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DUBLIN will paint Croke Park a special shade of blue this weekend, as both the men’s and ladies’s footballers take to headquarters in search of special pieces of history.

On Saturday evening, Jim Gavin’s heroes are lining up a second shot at becoming the first county to complete the drive for five.

Their first meeting with Kerry a fortnight ago was an epic for the ages; an injury-time equaliser keeping alive the metropolitan hopes of their place in the record books.

Saturday’s replay at 6pm promises to be another monumental battle – one to bring the city to a standstill, with sky-blue adorning every corner inside and outside of Croker.

A day later, Mick Bohan’s women’s team are gunning for their third All-Ireland win in succession, too, with a huge crowd also in the offing.

Rare old times in the storied history of Dublin GAA! You can read our special ladies’s football All-Ireland final preview on PAGE 31; our men’s final preview is on PAGE 32.

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GREENHOUSE GASES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETS

DLR Climate Change Plan announced GARY IBBOTSON

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has published its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) 20192014, highlighting the main climate risks facing the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area and the range of actions, the council is planning on undertaking to tackle climate change.

Under five key areas: energy and buildings, transport, flood resilience, nature-based solutions and resource management, the plan will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions emitted by the council and residents living in the DLR locale.

Councillor Shay Brennan, Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

County Council, said: “I welcome the publication of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CCAP 2019-2024, which marks a significant step forward in the council’s efforts in combating the causes and impacts of climate change.

“In rolling out this plan, the council will continue to demonstrate local leadership, across a range of action areas, with the aim of supporting other sectors in carrying out their own climate change efforts, in particular citizens, businesses and community groups across the county.

“I look forward to the implementation of the plan, in collaboration with my colleagues in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

BLACKROCK

Apartment owners face €25,000 bill to remedy defects

Frascati Hall

Councillor Shay Brennan, Cathaoirleach

County Council and the other Dublin local authorities.”

P h i l o m e n a Po o l e, chief executive of Dun

Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: “The council’s CCAP marks a key milestone in an ongoing partnership between council staff, elected members, Codema, the Dublin Climate Action regional office, and a range of other stakeholders.

“This is the moment when we must take action, and show our ambition through real action to preserve the world as we know it for the generations that will come after us – our own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“This council is committed to continued climate action, across the key areas of adaptation, mitigation and public engagement, undertaking of a range of initiatives that will enable the county to contribute to reaching national and European energy targets to 2030, 2050 and beyond.”

The key targets of the plan are to reduce greenhouse gases by 40% by 2030, see an improvement in energy efficiency by 2020 and protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystems.

In July, it was announced that an additional €150,000 will be made available to help implement the CCAP.

OWNERS of apartments in the Frascati Hall complex in Blackrock have heard that they are facing bills of €25,000 each to fix structural defects in their homes.

First going on sale in 2006, the 42-apartment block was developed by McInerney Homes and sold for between €342,000 and €900,000.

According to The Irish Times, details of the defects in the apartments were outlined at an EGM in 2017, where it was revealed that that window frames and balconies were rotting and many floors had “very poor or no fire sealant” between them.

Shortly after initial repair works were completed in 2015, owners began to notice “water ingress around the windows and balcony doors,” according to the minutes of the 2017 meeting.

Thorntons Chartered Surveys then proceeded to inspect the building further.

Thorntons found that there was an issue with zinc cladding and the

installations of the windows, with one balcony so badly rotten that the owner had almost fallen through.

To fix the problems, Thorntons said that scaffolding would have to be erected, some windows be completely replaced, zinc trimmings changed and rotten balconies repaired.

The accumulation of the work was estimated to cost €850,000 – meaning each resident would have to foot the bill at €25,000 each.

It is understood that the Frascati Hall management company had sought legal advice on who was responsible for such defects, but found that after seven years, it was clear that the owners who have to pay for the much needed works themselves.

According to The Irish Times, not all owners have yet paid the €25,000 fee and repair works have still not begun.

Mc I n e r n ey H o m e s went into receivership in 2011 after accumulating debts of €113m.

FASTNews

Online survey now live to decide running of new school THE online survey to determine who should run the planned post-primary school in Goatstown has gone live.

Minister for Transport, Shane Ross TD said that, following a request for educational bodies to apply to run the school, four applicants have come forward.

These are An Foras Patrunachta, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Train-

ing Board (DDLETB), Educate Together and Scoil Sinead Limited.

“This is a very important decision that will shape the future of post primary education in the new school said Ross.”

The online survey for parents can be accessed at https:// patronage.education.gov.ie It will run until 4 October.

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BOOTERSTOWN: CONCRETE SHED IS LISTED AS A ‘HOUSE’ FOR SALE

Concrete shed on sale for €59,000 GARY IBBOTSON

A CONCRETE shed in Booterstown, located between two homes on Grotto Avenue, has gone on the market for €59,000.

Listed on Daft.ie, the property’s description reads: “Castle Estate Agents Powered by Keller Williams present this Investment opportunity close to the Booterstown train station.

“29sq. metre private garage for sale at Grotto Avenue.”

The concrete structure appears to have previously been used as garage as a typical fold-up and pull-

down door is used as the entrance-way.

The listing has been viewed over 7,600 times and also describes the property as a “detached house” – even though such detached garages are often the subject of conditions imposed by the local council restricting its nature and extent of use.

The property appears to not have an address of its own.

Labour councillor for the area, Deirdre Kingston, told Dublin Gazette: “I think this listing is indicative of the dysfunctional housing market in this country.

“What’s particularly

depressing is that this concrete shed is listed as a ‘house’ for sale.

“Housing in this country isn’t about providing affordable family homes, or taking people off housing lists, but making as high a profit as possible.

“I and my Labour colleagues have repeatedly called for more focus on the public ownership of housing, but the Government continues to pursue a developer-led policy, rather than one that is focused on people and their needs.”

Fine Gael councillor for Blackrock, Barry Ward says that the building is

DLR LEXICON

‘Magic tables’ help people with dementia, autism

The concrete shed in Booterstown

probably a commercial sale intended for use as a parking space near the DART station in Booterstown.

“I would be very concerned if anyone was suggesting that this could be residential or converted into a residential space,” says Cllr Ward.

“The ad gives no indication of adjacent land, and the footprint here is insufficient for a residential construction in a low-rise, settled, suburban area.

“As to the price, while it

is expensive, I think that people are increasingly turning towards sustainable modes of transport like cycling and public transport, which decreases the need of cars and expensive parking.”

For comparison, €45,000 will get you a three-bedroom terraced house in Roscommon and a threebedroom terraced house in Clare, while €70,000 would get you a four-bedroom semi-detached house in County Donegal.

THE DLR Lexicon and many libraries across the country has recently seen the installation of ‘magic tables’ to help those with dementia or autism.

The facility, which is actually a box that hangs from the ceiling over a table or other flat surfaces, projects light and animation that allows users to interact and play games.

Erika Csibi, library assistant at DLR Lexicon said that “by interacting with your hand or any of the tools, depending on mobility issues, the sensors then interact with your movements, creating the games”.

Ciara McGurl, a librarian at Trim Library where the service has also been installed says that ToverTafel, the official name of the box is great to “ignite conversation, to maybe enhance memory or chat.

“A lot of it is to do with chat. You might have people (that play the games) who are non-verbal, or that they have a language barrier.”

The installation of the ToverTafel boxes are part of an eight million euro funding boost for digital services in public libraries, with ‘magic tables’ expected to be installed in more libraries by the end of the year.

Ann Marie Mitchell, the director of nursing at Ashford House says that it’s “a great, fun interactive tool designed for residents with any stage of dementia.

“It definitely lifts their wellbeing. I find that when we come here with the residents, there is a great atmosphere, that they become very settled, very content.

“Actually, that well being lasts quite a while after we go back to the nursing home. A conversation then takes place: “I was catching butterflies, I was bursting the balloons,” they say. It gets all the memories going.”

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PROPERTY: GOOD NEWS FOR HOME OWNERS AS TAX REDUCED BY 15%

Council votes to reduce property tax GARY IBBOTSON

AT Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s first monthly meeting after the summer, the council voted to reduce the Local Property Tax (LPT) by the maximum amount of 15%.

Every year, each local authority in the country can vote on, if they wish to reduce or raise the LPT and by how much.

Since it was introduced in 2014, DLRC has voted to reduce the tax every year by 15% the maximum amount allowed.

At the meeting, People Before Profit (PBP) councillors, Hugh Lewis and Melisa Halpin tabled a motion to abolish the tax completely with,

Cllr. Lewis saying: “The LPT is a regressive tax that takes absolutely no consideration of income or personal wealth, and has resulted in less funds being available to fund local services.

“We cannot continue as public representatives to tax low income families whilst simultaneously, accepting less funding for the operations of our councils.”

H o w e v e r, P B P ’s motion was rejected by the council and instead voted to reduce the tax.

The vote was supported by all parties with Fianna Fail councillor, Donal Smith telling Dublin Gazette: “Fianna Fail councillors strongly made the point that homeowners in Dun

Laoghaire-Rathdown already pay among the highest LPT in the country and that the tax is very unfair as currently structured, because it takes no account of a person’s ability to pay.

“LPT is not a progressive tax. The Government has consistently failed to reform the tax and continues to kick the can down the road.”

The council also heard that it’s budget for 2020 will potentially be restricted due to numerous internal and external issues.

These include a dip in income sourced from planning activities, a reduction in the rates re c e ive d f ro m I r i s h Water, an increase in the county council’s payroll costs and the growing cost of maintaining Dun Laoghaire Harbour – which transferred to county council ownership last year.

RESPONSE

Minister Madigan pleased as Local Property Tax revaluations postponed

DLRC councillers voted to reduce tax by 15%

The Department of Transport authorised the transfer of the harbour in 2018 but also the debts that, it has occurred – roughly €33.5m.

“I’m extremely disappointed with Minister Ross and his handling of the Harbour,” says Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy.

At the time of the transfer, Fine Gael councillor Barry Ward said that he is disappointed

t h a t “a b s o l u te l y n o financial provision” has been made for the handover of the harbour.

Minister Ross had not replied for comment by the time of publication.

LOCAL Government minister, Josepha Madigan (pictured) has issued a statement in response to Dun LaoghaireRathdown councillor and Cathaoirleach, Shay Brennan asking the minister to not try, and influence the council’s stance on Local Property Tax. In her statement, Minister Madigan said that she is “pleased that Local Property Tax revaluations have been postponed until 2021.

“I have fought hard to prevent any increase in Local Property Tax as I understand it is a big fear in our area,” she said.

“This postponement comes at the same time as the publication of a review of Local Property Tax, which has recommended a policy that I have long advocated for which is that 100% of property tax raised should be kept locally. I will continue to fight on your behalf so that future revaluations will hopefully not lead to you paying more money.

“Fine Gael is committed to a policy of fiscal responsibility and wants to look after the taxpayer. As your local Minster for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I will continue to support local taxpayers.

“Fine Gael councillors will also continue to push for the local property tax to be reduced by the maximum 15% every year. I hope that other parties will follow our lead,” she said.

Doing their part to try to help businesses prepare for Brexit TANAISTE and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, was happy to join Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, to launch the Getting Your Business Brexit Ready: Practical Steps publication at Enterprise Ireland’s International Markets Week recently.

The publication is part of the Government’s push to try to help businesses

prepare for Brexit and the potential risk of a British No Deal exit from the EU on October 31.

Covering several key areas, the publication examines the likely impact on Ireland in the event of a No Deal Brexit, and runs through the action that businesses can, and should, be taking now to attempt to mitigate the withdrawal’s impact. See the booklet at gov.ie/brexit for further information. Picture: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Reading the leaflet about the exhibition

Catherine Gallagher, County Librarian, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC); Dr Angus Mitchell, author of ‘Roger Casement – 16 Lives’; Cllr Shay Brennan, An Cathaoirleach of DLRCC; and Her Excellency, Ana Maria Sanchez de Rios, Ambassador of Peru to Ireland

Isla and Aran Vaughan-Mitchell

Marius Harkin, Fr Niall Mackey and James Mackey

David and Patricia O’Reilly with Ellen and Richard Ryan

Exploring Peru’s ties to Casement T

HE life and times of the executed patriot Roger Casement were to the fore in a special exhibition launched at the LexIcon Library in Dun Laoghaire recently.

Casement, who was executed in London

in 1916 for high treason over his role in the Rising, led a complicated life that saw him focused on injustices and struggle all over the world, not just in Ireland.

The fascinating exhibition focuses on a particular aspect of his life: Crossing Bor-

ders, Forging Republics – Roger Casement and his experience in Peru, which explores his attempts to end abuses against the Putumayo Indians – just one strand of a remarkable life of a patriot who spent much of his life trying to help others.

Some of the audience who gathered to learn more about Roger Casement’s work for Peruvians. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

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BID TO RAISE €100K FOR CHARITY

It’s Good To Talk in aid of Pieta House!

EVERY Friday for the month of September when you by a hot drink at Marks and Spencer cafes, one euro will be donated to Pieta House.

Celebrating 40 years in Ireland this year, Marks and Spencer are hoping to raise €100,000 for the mental health charity.

The retailer has been raising money since January through various in-store activities and has now started a major fundraising drive for the month of September to help achieve its goal.

All money raised through the fundraise will support the Pieta House Resilience Academy - a mental health programme offered to second year students in secondary schools nationwide.

The money will enable Pieta House Resilience Academy facilitator teams to reach 30 extra schools and nearly 3,500 more students across the country.

So why not pick a Friday in September, invite a friend and visit any of the M&S cafes throughout Ireland.

It’s good to talk!

Wolves in the Woods habitat opens DUBLIN Zoo has opened “Wolves in the Woods”, a large and stimulating new habitat which will be home to the pack of seven grey wolves.

Featuring a stunning water feature, a dedicated feeding area and three visitor observation points where visitors to the Zoo can observe the wolves, the space is over 4,000

metres squared in size and was inspired by the natural habitat of the grey wolf.

Dublin Zoo’s team leader, Ciara McMahon said: “I am delighted to say that the wolf pack have adapted to their new habitat very quickly. They are very comfortable and confident in their new surroundings”. Pictures: Patrick Bolger

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell

Rugby legend calls on everyone to join Big Brunch IRISH rugby legend, Paul O’Connell has joined up with the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) to host a Big Brunch and is calling on others to join in, sign up and raise funds for a worthwhile cause.

The Big Rugby Brunch campaign was created by the IHF, to help support its endof-life and bereavement care programmes and services.

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner (September 20 – November 2), the foundation is asking people to organise a brunch for family, friends or colleagues, while watching the games.

Irish and Munster legend, Paul O’Connell is looking for supporters to answer the call, saying: “While you’re supporting our lads in Japan, you can also be doing your part to support end-of-life care in Ireland.

“Pick any game and invite your friends, family or colleagues around for a tasty brunch and ask them to make a donation to a great cause.”

Money raised will go towards the IHF’s work, including the Nurses for Night Care service for people with non-cancer related illnesses.

The service provides nursing care, practical supports and reassurance for people and their families in the last days of their lives at home.

Demand for Nurses for Night Care has already increased by 20% in 2019.

Director of Fundraising at the IHF, Helen McVeigh said the Nurses for Night Care is an invaluable service.

“Through Nurses for Night Care, we are able to support over 600 families every year all over Ireland.

“Our vital programme also support children, adults, families and staff in hospitals, nursing homes and residential care settings across the country.

“By hosting an IHF Big Rugby Brunch, you will make such a difference to people approaching the end of their lives and those grieving their loss.”

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STILLORGAN: PROMPT ACTION PRAISED

DUN LAOGHAIRE

Off-duty garda assaulted GARY IBBOTSON

AN off-duty Garda was assaulted by group of men over the weekend after he intervened in a suspected break-in on Glenalbyn Road, Stillorgan.

Travelling home from his shift at around 5pm on Saturday, the 27-year-old man approached three men who were acting suspiciously.

In a statement, the Gardai said the officer “blocked their path with his motorcycle after identifying himself as a garda.

The males entered their vehicle and collided with the motorcycle, injuring the Garda.”

It is also understood that the men physically threatened the Garda before fleeing the scene.

The garda spokesperson said no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Commenting on the incident, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Leas-Cathaoirleach and Independent Councillor, Deirdre Donnelly, said: “This is truly frightening. The recent

rise in crime, particularly burglaries, is alarming and I really believe that we need a stronger Garda presence in the community.

“I believe that the Gardai in the county are doing their best with the resources available to them but I feel that stricter legislation is needed in relation to serial offenders.

Fianna Fail councillor for Stillorgan, Donal Smith told Dublin Gazette: “I condemn any assault on any member of an Garda Siochana in the strongest possible terms. Any attack on any garda is an attack on society.”

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Equality, said: “The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, condemns unreservedly the attack that took place on a member of An Garda Síochána in Stillorgan last Saturday.

“Gardaí are conducting an investigation into this incident and the Minister would encourage anyone with information to contact An Garda Síochána on the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”

A wave of relief as dog is saved

A brilliant book-filled family day out SIX-year-old Sam McNally from Dublin gets in the mood for Dubray StoryFest, a fun-filled, creative festival for children aged 0-12 and their families, which will be back this year at Dublin’s Airfield Estate on Saturday 28th September, with over 25 authors and illustrators from all over Ireland and the UK. For further information please visit www.dubraybooks.ie/storyfest. Picture: Mark Stedman

A DOG that fell from a height and got trapped on the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire was rescued by the RNLI, after being alerted by a member of the public.

Toby the dog fell onto rocks and got trapped in the water between two sets of steps, when a member of the public raised the alarm at about 11:40am last Wednesday.

Kieran O’Connell, an RNLI lifeguard, came to the rescue of Toby after launching the local station’s boarding boat. Toby was in the water for an estimated 15 minutes.

After rescuing Toby, O’Connell said: “Toby had quite the fall this morning and got stuck between two sets of steps before ending up in the water for about 15 minutes.

“Thankfully, while a little frightened, he was not injured and was delighted to be reunited with his owners. We would like to commend the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning.

“Many dog owners can find themselves in trouble when they try to rescue their pets instead of calling 999 or 112 or Coast Guard.

“We would remind everyone that it is important to keep yourself safe when you walk with your pet.

“Keep dogs on a lead close to the cliff edges or fastflowing water. If your pet does get stuck in the water, stuck in mud or falls from a height, don’t go in after them.

“Move to a place where your pet can get to safely and call them if you think they can get out by themselves.”

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Darragh, Paisley, Feidhlim and Christine Singleton. Pictures: Ray Storey

Jenny and Ela Comerford

Delicious Ellie Quinn and a hungry friend

Davin, Aoife Taylor, Nicola and Nicole Clarke

Dee and Markus Magelinskiene

Nicole Donita and Daniel Blessing

Dino-rrific fun over in Firhouse D

Nikolay Olkusz

Dylan Kehoe and Billy Brownlie

INOSAURS were spotted on the loose over at the Scientology Centre in Firhouse recently, much to the delight of many local families and children.

They turned up in their droves for the now annual dinosaur-themed family fun weekend at the centre, which had laid

on a wide range of dino-related events and activities.

The highlight of the weekend for many people was the imaginative Dino Experience, which explored the dinosaurs’ reign over the planet, and their descendants, modern-day reptiles.

There was also a petting zoo, face-

painting fun, bumper cars and bouncy castles – no sharp-clawed dinosarus allowed – which all helped to flesh out a fun weekend, particularly for kids.

Diana Stahl, director of public affairs at the centre, hailed the event as fun for for the whole community, adding that the weekend was “a roaring success”.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Part of the fun, colourful attractions

Cathy Morrison with Elaine, Eliza, Melody and Rian Brown. Pictures: Emily Gallagher

Darragh Curtain, John Murray, Noel Cusack and Collin Tuite with Aidan Moriarity (front)

Lily Conor Clarke

Families gather to watch the boys in Blue

B Jenga time for Clare, Farah, Lottie and Bloom Merrigan

Holly and Michael Murray

AKERS Corner was awash with neon lights as they hosted a two day family fun fair last week, welcoming the local community to enjoy the first All-Ireland senior football final in a unique setting.

The event saw hundreds come to the Deansgrange venue to take in the Candy Land, Ice Mountain, Mega

Dance and Crazy Beach amusements while local groups, like Cabinteely GAA club, were on hand to add to the atmosphere.

To cap the weekend, the big match was shown on a temporary giant screen as the sky blue supporters saw their side snatch a replay chance against Kerry, keeping alive the drive for five.

Cody Joyce with his mum and a fish that he won

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WHEREVER YOUR INTERESTS LIE, THE CULTURE NIGHT PROGRAMME HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER

Captivating Culture Night to take over Dublin for one big night PADRAIG CONLON

CULTURE Night returns to Dublin this month when, once again, local venues will open their doors for loads of exciting free late-night entertainment.

The theme for this year’s event is “Wrap Up in Culture” and tens of thousands are expected to attend on Friday September 20th.

Now in its fourteenth year, Culture Night Dublin 2019 is the biggest programme to date with over 300 venues hosting over 500 events for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

This year, festival goers can watch a film at an outdoor cinema in the Digital Hub, attend Dublin Flea Night Market or take in an exhibition

“Time As Form”, a collection of works by asylum seekers and refugee artists.

I r e l a n d ’s n e w e s t museum, the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), will also officially open its doors for the first time at 5pm on the day.

The National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks will once more be hosting RTE’s flagship Culture Night event.

Hosting Historic Clarke Square at Collins Barracks will light up as RTE presents an evening of free live family entertainment from 7.30pm to 10pm, featuring a mix of live music, spoken word, dance and performances.

The line-up features

both established and emerging Irish artists, and special guests, in the company of the RTEConcert Orchestra.

Singer Lisa Hannigan will be performing at the Irish Museum of Modern Art while Artistic Liberties will tell the story of the historic Liberties area through photographs.

Events Irish language events will also take place which include tours of Conradh na Gaeilge and an evening of Irish set and Ceili dancing lessons and trad music at Aras Chronain Ionad Cultuir in Clondalkin.

Complimentary Dublin Bus routes will also be provided to bring people to their cultural destination.

Over 4,000 free events will be taking place all over the country on the night, with everything from animation and light projections to readings and open-air concerts.

Events will also be taking place in Abu Dhabi, Paris and Leeds.

Organised by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht along with arts offices, local authorities and cultural organisations, Culture Night has grown from a smallsca l e c u l t u ra l eve n t staged only in Dublin in 2006, to a massive n a t i o n a l ce l e b ra t i o n which organisers say was attended by over 400,000 people last year.

Advice Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Office, has the following advice to festival goers planning on attending Culture Night Dublin 2019.

“Seek out the culture around every corner, as you chart your own path through the city’s different cultural quarters,” he said. “ E n c o u n t e r s h o wstopping spectacle, learn about hidden histories, dabble in different workshops and embark on thrilling tours.

“Wherever your interests lie, the Culture Night programme has something to offer.”

The full programme of events can be found on the Culture Night website.

GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium. Picture: Allen Kiely

The Digital Hub, Arts and Crafts / Film

Following Her Path: A Walking Tour of Ireland’s Remarkable Women

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an unofficial trilogy focusing on staycation charms across or along the Border, this week we’re dipping a metaphorical toe in the waters of the Erne. Page 20

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

Sharing a giggle at a festival launch SIBLINGS Adrien and Jasmine Tessier shared a giggle as they helped launch the ninth edition of the Red Line Book Festival, which takes place from October 7-13.

Taking place at County Library, Tallaght, the festival will bring local, national and international authors to venues across south Dublin, with a programme of talks, workshops, a writer in residence programme, creative writing

competitions and more.

The line-up includes Irish Laureate for Fiction Sebastian Barry, Laureate na nOg Sarah Crossan, Kevin Barry, Sarah Webb, Alison Spittle, Joseph O’Connor, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Colm O’Regan and Laura Dodsworth, making it a must-go event for literary fans across the city. For further information, see redlinebookfestival.ie.

Picture: Julien Behal Photography

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A voice of independence The uncompromising passion of Amanda Palmer

FROM years as a statuesque street performer handing flowers to passers by, to marrying famed author Ne il Gaiman, Amanda Palmer’s life has been almost as unconventional as her musical career.

The latter, traversing theatrical duo The Dresden Dolls, and finding TED talk fame in talking about how she connects with audiences, has ultimately thrived on swimming upstream.

For the past few years, Palmer’s solo work has taken some unconventional roads.

She’s been accompanied on tour by an ever

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changing cast of local musicians who she brings on stage for impromptu jams, replacing her backing band night after night.

She plays guerilla gigs in parks and at roadsides for fans who can’t afford tickets, or simply want to see her twice.

She’s spoken openly about empathy, and about her trio of abortions, then later explored the complexities of parenthood and raised money through a committed team of

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15,000 personal backers.

Being away from a label, she’s found, is a real route to independence and personal control.

Of her current record, she says: “I’m really good at forgiving myself, which is the theme of the show.

“I’ve been touring for so long that I’ve found an approach to stage work that involves never being bored.

“If you’re going to do this job for decades, you’ve got to figure out a way to love getting on stage every night, or you just won’t last, or [you’ll] become really grumpy.

“I like it too much to ever want to feel like I’m

SEPTEMBER 12 (THURSDAY)

Julia Michaels @ Olympia Theatre, €25 Zaska @ Whelan’s, €15 Fox Jaw @ The Workman’s Club, €5 Bonniesongs @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11

SEPTEMBER 13 (FRIDAY)

Peter Hook & The Light @ The Academy, €28 FM104’s Big Gig @ Olympia Theatre, €40

just closing my eyes and doing a routine.”

Of her deeply personal new album, There Will Be No Intermission, she says: “Some things haven’t changed since the early days of The Dresden Dolls.

“My connection with the actual human beings who come to see me is a massive ingredient in my ability to get up there every night and tear my heart out of my chest.

“I wouldn’t want to do it alone.

“I know there’s a real element of catharsis in it, not just for me, but for everyone who’s watching.

“The crowdfunding has really changed things.

This kind of thing is actually really hard to describe to people, because I think people think about crowdfunding, Kickstarter, Patreon – they think about the financial side of it all.

“They don’t think about the vast emotional connection that it gradually fosters between me and all these people.

“I try to write about this, and I also talk about it in the stage show. It’s really hard to explain what it does to an artist to be solely and unconditionally trusted and supported.

“I didn’t even quite realise what I was getting into when I started using

Nerves @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Aitch @ The Academy 2, SOLD OUT Chewing On Tinfoil @ The Grand Social, SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER 14 (SATURDAY)

Mary Black @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Katie Kim @ The Workman’s Club, €10 King Khan’s @ The Grand Social, FREE Edwyn Collins @ Liberty Hall

patronage; I just thought it would be a reliable way of gathering people together and getting paid regularly.

“It turned the flame way up on my ability to be brave in my artwork.

“I knew that I wasn’t going to have to run songs about abortion and miscarriage past guys at the boardroom table at a major label, who were just going to listen to this kind of material and roll their eyes, thinking: ‘What are we going to do with this?

It won’t play well on radio’.

“I sort of knew that intellectually, but making this record – knowing that I had 15,000

Theatre, €30 Fur @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

SEPTEMBER 15 (SUNDAY)

Kojaque @ The Academy, SOLD OUT Ruairi De Leastar @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11

SEPTEMBER 16 (MONDAY)

Off Book Podcast @ Whelan’s, €23 Steve Gunn @ Lost Lane, €18

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people unconditionally supporting it, no matter what was on it, and that it was already pre-sold, that I could say and write anything – was a level of artistic liberation that I’ve never felt before.

“I’m getting older and less afraid in every department. But this has fast-tracked me to a place of really hardcore authenticity.

“There’s no dude in Marketing to tell me that a ten-minute song to kick off a record is a bad idea.”

Amanda Palmer plays the National Concert Hall on October 24, with tickets starting at €27.50.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela @ Olympia Theatre, €34 Mexican instrumental guitarists Rodrigo Y Gabriela made their name, in part, on the streets of Dublin busking, which promises to make their return on tour all the more special for fans, and newcomers too.

Pat Silke @ The Sugar Cub, €10 Brand New Friend @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12 Father! @ Workman’s Club, €5

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE While some locals look to the future, others may not be able to shake off their troublesome pasts ...

WHAT’S next for the residents of our favourite Dublin suburb? Our special preview will give you some of the highlights and low points that’ll hit Carrigstown this week ...

AS FESTIVAL prep gets under way, Carol rallies the troops to get everything ready. She becomes irritated over a complaint that the King and Queen competition is not inclusive and renames the competition.

Bob suggests Renee extend an olive branch to Dolores, and she tries to make peace by donating her wedding dress again, but the selling of the dress leaves a bad taste in Bob’s mouth.

Sharon and Hayley bond over plans for Hayley’s 30th birthday. Sharon is shocked to see Ger in Phelan’s and makes a quick exit, but tries to cover her fear from her family.

Sharon warns Ger to stay away from her family, but is left reeling from Ger’s unexpected reaction.

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CINEMA | IT: CHAPTER TWO CONCLUDES THE

HORROR

Killer clown’s return may make a box office killing SHANE DILLON

Barry O’Hanlon returns home, with him and Paul sharing a warm reunion where Barry tells Paul that he plans on living in Carrigstown.

However, when someone brands him a murderer in the street and there’s an incident at the festival, Barry realises it won’t be easy settling back into Carrigstown.

Will’s isolation escalates when Cristiano doesn’t answer his phone, and he’s then gutted to learn Phoebe is leaving to take up a hockey scholarship in France.

Darragh is annoyed when Erica unwittingly makes him a laughing stock. Anto and Sharon find an unwanted guest has joined their family dinner.

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

WITH Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker kicking up one hell of a buzz ahead of its upcoming release, a very different joker – and arguably a much darker one – has scuttled back into cinemas in the form of It: Chapter Two (Cert 16, 169 mins).

It’s the sequel and concluding part to the smashhit film from a couple of years ago, which much like Pennywise/It, the murderous clown at the heart of the film, has been a real box office attraction during its brief release, to date.

However, while audiences have been rushing back to see what good ol’ child-killing Pennywise has been up to, reviews haven’t been quite as enamoured of It, second time round, with a more derivative tale at the film’s heart.

The grown-up surviving members of ‘The Losers’ Club’ – reunited again to tackle an ancient evil that’s resurfaced in their home town

As the direct sequel to the earlier film, It Two concerns itself with returning to the fictional town of Derry, Maine.

That’s where Pennywise/It (the ancient creature that usually appears in the guise of a clown), has resurfaced to resume a brief but bloodthirsty rampage, as It does every quarter century or so before

hibernating again.

Cue the return of ‘The Losers’ Club’ – the plucky kids at the heart of the first film, now grown up and scattered to the winds as a group of very different adults, summoned back to Derry by the lone member who never left town.

It’s an impressive ensemble cast, including the likes of James McAvoy,

Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader, who admittedly do indeed have something of a spark between them.

These ‘Losers’ aren’t exactly a radical group of ghostbusters when they meet up; their memories are lost in a fugue of forgetfulness, with their literal life-or-death childhood encounters with It seeming the stuff of night-

mares, rather than a clear and present danger.

However, with It back on the prowl and delighted to have lured its earlier targets back to town as adults, it’s not long before It starts a killing spree again, promoting the remaining Losers to try to stop It, once and for all ...

It Two does a great job of reestablishing the feeling and lore of the first film, with a great cast, and Bill Skarsgard, as Pennywise/ It, revelling again in his sinister role.

However, sometimes less is more, and in ramping up its occasional gore and monster quota, with just a dash of gratuitously distasteful cruelty, the end result is a generally satisfying conclusion, but not quite the more insidious fairground attraction it might have been.

Verdict: 7/10

Inhaler show their Honest Face in candid interview GARY IBBOTSON

“YEAH, we’re looking forward to an incredibly gnarly Monday morning,” says Robert Keating, the bassist of Irish four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band, Inhaler.

“We just flew in, we just got in today. This weekend is our only break before Christmas so we’re doing the whole festival experience,” added Eli Hewson, frontman and vocalist of the group.

Inhaler were speaking at Electric Picnic prior to their Saturday afternoon gig at the Rankin’s Wood stage, a step up from their previous year’s performance at a much smaller tent.

“It’s our second year playing and third year here as punters. We’re staying until Monday,” said Hewson.

“Yeah, we’re going for it,” Keating confirmed.

Settling on their current lineup in 2016 while still in school, the band’s other two members comprise Josh

Gary Ibbotson (second right) with Inhaler: Eli Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating and Ryan McMahon

Jenkinson on lead guitar and Ryan McMahon on drums.

Gigging and recording guitar-driven Punk-Pop Rock ‘n’ Roll for a couple of years now, the band mates say the pursuit of a music career was partially driven by the desire to avoid the conventional adult lifestyle.

“I think we wanted to be in a band

so we didn’t have to go to college, but evidently it seems like we’re doing five times the amount of work,” said Hewson, to a laugh from his fellow band members.

“We’re not complaining, though – we enjoy it so much,” added Keating.

Having only completed their Leaving Certificate in 2018, the band are

still very new to the constant pressures that the music business exerts.

However, despite their relatively young age, they emanate composure and an assertiveness beyond their years – be that rooted in PR training or natural aplomb, however, is hard to tell.

Telling me they were looking for-

ward to seeing acts such The Strokes, The 1975, Echo and The Bunnymen over the weekend, the conversation quickly turned to Otherkin and their decision to disband after seven years.

“Yeah, it’s a sad day,” said drummer McMahon. “You could say they were the ones to kick this whole [recent Irish Rock music revival] thing off.”

Speaking of the resurgence of Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll bands, Hewson, the son of U2’s Bono, said it’s a stimulating time.

“It’s just really, really exciting to be a part of it. Everyone’s learning from each other, everyone’s friends, everyone’s really up for helping.

“All the bands have a very different approach – you have When Young, The Academic, us [Inhaler], Murder Capital, Fontaines DC – Wild Youth, as well.

“We want Rock ‘n’ Roll to be big because that’s the music we connect to the most.”

Inhaler’s single, My Honest Face, is available on YouTube and Spotify.

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DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Maid of honour I N F O R M AT I O N shows up to wedding Heritage House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240

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A MAID of honour in the United States recently turned a wedding into a little bit of a tyrannosaurus wreck, by arriving dressed as a dinosaur.

Christina Meador, who was maid of honour for her sister, arrived dressed in a T-Rex costume after her sister said they could wear whatever they wanted to the nuptials in Nebraska last month.

Posting a picture of her outfit next to her sister and the rest of the bridal party, Meador wrote: “When you’re maid of honour and told you can wear anything you choose … I regret nothing.”

The picture has since gone viral, with more than 40,000 people sharing the image across social media and over 18,000 people commenting on the original Facebook post.

Thankfully, the bride saw the funny side of things, telling the Daily Mail that her sister is ‘awesome’. “I genuinely was not kiding when I said she could wear whatever she wanted,” Deanna Adams said.

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

Dawn delivery LAST Thursday morning, as the dawn was breaking, the city welcomed an unusual delivery – the 270-foot-long Tall Ship, Cuauhtemoc, one of the world’s tallest such ships.

Thousands of people subsequently visited the Mexican ship at Sir John Robertson’s Quay over the following few days, ahead of her departure on Monday morning. Launched in 1982, the windjammer and her 257-strong crew were making their fifth visit to Irish waters, where their visit, and the magnificent ship, were given the warmest of Irish welcomes by fascinated Dubliners. Picture: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic.

Rapist tried to join Police POLICE in the American state of Georgia spent years on the hunt for a serial rapist - without realising they had recruited him as one of their force.

Kenneth Thomas Bowen III was connected to seven rapes and one sexual battery through DNA over the course of more than four years.

He was previously a Clayton County Police Academy Recruit in June 2018, but was ultimately fired from the force last September for repeatedly showing up late

to training, and lying about where he was.

“Upon arriving, he gave multiple statements that differed as to where he was and who he was with. And I found that to be untruthful and a reason to remove him from our academy,” Clayton County Police Department Chief Kevin Roberts said last Wednesday.

“In actuality, had he not attempted to join the ranks of the Clayton County Police Department, it’s questionable as to when we would have apprehended him.”

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 Sidney, a very affectionate and playful three-year-old pit bull terrier.

His favourite thing in life is spending time with people and playing with his toys.

Sidney loves his daily walks in the Rehoming Centre, but he is quite an adventurous spirit and also loves going on walks to places he’s never been before.

Sidney loves seeing doggie friends when out and about, but his excitement can sometimes be a bit full-on, so his potential family will need to work on his impulse control.

He is looking for a family who will

shower him with love and let him be the centre of attention!

Sidney loves people so much that he would love a home with someone who spends a lot of time in the house, so he can be their sidekick.

He is an amazing dog who has won the hearts of everyone in Dogs Trust, and he will be a great addition to his future family.

If you have room in your heart and home for Sidney 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.)

Sidney

Veteran (96) ‘breaks own diving record’

A 96-year-old celebrated his recent birthday by breaking his own record as the world’s oldest active scuba diver for the third year in a row.

World War Two veteran, Ray Woolley dived to a depth of 42.4 metres for 48 minutes, the equivalent of a 15-storey building, to explore a shipwreck off Cyprus.

He beat his own previous record of 40.6 meters for 44 minutes.

“Its just unbelievable,” Wooley said following his epic dive. I’ve been diving now for 59 years and these are the sort of dives that you remember because there are so many divers with you. If I can still dive and my buddies are willing to dive with me, I hope I can do it again,” Woolley, who is a great grandfather, lives in Cyprus and was a radio operator in World War Two. He is originally from Port Sunlight in Merseyside and had broken two previous records he held in 2017 and 2018.

The Zenobia, a c a rgo ve s s e l laden with trucks that sank off of Larnaca in 1980, is a popular dive site.

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Martha The fierce fashions of the 1980’s

 MARTHA GILHEANEY I BEGAN compiling a list of the most feared fashion and beauty trends of all time and in the process realised that everything, with the exception of low rise jeans which merit their own article, came from the 1980s.

This piqued my interest because so do I. It’s referred to as the decade fashion forgot, but let us not forget that fashion has never been about looking good. That’s where style comes in. Fashion is about living in the moment and having fun and few decades are as fun (or funny) as the 1980s.

The recent popularity of ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Glow’ has finally allowed us to unapologetically and intensely celebrate the glittery, scrunchy glad, neon glory of this decade. But this appreciation need not be confined to your tv. These trends are back!

1. Shoulder pads - These have been slowly creeping back but are set to be big by 2020. They give fabulous proportions to those with narrow or naturally sloping shoulders and I’m a fan!

2. Shell suits - Visit any trendy thrift shop today and you’ll find a wealth of them, all in demand. I prefer them as diluted down separates.

3. Bum bags - These came back with a bang a couple of years ago and are holding strong, albeit with an updated over the shoulder rather than around the waist position. I think they’re perfectly practical.

4. Perms - I haven’t met anyone with a perm yet, but I’d love one myself. Mullets, however, are a whole different story.

5. Neon - Visit Pennys and you will see brightly that it’s back. I think it’s fun, in small doses.

6. Scrunchies - First slinked onto our wrists until we were brave enough to put them back on our heads. I love scrunchies because they are so gentle on hair.

7. Blue eyeshadow - Hasn’t quite hit but is all over the runways along with pink, orange, purple and frosted varieties. I love these swashes of bright colours which are much easier and faster to apply than layers of blended neutrals. With my green eyes, I like to wear pink or purple but blue is ideal for accenting blue-eyed beauties.

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DENIM DISCO DIVA  Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor ONE OF the UK’s biggest pop sensations in recent years has been ‘New Rules’ hitmaker Dua Lipa.

In addition to her stunning vocals, however, the songstress has become a key face on the fashion scene.

Now, fans of Dua and style mavens alike can get their own taste of the ‘IDGAF’ singers’ wardrobe, as she teams up with Pepe Jeans for her first ever capsule collection. Taking inspiration from her childhood growing up in London, her family and the music scene, there’s something for everyone.

“I love Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore and Naomi Campbell in the

90s. I was inspired by a mixture of the 1990s and early 2000s – off duty supermodels, grunge club scene and festival vibes,” Dua said.

“I really loved delving into the archives of Pepe Jeans for inspiration and having the creative freedom to reinterpret what I consider to be wardrobe staples.

Creating a really great shaped t-shirt and the perfect fit jean was so fun to work on.”

Featuring a range of denim styles, including jean jackets, skirts, a denim corset and three different styles of jean, Dua says that denim – specifically a solid pair of jeans – is a wardrobe stable, in addition to a glitzy dress like those that feature in the Pepe Jeans collection.

“I love jeans in all different shapes & colours. A key piece for me is the metallic silver dress – it could be worn dressed down and grunge with heavy boots, or on a night out with heels and super glamourous. I love this versatility and day to night transition,” the pop princess explains.

With prices for the collection ranging from €30 to €400, there’s a versatility to the collection that ensures your investment will be worthwhile. It’s not a collection focused on trend, but rather on personal style, ensuring something for everyone.

The Dua Lipa x Pepe Jeans collection is available in River Island Grafton Street, and from RiverIsland. ie.

Our Dua x Pepe Picks

PEPE JEANS Dark blue denim dress €120

PEPE JEANS Black wash Jeans €120

PEPE JEANS Chainmail dress €200

PEPE JEANS Khaki wax jacket €399

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FASHION | ZENDAYA X TOMMY AW 19

70s cool with a deluxe twist: Meet the AW19 Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya collaboration

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rdarcy@dublingazette.com With Autumn / Winter showcases now in full swing, one of the highlights of the season so far is the impeccable new TommyXZendaya collection from Tommy Hilfiger.

Created in collaboration with the Euphoria and Greatest Showman actress, this collection will be the third collab between Hilfiger and Zendaya, who is also the global brand ambassador for the company.

In a release, the collection is defined as ‘power dressing for the modern woman, with each piece designed to evoke emotions of strength and confidence’.

The collection debuted at a distinctive interactive show at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New

York last Sunday during the TOMMYNOW event, receiving acclaim from critics, as well as Tommy and Zendaya’s respective fans.

T h e ve n u e s e l e c tion was no mistake – it has hosted some of the world’s most iconic entertainers including Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti LaBelle, and The Supremes, all of whom played a role in the inspiration of the Fall collection, helping to reimagine era-defining power dressing with a bold modern edge.

Meshing 70s silhouettes with classic American cool, the AW19 collection takes on a monochrome vibe this season, compared to the graffiti inspired muted vibrancy of the SS19 designs.

Melting in gorgeously with the monochrome

THIS IS ZENDAYA’S third collection each having a 70s inspired twist.

Think bold patterns and tailoring with a modern edge, replicant of the actresses’ own style.

cool of the collection are a fusion of different burgundy tones and vibrant metallics, delivering an unexpected edge to traditional tailoring.

Creamy leathers, divine faux furs and rich velvets enhanced by metal detailing and add a luxe touch to wardrobe staples. Houndstooth sartorial tailoring elevate the timeless trench coat, narrow-waist blazer and wide-legged pants.

Fro m a p p a re l a n d accessories to swimwear and underwear, the Fall 2019 TommyXZendaya collection is strong and confident, reimagining era-defining styles with a bold edge.

The TommyXZendaya collection is available in Tommy Hilfiger stores across Dublin now, and online at TommyHilfiger. com.

BEAUTY | LUXE FALSE LASHES AT A BARGAIN PRICE HAVING ONLY recently been converted to the glory of false lashes, suddenly I find myself unable to live without them.

Thankfully, beautiful bargain brand Catrice have released new durable, stylish, vegan and most importantly affordable styles of their Lash Couture lashes for Autumn / Winter.

With styles for day and night, they’re perfect for a more natural look or that little bit of dramatic flair.

The InstaExtreme Volume lashes provide full length volume with a natural feel, perfect for those starting out in the world of falsies. With a transparent band, application of these bad boys is an absolute breeze. €4.50

For a more smokey eye effect, the Dramatica Smokey lashes are the perfect compliment for an intense eye look. The outer lashes are thicker, giving a more dramatic effect, perfect for a night on the town. €4.50

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The latest industry figures reveal how Irish travel agents have kept an impressive market relevance

Irish travel agents record a bumper €1.1bn turnover SHANE DILLON

IRISH travel agents had a particularly busy 2018, according to reports by the licensing authority for travel agents, the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR), which shows that they turned over a hefty €1.1bn turnover.

Despite the oftmooted death of the traditional travel agent as many people now book their own holidays online, the impressive turnover shows that’s anything but the case with Ireland markets.

Bucking international trends, the Irish travel agent sector has held its own, adapating well to keep pace with changing and emerging trends in the travel sector – with the new

figures, released as part of CAR’s 2018 annual report, showing an impressive retention of traditional clients, as well as securing new revenue streams.

On the sector’s success, Pat Dawson, chief executive of The Irish Travel Agent’s Association, said: “The travel industry has seen a lot of change in the last ten years. Many agencies have home-workers, allowing employees to have a flexible working environment to suit their lifestyles.”

Recent CSO figures also support a steady growth in travel from Ireland, citing a 7.3% increase in overseas travel from January – July 2019, compared to the same period last year.

New study shows costs of most expensive beaches A NEW study has revealed the most (and least) expensive beaches to visit based on a range of financial factors, calculating the cost of popular family beach activities and amenities per person and what that means for a family of four.

The results of the study by parasol supplier, We Are Promotional (available at www.wearepromotionalproducts.co.uk/least-expensive-beachesaround-world/) should be taken with a pinch of salt (or a grain of sand), with TripAdvisor reviews heavily skewing the results.

Fellow coastal culchies are probably thinking of deserted beaches and strands ‘up home’ which cost €0 to go to and use, yet also have zero facilities or other attractions– but the results should be interesting reading for anyone heading away on holiday.

If you’re visiting any of the following top most expensive beaches to visit (based on associated costs, such as parking, luxury beach huts and other amenities), be sure to bring a bit of loose change...

Renaissance Island, Aruba, £302.50pp (or €334, converted at time of editing); Coney Island, USA (€288); South Beach, USA (€193); Bournemouth Beach, UK (€185); Biarritz, France (€161); Whitehaven Beach, Australia - (€160); Brighton Beach, UK (€158); Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands (€131); Fistrel Beach, UK (€130); and Santa Monica Beach, USA (€111).

Follow the Erne up to some staycation bliss SHANE DILLON

Travel Editor CONCLUDING an unofficial trilogy focusing on staycation charms across or along the Border, this week we’re dipping a metaphorical toe in the calming waters of the Erne.

As one of the island of Ireland’s most diverse waterways, the Erne makes its way across some of the most ruggedly ancient and beautiful scenery in the Republic and Northern Ireland alike.

With its huge reach, the Erne provides contemporary inhabitants of the island with an alluring waterway that’s as relevant to modern living as it was to our long-gone ancestors.

And it’s very much to the fore of contemporary tourism, too, with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism announcing the imminent return of Festival Lough Erne, a two-day celebration of local food and the Fermanagh Lakelands.

Taking place on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 in and around Enniskillen, it features a bumper schedule of events both on and off the water.

The schedule includes a food village packed

with tasty treats; live cookery demonstrations with celebrity chefs Paula McIntyre, Adrian Martin and Glen Wheeler; cocktail masterclasses from a converted horse-box bar; a walking food and drink tour; live music; and a raft of other activities designed to keep families and even the most discerning of foodies entertained.

As part of the fun, the Enniskillen Taste Experience will be navigating through the best of artisanal culinary delights that Fermanagh has to offer.

Children can enjoy cupcake decorating and crafting workshops from Lough Erne Cakes and The Party Bees, while live sets and a host of traditional Irish music, brass and accordian bands, will have hits and tracks to suit all interests.

While there should be more than enough to keep happy foodies busy at the festival, Enniskillen itself is also a town with a lot to take in, dominated by its striking riverside castle.

It’s also a perfect base from which to explore the Fermanagh Lakelands, home to more than 150 islands dotted along the Erne, with several boathire services in the area.

And, if you’re thinking of heading north to the busy

The River Erne flows through counties Fermanagh (top) and Donegal (above), which both offer very different events to enjoy. Pic: (bottom) Martin Kalvaster

festival, why not hit up the road a little further along to County Donegal, where the Erne meets the sea?

After all, there’s a growing amount of people who want adventure or active holidays, or to build a staycation around an invigorating event – in which case, Gaelforce North is for them (or for you).

The rugged county to the northwest of the Erne will be home on Septem-

ber 21 to the ninth annual Gaelforce North, which will offer hardy staycationers the chance to take in a challenging 63km or 45km race, involving running, cycling and kayaking past some of the most dramatic scenery on the island.

Taking in parts of Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal in the county’s north, it’s sure to be a staycation with a difference, offering particularly

fit Travel fans the chance to see Donegal from a whole new angle.

And, as a perfect finish to that race, they’ll also be able to swing by the rest of Festival Lough Erne on their way back down to the big smoke.

For further information, see www.festivallougherne.com/ and gaelforceevents.com/ en/gaelforce-north-gaelforce-north.

Good news for people flying to America WITH Ireland-America flights even busier than ever, news of extra preclearance services at Dublin Airport, and Shannon, will be welcome news for the thousands of Irish people hopping over the pond.

The Tanaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney joined Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to welcome the revised Ireland/United States Preclearance Agreement, which allows for additional and enhanced preclearance services

at the relevant airports.

While US authorities will continue to fund a baseline level of service, the additional and enhanced preclearance services including the potential for additional staff numbers, with other issues, including the designation of preclearance areas and new signage, also provided for in the amended agreement.

The changes mark the end of detailed negotiations between Irish officials and their US counterparts, and will act as a further support for our significant tour-

ism and trade interests.

Praising the agreement, the Tanaiste said: “I welcome the final step in strengthening the support for preclearance facilities in Ireland.

“This agreement, and the Government’s support for it, will directly and positively impact air travellers transiting through Dublin and Shannon airports.

“As a result of this agreement, not only will it be easier than ever to travel to the US, it will also help grow passenger numbers and help support jobs in

Irish airports, as well as support important connectivity between Ireland and the US.” Minister Ross added: “Preclearance continues to be a huge success in Ireland and this is evidenced by the 1.9 million passengers who availed of the service last year.

“It’s a very valuable asset for Ireland, allowing people move more easily between Ireland and the USA, and it is a testament to the long and unique relationship between the two countries.”

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Irish Food and Drink Business Awards winners revealed at Citywest ceremony

THE winners of the 2019 Irish Food and Drink Business Awards were announced at a ceremony last Thursday at Citywest Hotel.

First introduced last year by Premier Publishing and Events, the awards were established to recognise innovation and excellence across the entire food and drink industry on the island of Ireland.

As a whole, the awards are a part of the National Food and Drink Business Conference and Exhibition, and aim to promote

and celebrate the best of Irish food and drink products and manufacturing.

The overall winner was selected from the winners of each of the 18 awards categories – which was claimed by Freshways Ireland.

The company won the Food Service Company of the Year category before being named the Food and Drink Company of the Year.

Freshways Ireland also took Silver in the Food and Drink Innovation of the Year category.

Other award winners included

The protein shaker that attracted two Dragons to make an investment ONE of the products at the Irish Food and Drink Business Awards (above) which caught Dublin Gazette’s eye was the quirkily named ShakeSsphere, as featured and successfully back on British business show hit, Dragon’s Den. Described as the world’s best patented shaker, the ShakeSphere saw two ‘Dragons’ make a rare investment, with their interest sparked by its take on being a shaker for fitness enthusiasts.

Zero protein wastage With a unique pitch that avoids protein powder gunk and similar unwanted mess, the ShakeSphere can ‘blend’ soft fruit (such as bananas and berries) without the use of blades, and due to its design, it also leaves zero protein wastage, with the side benefit of saving customers money.

By shaking any mixture in the tumbler, it passes around the hemisphere base and lid at speed, with the centrifugal force pushing the mixture around the capsule shape, and inertia breaking down the powdered mix.

Available in a variety of colour ways, the ShakesPhere retails from €24.95. For further information, see www.shakesphere.com.

Java Republic (Beverage Company of the Year), Kerrygold Butter Packaging (Dairy Manufacturing Company of the Year), Manor Farm (Meat/Poultry Company of the Year), Bretzel Trading Company (Bakery/Confectionery Company of the Year), and Great Northern Distillery (Spirits Company of the Year).

A special Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Vincent Carton, head of Manor Farm, the largest chicken processor and market leader in the

Republic of Ireland.

The business can trace its roots back to 1775 when it commenced trading in the Dublin markets area, before moving in 1970 to a custom-built factory at Shercock in County Cavan.

Vincent, with his brother, Justin, are the eighth generation of the Carton family to run the business, which was acquired by Sweden-based Scandi Standard, the leading chicken producer in the Nordic region, in a €70 million cash and shares deal in 2017.

The 2019 Irish Food and Drink Business Awards served up a fasctinating overview of the contemporary sector

Rathmines restaurant grabs a pizza glory for Ireland on top EU list MANIFESTO Restaurant, in Rathmines, has been named one of the best pizzerias in Europe by the prestigious 50TopPizza online guide.

The restaurant, which was ranked at number 35, is owned by Lucio Paduano and is the only Irish restaurant on the list.

Taking the top three places were eateries in London, Paris and Copenhagen, respectively.

An anonymous team of 150 inspectors visit many restaurants across Europe to compile the list, which is updated every year.

Curators of the awards include gastro scientists, culinary masters and food journalists, and the list is highly respected within the pizza community.

Manifesto has a history of winning awards, with its ‘Sofia Loren’ pizza being voted the best in the world in 2010, while it’s ‘Don Corleone’ pizza was voted best in Ireland in 2011.

One of its eye-catching and renowned offerings is the ‘U2 ... The Irish Flag’,

Manifesto restaurant has been named as one of the best 50 pizzerias in Europe

which features gold organic cherry tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola and friarielli or broccoli rabe – all organised to represent the tri-colour.

Paduano, who comes from Southern Italy, is a proud third-generation pizza chef and his family has been making deli-

cious pizzas since 1929.

Opened since 2009, Manifesto has been a staple for south Dublin pizza-eaters for just over a decade and its interior matches the quality of its pizzas.

Furnished with wooden beams and exposed brick walls, the establishment is

stylish yet rustic, knowing what it is while also not making too much of a fuss about what essentially is a simple food.

Speaking about the announcement, Paduano said: “To be listed among the top 50 pizzerias in Europe is a huge honour for us.

“At Manifesto, we work so hard, using premium ingredients in all our pizzas, and being Italian, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do.

“This listing recognises our hard work and effort, and myself and the whole team are extremely grateful.”

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

The VW Amarok – a pick-up for all seasons DECLAN GLYNN

IN the new VW Amarok, drivers will experience the pinnacle of exclusive driving comfort on almost any terrain.

It combines high ground clearance with the best body stability, along with the proven 4 MOT I O N a l l -w h e e l drive system.

This results in traction in virtually every situation, even with high tensile loads and payloads.

The Amarok’s 3.0litre V6 TDI engines have more than enough power to tackle the most demanding terrain, with 204bhp or 258bhp available, depending on the model chosen.

The new Amarok’s interior boasts plenty of space and numerous storage options, while the new Amarok is the only pick-up in its class

to come with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, 17-inch disc brakes at the front and 16-inch disc brakes in the rear as standard.

Review Vehicle There are three well equipped trim levels in the new VW Amarok – entry level Comfortline, mid-spec Highline, and range-topping Aventura.

My review vehicle was an Amarok V6 Aventura (258bhp), and it looked amazing in Ravenna Blue Matte body finish.

Produc ing a whopping 580Nm of torque, the Aventura can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 7.4-seconds, achieve a top speed of 203km/h, and can consume as little as 8.5-litres of diesel for every 100km’s driven on a combined cycle.

The towing capacity of the Aventura I drove

A NEW PEUGEOT 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled.

The most powerful road-going PEUGEOT ever, the new 3008 HYBRID4 boasts 4-wheel drive and a combined 300bhp, yet it emits just 29g CO2/km and consumes a meagre 1.3l / 100km of fuel under WLTP (Real World Driving) standards.

The model, avail-

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1) Spacious Double-Cab Pick-Up 2) Three Trim Levels 3) 3.0-litre V6 Diesel Engines 4) Manual or Automatic 5) Priced From €46,885 (inc VAT & VRT) is 3,500kg (braked) or 750kg (unbraked), while the generous proportions

of the load bay – 1,555mm in length, 1,620mm in width, and 508mm high

– allow a wide variety of items to be carried, with a 1,222mm clearance between the wheelarches for added practicality.

The combination of a meaty 3.0-litre V6 engine, a slick eightspeed automatic gearbox with steering-wheel mounted paddles, and 4MOTION all-wheel-

drive go-anywhere ability, provides the Amarok Aventura driver with all the tools necessary for safe, practical, versatile, and fun driving ability.

Pricing Inclusive of VAT and VRT, the VW Amarok is priced from €46,885, with the Aventura model starting from €61,830.

Another month of declining new car sales OFFICIAL statistics released today (September 1st 2019) by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the month of August are down 13.3% (5,131) when compared with August 2018 (5,921). New car registrations year to date are down 7.9% (110,572) on the same period last year (120,003).

LCV’s & HGV’s New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations are up 35.1% (1,880) on August 2018 (1,392), however registrations year to date are down -2.2% (21,906). While New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) decreased 20.7% (157) in comparison to August 2018 (198) and year to date are up 3.1% (2,207) Imports Imported Used Cars for August saw an increase of 10.2% (9,708) on the same month last year (8,812) and year to date imports are up 5% (72,211) ahead of 2018 (68,784).

Electric New electric vehicle registrations

Peugeot unveils new 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model

continue to grow month on month with 172 vehicles registered for the month of August, an increase of 4.2% on August 2018 (165) while a total of 2,860 EV cars were registered so far this year.

Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General comments: “Despite the strong economic growth, the new car market continues to contract this year, with registrations for the month of August following this trend.

“In this business context and with the increasing likelihood of a hard Brexit, SIMI is calling on the Minister for Finance not to increase taxes on new cars in Budget 2020.

“It is important that our new car market is as strong as possible from both an environmental and employment view point. Instead, the current Brexit and taxation mix only encourages people to hold on to their older higher emitting cars for longer.

“New car sales need to increase if Ireland is to see the real benefit of improvements in emissions from new technologies, and taxation systems should support not hinder this.”

able in the top-ofthe-range GT trim, will be launched across Europe from October 2019.

Prices and final specifications will be announced closer to launch. With more than 700,000 vehicles sold since its launch in 2016, the success story of the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV, a former European and Irish Car of the Year winner, takes a new dimension with the powerful HYBRID4

192 NEW VEHICLE STATS New car sales total year to date: (2019) 1 1 0, 5 7 2 v ( 2 0 1 8 ) 120,003 -7.9%

Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales August: (2019) 157 v (2018) 198 -20.7%

5 Top Selling Car Brands year to date are: 1. Volkswagen 2.

Toyota 3. Hyundai 4.

Ford 5. Skoda

version.

Travelling up to 59km in 100% electric mode and going from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds (driver only), the 3008 HYBRID4 is fitted with a 200bhp (147kW) petrol

New Car sales total August: (2019) 5,131 v (2018) 5,921 -13.3%

Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date: (2019) 21,906 v (2018) 22,398 -2.2%

Light Commercial Vehicles sales total August: (2019) 1,880 v (2018) 1,392 +35.1%

Used Car Imports total year to date: (2019) 72,211 v (2018) 68,784 +5.0%

Used Car Imports total August: (2019) 9,708 v (2018) 8,812 +10.2%

New Electric Vehicles sales total year to date: (2019) 2,860 v (2018) 1,077 +165.6%

engine, combined

5 Top car model’s year to date: 1 Toyota Corolla 2. Hyundai Tucson 3. Nissan Qashqai 4. Skoda Octavia 5. Volkswagen Tiguan.

with two independent electric motors, altogether powering each of the four wheels; the electric unit at the front develops 110bhp (81kW) and is coupled to an eight-speed e-EAT8

To p S e l l i n g C a r August 2019: Hyundai Tucson.

automatic gearbox; a second electric motor with 112bhp (83kW), is fitted to the rear axle.

The battery capacity is 13.2kWh and charging

Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date: (2019) 2,207 v (2018) 2,141 +3.1%

New Electric Vehicles sales total August: (2019) 172 v (2018) 165 +4.2%

is easy and fast; a full charge can be done in 1h 45m, when using a Wallbox (7.4kW).

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host its final All-Ireland Sevens competition of the year, as the 16th annual Chill Insurance All-Ireland Under-14 Ladies Football Sevens takes place this Saturday. On what will be a magnificent weekend for Gaelic football, 32 teams from 25 counties are set to travel to South Dublin for this underage showcase.

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CHLOE Watkins hopes two painful near misses in her Olympic pursuit can be harnassed to propel her and the Irish women’s team to finally end their long wait and land a ticket to Tokyo 2020.

The Monkstown woman has been part of the national side for almost a decade. It has encompassed a final qualifier loss in 2012 at the hands of Belgium and, in 2016, by the width of a post against China for a place in Rio. Now, the World Cup silver medalists are one big weekend away from reaching Tokyo. Canada are the opposition on November 2 and 3 in Dublin, two head to head matches with the best aggregate earning that Olympic spot.

“We have turned that into motivation,” Watkins told the Dublin Gazette at the qualifiers draw this week. “There certainly were scars. It took us the guts of a year to get back to reality [after the China game].

“Now, it’s just a motivating factor.

People have been in the squad for 10 years. It’s something we’re all working towards, something we’ve always wanted to achieve. And this is our chance. When you’re with a group like this, you never know how many opportunities you’re going to get again. We have to make the most of them.”

Indeed, this is the most direct route Ireland have had in the Olympic pursuit. While previous editions have been via lengthy tournament formats, this is a straight showdown.

Ireland’s heroics in London last year mean they have won the hosting rights and the draw has pitted them against the lowest ranked opponent on offer – Canada are 15th in the world compared to Ireland in eighth.

“Canada have improved a lot over the last few years,” Watkins adds, saying she is taking nothing for granted.

“They’ve got a good programme and been based more in Europe. We know they’re a good team and we’ve had

Chloe Watkins at the draw for the Olympic qualifiers in Belfield. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

a few mixed results, like before the World Cup last summer we lost to them and then we beat them.

“Overall, we’re going in the right direction with our team and we’re certainly feeling strong coming into the next few months.

“We made history at the World Cup and the Olympics has been the one

we’ve always chased. We’ve never qualified for an Olympics so for us, first and foremost, is our target and goal. It’s driving this group at the moment.

“I suppose every time we go out there we want to try and perform. But we do know we have a special group of players in place. The sky is the limit now .”

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for September 5th Nos.9,11,21 and 24. Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Des Colman €50 Peter Maguire and Pat Egan. Next week jackpot €8,800. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm.

Our Senior hurlers were beaten by Cuala in the last Round 1 game in the Championship on Saturday, while our Inter hurlers lost in the Q-Final of the Championship on Sunday morning. Hard luck to both teams.

Our Minor footballers played out a thrilling draw with Clontarf on Sunday morning in Marley Park in the first round of the championship, while our Minor Bs had a comprehensive victory.

Big week for our Senior Ladies Football team as they take on St. Judes in the Cup Final at 8pm on Wednesday on our All Weather Pitch. All support very welcome.

Best wishes to our GPO Carol Nolan, as moves on to pastures new. She has been a tremendous asset to our clubs during her time here and we wish her all the best in the future.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Adult Hurling and Camogie Draw. 1st prize - €3500, 2nd prize - €2000, 3rd prize - €1000, 4th prize - €500 and 5th prize - €250.

CABINTEELY THE MEN’S team had a great win away to Kilmacanogue in a challenge match on Sunday.

We will have more challenge games over the coming weeks as we prepare to play Rosmini Gaels in the 3rd round of the championship. This game is currently scheduled for 29 September.

It’s a hugely important game for the club with the winner progressing from the group stages into the next round of the championship.

Follow out Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account

for fixture updates.

The boys and girls academy, in conjunction with Foxrock Cabinteely started again on Saturday 7 September. The academy is for boys and girls aged 4 – 7 (born between 2012 and 2015). The aim of the academy is to learn the basics of Gaelic football in a fun environment while making friends and building confidence. Registration is at 9.45am. More info about the academy can be found Foxrock Cabinteely GAA and Cabinteely GAA Facebook pages.

CUALA AFTER a successful weekend our Senior and Junior ‘’A’’ hurling teams have both progressed to the Semi-Finals of their Championships, with the Junior ‘’E’’ team bowing out at the Q-final stage to Round Towers Clondalkin. See results and fixtures for your calendar below, so Sunday 22nd September will be a busy day for all Cuala supporters, our Senior ‘’B’’ team face a relegation play-off v St Olafs in Shankill at 3.00pm on Saturday 21st Sept. #backingcuala.

Huawei Ireland has announced details of a yearlong sponsorship deal with Cuala senior hurling team. Huawei has been involved with the south county Dublin club since 2017 and this year marks a further commitment to supporting grassroots by sponsoring the senior hurling team. The sponsorship will see Huawei’s iconic logo appear across the senior hurling team’s jerseys from the start of September. The announcement of the sponsorship agreement took place at ‘the Cuala Hurling Legends Coaching Camp for Aspiring Champions’ which was held at the club’s Thomastown facility.

SOCCER: STRADBROOK CLUB EYE POTENTIAL DOUBLE AS FINAL

TEK take heart as they push Wexford all the way FAI SENIOR CUP TEK United Wexford Youths  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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FAI Intermediate Cup champions TEK United have a chance to double their haul of silverware for the season when they take on Whitehall Rangers in the DWSL Premier League Cup final on Sunday.

Greenogue, the home of Women’s National League side Peamount United, is the venue as they face off against the newlycrowned Intermediate Shield winners at 3.30pm.

Whitehall saw off the challenge of Manulla in the Shield final last Sunday, while TEK followed up their win over Wilton United with a creditable performance against Wexford Youths in the FAI Cup. It was always going to be a tough ask for a nonleague side to take the scalp of last year’s treble champions, though they did have home advantage for the tie.

Youths gave a lesson in

clinical finishing in the first half as they took a 3-0 lead into the break despite a dogged defensive effort from the hosts.

There was a huge slice of luck about Edel Kennedy’s fourth-minute opener as it took a wicked deflection and spun past the helpless Emma O’Brien in the TEK goal.

Wexford doubled their lead just when Ciara Rossiter’s corner was met by the head of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett.

Lauren Kelly made it 3-0 on the stroke of half time and Aisling Frawley added a fourth early in the second half.

TEK will take heart from their performance in the final half-hour, and they deservedly pulled one back as Shauna Peare headed home a Laura Donnelly cross.

And they were unlucky not to grab a second in the final minute but Rebecca Dowling’s header grazed the bar.

“Wexford was always going to be a major challenge but the players were

up for the challenge,” TEK assistant manager Philip Henry told the Dublin Gazette.

“Although losing by a 4-1 scoreline, in context, it was a great day for all involved. Wexford Youths have won the highest women’s division in Ireland for the last two years.

“They are the current holders of the FAI Women’s Senior Cup and most recently returned from the Champions League qualifiers, where they

won two out of their three matches.”

To even reach this point was a major achievement for a side who looked set for a difficult season after a slow start, and the prospect of a second trophy is testament to how their luck has turned.

“We had brought in some new players this year and it was taking some time to start to gel and play in the way we wanted.

“Things started to

change around mid-July and we went on a run of good form and were unbeaten in 12 of our next 14 games.”

Attention now turns to Greenogue on Sunday afternoon, where the top two in this year’s Premier Division meet in what promises to be an enthralling encounter.

Anybody interested in joining TEK United can contact the club through their Facebook page for more information.

Castle claim mixed Irish title

Castle GC’s Siobhan McCarthy celebrates victory on the 17th green. Picture: Pat Cashman

CASTLE Golf Club laid claim to the Irish Mixed Foursomes in style on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Ulster champions Ardglass.

Having seen off the challenge of Fota Island at the semi-finals stage, the Rathfarnham club eased to victory at an immaculate Castletroy Golf Club, just outside Limerick City.

Despite losing the top match, where Alan Lowry and Lisa McDonnell lost to Gareth Donnelly & Claire Rourke by 2&1, the Dublin outfit took the next four matches to storm to the win.

Peter McKeever & Loraine Cunningham beat William Blackwood and Linda Coughlan by 4&3, shortly after Daniel Holland and Vivienne Cosgrave had accounted for Martin Rourke & Pauline Murnin by a convincing 6&5 win.

Jack Walsh and Justine Agnew had to seal their match on 18 with a one hole win over Raymond Madine & Dorothy McMullan. Ross McKeever and Blanaid Nally added another point with a 2&1 win on Johnny Feenan and Orla O’Neill.

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DATE NEARS TEK United’s FAI intermdiate cup winning side are focusing on their DWSL Premier league final date with Whitehall.

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SOCCER: AIRLIE HEIGHTS’ GRADUATES SHINE IN GREEN JERSEY

Travers earns Lucan a first Irish senior cap INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS  DAVE DONNELLY

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Cuala and Huawei add their logo to club kit Huawei Ireland has announced details of a year-long sponsorship deal with Cuala senior hurling team, expanding the partnership they first launched in 2017. The sponsorship will see Huawei’s logo appear across the senior hurling team’s jerseys from the start of September.

Huawei Ireland’s CEO Jijay Shen presented the new jersey to Cuala’s adult hurling chairman Barry O’Halloran.

IT WAS a proud day for Lucan United as Mark Travers became the club’s first senior men’s international while Conor Masterson helped the Under-21s to a big win in Sweden.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Travers was handed his first international cap against Bulgaria, while Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne made a telling cameo from the bench in a 3-1 win.

It was Byrne’s corner that led to Kevin Long putting the Boys in Green make in front, and his delicate chipped pass started the move for James Collins’ clincher late on.

Preston North End’s Alan Browne had put Ireland in front early in the second half before a penalty from Ivelin Popov levelled things up for the visitors, who had lost 4-0 to England on Saturday.

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy made ten personnel changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday, while Conor Hourihane moved to left-back.

The new-look side, featuring debutants Travers and Josh Cullen, imposed themselves from the start and controlled the ball in midfield without creating much of note.

Judge had a header just clear the crossbar and another shot from the edge of the box trickle wide, but it was the away side who looked the more threatening on the counter.

After a dire first half, the second sprang to life as Ronan Curtis’ shot was spilled by Hristo Ivanov, Scott Hogan couldn’t only force the loose ball to Browne, who calmly backheeled into an empty net.

Ireland looked certain to kick on from there but a mistake from Cyrus Christie allowed Bozhidar Kraev in and he was fouled by John

Lucan United graduates Conor Masterson and Mark Travers

Egan, and Popov blasted home an emphatic penalty.

The introduction of Byrne swung the momentum, however, as he teed up Long before picking out Stevens to steer the ball to Collins for a spectacular third.

“It’s only starting to sink in now,” Travers told the Dublin Gazette.

“You come out from the tunnel at the Aviva Stadium – it’s a bit surreal. You just focus on the game from then. Seeing my family in the crowd as well was another unbelievable

Daly’s Formula Female’s massive boost MOTORSPORT  sport@dublingazette.com

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MORE than 1,000 female secondary school students will get the chance to sample life in the fast lane after a joint initiative

by Motorsport Ireland and Formula Female received funding of €35,000 from the Sport Ireland Women in Sport grant scheme.

The new Go Girls Karting Initiative will provide 1,080 girls aged 13-16 from all over Ireland with an opportunity to combine sporting and educa-

tional experiences as they get behind the wheel.

Go Girls will be led

by Ireland World Cup hockey star Nicci Daly who has also worked as a Data Engineer for Indycar Team, Juncos Racing.

The programme will offer classroom workshops to demystify and align practical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) subjects with motorsport, as well as an introduction to kart driving on local tracks.

Karting is the gateway to motorsport in Ireland.

However, currently only 4.5% of Motorsport Ireland karting competitors are female. Motorsport Ireland, the governing body of motorsport in Ireland, is determined to increase this as part of its 2020 Women in Sport commitment.

The Go Girls Initiative has received funding of €35,000 from Sport Ireland in year one of a twoyear programme. This funding will be matched

by Team Ireland, a philanthropic organisation which supports Irish mot-

orsport. Total investment in the initiative in 20192020 is expected to be up to €140,000.

The Go Girls Karting Initiative is designed to drive

visibility and active participation by highlighting positive female role models who are successful in motorsport, other sports, and related education.

Motorsport Ireland’s Leo Hassett, Minister Brendan Griffin and Nicci Daly

30 DUBLIN GAZETTE  SOUTH 12 September 2019

CLUB NOTES

ROUND

2

KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the Senior A Hurling team who beat Faughs, 0.24 to 0.13. They will now face Cuala in the Quarter-Final at 4.45pm, Sunday 22nd in Parnell Park.

Hard luck to the 2nd team who lost to Scoil Ui Chonaill, 1.11 to 2.14, in their Senior B Championship Quarter-Final.

Well done to the 3rd team who beat Kevin’s, 4.17 to 2.11, in their Intermediate Quarter-Final. They will face Clontarf at 2.45pm, Saturday 21st, in O’Toole Park.

In Football, well done to the Minor As who beat Lucan Sarsfields, 1.18 to 1.17 and the 2nd team (pictured) who beat St. Vincent’s, 4.19 to 0.7, in the Minor C Championship.

The 3rd team had a bye. Best of luck to the Dublin men’s and Ladies teams next weekend in their respective All Ireland Final’s – best wishes to all the Crokes players involved. Well done to all involved in the running of the Baker Tilly Kilmacud All Ireland Camogie 7’s - next Saturday is the turn of the Chill Insurance Kilmacud all Ireland Ladies Under 14 7’s. Would ask all Club members to support and also try and fit in the Walk While You Can event in the Phoenix park at 11am on Saturday in memory of our inspirational parish priest Father Tony Cote.

NAOMH OLAF THE VERY best of luck to Naomh Olaf’s David Byrne (pictured) and his Dublin team mates in the All Ireland Football Final replay on the 14th, and also to the Dublin ladies in the TG4 All Ireland Senior Football Final on the 15th.

Don’t forget that matches will be shown on the big screen in the Club bar, why not come along and enjoy the atmosphere!

The Adult camogie team played Thomas Davis in the first round of the Inter 2 Championship last Thursday with Olaf’s Chloe Ni Cheallaigh scoring a fabulous four goals to ensure the Balally girls came out on top - final score Davis 1-4: Olafs 4-9.

On Saturday it was Kilmacud Crokes 7s action for the camógs with a win in the first match against Cullyhanna, Armagh, however losses to Borrisoleigh and Naomh Bríd (Offaly) ruled the Naomh Olaf girls out of the competition.

A great experience for a young group of girls!

Well done to all involved.

Minor Men’s Footballers travelled to St Margaret’s on Sunday to play Thomas Ashe

in B Championship and played a fantastic game to come away with a win - final score 5-8 to 0-5.

Senior Hurlers played Raheny in the B Championship relegation playoff last weekend in St Anne’s Park but the northside lads proved stronger on the day and retained their Senior B status. It was a home fixture for Junior C Hurling Championship against Trinity Gaels on Sunday and a thrilling match that was well supported by both clubs.

Olaf’s were a single point down going into the second half but both sides pulled out all the stops to create a thrilling match.

Naomh Olaf finally got the upper hand in the dying moments to come out on top - final score Olafs 4-17 : Trinity Gaels 2-19.

The Junior C Championship Semi Final will take place on Sunday 22nd September at 11am at Páirc Uí Bhriain against Castleknock and support would be very welcome.

SHANKILL THE CLUB Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s pub there was no jackpot winner the €50 prise went to Maureen McCarthy. This week’s jackpot is €1000.

The Shankill GAA Club is going to HELL & BACK on Sunday 6th October. Registration forms and sponsorship cards are available from committee members or on line on our website.

Our juvenile Academy which is for boys and girls from 4 to 7 years of age and sponsored by O Donnell’s Shankill Total Health Pharmacy is in action at 10.00am every Saturday in Stonebridge Road. The cost is only €2 per child there is no annual subscription and all equipment is provided free of charge.

The club field day which was due to be held on Saturday 14th September has been postponed due to the replay of the All Ireland football final. Good luck Dublin.

Both of our ladies’ football teams lost their respective Championship and Shield finals is a sad evening. However, that is all put behind us and now its upward and onwards for the new season for which we are full of enthusiasm.

What an achievement for these ladies as the teams are only two years in existence. Well done to all concerned. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123. T he men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club where everybody knows your name.

LADIES FOOTBALL: U-14 EVENT AN ANNUAL HIGHLIGHT

Kilmacud stage set All-Ireland sevens  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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KILMACUD CROKES will host its final All-Ireland Sevens competition of the year, as the 16th annual Chill Insurance All-Ireland Under-14 Ladies Football Sevens takes place this Saturday.

On what will be a magnificent weekend for Gaelic football, with the men’s replay on Saturday evening, and the TG4 All-Ireland senior, intermediate and junior finals taking place; 32 teams from 25 counties are set to travel to South Dublin for this underage showcase.

For most of the players involved, it will be their first taste of seven-a-side football, which makes for some really interesting games.

“It’s a different format to what players are used to playing,” Kilmacud Crokes Ladies Football Chairman Tony Hamill told the Dublin Gazette at the competition launch.

“While they get a number of touches in the 15-a-side game; sevena-side is demanding in terms of exercise, but you get a lot of time on the ball.

“It’s constantly highscoring. Even for a neutral

Emer Sweeney, Kate Murray, LGFA President Marie Hickey, Darcy Gallagher and Doireann Egan at the event launch.

to come down, it’s entertaining watching. You aren’t waiting all day for a point or a goal – scores will be like ‘5-11’.

“It’s really entertaining.

I’ve watched it, and the girls have just smiles on their faces from the minute they arrive to going home – it’s enjoyable.”

Kevin Foley, Kilmacud Crokes GAA Chairman said he is looking forward to welcoming all players and mentors and supporters to Stillorgan for this major competition.

He added: “I hope that everybody will enjoy this

HALF-MARATHON Brothers Pearse get golden glow OVER 30 Brothers Pearse athletes took Part in the Tullamore Harriers Quinlan Cup Half Marathon, incorporating the Leinster and Offaly halfmarathon championships.

The ladies masters team of Janice Doyle, Dee O’Keefe and Christine Moncellet-Kinsella secured gold for the team while the men’s masters team of Padraig Fitzpatrick, Patrick Sneyd and Ray Cunningham.

Individual silver medals were won by Sinead Tighe F45 and Ray Cunningham M40.

wonderful event, which is now a key date on the annual LGFA Calendar.”

Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Marie Hickey was present at the Chill Insurance Sevens launch and commended the huge work from the Kilmacud Crokes club in ensuring that this event has gone from strength to strength in recent years.

She also noted that events, such as the sevens, help to promote all that is good about Ladies Football. And she reflected upon the positive and supportive feedback from

supporters attending the games.

Host Kilmacud Crokes are joined by fellow Dublin side Clontarf – who lost this year’s All-Ireland Feile Division 1 Cup final, to fellow participants Claregalway.

Last year’s All-Ireland Sevens Cup winners St Ergnats, Antrim, are back in action; with Clare’s The Banner; St Conleth’s Laois; and Kildare clubs Sarsfields and Kilcullen; also among those who contested this years AllIreland Feile, and are set to be involved.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: CUALA STARLET HOPING TO MAKE HER MARK IN CROKE

Dunne delight to be part of final fever LGFA ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW  CÓILÍN DUFFY

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CUALA’S Jennifer Dunne has had a magnificent 2019. From a number 22, jersey and a place on the bench against Mayo in February in the league, she is in line to start for Dublin this Sunday at Croke Park, in the bid for the Jackies’ third All-Ireland Senior title in a row (4pm - Live TG4).

Tickets are still available for the clash with Galway, which forms part of a triple-header with the Intermediate and Junior deciders; with another record breaking crowd in prospect.

There will be thousands more for certain in Croke Park, than there was when Dublin faced Mayo on that chilly Saturday night back in the league.

While Dunne started on the bench that night, she quickly made her mark, scoring two points, entering the fray as a 25th minute substitute.

Dunne’s keen to make her mark again against Western opposition, and says preparations have been going well since the All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork.

“Getting the win over Cork was

great,” she said.

“There’s been a rivalry there for so long, and then, after getting that win, we have just refocussed.

“The three weeks since the match, we have just been working hard and everyone really pushing on to make the starting-15, or be one of the five subs that will hopefully come on.

“It’s always just so exciting; you aren’t going to complain when you are in an All-Ireland final.

“I’m really looking forward to it and it’s just really enjoyable now and everyone just can’t wait for Sunday.”

For 19-year old Dunne, it’s just her second year in the squad, and she’s thrilled to be involved.

“I only came in last year in my first year out of minor,” she said.

“I was so lucky to come into the group and win an All-Ireland in my first year. I wasn’t there when they experienced all of the losses “You just have to cherish the memories and the victories.

“Last year was incredible, and they are memories I will have for the rest of my life.

“This year’s championship has been great so far – you just take every game

Cuala and Crokes set for huge quarters battle

Cuala’s Jennifer Dunne in action against Donegal in Croke Park in February.

Picture: Piaras O Midheach/Sportsfile

as it comes and you look forward to Sunday.”

Dublin have had to work hard to get to their sixth All-Ireland Final in a row, showing great resolve and character along the way, on and off the pitch.

It hasn’t been easy with injuries to Siobhan Killeen, Sinead Aherne and Nicole Owens at various stages during the year.

“It just shows the strength-in-depth of the panel that no matter who is asked or called upon, or is the next

player up, that everyone is ready and willing to give what they can for the jersey and get us over the line,” Dunne said.

“No matter what the starting 15 is, if you are training well you more than likely will play.

“With the others not there, everyone stepped up another mark and everyone lifted each other.

“The strength of the group is just unbelievable - both on and off the pitch.”

Shankill hopes dashed by late De Buitlear point DLGFA JUNIOR H FINAL Scoil ui Chonaill 2-12 Shankill 5-2  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

Shankill’s Ailis Conlon. Picture: GAAPics.com

HURLING

SHANKILL’s hopes of a maiden ladies football championship title were dashed by Scoil ui Chonaill in the 63rd minute as Caoimhe De Buitlear point earned the northsiders the silverware.

Shankill led by 3-1 to 0-5 at half-time, with goals from Aisling O’Leary and Ailis Conlon, but it looked like Scoil were odds on victors with 11 minutes of normal time remaining, after bursting out of the blocks in the second half to fire 2-5 unanswered.

Indeed Shankill didn’t score until the 51st minute, when Conlon completed her hat-trick; to ensure for a tense finish.

Shankill went long periods of this

game without scoring. After a sixth minute goal put them two points clear, they failed to add to their tally for another 14 minutes.

Likewise, they went 20 and a half minutes without a score in the second half, with scoring opportunities rare for the South Dublin side at stages in this game, particularly in the third quarter.

Scoil had begun well, with captain Aideen Naughton leading by example with the first of her four points coming after just 20 seconds.

Shankill got in for their opening goal after five and a half minutes, when O’Leary’s shot towards the square finished in to the net.

Scoil weren’t fazed, bouncing back to lead 0-4 to 1-0 but Shankill responded with Conlon grabbing their next two scores – with 1-1 inside 100 seconds, a 2-1 to 0-4 lead in the 21st minute.

And Conlon got in to ensure a

green-flag was raised for her side for the third time, and help them to a 3-1 to 0-5 interval lead.

After that, Shankill were on the rocks as Scoil scored their 2-5 unanswered.

Player of the Match De Buitlear brought her tally for the half to 1-3, with a dipping goal from an acute angle and then a 49th minute point Shankill ended the run when Conlon completed her hat-trick, before Lisa Morgan added a point from close range, and a dipping free from Grace O’Neill hit the net.

This handed Shankill a one-point lead with four and a half minutes of normal time remaining, but Scoil weren’t finished yet. Naughton tied the game 90 seconds later with her sixth point, and while both sides missed chances in the latter stages, De Buitlear got in for a late winner, despite pressure from Shankill’s Zoe Donoghue.

CUALA outclassed Ballinteer St John’s when cruising to a 30-point, 1-32 to 0-6, victory in this Dublin SHC ‘A’ Group 2 clash at O’Toole Park on Saturday evening.

The Dalkey men now face the runners-up in Group 1, Kilmacud Crokes, in their quarter-final which promises to be a great contest.

The only goal of the game came in injurytime when sub Nicky Kenny brought his tally to 1-4.

Cuala dominated all over the park with Seán Treacy and Darragh O’Connell giving them a strong midfield platform with O’Connell also scoring four points from play.

The Willie Mahermanaged side led 0-15 to 0-4 at half-time with James Gilligan and Aodhán Clabby (three) getting the St John’s scores.

Cuala maintained their control in the second period with Colm Cronin impressing for the winners as Ballinteer went 17 minutes on the restart without scoring.

Kilmacud, meanwhile, beat Faughs 0-24 to 0-13 at O’Toole Park.

Crokes led 0-12 to 0-10 at the interval before six points ina-row on the restart gave them a winning position when Fergal Whitely, Oisín O’Rorke, Niall Corcoran, Fionn Ó Ceallaighand Eddie Gibbons were all on target.

There were no goals scored but Faughs came close late on but Chris Bennett was foiled by Crokes keeper Matt Collins.

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FORMER Dublin footballer Paul Casey is hoping that the men’s Footballers can finish the job against Kerry in Saturday’s AllIreland Final replay and complete the “five-in-arow” on a unique weekend in the capital Casey has a huge weekend ahead, switching between fan on Saturday, to key coach on Sunday for the ladies football final and their bid for a third successive crown.

“It’s a Festival of Football in Dublin this weekend. You take the six teams involved on Ladies Finals Day on Sunday, and then Kerry and Dublin involved,” Casey said.

“There’s so many people who will have an interest in both games.”

Looking to the men’s game, he wasn’t surprised

by Kerry’s strong showing in the drawn encounter, with strong underage pedigree beginning to show through.

The Kingdom have claimed the previous five All-Ireland Minor Football titles.

“That Kerry team have won five Minor titles in a row, and those players were eventually going to come through,” he told the Dublin Gazette.

“They live and breathe their football down in Kerry. They showed during the league that they were able to go toe-to-toe with Dublin.

“They got to the league final, and probably learned an awful lot from that

Paul Casey (inset) says Jack McCaffrey (main picture) will be pivotal once again for Dublin

“Hopefully, we can sit down in the middle of

Winter, watch both games and reflect on what has been a great weekend for Dublin!“ defeat to Mayo.”

Casey says that Kerry have been continuing to impress as the Championship rolled on.

“They have been coming good, and they are going to gain even more confidence knowing now that they can go toe-to-toe with Dublin on the biggest day of the year,” he said.

“It’s going to be fascinating the next day to see what way the individual battles pan out, and we are in for a really good game.”

Having soldiered for

Dublin in defence for over a decade, including as a 2011 All-Ireland winning panellist, Casey has a keen eye on what happens at the back.

He’s been impressed with Jack McCaffrey’s effort and drive in recent years.

“Jack could probably play in any position on the pitch,” Casey said.

“I think he has been pound-for-pound the best footballer in Ireland in the last few years, and he’s having a superb run of

form at the moment.

“Jack has worked really, really hard to get to the level he’s at. He also has his professional career, and he is a very driven guy and it’s great to watch him.

“Croke Park - the biggest stage of all with 82,000 people, whether Dublin or Kerry; they have to enjoy watching Jack McCaffrey and, hopefully, he’ll have another big game on Saturday.”

There was shades of the 2011 All-Ireland decider

against Kerry, as Dean Rock stepped over a late free in this year’s drawn decider.

Stephen Cluxton landed a late winner back in 2011 against the Kingdom to ensure a first All-Ireland title since 1995 for the Dubs.

“Dean could take 20 of those and score 18 of them,” Casey said.

“I always remember Stephen Cluxton saying the comforting thing about standing up to take that kick in 2011 was, that

if he missed it we were going to get another shot at it anyway - if it goes over it’s a huge bonus.

“I know Dean is probably the most reliable freetaker in the country, and I hope he’ll have another high-scoring ratio the next day again.

“Hopefully, we can sit down in the middle of Winter and watch both [the men’s and women’s] games and reflect on what hopefully has been a great weekend for Dublin!,” he said.