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Locals come to aid of club after attack REBECCA RYAN
A LOCAL football club is overwhelmed by locals rallying around after their equipment was torched over the weekend. On Saturday, Sallynoggin Pearse Football Club was broken into, with their equipment and new kits set fire causing thousands of euro worth of damage. “They put all the footballs, training
gear, cones, bibs, hurdles, corner gear, you name it, into the bonfire. It was a kick in the you know what. “To say we were angry is an understatement.” A GoFundMe Page was set up this week to replace the damaged equipment and they have already well surpassed their goal to raise €2,000. Club chairman, Richard Cummins told Dublin Gazette that they were “absolutely blown away” by the support.
“The thing that got me was that some of the players said some of the neighbours, who are pensioners were knocking in saying, ‘I haven’t got a lot, but here’s a fiver or a tenner to go towards replacing your gear.’ “A lot of the local businesses have weighed in as well. Every cloud has a silver lining,” said Richard.
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Much loved restaurant set to close DUBLIN’S oldest restaurant is closing its doors after 70 years. The Beaufield Mews restaurant in Stillorgan will shut its doors for good this Sunday. The popular family run restaurant has hosted presidents and many celebrities like Bono, Joe Dolan, Rock Hudson, and Bjorn Borg. It is also a popular wedding venue, and has held weddings of thousands of Irish couples, including authors Joseph O’Connor and Marian Keyes.
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EQUIPMENT WORTH THOUSANDS SET ON FIRE
Club overwhelmed by generous locals REBECCA RYAN
A LOCAL football club is thanking generous donors for their support, after their equipment was torched over the weekend. On Saturday, Sallynoggin Pearse Football Club was broken into, with their equipment and new kits set fire to causing thousands of euro worth of damage. Club chairman, Richard Cummins told Dublin Gazette they were livid when they saw what happened. “It’s not exactly what you want to be finding when you’re turning up to play on a Sunday morning in the lashings of rain,” said Richard. “It wouldn’t be uncom-
Sallynoggin Pearse Football Club’s clubhouse
mon to see a small bonfire around there. There’s been kids drinking around there for the last 8-9 weeks and they leave an awful mess. I just thought it was another bonfire.
“Then as we got closer to the clubhouse, I noticed a couple of footballs, and then I saw a big hole in the side of the clubhouse. They ransacked the inside of the clubhouse. Everything
they could pull out was put on a bonfire. “We don’t have a lot. The sickener was that we were only after getting new sets of gear sponsored by George from the Noggin Inn. He sponsored two brand new sets of gear which was burnt and any back up gear was burnt. “They put all the footballs, training gear, cones, bibs, hurdles, corner gear, you name it, burnt. It was a kick in the you know what. “To say we were angry is an understatement. “We know exactly who has done it. They were stupid enough to take photographs and videos dancing around the bonfire. The Guards are involved.” Getting emotional over the outpouring of support from the local community, Richard said the response has been “unbelievable.” “The one good thing to come out of this is the community, and the football community, have been great to us. The amount of messages of support and offers of a lend of training gear. It restores your faith in humanity. “We’re absolutely blown away by the support we’ve had, it means such a lot. “The thing that got me was that some of the players said some of the neighbours were knocking in saying, ‘I haven’t got a lot, but here’s a fiver or a tenner to go towards replacing your gear’. “A lot of the local businesses have weighed in as well. Every cloud has a silver lining.” A GoFundMe Page was set up to replace what was damaged and they have already surpassed their goal to raise €2,000. Cllr Melisa Halpin (PBP) also welcomed a decision to provide a temporary container for the club. She added: “However, it is vitally important that the plans for the permanent club house are finalised as soon as possible.”
FASTNews
Margaret Dunne, Festival Director and Gordon Snell in the Maeve Binchy Memorial Garden at Dalkey Library
Maeve Binchy Echoes in Dalkey THE life and work of Maeve Binchy and Irish writers are being celebrated in Dalkey next month. ECHOES is returning to Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre from October 4-6, and will feature thought provoking talks, walks, debates, interviews and theatrical events. Festival director Margaret Dunne told Dublin Gazette: “ECHOES 2019 explores the concept of community in contemporary writing in Ireland and will feature an exciting and diverse line-up of writers. “Festival topics will include our collective identity as an island nation, how real life is reflected in modern fiction, the adventures of Irish writers abroad, and writing as activism for communities in Ireland.” The festival opens on Friday, October 4, at 7.30pm in Dalkey Castle, with Maeve Binchy’s Aches and Pains adapted for stage by the late Shay Linehan. Saturday, October 5, boasts a full line up of writers and commentators from 9.30am-5.00pm or half day tickets are also available. A Maeve Binchy & Irish Writers Guided Walk with special guest Gordon Snell, Maeve Binchy’s husband, will take place on Sunday October 6th 11am - 12 noon from Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, finishing in the Maeve Binchy Memorial Garden at Dalkey Library. Visit www.echoes.ie for more information.
Carer information talk about Dementia takes place in Stillorgan A CARER information talk about Dementia will take place in Stillorgan next week. Guest speaker, Professor Brian Lawlor will share his knowledge and clinical expertise around Dementia, including younger onset, talking through from diagnosis, through the unpredictable journey for a person and their family, plus language around Dementia. The Carers talk takes place in Oatland’s School, Stillorgan on Monday September 30 from 7pm – 9pm. The evening will commence with the presentation from the Guest Speaker at 7:10pm, followed by a short Q&A time, with time for discussion and chat! The event will be held upstairs in the Sports Hall, which is directly in front of the main entrance to the school.
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DUN LAOGHAIRE: FUNDRAISING FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF WITH WORLD VISION
Couple cycle Paris to Nice for charity REBECCA RYAN
A COUPLE from Dun Laoghaire have just cycled 750km from Paris to Nice for charity. Brett Meyers and girlfriend, Eimear Fox took to their bikes with seven other friends from Dublin in aid of emergency relief with World Vision Ireland. The money raised will go towards bicycles for community health workers in Busia, Uganda, supporting World Vision’s vital health and nutrition programmes in rural African communities.
Brett,46, a technology start-ups mentor, took part in the event for the second time, and told Dublin Gazette he even roped his girlfriend into doing it this time around! “Doing Paris2Nice in 2015 was life-changing for me. I raised a lot of money for charity, met loads of new people, had a great time, and the health benefits have been amazing. “ I ’ve ke p t u p t h e cycling ever since, and also got my girlfriend Eimear into it a couple of years ago, so that we could go on cycling trips
together. I’ve also lost three stone since 2015! “This year seemed like a good time to do it again and my girlfriend wanted to do it as well.” Brett shared some of his highlights of the cycle. “The six days are all amazing, you see some amazing countryside and beautiful towns, meet loads of great people, some of which ended up being friends for life. “The amount raised for the charities is really quite amazing, hundreds of thousands every year. “I guess one highlight
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Animation Film Fest returns
Brett Meyers and Eimear Fox from Dun Laoghaire
would be the final day, as you cycle from Sainte Maxime to Nice with views of the sea and finish up on the Promenade, with family and friends cheering! “I can honestly say it’s
one of the best things I’ve ever been involved in, and each year, I encourage friends to join up and get training and fundraising,” said Brett. World Vision Ireland is recruiting 20 new people
of all cycling abilities to do the Paris2Nice cycle next year. For more information, interested cyclists should go to www.worldvision. ie or contact challenge@ wveu.org
OVER 500 film buffs are expected to attend this year’s celebration, taking place on October 18 and 19 in The DLR LexIcon and Pavilion Theatre. The event will feature screenings, workshops, insightful talks and a glittering award ceremony. Festival Director, Fionnghuala Ní Néill said: “We have had massive interest in this year’s event and have received over 50 entries from Irish animation students from third level and graduate students alone, which is fantastic. “The Dublin Animation Film Festival has something for everyone, from children’s workshops to opportunities to meet with some of the world’s greatest animators.” For more information, visit www.dublinanimationfilmfestival.com/
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POLICING: ANOTHER TWIST EMERGES IN SAGA OVER CLOSED-BUT-REOPENING FACILITY
Garda chief confirms Stepaside station ‘won’t be open 24/7’ GARDA Commissioner, Drew Harris has confirmed that the soon-tobe-opened Stepaside Garda Station will not be open to the public 24/7. Speaking at an Oireachtas Justice Committee, Commissioner Harris said that the station will be “operational” around the clock, as gardai from the roads policing unit will be using it as a hub. However, “the front desk is not going to be open 24/7,” he said. Commissioner Harris was asked to comment on the matter after
confusion had arisen on the station’s proposed opening hours. Earlier this month, Cllr Michael Fleming (Ind) received a letter from An Garda Siochana, saying that the station would not be operational 24-hours-a-day, with Minister for Transport Shane Ross originally refuting the claim. Last week, Minister Ross said: “I have received good news from Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. He informed me that gardai based in Stepaside will be operating 24/7, once the station is reopened.”
Commissioner Harris was pressed on the issue by Fianna Fail TD Jack Chambers, who said there was a “local turf war” going on about the opening hours of the station. Commissioner Harris said: “I’ve only provided one direction, and that is that it should be staffed 24/7,” and he expected that roads policing vehicles would be “going back and forward”. He said the opening hours are a matter for local management to decide upon.
Stepaside Garda Station at the time of its closing
St John of God group protest threat of Leisureplex closure GARY IBBOTSON
ON WEDNESDAY, September 18, the sports department of St John of God Services protested
outside Leisureplex Stillorgan calling for the retention of the entertainment complex. One of Ireland’s first bowling alleys, Leisure-
plex Stillorgan was opened in 1963 and has been a landmark of the south Dublin town ever since. H o w e v e r, i t w a s revealed back in April that
the current owners of the site, Kennedy Wilson, filed an application with An Bord Pleanala (ABP) to demolish the complex and develop 232 apartments at the location. In a statement, the sports department at St John of God services in Glenageary, said that it wishes “to express our disappointment and concerns re the proposed closure of Leisureplex, Stillorgan”. It continued: “A large group from our service protested outside Leisureplex on September 18 as they want to let their voices be heard. “We were joined in the protest by Transition Year students from Oatlands College and their co-ordinator, who work on an on-going basis with our Sports Department. “St John of God (SJOG)
Services support approximately 450 adults with an intellectual disability, in addition to our children’s services and schools. “Leisureplex plays a significant role in the lives of many of the people supported in SJOG Services. “Currently, we, the sports department, have two Special Olympics clubs who train weekly in Leisureplex. ‘Closure’ “The closure of the bowling alley will mean that 45 athletes will not have a venue to train at each week,” the department says. SJOG says that other Special Olympics clubs also use the venue and loss of the facility could hamper their efforts to practice their sport. In a statement, it said: “We are very concerned
The protest outside Leisureplex Stillorgan
that the large volume of people accommodated by Stillorgan Leisureplex cannot be accommodated by the other local bowling centres. “Currently, Leisureplex Tallaght, with 20 lanes, and Bray Bowl, with 12 lanes, have limited capacity. “In addition, these bowling alleys are inaccessible to many of the people attending our service. “Some of our athletes travel independently to Stillorgan, and also a lot of our service users are transported by elderly parents who, unfortunately, will be unable to travel to Bray or Tallaght.” Cllr Michael Fleming (Ind) said he supports the action of St John of God, saying that the Leisureplex has “been in the heart of the Stillorgan community since 1963”.
FASTNews
Change of venue for Oktoberfest OKTOBERFEST will relocate from the city centre this year, taking place in Jam Park in Swords. The event, which was previously held in the IFSC, was cancelled in July due to rising insurance costs. However, the popular festival will now live on in the Swords venue ,thanks to Eatyard and Bodytonic, which are teaming up to host Oktoberfest. The bar will serve steins of beer, whilst Eatyard will provide traditional German fare including chicken schnitzel, pretzels, apple strudels and more. There will also be entertainment from live bands and DJs, as well as bingo and quizzes. The event will run every Thursday to Sunday in Jam Parl from October 3 to 31, with sessions running for four hours, starting at 6pm. Tickets start from €15PP and include a stein on arrival. Alternatively, you can buy a table for eight from €100. Tickets will include a booking fee and can be purchased from https://theeatyard.com/oktoberfest/.
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STILLORGAN: END OF AN ERA FOR LANDMARK EATERY
Much loved restaurant set to close REBECCA RYAN
DUBLIN’S oldest restaurant is closing its doors after 70 years. The Beaufield Mews restaurant in Stillorgan will shut its doors for good this Sunday. The popular family run restaurant has hosted presidents and many celebrities like Bono, Joe Dolan, Rock Hudson, and Bjorn Borg. It is also a popular wedding venue, and has held weddings of thousands of Irish couples, including authors Joseph O’Connor and Marian Keyes. Many have expressed their sadness of the news, with some reminiscing of the wonderful times they spent at the venue, with head waiter, Paddy Rice getting plenty of mentions and well wishes on his retirement. One wrote: “We had our wedding recep-
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tion here ten years ago, and it was absolutely brilliant here. We have been going back every year to celebrate our anniversary. “Such a sad and poignant loss here. I will always remember Paddy… the banter and chats that occurred…thank you for the memories.” Another wrote: “So sorry to hear that news. Worked as ‘lounge boy all those years ago with Paddy, as did other family members. “Also, great family gatherings there. Paddy always looking after us all. Great memories. Wishing Paddy, a well-deserved and happy retirement.” While another said: “So sad to hear this. As a travel agent, I tell my clients about this restaurant and the lovely meal we had there with Paddy, ending with the best Irish Coffee we have had!!!” Beaufield Mews will close its doors this The ever popular Beaufield Mews restaurant Sunday, September 29th.
Popular with many celebrities like Bono, Joe Dolan, Rock Hudson, and Bjorn Borg
EXHIBITION
Big show for local artist LOCAL artist John Short (pictured) from Dalkey will be featured in Ireland’s largest watercolours show. The Water Colour Society of Ireland’s annual exhibition was held for nearly two decades at the former Dun Laoghaire Town Hall gallery, but has since relocated to Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park. The Water Colour Society of Ireland’s 165th Exhibition is open and admission is free to the public daily Monday 30 September – Saturday 12 October, 10am-5pm; Sunday 13 October, 10am-4pm. See www.watercoloursocietyofireland.ie for more details.
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SANDYFORD: HIT AND RUN RAISES FRESH CONCERNS OVER ROAD’S SAFETY
Mixed views on safety of Hillcrest Road REBECCA RYAN
A HIT and run incident on Hillcrest Road, Sandyford has raised fresh concerns over the safety of this stretch of road. Last Saturday, a taxi was involved in the collision. T h e d r ive r p o s te d on Dublin Taxi Drivers Facebook Page: “I was involved in a hit and run last night about 2am while I had two passengers on board. “Luckily nobody was hurt, but my driver side of the car needed to be resprayed. “Happened on Hillcrest
Road, Sandyford. [It] was a white Ford Mondeo, sadly I didn’t have a chance to get down his reg. “By the time I turned around to follow him, he disappeared. He went Stepaside direction.” Dublin Gazette previously reported locals concerns over the road being “extremely narrow” with reports of wing mirrors hitting pedestrians on the stretch which is frequently used by school children. In August, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council carried out “road patching and
s a fe t y i m p rove m e n t works” on the road. Following the hit and run incident, some locals took to social media to express their views that the road should have been widened. One said: “Hillcrest Road is a disgrace. Dlr Co Council have just finished a cosmetic job on it, instead of addressing the real issue of widening it.” While another wrote: “I’m not surprised. The road is even more narrow now with the barriers being put up, and nobody slows down.” However, local councillor Lettie McCarthy (LAB)
Locals took to social media to express their views that Hillcrest Road road should have been widened. Inset: Damage to the taxi
believes the safety measures carried out by the council has made a difference, and has received positive feedback from pedestrians. “The safety measures introduced on Hillcrest, in my opinion, has made
a difference. I’m getting positive feedback from pedestrians. “Drivers can no longer mount the footpath, which was the norm in the past. It’s a narrow road and the onus is on drivers to take due care
and show respect to other road users. “The road is earmarked for widening in our Country Development Plan, but in the meantime, the safety measures introduced, should make a difference.”
AWARD
Gavin to get freedom of Dublin DUBLIN football manager, Jim Gavin is set to be given the freedom of Dublin City, after being nominated by the Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe. The award of Freedom of the City of Dublin acknowledges the contribution of recipients to the life of Ireland’s capital city. The Lord Mayor said: “I am honoured and privileged to propose Jim for Dublin City’s highest award, the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin. He has led the team to an unprecedented 5-in-arow Senior Gaelic Football titles and his leadership, both on and off the field, has led to a positive culture in Dublin GAA. “I’m delighted to be able to acknowledge his contribution to public life and service to his county and country both on and off the pitch.”
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Minister Ross opens new Damien Duff Park for Leicester Celtic FC
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fantastic day was had recently down in Leicester Cetic as they officially opened their new 5g astro “Damien Duff Park”. The club were thrilled to have Minister for Sport Shane Ross along to cut the ribbon. Over 400 players graced the new pitch during a fantastic day of mini tournaments. The highlight of the day saw a win for the coaches of the over 12 teams on penalties versus the coaches of the younger teams after a thrilling 6-6 draw.
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CALL FOR ACTION: SEVERAL THOUSAND STUDENTS TAKE TO THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
Students lead protest over climate change REBECCA RYAN
DUBLIN students joined children from across the world last Friday, to take part in what has been dubbed as the largest global climate protest in history. The global strike was led by Swedish teenager, environmental activist, Greta Thunberg. The protest was timed in advance of a UN climate action summit in New York this week, where heads of government, including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended. Several thousand students marched from Dublin’s Custom House to Merrion Square calling on the government to com-
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mit to immediate climate change action. In a statement, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton said he had “heard the voices of those protesting today.” “By being a powerful voice, they are paying testament to the damage that is being done to their inheritance,” said Minister Bruton. The Taoiseach also said that he was “inspired” by the thousands of young people who took part in the protests. Demonstrations were planned in more than 50 towns in 18 counties.
Coalition 2030 members and supporters stand together with Climate Strikers as they join together under the banner Voice, Equality , Climate. Picture: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland
By being a powerful voice, they are paying testament to the damage that is being done to their inheritance
Protesters at the Dun Laoghaire Global Climate Strike. Picture: Justin Farrelly
Emilie Gavin (6) from Ballybrack. Picture: Justin Farrelly
Protesters from Glenegeary at the Dun Laoghaire Global Climate Strike. Picture: Justin Farrelly
Protesters at the Dublin city centre (main strike). Picture: Chris Sheridan
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Kim Jenkinson who teaches Lino Print with Councillor Shay Brennan; Liza Ugrimova from Stepaside and Luna Kovalenko from Rathmichael
Eimear Phelan; Councillor Shay Brennan; Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Johnny the Juggler.
Barry Phelan with his son Tomás, Daniel O’Brien and Tom Wy nne
Councillor Shay Brennan; Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (centre) with Ali Kemal Ali and Eimear Boyd and Ali’s sculpture Greetings Earthlings
DLR pull out all the stops for Culture Night
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LR LEXICON put on an array of events for Culture Night. From live music to exhibitions, workshops and galleries they really had something for everyone. There was an exhibition of Theresa Nanigian in the Municipal Gallery on level 3, with a series of drop in art workshops taking place in the Project room beside the Gallery. There was also a specially commissioned performance by theatre-maker Ciarán Taylor. An exhibition that was a firm favorite with the children was the lego competition. Here they could view all the winners from the different categories.
Daniel; Sinéad and Rachel O’Brien from Dún Laoghaire admiring the winners in the LEGO competition
Eavanne Murphy from Glenageary with son Lochlann
Thomas Lowry from Shankill getting some balancing tips from Eimer Phelan
Eimear Boyd with her sculpture of the moon
Carpet Theatre Company during their performance of Search
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Nicola Ryall, Emma & Evan Holton and Olivia McKevitt.
Ciaran Hickey, Director of the film ‘Lighthouse’, Councillor Shay Brennan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Helen O’Reilly, Director of the film ‘First Disco’. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh
Barry Dignam, Eileen Timmons, Bjorn Mac Giolla, Ciaran Hickey, and Ciara King
Actors in the film ‘First Disco’, Olivia McKevitt, Eoin Daly, Brandon Maher and Noah Scollard.
First Frame break for young film makers
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new initiative by Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Council’s Arts Department started this month with a preview screnning of ‘The First Disco’ and ‘The Lighthouse’. The programme -First Frames- is designed to support young film makers in the recent production of ‘The First Disco’ and ‘The Lighthouse’. Helen O’Reilly, Director of the film ‘First Disco’ with Christine Desmond-Cleary.
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Dublin publisher gets backing of coffee giant AN innovative Dublin publisher who developed an online course to turn primary school pupils into real published authors, has been backed by coffee giant Starbucks. The Emu Ink Schools’ Publishing Programme, which was founded in 2017 by former journalist and newspaper editor Emer Cleary (right) and her software developer husband Brian, has published thousands of children to date using the Sandyford based company’s own technology to encourage literacy skills in children. As publisher of the world’s youngest authors, at four and five right up to 12 and 13, the founders have used their knowledge and industry experience to bring the unique programme to the classroom, giving children everywhere the opportunity to see their name, and their work, in print. The course itself, is a series of lessons and exercises, that can be accessed online and projected through the interactive whiteboard or viewed via tablet, computer or phone; on completion of which will see each student having written a short story.
All short stories are then published in a paperback anthology. In partnering with Starbucks every child in every participating school will now get two special bookmarks as a gift upon publication. These bookmarks will double up as vouchers and entitle the new authors to free hot chocolates and their parents to free coffees, in any Starbucks. They will also get €10 off any activity at any Leisureplex. Emer told Dublin Gazette of her delight at securing this partnership deal: “Our programme encourages children of all standards to aim high, be imaginative and work hard, and it rewards them for it by publishing their work, no matter what their age, capability or standard,” she said. “It is important to us to work with companies that share our vision, that care about social inclusion and literacy and recognise the incredible work being done in our schools both through our programme and outside of it. “We are thrilled to be recognised and supported by such a well-known and respected brand.”
Emer Cleary and Celine Gilmer, Group marketing manager for Starbucks
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GOINGOUTOUT
PICK WEEK OF THE
Driven band continue rise from buskers to chart stars
The Riptide Movement
SEPTEMBER 26 (THURSDAY)
Pixies @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT THERE’S a busy week ahead for music lovers across the capital, with plenty of bands ready to blast away any hazy heads after a long, lazy Summer and get a blast of fresh Autumn gigs blowing through town. Who better than the Pixies, then? Whether you’re a reader of a certain age who still calls them The Pixies, or just a fresher fan who calls them Pixies, the sold-out gig by Black Francis and pals should be an absolute blast. Their Olympia show comes as part of the first leg of their major new 2019-2020 world tour, with Dubs amongst the lucky few to hear them play in fine fettle, coinciding with the release of the band’s new studio album.
SEPTEMBER 26 (THURSDAY)
The LaFontaines @ The Workman’s Club, €14 Spiral Stairs @ Whelan’s, €22 Amy Montgomery @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13
SEPTEMBER 27 (FRIDAY)
Saint Sister @ Pepper Canister Church, SOLD OUT John Gibbons @ The Academy, €20 Stars @ The Workman’s Club, €18 Inhaler @ Whelan’s, SOLD OUT New Rules @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT Jane Willow @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12
SEPTEMBER 28 (SATURDAY)
Jazzu @ The Olympia Theatre, €31 Benny Banks @ The Academy 2, €15 Vulpynes @ The Grand Social, €15 Saint Sister @ Pepper Canister Church, SOLD OUT
SEPTEMBER 29 (SUNDAY)
Ann Scott @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Acid Granny @ The Workman’s Club, €5 Earth gang @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT
SEPTEMBER 30 (MONDAY)
Richard Hawley @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Jay1 @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT
OCTOBER 1 (TUESDAY)
Grainne Maguire @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Ashley McBryde @ The Academy, €30 Jay1 @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT Tom Baxter @ The Sugar Club, €22
OCTOBER 2 (WEDNESDAY)
Colin Geddis @ Whelan’s, €18 D Cullen @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Casey Lowry @ The Academy 2, €13
GLEN HANSARD’S starring role in the 2007 movie Once is semi-autobiographical: the Dublin icon did in fact rise from playing his guitar on Grafton Street to headlining major stages, fronting The Frames, and eventually to New York’s theatrical stages, too. The Riptide Movement – a somewhat more snarling, riff-loving outfit than Hansard’s laid-back group – can trace something of a similar trajectory, though their reasons for taking to Grafton Street were perhaps a little more practical. “We haven’t busked in a while,” guitarist and vocalist Mal Tuohy laughs. “We wrote our first album around the time that CDs were starting to sell a little less well, about ten years ago. We were a bit optimistic, and we ordered 10,000 of them. It was very naive, looking back. “They weren’t selling anything like enough in the shops, so we went out and played on Grafton Street as a way to sell the CDs.
JAMES HENDICOTT
“They were gone within the year, and we got shows in Russia and India out of it. “I think we learnt to entertain on the streets, too, how to hold a crowd, so it worked out in the end.” That debut album, What About The Tip Jars, did chart at an impressive Number 16 in Ireland, and everything the band have done since has done better. All three follow-up albums charted in the top ten, including a numberone with 2014’s Getting Through. In a sense, though, the band have left the idea of an album behind them, at least for now. “People don’t really think in terms of albums any more,” Tuohy says, with The Riptide Movement having released a flurry of singles over recent years. “In a way we’re an
album band; each one is kind of a snapshot of two years of our lives, and we’ll probably have one out next year. It can be better, though, to release an EP with a couple of hits instead. “Six songs on an EP can give an idea of what we’re about, and it’s better for getting on playlists, connecting with Spotify, that kind of thing. “To my generation, the idea of a CD is a bit foreign – you can’t put those 100 or so tracks on a playlist from CDs. “When it comes to albums, a lot of albums have streaming counts that are really heavily weighted to two or three
songs. That’s after two years of your life, a twoyear cycle. It feels a bit strange.” Recently, The Riptide Movement have also added an environmental element to their work, something which is slowly filtering through every aspect of their lives, too. Their track, Plastic Oceans, has a message that is probably implicit in its title, but the band have gone out of their way to live that message, too. “There are lots of small changes you can make,” Tuohy says, “and people are becoming more aware. “For us, things like food packaging can be very bad when you’re on tour.
“We’ve changed our tour rider to say that there shouldn’t be any plastic, and that water should be served in glasses, stuff like that. “On tour, we bring our own bottles and cups, and have our crew doing the same. When you’re on the road all day, each having a few coffees, it adds up to a bit of a difference.” Having come from street routes, that connection with the people and the adaptation require to survive is still there. It’s simply changed form. The Riptide Movement play the Olympia Theatre on October 27. Tickets cost €25.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND ONLINE
ENTERTAINMENT
NETFLIX’S NEWEST LIMITED SERIES PRAISED FOR AUTHENTICITY
Unbelievable: a powerful portrayal of a true, tragic and harrowing story RACHEL D’ARCY
TELLING A TRUE STORY through film is never easy, but telling the story of a tragic series of crimes can prove even more difficult. Enter Netflix’s newest limited series, Unbelievable. The series begins with the harrowing story of Marie Adler, an 18-year-old who was raped at knifepoint in her apartment in the middle of the night. In her reporting to the police, she was made to feel as if she was potentially making the attack up, police pointing out inconsistencies in her story in the wake of her trauma. She recanted her statement, falsely confessing that she’d made the whole thing up, and was subsequently charged with false reporting. Marie’s story isn’t fiction, however. The limited series is based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning article ‘An Unbelievable Story of Rape’, published on ProPublica. It went on to inspire a series of podcasts on the intricacies of inves-
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Unbelievable is based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning article ‘An Unbelievable Story of Rape’
tigating rape, and a novel as well. The eight-part series go e s o n to unveil that several m o r e women w e r e raped in the same way a s Marie
(played by Kaitlyn Dever) in different areas of Colorado, prompting a high-stakes investigation by Detective Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever) and Detective Grace Rasmussen (Toni Collette) to find the man respons i b l e. T h ey don’t know Marie exists,
Kaitlyn Dever, who stars in Unbelievable as Marie Adler, the woman at the centre of the show
though, with her case closed by Detective Parker (Eric Lange) after Marie withdrew her story. Unbelievable has been praised for it’s authentic portrayal of the victims, the reality of the difficulty of investigating rape and sexual assault, and it’s sheer vulnerability from it’s harrowing beginnings until its conclusion. Ken Armstrong, one of the reporters who first told Marie’s story, posted an in-depth Twitter thread praising the raw way that the showrunner of Unbelivable, Susannah Grant, told the story, staying true
to the reality of Marie and the other victims. He also discussed how Marie herself had watched the show, and her reaction. “Two weeks ago I got a call, from Marie. She told me she had just watched the series. Watching it was hard, she said. ‘I did cry quite a bit,’ she said. But she had decided she wanted to and was glad that she did. She called the show “excellent’,” Armstrong wrote. The crux of Unbelivable is that it’s unashamedly truthful in its portrayal. From the examination
scenes in the hospital to the mental implications of the attacks on the victims, there is no hesitation in showing the reality of rape for all involved, from law enforcement to victims. It’s admittedly a difficult watch, as is anything as raw and unfiltered as this. None the less your attention is captivated from the first meeting of Marie, sobbing and afraid in her apartment. The uncomfortableness translates into a sympathy that makes it impossible to turn away. Unbelievable is streaming now on Netflix.
Carrigstown left reeling after Robbie’s death 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 ... THE whole of Carrigstown is reeling, following Robbie’s passing. Hayley attempts to come to terms with his death this week, with Yates and Darragh rallying around her to show their support. Carol shuns the help of her neighbours, refusing to believe that Robbie has passed away. Nora is also overcome by grief, with Carol and Jack turning to one another for comfort. Nora tells Damien she feels alone in her grief.
Carol grills Craig for more details on events leading up to Robbie’s death, but it becomes too much to bear and she shuts down. Carol’s anguish prevents her from comforting Nora. Carol decides on a fitting tribute to Robbie, while Nora, Carol and Jack unite in remembering him. Tessa isn’t herself this week, and Mairead notices. Tessa is unhappy with Ciaran and Alex spending time together, frustrated at Ciaran’s flippant attitude. She hears his version of their family history, leaving her feeling troubled, apologising to Ciaran. He wants to start a life with her – but her ultimatum leaves this cold. Mairead senses there’s more to Tessa’s
distracted mood than she’s letting on. Alex tells Ciaran about Fionn, leaving Tessa uneasy with his excitement over Fionn. Fiona is sceptical when Paul gives Barry the job of doing his books. Barry is wrong-footed when Eoghan is unable to ignore Barry’s past. Fiona offers to help Barry with Paul’s accounts, but she has ulterior motives. Katy and Eoghan wonder why Tessa hasn’t been to visit, leading to Katy deciding to confront Tessa. Ciaran is annoyed when Tessa lies to him about going to see Katy. Ciaran steals Tessa’s phone and fixates on a text from Katy. Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Mad how a lasagne and Vienetta are basically the same just different ingredients. Gone but never forgotten ... locals raise a toast to the late Robbie
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Navy confirms UFO videos the real deal IT seems like Aliens Exist after all, as the US Navy confirmed that videos posted by an organisation founded by former Blink 182 frontman, Tom Delonge may potentially show extra-terrestrial life. According to VICE, a Navy spokesperson confirmed that the videos posted by the To The Stars Academy of Arts and Sciences (TTSA) - founded by DeLonge to pursue research into aliens and UFOs - may potentially contain ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’. “The Navy considers the phenomena contained/ depicted in those these videos as unidentified,” Joseph Gradisher, official spokesperson for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, said. Each of the videos were
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Fish weighing less than a gram makes full recovery after surgery
A TINY fish, an inch long and weighing less than a gram, has made a full recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a growth from its stomach. The poecilia sphenops, known as Molly, is so small that any part of the 40-minute operation could have proved fatal. The surgery was carried out by Sonya Miles, an advanced practitioner in zoological medicine, and nurse Laura Warren at Highcroft Vets in Bristol, UK, and cost Molly’s owners £100. Miles explained that fish must be anaesthetised in a different way to mammals, letting a solution flow over their gills before performing surgery. “We use a water-soluble anaesthetic, so we allow them to swim around in it until they fall asleep,” she said. “We know they’re asleep when they lose their righting reflex, so they’re floating essentially. We catheterise their mouth and gently make different concentrations of an anaesthetic solution flow over their gills.”
Panther found prowling roofs in northern France
A BLACK leopard was spotted prowling rooftops in a town in northern France recently, after escaping from a home where it was being kept illegally. Firefighters said they rece ived a call with reports of a large feline wandering on the gutter of a residential building.
The animal was trapped after it entered a building and was given an anaesthetic before being transported to an animal protection organisation. It is illegal in France to keep a black leopard domestically as it is considered a wild animal. The leopard was transferred to a zoo last week.
Focussing on Traveller’s lives PRESIDENT Higgins welcomed Belgian photographer Sebastiaan Franco to Aras an Uachtarain recently. Mr Franco spent two years with Traveller communities in the Finglas area, documenting their lives and experiences in a photo book, entitled ‘Anásha’- a word in the Cant language used to point out something out of the ordinary. Also pictured is Michael Collins, Jennie Denham from Studio 10, Angela O’Neill, Finglas Traveller Development Group Coordinator and Claire Dempsey. Picture: Maxwell’s
Scientists taught rats to play hideand-seek
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 Perky, a super-sweet nine-year-old dog who loves meeting people out and about, but gets worried by children. Since coming into our care, Perky finds it difficult to settle, so we hope he finds a loving home very soon so he can relax and enjoy his happy new life. This playful dog loves the company of others, and would like to live with another doggie pal. Having one by his side will help him to get used to his new home more quickly. Perky is full of character and, since his arrival, he has won the hearts of all
posted by both TTSA and The New York Times in December 2017 and March 2018. DeLonge left Blink 182 in 2015 to focus on TTSA and his other band, Angels and Airwaves. Gradisher wouldn’t speculate what may have been in the videos, saying, “The Navy has not publicly released characterisations or descriptions, nor released any hypothesis or conclusions, in regard to the objects contained in the referenced videos.”
the carers looking after him. He is an affectionate pal, and everyone enjoys spending time with him in the kennel. Perky will be the happiest dog living with someone who is home for most of a time, as he is a social butterfly and can be upset when left on his own. Having another dog friend can have a good effect on his behaviour when the owner is absent. If you have room in your heart and home for Perky 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.)
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SCIENTISTS in Germany spent the last few weeks playing hide and seek with some rodents as part of a study. The adolescent male rats were taught to start each game in a closed box, which was opened remotely. They quickly developed various strategies for finding the humans which included re-visiting spots they had been during previous rounds. When it came to being found, the rats were just as smart, as they learned to take cover in opaque boxes spread across the
room, rather than transparent ones. Every victory by the rats was greeted with “positive social interaction” rather than food treats, and the rats showed their joy at winning in different ways, from leaping into the air, to letting out ultrasonic giggles that show happiness. Konstantin Hartmann, from the Humboldt University of Berlin, co-wrote the study for the journal Science and said the results showed just how intelligent rats could be.
Second man arrested over Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft
A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet in England. The artwork, which is fully functioning and called America, was taken in the early hours of September 14th from Blenheim Palace. Its removal caused significant f lood damage because it had been plumbed in for visitors to use. Made by Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan, it is worth about £4.8m, Blenheim Palace chief executive Dominic Hare said: “When this morning I was informed about the robbery, I thought it was a prank and it took me a while, after a few checks, to come to the conclusion that it was true and it wasn’t a surreal movie where instead of the jewels of the crown, the thieves went away with a b***** toilet,” Mr Cattelan said in a statement. “I always liked heist movies and finally I’m in one of them.”
Armed robber scared off by little girl throwing loaf of bread at him
AN eleven-year-old girl managed to scare off an armed robber in Sussex last week, by throwing a loaf of bread at him. The burglar was attempting to rob an Express Supermarket in the town of Worthing last Monday and demanded cash from the staff behind the till. However, he was no match for the 11-yearold and her father, who spotted him and began to
throw items from the store at the masked man. The pair, who were shopping at the time, threw bottles of squash and a loaf of bread at the robber, before the suspect fled the shop empty handed. Images were captured on the shop’s CCTV of the brave pair, with local police commending their bravery, but Sussex Police said they are still on the hunt for the suspect.
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Malaga tops the list as the cheapest city break in Spain WITH Autumn winds beginning to cast a chill around the city, many people – particularly parents – are already beginning to think of their next holiday. Spain is always popular at any time of the year with Irish holidaymakers, with no slow-down in interest in the popular destination that’s just a short-haul hop away. If you’re thinking of having a super siesta in Spain, the City Break Cost Index 2019 just published by Spain-Holiday.com should be a mustread, as it’s flagged all kinds of things to be aware of before booking your next Spanish siesta. For example, Malaga tops the list of Spanish cities for city breaks amongst international tourists as well as domestic tourists. In order, the index found the top five cheapest Spanish city breaks to be the southern cities of Malaga, Valencia, Cordoba, Cadiz and Alicante. At the other end of the scale, Palma, Barcelona and San Sebastian were the three most expensive Spanish cities to visit, according to the index. For the index’s full details of Spanish city breaks and value, see https://www.spain-holiday.com/ campaign/city-break-cost-index.
Portugal leads the way in accessible tourism plans PORTUGAL has added another impressive string to its bow by claiming the Accessible Tourist Destination 2019 award from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO). The inagural presentation of the award, made in association with the WTO in partnership with ONCE Foundation, was made in St Petersburg, Russia in recognition of Portugal’s significant efforts to promote tourism accessibility. As the first country to claim the title, Portugal has now sent a benchmark for other countries to follow suit in meeting and addressing the needs of tourists with specific mobility needs. To date, Portugal has completed more than 116 projects to address mobility issues, ranging from adding physical insfrastructure at many landmarks, to developing a specific web search portal and app, to including accessible tourism modules in tourism students’ studies. Of the award, Ana Sofia Antunes, Portuguese Secretary of State for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities, said: “This Government has taken safe steps to make Portugal a truly inclusive country. “It is a path with no return, because it’s our commitment to all those we work for, whether they are people with physical disabilities or disabled in their mobility.”
Set just a stone’s throw from the heart of Galway city, the stylish 5-star G hotel and spa will delight – and your October stay could help others, too
A staycation that’ll do you (and others) good
SHANE DILLON
Travel Editor THE City of Tribes needs no excuse to visit, as even the briefest of trips to Galway soon reveals why many people still say: “Wesht is besht”. The craic is always mighty over on the other side of the country, but whatever about Galwegians’ love of good humour and a good time, you’ll also find the best of Irish caring and community spirit to the fore. That’s certainly the case with the acclaimed 5-star G Hotel and spa in Galway city, which has just added yet another reason to stay at
the west coast hotel. To help mark and support October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the G has created its very own ‘Party in Pink’ package. The package at the G includes an overnight stay with pink treats in the room on arrival; a cooked to order breakfast in the award-winning Gigi’s Restaurant; and Pink Prosecco Afternoon Tea in the Pink Ladies Lounge, all from €115 PPS. And, best of all, for every such package booked, a €10 donation will be made in the guest’s honour to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Any such guests will also be invited back to the hotel for an exclusive
coffee morning in November, when a cheque for the funds raised will be presented to representatives of the Institute. A staycation at the G promises to be a treat at the best of times, but with the knowledge that a great stay in lively Galway will also be helping to support thousands of people – well, it certainly seems like a G-reat reason to travel over and book in. Of course, having a helpful stay is just part of the attraction of the G hotel, which has made quite a name for itself since opening. Its unique design by world-renowned milli-
ner Phillip Treacy exudes style, sophistication and glamour, treating guests to everything from groundfloor opulent lounges to light-filled luxurious accommodation. Guests also enjoy the award-winning Gigi’s restaurant, along with Gal-
way’s only 5-star destination spa, ESPA, as even more experiences to relish at the renowned hotel. T h a t ’s w h e n guests will be there, of course – with the hotel set just a short walk away from Eyre Square, buzzing Shop Street, and all that Galway city centre has to offer – as well as Galway being a perfect base to explore much of the west coast – many guests will barely have time to settle down for a perfect sleep ... For further information, see www.theghotel.ie/. To book, email stay@theg. ie, or call 091 865 200.
Bag a bargain at next Tour America Sale Day BARGAIN hunters with nerves of steel will have pencilled in this year’s Tour America Sale Day on their calendars long ago. Taking place at the Red Cow Moran Hotel this Sunday, September 29, the 19th such sale day will present all kinds of dream holidays to the USA,
Canada and Mexico, as well as cruises, at some great-value prices. Travel experts and exhibitors will also be there to showcase some of the best destinations and holiday packages for anyone looking for a break across the pond that won’t break the bank.
With free admisssion and doors opening at 10am, the day focused on sales and bargains is expected to be very busy – to put it mildly – so good luck, and happy hunting, to everyone looking to grab what could be a dream holiday with a bargain price to match.
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TRAVEL & FOOD
A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS Pictures: Paul Sherwood
Georgina Campbell, Lucius Farrell and chef Richard Corrigan
Georgina Campbell, Roberto Mungo and chef Richard Corrigan
Awards glory for a wide range of city businesses
these great people are they cannot just survive, still active and working but thrive, is what marks alongside their children • The Shelbourne; Business Hotel Of The Year out many of our most sucand often their grand- •King Sitric Restaurant & East Cafe Bar; Seafood cessful multi-generationchildren, and they are the Restaurant Of The Year al businesses – some of pioneers of the genuine • Chapter One; Wine & Drinks Experience which have re-invented hospitality, sustainable • Grano Restaurant; Ethnic Restaurant Of The themselves several times food sourcing and inno- Year in recent decades.” vation that Ireland is • The Greenhouse, Mickael Viljanen; Chef Of The Among the Dublin wingaining a reputation for Year ners of the prestigious • Pembroke Townhouse; Highly commended in awards were The Sheltoday.” Campbell said that the Guest House Of The Year bourne Hotel for best rise in sustainable devel- •Ananda; Highly commended in Ethnic Restau- Business Hotel of the Year; opment in local establish- rant Of The Year Grano Restaurant in Ston• Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden; Highly com- eybatter, Best Ethnic Resments is also welcomed. She added: “This year, mended in Chef Of The Year taurant of the Year; and in tune with our special • Liath Restaurant; Highly commended in Res- Chapter One, Wine and recognition of the pio- taurant Of The Year Drinks Experience. neers in Irish food and • The Market Kitchen; Highly commended in Kildare’s Aimsir won hospitality, we have also Street Food Of The Year Best Restaurant of the been looking particularly • Dunne & Crescenzi; Highly commended in Year, while Best Hotel of at sustainable develop- Casual Dining Restaurant Of The Year the Year went to Marfield ment, and espec ially House Hotel in Wexford. when it takes place withSee the inset panel for in a family business. the need for change and act cre- the full list of Dublin-based “The ability to recognise atively and sustainably so that award winners.
Winners and highly commended
GARY IBBOTSON
DUBLIN restaurants and hotels have won big at the recent Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality 2020 awards. Celebrating 21 years in their current form, the awards recognise and honour Ireland’s standard-bearers in food and hospitality, with businesses across the capital faring very well in this year’s winners. At the awards, Campbell – one of Ireland’s leading food and hospitality writers – thanked the pioneers of Ireland’s hospitality industry and the impact they have had on the current landscape. She said: “ M a ny o f
TAYTO Ireland has once again pushed the envelope on crisp offerings with the launch of its limited-edition Hot Wings and Curry Chip flavours. Since the introduction of its Spice Bag flavour, Tayto Ireland has continued to develop Irishinspired products. Based off the nationally renowned three-in-one dish, the curry chip offering is “fuss-free – it’s proper curry sauce like the guy in the chipper does it,”
according to Tayto. The Hot Wings flavour is for “spicy chicken wing lovers looking for a full-on flavour; they’ll leave you wanting more.” To celebrate the launch, Tayto has teamed up with online comedians and content creators, Tadhg Flemming, Fionnuala Jay and Giz A Laugh’s Enya Martin. Keep an eye on their social media channels to see their take on the new limited edition flavours.
No more plastic toys for kids at UK Burger Kings BURGER King has announced it has begun removing all plastic toys from its children’s meals in the UK. The global fast-food chain revealed the news last week after an online petition calling for the removal of the toys amassed more than 500,000 signatures. In a statement, Burger King said that it is committed to reducing its plastic usage and was “spurred on” by sisters Ella (9) and Caitlin McEwan (7), who started the survey. The McEwan sisters set up the survey on Change.org, asking Burger King and McDonald’s to “think of the environment and stop giving plastic toys with their kids’ meals”. It has not yet been revealed whether or not Irish-based Burger King locations will adopt the same policy.
CRAFTBEERCORNER LO-FI Micro IPA
The pub works well, but
Beer Hut Brewing Company, Kilkeel, Northern Ireland
the pint wasn’t the greatest
THE Comet, on the Swords Road, held the record in 2001 for the most expensive pub sold in Dublin when the Newman Family (who built the bar in 1953) sold it to the owners of the Red Parrot on Dorset Street. The Newmans, who also owned the Viscount down the road, have held onto the Goose Tavern. The focus on the simple things works, and a standard wooden bar is set across from a row of high chairs and sofas before opening up to an elevated section at the back. The covered beer garden is a large one, and there is also seating in the adjacent car park, which is ideal on sunny days. At the weekends, the place can be lively, with music on most evenings. The pint was one that improved towards the end, but still needs work. The cream held and there was not much wrong with the volume; however, the taste for the first couple of gulps left a lasting – and slightly negative – impression. @guinnessadvisor
Tayto could make a tidy packet from new flavours
PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado
The Comet, No 243 Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9
THIS beer was an absolute perfect pint to drink. It was fruity and juicy with a good hop aroma that would please any craft beer fan. A pleasurable pint that makes you want to have more – and that’s where it is totally amazing. All that juicy IPA flavour that you would expect from a strong IPA… yet it is only 2.9% ABV! This makes it just the perfect sessionable beer to enjoy.
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BeautyBITS
Printed Ruffle Neck Blouse €45
Dazzle this winter with Regatta and Kimberly Walsh Singer, actor, presenter and mum of two, Kimberley Walsh, will unveil her AW19 Regatta collaboration this September featuring jackets and coats; with her SS20 collection to follow soon after! Inspired by Kimberley’s love of the outdoors and spending time in nature with her family, the collection fuses practicality with style to deliver great off duty looks that work whatever the weather. The Kimberley Walsh Collection responds to the growing trend of stylish yet functional outerwear and is made up of six versatile jackets in jewel tones and luxe fabrics, finished with detailed metallic trims, soft faux fur lining, opulent oversized hoods - and of course the best in waterproof technology. With deep autumnal teals, Prussian blues and metallic navy tones, the six pieces each represent a perfect match for any outdoor activity – from keeping dry on the way to the gym and everything in between! Available in stores nationwide and online at www.regatta.ie.
Love Island star teams up with Littlewoods Love Island’s Amber Gill has teamed up with the iconic Littlewoods Ireland brand to model the latest Topshop edit. In the shoot, Amber showcases her effortlessly glamorous style wearing the latest looks from Topshop, which is now stocked online at LittlewoodsIreland.ie . Making autumn’s biggest trends accessible for all, the Topshop edit has options that perfectly encapsulate the new season style. From printed dresses to staple denim, Amber shows us how to look feminine and modern. Amber said; “Each of these Topshop pieces is super strong in their own right, but I really enjoyed seeing them come together to create looks I wouldn’t have considered myself. The pink coat – definitely not something I’d have picked up – has got to be my favourite.” Carly O’Brien, chief marketing officer at Shop Direct, which operates Littlewoods Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to stock Topshop and give our customers access to the brands they love, available with our flexible ways to pay. This partnership brings to life the Littlewoods Ireland ethos of ‘Own it’ perfectly and we’re confident our customers will find something they’ll love to own from the Amber for Topshop new edited collection.”
Fine Dining Rachel D’Arcy
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO revamp your kitchen this month, you’ve found yourself in luck. Woodies are launching a series of different ranges in stores from September 30, all centred around different themes and styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone on offer. Two of the most exciting themes are the bold and beautiful Monagram palette, and the cutting edge Scandi Collection. This season’s Monogram colour
palette is brave with bold combinations of greens and ochre, encouraging those looking for a furniture refresh to be brave with their colour palette. Think striking green velvet and luxe metallic dinnerware to help you keep your kitchen looking retro cool with a modern edge. The new Scandi range has an elegant palette of stormy blue-tinged greys with pops of aqua, perfectly accompanying accessories made fromnatural materials like wicker and bamboo. For the full range of homeware, furniture and accessories, see Woodies.ie.
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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE
HOME & STYLE
New Look River Island
River Island
New Look
New Look
TERRIFIC TAILORING
Marks and Spencer
Littlewoods Ireland
THERE’S NOTHING like a little bit of structure in your life, so why not in your wardrobe? Looking office cool is a major trend for the upcoming season, both in the office and out.
Think fitted trousers with structured blazers, delicate shirts with high waisted power-pants, and taking a cool, confidence stance. Tailoring can manifest itself in an abundance of
different ways, presenting in a more formal fashion with a whole powersuit, or a less formal relaxed blazer with your favourite jeans. Most of the high street are offering decadent
blazers, shirts, jackets and trousers this season that all have a timeless feel. Think of tailoring as an investment, one that will make you feel great now and forever.
Look lovely in leopard with Anonyme Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor
LEOPARD PRINT IS always a fashion staple, no matter the other trends or the season. Italian brand Anonyme’s new season offering for Autumn/Winter ensures you’ll look purrrfect in leopard as the colder months creep in. There’s stunning leopard print dresses and a jazzy pair of leather-look leopard jeans in the collection, offset with wardrobe staples to perfectly compliment your sure to be ferocious look. Anonyme is stocked in over 40 retailers across Ireland, with their new range also available on their website, www. anonyme.it.
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT
Seat readies its impressive plug-in hybrid SEAT’s Tarraco SUV will soon be available as a plugin hybrid FR model, as well as in a sporty FR trim for other engine variants. The new Tarraco plug-in hybrid forms part of SEAT’s strategy towards electrification, which will include five electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models by the beginning of 2021. With the introduction of the plug-in hybrid powertrain system, the SEAT Tarraco will gain added efficiency. The powertrain system consists of a 1.4-litre 150hp petrol engine, 85kw electric motor, and a 13kwh lithium-ion battery pack, giving drivers multiple driving modes. Also coming to the Tarraco for its other engine variants is the popular FR trim. This features wider wheel arches, a rear spoiler and FR-specific 19” alloy wheels, with an option to have machined 20” wheels available. As well as these changes, at the back, the ‘coast-tocoast’ rear light highlights the FR look, as does the allbody painted exterior. There is also a new colour for the Tarraco FR – Fura Grey – and there are new safety and practicality features. New options include trailer assist, which also reduces the likelihood users will encounter difficulties when parking. Inside, the comfortable interior space features Seat’s latest generation infotainment system including a new navigation system with 9.2’’ screen. Front occupants now benefit from electric sports bucket seats with memory function (for the driver side). The bucket seats have a combination of the sportiness of a neoprene-look material and the sophistication of leather for the comfort area. In addition, there are aluminium pedals and a new sports steering wheel with FR logo. Production of the FR trim will take place during 2020.
New Mazda CX-5 redefines the meaning of pleasure
Mazda’s redesigned CX-5 offers a terrific blend of comfort, power and style
DECLAN GLYNN
THE first generation of the Mazda CX-5 5-seat SUV graced our shores in 2012, and offered stylish good looks, terrific effic iency, spac iousness, and famed Mazda reliability to those in the market for a mid-size family crossover/SUV. Mazda has recently launched a redesigned CX-5, which offers a rewarding feeling in tune with the ‘Jin-ba Ittai’ (Car and Driver as one) ethos behind all of Mazda’s SUVs. There are four trim levels in the new Mazda CX-5 SUV – Executive,
Executive SE, Platinum, and Platinum + (plus). While the Executive model is available only with a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 165bhp, all other models can be specified with either that petrol engine, or with a 2.2litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, with the power levels of either 150bhp or 184bhp. A slick six-speed manual gearbox is standard across the range, with an automatic available as an option on the majority of models. The standard drivetrain in the CX-5 is front-wheel-drive, with
M a z d a ’s i n t e l l i g e n t All-Wheel-Drive system available in the Platinum model, when mated to the SKYACTIVD engine. My review car was a range-topping Mazda CX-5 Platinum + 2.2 S K YA C T I V- D AW D automatic, and it looked fantastic in executive Machine Grey metallic paint, with Stone Nappa leather interior. Capable of a top speed of 208kmph, the 0-100kmph sprint can be completed in just 9.6-seconds (9.3-seconds in manual guise), while consuming as little as 7.1l/100km along
the way (based on strict testing procedures). Producing 184bhp and a thumping 445Nm of torque, the engine in my test car always felt lively and willing to perform to any request from the accelerator pedal. The human-centric cabin of the CX-5 surrounds the occupants in
luxury, while excellent ergonomics ensure that every major function within the car is easily accessible to the driver. Priced from €29,495 (ex-delivery), the new Mazda CX-5 is the new definition of pleasu re. L a s t l y, M a zd a’s 3-Year/100,000km warranty comes as standard.
FACT BOX
1) Stylish mid-size SUV 2) Four trim levels 3) Petrol and diesel engines 4) Manual or automatic 5) 2WD or intelligent 4WD
Skoda’s Kamiq expands on its highly popular SUV offerings SKODA has added a third model to its successful SUV portfolio for the European market – the Skoda Kamiq – entering the rapidly-growing city or small SUV segment for the first time. The Kamiq blends the typical advantages of this segment (such as increased ground clearance and a raised seat position) with the agility of a compact car and Skoda’s characteristic emotive design. With state-of-the-art assistance and infotainment systems, a generous amount of space and numerous ‘Simply Clever’ features, the new Kamiq equally fulfils the needs of both family-
and life-style-oriented customers in true Skoda style. Ray Leddy, Skoda Ireland head of marketing and product, said: “The Skoda Kamiq will be available to order and test-drive in showrooms from November 1. “The Kamiq is another excellent product from Skoda, with demand expected to outstrip supply in many markets, including Ireland. We would advise customers to order early to avoid disappointment. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but are expected to be competitive.” The new Kamiq continues the successful SUV
design language of the Kodiaq and Karoq SUVs, whilst the split headlights, which feature daytime running lights above the main headlights, create new, distinctive visual highlights. At 4,241mm long, the Skoda Kamiq is considerably more compact than both of its bigger SUV siblings. The Kamiq also sets benchmarks in the city SUV segment in terms of space, while a wealth of features also makes everyday life that little bit easier in the new Kamiq. The integrated funnel in the lid of the windscreen washer tank, ice scraper in the fuel-filler flap with a tyre tread depth
gauge, and the umbrella compartment (including umbrella) in the driver’s door, exemplify such little but thoughtful touches.
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THE JET-SETTER ATHLETICS: IT WAS a short but sweet
return to Irish football for Jetta Berrill as she used her summer holidays to pick up the game once more after a two-year absence. The UCD graduate has returned to Budapest, where she is three years into a five-year degree in veterinary studies, after a two-month spell with DLR Waves in the Women’s National League.
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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS HANDBALL | LEGENDARY DUB ENDS FIVE-YEAR WAIT FOR GLORY
Kennedy back on top for 10th title HANDBALL
DAVE DONNELLY
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IT’S BEEN five years since Eoin Kennedy last captured an All-Ireland Open Championship title but the Dubliner beat long-time adversary Robbie McCarthy to lift the gong for the tenth time. Castleknock native Kennedy saw off the challenge of his Westmeath opponent, who has won seven of the last eight titles, in the final game to take place at the old national centre in Croke Park. The iconic venue will be demolished next year to make way for a new arena adjacent to the Cusack Stand and the St Brigid’s man ensured he would go down in history as the last winner there. Kennedy, competing in his 15th consecutive final, won tight consecutive games 21-18 and 21-20 to re-establish himself as the premier
men’s player in Irish handball. “I was delighted to be in the final in the first place,” Kennedy told the Dublin Gazette. “When I started the year, that was always the aim, to get back to the final. I’d lost it the last few years, but I wanted to play in the last big singles final in Croke Park. “It’s been a great place for me over the years. I’ve wonderful memories, going back to my first final in 2001 and winning my first title in 2002. They’re memories you never forget. “I had a tough semi-final and was delighted to be in the final that I wasn’t really expected to win. To win was just fantastic, and especially being such a close match.” Kennedy has been bested by McCarthy more often than not in the past few years, but the thrill of competition has ensured his enjoyment of the sport has not been diminished.
St Brigid’s man Eoin Kennedy celebrates his All-Ireland victory
“The only reason I play is because I enjoy it. I enjoy the competition and I enjoy keeping fit. “I’m busy now and I have a young family. “And I have a busy job so it’s tough, but I still enjoy the competition and I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t. “People said to me a few years ago, why don’t you just stop play-
ing if you’re getting beaten? I never worried about it because I enjoyed playing. I’ve won enough that I don’t need to worry about that. “I started playing when I was nine or ten years old at St Brigid’s GAA club when the court was built at the new clubhouse, and they’ve been very good to me over the years and looked after me well.”
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LOTTO results for Sept 19th Nos.1,2,10 and 21. Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Susie Egan, €50 Hugo c/o Liberos, and Jennifer Farrelly. Next week jackpot €9,000. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm. Great win by Senior Hurlers in Championship playoff v O Tooles 17pts to 14pts. Great displays by Aodhan Clabby, Glen Whelan, Brian Smith, Seanie Lane and Cormac O Brien. Our adult hurling draw is going well. Purchase your tickets from Seán lane, Brian Sutton, Dara Taaffe or Ken Sheehan. Great prizes 1st prize €3500 2nd prize €2000 3rd prize €1000 4th prize €500 and 5th prize €250. Adult Football Championship this weekend. On Friday night the Seniors travel to Monastery Rd Clondalkin for their clash with St. Vincents with a throw in of 7-30. On Sunday the Junior A’s play Kilmacud Crokes in Silverpark and the Junior B’s play St Judes in Loreto Park with throw in at 11. The Junior C’s play Ballyfermot In Ballyfermot at 3. We are starting a team in Ballinteer St. Johns for Primary School children in the area with additional or special needs. Open day next Saturday 28th September 2- 4pm on our Small All Weather Pitch at Ballinteer Community School.
KILMACUD CROKES HARD luck to the Senior Hurlers who have lost out in their Quarter-Final. Best of luck to Cuala in the rest of the competition! Congratulations to the Senior Camogie team who have made it 4 wins from 4! Hard luck to the 3rd Hurling team who lost out in their Semi-Final on Saturday. Best of luck to Clontarf in the Final! Well done to the 2nd hurling team who won their promotion playoff
in AHL3 when they beat St. Maurs on Saturday. Well done to the Minor A Footballers who had a solid group championship game win over Ballymun. The Minor C Footballers also had a big win over Clontarf. Best of luck to the Senior Footballers who play their last championship group game against Sylvesters in Parnell Park on Friday 27th September. All support welcome.
NAOMH OLAF THERE was no winner of last Sunday’s Club Lotto Draw - next week’s jackpot will be €1,500. €30 winners were Brid Keenan, Maeve Kearns, Dee Lynch, Anthony Delaney and Una Healy. Don’t forget that you can play online or buy your tickets in Club bar and Sandyford House. The Adult camogie team played Crumlin in Round 4 of the Intermediate Championship last Sunday and suffered an agonising 1 point defeat Crumlin 1-6 : Naomh Olaf 1-5. Next match for the team will take place on Sunday 29th September against St Kevin’s in a home fixture. Best of luck girls!Junior C Hurling Championship saw Castleknock travel to Balally for the semi final last Sunday - the match was well supported and all players brought their very best game to the field, but it was the visitors who pulled away in the second half to secure the win - Olafs 3-7 : Castleknock 1-16. In Senior B Hurling Championship, it was relegation playoff against Cuala in Shanganagh last weekend and a hard fought match ensued with the Dalkey outfit securing the win by 1 point. The girls and boys academies are bursting at the seams with plenty of happy new faces joining in the fun on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Jetsetter Berrill’s flying visit to Waves
WOMEN’S NAT. LEAGUE DAVE DONNELLY
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IT WAS a short but sweet return to Irish football for Jetta Berrill as she used her summer holidays to pick up the game once more after a two-year absence. The UCD graduate has returned to Budapest, where she is three years into a five-year degree in veterinary studies, after a two-month spell with DLR Waves in the Women’s National League. The senior Ireland international has taken the past two years off the game in order to concentrate on her studies in Hungary as she pursues her ambition of becoming a vet. She made an impact in her short time back in the sky blue of Waves, providing the assist for captain Catherine Cronin in Waves’ 2-1 victory over Limerick at Jackson Park in her final game. The pacey winger, who has also played at rightback for the national team,
provided welcome experience in a youthful Waves side looking to break out of mid-table. The 25-year-old spent five years with Waves in their previous guise as UCD Waves, before the university withdrew their support at the end of last year. And she was delighted to have the opportunity to lace up her boots once more, although she admits it was tough to get her fitness up to speed to an increasingly strong domestic league. “I was here with UCD Waves two years ago and I just came back for a short three months, just to play with the girls,” Berrill tells the Dublin Gazette. “I took the first month to get my fitness in some sort of shape. But I’m glad I signed and got a few games. It was short, but I enjoyed all the girls and I enjoyed the training.” Opportunities to play football in Hungary have proved non-existent and Berrill is unsure whether she will continue to play
the game once she graduates in 2021. “I’m going into fourth year so I have two years left. Why Hungary? I did science in UCD and I’ve always wanted to be a vet so I decided to bite the bullet and go off and do it. “I haven’t played football for two years until I came back, so I missed it. I enjoyed kicking the ball about again. “I have two more years
over there and I have no plans to play – I’ll just see what happens. I’ve no plans at the moment.” Her short time back in the Waves fold has opened her eyes to the talent at the Kilternan club where she’s in no doubt a number of teenage players will blossom in the coming years. “I think the quality at the squad is so good, and it’s such a young squad. I think the average age is
around 20 or 21, maybe younger. “If I had their quality at their age… they’re unbelievable. With a bit of coaching and a few more years’ experience, the team will be so good. “Nadine [Clare] coming up is so good in the centre. Fiona [Donnelly] as well. They have such control of the ball and they’re so good at spreading it, so I predict big things.”
Murphy and Tingle part ways
AFTER a challenging and rewarding 14 months for Rathfarnham’s Annalise Murphy and Katie Tingle in sailing’s 49erFX class, the pair have decided after the summer that their Olympic medal goal was no longer realistic, and the campaign has now come to an end. Murphy, a two time Olympian, finishing fourth and second respectively, reflected on the summer performances and decided against continuing in the 49erFX. Tingle understands Annalise’s viewpoint but is nevertheless disappointed that the campaign is ending. Commenting on the situation, she said: “Of Annalise Murphy and Katie Tingle earlier this summer course I’m disappointed. I’ve had a roller coaster
14 months having jumped straight in at the deep end of high performance sport. It’s been incredible seeing how hard everyone works for their goal and the support that goes around it, I’ll miss my teammates and all the support staff.” The pair remain lifelong friends and the decision was not made lightly. Murphy added: “I guess the World Cup in Japan was a bit of a wakeup call for me, I was unable to see a medal in less than 12 months and that was always the goal. Katie has been incredibly understanding in what is clearly a difficult situation. I’ve learned so much from her over the last fourteen months and am glad our friendship has grown from this shared experience.”
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FORM IN WNL
Jetta Berrill enjoyed an impressive three month stint with DLR Waves this summer
HOCKEY: BELFIELD SIDE START LIFE IN TOP TIER IN TOP STYLE
UCD stun champions as Monkstown held MEN’S EY HOCKEY LEAGUE STEPHEN FINDLATER
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Kilmashogue set for first All-Ireland final
KILMASHOGUE Golf Club are looking forward to the AIG All Ireland Minor Cup finals to be played this week in Knightsbrook GC. It followed their East Leinster success, beating Headfort GC in the regional final, 3.5 to 1-5, with Emily McCarthy, Gedingka Fair, Elaine Healy, Marian Judge and Deirdra Healy forming the playing side of the team. It was the first major pennant for the club and they will be supported in great numbers in the final.
NEWLY promoted UCD produced a superb performance to deserve their impressive 3-1 win over the reigning EY Champions Trophy winners Three Rock Rovers at Grange Road. Both sides were handing a half dozen players their first appearances for the club with the students fielding five former Rovers in their line-up. The students were the ones who settled first with Conor Empey – in his first game since moving from Rovers – poking home from close range for 1-0. Ben Walker equalised in the second quarter but UCD pulled away after the big break. Jazze Henry fired home a cracking reversestick shot in the 38th minute from a cracking reverse-stick shot. And it was 3-1 with 24 minutes left when Guy Sarratt whipped a drag-flick into the roof of the net, another goal on debut. UCD coach Michael Styles was also in his first formal game in charge and he is excited about the season ahead with some strong additions to his line-up. “We took in a lot of players, around nine players – two from Three Rock so maybe we did weaken our opposition today!” he joked. “We are starting to gel but it is just the first game of the league. We were always going to be excited, the task now is to keep that up for the rest of the season.” Elsewhere, Monkstown and Banbridge shared the spoils at the ALD Merrion Fleet Arena to get their seasons started with a point a piece. Geoff Cole’s double was cancelled out by goals from Chris Curry and Bruce McCandless for a 2-2 result. Goalkeeper Luke Roleston was in impres-
Monkstown’s Geoff Cole on the attack against Banbridge. Picture: Adrian Boehm
sive form in the early stages, denying Davy Carson and Ross Quirke before Bann went close with a Philip Brown corner saved off the line. The tie continued to ebb and flow at great pace with goalmouth scrambles at either end before the deadlock was broken in the 34th minute. Jonny McKee created it, wrapped the ball around to the back post where Chris Curry was waiting to turn in the goal; 1-0 Bann at half-time. Monkstown took up the pace in the second half and were back on terms within four min-
utes when Nick Dee took a quick free which Cole picked up, his first touch taking the ball air-bound and he fired into the backboard. The striker doubled up in the 47th minute when a quickly taken sideline ball from Stephen Cole found Davy Carson who brought the ball along the endline. He picked out Geoff Cole to deflect in. Bann replied in kind with 13 minutes to go when McCandless stole the ball off Dee and a quick pass to McKee lead to a shot which David Fitzgerald saved well but McCandless was on hand to tap into the net.
Salmo survive nervy Cill Dara clash LEINSTER RUGBT DIVISION 1B DLSP Cill Dara sport@dublingazette.com
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DLSP got their Leinster League 1B campaign off to a winning start with a narrow 15-13 victory against newly-promoted Cill Dara at Kirwan Park on Sunday. Captain Ian O’Connor got the home side on the scoreboard after just two minutes as he used all his footballing skills to kick ahead twice and his pace to win the race to touch down under considerable pressure. Ian Burke sent over a fine conversion from out near the right touchline to add the extras. Michael Cooke went over for
a second try on 12 minutes, but Cill Dara showed no sign of being daunted by their first experience of 1B and took the game to Salmo for large parts of the match. The second half started with a bang as Cill Dara recorded their first try. Within a couple of minutes, however, Ian Burke knocked over a penalty to give Salmo a seven-point cushion. On the hour, Cill Dara crossed again and it looked as if they were certain to tie it up at 15-15 only for the conversion to slide left and leave Salmo with a two-point gap. The last 20 minutes saw both sides continue to probe but neither could quite land the killer blow. A fine burst upfield by Salmo’s Bjorn
Aloander fed Matt Curran but, as he dived for the line, the ball was dislodged by a superb try-saving tackle. As the clock ticked on, the penalty count started to go against
the home side and it was a very nervy last 10 minutes. When the referee finally blew for time, it was a hugely-relieved Kirwan Park crowd that was able to celebrate an opening day win.
Ian O’Connor dots down his try for DLSP
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HURLING: DERBY DELIGHT FOR DALKEY MEN TO REACH LAST FOUR
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The Cuala senior hurlers added their voices to the fight against HPV related cancers. Jake Malone, Sean Treacy John Sheanon and Con O’Callaghan are pictured with their new tops after their big championship win against Kilmacud Crokes
Con’s Cuala double DUBLIN SHC GROUP 4 Lucan Sarsfields Crumlin CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
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TWO early goals from Con O’Callaghan helped provide the platform for a 3-18 to 1-11 victory for Cuala against Kilmacud Crokes in this senior A hurling championship South Dublin derby at Parnell Park on Sunday. After helping Dublin Senior footballers to their five-in-a-row success the previous weekend, O’Callaghan showed no ill effects of celebrations making an impressive return to the camán. Last year, Crokes had two points to spare when the sides met at the semi-final stage, to end the then back-to-back All-Ireland winners’ involvement. On Sunday there was no doubting Cuala, as their quest for a fourth title in five years continued following an impressive 13-point win.
Save for a bright opening by Kilmacud Crokes, where they led by 0-3 to 0-1 after two minutes; Cuala were in front from the fourth minute until the final whistle, with two O’Callaghan goals inside two minutes turning the tide for Willie Maher’s side. Two Fergal Whitely points helped Crokes to an early lead, before David Treacy and Eddie Gibbons traded scores. However, then Cuala found their goalscoring streak with O’Callaghan firing to the net after four and six minutes, to hand his side a 2-1 to 0-3 lead. Cuala built on this with Treacy converting his second pointed free, before Gibbons delivered a score for Crokes. Cuala pressed hard for a third goal, but Crokes defended well and at the opposite end delivered a much required goal, after Gibbons converted a penalty. This cut the gap to a point after 16 minutes, but this was as close as Crokes got, as Cuala drove on. Treacy, O’Callaghan and Darragh
O’Connell fired scores to help build up a 2-6 to 1-5 lead eight minutes before the break. Whitely kept Crokes in touch, but Cuala finished the half strongly as scores from Colum Sheanon and Colm Cronin helped them to a 2-8 to 1-6 interval lead. Cuala continued to impress on the restart, outscoring their opponents by 1-7 to 0-2 in the third quarter. Jake Malone grabbed Cuala’s third goal in a dominant patch by his side, to help them to a 3-14 to 1-8 lead after 43 minutes. Cuala extended that advantage to 15 points five minutes later, after Treacy was on target from both frees and open play, with three scores in a row. Despite back-to-back scores from Gibbons and Ross O’Carroll, Crokes had left themselves with too much to do, as Cuala held out to deliver a 13-point win. Cuala will face St Vincent’s in the last-four, after they claimed a 1-29 to 2-15 extra-time win over reigning champions Ballyboden St Enda’s.
Masters undone in All-Ireland final
MASTERS A-I FINAL
Donegal Dublin CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com
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DUBLIN’s Gaelic Masters Football team were dethroned as AllIreland champions by Donegal in Saturday’s final in Ballyleague, Roscommon. The Leinster side trailed
throughout, as a strong opening 10 minutes to the second half earned Donegal silverware. Michael Ward fired Donegal’s first point after 55 seconds, but scores were at a premium. Ray Cosgrove opened Dublin’s account after 15 minutes. Ward extended Donegal’s lead with his third point soon-after, before Paul Croft cut the gap. However, a Barry Monaghan
point handed Donegal a 0-4 to 0-2 interval lead. Donegal burst out of the blocks on the restart, with a trio of quick scores with Ward, Johnny McCafferty and Brian McLaughlin on target. This put the biggest gap between the sides, but Dublin responded with points from Ciarán McGuinness and Niall Crossan.
Monaghan grabbed his second point to ensure an 0-8 to 0-4 lead on 46 minutes, but neither side would score again until close on 60 minutes, as Dublin rallied strongly towards the end. Points from Gary O’Connell, Tommy Brennan and Joey Morris left the minimum between the sides in injury-time, but Dublin weren’t able to find a winner, as Ward grabbed an insurance score.
THE CLUB Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s pub there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Maureen McCarthy. This week’s jackpot is €1100. There was lots of action over the weekend with the pride of place going to the under 14 girls’ teams great win over Raheny in the championship. Some great football and brilliant support from our village. 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. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902. For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club, where we all belong.
Shankill Under-14s
WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 1-6-18 €25 goes to Breda Gallagher, John Lambert, Fergal O Farrell, Karen Hannigan. Jackpot next week is €9,800. If our lotto gets to €10k we will start a new draw in the background at €500 and build the weekly €100 on that draw. When the €10k is won our new lotto will start from the background draw. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page. See our Facebook page for more information If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754.
If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info. Our Juvenile training will return late August and is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested. If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@ wanderersgaa.ie.
GazetteSPORT SEPT 26 - OCT 2, 2019
ALL OF YOUR SOUTH DUBLIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 27-31
All-Star showdown in DLGFA decider STEPHEN FINDLATER
sport@dublingazette.com
A GLUT of All-Star nominees will battle it out for the Dublin ladies Gaelic football senior title this weekend as Kilmacud Crokes and Foxrock Cabinteely on Saturday in Parnell Park (7.45pm). K ilmacud’s Eabha Rutledge, Aoife Kane and Lauren Magee were all on the All-Star list of nominees released earlier this week along with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Niamh Collins and Sinead Goldrick. They were all part of the Dublin side who made history by claiming a third successive title in front of a record 56,114 attendance at Croke Park.
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They lead the way with 13 nominations for the annual awards with Galway and Mayo who have nine nominees each. The 2019 TG4 All Star team will be announced at a gala banquet at the Citywest Hotel on Saturday, November 16, along with the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Players’ Player of the Year award winners, the Provincial Young Players of the Year and the 2019 inductee into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) Hall of Fame. Before then, the southside contingent will swap from being friends to foes as they hope to have even more silverware under their belts with this Saturday’s battle set to be an intriguing contest. Kilmacud are lining out in their
first ever Dublin final following a goalfest in Bray on Monday evening in the semis. They fired five first half goals against St Sylvester’s to build a 5-8 to 1-6 lead and they stayed well out of range in the second half, only conceding a single goal – the final score was 7-15 to 2-6. The second semi saw the experienced Foxrock come back from a three-point half-time deficit to defeat Thomas Davis. They were 2-5 to 2-2 late into the evening at the break but a big second half replay saw them win out 4-6 to 2-9 against the Tallaght side to take up their place in the decider. Foxrock are going for their fifth successive Dublin title and sixth in total since 2012.
Foxrock Cabinteely are going for a fifth title in succession. Picture: GAAPics.com