) 1,500m ; Oisin Kelly steeplechase; Eimear Maher (U-17) 1,500m.

Saoirse O’Brien showed her class in the Under-16 3,000m with a great front running performance, all the more surprising as she’s not long back after a six month injury sojourn.

In the relay championships, DSDAC had fantastic results with standout performances by their U-16 and U-18 girls and boys teams.

The club’s sprinters and hurdlers were also in top form with Laura Gallagher winning the 100m hurdles; 300m hurdles and 400m.

Cal Traynor Russell impressed in the U-14 boys winning the 80m and 200m.

Molly Hourihan dragged herself away from her Leaving Cert studies to win the U-19 100m; Charlotte Bourke was first in the 400m and 400m hurdles, with Roisin Healy taking the U-18 100m and long jump titles, and Erika Doyle first in the U-17 200m.

Ciarán Carthy took gold in the U-19 400m.

DSDAC also put in a series of great performances in the field events with Emma Roche (U-18) winning the Shot Putt and Discus and Eva O’Donohoe was first in the Javelin.

DSD’s winning 4x400 Relay team of (L to R): Charlotte Bourke, Erika Doyle, Beth Sweeney and Faye Dervan. Picture: Lindie Naughton

Liam Jenkins was first in the U-18 high and triple jumps, and Tomas Kacenauskas was first in the Shot Putt.

Other winners were Sean Cleary (U-15) Shot Putt and Molly Mullally in the U-15

Javelin.

Finally, DSD representatives also prevailed in the Walk with Ciara Wilson-Bowen taking the U-15 title and Anna Neary the U-16.

Tara Finlay the new Salmo president RUGBY  sport@dublingazette.com

DE LA Salle Palmerston FC announced the election of Tara Finlay as club president for the 2019-20 season as she becomes the first female to do the role in the club’s 120-year history.

The Finlay name is synonymous with Kirwan Park and DLSP. Tara and her husband Paul – a keen photographer who has covered numerous club fixtures and social events – are permanent fixtures on the touchline, supporting their sons Scott, Dylan, Jake, Tadhg and Max who have all represented the club with distinction.

In addition to supporting the Finlays on the pitch, Tara is a prolific member of the

club’s social committee and one of the key driving forces behind events such as the President’s Dinner, the Players’ Dinner and the hugely successful Ladies Lunches in aid of various charitable organisations.

“She embodies the club’s ethos of inclusivity and positivity and we have no doubt she will bring these values to her presidency also,” a club statement on behalf of the executive management committee said.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing president Declan Farrelly for his excellent work during his term of office and wish Tara every success for her presidency in the season to come.”

Tara Finlay, pictured with her son Jake, has become the first female president at DLSP

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NAOMH OLAF GAELIC4MOTHERS & Others takes place at 8pm on Monday evenings - noncompetitive, fun Gaelic games played in a social environment. No previous knowledge or experience of Gaelic Football is needed, just bring your enthusiasm! Participants should be 21+ (no upper age limit) and not currently playing competitively with a club team.

Naomh Olaf Summer Camps for boys and girls from senior infants to 6th class will take place on 15th-19th July and 12th-16th August - book your place(s) by clicking on the link on the Club website www.naomholaf.ie.

Well done to the team from Sandyford House who were winners of the Naomh Olaf Golf Classic in Powerscourt last Friday.

It was a busy weekend for the Gaughran family - Rebecca represented St Raphaela’s School on Friday for the CMNB Camogie School Team playing Antrim in Belfast, and on Saturday she played for the Dublin Under 13 Academy Squad in the Leinster Ladies Football Blitz in Portlaoise. Her Dad, Bernard, also played on Saturday on the Dublin Master Team against Tyrone.

Also making the trip to Belfast to play Antrim was Billie Somers representing Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille. Well done to all!

Great result for the Ladies Camogie team in Round 3 of the Adult Junior Cup, they beat St. Finian’s in an away match - 1-3 : 4-6. Round 4 takes place on Thursday 20th June against St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh at Páirc Uí Bhríain.

SHANKILL OUR Golf Classic which was played among the Wicklow hills last Friday in Delgany Golf Club was a brilliant success. The winners were 1ST Team Christy Hilliard, 2nd Team DMC Electrical, 3rd Team Ciaran Anderson.

Nearest the pin and longest drive were both won by Dave Hurley and player with potential award went to Darren Boothman. Special thanks to the players, the sponsors, our organising Committee and the staff in both Delgany Golf Club and Brady’s Pub for their help and assistance.

After a wait of 12 years we finally have a shopping centre in Shankill and were delighted for the club to be invited by Jackie O Donnell to the relaunch of her Pharmacy (pictured).

O Donnell’s have been a great friend and supporter of our club over the years and we wish her well in the new premises.

The club Summer Camp “the best in Dublin” and sponsored by O Donnell’s Total Health Pharmacy is on 1st to 5th July in St Laurence College from 10.00am to 2.00pm and is suitable for boys and girls 5 to 12 years of age. Cost is €55 for club members and €65

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for non-members. To register visit www. shankill.gaa.ie and click on “summer camp” or contact Steve Davis 087 6414123. The juvenile Academy is in action this Saturday at 10.00am in Stonebridge Road. Why not give the Academy a try the coaches are ready and the equipment is free and the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

Despite all the off-field action with the golf and store openings there was a full programme of games over the weekend.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Cormack Anderson.

This week’s Jackpot is €2750.

Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub.

For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746.

LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 11-14-34. €25 goes to Shauna Walsh, Niall O Connor, Mila Healy, Shona O Connor. Jackpot next week is €8,400. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page.

Our All Ireland mini blitz started on the 17th of June and will finish on Friday the 21st with a BBQ. See our Facebook page for more information if you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754.

If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info.

Our Juvenile training is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested. If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie.

All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@ wanderersgaa.ie.

HURLING: TWO DUBLIN SIDES ADVANCE TO SEMI

Southside stars in Celtic showdown U17 CELTIC CHALLENGE  CÓILIN DUFFY

SOUTH Dublin players certainly did their clubs and county proud in the Bank of Ireland Celtic C h a l l e n ge Un d e r- 1 7 hurling competition last weekend, with players on both the Dublin Clarke and Dublin Plunkett teams.

Those two teams will now face off this Saturday in the semi-final of the Corn John Scott in Donaghmore-Ashbourne GAA Club at 3.15pm.

In Abbotstown, Dublin Plunkett faced Kilkenny Black in the first quarterfinal of the day in the competition, and the side comprised of Under-16 players came out on top by 2-13 to 1-10 after a keenly contested encounter.

A solid second quarter helped Dublin Plunkett to victory, as they bounced back from Adam O’Connor netting for the Cats to lead by 2-7 to 1-5 at the break.

Plunkett were guilty of eight wides in the opening half but as the game progressed they became more solid in front of the posts.

Kilkenny moved 1-5 to 0-6 ahead on 27 minutes, following a Paraic Lennon free, but a goal from Ballyboden’s St Enda’s clubman

David Keogh helped really spring Dublin to life.

They launched attack after attack in injury-time, and added their second goal from Best and Fairest Award winner Eoin Wilde, before clubman Sean Cooney finished with a well struck point from play, and Dublin Plunkett took a three-point interval lead.

The sides were well balanced in the second half with Dublin shading the scoring by six points to five, but they had done enough to progress.

Local players on the Plunkett panel were Kilmacud Crokes clubman Lúc Ó Lochlainn and Cuala’s Michael Mahon.

Another cracking encounter was served up soon-after, as it took a late goal from Rory O’Neill to set up a 4-11 to 2-14 win for Dublin Clarke over Tipperary Blue.

This was a thriller as Tipp bounced back from being six points in arrears in the 48th minute to level the contest, after firing 1-3 unanswered including a goal from Conor Byrne.

The sides were twice level in the closing minutes, until Dublin Clarke’s fourth goal 40 seconds into second half injury-time

PARKRUN Griffeen gets Gillick visit

VHIAmbassador, David Gillick was joined by South Dublin mayor Vicki Casserly and 273 walkers, joggers and runners at the Griffeen parkrun, Lucan, on Saturday for a special event to celebrate their partnership with parkrun Ireland.

Parkrun Ireland support local communities in organising free, weekly, timed 5k runs every Saturday at 9.30am. parkrun events are open to all ages and abilities.

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Cuala’s Michael Mahon awaits the breaking ball for Dublin Plunkett Picture: Noel Browne

from O’Neill which proved to be the match winner.

Tipperary led by 0-3 to 0-1 early on but Clarke tagged on 1-4 without reply in almost an sevenminute spell to move 1-5 to 0-4 ahead with a little under 14 minutes gone on the clock.

The goal arrived after Craobh Chiarán’s Jack Murray first-timed the ball to the net. St. Oliver Plunkett’s clubman Ger Ryan delivered a second goal,

and at the break Dublin Clarke led 2-8 to 0-7 Tipperary worked hard on the restart, cutting the gap to three points after a Darragh Doyle goal, but Murray – who went on to receive the ‘Best and Fairest Award’ grabbed his second goal.

Tipp fought right back to level at 2-13 to 3-10 with seven minutes remaining, with the sides trading points, before O’Neill’s late goal.

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HURLING: HUGE CROWD AT PARNELL PARK AS DUBLIN DELIVER BIG WIN

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Cuala keep up pressure at top on Boden

Dublin goalkeeper Alan Nolan fires a point from out-field during Saturday’s Leinster SHC win over Galway at Parnell Park Picture: Niall O’Connell

Crummey delivers on big night at Parnell Park LEINSTER SENIOR HURLING CH’SHIP Dublin 3-19 Galway 0-24 sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN Sarsfields clubman Chris Crummey led by example as Dublin pulled off a dramatic victory over Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Crummey’s 67th minute goal kickstarted a strong finish by the Boys in Blue, as it put them into a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, before finishing with a 3-19 to 0-24 win, and coupled with Wexford drawing with Kilkenny, ended Galway’s involved in the 2019 All-Ireland Championship.

“I just saw a gap and went for it,” the Dublin Captain said after the game.

“It was a great ball inside and I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time and thankfully I could finish it.

“I don’t know what was going through my head. I just kept going and went as far as I could and luckily I finished it then.”

This wasn’t just any game of Hurling,

it was real Championship fare played at a tremendous pace, with the sides level on 18 occasions, before that late burst by the hosts, which saw them outscore the Tribesmen 1-4 to 0-2 in the closing minutes.

“Too be honest I don’t think I have ever played in a game like that. It was just score-for-score. Every time we got a score, Galway - credit to them, they got a score straight back,” Crummey said.

“It was nip and tuck for the whole second half. We knew, we had said it was going to go to 70 minutes.

“We had played for 40 or 50 minutes in the other games, so we knew it was going to come down to the last five minutes.

“In fairness the lads who came in were unbelievable and we just got the job done and I’m just delighted.”

12 months ago Dublin came within a whisker of beating the then reigning All Ireland Champions, before losing out by the minimum margin.

Another entertaining encounter was produced in Parnell Park on Saturday, with both sides digging in from the off.

Parnell Park was packed to the rafters

as Dublin claimed their first Championship win over Galway since the 2013 Leinster Final.

Goals were certainly key to this victory, with Eamonn Dillon grabbing the first half goal, with Sean Moran netting a second half penalty, and Crummey’s strike coming late on.

Both teams lost key players in the opening half, with Eoghan O’Donnell coming off with a hamstring injury in the 14th minute, followed by Galway forward Conor Whelan 12 minutes later.

Danny Sutcliffe and the veteran Conal Keaney was inspirational for the Dubs, with the latter named alongside Alan Nolan, Paddy Smyth and Crummey on the GAA.ie Hurling team of the week.

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Dillon’s goal arrived on 28 minutes, to push the hosts three points clear.

Crummey won a penalty early on the restart after being brought down

by Daithí Burke, before Moran fired to the net.

The introduction of Joe Canning in the 47th minute added greatly for the v i s i to rs w i t h two points.

Keaney and Nolan were among those who deliver for Dublin, before a awe-inspiring finish by Mattie Kenny’s side.

Dublin now face either Laois or Westmeath in a Preliminary AllIreland Series tie on July 6th/7th The Midlanders meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final on Sunday week at Croke Park.

Too be honest I don’t think I have ever played in a game like that. It was just score-forscore. Every time we got a score Galway credit to them got a score straight back

CUALA kept up their pursuit at the top of AHL1 with a big 2-22 to 0-16 win over St Jude’s a Tymon North on Sunday morning.

Facing into a marginal deficit at the break (0-10 to 0-9), Willie Maher’s side secured their fifth win of the campaign with a powerful second half display. On a day when no fewer than 10 Cuala players got their names on the scoresheet, the contributions of Naoise Waldron (1-7) and Tom Ryan (0-4) paved the way for the visitors to come out on the right side of the result.

As ever, Fionn O Riain Broin and Diarmuid McLoughlin were in fine form for St Jude’s. They amassed a combined tally of 0-11, though it wasn’t enough to prevent their fourth league reversal of 2019.

Straight from the second half throwin, Colum Sheanon levelled matters for a sixth time.

They subsequently moved back into the ascendancy via the stick of Waldron and he fired beyond the reach of Ross O’Reilly for the maiden goal of the game on 34 minutes.

This was a major psychological boost for Cuala and they followed it up with another series of points - Ryan, Niall Carty and roving defender Simon Timlin all finding the range. Waldron (free), Carty and John Sheanon raised white flags to give Cuala a 1-17 to 0-11 cushion on the three-quarter mark and sub Emmet Murphy’s goal completed the win.

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